CMs new poll pitch: Is Naveen good?
KORAPUT/BERHAMPUR/BHUBANESWAR: In a marked shift from the Apana mane khushi ta (Are you happy about with the government) pitch, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik seems to be making a bid to turn the focus on himself during these elections. While campaigning in four southern districts on Saturday, the party supremo departed from his earlier style of electioneering and wanted to know more about himself and the performance of schemes introduced by his government. At Majhiguda in Nabarangpur, Naveen began his address by asking the gathering Naveen Patnaik bhala ki? (Is Naveen Patnaik good?). As people gathered there stood up from their seats and responded in affirmative, the chief minister went on asking Apana mane bhala achhanti ta (Are you all good?). The BJD president lambasted the BJP stating the Opposition is telling lies and spreading misinformation. Its leaders are shedding crocodile tears. They are not supporting development in the state. Bless me and BJDs MLA and MP candidates, he said. Highlighting various schemes launched by the BJD government in the state, the chief minister said his government has been ensuring welfare of 4.5 crore people of Odisha with a battery of schemes and people-friendly initiatives. Be it Mamata, KALIA, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), Mission Shakti or other welfare programmes, all are aimed at upliftment of the people in the state, he said. Naveen also tried to strike a chord with the people by asking 11 questions on whether the welfare schemes launched by the state government are good and whether they were getting the benefits. Are the BSKY, Mamata, Mission Shakti, KALIA, Puri Parikrama project, Laxmi Bus, school transformation and Nua-O scholarship schemes good?, he questioned the public and sought their blessings to continue the programmes in future. After addressing the meeting in Nabarangpur district, the BJD supremo addressed three massive election rallies at OMP ground in Koraput, Tikiri in Rayagada district and Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district. Addressing a meeting at Paralakhemundi under Berhampur parliamentary constituency, the chief minister urged people not to vote for a thief. Without taking the name of the BJP candidate, he said, Dont give your vote to a thief. 5T chairman VK Pandian listed out welfare schemes and sought votes for BJD candidates to continue the development agenda of the chief minister, who he said is working day and night for development of the state.
New Delhi, May 5: The Congress has named Jay Narayan Patnaik as its candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha seat in Odisha after Sucharita Mohanty pulled out of the race on Saturday, claiming that the party denied her funds for her campaign. In a statement issued by Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, the party said [] The post Congress names Jay Narayan Patnaik as Puri candidate after Sucharita Mohanty exits Lok Sabha race citing lack of funds appeared first on Northlines .
Updated: Revised News Schedule
Updated: Revised News Schedule National news schedule for Sunday, May 5 NATIONAL **** Lok Sabha elections related stories and other political developments NCR *** Tamil Nadu BJP president Annamalai to address 'Delhi Tamil Samagam' at Talkatora Stadium BJP press conference Stories related to Lok Sabha elections *** NORTH **** PM to address poll rallies in Etawah, Sitapur and hold roadshow in Ayodhya Rajnath Singh to campaign in Lucknow Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to hold roadshow in Kharar Campaigning ends for third-phase seats in UP **** SOUTH ****Election related developments Andhra Pradesh Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh to address poll rallies Telangana: Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah to address election rallies EAST **** PM Modi to reach Odisha on a 2-day tour. BJP president JP Nadda to release party manifesto for twin polls External Affairs minister S Jaishankar to attend meetings in Cuttack and Sambalpur. Bengal: Mamata Banerjee to address rallies in Bardhaman Durgapur, Birbhum, Bolpur Abhishek Banerjee to address two rallies at Krishnanagar and Malda North Third phase campaign end stories from Bengal, Bihar and Assam Poll-related stories from states *** WEST ****BJP president J P Nadda to address poll rally at Surajpur in Surguja Lok Sabha constituency of Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai to address press conference in Raipur Chhattisgarh Congress president Deepak Baij's press conference Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate to address press conference in Ahmedabad Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav to campaign in Vidisha, Guna and Rajgarh Lok Sabha constituencies. Sharad Pawar to address last campaign rally in Baramati in support of his daughter Supriya Sule Congress leader Girish Chodankar to address press conference in Panaji ***
PM Modi To Visit Odisha Today, Security Tightened In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of elections in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Odisha today. He is scheduled to arrive in Bhubaneswar at 9.30 pm today. According to official reports, he will stay in Bhubaneswar today. For his arrival, security has been tightened in the temple city. Reportedly, tight security arrangements has [] The post PM Modi To Visit Odisha Today, Security Tightened In Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Rahul Gandhi has no fire but Cong playing with fire by attempting Hindu-Muslim divide:Rajnath
Rahul Gandhi has no fire but Cong playing with fire by attempting Hindu-Muslim divide:Rajnath Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has no fire while his party is playing with fire by attempting to create Hindu-Muslim divide for electoral dividends, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. In an interview to PTI, Singh also indicated that the BJP will implement its big-ticket plans like rolling out of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and implementing the 'One Nation One Election' push if it retains power for the third consecutive term. The defence minister also said that he was confident that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will cross 400 seats and the BJP will get over 370 as these projections were made after detailed assessment of the ground situation and not made only for public consumption. On the overall political landscape, the defence minister accused the Congress of attempting to disturb social harmony and trying to create tensions on religious lines. ''They are attempting to create Hindu-Muslim divide for electoral gains. The Congress is trying to create tensions on religious lines,'' he alleged. ''The Congress wants to disturb social harmony. They look at the Muslim community only as a vote bank. I have a suggestion for them -- politics should not be done only for forming governments. The aim of politics should be for nation building,'' he said. ''Rahul Gandhi has no fire but Congress is playing with fire,'' he said. Singh said people of the country will repose their faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP's tally will improve significantly based on the performance of the government in the last five years. ''Our seats will increase in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal and we will get some seats in Tamil Nadu. Our account will open in Kerala as well. We are winning a good number of seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana,'' the senior BJP leader said. ''We will increase our tally in Odisha, Jharkhand and Assam. We are sweeping Chhattisgarh,'' he said, asserting that the BJP will cross the 370-mark. Asked whether the BJP's seats in Maharashtra will come down, he did not give a direct reply but said there may be some adjustments here and there. The BJP leader also came down hard on the Congress for its plan to ''redistribute'' wealth, saying it will have disastrous consequences for the country's economy. ''The concept of redistribution of wealth will trigger recession. Argentina and Venezuela implemented it and faced disastrous consequences. The investors will lose confidence in India,'' Singh said. On the BJP's big-ticket plans like implementation of the UCC and 'One Nation One Poll' push in if it retains power, Singh said it fulfils promises that it makes to the people of India. In its manifesto, the BJP pledged to implement the UCC if it returns to power after the general elections. It also mentioned that the party will move forward with a resolve to realise the idea of 'One Nation, One Election'. ''We always fulfil our commitments. We will never allow any question mark on our credibility and will not compromise on the country's unity and integrity. We implement whatever we say in our manifesto. We have to do whatever we say,'' Singh said. ''We will go for 'One Nation One Election. We will take views of every quarter, including all political parties on it,'' he said. On the UCC, the defence minister said even the Constitution-makers felt a need for it, as it is mentioned in the directive principles. ''The Congress wants to create fear psychosis; they want to use the Hindu-Muslim card,'' he said. ''They do not have any issue. They want to form a government by dividing the society in the name of caste, creed and religion and they have always done it,'' he alleged.
