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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Union ministry seeks report on wildlife sanctuary violations in Raj
Jaipur: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has demanded a detailed report from the Rajasthan govt regarding alleged irregularities in Sariska and Nahargarh sanctuary areas, following concerns raised by Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The development came to light when Beniwal shared the ministry's communication on social media platform X on Monday. The letter to the Nagaur MP, dated May 7, 2025, was sent by Union minister Bhupender Yadav in response to issues raised during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha earlier this year. The controversy stems from allegations made by Beniwal during the March 12 parliamentary session, where he accused the state authorities of manipulating sanctuary boundaries under political patronage to favour hotel owners and mining operators, in direct violation of Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT) directives. According to Beniwal, over two dozen hotels are currently operating in violation of court rulings - approximately twelve in Alwar's Siliserh area and another dozen in the Ajabgarh–Jamwaramgarh range. The MP claimed these commercial activities continue unchecked in eco-sensitive zones, with state officials limiting their response to merely issuing notices. In its communication to the Rajasthan forest department, the ministry has directed prompt examination of the matter and appropriate action, demanding updates on measures taken. While acknowledging that wildlife and habitat management primarily falls under state jurisdiction, the ministry's intervention signals growing concern over the alleged violations.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Akbar-Amer princess marriage a lie: Governor
On the eve of Maharana Pratap Jayanti, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde claimed at a public event that foreigners distorted India's early history. He claimed the marriage between Akbar and Amer Princess Jodha was 'a complete lie', citing its absence from the Akbarnama. He also dismissed the widely circulated story of Maharana Pratap sending a treaty letter to Akbar as 'misleading.' According to Bagde, Indian students have been taught more about Akbar than Maharana Pratap, but thanks to the new National Education Policy, the 'truth' is now being restored. He has also said that those converting to other religions do so out of fear. Beniwal's Jaipur rally shakes Bhajanlal govt Nagaur MP and RLP chief Hanuman Beniwal turned Jaipur into a sea of angry youth last weekend as thousands gathered for his Yuva Aakrosh Maharally. Fuming over the 2021 SI recruitment scam, Beniwal demanded the cancellation of the exam and the dissolution of RPSC. The sit-in at Jaipur's Shaheed Smarak exploded into a full-blown political flashpoint this Sunday. Insiders claim the turnout even surpassed PM Modi's recent rally, catching the BJP government off guard. Now, the Bhajanlal Sharma administration is in a fix —if they concede, Beniwal will take the credit; if they delay, public anger will intensify. '199 curse' strikes Raj Assembly once again! Once again, the Rajasthan Assembly is stuck at 199 MLAs after BJP's Kanwarlal Meena lost his seat due to a conviction for a crime. Despite bypolls and general elections, the magical 200 figure won't stick. Since 2001, not once have all 200 MLAs stayed in the House for a full term. Deaths, disqualifications, resignations – there's always an excuse. Some blame politics, others point to the Assembly's 'jinxed' building, allegedly built on a cremation ground. Gangajal rituals, tantriks, closed gates, and even astrologers have been resorted to, but the curse lives on. The big question continues to mystify: Why can't Raj ever keep a full House? Rajesh Asnani Our correspondent in Jaipur
India Today
25-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Nagpur MP holds rally demanding cancellation of Rajasthan police recruitment exam
Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) President and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal on Saturday led the 'Yuva Aakrosh Maharally' in Jaipur's Mansarovar, raising strong demands for the cancellation of the police sub-inspector (SI) recruitment. Beniwal also demanded a complete overhaul of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC).Beniwal fiercely targeted the Bhajanlal Sharma-led BJP government, accusing it of shielding those involved in the recruitment the arrest of 100 people, including 53 police sub-inspectors, the Bhajanlal government has maintained silence. This raises serious questions. The SOG has confirmed the scam, and the sub-committee of ministers, along with the AAG and the police headquarters, has recommended cancellation of the recruitment. Yet the matter remains pending. This clearly shows the government's intent to protect the ministers and officers involved,' Beniwal alleged. The RLP chief dismissed any political motives behind his protest.'I am not here for political gains. I speak for the mother who sells her farm to educate her son, for the youth who studies on an empty stomach but refuses to give up. The government must not remain under the illusion that Hanuman Beniwal is alone. The youth, farmers, unemployed, teachers, and students of Rajasthan are standing with me,' he in his speech, Beniwal described the BJP as 'Sampnath' and Congress as 'Nagnath', slamming both parties. He declared that the RPSC had turned into a 'bastion of corruption' and demanded its dissolution. He called for a new structure comprising serving, qualified, and honest officers. He also pressed for the abolition of the normalisation system in exams, immediate release of the list of vacant posts, and the formulation of a recruitment his opposition to the Agniveer recruitment scheme, Beniwal claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent rally in Bikaner reflected a decline in popularity. 'Even with the full government machinery and power of ministers, they couldn't draw the crowd that is present here today,' he from various parts of the state, including Barmer, Nagaur, and Jalore, gathered in large numbers to attend the rally. Beniwal issued a stern warning to the government, stating, 'We don't want to disturb law and order, but we won't back down. The Chief Minister has already gone to Delhi fearing the youth. Ministers have left Jaipur. If the government continues to ignore us, the agitation will spread across the state and we will gherao the Vidhan Sabha.'Must Watch IN THIS STORY#Jaipur
