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<p>In another assassination float, the pro-Khalistan radical group&nbsp;in Canada, on Saturday, took out rallies to honour and commemorate the assassin of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As August 31 marked the 29th anniversary of former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination by Khalistani terrorists, the pro-Khalistani elements took the floats to the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, depicting the assassination in a bombed car, splashed with blood and with CM's photographs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Beanta Bombed to Death,”&nbsp;the float read, while also paying homage to his killer Dilawar Singh Babbar, the suicide bomber.</p>

<p>Beant Singh was killed on August 31, 1995. Meanwhile, his appointment as Punjab CM came at a time when Punjab was witnessing increased instability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Saturday, a similar rally was held in Toronto. It was led by Inderjeet Singh Gosal, who described campaigners for the so-called Khalistan Referendum as "offspring" of Dilawar Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Similar parade held in June</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Earlier in June also, another assassination float was taken out in Brampton in the Greater Toronto Area, featuring an effigy of Indira Gandhi as she was assassinated by her two Sikh bodyguards.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-khalistan-supporters-disrupt-indian-independence-day-celebrations-751274"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Canada: Khalistan supporters disrupt Indian Independence Day celebrations</strong></a></p>

<p>The parade was allegedly organised by pro-Khalistani supporters on June 9, days before the 39th anniversary of 'Operation Bluestar'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Operation Bluestar was an Indian armed forces operation, carried out to remove Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other Sikh militants from the Golden Temple, Amritsar, in 1984. Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards months after the military operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The posters at the parade, also stated, "her punishment" had been "delivered" on October 31, 1984, the date of the assassination.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Canadian politicians slam extremists glorifying Indira Gandhi`s assassination</strong>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>India's response&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After this, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa sent a note expressing displeasure to Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian foreign ministry, stating, “You cannot exceed freedom of expression like this, glorifying the assassination of the leader of a democratic nation,” an Indian official said on condition of anonymity.</p>

<p>India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said that the incident was not good for the India-Canada relationship.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In another assassination float, the pro-Khalistan radical group in Canada, on Saturday, took out rallies to honour and commemorate the assassin of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995.

In another assassination float, the pro-Khalistan radical group in Canada, on Saturday, took out rallies to honour and commemorate the assassin of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995. As August 31 marked the 29th anniversary of former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassination by Khalistani terrorists, the pro-Khalistani elements took the floats to the Indian Consulate in Vancouver, depicting the assassination in a bombed car, splashed with blood and with CM's photographs. “Beanta Bombed to Death,” the float read, while also paying homage to his killer Dilawar Singh Babbar, the suicide bomber. Beant Singh was killed on August 31, 1995. Meanwhile, his appointment as Punjab CM came at a time when Punjab was witnessing increased instability. On Saturday, a similar rally was held in Toronto. It was led by Inderjeet Singh Gosal, who described campaigners for the so-called Khalistan Referendum as "offspring" of Dilawar Singh. Similar parade held in June Earlier in June also, another assassination float was taken out in Brampton in the Greater Toronto Area, featuring an effigy of Indira Gandhi as she was assassinated by her two Sikh bodyguards. Also read: Canada: Khalistan supporters disrupt Indian Independence Day celebrations The parade was allegedly organised by pro-Khalistani supporters on June 9, days before the 39th anniversary of 'Operation Bluestar'. Operation Bluestar was an Indian armed forces operation, carried out to remove Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and other Sikh militants from the Golden Temple, Amritsar, in 1984. Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards months after the military operation. The posters at the parade, also stated, "her punishment" had been "delivered" on October 31, 1984, the date of the assassination. Watch | Canadian politicians slam extremists glorifying Indira Gandhi`s assassination × India's response After this, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa sent a note expressing displeasure to Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian foreign ministry, stating, “You cannot exceed freedom of expression like this, glorifying the assassination of the leader of a democratic nation,” an Indian official said on condition of anonymity. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also said that the incident was not good for the India-Canada relationship. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada: Pro-Khalistan group honours former Punjab CM Beant Singh's assassin at rally

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<p>In 2023, when Nashik-born Tushar (24) received his coveted MBA degree from a premier Delhi institution, it was a moment of remarkable significance for him and his family. A voracious reader of literature "of all kinds", Tushar's MBA came after he explained the meaning of financial discipline in one of his exams.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yet about a year down the line, despite landing an equally coveted wealth management role at a leading global multinational in Gurugram, he has "little to no savings" with him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have responsibilities back home. Half my earnings go home and it will take me a while to accumulate some savings."&nbsp;</p>

