Shah and Nadda Discuss Rajasthan Assembly Polls with BJP Leaders

Shah and Nadda Discuss Rajasthan Assembly Polls with BJP Leaders:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda engaged in extended discussions with the party’s Rajasthan leadership regarding various issues related to the upcoming assembly elections. The meeting, which commenced at a hotel late on Wednesday evening, lasted until 2 a.m. on Thursday.

Speculation had arisen that two central ministers might be asked to contest in the upcoming polls, prompted by the BJP’s recent decision to include three Union ministers and four MPs in its second list of candidates for the forthcoming Madhya Pradesh elections.

Following the discussions, both Shah and Nadda departed for Delhi on Thursday. It was noted that they did not hold a meeting with local RSS leaders.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat informed reporters that the meeting had focused on election strategy. Shah and Nadda had arrived in Jaipur on a special plane and began with a 15-minute meeting with former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, followed by discussions with senior leaders regarding the party’s election strategy. Feedback from the four ‘Parivartan Yatras’ recently conducted by the BJP was also part of the conversation.

Key figures present at the meeting included Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, co-incharge Nitin Patel, BJP’s in-charge for Rajasthan Arun Singh, State Unit President C P Joshi, Union Ministers Gajendra Singh, Arjun Meghwal, Kailash Chaudhary, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Rajendra Rathore, Deputy Leader of Opposition Satish Poonia, and other leaders.

The discussions spanned approximately three hours, with Poonia and MP Rajyavardhan Rathore leaving the venue first. Subsequently, Nadda and Shah held another round of meetings with BJP’s National General Secretary (Organisation) B L Santosh, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Nitin Patel, Arun Singh, Kuldeep Vishnoi, and Vijaya Rahatkar, among others.

The leaders deliberated on assembly constituencies and strategized on how to secure the maximum number of seats in various regions during the assembly and Lok Sabha elections, particularly in Mewar, Vagad, Shekhawati, Hadauti, Marwar, and eastern Rajasthan. A clear message emphasized the supremacy of the party organization and the need for unified efforts to ensure electoral success.

shah and nadda discuss rajasthan assembly polls with bjp leaders
Shah and Nadda Discuss Rajasthan Assembly Polls with BJP Leaders

Although ticket distribution and other election-related topics were discussed during the meeting, party leaders refrained from divulging specific details to the media. Narayan Panchariya, Convener of the Election Management Committee, indicated that an authorized party representative would provide information to the media.

Speculation suggests that Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal may contest in the assembly polls, alongside several other MPs. Additionally, there is anticipation regarding the involvement of senior RSS pracharak Prakash Chand in the upcoming Assembly election.

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Protest in Karnataka Tomorrow Against Cauvery Water Release to Tamil Nadu

Protest in Karnataka Tomorrow Against Cauvery Water Release to Tamil Nadu:

Pro-Kannada associations, including various factions of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal-Secular (JDS), have been preparing for a Karnataka bandh scheduled for tomorrow, lasting from 6 am to 6 pm. The purpose of this bandh is to voice their opposition to the release of water to Tamil Nadu. However, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar appealed to the leaders of these associations, stating that permission would not be granted for the bandh. Instead, the associations are encouraged to conduct peaceful protests.

Tomorrow, protesters plan to organize a rally from the Town Hall premises to Freedom Park. Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar emphasized that guidelines issued by both the High Court and Supreme Court must be adhered to. He called for protests but discouraged the observation of a statewide bandh.

Regarding Tamil Nadu’s demand for water release, they have requested 11,000 cusecs of water. Karnataka officials have been instructed to attend the Cauvery Water Management Authority meeting in person. Shivakumar expressed confidence that these officials would effectively present Karnataka’s perspective during the meeting.

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has previously mandated the release of 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu. Future actions will be decided after the upcoming CWMA meeting.

Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP voiced his party’s support for the Karnataka bandh. Additionally, the Karnataka State Hotels Association held a meeting in Bengaluru and passed a resolution to support the bandh. Narayan Gowda, the president of the Mysore Hotel Association, announced that various establishments, including hotels, restaurants, bakeries, sweet shops, fast food outlets, tea/coffee shops, and chat centers, will remain closed from 6 a.m. to 6 pm on Friday as a sign of solidarity with the pro-Kannada associations.

protest in karnataka tomorrow against cauvery water release to tamil nadu
Protest in Karnataka Tomorrow Against Cauvery Water Release to Tamil Nadu

Gowda added that members of the Hotels Association will assemble at Kote Anjaneya Temple in the Mysore Palace premises and organize a rally to submit a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner. State-owned buses and Metro services will operate as usual.

