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‘Hilarious…': BJP Jibes At Revanth Reddy's ‘Rahul Gandhi Would've Taken PoK Back' Remark
Last Updated: Union Minister Jitendra Singh dubbed Revanth Reddy's remarks 'hilarious' and said PoK would have existed "had Jawaharlal Nehru not been the PM of India". The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday hit out at Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his remark that 'had Rahul Gandhi been the prime minister, India would have taken PoK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) back". Union Minister Jitendra Singh dubbed his remarks 'hilarious" and said PoK would have existed 'had Jawaharlal Nehru not been the PM of India". 'It is hilarious if any Congress leader says that if Rahul Gandhi was the PM of India, the PoK would have been India's part. But the fact is that had Rahul Gandhi's great maternal grandfather, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, not been the PM of India, the PoK would not have been today. It is the result of his actions that first, the nation was divided, then Jammu and Kashmir was divided…" Singh said as quoted by news agency ANI. #WATCH | Jammu | Union Minister Jitendra Singh says, 'It is hilarious if any Congress leader says that if Rahul Gandhi was the PM of India, the PoK would have been India's part. But the fact is that had Rahul Gandhi's great maternal grandfather, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, not been… — ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2025 He further blamed the former prime minister for declaring a ceasefire during the war with Pakistan. 'We must not forget that when the India-Pakistan war was going on, and our forces were in a situation to win the PoK back, it was the then PM Jawaharlal Nehru who declared a unilateral ceasefire on the Akashvani without consulting with anyone…" Singh said. 'Modi is expired rupee, Modi is like a 1000 rupees' invalid note. Today, this country needs Rahul Gandhi's leadership. If a leader like Rahul Gandhi would have been Prime Minister of this country, then he would have taken (former PM) Indira Gandhi as inspiration and would have walked in Kaali's (Maata) way and would have made Pakistan into two parts and would have taken PoK back," Reddy had said. Reddy drew comparisons with the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's leadership and her decisive action against China and Pakistan, including the 1971 war, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. Reddy said, 'Indira Gandhi's grandson Rahul Gandhi should become the Prime Minister of this country. Only if he becomes PM, he'll defeat Pakistan on one side and China on the other side and uphold our self-respect." (With inputs from agencies) First Published:
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Radhika Apte says she was ‘prepared' for postpartum depression while having baby: ‘So difficult to look after a child'
Actor Radhika Apte, who welcomed her child in December last year with husband, musician Benedict Taylor, recently opened up about the emotional highs and lows that followed the birth of their baby. (Also Read: Radhika Apte brings daughter to India for the first time: 'Mum chose the best month for a Mumbai intro') In a candid conversation with ANI, Radhika shared that she had mentally prepared herself for "postpartum." The actor also shared that she had spoken to her close ones beforehand, just in case she needed support. "I was very prepared for postpartum, actually. And I had also made sure that my friends and family were aware that if I went into postpartum depression, they needed to support me. To my own surprise, I was just purely elated when I had a child. And fortunately, I didn't suffer from severe depression at any point," she said. However, Radhika didn't shy away from sharing the tough parts, too and spoke about the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being a new parent. "But a child, it's so difficult to look after a child 24/7. It's such a huge change in your life that there are many days and moments of feeling terribly low and lost, as well as feeling elated and in love with your child. There are moments when you have no idea what you think, and you feel emotionally quite tired and low," she added. "Also, sleep deprivation doesn't help with that. So, it's a constant up and down, I think, this new journey. And it's very, very natural and normal to feel that way," the actor further said. On the work front, Radhika's latest film Sister Midnight hit Indian theatres on 30 May. The film, a dark comedy filled with punk energy, was earlier screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. Radhika is seen playing the role of Uma, a bold and rebellious woman who challenges societal norms, especially those around arranged marriage. Speaking about the character, Radhika said Uma may seem wild, but is deeply relatable. "I mean, I don't think she's a very, very different character from Indian women. In fact, I think that I've seen a lot of Indian women with the same amount of... Basically, she's quite feral. And I've seen a lot of women like that," she shared. Sister Midnight is Karan Kandhari's directorial debut.
New Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Suniel Shetty pens heartfelt birthday wish for Paresh Rawal amid ‘Hera Pheri 3' dispute
Rawal's departure has reportedly left both fans and colleagues disheartened. Suniel Shetty, who plays the calm and collected Shyam in the series, expressed his disappointment during an interview with ANI. 'I mean, it's an absolute shock to me. I'm here because I heard it yesterday, and then today, some more news came about. So, I need to call and find out, and I'm completely heartbroken because if there was one film I was looking forward to, it was Hera Pheri, you know,' Shetty said. He also emphasised that the franchise would be incomplete without Rawal's character. 'It cannot happen. One hundred per cent cannot happen without Paresh Rawal. It can have a 1 per cent chance without me and Akshay, but 100 per cent cannot happen without Paresh ji. No, it doesn't. Raju and Shyam, if they're not hammered by Babu here, it doesn't work,' he added. In the original Hera Pheri films, Akshay Kumar played Raju, Suniel Shetty portrayed Shyam, and Paresh Rawal immortalised the character of Baburao, earning widespread acclaim for his comedic timing and memorable dialogues. As fans continue to hope for the return of the original trio, Shetty's message serves as a poignant reminder of the camaraderie and legacy that the Hera Pheri franchise represents.
