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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Union minister lauds Barak Valley's unique agro-forest wealth
1 2 3 4 5 6 Silchar: Union minister of state for consumer affairs, food and public distribution Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya expressed admiration for the Barak Valley's unique agricultural and forest resources during her three-day visit to Hailakandi district. Emphasising the region's untapped potential, the minister called for strategic initiatives to harness local resources for the economic upliftment of the poor. "Such unique agricultural and forest resources are not found anywhere else in the world. We must tap into their potential for the economic benefit of the poor," Bambhaniya said during a review meeting held at the district commissioner's conference hall on Monday evening. Highlighting the district's natural wealth — ranging from bamboo and betel nut to paddy fields and tea gardens — she urged officials to design sustainable projects that could convert these assets into viable economic opportunities for local communities. The meeting, attended by key departmental heads, presented progress across several sectors under central and state govt schemes, especially in agriculture, education, banking, and healthcare sectors. It was revealed that 72,607 of the district's 86,000 farmers have benefited from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Efforts are underway to onboard the remaining farmers, with challenges primarily arising from incomplete documentation and bank account linkages. Furthermore, over 85% of the district's farmers are now enrolled under the crop insurance scheme, and more than 28,000 soil health cards have been issued following detailed soil testing initiatives — an effort praised by the minister for promoting informed farming practices. Despite this progress, banking inclusion remains a concern. According to the lead bank, only 305 of the district's 598 villages currently have access to banking services. Connectivity challenges in remote areas are impeding further expansion, though steps are being taken to bridge this gap. On Tuesday, the Union minister visited several developmental project sites to assess on-ground implementation. She is scheduled to participate in additional public programmes on Wednesday before concluding her visit. Officials from various departments assured the Minister of their commitment to ensuring that the benefits of central and state schemes reach every eligible individual, particularly in remote and underserved areas.
The Print
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Gujarat HC rejects petition challenging election of BJP MP from Bhavnagar seat
Article 84(a) of the Constitution outlines the qualification requirement for being a Member of Parliament Justice MK Thakker, in an order passed on April 30, noted the court was of the view that the petitioner has failed to establish that such 'improper acceptance' of the nomination form materially affected the election of the candidate. Independent candidate Bhagvatiben Brahmkshatriya, among the losing nominees from the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha seat in the 2024 polls, had moved a petition in the HC with a prayer to declare election of Bambhaniya as void on the ground she had not filed her affidavit along with the nomination form in English and rather did so in Gujarati, thereby violating Article 84(a) of the Constitution. Ahmedabad, May 6 (PTI) The Gujarat High Court has rejected a plea challenging the election of Lok Sabha MP and Union minister Nimuben Bambhaniya from Bhavnagar, observing the petitioner has failed to establish 'improper acceptance' of her nomination form materially affected her election. Bambhaniya, a first-time MP from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is currently serving as the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in the Modi government. Mere non-compliance or breach of the Constitution or statutory provisions, as alleged by the petitioner, by itself does not result in invalidating the result of the candidate under section 100(1)(d)(IV) (of Representation of People Act, 1951, dealing with grounds of election to be declared as void), the court observed. For the election of (winning) candidate to be declared void under clause 4 of section 100(1)(d)(IV) of the Act, there has to be a proof of the fact 'that such a breach or non-observance has resulted in materially affecting' the final outcome, the HC maintained. 'In other words, the violation of breach or non-observance or non-compliance with the provisions of Constitution or the Act, 1951 or the rules or the (apex court) orders made thereunder, by itself does not render the election of written candidates void under section 100(1)(d)(IV),' it said. 'The language of section 100(1)(c) clearly places the burden upon the objector to substantiate the objection that the result of the election has been materially affected,' the court contended. Since the petitioner has failed to establish that improper acceptance of the nomination form was fatal to the elections, the court found no merits in her submission and dismissed the plea. PTI KA PD RSY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC junks plea challenging BJP minister's victory in Bhavnagar LS poll
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court dismissed a petition seeking to declare the election of BJP Minister Nimuben Bambhaniya from the Bhavnagar constituency during the 2024 Lok Sabha election as void. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In its order, the HC held that mere acceptance of improper nominations by the election officer does not invalidate the election result unless the objectors establish that the lacunas in affidavits materially affected the election outcome. Bambhaniya won the election by getting over 7 lakh votes and defeating her nearest rival, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate, Umesh Makwana, by over 4.50 lakh votes. She is now a minister of state for consumer affairs, food, and public distribution in the Centre. An independent candidate, Bhagvatiben Brahmkshatriya, who secured the least votes of all 12 contestants, challenged the election result and urged the HC to declare Bambhaniya's election as void under section 100 of the Representation of People Act. The petitioner's main contention was that Bambhaniya's affidavit, along with the nomination form, was not filed in the English language but in Gujarati. She objected to the nomination forms by different candidates, alleging that their affidavits did not comply with the prescribed format outlined by the Election Commission of India, that the forms were without required information, incomplete declarations, etc. Thus, there was a violation of Article 84 (a) of the Constitution of India, and on that ground, the election is sought to be declared void. After hearing the case, Justice M K Thakker mentioned in her order all 21 objections that Brahmkshatriya raised before the election officer, who later rejected her objections by giving reasons. However, dissatisfied with the election officer's conclusions, the petitioner moved the HC. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The HC cited Supreme Court orders to emphasise that minor procedural lapses, unless shown to have materially impacted the election outcome, do not automatically invalidate the election result. "This court is of the view that the petitioner failed to establish that such improper acceptance of the nomination form has materially affected the election of the returned candidate. Mere non-compliance or breach of the constitution or statutory provisions as alleged above by itself does not result in invalidating the result of the written candidates under section 100(1)(d)(IV). The sine qua non for declaring the election of written candidates to be void on the ground under clause 4 of section 100(1)(d)(IV) is further proof of the fact that such a breach or non-observance has resulted in materially affecting the result of the returned candidate," the HC order read.
