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Bangladesh in Turmoil : Sheikh Hasina Resigns as Prime Minister
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns from the office and lands at Hindon Air force Station near Delhi, at 5:36 pm on August 5, 2024. The move came as a result of series of protests happening in the country, in which around 300 people have already lost their lives. After Sheikh Hasina left the country with her sister, protestors stormed inside the Prime Minister House. Amidst the turmoil Bangladesh Army Chief, Waker Uz Zaman has said that an interim government will be formed and the injustices will be addressed. As a neighboring country, India is also going to face challenges because of the sudden turn of events. In the border areas which are already facing heavy unemployment and corruption, these events could pose even more challenges. West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee has urged the people to maintain peace. The turmoil has halted travel between India and Bangladesh. Air India has cancelled all the scheduled flights to and from Dhaka with immediate effect. It’s time for India to look towards this pressing issue in our neighboring country.
Published 05 Aug 2024 07:38 PM
Says Chinas Xi, Putins Re-Election Fully Reflects Russian Peoples Support
Chinese President Xi Jinping informed his Russian counterpart that his reelection "fully reflects the support of the Russian people" in a congrats letter sent on Monday, according to Beijing's official media. As of Monday, official election data indicated that Putin had received 87.33 percent of all votes cast, with 99 percent of polling places having submitted results, as reported by state news agency RIA. In a presidential election where he had no real competition, Putin achieved a record-breaking win, despite the polls' criticism.Xi addressed Putin, saying, "Your re-election fully reflects the support of the Russian people for you," as reported by state broadcaster CCTV. "In recent years, the Russian people have united as one to overcome challenges and move forward steadily on the road to national development and revitalisation," according to Xi. "I believe that under your leadership, Russia will be able to achieve greater achievements in national development and construction," he stated. "China attaches great importance to the development of China-Russia relations and is willing to maintain close communication with Russia to promote the sustained, healthy, stable and in-depth development of (bilateral ties)," said Xi.bolster relationships According to Russian state news agency TASS, Putin praised Beijing, his important ally, saying he was "sure that in the coming years we will only strengthen and build up our relations and achieve common successes for the benefit of the Chinese and Russian peoples." "The alignment of state interests is the most crucial factor. According to reports, Putin said, "This sets a very good tone for solving common problems in the field of international relations."
Published 18 Mar 2024 05:27 PM
Dates of Lok Sabha Polls Are Forwarded To President Murmu for Awareness
The sources claim that the central government sent President Droupadi Murmu the Election Commission's recommendation on Sunday, starting the process of announcing the dates of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. Sources claim that the President should send out the notifications for the various phases based on a recommendation from the Cabinet meeting that took place this morning. "The Cabinet approved to recommend to the President for issuing statutory notifications under sub-section (2) of Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act 1951 from the Parliamentary constituencies for the election of members of the Lok Sabha," according to sources.For the first round of elections in 102 seats, scheduled for April 19, the first notification will be sent out on March 20. With the notification's release, a specific phase of the nomination process gets underway. Notifications would be sent out to kick off the election process to form the Eighteenth House of the People. The Law Ministry drafts a proposal based on the recommendation for the Union Cabinet, which suggests to the President that the notifications for the various phases be approved.The Election Commission released the schedule for the 18th Lok Sabha elections on Saturday. It states that the elections will take place in phases starting on April 19 and ending on June 1. According to the sources, the PM has also instructed the ministers to work with the officers and secretaries of their respective ministries to draft a plan for the first 100 days and the following five years of the new government.