India.com
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
PM Modi meets family of slain Pahalgam victim Shubham Dwivedi, gets emotional
PM Modi meets family of slain Pahalgam victim Shubham Dwivedi, gets emotional Kanpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met the family of Shubham Dwivedi of Hathipur area of Kanpur, who was shot dead in cold blood in the name of religion in the brutal April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, and got emotional while conversing with the parents and wife of the slain victim. The PM met the family of Shubham Dwivedi, a 31-year-old businessman who was killed at Chakeri airport after landing in Kanpur. The young man recently tied the knot on February 12, lost his life in a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam while on a family trip with his wife and relatives. Sanjay Dwivedi, father of Shubham Dwivedi, said that PM Modi had a word with his daughter-in-law Ashanya Dwivedi about the ghastly terror attack since Shubham was shot dead before her and got emotional.'I think that this incident has pained him a lot. It was a really emotional moment when he was standing with us. I think he will rest only when terrorism ends,' the grieving father told ANI. 'I didn't intend to put forward any demands. I wanted to meet him to express my gratitude for the action he has taken against terrorism…PM talked to my daughter-in-law and Shubham about the incident. He got emotional, and everyone else did as well,' he added. Dwivedi said that his only motive for meeting the Prime Minister was to express gratitude for initiating Operation Sindoor and for retaliating strongly against terrorism by striking deep into Pakistan's territory.'In retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, India responded strongly against terrorism by destroying terror camps. The Indian army was given a free hand. For this, I expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister on behalf of my family. I told him that he was not alone in this fight against terrorism. My entire family and community stand with you. The PM expressed condolences to our family. He said that the fight against terrorism will continue, and we will destroy terrorism completely,' he added. Ashanya Dwivedi, wife of slain victim Shubham Dwivedi, said that PM Modi offered his heartfelt condolences to the family and said that the fight against terrorism is long and will go on.'PM Modi said that the entire nation and the government are standing with us. He offered his condolences…PM Modi was very sad…PM Modi asked me about the Pahalgam terror attack…PM Modi said that the fight against terrorism has not ended,' the grieving wife told ANI. She apprised about her conversation with the Prime Minister and said he acknowledged her opinion on why the incident happened.'He also heard my opinions and acknowledged when I told him that they (the terrorists) wanted to divide Hindus and Muslims internally or they wanted to end the peaceful situation in Kashmir. He told me that he also thinks the same…PM Modi assured us of another meeting,' Dwivedi added
News18
3 hours ago
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‘Shoulders Will Start Aching…': PM Modi's Caring Moment With Child At Kanpur Rally
Last Updated: While addressing the gathering in Kanpur, the Prime Minister noticed a kid who was enthusiastically waving at him for a long time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared a light-hearted and heart-warming moment with a child waving enthusiastically at him during a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. While addressing the gathering in Kanpur, the Prime Minister noticed a kid who was enthusiastically waving at him for a long time. He then asked the child to lower his hands saying that his shoulders would start aching later. 'This child's hands are up in the air for a long time. Your shoulders will start aching later," PM Modi paused and smilingly said to the child. In a video shared by news agency ANI, the child could be seen nodding to indicate that his hands were not hurting, even as PM Modi advised him to rest them. Later, he lowered his hands. #WATCH | Kanpur, UP: 'This child's hands are up in the air for a long time. Your shoulders will start aching later", says PM Modi, to a child who is waving at him. — ANI (@ANI) May 30, 2025 PM Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 15 mega development projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in Kanpur. He inaugurated the new underground section of the Kanpur metro rail project from Chunniganj to Kanpur Central. He also inaugurated three 660-megawatt power units in Ghatampur and a thermal power project in Panki. These projects are expected to ensure a stable and sufficient electricity supply for Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states. Additionally, two new railway bridges from the Panki power plant to Kalyanpur were also inaugurated. During his visit, PM Modi also met the family of Shubham Dwivedi, who was among the 26 people killed in the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. It was a very emotional meeting, said Saurabh Dwivedi, Shubham's cousin. 'All the family members started crying when they met PM Modi," he said. The prime minister also got emotional during the meeting and assured Shubham's family of his government's full support, Saurabh added. First Published:
