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A quick detour after an electrifying rally at the Ramlila Grounds led us to a mouth-watering platter of Chole Bhature - so quintessentially Delhi!

That's what I love about my Dilli - there’s always beauty in the chaos.

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अडानी के लिए न्याय और बाकी लोगों के साथ अन्याय -बोले राहुल गांधी

भारत जोड़ो न्याय यात्रा के तहत राहुल गांधी गोड्डा पहुंचे हैं. इस दौरान राहुल गांधी ने अदाणी का नाम लेकर पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी पर निशाना साधा है. उन्होंने कहा कि बस अदाणी के लिए न्याय और बाकी लोगों के साथ अन्याय हो रहा है.

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India’s election calculus is tricky. When Narendra Modi led the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power in 2014, he increased his party’s parliamentary seat tally to 282 from 116, essentially by gaining 12 percentage points of the popular vote. It was the first time since 1984 that a single Indian party won enough seats to form a government on its own.

The Indian National Congress party led the ruling coalition that Modi and the BJP defeated in 2014; the party’s vote share fell by 9 percentage points, but its seats dropped from 206 to a mere 44. Five years later, the BJP’s vote share rose again, to 37 percent, giving Modi’s party 303 seats. Congress increased its number of seats to 52, but as in 2014, that wasn’t even enough to merit a formal leader of the opposition in parliament.

In the six-week national election that concluded this month, the BJP’s vote share dropped only marginally, to around 36 percent, but its number of seats fell dramatically, to 240—causing the party to lose its majority. Although Congress’s vote share rose modestly to around 21 percent, its seats increased to 99. As a result, India will have an official leader of the opposition for the first time in a decade. Rahul Gandhi, the Congress party leader and heir to India’s most illustrious political dynasty, may well play that role.

That may seem like a small achievement for India’s beleaguered opposition—and the election result was still the third-worst performance for Congress since India’s first vote in 1952—but it represents a change surprising and seismic enough for some analysts to conclude that Modi’s latest victory was “Pyrrhic,” and that the opposition now has a foundation to win in 2029. As the former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson quipped, “A week is a long time in politics”—and five years an eternity.

In 2029, Modi will be 78 years old, but this year, he still ran a campaign based on his own record and personality. The BJP’s manifesto included more than 50 photographs of Modi. Much commentary about the results has focused on Modi’s declining popularity. Given his political dominance, it is natural for his critics to enjoy a moment of schadenfreude. On the campaign trail, Modi’s rhetoric sounded more shrill, critical of minorities, and insulting toward his opponents; during the election, he even implied that he was divinely ordained to lead India.

This year’s election has also undermined the argument that Modi’s main rival, Rahul Gandhi, is a political lightweight overwhelmed by India’s complexities. Gandhi is descended from three former prime ministers, including India’s first, Jawaharlal Nehru. (His mother, Sonia, serves in the upper house of parliament.) Now 54, Gandhi has been a member of parliament since 2004, winning six of the seven elections that he has contested. Yet the BJP has carried out a relentless and remarkably effective propaganda campaign against him. Modi has described him as a shehzada, or crown prince, while BJP ministers have dismissed him as Pappu, a pejorative term for a young boy of limited intelligence.

Unlike Modi, Gandhi does not assert that he has all the answers; he listens, an approach that may have helped him during the election. He likes to engage the public, and since September 2022 he has led two long marches across the country—the Bharat Jodo Yatra (Unite India March) and the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra (Unite India for Justice March)—that electrified the masses and transformed his image. According to some estimates, Gandhi wrested 41 parliamentary seats from areas where he marched. He talked to constituents, listened to voters, and spoke about social justice, women’s emancipation, empowering the weak and the dispossessed, and bringing people together.

Those topics may seem mawkish, but India’s last decade has been a period of considerable strife. Discrimination against Muslims has grown, with mosques targeted or claimed by Hindus, homes bulldozed, and interfaith marriages discouraged. The triumphal inauguration of a Hindu temple—sanctioned by the Indian Supreme Court—on the site of a mosque razed in 1992 only further alienated Muslims. The BJP’s policy of imposing the Hindi language in states where it is not spoken widely has fueled animosity. Youth unemployment has risen in many parts of the country, along with inequality.

