ACB Court Adjourns Naidu’s Bail and CID Custody Hearing to Today:
The ACB (Anti-Corruption Bureau) court has decided to postpone the hearing of two petitions. One of these petitions was submitted by N. Chandrababu Naidu, the President of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), seeking bail.
The other petition came from the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (AP-CID), requesting Naidu’s custody to further investigate the alleged AP skill development scam. This adjournment was granted, and the hearing was rescheduled for Wednesday.
Despite the wishes of both parties’ legal representatives to have their cases heard on Tuesday, the presiding judge, acting in charge, advised them to present their arguments before the regular judge on Wednesday.
ACB Court Adjourns Naidu’s Bail and CID Custody Hearing to Today
Consequently, the acting judge decided to adjourn the hearing on both petitions until the following day. This development marks a significant legal moment in the ongoing investigation into the skill development scam, with Naidu’s bail request and the AP-CID’s request for custody both slated for a detailed examination on Wednesday.
KCR Afflicted with Viral Fever and Cough: KTR Provides Update:
K. Chandrashekar Rao, the Chief Minister, has been experiencing viral fever and cough for the past week, as reported by BRS Working President and Minister K.T. Rama Rao on Tuesday via X (formerly Twitter).
Rama Rao mentioned that the Chief Minister is currently under the care of his medical team at home and is being closely monitored. He also noted that, according to the doctors, KCR is expected to recover and return to his normal routine in a few days.
Party insiders disclosed that the Chief Minister is presently at Pragathi Bhavan, where a team of five doctors from Yashoda Hospital is providing him with medical attention.
KCR Afflicted with Viral Fever and Cough: KTR Provides Update
Supreme Court to Hear Naidu’s Skill Scam SLP Today:
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by N. Chandrababu Naidu, AS A TDP President. Naidu’s SLP challenges the dismissal of his FIR quash petition related to the skill development scam by the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
Siddarth Luthra, Naidu’s legal representative, submitted a request for the SLP to be heard, which was accepted by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud.
Naidu’s plea to the apex court seeks the annulment of the case filed against him in the skill development scam. He argues that the FIR was filed without obtaining prior permission from the Governor, which he claims is a requirement under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Supreme Court to Hear Naidu’s Skill Scam SLP Today
During a meeting with Naidu’s legal team on Monday, the Chief Justice instructed them to request a hearing for Tuesday, with the actual hearing scheduled for Wednesday. They also informed him that Naidu has been in judicial remand since September 10 following his arrest in the Nandyal case.
Nara Lokesh Identified as A14 in Amaravati Ring Road Case:
In the ongoing developments concerning the Amaravati Inner Ring Road case, Nara Lokesh, the TDP National General Secretary, has been identified as “A14” by the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) in this case.
According to the most recent reports, the CID has included this information in a memorandum submitted to the court. It is worth noting that the AP CID had previously named TDP president Chandrababu Naidu and several others as accused parties in this case. Chandrababu Naidu had recently filed an anticipatory bail petition in the High Court in connection with this matter.
The Andhra Pradesh government has alleged that the former Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, modified the original design of the Amaravati Inner Ring Road to inflate the land values owned by TDP leaders. Consequently, the CID initiated a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Prevention of Corruption Act in April of the previous year.
Nara Lokesh Identified as A14 in Amaravati Ring Road Case
Among those named in the FIR are Chandrababu Naidu, Pomguru Narayana, Nara Lokesh, Lingamaneni Ramesh, Lingamaneni Venkata Surya Rajasekhar, KPV Anjani Kumar of RK Housing Limited, Rama Krishna Housing, Heritage Foods, and others.
ED doesn’t call Kavitha Until November 20 in Delhi Excise Policy Case:
In a significant development, the hearing for Kalvakuntla K. Kavitha, an MLC in the BRS party and the daughter of Telangana CM KCR, regarding her petition in the Delhi Liquor case, has been postponed. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia has rescheduled the hearing for November 20, citing the need for detailed arguments.
Furthermore, the bench has instructed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) not to summon her for questioning until the Supreme Court addresses her petition on November 20. Consequently, She is not obligated to participate in the ED inquiry related to the Delhi liquor scam until the said date.
ED doesn’t call Kavitha Until November 20 in Delhi Excise Policy Case
These developments come amid expectations of the announcement of the schedule for the Telangana Assembly elections. Kavitha has taken legal action by filing a petition in the Supreme Court in response to the summons issued to her by the ED in connection with the Delhi Liquor Scam case.
