Manipur, a northeastern state of India, has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The recent incident of violence that occurred shocked the nation and exposed the deep-rooted tensions between the Meitei and Kukis. On May 4, two Kuki women were subjected to brutal horror which jolted the nation. The incident shocked the nation. The Supreme Court albeit a few hours later when the video surfaced took suo moto cognisance of the act. It intervened and directed the state government to investigate the matter. Meanwhile violence which started early May, caused 140+ fatalities and thousands displaced. Hundreds of deaths and destruction is still unaccounted. The Futility of Violence: As Isaac Asimov wisely said, "Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent." This quote underscore
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‘Punished For Speaking Truth’: Rajendra Gudha Sacked By His Own Rajasthan Government
Rajendra Gudha alleges that the Rajasthan government is punishing him for speaking the truth. Rajendra Gudha is a Civil Defense minister in the Ashok Gehlot government and an ex-BSP MLA. Gudha criticized the government for its rising violence against women, citing atrocities as a major concern. In the Vidhan Sabha, Rajendra Gudha stated, "The state government should introspect on its failure to provide security to women in Rajasthan instead of raising the issue of Manipur violence." The Gehlot government sacked him within hours for going against the party line. Ms. Amrita Dhawan, the State Congress co-interchange, stated in the active voice, "Rajendra Gudha should have been sacked earlier as Rajasthan minister." Is the minister's rebellion linked to the dissatisfaction brewing with...
Read MoreThe Opposition Unity is an exercise in romanticism or a reality, in Bangalore. Firstly, according to a Congress statement, it favors seat sharing decisions based on party strength. This clearly shows the reservations and powerplay in seat sharing which will be news in the coming days. Secondly, Sharad Pawar the initiator in bringing the opposition on the same platform skipped the meeting, though he attended on the second day. The latest update from Bangalore is, 26 political party have formed their own set of alliance and named it the Indian Nationalist Developmental Inclusive Alliance. The mission is to fight together as a united front against the BJP party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. the alliance seeks to counter the BJP's narrative of nationalism and development, and highli
Read MoreBJP’s Pre-Election Shuffle: Speculations Over Organizational Changes and Cabinet Reshuffle
BJP thinks of gov't changes, caste balance, and cabinet reshuffle, amid speculation and preparations for upcoming elections. The BJP's top brass, including Shah, Nadda, Santhosh, meet PM Modi to discuss potential changes in organization and government. Last cabinet reshuffle in July 2021; now BJP aims to rejuvenate party and government ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections. During the meeting, the leaders also focused on strategizing for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. To prepare for the 2024 elections, they divided 543 seats into three zones and scheduled strategy meetings in early July. The zones will be north, south and east. The BJP plans to mobilise experienced individuals to make the organization more competitive in the upcoming elections. Election Imperative: Potential Reshuffle Fuell
Read MoreExplosive: BJP MP Alleges ₹20,000 Cr Corruption Scam in Rajasthan’s Jal Jeevan Mission
BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena makes corruption allegations of a 20,000 crore scam in Rajasthan's Jal Jeevan mission. Accusing the PHED minister and department secretary, he claims they collaborated to commit the massive fraud. Meena plans to approach the CVC, seeking an inquiry into the scam's impact on project delays and eight crore people affected. BJP's Aggressive Anti-Corruption Stance: Uncovering the Reasons Behind Their Hard-hitting Approach PM Modi's launched BJP's campaign in Ajmer, fueling the "85 % ki sarkar" jibe and setting stage to challenge Congress. Meena's June 9th conference accused Vaibhav Gehlot of routing crores to benami accounts in Mauritius and London. Meena files complaint on June 7th, accusing the Rajasthan IT Department of a 5000 crore scam under the Gehlot Govern
Read MoreSachin Pilot's Dausa rally created new takeaways in the Rajasthan politics, as reports are coming in the event was a huge success and a show of strength. Jat leader draws massive crowd on father's death anniversary, second only to Ashok Gehlot in size on 11th June. Sachin achieved what he wanted; to keep Congress at tenterhooks. He reaffirmed his three demands at the rally and he is not backing down from them. Challenging Timing for Congress: Pilot's Emphasis on Three Demands His three demands as he started in the 11th May padayatra from Ajmer were: - Action against corruption by the previous BJP government - Reconstitution of RPSC and compensation for paper leak victims - A larger role for him and his supporters in the Congress party "I stand firm on my past commitments ...
