Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) have called Arvind Kejriwal's&nbsp;announcement to resign from the post&nbsp;of Delhi chief minister in the next 48 hours as PR and gimmick.&nbsp;

Addressing his party workers on Sunday (Sep 15), two days after being released on bail from the Tihar Jail, Kejriwal made the shocking announcement, whilst calling for early elections.&nbsp;

"This is a PR stunt by Arvind Kejriwal. He has understood that his image among the people of Delhi is not of an honest leader but of a corrupt leader, today Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is known across the country as a corrupt party," said&nbsp;BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari.

"Under his PR stunt, he wants to restore his image. He wants to apply the Sonia Gandhi model, where she made Manmohan Singh a dummy Prime Minister and ran the government from behind the scenes," he added.&nbsp;

BJP's Harish Khurana further questioned why the AAP leader was not resigning today instead of creating the '48-hour' drama.&nbsp;

"Why after 48 hours? He should resign today. In the past too, he has done this. People of Delhi are asking, he can't go to the secretariat, can't sign documents? What is the point then?"

Meanwhile,&nbsp;Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said Kejriwal will never return as the CM.&nbsp;

"There is no question of him becoming the CM again. We have been saying for a long time that he should resign as the CM... This is a mere gimmick," said Dikshit.&nbsp;

"This happened for the first time when an elected leader came out of jail on bail, and was asked by the SC to not go to the CMO or sign any papers. Such conditions were never imposed on any other CM. Maybe even the SC fears that this person might try to tamper with the evidence."

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<h2>What did Kejriwal say?</h2>

Kejriwal announced his potential resignation while stating that&nbsp;a member of the party, whose name will be formalised after a cabinet meeting, will take his position soon.&nbsp;

"Two days later, I will resign as Chief Minister. I will not sit on that chair till the people announce their verdict. Elections in Delhi are months away. I got justice from the legal court, now I will get justice from the people's court. I will sit on the chief minister's chair only after the order of the people," Kejriwal said.

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Senior AAP leader Raghav Chadha, reacting to the decision said Kejriwal had decided to give&nbsp;"agnipariksha" (trial by fire).

"Today he (Mr Kejriwal) decided to give agnipariksha. People of Delhi will prove him honest by voting for the AAP,"&nbsp;Chadha told reporters.

Kejriwal demanded that elections in the national capital, scheduled for February 2025, be held in November alongside&nbsp;the assembly elections in Maharashtra.

(With inputs from agencies)

Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) have called Arvind Kejriwal's announcement to resign from the post of Delhi chief minister in the next 48 hours as PR and gimmick.

Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) have called Arvind Kejriwal's announcement to resign from the post of Delhi chief minister in the next 48 hours as PR and gimmick. Addressing his party workers on Sunday (Sep 15), two days after being released on bail from the Tihar Jail, Kejriwal made the shocking announcement, whilst calling for early elections. "This is a PR stunt by Arvind Kejriwal. He has understood that his image among the people of Delhi is not of an honest leader but of a corrupt leader, today Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is known across the country as a corrupt party," said BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari. "Under his PR stunt, he wants to restore his image. He wants to apply the Sonia Gandhi model, where she made Manmohan Singh a dummy Prime Minister and ran the government from behind the scenes," he added. BJP's Harish Khurana further questioned why the AAP leader was not resigning today instead of creating the '48-hour' drama. "Why after 48 hours? He should resign today. In the past too, he has done this. People of Delhi are asking, he can't go to the secretariat, can't sign documents? What is the point then?" Meanwhile, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said Kejriwal will never return as the CM. "There is no question of him becoming the CM again. We have been saying for a long time that he should resign as the CM... This is a mere gimmick," said Dikshit. "This happened for the first time when an elected leader came out of jail on bail, and was asked by the SC to not go to the CMO or sign any papers. Such conditions were never imposed on any other CM. Maybe even the SC fears that this person might try to tamper with the evidence." Watch | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal granted bail by Supreme Court in excise policy case What did Kejriwal say? Kejriwal announced his potential resignation while stating that a member of the party, whose name will be formalised after a cabinet meeting, will take his position soon. "Two days later, I will resign as Chief Minister. I will not sit on that chair till the people announce their verdict. Elections in Delhi are months away. I got justice from the legal court, now I will get justice from the people's court. I will sit on the chief minister's chair only after the order of the people," Kejriwal said. Also read | Arvind Kejriwal announces he will resign as Delhi chief minister, calls for early polls Senior AAP leader Raghav Chadha, reacting to the decision said Kejriwal had decided to give "agnipariksha" (trial by fire). "Today he (Mr Kejriwal) decided to give agnipariksha. People of Delhi will prove him honest by voting for the AAP," Chadha told reporters. Kejriwal demanded that elections in the national capital, scheduled for February 2025, be held in November alongside the assembly elections in Maharashtra. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Why not today?’: BJP, Congress slam Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over resignation ‘gimmick’

The Congress party on Friday (September 14) raised concerns over an "unacceptable comment" aimed at Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The comment, came from the official X account of the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate, who called&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi 'Pappu'. The congress party immediately after seeing the post demanded action against the officer.

Later, District Magistrate Manish Verma issued a statement on X, claiming that his account had been misused by anti-social elements who posted an inappropriate comment. "Taking this seriously, legal action is being taken by registering an FIR immediately and the wrong tweet/comment is being investigated by the cyber cell," the statement read.

Congress general secretary for communications, Jairam Ramesh, had criticised the post from the Uttar Pradesh district magistrate's account. He described the comment as "inappropriate and unacceptable comment."

Ramesh said, "This is not a new development; over the last 10 years, India's bureaucracy and other non-political officials have become increasingly politicised."

"There is a lot of effort being made to suppress and render useless the civil service, which Sardar Patel once called the steel frame of India. Cases like this are the latest example of that effort," he added.

He called for swift action against the official, accusing him of violating established norms and conduct.

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Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also reacted by sharing a video on X, where a historian said,&nbsp;"History is made and cannot be changed. Narendra Modi knows how history will remember him and that is why he is worried."

A now-deleted post from the official account of the district magistrate responded in Hindi, stating, "You should think about yourself and your Pappu." Shrinate later posted a screenshot of this deleted comment, criticising the language and tone used by an officer responsible for the district.

"He is DM Noida, he is responsible for the entire district. His language and thoughts about the country's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi must be seen," Shrinate said. "It is clear that the administrative staff is full of Sanghis -- and now they are fanning hatred by sitting on constitutional posts," Shrinate added.

Pawan Khera, head of Congress' media and publicity department, said, "Have IAS officers now been ordered to make such political comments under BJP rule? @myogiadityanath @HMOIndia."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Congress party on Friday (September 14) raised concerns over an "unacceptable comment" aimed at Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The comment, came from the official X account of the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate, who called Rahul Gandhi 'Pappu'.

The Congress party on Friday (September 14) raised concerns over an "unacceptable comment" aimed at Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The comment, came from the official X account of the Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate, who called Rahul Gandhi 'Pappu'. The congress party immediately after seeing the post demanded action against the officer. Later, District Magistrate Manish Verma issued a statement on X, claiming that his account had been misused by anti-social elements who posted an inappropriate comment. "Taking this seriously, legal action is being taken by registering an FIR immediately and the wrong tweet/comment is being investigated by the cyber cell," the statement read. Congress general secretary for communications, Jairam Ramesh, had criticised the post from the Uttar Pradesh district magistrate's account. He described the comment as "inappropriate and unacceptable comment." Ramesh said, "This is not a new development; over the last 10 years, India's bureaucracy and other non-political officials have become increasingly politicised." "There is a lot of effort being made to suppress and render useless the civil service, which Sardar Patel once called the steel frame of India. Cases like this are the latest example of that effort," he added. He called for swift action against the official, accusing him of violating established norms and conduct. Also read: Indian security forces gun down three terrorists in J-K's Baramulla Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also reacted by sharing a video on X, where a historian said, "History is made and cannot be changed. Narendra Modi knows how history will remember him and that is why he is worried." A now-deleted post from the official account of the district magistrate responded in Hindi, stating, "You should think about yourself and your Pappu." Shrinate later posted a screenshot of this deleted comment, criticising the language and tone used by an officer responsible for the district. "He is DM Noida, he is responsible for the entire district. His language and thoughts about the country's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi must be seen," Shrinate said. "It is clear that the administrative staff is full of Sanghis -- and now they are fanning hatred by sitting on constitutional posts," Shrinate added. Pawan Khera, head of Congress' media and publicity department, said, "Have IAS officers now been ordered to make such political comments under BJP rule? @myogiadityanath @HMOIndia." (With inputs from agencies)

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India's Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in the US, about the Sikh community, saying that the opposition leader is trying to create a "dangerous narrative" by speaking untruth on "sensitive issues" abroad.&nbsp;

The Union Minister, while addressing a press conference at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, said that Gandhi's comments were "sinister" in nature as he tried to spread falsehood among the Sikh diaspora in the US.&nbsp;

"I condemn in the strongest terms the statement he has made about Sikhs not being able to wear turbans and kadas," Puri said.&nbsp;

"I think this is far more sinister because Rahul Gandhi was trying to spread a false narrative while speaking in front of those, who belong to my community and are trying to eke out a living in the US with hard work and honesty. Because they do not have much connection with the country (India)," he said.

Referring to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots which took place when the Congress was in power, Puri said, "If there has been one time in our history when as a community we have felt anxiety, a sense of insecurity and existential threat, it has been the times when Rahul Gandhi's family has been in the seats of power."