As in the past, Modi’s campaign focused on divisive issues—but more voters than in the last two elections seemed to listen to Gandhi this time around. These voters likely don’t care about more Indians being listed in global rankings of billionaires; they are uninterested in gleaming high-rises and malls, speedier trains, superior airports, or toll roads connecting long distances. Their concerns are for more access to water, food, electricity, jobs, and justice. Gandhi seemed to fashion the Congress manifesto to respond to those concerns.

This is not to suggest that, if elected to power, the Congress party would meet these perennial needs. Having ruled India for 54 of its 76 years since independence, Congress must bear the blame for India’s lack of development. The party deserves credit for introducing economic liberalization in 1991, but its support for free-market reforms has often been cautious rather than enthusiastic. Furthermore, although Gandhi speaks of harmony, there have been several disturbances under Congress party rule in India—the most notorious being the massacre of Sikhs in 1984 in retaliatory violence after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Rahul’s grandmother.

Nonetheless, Gandhi’s spirited campaign, decency, and collegiality stood in marked contrast to Modi’s personalized and abrasive style. Gandhi seemed to avoid a personality cult by building a consensus-driven campaign and not projecting himself as the face of the opposition alliance. In the leadup to the election, he continued to be ridiculed as an entitled politician, but he focused on his message. And wherever he marched, he chipped votes away from the BJP. One analysis showed that between 600,000 and 700,000 votes going the other way in 30 constituencies would have led to a different outcome.

The BJP has portrayed itself as pro-business, and analysts sympathetic to the BJP have described Congress as leftist, with BJP leaders reinforcing the link. Indeed, Congress introduced many welfare schemes for the poor—but the BJP has not canceled any of them during its time in power and has increased support for some programs. Historically, Congress was a centrist or center-left party reliant on the support of Indian businesses that pursued a prudent fiscal policy. The party was distrustful of private capital and free-market economics. But it was also Congress that took early steps in liberalization, invested in technology, and boosted India’s telecoms network.

For Congress, the road ahead remains long, but its rejuvenation raises interesting possibilities. Most Indian voters are too young to remember a Gandhi—or Nehru—as prime minister. Now, there could soon be three Gandhis in parliament: On Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi’s sister, Priyanka, announced that she would contest one of the two seats that her brother won during this election. Some observers see Priyanka as more charismatic and savvier than Rahul.

Furthermore, a sizable segment of India’s population is under the age of 30, and this generation has rising expectations and aspirations—including an impatience to get rich. Can Congress reinvent itself as India’s so-called banyan tree party that includes everyone under its shade? The BJP offers a muscular nationalism with angry overtones; Gandhi promises that he wants to revive an older idea of India, based on equality and tolerance. Do these younger voters want a calmer, gentler India?

Indian politics has entered a new phase, and the time to ignore Rahul Gandhi may be over. He may still never become India’s prime minister—after all, it seems unlikely that someone from the Gandhi family would want to lead a shaky coalition. But even if he simply persists in emphasizing equality, justice, and empathy, Gandhi will have played a transformative role in Indian politics.

The last decade has shown India’s angry and assertive side, but its founding fathers built the country’s reputation as a soft power that punched above its weight. Reclaiming such moral authority has its virtues. The rules are changing in India, and Gandhi may not only be the son who rises, but also the son who surprises.

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Rahul Gandhi के स्वागत के लिए पट गई बंगाल की धरती | Bharat Jodo Nyaya Ya...

Earlier today, Rahul held a roadshow in Bihar's Katihar district after a night halt in the city. Now reached today in Malda, Bengal...The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to re-enter West Bengal from Bihar on Wednesday.

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"You Killed Bharat Mata In Manipur": Rahul Gandhi Attacks Centre

Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister over the ongoing unrest in Manipur which has claimed over a hundred lives.

New Delhi: The BJP has “murdered India in Manipur” and is now trying to set Haryana on fire, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in Lok Sabha today in a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government.

Addressing the Lower House during the debate on the no-confidence motion against the BJP government, Mr Gandhi said, “India is a voice, a voice of the heart. You have killed that voice in Manipur. You have murdered Bharat Mata in Manipur. You are traitors. My mother is sitting here. The other mother, Bharat Mata, you killed her in Manipur. That is why Prime Minister does not visit Manipur. You are not protectors of Bharat Mata, you are her killers.”

“The Prime Minister has not gone to Manipur because he doesn’t consider it a part of India. You (BJP) have divided Manipur,” Mr Gandhi said, amid loud protests from the treasury benches. He alleged that the centre can stop the violence in Manipur by calling in the Army, but has not acted yet.

