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Mamata to skip Modi’s oath ceremony as BJP invites kin of those killed in political violence

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee today (Wednesday, May 29) decided not to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony tomorrow after she learnt that BJP has invited families of its workers killed in political violence in her state.

Banerjee tweeted: “The ceremony is an august occasion to celebrate democracy, not one that should be devalued by any political party which uses it as an opportunity to score political points.”

Rubbishing BJP’s claim that 54 of its workers were “murdered”, she said: “There have been no political murders in Bengal. These deaths may have occurred due to personal enmity, family quarrel and other disputes; nothing related to politics. There is no such record with us.”

Banerjee had earlier agreed to attend the swearing-in. “I had a talk with two-three Chief Ministers and we together decided that we will try to attend it as it is a formal ceremonial programme and a Constitutional courtesy. As Chief Ministers, we can always attend ceremonial programmes of the Prime Minister and President. We are trying to attend the ceremony the day after tomorrow,” she had told reporters in Kolkata yesterday.

IANS reported that invitations were extended to 54 members belonging to families of BJP workers who were allegedly killed in political violence. The invite is seen as a gesture to convey BJP central leadership’s concern towards the party cadre in Bengal.

The party has booked their train tickets and informed them personally, BJP leader Mukul Roy said reportedly. “It is a gesture of showing respect to our martyrs who died while working for the party during the violence unleashed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) goons,” he said, according to media reports.

One of the invitees, son of late Manu Hansda from Bengal’s Midnapore, told news agency ANI, “My father was killed by Trinamool goons. We are happy that we are going to Delhi. There’s peace in our area now.”

They will be among the 7,000 invitees for the inauguration of the second stint of the Modi government at the Jaipur Gate of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

A senior TMC leader alleged that the kin of BJP workers have been invited to the ceremony to “humiliate” the state administration. “Had they been so serious about showing respect to the family of martyrs, they should have also called the family members of TMC workers who were killed in the violence.

“By not doing so, the message they want to give is quite obvious,” the TMC leader said.

In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, BJP won only two seats and secured about 17% of the votes. But this time, it won 18 seats with a vote-share of 40% in what was billed as a saffron surge.

Leaders from the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries, Kyrgyz Republic and Mauritius have been invited to the ceremony. Tamil actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal are also likely to be among the 6000 guests at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 30.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Amit Shah says BJP will neither remove reservation for SCs, STs and OBC, nor will allow Congress to do so

The Home Minister alleged that the Congress’ formula was to speak lies loudly, publicly and repetitively. He advised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge not to speak lies for a family as eventually he will have to take the blame for the party’s loss in the Lok Sabha elections

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday continued to attack Congress over reservation row. He was addressing a rally in Katghora town of Chhattisgarh’s Korba district to campaign for Saroj Pandey, BJP candidate from the Korba Lok Sabha seat where Shah said BJP will neither remove reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs, nor will it allow Congress to do so.

The Home Minister alleged that the Congress’ formula was to speak lies loudly, publicly and repetitively. He advised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge not to speak lies for a family as eventually he will have to take the blame for the party’s loss in the Lok Sabha elections. Shah accused Congress of nurturing terrorism and Naxalism to win the Lok Sabha elections.

Shah further added that Congress claims if Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji gets majority for the third term, he will scrap reservation. He said the grand old party has even circulated his fake video. Shah said that have been in power for the last 10 years and PM Modi did not remove reservation, nor will he do it in the future.

The Union Home Minister further asserted Modi ji used the majority to scrap Article 370 and triple talaq, construction of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and introduce the Citizenship Amendment Act. He further told the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge that Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi do not belong to anyone. He said on June 4 Congress will suffer defeat and the brother-sister duo will remain safe, but Kharge ji will be blamed.

Shah further asserted if PM Modi becomes the prime minister for the 3rd straight term, then Naxalism will be uprooted in two years in Chhattisgarh.  Shah targeted the previous Bhupesh Baghel-led government in Chhattisgarh and said, The Bhupesh Kakka government encouraged Naxalism, but after the BJP came to power in the state under CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma 95 Naxalites have been eliminated in 4 months.

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Priyanka Gandhi says PM Modi is far away from reality of common people, calls him an egoistic person

The Congress leader also alleged there was a mafia raj in BJP-ruled Assam. She said there have been very serious charges against Himanta Biswa Sarma when he was in the Congress party. As soon as he changed sides to BJP, all charges against him were dropped.

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi was addressing a rally in Assam’s Dhubri on Wednesday where she said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not stop JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna from leaving India. She said PM Modi is far away from the reality of common people and has no understanding of their miseries as he has become egoistic.

This was not the first time that Priyanka Gandhi attacked PM Modi over the sex scandal. Earlier this week, she questioned PM Modi’s silence over the matter. Gandhi said Prajwal Revanna who stood along with PM Modi, for whom the prime minister asked for votes, has been accused of abusing thousands of women.  She added the numbers are staggering and asked Modi’s response over the matter. Gandhi said she was keen to hear what the Union home minister had to say on the matter.

Priyanka Gandhi recollected that a few days earlier she had travelled abroad to visit her daughter. She said the Prime Minister and Home Minister are constantly discussing her overseas trips. She said they are well aware about when she is going to travel and are even keeping track of opposition leaders’ travels. Yet, when an accused, someone like him Prajwal Revanna, leaves the country, they claim ignorance. How can anyone accept this? She said the matter has slipped away right under their noses after committing such a grave offence, and yet they remain silent.

The Congress leader also alleged there was a mafia raj in BJP-ruled Assam. She also attacked Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. She said there have been very serious charges against Himanta Biswa Sarma when he was in the Congress party. As soon as he changed sides to BJP, all charges against him were dropped. Gandhi further added the BJP has developed a washing machine where corrupt people are put and the Assam CM was the first one in this regard.

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Lok Sabha elections 2024: Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly joins BJP, says she feels she should also be a part of this Mahayagya

Anupamaa fame actor Rupali Ganguly joined the BJP today at party headquarter in New Delhi

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Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Anupamaa-fame actor Rupali Ganguly joined BJP on Wednesday at the party’s Delhi headquarter. Rupali praised the mahayagya of development and highlighted her enthusiasm for active politics.

BJP’s national media department in-charge Anil Baluni and party’s national general secretary Vinod Tawde were also present during the event.

After joining the party, the actor addressed the media, saying, when she sees this Mahayagya of development, she felt that she should also take part in this. Ek nagrik ke naate hi sahi, lekin hum sabko isme sehbhaagi hona chahiye, Rupali said during the press conference held from the Delhi headquarters.

As citizens, we must all actively engage in these elections. The Anupamaa actor said, through her art, she meets and connects with others, thanks to Mahkaaal and Matarani’s blessings. Therefore, she believes she should  participate in this as well as she observe this mahayagya of progress.

She also said, she came here to serve the country and follow the footsteps of PM Modi. Rupali said she want to go forward and live up to the expectations of those who have welcomed her into the BJP under the direction of Amit Shah. Concluding her speech she urged for the support, blessings and encouragement.

The actor met party president JP Nadda in Delhi after joining the BJP, accompanied by astrologer Ameya Joshi.

Earlier in March, the Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai actor shared a glimpses of her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on her Instagram profile.

Sharing the image she expressed gratitude and said it was her day as  her dream to meet PM Modi came true.

Meanwhile, the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is slated to take place in seven phases. On April 19 and 26, the first two stages were finished.

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