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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP govt in Assam concerned for power, money, land, syndicate: Gaurav Gogoi
Assam Congress president-designate Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday slammed the BJP-led state government saying that the ruling front is concerned only with "power, money, land and syndicate". He alleged that devastating floods and waterlogging have crippled life in the state capital Guwahati mainly due to encroachment of wetlands by ministers and people close to the ruling party. Gogoi kick-started a procession from Sivasagar to Nagaon in the morning. Accompanied by thousands of supporters during the 250-km long journey, the cavalcade will pass through Jorhat and Golaghat before entering the central Assam district in the evening. "This government is deeply rooted in power, money, land grabbing and syndicate. Unplanned construction, land grab and contractor specific flyover have taken priority over the needs of the ordinary people of Guwahati," he told reporters after visiting historic Siva Doul (temple) in Sivasagar town. Residents of the capital city of Assam on Friday woke up to a harrowing situation following a spell of heavy rains that flooded almost all peripheral roads and several residential areas. Incessant rains for two days since then led to knee-deep water in all areas while at some places it touched the chest. Live Events "Greed for money and land is driving the BJP policy in Guwahati. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was the Guwahati Development minister for a long time. Now, his close associate is the minister. But BJP ministers care more about the road to their own house than preserving water bodies and building drainage systems," Gogoi said. The Deputy Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha referred to Housing and Urban Affairs minister Jayanta Malla Baruah's house near Bondajan channel, a portion of which is reportedly encroached to construct a concrete road to his residential complex. "We will expose all corruption across the state one by one. The huge corruption in various departments of Guwahati development will also be exposed in the coming days," the Lok Sabha MP said. He also said that all opposition parties performed below their expectations during the recently held panchayat elections in Assam. "All the opposition parties should review their individual performances and the Congress is also doing it. Among the opposition parties, Congress is the most powerful. To strengthen the opposition front, we must strengthen the Congress," he added. Earlier during the day, Gogoi met with senior citizens in Sivasagar and discussed various issues. Then he offered tributes to the statue of freedom movement martyr Piyoli Phukan and prayed at Siva Doul. After that, he led a huge crowd in a march from the Doul to Rang Ghar Chariali. He then started his inter-district procession, crisscrossing multiple districts in the Upper and Central part of the state. "From Saturday to Monday, Gogoi will cover 18 assembly constituencies in Jorhat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Nagaon districts. He will reach Nagaon today around midnight and halt there for the night," a Congress spokesperson said. The Jorhat MP received a warm welcome at the Jorhat airport on Saturday by Leader of the Opposition in Assam Assembly Debabrata Saikia, senior party leaders and a large number of Congress supporters. On Monday, the newly appointed Assam Congress chief will meet party workers in Nagaon and then leave for Guwahati where he will go to the party headquarters. He will meet party workers on Tuesday and officially take charge as the president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. Gogoi replaced Bhupen Kumar Borah as the state president and will lead the party in the state elections at a time when Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been attacking him over his British wife's alleged connection with Pakistan's spy agency ISI.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mass resignations in Cong minority unit in Mangaluru over 'revenge killings'
Mass resignations in Cong minority unit in Mangaluru over 'revenge killings' (Picture credit: PTI) Several Muslim functionaries of the governing Congress's minority unit in Dakshina Kannada quit en masse Thursday, accusing the Siddaramaiah government of negligence and failing to protect the community amid a spate of recent revenge killings. Hours later, the government announced a specialised Communal Violence Control Force (CVCF) to curb tensions in the coastal region that includes Mangaluru, and transferred two top cops. The resignations were announced during an emergency meeting in Bolar, Mangaluru. Party workers stormed the stage, demanding justice for Abdul Rahman, secretary of a mosque in Kolathamajalu area, who was brutally murdered recently. KPCC general secretary MS Mohammed, DK district Congress minority unit president Shahul Hameed and other seniors were present at the meeting, which descended into chaos. Suhail Kandak, who was state secretary in the Youth Congress, was the first to step down, triggering a chain reaction and sending a strong message to the Congress high command as well as the state government. Amid the uproar, Siddaramaiah issued a stern warning from Bengaluru, "We will take action as per law against anyone involved, irrespective of how influential that person is. No one is above the law." Late Thursday, the government transferred Mangaluru City police commissioner Anupam Agarwal & Dakshina Kannada SP Yateesh N to reinforce the message that it was serious about curbing violence.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
