Politics

23

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Not allow Karnataka to lay even one stone for Mekedatu dam: Anand

Amid mounting political tensions over the Cauvery water dispute, the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister N Anand on Wednesday reiterated the government's opposition to the proposed Mekedatu dam project, stating that Karnataka would not be permitted to lay even a single stone for the structure.   Speaking in the State Assembly, Anand responded to DMK MLA Durai Chandrasekaran, who had accused the ruling TVK government of adopting a "soft approach" on the Cauvery issue.   "We will not allow the Karnataka government to lay even a single stone to build the Mekedatu dam," Anand said in the Assembly.   He…

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22

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Congress on Wednesday alleged that the methodology of asking questions on caste in Census 2027 is “deliberately flawed” and the census has a “deeper nefarious purpose”.

  Pointing fingers at the questionnaire, the Congress on Wednesday alleged that the methodology of asking questions on caste in Census 2027 is "deliberately flawed" and the census has a "deeper nefarious purpose".   Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh claimed that the micro questions on religion, date of birth and the place of birth of parents have never been asked before.Ramesh shared a media report on X which claimed that Census 2027 seeks information on religion, date of birth and place of birth up to the village level of both father and mother.   The report claimed that…

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22

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

SFI–ABVP violent face-off at Jadavpur University injures 4

Tension gripped the campus of Jadavpur University late Wednesday night following a violent clash between supporters of rival student organisations, leading to injuries and escalating political confrontation. According to reports, at least four members affiliated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) were injured in the altercation and were subsequently admitted to a nearby private hospital, where they are currently undergoing treatment.   The incident reportedly stemmed from a General Body (GB) meeting called by the CPI(M)’s students wing, Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and other Left-leaning student groups earlier in the day. ABVP members opposed the meeting, arguing that…

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21

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Mamata failed for years on border security: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on the second day of his North Bengal tour, launched a direct attack on former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee while praising Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for what he described as the state government's renewed focus on border security.   Addressing a special programme at the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Frontier Headquarters in Siliguri, Shah recalled that the state's former Chief Minister had traditionally been invited to such events but, according to him, had never attended. He specifically thanked Adhikari for attending the programme.   Shah said the change in the state government's approach…

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21

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Vijay’s delimitation stand triggers political storm

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay sparked political controversy on Thursday after calling on the Union government to provide a “clear legislative assurance” that southern states will not lose parliamentary representation as a result of successful population control efforts. Speaking at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram, Vijay argued that such an undertaking was essential to maintain fairness, safeguard federal balance, and bolster state confidence in democratic institutions. However, opposition parties quickly seized on the fact that he stopped short of reiterating a recent resolution passed by the Tamil Nadu assembly on August 12, which demanded that…

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20

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said the PM Cares Fund can be used to improve infrastructure in rural schools and build more than 1,000 new high-tech schools.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said the PM Cares Fund can be used to improve infrastructure in rural schools and build more than 1,000 new high-tech schools.   The national convenor of the CJP, which has launched the 'School Thik Karo' campaign to highlight gaps in rural school infrastructure, claimed children of this country are crying for good roads to their schools, and benches and drinking water in their schools.   The total balance in the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund stood at Rs 8,452 crore as on March…

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19

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has urged the United States Ambassador Sergio Gor to withdraw the highest-level US travel advisory against visiting Kashmir.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has urged the United States Ambassador Sergio Gor to withdraw the highest-level US travel advisory against visiting Kashmir, saying it was affecting a region where thousands of families depend on tourism.   In a post on X, the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said that at least the US Ambassador can review and withdraw the highest-level travel advisory against visiting Kashmir.   “For Kashmir, where thousands of families depend on tourism, the travel advisory on Kashmir is more than a warning; it is a wall between Kashmir and the world. Lifting it…

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19

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Assam BJP slams Akhil Gogoi over alleged coal trade link

The ruling BJP in Assam slammed Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi over double standards following a purported audio clip that had gone viral on social media and which allegedly links his close associate to an illegal coal trade network along the Nagaland border, noting that the regional political party leader has consistently projected himself as a crusader against illegal coal, stone, and sand syndicates.   Referencing Assamese folklore, State BJP spokesperson Kishore Upadhyay described the situation as a case of "a ghost emerging from within the mustard pot itself," while questioning Gogoi's silence over the incident. According to a press…

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18

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said people will take time to get used to singing the national song as it has been added to official functions only this year.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said people will take time to get used to singing the national song as it has been added to official functions only this year.   Commenting on the controversy surrounding Congress leaders’ alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram, Abdullah said there should be no controversy as all verses of the national song were sung.   “Congress also gave a clarification from its side. It said, look at the video, all three verses of VandeMataram were sung there. So what is the controversy here? They were sung. It will take us a little…

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18

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti said that she is a “dimaagi Naxal” as she supports Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

As the remark has triggered political reactions from several parties, former chief minister of  Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti said that she is a "dimaagi Naxal" as she supports Article 370 of the Constitution, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.     "I support Article 370. I'm a dimaagi Naxal," Mehbooba posted on her X handle.The PDP president was reacting to a post by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, who said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call opposition leaders "dimaagi Naxal"."PM @narendramodi ji didn't say opposition leaders as dimagi Naxals," Rijiju said in the…

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