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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Dy CM: Cong,allies wasted country's time since Independence
Lucknow: Deputy CM on Thursday said while the and its allies wasted the country's time since Independence, practising politics of appeasement and 'parivaarwad' always followed the policy of 'Nation First'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Had the BJP been given the opportunity, India would be a leading nation already," he said. Addressing a House sans the Opposition, which boycotted the discussion soon after it started on Wednesday, Maurya said BJP always delivered on its promises, like the construction of the Ram Temple and the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A from J&K. "If the Opposition participated in this discussion, it could have contributed meaningfully to the development of the state, but their lack of interest in the state's progress is clear," he said. He said when SP was in power, the state was being run by gundas and mafias. "SP only practised the politics of appeasement, which left UP far behind other states. Now people see how we developed the state. During SP's rule, they had to hold an investment summit in Delhi as they could not afford to show people the face of UP then," he said. Maurya further said when the BJP govt developed pilgrimage sites, SP accused it of only developing Hindu sites. "What they do not see is the employment it generates, the tourism it promotes. Congress and SP have been misleading people on every issue. Their idea of PDA (backward, Dalit and minorities) is Parivar Development Agency," he said.
Hindustan Times
11-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
India's three-pronged war strategy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has redefined the dynamics of bilateral relations with Pakistan. In this, he has unveiled a strategic framework for his approach to countering terrorism coming from the Pakistani deep state, including the Army and the spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The new strategy is anchored in three vectors: political, military, and psychological. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (DPR PMO) Each of these vectors or components work synergistically to target and dismantle terrorism at its core. This comprehensive strategy has been at work since 2019, when India abrogated Article 370 and 35A, carried out the Balakot air strikes and hit terror launch pads located right near the International Boundary (IB) with Pakistan. This time, India hit deep inside Pakistani territory, enabling New Delhi to decisively elevate its efforts to combat the persistent threat from its western neighbour. At first glance, it may appear that Operation Sindoor was initiated by the Indian armed forces as a direct response to the tragic execution of 26 innocent civilians in Pahalgam. However, the true objective is broader and more strategic, designed to dismantle the entire framework of terrorism that has been cultivated, orchestrated, and sustained by the Pakistan since the Afghan jihad project of the 1980s. The targeted attacks in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, provided India an opportunity to test the waters for creating theatre commands and 'jointness' – included in the Bharatiya Janata Party's 2024 manifesto that clearly mentioned that theaterisation of military commands to be established under the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for 'better coordination in the military,' and 'more efficient operations.' Operation Sindoor was the first such test for the government when it came to fulfilling the objective of creating military theatres on India's borders. The ministry of defence stated that the operation that went on for four days from May 7-10, 'marked a turning point in India's defence doctrine'. This paper can be accessed here. This paper is authored by Nayanima Basu, Gateway House, Mumbai.
Hindustan Times
06-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
These six years have scripted chapters of progress, devp in J&K: Tarun Chugh
BJP's national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday came down heavily on National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, J&K CM Omar Abdullah, and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi saying that for them the interest of Pakistan was more important than national concerns. BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh (File) 'For them Pakistan's interests are more important than the national concerns,' said Chugh. 'It's a dangerous cocktail of appeasement and political delusion which indicates that the Gupkar gang and the Congress again want to set J&K on fire,' Chugh said adding that the Abdullahs and Gandhis cannot accept the growth and development in J&K which has been envisioned by the Modi government. Chugh said, 'Six years after the abrogation of Article 370 has scripted a new chapter of progress and development in J&K during which many milestones were touched, including the Jammu-Srinagar train. Responding to Farooq Abdullah's comment that militancy will only end when India improves ties with Pakistan, Chugh said: 'India's national security doesn't depend on any foreign country's goodwill and mercy. It depends on political will — and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has shown that with surgical strikes, the Balakot air strike and most recently, Operation Sindoor.' 