Published 18 Mar 2024 02:17 AM
PM Modi On Srinagars First-Ever Formula-4 Car Show
The first-ever Formula-4 car show was held on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that it was encouraging to see and that it will further help showcase the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir. "Seeing this is incredibly encouraging. It will contribute to showcasing Jammu and Kashmir's beauty even more. Srinagar is in the prime location for motorsports to flourish in India, which presents numerous opportunities for the industry to flourish." PM Modi stated on X in a post.PM Modi shared a post on X from someone saying, "PM Modi has changed Kashmir—Mera Kashmir badal raha hai! Today was the inaugural Formula 4 car show, held on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar! #Page 370.The Prime Minister also reshared the eye-catching pictures from the auto show. Under the auspices of the Tourism Department, Formula 4 and the Indian Racing League collaborated to host the race on Sunday.
Published 18 Mar 2024 02:13 AM
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Five political developments to be aware of in 2025: Priyanka Gandhi's influence on women voters and the future of Sangh-BJP relations
It is dangerous to make any predictions in a place like India. Nonetheless, the events of the previous year suggest a few trends—I'll name five—that could affect the course of the nation in 2025.1. Female voters Women, a powerful political currency, are at the top of the chart. As seen by the Maharashtra Assembly elections and previous ones in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, women have grown into a voting bank that no party can ignore.
LIVE Updates on Delhi News: Assembly elections are approaching, and the Indian bloc is showing signs of disintegration as the AAP wants Congress kicked out of the partnership.
Live Updates on Delhi News: Arvind Kejriwal, the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party, stated Thursday that he is "upset" with the Congress party for their remarks and grievances against the AAP in the run-up to the 2025 Delhi election. In order to pressure Congress to leave the coalition, the party also stated that they will talk to other INDIA bloc members. At a news conference today, Arvind Kejriwal stated that party leader Sanjay Singh would soon provide additional information about the alliance's future. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a rain advisory for Delhi this morning, and the nation's capital woke up to "severe" air quality in a number of regions on Thursday. On Thursday and Friday, Delhi and the surrounding areas are forecast to see some light rainfall along with a drop in temperature. Delhi's December 26 minimum temperature was 7 degrees Celsius, while the city is predicted to see a maximum temperature of about 20 degrees Celsius.AAP versus. BJP over government assistance programs: The high command received notices from senior government officials in Delhi rejecting the ruling AAP's registration procedure for two of its programs in the nation's capital. Arvind Kejriwal, the leader of the AAP, charged on Wednesday that the BJP is attempting to sabotage the social programs by disseminating misleading information regarding their advantages. AAP is attempting to "entice" voters with "false promises," according to BJP leaders Shehzad Poonawalla and Virender Sachdeva, who also claimed that Delhi residents will be left behind after the elections.
As the nation commemorates the centennial of Vajpayee's birth, his legacy endures.
The centennial of Atal Bihari Vajpayee honors his important political accomplishments to India. He served a full term as India's first prime minister who was not a member of the Congress. Vajpayee continues to play an admirable role in Indo-Pakistan ties, coalition politics, and effective administration. He was a great statesman and orator who had a long-lasting effect on national policy and parliamentary democracy in India.Using his trademark flourish, Atal Bihari Vajpayee made one of his most well-known predictions during the BJP's first convention at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on December 30, 1980: "Andhera chhatega, suraj niklega, kamal khilega" (darkness will end, the sun will rise, lotus will bloom). His remarks have held up well as the centennial of his birth approaches, with lotuses in full bloom and the BJP regaining control of the center for a third consecutive term.Vajpayee assisted the BJP in gaining traction when its cultural goal was viewed as anathema, if Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it the focal point of national politics.In a world full of powerful satraps, India's first non-Congress prime minister to serve a full term was a statesman politician and an unmatched orator who garnered admiration and respect from people on both sides of the political spectrum. He stood tall with his natural democratic spirit, which he had developed over decades of opposition.
