Mulayam Singh Yadav passes away at 82

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Mulayam Singh Yadav passes away at 82

Veteran Samajwadi leader and MP, Mulayam Singh Yadav, died here on Monday after a prolonged illness.

His son and former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav tweeted about his demise.

Mulayam Singh Yadav was 82 and had been on a life support system for the past one week. He was admitted to the Medanta hospital in Gurugram on August 22.

According to hospital sources, he breathed his last at 8.15 a.m. on Monday.

The 82-year-old Samajwadi Party patriarch was facing difficulty in breathing and was under the supervision of an internal medicine expert at the Medanta Hospital, as per sources. Singh was suffering from a urinary infection as well, hospital sources had said.

On Sunday, Medanta Hospital put out a health bulletin stating that the veteran leader’s condition was quite critical and that he was on life-saving drugs.

I believe in tapasya, says Rahul Gandhi

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I believe in tapasya, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, leading the 150-day Bharat Jodo yatra, said on Saturday that he believes in ‘Tapasya’ and that he wants an element of suffering while interacting with the people.

Addressing mediapersons in Turuvekere town on the sidelines of the march, Rahul Gandhi stated that not just he, but his entire family believes in the concept of ‘Tapasya’.

He was responding to questions on how the rally has changed him as a person. “Along this padyatra, communication with people, I wanted an element of suffering for myself.

“I didn’t want the march to be easy. I was wanting to do something which would make me suffer. While I am talking to my people, I can share my sufferings. That was the idea.

“So, I find that to be a very powerful experience. When you are walking on the road and speaking to your people, after suffering, communication is better.

“For me, it’s been a learning experience. It began 31 days ago but for me, the learning has not yet begun. I can already see the advantages of this type of communication,” Rahul Gandhi explained.

“Also, the interaction with people is the most beautiful part of the journey. But unfortunately, things I say get distorted. When I am speaking in front of cameras, those behind them distort my words.

“There is tremendous wisdom among our people but it gets wasted by the kind of politics we are running. They have a lot to say but are unable because of the political system. I am also getting a huge amount of support, I don’t mean by numbers but from individuals whom I interact with,” he added.

Bharat jodo yatra to take a break on Oct 17 for Congress prez poll

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Bharat jodo yatra to take a break on Oct 17 for Congress prez poll

The break may be taken on October 17 in the Bharat Jodo Yatra which is currently in Karnataka due to Congress presidential poll.

For the around 40 Pradesh Congress Committee delegates participating in the march, polling booths will be set up at the campsite itself where all eligibles, including Rahul Gandhi, will cast their votes, officials said.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has clearly stated that the voters only need an ID card for exercising their franchise.

Headed by the senior party leader Madhusudan Mistry, the Central Election Authority will oversee the poll process, notification of which was issued on September 22.

The last date for withdrawal of nominations is October 8 and results are scheduled to be declared on October 19.

Voting will take place only if two candidates compete. In case only one of the candidates remains after the nomination withdrawal date, he will be elected unopposed.

KTR plays down sister Kavitha’s absence at crucial TRS meeting

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KTR plays down sister Kavitha’s absence at crucial TRS meeting

TRS working president K T. Rama Rao on Friday played down the absence of his sister K. Kavitha from a crucial meeting of the party which decided to convert itself into a national party BRS.

Dismissing reports of any rift in the family, he alleged that it is an attempt to make fringe issues the main issues.

“These are silly and trivial issues,” he said in an informal chat with the reporters.

The general body meeting of the TRS on Wednesday passed a resolution changing the party’s name to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).

The meeting was presided over by the TRS president and Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, popularly known as KCR.

However, the absence of KCR’s daughter at the meeting set off speculations of a rift in the family.

Kavitha, who is a member of the State Legislative Council, is said to be unhappy with her father for not consulting her before taking the decision to launch the national party.

A former MP from Nizamabad, she has not come out with any clarification about her absence.

She has also issued a statement welcoming the party’s decision to go national.

When asked about Kavitha’s absence, her brother Rama Rao tried to play it down.

“Do you think anybody opposing KCR’s decision and leadership will remain in the party,” he asked and found fault with the media for its reports.

“Ranjith Reddy also did not come. Does this mean he is differing with the party decision,” he asked, referring to the MP from Chevella.

KTR, as the TRS working president and cabinet minister, is popularly known, pointed out that the general body has a strength of 283.

“I think 279 attended the meeting. This is more than 99 percent. The meeting unanimously supported the resolution,” he said.

“We are part of the same family,” KTR remarked but did not elaborate further.

The general body meeting was attended by TRS MPs, MLAs, and MLCs, besides presidents of district units of the party, heads of affiliated organizations, and other elected representatives.

Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, president of VMK and Chidambaram MP Thirumavalavan, and some farmer leaders were also present at the meeting.

Kavitha’s absence, however, baffled the political circles as she had traveled to the national capital on multiple occasions in the past as part of the preparations to launch the national party.

She is reported to be unhappy over the way KCR ignored her in the entire process.

KCR had reportedly involved son KTR, nephew and finance and health minister T. Harish Rao and another nephew and MP J. Santosh Kumar in the consultation process before taking the decision to change the party’s name and amend its Constitution.

Reports of a rift in the KCR family were also doing rounds earlier when KCR had appointed KTR as the working president of the party in 2019, just before the Lok Sabha polls.

Harish Rao was reportedly unhappy with the KCR for promoting his son as his successor.

Kavitha, who lost the Lok Sabha elections in Nizamabad, was made a member of the upper house of the state legislature early this year.

K’taka BJP retaliates to Cong’s charges, says it upholds individual freedom, equality

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K’taka BJP retaliates to Cong’s charges, says it upholds individual freedom, equality

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said that the BJP upholds individual freedom and equality in its governance in the state.

The statement follows the charges by the Congress leaders that BJP divides people and does not respect individual freedom.

Addressing the party leaders at the State Executive Committee meeting in Bengaluru, Chief Minister Bommai stated that individual freedom and equality are enshrined in the constitution. BJP not only preaches it but ensures these aspects in the governance, he added.

“Our day-to-day organization work reflects that the party is marching ahead ensuring individual liberty and equality. This is indeed the hallmark of the party,” Chief Minister Bommai stated.

He further stated, “we have a big responsibility. People have not imposed their faith and trust on other political parties. They have seen the stunts of other political factions. They have seen how other parties have ruled the country for 70 years. People have lost faith in other political parties and regional parties of our state as well as other states.”

The fact that the BJP is ruling in 18 states of the country stands as a testimony to the fact. For a democracy to succeed, there should be a strong federal structure. The Indian federation has to be strengthened and it is one of the ideals of the Indian Constitution. Democracy and federalism both are very important, he maintained.

Chief Minister Bommai stated that people have not forgotten the misrule of the earlier Congress government. There was no social harmony, there was a collapse of law and order, BJP workers were killed, and scandals rolled out one after the other. During Congress, government corruption thrived in all departments.

In police recruitment, the Congress government did not give consent to inquire about DIG rank officers. “I gave the consent for inquiry against the officer,” CM Bommai said.

Karnataka has been attracting the highest FDI in the country. The state is getting 38 percent of FDI, while Maharashtra is attracting 22 percent and Noida is in the third position with 18 percent, CM Bommai explained.

The government is organizing the Global Investors’ Meet and Tech Summits in the coming days, he added.

CM Bommai stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming down to Karnataka on November 10 for the inauguration of the second terminal at the Bengaluru KempeGowda International airport. He will also inaugurate a huge statue of Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda on the premises of the airport, he added.

Former Gujarat Cong MLA Ribadiya joins BJP

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Former Gujarat Cong MLA Ribadiya joins BJP

Former Congress MLA from Visavadar constituency of Gujarat’s Junagadh district Harshad Ribadiya on Thursday joined the BJP in presence of party general secretary Pradipsinh Vaghela.

Ribadiya refuted allegations that he joined the BJP as he was offered Rs 40 crores.

Gujarat Congress working president Ambarish Der has alleged that in one conversation with Ribadiya, the latter had told him that the BJP has offered him Rs 40 crore.

Ribadiya, while refuting the allegations made by Der, claimed that during the 2017 Rajya Sabha elections, when party stalwart Ahmed Patel was contesting the election, two Congress leaders had approached him and offered him Rs 40 crore in lieu of resigning as MLA. He alleged that the two leaders wanted that the party’s MLAs’ strength comes down, and Patel to lose the election.

The former Congress MLA said that the Congress party “lacks policy, vision, and leadership which is why workers are quitting the party”.

Along with Ribadiya, several of his supporters also joined the saffron party on the day.

Sonia joins Bharat Jodo Yatra in K’taka

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Sonia joins Bharat Jodo Yatra in K’taka

One more leader, who is President of Congress Sonia Gandhi, has added to Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra near the Mandya district of Karnataka.

Senior party leaders and workers are looking for high-level leaders’ involvement to get party growth in the states in India. after two days of rest for the Dussehra festival,  Bharat Jodo Yatra restarted again from the Mandya district of Karnataka.

Mallikarjun Kharge who was the opposition leader of Rajyasabha may also add to Bharat Jodi Yatra.  Sonia Gandhi will be participating in the meeting held between Pandavapura and Nagamangala. On Monday, She came to Mysuru and now staying in a hotel near the backwaters of Kabini.

