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Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha that Naxalism has been largely eradicated from Bastar, crediting security forces and tribal communities, while accusing the Congress of failing to address the issue during its decades in power.

Congress did nothing to end Naxal violence: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha that Naxalism has been largely eradicated from Bastar, crediting security forces and tribal communities, while accusing the Congress of failing to address the issue during its decades in power.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday blamed the Indian National Congress for the long spell of Naxal violence, saying it did "nothing" during its rule to end the menace despite acknowledging the gravity of the problem, and declared that Maoists are almost eradicated now from their den Bastar in Chhattisgarh.
Replying to the debate in the Lok Sabha on 'Efforts to free the country from left-wing extremism (LWE)', Shah said that 12 states had turned into the Red Corridor with no rule of law, 12 crore people lived in poverty for years and 20,000 people, including 5,000 security personnel, were killed due to the Naxal violence.
"In the end, who is responsible for this. I want to ask, in 75 years, you ruled for 60 years, why have the tribals still been deprived of development? The development of tribals is now being done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said.
The Home Minister alleged that for 60 years, the Congress "did not give the tribals houses, didn't give them water, didn't build schools, didn't extend bank facilities". "So first look a little into your own reign and see who is at fault," he said in response to some opposition members blaming the Modi government for the violence.
Shah said the then prime minister Manmohan Singh had acknowledged that Naxalism was a bigger challenge than the Kashmir and North-East problems before the nation, but the "Congress did nothing about it".
The debate was held a day before the deadline declared by Shah for the elimination of Naxal violence. Last year, Shah had announced that the LWE would end in the country by March 31, 2026, and a major operation had been organised against the Naxals.
Be it in Naxal-affected areas, Jammu and Kashmir or the Northeast, the Modi government will not tolerate any kind of violence and will take strong action against anyone indulging in such acts, the home minister asserted in the Lok Sabha.
He said that the development in Bastar had stalled because the shadow of red terror loomed there. "Now this shadow is lifting and Bastar is developing," he said while lauding security forces and tribals for the success against the Naxals.
The Home Minister made it clear that the Modi government will not spare anyone who picks up arms. "The biggest achievement of the Modi government is a Naxal-free India; any researcher will accept this," he said.
He said those advocating Naxalism should know that people who take up arms will have to pay a price. The solution for addressing injustice is prescribed in the Constitution. Taking up arms is not the answer, he said.
"Today, Naxalism has been almost completely eradicated from Bastar. A campaign was launched to build a school in every village in Bastar. A campaign was launched to open ration shops in every village in Bastar," he said.
Shah also said that all credit for the success against the Maoists goes to the Central Armed Police Forces personnel, especially the brave soldiers of Cobra and CRPF, security agencies, Chhattisgarh Police, DRG personnel and tribal inhabitants.

Tension erupted in Murshidabad’s Jangipur area after clashes broke out between two groups during a Ram Navami procession, prompting heavy security deployment and patrols to restore order.

Clashes erupt during Ram Navami procession in Bengal's Murshidabad, security tightened

Tension erupted in Murshidabad&rsquo;s Jangipur area after clashes broke out between two groups during a Ram Navami procession, prompting heavy security deployment and patrols to restore order.

Tension gripped Jangipur in West Bengal's Murshidabad district on Friday after clashes broke out between two groups during a Ram Navami procession, police said.
The situation turned volatile after an altercation during the procession escalated into violence, with both sides throwing stones at each other and vandalising property in the area, a senior police officer said.
Security forces, which were deployed in large numbers to bring the situation under control, have been conducting route marches and maintaining vigil in the affected areas, he added.
"The situation is now under control. Adequate forces have been deployed, and patrolling is ongoing to ensure peace and normalcy. We are closely monitoring the situation and will take strict action against those involved in the violence," the police officer told PTI.
Meanwhile, authorities have urged residents to maintain calm as security has been tightened across the region, a senior official at the state secretariat said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with chief ministers of non-poll-bound states to assess preparedness and coordination in response to the ongoing West Asia conflict, stressing unity and vigilance amid global uncertainties.

West Asia conflict: PM Modi interacts with CMs, bats for 'Team India' spirit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a virtual meeting with chief ministers of non-poll-bound states to assess preparedness and coordination in response to the ongoing West Asia conflict, stressing unity and vigilance amid global uncertainties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reviewed with chief ministers of all but poll-bound states their preparedness and plans in the wake of the West Asia conflict.
The virtual meeting was aimed at ensuring synergy of efforts in the spirit of 'Team India', official sources said.
This is the first time that the prime minister held such a meeting with the chief ministers on the West Asia conflict which started on February 28 with the attack by the US-Israel on Iran. Iran also retaliated by firing on its Gulf neighbours and Israel.
Those chief ministers who attended the meeting included N. Chandrababu Naidu (Andhra Pradesh), Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Revanth Reddy (Telangana), Bhagwant Mann (Punjab), Bhupendra Patel (Gujarat), Omar Abdullah (Jammu and Kashmir), Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Himachal Pradesh), Pema Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh) among others.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah were also present in the meeting.
"The prime minister interacted with the chief ministers through video conferencing on the West Asia conflict and reviewed preparedness and plans of the states. The meeting focused on ensuring synergy of efforts in the spirit of Team India," a source said.
The chief ministers of election-bound states were not part of this meeting due to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
The Cabinet Secretariat is going to hold a separate meeting with the chief secretaries of poll-bound Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
On March 25, the government held an all-party meeting to brief the leaders of the political parties about the West Asia situation, where a detailed presentation was given about the steps taken by the government to deal with the situation.
While making a statement in Lok Sabha on March 23, the prime minister had said that the difficult global conditions caused by the West Asia conflict are likely to persist for a long time and called upon the nation to remain prepared and united, just as it had stood together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Modi also drew the attention of the House to the internal security dimension of the crisis, warning that certain elements attempt to exploit such situations. He said all security agencies have been placed on alert and that security across all domains, coastal, border, cyber and strategic installations is being further strengthened.
"Whether it is coastal security, border security, cyber security or strategic installations, the security of all is being reinforced," he had said.
Urging patience, restraint and vigilance, and cautioning against those who may seek to exploit the situation by spreading falsehoods, engaging in black-marketing or hoarding, Modi appealed to all state governments to ensure strict monitoring and swift action against such elements.
Expressing his abiding faith in the collective resolve of the nation, the prime minister, in his speech in the Lok Sabha, also said that when every government and every citizen of this country walk together, "we can challenge every challenge, this is our identity, and this is our strength".
Addressing a media event later on the same day, Modi said challenges have continued to mount one after another even after the COVID-19 pandemic and there has not been a single year that has not tested India and Indians.
"But with the united efforts of 1.4 billion Indians, India is moving forward while facing every disaster," he said.
Modi said India is moving forward with renewed confidence and instead of postponing challenges, India confronts them head-on.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Rajya Sabha there is no possibility of a lockdown in India despite global energy disruptions, while highlighting steps to manage the fiscal impact of excise duty cuts and rising crude oil prices.

No possibility of lockdown; govt on its toes to maintain fiscal stability: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Rajya Sabha there is no possibility of a lockdown in India despite global energy disruptions, while highlighting steps to manage the fiscal impact of excise duty cuts and rising crude oil prices.