Marathi manoos' are being attacked more frequently after the BJP won the Maharashtra elections: Raut
The Shiv Sena According to UBT spokesman Sanjay Raut, attacks against Marathi-speaking individuals have escalated since the BJP won the Maharashtra assembly elections. He also said that an atmosphere is being created to expel them from Mumbai and the surrounding areas.In an interview with reporters, Raut brought up an instance in Thane district's Kalyan when a Marathi-speaking family was allegedly attacked by non-Marathi speakers.In addition, he called the Maharashtra government "inauspicious" for the 14 fatalities that resulted from the accident of a passenger ferry and a navy boat. He claimed that killings and dacoity were occurring in districts and villages. According to the Sena (UBT) leader, the BJP undermined the Shiv Sena, a "organisation of Marathi manoos," and broke it apart, treating the locals as second-class citizens while giving Mumbai and the surrounding areas to non-Marathi-speaking businesspeople and builders."Since the state assembly elections, attacks on Marathi manoos have escalated. An atmosphere is being developed to prevent Marathi manoos from residing in Thane and Kalyan, and efforts are on to expel them from Mumbai," he stated. Raut attacked Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, claiming that members of the administration who identify as the Shiv Sena are incompetent and unconcerned about the Kalyan tragedy.
Following the division of votes, One Nation One Election bills were presented to the Lok Sabha.
Following a heated debate on Tuesday, two laws that establish the procedure for holding simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha. The administration denied the opposition parties' accusations that the draft laws, which included both an ordinary bill and a bill amending the Constitution, were an assault on the federal system. The opposition requested a division of votes before the legislation were introduced.The bills were introduced with 269 members in favor and 198 against, following electronic voting and a subsequent paper slip count.The bills were introduced with 269 members in favor and 198 against, following electronic voting and a subsequent paper slip count. In the new Parliament House, the electronic voting technology was employed for the first time in the Lok Sabha.
LIVE Updates for Day 17 of the Parliament Winter Session: The BJP is opposing the Caste Census and using "jumlas" to deceive everyone before blaming us: In RS, Kharge
On Monday, December 16, 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman claimed that the Congress party has boldly aided the "family" and the "dynasty" by amending the Constitution in significant ways.Ms. Sitharaman criticized the Congress for imposing Emergency, stating that the 42nd Constitutional Amendment legislation was emphasized by the then-president on December 18, 1976. The Lok Sabha's tenure was prolonged during the Emergency without adequate explanation. After the whole opposition was imprisoned during the extended time, the Constitution was amended."That was a completely invalidated process," she continued. In the Lok Sabha, only five lawmakers opposed the bill. Nobody in the Rajya Sabha was against it. The Finance Minister said that the adjustments were made to protect the powerful rather than to advance democracy. The Constitution was the subject of a two-day debate in the Lok Sabha on December 16 and 17, 2024, with a particular emphasis on its historical relevance and its influence on the country's governance and international status. In her first address in the Lok Sabha, Priyanka Gandhi claimed that if the 2024 Lok Sabha elections hadn't taken place, the BJP would have altered the Constitution. Speaking about politicizing the legacy of the Constitution, Rajnath Singh criticized the Congress party's attempts to place all the blame for the writing of the Indian Constitution on one political party.
Reeves suffers yet another setback as the UK economy contracts, according to new data.
According to official data, the UK economy contracted once more in October, underscoring the magnitude of the task Rachel Reeves has in ensuring the UK has the strongest growth in the G7.According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), output decreased by 0.1% in October after declining by 0.1% the month before. This is the first time the economy has shrunk for two months in a row since March and April 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic first started. After achieving the strongest growth in the G7 at the beginning of 2024, the economy came to a complete standstill in the second half of this year.The most recent data covers the month before the government's first budget, in which Labour announced tax increases of £40 billion. According to the ONS's monthly business survey, certain businesses, including manufacturers, merchants, and recruiters, reported that turnover was impacted while they awaited the tax-setting statement's decision.
Trump calls Trudeau 'governor' and Canada 'a magnificent state' in an attempt to make fun of him.
