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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bhim Sena draws NMC poll strategy: All schools to be converted to English medium, tax rebate for parents who enrol kids here
Nagpur: Bhim Sena has drawn up a plan for the NMC polls saying they will focus on upgrading education infrastructure which is the 'biggest need of citizens'. The party's Nagpur district president Rakesh Dhargave told TOI that his party will contest independently on all seats in the NMC polls, denying possibility of any alliance. Dhargave said, "Our poll promise will be to upgrade NMC schools to English medium which will drive enrolment. We will also provide tax rebates to those families who enrol their kids in NMC schools." He added that private English medium schools are now 'unaffordable' for many. Dhargave said, "There is nothing in this world which is more important for parents than to provide good education to their children. This education will enable them to fulfil their dreams in the future. It will be our endeavour to keep on upgrading the quality of education in civic schools." For their political strategy, Dhargave said there will be no alliance for the polls. Dhargave said, "We will soon start screening candidates and we will contest every seat. There is no possibility of alliance with any other party, because we are confident that people will trust us with their valuable votes." When asked how Bhim Sena will compete against established parties like the BJP and Congress, Dhargave said, "It's all about convincing people about our intent. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Undo We are looking to provide top class civic infrastructure which really matters, like education and health." On overcoming concerns by voters regarding trusting a party which is not in power either at the centre or the state, Dhargave said, "We do not wish to fight the state or the Centre, rather we want to work along with them. We will tell the people how we plan to work with the state and Centre. And about funds, the civic body has its own budget and we will ensure that it is utilised optimally." Dhargave denied that his party is aping the Aam Aadmi Party model where focus was on civic benefits for citizens. Dhargave said, "We are different because we are not giving anything away for free, if voted to power. The intent is to provide services to citizens which is mandated by the Constitution."
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Tensions escalate between lawyer groups over installation of Ambedkar statue at Madhya Pradesh HC
In a related development, Bhim Army national president Satpal Tanwar announced on Friday that he would visit Gwalior on May 26. He also appealed to Bhim Sena activists in Rajasthan to gather at the Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court and remove the statue of Sage Manu if the installation of Ambedkar's statue at the Gwalior Bench is not permitted. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson and former MLA Shailendra Patel, who belongs to the OBC community, described the opposition to Ambedkar's statue as an act of 'disrespect to the Indian Constitution.' The controversy dates back to February 19, when a group of lawyers met the then Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Suresh Kumar Kait, and submitted a memorandum seeking approval for the statue. The Chief Justice reportedly gave verbal consent, after which a local committee was formed and a platform was constructed within the Gwalior Bench premises. However, a significant section of the High Court Bar Association in Gwalior opposed the initiative, claiming that the broader bar community was not informed and that necessary permissions from the building committee were not obtained. This disagreement triggered tensions between the two lawyer factions. On May 10, members of the Bar Association hoisted the national flag at the proposed statue site. They stated that the act was to commemorate Operation Sindoor and expressed their intention to erect a 100-foot-high tricolour at the location in the future. On May 14, a group of lawyers arrived for the statue's installation but were met with strong resistance from members of the Bar Association. Tensions escalated further on May 17, when lawyers opposing the statue reportedly assaulted Bhim Army leader Rupesh Ken and his associates outside the High Court premises in Gwalior, despite a heavy police presence. The Bhim Army members had come in support of the statue's installation. Subsequently, on May 19, lawyers from both factions travelled to Jabalpur to meet outgoing Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, who urged them to maintain peace. Since then, both sides have continued to hold discussions.
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Tensions rise amid stand-off between lawyer groups over Ambedkar statue at Madhya Pradesh HC
In a related development, Bhim Army national president Satpal Tanwar announced on Friday that he would visit Gwalior on May 26. He also appealed to Bhim Sena activists in Rajasthan to gather at the Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court and remove the statue of Sage Manu if the installation of Ambedkar's statue at the Gwalior Bench is not permitted. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson and former MLA Shailendra Patel, who belongs to the OBC community, described the opposition to Ambedkar's statue as an act of 'disrespect to the Indian Constitution.' The controversy dates back to February 19, when a group of lawyers met the then Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Suresh Kumar Kait, and submitted a memorandum seeking approval for the statue. The Chief Justice reportedly gave verbal consent, after which a local committee was formed and a platform was constructed within the Gwalior Bench premises. However, a significant section of the High Court Bar Association in Gwalior opposed the initiative, claiming that the broader bar community was not informed and that necessary permissions from the building committee were not obtained. This disagreement triggered tensions between the two lawyer factions. On May 10, members of the Bar Association hoisted the national flag at the proposed statue site. They stated that the act was to commemorate Operation Sindoor and expressed their intention to erect a 100-foot-high tricolour at the location in the future. On May 14, a group of lawyers arrived for the statue's installation but were met with strong resistance from members of the Bar Association. Tensions escalated further on May 17, when lawyers opposing the statue reportedly assaulted Bhim Army leader Rupesh Ken and his associates outside the High Court premises in Gwalior, despite a heavy police presence. The Bhim Army members had come in support of the statue's installation. Subsequently, on May 19, lawyers from both factions travelled to Jabalpur to meet outgoing Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, who urged them to maintain peace. Since then, both sides have continued to hold discussions.