Massive response to the Yatra in Karnataka has come from the people, Because of that response the ruling BJP party also concentrated on the party meetings and playing for yantras and tours around the states against the Bharat Jodi Yatra.

Yatra began today morning at Pandavapura and it will close at Chowdenahalli Gate in the Mandya district. Based on the entry of day seven, Yatra will be planned for 21 days, around 511 kilometers may cover during the session. After the

After wrapping up Chamarajanagar, and Mysuru districts, the yatra started in the Mandya district.

Arunachal Governor Mishra takes additional charge of Meghalaya

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Arunachal Governor Mishra takes additional charge of Meghalaya

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Dr) B.D. Mishra (retd) on Tuesday took oath as the Governor of Meghalaya in addition to his current responsibility.

Meghalaya High Court’s seniormost judge Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew administered the oath of office to Mishra at a function at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Shillong.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh, ministers, and senior civil and security officials were present at the function.

Sangma, after the swearing-in-ceremony, tweeted: “Congratulations and best wishes to Brig. Mishra Ji as he takes charge as the Governor of Meghalaya. Look forward to his counsel and support as we further Meghalaya’s development. We welcome him to our beautiful State!”

The Meghalaya Governor’s post fell vacant after Satya Pal Malik’s tenure ended on Monday.

Malik, who was critical of the now-repealed three central farm laws, had served as the Governor of Bihar from September 2017 and he was transferred to Jammu and Kashmir in August 2018 and Goa in October 2019 before being moved to Meghalaya in August 2020.

TRS leader distributes live chicken, liquor to celebrate launch of national party

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TRS leader distributes live chicken, liquor to celebrate launch of national party

A live chicken and a liquor bottle for everyone! This is what a TRS leader distributed among some locals in Warangal on Tuesday ahead of the launch of the national party by Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao.

Standing under huge cut-outs of KCR, as the Chief Minister is popularly known, and his son K.T. Rama Rao, a local leader of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Rajanala Srihari was seen personally distributing chicken and liquor bottles to people in Warangal.

Several people, mostly daily-wage workers, queued up to receive the gifts from Srihari, who is celebrating the proposed launch of Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS) by KCR.

Srihari said he wants to see KCR as the Prime Minister and KTR as the Chief Minister.

After the video of the distribution of gifts went viral on social media, political rivals took a dig at TRS while many netizens also decried the act by the TRS leader.

Terming BRS as ‘Bottles Rashtra Samithi’, Telangana Congress said the election symbol of BRS should not be ‘car’ but ‘quarter’.

“Dear India, see this, this is what Desh ka Neta will also do at a national scale if he comes… My goodness,” tweeted Vijay Gopal, an anti-corruption activist.

The TRS is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting of its legislators and other top leaders on Wednesday, where KCR is likely to announce the decision to convert TRS into BRS.

Meanwhile, several leaders of TRS in different parts of the state offered prayers for the success of the proposed national party.

Adopted four-fold strategy to make roads safer: Odisha CM

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Adopted four-fold strategy to make roads safer: Odisha CM

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said that road safety is a high priority area for his government and the state has adopted a four-fold strategy to make the roads safer — by enforcement, education improvement in road engineering, and emergency care.

He said this at the SAFE convention organized by ‘The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) here. The Chief Minister has inaugurated an exhibition of new safe technologies for automobiles.

Highlighting the state’s performance in road safety initiatives, he said that Odisha has scored 66 percent and is categorized as a ‘high performer’ in implementing road safety measures during an audit conducted by the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety.

“The Supreme Court Committee has also rated some of our initiatives as best practices and suggested recommendations to neighboring states. Our government has started a Reward scheme for the people who help road accident victims. I am happy to share that more and more people are coming forward to help the road accident victims,” Patnaik said.

He thanked the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers for organizing this event in collaboration with the state transport department. The convention will be a great occasion to address issues of road safety, environmental concerns, and sharing solutions, he added.

Focussing on safety technologies, he said, with changing trends in the mobility sector, new technologies are being introduced for better and safer driving experiences. “It would be indeed a great experience here to know about new technologies behind safer and high-performing vehicles.”

Stating that road accidents are a serious cause of concern for all, Patnaik said many people lose their lives in road accidents across the country, including Odisha, every year. “This has a serious impact on families and the state’s economy,” he pointed out.

He expressed hope that the automobile manufacturers would continue to partner in state initiatives to make the roads safer and better.

Speaking on the occasion, transport minister Tukuni Sahu said that 7 lakh new vehicles are being registered in the state every year. “They are contributing immensely to the state’s economy. But, for increasing accidents, the growth is undermined,” she said.

She expressed hope that automobile manufacturers will bring in new and safe technology to help make the roads safer for people.

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