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‘Ganga at your doorstep to wash your feet': UP minister Sanjay Nishad's flood remark draws flak; opposition calls it insult to suffering, faith
Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Minister Sanjay Nishad sparked controversy during a visit to flood-hit Kanpur Dehat by telling a woman the Ganga had arrived to "clean your feet." The comment drew criticism from opposition parties, who deemed it insensitive amid widespread flooding in Uttar Pradesh. NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh fisheries minister Sanjay Nishad courted controversy during his visit to a flood-hit area in Kanpur Dehat after telling a woman that the Ganga river had reached her doorstep "to clean your feet". The comment, made while the woman stood ankle-deep in floodwater, triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accused the minister of being insensitive to the suffering of flood-affected residents. In a video that surfaced on social media on Tuesday, the minister is seen speaking to a woman and saying, 'Ganga river reaches your door steps to clean your feet and this will take you directly to heaven." In response, the woman is heard saying, "Take the blessing of Ganga yourself." However, it is unclear whether the remark was directed at the minister or at another woman present nearby. Several districts of Uttar Pradesh — including Kanpur, Prayagraj, and Varanasi — have been grappling with rising water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers over the past few days. Facing criticism, Nishad clarified that his comment was made in a lighter vein and in the context of local religious beliefs. "I was on a visit to a flood-hit area of Nishads where while interacting with them I said that for seeking salvation, people from far away place come to take the holy dip in Ganges and here Ganga 'maiya' was right at their doorstep," Nishad told PTI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This new air conditioner cools down a room in just seconds News of the Discovery Undo "We Nishads worship rivers, our source of life and livelihoods. So the remark has its own context," he added. Nishad, who heads the NISHAD Party, a BJP ally in Uttar Pradesh, also reportedly referred to a viral video of a policeman from the Nishad community in Prayagraj. The video showed the cop worshipping Ganga water at his doorstep and swimming in the floodwaters. "Yes, the minister did make a mention of the Prayagraj cop as he too is a Nishad and again the reference was to merely highlight the high esteem in which Ganga maiya in particular and all other rivers in general are kept by the community," a minister's aide told PTI. Opposition parties, however, slammed the minister for his remarks. Samajwadi Party spokesperson Sharvendra Bikram Singh said, "He is not aware of the ground reality and the situation in which flood affected people are living. The state government has failed to provide relief to the people and its ministers are looking for photo opportunities. At a time when people are losing their homes and livelihoods due to floods, such statements show how disconnected UP ministers are from ground reality. ' Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee chief Ajay Rai termed the minister's remarks as an "insult of faith". "Such irresponsible statements are akin to 'astha ka apman'. There are ministers who are preaching swadeshi but moving about in swanky, imported cars," Rai said. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has formed a team of officers and ministers who are visiting flood-affected regions to oversee relief and rehabilitation measures.
News18
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Trump Hints At Secondary Sanctions Hours After Additional 25% Tariffs On India
The administration has been leveraging economic tools such as sanctions and tariffs as part of its strategy to isolate Moscow. Hours after imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, US President Donald Trump has warned of potential secondary sanctions, escalating tensions in global trade. The warning came during a press interaction on Wednesday, ANI reported. Trump also signalled that China could face similar tariffs or sanctions over its ongoing trade relationship with Russia. The President's remarks were in response to questions regarding why India was specifically targeted for the new tariff measures. Indian officials have previously pointed out that several countries continue to import Russian oil. Addressing the media, Trump stated, 'It's only been eight hours. So let's see what happens. You're going to see a lot more. You're going to see so many secondary sanctions." When asked whether China could face similar penalties for its trade in Russian oil, Trump hinted that such action is under consideration, saying, 'Could happen. Depends on how we do. Could happen." Earlier on Wednesday, President Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, effectively doubling the existing rate to 50%. The revised duties are set to take effect on August 27, three weeks after the official signing of the order. Trump's decision arrives at a delicate moment in global diplomacy, as the US continues to pressure countries to reduce economic ties with Russia. The administration has been leveraging economic tools such as sanctions and tariffs as part of its strategy to isolate Moscow and accelerate ceasefire negotiations. When asked whether a relaxation on tariffs on India would be reconsidered if a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is reached, Trump replied that any rollback would be assessed later. Meanwhile, following a recent meeting between US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin, speculation has intensified around a possible in-person meeting between Trump and Putin, which could take place as early as next week. While unconfirmed, such a meeting could mark a significant development in the path toward ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. view comments First Published: 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.