There is no possibility of imposition of lockdown in the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday and indicated raising additional resources to make up for the shortfall arising from the excise duty cut on diesel and petrol. She also stressed that the government will remain on its toes to manage the fiscal position.
The minister also strongly refuted rumours of a possible lockdown in the wake of energy supply disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, as she appealed to politicians to refrain from any rumour-mongering and create fear in the minds of people.
Driven by the West Asia conflict, international crude oil prices have surged from USD 70 per barrel to USD 122 per barrel -- a situation that is causing challenges for India, which meets more than 80 per cent of its fuel requirements from imports.
Earlier in the day, the government, in a media briefing, said India has enough petrol, diesel and LPG stocks to last at least two months with normal delivery cycles, as it ruled out imposing any lockdown.
Replying to the discussion on the Finance Bill, 2026, Sithraman said Brent crude has not dropped below USD 100 since March 13, and consequently, petrol and diesel prices for consumers have gone up all over the world. The increase is 30 to 50 per cent in Southeast Asian nations, 30 per cent in North America, 20 per cent in Europe, and 50 per cent in African countries.
However, there is no increase in prices of diesel and petrol in India, the minister said.
Sitharaman said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed ministers that there should not be any burden on the citizens of India.
"We are working accordingly," she said, adding that the government has issued a notification cutting excise duty on both petrol and diesel by Rs 10 each.
"The results are that petrol and diesel retail prices in India remain completely unchanged. They have not increased. On the contrary, the government is taking the burden, making sure the oil marketing companies will ensure buying more and doing supply and keeping the supply uninterrupted. We are making sure that people of India do not suffer," Sitharaman said.
On the impact of excise duty cuts on fiscal deficit, the minister further said mobilisation of additional resources, prioritisation of growth-induced expenditure, better targeting of welfare expenditure, and greater transparency in fiscal operations have been the hallmarks of the Modi government.
"Going forward, we will continue to ramp up our efforts in mobilising additional non-tax revenues, and our government will remain on its toes to carefully manage the country&rsquo;s fiscal position," she said.
Dismissing rumours of an imminent lockdown, Sitharaman said restrictions have been imposed in Pakistan and Bangladesh, and not India.
"Some politicians are spreading rumours that there will be a lockdown. There is no possibility of a lockdown in India. Stop this baseless rumour mongering and creating fear in the minds of people," Sitharaman said.
The senior minister said the situation in several countries is bad because of the ongoing war in West Asia, but "we are managing the situation well so that our citizens do not face any problems".
Later, the Rajya Sabha returned the Finance Bill with a voice vote, thus completing the budgetary exercise, which started on February 1 with the presentation of the Union Budget.
The Finance Bill gives effect to tax proposals announced in the budget.
The Union Budget 2026-27 envisages a total expenditure of Rs 53.47 lakh crore, an increase of 7.7 per cent over the current fiscal ending March 31.
The total capital expenditure proposed for the next fiscal is Rs 12.2 lakh crore.
It proposes a gross tax revenue collection of Rs 44.04 lakh crore and a gross borrowing of Rs 17.2 lakh crore.
The fiscal deficit for FY27 is projected at 4.3 per cent of GDP, lower than 4.4 per cent in the current fiscal.

The government has formed an informal group of ministers led by Rajnath Singh to examine issues arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has affected global oil and gas prices and economic conditions.

West Asia crisis: Govt sets up informal group of ministers led by Rajnath Singh with Amit Shah as members

The government has formed an informal group of ministers led by Rajnath Singh to examine issues arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has affected global oil and gas prices and economic conditions.

The government has set up an &lsquo;informal group of ministers&rsquo; led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to look into the issues arising due to the West Asia conflict, sources said on Friday.
Union ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Hardeep Singh Puri are among the members of the informal group of ministers (IGOM), they said.
The "arrangement" comes in view of the issues arising due to the impact of the West Asia conflict, the sources said.
The war in West Asia, which began after the US-Israel combine attacked Iran on February 28, prompting retaliatory strikes by Tehran across the Gulf region, has now stretched into four weeks, with no immediate end in sight.
It has impacted the global economy, including oil and gas prices, which have had repercussions on the lives of citizens across the country.

The Aam Aadmi Party organised a Vijay Vishwas Sabha in Gujarat’s Dahod district, where leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann addressed governance concerns, highlighted welfare models, and appealed to voters ahead of local body elections

Kejriwal addresses AAP's Vijay Vishwas Sabha in Gujarat, raises governance concerns ahead of local polls

The Aam Aadmi Party organised a Vijay Vishwas Sabha in Gujarat’s Dahod district, where leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann addressed governance concerns, highlighted welfare models, and appealed to voters ahead of local body elections.

The Aam Aadmi Party organised a Vijay Vishwas Sabha in Gujarat&rsquo;s Dahod district, where leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann addressed governance concerns, highlighted welfare models, and appealed to voters ahead of local body elections.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organised a &lsquo;Vijay Vishwas Sabha&rsquo; in Limkheda in Gujarat&rsquo;s Dahod district, where senior party leaders addressed a large gathering and outlined their positions on governance, welfare measures, and the upcoming local body elections.
The event was attended by AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Gujarat state in-charge Gopal Rai, state president Isudan Gadhvi, MLA Chaitar Vasava, and other party leaders. According to the organisers, the event saw participation from people across different sections of society, including farmers, labourers, youth and women from Dahod and nearby regions.
Addressing the gathering, Arvind Kejriwal criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress over their governance in Gujarat, alleging that development benefits have not adequately reached tribal communities. He raised concerns over access to education, employment opportunities, and implementation of welfare schemes, questioning whether allocated funds were reaching intended beneficiaries. Referring to MLA Chaitar Vasava, Kejriwal alleged that action was taken against him after he raised issues related to governance.
Kejriwal also highlighted AAP&rsquo;s governance model in Punjab, citing measures such as free electricity for farmers, changes in crop procurement systems, and welfare initiatives in healthcare and education. He said similar policies could be introduced in Gujarat if the party is elected to power. He further criticised the condition of government schools and hospitals in the state and said reforms in these sectors would be a priority.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the turnout at the event reflected public dissatisfaction with existing political systems. He outlined initiatives undertaken in Punjab in agriculture, healthcare, electricity supply, and employment, and alleged that public funds are not being effectively utilised. Mann also criticised both BJP and Congress, holding them responsible for governance-related challenges.
Gujarat AAP president Isudan Gadhvi focused on tribal issues during his address, including implementation of rights under the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) and access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and employment. He said there is a growing demand for alternative political leadership in the state.
MLA Chaitar Vasava, speaking at the event, referred to issues related to tribal rights and his legal case. He alleged that leaders raising such concerns face action and restrictions, and linked his situation to broader concerns about representation and governance.
The event comes in the run-up to district panchayat, taluka panchayat, and municipal elections in Gujarat. AAP leaders used the platform to appeal to people to support the party in the upcoming polls and to participate actively in the electoral process.

The Aam Aadmi Party organised a Vijay Vishwas Sabha in Jamnagar where Arvind Kejriwal criticised the BJP’s governance in Gujarat, highlighted Punjab model initiatives, and urged voters to support AAP in upcoming local body elections.

AAP holds Vijay Vishwas Sabha in Jamnagar, targets BJP over governance in Gujarat

The Aam Aadmi Party organised a Vijay Vishwas Sabha in Jamnagar where Arvind Kejriwal criticised the BJP&rsquo;s governance in Gujarat, highlighted Punjab model initiatives, and urged voters to support AAP in upcoming local body elections.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday organised a &lsquo;Vijay Vishwas Sabha&rsquo; in Jamnagar, which was attended by senior leaders including Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Gujarat in-charge Gopal Rai, co-incharges Durgesh Pathak and Gulab Singh Yadav, state president Isudan Gadhvi, and several MLAs and party office bearers.&nbsp;
According to the party, the gathering saw participation from various sections of society, including farmers, labourers, youth and women.
Addressing the gathering, Kejriwal launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party&rsquo;s three-decade rule in Gujarat has led to corruption and deterioration in public services such as education, healthcare and infrastructure.&nbsp;
He claimed that roads and bridges in the state are poorly maintained and alleged that corruption is widespread in government departments. He further alleged that both BJP and Congress are working together politically, a claim that has been denied by both parties in the past.
Kejriwal said he had come to Gujarat to speak about the future of the state and urged party workers to take four key points to every village. Drawing comparisons with Punjab, he said that before 2022, the state had witnessed alternating governments led by Congress, BJP and the Akali alliance, but voters gave AAP a decisive mandate. He claimed that the AAP government in Punjab has since implemented several measures aimed at farmers and the general public.
On agriculture, Kejriwal said that farmers in Punjab are now receiving eight hours of electricity during the day for irrigation, compared to earlier supply patterns, and claimed that payments for crops are made on the same day. He also said that electricity for farmers has been made free in Punjab and that irrigation coverage has increased significantly. Referring to Gujarat, he alleged that farmers face issues such as delayed payments for crops, night-time electricity supply, and inadequate irrigation facilities, particularly in regions like Saurashtra where water scarcity remains a concern.
On healthcare, Kejriwal criticised the condition of government hospitals in Gujarat, alleging lack of infrastructure, staff shortages and poor service delivery. He said that in Punjab, the AAP government has introduced a health insurance scheme providing coverage of up to ₹10 lakh per family, including treatment in private hospitals, and suggested that similar policies could be introduced in Gujarat.
Speaking on electricity, Kejriwal claimed that while power tariffs in Gujarat are high, Punjab residents are benefiting from free electricity for households. He argued that such measures are aimed at reducing the financial burden on common people and questioned criticism from opposition parties regarding the viability of such schemes.
On financial assistance to women, he said that the Punjab government has announced a monthly payment of ₹1,000 for women and stated that such initiatives could also be implemented in Gujarat if AAP comes to power. He urged voters to support the party in upcoming local body elections, including district and taluka panchayats, municipalities and municipal corporations.
Bhagwant Mann, addressing the सभा, also criticised the long-standing rule of a single party in Gujarat and alleged that political alternatives have not been effectively presented in the past. He referred to irrigation and procurement policies in Punjab, claiming improvements under the AAP government, and contrasted them with issues faced by farmers in Gujarat. Mann also referred to the farmers&rsquo; protests in Delhi and raised concerns regarding minimum support price (MSP), stating that farmers&rsquo; demands have not been adequately addressed.
AAP&rsquo;s Gujarat state president Isudan Gadhvi spoke about challenges faced by farmers, including issues related to irrigation, pricing and access to resources. He said that farming has become increasingly difficult and claimed that many farmers are struggling due to debt and lack of institutional support. He also spoke about social perceptions around farming and urged farmers to unite across communities.
MLA Gopal Italia criticised the current governance model in the state, alleging that it benefits a limited section of society. He referred to compensation measures in Punjab for farmers affected by natural disasters and said that such steps reflect a different approach to governance. He appealed to voters to support change and give opportunities to new leadership.
MLA Hemant Khava raised concerns related to rural development, alleging that villages and backward regions have not received adequate attention in terms of budget allocation and infrastructure. He highlighted issues such as lack of drinking water, irrigation facilities, healthcare services and education infrastructure in rural areas. He also referred to pending administrative work such as land measurement applications and raised concerns about the situation of tribal and Maldhari communities in regions like Gir, Barda and Alech, stating that basic amenities remain inadequate.
AAP leader Pravin Ram, while addressing the gathering, spoke about issues faced by farmers and common people, including access to water, crop assistance and administrative services. He also extended greetings on the occasion of Ram Navami and described the day as symbolic of the victory of righteousness. He reiterated the party&rsquo;s appeal to voters to support AAP candidates in upcoming local elections.
The event comes ahead of local body elections in Gujarat, with AAP intensifying its outreach efforts in the state. The BJP has consistently maintained that Gujarat has witnessed significant development across sectors during its tenure, while Congress has also rejected allegations of any political understanding with the ruling party.