"In 1984, a pogrom was carried out against the Sikh community. As many as 3,000 innocent people were killed. People were dragged out of their homes, tyres were put around them and burnt alive," he added.

<h2>Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the US&nbsp;</h2>

The Congress leader was addressing a gathering of Indian diaspora in Herndon, a Virginia suburb of Washington DC, on Monday, when he&nbsp;accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of considering some religions, languages, and communities inferior to others, adding that the fight in India is about this and not about politics.&nbsp;

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He said, "First of all, you have to understand what the fight is about. The fight is not about politics. That is superficial."&nbsp;

"The fight is about whether a Sikh is going to be allowed to wear his turban in India or a kada in India. Or he, as a Sikh, is going to be able to go to Gurdwara. That's what the fight is about. And not just for him, for all religions,” he added.&nbsp;

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Hardeep Puri further criticised Gandhi and said that he has been making statements on sensitive issues, which "involve our national identity, unity, the strength of our unity and diversity". "I think he is trying to set a new kind of narrative, which I think is a dangerous narrative," he added.&nbsp;

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India's Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in the US, about the Sikh community, saying that the opposition leader is trying to create a "dangerous narrative" by speaking untruth on "sensitive issues" abroad.

India's Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks in the US, about the Sikh community, saying that the opposition leader is trying to create a "dangerous narrative" by speaking untruth on "sensitive issues" abroad. The Union Minister, while addressing a press conference at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, said that Gandhi's comments were "sinister" in nature as he tried to spread falsehood among the Sikh diaspora in the US. "I condemn in the strongest terms the statement he has made about Sikhs not being able to wear turbans and kadas," Puri said. "I think this is far more sinister because Rahul Gandhi was trying to spread a false narrative while speaking in front of those, who belong to my community and are trying to eke out a living in the US with hard work and honesty. Because they do not have much connection with the country (India)," he said. Referring to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots which took place when the Congress was in power, Puri said, "If there has been one time in our history when as a community we have felt anxiety, a sense of insecurity and existential threat, it has been the times when Rahul Gandhi's family has been in the seats of power." "In 1984, a pogrom was carried out against the Sikh community. As many as 3,000 innocent people were killed. People were dragged out of their homes, tyres were put around them and burnt alive," he added. Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the US The Congress leader was addressing a gathering of Indian diaspora in Herndon, a Virginia suburb of Washington DC, on Monday, when he accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of considering some religions, languages, and communities inferior to others, adding that the fight in India is about this and not about politics. Also read: Rahul Gandhi's US visit kicks off from Texas, aims to strengthen India-US ties He said, "First of all, you have to understand what the fight is about. The fight is not about politics. That is superficial." "The fight is about whether a Sikh is going to be allowed to wear his turban in India or a kada in India. Or he, as a Sikh, is going to be able to go to Gurdwara. That's what the fight is about. And not just for him, for all religions,” he added. Watch | Rahul Gandhi addresses the Indian diaspora in Dallas, attacks PM Modi & RSS during US visit × Hardeep Puri further criticised Gandhi and said that he has been making statements on sensitive issues, which "involve our national identity, unity, the strength of our unity and diversity". "I think he is trying to set a new kind of narrative, which I think is a dangerous narrative," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Dangerous narrative': Union Minister Hardeep Puri slams Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Sikhs

The country's principal opposition party, the Indian National Congress (INC), has in a fresh claim said&nbsp;that SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch's advisory firm and her husband, Dhaval Buch, earned nearly a million dollars from six listed companies, including automaker giant, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&amp;M).&nbsp;

Congress said Dhaval received $570,000 (Rs 4.78 crore) as income in a "personal capacity" from M&amp;M Group between 2019-2021.

It also claimed that&nbsp;Agora Pvt Ltd, an advisory service provider owned by Madhabi, and named in the Hindenburg report last month, was earning money despite the SEBI&nbsp;chief asserting that it was dormant after she took charge at the market regulator.&nbsp;

"This company belongs to Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband, but Madhabi had denied this after the Hindenburg report came out. In that denial, he wrote that since the time it went to SEBI, this company has been dormant. But Madhabi still has 99 per cent&nbsp;stake in this company," Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said.&nbsp;

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Congress said the firm generated revenue of $351,287 (Rs 2.95 crore) between 2016-2024 and included Mahindra and&nbsp;Mahindra Limited, Dr Reddy’s, Pidilite, ICICI, Sembcorp, Visu Leasing &amp; Finance as clients.&nbsp;

The party added that 88 per cent of the total money that Agora Advisory received came from&nbsp;Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Group alone.&nbsp;

"If this was not shocking enough, the SEBI chairperson’s husband - Dhaval Buch received Rs 4.78 Crores as income in a personal capacity from the M&amp;M. This is in addition to the Rs 2.95 crores received by ‘Agora Advisory Private Limited’ through its consultancy/advisory services," Congress added.&nbsp;

The party has alleged that the transfer of money&nbsp;to the firm and in Dhaval's account, cumulatively amounting to&nbsp;a million dollars, took place at a time when Madhabi, a full-time member of SEBI, was "adjudicating cases of the same group".&nbsp;

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<h2>Mahindra and Mahindra responds, says allegations false and misleading&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

M&amp;M responded to the allegations by terming them as&nbsp;"false and misleading in nature".&nbsp;

"We categorically state that we have not, at any point, requested SEBI for any preferential treatment. We maintain the highest standards of corporate governance," said the company in a statement.

The automaker&nbsp;said Dhaval was hired by the company in 2019 specifically for&nbsp;his expertise in supply chain and sourcing, soon after he retired as Unilever's global chief procurement officer.

It added that Dhaval joined the company almost three years before Madhabi was appointed as SEBI chair.&nbsp;

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories also issued a clarification. The company stated that their engagement with Agora Advisory lasted from October 2020 to April 2021, during which 'Dhaval Buch provided leadership coaching'.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The country's principal opposition party, the Indian National Congress (INC), has in a fresh claim said that SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch's advisory firm and her husband, Dhaval Buch, earned nearly a million dollars from six listed companies, including automaker giant, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M).

The country's principal opposition party, the Indian National Congress (INC), has in a fresh claim said that SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch's advisory firm and her husband, Dhaval Buch, earned nearly a million dollars from six listed companies, including automaker giant, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M). Congress said Dhaval received $570,000 (Rs 4.78 crore) as income in a "personal capacity" from M&M Group between 2019-2021. It also claimed that Agora Pvt Ltd, an advisory service provider owned by Madhabi, and named in the Hindenburg report last month, was earning money despite the SEBI chief asserting that it was dormant after she took charge at the market regulator. "This company belongs to Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband, but Madhabi had denied this after the Hindenburg report came out. In that denial, he wrote that since the time it went to SEBI, this company has been dormant. But Madhabi still has 99 per cent stake in this company," Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said. Also read | SEBI chair Madhabi Puri Buch was employed at another firm during ICICI Bank tenure, Congress claims Congress said the firm generated revenue of $351,287 (Rs 2.95 crore) between 2016-2024 and included Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, Dr Reddy’s, Pidilite, ICICI, Sembcorp, Visu Leasing & Finance as clients. The party added that 88 per cent of the total money that Agora Advisory received came from Mahindra & Mahindra Group alone. "If this was not shocking enough, the SEBI chairperson’s husband - Dhaval Buch received Rs 4.78 Crores as income in a personal capacity from the M&M. This is in addition to the Rs 2.95 crores received by ‘Agora Advisory Private Limited’ through its consultancy/advisory services," Congress added. The party has alleged that the transfer of money to the firm and in Dhaval's account, cumulatively amounting to a million dollars, took place at a time when Madhabi, a full-time member of SEBI, was "adjudicating cases of the same group". Watch | Congress: SEBI chair 'is not responding, but ICICI is. Why?' × Mahindra and Mahindra responds, says allegations false and misleading M&M responded to the allegations by terming them as "false and misleading in nature". "We categorically state that we have not, at any point, requested SEBI for any preferential treatment. We maintain the highest standards of corporate governance," said the company in a statement. The automaker said Dhaval was hired by the company in 2019 specifically for his expertise in supply chain and sourcing, soon after he retired as Unilever's global chief procurement officer. It added that Dhaval joined the company almost three years before Madhabi was appointed as SEBI chair. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories also issued a clarification. The company stated that their engagement with Agora Advisory lasted from October 2020 to April 2021, during which 'Dhaval Buch provided leadership coaching'. (With inputs from agencies)

Mahindra Group refutes Congress's conflict of interest claims over payments made to SEBI chair, husband

Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia reported receiving a death threat from an unknown individual, according to police on Sunday. The threat, sent via WhatsApp, demanded that Bajrang "leave Congress".

The threat was issued just two days after Bajrang joined the Congress party and was appointed the working chairman of the All India Kisan Congress. The message was sent from an international number, and Bajrang subsequently lodged a formal complaint with the authorities.

In his complaint, Bajrang stated that the message warned him to "leave Congress", or else he and his family would face serious consequences. The message reportedly said, "This is our final message. We will show you our strength before the elections. You can file a complaint anywhere, but this is your first and last warning."

Sonipat SP Ravindra Singh confirmed the ongoing investigation, saying, "An unknown person has issued a threat."

The threat came two days after Bajrang Punia, an Olympic medallist from the Tokyo Games, and fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined Congress ahead of the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. Vinesh was selected by the Congress as the party’s candidate for the Julana Assembly seat, while Bajrang was named the working chairman of Congress's farmer wing.