The Print
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Why was PoK not taken over during Operation Sindoor, asks RLP chief
Addressing a massive 'Aakrosh Rally' in Jaipur's Mansarovar area, Beniwal asked why Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir was not taken over after such an important military operation. On May 7, the Indian defence forces launched Operation Sindoor, a military strike that decimated nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), as a retaliation against the April 22 terror attack on tourists in south Kashmir's Pahalgam. Jaipur, May 25 (PTI) Rashtriya Loktantrik Party chief and Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal on Sunday asked why Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir was not taken over during Operation Sindoor. He said the Prime Minister's recent rally in Bikaner was a failed meeting and government employees were called in to fill the venue. 'Despite gathering all the resources, ministers and BJP leaders from across the country, government employees had to be called in to fill the venue. Looks like people's love for Prime Minister Modi is eroding,' he said. Beniwal said the youths wanted Operation Sindoor, but PoK was not taken over. 'To hide the failure, the Prime Minister is holding a rally in Bikaner. He does not even know that blood runs through veins and not Sindoor,' the RLP chief said. Addressing the rally in Bikaner, Modi had said that 'Sindoor' ran in his veins and not blood. Beniwal said that the Prime Minister has insulted Rajasthan by making 'Parchi ka CM' (announcing the name of chief minister through a paper slip). 'This is an insult to the state. We have to take revenge for all this,' he said. On the issue of paper leak, the RLP chief said the paper mafia has become dominant and Rajasthan Public Service Commission has become a hub of corruption. He demanded cancellation of the Sub-Inspector Recruitment exam-2021 due to paper leak allegations. Beniwal said during elections, the BJP leaders had promised that a CBI probe will be ordered into paper leaks, the RPSC will be reconstituted and the kingpin will be arrested. 'They came to power but nothing has happened,' he said. Beniwal reiterated that RLP will hold a peaceful and democratic protest until all its demands are fulfilled. 'We are not here to create a law and order problem, but we will not back down. If the government remains silent, this movement will spread to every district,' he said. Beniwal said RLP is not just a party of protests; it is becoming a strong political alternative and choice for people. In response to the massive gathering and rising public pressure, the state government sent senior officials, including Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph and Divisional Commissioner Punam who reached the venue to engage with RLP leaders. The officials conveyed that the government is serious about the issue and assured that the demands raised would be conveyed to the highest level. 'We have discussed the issues with the MP. It will be examined by the competent authority. The state government is sensitive towards the issues,' Joseph said. Beniwal has been constantly raising the demand of SI-recruitment 2021 cancellation, in which many persons — including several trainee SIs — have been arrested for alleged involvement in the paper leak scam. PTI SDA RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Vadodara Municipal Corporation plans felicitation event for Modi
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to visit Gujarat on May 26 — his first visit since Operation Sindoor — the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) during a meeting on Tuesday decided to organise a felicitation event for the PM near Vadodara airport when he arrives en route Dahod. Vadodara Mayor Pinky Soni said that the event will be held in the vicinity of the airport. 'This is PM Modi's first visit to Gujarat since Operation Sindoor and therefore, a felicitation has been planned. There will be a roadshow from the airport, of about one kilometer. Women and citizens of Vadodara will welcome and felicitate the Prime Minister. The programme will be about 15-20 minutes long. Vadodara is Modiji's Karmabhoomi and it is only fitting that he must be felicitated here,' Soni said. On Tuesday, Guardian Secretary of Dahod, Rajkumar Beniwal visited Dahod to inspect the ongoing preparations for Modi's visit. Beniwal visited the Railway Locomotive Workshop, which will produce the 9000 HP WAG (Wide Gauge, Alternating Current, Goods traffic) locomotives, to be inaugurated by PM Modi as well as the venue where Modi will address the public. Beniwal also held meetings with the district administration and district police officials to plan for the visit. On May 26, Modi will also travel from Dahod to Bhuj, where he is expected to visit the shrine of Goddess Ashapura, Mata no Madh, and also address a gathering of locals.