<p>That's unlike Rishali (25), who came to New Delhi to work in a 'Big Four' last year and doesn't have to act as an economic asset to her household&nbsp;just as yet. A year into the job, she says she has enough to sustain herself for three to four months in a metro city if she loses her job.</p>

<p>Both Tushar and Rishali fall under a corporate finance term called HENRYs — High-Earning but Not Rich Yet. By convention, most of HENRYs' income is consumed in the economy by consumer spending, educational costs, and housing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Author and internet entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo does not expect youngsters to be rich. "By definition, youngsters will be high-earning but not rich yet, because becoming rich requires compounding which requires time," Warikoo said.</p>

<p>"I expect them to be financially disciplined," he added.</p>

<p>Rishali has consumed all of Warikoo's work as audiobooks in recent months during her 90-minute commute from work to the office.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What they teach you in those classes works fantastically well in the corporate world when your firm is dealing with huge sums of money. But when it comes to the financial discipline in day-to-day life, Warikoo has really helped people like me," Rishali said while referring to the difference between what she learned during her MBA and her passive consumption of Warikoo's work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tushar never read Warikoo's work but is aware of his influence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I work hard at my job and send money home. My peers have that kind of disposable money because they have not yet started taking on the responsibilities. To me, those responsibilities are important alongside working hard at my job. I have just started. So I also cut myself slack when it comes to partying a night out in the cyber city or HKV," Tushar said while referring to Gurugram's cyber city and Hauz Khas Village, the famous partying spots in Delhi-NCR.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bestselling author Chetan Bhagat believes that 'HENRY' could be anybody "who is not there yet".</p>

<p>"There is a certain audience that believes that the content they consume should also not just be interesting and entertaining, but it should also help them develop and help them get better," Bhagat said while adding that people who want to earn more money among other priorities, get attracted to the content which will purportedly help them at it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think these people who are not there yet (the NTYs) are the ones who are reading, listening, or consuming this kind of content," Bhagat said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The self-help genre has struck a chord with Indian youngsters, says Shailesh Sawlani, India manager of Audible, the Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our 2023 listenership data reaffirms this, with Well-being and self-development topping the charts in the Top 5 most listened-to genres," Sawlani said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Budget 2024: Indian youngsters call for tax reforms | Nirmala Sitharaman | Narendra Modi | Vibe Check</strong></p>

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<p>Audiobooks and podcasts have gained considerable popularity as a screen-free form of entertainment while commuting, working out, or running errands, Sawlani added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At its core, the self-help and personal finance genre's growth is driven by individuals "looking to elevate their pockets of time with immersive content that helps broaden their perspectives."</p>

<p>But between the lines, like Tushar, a big lot among India's Gen-Z HENRYs are stuck between individual-focused expenses and the expenses of their dependents, mostly parents and siblings. That requires a different approach to the financial discipline amid the prevalence of Western ideas of development based on the financial freedom of an individual.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/money-wise-indexation-gone-in-real-estate-is-property-still-best-investment-for-indians-744486">Money-Wise: With 'indexation' gone in real estate, is property still best investment for Indians?</a></strong></p>

<p>"There is always going to be a family perspective to it," Kevin Missal, author of 'Karna, The King of Anga' said.</p>

<p>The financial discipline, Warikoo added, means that youngsters must "allocate money towards their needs or mandatory spends, their desires and their investments ", while also being cognisant of the limits for each area and stick to that budget.</p>


In 2023, when Nashik-born Tushar (24) received his coveted MBA degree from a premier Delhi institution, it was a moment of remarkable significance for him and his family.

