Latest news with #JaiHind
Deccan Herald
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Cong leader Baghel seeks answers from govt on Pahalgam, Op Sindoor 'ceasefire'
Speaking at the opposition Congress' 'Jai Hind' rally here on Saturday, former Chhattisgarh chief minister Baghel accused the BJP of politicising Operation Sindoor and asserted the country's armed forces do not belong to any party.
New Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel seeks answers from govt on Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor 'ceasefire'
JABALPUR: Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should explain why there was no security for tourists in Pahalgam, where terrorists attacked them on April 22, and did the government agree to a "ceasefire" with Pakistan under pressure from the United States. Following the horrific Pahalgam attack which claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, striking at terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan. The neighbouring country retaliated with drones and missiles but failed to cause harm. The two nations announced cessation of hostilities on May 10. Speaking at the opposition Congress' 'Jai Hind' rally here on Saturday, former Chhattisgarh chief minister Baghel accused the BJP of politicising Operation Sindoor and asserted the country's armed forces do not belong to any party. The Congress' event coincided with the PM's mega women empowerment event in Bhopal, 300 km from here. "Tell people why there was no security arrangement in Pahalgam. Where are those four terrorists? Was the ceasefire done under pressure from the US and who took the decision on the ceasefire, officers or the government?" Baghel said addressing the gathering.
Hans India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Kavitha's revolt is like Cong directed ‘Chaar Patta' movie'
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar called the banner of the revolt of BRS MLC K Kavitha a 'Chaar Patta' (game of four) film produced and directed by the Congress under the banner of Kalvakuntla Arts with Kalakuntla Kavitha performing the main lead. Addressing at Karimnagar on Saturday, he said that he was not aware of any meeting between BJP MP Eatala Rajender and BRS MLA and senior leader T Harish Rao. 'This is all a drama being staged by the Congress. A similar drama has been unfolding with Kavitha under the banner of 'Kalvakuntla Arts Creations' and the direction and production of the Congress party, a film called 'Chaar Patha' is being run.' Besides, in the film, former chief minister and BRS supremo, K Chandrasekhara Rao has been portrayed as a joker.' The entire episode of the BRS MLC's banner of revolt within the party does not bring benefit to the people in any way. He alleged a conspiracy to divert public attention away from discussing the six guarantees, using meaningless distractions. He recalled that during the previous BRS government, whenever several MLAs came into contact with the BJP, KCR lured them back from deserting the party with the false promises of forging an alliance with the BJP and getting them a union minister post. 'BRS is essentially a family-run and corrupt party. To avoid the arrest of Kavitha, BRS tried to join hands with the BJP. But we (BJP) didn't allow such a corrupt and dynastic party to be anywhere near us. BJP keeps a clear distance from family-centric parties,' he added. Knowing this, and to distract the people, Congress has become the producer and director of the movie 'Chaar Patha' under Kalvakuntla Arts Production. No matter how much drama they enact, there is no question of bringing BRS close to us. There's no scope for any alliance with that party, he clarified. The Union Minister termed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's remarks during the Jai Hind rally seditious. He said both Congress and BRS are trying to collude to prevent the BJP from coming to power. But no matter how many conspiracies they hatch, they won't be able to prevent the BJP from coming to power this time, he said.
