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Priyanka Gandhi Joins Wrestlers Protest, Asks Cops To Show FIR Copy

The Delhi Police, which functions under Amit Shah's Home Ministry, filed the two first information reports (FIRs) hours after the Supreme Court ordered them to do so.

New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met protesting wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar today to express solidarity with their demand for action against the alleged sexual harassment of women athletes by superiors. The wrestlers have been on a sit-in at Jantar Mantar demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on complaints of sexual harassment.

At the protest venue, the Congress general secretary hit out at the Delhi Police for not providing a copy of the First Information Report, or FIR, filed against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

"I don't have any expectations from the PM (Narendra Modi), because if he is worried about these wrestlers, then why has he not talked to them or met them yet. Why the govt is trying to save him (Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh," she said.

The Delhi Police on Friday filed two cases against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief after the Supreme Court ordered them to do so. One of the FIRs is over a complaint of sexual harassment by a minor, filed under the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which gives no scope for bail.

The Delhi Police will pursue the case actively, sources said.

But despite the assurance of police action, the wrestlers said they will continue their sit-in protest demanding the "immediate arrest" of the WFI chief.

"We respect Supreme Court's order, but we don't have faith in Delhi Police. This fight is not for an FIR. This fight is to punish people like him. He needs to be in jail and stripped of his portfolios," the wrestlers said.

Earlier this week, Priyanka Gandhi had slammed the government, saying that the pleas of the sportspersons, who enhance the country's honour, were being ignored. She had asserted that "when the arrogance of a party and its leaders" is sky high, then such voices are crushed.

Congress leaders such as Bhupinder Hooda, Deepender Hooda and Udit Raj had also joined the protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar earlier this week to express solidarity with them.

Mr Singh, who is also a BJP MP, welcomed the Supreme Court's order to file the police case into allegations of sexual harassment against him.

Mr Singh told reporters the wrestlers should have waited for the report of a committee that was tasked to look into the matter before they decided to sit on a protest in Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

"I am happy with the judiciary's decision. The Delhi Police will investigate the allegations and I am ready to cooperate with them in every possible way. No one is bigger than the judiciary in this country. The order has come to file an FIR (first information report). The government had also said it had no objection to filing an FIR. I am not larger than the Supreme Court. I welcome the order," Mr Singh told reporters.

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Congress slams Maharashtra minister for remarks against Kerala, seeks his sacking

New Delhi: Congress general secretary KC Venugopal Tuesday hit out at BJP leader and Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane for calling Kerala a “mini Pakistan” and said it shows their “deep-rooted animosity” for people of the southern state. He also demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should immediately sack Rane for making such “shameful” remarks. “From time to time, the BJP deploys its…