Read MoreRajasthan Elections: BJP Takes On Congress With ‘Commission Sarkar’ Accusation, Power Struggle Adds Complexity
The BJP takes on Congress own medicine by replicating the Karnataka strategy in Rajasthan elections. In an significant development at the 1st june Ajmer rally of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress of taking 85% commission in each development project and looting every citizen including poor, oppressed, tribals, minorities, women and Divyangs. It's worth mentioning the Congress' accusation of a '40% commission Sarkar' played a crucial role in Karnataka's successful outcome. The party might have recognized the significance of the accusation's success in Karnataka, leading them to consider using it in Rajasthan. What Strategies are being used to Woo Voters Ahead of Elections? With December approaching and the Rajasthan electoral contest in full swing, both major parties fe
Read MoreMetamorphosis of Rahul Gandhi: Revitalizing Congress and Shaping India’s Future
Rahul Gandhi's political metamorphosis is up and kicking for the Indian National Congress in the recent years since 2019. He underwent a transformative change, shifting the party's ideology leftward, prioritizing pro-poor policies and embracing welfarism. Inspired by Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, a 2,200-mile march fostering unity against societal division, he has fundamentally evolved. For the first time, he interacted with real Indians, unfettered by security. This has revitalized not only his leadership but also the entire rank-and-file of the Congress Party. https://www.timesnownews.com/india/will-repeat-karnataka-in-mp-bag-150-seats-rahul-gandhi-article-100590685 Rahul Gandhi, the leader of Congress, is gaining prominence in national politics and challenging Narendra Modi in t
Read MoreThe upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka, scheduled to be held on May 10, 2023, will be a crucial test for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Indian National Congress (INC). The elections will also decide the fate of the Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)), which is trying to retain its relevance in the state politics. BJP trying to break the jinx The BJP, which came to power in 2019 after the collapse of the coalition government of INC and JD(S), is hoping to break the 38-year jinx of no party winning two consecutive terms in Karnataka. The party has projected Basavaraj Bommai as its chief ministerial candidate, who took over from B.S. Yeddyurappa in July 2021. The BJP is banking on the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and its Hindutva agenda to woo th...
Read MoreOn 23rd July the Director General at World Health Organisation declares Monkeypox a global health emergency. The DG in his press release noted the spread of the disease in more than 75 countries of the world. He said, “I have decided that the Global monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern.” The decision is in a hurry or the jitters of an already harassed WHO? In the hindsight, his declaration followed after the inconclusive results of the meeting on 21st July of the Second Committee on IHR. The committee voted 6 to 3 against declaring Monkeypox a global emergency. Some experts reference the decision as a little done in haste. They argue can the disease spread and declared a global health emergency. What is Monkeypox and how did it origin...
Read MoreBlowing winds of change in BJP. Will the party see a change in it’s policies?
1 / 2How has the recent statements of Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal created problems for the party? Never had BJP found the Muslim world breathing down its neck so hard than in the past few days. It started with Qatar handing over an official note to the Indian Ambassador Dr. Deepak Mittal and expressed anger over the comments on Prophet Muhammad in TV by Nupur Sharma. In chain reaction more countries from the Islamic regions from UAE, Kuwait to Indonesia joined in the protest. As the day passed it got more embarrassing for BJP to handle the fresh crisis. We are aware while during one TV debate Nupur Sharma made an overboard statement about the Prophet Muhammad sahab. Although in her defense she admitted her mistake. In her defence she commented, "it is a natural reaction agai...
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