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The wrestlers' entry into politics on September 6 immediately drew criticism from former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who had been accused of sexual harassment by several wrestlers, including Bajrang and Vinesh, ahead of the general elections.

During media interactions, Brij Bhushan claimed that anyone could defeat Vinesh and Bajrang in the Haryana Assembly elections. He also commented on Vinesh's recent disqualification at the Paris Games, attributing it to divine punishment, saying, "God had punished her."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-allegedly-issues-gag-order-on-brij-bhushan-singh-over-remarks-on-phogat-punia-joining-congress-756921">BJP’s gag order on Brij Bhushan Singh, says don’t comment on Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia</a>

Bajrang and Vinesh were both involved in the protests against Brij Bhushan last year, which eventually led to his trial on sexual harassment charges. Singh has denied the allegations, maintaining that he was not present in Delhi on the day of the alleged incident.

(With inputs from agencies)

Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia reported receiving a death threat from an unknown individual, according to police on Sunday. The threat, sent via WhatsApp, demanded that Bajrang "leave Congress".

Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia reported receiving a death threat from an unknown individual, according to police on Sunday. The threat, sent via WhatsApp, demanded that Bajrang "leave Congress". The threat was issued just two days after Bajrang joined the Congress party and was appointed the working chairman of the All India Kisan Congress. The message was sent from an international number, and Bajrang subsequently lodged a formal complaint with the authorities. In his complaint, Bajrang stated that the message warned him to "leave Congress", or else he and his family would face serious consequences. The message reportedly said, "This is our final message. We will show you our strength before the elections. You can file a complaint anywhere, but this is your first and last warning." Sonipat SP Ravindra Singh confirmed the ongoing investigation, saying, "An unknown person has issued a threat." The threat came two days after Bajrang Punia, an Olympic medallist from the Tokyo Games, and fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined Congress ahead of the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections. Vinesh was selected by the Congress as the party’s candidate for the Julana Assembly seat, while Bajrang was named the working chairman of Congress's farmer wing. Also read: 'Should be tried for sedition': Vinesh Phogat on those celebrating her Olympic medal loss The wrestlers' entry into politics on September 6 immediately drew criticism from former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who had been accused of sexual harassment by several wrestlers, including Bajrang and Vinesh, ahead of the general elections. During media interactions, Brij Bhushan claimed that anyone could defeat Vinesh and Bajrang in the Haryana Assembly elections. He also commented on Vinesh's recent disqualification at the Paris Games, attributing it to divine punishment, saying, "God had punished her." Also read: BJP’s gag order on Brij Bhushan Singh, says don’t comment on Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia Bajrang and Vinesh were both involved in the protests against Brij Bhushan last year, which eventually led to his trial on sexual harassment charges. Singh has denied the allegations, maintaining that he was not present in Delhi on the day of the alleged incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Olympic wrestler Bajrang Punia warned to 'leave Congress' in WhatsApp death threat

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday released its first list of 20 candidates for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, hinting that its alliance talks with the Congress have hit a roadblock.

The last date for filing nominations for the 90-member assembly is September 12.

The party has fielded its Haryana unit vice president Anurag Dhanda from Kalayat and Indu Sharma from Bhiwani. Vikas Nehra has been fielded from Meham and Bijender Hooda from Rohtak.

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The party was in talks with the Congress for a possible alliance in the state.

However, the talks have been stuck over the number of seats to be contested by the AAP. According to sources, the Arvind Kejriwal-led party was&nbsp;demanding 10 seats while the Congress was offering only five.

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Earlier in the day, AAP's state unit chief Sushil Gupta said his party will release the names of candidates from all the 90 seats if the deal is not finalised by the evening.

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The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday released its first list of 20 candidates for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, hinting that its alliance talks with the Congress have hit a roadblock.

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday released its first list of 20 candidates for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, hinting that its alliance talks with the Congress have hit a roadblock. The last date for filing nominations for the 90-member assembly is September 12. The party has fielded its Haryana unit vice president Anurag Dhanda from Kalayat and Indu Sharma from Bhiwani. Vikas Nehra has been fielded from Meham and Bijender Hooda from Rohtak. 📢Announcement 📢 The Party hereby announces the following candidates for the state elections for Haryana Assembly. Congratulations to all 💐 pic.twitter.com/Ulca3eVppu — AAP (@AamAadmiParty) September 9, 2024 × The party was in talks with the Congress for a possible alliance in the state. However, the talks have been stuck over the number of seats to be contested by the AAP. According to sources, the Arvind Kejriwal-led party was demanding 10 seats while the Congress was offering only five. Also read | Haryana assembly elections: Congress, AAP in talks for alliance, grapple over seat sharing Earlier in the day, AAP's state unit chief Sushil Gupta said his party will release the names of candidates from all the 90 seats if the deal is not finalised by the evening. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Haryana assembly polls: AAP releases 1st list of candidates, signalling end of alliance talks with Congress

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Saturday (Sep 7) held a public meeting in Jammu in preparation for the upcoming elections in the Indian Union Territory&nbsp;of Jammu and Kashmir. During his speech, he took a shot&nbsp;at Congress and the National Conference (NC) for allegedly misleading the public about restoring the&nbsp;statehood of the region.

“The Congress and NC are saying that they will restore statehood. Tell me, who can give it (statehood)? Only the central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi can. So stop fooling the people. We have said that at an appropriate time after the election, we will give statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. We have said this in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi should stop misleading the people,” Shah said.

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Referring to the calls by Leader of the Opposition&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi and the National Conference for the restoration of statehood, Shah questioned how they planned to achieve it. He said, "I want to ask Rahul Baba and Abdullah sahab, how will you restore statehood? Stop misleading the people of Jammu and Kashmir... this can only be done by the Union government and PM Modi."

Shah also accused opposition parties of exploiting the former state. Speaking at a gathering of BJP supporters in Palauru, Jammu, Shah brought up the scrapping of Article 370, which had granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. He said that this election would mark the first time voters in the region would be voting under one national flag and one Constitution.

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"They (opposition parties) say they want to talk to Pakistan. Let me tell you, until there is peace, there will be no talks with Pakistan... Three families - Congress, the National Conference's Abdullah family and PDP's Mufti family - want to take Jammu and Kashmir back to the age of corruption. They say they will bring back the old arrangement... They speak of bringing back autonomy, let me state categorically that no power can talk of autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir," Shah said.&nbsp;

“I want to tell you (Gandhi), no matter how much effort you put in, we will not let the reservation of Gujjars, Bakarwal, Paharis, and Dalits, be touched. There will be no talks with Pakistan,” Shah said.

The Jammu and Kashmir flag lost its official standing after Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi's government removed Article 370 from the Indian Constitution in August 2019.

Jammu and Kashmir's assembly election, the first since December 2014, is scheduled for September 18, 25, and October 1.&nbsp;The results will be announced&nbsp;on October 8.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Saturday (Sep 7) held a public meeting in Jammu in preparation for the upcoming elections in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Saturday (Sep 7) held a public meeting in Jammu in preparation for the upcoming elections in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. During his speech, he took a shot at Congress and the National Conference (NC) for allegedly misleading the public about restoring the statehood of the region. “The Congress and NC are saying that they will restore statehood. Tell me, who can give it (statehood)? Only the central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi can. So stop fooling the people. We have said that at an appropriate time after the election, we will give statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. We have said this in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi should stop misleading the people,” Shah said. Also read: Pakistani Army officially accepts role in 1999 Kargil War Referring to the calls by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the National Conference for the restoration of statehood, Shah questioned how they planned to achieve it. He said, "I want to ask Rahul Baba and Abdullah sahab, how will you restore statehood? Stop misleading the people of Jammu and Kashmir... this can only be done by the Union government and PM Modi." Shah also accused opposition parties of exploiting the former state. Speaking at a gathering of BJP supporters in Palauru, Jammu, Shah brought up the scrapping of Article 370, which had granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. He said that this election would mark the first time voters in the region would be voting under one national flag and one Constitution. #WATCH | Jammu: Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "It is a coincidence that the first election rally of BJP is starting on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi... The upcoming elections are historic elections. For the first time since the country's independence, the voters of Jammu and… pic.twitter.com/zRHWYaSg6P — ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2024 × "They (opposition parties) say they want to talk to Pakistan. Let me tell you, until there is peace, there will be no talks with Pakistan... Three families - Congress, the National Conference's Abdullah family and PDP's Mufti family - want to take Jammu and Kashmir back to the age of corruption. They say they will bring back the old arrangement... They speak of bringing back autonomy, let me state categorically that no power can talk of autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir," Shah said. “I want to tell you (Gandhi), no matter how much effort you put in, we will not let the reservation of Gujjars, Bakarwal, Paharis, and Dalits, be touched. There will be no talks with Pakistan,” Shah said. The Jammu and Kashmir flag lost its official standing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government removed Article 370 from the Indian Constitution in August 2019. Jammu and Kashmir's assembly election, the first since December 2014, is scheduled for September 18, 25, and October 1. The results will be announced on October 8. (With inputs from agencies)

J&K polls: Amit Shah slams Congress for ‘misleading’ people about 'restoring statehood'

A woman was raped on a busy road in broad daylight in the Indian city of&nbsp;Ujjain on Wednesday (Sep 4). The bystanders, instead of helping the woman,&nbsp;filmed the sexual assault on their phones and posted it on social media.&nbsp;

The incident happened in Ujjain's Koyla Phatak area on Wednesday afternoon. The area is also one of the busiest intersections in the city.&nbsp;

The accused, identified as Lokesh, has been arrested by the police.&nbsp;

The police said that the survivor was a ragpicker, who met Lokesh in the area. He&nbsp;lured her under the promise of marriage and convinced her to accompany him.&nbsp;

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He then forced her to drink alcohol and after getting her intoxicated, he took her to a roadside shelter and raped her. After sexually assaulting her, he allegedly threatened her and fled.&nbsp;

The video shot by the eyewitness, helped the police locate the survivor.&nbsp;

<h2>Congress slams BJP&nbsp;</h2>

The incident has triggered political reactions, with Congress slamming the ruling BJP for the deteriorating law and order situation in India.&nbsp;

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari took to&nbsp;X, and said, “Once again, the holy city of Ujjain is tarnished. Once again, the blot is on Ujjain’s law and order. It is shocking to even think that rapes are now happening in broad daylight in MP — on open streets. This is only possible when the law and govt completely disappear. If this is the situation in the CM’s hometown, then one can imagine the condition of the rest of the state.”

