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Dire situation in violence hit Manipur as lack of  medicines supply, essential commodities price rises

These issues are compounded by the curfew that is relaxed only for a few hours every day, which is when people rush to buy all essential items and medicines.

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Manipur violence

The situation in Manipur has been dire since violence broke out between Kuki and Mieti communities a month ago. The prices of essential commodities have shot up significantly, and there is a lack of life-saving drugs. Additionally, banks and ATMs have run out of cash. It all happened after civil bodies blocked National Highway Number 2 and obstructed good trucks from entering Imphal.

Since petrol pumps are running low on fuel, Manipur people are paying Rs 200 for a litre of petrol on the black market.

Prices of other essential commodities are also showing a steep rise. Prices of rice have risen to Rs. 60 per kg from Rs. 30 earlier. The cost of potatoes is now Rs. 40 instead of Rs. 15, and eggs are as costly as Rs. 10 per piece, up from the earlier Rs. 6.

This severe situation of high prices and shortages of essentials has reached such a state that people are panic-buying and hoarding.

Even the relief camps where people from both communities have taken shelter do not have enough food. People who have fallen ill in these camps are not getting medical aid.

These issues are compounded by the curfew that is relaxed only for a few hours every day, which is when people rush to buy all essential items and medicines.

The people of Manipur are battling multiple issues, including no internet, ATMs running out of cash, and the Reserve Bank of India’s announcement to withdraw Rs. 2000 from circulation. During the initial days of the curfew, banks operated for limited hours, causing a rush of people attempting to complete their essential transactions before the curfew relaxation expired. However, due to a fresh outbreak of violence, the banks were subsequently closed.

During his recent visit to Manipur, Home Minister Amit Shah announced the preparation of a relief and rehabilitation package for those affected by the conflict. Additionally, a peace committee comprising members of civil society, led by the Manipur Governor, will be established.

The central government has dispatched eight teams of medical experts, including 20 doctors, to aid the victims of the violence in Manipur.

To assist stranded individuals and regulate the prices of essential items, a temporary platform is being constructed at Khongsang railway station.

Following a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ to oppose the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) designation, the conflict between the Meitei and Kuki groups erupted last month.

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Arvind Kejriwal to begin campaign today, to hold roadshow in Delhi

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will have a busy day today as he is scheduled to visit the Hanuman temple and conduct two massive roadshows in the national capital. Kejriwal was granted interim relief by the Supreme Court until June 1 in the liquor policy case.

Following his arresrt by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 in connection with a money laundering case involving the now-scrapped Delhi liquor policy, Kejriwal left Tihar Jail on Friday. In order to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, he was granted temporary release.

The Hanuman temple in Connaught Place is set to host the AAP national convenor today at 11 a.m. At 1 pm, he will then speak at a press conference held at the party office. Following that, Kejriwal would conduct two roadshows to support the AAP candidates: one in South Delhi at 4 p.m. and one in East Delhi at 6 p.m.

Kejriwal is currently free on bail, but his presence should improve the AAP’s chances in a number of states, including Punjab and Delhi, where the party has put up candidates. Punjab’s and Delhi’s Lok Sabha elections are scheduled for June 1 and May 25, respectively.

AAP has fielded Sahi Ram Pahalwan from the South Delhi Lok Sabha seat while Kuldeep Kumar is the party candidate from East Delhi. Somnath Bharti and Mahabal Mishra have been fielded from New Delhi and West Delhi, respectively.

In his first speech to thousands of supporters following his release from Tihar Jail, Kejriwal announced his return and asked for their help in his campaign to stop dictatorship in the nation.

Around 8:30 p.m., he arrived at his house in the Civil Lines neighbourhood, where he was greeted by AAP workers with dhol rhythms and slogans while flower blowers showered him with petals.

As the Lok Sabha elections approach their pivotal stages in the upcoming weeks, AAP officials declared that the temporary bail granted to Kejriwal will be a gamechanger for the campaign of both the AAP and the INDIA alliance.

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Priyanka Gandhi says BJP seeks votes in the name of God instead of talking about inflation, jobs

Priyanka Gandhi said, Smriti Irani and BJP people come at the time of the elections but do not talk about how they will control inflation, improve farming or provide employment to people of Amethi.  She added BJP comes to people’s houses and ask for votes in the name of God.

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Congress national general secretary Priyanka Gandhi on Friday alleged  BJP seeks votes in the name of God instead of talking about how it is going to control inflation or provide employment to people. Gandhi was addressing a number of nukkad sabhas in support of Congress candidate from Amethi Lok Sabha seat Kishori Lal Sharma where she said while the Prime Minister claims on national television that his government did in 10 years the work that was not done in the last 70 years, the situation on the ground level tells a different story.

Kishori Lal Sharma is contesting against sitting Amethi MP Smriti Irani. The BJP leader had wrested the seat, which was considered a Gandhi family stronghold, from Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.  Priyanka Gandhi targeted Smriti Irani and said her sole intention was to beat Rahul Gandhi.

She said, the Amethi MP and BJP people come at the time of the elections but do not talk about how they will control inflation, improve farming or provide employment to people of Amethi.  She added BJP comes to people’s houses and ask for votes in the name of God.

Did they not do this?  She said they are misleading the people. She asked why the BJP is not seeking votes in the name of work done in the past 10 years? She said everybody is religious and God and religion are very dear to all of them, but using religion for politics is wrong.

Gandhi recalled her family’s association with Amethi and said the tradition of politics here was such that it was a leader’s dharma to serve people and it was followed by all members of her family. She said the tradition was followed and so the people of Amethi always supported them and strengthened them. She said the relationship was such that they strengthened each other.

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Pooja Bhatt reunites with Suniel Shetty after 27 years for Lionsgate India’s new project

Pooja Bhatt recently took to Instagram to announce about her upcoming project.

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After a 27-year break, border actors Suniel Shetty and Pooja Bhatt are getting back together. Pooja excited fans who were hoping to see them on screen together again. The actor, who made a comeback with Bombay Begum was recently seen in Bigg Boss 17, where she came to support Priyanka Chopra’s cousin Mannara Chopra.

Pooja Bhatt informed her fans of the news on social media while releasing the first picture from the project. The Title of this project is yet to announce.

Sharing the first image from the project, Pooja said a glimpse from her next project with Lionsgate India. Looking forward to working with you again Suniel Shetty, she added.

Suniel Shetty responded to her post in the comment section as soon as she shared it. The Dhadkan actor complimented her as he said looking good, Pooja. The pleasure is entirely his. Looking  forward, he added.

Fans were excited when Pooja Bhatt posted the project’s first image on Instagram. In the picture, which she shared, the actor can be seen wearing a black full-neck blouse and a basic black saree with a wide golden border. The picture seems to show her in a serious mood. The Sadak actor was spotted holding a white towel and had a shoulder-length haircut.

Meanwhile, for this project, Pooja and Suniel Shetty are working together again after 27 years. Their first joint venture was in the popular film Border, which was helmed by J.P. Dutta. The events of the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War serve as the backdrop for this classic film. In addition to Pooja Bhatt and Sunil Shelly, the film also stars Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Sudesh Berry, and Puneet Issar in key roles. While, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Tabu, Raakhee, Pooja Bhatta, and Sharbani Mukherjee were in supporting roles in the film.

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