Violence broke out between BJP and TMC supporters during an election campaign in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas, leaving several injured, including a police officer, with eight detained.

BJP, TMC supporters clash in Bengal's South 24 Parganas; police personnel attacked

Violence broke out between BJP and TMC supporters during an election campaign in West Bengal&rsquo;s South 24 Parganas, leaving several injured, including a police officer, with eight detained.

Clashes broke out between BJP and TMC supporters during an election campaign by a saffron party candidate in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, with several police personnel also coming under attack while trying to control the situation.
Eight people were detained in connection with the incident as raids were continuing in the area, an official said.
While both sides accused each other of being responsible for the clash, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal sought a report about it from the police.
A sub-inspector-ranked police officer and three-four political party workers were beaten up during the clash as lathi-wielding men were seen chasing them on the busy road in Basanti Bazar area.
Sub-inspector Sourav Guha received a head injury and had several stitches, the official said.
Trouble began when BJP candidate from Basanti (SC) seat Bikash Sardar was campaigning in the area for the assembly polls to be held in the constituency on April 29, the second and final phase, the official said.
Tension flared after BJP workers allegedly objected to the video recording of the campaign by TMC supporters who had assembled by the roadside, and a heated argument soon escalated into a physical confrontation, the official said.
"As police intervened to disperse the crowd and restore order, the situation turned worse, and some personnel including the SI were attacked," the official said.
He said eight people were detained but did not specify their political identity.
Sardar claimed, "TMC goons carried out an unprovoked attack on our workers when we were peacefully campaigning in the area. Police were inactive."
Taking a serious view of the incident, Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal asked for a report from the police top brass and wanted to know whether central forces were already in place when trouble began in the area.
BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya said the brazen attack on his party workers showed how the ruling TMC has crushed all democratic principles in West Bengal and unleashed a reign of fear and terror to crush political dissent.
"We call upon the EC to take a serious note of the incident. TMC should know they cannot get away with all these," Bhattacharya said.
TMC leaders, however, accused the BJP of instigating the violence.
"The situation is now under control, and further investigation is underway," the officer added.

The BJP has criticised the gherao of judicial officers in West Bengal’s Malda as a “black spot”, while the Supreme Court termed the incident a failure of governance and directed an independent probe amid political tensions.

Attack on judicial officers 'black spot' in country's history, 'TMC goons' acted at CM's behest: BJP

The BJP has criticised the gherao of judicial officers in West Bengal&rsquo;s Malda as a &ldquo;black spot&rdquo;, while the Supreme Court termed the incident a failure of governance and directed an independent probe amid political tensions.

The BJP on Thursday termed the gherao and attack on seven judicial officers in West Bengal's Malda district a "black spot" in the country's history, alleging "TMC goons" acted at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's behest to obstruct the SIR exercise and protect Rohingyas.
The remarks came as the Supreme Court came down heavily on the West Bengal administration over its alleged inaction, describing the incident as "deplorable" and indicative of "complete failure" of governance.
BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia asked if Banerjee was "ashamed" of the top court's observations and would resign as the chief minister of the poll-bound state.
Seven judicial officers engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls were gheraoed for several hours in West Bengal's Malda district over the deletion of names from the electoral rolls.
Security forces used batons to disperse the crowd and rescued the judicial officers, including three women, late Wednesday.
"This is Mamata Banerjee's 'jungle raj'. The TMC workers took judicial officers hostage at the behest of Mamata Banerjee. Such an incident never happened in the history of Bharat. It's unfortunate and a black spot," Bhatia said during a press conference at the party headquarters.
The seven judicial officers were doing their work, complying with the Supreme Court's directive, he said.
"It is sad that Mamata Banerjee, who has taken the oath of the Constitution, is taking judicial officers hostage in a blatant defiance of the Supreme Court orders. The intention is to scare the judicial officers as Mamata Banerjee wants to obstruct the SIR process," he added.
Bhatia alleged that Banerjee deployed her party workers to take the judicial officers "hostage" to protect the Rohingyas.
"Mamata Banerjee, who is supposed to protect the people of West Bengal and their rights, is standing by the Rohingyas. She loves Rohingyas," he charged.
"Every Indian is watching the 'jungle raj' in West Bengal under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and is concerned. People of West Bengal have made up their mind to oust TMC from power," the BJP leader added.
The Supreme Court, in a scathing observation, said the incident "exposes the complete failure of the state administration" and observed that West Bengal is the "most polarised state". It directed that an independent probe be conducted by either the CBI or the NIA.
The court also asked the Election Commission to &ldquo;requisition adequate Central Forces and deploy them at all places where judicial officers are adjudicating the objections&rdquo; in the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls.
Referring to the top court's observations, Bhatia said they "hold up a mirror" to the state.
"Are you ashamed, will you resign?" the BJP spokesperson asked Banerjee as he read out some of the observations made by the apex court. "If you are not capable of maintaining law and order in the state and upholding the Constitution, it will be good if you resign (as chief minister)," he said.
Elections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.

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AAP leader Pravin Ram has alleged repeated paper leaks in government recruitment exams in Gujarat, raising concerns over accountability and calling on youth to respond through the electoral process.

AAP alleges irregularities in Gujarat exam system, raises concerns over paper leak case

AAP leader Pravin Ram has alleged repeated paper leaks in government recruitment exams in Gujarat, raising concerns over accountability and calling on youth to respond through the electoral process.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has raised concerns over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations in Gujarat, with party leader Pravin Ram claiming that multiple exams conducted under the current administration have been affected by paper leak incidents.
In a video statement, Pravin Ram, AAP&rsquo;s State Frontal President, alleged that for several years, government examinations in the state have been marred by paper leaks. He further claimed that individuals linked to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been associated with such incidents.
Referring to a recent case, Ram alleged that a person arrested by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in connection with the Junior Clerk paper leak case had been appointed as a Youth Wing District President in Aravalli district. He said the development had led to protests, with people demanding strict legal action against those involved in the alleged leak.
Ram stated that while the government has maintained that no culprits would be spared, such appointments raised questions about accountability. He alleged that those responsible for paper leaks benefit from the system, resulting in losses for students and job aspirants.
He further claimed that such practices adversely affect ordinary youth and called on people in Gujarat, particularly young voters, to take the issue seriously. Ram urged the public to respond through the electoral process in the upcoming taluka panchayat and district panchayat elections.

AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava has alleged police harassment of party workers in Gujarat ahead of local body polls, claiming false FIRs, detentions, and pressure tactics, while urging authorities to ensure free and fair elections.