On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump made fun of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau by referring to him as a "governor" and dubbing Canada a "great state," which is just another indication that the incoming president believes this nation should join the US.During his dinner with Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago last month, Trump reportedly made a joke about Canada becoming the 51st state. Trump stated in an interview with NBC News on Sunday that the United States might as well become a state if it continues to accrue large trade deficits with Canada.During his dinner with Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago last month, Trump reportedly made a joke about Canada becoming the 51st state. Trump stated in an interview with NBC News on Sunday that the United States might as well become a state if it continues to accrue large trade deficits with Canada."Eating supper with Great State of Canada Governor Justin Trudeau the other night was enjoyable. I'm excited to visit the governor again soon so we can continue our in-depth discussions on trade and tariffs, which will have absolutely amazing outcomes for everyone. Trump stated in a message on social media.Why Trump is making this annexation joke public is unknown, but it may be because Trudeau implied on Monday that Canada is ready to take action against the United States if Trump imposes a severe 25% tariff on all Canadian imports. "We will, of course, as we did eight years ago, respond to unfair tariffs in a number of ways and we're still looking at the right ways to respond," Trudeau stated, referring to Canada's first-term response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.
The message of Maharashtra's unexpected and historic victory is for Viksit Bharat Sitharaman Nirmala
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described the victory of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance as "unexpected and unprecedented," saying that the Maharashtra elections were not your typical assembly elections and that the result sent a strong message for "Viksit Bharat."Additionally, the Union Minister congratulated Devendra Fadnavis on his election as the Maharashtra BJP legislative party's leader."I congratulate all elected MLAs," Sitharaman stated at the legislative party gathering. I congratulate Devendra Fadnavis on his election as the legislative party's leader. The 14 crore votes cast in this election send a message to the entire country of India. This election was not your typical assembly election. Following the Lok Sabha elections, the country's voters clearly gave their consent in the elections of Haryana and Maharashtra. Maharashtra's unexpected and historic triumph.Sitharaman went on to say that Maharashtra's next "double-engine" administration will be more effective in all areas, including AI technology, industry, farmers, investment, and regional development. "I think that the uncertainty brought about by the previous governments, which were led by the Congress and coalition, exhausted the people of Maharashtra and the country. Under the PM's direction, the double engine government will seek to advance while meeting the PR.
Election 2024 Live By 1 pm, voter turnout in Maharashtra was 32.18%, while in Jharkhand, it was 47.92%.
Election 2024 Live: On Wednesday, by-elections are being held for 15 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand in addition to the Maharashtra and Jharkhand legislative assembly elections.Election 2024 Live: On Wednesday, November 20, Maharashtra and Jharkhand will hold assembly elections. All 288 seats in the Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra are up for election in a single phase. But in Jharkhand, where voting for 43 constituencies was held on November 13 with a 64.86 percent voter turnout, polling is being held for the remaining 38 seats. has been is now being is just being is really being is still being is already being is also being has been being is always being is only being was already being will be can be itself is must be would be also is could be may be might be had been is should be being was then is then is now is mostly is really is always is again is sometimes is also is already is further is just is either is first is often gets is only is still is even has already beenBy-elections for 15 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand are also taking place on Wednesday in addition to the legislative assembly elections in these two states. Voting in Maharashtra's 288 constituencies began at 7 a.m. and will end at 6 p.m. There are 9,64,85,765 registered voters in Maharashtra, including 1,16,355 service voters. In the entire state, 1,00,186 polling places have been set up by the Election Commission of India (ECI).Since the most recent assembly elections, Maharashtra's political climate has undergone substantial changes. Former allies the BJP and Shiv Sena ran against the Congress and the NCP, led by Sharad Pawar. The Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena formed the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition after the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance broke up due to disagreements over the chief minister's responsibilities. In contrast, polling in Jharkhand started at 7 am at 14,218 polling places and will run until 5 pm, with the exception of 31 booths, which will close at 4 pm.
BRICS Summit, 2024, at night After six years, Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have formal meetings.
