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Chandigarh Mayor Election: BJP’s Anup Gupta wins election, defeats AAP by 1 vote

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate Anup Gupta on Tuesday won the Chandigarh Mayor election by defeating Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) candidate Jasbir Singh by just one vote

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The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate Anup Gupta on Tuesday won the Chandigarh Mayor election by defeating Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) candidate Jasbir Singh by just one vote. Out of 29 total seats, BJP bagged 15 seats while AAP won 14 seats.

The Congress, which has six councilors, and Shiromani Akali Dal, which has one councilor, abstained from voting, which made it easier for the BJP to win. A first-time councilor, Gupta was elected in 2021 from Ward 11.

Anup Gupta has previously held the post of Deputy Mayor. He had also held the post of BJP secretary. He is considered a close aide of all top BJP leaders, including Sanjay Tandon, Arun Sood and MP Kirron Kher.

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Similar to last year, the BJP defeated the AAP by just one vote to win the position of mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation. Both BJP and AAP have 14 councillors each in the House, while Chandigarh’s MP, who at present is BJP’s Kirron Kher, also has a vote as an ex-officio member of the municipal corporation House.

Last year, each party received 14 votes. However, one vote for AAP candidate Anju Katyal was ruled illegal, allowing Sarabjit Kaur of the BJP to win the election. Gurcharan Jeet Singh Kala, a Congress councilor, switched parties in June 2022, bringing the BJP’s strength in the house to 14, making the race for mayor a tough fight.

Voting for the Chandigarh mayor’s election began at 11 am on Tuesday in the assembly hall of the municipal corporation.

Currently, the Municipal Corporation has 35 councilors.

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ED issues fresh summons to Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-jobs case

The ED has summoned RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav for questioning on March 19 in the land-for-jobs case. His family members have also been called for interrogation.

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued fresh summons to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the land-for-jobs money laundering case. According to official sources, the 76-year-old leader has been asked to appear before the agency in Patna on March 19.

The investigation agency has also summoned some of his family members for questioning in the same case. Their statements are to be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), sources said.

Family members named in chargesheet

Despite the summons, sources indicate that Lalu Prasad and his family members are unlikely to appear before the ED.

Last year, the ED had filed a chargesheet in a Delhi court, naming several members of Lalu Prasad’s family, including his wife, former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and their daughters, Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav, as accused in the case. Others were also named in the chargesheet.

The land-for-jobs scam pertains to allegations that land parcels were taken as bribes in exchange for employment in the Indian Railways when Lalu Prasad Yadav served as Railway Minister. The ED has been investigating the money laundering aspect of the case.

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Devendra Fadnavis says he will protect Aurangzeb’s grave, but won’t allow its glorification

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says Aurangzeb’s grave will be protected under ASI rules but warns against glorification.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has asserted that while the state government will protect Aurangzeb’s grave in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, it will not permit any glorification of the Mughal ruler. His remarks came in response to demands from fringe outfits calling for the removal of the protected site.

Fadnavis takes a firm stance

Speaking in the state legislative assembly, Mr. Fadnavis stated, “We will protect Aurangzeb’s grave but not allow his or the site’s glorification. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s temple will be glorified, not Aurangzeb’s grave.”

Aurangzeb is remembered in Maharashtra for his prolonged conflicts with the Marathas. His forces captured and executed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s son, Sambhaji. The CM acknowledged the historical sensitivities surrounding the issue, adding that although the site is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the state would not allow any attempts to celebrate Aurangzeb.

“It is unfortunate that we have to protect Aurangzeb’s tomb, but since it was declared a protected site by ASI 50 years ago, it is our responsibility. However, glorification of Aurangzeb will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” Mr. Fadnavis reiterated.

Protests and calls for removal

The debate over the grave’s existence has escalated, with organizations like Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad pressing for its removal. They have warned of large-scale protests and karseva if the government does not act. BJP’s Satara MP, Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Shivaji Maharaj, has also voiced support for the demand.

Previously, Mr. Fadnavis had acknowledged the demand but stated that any legal action must be taken within constitutional limits, as the site was granted protected status during a previous Congress-led government.

Controversy over Abu Azmi’s remarks

The controversy was further fueled last month when Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Azmi praised Aurangzeb, calling him a “good administrator” and stating that India was known as “Sone ki Chidiya” during his reign. His remarks led to his suspension from the legislative assembly until the end of the budget session. Facing backlash, Mr. Azmi later claimed his comments were misinterpreted but maintained that his statements were based on historical records.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde demanded a sedition case against Mr. Azmi, calling his comments “a great sin”. He further accused Mr. Azmi of deliberately disrespecting Shivaji Maharaj and Sambhaji Maharaj.

Opposition and political reactions

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Uddhav Thackeray criticized Abu Azmi’s remarks and slammed Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav for supporting him. In response, Mr. Yadav questioned the rationale behind Mr. Azmi’s suspension, arguing that ideological biases were influencing democratic decisions.

State Congress chief Harshvardhan Sapkal accused the BJP-led government of diverting attention from pressing issues such as unemployment and farmers’ distress. He argued that removing Aurangzeb’s tomb would not address these concerns.

On Sunday, Mr. Sapkal compared CM Fadnavis to Aurangzeb, stating that both used religion to further their rule. The BJP dismissed his remarks as “childish”.

As the debate continues, the Maharashtra government remains firm on protecting the tomb while preventing any form of glorification.

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Chandrababu Naidu on language debate: Hindi useful for communication in Delhi

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu stresses the importance of Hindi for communication and English for global interactions, advocating for multilingual learning.

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has weighed in on the ongoing language debate, emphasizing that languages should not be a source of hatred but a tool for communication. Addressing the matter, he underscored the importance of Hindi and English, highlighting their roles in national and international discourse.

“Hindi is the national language. English is the international language,” said Naidu, acknowledging that Indians are increasingly migrating to different countries for work and education.

Reiterating the importance of multilingual proficiency, Naidu stated, “For livelihood, we will learn any number of languages. We won’t forget our mother tongue. Language is only for communication. It is best to learn maximum languages, let us remember.”

His comments come amid a heated debate on language politics, particularly in states where the imposition of Hindi has faced opposition. While some regional parties have strongly resisted Hindi’s dominance, Naidu’s stance reflects a more balanced approach, advocating for linguistic harmony and practical communication.

His remarks particularly resonate in Delhi, where a diverse population speaks multiple languages, but Hindi serves as a common medium of communication.

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