AAP alleges police harassment of workers ahead of Gujarat local elections

AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava has alleged police harassment of party workers in Gujarat ahead of local body polls, claiming false FIRs, detentions, and pressure tactics, while urging authorities to ensure free and fair elections.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged police harassment of its workers and leaders in Gujarat ahead of the upcoming local self-government elections, with MLA Chaitar Vasava claiming the action is being carried out under instructions from Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi.
In a video statement, Vasava alleged that police officials, including those at the DG, IG and SP levels, were targeting AAP workers, leaders, and individuals filing nominations for the elections.&nbsp;
He claimed that party workers were being pressured through visits to their homes, stopped and detained on roads, and booked under what he described as &ldquo;false FIRs&rdquo;, leading to arrests.
Describing the situation as &ldquo;emergency-like&rdquo;, Vasava said the issue had been taken up by the party&rsquo;s national leadership. He stated that AAP&rsquo;s National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal had written to the Chief Minister of Gujarat, raising concerns over the developments.
According to Vasava, the letter stated that in a democracy, workers of every political party have the constitutional right to engage with the public and contest elections.&nbsp;
He said the letter called for appropriate instructions to be issued to the police to ensure that elections are conducted in a fair and transparent manner, and that the Election Commission be informed in this regard.
Vasava further alleged that such developments were taking place amid fears of electoral defeat and claimed that attempts were being made to prevent AAP from functioning as an opposition voice. He also alleged that party workers and their family members were being subjected to pressure.
He termed the alleged actions as unfair practices that could impact democratic processes and appealed to the public to remain aware and ensure that elections are conducted transparently.&nbsp;
Vasava added that AAP would continue its political activities despite what he described as pressure, stating that the issue concerned the broader public in Gujarat.

AAP Gujarat chief Isudan Gadhvi claimed he was arrested while submitting a representation over detained party workers, alleging false FIRs and intimidation, and asserting that the BJP fears the party’s growing presence in the state.

AAP's Isudan Gadhvi alleges false FIRs after arrest during protest in Gujarat

AAP Gujarat chief Isudan Gadhvi claimed he was arrested while submitting a representation over detained party workers, alleging false FIRs and intimidation, and asserting that the BJP fears the party&rsquo;s growing presence in the state.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday said its Gujarat state president Isudan Gadhvi was arrested by police while he had gone to submit a representation regarding the detention of party workers.
Speaking to the media after his release, Gadhvi said that he and other party members had visited the police to raise concerns over the detention of an AAP worker. According to him, the police objected to the manner of the representation, including the recording of a video, and subsequently detained them.
Gadhvi alleged that the action reflected apprehension within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) towards AAP&rsquo;s activities in the state. He further claimed that attempts were being made to intimidate party workers through arrests, adding that such measures would not be accepted by the public.
He stated that the detained worker had not committed any offence and alleged that a &ldquo;false FIR&rdquo; had been registered. Gadhvi also claimed that similar cases had been filed in multiple locations, suggesting a pattern of action against party members.
Referring to the police procedure, Gadhvi said that while law enforcement agencies act according to their protocols, citizens have a fundamental right to make representations. He added that AAP would continue to raise issues concerning the public and its workers in Gujarat.
The AAP leader also claimed that the party enjoys public support in the state and reiterated its commitment to continue its political activities despite what it described as pressure and intimidation.

The Aam Aadmi Party has alleged that its Gujarat president Isudan Gadhvi was detained by police in Khambhalia while visiting a party worker. AAP leader Gopal Rai claimed the move reflects a broader pattern of action against party leaders.

AAP alleges detention of Gujarat chief Isudan Gadhvi in Khambhalia, raises questions over police action

The Aam Aadmi Party has alleged that its Gujarat president Isudan Gadhvi was detained by police in Khambhalia while visiting a party worker. AAP leader Gopal Rai claimed the move reflects a broader pattern of action against party leaders.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday alleged that its Gujarat state president Isudan Gadhvi was detained by police in Khambhalia, with the party accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating action against its leaders and workers.
Addressing a press conference, AAP Gujarat in-charge Gopal Rai said that Gadhvi was taken into custody when he visited a police station to meet a party worker who had been detained a day earlier. According to Rai, the worker was picked up by police without a clear reason and kept at the police station.
Rai said that when Gadhvi went to meet the worker, police did not allow the meeting and instead detained him. He added that other AAP workers present at the police station were also taken into custody.
The AAP leader raised questions over the circumstances of the detention, stating that when a public representative goes to meet a party worker and is himself detained, it raises concerns. He alleged that the action was carried out under political pressure.
Rai further claimed that this incident is part of a broader pattern of police action against AAP leaders and workers across Gujarat. He said that from the arrest of MLA Chaitar Vasava to the detention of Gadhvi, the number of such actions has been increasing &ldquo;morning and evening, day and night.&rdquo; According to him, around 162 instances of police action have been recorded so far against AAP leaders and workers, with some being detained, allegedly subjected to harassment, and sent to jail.
He also referred to the political context in the state, stating that the BJP has been in power in Gujarat for nearly 30 years and had weakened the Congress as a political opposition. Rai alleged that the absence of a strong opposition had led to a rise in the ruling party&rsquo;s confidence, but the emergence of AAP as an electoral force has changed the situation.
Referring to the Assembly elections, Rai said that despite the BJP deploying its full organisational and governmental machinery, AAP managed to secure electoral success with support from voters, including farmers and other sections of society. He claimed that this has led to concern within the BJP as AAP positions itself as a voice for groups such as farmers, tribal communities, Dalits, women, youth, students, and those associated with animal husbandry.
Rai alleged that when Chaitar Vasava raised issues related to alleged corruption involving the government and ministers, he was booked in cases, arrested, and jailed for around three months.
He also cited protests in Botad related to agricultural pricing practices, stating that when AAP raised the issue in support of farmers, around 85 farmers were detained and jailed. He added that several leaders remained in jail for more than four-and-a-half months in connection with the matter.
Rai further raised concerns about drug-related issues in Gujarat, alleging that narcotics are affecting youth and students. Referring to recent reports, he mentioned claims made in the Assembly that large quantities of seized drugs were destroyed or lost, including an instance where it was said that drugs were consumed by rats. He also cited a reported case from Surendranagar involving the disappearance of 29 kilograms of opium, alleging that such substances ultimately reach young people.
On illegal liquor trade, Rai referred to an incident in Kutch involving AAP district president Dr. Kainat Ansari, who, according to him, raised her voice against such activities and conducted a raid after informing police. He alleged that while no action was taken against those running the illegal trade, Ansari was jailed.
He also mentioned AAP youth leader Brijraj Solanki, stating that he was detained while travelling to Surat to raise issues related to drugs.
Rai said that AAP is positioning itself as a voice for various sections of society in Gujarat and claimed that the party is working on issues concerning farmers, tribal communities, youth, students, and other groups. He alleged that such actions against party leaders and workers reflect political pressure as local self-government elections approach.
He added that the situation reflects an intensifying political contest in the state, with AAP continuing its activities despite police action against its members.

The Aam Aadmi Party has alleged systematic targeting of its workers in Gujarat through multiple FIRs, claiming misuse of police machinery by the ruling BJP.

