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P20 joint declaration adopted with consensus; to engage in parliamentary diplomacy, promote international peace

The member dignitaries expressed commitment to further communicate this Joint Statement to their respective Heads of State and government and engage in the implementation of their shared commitments.

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P20 joint declaration adopted with consensus; to engage in parliamentary diplomacy, promote international peace

In another historic moment for India’s G20 presidency, the joint declaration for the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) has been adopted with consensus to engage in parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue in relevant fora as a catalyst for promoting international peace.

In view of the constructive discussions carried out during the 9th P20 Summit and the experience gained at the previous P20s, the concluding part of this declaration underlines, that the members reaffirmed their commitment to continue joint work to make an effective and meaningful parliamentary contribution to the G20 process, as appreciated by the G20 Leaders.

The joint declaration underscored that the G20 countries will continue to engage in parliamentary diplomacy and dialogue in relevant fora as a catalyst for promoting international peace, prosperity and harmony, together with supporting the peaceful resolution of conflicts and disputes.

Furthermore, the member dignitaries expressed commitment to further communicate this Joint Statement to their respective Heads of State and government and engage in the implementation of their shared commitments. The declaration further noted that the P20 Presidency will communicate this Joint Statement to the G20 Presidency, and encourage its broad circulation to the G20 community.

In the joint declaration, the dignitaries also hailed the Nari Shakti Vandan Act (Women’s Reservation Act) passed by the Indian Parliament supporting quotas for women in Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.

The P20 Summit joint declaration was adopted after day-long deliberations and speakers bilateral meetings as India on Friday commenced the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit (P20) and Parliamentary Forum with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the event. PM Modi stated that the P20 Summit is the mahakumbh of parliamentary practices of the world.

The P20 Summit is being organised by India under the broader framework of its G20 Presidency. The summit is an international forum for debate and deliberations. The theme of the 9th P20 Summit is Parliaments for One Earth, One Family, One Future, which draws inspiration from the ancient Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The World is one Family).

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Case filed against Allu Arjun, Jagan Reddy’s party MLA for poll code violation

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Actor Allu Arjun and MLA Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) have been accused for allegedly breaking the Model Code of Conduct in Andhra Pradesh Nandyala. In the days leading up to the Andhra Pradesh elections, they were charged with violating the Model Code of Conduct by permitting a sizable public assembly to take place in the MLA’s house.

A case has been filed against MLA Reddy and Allu Arjun for violating the poll code after it was alleged that they invited the latter to the meeting on Saturday without first obtaining permission.

In Andhra Pradesh, a FIR was filed for allegedly breaking Section 144, just as the state prepared for Monday’s (May 13) elections.

Deputy Tehsildar P Ramachandra Rao of Nandyala Rural, who is in charge of managing elections in the Nandyala seat in Andhra Pradesh, filed the case.

Allu Arjun stated earlier on Saturday that he went to Nandyala to support his friend and is not a political party supporter, following his meeting with Reddy at his home in front of a sizable crowd of fans.

The Pushpa actor said, he came here on his own. Among his friends, in whichever field they are in, he will step up and help them if they need his help. It doesn’t mean he is backing or supporting any political party, said Allu Arjun.

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal visits Hanuman temple in Connaught Place ahead of roadshow

Arvind Kejriwal visited the Hanuman Temple in Delhi’s Connaught Place and hold a roadshow in South Delhi.

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited a temple the day after receiving interim bail, and he will host massive roadshows throughout the nation’s capital later today. Following his release, Kejriwal made his first public speech in which he encouraged people to save the country from dictatorship.

Kejriwal has been given bail by the Supreme Court until June 1st in order to campaign in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. One of the main figures in the INDIA alliance that was established to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the elections is Arvind Kejriwal.

More than a thousand delighted supporters greeted the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party as he left Tihar Jail on Friday night. He addressed the assembly, saying, they have to save this country from dictatorship. He said he is fighting against it with all of his might.

He held a roadshow in South Delhi and paid a visit to the Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place, Delhi, today. Later in the day, the Chief Minister is also expected to address a press conference at the Delhi office of the Aam Aadmi Party.

The party is now expected to present Kejriwal in all of its polling campaigns around the country; the fourth phase of voting is set for May 13. On May 25, voting will take place in New Delhi for all seven Lok Sabha seats.

As word of Kejriwal’s release circulated, celebrations erupted among the INDIA bloc parties; his AAP referred to it as a triumph of truth.

Truth can be troubled but not defeated. The decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court is welcome. The dictatorship will end. Satyamev Jayate, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh posted on social media X, formerly Twitter.

However, Home Minister Amit Shah made an effort to minimize his release.

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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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