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Deccan Herald
7 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Chandrashekhar–Mayawati rivalry to play out in UP panchayat polls
Chandrashekhar is considered to wield influence over Dalits in western UP districts and has, of late, emerged as a serious challenger to Mayawati, whose party has lost ground in UP in the past few years.
The Print
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Nishikant leads charge against Rahul after his Op Sindoor comments, accuses Gandhi family of ‘deshdroh'
The political storm erupted after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey launched a blistering attack on the Congress party. 'The Congress, in 1991, supported the Chandrashekhar government that backed the pact. Later, the Congress-led Narasimha Rao government in 1994 implemented the pact requiring India to share army, navy and air force movement details with Pakistan. This is treason, and those responsible must face trial,' he said. Chandrashekhar's son, Neeraj Shekhar, is currently a BJP leader, and the Narendra Modi-led government also conferred the Bharat Ratna on Narasimha Rao last year, but the BJP is trying to make a larger argument by harking back to the agreement. New Delhi: An India-Pakistan agreement about sharing information about military movement — signed by the Chandrashekhar-led government in 1991 and enforced by the Narasimha Rao-led government in 1994 — has become the center of a fresh political row, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party terming the agreement as 'deshdroh' or treason. The BJP parliamentarian escalated his charges, stating, 'Congress compromised national security for vote bank politics … severed India's strategic autonomy. Isn't sharing military deployment plans with Pakistan treason? We demand treason charges against those behind this agreement—an FIR against the Congress party.' Speaking to the media Friday, Nishikant Dubey, a part of the Sindoor outreach delegation, directly challenged Rahul Gandhi: 'Congress has always been complicit in Pakistani interests. How then can you question Foreign Minister Jaishankar's integrity?' Nishikant Dubey was referring to a controversy that originated last week when Rahul Gandhi accused External Affairs Minister Jaishankar of leaking the details of Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory military action after the Pahalgam terror attack, to Pakistan. Dubbing Jaishankar as 'JJ', Rahul Gandhi had said: 'Why has India been hyphenated with Pakistan? Why did not a single country back us in condemning Pakistan? Who asked Trump to 'mediate' between India & Pakistan? India's foreign policy has collapsed.' In response to Dubey's allegations, Congress leaders mounted a vigorous defence. Spokesperson Pawan Khera said, 'Dubey seems unaware that Congress withdrew support from the Chandrashekhar government in February 1991, before the 6 April 1991 agreement. The 10th Lok Sabha elections had already been announced. For accurate information, he should consult his party colleague Neeraj Shekhar.' Nishikant Dubey countered, saying the agreement was ratified in August 1992 under Congress rule, but Pawan Khera rebutted: 'This pact specifically governs peacetime military exercises, explicitly mentioning 'training maneuvers' and 'routine troop movements'—not operations or war details. The real question is why Modi government informed Pakistan about Operation Sindoor in advance? What were the ceasefire terms?' Congress leader Supriya Shrinate similarly wrote on X, 'Well, this time, while showing its ignorance, BJP has accepted that Foreign Minister Jaishankar gave advance information to Pakistan about the attack of our army. The agreement whose details Degree Dubey is giving was for peacetime—not for spying in case of war. And lastly, Rajiv Gandhi had withdrawn his support from Chandrashekhar's government on 6 March 1991. This agreement is dated 6 April 1991.' Attack on policy decisions Digging into the Congress's historical Pakistan policy decisions, Nishikant Dubey shared documents on X Saturday, alleging: 'After winning the 1965 war, the party gave away 828 sq km of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat to Pakistan in 1968. We took the India-Pakistan issue to the international forum, [and] appointed Yugoslavia's lawyer Ali Babar as a mediator.' 'The entire Parliament opposed it. But Indira Gandhi was the Iron Lady; she auctioned our share out of fear. This is the truth of the Iron Lady. Congress's hand is always with Pakistan,' Nishikant Dubey added in the post. On X, BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya named Operation Brasstacks (1986-87), accusing Rajiv Gandhi of compromising India's security. Sharing a clipping of an India Today article, Amit Malviya stated: 'In 1986–87, General K. Sundarji, one of India's most visionary military leaders, launched Operation Brasstacks, a massive four-phase military exercise near the Rajasthan-Pakistan border. Designed to test mobile warfare, agility, and mechanisation, the operation involved nearly 500,000 troops.' Amit Malviya wrote that India formally informed Pakistan about the operation, and PM Rajiv Gandhi assured the then-PM of Pakistan Junejo that it was 'just an exercise'. However, Pakistan moved offensive troops right up to Indian Punjab's border, while 'Khalistani extremists' announced a separatist movement, and India stood on the brink of civil unrest. Rajiv Gandhi 'finally' deployed troops but soon backtracked on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's request, Amit Malviya wrote, adding that Gandhi later blamed General Sunderji and then-MoS for Defence Arun Singh for the missteps, claiming he was 'in the dark'. He also invited Zia-ul-Haq to a cricket match in India, and 'the appeasement culminated in the 1988 Indo-Pak agreement to avoid attacks on each other's nuclear facilities, fulfilling what Zia had started'. Circling back to the point the BJP is trying to make, Amit Malviya added: 'This is the Gandhi legacy on national security—flip-flops, appeasement, and scapegoats … Before lecturing the nation on military operations like Operation Sindoor, Rahul Gandhi should revisit how his family repeatedly compromised India's strategic interests—all for diplomacy dressed as surrender.' (Edited by Madhurita Goswami) Also Read: Why BJP is playing role of Oppn in Parliament, raising Soros 'link' to corner Congress