AAP alleges targeted FIR campaign against workers in Gujarat

The Aam Aadmi Party has alleged systematic targeting of its workers in Gujarat through multiple FIRs, claiming misuse of police machinery by the ruling BJP.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday alleged that its workers and leaders are being systematically targeted in Gujarat through police cases, claiming misuse of law enforcement by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).&nbsp;
The allegations were made by AAP&rsquo;s Gujarat state organisation general secretary, Manoj Sorathiya, during a press conference in Surat.
Sorathiya claimed that public dissatisfaction against the BJP&mdash; which has been in power in Gujarat for nearly 30 years&mdash; is growing, and that AAP is emerging as a political alternative.&nbsp;
Against this backdrop, he presented what he described as a list of around 45 FIRs registered in recent months against AAP workers and leaders, alleging that nearly 160 individuals have been affected.
According to him, FIRs are being filed against party workers for carrying out organisational work, raising public issues, or questioning the government.&nbsp;
He alleged that in several instances, AAP workers are detained at police stations overnight. Sorathiya also claimed that, on average, one FIR is being registered daily against party members.
He further alleged that in some cases, minor road incidents are deliberately escalated into disputes, followed by police complaints against AAP workers. He described a pattern in which individuals allegedly provoke altercations and then file FIRs, leading to arrests.
Sorathiya contrasted this with what he claimed was a lack of similar action against leaders from other parties, including the Congress, and alleged that complaints against some BJP leaders involved in criminal activities do not lead to action. He also claimed that filing complaints has become difficult for ordinary citizens.
Accusing the state government of misusing the police machinery, Sorathiya said law enforcement is being used to suppress dissent rather than maintain public safety. He alleged that crime control has been ineffective, raising concerns about drug-related cases and illegal liquor sales.&nbsp;
He claimed that while drugs are seized, explanations such as &ldquo;rats consuming the drugs&rdquo; are given, and alleged that narcotics continue to reach youth. He also alleged that liquor is being sold openly despite prohibition, with illegal outlets operating in several areas.
Detailing the distribution of FIRs, Sorathiya said cases have been registered across multiple districts, including Panchmahal and Dahod (three each), Godhra (three), Kutch (three), Banaskantha and Sabarkantha (four), and Valsad and Navsari (four), along with Ahmedabad, Surat, Jamnagar and other districts. He alleged that even AAP leaders who approach municipal bodies to raise questions face complaints and arrests.
Citing specific instances, Sorathiya referred to a case in Kutch where a woman doctor, identified as Kainat Ansari, allegedly conducted a public &ldquo;raid&rdquo; on an illegal liquor outlet and presented video evidence. He claimed that no action was taken against those running the outlet, but the doctor was jailed for 15 days. He also alleged that farmers raising agricultural issues have faced FIRs and prolonged detention.
Sorathiya further claimed that similar FIR patterns are repeated in multiple cases, involving allegations such as minor vehicle collisions followed by serious charges like rash driving or attempt to harm. He cited an example from Navsari, where he alleged that a routine incident was escalated into serious criminal charges to detain party workers and create a climate of fear.
He also alleged that police visit the homes of AAP workers, detain them, and claim recovery of small quantities of liquor to justify cases. Additionally, he claimed that party workers are pressured to leave AAP, and that in districts like Amreli, individuals are allegedly asked to provide lists of candidates for local body elections under threat of FIRs.
Questioning the intent behind such actions, Sorathiya asked whether police powers were being used to influence elections. He said political competition should be confined to the electoral arena and not involve law enforcement.
He also called on members within the BJP to reflect on these developments, warning that such practices could affect a wider section of society in the future. Sorathiya stated that raising questions and holding those in power accountable is a democratic right, and alleged that attempts are being made to curb this right in Gujarat.
Referring to past movements involving communities such as Patidars, Dalits, and Thakors, he claimed that similar methods of filing cases have previously been used to suppress dissent.
Concluding his remarks, Sorathiya appealed to the public to remain vigilant and oppose what he termed &ldquo;FIR-based politics.&rdquo; He said AAP workers would continue their activities despite legal action and would not be deterred by arrests or pressure.
There was no immediate response from the BJP or the Gujarat government regarding these allegations.

The Delhi Police Special Cell arrested suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba handler Shabir Ahmed Lone from Ghazipur, uncovering links to an ISI-backed network involved in anti-national activities and recruitment across India.

LeT handler Shabir Ahmed Lone held in Delhi's Ghazipur; sent to 5-day police custody

The Delhi Police Special Cell arrested suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba handler Shabir Ahmed Lone from Ghazipur, uncovering links to an ISI-backed network involved in anti-national activities and recruitment across India.

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area here, officials said on Monday.
After his arrest, he was produced before a court, which sent him to five days of police custody.
Terming Lone as a "hardcore and highly-trained terrorist," the police said that he reportedly established links with handlers operating on behalf of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
"Lone, also known by aliases Raja and Kashmiri, is a resident of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and was allegedly operating as the handler of a recently busted module involved in pasting anti-national posters across multiple locations in Delhi and Kolkata," a senior police officer said.
According to the officer, a team from the New Delhi Range of the Special Cell arrested Lone on March 29 in connection with the LeT module that had recently been unearthed in the metro poster case on February 22.
"During the arrest, police recovered multiple foreign currencies and other incriminating material from his possession. These included approximately 2,300 units of Bangladeshi Taka, 1,400 units of Nepalese currency, 5,000 units of Pakistani currency, and 3,000 units of Indian currency," they said.
A Nepalese SIM card was also seized, raising suspicions about cross-border communication and operational coordination.
"The module was being run at the behest of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), with Lone acting as a key conduit between handlers based abroad and operatives on the ground in India," the officer said.
Lone had a long history of involvement in terror activities and had been previously arrested in 2007. At that time, an AK-47 rifle and a hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
He was again arrested in 2015 in Srinagar under the jurisdiction of Parimpora Police Station.
The officer also said that even during his earlier arrest, Lone had come to Delhi with the intent to carry out targeted killings.
He is a highly trained operative who has undergone terror training "Daura-e-Aam" (basic terror training) and "Daura-e-Khaas" (advanced terror training) from the Muzaffarabad LeT camp in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Following his release, he allegedly fled to Bangladesh and began rebuilding a fresh terror network targeting India.
During his stay in Bangladesh, Lone reportedly established links with new handlers affiliated with LeT.
These handlers, identified by their code names Abu Huzaifa and Sumama Babar, were operating on behalf of the ISI.
Lone's task was to resume terror activities in India by activating sleeper cells and recruiting fresh operatives.
He used Bangladesh as a base to facilitate infiltration and coordination, the officer added.
Investigations revealed that Lone had set up an operational base in Kolkata, which served as a launching pad for activities across multiple states.
From this base, the module carried out a "test run" by pasting pro-Pakistan and anti-national posters at prominent locations in Delhi and Kolkata, assessing their operational capabilities and response mechanisms.
The operatives also conducted reconnaissance of several sensitive locations across the country, including temples and high-footfall public places.
Videos of these reconnaissance missions were recorded and transmitted to handlers in Pakistan, police said.
The police officer said that Lone had created a structured network involving foreign nationals, particularly from Bangladesh, and was attempting to expand it further by identifying recruits and locations for future operations.
Police said that he is currently being interrogated to identify other associates, financial links, and potential targets.
Possible hawala channels and cross-border funding mechanisms connected to the recovered foreign currencies are also being probed, police said.
"The arrest of Lone marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the metro poster case, which had triggered security concerns," the officer added.
On February 22, the Special Cell busted a pan-India LeT module and arrested eight operatives, including seven Bangladeshi nationals, following coordinated raids in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
Those arrested were allegedly acting under Lone's direction and were involved in pasting pro-terror posters and conducting reconnaissance of sensitive installations.
Investigators had found that Lone was operating as their handler from Bangladesh and had been actively directing their activities.
"The module had been formed with the objective of reviving terror operations in India by exploiting illegal immigration networks and forged identity documents," a police source said.
The operatives were tasked with recruiting people and arranging logistics, including safe houses and weapons, the source said.
The February crackdown had exposed the broader network and laid the groundwork for tracing Lone's movements and eventual arrest.
The timely apprehension of Lone (43) has averted recruitment of vulnerable youths into the ranks of LeT, a Pakistan-sponsored terror outfit banned under UAPA and UNSC resolution.
ACP (Special Cell) Pramod Singh Kushwah said that during the interrogation of the accused arrested on February 22, the name of Shabir Ahmad Lone had emerged.
The ACP said that according to central agencies' inputs, Lone had entered India through the Nepal border and was preparing to recruit like-minded people for LeT on Indian soil.
He was also in contact with Tehrik-Ul-Mujahideen commander Abu Talha and a UAPA-designated terrorist, Asif Dar.
Sharing his profile, the officer said that Lone is the main handler of the recently busted Lashkar-e-Taiba module, operating out of Bangladesh.
He has studied till Class 8 and completed a two-year Islamic Madrasa course from Salafia Arabic College, Batamaloo in J&amp;K.
"In the year 2004-2005, his locality was frequently visited by LeT terrorists, namely Abu Huzaifa, Abu Bakar and Faisal, for food and other logistic support. Abu Huzaifa had recruited him in the LeT cadre during that time.
In the year 2016, he was arrested along with Sajjad Gul in Parimpora, Jammu and Kashmir, with the recovery of five live rounds of AK47. His co-accused Gul, after being released from the case, shifted to Pakistan and is currently operating 'The Resistance Front', a LeT offshoot," said Kushwah.
Lone had been in contact with Huzaifa through encrypted apps and started radicalising and recruiting youths into the LeT cadre.
Huzaifa introduced him to Pakistan-based LeT commander Sumama Babar through an encrypted app.
Babar is responsible for radicalising, motivating and recruiting youth in India, primarily in the Kashmir valley, into terrorist ranks through different social media apps.
"In 2025, Sumama Babar asked Shabir to recruit Bangladeshis and Indian youths from the states/UTs other than Jammu and Kashmir to carry out terrorist operations in India," the ACP said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of compromising India’s future amid a falling rupee and stock market crash, as global tensions and rising oil prices impact the economy.