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[ad_1] Nizamabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Monday hit out at the Congress government in Telangana over the 'increase' in crimes against women. She said that the state government has failed to give attention to the safety of women since there was a 10 per cent increase in the crime rate.There is a rape case every third hour and there is a kidnapping case every fifth hour, the BRS MLC said, adding that this was never the situation in Telangana."Congress government has not given any attention to the safety of women. We have been highlighting this fact. Unfortunately, there is a 10% increase in crime rate. In Telangana today, every third hour there is a rape case and every fifth hour, there is a kidnap case happening. This is really unfortunate. This was never the situation," Kavitha told ANI.She further said that they had created a 'She team' that works towards preventing petty crimes against women, which would further stop heinous crimes. However, this government doesn't seem to care about women, Kavitha added."In the last one year, we have ensured that there is peace in Telangana and there is safety for women. We had created 'She' teams, which take care of petty crimes against women and it will prevent major and heinous crimes from happening. However, this government does not seem to care about women at all. They have forgotten all the promises they have made for women. We demand that the Chief Minister should intervene and conduct a proper review of the women's safety in the state," Kavitha said.Earlier, Kavitha launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for neglecting the development of Nizamabad region, where she returned after a gap of 10 months. Nizamabad remains her constituency."There is absolutely no talk of development and fulfilment of promises by the Congress government in Nizamabad," Kavitha remarked, adding that both major national parties had failed the people of Telangana. She pointed out the lack of action from the BJP MP from Nizamabad, saying, "The BJP MP here has never asked about Telangana in Parliament, nor has he done any new development in Telangana or Nizamabad."She also slammed the Congress government in the state, accusing it of turning a blind eye to the region's needs. "People are fed up with both Congress and BJP," Kavitha said. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Nizamabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Monday hit out at the Congress government in Telangana over the 'increase' in crimes against women. She said that the state government has failed to give attention to the safety of women since there was a 10 per cent increase in the crime rate.There is a rape case every third hour and there is a kidnapping case every fifth hour, the BRS MLC said, adding that this was never the situation in Telangana."Congress government has not given any attention to the safety of women. We have been highlighting this fact. Unfortunately, there is a 10% increase in crime rate. In Telangana today, every third hour there is a rape case and every fifth hour, there is a kidnap case happening. This is really unfortunate. This was never the situation," Kavitha told ANI.She further said that they had created a 'She team' that works towards preventing petty crimes against women, which would further stop heinous crimes. However, this government doesn't seem to care about women, Kavitha added."In the last one year, we have ensured that there is peace in Telangana and there is safety for women. We had created 'She' teams, which take care of petty crimes against women and it will prevent major and heinous crimes from happening. However, this government does not seem to care about women at all. They have forgotten all the promises they have made for women. We demand that the Chief Minister should intervene and conduct a proper review of the women's safety in the state," Kavitha said.Earlier, Kavitha launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for neglecting the development of Nizamabad region, where she returned after a gap of 10 months. Nizamabad remains her constituency."There is absolutely no talk of development and fulfilment of promises by the Congress government in Nizamabad," Kavitha remarked, adding that both major national parties had failed the people of Telangana. She pointed out the lack of action from the BJP MP from Nizamabad, saying, "The BJP MP here has never asked about Telangana in Parliament, nor has he done any new development in Telangana or Nizamabad."She also slammed the Congress government in the state, accusing it of turning a blind eye to the region's needs. "People are fed up with both Congress and BJP," Kavitha said. [ad_2] Source link

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'Calls Himself Young At Age Of 54...': Shah Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Constitution Remark

Last Update:17 December 2024 19:31 IST Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed the Congress for twisting the narrative that the ruling BJP is trying to “amend” the Constitution Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (Image: PTI/File) Congress has made 77 amendments to the Constitution during its 55-year government, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday. He was speaking in the Rajya Sabha during…

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Malviya slams Cong over viral video of Ganpati image defaced with candidate’s poster, calls it insult to Hindus

Amit Malviya, the national convener of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s IT cell, has hit out at the Congress party after a video went viral showing the poster of Congress candidate Naseem Khan pasted on a picture of Lord Ganesha.

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Kharge targets PM Modi, BJP for linking 'red book' of Constitution with 'urban Naxalism'

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge address a press conference, in Nagpur on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ANI Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday (November 10, 2024) slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP for equating a “red book” of the Constitution with “urban Naxalism” and said the PM gave a similar copy in 2017 to then President Ram Nath Kovind. Addressing a press conference…

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Haryana Congress slams BJP

The eight-member committee of Haryana Congress leaders, constituted to look into alleged corrupt practices held at the behest of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders during the recent Assembly poll, in its meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday (November 5, 2024) decided to gather information from the party’s candidates about various violations of the election process to seek legal recourse. Former Minister…

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Non-playing captains take centre court

By Faisul Yaseen

It is a Wimbledon of words and non-playing captains are calling the shots.

Welcome to Kashmir’s political court where the non-playing captains do not touch a racquet, yet their every serve is scrutinised, every rally dissected.

Their juicy rhetoric and intricate political maneuvering on Kashmir’s electoral landscape have turned the campaign for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections into a fascinating spectacle.

Sitting on the sidelines, these veteran strategists, with decades of political acumen, are the true maestros of this championship, their players mere extensions of their game plan on the electoral court.

The forehand of the non-playing captain of National Conference (NC), Farooq Abdullah, a three-time chief minister and party’s president, is capable of wrong-footing even the most nimble opponent.