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Meanwhile, BJP state spokesperson Narendra Saluja said, “The matter will be investigated and the accused will be given the strictest punishment. The victim will receive justice.”

This comes as people&nbsp;in India continue to&nbsp;demand justice for the&nbsp;trainee female doctor who was raped and murdered last month at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.&nbsp;

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A woman was raped on a busy road in broad daylight in the Indian city of Ujjain on Wednesday (Sep 4). The bystanders, instead of helping the woman, filmed the sexual assault on their phones and posted it on social media.

A woman was raped on a busy road in broad daylight in the Indian city of Ujjain on Wednesday (Sep 4). The bystanders, instead of helping the woman, filmed the sexual assault on their phones and posted it on social media. The incident happened in Ujjain's Koyla Phatak area on Wednesday afternoon. The area is also one of the busiest intersections in the city. The accused, identified as Lokesh, has been arrested by the police. The police said that the survivor was a ragpicker, who met Lokesh in the area. He lured her under the promise of marriage and convinced her to accompany him. Also read: Kolkata rape-murder case: Police tried to bribe us, allege parents of the deceased He then forced her to drink alcohol and after getting her intoxicated, he took her to a roadside shelter and raped her. After sexually assaulting her, he allegedly threatened her and fled. The video shot by the eyewitness, helped the police locate the survivor. Congress slams BJP The incident has triggered political reactions, with Congress slamming the ruling BJP for the deteriorating law and order situation in India. Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari took to X, and said, “Once again, the holy city of Ujjain is tarnished. Once again, the blot is on Ujjain’s law and order. It is shocking to even think that rapes are now happening in broad daylight in MP — on open streets. This is only possible when the law and govt completely disappear. If this is the situation in the CM’s hometown, then one can imagine the condition of the rest of the state.” Watch | Kolkata rape-murder case: Supreme Court to hear Ghosh's plea today × Meanwhile, BJP state spokesperson Narendra Saluja said, “The matter will be investigated and the accused will be given the strictest punishment. The victim will receive justice.” This comes as people in India continue to demand justice for the trainee female doctor who was raped and murdered last month at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. (With inputs from agencies)

India: One held for raping woman on busy Ujjain road; bystanders film it, post it online

The Congress on Monday accused SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch of receiving an income of Rs 16.80 crore between 2017 and 2024 after she became a whole-time member of the market regulator in 2017.

SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch's income from ICICI under scrutiny

Former Union Minister&nbsp;Smriti Irani&nbsp;shared her insights on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stressing that he is now engaging in a different style of political manoeuvring, adding that his actions are now calculated to appeal to specific demographics.&nbsp;

In a recent podcast, BJP leader Smriti Irani shared her views on Rahul Gandhi's evolving political strategies.&nbsp;

She said that the Congress leader thinks he has "tasted success" and has now evolved.&nbsp;

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Irani highlighted that when Gandhi discusses caste issues or appears in Parliament wearing a white T-shirt, he is fully aware of the message it conveys.&nbsp;

She claimed that Gandhi's actions were calculated to appeal to specific demographics.&nbsp;

Irani added, "So we shouldn't be under the misconception about his actions – whether you find them good, bad, or childish – they are a different kind of politics." She said that these moves are part of Rahul Gandhi's broader strategies to maintain his relevance in Indian politics.&nbsp;

<h2>'Soft Hindutva'</h2>

Smriti Irani further remarked on Congress party's attempt at "soft Hindutva", including Rahul Gandhi's temple visits during elections.&nbsp;

The BJP leader emphasised that these actions were not liked by the voters and attracted criticism.

"Rahul Gandhi did not get any traction from his temple visits. It became the butt of jokes. Some people found it deceitful. So when this strategy did not work, they switched to caste issues to gain traction," Irani said.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Makes arousing statements to get media&nbsp;attention’</h2>

Smriti Irani further pointed out that Gandhi, who has been in the limelight for several of his statements, has been doing it knowingly to remain in the public eye.&nbsp;

She said that his recent remark about the lack of Dalit or Adivasi contestants in Miss India is an example.&nbsp;

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"He knows that Miss India has nothing to do with forming the government, but he still says things like that on social media. Because it makes the headlines," she said.

Pointing at his strategies, Smriti Irani said, "These are not his beliefs, this is all just part of a strategy."

(With inputs from agencies)

Former Union Minister Smriti Irani shared her insights on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stressing that he is now engaging in a different style of political manoeuvring, adding that his actions are now calculated to appeal to specific demographics.

Former Union Minister Smriti Irani shared her insights on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stressing that he is now engaging in a different style of political manoeuvring, adding that his actions are now calculated to appeal to specific demographics. In a recent podcast, BJP leader Smriti Irani shared her views on Rahul Gandhi's evolving political strategies. She said that the Congress leader thinks he has "tasted success" and has now evolved. Also read: Smriti Irani hits out at Rahul Gandhi over debate challenge to Modi: 'Is he PM candidate?' Irani highlighted that when Gandhi discusses caste issues or appears in Parliament wearing a white T-shirt, he is fully aware of the message it conveys. She claimed that Gandhi's actions were calculated to appeal to specific demographics. Irani added, "So we shouldn't be under the misconception about his actions – whether you find them good, bad, or childish – they are a different kind of politics." She said that these moves are part of Rahul Gandhi's broader strategies to maintain his relevance in Indian politics. 'Soft Hindutva' Smriti Irani further remarked on Congress party's attempt at "soft Hindutva", including Rahul Gandhi's temple visits during elections. The BJP leader emphasised that these actions were not liked by the voters and attracted criticism. "Rahul Gandhi did not get any traction from his temple visits. It became the butt of jokes. Some people found it deceitful. So when this strategy did not work, they switched to caste issues to gain traction," Irani said. ‘Makes arousing statements to get media attention’ Smriti Irani further pointed out that Gandhi, who has been in the limelight for several of his statements, has been doing it knowingly to remain in the public eye. She said that his recent remark about the lack of Dalit or Adivasi contestants in Miss India is an example. Watch | BJP seeks action against Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress MP of violating house rules × "He knows that Miss India has nothing to do with forming the government, but he still says things like that on social media. Because it makes the headlines," she said. Pointing at his strategies, Smriti Irani said, "These are not his beliefs, this is all just part of a strategy." (With inputs from agencies)

Smriti Irani says Rahul Gandhi changed strategy after ‘soft Hindutva’ failure, making ‘calculated moves’

Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi met NC president Farooq Abdullah and vice-president Omar Abdullah in Srinagar to finalise the alliance. WION brings you more details in this report.

Jammu-Kashmir: Senior Congress leaders meet top brass of J&K national conference

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday (Aug 15) extended his Independence Day greetings to the nation, saying freedom was a protective shield woven into the Constitution. "Happy Independence Day to all countrymen. For us, freedom is not just a word - it is our biggest protective shield, woven into constitutional and democratic values," the Congress leader said.

"This is the power of expression, the ability to speak the truth and the hope to fulfil dreams. Jai Hind," he added in his post on social media platform X.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also issued separate statements on the country’s Independence Day.

Kharge in his speech accused the PM Narendra Modi-led Union government of turning autonomous institutions into its puppets.

"We will protect this till the last breath. The Opposition is oxygen for democracy. It checks the government's unconstitutional attitude and amplifies the people's voice. It is worrying that the government has turned constitutional and autonomous institutions into puppets," he said.

Kharge hoisted the national flag at the headquarters in the presence of Rahul Gandhi and former party president Sonia Gandhi.

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Priyanka Gandhi said freedom, democracy, justice, equality and national unity are our national pledges.

"These values are the foundation of our Constitution. Protecting them is our most important duty towards the nation. Our pledge to protect our freedom, Constitution and its values is firm. Jai Hind. Jai Bharat," she said.

India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day on August 15. As a part of an annual tradition, PM Modi hoisted the national flag and addressed the nation from the Red Fort in New Delhi.

<h2>Congress releases Rahul Gandhi’s report card</h2>

Congress party also took the opportunity to release Rahul Gandhi’s report card of his 50 days as the Leader of the Opposition in the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

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The report card highlighted that Gandhi gave nine speeches at Parliament, held five press conferences, visited nine states and interacted with 25 groups, including labourers, farmers, loco pilots and students.

(With inputs from agencies)

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday (Aug 15) extended his Independence Day greetings to the nation, saying freedom was a protective shield woven into the Constitution.

Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday (Aug 15) extended his Independence Day greetings to the nation, saying freedom was a protective shield woven into the Constitution. "Happy Independence Day to all countrymen. For us, freedom is not just a word - it is our biggest protective shield, woven into constitutional and democratic values," the Congress leader said. "This is the power of expression, the ability to speak the truth and the hope to fulfil dreams. Jai Hind," he added in his post on social media platform X. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also issued separate statements on the country’s Independence Day. Kharge in his speech accused the PM Narendra Modi-led Union government of turning autonomous institutions into its puppets. "We will protect this till the last breath. The Opposition is oxygen for democracy. It checks the government's unconstitutional attitude and amplifies the people's voice. It is worrying that the government has turned constitutional and autonomous institutions into puppets," he said. Kharge hoisted the national flag at the headquarters in the presence of Rahul Gandhi and former party president Sonia Gandhi. Also read: Hindenburg report: Rahul Gandhi says SEBI integrity ‘gravely compromised’, demands accountability from PM Modi Priyanka Gandhi said freedom, democracy, justice, equality and national unity are our national pledges. "These values are the foundation of our Constitution. Protecting them is our most important duty towards the nation. Our pledge to protect our freedom, Constitution and its values is firm. Jai Hind. Jai Bharat," she said. India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day on August 15. As a part of an annual tradition, PM Modi hoisted the national flag and addressed the nation from the Red Fort in New Delhi. Congress releases Rahul Gandhi’s report card Congress party also took the opportunity to release Rahul Gandhi’s report card of his 50 days as the Leader of the Opposition in the lower house of the Indian Parliament. Also read: Video claims Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi fell asleep in Parliament during Waqf bill discussion The report card highlighted that Gandhi gave nine speeches at Parliament, held five press conferences, visited nine states and interacted with 25 groups, including labourers, farmers, loco pilots and students. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Freedom our biggest shield,’ says Rahul Gandhi in I-Day message; Congress releases LoP's report card

India's principal opposition party Congress&nbsp;on Tuesday (August 13)&nbsp;announced that it&nbsp;will launch a nationwide agitation on August 22 over US short-seller Hindenburg's latest report claiming a nexus between the SEBI chairperson and the Adani Group.&nbsp;

The Congress party is demanding the removal of SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch following the&nbsp;accusations made by&nbsp;Hindenburg.&nbsp;

Congress leader and former Union minister Jairam Ramesh made the announcement on Tuesday after a meeting of&nbsp;party general secretaries, in-charges, and state chiefs, chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

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"We had a discussion about one of the biggest scams happening in the country right now: the Hindenburg revelations, the scam related to Adani and SEBI,"&nbsp;Ramesh said.

He also said that the Congress party's leadership unanimously decided to launch agitation&nbsp;by demanding a joint parliamentary committee investigation into the alleged Adani scam.

"We unanimously decided to have nationwide agitation on this issue, demanding two things, one is a JPC inquiry on Adani mega scam in which the Prime Minister is fully involved, and in which the financial market regulation has now been found to have been severely compromised...,"&nbsp;Ramesh added.

Also watch |&nbsp;Hindenburg vs SEBI Chief Saga: Indian stocks move in caution

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The political furore comes after Hindenburg Research alleged a conflict of interest between India’s stock market regulator SEBI and its chief over fresh instances of financial impropriety tied to the Adani Group.

Hindenburg Research said that whistleblower documents show the SEBI chief and her husband had a stake in obscure offshore entities used in the Adani money syphoning&nbsp; scandal.&nbsp;

SEBI chief&nbsp;Buch and her husband have since denied accusations of leniency towards Indian&nbsp;business tycoon Gautam Adani and his group of companies.

In a joint statement, the Buchs described the claims as "baseless allegations and insinuations" devoid of truth.

(With inputs from agencies)

India's principal opposition party Congress on Tuesday (August 13) announced that it will launch a nationwide agitation on August 22 over US short-seller Hindenburg's latest report claiming a nexus between the SEBI chairperson and the Adani Group.

India's principal opposition party Congress on Tuesday (August 13) announced that it will launch a nationwide agitation on August 22 over US short-seller Hindenburg's latest report claiming a nexus between the SEBI chairperson and the Adani Group. The Congress party is demanding the removal of SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch following the accusations made by Hindenburg. Congress leader and former Union minister Jairam Ramesh made the announcement on Tuesday after a meeting of party general secretaries, in-charges, and state chiefs, chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Also Read | Hindenburg vs Adani: Sebi chief Madhabi's links need judicial probe, ex-official EAS Sarma tells WION "We had a discussion about one of the biggest scams happening in the country right now: the Hindenburg revelations, the scam related to Adani and SEBI," Ramesh said. He also said that the Congress party's leadership unanimously decided to launch agitation by demanding a joint parliamentary committee investigation into the alleged Adani scam. "We unanimously decided to have nationwide agitation on this issue, demanding two things, one is a JPC inquiry on Adani mega scam in which the Prime Minister is fully involved, and in which the financial market regulation has now been found to have been severely compromised...," Ramesh added. Also watch | Hindenburg vs SEBI Chief Saga: Indian stocks move in caution × The political furore comes after Hindenburg Research alleged a conflict of interest between India’s stock market regulator SEBI and its chief over fresh instances of financial impropriety tied to the Adani Group. Hindenburg Research said that whistleblower documents show the SEBI chief and her husband had a stake in obscure offshore entities used in the Adani money syphoning scandal. SEBI chief Buch and her husband have since denied accusations of leniency towards Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani and his group of companies. In a joint statement, the Buchs described the claims as "baseless allegations and insinuations" devoid of truth. (With inputs from agencies)

Congress to launch nationwide agitation over Hindenburg’s SEBI chief-Adani nexus claim

India’s Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday (Aug 10) condemned the opposition Congress party over remarks prophesying Bangladesh-like anti-government uprising in India. Bangladesh has been rocked by violent anti-government student protests over the past weeks, leading to the resignation of Prime Minister&nbsp;Sheikh Hasina and the formulation of an interim government.

Dhankhar stopped short of naming anyone but it was obvious he was referring to remarks made by Congress leaders Salman Khurshid and Mani Shankar Aiyar.

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“Be on watch out!! Efforts by some to infuse a narrative that what happened in our neighbourhood is bound to happen in our Bharat, is deeply concerning,” the Vice President said at the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Rajasthan High Court. “How can a citizen of this country having been a Member of Parliament (Khurshid), and the other (Aiyar) who has seen enough of Foreign Services takes no time in saying that what happened in the neighbourhood will happen in India?” he questioned.

<h2>Congress leaders’ controversial remarks</h2>

While speaking at a book release event&nbsp;on Tuesday (Aug 6), Salman Khurshid said that though "everything may look normal on the surface", what is happening in Bangladesh could happen in India.

PM Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) quickly targeted&nbsp;Congress over the remarks, dubbing it as a “warning” from the opposition party.

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“This is a serious issue. When we are witnessing such a situation in neighbouring countries, the main opposition party Congress wants the same situation in India," BJP MP Sambit Patra told reporters outside Parliament.

Another Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma from the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh made a similar comment, saying people in India would one day ‘storm’ the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

<h2>Bangladesh situation</h2>

In neighbouring Bangladesh, PM Hasina was forced to tender her resignation and flee the nation after deadly riots posed a direct challenge to her 15-year rule.

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Even the Bangladesh army reportedly refused to implement Hasina’s curfew order, which left her vulnerable and with no option but to hang up her boots.

(With inputs from agencies)

India’s Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday (Aug 10) condemned the opposition Congress party over remarks prophesying Bangladesh-like anti-government uprising in India.

India’s Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday (Aug 10) condemned the opposition Congress party over remarks prophesying Bangladesh-like anti-government uprising in India. Bangladesh has been rocked by violent anti-government student protests over the past weeks, leading to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the formulation of an interim government. Dhankhar stopped short of naming anyone but it was obvious he was referring to remarks made by Congress leaders Salman Khurshid and Mani Shankar Aiyar. Be on watch out!! Efforts by some to infuse a narrative that what happened in our neighbourhood is bound to happen in our Bharat, is deeply concerning. How can a citizen of this country having been a Member of Parliament, and the other who has seen enough of Foreign Service… pic.twitter.com/MWEoz1Ao1C — Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) August 10, 2024 × “Be on watch out!! Efforts by some to infuse a narrative that what happened in our neighbourhood is bound to happen in our Bharat, is deeply concerning,” the Vice President said at the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Rajasthan High Court. “How can a citizen of this country having been a Member of Parliament (Khurshid), and the other (Aiyar) who has seen enough of Foreign Services takes no time in saying that what happened in the neighbourhood will happen in India?” he questioned. Congress leaders’ controversial remarks While speaking at a book release event on Tuesday (Aug 6), Salman Khurshid said that though "everything may look normal on the surface", what is happening in Bangladesh could happen in India. PM Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) quickly targeted Congress over the remarks, dubbing it as a “warning” from the opposition party. Also read: Russian embassy in Delhi says Indian nationals `voluntarily contracted for military service` “This is a serious issue. When we are witnessing such a situation in neighbouring countries, the main opposition party Congress wants the same situation in India," BJP MP Sambit Patra told reporters outside Parliament. Another Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma from the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh made a similar comment, saying people in India would one day ‘storm’ the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bangladesh situation In neighbouring Bangladesh, PM Hasina was forced to tender her resignation and flee the nation after deadly riots posed a direct challenge to her 15-year rule. Watch: New Red Line for India’s Rupee is forming as pressure mounts × Even the Bangladesh army reportedly refused to implement Hasina’s curfew order, which left her vulnerable and with no option but to hang up her boots. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Concerning,’ VP Dhankhar condemns Congress for ‘Bangladesh could happen in India’ remark

The Opposition Congress party, on Friday (Jul 26)&nbsp;attacked&nbsp;Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his comment on the Agnipath&nbsp;scheme during a speech to mark&nbsp;Kargil Vijay Diwas.