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Supreme Court Scheduled to Hear Naidu’s SLP Regarding FIR on October 3

Supreme Court Scheduled to Hear Naidu’s SLP Regarding FIR on October 3:

The Supreme Court is set to consider the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by N. Chandrababu Naidu, the president of the Telugu Desam Party, seeking the cancellation of the FIR lodged against him in connection with the skill development scam. This hearing is scheduled for October 3.

Naidu initiated this legal action after the Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected his plea to quash the FIR related to the skill development scam. Initially, the Supreme Court was expected to conduct the hearing on the case on a Wednesday, following a request made by Babu’s counsel, Siddartha Luthra, who met with Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on Tuesday and urged for an expedited hearing.

However, Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, a judge of the Supreme Court, recused himself from the case, citing his Andhra Pradesh background. Initially, when the petition was slated for a hearing before a two-member bench consisting of Justice Sanjiv Khanna and S.V.N. Bhatti, Justice Khanna informed Naidu’s counsel, Harish Salve, that his colleague had reservations about hearing the matter.

Salve responded, “We can say nothing about that. Please list it as early as possible.” Subsequently, Justice Khanna directed that the case be assigned to a different bench without SVN Bhatti.

Another of Babu’s legal representatives, Siddarth Luthra, brought the matter before the Chief Justice for urgent listing, and the Chief Justice agreed to schedule the hearing for October 3. However, the Chief Justice declined the request to restrain the trial court judge (ACB court) from handling the AP-CID’s plea for Naidu’s five-day custody.

Later in the proceedings, Luthra argued that the FIR filed against Babu by the CID was legally unsustainable since no prior sanction under Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act had been obtained from the Governor. He alleged that the CID custody and subsequent FIRs against Naidu were politically motivated by the state government to gain an advantage in the upcoming elections.

supreme court scheduled to hear naidu's slp regarding fir on october 3
Supreme Court Scheduled to Hear Naidu’s SLP Regarding FIR on October 3

Luthra contended that Section 17-A mandated that a police officer must obtain prior approval from the competent authority before investigating any offense committed by a public servant. However, senior advocate Ranjit Kumar, representing the Andhra Pradesh government, countered that the skill development scam occurred before an amendment was made to Section 17-A of the PC Act in 2018, suggesting that prior permission from the Governor was unnecessary.

Naidu was arrested by the AP-CID on September 9 in Nandyal and has been in judicial remand since that date.

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KTR Ridicules Congress’ Vows in Scathing Remarks

KTR Ridicules Congress’ Vows in Scathing Remarks:

BRS working president and Minister K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), during a public gathering in Sircilla where he inaugurated 369 2BHK houses in four villages of Gambhiraopet Mandal, expressed skepticism regarding the Congress’s pledges for the state should they come into power. He described the Congress as a “party that lacks a track record of fulfilling promises while attempting to provide reassurances.” Rama Rao went on to say that the Congress’s six guarantees should be disregarded.

He pointed out that during their 65-year rule, the party had failed to deliver essential services such as drinking water, electricity, pensions, and assistance to the underprivileged. According to him, if the Congress were to assume power, several negative consequences would follow: farmers would face electricity supply issues, people would struggle for access to clean drinking water, farmers would endure long queues for fertilizers, the state would witness frequent changes in Chief Ministers, Gram Panchayats would remain underdeveloped, and the populace would be deprived of quality education and healthcare.

ktr ridicules congress' vows in scathing remarks
KTR Ridicules Congress’ Vows in Scathing Remarks

He further highlighted that the Congress had failed to provide a Rs 4,000 pension in states like Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh, but was promising it in Telangana. Rama Rao asserted that the Congress’s commitments were solely aimed at securing votes. He advised the audience that if leaders from the BJP and Congress offered money, they should accept it but cast their votes exclusively for the BRS party.

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Pawan Kalyan Condemns AP Government Over Women and Girls’ Rapes, Murders

Pawan Kalyan Condemns AP Government Over Women and Girls’ Rapes, Murders:

Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan has criticized the Andhra Pradesh government for its perceived inaction in response to cases of rape and murder involving women and girls. He raised questions about the government’s responsibility in addressing these cases and ensuring the safety of citizens.

Pawan Kalyan specifically mentioned the brutal murder of an intermediate student in Chittoor district and expressed concerns that the local police were attempting to downplay the seriousness of the case by labeling it as a suspicious death. He demanded that those responsible for the crime be held accountable.

