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BJP desperate to rewrite history: Cong

Accusing the BJP-led Centre of using every "auspicious" occasion as a "political tool", Congress spokesperson Abhishekh Manu Singhvi Sunday said the saffron party was "desperate to rewrite history". Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said a national award in the name of Subhash Chandra Bose would be given every year to those police personnel who did "exemplary work" in the rescue-and-relief operations during any kind of disasters. The announcement came on the 75th anniversary of Bose's declaration of the formation of India's first independent government -- the Azad Hind government -- on October 21, 1943. "A desperate BJP is trying to rewrite history and create an imagined rivalry between Sardar Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru and between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Nehru. It has used auspicious occasions for these cheap political tricks," Singhvi told a press conference. He said Patel, in his letter to Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, had stated that the "activities of the Hindu Mahasabha were

Congress mocks Modi for attempting to appropriate Netaji's legacy

The Congress on Sunday mocked at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attempting to appropriate the legacy of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and accused the RSS-BJP of trying to distort history.

Huge improvement in ground situation in Kashmir Valley: Governor Malik

There is a huge improvement in the ground situation in Kashmir Valley and people coming out to vote in the recent civic polls in a peaceful atmosphere is a positive sign, Governor Satya Pal Malik said here Sunday. "We are trying a lot to improve the situation at the ground level and as you can see, there is a huge improvement," the Jammu and Kashmir Governor told reporters after addressing a Police Commemoration Day function at Zewan on the outskirts of the city. The governor said the local body polls were conducted in a peaceful manner and congratulated the police and civil administrations and the people of the state. "The turnout has been such (low) many times before and I do not want to take such a controversial question this time and I only want to say that the polls were peaceful and for that police, administration and other forces as well as people (deserve credit). "Without people it was not possible. If they had come out on roads and indulged in violence, then it would not ...

Congress rejects PM's claim, says 'didn't neglect Bose'

Congress party on Sunday allayed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that they, while in power for several years, neglected the contribution of freedom fighters like Subhas Chandra Bose.Speaking to ANI, former law minister and senior Congress leader Ashwani Kumar said, "As far as Netaji's sacrifices are concerned neither the Congress party nor the country has never neglected his sacrifices."Earlier on Sunday, after unfurling the national flag at the Red Fort to mark the 75th anniversary of the 'Azad Hind government' headed by Subhas Chandra Bose, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said "that several good sons of the Nation like him (Bose) as well as Ambedkar (B R Ambedkar) and Patel (Vallabhbhai Patel) were forgotten in the favour of one family."But Kumar said, "Congress has always considered Netaji Subhash Bose in high esteem. Not only that, the Congress being the party of freedom movement has given a special place and an honour at all times and at all places to Neta ji. In my view, ..

Before BJP, condition of MP was miserable: Shivraj

With political tug of war pacing up in Madhya Pradesh ahead of assembly elections, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday took a pot shot at the Congress party and said that when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed the government in 2003, condition of the state was "miserable"."In 2003 when we formed government, the condition of Madhya Pradesh was miserable. Congress had pushed the state in darkness. We have put our efforts into the development of the state. The economy that had sunk was strengthened and revived by us," Chouhan said at a rally here.Single phase assembly polls in the state will be held on November 28 to elect representatives of the 230 constituencies. The counting of votes will take place on December 11.The election in Madhya Pradesh is being seen as a direct political battle between the ruling BJP and the Congress.Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led government will try to win for the fourth consecutive term, while the Congress will be fighting to ...

To glorify one family, contribution of others was deliberately ignored: PM at Azad Hind Fauj event

In a veiled attack on the Nehru-Gandhi clan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday alleged the contribution of several great leaders such as Sardar Patel, B R Ambedkar and Subhash Chandra Bose to the freedom struggle was "deliberately" forgotten to glorify "one family". He also said it is high time more Indians knew about the historic role these stalwarts played. Donning the famous Azad Hind Fauj cap, the prime minister hoisted the national flag at the Red Fort and unveiled a plaque to mark the 75th anniversary of the proclamation of the Azad Hind government by Bose. Traditionally, the prime minister unfurl the tricolour on the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day. The plaque will be placed at barrack number three at the Red Fort where members of the Azad Hind Fauj faced trial. A museum will be also set up in the barrack. Modi lamented that post Independence, India's policies were based on the British system as "things were seen through British glasses". "Policies, including ...

