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Economic Times
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- Economic Times
NDA to launch joint organisational drive in Bihar to boost coordination
Synopsis As Rahul Gandhi leads the opposition's campaign in Bihar, the NDA is set to launch a joint organizational drive from October 23 to strengthen coordination among its constituents. The BJP and JD(U) will each head seven of the 14 committees formed to oversee workers' meetings across the state in two phases. ANI Giriraj Singh addresses the media Amid the opposition's campaign in Bihar led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the ruling National Democratic Alliance is set to launch a joint organisational drive from October 23 to boost coordination among its constituents and synergise its push to retain power in the Bihar going to polls in October-November, the NDA has formed 14 committees and its two principal members, the BJP and the JD(U), will each head seven of with organising workers' meetings at different places across the state, the alliance leaders of these groups will oversee programmes in two phases, first from August 23 to August 25, and then from August 28 to August members of these committee, sources said, include names from three other NDA parties -- Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and Rashtriya Lok leaders heading the committees are deputy chief ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, its state president Dilip Kumar Jaiswal, Union ministers Giriraj Singh and Nityanad Rai, state minister Mangal Pandey, and Lok Sabha MP Sanjay Jaiswal. The seven JD(U) leaders in charge of the committees include the party's national working president Sanjay Jha, Union minister Ram Nath Thakur, its state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha, and state ministers Vijay Chaudhary, Shrawon Kumar, Ashok Choudhary and Ratnesh the 14 committees, the sources added, will have seven members each, including MPs and state ministers, as the alliance looks to rally workers from its different constituents in its bid to repulse the challenge from the RJD-Congress-Left workers' meetings will be held at 83 locations to cover the entire stretch of Bihar, which has 243 Assembly seats, through six joint meetings of the alliance workers come amid the ongoing public campaign by Rahul Gandhi against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state by the Election Commission, with the Congress MP and his Bihar allies accusing the poll watchdog of "vote chori" in collusion with the collective meetings will also help unite workers of different parties for a common purpose and build an overarching narrative, something that was missing to some extent in the 2020 polls when the Lok Janshakti Party headed by Union minister Chirag Paswan walked away and inflicted serious damage on the JD(U)'s single-minded attack on the party headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had strained its ties with the BJP, leading the JD(U) leader to sever ties with the saffron party in August 2022 before he returned to the NDA in January 2024. NDA leaders said they will launch a big people outreach programme following these meetings, expressing confidence that the perception created by the opposition that the SIR is aimed at denying voting rights to the electorate will not cut much ice once the electoral rolls are finalised.
News18
31 minutes ago
- News18
What Is The Punishment For Slapping A CM? Rekha Gupta's Attacker May Face Serious Charges
Earlier, slapping or pushing led to warnings under Section 107/51 CrPC. Now, stricter sections apply, with evidence collection and court proceedings following FIR registration Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during a public hearing at her camp office on Wednesday morning, police said. The assailant was identified as Rajesh Khimji. BJP sources said that during the public hearing, the accused handed some papers to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta before attacking her. Senior BJP leader Harish Khurana told a news channel that the assailant slapped the Chief Minister and pulled her hair. Slapping someone is considered a crime under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), classified as 'voluntarily causing hurt'. Under Section 115 of the BNS, slapping someone falls under 'intentionally causing hurt,' punishable with up to one year in jail, a fine of up to Rs 10,000, or both. However, Delhi Police have registered an FIR against the attacker of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, charging him with attempted murder. Punishment Based On Circumstances The severity of the punishment can vary based on the circumstances. If the slap prevents a government employee from performing their duties, a case can be registered under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Section 353 of IPC earlier), which may result in up to two years in jail, a fine, or both. If the attack occurs during another serious crime like robbery, the punishment can be more severe. Using criminal force or symbolic attacks intended to scare, without causing physical harm, can still be punishable under the Indian law. Changes In Legal Procedures Previously, incidents of slapping and pushing led to preventive action under Section 107/51 of CrPC, where the accused was presented before a duty magistrate and released after a warning. Now, depending on the situation, additional sections may apply. After registering a case under these sections, the investigating officer will collect evidence, and the matter will proceed in court. If found guilty, the accused can face up to one year in prison and may also be fined. How CM Rekha Gupta Was Attacked During a public hearing at her camp office on Raj Niwas Marg, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was suddenly attacked by a man while engaging with citizens and listening to their complaints. The assailant, identified as 41-year-old Rajesh Khimji Sakariya from Rajkot, handed her some papers before shouting abuses and slapping her. Security personnel quickly restrained him and took him into custody, restoring order at the venue. The Chief Minister, visibly shaken, underwent a medical examination following the incident. Initial police questioning revealed Sakariya's identity, and authorities are coordinating with Rajkot Police to verify his background. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, with investigators exploring whether it was a spontaneous act or a premeditated attempt. Some court papers were recovered from the accused, and police said he also attempted to throw stones at the Chief Minister. The incident has sparked serious concerns about the security arrangements for the Delhi Chief Minister. The BJP condemned the attack, and officials confirmed that the Union Home Ministry has been informed. An eyewitness, Anjali, told ANI that the attack was shocking and alarming. She said the incident raised serious concerns about safety during Jan Sunvai, adding that anyone attending should feel secure. 'I was present when it happened. The man was speaking and suddenly slapped the Chief Minister. The police acted immediately and took him into custody," she recounted. Another eyewitness, Shailendra Kumar, who came from Uttam Nagar to raise a sewer-related complaint, described the scene as chaotic. He said, 'The moment I arrived at the gates, there was turmoil because the Chief Minister had been slapped. Such an incident should never occur." Click here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Chief Minister Delhi CM public hearing rajkot Rekha Gupta slap view comments First Published: August 20, 2025, 16:52 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Hindustan Times
32 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Delhi Police register attempt to murder case against accused after attack on CM Rekha Gupta
An FIR has been launched against the accused behind the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at her official residence in Civil Lines area during a 'Jan Sunwai' programme. 'Further investigation is going on. We are investigating it from all the possible angles,' said Delhi Police.(PTI) The case has been lodged under Section 109(1) (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been lodged at Civil Lines police station, Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Raja Banthia said. Soon after the attack, the police arrested the accused, Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai, a 41-year-old resident of Rajkot in Gujarat. He is being jointly interrogated by the IB and Delhi Police's Special Cell, a senior police officer said. "We are doing a joint interrogation with the IB, Special Cell and intelligence agencies. He had five criminal cases, including two assault cases involving knife attack and three under Excise Act," a Delhi Police official told PTI. 'The officer said that the accused, identified as Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai, has been taken into custody and is being interrogated,' Banthia said. What had happened? Delhi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit on Wednesday said that 'a mishap' happened while chief minister Rekha Gupta was in the middle of a 'Jan Sunwai' programme at her camp office in Delhi's civil lines. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said the incident involved a man trying to pull the CM's hand, which led to some jostling during which 'maybe her head touched the edge of a table "a little'. The BJP leaders further said that she was examined by doctors and was stable. Talking to reporters after meeting the CM, Sachdeva said that CM Gupta is "shaken", but she is doing fine. The security personnel present at the even, reportedly overpowered the attacker and took him into custody. The ruling BJP as well as the opposition condemnded the incident. AAP leader Atishi condemned the incident and hoped the chief minister was safe and the police will take strong action against the guilty. Police sources, meanwhile, said that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is likely to review the security arrangements of CM Gupta after a detailed report of the incident is submitted by the police. CM Rekha Gupta has been provided 'Z' category security by Delhi Police. This is as per security guidelines of the MHA outlined in the 'Yellow Book', which details protection protocols for VIPs and VVIPs.
