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New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- New Indian Express
INTUC worker brutally attacked at Thiruvananthapuram's Vellarada
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A headload worker affiliated with the Congress-affliliated INTUC sustained severe injuries in his private parts after he was attacked using a metal hook allegedly by trade union members belonging to the leftist parties at Vellarada on Sunday. Varghese, 56, of Perekonam in Vellarada police station limits was attacked by two people, who are affiliated with the CITU and AITUC unions, the police said. The accused, who are still on the run, used a hook that was used to lift sacks in the market to attack Varghese. They attacked Varghese in his groin area. The police said the victim's scrotum got ruptured in the attack and the testicles came out. Varghese was soon rushed to hospital. However, his condition worsened and later the doctors surgically removed one of the testicles as infection spread to that area while undergoing treatment. The police said the incident occurred at Perekonam, but claimed the incident was not politically motivated. 'The injured and the attackers belonged to INTUC till sometime back. Later they left the outfit and joined other unions. The attack is however not political. The three were drunk and it was in the melee that the man was injured,' said a police officer. The police said the victim initially was unaware how he was attacked. 'He did not know which weapon was used on him. He was attacked from behind and we concluded that he was attacked using a hook being used by union workers to move the sacks,' the cop added.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
Day-long strike at IOC plant over assault of officer
Kochi: Officials of Indian Oil Corporation 's (IOC) LPG bottling plant at Udayamperoor observed a day-long strike on Sunday in protest of the alleged assault of a senior officer. The strike is expected to impact the dispatch of LPG cylinders in the coming week. The protest follows an incident on Friday when a group of contract workers affiliated with INTUC went on strike demanding wage revision. During the unrest, plant maintenance manager Chethan Paramar was allegedly assaulted by John Jacob, an INTUC supporter. According to Paramar's complaint, Jacob and two others blocked his car and physically attacked him when he attempted to report for duty. Udayamperoor Police registered a case and named Jacob as the prime accused and two others as co-accused. Sundays are typically reserved for maintenance activities at the plant following six days of continuous LPG bottling. However, due to the absence of key staff, all maintenance operations came to a halt, potentially disrupting the plant's normal functioning over the next six days. This disruption could severely impact the dispatch of LPG cylinders to seven districts.
NDTV
12-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
17 Congress Leaders Join BJP Ahead Of Rahul Gandhi's Visit In Bihar
Patna: Just days before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's scheduled visit to Bihar, a major political jolt has hit the party with 17 prominent leaders from Katihar district deserting the Congress and joining the BJP. The political shift comes with serious allegations against senior Congress leader and six-time MP Tariq Anwar, further deepening the rift within the party and raising questions over Congress's strength in the state. The dramatic defection was led by Vikas Singh, president of the Congress-affiliated labour organisation INTUC, who accused Tariq Anwar of fostering an "anti-upper caste mentality" in both his actions and rhetoric. "This is just the beginning. Hundreds and thousands of workers are ready to join the BJP in the coming days," declared Mr Singh while joining the BJP in the presence of Bihar's PHED Minister Neeraj Kumar Singh Bablu at a function held in Patna. According to Mr Singh, the decision of 17 influential upper-caste Congress leaders to switch sides stems from growing resentment against Mr Anwar's alleged bias and attitude. He alleged that Mr Anwar's working style alienated a large section of upper-caste supporters-an influential voting bloc in Katihar, where caste dynamics often shape electoral outcomes. The exodus of leaders and simmering caste resentment come at a time when Congress is already facing internal discontent within the INDIA Bloc. Such developments could erode Tariq Anwar's traditional support base and tarnish his image, especially ahead of assembly elections. Katihar, long considered a Congress stronghold under Mr Anwar's leadership, now appears to be politically vulnerable. The upper caste community, which holds significant sway in the region, may now drift away from Congress-a potential electoral liability for the party if not addressed swiftly. While Tariq Anwar has yet to respond publicly to the allegations, the episode has created a new challenge for his leadership. As a senior figure and national face of the party from Bihar, his credibility and mass appeal are under scrutiny.
India.com
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Bihar Politics: 17 Congress Leaders Join BJP Ahead Of Rahul Gandhi's Visit
Just days before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's scheduled visit to Bihar, a major political jolt has hit the party with 17 prominent leaders from Katihar district deserting the Congress and joining the BJP. The political shift comes with serious allegations against senior Congress leader and six-time MP Tariq Anwar, further deepening the rift within the party and raising questions over Congress's strength in the state. The dramatic defection was led by Vikas Singh, president of the Congress-affiliated labour organisation INTUC, who accused Tariq Anwar of fostering an 'anti-upper caste mentality' in both his actions and rhetoric. 'This is just the beginning. Hundreds and thousands of workers are ready to join the BJP in the coming days,' declared Singh while joining the BJP in the presence of Bihar's PHED Minister Neeraj Kumar Singh Bablu at a function held in Patna. According to Singh, the decision of 17 influential upper-caste Congress leaders to switch sides stems from growing resentment against Anwar's alleged bias and attitude. He alleged that Anwar's working style alienated a large section of upper-caste supporters—an influential voting bloc in Katihar, where caste dynamics often shape electoral outcomes. The exodus of leaders and simmering caste resentment come at a time when Congress is already facing internal discontent within the INDIA Bloc. Such developments could erode Tariq Anwar's traditional support base and tarnish his image, especially ahead of assembly elections. Katihar, long considered a Congress stronghold under Anwar's leadership, now appears to be politically vulnerable. The upper caste community, which holds significant sway in the region, may now drift away from Congress—a potential electoral liability for the party if not addressed swiftly. While Tariq Anwar has yet to respond publicly to the allegations, the episode has created a new challenge for his leadership. As a senior figure and national face of the party from Bihar, his credibility and mass appeal are under scrutiny.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Bihar: 17 Congress leaders join BJP ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit
Just days before Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's scheduled visit to Bihar, a major political jolt has hit the party with 17 prominent leaders from Katihar district deserting the Congress and joining the BJP. The political shift comes with serious allegations against senior Congress leader and six-time MP Tariq Anwar, further deepening the rift within the party and raising questions over Congress's strength in the state. The dramatic defection was led by Vikas Singh, president of the Congress-affiliated labour organisation INTUC, who accused Tariq Anwar of fostering an 'anti-upper caste mentality' in both his actions and rhetoric. 'This is just the beginning. Hundreds and thousands of workers are ready to join the BJP in the coming days,' declared Singh while joining the BJP in the presence of Bihar's PHED Minister Neeraj Kumar Singh Bablu at a function held in Patna. According to Singh, the decision of 17 influential upper-caste Congress leaders to switch sides stems from growing resentment against Anwar's alleged bias and attitude. He alleged that Anwar's working style alienated a large section of upper-caste supporters—an influential voting bloc in Katihar, where caste dynamics often shape electoral outcomes. The exodus of leaders and simmering caste resentment come at a time when Congress is already facing internal discontent within the INDIA Bloc. Such developments could erode Tariq Anwar's traditional support base and tarnish his image, especially ahead of assembly elections. Katihar, long considered a Congress stronghold under Anwar's leadership, now appears to be politically vulnerable. The upper caste community, which holds significant sway in the region, may now drift away from Congress—a potential electoral liability for the party if not addressed swiftly. While Tariq Anwar has yet to respond publicly to the allegations, the episode has created a new challenge for his leadership. As a senior figure and national face of the party from Bihar, his credibility and mass appeal are under scrutiny.