Furthermore, Pawan expressed distress over the gang rape of a minor Dalit girl in Vizianagaram district and highlighted the alarming trend of such crimes against minors. He suggested that these incidents reflect a compromise in the state’s efforts to ensure the safety of girls and maintain law and order.

pawan kalyan condemns ap government over women and girls' rapes, murders
Pawan Kalyan Condemns AP Government Over Women and Girls’ Rapes, Murders

Pawan Kalyan also criticized the ruling party’s claims regarding the effectiveness of the Disha Act, Disha police stations, and the Disha app, asserting that the state government lacks commitment to protecting women and girls.

Also read: Development: PM Highlights Significance of India’s Development

Development: PM Highlights Significance of India’s Development

PM Highlights Significance of India’s Development in the Upcoming 20 Years:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his optimism regarding India’s future as an economic powerhouse and reiterated his vision of positioning India as the world’s growth engine during an event of the ‘Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit’ in Ahmedabad.

Modi stated that when the ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ initiative was initiated, its primary goal was to transform the state into the driving force behind India’s progress. He underscored the realization of this vision, highlighting that India is now the fastest-growing global economy, a recognition acknowledged by international agencies and experts.

Addressing industrialists, the Prime Minister encouraged them to focus on sectors capable of generating fresh opportunities for India’s growth. He advocated for discussions on strengthening the startup ecosystem, agri-tech, food processing, and agriculture.

Modi recalled how ‘Vibrant Gujarat’ commenced during a period when the previous central government showed little interest in the state’s industrial advancement. He emphasized that these events have evolved into institutions, inspiring other states to organize their own investment summits.

The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of the next two decades for India’s development and self-sufficiency. He urged the nation to formulate a roadmap for achieving developed nation status by 2047, coinciding with India’s centenary of independence.

During his visit, Modi inaugurated an exhibition at Science City commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. He explored various attractions at Science City, including an aquarium, a robotics gallery, and a nature park.

pm highlights significance of india's development in the upcoming 20 years
PM Highlights Significance of India’s Development in the Upcoming 20 Years

In addition, Modi launched several development projects worth over Rs 5,000 crore in Bodeli, a tribal-dominated town in Gujarat’s Chhotaudepur district. He underscored the government’s commitment to providing housing for the underprivileged, with a focus on preserving their dignity.

At a separate event in Vadodara, organized by the ruling BJP to express gratitude for the passage of the women’s reservation bill in Parliament, Modi accused opposition parties of obstructing the bill for three decades and attempting to divide women along caste and religious lines after its successful passage.

Also read: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Urges Police to Prepare for Elections

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Urges Police to Prepare for Elections

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Urges Police to Prepare for Elections:

During a meeting to assess the law and order situation in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M K Stalin urged police personnel at all levels to diligently contribute to maintaining the state’s peaceful environment, which is vital for industrial growth. He emphasized the importance of reducing and preventing crimes and preparing for the upcoming elections, which may be announced next year.

Stalin expressed concern about the perception of deteriorating law and order, propagated by some newspapers and media channels in the past month, despite statistics indicating a decrease in the crime rate compared to the previous year. He encouraged officers to engage with the media regularly and share accurate information regarding crimes, investigations, and apprehensions of culprits. He recommended that the Director General of Police hold frequent press conferences to disseminate information about various events through the media.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister stressed the need to protect women and children, emphasizing the swift processing of cases under the POCSO Act, filing charge sheets within 60 days, and securing convictions in court. He called for increased special patrols near schools, colleges, and areas frequented by women to monitor potential offenders and take prompt action. He also encouraged the police to adopt a data-driven, technology-based approach to identify crime-prone areas.

Regarding the upcoming elections, Stalin urged officers to maintain law and order by closely monitoring events and promptly addressing any issues. He emphasized the importance of analyzing intelligence reports at the district level and collaborating with revenue department officials to enhance police department efficiency.

Stalin requested police officials to conduct awareness campaigns in schools and colleges on the POCSO Act and against drug abuse. He expressed satisfaction with the reduction in the illicit liquor trade due to police actions and called for continued efforts in this regard. He highlighted the importance of border surveillance to prevent ganja cultivation and drug smuggling.

tamil nadu cm stalin urges police to prepare for elections
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Urges Police to Prepare for Elections

Additionally, the Chief Minister raised concerns about social media posts contributing to law and order problems and urged the police to closely monitor social media platforms. He recommended taking swift legal action against individuals spreading hatred based on religion and caste through such posts.

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Visit Confirmed Itinerary for PM Modi’s Visit Telangana

Confirmed Itinerary for PM Modi’s Visit to Telangana:

With the confirmation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s visit and the disclosure of his schedule, BJP leaders are preparing to welcome him, emphasizing that the visit is an official one.