World Hand Hygiene Day 2024: All that you need to know
New Delhi: World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on 5 May, every year. This year, we are ready to observe the event on Sunday. Everyone should participate in the activities and understand the importance of washing hands. It is significant to highlight the importance of washing hands to prevent the spread of various diseases [] The post World Hand Hygiene Day 2024: All that you need to know appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Two boys drown, another rescued at Takera dam
Rourkela: Two youths drowned while another had a close shave while taking a bath in Takera dam on Brahmani river under Raghunathpali police limits near Rourkela, Saturday. According to reports, three boys Zareeb Khan, 19, Rajkumar Mahato, 19, and Bhabesh Prasad, 19 had been to the Tarkera dam to take a bath at []
Forces on high alert as Maoist posters resurface
Rourkela: Maoist posters were Saturday found pasted on a tree and the wall of a school building barely a kilometre away from Odisha border in neighbouring Jharkhand. The posters were found in Rela village under Goelkera PS limits. In the two posters written in Sadri, the local dialect, the ultras have threatened the politicians and []
Odisha youth kills mother over delay in serving food
Patana: In a shocking incident, a youth allegedly killed his mother over a trivial issue at Bhalupahadi Sahi of Khireitangiri panchayat under Patana block in Odishas Keonjhar district Friday night. The deceased was identified as Gouri Naik, 54, wife of Ishwar Chandra Naik, and the accused as her son Surendra Naik. Surendra as usual returned []
Three including court staff arrested for job fraud
Keonjhar: Keonjhar police Saturday arrested three persons including a court employee on charge of defrauding several jobless youths over Rs20 lakh on the pretext of providing them employment. The accused persons were identified as Tulu Mallik, 35, of Marala village under Gop police limits in Puri district; Jibanananda Samal, 40, and Jashwant Samal, 28, from []
The are predictions of light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms in Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand from May 5 to 9
Horoscope May 5: Success is on cards for Aries, cheerful and colourful day for Taurus
Aries: The yogis have finally succeeded in impressing you. Was it a stint in an Art of Living course? Ganesha gives you the thumbs-up and suggests you join that music or dance class you have been wanting to. Generally a nice day, and success is on the cards. Taurus: Today is a day of closure. []
Congress Names New Puri Candidate As Sucharita Mohanty Drops Out Over Lack Of Funds
Congress on Saturday night named Jay Narayan Patnaik as its candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha seat in Odisha after Sucharita Mohanty pulled out of the race, claiming that the party denied her funds for her campaign.
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Denied Funding, Congress Leader Returns LS Ticket
Bhubaneswar: Congress candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sucharita Mohanty has declined to contest the elections and returned the party ticket alleging lack of funding from the party. Mohanty, daughter of former Congress MP Brajamohan Mohanty in a mail to AICC general secretary (organization) K C Venugopal on Friday claimed that her campaign in the Puri Lok Sabha constituency has been hit hard because the party has denied funding. She alleged that AICC Odisha in-charge Ajoy Kumar categorically asked her to fight from her own resources. I was a salaried professional journalist who entered electoral politics 10 years ago. I have given all I have into my campaign in Puri. I tried a public donation drive to support my campaign for progressive politics without much success. I also tried to cut down the projected campaign spending to the minimum, she mentioned. As she was not able to raise funds on her own, the Congress leader had approached all senior leaders including the partys central leadership for funds for an impactful campaign in the Puri Lok Sabha constituency. It is clear that only fund crunch is holding us back from a winning campaign in Puri. I regret that without party funding, it won't be possible to carry out the campaign in Puri. I, therefore, return the party ticket for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency herewith, she said in her mail to the AICC. However, Mohanty said she will remain a loyal Congress worker and her leader is Rahul Gandhi.