During his speech, PM Modi praised the Agnipath recruitment scheme and called it a necessary reform.

"The Agnipath Scheme is an example of important reforms being undertaken by the Army. Unfortunately, a few people have made this important issue related to the nation's security a topic of politics. A few people are doing politics over this important reform," the Indian PM said.

His words didn't sit well with India's main&nbsp;opposition party. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge later accused Modi&nbsp;of indulging in “petty politics”.

“It is very unfortunate and deplorable that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji is doing petty politics even on occasions like paying tribute to martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas. No Prime Minister has ever done this before,” Kharge said.

Watch |&nbsp;Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi commences Victory Day celebrations, says 'Pakistan has learnt nothing'

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“Modi ji is saying that his government implemented the Agnipath scheme at the behest of the Army. This is a blatant lie and an unforgivable insult to our valiant armed forces. Modi ji, it is you who is spreading lies!” he added in a post on X.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that Modi's claim that the Agnipath/Agniveer scheme was introduced by the Indian Army is misleading. Ramesh pointed out that General MM Naravane, the Army chief at the time, had described the scheme as a complete surprise to the Indian armed forces&nbsp;and a ‘bolt from the blue’ to the Navy and Air Force.&nbsp;

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“He (Modi) says the Agnipath/Agniveer scheme was introduced by the Army. General MM Naravane, who was Army chief at that time, has written that the scheme came as a complete surprise to the Army and as a ‘bolt from the blue’ to the Navy and Air Force. Modi is now trying to evade responsibility for this disastrous scheme,”&nbsp;Ramesh said in a post on X.

Meanwhile, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Maji said that the scheme requires reconsideration because it lacks social security for Agniveers. She expressed respect for the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil War and highlighted the need to evaluate the scheme, questioning the future of soldiers after their four-year tenure.

“There should be a review of the Agniveer scheme. We should think about the soldiers on whom the whole nation of 140 crore people relies. What would happen to them after four years when they become unemployed?” Maji said.

BJP MP Ravi Kisan, on the other hand, claimed that the opposition is spreading false information about the scheme.&nbsp;

“This is a very good scheme. My daughter is also preparing for the army and no one should be in this confusion… This scheme is good for youth. Look at the example of China and Israel, every youth knows how to use arms,” he said.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Opposition Congress party, on Friday (Jul 26) attacked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his comment on the Agnipath scheme during a speech to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas.

The Opposition Congress party, on Friday (Jul 26) attacked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his comment on the Agnipath scheme during a speech to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas. During his speech, PM Modi praised the Agnipath recruitment scheme and called it a necessary reform. "The Agnipath Scheme is an example of important reforms being undertaken by the Army. Unfortunately, a few people have made this important issue related to the nation's security a topic of politics. A few people are doing politics over this important reform," the Indian PM said. His words didn't sit well with India's main opposition party. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge later accused Modi of indulging in “petty politics”. “It is very unfortunate and deplorable that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji is doing petty politics even on occasions like paying tribute to martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas. No Prime Minister has ever done this before,” Kharge said. Watch | Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi commences Victory Day celebrations, says 'Pakistan has learnt nothing' × “Modi ji is saying that his government implemented the Agnipath scheme at the behest of the Army. This is a blatant lie and an unforgivable insult to our valiant armed forces. Modi ji, it is you who is spreading lies!” he added in a post on X. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that Modi's claim that the Agnipath/Agniveer scheme was introduced by the Indian Army is misleading. Ramesh pointed out that General MM Naravane, the Army chief at the time, had described the scheme as a complete surprise to the Indian armed forces and a ‘bolt from the blue’ to the Navy and Air Force. Also read: Shinkun La tunnel: Indian PM Modi makes 'first blast' of world's highest tunnel in Ladakh - Top features “He (Modi) says the Agnipath/Agniveer scheme was introduced by the Army. General MM Naravane, who was Army chief at that time, has written that the scheme came as a complete surprise to the Army and as a ‘bolt from the blue’ to the Navy and Air Force. Modi is now trying to evade responsibility for this disastrous scheme,” Ramesh said in a post on X. Meanwhile, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Maji said that the scheme requires reconsideration because it lacks social security for Agniveers. She expressed respect for the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil War and highlighted the need to evaluate the scheme, questioning the future of soldiers after their four-year tenure. “There should be a review of the Agniveer scheme. We should think about the soldiers on whom the whole nation of 140 crore people relies. What would happen to them after four years when they become unemployed?” Maji said. BJP MP Ravi Kisan, on the other hand, claimed that the opposition is spreading false information about the scheme. “This is a very good scheme. My daughter is also preparing for the army and no one should be in this confusion… This scheme is good for youth. Look at the example of China and Israel, every youth knows how to use arms,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Opposition rebukes Modi’s ‘petty politics’ and ‘blatant lies’ over Agnipath remarks on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of Congress next week as he faces growing pressure from his government to reach a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas. Watch in for more details!

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Leader of opposition and Congress MP, Rahul Gandhi visited Manipur today. Gandhi is on a one-day visit to Assam and Manipur. This is his first visit to the ethnic conflict-hit Manipur after becoming LoP.

Rahul Gandhi visits relief camps in Manipur; first visit to the state as Leader of Opposition

The political landscape in Nepal is once again in limbo the embattled Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has clarified that he will not resign from his post and instead he'll face a floor test. Watch in for more details!

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Nepali Congress and CPN-UML have reached an agreement to form a new national consensus government aimed at ousting PM Prachanda. Watch in for more details!

Political turmoil hits Nepal yet again; Congress, UML strike deal to form new govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday (July 2). This was PM's first address to the MPs during the first session of Parliament since beginning his third term in office.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister advised all NDA MPs “not to act like Leader of Opposition(LoP) Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha.”

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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, while speaking to reporters after the meeting said, "Prime Minister gave us an important mantra during the meet. He emphasised that every MP has been elected to the House to serve the nation. Regardless of the party they belong to, our first responsibility is to serve the nation."

"Every NDA MP has to work by prioritising the country, this is what the PM urged. Secondly, the PM guided us well regarding the conduct of MPs. He said that every MP should present the matters of their constituency in the House very well as per rules. He also told us to develop expertise in other major issues of interest - be it water, environment, social area. So, PM told us to develop expertise in those areas," Rijiju said.

"The Prime Minister further requested that every MP, along with their family, should visit the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. At Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, the journey from Pt Jawaharlal Nehru to PM Narendra Modi has been displayed in a beautiful manner. There is no political agenda...This is the first such effort that the entire country should get to know of the contribution of each PM, appreciate it, learn from it and pay tribute to them," the Union Minister said.

Rijiju further said, "The manner in which LoP Rahul Gandhi behaved yesterday, turned his back towards the Speaker, spoke out of rules and insulted the Speaker is something that people of our party, the NDA should not do..."

Earlier on Monday (July 1), the Lok Sabha was adjourned until 11 am on Tuesday (July 2).

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Rahul Gandhi sparked controversy with his remarks on Hinduism.

Gandhi slammed PM Modi, who was present in the parliament, without directly naming him. Gandhi&nbsp;remarked, "Those who call themselves Hindu only talk about violence, hatred, untruth…Aap Hindu ho hi nahi (You are not a Hindu)."

PM Modi then condemned him for calling the entire Hindu community violent&nbsp;during his speech&nbsp;and said, "Calling the entire Hindu community violent is a very serious matter."

Later, Home Minister Amit Shah also demanded an apology from LoP Rahul Gandhi.

(With inputs from agencies)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday (July 2). This was PM's first address to the MPs during the first session of Parliament since beginning his third term in office.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday (July 2). This was PM's first address to the MPs during the first session of Parliament since beginning his third term in office. During the meeting, the Prime Minister advised all NDA MPs “not to act like Leader of Opposition(LoP) Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha.” ALSO READ: Parliament Session LIVE: BJP misusing name of Hindutva, says Shashi Tharoor Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, while speaking to reporters after the meeting said, "Prime Minister gave us an important mantra during the meet. He emphasised that every MP has been elected to the House to serve the nation. Regardless of the party they belong to, our first responsibility is to serve the nation." "Every NDA MP has to work by prioritising the country, this is what the PM urged. Secondly, the PM guided us well regarding the conduct of MPs. He said that every MP should present the matters of their constituency in the House very well as per rules. He also told us to develop expertise in other major issues of interest - be it water, environment, social area. So, PM told us to develop expertise in those areas," Rijiju said. "The Prime Minister further requested that every MP, along with their family, should visit the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. At Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, the journey from Pt Jawaharlal Nehru to PM Narendra Modi has been displayed in a beautiful manner. There is no political agenda...This is the first such effort that the entire country should get to know of the contribution of each PM, appreciate it, learn from it and pay tribute to them," the Union Minister said. Rijiju further said, "The manner in which LoP Rahul Gandhi behaved yesterday, turned his back towards the Speaker, spoke out of rules and insulted the Speaker is something that people of our party, the NDA should not do..." Earlier on Monday (July 1), the Lok Sabha was adjourned until 11 am on Tuesday (July 2). ALSO READ: Parts of Rahul Gandhi's explosive maiden speech as LoP slamming PM Narendra Modi expunged Rahul Gandhi sparked controversy with his remarks on Hinduism. Gandhi slammed PM Modi, who was present in the parliament, without directly naming him. Gandhi remarked, "Those who call themselves Hindu only talk about violence, hatred, untruth…Aap Hindu ho hi nahi (You are not a Hindu)." PM Modi then condemned him for calling the entire Hindu community violent during his speech and said, "Calling the entire Hindu community violent is a very serious matter." Later, Home Minister Amit Shah also demanded an apology from LoP Rahul Gandhi. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Don’t behave like Rahul Gandhi did in Lok Sabha’: PM Modi tells MPs at NDA parliamentary meet

In just four months Nepal is likely to see a new Prime Minister after Pushpa Kamal Dahal led government collapses. Tensions between CPN (UML) and CPN (MC) started to emerge following the recent 2024-25 budget. Watch in for more details!