140 crore Indians know PM Modi surrendered India's future: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of compromising India&rsquo;s future amid a falling rupee and stock market crash, as global tensions and rising oil prices impact the economy.

Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has &ldquo;surrendered&rdquo; India's future, and claimed that the economy has collapsed, stocks are crashing, and savings are being wiped out because the prime minister is &ldquo;compromised&rdquo;.
"Rupee: Rs 95 to Rs 100. Stocks: Crashing. Economy: Collapsed. Jobs: Gone. Income: Falling. Savings: Wiped out. Cylinders: Unavailable. Why? PM = Compromised."
He is desperate to protect himself and his financial structure. But 140 crore Indians know - PM Modi has surrendered India's future,&rdquo; Gandhi alleged in a post on X.
The attack by the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha came on a day when the value of the Indian rupee breached the Rs 95 mark, falling to its lowest level, and the stock market crashed by more than 2 per cent as the West Asia war entered its fifth week.
With the West Asia conflict leading to a steep surge in crude oil prices, equity investors became poorer by Rs 18.60 lakh crore in two days of sharp decline in the stock market, with the BSE Sensex plunging over 4 per cent.

Politics

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning US-Israeli air assaults on Iran, with Jairam Ramesh and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanding a detailed Parliament discussion on the escalating West Asia crisis.

Not a single word of condemnation of US-Israel assault, just 'dialogue-baazi': Congress on PM's speech

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning US-Israeli air assaults on Iran, with Jairam Ramesh and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanding a detailed Parliament discussion on the escalating West Asia crisis.

The Congress on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not condemning the continued US-Israeli air assaults on Iran as it slammed his statement in the Lok Sabha on the West Asia crisis, calling it "a master class in self-boasts, cowardice and partisan dialogue-baazi".
Expressing concern over the prime minister's "invocation of Covid" in his speech, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the government's response to the pandemic had been "catastrophic" and the nation cannot forget the deeply depressing scenes of that time when people walked barefoot for hundreds of kilometres and "thousands died without oxygen".
In his statement, the prime minister on Monday called for a united approach, as was visible during the COVID-19 pandemic, to tide over the West Asia crisis.
The principal opposition party also demanded a discussion on the West Asia crisis in Parliament so that all sides are heard.
"The prime minister's uncharacteristically short speech in the Lok Sabha today was, as usual, a master class in self-boasts, cowardice, and partisan dialogue-baazi," Ramesh said in his post on X.
"Not a single word was uttered in condemnation of the continued US-Israeli air assaults on Iran. Iran&rsquo;s attack on the Gulf countries and the Strait of Hormuz are, to be sure, completely unacceptable - but so is the relentless bombing of Iran with the objective of regime change and state collapse," the Congress leader said.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra claimed that Prime Minister Modi did not say anything new in his statement on the West Asia situation in the Lok Sabha and demanded a discussion in Parliament so all sides can put forward their views.
"He informed the country about the situation, did not say anything new," she said outside Parliament House complex.
"The notice we have given for discussion should happen so that we can also reply and all sides can put forward their views. It would be good if a discussion happens in Parliament," the Congress general secretary said.
Reaffirming India's unwavering commitment to humanity and peace, the prime minister said in the Lok Sabha that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only path to resolution and every Indian effort is directed at de-escalation and the cessation of hostilities in West Asia.
Addressing apprehensions of fuel shortage, he said the government is in constant touch with suppliers from various countries to ensure that oil and gas supplies continue from wherever possible and informed that all power plants in the country have adequate coal stock. He also said that India is well prepared in terms of food security.
He recalled how even during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated global supply chain disruptions, when urea prices soared to Rs 3,000 per bag in international markets, the government ensured that Indian farmers received the same bag at less than Rs 300.
He urged the country to unite just as it had stood together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Urging patience, restraint, and vigilance, and cautioning against those who may seek to exploit the situation by spreading falsehoods, engaging in black-marketing, or hoarding, Modi appealed through the House to all state governments to ensure strict monitoring and swift action against such elements.
Responding to the prime minister's statement, Ramesh said he also continued his "bluster on India&rsquo;s economic growth record". A few days ago, he said, the PM's own former Chief Economic Advisor went on record warning that India&rsquo;s economic growth in Modi&rsquo;s tenure was significantly overestimated.
"The PM seems to believe that if he doesn&rsquo;t engage with this very credible and disturbing report, he can wish it away," he said.
"Finally, the PM&rsquo;s invocation of the COVID-19 pandemic is concerning. His government&rsquo;s response was uniquely catastrophic. The nation cannot forget the deeply depressing scenes which became all too normal then - lakhs of migrants walking barefoot to their homes, thousands dying from oxygen shortages, and millions left unemployed. We can only hope there is more preparedness this time," the Congress leader said in his post.

Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the government over the ongoing LPG crisis in Rajya Sabha, accusing it of failing to plan ahead. Union Minister J P Nadda hit back, alleging the Congress was trying to create panic and politicise the issue.

Kharge says LPG crisis due to govt's lack of planning, BJP accuses Congress of creating anarchy

Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the government over the ongoing LPG crisis in Rajya Sabha, accusing it of failing to plan ahead. Union Minister J P Nadda hit back, alleging the Congress was trying to create panic and politicise the issue.

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday held the government responsible for the current LPG crisis by not taking preemptive measures, evoking a sharp counter from Union Minister J P Nadda, who accused the Congress of trying to create anarchy in the country and indulging in politics instead.
Raising the matter during the Zero Hour in the House, Kharge accused the government of not doing advance planning and making alternative arrangements for LPG imports as the government "knew" that the West Asia crisis could impact critical maritime routes and energy supplies.
Rebutting him strongly, Nadda, who is also Leader of the House, accused opposition parties, especially Congress, of not standing with the people but of instigating them.
"The LPG crisis has caused widespread panic across the entire nation. Its impact is severely affecting the poor and vulnerable sections, the middle class, ordinary households, restaurants, hostels, and commercial users," Kharge said.
India imports nearly 60 per cent of its total LPG requirements. Of this, 90 per cent of imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz. From this perspective, Kharge said the current situation has become a matter of serious concern for both domestic availability and price stability.
He said the effects of the LPG crisis are being felt in nearly every part of the country, and people in households are distressed.
Kharge sought to highlight that small roadside eateries, restaurants, hostels &mdash; all are impacted. From community kitchens to Ram Rasoi, everything has shut down. Not just homes &mdash; MSMEs and other commercial users are facing severe difficulties in obtaining LPG cylinders.
"It is concerning that many establishments have limited or completely halted their operations. Some are purchasing at exorbitant rates, over Rs 5,000 per cylinder," the senior Congress leader claimed.
Kharge further said that the Union Petroleum Minister had claimed in the Lok Sabha that there is no shortage of LPG and called for caution against rumours.
"But the ground reality proves the government's claims wrong," he added.
He said that when the government was issuing advisories to Indian citizens in Iran that the situation could worsen, it should have clearly stated that this could also impact critical maritime routes and energy supplies, and should have taken steps in advance.
"Government very well knew that a crisis was impending at the Strait of Hormuz. The situation would not have been that bad had advance planning and alternative arrangements for LPG imports done in advance," Kharge said.
He said the waiting period for cylinder bookings in the country has also been extended, now 25 days in cities and 45 days in villages/remote areas.
This has triggered panic booking and increased the likelihood of hoarding, he said.
The Congress leader questioned why the government did not take stringent measures if it knew that the LPG crisis in the country would escalate.
"Why didn't it take the people and opposition in confidence? This crisis exposes the government's dismal management and flawed foreign policy," he said, and demanded a discussion on the issue.
While Kharge was making his remarks, Chairman C P Radhakrishnan repeatedly asked him to conclude as only three minutes are allowed to a speaker during the Zero Hour. However, the Chair allowed him extra time.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri had given a detailed response on the issue in the Lok Sabha, but Congress members did not hear him out.
The Minister said Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was given the floor in the Lower House to speak on the issue, but he spoke on other things instead.
Nadda lamented that the Opposition, especially the Congress, is not hesitating to indulge in politics even during times of crisis.
He said the current West Asia conflict is not due to India and has no contribution.
The senior BJP leader said a Congress leader has also been caught hoarding LPG cylinders.
"They are resorting to hoarding of cylinders. They are instigating people. They are inciting the peaceful people of the country, and this is very unfortunate that even in such a situation, they are indulging in politics.
"Instead of standing with the country, they are trying to create anarchy...This is condemnable," Nadda added.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed confidence that the BJP will win the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections and vowed to expel infiltrators after forming the government.