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Jay Narayan Patnaik Replaces Sucharita Mohanty as Congress Candidate for Puri LS Seat
Puri: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has named Jay Narayan Patnaik as their new candidate from the Puri parliamentary constituency in Odisha, replacing Sucharita Mohanty who returned her Lok Sabha ticket. The decision was made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and announced by party general secretary KC Venugopal in a press statement released late [] The post Jay Narayan Patnaik Replaces Sucharita Mohanty as Congress Candidate for Puri LS Seat appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
One soldier killed, 4 injured in terror attack on IAF convoy in J&Ks Poonch
One soldier was killed and four were injured as terrorists ambushed an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Saturday. According to officials, five security personnel were injured, two of them critically, when four terrorists opened fire on IAF vehicles moving towards Sanai Top in Poonchs Surankot area in the [] The post One soldier killed, 4 injured in terror attack on IAF convoy in J&Ks Poonch appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Puri Congress candidate Sucharita Mohanty withdraws amid funding concerns, Jay Narayan Patnaik chosen as replacement Congress on Saturday night named Jay Narayan Patnaik as its candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha seat in Odisha after Sucharita Mohanty pulled out of the race, claiming that the party denied her funds for her campaign. In a statement issued by Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, the party said its president Mallikarjun Kharge approved the candidature of Patnaik in place of Mohanty. Sucharita Mohanty, the daughter of former Congress MP Brajamohan Mohanty, in a mail to Venugopal on Friday claimed that her campaign was hit hard because the party denied her funding. She alleged that Congress in-charge of the state Ajoy Kumar ''categorically'' asked her to fight from her own resources. ''I was a salaried professional journalist who entered electoral politics 10 years ago. I have given all I have into my campaign in Puri. I tried a public donation drive to support my campaign for progressive politics without much success so far. I also tried to cut down the projected campaign spending to the minimum,'' she said. Mohanty said that she approached all senior leaders of the party for funds. ''It is clear that only fund crunch is holding us back from a winning campaign in Puri. I regret that without party funding, it won't be possible to carry out the campaign in Puri. I, therefore, return the party ticket for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency herewith,'' she said in her mail. However, Mohanty said she will remain a loyal Congress worker. Later, she told reporters that in assembly segments under the Puri Lok Sabha constituency, weak candidates were given tickets by the Congress. ''BJP and BJD are sitting on mountains of money. Vulgar displays of wealth are everywhere. It was difficult for me to fight the election,'' she said. Reacting to her claims, Kumar said, ''Funds will be provided to a candidate when the candidate launches the campaign and seriously fights at the ground.'' The BJP has fielded its national spokesperson Sambit Patra in Puri, while the BJD candidate is ex-IPS Arup Patnaik, a former Mumbai Police commissioner. Puri will vote on May 25.
Faf Du Plessis Fifty, Bowlers Carry RCB To Four-Wicket Win Over GT
Royal Challengers Bengaluru pressed the self-destruction button halfway but a blazing fifty by captain Faf du Plessis had enough torque in it to carry them to a four-wicket over Gujarat Titans.
RCB vs GT, IPL 2024: Bengaluru beat Gujarat by four wickets
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won by four wickets against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. A good bowling performance restricted GT to only 147 and a dominant start by the RCB openers set the platform for a win. Although there were a few nerves [] The post RCB vs GT, IPL 2024: Bengaluru beat Gujarat by four wickets appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Kolkata: Mumbai City FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium to emerge as the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 Cup Winners at the final in Kolkata tonight. The Islanders came from behind after Jason Cummings handed the Mariners a lead late in the first half. Second-half strikes by Jorge Pereyra [] The post Mumbai City FC crowned ISL Cup Winners after remarkable 3-1 comeback win against Mohun Bagan Super Giant appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Police constitute team to probe womans complaint against Guv, to speak to witnesses
Kolkata: Kolkata Police have constituted an inquiry team to probe a woman employees allegation of molestation by Governor CV Ananda Bose, a senior officer said Saturday. The team, as part of its investigation, will speak to witnesses over the next few days and has requested Raj Bhavan to share the CCTV footage, if available. Under []
Odisha Needs Energetic Government To Partner With Modi Sarkar At Centre: S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that Odisha needs an energetic and committed government which will work like a partner with the Narendra Modi administration at the Centre.
Du Plessis fifty, bowlers carry RCB to four-wicket win over GT
Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pressed the self-destruction button halfway but a blazing fifty by captain Faf du Plessis had enough torque in it to carry them to a four-wicket over Gujarat Titans in their IPL match here Saturday. Du Plesiss (64, 23b, 104, 36) and Kohli (42, 27b, 24, 46), who added 92 runs in []
Surge Swell: Coastal States on Orange Alert
In an absolute contrast to the soaring mercury levels, a yellow alert is on the cards for the state for the next two days as minimum temperatures are likely to be in the range of 11 to 15 C for most of the districts, and a further drop with orange alert at districts like Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem, Mancherial in the coming week. (Representational Image) In an absolute contrast to the soaring mercury levels, a yellow alert is on the cards for the state for the next two days as minimum temperatures are likely to be in the range of 11 to 15 C for most of the districts, and a further drop with orange alert at districts like Adilabad, Kumaram Bheem, Mancherial in the coming week. (Representational Image) Hyderabad: The swell surge that began in the Atlantic Ocean has begun interacting with the Indian coast and the swell is expected to move northward for another 24 hours or so, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (Incois) said on Saturday. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal on the eastern coast, and Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat on the west coast - were placed on an orange alert till the end of May 5 in view of the swell surge. Fishermen and coastal population were asked to be on the alert from Saturday evening to around Sunday midnight and be watchful for possible intermittent surging of waves in the nearshore/beach region, particularly in the low-lying areas and during high tide and spring tide phases. Incois said small boats and vessels may ply nearshore but with due caution. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as well as the Lakshadweep archipelago in southern Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, have already experienced the surge swell.
