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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP politicising & demeaning Army for electoral gains: Baghel
Raipur: AICC general secretary and former CM Bhupesh Baghel said that the BJP politicised ' Operation Sindoor '. The sindoor that women adorn in their head parting as a symbol of their husbands' well-being is now being used by BJP leaders to create division, Baghel said. The Indian Army does not belong to any political party, nor to any particular govt. The Indian Army belongs to the nation and has always made the ultimate sacrifice to uphold the unity and integrity of the country, said Baghel while talking to reporters after the 'Jai Hind Sabha' at Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. "There will be many other opportunities to seek votes, Prime Minister. Please do not demean the Army by using it for political gain," Baghel added. "Why has the govt not identified the four terrorists of Pahalgam until now?" Baghel asked. The Congress leader demanded that the govt make the ceasefire terms public. He also questioned why a ceasefire was implemented at the behest of an American President, stating that the Shimla Agreement clearly stipulates that no third party should interfere in the issue between India and Pakistan. Baghel also recalled how former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi fought Pakistan and created Bangladesh.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Diggy sticks to vow, skips stage at Jabalpur rally
Jabalpur: Congress leader and former CM Digvijaya Singh chose not to take the stage at the party's 'Jai Hind Sabha' here on Saturday, sticking to his public vow made a month earlier after a podium scuffle in Gwalior. He remained seated with his supporters in an area designated for senior citizens in front of the stage. During this time, several leaders invited him to come on stage, but he declined their requests with folded hands. Alongside him were Vishnu Shankar Pauranik, the former president of Jabalpur rural Congress, and former MP Rameshwar the event, he was repeatedly invited to come on the stage, but he refused each time. On April 28, Singh declared he would never sit on a stage again after a squabble erupted among INC office bearers in Gwalior over seating arrangements on the podium during Congress' 'Samvidhan Bachao' rally. Singh had said, "This is my prayer to the (Cong) national general secretary, state president, LOP, and the honourable people on the dais. I pray and appeal to you to please end this fight over the stage. I will not sit on the Congress' or any other stage. I will sit down and will request that when the time comes for me to speak, then I be called on the stage."
Deccan Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Amid Trump's 'ceasefire' claims, Nath hails Indira Gandhi for resisting US pressure during 1971 war
Nath's statement at the MP Congress' 'Jai Hind Sabha' here came in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump repeatedly asserting that he got India and Pakistan to end hostilities triggered by Operation Sindoor.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Amid Trump's 'ceasefire' claims, Kamal Nath hails Indira Gandhi for resisting US pressure during 1971 war
Jabalpur: Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Kamal Nath on Saturday hailed former prime minister Indira Gandhi for not giving in to pressure from the United States of America during the 1971 India-Pakistan war which led to the creation of Bangladesh. Nath's statement at the MP Congress' 'Jai Hind Sabha' here 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, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Pakistan had "begged" for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Solar-Hammer: Das kostet eine Solaranlage mit Speicher 2025 Solaranlagen Vergleich Undo Following the horrific Pahalgam attack on April 22, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, decimating 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. "I saw the 1971 war. I saw the strength of (then PM) Indira Gandhi. The US (which supported Pakistan at the time) exerted pressure from different quarters but Indiraji refused to budge," Nath said at the rally. Live Events Earlier in the day, Congress social media and digital platforms chairperson Supriya Shrinate, in a post on X, asked Modi to break his silence on Trump's claims. Speaking at the rally, Nath hailed the people for turning up in such large numbers to honour the country's armed forces. 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. Speaking on state affairs, Nath said MP was now the capital of lies, corruption, abduction of women and anti-farmer policies. "The picture of MP is in front of you. There is inflation and unemployment. I am deeply concerned with unemployment. Youth are wandering for jobs. If their future is dark, then what sort of MP are we building," Nath questioned. "When I was CM and approached industrialists to invest in MP, they would claim the state is beset with rampant corruption," Nath added. The Congress has been out of power in MP since 2003, except for a brief 15-month period between December 2018 and March 2020 under Nath. The Nath government collapsed after several MLAs, most of them loyal to Jyotiraditya Scindia, quit and joined the BJP. The BJP retained power with a huge majority in the 2023 assembly polls.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Govt declared ceasefire without consulting armed forces: Himachal CM
Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while targeting the Narendra Modi led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged that ceasefire was declared without consulting the armed forces. Addressing the 'Jai Hind Sabha' at Shimla, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, 'Our brave soldiers gave a befitting reply to the terrorists. However, the Union government declared a ceasefire without taking the three armed forces into confidence.' Drawing a parallel between former Prime Minister (PM) Indira Gandhi and PM Narendra Modi, Sukhu said, 'Shockingly, the announcement came through social media from a third country. This is in a stark contrast to the decisive leadership of former PM Indira Gandhi, who never compromised with the national security.' Sharing a recent experience, the CM mentioned his visit to Sharchi village in the Tirthan Valley, in Kullu where he stayed at the home of former soldier Subedar Major Anoop Ram. The CM stated that Anoop Kumar discussed with him about the 1971 India-Pakistan war and he recalled how the address of the then PM Indira Gandhi instilled patriotic zeal and boosted the morale of the Indian Army. The outcome of that war was historic and India split Pakistan into two, and Shimla later became the witness to the landmark Simla Agreement, he said. Sukhu said that the valour of the soldiers of Himachal Pradesh was unmatched. 'Our soldiers never hesitated to sacrifice their lives for the Nation. Himachali soldiers have the honour of being decorated with four Param Vir Chakra, which is a testament to the state's legacy of courage and sacrifice,' he added. Paying tributes to soldiers, Sukhu said, 'Today is a day to salute the sacrifices of our brave soldiers who have laid down their lives for the country.' The CM further said that the leaders of the Congress party have made the supreme sacrifice for the country. 'Former PM Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi laid down their lives for the unity and integrity of India,' he said. Deputy CM Agnihotri Urges Adherence to Shimla Agreement Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri said, 'Only bilateral dialogue should be the way between India and Pakistan. However, the ceasefire was recently announced by the US President. I appeal to the Union government to stick to the Simla Agreement.' Agnihotri added that 1,203 medals had been awarded to jawans from Himachal, including four Param Vir Chakras and two Ashok Chakras. Credit should be given to the forces not politicians: Maken As part of a nationwide initiative to honour Indian soldiers and martyrs, the Indian National Congress launched the Jai Hind Sabha across 15 key locations in the country, with the main event held in Shimla symbolically chosen for its association with the historic 1972 Simla Agreement. 'The credit for India's military victories belongs solely to our armed forces, not to politicians,' said Ajay Maken, senior Congress leader and AICC Treasurer. 'Congress party has decided to organise Jai Hind Sabha across the country in 15 places. The forces have an important role, and Indian soldiers have always defeated Pakistan on its own soil. The Congress party has never politicised their sacrifice, credit should be given to the forces,' Maken said. 'It is unfortunate that not a single nation criticised the act done by Pakistan. That is a shortcoming of our foreign policy,' he said. We are with the forces: Rajani Patil Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil said, 'Shimla is of great importance due to the history of the Simla Agreement. Pakistan has now rejected the agreement. We would like to pay homage to the forces,' Patil said. 'We are with the forces and with the government when it comes to national interest,' she added. Jai Hind Sabha to be held in all districts: Pratibha Himachal Congress Committee president Pratibha Singh said, 'We have won all three wars against Pakistan. Shimla is an important place due to the Simla Agreement, and I would like to pay homage to the armed forces. Such programmes will be held across all districts,' she said. 'The Constitution needs to be protected,' she added.