The Print
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Former Chhattisgarh CM Baghel seeks answers on Pahalgam, Op Sindoor ‘ceasefire'
Speaking at the Congress' 'Jai Hind' rally, Baghel, former Chhattisgarh chief minister, also accused the BJP of politicising Operation Sindoor and asserted the country's armed forces do not belong to any party. Following the horrific Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, striking at terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan. The neighbouring country retaliated with drones and missiles but failed to cause harm. The two nations announced cessation of hostilities on May 10. Jabalpur, May 31 (PTI) Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should explain why there was no security for tourists in Pahalgam, where the terrorists who attacked them on April 22 vanished, and did the government agree to a 'ceasefire' with Pakistan under the pressure of the United States. The Congress' event coincided with the PM's mega women empowerment event in Bhopal, some 300 kilometres from here. 'Tell people why there was no security arrangement in Pahalgam. Where are those four terrorists? Was the ceasefire done under pressure from the USA and who took the decision on the ceasefire, officers or the government,' Baghel said while addressing the gathering. Baghel's statement came in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump repeatedly asserting that he got India and Pakistan to end hostilities triggered by Operation Sindoor. However, India has stuck to its stand that the US had no role to play. During a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Friday, PM Modi said Pakistan had 'begged' for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor. The Congress is holding 'Jai Hind Sabhas' across the country to salute the armed forces, while the BJP has been carrying out 'Tiranga Yatras' to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor. 'BJP is politicising Operation Sindoor. Bharatiya Janata Party activists will distribute vermilion,' he alleged, adding that a woman applies sindoor for her husband's well-being and it is her husband who applies sindoor to her forehead. Notably, the BJP has denied that it was planning to distribute sindoor. 'Our armed forces belong to the whole country and its people, and not just to any political party or government. We all are extremely proud of the bravery and valour of our Army,' Baghel said while asserting that doubts are being raised about the BJP government's decisions and policies. Baghel also lauded former PM Indira Gandhi for emphatically defeating Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. The former Chhattisgarh CM said Modi should apologise for objectionable comments made by Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah and the state's deputy chief minister Jagdish Devda following Operation Sindoor. The PM must set an example by ensuring they are sacked from the MP government, Baghel said. Shah had made an objectionable remark about army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi during his speech at a public function at Mhow near Indore on May 12. A FIR has been registered in the matter and both the Supreme Court and MP High Court have severely admonished Shah. On May 16, Devda had claimed armed forces and soldiers of the country were 'natmastak' (bowing down with their heads at the feet) in front of PM Modi for giving a befitting reply to terrorists and Pakistan. He made the comments during his speech at a Civil Defence function in Jabalpur district. Baghel also sought to point out similarities between the Pahalgam terror attack and the infamous May 2013 Jhiram valley attack in Chhattisgarh in which Naxalites killed 27 people including some prominent Congress leaders. 'I remember May 25, 2013….the Naxalites attacked Congress leaders, killing former Union minister Vidya Charan Shukla among others after asking their names,' he said. In Pahalgam, the terrorists asked victims their religion. Another common thing in both incidents was there was no security at the respective spots, he added. 'What is the relation between the two incidents? How they happened calls for pondering,' Baghel said. Speaking at the rally, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said those who played no role in India's freedom struggle and remained slaves of the British are today claiming that armed forces are bowing at the feet of PM Modi. PTI COR LAL BNM KRK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
NDTV
a day ago
- Business
- NDTV
Gautam Adani Congratulates First Batch Of Women NDA Cadets
New Delhi: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Saturday lauded the first batch of women National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets for scripting history in the annals of the Indian armed forces. The first batch of 17 female cadets graduated from NDA's 148th course on Friday. During the Passing Out Parade in Pune, they marched alongside over 300 male cadets. Lauding the initiative, the Adani Group Chairman called it "a nation's resolve" and stated that the message they share is "timeless". "Proof. Precedent. Possibility. Congratulations to all the first women NDA cadets as they start their march forward," said Gautam Adani, in a post on social media platform X. "They carry not just dreams but a nation's resolve. The path is new. The message is timeless. Jai Hind," he added. The women cadets joined the NDA in 2022, following a Supreme Court interim order that allowed women to seek admission to the tri-services academy. Division Cadet Captain Shriti Daksh secured the highest rank in the Bachelor of Arts stream. Cadet Lucky Kumar, Battalion Cadet Captain Prince Kumar Singh Kushwaha, and Cadet Captain Udayveer Singh Negi stood first in the Science, Computer Science, and B. Tech streams, respectively. Former Army chief and Mizoram governor V K Singh, who reviewed the passing out parade, called it a "proud day for India". "A new chapter in the legacy of NDA -- where courage knows no gender, and leadership knows no bounds," Mr Singh said on X. Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on X, called the journey of the women in uniform "a testament to the indomitable spirit of Indian women who continue to break barriers and inspire the nation". "With unwavering resolve and sheer determination, women cadets have made history today by graduating from the National Defence Academy. This momentous step reflects the strength of #NariShakti and reaffirms our commitment to inclusivity and empowerment in our armed forces," Union Minister Joshi said. "We salute their grit, courage, and unwavering willpower. Jai Hind!" he added.
