Page 1440 - Politics
Competition on among Oppn parties to abuse 'chowkidaar': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there is a competition going on among Opposition parties for abusing the 'chowkidaar' after he "dared to end" the culture of corruption and middlemen which was earlier a normal practice.He, however, said that he is "alert as ever"."People of Bihar are aware of what all happened in the name of fodder. We have dared to end the culture of corruption and middlemen which was earlier a normal practice in the country for decades," Prime Minister Modi said while addressing a rally here."Those who used to earn money from poor and middle-class people are today worried because of the 'chowkidaar'. That is why a competition is underway these days to abuse the 'chowkidaar', but you be assured this 'chowkidaar' of yours is alert as ever," he said sharing the stage with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.His comments on RJD chief Lalu Yadav, undergoing imprisonment in connection with the fodder scam, came when he referred to the central government's .
Kashmir encounter: 5 security personnel, 2 terrorists, 1 civilian killed, search underway
Five security personnel and one civilian lost their lives in the encounter between security forces and terrorists in encounter operations which entered its third day in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.Two terrorists were gunned down by security forces on Sunday during the encounter, which officials said is almost over and searches are on."Operation is almost over and final search is on. We've recovered two bodies of terrorists and their identities and affiliations are being ascertained. The reason for prolonged operation is tough terrain along with heavy civilian population. We've lost three CRPF and two Jammu and Kashmir police personnel during the encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara in Kupwara district," IGP Kashmir SP Pani told ANI.The CRPF jawan, who succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, has been identified as Sham Narayan Singh Yadav."This operation posed considerable difficulties to the security forces due to the topography of the area. The area, where
Congress, its allies demoralising forces, benefitting 'Aatank ki factory' Pak: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress and its allies of demoralising security forces and benefitting Pakistan, which is a "factory of terror."Prime Minister Modi, who termed Pakistan as 'Aatank ki factory' (factory of terror, said: "At a time when the security forces are attacking terrorists in the country and across the border, a few people from the country, rather than motivating our jawans, are making statements which are making our enemies smile.""Pakistani TV channels are showing their faces and these people are being applauded there," he said while addressing a rally here."During the time when it was necessary to talk in one voice, 21 parties joined hands in Delhi to issue a statement against the NDA government. Any person having a positive approach from Bihar and the entire nation will never forgive them for this act. At this time, should we say something that will make Pakistan happy," he asked.Prime Minister Modi said: "Just like the surgical strikes, ...
Free Balochistan Movement to hold protests against Pakistan
The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) organisation on Saturday announced that it will organise protests and awareness campaigns in different cities of the world on March 27 against the forcible and illegal occupation of Balochistan by Pakistan.In a statement issued to media, the FBM said, "Like every year, this year also the FBM will organise protests and campaigns in London, Europe, America and Canada to inform the world about the illegal occupation of Balochistan and the ongoing state atrocities from 27 March 1948 onward."The organisation asserted that the civilised world should unconditionally support the Baloch freedom struggle and recognise Balochistan's pre-1948 position as a sovereign state. Now the geopolitically significant Balochistan is under the occupation of religious fanatic state of Pakistan, it claimed.'Pakistan has destroyed regional peace including in neighbouring Afghanistan and India, and it continues to instigate attacks through its Jihadist organisation. The world .
Terming 'anti-national' those who question veracity of Balakot strikes is baffling: Mehbooba Mufti
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday targeted the Bhartiya Janata Party for portraying the Opposition as "anti-national" after they questioned the air strike by Indian Air Force at terror camps in Balakot in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan."Calling those who question the veracity of Balakot strikes anti-national is baffling. However the opposition should not fall into this trap of changing the entire election discourse from pressing issues like demonetisation, GST, unemployment, farmers distress to these strikes," Mehbooba Mufti tweeted. the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday said there was conflict in reports confirming IAF air strike carried out at multiple terror camps in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan, which destroyed control rooms of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and some other infrastructure.Taking to Twitter, Mehbooba said: "Post pre-dawn strikes carried out by IAF, conflicting reports coming in. Official communique by FS claims .
Handwara Encounter: Yogi Adityanath announces ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh, govt job to kins of two CRPF soldiers
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh and a government job each to the next of the kin of two Central Reserve Police Force soldiers from the state, who lost their lives in the Jammu and Kashmir's encounter. The two CRPF personnel Vinod Kumar and Shyam Singh Yadav were killed on Friday during the encounter in Handwara in the Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, which entered the third day on Sunday.Two terrorists were killed in the encounter on Sunday while five security personnel and a civilian have lost their lives in the encounter so far. Wreath laying ceremony of CRPF personnel Kumar and Yadav, who succumbed to injuries sustained on Saturday during the encounter in Handwara, was performed earlier in the day in Srinagar.Based on credible input about the presence of terrorists in Baba Gund area of Kralgund in Handwara, a cordon and search operation was launched jointly by police and the security forces in the area on Friday.An ...