25 Towns In Odisha Record Day Temp Above 40C, Boudh & Nuapada Sizzle At 44C
Max Temp remains below 40C in Twin City; Heatwave subsides in Coastal Odisha The post 25 Towns In Odisha Record Day Temp Above 40C, Boudh & Nuapada Sizzle At 44C appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Canada incidents mostly due to their internal politics: Jaishankar
Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said what is happening in poll-bound Canada over the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar is mostly due to their internal politics and nothing to do with India. Jaishankar said this while replying to a question on why Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is criticizing India. While interacting with senior journalists during a visit here, he also said the country needs a strong and active Prime Minister like Narendra Modi in order to bring further reforms in various sectors to make a Viksit Bharat (developed India). India's image globally is now actually much much higher than it had been ever Canada is an exception. You see the different country heads are praising Bharat and its Prime Minister, the external affairs minister said. He said a section of pro-Khalistan people are using Canada's democracy, creating a lobby and have become a vote bank. The ruling party in Canada has no majority in Parliament and some parties depend on pro-Khalistan leaders, he said. We have convinced them several times not to give visa, legitimacy or political space to such people which is causing problems for them (Canada), for us and also for our relationship, Jaishankar said. But the Canadian government has not done anything, Jaishankar said, adding that India sought the extradition of 25 people, most of whom are pro-Khalistan, but they did not pay any heed. The ties between India and Canada came under severe strain following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations in September last year of the potential involvement of Indian agents in the killing of Nijjar. India has dismissed Trudeau's charges as absurd and motivated. Canada did not give any proof. They do not share any evidence with us in certain cases, police agencies also do not cooperate with us. It is their political compulsion in Canada to blame India. As election is coming in Canada, they indulge in vote bank politics, the external affairs minister said. He said the Indian Prime Minister is regarded highly by many country heads. Recently, the prime minister of a Pacific country touched the feet of Modi while the Australian PM calls Modi as Boss. Even (US) President Biden wanted to know the secret of Modi's popularity, Jaishankar said.
Bureaucrats running BJD, 'outsiders' in CMO trying to capture Odisha: BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan
BJD faces unprecedented public revolt under Naveen Patnaik as outsiders led by V K Pandian threaten Odia identity and state power. Dharmendra Pradhan warns of challenges in 2024 elections.
PM Modis 10 Years of Reign Has Laid a Strong Foundation for Viksit Bharat
Bhubaneswar: External affairs minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Saturday said the past ten years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a phase of laying a strong foundation for making India a strong nation and the next five years will be dedicated to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat in the next 25 years which is now known as Amrit Kaal. In 2014, Narendra Modi sought five years for BJP to serve the nation. As Prime Minister he delivered on all fronts starting from salvaging the nation from an utter state of despair to hope and aspiration. People of all sections were taken up. Country made progress on all sectors and an economy boomed. People appreciated PM Modis performances and blessed him with another term in 2019. Now, after 10 years, peoples trust in him has doubled and they have reposed faith in his leadership to take the country on the path of progress to reach our goal of Viksit Bharat, he said during an interaction with editors of different newspapers and television channels. Speaking on the foreign policy of India, Jaishankar said India is playing the role of a peace-broker across the globe as the world leaders trust the country's leadership. Now, you see turmoil in different parts of the world. The Russia-Ukraine war, the tension in Gaza following the terrorist attack on Israel and the more recent Israel-Iran conflicts have created tensions in those regions, besides affecting the world order. However, during such critical times, whenever leaders of all these countries have looked to India to play its role to ease the tension, our country has obliged in the best possible manner, said the minister. Stating that Indias foreign policy was on the right track, Jaishankar said the country had succeeded in asserting itself in the global platform as one of the forward-looking countries. On the strained relationship with Canada, Jaishankar said, Our relationship with Canada and its Prime Minister is not the same as with other nations. You can see Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as an exception. Whats the reason? Some people who profess Khalistani ideology have made use of that democracy and formed a lobby and vote bank. Some parties in Canada, some parties in that country feel that if they maintain good relationships with these people, it will benefit. Its all about vote bank politics in Canada. Now, the matter is more serious because the Trudeau government lacks a majority in the parliament. The leaders of other political parties on whom Trudeau is dependent are pro-Khalistani. The minister said though India wrote to Canada for extradition of 25 Khalistani leaders, the latter did not take any action on that. To a query, Jaishankar said Odisha should have a BJP government to carry forward the development of the Narendra Modi government. I concur what Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said that Odisha has not progressed much in the past two decades despite it having huge mineral resources. We need to have a young person with a sharp outlook to lead the state, he observed. Jaishankar is currently on a two-day trip to Odisha to interact with the intellectuals, journalists and BJP party workers.
PM Modi likely to lead roadshow in Bhubaneswar May 10
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to lead a roadshow in Bhubaneswar May 10, party leader Aparajita Sarangi said Saturday. In a post on X, Sarangi, the MP of Bhubaneswar, urged the people to extend a grand welcome to the Prime Minister. The roadshow will cover three assembly segments in the city Ekamra-Bhubaneswar, []
Odisha needs corruption-free government to utilise its vast resources: Jaishankar
Bhubaneswar: Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Saturday said Odisha needs a good governance, corruption-free government to properly utilise the states vast and rich resources. Despite huge and rich mineral resources, Odisha is lagging in many sectors of development, Jaishankar said while addressing a press conference here. The Union Minister arrived here Saturday on a []
Sandeshkhali Video Vindicates Stand: TMC; BJP Claims Footage Doctored
Banerjee asserted that the honour of Bengali women were compromised by such allegations in Sandeshkhali, which he believes are aimed at maligning the state
Spot-on RCB bowlers limit Gujarat Titans to below-par 147
Bengaluru: Gujarat Titans, preyed on by a sporting pitch, accurate Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers and their own inhibitions, laboured to a modest 147 all out in the Indian Premier League match here Saturday. There were a couple of good partnerships 61 between David Miller and Shahrukh Khan and 44 by Rahul Tewatia and Rashid []
BJD, BJP spar as polls draw closer
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the BJP candidate for Odishas Sambalpur constituency, Friday exuded confidence that his party will win all the 21 Lok Sabha seats in the state. Addressing a press meet here, the Union Minister said, Last time, the BJP secured 38 per cent votes and our opponent got 42 per cent. The []
Heatwave intensity decreases in eastern and southern India
The intensity of the heat wave in eastern and southern peninsular India decreased slightly on Saturday. Relief from the scorching conditions in these regions is predicted after two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Telangana.
