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I am innocent but will have to live like a criminal, no plan to meet Gandhi family, says Nalini after release from jail

Six convicts in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case were released from different jails in Tamil Nadu on Saturday evening.

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I am innocent but will have to live like a criminal, no plan to meet Gandhi family, says Nalini after release from jail

Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict Nalini Sriharan has thanked former CM J Jayalalithaa after being released from jail. She said that Madam Jayalalithaa was the first to take the initiative to get her out of jail. Along with this, she has also declared himself innocent.

Nalini told the media that there she had no plan to meet the Gandhi family. She further said that wherever my husband goes, I will go there.

Nalini is going to hold a press meet in Chennai today, where she will talk about jail and related matters.

Nalini Sriharan reached Katpadi police station on Saturday amid tight security.

Let’s take a look at what all remarks Nailini made after her release:-

–          I am thankful to the people of Tamil Nadu, who supported me for 32 years. I thank both the state and the central government.

–          I want to be with my family. My family members were waiting for this day for a long time.

–          I am also thankful to the DMK party and CM Stalin. They helped us with parole and so we could proceed with the matter.

–          I also have to accept the fact that I will have to live like a criminal forever.

–          I believe that I am innocent. If not, how could I have slept through these nights in all these years.

6 convicts of Rajiv Gandhi assassination released

Six convicts in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case were released from different jails in Tamil Nadu on Saturday evening. These include Nalini Sriharan, her husband V Sriharan besides Santhan, Robert Payas, Jayakumar and Ravichandran. Among them Sriharan and Santhan are citizens of Sri Lanka.

Murugan and Santhan (left to right) came out of Vellore jail on Saturday.

At the time the decision came to the fore, Nalini was on parole. She completed her release by reaching the Women’s Jail in Vellore on Saturday. After this she reached Vellore Central Jail, where she got emotional seeing her husband Sriharan. The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the release of all the convicts. She was released from jail today after completion of paperwork.

Even as we were proven convicts but only time can prove our innocence, said Ravichandran after his release.

Nalini was on parole to take care of her mother

Nalini was granted a month-long parole in December 2021 to take care of her mother Padmavati, which was extended by the State government. After the release, Nalini spoke to the media. She said that her family was very happy and that she was going to start a new life with her loved ones.

Earlier, on May 18 this year, the court had acquitted Perarivalan, convicted in the case. All the convicts, including Perarivalan, have already served 31 years of life imprisonment in the case.

Congress bid – Court did not take care of the feelings of the country

On the release of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts, the Congress has said that this was not acceptable. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that the Supreme Court did not take into consideration the sentiments of the country while giving its verdict. The judgment is full of errors.

CM Stalin welcomes the decision

After the release of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassins, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has said, I welcome the decision of the Supreme Court. The appointed Governor should not override the decision of the elected government.

Sonia had forgiven Nalini

When Nalini was arrested for the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, she was pregnant. It was two months of her pregnancy. Then Sonia Gandhi forgave Nalini. She had said that how can an innocent child be punished for Nalini’s mistake, who has not yet come into the world.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinch maiden IPL title with thrilling win over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad

RCB secured their first-ever IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings in a tense final in Ahmedabad, thanks to clutch performances from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) etched their name in history books on Tuesday night by winning their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After posting a total of 190 for 9, RCB held their nerve in the death overs to bowl out Punjab for 161 and secure a 29-run win.

PBKS, chasing 191, found themselves under immense pressure after regular setbacks despite resistance from Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera. The turning point came in the 17th over, when Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up two crucial wickets, including that of Marcus Stoinis and Wadhera, dashing Punjab’s hopes of a comeback.

Earlier, Arshdeep Singh starred with the ball for Punjab, finishing with figures of 3 for 40. His fiery spell in the final over helped restrict RCB to 190, despite a 43-run contribution from Virat Kohli and brief cameos by the middle order. However, the target ultimately proved enough for Bengaluru’s disciplined bowling unit.