Nepali Congress & CPN-UML strike deal to form new alliance; Oli gets PM post

In a dramatic political development, Nepal's two largest parties - Nepali Congress and CPN-UML - have inked a midnight power-sharing deal to form a new 'national consensus government' to replace the coalition government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda.

Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) chairman and former prime minister K P Sharma Oli, reached an understanding on forming a new coalition on Monday midnight, according to former foreign minister Narayan Prakash Saud.

Deuba, 78 and Oli, 72, agreed to share the Prime Ministerial position on a rotation basis for the rest of the term of the Parliament, said Saud, who is also a Nepali Congress central member.

Nepali Congress, the largest party in the House of Representatives (HoR) has 89 seats at present while CPN-UML has 78 seats. The combined strength of the two large parties is 167, which is sufficient for a majority of 138 seats in the 275-member HoR.

The two leaders also met on Saturday to lay the ground for a potential new political alliance between the two parties, following which Oli's CPN-UML ended its association with the Prachanda-led government barely four months after extending support to it.

Under the agreement that is likely to be finalised on Tuesday, the CPN-UML chief Oli will lead the government in the first phase of the remaining term of Parliament.

The two leaders have agreed to share the premiership for one and a half years, turn by turn, Saud said. 
The two leaders tentatively agreed to form a new government, amend the Constitution, and work out a power-sharing formula, which they reportedly shared with a few confidants, media reports said, quoting multiple senior leaders from both parties.

Nepal has had 13 governments in the last 16 years, indicating the fragile nature of the Himalayan nation's political system.

The ministers belonging to the CPN-UML in the Prachanda-led Cabinet are likely to resign en-mass in the afternoon, sources close to the CPN-UML said.

CPN-UML secretary Shanker Pokharel has told media persons that an agreement was reached with the Nepali Congress to form a national government led by Oli, a former prime minister.

The new government will be formed to maintain political stability in the country and make necessary amendments to the Constitution. 
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Prachanda is holding talks with CPN-UML chief Oli to discuss the latest political developments, according to sources close to the CPN-Maoist Centre.

Prachanda is not going to resign from the post at this moment. Nothing can be said before the talk being held between Prachanda and Oli concludes, said Ganesh Shah, CPN-Maoist Centre secretary.

According to the agreement reached, during Oli's tenure, the CPN-UML will take control of ministries, including the Prime Minister's position and the Finance Ministry. Similarly, the Nepali Congress will oversee ten ministries, including the Home Ministry, MyRepublica news portal reported.

According to the agreement, the CPN-UML will lead provincial governments in Koshi, Lumbini and Karnali provinces and the Nepali Congress will lead the provincial governments of Bagmati, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim provinces.

Oli and Deuba have also agreed to involve Madhes-based parties in leading Madhesh Province and have committed to constitutional amendments.

The draft agreement was prepared by a four-member task force, The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported. 
It will detail the power-sharing arrangement, propose amendments to the Constitution, review the electoral system, including proportional representation, change national assembly arrangements, and discuss the size of provincial assemblies, according to a task force member.

Differences between Oli and Prime Minister Prachanda had been steadily building, and Oli was unhappy with the recent budget allocations made by the government for the fiscal year 2024-25, which he had publicly spoken about.

Worried by the closed-door meeting between Deuba and Oli, Prachanda had gone to meet Oli to assure that the government is serious about addressing issues raised by CPN-UML, including its concern about the new budget, observers said.

During their meeting on Monday morning, Oli reportedly requested Prachanda to support him by stepping down, the report said.

Prachanda offered Oli the post of prime minister within the current ruling coalition, which the latter turned down, expressing his desire to lead a consensus government, a CPN-UML leader was quoted as saying. 
Prachanda, 69, won three votes of confidence in Parliament during his one-and-a-half-year term.

In a dramatic political development, Nepal's two largest parties - Nepali Congress and CPN-UML - have inked a midnight power-sharing deal to form a new 'national consensus government' to replace the coalition government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda.

In a dramatic political development, Nepal's two largest parties - Nepali Congress and CPN-UML - have inked a midnight power-sharing deal to form a new 'national consensus government' to replace the coalition government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda. Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) chairman and former prime minister K P Sharma Oli, reached an understanding on forming a new coalition on Monday midnight, according to former foreign minister Narayan Prakash Saud. Deuba, 78 and Oli, 72, agreed to share the Prime Ministerial position on a rotation basis for the rest of the term of the Parliament, said Saud, who is also a Nepali Congress central member. Nepali Congress, the largest party in the House of Representatives (HoR) has 89 seats at present while CPN-UML has 78 seats. The combined strength of the two large parties is 167, which is sufficient for a majority of 138 seats in the 275-member HoR. The two leaders also met on Saturday to lay the ground for a potential new political alliance between the two parties, following which Oli's CPN-UML ended its association with the Prachanda-led government barely four months after extending support to it. Under the agreement that is likely to be finalised on Tuesday, the CPN-UML chief Oli will lead the government in the first phase of the remaining term of Parliament. The two leaders have agreed to share the premiership for one and a half years, turn by turn, Saud said. The two leaders tentatively agreed to form a new government, amend the Constitution, and work out a power-sharing formula, which they reportedly shared with a few confidants, media reports said, quoting multiple senior leaders from both parties. Nepal has had 13 governments in the last 16 years, indicating the fragile nature of the Himalayan nation's political system. The ministers belonging to the CPN-UML in the Prachanda-led Cabinet are likely to resign en-mass in the afternoon, sources close to the CPN-UML said. CPN-UML secretary Shanker Pokharel has told media persons that an agreement was reached with the Nepali Congress to form a national government led by Oli, a former prime minister. The new government will be formed to maintain political stability in the country and make necessary amendments to the Constitution. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Prachanda is holding talks with CPN-UML chief Oli to discuss the latest political developments, according to sources close to the CPN-Maoist Centre. Prachanda is not going to resign from the post at this moment. Nothing can be said before the talk being held between Prachanda and Oli concludes, said Ganesh Shah, CPN-Maoist Centre secretary. According to the agreement reached, during Oli's tenure, the CPN-UML will take control of ministries, including the Prime Minister's position and the Finance Ministry. Similarly, the Nepali Congress will oversee ten ministries, including the Home Ministry, MyRepublica news portal reported. According to the agreement, the CPN-UML will lead provincial governments in Koshi, Lumbini and Karnali provinces and the Nepali Congress will lead the provincial governments of Bagmati, Gandaki and Sudurpaschim provinces. Oli and Deuba have also agreed to involve Madhes-based parties in leading Madhesh Province and have committed to constitutional amendments. The draft agreement was prepared by a four-member task force, The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported. It will detail the power-sharing arrangement, propose amendments to the Constitution, review the electoral system, including proportional representation, change national assembly arrangements, and discuss the size of provincial assemblies, according to a task force member. Differences between Oli and Prime Minister Prachanda had been steadily building, and Oli was unhappy with the recent budget allocations made by the government for the fiscal year 2024-25, which he had publicly spoken about. Worried by the closed-door meeting between Deuba and Oli, Prachanda had gone to meet Oli to assure that the government is serious about addressing issues raised by CPN-UML, including its concern about the new budget, observers said. During their meeting on Monday morning, Oli reportedly requested Prachanda to support him by stepping down, the report said. Prachanda offered Oli the post of prime minister within the current ruling coalition, which the latter turned down, expressing his desire to lead a consensus government, a CPN-UML leader was quoted as saying. Prachanda, 69, won three votes of confidence in Parliament during his one-and-a-half-year term.

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A fiery exchange was witnessed in both houses of Parliament with the opposition demanding a discussion on the NEET controversy. The Congress alleged that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s microphone was muted when he raised the NEET issue in Lok Sabha. Speaker Om Birla said that he does not switch off the microphone of MPs and has no such control. Watch in for more details!

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi vacated the Wayanad seat. Rahul retains Raebareli seat while vacating Wayanad for Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. He won both seats in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections 2024.

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The Congress on Friday (June&nbsp;14) claimed that the idea behind relocating statues of Mahatma Gandhi, B R Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shivaji among others within Parliament premises is to ensure that they are not in a prominent place where MPs could conduct peaceful and democratic protests. The statue of Gandhi was often the backdrop for several opposition protests in the past.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh shared on X a circular issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat stating that a ceremony will take place on Sunday at 6:30 PM in the Parliament House Estate to inaugurate the newly-created ‘Prerna Sthal’.

In the statement, the Lok Sabha Secretariat had said last week that due to the location of statues at different places in the Parliament premises, visitors were not able to view them conveniently.

“For this reason, all these statues are being respectfully installed in a grand ‘Prerna Sthal’ in Parliament House premises," it said.

This ‘Prerna Sthal’ is being developed in such a way that those coming to visit the Parliament complex view the statues of these great persons conveniently and get inspired by their life experiences, the statement said.