'When Farooq Abdullah undermines India's military efforts and Rahul Gandhi refuses to acknowledge Operation Sindoor, the question arises — why does pain hit INDI alliance leaders every time Pakistan suffers?,' he further said. Chugh slammed the current J&K government, saying it has failed on every front. 'The Abdullah-led regime has dozens of departments, a full cabinet — yet not a single manifesto promise has been fulfilled. They blame the LG, who only oversees law & order, while the real power lies with the cabinet.' 'The Abdullahs, Muftis, and Gandhis need to decide whether they stand with the nation or echo the voice of its enemies,' Chugh added. Meanwhile, senior BJP leader and state secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, Pawan Sharma said that 5th August marks the real independence for the people of Jammu & Kashmir, as it was on this day in 2019 that the shackles of Article 370 and 35A were removed, paving the way for true integration, equality, development, and dignity for all. August 5 marks a pivotal day when J&K was freed from prolonged isolation, autocratic governance, bias, and divisive politics, he said. 'True democracy was restored on August 5. For the first time, people in all parts of J&K – be it the Gujjar-Bakarwal community, refugees from West Pakistan, Valmiki Samaj, or the women who had been denied their rights – were given their constitutional due. This is the day when every citizen of J&K became an equal citizen of India in spirit and in law,' said Sharma. BJP SC Morcha of J&K UT marked the 6th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 with great enthusiasm, at its head quarter in Trikuta Nagar, paying tribute to PM Narendra Modi's visionary leadership. Morcha President Dharminder Kumar said that the bold decision has brought J&K closer to the rest of India, ensuring a brighter future for its residents.
Indian Express
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
J&K parties stage protest to mark abrogation of Article 370
Mainstream political parties in the Kashmir Valley took to the streets on Tuesday to mark six years since the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 of the Constitution. The National Conference, the Peoples Democratic Party and the Congress staged demonstrations at their respective headquarters in Srinagar. A large number of police and paramilitary personnel were deployed at the PDP's headquarters, where party president Mehbooba Mufti led the protest. 'August 5 is a black day' and 'Restore Article 370 and 35A' were among the placards that made an appearance. 'The people have assembled here (at the office), and outside the gate, thousands of police and security forces are deployed,' Mufti told mediapersons. 'This tells you the story of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.' The National Conference also staged a protest at Nawai Subh, the party headquarters in Srinagar.
Indian Express
05-08-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Thousands of police deployed… this tells the story of J&K': Parties across Valley protest to mark 6 years since Article 370 abrogation
Mainstream political parties in the Kashmir Valley took to the streets on Tuesday to mark six years since the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370 of the Constitution. The National Conference, the Peoples Democratic Party and the Congress staged demonstrations at their respective headquarters in Srinagar. A large number of police and paramilitary personnel were deployed at the PDP's headquarters, where party president Mehbooba Mufti led the protest. 'August 5 is a black day' and 'Restore Article 370 and 35A' were among the placards that made an appearance. 'The people have assembled here (at the office), and outside the gate, thousands of police and security forces are deployed,' Mufti told mediapersons. 'This tells you the story of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.' In a post on X, Mufti wrote, 'August 5 is not just a black day for but for the entire nation. On this day, the Constitution was subverted not by foreign hands, but from within, by a brute majority in the heart of our democracy. The unconstitutional abrogation of J&K's special status was not an end; it was the beginning of a broader assault on constitutional values.' 'J&K was turned into a laboratory… its people disempowered, its land dispossessed, its demography targeted. What many saw as a local issue was a warning for all. Today, that warning is unfolding across the country. In Bihar, SIR threatens to disenfranchise lakhs. From Tamil Nadu to Kashmir, non-local voters are being added en masse, paving the way for demographic manipulation and electoral distortion. If India does not wake up now, what began in J&K will soon define the nation.' The National Conference also staged a protest at Nawai Subh, the party headquarters in Srinagar, demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's special status and statehood. Calling August 5 a 'black day,' Congress workers gathered at their headquarters in Srinagar and raised slogans such as 'Return our rights.' Peoples Conference president Sajad Lone posted on X: 'August 5 will always be a brutal reminder of the undermining of democracy. And an ugly example of selective targeting. This was the day when whatever little was left from the glories of the past was taken away. I will never lose hope. We will get what has been taken away. If the glories don't last, the inglorious won't last either.'