Invoking the epic Ramayana, Mr Gandhi said Ravan was not killed by Ram, but by his arrogance. “You have sprinkled kerosene everywhere, you have set fire to Manipur, you are now trying the same thing in Haryana,” he said, referring to recent communal clashes in Gurugram and Nuh that killed six people.

The remarks sparked a huge uproar in the House, with senior ministers demanding Mr Gandhi’s apology.

Earlier, Mr Gandhi said that when he set out on the Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu to Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, he was confident of his fitness and did not expect it to be difficult. “But this country does not tolerate arrogance. Within a few days, an old injury resurfaced and I was in pain,” he said.

The Congress leader recounted how he derived strength and courage from the people he met during the march and also felt their pain and hardship. Mr Gandhi also recounted his conversations with two women in the relief camps set up to shelter those displaced due to ethnic violence in Manipur.

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"You Killed Bharat Mata In Manipur": Rahul Gandhi Attacks Centre

Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister over the ongoing unrest in Manipur which has claimed over a hundred lives.

New Delhi: The BJP has murdered India in Manipur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in Lok Sabha today during the debate on the no-confidence motion against Narendra Modi government.

The remark sparked a huge uproar in the House, with senior ministers demanding Mr Gandhi’s apology for making the remark.

Earlier, in a scathing attack on Prime Minister Modi, Mr Gandhi questioned why he had not visited Manipur, where ongoing unrest has claimed over a 100 lives in the past two months.

“India is a voice, a voice of the heart. You have killed that voice in Manipur. You have murdered Bharat Mata in Manipur. You are traitors. My mother is sitting here. The other mother, Bharat Mata, you killed her in Manipur. That is why Prime Minister does not visit Manipur. You are not protectors of Bharat Mata, you are her killer,” Mr Gandhi said.

“The Prime Minister has not gone to Manipur because he doesn’t consider it a part of India. You (BJP) have divided Manipur,” Mr Gandhi said, amid loud protests from the treasury benches.

Mr Gandhi said that when he set out on the Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu to Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, he was confident of his fitness and did not expect it to be difficult. “But this country does not tolerate arrogance. Within a few days, an old injury resurfaced and I was in pain,” he said.

The Congress leader recounted how he derived strength and courage from the people he met during the march and also felt their pain and hardship.

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[ad_1] Paromita Das GG News Bureau New Delhi, 11th Dec. The Indian National Congress, once synonymous with Bharat’s struggle for independence, finds itself mired in controversy again as allegations of foreign influence cast a shadow over its operations. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack, alleging the Congress’s links to foreign powers and organizations that have a history of interfering in stable democracies and pushing agendas that challenge Bharat’s sovereignty. Central to this latest uproar is the association between the Congress party, its leaders, and the George Soros Foundation—a connection that has raised questions about foreign funding in Bharatiya politics and its implications for national security. On December 8, the BJP took to social media to accuse Sonia Gandhi, the former Congress President, of having ties to George Soros, a controversial Hungarian-American billionaire notorious for his alleged role in destabilizing democracies. The BJP’s allegations center on Gandhi’s role as co-president of the Forum of Democratic Leaders in Asia-Pacific (FDL-AP), an organization reportedly financed by Soros’s foundation. The BJP claims FDL-AP has historically supported the idea of Kashmir as an independent entity, a position that directly undermines Bharat’s territorial integrity. Adding fuel to the fire, the BJP also alleged that the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF), chaired by Sonia Gandhi, received funds from the George Soros Foundation. These claims were supported by images of Salil Shetty, Vice President of the Soros-funded Open Society Foundation, participating in Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra—a moment BJP argued reflected Congress’s closeness to Soros-linked entities. The ruling party also cited Shashi Tharoor’s public acknowledgment of Soros as an “old friend” as further evidence of deep-rooted connections. The controversy deepened with revelations about the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), an investigative body known for its exposés on corporate and political corruption. The BJP pointed to a live telecast of Rahul Gandhi’s press conference on the Adani Group by OCCRP, implying a coordinated effort to tarnish Bharatiya businesses and institutions. These claims gained momentum following a report by the French newspaper Mediapart, which revealed that OCCRP receives nearly half its funding from U.S. government agencies such as the Department of State and USAID. According to the investigative report, OCCRP’s structural dependence on U.S. institutions undermines its claims of being an independent organization. The allegations against Congress do not stop at Soros or U.S.-linked organizations. The BJP has also highlighted Congress’s connections with China, particularly during its tenure in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. In 2008, Congress signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Communist Party of China (CPC), paving the way for high-level exchanges and consultations on regional and international issues. This agreement resurfaced as a contentious issue during the 2017 Doklam standoff, when Rahul Gandhi was photographed meeting Chinese officials at a time of heightened tensions between Bharat and China. Further revelations about the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation receiving over ₹1 crore from the Chinese government between 2006 and 2020 have only added to the suspicions surrounding Congress’s foreign connections. These allegations have ignited fierce debate across Bharat, with the BJP accusing Congress of compromising national interests for political and financial gains. According to the BJP, the Congress’s ties to foreign organizations reflect a dangerous trend of undermining Bharatiya sovereignty for ideological and monetary gains. On the other hand, Congress leaders have dismissed these allegations as baseless and politically motivated, claiming that the BJP is attempting to divert attention from pressing governance failures. At the heart of