In his post tagging the circular, Ramesh said on Friday, “The whole idea of this relocation and giving it a grandiose name is to ensure that the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Ambedkar are not in a prominent place right in front of Parliament House where MPs could conduct peaceful and democratic protests as and when required – and with the Modi regime they are required very frequently, almost on a daily basis.”

The Congress had last week also alleged that the statues have been relocated within Parliament premises to ensure that Opposition parties cannot hold democratic protests, and said such “stunts” cannot save Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “unstable government” from falling.

The Congress on Friday (June 14) claimed that the idea behind relocating statues of Mahatma Gandhi, B R Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shivaji among others within Parliament premises is to ensure that they are not in a prominent place where MPs could conduct peaceful and democratic protests.

The Congress on Friday (June 14) claimed that the idea behind relocating statues of Mahatma Gandhi, B R Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shivaji among others within Parliament premises is to ensure that they are not in a prominent place where MPs could conduct peaceful and democratic protests. The statue of Gandhi was often the backdrop for several opposition protests in the past. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh shared on X a circular issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat stating that a ceremony will take place on Sunday at 6:30 PM in the Parliament House Estate to inaugurate the newly-created ‘Prerna Sthal’. In the statement, the Lok Sabha Secretariat had said last week that due to the location of statues at different places in the Parliament premises, visitors were not able to view them conveniently. “For this reason, all these statues are being respectfully installed in a grand ‘Prerna Sthal’ in Parliament House premises," it said. This ‘Prerna Sthal’ is being developed in such a way that those coming to visit the Parliament complex view the statues of these great persons conveniently and get inspired by their life experiences, the statement said. In his post tagging the circular, Ramesh said on Friday, “The whole idea of this relocation and giving it a grandiose name is to ensure that the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr Ambedkar are not in a prominent place right in front of Parliament House where MPs could conduct peaceful and democratic protests as and when required – and with the Modi regime they are required very frequently, almost on a daily basis.” The Congress had last week also alleged that the statues have been relocated within Parliament premises to ensure that Opposition parties cannot hold democratic protests, and said such “stunts” cannot save Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “unstable government” from falling.

Parliament statues relocated to ensure they are not in prominent place for MPs to protest: Congress

Days after the Lok Sabha elections concluded, leaders across political parties have subsequently begun travelling to their respective constituencies to thank the voters and Party workers.

From Rahul, Priyanka in Rae Bareli to Modi in Varanasi

As the NDA alliance prepares for the oath-taking ceremony on Sunday (June 9) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital, reports have emerged that&nbsp;JD (U) chief Nitish Kumar was&nbsp;offered the post of the prime minister by the INDIA bloc in exchange of shifting loyalties.

Speaking to The Indian Express, Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi said, "Such is the game of politics that those who had refused to make Nitish Kumar INDIA bloc’s national convenor have been now making offers to make Nitish PM."

The senior JD(U) leader&nbsp;accused Congress and other parties of ‘ill-treating’ Kumar. He added that his party will not return to the INDIA bloc.

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Kumar played an instrumental role in the INDIA bloc's formation in 2023. He changed sides in January and joined NDA before the Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

<h2>Here's how Congress reacted to Tyagi's statement</h2>

On Saturday (June 8), the Congress refuted the claims made by KC Tyagi that Nitish Kumar was offered the post of the prime minister. “We don't have any such information,” said Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, at the press conference after the Congress Working Committee meeting.&nbsp;

While addressing NDA's parliamentary meeting on Friday (June 7), Kumar proposed to name Narendra Modi as the leader of the coalition and said, "Those who have won this time will lose the next elections. I'm confident about it. They never worked for the nation. They never served the country. The country will progress under your (PM Modi) leadership."

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“All the pending works of Bihar will be done. It is a very good thing that all of us have come together and we will all work together with you (PM Modi). You will be swearing in as the Prime Minister on Sunday, but I wanted you to do it today itself. Whenever you take the oath, we will be with you…We will all work together under your leadership," he added.

Nitish Kumar's JD(U), after clinching 12 seats, became a crucial ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

As the NDA alliance prepares for the oath-taking ceremony on Sunday (June 9) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital, reports have emerged that JD (U) chief Nitish Kumar was offered the post of the prime minister by the INDIA bloc in exchange of shifting loyalties.

As the NDA alliance prepares for the oath-taking ceremony on Sunday (June 9) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital, reports have emerged that JD (U) chief Nitish Kumar was offered the post of the prime minister by the INDIA bloc in exchange of shifting loyalties. Speaking to The Indian Express, Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi said, "Such is the game of politics that those who had refused to make Nitish Kumar INDIA bloc’s national convenor have been now making offers to make Nitish PM." The senior JD(U) leader accused Congress and other parties of ‘ill-treating’ Kumar. He added that his party will not return to the INDIA bloc. Also Read: Modi 3.0 Cabinet: Nitish Kumar's JD (U) to get two ministries, TDP seeks four: report Kumar played an instrumental role in the INDIA bloc's formation in 2023. He changed sides in January and joined NDA before the Lok Sabha elections. Here's how Congress reacted to Tyagi's statement On Saturday (June 8), the Congress refuted the claims made by KC Tyagi that Nitish Kumar was offered the post of the prime minister. “We don't have any such information,” said Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, at the press conference after the Congress Working Committee meeting. While addressing NDA's parliamentary meeting on Friday (June 7), Kumar proposed to name Narendra Modi as the leader of the coalition and said, "Those who have won this time will lose the next elections. I'm confident about it. They never worked for the nation. They never served the country. The country will progress under your (PM Modi) leadership." Watch: PM Narendra Modi swearing-in ceremony: Three-layered security to be put in place “All the pending works of Bihar will be done. It is a very good thing that all of us have come together and we will all work together with you (PM Modi). You will be swearing in as the Prime Minister on Sunday, but I wanted you to do it today itself. Whenever you take the oath, we will be with you…We will all work together under your leadership," he added. Nitish Kumar's JD(U), after clinching 12 seats, became a crucial ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition. (With inputs from agencies)

INDIA bloc offered PM post to Nitish Kumar, claims JD (U) leader; Congress reacts

The Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) that will comprise the newly-elected Lok Sabha members and Rajya Sabha members will meet on June 8 to elect its leader.

India: Congress Working Committee will deliberate on Lok Sabha elections

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday (June 8) passed a resolution requesting Rahul Gandhi to take up the position of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha.

“CWC unanimously requested Rahul Gandhi to take the position of the Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha. Rahul ji is the best person to lead this campaign inside the Parliament,” KC Venugopal, Congress party general secretary, said at a press conference.

"Rahul Gandhi told the CWC that he will take a decision very soon on becoming the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, said Venugopal.

Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari also said, "Definitely Rahul Gandhi&nbsp;should become LoP in Lok Sabha.&nbsp;He is fearless and courageous."

When being asked which seat Rae Bareli or Wayanad, will Rahul Gandhi keep, Venugopal replied, "This decision has to be taken before the June 17th and it will come in 3-4 days."

Rahul Gandhi won Lok Sabha polls from both Wayanad and Raebareli.

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The CWC resolution praised Rahul Gandhi for his efforts in the election campaign.

"Rahul Gandhi deserves this, due to his design and leadership of the Bharat Jodo Yatra and the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. These Yatras, which reflected his vision and personality, marked historic turning points in our nation's politics and instilled hope and confidence in millions of our workers and voters," the&nbsp;resolution stated.

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The Congress Working Committee commended its performance in the Lok Sabha polls. Party's improved performance&nbsp;was credited to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.

The meeting&nbsp;was attended by Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, DK Shivakumar, Jairam Ramesh, KC Venogopal and Revanth Reddy among others.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday (June 8) passed a resolution requesting Rahul Gandhi to take up the position of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha.

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday (June 8) passed a resolution requesting Rahul Gandhi to take up the position of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha. “CWC unanimously requested Rahul Gandhi to take the position of the Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha. Rahul ji is the best person to lead this campaign inside the Parliament,” KC Venugopal, Congress party general secretary, said at a press conference. "Rahul Gandhi told the CWC that he will take a decision very soon on becoming the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, said Venugopal. Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari also said, "Definitely Rahul Gandhi should become LoP in Lok Sabha. He is fearless and courageous." When being asked which seat Rae Bareli or Wayanad, will Rahul Gandhi keep, Venugopal replied, "This decision has to be taken before the June 17th and it will come in 3-4 days." Rahul Gandhi won Lok Sabha polls from both Wayanad and Raebareli. Also read: Stock market scam: Modi, Shah gave investment advice during Lok Sabha polls, alleges Rahul; BJP reacts The CWC resolution praised Rahul Gandhi for his efforts in the election campaign. "Rahul Gandhi deserves this, due to his design and leadership of the Bharat Jodo Yatra and the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. These Yatras, which reflected his vision and personality, marked historic turning points in our nation's politics and instilled hope and confidence in millions of our workers and voters," the resolution stated. Also read | Rahul Gandhi hits out at BJP, accuses PM Modi of capturing CBI and ED The Congress Working Committee commended its performance in the Lok Sabha polls. Party's improved performance was credited to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. The meeting was attended by Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, DK Shivakumar, Jairam Ramesh, KC Venogopal and Revanth Reddy among others. (With inputs from agencies)

Congress party passes resolution to name Rahul Gandhi as 'Leader of Opposition'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before a special court in Bengaluru. Gandhi was granted bail by the special court in a defamation case filed by the BJP.

Rahul Gandhi gets bail: Bengaluru court grants bail to Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

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