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Amit Jogi: The Son Rises

Amit, son of late chief minister Ajit Pramod Jogi, has filed his nomination papers from Patan in Chhattisgarh as candidate of his regional Party JCC against incumbent CM Bhupesh Baghel. He wants revenge for rejection of his nomination papers in 2019 for which he blames Baghel.

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By Neeraj Mishra

Amit Jogi, the son of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Ajit Jogi, has added Ajit to his name replacing Aishwarya that he used earlier. So, now he is Amit Ajit Jogi and not Amit Aishwarya Jogi as his last nomination papers read in 2013.

In 2019, Amit Jogi’s nomination papers had been rejected from Marwahi, a seat his father had held till his death. His papers had been rejected on the findings by the Bilaspur Collector that his Scheduled Tribe certificate was fake. Subsequently, his wife’s nomination papers were also rejected on the same grounds. On Sunday, Jogi filed his nomination papers from Patan as the candidate of his regional party, the Janta Chhattisgarh Congress (JCC), against incumbent CM Bhupesh Baghel.

Now, Amit wants to queer the pitch for his bête noire, Baghel, who he believes was behind the rejection of his papers. It is unlikely that Amt will cause much of a dent but his party’s influence in the Durg-Patan-Bhilai area is beyond doubt. It may not all convert into votes against a sitting CM and his might, but it would be sweet revenge if he is able to cause enough damage for the BJP to win the seat. The BJP has put up Baghel’s nephew and sitting Durg MP, Vijay Baghel, from the Patan seat.

Bhupesh Baghel also filed his papers from Patan on Sunday a few minutes before Amit. It was expected that Priyanka Gandhi would accompany him but she did not come for unexplained reasons. Amit is likely to gain enough publicity for his fledgling party which had been out of sight and mind for much of the past five years. His wife and mother are contesting the elections from Akaltara and Kota respectively on JCC tickets. Renu Jogi is likely to retain her seat because of her stellar reputation and the fact that she had won it last time too against the much touted Congress wave.

Who is financing the JCC for it to put up candidates in 85 seats across the state is the big question. It also seems to have a tacit understanding with the BSP, the GGP and Arvind Netam’s Sarv Adiwasi Samaj party. It leads to the obvious question about JCC’s financial strength. Raipur, the state capital, is abuzz with “insider information” that the BJP is behind the sudden emergence of the JCC from its slumber. It is believed that Amit Jogi has also already given all his candidates some advance funds with their tickets. Primarily, because there is pressure on non-Congress candidates to withdraw or not to file nomination. One BJP candidate from Kharsia also mysteriously fell ill just ahead of the date for withdrawal of nominations. He is unlikely to take further part in the elections, according to his doctors.

Amit Jogi has also filed a complaint with the Election Commission that his candidate Kismet Lal Nand, the sitting Congress MLA, who has been denied a ticket from Saraipali, is being threatened by the state apparatus. He has also named the police inspector involved. 

The elections in Chhattisgarh have become interesting and competitive after the JCC returned to life. In 2013, in a masterstroke, the BJP had financed a Satnami religious leader to campaign in Satnami-dominated constituencies. The party reserved a helicopter for him to campaign intensively. It had resulted in a very narrow victory for the Raman Singh government by a margin of 0.75 per cent votes. Similar tactics are being used this time with Amit Jogi as the front, it appears, as he too has great clout among the Satnamis in the state.

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Yogi Adityanath says Congress insulting Ambedkar since Nehru days

Adityanath pointed to examples of Congress’ alleged negligence, including its initial hesitance to include Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly and the Drafting Committee, crediting Mahatma Gandhi for securing Ambedkar’s position.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday hit out at the Congress, accusing it of disrespecting B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, both during his life and after his death.

During a press conference held at his official residence at 5 Kalidas Marg, he also claimed that Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, opposed Ambedkar’s inclusion in the Constitution Drafting Committee.

Adityanath’s comments came in the wake of a controversy sparked by Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks about Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha last week. Surrounded by ministers Swatantra Dev Singh and Asim Arun, the Chief Minister emphasised that the purpose of the press conference was to reveal what he called the unethical and unconstitutional actions of Congress and other opposition parties against Ambedkar.

“Dr. B.R. Ambedkar played a pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle, the formulation of the Constitution, and the foundational years of an independent India. Despite facing numerous societal challenges, he achieved the highest accolades in law, finance, and economics. His contributions to the nation are unmatched, and he is deeply revered by every Indian,” Adityanath stated.

He contrasted the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) respect for Ambedkar with the Congress party’s history of disrespect. Adityanath highlighted the BJP’s initiatives to honor Ambedkar’s legacy, including memorials in significant locations like Mhow, Nagpur, Mumbai, and London, where Ambedkar pursued his studies.