Playing at the centre court, his game is a potent mix of charisma and political savvy. A rallying force, his aura permeates alleyways and villages, his presence commanding crowds, as though every political rally he touches turns into a grand slam event.

His team may be the ones playing the game, but it is Abdullah’s forehand that sets the ball in motion.

NC spokesman Imran Nabi Dar says that the party revolves around Abdullah.

“He is a crowd puller and a mass mobiliser,” Dar says. “His aura is not limited to Jammu and Kashmir.”

Across the net stands Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president, whose refusal to contest in the upcoming assembly polls is drenched in nostalgia for a time when Jammu and Kashmir’s special status was intact.

She coaches her players from behind the net, boosting their spirits, to compete on her behalf in this tense political game.

Her baseline strategy?

Stay off the court, but ensure her team is ready to smash through the opposition’s defences.

PDP Youth President and its candidate for south Kashmir’s Pulwama constituency, Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra says that while Mufti might not be contesting herself, she boosts the morale of the contesting candidates of the party as well as the PDP supporters.

“Everybody in the party wanted her to contest but she is not contesting because she believes that she was the chief minister of a state which had a special status…,” he says.

In Kashmir’s political court, where the art of the “drop shot” is less about finesse and more about dropping bombshells that reverberate across the Valley, the court is crowded with players from all corners of the political spectrum.

But this is no ordinary tournament.

While some non-playing captains are coaching their team players to serve aces, others are happy to let their squad members play from the baseline and hit backhand shots to win the bigger political rallies.

Ghulam Nabi Azad, leading the Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP), brings his years of experience to bear, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s high command in New Delhi tosses policy decisions from afar, their influence felt with every backhand play.

BJP J&K unit’s General Secretary (Organisation) Ashok Kaul says that while senior leaders like Ram Madhav, Gangapuram Kishan Reddy, Ashish Sood, and Tarun Chugh are looking after the affairs of the party for the upcoming elections in J&K, the party high command including the BJP’s star campaigners Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are reaching out to the voters to set the ball rolling.

Like the BJP high command, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also assuming the role of the non-playing captain for the Congress in J&K.

Senior Congress leader and former legislator Ghulam Nabi Monga says that Gandhi has a lot of love for the people of Kashmir.

“A sea of people – young and old, men, women and children, came to welcome him when he recently visited Kashmir while his Bharat Jodo Yatra was also impressive,” he says. “He is our star campaigner and connects well with the masses as he talks about Kashmir from the heart.”

Even from behind bars, Engineer Rashid, the incarcerated president of the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), manages to make his presence felt on this political court.

His absence from the court itself only seems to amplify his political voice, bringing into sharp focus the unique nature of this high-stakes game.

Rashid’s son Abrar, who successfully led his campaign in the parliamentary polls and is now campaigning for the upcoming assembly polls, says the campaign not only in north Kashmir but also in south Kashmir is witnessing massive crowds.

“Yes, Rashid Sahab is the major factor in our campaign,” he says. “This is because he has tirelessly worked for the people.”

The match might have started at love-all but the rallies are getting longer and longer.

Meanwhile, the electorate watches with bated breath as the score teeters between advantage and deuce.

As the political grand slam unfolds in J&K, a single fault may be forgiven, but a double fault could cost the entire match.

With the final set approaching, the tension is palpable. Who will emerge victorious in this most unusual of championships? Will it be the seasoned veterans, their experience guiding them through the trickiest of tiebreaks? Or will a dark horse emerge, armed with a powerful serve of fresh ideas and grassroots support?

One thing is certain: in the grand arena of Kashmiri politics, where the lines between sport and statecraft blur, there is no such thing as a simple game. Here, every point is a policy, every set a mandate, and the match itself is nothing less than the future of the region.

October 8 will determine who wins the point, game, set, match, and this grand slam called Kashmir’s political theatre.

