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Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Resettle tribals displaced for airstrip: Cong
Bhubaneswar: The Congress on Wednesday demanded adequate compensation and rehabilitation support for 43 tribal families, who were allegedly evicted, for the development of an airstrip at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district. Addressing a press conference here, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Rama Chandra Kadam alleged that the work for developing the airstrip has been carried out 'without holding any gram sabha meeting or consent of the tribal families, who were residing there for decades'. 'Forty-three tribal families have been evicted for the construction of Rairangpur airstrip. The government has also filed a case against the displaced families,' he claimed. The Congress leader asserted that his party is not against the developmental work, but the affected tribal families should have been 'adequately compensated and properly rehabilitated before their displacement'. 'If the tribals have faced such administrative action in the home district of President Droupadi Murmu and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's in-laws, one can imagine what would happen to the indigenous people in other places of Odisha,' Kadam said. He demanded that the government immediately rehabilitate the 'evicted' tribal families and provide them compensation of Rs 40 lakh for damage to their houses. 'If the government does not accept the demands, the Congress will fight for the tribal families inside and outside the State Assembly,' he said.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CJI Gavai protocol snub triggers political uproar in Maharashtra
Nagpur: The absence of top Maharashtra officials on Sunday during Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai's first visit to his home state after taking charge has sparked a political firestorm. Senior leaders across Opposition parties accused the BJP-led govt of disrespecting both judicial protocol and the Ambedkarite legacy. Facing mounting backlash, Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Monday admitted to the lapse and said he had personally apologised to Justice Gavai. "He is the pride of Maharashtra and Vidarbha. Officials should have followed the protocol, but they didn't. The chief minister has taken cognisance, and such incidents won't recur. The CJI has a big heart, and I'm sure he'll forgive us," Bawankule told reporters. Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar raised questions about the nature of the oversight, asking on social media, "Was this an administrative lapse or a reflection of contempt for the judiciary?" Senior Congress leader Nana Patole suggested the omission may have been ideological, asking whether the snub stemmed from Gavai's Ambedkarite background. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "Why was protocol ignored for someone from the Ambedkarite tradition? Was this politically motivated," he asked. Former home minister and senior NCP leader Anil Deshmukh called the episode "deeply regrettable," stating that the failure to offer official courtesy dishonoured a son of the soil who now heads India's judiciary. "This doesn't reflect well on a progressive state," he said. Ambadas Danve, leader of opposition in the Legislative Council from Shiv Sena (UBT), alleged the govt not only ignored Gavai but also failed to arrange an official vehicle. "Was this because he said the Constitution is above both executive and judiciary," he asked. Danve warned against viewing the judiciary through a political lens, saying, "They've disrespected opposition leaders before. Now, even the Chief Justice is not spared. " Speaking at a felicitation event in Mumbai on Sunday, organised by Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, CJI Gavai remarked that "When the head of an institution visits his own state for the first time after assuming office, one must reflect on whether the treatment meted out was appropriate," he said. Though he noted that he wasn't insisting on protocol, the comment was widely viewed as a rebuke. Following sustained criticism, the chief secretary, DGP, and Mumbai police commissioner met with Justice Gavai at the airport and formally apologised, acknowledging the breach.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Don't politicise Pahalgam attack or play with our pain, says wife of terror victim
Pragati Jagdale, wife of Santosh Jagdale—one of the tourists killed in the April 22 terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam—on Tuesday urged political leaders not to exploit the tragedy for political ends. She said survivors had directly witnessed the brutality and distinctly heard what the attackers said during the ambush. Her appeal came a day after Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar sparked a controversy by questioning claims that the terrorists had asked victims about their religion before opening fire. Wadettiwar, while stating that terrorists have no caste or religion, cast doubt on the widely reported version that non-Muslims were specifically targeted in the Pahalgam massacre. His comments drew swift backlash from the ruling alliance, with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis calling it deeply insensitive and offensive to the victims' families. On April 22, 26 people—mostly tourists—were killed in a terror attack in Pahalgam, located in the Anantnag district of south Kashmir. Survivors and eyewitnesses later told the media that the attackers had deliberately targeted non-Muslims during the shooting. Speaking to reporters in Pune, Pragati Jagdale said the trauma of that day continues to haunt her. 'Every time I shut my eyes, I see a man with a gun. I still can't sleep. The horror is embedded deep within,' she said, adding that she hopes the government support will help her daughter, Asavari, piece her life back together. Pragati also reiterated her appeal for restraint. 'Please don't politicise what happened or manipulate our grief. We were present there. We heard the terrorists speak. We have already shared what they said,' she said. She said the gunmen acted with deliberate malice. 'They came prepared to kill. It was a cold-blooded act. We heard the hate in their voices. I urge all politicians—on humanitarian grounds—not to play with our emotions,' she said. On Monday, Wadettiwar, who is also the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, told reporters, 'We are being told that terrorists identified victims by religion before killing them. But do terrorists have the time to whisper in someone's ear and confirm their faith before shooting? Some say this happened, others deny it. Don't use this as the basis to plan further actions.' The Congress leader's remarks were widely criticised. Fadnavis said Wadettiwar had added to the pain of those grieving their loved ones lost in the attack.
