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Pakistan violates ceasefire as top Hizb commander killed in Kashmir’s Uri sector

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The unprovoked and indiscriminate firing by Pakistan Army in Kashmir has effectively broken down the nearly fifteen-year-old Ceasefire Agreement (CFA), the two countries agreed to in 2003.

Abdul Qayoom Najar, one of the most experienced militants operating in the valley who had rattled the security agencies was killed in an encounter with the Indian troops on Tuesday marking an end to yet another militant infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir.   

Reportedly, the 43-year-old militant commander of Hizbul-Mujahideen was sent to the valley on the orders of the United Jihad Council chief, Salahuddin, to take over the reins of Hizbul-Mujahideen after the underground outfit suffered a major setback in Kashmir with two of its top commander, Javid in north Kashmir and Yasin Yatoo in south Kashmir, killed in different encounters with security forces in August alone.

“Security agencies kept on receiving regular inputs about the infiltration of militants along the LoC in Uri. It was due to these inputs that troops foiled an infiltration bid at MaidanNallah in Uri by killing a top militant commander,” general officer commander (GOC) 19 infantry division, Baramulla, Major General RP Kalita said while addressing the press conference in Baramulla.

After the surgical strike, military confrontation between India and Pakistan waned but the ceasefire violations between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control and the international border in Jammu and Kashmir continued unabated.

Ceasefire violations are tailored to provide cover for militants infiltrating into Jammu and Kashmir as Qayoom Najar’s encounter was also fashioned in a similar way. Shelling on border villages on Indian side also continued unabated. But now, the Border Security Force has devised a method to hit Pakistan where it hurts the most, making our neighbour to seek a ceasefire.

According to a report in The Times of India, use of targeted firepower on farms and residences of Pakistan’s serving and former officers housed near the border has given favourable results to the Border Security Force.

According to the Times of India report based on top sources, code named ‘Operation Arjun’, the border force’s counter-offensive on Pakistan’s pain points saw the latter seek a ceasefire three days ago. BSF has particularly targeted farms and residences of retired Pakistan army, ISI and Pakistan Rangers officers who have been given land near the Indian border to facilitate their task of guiding infiltration and providing logistical help in anti-operations India.

The BSF counter-offensive–using small, medium and area weapons–resulted in heavy damage on the Pakistan side and the death of seven Pakistan Rangers and 11 civilians. According to the report, several border outposts of Pakistan army were destroyed.

Earlier, Army chief general Bipin Rawat said on Monday that surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) could be repeated, if necessary, seeking to send a stern message to Pakistan.

In 2016 there were 228 instances of ceasefire violation along the LoC, while there were 221 instances of ceasefire violation along the International Border. This year, the ceasefire violations till August are nearly as much as for all of 2016.

Two civilians were injured today as the Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminating firing of small arms, automatics and mortars from Poonch sector along the LoC.

The Indian Army retaliated strongly and effectively, a defence spokesman said. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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No one damaged EC the way Rajiv Kumar has done: Kejriwal on poisoning Yamuna remark notice

Failure to comply, the Commission warned, would result in appropriate action. The political stakes are undeniably high, with accusations flying between the AAP and the BJP-led Haryana government just days before a crucial election.

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Thursday, accusing him of deliberately damaging the Election Commission of India’s credibility and engaging in partisan politics. The former Chief Minister said no one has damaged the election body the way Kumar has done.

The catalyst for this outburst was a notice issued by the CEC regarding Kejriwal’s allegations that the Haryana government was deliberately poisoning the Yamuna River, a crucial water source for Delhi.

Kejriwal, addressing a press conference, went on the offensive, claiming that Kumar’s actions were motivated by his desire for a lucrative post-retirement position. He vehemently declared, “No one has damaged the Election Commission the way Rajiv Kumar has done. If he wants, he can contest elections from any of the Delhi assembly seats,” challenging the CEC directly. His words carried a tone of defiance and a clear implication of political manoeuvring.

The core of Kejriwal’s accusations centred on the alleged contamination of the Yamuna River’s water supply to Delhi. He pledged to prevent Delhi’s residents from consuming the poisoned water, stating, “I will not let the people of Delhi drink poisonous water till I am alive. I know they will arrest me in two days, but I am not afraid,” underscoring his determination to fight the issue regardless of potential consequences.

This public confrontation followed the Election Commission’s expression of dissatisfaction with Kejriwal’s initial response to their notice. The Commission deemed his reply inadequate and gave him a second chance to substantiate his serious allegations against the Haryana government. The original reply, a 14-page document, detailed the alleged severe contamination and toxicity of the water from Haryana and the potential for serious health consequences and even fatalities.