Modi Applauds BJP Ideologue as a Source of Inspiration for Women’s Bill:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the recent passage of the women’s reservation bill during a special session of Parliament in its new building. He described it as not only a triumph for democracy but also a reflection of the BJP’s ideology, influenced by the principles of its ideologue, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, particularly “Ekatm Manavaad” (integral humanism).
During the inauguration of a 72-foot-tall mixed alloy statue of Upadhyaya near the BJP headquarters on his birth anniversary, the PM emphasized the significance of women’s rightful participation in politics for achieving democratic unity. He considered the legislation on women’s reservation as an extension of integral humanism. The PM also highlighted the BJP and the Central government’s commitment to “true secularism,” guided by Upadhyaya’s principle of Antodaya, which aligns with the motto of the Modi government, “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas.”
Modi remarked that the recently passed women’s reservation legislation embodies Deen Dayal Upadhyaya’s principle of integral humanism and serves as a source of inspiration for countless individuals. He noted that Upadhyaya’s message of compassionate service to the poor and marginalized is a guiding force for all.
The event, attended by BJP president J.P. Nadda, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, members of Parliament, senior BJP leaders, and party workers, marked the inauguration of Upadhyaya’s statue at Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Park in Delhi.
PM Modi Applauds BJP Ideologue as a Source of Inspiration for Women’s Bill
Modi encouraged BJP leaders and workers to integrate Upadhyaya’s seven principles into their lives, emphasizing that achieving success while bringing everyone along is more significant than personal success. He cited achievements like the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 and the G-20 summit as examples of India’s accomplishments on the global stage, all achieved while preserving Indian culture and values.
Modi’s day also included attending party events in two states and paying floral tributes to Upadhyaya’s birthplace in Rajasthan.
Chhattisgarh: Rahul Gandhi Asserts Government Is Managed by Bureaucrats, Not MLAs or MPs:
Gandhi emphasized the role of bureaucracy in formulating government policies and its day-to-day governance. He mentioned that around ninety bureaucrats are responsible for shaping government policies.
Furthermore, Gandhi advocated for the implementation of a caste census to promote the development of all segments of society. He likened a caste census to an X-ray of India, stating that it would provide insights into the population distribution among OBCs, tribals, and individuals from the general category. This data, he argued, would facilitate more inclusive progress for the nation.
Recognizing the importance of increasing women’s participation across all sectors, Gandhi stressed that conducting a caste census is essential for achieving this goal.
Gandhi commended the Bhupesh Baghel-led government in Chhattisgarh for fulfilling the promises made by the Congress party before the 2018 assembly elections. He cited several accomplishments, including reduced electricity bills, fair prices for paddy, unemployment allowances for over 1.30 lakh jobless youths, and significant input subsidies disbursed to farmers under the ‘Kisan Nyay Yojana.’ Additionally, landless farmers received annual financial assistance, and tribals benefited from fair pricing for minor forest produce.
Chhattisgarh: Rahul Gandhi Asserts Government Is Managed by Bureaucrats, Not MLAs or MPs
During the event, the Chhattisgarh Gramin Awas NYAY Yojana was launched, and house sanction letters were distributed to 33,000 beneficiaries.
After the event, Rahul Gandhi traveled to Raipur from Bilaspur by train, engaging with passengers during the journey. He then departed for Delhi from Raipur by flight.
Launch of District-level Janata Darshan Program in Karnataka:
The Karnataka government has initiated the district-level Janata Darshan program in an endeavor to connect with the public and address their grievances effectively. Under the leadership of in-charge ministers and district officials, this program involves the handling of various applications from different departments, with immediate resolutions being provided wherever possible. Dedicated help desks have been established to guide individuals to the appropriate departments for addressing their concerns.
Priyank Kharge, the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, underscored the significance of this program, emphasizing that it enables the government to reach out to the people instead of requiring them to approach the government for issue resolution. Kharge also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to proactively resolving public problems and bringing administrative solutions to citizens’ doorsteps.
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who oversees Dakshina Kannada, directed authorities to take necessary action on all received applications. The Janata Darshan program will soon be extended to all taluks of the district, with a focus on eliminating delays and minimizing inconvenience for the public.