China's Xi Jinping Blasts Trump In Blistering Attack; Beijing Rains Fire Over Visa Crackdown
'I Have Better Things To Do, Trolls Are Welcome': Tharoor Responds To Cong's Criticism, BJP Backs MP Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hit back at critics after his praise of recent military responses to terrorism, including Operation Sindoor, sparked backlash. Tharoor clarified he was only referring to retaliatory acts in recent years — not past wars — and accused trolls of twisting his words. His remarks also stirred discomfort within Congress, with leaders accusing him of sounding like a BJP spokesperson.#ShashiTharoor #OperationSindoor #CongressVsTharoor #IndiaPakistan #SurgicalStrike #Balakot #Pulwama #LineOfControl #PoliticalRow #AllPartyDelegation #toibharat 7.6K views | 7 hours ago
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'God Was With Us': Air Force Chief's Blazing Speech On Op Sindoor
'I Have Better Things To Do, Trolls Are Welcome': Tharoor Responds To Cong's Criticism, BJP Backs MP Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hit back at critics after his praise of recent military responses to terrorism, including Operation Sindoor, sparked backlash. Tharoor clarified he was only referring to retaliatory acts in recent years — not past wars — and accused trolls of twisting his words. His remarks also stirred discomfort within Congress, with leaders accusing him of sounding like a BJP spokesperson.#ShashiTharoor #OperationSindoor #CongressVsTharoor #IndiaPakistan #SurgicalStrike #Balakot #Pulwama #LineOfControl #PoliticalRow #AllPartyDelegation #toibharat 7.6K views | 7 hours ago
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Khandwa woman's gangrape & murder: Autopsy reveals extreme brutality inflicted on victim
Indore: Shocking details from the autopsy of the tribal woman who was gangraped have emerged, revealing the extent of the brutality she suffered. According to the preliminary postmortem examination report received on Monday, approximately 176 inches of her small intestine had protruded through her vaginal opening due to the severe internal trauma inflicted on her. Police sources confirmed that the report mentioned a tear in the peritoneum along with the presence of multiple internal blood clots. Although her uterus and rectum were found to be intact, the pouch of Douglas—a protective membrane covering the organs —was ruptured, which led to the intestines exiting the body through the vaginal tract. A senior doctor in Indore, speaking to TOI explained that such injuries suggest massive trauma and intestinal obstruction. In such cases, immediate surgical intervention is critical. The lack of medical treatment likely caused the woman to suffer repeated episodes of hypovolemic shock—a life-threatening condition caused by a significant loss of blood, leading to insufficient circulation to vital organs. The report also stated that the victim had lost at least one litre of blood and indicated that the tear was so extensive and deep that the intestines were displaced and lacked the structural support to remain within the body. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo While the exact object used during the assault remains unidentified, forensic analysis indicates that something was forcefully inserted deep into the vaginal canal, reaching behind the uterus and causing extreme internal damage. Senior police officials said on condition of anonymity that it is possible that they used their hands to commit the crime. SP Manoj Rai said that both the accused were produced before the court and taken on remand for one day till Tuesday. He said that the victim's and accused's clothes, along with other articles collected from the spot, have been sent for forensic examination. "The case has been marked as a heinous crime and will be fast-tracked in court to ensure swift justice. Financial aid of Rs 1 lakh was provided to the family members of the victim formalities required under the victim compensation scheme 2018 under which Rs 4-10 lakh is given to the victim's family were also conducted," he said. Rai said that he interrogated the accused for several hours but the reason behind the brutal crime could not be established yet. Police said that the accused will be taken to the spot where the crime was conducted. Cong delegation meet victim's family A Congress delegation comprising former state president of Mahila Congress Shobha Oza, former minister Vijayalakshmi Sadho, and Bhikangaon MLA Jhuma Solanki, on Monday visited the victim's village to meet her grieving family before approaching collector Rishav Gupta and the SP with a memorandum. Speaking to the media, the delegation members expressed their shock and condemnation of the brutal act. They stated that this "barbaric, ruthless, and heinous crime has shaken the entire state," and exposed the failures in law and order. The Congress leaders demanded immediate capital punishment for the culprits after investigation and urged the state govt to provide Rs 25 lakh in compensation to the victim's family, along with a govt job for one family member.
