Charge of the old brigade: BJP bends age, parivar bar for tough MP contest
Saturday, 21 October 2023 BJP on Saturday announced its fifth list of 92 candidates for the Madhya Pradesh assembly election, bending some rules on age and ‘parivaar’ it had set for itself. The party that once removed elderly ministers Babulal Gaur, Sartaj Singh and even denied a Lok Sabha election ticket to Speaker Sumitra Mahajan because of the age factor, has chosen to be flexible as it faces its toughest assembly poll in two decades. Children of ministers and MLAs have been fielded too.
Protests have escalated, leading to vandalism at the hospital. In response, the Indian Medical Association has called for a 24-hour withdrawal of non-emergency services across India. The BJP's women's wing plans a candlelight rally demanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's resignation. Bengal police has arrested several SUCI protestors over the Bandh.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused BJP and DYFI activists of being behind the violent ruckus at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata. According to Banerjee, the outsiders, seen with national and red flags, were responsible for the vandalism. The incident has now been handed over to the CBI for investigation. Watch as the political blame game intensifies and the truth unfolds.
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Mamata Banerjee said, "Instead of standing with the (woman's) family, CPI(M) and BJP are indulging in cheap politics. They think they can do a Bangladesh here... DNA
Rahul Gandhi has ignited a political storm by endorsing a new report from Hindenburg Research, alleging a conflict of interest involving SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch. In response, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut launched a scathing attack on Gandhi, accusing him of attempting to destabilize the nation's security and economy. Gandhi's call for accountability has further fueled the debate, raising questions about market risks and political motives. Dive into the controversy that has gripped the nation.
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The annual Kanwar Yatra, a Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva, begins as millions of devotees embark on a sacred journey across central India. Kanwariyas, as the pilgrims are known, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River, carrying it back to local Shiva temples. This month-long event, concentrated in states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh, sees devotees seeking blessings for health, prosperity, and spiritual purification through their arduous trek and ritualistic offerings.
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Recent bypolls across seven Indian states resulted in significant gains for the opposition INDIA bloc, which won 10 out of 13 assembly seats. The Congress party secured victories in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while the Trinamool Congress swept all four seats in West Bengal. The BJP won two seats, including one in Madhya Pradesh. These results are seen as a boost for the opposition and may indicate shifting political dynamics ahead of future elections.
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A tragic stampede occurred at a spiritual gathering in Hathras, organized by Sakar Vishwa Hari Bhole Baba. The incident happened as crowds were leaving, resulting in about 90 deaths. Bhole Baba, formerly Suraj Pal, quit his job 17 years ago to become a spiritual leader. He has millions of followers, mainly from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. The group maintains distance from media and manages events independently. Baba's whereabouts are unknown since the incident.
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Another proposed change relates to redefining 'substantial interest' for directorships, which could increase to Rs 2 crore instead of the current limit of Rs 5.. DNA
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, "It is our right to meet anyone. But they are not allowing it. I had spoken about farmers. Speaker told the House that they are not being stopped. Now they have been stopped again. There is a Sri Lanka issue of farmers. There were also people from Child Welfare...I keep doing this (meeting delegations)...My life becomes a bit more difficult as it is easier to meet them there (LoP Chamber in Parliament). Otherwise, now I have to keep coming here."
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In a heated Lok Sabha session, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju made headlines with his controversial remarks on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Rijiju defended the bill, now titled 'UMEED,' and addressed concerns about associating MPs with any religion. He challenged the notion of changing an MP's religion to fit the Waqf board's criteria. Rijiju also called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to thoroughly review the bill. Watch the full debate and understand the implications of these statements on India's legislative landscape.
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Congress MP KC Venugopal opposes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha, He says, "This bill is a fundamental attack on the Constitution…Through this bill, they are putting a provision that non-Muslims also be members of the Waqf governing council. It is a direct attack on freedom of religion...Next you will go for Christians, then Jains...People of India will not buy this kind of divisive politics now..."
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On Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari says, "This has been the government's intention from before. BJP should change its name and it should be called 'Bharatiya zameen hathyao aur apne apne chaheton ko baant do'. Who are you to take away land given in donations by people?..."
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Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar acknowledged differences among opposition parties over a united front for state polls, but emphasized the need to... IndiaTimes
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL challenging the restoration of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership and imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on... IndiaTimes
The state unit chief of the Rashtriya Lok Dal, Ramashish Rai, has expressed support for the Congress party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Rai stated that... IndiaTimes