During the BRICS summit in Russia on Wednesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have their first formal meeting since border tensions broke out in eastern Ladakh in May 2020, according to PTI.A day after China and India reached a deal on military patrols along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri made the statement. According to the newspaper, the agreement is regarded as a significant step in attempts to resolve the four-year military standoff between the two countries. "I can confirm that there will be a bilateral meeting between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping tomorrow (Wednesday) on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit," Misri was quoted as saying by PTI.This will be Modi and Xi's first formal meeting since tensions erupted along the border, notwithstanding their brief niceties at the 2022 G20 summit in Indonesia. According to a PTI report, the two leaders last spoke casually during the BRICS meeting in Johannesburg in August 2023.
BRICS Summit 2024 LIVE PM Modi said India is prepared to offer all assistance in resolving the issue in Ukraine.
On the fringes of the BRICS, PM Modi is scheduled to meet bilaterally with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Today, October 22, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Kazan, Russia, where he would attend the 16th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit. The trip will last two days. The conference, which Russia is hosting, is perceived as an effort by non-Western nations to demonstrate their influence in the midst of the Ukrainian war. The grouping was extended during its summit in Johannesburg last year, and this will be its maiden summit. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates were among the new members.In his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is prepared to offer all assistance in the pursuit of a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine dispute. The prime minister told the Russian leader in his televised opening statement that New Delhi "fully supports" the early restoration of regional peace and stability.Additionally, Modi said that his second trip to Russia in as many months demonstrated "close" cooperation and a strong sense of confidence between the two nations."We stay in close communication on the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. We think that issues should be settled amicably, as I already stated," the prime minister stated. "We are totally in favor of peace and stability returning as soon as possible. Humanity comes first in whatever we do. In the future, India is prepared to offer any assistance feasible," he declared.
Bangladesh in Turmoil : Sheikh Hasina Resigns as Prime Minister
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigns from the office and lands at Hindon Air force Station near Delhi, at 5:36 pm on August 5, 2024. The move came as a result of series of protests happening in the country, in which around 300 people have already lost their lives. After Sheikh Hasina left the country with her sister, protestors stormed inside the Prime Minister House. Amidst the turmoil Bangladesh Army Chief, Waker Uz Zaman has said that an interim government will be formed and the injustices will be addressed. As a neighboring country, India is also going to face challenges because of the sudden turn of events. In the border areas which are already facing heavy unemployment and corruption, these events could pose even more challenges. West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee has urged the people to maintain peace. The turmoil has halted travel between India and Bangladesh. Air India has cancelled all the scheduled flights to and from Dhaka with immediate effect. It’s time for India to look towards this pressing issue in our neighboring country.
Jaishankar reveals the Modi 3.0 government's priority areas.
Updates on the Latest News Today Live: On this platform, we compile news for you from a variety of sources. Here, we provide you with up-to-date information on both local and international events, including the most recent advancements. We can provide you with important political news, crucial economic reports, company highlights, and/or breaking news alerts. Stay tuned for our ongoing coverage, professional analysis, and expert views. With our thorough and timely news coverage, never miss a beat.Defining different strategies for managing relations with China and Pakistan, Jaishankar stated that the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will see an emphasis on 'boundary concerns' as the primary focus of India's foreign policy.Jaishankar emphasized the particular dynamics of India's interactions with other nations, pointing out that each has various difficulties. He emphasized that both China and the United States must resolve the border problem.New Delhi: On Tuesday, Dr. S. Jaishankar took up his position as the External Affairs Ministry's new minister after his name was reassigned to the Cabinet of the Modi 3.0 government. He emphasized the troubling relations with China and Pakistan, the neighboring countries, as he took the chair once more. Jaishankar asserts that there are differences in both the issues and the relationships with other nations.The minister stated that although China and Pakistan must work together to resolve their border dispute, India must address the long-standing problem of cross-border terrorism in Pakistan. "A government being elected three times in a row is a huge deal in any nation, but especially in a democracy. In response to a question regarding India's relations with China and Pakistan over the next five years, Jaishankar stated, "So the world will definitely feel that there is a lot of political stability in India today."