this controversy lies a broader question about the role of foreign funding and influence in Bharatiya politics. While no political party is entirely free of external interactions, the claims against Congress raise legitimate concerns about the extent to which foreign entities, particularly those with questionable agendas, can sway domestic political narratives. George Soros, for instance, is a polarizing figure globally, with critics accusing him of destabilizing democracies under the guise of promoting liberal values. His foundation’s reported involvement in supporting narratives that challenge Bharat’s sovereignty, such as treating Kashmir as an independent entity, has sparked fears about foreign meddling in Bharat’s internal affairs. The Congress’s alleged links with China further complicate its position, especially at a time when Bharat-China relations remain fraught. The MoU with the Communist Party of China and financial contributions from Chinese entities to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation suggest a level of engagement that raises red flags. Critics argue that such ties undermine Bharat’s strategic posture and compromise its ability to address Chinese aggression decisively. In conclusion, the allegations against Congress underscore the need for greater transparency and accountability in political funding and foreign associations. While the BJP’s accusations may serve its immediate political agenda, they also point to a larger issue of ensuring that Bharatiya political parties remain insulated from external influences that could jeopardize national interests. For Congress, this controversy represents yet another challenge to its credibility at a time when the party is striving to revive its political fortunes. Without addressing these allegations convincingly, the Congress risks alienating a public increasingly wary of foreign interference in Bharat’s democratic processes. In the end, safeguarding Bharat’s sovereignty must remain a non-negotiable priority for all political actors, regardless of ideological differences.   The post Congress Under Fire: Alleged Ties to George Soros and China Spark Fierce Debate appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] Paromita Das GG News Bureau New Delhi, 11th Dec. The Indian National Congress, once synonymous with Bharat’s struggle for independence, finds itself mired in controversy again as allegations of foreign influence cast a shadow over its operations. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack, alleging the Congress’s links to foreign powers and organizations that have a history of interfering in stable democracies and pushing agendas that challenge Bharat’s sovereignty. Central to this latest uproar is the association between the Congress party, its leaders, and the George Soros Foundation—a connection that has raised questions about foreign funding in Bharatiya politics and its implications for national security. On December 8, the BJP took to social media to accuse Sonia Gandhi, the former Congress President, of having ties to George Soros, a controversial Hungarian-American billionaire notorious for his alleged role in destabilizing democracies. The BJP’s allegations center on Gandhi’s role as co-president of the Forum of Democratic Leaders in Asia-Pacific (FDL-AP), an organization reportedly financed by Soros’s foundation. The BJP claims FDL-AP has historically supported the idea of Kashmir as an independent entity, a position that directly undermines Bharat’s territorial integrity. Adding fuel to the fire, the BJP also alleged that the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF), chaired by Sonia Gandhi, received funds from the George Soros Foundation. These claims were supported by images of Salil Shetty, Vice President of the Soros-funded Open Society Foundation, participating in Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra—a moment BJP argued reflected Congress’s closeness to Soros-linked entities. The ruling party also cited Shashi Tharoor’s public acknowledgment of Soros as an “old friend” as further evidence of deep-rooted connections. The controversy deepened with revelations about the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), an investigative body known for its exposés on corporate and political corruption. The BJP pointed to a live telecast of Rahul Gandhi’s press conference on the Adani Group by OCCRP, implying a coordinated effort to tarnish Bharatiya businesses and institutions. These claims gained momentum following a report by the French newspaper Mediapart, which revealed that OCCRP receives nearly half its funding from U.S. government agencies such as the Department of State and USAID. According to the investigative report, OCCRP’s structural dependence on U.S. institutions undermines its claims of being an independent organization. The allegations against Congress do not stop at Soros or U.S.-linked organizations. The BJP has also highlighted Congress’s connections with China, particularly during its tenure in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. In 2008, Congress signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Communist Party of China (CPC), paving the way for high-level exchanges and consultations on regional and international issues. This agreement resurfaced as a contentious issue during the 2017 Doklam standoff, when Rahul Gandhi was photographed meeting Chinese officials at a time of heightened tensions between Bharat and China. Further revelations about the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation receiving over ₹1 crore from the Chinese government between 2006 and 2020 have only added to the suspicions surrounding Congress’s foreign connections. These allegations have ignited fierce debate across Bharat, with the BJP accusing Congress of compromising national interests for political and financial gains. According to the BJP, the Congress’s ties to foreign organizations reflect a dangerous trend of undermining Bharatiya sovereignty for ideological and monetary gains. On the other hand, Congress leaders have dismissed these allegations as baseless and politically motivated, claiming that the BJP is attempting to divert attention from pressing governance failures. At the heart of

