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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
CM Rekha Gupta launches road safety campaign, calls helmet use an act of patriotism
New Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the Delhi government's "Helmet Wearing Consequences" campaign at Connaught Place, urging people to see road safety and civic responsibility as forms of patriotism. CM Rekha Gupta launches road safety campaign, calls helmet use an act of patriotism The initiative, aimed at reducing road accidents and promoting the habit of wearing helmets, seeks to highlight not only the importance of this safety measure but also the dangers of neglecting it, according to a statement. Speaking at the event, attended by Transport Minister Pankaj Singh, MP Bansuri Swaraj and Chief Secretary Dharmendra, Gupta said road safety was not just an individual responsibility but a shared social duty. "On the eve of Independence Day, let us pledge to follow road safety rules and maintain cleanliness in our city," she said, adding that wearing a helmet may appear a small step but can save lives and prevent heartbreak for families. She said that while soldiers sacrifice their lives for the country, citizens can show their patriotism through everyday actions like following traffic rules, keeping the surroundings clean and fulfilling civic duties sincerely. "Accidents happen suddenly, but wearing a helmet and fastening its strap is in our control," she said. Gupta also urged the youth to lead by example and inspire others through their conduct. "Our life is not only our own, but also belongs to our family, society and nation. Every step should be taken keeping in mind its impact on society's welfare," she said. Swaraj encouraged young people to make helmets part of their style, 'just like any other fashion accessory', while Singh linked helmet use directly to personal and public safety. "Your safety is in your own hands. Wearing a helmet is not just about complying with the law, it is the greatest proof of responsibility towards your life and your loved ones," Singh said, recalling how helmets had saved him from serious injury during his college days. The minister urged people, especially youngsters, to wear helmets with straps fastened properly and spread the message in their communities. "On this Independence Day, let us resolve to protect ourselves and others, follow road safety rules and make Delhi a model city for safety and discipline," he added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Land-pooling fiasco exposes gap in AAP feedback system
Jalandhar: As the Punjab cabinet on Thursday decided to withdraw the notification about the land pooling policy, the fiasco highlighted a significant gap in the Aam Aadmi Party's feedback system and its ability to gauge the mood on the ground. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This was once one of its core strengths, setting it apart from the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal. The manner in which a policy of such magnitude was pushed from the top, with only a few senior leaders defending it while most of its MLAs, constituency in-charges, and other leaders chose to remain silent, despite the party leadership's significant stakes, makes this gap appear even larger. Ahead of the 2022 assembly election, AAP had a subtle but robust mechanism in place to read the mood on the ground and then tweak and fine-tune its narrative during the campaign. It smartly used the issues and changed the template, while the Congress and SAD stuck to their old templates, which made the difference in the 2022 election. Even the decision to contest the Lok Sabha election in 2024 in chief minister Bhagwant Mann's name only, and not in party supremo Arvind Kejriwal's name, or in their names together as was done in 2022, seemed to be driven by this strong system of feedback or surveys. The results later reflected a significant drop in vote share from 42% to 26%, with the party winning only three seats. On other occasions, the ruling party has been adept at tweaking its campaigns and pushing narratives strongly. However, the way it floundered on the Land Pooling Policy, while sticking to it for over two months, reflects a failure to understand the mood on the ground in real-time. In addition to this gap, what seemed missing, and still appears absent after the withdrawal of the policy, are cogent reasons for introducing a land pooling scheme of such a large scale. There has been no visible demand for housing on the ground, especially when significant emigration of the young and their families has become a major issue among Punjabis, leading to discussions about changing demographics.
Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
‘Who is responsible?': Delhi govt slammed over Kalkaji tree fall tragedy that killed biker
The Opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday hit out at the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after a massive roadside tree in south Delhi's Kalkaji uprooted and crashed onto vehicles moving slowly through rainwaterlogged streets, killing a 50-year-old man and leaving his daughter critically injured. Work underway to remove an uprooted tree which fell on a motorcycle amid rainfall, in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji area, Thursday, (PTI) The incident, which occurred around 9.50am on Hansraj Sethi Marg near Paras Chowk, was captured on CCTV camera. Footage shows a large neem tree, standing just off the footpath, toppling over without warning and crushing vehicles in its path, including the motorcycle on which the victims were travelling. Police identified the deceased as Sudhir Kumar, a caretaker at a Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) night shelter in old Delhi. His daughter Priya, 22, is undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital's trauma centre. Both were residents of Tughlaqabad. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said local police rushed to the spot after receiving a PCR call. 'A JCB machine was arranged on priority. Due to the collective and timely efforts of the police team, both injured individuals were safely extricated and shifted to hospital through CATS Ambulance,' Tiwari said. The tragedy sparked a sharp political reaction. AAP MLA and former chief minister Atishi blamed the BJP government for failing to prepare for the monsoon. 'A young man died today due to a tree falling on Hansraj Sethi Marg during the rain. A girl is fighting for her life. Due to the BJP's failure this rainy season, many Delhiites have lost their lives. Who will take responsibility? Chief minister Rekha Gupta should immediately sack PWD Minister Pravesh Verma,' she posted on X, sharing a letter to the CM. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal also took to X, saying: 'In just a few months, the BJP has ruined Delhi.' The BJP-led Delhi government has not issued an official statement on the incident at the time of filing this report. A video from the scene showed bystanders holding umbrellas and trying to rescue the trapped duo as rain continued to lash the area. Police later confirmed that Sudhir succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Municipal officials said the area was cordoned off, traffic diverted, and a hydraulic crane deployed to clear the fallen tree. The civic body has been asked to inspect other old trees in the vicinity to prevent similar accidents.
