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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PM to meet council of ministers on June 4
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the council of ministers on June 4, days ahead of the first anniversary of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government's third term in office on June 9, people aware of the matter said. PM Modi is likely to set the agenda for the remainder of the government's term as well as outline the sectors that will see a renewed push, the people added. The council of ministers also includes leaders from the BJP's alliance partners in the NDA — the Janata Dal (United), the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), the Telugu Desam Party, the Shiv Sena, the Apna Dal (Soneylal), the Janata Dal (Secular), the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), and the Republican Party of India. 'The ministries have put together reports of their yearlong achievements that will be shared with the people. The PM usually sets the agenda for the government, which the ministries and departments will then be instructed to follow,' a person aware of the details said. The meeting comes on the heels of Operation Sindoor, India's military strikes against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) last month in retaliation to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. The meeting also comes at a time when the BJP has planned a slew of events to celebrate the completion of 11 years of PM Modi-led government at the Centre. The Modi-led Union government completed 11 years in office on May 26. As part of its '11 Years of Modi Government — Sankalp Se Siddhi (from commitment to accomplishment)' programmes, the BJP has instructed its lawmakers, legislators, corporators, and local body representatives to ensure 100% enrolment in centrally sponsored schemes, such as Ayushman Bharat Yojana for senior citizens.
NDTV
12 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"So Difficult To Be Patriotic?" Salman Khurshid's Stinger Dig At Opposition
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Congress leader Salman Khurshid defended opposition MPs joining anti-terrorism missions despite internal party criticism. He emphasized patriotism over political allegiance, highlighting India's global role and the need for unity against terrorism. New Delhi: Congress leader Salman Khurshid - a member of a cross-party delegation travelling to partner nations as part of an outreach after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor - has slammed critics, including those from his party, questioning opposition MPs' participation in these missions. "When on a mission against terrorism, to carry India's message to the world, it is distressing that people at home are calculating political allegiances... is it so difficult to be patriotic?" he asked on X. The sharp remark follows praise days earlier for the BJP-led federal government's August 2019 decision to scrap Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Mr Khurshid told Indonesia think tanks abrogation of a law that "gave the impression Kashmir was separate" from India resulted in prosperity for J&K. Mr Khurshid is part of a delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha that has visited South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and Indonesia, and is presently in Malaysia. When on mission against terrorism, to carry India's message to the world, it's distressing that people at home are calculating political allegiances. Is it so difficult to be patriotic? — Salman Khurshid (@salman7khurshid) June 2, 2025 Speaking to reporters in Kuala Lumpur, he explained his X post was meant to call out people who "are not very encouraging when you want to do something for the nation". "People keep saying, 'what are you doing in a delegation where there are people from the BJP'. What we are doing is what is needed for the country. No matter which party you are from, today what is needed is a single voice to speak for the nation... the question is to be asked of those saying these things I believe are not very encouraging when you want to do something for the nation." "People are also saying 'he (referring to himself) is supporting so-and-so and is not supporting so-and-so'. But if I wanted to oppose the government I would stay at home. I have come to speak for India... whoever speaks for India, and in whichever way they speak, we are here to support them." #WATCH | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Member of all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, Congress leader Salman Khurshid says, "...People are saying, he (Salman Khurshid) is supporting so and so and he is not supporting so and so; they are supporting Government etc. Have… — ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2025 "... we are here for India first... India and only India," Mr Khurshid told news agency ANI. Although the Congress has publicly said it will back the government in any attempts to combat the spectre of terrorism, home and abroad, the party is believed to be unhappy over its key figures - five, including Mr Khurshid, Shashi Tharoor, and Anand Sharma - becoming de facto BJP spokespersons. A former External Affairs Minister, he said in Malaysia that India had a key global role today and that it is not 'greedy' for Pakistan territory, which was a clear swipe over Pak's illegal occupation of Kashmir. READ | "Not Greedy For Pakistan, Their Region": Salman Khurshid On Op Sindoor Salman Khurshid's responses on 'political allegiances' comes amid criticism of opposition MPs on these anti-terrorism delegations, particularly the Congress' Shashi Tharoor, who faces rumours about his party future. Mr Tharoor is leading a team to the United States, Brazil, and other nations. Those jabbing Mr Tharoor include senior Congress leaders, including party comms boss Jairam Ramesh and spokesperson Pawan Khera, who have called out what they think is the former diplomat's unnecessary praise for the ruling BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. READ | Asked about those jabs, Mr Tharoor too said he is more focused on conveying India's message on terrorism, and said he would only speak to his colleagues once he returns. The seven anti-terrorism delegations are meant to carry India's revised doctrine on terrorism after Pahalgam - an attack in which a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba killed 26 people. India responded to that attack with precision military strikes targeting only terror camps - four in Pak and five in Pak-occupied Kashmir - but Islamabad (and Rawalpindi, the Pak Army HQ) retaliated by launching drones and missiles at military and civilian centres in western India. The missiles and drones were neutralised or shot down by India's air defences and, after 100 hours of military conflict, Pak sought a ceasefire. India accepted the ceasefire request but warned Pak against resuming hostilities, and said it would no longer tolerate cross-border attacks. Pak was also told to desist from funding terrorist strikes, and dismantle terrorist infrastructure in that country, and also vacate illegally occupied regions in Kashmir.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