In 2023, when Nashik-born Tushar (24) received his coveted MBA degree from a premier Delhi institution, it was a moment of remarkable significance for him and his family. A voracious reader of literature "of all kinds", Tushar's MBA came after he explained the meaning of financial discipline in one of his exams. Yet about a year down the line, despite landing an equally coveted wealth management role at a leading global multinational in Gurugram, he has "little to no savings" with him. "I have responsibilities back home. Half my earnings go home and it will take me a while to accumulate some savings." That's unlike Rishali (25), who came to New Delhi to work in a 'Big Four' last year and doesn't have to act as an economic asset to her household just as yet. A year into the job, she says she has enough to sustain herself for three to four months in a metro city if she loses her job. Both Tushar and Rishali fall under a corporate finance term called HENRYs — High-Earning but Not Rich Yet. By convention, most of HENRYs' income is consumed in the economy by consumer spending, educational costs, and housing. Author and internet entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo does not expect youngsters to be rich. "By definition, youngsters will be high-earning but not rich yet, because becoming rich requires compounding which requires time," Warikoo said. "I expect them to be financially disciplined," he added. Rishali has consumed all of Warikoo's work as audiobooks in recent months during her 90-minute commute from work to the office. "What they teach you in those classes works fantastically well in the corporate world when your firm is dealing with huge sums of money. But when it comes to the financial discipline in day-to-day life, Warikoo has really helped people like me," Rishali said while referring to the difference between what she learned during her MBA and her passive consumption of Warikoo's work. Tushar never read Warikoo's work but is aware of his influence. "I work hard at my job and send money home. My peers have that kind of disposable money because they have not yet started taking on the responsibilities. To me, those responsibilities are important alongside working hard at my job. I have just started. So I also cut myself slack when it comes to partying a night out in the cyber city or HKV," Tushar said while referring to Gurugram's cyber city and Hauz Khas Village, the famous partying spots in Delhi-NCR. The bestselling author Chetan Bhagat believes that 'HENRY' could be anybody "who is not there yet". "There is a certain audience that believes that the content they consume should also not just be interesting and entertaining, but it should also help them develop and help them get better," Bhagat said while adding that people who want to earn more money among other priorities, get attracted to the content which will purportedly help them at it. "I think these people who are not there yet (the NTYs) are the ones who are reading, listening, or consuming this kind of content," Bhagat said. The self-help genre has struck a chord with Indian youngsters, says Shailesh Sawlani, India manager of Audible, the Amazon-owned online audiobook and podcast service. "Our 2023 listenership data reaffirms this, with Well-being and self-development topping the charts in the Top 5 most listened-to genres," Sawlani said. Also watch | Budget 2024: Indian youngsters call for tax reforms | Nirmala Sitharaman | Narendra Modi | Vibe Check × Audiobooks and podcasts have gained considerable popularity as a screen-free form of entertainment while commuting, working out, or running errands, Sawlani added. At its core, the self-help and personal finance genre's growth is driven by individuals "looking to elevate their pockets of time with immersive content that helps broaden their perspectives." But between the lines, like Tushar, a big lot among India's Gen-Z HENRYs are stuck between individual-focused expenses and the expenses of their dependents, mostly parents and siblings. That requires a different approach to the financial discipline amid the prevalence of Western ideas of development based on the financial freedom of an individual. Also read | Money-Wise: With 'indexation' gone in real estate, is property still best investment for Indians? "There is always going to be a family perspective to it," Kevin Missal, author of 'Karna, The King of Anga' said. The financial discipline, Warikoo added, means that youngsters must "allocate money towards their needs or mandatory spends, their desires and their investments ", while also being cognisant of the limits for each area and stick to that budget.

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In this episode of Wings, we explore fascinating stories from around the globe, from innovative sustainable architecture in India's desert to mesmerising lantern festivals in East Asia. Our journey begins in Rajasthan, where we uncover groundbreaking sustainable architecture that offers respite from the extreme desert heat, where temperatures soar above 50°C. Discover how a new girls' school combines traditional methods with modern design to create a cool oasis in the scorching desert, setting an inspiring example for sustainable development. Next, we delve into the resurgence of tourism in India, as foreign tourist arrivals reach their highest since the pandemic. With visa applications surpassing pre-pandemic volumes and Indians flying abroad in record numbers, India is experiencing a travel boom like never before. Our Destination in the Spotlight this week is North Korea. We take a bold look at the Hermit Kingdom, which is positioning itself as a new frontier for adventure. As the country prepares to reopen, tour operators express hope for a surge in curious explorers. Our Art & Culture segment features the world's cultural treasures. Visit Bulgaria's stunningly preserved UNESCO World Heritage church frescoes, meet Syrian artisans on a mission to revive the traditional "Hamwi" print heritage, and witness Banksy's latest animal-themed street art that has captivated London. We conclude with a vibrant journey through East Asia's enchanting Lantern Festivals. Witness the captivating River Lantern Song Festival in Guilin’s Ziyuan, Taiwan’s breathtaking water lantern release for Hungry Ghost Month, and Hong Kong's spectacular Lantern Festival, celebrating the spirit of light and unity.