BJP will win West Bengal polls, drive out every single infiltrator: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed confidence that the BJP will win the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections and vowed to expel infiltrators after forming the government.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday exuded confidence that the BJP will win the upcoming assembly polls in West Bengal, and &ldquo;drive out every single infiltrator&rdquo; from the state after coming to power.
Shah made the remark while addressing a function of the Sashastra Seema Bal in Araria district of Bihar, which falls in the Seemanchal region bordering West Bengal.
&ldquo;Elections are around the corner in West Bengal. I am confident that the BJP is going to win. Upon formation of the new government, we shall drive out every single infiltrator,&rdquo; he asserted.
&ldquo;The process of flushing out infiltrators will begin in Bihar, especially in the Seemanchal region. We had won the assembly polls here last year on this very issue. And, we got the mandate even though opponents were criticising our agenda,&rdquo; the home minister said.
Shah said infiltration is a threat to national security, and infiltrators also threaten the demographic balance of an area, feed on ration, and avail other benefits meant for common people.
&ldquo;Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Assam are the most vulnerable to such demographic disturbance. The Narendra Modi government is committed to maintain demographic balance,&rdquo; Shah said.
He began his speech by paying rich tributes to legendary freedom fighter and Hindutva icon Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his death anniversary.
&ldquo;The Revolt of 1857 came to be seen as India&rsquo;s First War of Independence only after Savarkar... wrote a book asserting the same,&rdquo; Shah added.

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah, set to join the BJP, alleged that Gaurav Gogoi is only the “face” of the party in the state and claimed Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain is its “sole base,” citing internal disagreements within the Congress.

Gaurav Gogoi just face of Assam Congress, Rakibul Hussain its 'sole base': Bhupen Borah

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah, set to join the BJP, alleged that Gaurav Gogoi is only the &ldquo;face&rdquo; of the party in the state and claimed Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain is its &ldquo;sole base,&rdquo; citing internal disagreements within the Congress.

Former Assam Congress president Bhupen Borah, who is set to join the BJP, on Wednesday claimed that the opposition party's state unit is no longer under the control of Gaurav Gogoi, and Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain is its "sole base".
In an interview to PTI-Video, Borah claimed Gogoi, the state Congress president, is just "the mere face of the party now".
"Rakibul Hussain, who had won the Dhubri seat by over 10 lakh votes, is the sole base of the party," he claimed.
Borah said that after he sent his resignation letter to the Congress high command on Monday, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi called him and spoke at length about the "relationship we shared since 2007".
"He mentioned how we helped the party grow, and he helped me over the years, which is true, but he did not say a word about my resignation letter," he claimed.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Borah would be joining the BJP on February 22, after meeting him at his residence on Tuesday evening.
Borah, who was the chairman of 'Assam Sanmilita Mancha' -- a front of 16 opposition parties, said that before the bypolls to the five assembly constituencies in 2024, it was decided that a CPI(ML) candidate would contest the Behali seat as the outfit had secured 40,000 votes in the previous election.
"I agreed to it, but my proposal was not considered by the AICC, and two or three leaders from the state unit also started discussing other names. Finally, a person was named as the Congress candidate who was, till then, not even a member of the party," he said.
"The leaders of the other parties in alliance had then told me that if you cannot leave even one seat out of the five, then what is there left to discuss for the 126 seats in the next elections. I then resigned as the head of the coalition on moral grounds, and the Congress candidate lost badly in the election," he added.
Borah said he had raised the matter at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting, but did not get any reply.
He said that at the same time, he faced personal humiliation, "Now, there is no time to talk about this".
Borah claimed that he had written to Gogoi a month ago, saying that he would address a press conference against him as "I cannot tolerate humiliations anymore".
"I had shared the letter with senior leaders, including the state in charge, but there was no response. I realised there is no need for me at the party and I resigned," he added.
Borah said Congress state in-charge Jitendra Singh chaired a meeting with six leaders of the party on February 9, and he was given the responsibility of taking forward the talks for an opposition alliance before the assembly polls.
"I accepted it as it was the party's decision, and I also felt that an alliance was necessary as Congress could not tackle the BJP alone. I saw a need to unite the anti-BJP votes, which will ensure a good fight in the assembly polls," he said.
He added that the next day he got a call from Gogoi, who said that "you are not alone, but Rakibul Hussin will be there with you to take the alliance talks forward".
"I told him that this was not the decision taken at the meeting. However, as an MP, he can be there, but Gaurav insisted that he should be involved actively in it. In the meantime, Nagaon Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi called me and said that if Rakibul is there, he will not tolerate it," Borah claimed.
"Amid this, Gaurav publicly said that I was spreading misinformation that I was given the responsibility to lead the alliance talks. I asked him why he was saying so, and I had already spoken to leaders of other parties, including Akhil Gogoi, who told the media about it," he asked.
Borah said this was a public humiliation.
"I gave 32 years to Congress. I was in Dibrugarh University when the then CM Hiteswar Saikia came and invited me to join the Congress, just like the present CM came yesterday to my residence and asked me to join the BJP," he said.
Recounting his days in the Congress, Borah said he was also left with a bleeding nose during Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' near Guwahati.

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi criticised leaders joining the BJP, calling them politically “insignificant,” and asserted that the upcoming assembly elections will be a contest between the “real Congress” and the “old Congress.”

Gaurav Gogoi Criticizes Defection to BJP in Assam Politics

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi criticised leaders joining the BJP, calling them politically &ldquo;insignificant,&rdquo; and asserted that the upcoming assembly elections will be a contest between the &ldquo;real Congress&rdquo; and the &ldquo;old Congress.&rdquo;

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said those who joined the ruling BJP have become "insignificant" in their political journey.
Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Gogoi said former state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah, who is likely to switch over to the BJP on February 22, will also meet the same fate.
"Those who joined the BJP have become insignificant. We can see the example of Sarbananda Sonowal and many more. The AGP party (Sonowal's previous party) is on the verge of extinction. I don't think I need to talk specifically about Bhupen Borah's joining the BJP," he said.
Gogoi said that the fight in the upcoming assembly elections will be between the "real Congress and old Congress".
"The BJP is full of old Congress leaders who were most corrupt during the 15-year rule of the Congress in the state," he added.
Speaking about Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma terming Borah as the "last Hindu leader" in the Congress, Gogoi alleged that the BJP leader is "Assam's Jinnah" and he should stop giving "Hindu certificates" to the politicians.
"The Congress is like an ocean; we are all just water drops in it. The Congress was there long before our fathers and forefathers existed. Bhupen Borah's leaving will not impact our party's prospects in the assembly polls," he stressed.

Shiv Sena (UBT) highlighted the need to decide who will lead the Opposition INDIA bloc, suggesting Mamata Banerjee, M K Stalin, or someone else, while questioning Congress’s role and engagement post-2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Shiv Sena UBT Pushes for Leadership Change in Opposition INDIA Bloc

Shiv Sena (UBT) highlighted the need to decide who will lead the Opposition INDIA bloc, suggesting Mamata Banerjee, M K Stalin, or someone else, while questioning Congress&rsquo;s role and engagement post-2024 Lok Sabha polls.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Wednesday said the question of leadership change in the Opposition INDIA bloc has resurfaced and can't be ignored, asserting that it has to be seen who will helm the alliance, in an apparent dig at the Congress.
The Uddhav Thackeray-led party referred to voices from disgruntled Congress members and those associated with the UPA dispensation, who suggested that the INDIA bloc leadership should be given to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee or Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin.
"The decision has to be taken on Mamata, Stalin or someone else," an editorial in the Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana' said. Instead of waking up when elections are announced and talking about the Opposition alliance, it is necessary to hold discussions among its partners and take decisions consciously, it opined.
The Congress has been helming the INDIA bloc, a coalition of Opposition parties formed before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections to counter the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.
"The issue of change in the leadership of the INDIA bloc has again come to the fore. What happened to the India bloc after the Lok Sabha polls? This question is before many. But has this question come to Congress's mind?" the editorial in 'Saamana' asked.
In West Bengal, the Congress is fighting against the Trinamool Congress (led by Banerjee). In Kerala, the Congress is against the Left. In Maharashtra, the Congress chose to contest independently in the recent civic body polls, which benefited the BJP, it noted.
"The question is as much of the nation as it is of the political discourse. Whenever elections are announced, the INDIA bloc may surely wake up and hold talks. But taking a conscious decision by sitting together is wiser," it suggested.
"The decision has to be taken on Mamata, Stalin or someone else," the Marathi publication added.
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, has taken a good stand that he remains unbothered if he is "thrown out of Parliament" or cases are foisted on him by the government, which is good and reflects his fighting spirit, it said.
But workers become lethargic if they stay away from power and lose the hunger to come to power, the editorial said.
Even if the BJP did not get a majority (referring to the 2024 Lok Sabha poll results) and its government at the Centre survives on crutches, its "arrogance" has not ended, the Sena (UBT) claimed.
This is not the first time that the Sena (UBT) has expressed disappointment with the Congress. Responding to a question by PTI in an interview last month on whether the INDIA bloc exists, Thackeray said, "Probe a bit and check whether the INDIA bloc is there or not. This is right that we met only once after Parliament polls at Rahul ji's (Gandhi) residence."

