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BJP Dalit MPs unrest: Fourth one complains to PM, says nothing done for Dalits in four years

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BJP Dalit MPs unrest: Fourth one complains to PM, says nothing done for Dalits in four years

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Another Dalit MP of BJP, Yashwant Singh from Nagina in Uttar Pradesh, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Centre of not doing anything for the Dalits of the country.

Singh claimed that he became an MP because of his reservation. “Being a Dalit, my capabilities have not been put to use, I only became an MP because of reservation,” the letter read, adding, “In 4 years the government has done nothing for the 30 crore Dalits of the country.”

An MD from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and having cleared the United States Medical Licensing Examination, Singh further added that reservation is an essential lifeline for the people of his community.

The letter has also appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn the decision on the SC/ST Act.

Yashwant Singh is the fourth MP from UP to voice discontent against BJP government and the third to write to PM Modi.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]The day BJP celebrated its 38th Foundation Day, BJP Dalit MP from Etawah, Ashok Dohre, was giving bytes to television media, alleging police brutalities against Dalits during the Bharat Bandh on April 2.

“The police dragged Dalit youth from their homes and thrashed them mercilessly hurling choicest abuses. Fake cases including NSA were slapped against them. It is an insult to the community members,” he charged and sought immediate intervention of PM Modi in the matter and action against the erring cops.

Dalit BJP MPs venting their ire while the party is battling to stem the tide of Dalit discontent against its governments has got the RSS and BJP top brass concerned. While they accuse a conspiracy by rival parties, media reports said that party organising general secretary Sunil Bansal has been given the task of holding an inquiry to find out who is provoking BJP Dalit MPs and get to the bottom of the ‘conspiracy’. Bansal is likely to prepare a report and brief the party national president Amit Shah during his visit to Lucknow on April 10, said a report in DNA.

BJP’s suspicions of outsiders inciting its Dalit MPs notwithstanding, these lawmakers are themselves worried about the way things are going and about their future. One of them confided that he had serious doubts about getting re-elected if the Dalit issues weren’t addressed and situation didn’t improve in the next few months.

Recently, Chhote Lal Kharwar, tribal MP from Robertsganj, had written a letter to Prime Minister Modi, alleging mistreatment by the Yogi Adityanath-led government. He had alleged that he met the Chief Minister twice regarding “corruption” in the district administration and forest department in Chandauli, but was instead “scolded and thrown out”.

Chhote Lal had also complained to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes regarding the matter.

In the letter, Kharwar complained about a local party functionary helping the rival Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in a block-level election and undermining his efforts. He said attempts were being made to induct the BSP rival into the BJP.

Chhotelal said the apparent grudge was that a Dalit had been elected from a general seat.

Chhotelal said he met state BJP chief Mahendra Nath Pandey thrice “to save his dignity”. He also met state BJP General Secretary Sunil Bansal and other party functionaries, but there was no help.

“So, I met the Chief Minister twice but did not get any help. I was scolded and shunted out,” Chhotelal said.

The BJP MP also said he was threatened with a pistol by an opponent who used abusive, casteist language against him, but the police did not register a case.

“Tired over lack of response, I wrote to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes,” he said.

“I request you to protect the honour of Dalits and adivasis…,” he said in his letter to Modi.

Chhotelal, a film artiste and Bhojpuri singer, also sought registration of a case against those who he claimed had attacked him.

Savitri Bai Phule, another BJP Dalit MP from Behracich, has already held a massive rally in the state capital Lucknow against the Modi government’s attempt to scrap reservations for SC/ST. She has demanded reservations in private sector and promotions.

Facing flak, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath broke his silence to say that his government is working for the welfare of all irrespective of their caste and religion. “My government did not discriminate people on basis of their caste and religion. We worked with our motto ‘sabka saath sabka vikaas’. If anyone has any grievance, they may let me know to take corrective steps,” he said.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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India and Russia vow to walk together against terrorism, reaffirm strategic partnership

PM Modi and President Putin reaffirm India-Russia unity against terrorism, deepen energy and trade cooperation, and discuss peace efforts amid the Ukraine conflict.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday underlined that India and Russia “walk together in the fight against terrorism,” reinforcing a decades-old strategic partnership that remains steady amid global geopolitical churn. The leaders issued the joint statement following talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi, where they also announced steps to boost trade, economic cooperation, and energy collaboration.

India-Russia stand firm on counter-terror cooperation

PM Modi described President Putin as a “dear friend” and highlighted Moscow’s consistent support to India on counter-terror efforts. Russia had earlier strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, allegedly linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed, and reiterated solidarity with India’s fight against terrorism in all forms.

The joint remarks emphasized that the bilateral friendship, rooted in trust and mutual respect, has remained resilient for decades despite global challenges.

Focus on energy, trade and use of national currencies

A key highlight of the engagement was Russia reaffirming “uninterrupted shipments” of fuel to India. PM Modi expressed gratitude for Russia’s commitment, noting energy cooperation as a crucial pillar of the relationship. While he did not specifically mention oil purchases, given ongoing Western pressure, he emphasised cooperation in civil nuclear and clean energy.