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<p>A helicopter that was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper for repair after it malfunctioned, crashed in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath on Saturday (August 31) morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The helicopter was earlier trying to make an emergency landing after facing some technical fault and was later transported when the MI-17 chopper began losing balance from the helicopter's weight and wind.&nbsp;</p>

<p>News agency PTI shared visuals of the helicopter dangling mid-air before the crash.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>District Tourism Officer Rahul Chaubey said that there was a plan to take the helicopter to Gauchar airstrip on Saturday, with the help of MI-17 aircraft for repair.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As soon as it covered a little distance, the Mi-17 started losing balance due to the weight of the helicopter and wind, due to which the helicopter had to be dropped near Tharu camp. There was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter. The rescue team reached the spot as soon as the information was received. The team is inspecting the situation," the officer added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further confirmed that there was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-4-dead-200-pilgrims-stranded-as-cloudburst-hits-kedarnath-route-746129"><strong>Also read :&nbsp;4 dead, 200 pilgrims stranded as cloudburst hits Kedarnath route</strong></a></p>

<p>According to an Indian newspaper Amar Ujala, the chopper was run by a private company the same one that was involved in another incident on May 24, and made an emergency landing near Kedarnath.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Similar incident happened in May</strong></h2>

<p>During the incident, seven people, including six pilgrims were closely saved after the helicopter tried landing at the helipad in Kedarnath but&nbsp;failed due to a technical issue. It later managed to make an emergency landing in an open field.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Indian air force begins rescue operations in Kedarnath</strong></p>

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<p>Moreover, landslides in the route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath had left thousands of people stranded, after which the administration launched a massive rescue operation aided by the Air Force's Chinook and MI17 helicopters, besides private choppers.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A helicopter that was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper for repair after it malfunctioned, crashed in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath on Saturday (August 31) morning. The helicopter was earlier trying to make an emergency landing after facing some technical fault and was later transported when the MI-17 chopper began losing balance from the helicopter's weight and wind.

A helicopter that was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper for repair after it malfunctioned, crashed in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath on Saturday (August 31) morning. The helicopter was earlier trying to make an emergency landing after facing some technical fault and was later transported when the MI-17 chopper began losing balance from the helicopter's weight and wind. News agency PTI shared visuals of the helicopter dangling mid-air before the crash. VIDEO | Uttarakhand: A defective helicopter, which was being air lifted from #Kedarnath by another chopper, accidentally fell from mid-air as the towing rope snapped, earlier today.#UttarakhandNews (Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/yYo9nCXRIw — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 31, 2024 × District Tourism Officer Rahul Chaubey said that there was a plan to take the helicopter to Gauchar airstrip on Saturday, with the help of MI-17 aircraft for repair. "As soon as it covered a little distance, the Mi-17 started losing balance due to the weight of the helicopter and wind, due to which the helicopter had to be dropped near Tharu camp. There was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter. The rescue team reached the spot as soon as the information was received. The team is inspecting the situation," the officer added. He further confirmed that there was no passenger or luggage on the helicopter. Also read : 4 dead, 200 pilgrims stranded as cloudburst hits Kedarnath route According to an Indian newspaper Amar Ujala, the chopper was run by a private company the same one that was involved in another incident on May 24, and made an emergency landing near Kedarnath. Similar incident happened in May During the incident, seven people, including six pilgrims were closely saved after the helicopter tried landing at the helipad in Kedarnath but failed due to a technical issue. It later managed to make an emergency landing in an open field. Watch | Indian air force begins rescue operations in Kedarnath × Moreover, landslides in the route from Gaurikund to Kedarnath had left thousands of people stranded, after which the administration launched a massive rescue operation aided by the Air Force's Chinook and MI17 helicopters, besides private choppers. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Helicopter being airlifted by MI-17 aircraft crashes in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath

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<p>The 'Guru Granth Sahib saroops', which were seized by Qatar authorities for running a religious establishment without permission, were brought to Amritsar and have been handed over to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), following India's Ministry of External Affairs intervention.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two holy saroops of Guru Granth Sahib, which were returned by the Doha police in Qatar, were brought here on Wednesday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After requests by the SGPC to the External Affairs Ministry, the Indian government intervened and took the matter with the Qatar authorities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>SGPC Secretary Partap Singh said the committee was informed on Wednesday night that the saroops were being brought by a flight to Sri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport in Amritsar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The committee then sent a special vehicle to receive the saroops and brought them in a palanquin carriage vehicle to Gurudwara Baba Gurbakhsh Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Wednesday, thanked the Qatar government and urged Indian nationals in the Gulf countries to follow local laws.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;&nbsp;How India saved its veterans from death sentence in Qatar</strong></p>