“Under BJP leadership, from Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s time to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, we have made every effort to uphold Ambedkar’s ideals. In stark contrast, the Congress has consistently insulted him and minimised his contributions,” he asserted.

Adityanath pointed to examples of Congress’ alleged negligence, including its initial hesitance to include Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly and the Drafting Committee, crediting Mahatma Gandhi for securing Ambedkar’s position.

He also recalled an incident during the UPA regime when a textbook depicted a derogatory cartoon of Ambedkar being prodded by Nehru, which was withdrawn only after widespread protests, leading to an apology from then HRD Minister Kapil Sibal.

The Chief Minister claimed that the Congress worked to defeat Ambedkar in elections, including the 1952 general elections for the Mumbai North constituency and the 1954 by-elections.

He alleged that even Nehru campaigned against Ambedkar to ensure his loss, asserting that the Congress consistently aimed to silence the voices of Dalits and marginalized communities.

Adityanath also criticised the Congress for not granting national honors to Ambedkar during his lifetime, stating, “It was only when a government supported by the BJP came to power that Ambedkar was finally awarded the Bharat Ratna.”

He further emphasised the BJP’s commitment to realizing Ambedkar’s vision through programs aimed at benefiting Dalits and marginalized groups, reiterating the party’s dedication to preserving Ambedkar’s legacy while accusing the Congress of ongoing disrespect and divisive politics.

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Government set to table One Nation, One Election bill in Lok Sabha on December 16

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The stage is set for a major legislative push by the central government as two bills related to the ambitious “One Nation, One Election” initiative are scheduled for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Monday, December 16.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to present The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, marking a significant step towards implementing simultaneous Lok Sabha and state legislative assembly elections.

On Thursday, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its nod to the constitutional amendment bill that seeks to align elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. This decision underscores the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s commitment to its long-standing agenda of electoral synchronization, aimed at reducing the frequency of polls and associated costs.

The Cabinet also approved a supplementary bill to amend specific provisions related to three Union territories with legislative assemblies—Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir. This aligns their governance framework with the overarching constitutional amendments proposed under the “One Nation, One Election” initiative.

The constitutional amendment bill aims to streamline the electoral calendar by establishing a legal framework for conducting Lok Sabha and state assembly elections simultaneously. However, the government has, for now, opted to exclude local body polls, such as those for municipalities and panchayats, from this framework. A high-level committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind had earlier suggested a phased approach to include local elections in the future.

The concept of “One Nation, One Election” has been a focal point in political discourse, with proponents arguing it will enhance governance by reducing electoral disruptions and fostering policy stability. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the logistical and constitutional challenges of synchronizing diverse electoral cycles across India’s federal structure.

This legislative development will undoubtedly dominate parliamentary discussions as political parties prepare to deliberate on the feasibility and implications of reshaping India’s electoral landscape.

The introduction of these bills is expected to spark robust debate, with the government emphasizing the potential benefits of reduced administrative burdens and streamlined governance, while opposition parties scrutinize its impact on India’s democratic fabric.

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At Congress meet, Kharge blames internal bickering, statements against own party leaders for election losses

Kharge noted that the atmosphere was in the Congress’ favour during the elections but pointed out that just the atmosphere being in its favour does not guarantee victory.

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday asserted that the internal bickering in the party and statements against own party leaders were among the reasons for the loss of the grand old party in the recently concluded Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana.

Noting that statements against own party leaders harm the party a lot, Kharge said that tough decisions will have to be taken, accountability be fixed and shortcomings removed by learning lessons from the election results.

In his address during the Congress Working Committee meeting at the AICC headquarters, Kharge highlighted the EVMs issue and said that the EVMs have made the electoral process suspect, stressing it is the constitutional responsibility of the Election Commission to ensure free and fair elections in the country.

“Unless we fight elections unitedly and stop making statements against each other, how will we be able to defeat our opponents politically?” the Congress president said.

“Therefore, it is important that we strictly follow discipline. We have to remain united under all circumstances. The party also has the weapon of disciplining. But we do not want to put our comrades in any bondage,” he said.

“Therefore, everyone needs to think that a victory of the Congress party is our victory and a defeat is our defeat. Our strength lies in the strength of the party,” the Congress president said.

He also noted that the Congress made a comeback with new enthusiasm riding on its performance in the Lok Sabha polls and said the election results of three states were not as per the party’s expectations.

“INDIA parties formed the government in 2 out of 4 states. But our performance was below expectation. This is a challenge for us in terms of the future,” he said.

“We need to immediately learn from the election results and correct all our weaknesses and shortcomings at the organisational level. These results are a message for us,” he said.

Kharge noted that the atmosphere was in the Congress’ favour during the elections but pointed out that just the atmosphere being in its favour does not guarantee victory.

“We will have to learn to convert the atmosphere into results. What is the reason that we are not able to take advantage of the atmosphere?” he said.

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