Demonstrators fight with police as they try to break into the German Tesla facility.
Opponents of the U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla's (TSLA.O) plans to expand by opening a new plant in Grueneheide, close to Berlin, battled with police on Friday, with some of them attempting to storm the premises.The organizing group, Disrupt Tesla, says that the development will harm the environment, and about 800 individuals participated in the demonstration.A Reuters video showed scores of individuals trying to rush the company's grounds while donning blue caps and masks that covered their faces. Police were trying to stop them, even using force. One protestor was taken into custody at least."Why do the police let the left-wing protestors off so easily?" Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, stated on his social media site X that the protesters were unable to gain traction.Also, the footage showed medical professionals tending to a few injured individuals.Disrupt Tesla spokesman Ole Becker told Reuters, "We are here today to draw attention to the Tesla factory in Grunheide for the environmental destruction here. "According to Becker, the organization also wishes to draw attention to the environmental damage caused by lithium mining in nations like Bolivia and Argentina. An essential component of batteries for electric vehicles is lithium.Mario Heinemann, a spokesman for the Brandenburg police, stated, "We defend the right to assemble, but we also uphold public safety and order. This implies that we will step in as well when required.The police verified that there had been some allegations of injuries and that the demonstrators had attempted to infiltrate the plant's grounds but were thwarted, with several individuals being placed under arrest.According to the police spokeswoman, some of the protestors used paint and fireworks at a nearby car storage site to damage a few Tesla cars.
BJP MP Dilip Ghosh courts controversy with identify her own father jibe against Mamata Banerjee, TMC fumes
BJP MP Dilip Ghosh has courted controversy with his offensive remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee. Ghosh, in a personal attack, asked Banerjee to ‘identify her own father’.In a video that went viral, Ghosh is seen saying that ‘didi’ calls herself the daughter of whichever state she visits. When Didi (CM Mamata Banerjee) goes to Goa, she calls herself daughter of Goa. When she goes to Tripura, she says that she is the daughter of Tripura. She should first identify her own father," he said. TMC has filed a complaint with the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer against Ghosh for "passing derogatory and offensive comment personally attacking Mamata Banerjee, thereby violating Model Code of Conduct (MCC)" To this, the TMC said that Ghosh has ‘zero respect for women of Bengal’ and called him a disgrace ‘in the name of political leadership’. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the office handle of Trinamool Congress posted the video of Ghosh and wrote: “Dilip Ghosh is a disgrace in the name of political leadership! From challenging the lineage of Maa Durga to now questioning the ancestry of Smt. Mamata Banerjee, he has wallowed in the filthiest depths of moral bankruptcy." “One thing is crystal clear: Ghosh has ZERO RESPECT for the women of Bengal, whether it be the revered goddess of Hinduism or the only woman Chief Minister of India," the post added.Dilip Ghosh is frustrated. The kind of statements that he has made against Mamata Banerjee - that she should first give an identity of her father - has never before been heard against a woman in this country," she said. Dev also contested that the ‘kind of statements’ that the BJP is making against the West Bengal CM, is against the politics and traditions of India. “For the past two days, the leaders of BJP have been giving long speeches against the insult of one of their women candidates. But the kind of statements BJP is issuing against the only woman CM of this country is against the politics and traditions of this country. BJP is frustrated in Bengal. It is losing. The more the BJP insults Mamata Banerjee, the more people will be with her." Slamming Ghosh for his remarks against Banerjee, the TMC leader claimed that his ‘filthy thinking’ is that of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). “I would like to tell Dilip Ghosh that we know where this filthy thinking of yours against women comes from. This is RSS' thinking - that which is against women..." She also called the National Commission for Women (NCW) ‘hypocrite’ for being silent when the BJP insults Mamata Banerjee. "The respect that the people of Bengal give Mamata Didi, she is considered the daughter of the country. You are insulting her again and again, and you get a befitting reply of this in 2024. I would like to tell the BJP leaders and NCW chief - you are so concerned about the woman candidate of BJP but people like you should be ashamed that whenever Mamata Didi is insulted by the BJP, you stay silent. This is your hypocrisy. Country would give you a reply for the same."