Sirens Sounded In Chandigarh, Blackout Enforced

Sirens Sounded In Chandigarh, Blackout Enforced

Amid a missile and drone attack by Pakistan in parts of Jammu and Kashmir and shelling in Punjab's Pathankot, sirens have been sounded in Chandigarh and a blackout has been enforced. Shops have been asked to close and people have been asked to go home.
A blackout has been enforced in neighbouring Mohali as well. &nbsp;

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Congress MP and candidate from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat Gaurav Gogoi appealed to people to vote in large numbers.

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Congress MP and candidate from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat Gaurav Gogoi appealed to people to vote in large numbers.

Congress MP and candidate from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, Gaurav Gogoi said, "It is an important day today and I appeal to everyone to come out of their houses and cast their votes to save the democracy and the culture of the country..."
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 The cause of the fire is reported to be a short circuit in an electric transformer installed on the ground floor of the five-storey hostel building. 

Eight students injured in hostel building fire in Kota

The cause of the fire is reported to be a short circuit in an electric transformer installed on the ground floor of the five-storey hostel building.

A massive fire broke out on Sunday morning in a boys' hostel building injuring eight students here with preliminary reports suggesting that the short circuit led to the blaze, police said.
The incident happened at around 6.15 am in Landmark City under Kunhari police station, Superintendent of Police (SP) Kota City Amrita Duhan said.
According to an initial investigation, a short circuit in an electric transformer installed on the ground floor of the five-storey hostel building led to the fire, the police said. The forensic team, however, is trying to ascertain the exact reason for the incident.
Rakesh Vyas, a fire officer at Kota Municipal Corporation, said the hostel building was not equipped with fire safety measures and did not have a fire NOC. He added that it was alarming that the transformer was installed inside the hostel building.
The police said the six injured students, including one who sustained severe burns, are receiving primary medical treatment at Maharao Bheem Singh (MBS) Hospital here.
One student, who suffered a fracture in his leg after he along with 14 others jumped from the building's first floor to escape the fire, is being treated at a private hospital, they added.
Bhavishya, a NEET aspirant from Bihar's Chindwara who lived in the building, was also injured in the incident. He said he was woken up by a loud noise at around 6.15 am and when he came out of his room, he found thick smoke everywhere.
He said the students decided to jump from the first floor as the staircase was filled with smoke and there was no other way out of the building.
The building had 75 rooms of which 61 were occupied, SP Duhan said.
She added that fire tenders rushed to the spot in time and doused the fire before it could spread to the upper floors.
All the students have been rescued from the building, circle inspector at Kunhari police station Arvind Bhardwaj said.
The parents of the students are being contacted to assure them that their wards are safe, he added.
Bhardwaj said that as most students couldn't carry their mobile phones while they were being rescued, a helpdesk is also being set up for the students and their parents.
The matter is being investigated, the CI said.&nbsp;
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Sandeshkhali victims can lodge their complaints at sandeshkhali@cbi.gov.in. 

CBI creates e-mail ID for land-grab victims in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali

Sandeshkhali victims can lodge their complaints at sandeshkhali@cbi.gov.in.&nbsp;

The CBI has created a dedicated e-mail ID -- sandeshkhali@cbi.gov.in -- on which victims of land grab in Sandeshkhali, a village in West Bengal, can get their complaints lodged, officials said on Thursday.
The agency has created the e-mail ID in compliance with the orders of the Calcutta High Court passed on Wednesday.
"The District Magistrate, North 24 Parganas has also been requested to give adequate publicity of the said e-mail ID in the locality and also issue a public notice in the vernacular dailies having a wide circulation in the areas as per the Hon'ble High Court's order," a CBI spokesperson said in a statement.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will start registering cases on the basis of the complaints received by it, sources said.
The high court on Wednesday ordered a court-monitored CBI probe into allegations of crimes against women and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali, saying an "impartial inquiry" is required in the interest of justice and fair play.
The court also directed the CBI to file a comprehensive report on the alleged illegal conversion of agricultural land into water bodies for pisciculture, after conducting a thorough inspection of the revenue records and a physical inspection of the land alleged to have been converted.
The court asked the central agency to submit a comprehensive report to it on the next date of hearing on May 2.
The state government was directed to provide the required support to the CBI.
The agency is already probing three cases related to attacks on Enforcement Directorate officials at Sandeshkhali allegedly by a mob instigated by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahjahan Sheikh.

The Bhupatinagar police station investigating officer has asked the NIA to bring the damaged vehicle for forensic examination.&nbsp;

West Bengal Police summons NIA officer in Bhupatinagar attack case

The Bhupatinagar police station investigating officer has asked the NIA to bring the damaged vehicle for forensic examination. 

The Bhupatinagar police station investigating officer has asked the NIA to bring the damaged vehicle for forensic examination.&nbsp;

West Bengal Police on Tuesday issued summons to the NIA officer who was injured in the alleged attack during the central probe agency's raid in Purba Medinipur district last week, to appear before the investigating officer of the Bhupatinagar police station on April 11, an official said.
The Bhupatinagar police station investigating officer has also asked the NIA to bring the vehicle which was damaged allegedly during the attack on Saturday, stating that they want to conduct a forensic test of it, he said.
The police officer has also summoned three villagers from Bhupatinagar for questioning in connection to the attack on NIA officers when they went to arrest the two main conspirators in connection with a blast that took place in 2022 at Bhupatinagar in Purba Medinipur district in which three persons were killed.
"The NIA officer has been asked to appear before our officer on April 11. We have also asked them to send the vehicle which was damaged during the attack. We plan to conduct a forensic test on it," he told PTI.
The villagers have been asked to appear in two to three days, the officer said.
A team of the NIA was allegedly attacked by a mob on Saturday when it went to arrest two main suspects in the 2022 blast case in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district, sparking a political slugfest with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accusing the investigators of assaulting villagers.
One NIA officer was injured and a vehicle was damaged in the attack on Saturday.
The attack on the NIA team happened around three months after villagers and locals assaulted a team of Enforcement Department (ED) officers when they went to raid the residence of, now arrested TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh on January 5 in connection with the alleged ration scam.

The clip shows the girl pushing the officer, who then pushed her back. The two were seen kicking each other and using foul language.

In video, ugly fight between CISF jawan and girl over making reel at Taj Mahal

The clip shows the girl pushing the officer, who then pushed her back. The two were seen kicking each other and using foul language.

In a viral video, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel and a girl were seen indulging in a heated argument over shooting a video in the prohibited sight of the Taj Mahal. &nbsp; In the surfaced clip, the girl was seen pushing the officer, who, in return, pushed her back.&nbsp; The two were seen kicking each other and using foul language. &nbsp;
The reports said the girl was recording a reel despite a warning from the officer. &nbsp;

 The boy, who is a student of Class 4, took the victim to an isolated place when she was going to her tuition classes and raped her. 

11-year-old boy ‘rapes’ six-year-old girl in Agra, victim critical

The boy, who is a student of Class 4, took the victim to an isolated place when she was going to her tuition classes and raped her.

An 11-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh&rsquo;s Agra was apprehended for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl. The girl was admitted to a hospital and her condition is said to be critical. &nbsp; The boy is a student of Class 4. The FIR lodged by the girl&rsquo;s father said that she had gone for tuition classes at 5:30 pm on April 6, when the boy took her to an isolated place and raped her, The Indian Express reported. &nbsp; &ldquo;When she reached home around 7.30 pm, she was bleeding and somehow told us what happened. She knows the accused. We took her to the hospital and rushed towards the boy&rsquo;s house and handed him over to the police,&rdquo; the father said in the FIR.&nbsp;
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sukanya Sharma told The Indian Express that a case has been registered. &nbsp; &nbsp; &ldquo;The girl&rsquo;s condition is not stable. The accused is at the police station, and he will be produced before the juvenile court. The medical examination of the victim has confirmed rape. The boy has been booked under various sections including under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He will be sent to a juvenile home after being produced in court,&rdquo; Sharma said.&nbsp; Police have also deployed adequate force in the area, as the accused and victim belonged to different communities. &nbsp;

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