Kyle Jamieson picked three wickets but was expensive, conceding 48 runs in four overs. RCB’s bowling attack, led by Krunal Pandya (2 wickets) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2 for 24), maintained pressure throughout the innings. Josh Hazlewood also contributed with a key wicket in the powerplay.

With this win, RCB have finally ended their long wait for an IPL trophy, a moment celebrated with emotional scenes on the field and in the stands.

As the final winning confirmed, RCB sealed their historic IPL title, an emotional Virat Kohli was seen with tears in his eyes, overwhelmed by the long-awaited triumph. Having spent over a decade with the franchise, the win marked a deeply personal milestone for Kohli, who soaked in the atmosphere amid thunderous cheers from the Bengaluru fans. It was a moment of redemption, relief, and raw joy, reflecting the years of dedication he poured into the team.

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Congress says India not invited for G7 summit in Canada another diplomatic bungle

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The Congress on Tuesday described India’s apparent exclusion from the G7 summit in Canada as “yet another significant diplomatic misstep,” compounding the “error” of permitting US mediation in India-Pakistan relations.

The summit, scheduled for 15–17 June in Alberta, Canada, is set to address global challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and West Asia tensions.

Reports indicate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is unlikely to attend the G7 summit in Kananaskis, marking his first absence in six years.

Ottawa has reportedly not extended an invitation to Modi, though insiders suggest he would have declined regardless, given the strained India-Canada relations, which would necessitate extensive preparatory work.

Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, highlighted the summit’s attendees, including the leaders of the US, France, UK, Japan, Italy, Germany, and Canada, alongside invited presidents of Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, and Ukraine, and Australia’s prime minister.

In a post on X, Ramesh recalled, “Before 2014, the G7 was the G8, including Russia. Dr. Manmohan Singh was a regular invitee to G8 summits, where his contributions, like the Singh-Merkel climate change formula unveiled in Germany in June 2007, were valued.”

Ramesh noted that the tradition of inviting Indian prime ministers persisted post-2014, but Modi’s absence from the Canada summit represents a break.

He stated, “Despite any spin, this is a major diplomatic blunder, following the folly of allowing the US to reverse decades of Indian foreign policy by mediating between India and Pakistan and endorsing talks at a ‘neutral site’.”

Ties between India and Canada deteriorated sharply after former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2023 allegations of potential Indian involvement in the killing of pro-Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, further complicating bilateral relations and contributing to the current diplomatic standoff.

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MP CM Mohan Yadav slams Rahul Gandhi for not taking off shoes while paying tribute to Indira Gandhi

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not removing his shoes while paying tribute to a statue of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, describing the act as contrary to Indian cultural values.

Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, visited Bhopal on a one-day trip. Upon arriving, the former Congress president offered floral tributes at a life-size statue of Indira Gandhi, his grandmother, located outside the state party headquarters.

A video of the event, widely circulated on social media, showed Gandhi wearing shoes during the tribute, prompting backlash.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting at the state BJP office, Chief Minister Yadav remarked, “The Leader of Opposition is welcome in our state—it’s a democracy, and everyone has the right to visit. However, offering floral tributes to his Dadi ji (grandmother) without removing his shoes was inappropriate. This goes against our sanskar (culture). He should be mindful of this.”

Yadav added, “We are sensitive to our cultural values, and such gestures evoke emotion. Still, there’s no issue with his visit, as people from all parties should engage in democratic activities.”

Gandhi’s visit included attending several meetings and launching the Congress’s ‘Sangathan Srujan Abhiyan’ (Organisation Rejuvenation Campaign), aimed at bolstering the party’s grassroots presence ahead of the 2028 Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections.

In a post on X, Congress leader KC Venugopal said, “After Gujarat, it is time for Madhya Pradesh! Under INC President Sh. Mallikarjun @kharge ji and LOP Sh. @RahulGandhi ji’s leadership, we are embarking on the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan in MP today.”

“Rahul ji offered tributes to Former PM Indira Gandhi ji in Bhopal, and then we began our 1-day programme with the MP Political Affairs Committee at Indira Bhavan,” he added.

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