Greater Kashmir

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Modi Slams Opposition Parties at Jamshedpur Rally

PM labels JMM, RJD, and Congress as ‘enemies of Jharkhand’ Key Points: • Modi attacks JMM, RJD, Congress at Parivartan Rally in Jamshedpur • PM accuses opposition of neglecting state’s development, welfare • Modi promises accountability for corruption if BJP returns to power JAMSHEDPUR – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the JMM, RJD, and Congress, labeling them as…

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Odisha BJP leaders slam Congress, Rahul Gandhi for scuffle in Parliament

Bhubaneswar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in Odisha criticised the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi over the scuffle inside the Parliament premises in Delhi. Two BJP MPs — Pratap Chandra Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput – sustained injuries during the scuffle, a source said. Speaking on the issue, BJP MLA Sanatan Bijuli said, “I condemn this attack, this is not an attack on Pratap Sarangi,…

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[ad_1] New Delhi: BJP leader and former West Delhi MP Parvesh Verma has claimed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, may change his constituency from the New Delhi seat in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Parvesh Verma suggested that Kejriwal may not contest from the New Delhi seat, where he has been the MLA since 2013.Kejriwal was the AAP candidate for the New Delhi constituency in the last three elections and has been announced as the party's candidate to contest the seat for the fourth term. However, Verma’s statement has raised questions about Kejriwal’s political plans for the upcoming polls.AAP Has Not Responded To The Claims So FarVerma, the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma, also mentioned that the national leadership of the BJP has asked him to prepare to contest from the New Delhi constituency in the upcoming elections.So far, the AAP has not responded to Verma’s claims. The development has sparked interest in the political scene, with many waiting for Kejriwal's official announcement regarding his plans for the upcoming elections.In a post on X, Parvesh Verma said, “Sources have told me that Arvind Kejriwal may change his seat. I just want to ask Kejriwal ji to please do not run away from the New Delhi Assembly seat. Contest the polls with democratic dignity.”Kejriwal on Thursday slammed Verma for distributing Rs 1,100 to women in New Delhi, saying his father would have been ashamed of him for a "traitor" son like him.The AAP has also filed a complaint against Verma with the Enforcement Directorate (ED), alleging that cash was being distributed in Kejriwal's constituency ahead of polls. The party has demanded that the agency register a case of money laundering against Verma.Verma has maintained that the money was given to women by the social organisation Rashtriya Swabhiman, founded by his father Sahib Singh Verma. He said he would continue to help the needy women till a model code of conduct is imposed for the polls.The elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly are due to be held in February. The Congress has fielded Sandeep Dikshit, son of former three-time Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, from New Delhi. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] New Delhi: BJP leader and former West Delhi MP Parvesh Verma has claimed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, may change his constituency from the New Delhi seat in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Parvesh Verma suggested that Kejriwal may not contest from the New Delhi seat, where he has been the MLA since 2013.Kejriwal was the AAP candidate for the New Delhi constituency in the last three elections and has been announced as the party's candidate to contest the seat for the fourth term. However, Verma’s statement has raised questions about Kejriwal’s political plans for the upcoming polls.AAP Has Not Responded To The Claims So FarVerma, the son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma, also mentioned that the national leadership of the BJP has asked him to prepare to contest from the New Delhi constituency in the upcoming elections.So far, the AAP has not responded to Verma’s claims. The development has sparked interest in the political scene, with many waiting for Kejriwal's official announcement regarding his plans for the upcoming elections.In a post on X, Parvesh Verma said, “Sources have told me that Arvind Kejriwal may change his seat. I just want to ask Kejriwal ji to please do not run away from the New Delhi Assembly seat. Contest the polls with democratic dignity.”Kejriwal on Thursday slammed Verma for distributing Rs 1,100 to women in New Delhi, saying his father would have been ashamed of him for a "traitor" son like him.The AAP has also filed a complaint against Verma with the Enforcement Directorate (ED), alleging that cash was being distributed in Kejriwal's constituency ahead of polls. The party has demanded that the agency register a case of money laundering against Verma.Verma has maintained that the money was given to women by the social organisation Rashtriya Swabhiman, founded by his father Sahib Singh Verma. He said he would continue to help the needy women till a model code of conduct is imposed for the polls.The elections for the 70-member Delhi Assembly are due to be held in February. The Congress has fielded Sandeep Dikshit, son of former three-time Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, from New Delhi. [ad_2] Source link