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Congress confirms Rahul Gandhi’s “Muslim Party” remark

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Congress confirms Rahul Gandhi’s “Muslim Party” remark

Amidst raging controversy on Rahul Gandhi’s recent remark about Congress being Muslims’ party, Nadeem Javed, the Chairman of party’s minority department and former MLA from Jaunpur has confirmed Urdu daily Inquilab report saying that there was nothing wrong in party president’s statement or reporting of the same.

In an exclusive interview with Mumtaz Alam Rizvi, the journalist who originally reported on Rahul Gandhi’s meeting with Muslim scholars and leaders, Nadeem Javed said that neither Rahul Gandhi said something wrong nor Inquilab has misreported the remarks. Nadeem’s interview was prominently published by the daily, owned by Jagran group, as front-lead story on Monday.

Nadeem Javed had coordinated Rahul Gandhi’s meeting with Muslim scholars held at 12 Tughlak lane, the official residence of party president. Ilyas Malik, an education expert, Farah Naqvi, journalist and Z. K. Faizan, a lawyer were among the invitees. Former union minister Salman Khursheed and Nadeem Javed were also present in the meeting which lasted over two hours.

Congress confirms Rahul Gandhi’s “Muslim Party” remark Nadeem Javed said that he has read Inquilab report carefully quoting Rahul Gandhi saying, “Yes Congress is party of Muslims because they are weak.” He questioned  as to “what is wrong in it?” Instead, Javed asked if “we have forgotten Sachar committee report saying that Muslims have become more backward then Dalits?”

He observed that no country can progress with the progress of one section of the society. The country can achieve progress only when all communities progress together. If we wish to enlist our country as a developed one, we need to raise the issues of Muslims and Dalits. He asserted that Rahul Gandhi has reiterated party’s established position that it belongs to the weaker sections of the society.

Responding to a question as if Rahul Gandhi will not meet Muslim leaders after the recent controversy, Nadeem Javed responded saying that controversy was knowingly being created. However, he further said that Rahul Gandhi will address a national convention to be shortly organized by minority department of the Congress party. He will interact with Muslims scholars for developing party’s strategy before the national convention as well. A plan would be chalked out on how to publicize the Congress contribution towards Muslims during the 60-years of its governance.

Nadeem further said that Rahul Gandhi has commitment to struggle for the rights of weaker sections. He will continue to interact with leaders of various minorities.

He also said that Congress leadership will not weaken its ties with minorities especially with Muslims due to hype created by certain media houses. He asked Muslims to support Congress under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership who is working to bring all secular parties together.  He further said , “We have sacrificed in Karnataka and the 2019 elections will be contested to save secularism and communal harmony in the country”.

In such a situation, Nadeem advised the Muslim clerics, scholars and responsible leaders to show political maturity in supporting Rahul Gandhi’s efforts.

He recalled that country was facing similar challenge as in post 2002 Gujarat riots. At that time Muslims stood with Congress with responsibility.  Hence, in the present situation Muslims should behave with unity and wisdom during 2019 elections, he advised.

Congress confirms Rahul Gandhi’s “Muslim Party” remarkSeveral BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the Inquilab report to repeat their claim that Congress is an “anti-Hindu” party that aims to “appease minorities”. Party spokesman Anil Balani and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized Rahul Gandhi with “janeu dhari” remarks. Seetharaman was quoted saying, “You can’t be janeau dhari at one point….Muslim-dhari at another…This is playing with the people’s trust.”

On Saturday, Prime Minister, while addressing on the occasion of foundation stone laying ceremony of the Purvanchal Expressway in Azamgarh, said, “I have read in newspapers that Congress naamdar [dynast] has said that the Congress is a party of Muslims.”

He further said, “This debate has been on for the last two days. I am not surprised because during the Manmohan Singh government, the prime minister himself said that Muslims have the first claim on the country’s resources…”

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Salman Khan house firing case: NIA interrogates arrested shooters Sagar Pal, Vicky Gupta for three hours

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The investigation into the shocking firing incident that took place outside Salman Khan’s house on April 14 keeps bringing new updates with every passing day. In this case, Sagar Pal and Vicky Gupta, the two suspected shooters, have already been taken into custody.

The two shooters have reportedly been questioned by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), according to a new development. Every day that goes by, more information is revealed about the inquiry into the shocking firing incident that happened outside Salman Khan’s house on April 14. Sagar Pal and Vicky Gupta, the two accused shooters, are being held in custody after their first arrests.

