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Trader who took poison at BJP headquarter to protest demonetization, GST dies

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Prakash Pandey stumbled into the BJP headquarters in Dehradun on Saturday and claimed that he suffered “immense” losses due to note ban & GST.

Giving the lie to government claims about demonetisation and the Goods and Service Tax (GST) regime, the twin policy shocks on Tuesday claimed the life of a 44-year old trader who had consumed poison at the BJP headquarters in Dehradun days ago.

The Haldwani-based transporter, Prakash Pandey, had stumbled inside the BJP headquarters in Dehradun on Saturday afternoon, into a janta darbar (public grievances meeting), and claimed that he took poison after suffering “immense” losses following the implementation of the BJP government’s policy reforms.

The janata darbar, presided over by the state’s agriculture minister Subodh Uniyal, witnessed high drama as the trader, with teary eyes, went on to say that he had taken poison as a last resort after he was unable to repay loans due to note ban and GST.

“My debts have increased manifold due to demonetisation and the way GST was implemented. I have also approached the PMO for waiver of loans but nothing has happened. I have therefore been forced to end my life,” said the 44-year-old transporter.

And amid puzzled viewers at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters, Pandey continued saying, “The Congress government was much better than the BJP. I am financially ruined due to the decisions taken by this government.”

Though the police officials present at the spot rushed Pandey to the Government Doon Medical College Hospital – where the doctors admitted him to the ICU – the trader later died of multiple organ failure at a private hospital on Tuesday.

Stating that Sulphas powder consumed by Pandey resulted in organ failures, Chief medical officer of Dehradun, YS Thapliyal said, “The patient had said that he had taken aluminum phosphide, a highly toxic chemical. We have preserved viscera sample for examination.”

Blaming the government for the death of Pandey, his cousin Umesh Niklani said, “My brother did not take his life, it was the system that murdered him. He was treated badly by the state government and was callously asked to get a Below Poverty Line (BPL) card before requesting financial help. He died fighting against decisions like demonetisation and GST which have ruined many like him.”

“He had taken loan to purchase new trucks but the business slowed down first due to demonetization and then due to GST and he was unable to pay back the loan,” he added.

The implementation of the GST regime by the Narendra Modi government in July last year led to much confusion among the small traders and businessmen in the country, since the operating costs increased. Payments to contractors and transporters for many government contracts stalled for months in Uttarakhand following confusion over the new tax regime.

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West Bengal Governor dissolves Assembly amid political transition 

Governor R N Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Assembly after the 2026 poll results, with the BJP securing a majority in the state elections.

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The West Bengal Legislative Assembly was dissolved following the conclusion of the 2026 Assembly elections, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a clear majority in the state.

Governor R N Ravi issued the order dissolving the Assembly as the state prepared for the transition of power after the election results. According to reports, the BJP won 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, while the Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned the election outcome and alleged irregularities in the poll process, claiming the mandate had been “looted”.

The dissolution came as the tenure of the existing Assembly ended on May 7, 2026. The development has sparked political discussions over the formation of the next government in the state.

Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs in Kolkata and reportedly raised concerns over internal sabotage during the elections.

The BJP is expected to begin the formal process of government formation in West Bengal after its decisive victory in the Assembly polls.

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Eknath Shinde’s helicopter returns to Mumbai mid-flight due to bad weather

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s helicopter was forced to return to Mumbai after the pilot detected approaching storm conditions during a flight to Thane district.

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A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was forced to return to Mumbai on Thursday after encountering adverse weather conditions during a flight to Thane district.

According to officials, Shinde had departed from Mahalaxmi Racecourse in south Mumbai around 3.30 pm and was travelling to Murbad in Thane district to attend a wedding function related to a party worker’s family.

The helicopter reportedly reached the Airoli area in Navi Mumbai when the pilot noticed an approaching storm and informed the deputy chief minister about the deteriorating weather conditions. Following the alert, the flight was turned back as a precautionary measure.

The helicopter later landed safely at the Pawan Hans facility in Juhu, Mumbai. Officials said Shinde was accompanied by members of his staff, including personal assistant Prabhakar Kale, special executive officer Balsingh Rajput and media adviser Vinay Patrdukar.

The incident comes amid changing weather conditions and storm activity reported in parts of Maharashtra in recent days.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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