Raghurama Krishnam Raju back in YSRCP
Raghurama Krishnam Raju, an industrialist from Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district, joined the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Sunday in the presence of party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy here.Raju had started his political career with the YSRCP soon after the party was floated. In 2014, he did not get a ticket for Lok Sabha elections and later joined BJP in anticipation of Narasapuram Lok Sabha seat.However, he was sidelined by the BJP as well and Gokaraju Gangaraju later won the election from that seat.Raju remained in the BJP till 2018. In May last year, he joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Raju became popular with his support for cockfights during Sankranti festival. He used to approach legal means to get permission for cockfights.
Trump delivers a slashing speech that rouses the right
In a slashing speech packed with braggadocio and grievance, President Donald Trump denounced Democrats as the party of "the socialist nightmare," relitigated his crowd sizes back to the inauguration and took on "sick," ''lunatic" and "dirty" foes at every turn, earning him the unvarnished adoration of cheering conservatives. After a trying week of tumult and setbacks, Trump delivered a stemwinder Saturday that extended beyond two hours and hardly left him winded. Trump let loose against House Democrats, who are broadening their investigations of him, predicted he would win re-election by a greater margin than his 2016 victory, taunted his potential White House challengers and sounded themes that are staples of his rallies. He complained often of getting "no credit" for his achievements as he proudly drifted "off script" at the Conservative Political Action Conference. His remarks capped a week that saw his nuclear summit with North Korea's leader collapse without an agreement, his ...
Mayawati accuses BJP of indulging in 'petty' politics after Pulwama terror attack
Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati Sunday accused the BJP of indulging in "petty" politics after the Pulwama terror attack and claimed people feel that the country's honour and security are not in safe hands. Mayawati also paid tributes to security force personnel killed in the February 14 Pulwama attack and other terror incidents. "The ruling BJP should not have indulged in politics after the Pulwama terror strike...The worried 130-crore people have seen as to how the BJP could not desist from indulging in petty politics even at such a time and they have now realised that country's honour and security is not in strong and safe hands," the BSP chief said. Mayawati also convened a meeting of senior party leaders and office bearers at the BSP's headquarters here. The BSP president ,who returned to the state capital only a couple of days ago after a long stay in Delhi, also called for a "strong and dependable policy for issues concerning the safety and security of the ...
PM tears into Oppn for doubting IAF anti-terror attack in Pakistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday launched a blistering attack on the Congress-led opposition accusing it of focusing solely on trying to "finish" him off while he is working to quell terrorism, ensure national security, eradicate poverty and corruption, and generate employment. Addressing an NDA rally here in the presence of his Bihar allies -- including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan -- Modi came down heavily on opposition for their skepticism over the surgical strikes by the Army post the Uri terror attack, and the air strikes in Balakot after the Pulwama suicide bombing. "Is it appropriate for these parties to speak in a language that suits Pakistan? Leaders of the neighbouring country are using it as a shield to protect themselves against the charge of promoting terrorism. They are clapping gleefully," Modi said. On Saturday, Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh had asked the Centre to present evidence of the air strike on terrorist camps in ..
Kumaraswamy's son likely candidate for Mandya LS seat: JD(S)
Asserting that the JD(S) would contest from Mandya constituency, its bastion, in the coming Lok Sabha election, the party leadership Sunday indicated Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil Kumaraswamy is likely to be the candidate. Nikhil's candidature will mark the entry of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda's second grandson into electoral politics, as the JD(S) patriarch has already indicating that Prajwal Revanna is likely to be the party candidate from Hassan. The assertion to claim Mandya came as Congress and JD(S) have decided to fight the parliamentary polls together but are yet to finalise a seat-sharing arrangement. "I have been watching the political developments in Mandya Lok Sabha constituency. There is no question of JD(S) fleeing from Mandya. People there have supported Janata Dal at difficult times," Kumaraswamy told reporters in Shivamogga. Stating that some people are now expressing their goodwill towards Mandya, without naming anybody, he said, "I know who ...
