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“Common man is feeling the pinch of rising costs all around”

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“Common man is feeling the pinch of rising costs all around”

Panellists say that a broad-based solution that lowers petrol and diesel prices should emerge from the government soon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will brainstorm with chief executives of top global and Indian oil and gas companies amid spiralling oil prices and the US threat to impose sanctions on nations buying oil from Iran. APN’s Mudda discussed the issue. Anchorperson Anant Tyagi posed questions to panellists including BJP’s Ashok Pandey, economist Sharad Kohli, Congress’s Saif Khan, automobile expert Jagdish Khattar, NCP’s Sushma Kohli and APN consultant Govind Pant Raju.

Pandey said: “Diesel and petrol prices were recently lowered. Today PM is holding a meeting on this issue. In China too, diesel prices have gone up, the whole world is reeling under this. It is definite that prices will soon come down.”

Khan said: “The BJP has been making a killing on petrol and diesel prices. Congress would plan subsidies to ease the burden of common man. The current dispensation is not doing so. What will be the result of the meeting? I am waiting to know that.”

Khattar said: “Around 70-80 percent oil is imported, prices are going up internationally. Consumption is not going to go down. Spiralling prices will pinch the common man.”

Raju said: “Subsidies are populist measures. But the reason for doing away with subsidy is due to both local and international scenarios. The government is distributing mobile phones, now isn’t this a misuse of public funds? The Congress is more worried about the government walking away with glory than the plight of the common man. Rahul Gandhi finds it easy to say that on coming to power, he will waive loans for farmers. How can that happen without it having a fallout on the overall economic scenario?”

Sushma Kohli said: “Elections are round the corner, prices are going up, and this is why the PM has called a meeting; to show that the government is doing something.”

Sharad Kohli said:”Subsidies are not given so easily. Today, if Congress was in power, the discussion would have been the same.”

Khan said: “What can the government do to ease the stress of the common man? In some places excise duty is more than doubled. If petrol and diesel prices are down, it will have a cascading effect on all-round prices. Prices in Nepal and Pakistan are far less than in our country.”

Khattar said: “We can’t talk of electricity vehicles so far. R&D is still going on. Meanwhile, we should look at hybrid options like CNG and other choices.”

Raju said: “It will take ages before other viable options can emerge.  Even their effect will take a long time. We can increase CNG availability, as people want immediate relief. Common man is not bothered about relations with US as that’s the government’s responsibility. The government should look at the larger picture.”

Pandey said: “The government is considering all options before it to lessen the common man’s burden. The best solution available will be known to all.”

Khan said: “The Congress was utilising government funds properly. In the last four years, the government has only raised prices, metro fares and so on.”

Shard Kohli said: “The government should bring out a white paper to tell people where money had been invested and spent so that people feel that increase in prices is justified. Transparency is needed from the government so that people’s anger can come down.”

—Compiled by Niti Singh Bhandari

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Manipur CM Biren Singh says state needs immediate peace, understanding between two communities

He claimed that the administration is responding quickly to the displaced people’s needs in areas such as education and agriculture.

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Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday emphasised the urgent need for peace in the state, which has faced ethnic violence since May of last year, and called on two communities to reach a mutual understanding.

Speaking at the Good Governance Day event held at the state BJP headquarters, Singh expressed confidence that the BJP could restore stability to the northeastern state, highlighting the party’s commitment to coexisting harmoniously.

“What is happening in Manipur today has multiple causes. Those who seek to divide the state are now questioning the government’s actions… they are driven by a desire for power,” Singh remarked.

He mentioned several initiatives, such as ‘Meeyamgi Numit’ (People’s Day), designed to foster closer relationships between officials and the public. “We do not oppose any specific community. The BJP’s position is clear: we advocate for the idea of living together and have initiated efforts to strengthen ties between the police and the community,” he stated.

Singh added that the state government is diligently addressing the needs of internally displaced persons by establishing committees throughout the administrative framework. He claimed that the administration is responding quickly to the displaced people’s needs in areas such as education and agriculture.

“We have not made any mistakes. Our goal is to ensure the well-being of future generations. It is essential for both communities to remain calm. Rather than dwelling on the past, we should concentrate on the upcoming NRC process, capturing biometrics, and using 1961 as the foundation year for the Inner Line Permit,” Singh said.

He also highlighted the government’s commitment to acting within a democratic and constitutional framework, noting that achieving these goals will take time. “What we require now is immediate peace and a resolution of misunderstandings between the two communities,” he concluded.

