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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bengaluru stampede: HD Kumaraswamy calls Siddaramaiah ‘Stairs CM', slams him for putting blame on police
Bengaluru: Union minister HD Kumaraswamy trained his guns on chief minister Siddaramaiah , dubbing him the "Stairs CM" (equating to the stairs in front of the secretariat) for his statement that the stampede incident did not occur in front of Vidhana Soudha and was unrelated to him. Kumaraswamy took to X on Monday and questioned whether Siddaramaiah is the chief minister of Karnataka or only for the Vidhana Soudha stairs. He asked how fair it was to wash his hands clean by skirting the blame entirely on police and why there was a desperate ploy to distract by targeting the opposition. Meanwhile, the KPCC criticised the social media campaign in support of the suspended Bengaluru city police commissioner B Dayananda. KPCC spokesperson Ramesh Babu said no one from Dayananda's community requested the CM to appoint him as the commissioner. It was the CM's call as part of his social commitment to taking all the communities together. "The opinion emerging after the suspensions is BJP-driven," he alleged. He questioned BJP for not appointing Dayananda as the commissioner during its tenure though he was eligible for the post. "BJP is playing politics in the name of caste," he claimed.
Express Tribune
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Salute to our armed forces
Listen to article The recent military standoff between Pakistan and India has once again reminded the world of the unwavering resolve and strategic strength of our armed forces. In the short-lived but high-stakes conflict, Pakistan not only stood its ground but emerged as a key geopolitical player, demonstrating composure and tactical superiority. Triggered by India's baseless accusations following the Pahalgam attack, New Delhi launched a series of airstrikes on Pakistani soil on the night of May 6-7, leading to tragic civilian casualties. In response, Pakistan exercised its right to self-defence through Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, a pivotal part of Marka-i-Haq. This military operation, marked by precision and restraint, pushed back Indian aggression and, more importantly, exposed the ideological fault lines between the two nations on the global stage. Where India sought to control the narrative through its BJP-driven rhetoric, it found itself facing global scrutiny. In contrast, Pakistan's mature response garnered international respect and renewed attention toward the longstanding dispute of Kashmir. The world now understands that peace in the region cannot come at the cost of ignoring Pakistan's concerns. The episode has placed South Asia's fragile security dynamics back on the global agenda — with Pakistan seen as a key stakeholder. For years, India insisted that Kashmir was a bilateral issue. Yet in a significant diplomatic shift, it has now opened the door for third-party mediation. The observance of Youm-i-Tashakur across the country is a moment of pride and gratitude. The 31-gun salute in the capital and the special prayers across mosques reflect a united people standing behind a brave military. Pakistan has not only defended its borders but has made it clear to the world that it remains a responsible yet formidable presence in South Asia.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab congress hits out at AAP, BJP
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday warned that the people of Punjab would not allow a single drop of extra water to be diverted to any other state. He said Haryana already received its rightful share under existing agreements, and any additional demand was unjustifiable, especially when Punjab itself is facing a severe water crisis. Calling for urgent political unity on the issue, Warring demanded that chief minister Bhagwant Mann convene an emergency all-party meeting to formulate a concrete strategy to protect Punjab's water rights . Reacting to Aam Aadmi Party's ( AAP ) announcement of protests and dharnas, Warring dismissed it as political theatrics. 'When you are in power, why do you need to stage dharnas?' he asked. 'Stop this drama and take all stakeholders along to address the crisis seriously.' He reiterated that Punjab cannot afford to give away any additional water, stating, 'We cannot let our own state go dry to quench the thirst of others,' and extended the Congress party's full support to the govt in defending Punjab's interests. Warring also accused the AAP govt of hypocrisy, alleging a covert understanding with the BJP. 'This was exposed when they used brutal force against peacefully protesting farmers,' he said. 'When you are already aligned with the BJP , what's the point of staging protests?' he asked, cautioning AAP against compromising on Punjab's water rights. He clarified that the Congress is not against Haryana receiving the water allocated to it under past agreements, which it already utilised. 'But we will not allow a single drop more,' he stated firmly. 'Punjab does not have enough water for its own needs—how can it provide extra to others?' Bajwa demands justice for Punjab's farmers Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa launched a scathing attack on the BJP, accusing the party of orchestrating a grave injustice against Punjab's farmers in the escalating water dispute with Haryana. Citing the alarming depletion of Punjab's reservoirs and the overexploitation of 76.5% of its groundwater blocks, Bajwa said Haryana's demand for 8,500 cusecs of water threatens the very backbone of Punjab's agriculture, which produces 185 lakh metric tonnes annually for the nation's food security. He alleged that Haryana already used 103% of its allocated 2.987 MAF water share and is now demanding more, flouting existing agreements. 'The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), under BJP's influence, ignored Punjab's data and objections during recent deliberations,' Bajwa said. 'This blatant bias turned a genuine water crisis into a political weapon.' Despite Punjab supplying 4,000 cusecs to Haryana for drinking water, a BJP-driven narrative falsely suggests Punjab's inaction could lead to water flowing into Pakistan, he said. 'Punjab feeds the nation, yet receives stepmotherly treatment,' Bajwa asserted. He demanded a transparent, data-driven approach to resolve the issue and called out the BJP's divisive politics. 'We will not be silenced. We will fight for every drop Punjab deserves and for justice to the farmers who sustain India's food supply,' he declared.