PM Modi to visit Odisha twice in a gap of 4 days to hold poll rallies, road shows
Bhubaneswar: Keen to wrest power from the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making its last ditch effort to see that the party gets an absolute majority in the forthcoming polls for the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The saffron party has lined up almost all the top guns, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah, to add further momentum to the party's ongoing high-decibel campaign. The party is also eying to win at least 16 of the 21 Lok Sabha seats in the state. The polls for Lok Sabha and Odisha Legislative Assembly will be held simultaneously in four phases - on May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha twice in a gap of four days to campaign for the party candidates. He will have two poll rallies in Berhampur and Nabarangpur on May 6 and a road show in Bhubaneswar on May 10. In Berhampur, the BJP has fielded Pradeep Panigrahy, a one-time close aide of Odisha CM and BJD president Naveen Pantaik, who quit the party recently and joined the saffron party. In Nabarangpur, the party has landed former Lok Sabha member Balabhadra Majhi. According to political observers, the PMs visits to the state in a short interval of four days shows the BJPs seriousness to fight the Lok Sabha and Odisha Legislative Assembly elections. The BJP has been desperately trying since 2009 to form its government in the state by unseating the 24-year-old BJD government. However, it has not succeeded in its attempt as it lacked orgnisational bases. The party has lined up a battery of its central leaders this time to canvas for the party candidates. It clearly indicates, it wants to leave no stone unturned to capture power in the state, said Prasanna Mohanty, a political analyst. Sources said the PM will have at least six election rallies in Odisha by May 30.
Terrorists attack IAF convoy in J&Ks Poonch, 5 soldiers injured
Jammu: Five security personnel were injured after terrorists opened fire on two vehicles, including one belonging to the Indian Air Force (IAF), in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district Saturday, officials said. The attack took place near Shashidhar in the evening when the vehicles were moving towards Sanai Top in the districts Surankote area, they said. []
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RLD national spokesperson quits party over BJP ticket to Brij Bhushan Singhs son
Meerut (UP): National spokesperson of BJP ally Rashtriya Lok Dal Rohit Jakhar has resigned from the party in protest against the BJP giving a ticket to the son of incumbent MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing criminal charges of sexually harassing women wrestlers. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is an accused in the sexual []
Karnataka sex scandal: Kidnapped woman traced to farmhouse of HD Revannas PA
Bengaluru: In a major development, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Karnataka Police Saturday tracked a kidnapped woman, who is reportedly one of the victims of the sex video scandal involving JD-S leader Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. The woman was rescued from the farmhouse of Rajashekar, the personal []
Crorepati Candidates Dominate Odisha Lok Sabha Polls: A Detailed Analysis of Wealth Distribution
Puri: In the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Odisha on May 13, 37 candidates are contesting for the four parliamentary seats of Nabarangpur, Berhampur, Koraput, and Kalahandi. According to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), 17 of these candidates, which is 46 per cent, are crorepatis. Among the candidates, both the BJP and BJD nominees for the four Lok Sabha seats are crorepatis. Additionally, three Congress candidates, four independent candidates, one from Bharatiya Bikash Parishad, and one from Naba Bharata Nirmana Seva Party have declared assets worth over Rs 1 crore, as per the ADR report. The richest candidate contesting is Malvika Devi of the BJP, with total assets worth Rs 41.89 crore, standing for the Kalahandi LS seat. She is followed by independent candidate V Chandra Shekhar from Berhampur with Rs 28.70 crore, and Rajendra Dalabehera of Bharatiya Bikash Parishad with Rs 10.30 crore, also contesting from Berhampur. On the other hand, the poorest candidate, as per the report, is Pramila Pujari from SUCI(C), contesting for the Koraput MP seat, with assets worth only Rs 20,625. Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy, the BJP nominee for Berhampur Lok Sabha constituency, has the highest liabilities worth Rs 3.82 crore. The educational qualifications of the candidates show that 14 (38 per cent) have passed between class 5 and 12, while 22 (59 per cent) are graduates. Only one candidate declared themselves as literate. Out of the 37 candidates, only seven are female. Moreover, 10 (27 per cent) candidates are aged between 25 to 40 years, while 23 (62 per cent) are in the age group of 41 to 60 years. Four (11 per cent) candidates fall between the ages of 61 and 70. The report also reveals that seven (19 per cent) candidates have declared criminal cases pending against them. Malaysia Teams Up with MWL to Host Big Religious Conference in Asia Maruti Swift vs. Tata Tiago EV: Features and Price Comparison Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mega Campaigning in Ayodhya: All You Need to Know
Loco Pilot Killed After Being Hit by Rajdhani Express in Bihar's Gaya District
Patna: P ankaj Kumar Singh, a loco pilot, tragically lost his life after being hit by the Rajdhani Express in Bihar's Gaya district. The accident occurred as Singh was crossing the tracks after parking the light engine in the loco buffer of Ghazhandi. The impact of the collision caused his immediate death. The incident took place between Gurpa and Gajandi stations. RPF Inspector Jawaharlal reached the spot upon receiving information and reported the incident to the GRP. The body of the deceased has been sent for post-mortem examination. The accident occurred around 3:30 in the morning when Pankaj Singh was struck by the New Delhi-Ranchi Rajdhani Express. The exact cause of the accident is yet to be determined. Whether the loco pilot failed to notice the approaching Rajdhani Express or if there were other factors involved remains uncertain and will only be revealed through a police investigation. Nepal Decides to Print New Rs 100 Currency Note with Controversial Map Yogi Adityanath Accuses Congress of Planning to Implement Jizya Tax Crorepati Candidates Dominate Odisha Lok Sabha Polls: A Detailed Analysis of Wealth Distribution
Opposition parties spreading lies, shedding crocodile tears: Naveen Patnaik
Koraput/ Nabarangpur: Odisha Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik Saturday alleged that the opposition parties are spreading lies and shedding crocodile tears. Addressing election rallies in tribal-dominated Koraput and Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituencies Patnaik asked the people whether they are happy with his government. Patnaik also asked the people whether Naveen Patnaik is a []
Opposition parties spreading lies, shedding crocodile tears: Patnaik
Opposition parties spreading lies, shedding crocodile tears: Patnaik Odisha Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Saturday alleged that the opposition parties are spreading lies and shedding crocodile tears. Addressing election rallies in tribal dominated Koraput and Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituencies Patnaik asked the people whether they are happy with his government. Patnaik also asked the people whether Naveen Patnaik is a good person and whether welfare schemes beneficial for the poor and tribal people of the region are reaching them. The people responded by saying 'Yes' and shouted Naveen Patnaik Zindabad slogans. ''If Naveen Patnaik is good, then bless him and vote in conch symbol,'' Patnaik told the gathering. ''The opposition parties are spreading lies and shedding crocodile tears for the people,'' Patnaik said. Patnaik's close aide V K Pandian, BJD's Nabarngpur Lok Sabha candidate Pradeep Majhi, Koraput LS candidate Kausalya Hikaka and nominees of different assembly seats were present at the meeting. Both Pandian and Majhi came down heavily on the opposition and alleged that BJP leaders were opposing several welfare schemes and also Shree Jagannath Temple Heritage Corridor project. The BJD leaders told the people about the state government's flagship schemes like school transformation, Mission Shakti, Kalia Yojana for farmers, Mamata Yojana for pregnant women, renovation of temples, mosques, churches and improvement of place of worships of tribal people.