Arvind Kejriwal arrested ahead of Lok Sabha, assembly elections: 5 key challenges before AAP in Delhi
The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has prompted many to demand his resignation from the post. Kejriwal is also the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convenor. His arrest in connection with the money laundering case linked to the excise policy has already raised questions about the party's next leadership. Now, if he steps down as the chief minister, the crisis will grip Delhi's governance as well. Although AAP leaders say that there will be "no problems in running the (Delhi) government from jail," legal experts beg to differ. Moreover, the Lok Sabha elections 2024 are around the corner. The AAP will be contesting the polls in alliance with the Congress in Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Chandigarh and Goa. Kejriwal's party is also part of the Opposition's INDIA bloc.AAP leader Sandeep Pathak has said he doesn't think there'll be any difficulty in running the government from jail. However, Sunil Gupta, a former law officer from Delhi's Tihar jail, told NDTV that running a government from jail is not that easy. He said a chief minister has to attend several meetings with officers and governors and has to visit people at times. However, "the jail manual says that a prisoner can meet his family, friends or anyone just twice a week", he said. This makes the process difficult. Keeping this situation in view, Gupta suggested an easier way to run the government while remaining in custody/jail. Citing jail rules, he said that any area can be declared a jail. It can be a house or even a stadium. The power is in the hands of the Lieutenant Governor (Vinai Kumar Saxena) to declare any building a jail. Now, the question is — will the authorities allow this to happen? VK Saxena and Kejriwal's government have been at loggerheads on several occasions. It was VK Saxena who recommended a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the Delhi government's excise policy. He had also called for a CBI probe into alleged irregularities involving fake lab tests and 'ghost patients' at Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics (AAMCs). The demand for Kejriwal's resignation as the chief minister has grown ever since he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate. In case Kejriwal steps down as the CM, the hunt for the next CM will commence. All the key leaders of the AAP — Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain — are currently in jail in connection with the excise policy case.
A systematic effort is underway by the Prime Minister to cripple the Indian National Congress financially : Sonia Gandhi
Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi on March 21 accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making systematic efforts to cripple the grand-old-party financially, ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Funds collected by the Congress party from the public are being frozen and money from the party's bank accounts is being taken away forcibly, she said. “This issue affects not just Congress, it impacts our democracy itself most fundamentally. A systematic effort is underway by the Prime Minister to cripple the Indian National Congress financially," Sonia Gandhi said during a press conference in New Delhi. She was flanked by Congress President Malikarjun Kharge and former Congress President Rahul Gandhi too. Sonia Gandhi was referring to the Congress party's allegation that last month the Income Tax Department had frozen ₹ 115 crore in its bank accounts. Earlier this month, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal refused to take up the Congress party's petition to stop the IT department's action against its bank accounts.The seven-phase Lok Sabha Elections will begin on April 19. The results will be declared on June 4. The Rae Bareli member of parliament said that even under the most challenging circumstances, the Congress party was doing its best to maintain the effectiveness of the election campaign. "On one hand, there is the Electoral Bond issue which has been declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. Electoral Bonds benefitted the BJP hugely. On the other hand, the finances of the principal opposition party - the INC - are under a determined assault. This, we all believe, is unprecedented and undemocratic," Sonia said.Earlier this month, Election Commission of India released the State Bank of India-provided data on political donations made by companies and individuals through now-scrapped bonds. The first tranche of data was released two days before the poll panel announced the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections 2024 scheduled to begin on April 19. Unsurprisingly, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received the lion’s share of funds - ₹ 6,986.5 crore.
