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BJP, Congress slam Hurriyat’s Umar Farooq for saying killing each militant will give birth to 10 new ones

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BJP, Congress slam Hurriyat’s Umar Farooq for saying killing each militant will give birth to 10 new ones

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Released from his 57-day house arrest, the Mirwaiz, head priest of the Kashmir Valley, had said that the Indian government’s belief that killing all militants will bring normalcy to Kashmir was misplaced

 The BJP and the Congress, on Saturday, hit out at Hurriyat Conference’s moderate separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for suggesting that if one militant is killed in Kashmir, “another ten youth are ready to tread the same path.”

The comment by Umar Farooq – who has been a votary of talks between the government and the Kashmiri people to find a lasting solution for peace in the Valley – came in for strident criticism from leaders of the BJP and the Congress.

BJP MP and former Union home secretary RK Singh said that the Mirwaiz’s comment was a sign of his nervousness due to the crackdown by National Investigation Agency (NIA) against separatist leaders in the Valley who have allegedly been receiving funds from their handlers in Pakistan to fuel violence and unrest in Kashmir.

“These people are feeling the pain because there has been a crackdown (by the NIA) on the flow of funds, which they used to receive from Pakistan. He (the Mirwaiz) is worried because he knows that he is one of the suspects,” Singh said.

Senior Congress leader PC Chacko too slammed Umar Farooq for the statement, saying: “We have to see where the provocation (for such statements) is coming from? The Mirwaiz should answer that too. People like him provoke the common folk to attack the Armed Forces or take an anti-India position. These people are worsening the situation (in the Valley).”

Released after 57-days under house arrest, the Mirwaiz had on Friday, while addressing a congregation at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid, claimed: “Each day, young educated boys are being killed and there is a belief in some that once all of them are killed, the problem will be over. But those who think so forget that these boys took to arms as a reaction to repression and for the resolution of the dispute, and as long as there is repression and force as a State response, while you may kill one, ten more will stand up.”

Umar Farooq had also raised doubts over Union home minister Rajnath Singh’s claim made earlier in the day that the Narendra Modi government will solve the problem of Kashmir, terrorism, naxalism and insurgency in the North East by 2022.

“How will they do it”, the Mirwaiz had asked, adding: “They want to kill all these (gun-wielding) youth…Is it a solution?”

In his trademark fiery speech, Umar Farooq had said: “Isn’t it a reality that lakhs of people attend the funeral of these youth (militants)? They express the same sentiments for which the slain take up guns.”

While asserting once again that the problem of Kashmir should be solved by the right to self-determination, Umar Farooq had said that India and Pakistan should talk (to resolve the Kashmir impasse) and people of J&K should be made part of the dialogue process. He had also warned the government and other stakeholders in the Kashmir dialogue against treating the problem of the strife-torn region as a “real-estate or territorial dispute” and instead address is as a “humanitarian issue”.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Women’s quota bill fails in Lok Sabha as it falls short of two-thirds majority

Women’s reservation proposal failed in Lok Sabha after securing 298 votes, below the required two-thirds majority

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Government secures 298 votes in favour, 230 against; proposal does not pass constitutional threshold

The proposed amendment related to women’s reservation failed to pass in the Lok Sabha on Friday after the government could not secure the required two-thirds majority.

The bill received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, falling short of the constitutional threshold needed for passage. As a constitutional amendment, it required the support of at least two-thirds of members present and voting.

Despite securing a simple majority, the government was unable to gather sufficient support to meet this requirement.

Debate continues over two days

The discussion on the bill extended late into Thursday and continued on Friday, with members from both sides participating in the debate on women’s representation in legislative bodies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged members to support the proposal, calling for wider consensus on the issue.

Implications of the outcome

The failure of the bill underscores the challenges in securing broad political agreement on constitutional amendments, especially those related to representation and electoral reforms.

The proposal was aimed at advancing women’s representation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, an issue that has remained under discussion for several years.

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Rahul Gandhi faces FIR order as Allahabad High Court acts on dual citizenship plea

High Court allows plea in Rahul Gandhi citizenship case, paving the way for further legal process.

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The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has allowed a petition seeking legal action in connection with allegations related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship status, marking a fresh development in the case.

The petition was filed by a political worker, who had approached the court seeking directions for registration of a case over claims that Gandhi may have held foreign citizenship. The High Court, while hearing the matter, passed directions for further proceedings in accordance with law.

The development comes after a special MP/MLA court in Lucknow had earlier declined to order registration of an FIR, reportedly observing that it lacked jurisdiction in matters concerning citizenship.

Background

The case is linked to allegations that Rahul Gandhi may have held British citizenship. Under Indian law, dual citizenship is not permitted. However, these claims remain part of the petitioner’s submissions and have not been established by any court.

During earlier hearings, the High Court had sought records and considered material presented by the parties involved.

What happens next

With the High Court allowing the plea, the matter is expected to proceed as per due legal process. This may involve examination by the appropriate authority and further judicial review at subsequent stages.

The case carries both legal and political significance given Rahul Gandhi’s role as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

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Pawan Khera faces fresh setback as Supreme Court refuses relief in passport row case

Congress leader Pawan Khera faces fresh setback as Supreme Court refuses interim relief and directs him to seek bail from Guwahati High Court.

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Congress leader Pawan Khera suffered another legal setback on Friday after the Supreme Court of India declined to extend protection in a case linked to his remarks about Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife.

A bench of the apex court refused to interfere with an earlier order that had stayed the transit anticipatory bail granted to Khera by the Telangana High Court. This decision leaves the Congress leader open to possible arrest by Assam Police in connection with the case.

During the hearing, Khera’s counsel sought interim protection, but the court declined the request and advised him to approach the appropriate court in Assam for relief. The bench clarified that the Guwahati High Court should decide any bail plea independently and on its merits.

“Am I a terrorist?” remark during hearing

While seeking protection, Khera’s legal team expressed concern over the urgency of the situation. In court, his counsel remarked, “Am I a terrorist?” highlighting the plea for temporary relief until a fresh bail application could be filed.

The Supreme Court also raised concerns over the submission of incorrect documents during the proceedings, adding another layer to the legal complications faced by the Congress leader.

Case linked to remarks on CM’s wife

The case stems from a press conference held earlier this month, where Khera made allegations regarding the citizenship status and financial assets of the Assam Chief Minister’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.

He had claimed that she possessed multiple passports and owned undisclosed overseas properties. These allegations were strongly denied by the Chief Minister’s family, who termed them fabricated and misleading.

Legal battle intensifies

Earlier, the Telangana High Court had granted Khera temporary transit anticipatory bail, allowing him time to seek relief from a competent court in Assam. However, the Supreme Court stayed that order following a challenge by Assam authorities, escalating the legal battle.

With the latest ruling, Khera is now expected to move the Guwahati High Court for anticipatory bail as the case continues to unfold.

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