Nepal Decides to Print New Rs 100 Currency Note with Controversial Map
Kathmandu: N epal has announced the printing of a new Rs 100 currency note featuring a map that includes the disputed territories of Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura, and Kalapani, a move criticized by India as an artificial enlargement of Nepal's territorial claims. The decision to print the new map on the Rs 100 currency note was taken during a meeting of the council of ministers chaired by Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal 'Prachanda', according to government spokesperson Rekha Sharma.The cabinet approved the redesigning of the Rs 100 banknote to include the new map, replacing the old map printed in the background of the banknote, said Sharma, who is also the Minister for Information and Communication. In June 2020, Nepal updated its political map to include the strategically important areas of Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura by amending its Constitution, a move that India strongly opposed, calling it a unilateral act and rejecting the artificial enlargement of Nepal's territorial claims.India maintains that Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura belong to it. Nepal shares a border of over 1,850 km with five Indian states Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.During Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal 'Prachanda's visit to India in June 2023, both India and Nepal pledged to resolve the boundary dispute in a spirit of friendship.Currently, India and Nepal have border disputes over the Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh trijunction between India, Nepal, and China, as well as the Susta area in the West Champaran district of Bihar. Kalapani, administered by India as part of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, lies along the Kailash Mansarovar route. The Kali River in the Kalapani region marks the border between India and Nepal, with discrepancies over the source of the river leading to boundary disputes.The Susta area, located on the banks of the Gandak River, is another area of contention. The Gandak River, known as the Narayani River in Nepal, merges with the Ganges near Patna in Bihar. Changes in the course of the Gandak River have fueled disputes over the Susta area. Mansukh Mandaviya, BJP Candidate from Porbandar, Equates Party Workers to God Crorepati Candidates Dominate Odisha Lok Sabha Polls: A Detailed Analysis of Wealth Distribution Malaysia Teams Up with MWL to Host Big Religious Conference in Asia
IDBI Bank Q4 net profit jumps 44% to Rs 1,628 crore
New Delhi: Private sector lender IDBI Bank Saturday reported a 44 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 1,628 crore in the March quarter of financial year 2023-24. In comparison, the bank had posted a net profit of Rs 1,133 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs 7,887 crore in the []
Wont comment on President Bidens remarks on xenophobia: UN spokesperson
UNITED NATIONS, May 4: A UN spokesperson has declined to comment on US President Joe Biden calling India, China, Russia and Japan xenophobic, but stressed that all member states should continue to uphold the basic standards in the UN human rights covenants. I wouldnt comment on what he said, but certainly Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said Friday when asked about Biden calling China, Japan, Russia and India as xenophobic. When pressed further on the issue and [] The post Wont comment on President Bidens remarks on xenophobia: UN spokesperson appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
17 crorepati candidates in race for four Lok Sabha seats in Odisha
crorepati candidates in race for four Lok Sabha seats in Odisha
India ranks below Pakistan at 159 among 180 countries in World Press Freedom Index
New Delhi: India ranked 159 among 180 countries in the latest annual World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF, short for Reporters sans frontires in French), an international non-profit organization. India had ranked 161 in the 2023 list. Meanwhile, Pakistan ranked seven spots above India at 152. It had ranked [] The post India ranks below Pakistan at 159 among 180 countries in World Press Freedom Index appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
17 crorepatis candidates in race for four Lok Sabha seats in Odisha
A report by ADR shows that 19% candidates have declared that they have criminal cases pending against them
Puri LS candidate Sucharita Mohanty returns BJP ticket after being denied party funds
Puri LS candidate Sucharita Mohanty returns BJP ticket after being denied party funds Congress candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sucharita Mohanty has declined to contest the elections and returned the party ticket alleging lack of funding from the party. Mohanty, daughter of former Congress MP Brajamohan Mohanty in a mail to AICC general secretary (organization) K C Venugopal on Friday claimed that her campaign in the Puri Lok Sabha constituency has been hit hard because the party has denied funding. She alleged that AICC Odisha in-charge Ajoy Kumar ''categorically'' asked her to fight from her own resources. ''I was a salaried professional journalist who entered electoral politics 10 years ago. I have given all I have into my campaign in Puri. I tried a public donation drive to support my campaign for progressive politics without much success so far. I also tried to cut down the projected campaign spending to the minimum,'' she said. As she was not able to raise funds on her own, the Congress leader had approached all senior leaders including the party's central leadership for funds for an impactful campaign in the Puri Lok Sabha constituency. ''It is clear that only fund crunch is holding us back from a winning campaign in Puri. I regret that without party funding, it won't be possible to carry out the campaign in Puri. I, therefore, return the party ticket for the Puri Lok Sabha constituency herewith,'' she said in her mail to the AICC. However, Mohanty said she will remain a loyal Congress worker and her leader is Rahul Gandhi. Speaking to media persons, Mohanty said ''I was denied funds from the party. In Assembly segments under the Puri LS constituency, weak candidates were given tickets. BJP and BJD are sitting on mountains of money. Vulgar displays of wealth are everywhere. It was difficult for me to fight the election.'' The Congress leader said she wanted a people-oriented campaign but that was also not possible with the lack of funds. The party is also not responsible for that as the BJP government has crippled the party. There are a lot of curbs on expenditure and many bank accounts have been frozen, she added. AICC in-charge of Odisha, Ajoy Kumar said ''Mohanty is saying that no fund provided and weak MLA candidates have been fielded. The party has nominated its best candidate for the MLA seats and funds will be provided to a candidate when the candidate launches the campaign and seriously fights at the ground.'' Before coming to the ground, she (Mohanty) has alleged that no funds were given. But, at the time when she was requesting a party ticket, Mohanty had said that she would seriously fight the election, Kumar said. The party has already decided to change the Puri LS candidate and a proposal was submitted to the Congress high command. The name of the new candidate will be announced very soon, he said. Sucharita has been fielded by the Congress from the Puri Lok Sabha seat against BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra and BJD candidate Arup Patnaik, a former Mumbai Police Commissioner.