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Pahalgam attack victim's wife counters Congress leader's claim: ‘Terrorists marked out non-Muslims, we saw it'
Amid a political slugfest over Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar's controversial statement, questioning the veracity of the claim that terrorists asked about the faith of tourists before killing them in Pahalgam town last week, Pragati Jagdale, wife of Santosh Jagdale, one of the tourists killed in the April 22 attack, on Tuesday appealed leaders not to politicise the tragedy. In an emotional appeal, Pune resident Pragati Jagdale, while interacting with reporters, said, 'Please don't politicise the incident or play with our emotions. We were there. We know what the terrorists said. We have already shared their statements during the attack.' Pragati Jagdale, who is an eyewitness as well as a survivor, claimed that the terrorists came with a clear intention to kill and carried out the massacre cold-bloodedly, news agency PTI reported. "We experienced terrorism. We heard hateful words. I urge all politicians, on humanitarian grounds, not to play with our emotions," PTI quoted her as saying. Jagdale also said the survivors had experienced the horror firsthand and heard what the assailants said. She also claimed that the terrorists had marked out non-Muslims. 'We are still haunted by the terror attack. Whenever I close my eyes, I see a man holding a rifle. I haven't been able to sleep properly. The shock is too deep,' Jagdale told the reporters. She said she now hopes that with government assistance, her daughter Asavari will be able to rebuild her life. The Maharashtra government will give financial assistance of ₹50 lakh each to the families of six state residents killed in the Pahalgam terror attack last week, said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday. Also, jobs will be given to the next of the kin of the slain tourists from Maharashtra, he said. Talking to reporters on Monday, Vijay Wadettiwar, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, said, 'We are being told that terrorists ascertained religion and then killed people. Do terrorists even have so much time to go close to someone and whisper in their ears? It is highly controversial because some are claiming such things did happen, while others are denying it. Do not plan anything around it.' Wadettiwar's comments sparked a massive controversy, inviting strong condemnation from ruling alliance leaders, including Devendra Fadnavis. Fadnavis said his statement had rubbed salt in the wounds of the families who lost their loved ones in the horrific attack. (With inputs from PTI)
NDTV
29-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Don't Politicise, Play With Our Emotions": Pahalgam Terror Attack Victim's Wife
Pune: Pragati Jagdale, wife of Santosh Jagdale, one of the tourists killed in the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, on Tuesday appealed to leaders not to politicise the tragedy and said the survivors had experienced the horror firsthand and heard what the assailants said. Jagdale's appeal has come a day after Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar, in a controversial remark, said that terrorists have no caste or religion and questioned the veracity of the claim that terrorists asked about the faith of tourists before killing them in Pahalgam town last week. Mr Wadettiwar's comments stoked a row and invited strong condemnation from ruling alliance leaders, including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Twenty-six people, most of them tourists, were gunned down by terrorists in Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district on April 22. Eye-witnesses and survivors, in their interactions with media after the deadly assault, have claimed the terrorists had marked out non-Muslims. Talking to reporters in Pune, Jagdale said, "We are still haunted by the terror attack. Whenever I close my eyes, I see a man holding a rifle. I haven't been able to sleep properly. The shock is too deep." She said she now hopes that with government assistance, her daughter Asavari will be able to rebuild her life. Jagdale appealed to leaders not to politicise the issue. "Please don't politicise the incident or play with our emotions. We were there. We know what the terrorists said. We have already shared their statements during the attack," she said. Jagdale said the attackers came with a clear intention to kill and carried out the massacre cold-bloodedly. "We experienced terrorism. We heard hateful words. I urge all politicians, on humanitarian grounds, not to play with our emotions," she said. Talking to reporters on Monday, Mr Wadettiwar, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, said, "We are being told that terrorists ascertained religion and then killed people. Do terrorists even have so much time to go close to someone and whisper in their ears? It is highly controversial because some are claiming such things did happen while others are denying it. Do not plan anything around it." The senior Congress leader faced a barrage of criticism, with Chief Minister Fadnavis saying his statement had rubbed salt in the wounds of the families who lost their loved ones in the horrific attack.