D.K. Aruna, BJP’s National Vice President, shared the details, stating, “People from across the former Mahabubnagar district are expected to attend. We anticipate a gathering of 1.5 lakh people at the Bhoothpur ground, where the meeting is scheduled to take place. Currently, we have not received information regarding the inauguration of various development programs. Some developments like the doubling of railway lines, upgrades to national highways, and Bharat mala initiatives have already taken place in the district. It’s possible that the foundation stone for a bridge on Somasila might be laid.”

Once completed, the cable bridge, known as the Somasila-Siddeshwaram cable stay-cum-suspension bridge, will significantly reduce the distance between Hyderabad and Tirupati by 80 kilometers. Currently, the distance between the two cities stands at 580 kilometers, and this bridge has been a twenty-year-old demand.

A.P. Jithender Reddy, the former MP from Mahabubnagar, expressed, “People are eagerly awaiting the PM’s visit, considering his accomplishments such as representing India at the G-20, advocating for the women’s reservation bill, and contributing to lunar exploration. Approximately 1.5 lakh people are expected to attend the meeting, with attendees coming from 14 assembly constituencies. The foundation stone for certain projects, the details of which are being finalized, may be laid during the visit.”

confirmed itinerary for pm modi's visit to telangana
Confirmed Itinerary for PM Modi’s Visit to Telangana

Despite the leaders’ claims of mobilizing 1.5 lakh attendees, Bhoothpur police station’s Sub-Inspector, P. Srinivasulu, clarified, “The venue for the meeting can accommodate up to one lakh people. It is an open agricultural land owned by private individuals.

The necessary No Objection Certificates (NOC) for the land and other logistical matters are currently under the purview of the collector’s office, given the official nature of the program.”

Also read: Enforcement Directorate Files New Complaint in Chit Fund Scam Involving ex-BJD ML

Enforcement Directorate Files New Complaint in Chit Fund Scam Involving ex-BJD ML

Enforcement Directorate Files New Complaint in Chit Fund Scam Involving ex-BJD ML:

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has reported that it filed a second supplementary prosecution complaint against former Cuttack MLA Pravat Ranjan Biswal, his wife Laxmi Bilasani Biswal, Seashore Securities Ltd., Seashore Multipurpose Co-operative Ltd, their two directors Prashanta Kumar Dash and Pravat Kumar Dash, along with three others. This action was taken before a Special Court (PMLA) in Bhubaneshwar in connection with a multi-crore chit fund scam.

The ED has confirmed that the court has acknowledged the prosecution complaint. Previously, the ED had filed a prosecution complaint in 2016 in this case, followed by a supplementary complaint in 2017.

The PMLA investigation was initiated by the ED based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch of Odisha Police. Subsequently, a charge sheet was also filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, and Odisha Protection of Interest of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the investigation following an order from the High Court of Orissa.

The ED’s investigation uncovered that the Seashore Group of companies had amassed substantial funds from the public through their registered cooperatives. These funds were then diverted to other shell companies and various related individuals to obscure the source of the funds, effectively layering them. The accused individuals mentioned in the supplementary complaint filed by the ED were also involved in channeling the proceeds of the crime.

enforcement directorate files new complaint in chit fund scam involving ex-bjd ml
Enforcement Directorate Files New Complaint in Chit Fund Scam Involving ex-BJD ML

The Enforcement Directorate has indicated that further investigation into the matter is ongoing. Over 190 chit fund companies are alleged to have swindled more than Rs 32,000 crore from small depositors in Odisha by promising them high returns on their investments.

Also read: BC Ministers Thank AP CM for Caste Census

BC Ministers Thank AP CM for Caste Census

BC Ministers Thank AP CM for Caste Census:

Ministers and elected representatives representing the backward classes convened in the chambers of Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy at the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. Together, they expressed their appreciation to the Chief Minister for his announcement in the assembly regarding the commencement of a caste census in Andhra Pradesh.

Among those in attendance were ministers V. Rajani, J. Ramesh, Ch. S. Venugopal Krishna, and K.V. Ushasri Charan, along with government whip K. Dharmasri, as well as MLAs M. Sankaranarayana and P. Satish.

Earlier, when introducing the resolution for a caste census in the State Legislative Assembly, Information Minister Chelluboyina Venugopal Krishna emphasized the urgency of the matter. Information Minister Emphasizes Urgency of Conducting Caste Census.

bc ministers thank ap cm for caste census
BC Ministers Thank AP CM for Caste Census

It is imperative to determine the population growth of each caste promptly. As the national census does not include caste-wise data, the YSRC government is urging the central government to undertake a caste-wise census, which is vital for ensuring social justice.”

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