It was recently discovered that the two shooters were questioned by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

NIA has reportedly begun questioning Sagar Pal and Vicky Gupta, who were detained a few days ago for firing openly outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai, according to a recent update posted on their X (Twitter) account. NIA has interrogated shooters Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, arrested in the firing case, the tweet said.

According to the reports, two Punjabi residents were taken into custody by the Mumbai Crime Branch yesterday on suspicion of being involved in the recent shooting incident outside the house of Bollywood actor Salman Khan.

The two men, Sonu Subhash Chander and Anuj Thapan, provided guns to Sagar Pal and Vicky Gupta, the shooters, according to information released by the Mumbai Crime Branch. It was also reported that they had communication with the Bishnoi gang. For those who don’t know, hours after the incident, Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, allegedly took credit for the firing in a Facebook post.

The shooters’ custody has been extended by Mumbai’s Esplanade Court until April 29.

Meanwhile, on the workfront Salman Khan was last seen in Tiger 3 alongside Katrina Kaif.

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PM Modi calls for high voter turnout in second phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024, says your vote is your voice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges citizens to participate in record numbers during the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media as the second phase of voting for the Lok Sabha Elections of 2024 got underway across the country to encourage voters to cast votes in huge numbers. PM Modi emphasized in his speech the value of voting in preserving democracy and notably urged women and young people to cast votes.

Taking to social media X, formerly Twitter, PM Modi wrote, urging everyone in constituencies to participate in record numbers in today’s second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. He said our democracy is strengthened by high voter turnout. He especially urged female and youth voters to cast votes in large numbers. Your vote is your voice, he added.

It is important to remember that 88 Lok Sabha constituencies—spread among 13 states and Union Territories—are presently holding polls. Twenty seats in Kerala, fourteen in Karnataka, thirteen in Rajasthan, eight in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, six in Madhya Pradesh, five in Assam and Bihar, three in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one in each of Tripura, Jammu & Kashmir, and Manipur are currently up for election. Notably, the untimely death of a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate has resulted in the Madhya Pradesh constituency of Betul being spared from voting on April 26.

Meanwhile, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the thorough planning that has taken place over the previous two years and reassured the public of careful security measures at every voting place. They have been preparing for the last two years, he said. At each booth, the arrangements are ready. Everything has been prepared for the voters, including fans and drinking water. Voters must turn out to cast their votes. Safety has been considered. There is zero information available anywhere regarding violence. However, there will be forces at every booth.

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Bollywood actor Neha Sharma campaigns for her father Ajit Sharma in Bhagalpur, Bihar

The Bollywood actor posted a video on her Instagram handle which showed her journey through various districts of Bihar, including Kishanganj, Banka, Purnea and Katihar. She was dressed in a traditional salwar kameez and was seen greeting and encouraging the public to cast their votes.

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Bollywood actor Neha Sharma’s recent participation in a roadshow in Bihar has taken the internet by storm. Sharma, known for her roles in films like Tum Bin 2 and Crook, was seen supporting her father, Ajit Sharma, who is contesting from Bhagalpur Lok Sabha seat on a Congress ticket. The roadshow came amid speculations that the actor might enter politics. But, it is now clear that she was just campaigning for her father.

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The Bollywood actor posted a video on her Instagram handle which showed her journey through various districts of Bihar, including Kishanganj, Banka, Purnea and Katihar. She was dressed in a traditional salwar kameez and was seen greeting and encouraging the public to cast their votes.

The actor received a warm reception and love from a large crowd in Pirpainti and Kahalgaon during her roadshow. She wrote on Instagram that it is said when someone gives one a place in their heart, then they live there forever. She said her heart is full of all the love and support she was receiving from the people. She thanked the people for the warm welcome she got in Pirpainti and Kahalgaon. Aapka pyar sar ankhon par.

Another video, circulating on social media showed the actor actively participating in her father’s election campaign in Bhagalpur. The election to the Bhagalpur Lok Sabha seat is set to take place in the 2nd phase on April 26. Ajit Sharma is representing the Congress and is up against JDU’s Ajay Kumar Mandal in this seat.

Earlier, there had been rumours and speculations that Neha Sharma might join politics. But many reports have clarified that she is not making her political debut yet. The Bollywood actor had been offered the opportunity to join politics by her father Ajjit Sharma but she is currently focusing on her acting career.

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