India-Pakistan conflicts need no foreign mediation, delegate tells M'sia
Sanjay Kumar Jha (centre) said India is seeking to put Pakistan back on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force, an international watchdog against money laundering and financing of terrorism. KUALA LUMPUR : The India-Pakistan conflict that flared up following a deadly attack in Pahalgam, India, in April is strictly between the two nations and requires no foreign mediation, says Indian MP Sanjay Kumar Jha. The Janata Dal (United) MP said the Indian government appreciated Malaysia's strong condemnation against terrorist attacks on civilians. 'It's our official stance that the conflict (is an issue) between both countries,' he said. Sanjay was at a media briefing event today with a nine-member all-party parliamentary delegation from India to provide information on the nation's position in fighting cross-border terrorism under Operation Sindoor. He said India is seeking to put Pakistan back on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international watchdog against money laundering and financing of terrorism. Sanjay claimed India's government has evidence that points to Pakistan's alleged connection with terrorism activities. 'We request countries out there, including Malaysia, to support us,' he said. Pakistan was on FATF's grey list – a list of countries committed to addressing strategic deficiencies in their regimes to counter money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing – from 2012 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2022. Proliferation financing refers to providing funds or financial services for the development, acquisition, or transfer of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. On May 5, Anwar said Malaysia is open to helping cool tensions between India and Pakistan after the deadly attack that killed 26 people, most of them tourists. 'Malaysia remains open to playing a constructive role, should the need arise. 'We believe our close ties with both Pakistan and India place us in a position to support efforts towards regional peace and stability,' the prime minister said. He condemned all forms of violence and expressed support for an independent and transparent investigation to identify those responsible for the attack in Kashmir. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. New Delhi blamed the incident on 'terrorists' backed by Pakistan, a charge denied by Islamabad. Both sides used fighter jets, missiles, drones and artillery in four days of clashes, their worst fighting in decades, before a ceasefire was announced.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Our PM Vajpayee...": Nitish Kumar's Gaffe At PM Modi's Bihar Rally
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addressed a large crowd at a rally, praising the Prime Minister for giving a green light for a caste census in the poll-bound state. The applause from attendees soon turned into peels of laughter owing to a slip-up by the Janata Dal (United) chief - "Whatever Prime Minister Atal Bihari he had served whatever Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing for you, let's give him a standing ovation". At a rally in Rohtas district on Friday, Mr Kumar called the caste-based census a "historic step" and a long-standing demand he had championed. He thanked PM Modi for his "unwavering" support in Bihar's development journey and urged the gathered crowd to stand up and raise their hands in collective gratitude to PM Modi. The Chief Minister also used the occasion to highlight the transformation of Bihar since 2005, citing improvements in infrastructure, health, education, and governance. "Since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014, the pace of development in Bihar has accelerated," he added, positioning the state as a model of growth under NDA governance. The event, part of PM Modi's two-day visit to Bihar, witnessed the launch and inauguration of development projects worth over Rs 48,500 crore. During the rally, PM Modi announced the inauguration and foundation laying of key development projects spanning sectors like infrastructure, transport, agriculture, aviation, and food processing.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
‘Art 370 abrogation put an end to Kashmir problems'
New Delhi: Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is part of the all-party delegation on Operation Sindoor outreach mission, has said in Indonesia that the scrapping of Article 370 ended the long-standing problem of separatism in Jammu and Kashmir. He said this while interacting with members of Indonesian think tanks and academia as part of an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation. 'Kashmir had a major problem for a long time. Much of that was reflected in the thinking of the government in an article called 370 of the Constitution, which somehow gave the impression that it was separate from the rest of the country. But Article 370 was abrogated, and it was finally put to an end,' he said. Article 370 of the Constitution accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir until it was revoked by the BJP-led government on August 5, 2019. After the abrogation, the state was bifurcated into Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Both were turned into union territories. Khurshid, who is accompanying a multiparty delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, also noted that the post-abrogation environment in Jammu and Kashmir has yielded progress. He cited the 65 per cent voter turnout in subsequent polls and the formation of an elected government in the union territory. 'Subsequently, there was an election with 65 per cent participation. There's an elected government in Kashmir today, and therefore, for people to want to undo everything that has the prosperity that has come to Kashmir. It would not be advisable,' he added. The delegation currently visiting Southeast Asia comprises representatives across political lines, including BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Pradan Baruah, and Hemang Joshi, Trinamool Congress' Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M)'s John Brittas, and former Indian Ambassador Mohan Kumar.