This initiative aligns with the government’s dedication to streamlining administrative processes and expediting solutions for public issues, as per the Chief Minister’s directives. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister B Nagendra, who conducted the Janata Darshan in Ballari, explained that the program allows the public to seek grievance redressal from relevant department officials on a monthly basis at the district and taluk levels.
Any delays in addressing issues will be conveyed to applicants and resolved within a specified timeframe. Grievances recorded during Janata Darshan will be logged into the Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System (IPGRS) software, ensuring prompt delivery to the respective departments.
District-level officials will subsequently take measures to resolve these issues within specified timelines. Zameer Ahmed Khan, the In-charge Minister for Vijayanagara District, attended to numerous applications during Janata Darshan, ensuring that citizens received assistance, such as widow support and handicap pensions.
Launch of District-level Janata Darshan Program
Additionally, labor cards were distributed to 250 applicants. To maintain accountability, Khan instructed that applications received during Janata Darshan should be categorized by the department. Applicants will be informed about the status of their requests through SMS or phone calls, and action-taken reports are expected at the subsequent Janata Darshan sessions.
A report released on Monday revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s ruling party, along with affiliated groups, were responsible for the majority of hate speech incidents against Muslims in the first half of the year.
According to Hindutva Watch, a Washington DC-based research group that monitors hate crimes and inflammatory speech against minorities in India, approximately 80% of the 255 documented instances of “hate speech gatherings targeting Muslims” occurred in states and union territories governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The report highlighted an “escalating trend” of anti-Muslim speech since Modi’s ascent to power in 2014. It further revealed that more than half of this year’s documented incidents were orchestrated by the ruling BJP and its affiliates, including the Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, and Sakal Hindu Samaj, which have connections to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological parent of the BJP.
In response, Abhay Verma, a senior BJP member in New Delhi, dismissed the report as “totally baseless” and emphasized that the BJP does not support hate speech or division along religious lines.
The report is the first of its kind to document hate speech against Muslims after India’s crime bureau ceased collecting hate crime data in 2017. Hindutva Watch relied on social media and news outlets to compile data, utilizing data scraping techniques and conducting in-depth investigations through journalists and researchers.
Although India lacks an official definition of hate speech, the research group used the United Nations’ language, which characterizes it as “any form” of communication employing “prejudiced or Using prejudiced language against a particular group due to characteristics like religion, ethnicity, nationality, and race.”
The report identified Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat as states with the highest number of hate speech gatherings. Additionally, a third of the documented incidents occurred in states holding legislative elections this year.
BJP Linked to Most Hate Speech in India Report
Hindutva Watch, which monitored activities in 15 states and two union territories, also noted that approximately 64% of the events promoted anti-Muslim “conspiracy theories,” including allegations that Muslims were enticing Hindu women into marriage for conversion.
In 33% of the events, violence against Muslims was advocated, while 11% encouraged Hindus to boycott Muslims. The remaining assemblies included “speech filled with hatred and sexism” directed at Muslim women.
The report criticized government officials, including chief ministers, legislators, and senior BJP leaders, for engaging in hate speech rather than combating it themselves.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Approves Resolution in Favor of Women’s Reservation:
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution in favor of women’s reservation following a brief discussion on women’s empowerment on Monday.
Ushasree Charan, the Minister for Women and Child Welfare, highlighted that Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy had already implemented 50% reservation for women in the state, three years ahead of the passage of the bill in Parliament. She emphasized the government’s commitment to women’s empowerment and the support it provides to women in the YSRC party.
In light of the historic women’s reservation bill passed in Parliament, MLAs in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly engaged in a special discussion about the aid and opportunities provided to women by the state government.
Minister Ushasree criticized the previous chief minister, Chandrababu Naidu, for alleged financial misconduct and expressed pride in CM Jagan Mohan Reddy’s leadership, stating that the government has significantly increased spending on women’s empowerment compared to previous administrations.
Tourism Minister R.K. Roja expressed support for the women’s reservation bill and highlighted the YSRC party’s backing. She noted that the passage of the bill would result in 58 women MLAs in the AP Assembly.
She also praised Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s prioritization of women in welfare schemes and policies over the last four years, citing substantial financial assistance provided to women beneficiaries through various programs.
Andhra Pradesh Assembly Approves Resolution in Favor of Women’s Reservation
Several MLAs emphasized the opportunities and schemes created for women by CM Jagan Mohan Reddy’s government and praised the state’s commitment to women’s empowerment. The Assembly unanimously passed the resolution in support of the women’s reservation bill.