this controversy lies a broader question about the role of foreign funding and influence in Bharatiya politics. While no political party is entirely free of external interactions, the claims against Congress raise legitimate concerns about the extent to which foreign entities, particularly those with questionable agendas, can sway domestic political narratives. George Soros, for instance, is a polarizing figure globally, with critics accusing him of destabilizing democracies under the guise of promoting liberal values. His foundation’s reported involvement in supporting narratives that challenge Bharat’s sovereignty, such as treating Kashmir as an independent entity, has sparked fears about foreign meddling in Bharat’s internal affairs. The Congress’s alleged links with China further complicate its position, especially at a time when Bharat-China relations remain fraught. The MoU with the Communist Party of China and financial contributions from Chinese entities to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation suggest a level of engagement that raises red flags. Critics argue that such ties undermine Bharat’s strategic posture and compromise its ability to address Chinese aggression decisively. In conclusion, the allegations against Congress underscore the need for greater transparency and accountability in political funding and foreign associations. While the BJP’s accusations may serve its immediate political agenda, they also point to a larger issue of ensuring that Bharatiya political parties remain insulated from external influences that could jeopardize national interests. For Congress, this controversy represents yet another challenge to its credibility at a time when the party is striving to revive its political fortunes. Without addressing these allegations convincingly, the Congress risks alienating a public increasingly wary of foreign interference in Bharat’s democratic processes. In the end, safeguarding Bharat’s sovereignty must remain a non-negotiable priority for all political actors, regardless of ideological differences.   The post Congress Under Fire: Alleged Ties to George Soros and China Spark Fierce Debate appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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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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Rahul Gandhi to Visit Kashmir Ahead of Assembly Elections

Rahul Gandhi to Visit Kashmir Ahead of Assembly Elections Srinagar, Aug 20: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, also the ‘Leader of the Opposition, is set to visit Kashmir for two days, marking his first visit since the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra.’ This visit comes ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, and Gandhi is expected to meet with J&K-based Congress leaders to assess the ground situation. Gandhi’s…

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Congress Wins Six Seats in Northeast Following Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Rally Route

The Congress party had great success in the northeast, capturing six Lok Sabha seats along Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra (BJNY) route. This election triumph has been attributed to Mr. Gandhi’s strong bond with the people during his 63-day rally from January 14 to March 16, which encompassed 20 of the 28 districts in these constituencies.

Successful Constituencies

The Congress triumphed in Inner Manipur, Outer Manipur, Nagaland, Jorhat, Nagaon, and Dhubri. These areas were essential to Mr. Gandhi’s BJNY itinerary, underscoring the rally’s significance to the party’s victory. Tura, Meghalaya’s seventh seat, also benefited from the rally’s spillover impact, particularly from its nearby Shillong constituency in Meghalaya and the Dhubri and Guwahati constituencies in Assam.

Heart-to-Heart Connect

The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra kicked off at Thoubal, the hometown of Manipur’s Congress Legislature Party leader and former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, as well as State Congress president K. Meghachandra Singh. The demonstration went through Imphal East and Kangpokpi, two districts hard hit by the ongoing ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo populations. According to Ningombam Bupenda Meitei, a senior spokesperson for the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, Mr. Gandhi’s “heart-to-heart connect” with the people along the yatra path contributed to the Congress’ success in Manipur and other northeastern states.

