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Mani Shankar Aiyar: Congress Can Be Headed By Mother or Son Only

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Mani Shankar Aiyar: Congress Can Be Headed By Mother or Son Only

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amid reports of Congress gearing up to elevate Rahul Gandhi as its president, Mani Shankar Aiyer, a senior party leader has raised question against the very roots of democracy in the party. He took jibe at party president Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi saying that only mother and son can acquire the post of party president.
He was speaking to media persons on Sunday at a function in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. His video has become viral showing him speaking to a TV journalist while sitting in an open air festive ambience.

“I think only two people can be Congress President – mother or son. Rahul has already said he is ready to contest the election” Aiyer was quoted saying.

He further said, “To contest election, rival candidate (raqeeb) is required. Now you find if there is any rival. If there’s no one and there’s only one candidate, how will you conduct the election in the first place?” he questioned.

Mani Shankar Aiyar: Congress Can Be Headed By Mother or Son Only

Rahul Gandhi is likely to be announced as party president by the end of this month and succeed his mother Sonia Gandhi, who led the party for 19 years.

Recently Congress MP Sachin Pilot told journalists about the possibility of Rahul Gandhi taking over as party president in accordance with the “general sentiment” in the Congress.

Moreover, Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, has also recently indicated about Congress’ unanimous decision to elevate Rahul Gandhi as its president as it needs a leader in place of Sonia Gandhi who faces health issues.

Thanhawla argued in support of the decision saying, “There are various types of leaders. Some leaders are made, some leaders are imposed. Rahul Gandhi is not a willing politician but party needs a strong, good leadership.”

Delhi unit of All India Congress Committee (AICC) has also passed a resolution on Saturday requesting Rahul Gandhi to take over as party president.

According to sources in Congress, Central Election Authority of the party has decided to fix the date around October 10 for the beginning of the election for the post of party president. The results are expected to be announced by October 25.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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PM Modi says expiry date of BJD government in Odisha is June 4

The prime minister was addressing an election rally in Odisha’s Behrampur. The state of Odisha is going to Assembly as well as general elections simultaneously starting May 13.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that 2 Yagya are taking place together in Odisha – one to form a government in India and the other in the state. He was confident that the BJP will form the double-engine government in Odisha for the first time. The prime minister was addressing an election rally in Odisha’s Behrampur. The state of Odisha is going to Assembly as well as general elections simultaneously starting May 13. The counting of votes of both elections is going to take place on June 4.

PM Modi added that enthusiasm of the people shows that the double-engine government is going to be formed in Odisha for the first time. He further asserted that BJP does what it says. Therefore, after forming the government here, they will implement the declarations made in the manifesto with full force and this is Modi’s guarantee.

The prime minister further added that the expiry date of the BJD government in Odisha is written as June 4.  He said the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate for Odisha will be decided on 6th June. PM Modi predicted that the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP Chief Minister will be held in Bhubaneswar on June 10. He said today he had come to invite the people of Odisha to the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister of the BJP government in the state.

PM Modi attacked Congress and Naveen Patnaik’s BJD and said that the people of the rich state have remained poor and both the parties are responsible for it. He said in Odisha, it was Congress for around 50 years, and BJD for around 25 years. The prime minister said everyone has seen the result. He added Odisha has a fertile land, mineral resources, sea coasts, a trade centre like that of Berhampur, culture, heritage and still, the people of this rich Odisha have remained poor. He asked who is responsible for this sin? The answer is Congress and BJD.

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ED raids Jharkhand minister’s secretary, recovers Rs 20 crore from house help

Jharkhand minister’s secretary raided by ED, huge amount of cash recovered.

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The Enforcement Directorate on Monday, May 6, started conducting raids at several Ranchi sites, including the home of Sanjiv Lal, the minister for Jharkhand Alamgir Alam’s personal secretary. A substantial sum of money, estimated to be between Rs 20 to Rs 30 crore, was taken from Sanjiv Lal’s house help.

The majority of the money is in notes worth Rs 500, and authorities have also found some jewellery with it.

Alamgir Alam who is the minister for Rural Development in Jharkhand. The 70-year-old Congress leader serves as the legislator for the Pakur seat in Jharkhand.

Video captured officers from the central investigation unit removing bundles of banknotes from suitcases in a room.

In its investigation into reported corruption in Jharkhand’s rural development department, the ED has made headway. The chief engineer of the department, Virendra Ram, was taken into custody in February 2023 in relation to a money laundering case involving possible anomalies in the execution of government projects.

In November 2019, the state’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) filed a formal complaint after apprehending junior engineer Suresh Prasad Verma for receiving a bribe. A substantial quantity of cash was found in a Verma-owned home that his cousin Alok Ranjan, who is connected to Virendra Ram, was occupying during the ACB’s investigation.

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IPL 2024: CSK’s Pathirana returns to Sri Lanka due to hamstring injury

The right-arm pacer played six matches in IPL 2024 picking up 13 wickets at an economy of 7.68 for CSK

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Fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana of the Chennai Super Kings suffered a serious setback on Sunday before of their IPL 2024 encounter against Punjab Kings. Pathirana, who suffered hamstring injury, will have to head back home to to Sri Lanka for a proper treatment and recovery.

The right-arm bowler, who took 13 wickets at an economy of 7.68 in six IPL 2024 matches, has been a star performer for CSK during an otherwise uneven season. Whether he will return later in the season is yet unknown to the team.

This incident coincides with worries about Deepak Chahar’s health. Earlier this week, he bowled just two deliveries in the match against Punjab Kings at the Chepauk before he strained his hamstring. The CEO of the Chennai Super Kings, Kasi Viswanathan, believes it is extremely improbable that Chahar will play for the rest of the season. The status of Deepak’s injury is not favorable. He had said on Friday that he won’t say Chahar  is ruled out of the season, but it is doubtful.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s star cricketer Mustafizur Rahman left the Chennai Super Kings camp to play for his country in the upcoming series against Zimbabwe. With 14 wickets in just nine matches, the left-arm bowler was the leading wicket-taker for CSK this season.

Chennai has five wins and an equal number of losses in 10 matches in the on-going season, and they are now ranked fifth in the points table. In to compete again against Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, the five-time champions hope to strengthen their case for playoff qualifying. In the match at Chepauk, PBKS had beaten the team Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team by seven games.

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