Rainfall, Thundershower Likely In Some Parts Of Odisha In Next 7 Days
Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department on Saturday informed that light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur across several districts of Odisha in the next 7 days. Heat Wave conditions prevailed at one or two places over the districts of MAYURBHANJ, KORAPUT, MALKANGIRI, GAJAPATI, BOUDH, JAGATSINGHPUR & GANJAM of Odisha. Dry weather prevailed over the [] The post Rainfall, Thundershower Likely In Some Parts Of Odisha In Next 7 Days appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth came together for Vettaiyan
Mumbai: Hindi film veteran Amitabh Bachchan and Tamil cinemas iconic star Rajinikanth have reunited for the upcoming film Vettaiyan. The shooting of the film is underway in Mumbai. On Saturday, Big B took to his Instagram and shared a picture with Rajini as he expressed his delight in working with him again. In the picture, []
Keep smiling: Hansika wishes forever favourite Trisha Krishnan on 41st bday
Mumbai: Actress Hansika Motwani, Saturday, showered love on her forever favourite Trisha Krishnan as she celebrates her 41st birthday, saying keep shining always. Hansika, who was last seen in Tamil horror film Guardian, took to Instagram Stories and dropped a throwback picture with birthday girl Trisha. The photo, which seems to be from some event, []
After Dunki Taapsee Pannu to have 2 releases in 2024
Taapsee Pannu is gearing up for an exciting year with not one but two diverse projects lined up for release. After the success and critical acclaim of Haseen Dilruba, audiences eagerly await her upcoming ventures, Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba and Khel Khel Mein, each promising a unique cinematic experience. In Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba, Taapsee [] The post After Dunki Taapsee Pannu to have 2 releases in 2024 appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Khloe Kardashian hits shes open to dating women in cryptic post
Los Angeles: Khloe Kardashian is giving hints to the potential future of her love life. The Kardashians star recently opened up about her sexuality in a cryptic social media post. She didnt seem to snub the idea of dating women. The mum-of-two hasnt had the best of luck when it comes to her exes, Tristan []
The Fall Guy : Moderate Start Hints at Bigger Box Office Potential Global Debut and Initial Earnings
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunts much-anticipated action-comedy flick, The Fall Guy, hit theatres worldwide on Friday, May 3rd. While its domestic debut was relatively modest, earning around $8.7 million from international markets and preview shows, industry experts remain optimistic about its long-term prospects. Early estimates suggest the film raked in approximately $50 lakh (around $61,000) [] The post The Fall Guy : Moderate Start Hints at Bigger Box Office Potential Global Debut and Initial Earnings appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Lok Sabha Election: 46% Of Candidates For Four Seats In Odisha Are Crorepatis
46% of candidates contesting for four Lok Sabha seats in Odisha are crorepatis, with 17 candidates declaring assets worth more than Rs 1 crore, making wealth a significant factor in the elections.
Multiple fires erupt in Kharkiv after overnight Russian attacks
Kyiv: Multiple fires have broken out in the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv following Russian missile and drone attacks overnight, authorities said Saturday. The largest blaze erupted on a warehouse premise and spanned an area of about 3,000 square metres, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine said, adding that firefighters were on the scene. The []
Elected Women Representatives Of Panchayati Raj Institutions Participated In CPD57 Side Event
New York: May 3, 2024, marked a momentous occasion as the powerful voices of women representatives resonated within the hallowed halls of the United Nations Headquarters. Elected women representatives (EWRs) from Indias Panchayati Raj Institutions took centre-stage at the CPD57 Side Event titled Localizing the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way, [] The post Elected Women Representatives Of Panchayati Raj Institutions Participated In CPD57 Side Event appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
75 International Visitors Arrive To Watch Worlds Largest Elections Unfold
New Delhi: As a beacon of electoral integrity and transparency, the Election Commission of India exemplifies its commitment to conduct general elections of the highest standards, offering a golden bridge for global Election Management Bodies (EMBs) to witness democratic excellence first-hand. The Election Commission of India continues fostering international cooperation by organising the Election Visitors [] The post 75 International Visitors Arrive To Watch Worlds Largest Elections Unfold appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Is Baar Hargiz Jhukega Nahi Saala says Pushpa Raj AKA Allu Arjun
The globally-awaited Pushpa 2: The Rule starring Allu Arjun, and Rashmika Mandanna is the highly anticipated film coming this year. If one has to define Pushpa 2: The Rule in a single word, then Tsunami fits the right term because the response to the teaser, poster, and songs promises a gigantic opening at the ticket [] The post Is Baar Hargiz Jhukega Nahi Saala says Pushpa Raj AKA Allu Arjun appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Rahul Gandhi writes letter to Karnataka CM over Prajwal Revanna case
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah over JD(S) leader Prajwal Revannas sex scandal, requesting him to extend all possible support to the victims and take strict action against those who committed such a heinous crime. I request you to kindly extend all possible support to [] The post Rahul Gandhi writes letter to Karnataka CM over Prajwal Revanna case appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Pushpa 2: The Rule becomes the fastest song to reach 50M+ views across 6 languages!