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<p>Earlier on August 23, Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal also wrote to EAM Jaishankar, requesting him to take up the issue of allowing Sikhs of Qatar to establish&nbsp;gurudwaras, so they could practice their religion freely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Appealed to Dr S Jaishankar to take up the issue of the release of two 'sWaroops' of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji from police custody in Qatar. Informed him that the Sikh 'sangat' of Qatar was in shock and anguish that the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is regarded as the living Guru by the community, had been made a case property," Badal said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh directed the SGPC, after a charitable organisation, the Bhai Kanhaiya Humanitarian Aid reported that an Indian national had been arrested in Doha in December 2023, in a case related to operating a religious establishment without approvals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Sikh man was later released, but the two holy saroops were seized from him and were kept at Al Wakara police station in Qatar's Doha.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The 'Guru Granth Sahib saroops', which were seized by Qatar authorities for running a religious establishment without permission, were brought to Amritsar and have been handed over to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), following India's Ministry of External Affairs intervention.

The 'Guru Granth Sahib saroops', which were seized by Qatar authorities for running a religious establishment without permission, were brought to Amritsar and have been handed over to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), following India's Ministry of External Affairs intervention. The two holy saroops of Guru Granth Sahib, which were returned by the Doha police in Qatar, were brought here on Wednesday night. After requests by the SGPC to the External Affairs Ministry, the Indian government intervened and took the matter with the Qatar authorities. Also read: Qatar fails to provide India with copy of death sentence verdicts to eight Indians SGPC Secretary Partap Singh said the committee was informed on Wednesday night that the saroops were being brought by a flight to Sri Guru Ramdas Jee International Airport in Amritsar. The committee then sent a special vehicle to receive the saroops and brought them in a palanquin carriage vehicle to Gurudwara Baba Gurbakhsh Singh. MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Wednesday, thanked the Qatar government and urged Indian nationals in the Gulf countries to follow local laws. Watch | How India saved its veterans from death sentence in Qatar × Earlier on August 23, Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal also wrote to EAM Jaishankar, requesting him to take up the issue of allowing Sikhs of Qatar to establish gurudwaras, so they could practice their religion freely. "Appealed to Dr S Jaishankar to take up the issue of the release of two 'sWaroops' of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji from police custody in Qatar. Informed him that the Sikh 'sangat' of Qatar was in shock and anguish that the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, which is regarded as the living Guru by the community, had been made a case property," Badal said in a post on X. This comes after Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh directed the SGPC, after a charitable organisation, the Bhai Kanhaiya Humanitarian Aid reported that an Indian national had been arrested in Doha in December 2023, in a case related to operating a religious establishment without approvals. However, the Sikh man was later released, but the two holy saroops were seized from him and were kept at Al Wakara police station in Qatar's Doha. (With inputs from agencies)

Holy 'saroops of Guru Granth Sahib' brought back from Qatar to Amritsar

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India set to commission second nuclear submarine INS Arighat

<p>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;</p>

<p>In a recent podcast, BJP leader Smriti Irani shared her views on Rahul Gandhi's evolving political strategies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said that the Congress leader thinks he has "tasted success" and has now evolved.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/smriti-irani-hits-out-at-rahul-gandhi-over-debate-challenge-to-modi-is-he-pm-candidate-720561"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Smriti Irani hits out at Rahul Gandhi over debate challenge to Modi: 'Is he PM candidate?'</strong></a></p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>She claimed that Gandhi's actions were calculated to appeal to specific demographics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>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;</p>

<h2><strong>'Soft Hindutva'</strong></h2>

<p>Smriti Irani further remarked on Congress party's attempt at "soft Hindutva", including Rahul Gandhi's temple visits during elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BJP leader emphasised that these actions were not liked by the voters and attracted criticism.</p>

<p>"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;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Makes arousing statements to get media&nbsp;attention’</strong></h2>

<p>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;</p>

<p>She said that his recent remark about the lack of Dalit or Adivasi contestants in Miss India is an example.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;BJP seeks action against Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress MP of violating house rules</strong></p>

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<p>"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.</p>

<p>Pointing at his strategies, Smriti Irani said, "These are not his beliefs, this is all just part of a strategy."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


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’

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