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Day after Mayawati pulled out of Lalu’s ‘BJP Bhagao rally’, Rahul Gandhi chooses Norway tour over Opposition’s show of strength

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s effort to stitch up a Mahagathbandhan of secular parties to take on the BJP juggernaut begins to falter even before it could take off, with the Congress not giving it due importance and BSP supremo demanding that a seat-sharing and policy roadmap must be worked out first

Still licking his wounds Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar dumped the Mahagathbandhan government to continue enjoying power in coalition with the BJP, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s attempts at stitching up a rainbow coalition of all “secular, anti-BJP parties”across India seem to be faltering even before they could take off.

A day after Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati announced her decision to not attend Lalu’s August 27 ‘BJP bhagao, Desh Bachao’ rally at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, the RJD chief got a major blow on Friday with news coming in that neither Congress president Sonia Gandhi, nor party’s vice president Rahul Gandhi would be attending the event which was being touted as a show of strength of the Opposition’s unity against BJP.

While it is believed that Sonia’s decision to skip the rally is largely due to her frail health, the absence of her son Rahul is likely to force the Congress as well as Lalu to face embarrassing questions from the media as well as some taunts from the BJP. Incidentally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Bihar for an aerial survey of the state’s 18 flood-hit districts which have claimed over 350 lives in the past few weeks.

 

Staying true to his style of going on foreign tours each time some major development happens in the country’s political landscape, Rahul, it seems has once again decided to go to Norway instead of attending the rally which was to act as the launch-pad for a combined Opposition’s tirade against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government and the BJP in the run up to the 2019 general elections.

The Congress vice president tweeted on Friday that he had been invited by the Norwegian ministry of foreign affairs and will be travelling to Oslo for a few days.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]With the Congress high command staying away from his rally, Lalu will have to find solace in the fact that Sonia Gandhi has nominated Ghulam Nabi Azad, the leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, and party general secretary CP Joshi to represent the Congress at the event.

Naveen Patnaik’s BJD and the Left parties had earlier decided to give Lalu’s rally a miss. On Thursday, in another embarrassment for Lalu, BSP supremo Mayawati too announced her decision to skip the rally and put forth some tricky conditions for Lalu and other Opposition parties.

Mayawati“BSP has clearly told the RJD that it will share the dais with any regional or national party only when it is decided beforehand on how many seats will go to which party in the secular alliance… Before finalising any secular programme, policy and principle of seat sharing should be decided as the life of an alliance is dependent on it and all should get respectable number of seats,”Mayawati had said on Thursday.

Although alleging that the BJP will “will use all tactics to defame secular opposition parties or weaken them by misusing government machinery”, Mayawati had asserted: “BSP is not against the joint struggle or alliance between secular parties but all this needs to be carried out with good intentions and full honesty… the experience of last Assembly election in Bihar proved how some parties had parted ways.”

Lalu PrasadLalu on his part has tried to maintain a brave front despite these setbacks. “I have got a message from Sonia Gandhi that she will not be able to come for the rally. She will be sending Ghulam Nabi Azad and CP Joshi. As far as Mayawati is concerned, she will be sending Satish Mishra from her party. West Bengal CM Mamta Bannerjee will also come for the rally,”Lalu told reporters in Patna. Other Opposition leaders who have confirmed their participation in Sunday’s rally are Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah and rebel JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Man attempting to cross India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan shot dead by BSF personnel

“We are investigating the case under these acts,” he added.

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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot and killed an individual attempting to cross the India-Pakistan border in the Ganganagar district of Rajasthan late on Tuesday, according to police.

Jitendra Kumar, the station house officer at Kesrisinghpur police station, stated that the man was trying to breach the barbed wire fence when he was spotted by BSF personnel. “They advised him to leave the area, but when he continued to advance, the BSF personnel shot him,” said the SHO.

Sriganganagar Superintendent of Police Gaurav Yadav confirmed that the suspect was allegedly trying to enter Indian territory around midnight on December 24, 2024. Despite warnings from the BSF soldiers, he did not heed their calls, which resulted in the shooting.

The incident occurred near a village in the Kesarisinghpur area. Items recovered from the intruder included Pakistani currency notes, a cigarette packet, an identity card, and other belongings. Authorities are currently gathering more information about him.

Ongoing discussions are taking place between the armed forces and police officers regarding the incident. An FIR has been filed that includes charges of trespassing and violations of the Passports Act and the Foreigners Act, according to Kumar. “We are investigating the case under these acts,” he added.

This incident is one of several similar occurrences along the border. In August, the BSF apprehended an intruder named Jagsi Kohli, who had entered about 15 kilometers into Indian territory in Barmer after locals alerted authorities that he was asking for directions to Tharparkar, a district in Pakistan’s Sindh province.

In March of this year, another person attempting to cross the border in Ganganagar was shot by BSF personnel. There have been additional incidents reported in October 2022 and twice in March 2021, all resulting in fatalities among the intruders.

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Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Chandrababu Naidu among leaders at NDA meet in Delhi amid Ambedkar row

The alliance had decided to convene on the birthday of the late BJP leader, noted for successfully leading the first coalition government to complete its term.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP chief J.P. Nadda and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu among leaders of the NDA met in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss different issues including Shah’s comment on BR Ambedkar days ago in Rajya Sabha.

In attendance, apart from Shah, Nadda and Naidu, JD-U leader and Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Apna Dal (S) president and Union minister Anupriya Patel, as well as JD (S) leader and Union minister H.D. Kumaraswamy were present.

Also present were Jitan Ram Manjhi, leader of Bihar’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (S) and a minister in the Modi government, Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president Upendra Kushwaha, a Rajya Sabha MP, and Thushar Vellappally, president of Bharath Dharma Jana Sena.

While the specific agenda of the meeting was not officially disclosed, sources indicated that discussions revolved around good governance and various political issues—principles that were central to Vajpayee’s tenure as Prime Minister. The alliance had decided to convene on the birthday of the late BJP leader, noted for successfully leading the first coalition government to complete its term.

Following the meeting, Nadda shared on X, “Attended the NDA leaders’ meeting in New Delhi today. Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India is achieving unprecedented milestones and has positioned itself as a global superpower. The NDA government remains committed to realizing the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’, ensuring a brighter and more prosperous future for all.”

Sanjay Nishad, chief of the NISHAD Party in Uttar Pradesh, described the meeting as “informal” and focused on Vajpayee’s legacy. He emphasised the importance of unity among all alliance members heading into future elections, mentioning that they congratulated the BJP leaders for their electoral victories in Haryana and Maharashtra.

Nishad further outlined that the meeting addressed coalition strategies to ensure that Prime Minister Modi’s initiatives effectively reach the populace and that electoral promises are fulfilled. He raised the topic of providing reservations for the fishing community, stating, “I presented evidence on this issue, as it was a poll promise. They will follow up with us next week to discuss it.”

Responding to inquiries about whether Amit Shah’s controversial remarks on Ambedkar were discussed, Nishad said, “We are here for the welfare of the people. Our energy should focus on achieving success in that area, rather than engaging with negativity from opposition parties.”

The NDA meeting underscores the alliance’s commitment to the proposed simultaneous elections, with all members backing the initiative. A Joint Committee of Parliament, established to review two bills related to simultaneous polls, is set to convene on January 8.

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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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