Double engines speed up development: Jayant Sinha
Accusing the BJD government of stalling projects worth Rs 1.36 lakh crore in Odisha, Union Minister Jayant Sinha Sunday said the BJP should be voted to power at the Centre and the state as "double engines" speed up development. Citing an example, Sinha claimed that development has gained momentum in the BJP-ruled Jharkhand with the help of such "double engines", benefitting all sections of society. "We are not getting cooperation from the Odisha government for the implementation of many projects. Therefore, the same party (BJP) should be in power at the Centre and state for speedy progress powered by double engines," the Minister of State for Civil Aviation told reporters here. Hitting out at the BJD government in Odisha ahead of the simultaneous Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, Sinha claimed that projects involving investment of over Rs 1.36 lakh crore were blocked due to "lack of cooperation" from the state government. There has been undue delay in land acquisition ...
BJP bike rallies stopped by police in West Bengal
Police lathicharged and detained BJP activists participating in 'Vijay Sankalp' bike rallies in several districts of West Bengal on Sunday.
Congress slams Modi over OIC condemning 'Indian terrorism'
The Congress on Sunday slammed the Narendra Modi government over the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) adopting a resolution condemning "Indian barbarities and human rights violations" in Jammu and Kashmir.
Iran warns US allies of 'humiliated citizens' uprising
US allies in the Middle East risk an uprising by their "humiliated citizens" if they continue to rely on Washington, a top Iranian security official warned Sunday in comments carried by state media. "(US President) Trump and even his underlings ridicule and humiliate Saudi Arabia and the (United Arab) Emirates day and night, saying that you're nothing without us and cannot last a day without America's support," said Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Back in October, Trump said that Saudi Arabia's 83-year-old King Salman "might not be there for two weeks" without US military support. The comments were mostly shrugged off by Riyadh. "Our prediction about America's allies in the region is that if they continue the policy of relying on Islam's enemies, they will face the uprising of their humiliated citizens," said Shamkhani, whose comments were published by the official IRNA news agency. Iran's relations with its Gulf neighbours have soured in recent .
Congress and its allies demoralizing security forces by asking proof of air strikes in Pakistan: Modi
In the first show of strength in Bihar ruled by BJP in alliance with JD-U, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked Congress and its allies for demoralising security forces by asking for proof of air strikes against terror camps in Pakistan and for "making the enemies smile" by issuing statements.
Modi himself questioning air strike in Pakistan: Congress
The Congress Sunday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has himself "questioned" the recent anti-terror air strike in Pakistan by his remarks that the country is feeling the absence of Rafale fighter jets as the results could have been different if India had these aircraft. The party also said it had neither sought proof of such strike earlier nor is it asking for it now. "The prime minister has himself questioned the air strike. He said had the Rafale jets been there (with the IAF), the results would have been different. What is the meaning of this?" Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari posed during a press conference here. Asserting that the prime minister should himself explain what would have been different with Rafale jets, he held Modi responsible for the delay in induction of the French-made fighter jets into the IAF by "cancelling" the earlier negotiations. Modi had on Saturday hit out at the opposition for doubting the armed forces on the anti-terror air strike in ...
Calling those who question veracity of Balakot strikes, anti-national baffling: Mehbooba
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti Sunday said calling those who question the veracity of Balakot strikes 'anti-national' was baffling, but asked the opposition parties to not fall into the trap of changing the election discourse from pressing issues like unemployment and farmers distress. India conducted air strike at a Jaish-e-Mohammed terror camp in Balakot in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on February 26. The PDP president said allowing political discourse to be reduced to the Balakot strikes would only help the BJP electorally. "Calling those who question the veracity ofBalakot strikes anti-nationalis baffling. However, the opposition should not fall into this trap of changing the entire election discourse from pressing issues like demonetisation, GST, unemployment, farmers distress to these strikes, Mehbooba wrote on Twitter. She said the citizens of the country have every right to question the credibility of the Balakot operation especially due to ...
PM trying to hide failures behind Indo-Pak tension, says Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Sunday accused the Narendra Modi government of trying to hide behind the Indo-Pak tensions and extract political mileage out of the air strikes on terror launch pads in Balakot in Pakistan.
UP CM announces Rs 25L ex gratia to kin of CRPF men killed in Kupwara encounter
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced Rs 25 lakh ex gratia to the next kin of each of the two CRPF personnel who lost their lives in an encounter in Kupwara area of Jammu and Kashmir. Five security personnel were killed in an encounter with militants on Friday in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir while a civilian died in clashes near the site. The slain personnel included a CRPF inspector and a jawan, two army men and a policeman. Expressing profound grief at the death of Vinod Kumar of Ghaziabad and Shyam Narain Yadav of Ghazipur, the chief minister has announced an ex gratia of Rs 25 lakh each for their families, an official spokesperson said. Adityanath also said that one kin of each of the slain CRPF personnel will be given a government job and one road in their native districts will be named after them, he said. The chief minister said the supreme sacrifice of these brave jawans will not go in vain and the entire nation is standing with them.