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The Bihar Hooch tragedy continues to feature in Bihar Assembly on the final day of the session

Vijay Kumar Sinha also lashed out on the allegations made against him and stated that the allegations which were at the time was when I wasn’t present. The Speaker of the house had also ordered an inquiry against him according to reports.

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On the final day of the winter Session in Bihar Assembly, ruckus led by the Bharatiya Janata Party broke out as the BJP leaders started a commotion over the Bihar Hooch Tragedy in which more than 82 fatalities were recorded due to the consumption of spurious liquor.

According to reports, the session only could last for 30 minutes at 11 am before the Bihar Assembly speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary postponed it till 2 pm. The decision for adjournment was largely influenced by the leader of the opposition Vijay Kumar Sinha’s to make a statement on the floor of the house in order to diffuse the tension in the house on the issue.

Vijay Kumar Sinha read out an adjournment motion which sought for compensation of the victims who fell victim to the hooch tragedy. Sinha also claimed the numbers to be more than 100.

Sinha in his statement also highlighted and cited that a provision in the prohibition law wherein the ex gratia was paid despite the state practicing the alcohol ban across the state. Sinha’s motion was a way to press the Nitish Kumar-led government to pay for compensation to the victims in the case of spurious liquor.

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The Bihar Chief Minister had previously stated and highlighted that the sale of liquor is banned in the state and if the people will still buy illicit liquor, then, it is likely that they will die. The statement by the Bihar CM received a lot of criticism and sparked an attack by the BJP on the ruling JDU-RJD Alliance.

Vijay Kumar Sinha also lashed out on the allegations made against him and stated that the allegations which were at the time was when I wasn’t present. The Speaker of the house had also ordered an inquiry against him according to reports. The opposition leader also sought condolence on the floor to the people who fell victim to the spurious alchohol.

The allegations made against Sinha was reported that illicit alcohol was ceased from near the residence of one of his relatives, however, Vijay Kumar Sinha quashed the allegations by bringing the copy of the FIR in which he claimed that there was no mention of any of his relatives.

The Opposition leader also sought that a copy of the order passed by the Chair to be tabled before the House and further asked that those who made the false allegation against him should issue him an apology. He further added that the allegations against him should also be expunged from the proceedings.

The speaker however, went on with the proceedings, which saw a lot of contention and sloganeering in the house by the opposition party. The speaker also instructed the marshals to take away the posters being shown by the opposition parties.

The Speaker by 11:30 was had enough with the opposition and adjourned the proceedings till 2 pm.

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Vijay appoints astrologer Radhan Pandit as OSD, sparks criticism from allies

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appointed astrologer and TVK spokesperson Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister, a move that has sparked criticism from allies and opposition leaders.

Radhan Pandit, who had publicly predicted a major electoral victory for Vijay and the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, has been considered a close aide of the Chief Minister during the party’s election campaign.

The appointment drew sharp reactions from leaders within the Congress and Left parties. Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil questioned the decision in a post on X, asking why an astrologer required an OSD position in government.

Leaders from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and CPI(M) also criticised the move, arguing that such appointments go against the principles of scientific temper and secular governance.

According to reports, Radhan Pandit was among the first people to visit Vijay’s residence after TVK’s strong performance in the assembly elections. He has also been associated with the party as a spokesperson and political commentator.

The controversy comes amid rapid political developments in Tamil Nadu following the formation of the new TVK-led government.

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Maharashtra opposition seeks all-party meeting over PM Modi’s austerity appeal

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Maharashtra opposition parties on Tuesday demanded an all-party meeting after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to citizens to adopt austerity measures amid rising concerns over the ongoing West Asia crisis.

The prime minister recently urged people to avoid non-essential gold purchases, reduce petrol and diesel usage, postpone foreign travel and consider work-from-home practices to help minimise the economic impact of global uncertainty.

Leaders from opposition parties in Maharashtra said the Centre should hold detailed discussions with political parties and explain the broader economic situation to the public. They raised concerns over the possible impact of geopolitical tensions on fuel prices, inflation and the overall economy.

Some opposition leaders also questioned the timing of the austerity appeal, saying citizens deserve greater clarity on the government’s plans to tackle any economic challenges arising from the crisis in West Asia.

Meanwhile, BJP leaders defended the prime minister’s remarks, describing them as precautionary steps aimed at reducing pressure on foreign exchange reserves and controlling inflationary risks linked to global supply disruptions.

The debate comes as concerns grow globally over energy supplies and rising crude oil prices due to tensions in West Asia.

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India has 69 days of crude oil and LNG reserves, 45 days of LPG stock, says Hardeep Puri amid West Asia crisis

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India has sufficient fuel reserves and there is no supply shortage despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.

Addressing the CII Annual Business Summit, the minister said the country currently has crude oil and LNG reserves that can last for 69 days, while LPG stocks are sufficient for 45 days.

Puri also said LPG production has been increased from around 35,000-36,000 tonnes per day to nearly 54,000 tonnes per day to ensure uninterrupted supply during the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

The minister dismissed fears of any immediate restrictions or disruption in fuel availability and said there is “no supply issue” in the country.

His remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption and avoid non-essential foreign travel to help conserve foreign exchange reserves amid rising global energy prices linked to the West Asia conflict.

The government has also said there are no plans for fuel rationing and that India’s energy supply position remains stable.

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