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi HC notice to Shashi Tharoor on Rajeev Chandrasekhar's defamation petition
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar's petition challenging the dismissal of his defamation complaint against the Congress parliamentarian. Chandrasekhar alleged that Tharoor defamed him by making 'false' and 'derogatory' statements on national television, had allegedly tarnished his image by accusing him of bribing voters in the Thiruvananthapuram constituency during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Tharoor had defeated Chandrashekhar with a margin of over 16,000 votes. A bench of Justice Ravinder Dudeja sought Tharoor's response, while observing that the matter required consideration. The next hearing in the case will take place on September 15. 'Matter requires consideration. Issue notice to the respondent returnable on 15 September,' the court said in the order. Also Read: 'Not going to say anything': Tharoor amid Congress' objections to govt's anti-terror delegations The BJP leader had approached the high court against the city court's February 4 order. Additional chief judicial magistrate (ACJM) Paras Dalal had dismissed the defamation complaint stating that prima facie, no ingredients of defamation were made out. Hence the court refused to summon Tharoor in the matter, remarking that the Congress MP did not make any imputations against Chandrashekhar. In his petition before the high court argued by senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani along with advocate Amrita Panda, Chandrashekhar said that the city court's order was erroneous since it was passed without considering the material evidence. The senior lawyer further argued that Tharoor through a series of interviews attempted to steal a march in the election and the city court failed to notice Tharoor's attempt to defame his client by making false allegations, just before the polls, with an intent to harm his credibility. To be sure, the Delhi high court in March had issued summons to the Congress parliamentarian in a defamation suit filed by Chandrasekhar. The suit had arisen from the same remarks made by Tharoor in a television interview.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC expresses concern over lack of judicial infrastructure
Jodhpur: Rajasthan High Court , while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the deteriorating condition of judicial infrastructure in the state, has expressed concern over the lack of basic facilities in court complexes .Although the HC refrained from commenting on the compliance report of its previous order dated March 27, it made it clear that issues which are necessary for providing access to justice to the common man must be taken seriously and addressed the hearing before the bench comprising Justices Chandrashekhar and Chandrashekhar Sharma, reference was made to previous orders that had directed the resolution of matters related to land allocation for court complexes, advocate chambers, waiting areas and parking facilities on a priority basis. The court had already warned that continued non-compliance with these orders could lead to contempt court also stated that it is not currently commenting on the functioning of state officials as the advocate general has assured that details of the decisions taken regarding the required facilities will be presented in the next hearing including some of the important issues which need urgent attention of the state authorities such as construction of toilets for females, creches, facilities for pregnant women and women with minor children who visit the court in connection with the pending litigation and other facilities for the courts, court staff and litigants. "Several issues have been discussed in course of the hearing but we are not inclined to pass a detailed order in that regard and with a direction that necessary instructions would be provided to the learned advocate general by the chief secretary, finance secretary and building secretary, we adjourn the hearing of these matters by two weeks (May 23)," order court also expected that the places where the plots have already been identified shall be handed over to the district judiciary as early as possible.
News18
09-05-2025
- News18
Robbers Lure Chennai Merchant To Hotel, Tie Him Up, Steal Rs 20 Crore In Diamonds
Last Updated: The robbers approached Chennai-based merchant S. Chandrashekhar to buy diamonds in cash. After initial talks at his home, they planned to finalise the deal at the hotel In a dramatic turn of events in Chennai, four individuals orchestrated an elaborate heist, targeting a diamond merchant and making off with diamonds valued at Rs 20 crore. The incident unfolded on May 4, when diamond merchant S Chandrashekhar, anticipating a lucrative deal, arranged to meet potential buyers at a local hotel. The sequence of events began with John Lloyd, Vijay, Ratheesh, and Arun Pandiarajan approaching Chandrashekhar with a proposition to purchase a substantial quantity of diamonds in cash. Initial discussions took place at the merchant's residence and appeared routine. The deal was scheduled to be finalised at the hotel on the mentioned date. Upon arriving at the hotel room, Chandrashekhar quickly realized he had walked into a trap. The four assailants attacked him, tied him to a chair, and fled with the bag of diamonds. Despite being restrained, Chandrashekhar managed to scream loudly, alerting the hotel staff who rushed to his aid and freed him. The incident was promptly reported to the Vadapalani police station. Recognising the gravity of the crime, the police swiftly assembled four teams to investigate. They scrutinised CCTV footage from the hotel and nearby public areas. Their efforts led to the discovery of the getaway vehicle within hours. The police alerted district officials from Chennai to Tuticorin, eventually intercepting the suspects' jeep at a checkpoint near Pudur Pandiyapuram. The accused were detained, and a search of their vehicle uncovered the stolen diamonds, estimated to be worth Rs 20 crore. The four suspects, aged between 24 and 34, are all residents of Chennai. They have been taken into custody and transported back to Chennai, where they will face court proceedings and subsequent legal action. First Published: May 09, 2025, 14:45 IST