The two countries also discussed expanding economic ties, including a possible free trade agreement. President Putin said bilateral trade was being targeted to reach USD 100 billion, and acknowledged progress toward using national currencies for payments — a remark expected to draw global attention.

Putin shares peace plan insights on Ukraine conflict

Putin briefed the Prime Minister on Russia’s perspective for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Ukraine war and appreciated India’s continued role as a “champion of peace.” PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent position on dialogue and diplomacy.

Agreements across jobs, health, shipping and minerals

Officials exchanged multiple agreements covering employment mobility, health, shipping, chemicals and cooperation in critical minerals — further broadening the strategic footprint of the partnership.

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RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25%, paving the way for cheaper loans

The RBI has cut the repo rate to 5.25%, aiming to support growth as inflation softens. The central bank also raised GDP projections and announced liquidity-boosting measures.

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the key repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% on Thursday, signalling relief for borrowers as banks are expected to offer lower EMIs on home and vehicle loans. Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the move after the conclusion of the three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

RBI prioritises growth as inflation eases

Malhotra said the decision was unanimous, with the central bank choosing to focus on supporting economic momentum despite concerns over a weak rupee. The repo rate was earlier cut in June from 6% to 5.5% amid easing inflation trends.

The RBI now projects Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation at 2% for FY2025-26, significantly softer than earlier estimates. For the first quarter of FY2026-27, inflation is expected at 3.9%, lower than the previous projection. The governor noted that rising precious metal prices may contribute to the headline CPI, but overall risks to inflation remain balanced.

GDP outlook strengthened

In a strong upward revision, the central bank increased the GDP forecast for the current financial year to 7.3%, previously estimated at 6.8%. Growth for the October–December quarter has also been revised to 6.7%.

The last quarter registered a six-quarter high expansion of 8.2%, reflecting resilient demand and steady credit flow.

“The growth-inflation balance continues to offer policy space,” Malhotra said, reiterating that the RBI’s stance remains neutral.

Other key decisions

Alongside the repo rate cut, the RBI announced adjustments to key policy corridors:

  • Standing Deposit Facility (SDF): 5%
  • Marginal Standing Facility (MSF): 5.5%

To improve liquidity and strengthen monetary transmission, the RBI will conduct forex swaps and purchase ₹1 lakh crore worth of government bonds through Open Market Operations (OMO).

RBI reviews a challenging year

Reflecting on 2025, Malhotra said the year delivered strong growth and moderate inflation even as global trade and geopolitical uncertainties persisted. He added that bank credit and retail lending remained healthy, providing support to the economy.

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IndiGo flight chaos deepens as over 500 services cancelled, passengers stranded for hours

Over 500 IndiGo flights were cancelled nationwide, leaving passengers stranded without food, clarity or their luggage as airports struggled to manage the disruption.

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India’s largest airline continued to face massive operational breakdowns, triggering frustration among travellers at major airports across the country. From piles of unattended suitcases to passengers waiting over 12 hours without food or clarity, the disruption stretched into its fourth consecutive day.

Long delays, no communication leave passengers anguished

Several travellers at Delhi airport described the situation as “mental torture”, as thousands of unclaimed suitcases lay scattered across the terminal. Many slept on the floor, while others expressed anger over the lack of communication from airline staff.

One flier said he had been waiting for over 12 hours without any explanation: “Every time they say one-hour or two-hour delays. We were going to a wedding but don’t even have our luggage.”

A passenger in Hyderabad recounted a similar ordeal, saying the flight was delayed indefinitely with no food, water, or updates from the airline. At the airport, some travellers blocked an Air India flight in protest over the lack of arrangements.

Goa and Chennai airports also witnessed tense moments. Videos from Goa showed fliers shouting at IndiGo staff as police attempted to calm the situation. At Chennai, CISF denied entry to IndiGo passengers due to heavy congestion.

Major metro airports impacted; cascading cancellations nationwide

Flight cancellations and delays were reported across multiple airports:

  • Over 200 flights were cancelled in Delhi
  • More than 100 each in Mumbai and Bengaluru
  • Around 90 in Hyderabad
  • Dozens more in Pune, Vishakhapatnam, Chennai and Bhopal

Pune airport stated that parking bay congestion worsened the situation, as several IndiGo aircraft remained grounded due to lack of crew. Other airlines continued operations without disruption.

Airport authorities said they had mobilised additional manpower for crowd control and passenger support.

IndiGo admits planning lapses, says more cancellations expected

The airline acknowledged a “misjudgment” in assessing crew requirements under revised night-duty norms, which it said created planning gaps. Winter weather and airport congestion further aggravated the crisis.

IndiGo informed the aviation ministry and DGCA that some regulatory changes—such as the shift in night-duty timings and a cap on night landings—have been rolled back temporarily to stabilise operations.

The airline warned that cancellations may continue for another two to three days, and from December 8, schedules will be trimmed to prevent further disruption.

In a message to employees, CEO Pieter Elbers said restoring punctuality would not be an “easy target”.

Airline issues apology amid nationwide frustration

In a late-night statement, IndiGo apologised to customers and industry partners, acknowledging the widespread inconvenience caused by the disruptions. The airline said all teams were working with authorities to bring operations back to normal.

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