The timing of this controversy is highly significant, coinciding with the upcoming Delhi elections scheduled for February 5th, with results to be announced on February 8. The Election Commission’s latest notice, issued on Thursday, demanded specific evidence by 11 AM on January 31st, including details of the type, quantity, and method of the alleged poisoning, along with precise information about the engineers involved and the methodology used for testing the water quality.

Failure to comply, the Commission warned, would result in appropriate action. The political stakes are undeniably high, with accusations flying between the AAP and the BJP-led Haryana government just days before a crucial election.

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Delhi elections: Swati Maliwal detained for dumping garbage outside Arvind Kejriwal’s residence

She emphasized that the protest wasn’t targeted at any specific party but rather at the systemic failure to address Delhi’s cleanliness crisis.

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On Thursday, Delhi Police took Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal into custody for dumping garbage outside the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This act of protest was a dramatic display of her discontent with the city’s deteriorating sanitation conditions.

Maliwal, once a close confidante of Kejriwal, has transformed into a staunch critic. This shift in allegiance followed an alleged assault at Kejriwal’s residence in May of the previous year, an incident that irrevocably altered their relationship. Since then, she has consistently seized opportunities to publicly lambaste Kejriwal and other AAP leaders, utilizing her platform to voice her grievances.

Her latest protest was meticulously planned. Earlier that day, she announced her intention to deliver three truckloads of garbage to Kejriwal’s doorstep, a symbolic gesture reflecting her assessment of Delhi’s current state. Speaking to the media following her detention, she delivered a scathing critique of the city’s cleanliness, characterizing it as an overflowing garbage bin.

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“The whole city has turned into a garbage bin,” she declared. “I came here to have a conversation with Arvind Kejriwal. I would say to him, ‘Sudhar jao, warna janata sudhaar degi’ – ‘Reform yourself, or the people will reform you.'” She expressed complete disregard for potential repercussions, boldly stating, “I am neither afraid of his goons nor his police.”

Maliwal’s protest was not merely a personal vendetta. She framed it as a response to numerous citizen complaints, particularly those from residents of Vikaspuri who had reported an unaddressed garbage dump. She emphasized that the protest wasn’t targeted at any specific party but rather at the systemic failure to address Delhi’s cleanliness crisis.

“This protest is not against any party,” she clarified. “Today, Delhi is in an unprecedentedly bad state. Every nook and corner of Delhi is dirty, roads are broken, and drains are overflowing.” She used the opportunity to highlight the disconnect between the ruling party and the lived realities of Delhi’s citizens, asserting that Kejriwal has lost touch with the ground realities of the city he governs. The garbage, she declared, was a “filthy gift” from the AAP government to the people of Delhi.

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BJP’s Harpreet Kaur Babla wins Chandigarh mayor election

The INDIA bloc will undoubtedly need to address the internal fissures exposed by this election to effectively challenge the BJP’s dominance.

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The INDIA bloc, a significant Opposition, experienced a significant setback in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (CMC) mayoral elections on Thursday. Despite holding a seemingly comfortable numerical advantage, their joint candidate from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Indian National Congress (INC), Prem Lata, lost to the BJP’s Harpreet Kaur Babla. This defeat highlights internal divisions and vulnerabilities within the Opposition coalition.

The election results revealed a surprising outcome. The BJP, possessing only 16 seats in the 35-member House, managed to secure 19 votes for their candidate, Harpreet Kaur Babla. The AAP-Congress alliance, with a combined strength of 19 councillors plus the additional vote of the Congress Member of Parliament from Chandigarh (an ex-officio member with voting rights), should have easily secured a majority. Their joint candidate, Prem Lata, however, only received 17 votes. The discrepancy strongly indicates significant cross-voting within the opposition ranks, undermining the INDIA bloc’s unified front.

The secret ballot nature of the election made it impossible to definitively pinpoint the defectors. Speculation abounds regarding potential reasons for the cross-voting, ranging from individual political ambitions to possible inducements or pressures from the ruling BJP. The loss raises serious questions about the coalition’s ability to present a cohesive and reliable challenge to the BJP in future elections. The incident serves as a cautionary tale, illustrating the fragility of alliances and the potential for internal conflicts to derail even seemingly insurmountable numerical advantages.

This setback is particularly poignant considering the history surrounding Chandigarh’s mayoral elections. The 2024 mayoral poll saw a Supreme Court intervention, overturning a BJP victory due to the then-presiding officer’s controversial invalidation of eight AAP-supporting ballots. This previous legal battle highlighted the contentious political climate in Chandigarh and the lengths to which parties are willing to go to secure victory.

The current defeat underscores the continuing volatility of the political landscape and the BJP’s persistent ability to navigate complex electoral scenarios. The INDIA bloc will undoubtedly need to address the internal fissures exposed by this election to effectively challenge the BJP’s dominance.

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