The ongoing violence has resulted in the deaths of over 250 individuals and left thousands homeless due to clashes between the Meitei community and Kuki-Zo groups since last May.

“Only the BJP can save Manipur. BJP leaders possess strong values of nationalism and social justice, practicing reality-based politics in the nation’s interest. If I am not nominated for a ticket by the BJP, I will remain loyal to the party,” Mr. Singh added.

He also highlighted several unity-focused projects initiated by the BJP government, mentioning that a Unity Mall featuring stalls from all ethnic groups in the state will be constructed with an investment exceeding ₹140 crores.

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Pushpa 2 makers, Allu Arjun announce Rs 2 crore aid to stampede victim’s family

After consulting with the doctors, Allu Aravind expressed relief upon learning that the boy is recovering and is now able to breathe independently.

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Pushpa 2 makers, Allu Arjun announce Rs 2 crore aid to stampede victim’s family

Film producer Allu Aravind, also father of Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun, on Wednesday announced financial support totalling Rs 2 crores for the eight-year-old boy injured in the December 4 Sandhya Theatre stampede.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred during Allu Arjun’s visit to the theatre for a Pushpa 2 premiere, claimed the life of the boy’s 35-year-old mother. Allu Arjun is now facing charges in the case, and was questioned by police on Tuesday regarding his involvement.

Reportedly, the veteran producer along with Dil Raju and others, visited the private hospital where the boy injured in the stampede is being treated. After consulting with the doctors, Allu Aravind expressed relief upon learning that the boy is recovering and is now able to breathe independently.

Speaking to the media, Allu Aravind said that the boy, Sri Teja, is recovering, and is not on a ventilator. He added that to support the family, they should support him with Rs2 crore: Rs 1 crore by Allu Arjun, Rs 50 lakh by Mythri Movie Makers, and Rs 50 lakh by director Sukumar. He further mentioned that they will give this money through Telangana Film Development Corporation Chairman Dil Raju.

When questioned if he had visited the boy’s family, Aravind explained that he cannot interact with the family due to the legal problems. With the police permission, once, 10 days back, he visited him. He was then recovering, he continued.

Meanwhile, producer and Telangana Film Development Corporation (FDC) chairman Dil Raju also addressed the media, stating that there is a meeting planned tomorrow with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, and they have taken an appointment. He added that they have invited most of the prominent members of the industry.

Earlier on Tuesday, the father of the eight-year-old boy injured in the December 4 stampede during the screening of Pushpa 2 said that the boy has shown improvement and is now off oxygen and ventilator support. He added that while the boy’s condition has improved, full recovery will take time, according to doctors.

He further shared that he received a Rs 10 lakh cheque from Pushpa star Allu Arjun, along with additional assistance from the film’s production team and Telangana Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy.

Speaking about his willingness to withdraw the complaint, he clarified that he received support from Allu Arjun’s team the day after the incident and emphasized that there was no pressure on him to drop the case.

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Man sets himself on fire near Parliament building, rushed to hospital: Delhi Police

The exact reason will be unearthed only after the investigation.

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A man on Wednesday set himself afire near the Parliament in Delhi. He was immediately rushed to the RML hospital after he sustained severe injuries. The police have started an investigation into the matter.

The area where the man attempted to set himself on fire has been cordoned off. A forensic team is also present at the spot to investigate which substance he doused on himself before setting himself on fire.

Delhi Police stated that the man has been identified as Jitendra from Uttar Pradesh’s Bagpat. They said the reason behind the suicide attempt seems to be related to personal enmity in Bagpat. The exact reason will be unearthed only after the investigation.

“Today one person probably Jitendra of Uttar Pradesh’s Bagpat set himself on fire in roundabout rail Bhavan. The local police and railway police along with some civil persons immediately extinguished the fire and the person was sent to hospital. The issue as we can decipher is probably related and personal enmity in Bagpat. Further investigation is on,” Delhi Police said.

“The local police, railway police, and some civilians quickly managed to extinguish the flames, and the man was sent to the hospital. Preliminary findings suggest the incident may be linked to personal enmity in Bagpat. Further investigations are ongoing,” the police statement said.

In another similar incident, a man from Rohini set himself on fire outside the Transport Bhawan near the Parliament in April, 2023. The man was reportedly raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in support of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

He had lost his job during the lockdown imposed during the pandemic. He doused himself with an inflammable liquid as he shouted slogans and set himself afire. He was rescued immediately by police personnel in the area and taken to a nearby hospital. The man had sustained 50 per cent burns in the incident, according to reports.

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