Odisha CM calls for new policy to help women and farmers

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has asked state government officials to frame a new and innovative policy to help women and farmers become entrepreneurs. Patnaik gave the instruction on Saturday while he was reviewing the preparedness for the ensuing 'Make in Odisha' conclave, scheduled to begin here on November 11. The chief minister asked all department heads to frame a specific policy in order to encourage the entrepreneurs, both from India and abroad, to invest in the state. The chief minister also asked the state chief secretary to apprise him about the framing of the new investment policy at the earliest. As of now, according to officials, about 60 industrial delegates from several countries, including China, Germany, Japan, Italy, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, are expected to attend the conclave. More than 2,000 representatives from Indian companies, who are investing in different sectors, including steel, food processing, handloom, chemical, ...

C'garh polls: BJP reposes faith in sitting MLAs

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reposed faith in most of its sitting MLAs for the upcoming Chhattisgarh assembly polls and it has given tickets to 14 leaders who lost the last state elections in 2013. In its first list released Saturday, 77 candidates were announced out of the total 90 seats in the state. The BJP has given tickets to 32 sitting MLAs, including 11 serving ministers. It has denied ticket to only one minister -- Ramsheela Sahu, who is an MLA from the Durg rural seat. The two-phase state polls will be held on November 12 and 20. "The party leadership has tried to give representation to all sections of society by allocating 14 seats to women candidates, 25 seats to youths (below 40 years) and 53 seats to candidates from agriculture background," BJP's state general secretary Santosh Pandey told PTI. The sitting MLAs and leaders, who had lost in 2013 polls, have been given tickets in view of their work in respective areas, he said. When asked if banking on "old ..

Mamata pays tribute to freedom fighters on 75th anniv of Azad

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday paid tributes to freedom fighters on the occasion of 75th anniversary of formation of the 'Azad Hind Sarkar' under leadership of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. "My heartfelt tribute to all the brave soldiers of INA (Indian National Army) who fought for India's freedom under the leadership of Netaji. Jai Hind," Banerjee tweeted. Bose had announced the formation of the country's first independent government - the Azad Hind government - on October 21, 1943. The INA, which was formed by nationalists in alliance with Imperial Japan in 1942, collapsed the same year due to differences among its leaders. It was revived by Netaji the year after.

CPI(M) lodges police complaint against BJP for laying foundation stone for Ram temple in Tripura

The opposition CPI(M) in Tripura has lodged a complaint against the ruling BJP and the Sanatan Sena for laying the foundation stone for a Ram temple on a plot of land in a tribal area of South Tripura district, where a plaque was put up by the Left party a year ago, police said Sunday. Confirming the receipt of the complaint, South Tripura Superintendent of Police (SP) Jal Singh Meena said the foundation stone for the temple was laid at Matai, a tribal hamlet, on October 5 and the complaint was lodged on October 15. The case was being investigated, he said, adding that no one was arrested in connection with the incident. CPI(M) South Tripura district committee secretary Tapas Datta said the plaque was put up in 2017, when the party was in power in the state, in the memory of Mohini Tripura, who tried to stop jhum cultivation on forest land and was martyred in the 1967 movement against the then Congress government. Jhum cultivation, which is slash and burn agriculture, is the process ..

China's Xi says acts to deny or weaken private economy is wrong: Xinhua

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping said any comment or behaviour that seeks to deny or weaken the private economy is wrong and that the ruling Communist Party will always support private firms' development, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday.

Rajnath to visit J&K on Tuesday

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is slated to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday to review the security situation in the state, specifically in the valley and along the India-Pakistan border, besides interacting with political leaders, officials said on Sunday.

UP CM constitutes commission to recommend modernisation of state police force

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Sunday announced constitution of a three member commission to recommend steps for strengthening and modernising the state police force. "A three member commission will be constituted to give recommendations for strengthening and modernisation of police," he said adding bynext year end, 1.25 lakh constables will join the force after training. "By the end of 2019, 1.25 lakh constables will join the force, ending their shortage. It will help people and will witness better policing. "It will also address problem of their leave and they will be able to perform their duties without any tension and will also be able to spend quality time with their families," Yogi said addressing Police 'Smriti Diwas' here. The Chief Minister said the state government was taking necessary initiatives for the family of policemen who laid their lives while performing their duties. "To enhance morale of the force and ensure good work culture, the state government made special ..