Assam’s Religious Significance

The route also featured notable cultural and religious attractions. The Kamakhya Temple, located atop the Neelachal Hills in Guwahati, is widely regarded as the most important Hindu pilgrimage site in the northeast. However, the holiest destination for Vaishnavism believers in Assam is Batadrava, the birthplace of saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva in the 15th century. Batadrava is also a significant Assembly segment in the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency.

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India: Election Trends Show Moral Defeat For Modi

By Prime Minister's Office - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-meeting-with-prime-minister-modi-of-india-9-september-2023, OGL 3, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=137785809 India Election Results 2024 Live: Modi’s BJP May Fall Short of Majority As India counts votes for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition is currently leading. However, early trends suggest the BJP might not secure a majority on its own, with a united opposition led by the Indian National Congress making significant gains. The election, the world's largest democratic exercise, spanned seven phases, beginning on April 19 and concluding on Saturday. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge described the results as a clear mandate against Modi, calling it his "moral and political defeat." Speaking at a press conference in New Delhi, Kharge stated, "This election results are 'janta ka result'… They are clear this mandate is against Modi ji. This is his moral and political defeat." He was joined by party colleagues Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. When asked about the possibility of the INDIA bloc forming a government, Rahul Gandhi responded, “We will hold a meeting with our alliance partners tomorrow. These questions will be raised and answered there. We won't make any statements without asking our alliance partners.” Kharge later took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express the party's acceptance of the election results. He wrote in Hindi, “We humbly accept the mandate of the 18th Lok Sabha elections. This is the victory of the people. This is the victory of democracy. This time the people did not give absolute majority to any single party. Especially the ruling party, BJP, had asked for votes in the name of one person-one face. Now, it is clear that this mandate is against Modiji. This is his political and moral defeat.” He further commented on the Congress Party's campaign, emphasizing its positive approach. “The Congress Party's campaign was positive from the beginning to the end. We made issues like inflation, unemployment, the plight of farmers and labourers, and misuse of constitutional institutions central issues. A large number of people joined us and supported us on these issues. The kind of campaign the Prime Minister conducted will be remembered for a long time in history. The public understood the lies that Modiji spread about the Congress manifesto,” Kharge said. Kharge also highlighted the significance of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, during which he met with countless people to listen to their problems and propose solutions. “We named this as 5 Nyay and 25 guarantees. On this basis, we made a guarantee card. Our workers went door to door with it,” Kharge noted. Kharge also criticized the BJP leadership's approach to constitutional institutions. “Another important thing happened because of the BJP leadership's arrogance. They slowly tried to capture all the constitutional institutions through illegal means. Then, they started using them against the opposition party. Those who were subdued were suppressed and brought to their side. Those who were not subdued had their party broken, or else they were put in jail,” he said. As the counting continues and the final results approach, the political landscape in India appears poised for significant changes, reflecting the electorate's shifting sentiments and the effectiveness of the opposition's campaign strategies. Read the full article

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"He Spoke To My Mother, Weeping": Rahul Gandhi On "Senior Leader" Who Quit

Congress's Rahul Gandhi concluded the Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra in Mumbai today with some barbs at foes and former friends. While the heavy artillery was reserved for the BJP, a senior leader, thought to be Ashok Chavan, who recently crossed over to the BJP, got some special attention.

Without naming the former Maharashtra Chief Minister and MP, Mr Gandhi hinted that he had crossed over to evade the Central investigation agencies.

"We are fighting with a power. Now the question is, what is that power. The soul of a king lies in the EVMs, ED (Enforcement Directorate), CBI, Income tax," Mr Gandhi said, addressing a mammoth crowd in Mumbai.

"I don't want to name names, but a senior leader from this state, left the Congress. Weeping, he told my mother, 'Sonia-ji, I'm ashamed to say, I do not have the power to fight this people, this force. I do not want to go to jail'," he added.

The Congress has levelled the "washing machine" allegation against the BJP again after Mr Chavan switched sides last month, shortly after another key leader, Milind Deora.

State Congress chief Nana Patole, with whom he had serious differences, said the reason was mention of the Adarsh scam in a White Paper presented in parliament.

Mr Chavan has three cases pending against him, two of which are linked to the Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society.

Mr Chavan was the revenue minister of the state in 2000, when land in Colaba was allegedly allotted illegally for the Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society.

The veteran leader has ascribed various differences with the Congres as his reason for leaving the party.