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Prashant Kishor vows to quit Twitter, if BJP crosses double digits in West Bengal polls

With the BJP’s high-voltage political campaign for West Bengal underway, poll strategist Prashant Kishore on Monday predicted the party’s defeat in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls and vowed to quit Twitter if his predictions fail.

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With the BJP’s high-voltage political campaign for West Bengal underway, poll strategist Prashant Kishore on Monday predicted the party’s defeat in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls and vowed to quit Twitter if his predictions fail. He said the BJP will struggle to cross double digits in the state polls. Double digits can mean anything from 10 to 99, so there were some people who were happy, some saw the trick forecast.

Kishor’s predictions came two days after Home Minister Amit Shah’s claim to set a target of 200 of the 294 seats for the party’s West Bengal wing ahead of polls in 2021. Shah had said that with the blessings of Birsa Munda, BJP will come to power with at least 200 seats. “Those who want to laugh at my prediction, let them laugh if the party works according to the plan, BJP will win more than 200 seats in the state,” he reiterated.

Kishor’s tweet comes after several leaders, including Trinamool Congress heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari joined BJP during Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit on Saturday. Besides Adhikari, six MLAs of the Trinamool Congress, one each from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the Communist Party of India and the Congress also joined the BJP. Two-time Trinamool MP from Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha constituency Sunil Mondal also defected to the BJP.

Following Kishor’s announcement, BJP National General Secretary and West Bengal observer Kailash Vijayvargiya tweeted that after the BJP’s tsunami in Bengal, this country will have to lose an election strategist after forming the government. Earlier, BJP national vice-president Mukul Roy had also claimed Trinamool will not get even 100 seats of the 294 in the Assembly polls 2021.

Kishor, who heads the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), had led campaigns for several parties to victory in several states. His first major campaign was for then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in 2011. In 2014, he campaigned for the BJP that led to an absolute majority in the Lok Sabha elections. Later, he joined Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar and was appointed vice-president of the party. He was expelled from the JD(U) for “indiscipline” in January this year.

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In the 2019 general elections, even though West Bengal was one of the few states where the BJP was not able to make deep inroads, it had won 18 of the 42 seats, emerging as a clear opposition to the Mamata Banerjee government.

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Vijay promises gold rings for newborns in Tamil Nadu under TVK welfare plan

The Tamil Nadu government has introduced the ‘Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme,’ allocating Rs 755.83 crore annually to gift a one-gram gold ring to every child born in state-run hospitals.

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In a unique welfare initiative, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to launch the ‘Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme’ across the state. Under this program, every child born in government hospitals will be gifted a one-gram gold ring. To fund the project, the state government has designated an annual allocation of Rs 755.83 crore.

The Chief Minister has already instructed state officials to immediately begin the tender process required to roll out the initiative.

Eligibility and official launch timeline

Children born in government hospitals on or after June 22, 2026—coinciding with the Chief Minister’s birthday—will be eligible to receive the benefit. While the eligibility begins in June, the scheme will see its formal, official launch later in the year on September 15, 2026, marking the birth anniversary of Perarignar Anna.

Cultural roots and inspiration

According to an official government release, the welfare scheme draws direct inspiration from “Thai Maman Seer,” a deeply rooted Tamil cultural tradition where a maternal uncle presents blessings and gifts to a newborn baby. Through this initiative, the state government will symbolically assume the responsibilities of a maternal uncle, presenting the one-gram gold ring as a token of care, affection, and welcome.

The administration noted that the initiative is designed to preserve and reflect Tamil cultural heritage while offering a symbol of support and love to newborns and their respective families.

From election promise to institutional welfare

The ‘Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme’ originally formed a key component of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s election promises and was highlighted in the government’s ‘Vetri Thamizhagam Vision Document’.

While political organizations in the region have historically distributed gold rings to infants born in government facilities on their leaders’ birthdays, this initiative represents the first time the practice has been institutionalized as an official state government welfare scheme.

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FIR filed against Bihar police officers in Bharat Tiwari encounter case

Bihar police officers, including a former SDPO and SHO, have been named in an FIR related to the Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter in Bhojpur district.

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An FIR has been registered against several police personnel in Bihar’s Bhojpur district in connection with the encounter killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, officials said on Tuesday.

According to officials, the case was lodged at Shahpur police station on Monday following a written complaint submitted by Tiwari’s mother. The FIR names the then Jagdishpur Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), the then Shahpur Station House Officer (SHO), along with other police personnel linked to the incident.

Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, a resident of Bilauti village under Shahpur police station limits, was killed during a police encounter on June 17. The incident sparked a major political controversy, with opposition leaders and activists questioning the circumstances surrounding the police action.

Judicial inquiry already ordered

Amid growing public outrage and demands for accountability, the Bihar government had earlier ordered a judicial inquiry into the encounter. Several police personnel have also reportedly faced administrative action as scrutiny over the incident intensified.

Meanwhile, Tiwari’s family met Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor in Patna and sought support in their fight for justice. The family also invited him to attend a panchayat meeting scheduled for June 24 regarding the incident. According to a statement issued by the party, Kishor assured the family of all possible assistance.

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Petrol bomb hurled at BJP leader’s clinic in Bathinda ahead of CM Mann’s visit

A petrol bomb was thrown at BJP leader Dr Tarsem Garg’s clinic in Bathinda, sparking panic and prompting a police investigation ahead of CM Bhagwant Mann’s visit.

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A petrol bomb was allegedly thrown at the clinic of BJP leader Dr Tarsem Garg in Punjab’s Bathinda, triggering panic in the area and prompting a police investigation. The incident occurred late on Monday night, just ahead of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s scheduled visit to the city.

According to preliminary information, two masked individuals were involved in the attack. CCTV footage reportedly showed one suspect lighting a bottle filled with petrol while another recorded the incident. The burning bottle was then thrown inside the clinic premises before the accused fled the spot.

The sudden explosion-like sound created panic among nearby residents, who rushed to the clinic after the attack. No injuries were reported, although some property, including a parked scooty and plants in the courtyard, was damaged. Burn marks were also found at the site.

Dr Tarsem Garg said he had not received any threats and was unaware of any personal enmity that could have led to the incident. Police teams reached the spot soon after receiving information and began collecting evidence. Senior officers inspected the scene and are analysing CCTV footage to identify the attackers.

SP City Narinder Singh confirmed that two unidentified individuals were involved in the attack and said multiple teams have been deployed to trace the accused. The incident has raised security concerns, particularly because of the chief minister’s visit to Bathinda.

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