Kulgam encounter: Civilian succumbs to injuries

A civilian, who got injured in an explosion in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Sunday has succumbed to his injuries.Ubaid Laway, son of Mohammed Maqbool Laway of Laroo breathed his last in a Kulgam hospital.The incident happened when some civilians rushed to the encounter site despite security personnel prohibiting them citing the search and combing operation at the spot.Just then the explosives, laid by the terrorist, went off injuring Laway and others."We request civilians not to visit the site again," Jammu and Kashmir police appealed.Three terrorists were killed after an encounter broke in Larro area of Kulgam district of South Kashmir.Confirming the same, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh told reporters here, "The encounter concluded just now and I have been told that three terrorists were neutralised in it. The operation is being winded up. The identities (of the terrorists) are yet to be ascertained. We will shortly give out the details. ..

Governor favours fresh assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has favoured holding of early election to the Assembly, saying he does not think a popular government can be formed out of the present house after the collapse of the BJP-PDP coalition dispensation in June. The state has been under Governor's rule since Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti resigned as Chief Minister in June following the withdrawal of support by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to her government. There have been speculations about behind-the-scene efforts to put together a new government. No party enjoys a majority in the 87-member Assembly, in which the PDP has 28 MLAs, the BJP 25 and the National Conference 15. Putting such speculations to rest, Malik told PTI in an interview here that he would not be part of any shenanigans. Asked if a popular government can be formed out of the present Assembly, the Governor replied, "I don't think so. At least, I will not be part of any 'dhandli' (shenanigans). I have .

Those guilty of attacking jawans to face action: Manipur CM

A day after a CPRF personnel was killed in a grenade blast at Nagampal area of Imphal West district, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said his government has "initiated a probe" into the incident and those found guilty will face action. Umesh M Helavar, the deceased CRPF jawan, was a part of a contingent that was returning to their camp at Lamphel in Imphal West from Kangpokpi district on Saturday. Another personnel, N Ramaranjan, sustained serious injuries in the attack. The explosion is the second in the state since the early hours of Friday when an IED explosion occurred at Kangpokpi district, a few hours ahead of CM's programme. Singh, who visited the injured CRPF personnel at a hospital here on Saturday, said it was an unfortunate incident in a state that has largely been living in peace. "Manipur has been living in peace for the past 1.5 years. Miscreants responsible for attack on CRPF contingent will be booked soon," the CM said in a veiled reference to his

Police injured as Amritsar tragedy protesters take to stone-pelting

Protests staged by residents here against the Punjab government and the railways after 59 people were killed when a train crushed them as they were watching Dusshera celebrations, turned violent on Sunday leaving a few policemen injured following stone-pelting.

Polling underway for second round of Pakistan by-polls

Voting for Pakistan's second round of by-polls in three National and Provincial Assembly constituencies in Karachi and Peshawar were underway on Sunday, amidst strict security.

Our responsibility to maintain 'Swaraj' with 'Suraaj': PM Modi

Underlining the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters to gain independence from the British, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that it is every India's responsibility to preserve it with good governance.The Prime Minister, after unfurling the national flag at the Red Fort to mark the 75th anniversary of the 'Azad Hind government' headed by Subhas Chandra Bose, remembered the freedom fighter and his dedication for India's independence.He said that Bose promised an India where everyone would be undivided by religions and have equal rights, but those dreams even after years of independence, remain unfulfilled."We have reached 'Swaraj' after lakhs of sacrifices. It is our responsibility to maintain this 'Swaraj' with 'Suraaj'," he said.This day in 1943, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose established the provincial Azad Hind government in Singapore.After nearly a year, in August, his Indian National Army captured the Manipuri town of Moirang, which remained under the Azad Hind ...

Senior Republican lawmaker confronted in restaurant

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was confronted at a restaurant in Kentucky, the media reported on Sunday.