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FirstUp: Trump's 25% tariff on India to come into effect and other big news today
On August 7, US President Donald Trump's latest executive order will come into effect. With this, the US plans to levy new tariffs on 60 different countries, including a 25 per cent levy on India. Here's what will make the news today read more What can we expect from today, August 7? The simple answer: a lot. Today, August 7, is the day when the US' new tariff regime will come into effect, including a 25 per cent levy on India. Today also marks the beginning of the Def Con hacking conference in Las Vegas. It is one of the world's largest and most iconic hacker conventions, bringing together security enthusiasts, researchers, and hackers from around the globe. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In India, leaders of the opposition INDI bloc will meet at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's residence in New Delhi. Here's what else to expect from the day. Trump tariffs to take effect A new set of tariffs as announced by Donald Trump will come into effect today. These are based off an executive order, titled 'Further Modifying The Reciprocal Tariff Rates' that Trump signed on July 31. This includes a 25 per cent tariff on India. The tariffs in the list range from 10 per cent to 40 per cent, with Syria being charged the highest with 41 per cent, whereas Pakistan has been charged with 19 per cent. While announcing the order, Trump had said that some trading partners have agreed to, or are on the verge of agreeing to, meaningful trade and security commitments with the United States, thus signalling their sincere intentions to permanently remedy trade barriers and to align with the United States on economic and national security matters. 'Other trading partners, despite having engaged in negotiations, have offered terms that, in my judgement, do not sufficiently address imbalances in our trading relationship or have failed to align sufficiently with the United States on economic and national-security matters,' he said. Def Con 33 begins in Las Vegas Today also marks the beginning of Def Con 33 at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in Las Vegas. Def Con is one of the world's largest and most iconic hacker conventions, bringing together security enthusiasts, researchers, and hackers from around the globe. This even began in 1993 in a few hotel rooms by an 18-year-old Jeff Moss with around 100 people. It now hosts tens of thousands of visitors paying more than $500 a head to listen to talks, take part in hacking and gaming competitions, and visit over 30 'villages' dedicated to everything from ham radio to military hacking demonstrations. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Tge leaders of the opposition Indi bloc will be meeting today at Rahul Gandhi's residence for dinner. File image/PTI Rahul Gandhi to host INDI bloc dinner meeting Leaders of the Opposition INDIA bloc will gather for a dinner meeting today in the nation's capital, New Delhi. Hosted by Congress's Rahul Gandhi, they plan to chalk out a joint strategy on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and discuss fielding a joint candidate for the vice-presidential elections scheduled for September 9. The dinner will be followed by a protest march to the Election Commission's (EC) office in New Delhi the following day. The INDI bloc parties plan to demonstrate against the ongoing SIR exercise in Bihar that they allege could allow the manipulation of electoral rolls and which, according to them, bypasses the constitutional role of the poll panel. Modi to release postage stamp to honour MS Swaminathan On August 7, PM Modi will release a commemorative centenary coin and a postage stamp to honour the legacy of Professor MS Swaminathan. The PM will also be inaugurating the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference. The three-day conference with the theme 'Evergreen Revolution – The Pathway to Bio happiness' aims to honour late Prof MS Swaminathan's lifelong contributions to sustainable and equitable development. Swaminathan, who is regarded as the 'Father of the Green Revolution in India', played a pivotal role in transforming India from being food-deficient to self-sufficient by leading the introduction and further development of high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice in the 1960s and 1970s. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