The fever of Pushpa 2: The Rule has always been at its peak ever since its announcement and the makers have also kept the excitement intact with interesting announcements from the film. With time, the film has become a worldwide phenomenon that has been eagerly looked up to by the masses. While the teaser of [] The post Pushpa 2: The Rule becomes the fastest song to reach 50M+ views across 6 languages! appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Govt seeks explanation from colleges in Odisha reporting zero admission
Higher Education Department is identifying colleges with zero admissions in specific subjects. RDE sends notices to government colleges in different districts. Further steps will be based on the inquiry results regarding colleges with zero admission subjects.
EAM S Jaishankar in Odisha on two-day visit
Bhubaneswar: In the run-up to the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, Union External Affairs Minister and BJP leader S Jaishankar Saturday landed in Bhubaneswar on a two-day visit to the state. Jaishankar will address an intellectual meeting in Bhubaneswar in the evening and attend a party meeting in Cuttack Sunday. The Union Minister []
Elvish Yadav to face money laundering probe
New Delhi: A money laundering case has been filed against popular YouTuber Siddharth Yadav alias Elvish Yadav, who is accused of using snake venom as a recreational drug in his parties. The Enforcement Directorate has filed the case against some other individuals as well. The Enforcement Directorate has filed the case under the Prevention [] The post Elvish Yadav to face money laundering probe appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Nagpur GRP busts Odisha-based inter-state ganja smuggling network
Nagpur: In a major breakthrough, the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Nagpur have tracked down and dismantled an entire inter-state ganja smuggling network operating from a Naxal-affected area of Odisha to Delhi. The police have arrested the ganja supplier, trafficker, and sellers during the operation, spanning across Odisha, Bihar, and Delhi. According to police, the [] The post Nagpur GRP busts Odisha-based inter-state ganja smuggling network appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .
Oppositions are lying, says CM Naveen Patnaik while addressing public in Koraput
Bhubaneswar: BJD supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik kicked off political campaign for the party in Koraput on Saturday. He attended a public meeting at the OMP Ground in Koraput where thousands of people welcomed him. Naveen thanked the people for coming and attending the meeting in huge numbers despite the scorching heat. [] The post Oppositions are lying, says CM Naveen Patnaik while addressing public in Koraput appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Rahul Gandhi is wanted to become Prime Minister by Pakistani leaders: PM Modi in Palamu
In a fervent address at an election rally in Palamu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized past Congress administrations, branding them as feeble in addressing terrorism issues with Pakistan. Modi asserted that previous governments resorted to sending love letters to Pakistan in pursuit of peace, only to receive a surge of terrorists in return. Modi emphasized a decisive shift in India's stance towards Pakistan following the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, attributing it to the power of individual votes. He highlighted Pakistani leaders' aspirations for Rahul Gandhi to assume the role of Prime Minister after the recent parliamentary elections. Gone are the days, Modi proclaimed, when terrorists roamed freely and governments penned conciliatory missives to Pakistan. Instead, he emphasized a resolute New India ethos, symbolized by the refrain, Ghar mein ghus ke maarta hai (We enter their homes and strike). Modi commended the valor of those from Jharkhand and Bihar who safeguard the nation's borders, contrasting it with what he described as the timidity of previous Congress administrations. Highlighting the impact of surgical and Balakot strikes, Modi asserted that they had rattled Pakistan, prompting cries for help. He derided Pakistan's plea for assistance, stating that the country is now beseeching aid while harboring hopes for a Congress-led government under Rahul Gandhi. Modi underscored the need for a robust government to lead India, dismissing Pakistan's desires for a leadership change in India. The Prime Minister reiterated that Naxalism, terrorism, and Article 370 have been uprooted from the nation since 2014. In Jammu and Kashmir, the wall of Article 370 was brought down by the power of your vote. Naxalism and terrorism once plagued states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Bihar, and Andhra Pradesh, spreading fear and bloodshed. But your vote has brought hope to countless mothers and freed these lands from the grip of Naxalite terrorism, he declared. Former Pakistani Minister Fawad Chaudhry praised Rahul Gandhi, highlighting his socialist ideology reminiscent of his great grandfather, Jawaharlal Nehru. Rahul Gandhi, like his ancestor, carries the torch of socialism. The problems faced by India and Pakistan remain starkly similar even after 75 years of partition. Rahul ji rightly pointed out that a small fraction of families own a majority of wealth in both India and Pakistan. This inequality underscores the challenges of capitalism, Chaudhry expressed on social media. In Jharkhand, elections will be held across four phases: May 13, 20, 25, and June 1. In the 2019 elections, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured victory in 12 seats, with BJP alone clinching 11. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and Congress each won one seat. The ongoing general elections span seven phases over six weeks, from April 19 to June 1. The first and second phases already took place on April 19 Arrival of Delegates from 23 Countries to Observe Lok Sabha Elections in India Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Big Names Face Critical Tests BJP's Post-Election Strategy: Focus Shifts to West Bengal
Rohit to lead Indian junior mens hockey team for Europe tour
New Delhi: Defender Rohit has been named captain of the Indian junior mens hockey team, with Shardanand Tiwari as his deputy in a 20-member squad which will tour Europe from May 20-29. India will play five matches across three nations Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands during the tour, as part of Hockey Indias []
Debasis Nayak Joins Congress In Odisha After Being Denied Ticket By BJP
Bhubaneswar: Former Bari MLA and Odisha BJP leader Debasis Nayak joined the Congress party after being denied ticket from BJP. The senior political leader joined the Indian National Congress in the presence of Odisha Congress in-charge Ajoy Kumar and other leaders including former OPCC president Niranjan Patnaik at a programme in Bhubaneswar. Nayak won from [] The post Debasis Nayak Joins Congress In Odisha After Being Denied Ticket By BJP appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
