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Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader Deepika Pushkar Nath resigns over party letting rapist supporter Lal Singh join Bharat Jodo Yatra
The former Congress minister, Lal Singh, came at the centre of flak after he participated in a rally that supported the accused in the rape and murder case of a minor girl in Kathua in 2018.
Jammu and Kashmir Congress spokesperson Deepika Pushkar Nath had decided to part from the party after the Congress party’s Jammu and Kashmir unit gave a nod to let former minister Lal Singh to participate in the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Singh had publicly defended the accused in Kathua rape case back in 2018.
Deepika Pushkar Nath, a lawyer by profession, had also supported the family of Kathua rape victim with legal assistance.
The news of Nath’s resignation came to the fore after she tweeted about the same where she had written that she resigned from the party on ideological grounds.
The Congress spokesperson in a Tweet wrote and said that in lieu of Lal Singh’s proposal of joining the Bharat Jodo Yatra and the outfit allowing for the same, she is left with no other option but to resign from the Congress party.
In her Tweet, she further highlighted that Lal Singh was responsible for sabotaging the the Kathua rape case in 2018 by brazenly defending rapists. In the Tweet thread, she also added and said that Lal Singh divided the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir to protect the rapists whereas Bharat Jodo Yatra is working to unite. She also wrote and said that on ideological terms, she cannot share the party platform with such people.
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About Chaudhary Lal Singh
The Two-time MP had switched ships from Congress to BJP in 2014 after the outfit denied him a ticket during the Lok Sabha elections. Singh parted with BJP and launched his own party Dogra Swabhiman Sangathan Party.
The former Congress minister, Lal Singh, came at the centre of flak after he participated in a rally that supported the accused in the rape and murder case of a minor girl in Kathua in 2018. However, Singh had contended that he had only participated in order to defuse the situation.
Former Congress leader Lal Singh had extended his support to the Bharat Jodo Yatra and stated his intentions of joining the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra when it passes through Lakhanpur in the coming weeks.
Bharat Jodo Yatra
Congress chief had written to and invited 21 heads of parties to join the Yatra in Srinagar on January 30. According to reports, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will be hoisting the Indian flag at the Party headquarters in Srinagar.
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Janata Dal (Secular) joins NDA alliance in the presence of Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda in Delhi
A day after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda in Parliament, Janata Dal (Secular) founder and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and his son HD Kumaraswamy party joined the National Democratic Alliance on Friday in New Delhi.
A day after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President JP Nadda in Parliament, Janata Dal (Secular) founder and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and his son HD Kumaraswamy party joined the National Democratic Alliance on Friday in New Delhi.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was also present.
After officially joining the alliance, Kumaraswamy said this was a formal meeting. He also said that there is no confusion about seat sharing, which is going to be discussed in the coming days. Asserting that, he said right now, the important point is to win all 28 seats in Karnataka and his party will be supporting the NDA in every way.
Meanwhile, BJP President Nadda took to X, formerly Twitter and expressed his happiness over JD(S) joining the NDA alliance. Nadda said he is happy that JD(S) has decided to be the part of National Democratic Alliance. We wholeheartedly welcome them in the NDA, Nadda added.
The way Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing development work, no party will say no to joining NDA. I also welcome JD(S). Additionally, the NDA is going to come to power once again in the upcoming elections. We are going to win all Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, he claimed.
On September 21, HD Deve Gowda and his son HD Kumaraswamy met with Amit Shah and JP Nadda in Parliament and discussed the alliance between JD(S) and the BJP in Karnataka for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
The speculation arose about the alliance between JD(S) and NDA when Karnataka BJP leader BS Yediyurappa said that BJP was considering an understanding with the JD(S) ahead of Lok Sabha polls.
During the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, JD(S) was in alliance with Congress. They ran the coalition government in Karnataka when HD Kumaraswamy was the chief minister.
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BJP issues showcause notice to MP Ramesh Bidhuri for anti-Muslim slurs in Lok Sabha
BSP MP Danish Ali said that when this is the condition of an elected member like him then what will be the condition of a common people.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has issued a showcause notice to Party MP Ramesh Bidhuri for anti-Muslim slurs against his Parliament colleague Danish Ali of the BSP. According to reports, the showcause has been issued on the instruction of party president J P Nadda. Earlier, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla warned Ramesh Bidhuri of strict action if such behaviour repeats.
During the discussion of Chandrayaan 3 success, Bidhuri’s remarks calling his parliament colleague a terrorist, militant etc triggered an uproar in the House with opposition leaders demanding strong action against him. Reportedly, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh apologised for Bidhuri’s behaviour.
Speaking on Bidhuri’s remarks, BSP MP Danish Ali said that when this is the condition of an elected member like him then what will be the condition of a common people. He added that he hopes that he will get justice and the Speaker will conduct an enquiry or else he will leave the Parliament with a heavy heart as this can not be tolerated.
He added that the party did not only insult him and his followers but also insulted the whole nation. He expressed that he will now see if the BJP is taking any action against Bidhuri or if he will be promoted and included in the central cabinet of ministers, adding that maybe it has become a competition among BJP leaders to make such statements not just outside but even inside Parliament.
On the other hand, Congress on Friday took strong objections to Bidhuri’s remarks in the Lok Sabha and demanded his suspension from the House. Terming the remarks as an insult to all MPs, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said the apology offered by Union minister Rajnath Singh was a mere eyewash and not sufficient. He further demanded strict action against Bidhuri. RJD MP Manoj Jha also expressed that he was saddened, but not surprised. He added that this is the truth of PM’s Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
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Parliament Special Session: Om Birla cautions MP Ramesh Bidhuri for anti-Muslim slurs, Rajnath Singh apologises
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh underlined that the language should not be used inside or outside the Parliament, adding that he had never heard such a statement.
During the proceedings of Parliament Special Session, Lok Sabha MP Ramesh Bidhuri reportedly used anti-Muslim slurs against his Parliament colleague Danish Ali of the BSP. Taking cognizance of the matter, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla cautioned the BJP member for his remarks in the House, adding that strict action would be taken against him if he repeats such behaviour in future.
Reports state that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh immediately apologised after Bidhuri made the remarks. He apologised to the House as the deputy leader and ensured smooth functioning of the proceedings. According to reports, Ramesh Bhidhuri termed Danish Ali, a militant, terrorist and shouted: throw this mullah out.
Speaking on the incident, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh asserted that what Ramesh Bidhuri said about Danish Ali is highly condemnable. He added that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has apologised but that is insufficient. The congress MP underlined that the language should not be used inside or outside the Parliament, adding that he had never heard such a statement.
Jairam Ramesh further claimed that the incident is not only an insult to Danish Ali but also an insult to all of them. He voiced that the beginning of the new Parliament has been done by Bidhuri and his words and that this shows the intent of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He added that he thinks the matter is a case for suspension and strictest punishment should be taken against him.
In addition, RJD MP Manoj Jha expressed that he was saddened, but not surprised. He added that this is the truth of PM’s Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. He noted that they need to think that if such words were used for an MP in Parliament, then what kind of language against Muslims, Dalits legitimacy has been given. He added that yet the Prime Minister could not say a word on Ramesh Bidhuri.
