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India.com
15 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
This big party decides not to support NDA candidate in Vice Presidential election due to..., move can create trouble for BJP because...
New Delhi: Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post of Vice President of India on 21 July 2025, citing health concerns. Now, as the process of the election of the next Vice-President of the country is going on, one of the key members of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has said that it will not support the NDA-supported candidate in the Vice-Presidential election. Which NDA member has refused to support the Vice-Presidential candidate? The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has said that it will not support the NDA-supported candidate in the Vice-Presidential election. This was announced by former BJD MP Mahesh Sahu. He said that the party will never support the NDA candidate. 'Whoever is made the candidate by NDA in the Vice-Presidential election, BJD will not support him'. What is the reason behind BJD's decision? Mahesh Sahu said that the last time, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi made Draupadi Murmu of Odisha a candidate for the post of the President, the BJD supported her. But now the situation is different, and the incidents related to the Waqf Board are no longer a topic of discussion. As soon as the discussion of the Vice-Presidential election started, the question arose who the BJD will support this time. What is BJD's dilemma? If BJD supports the NDA candidate, then it will be seen as closeness with the BJP. At the same time, if BJD supports the candidate of the INDIA Alliance, then a new equation can be seen in national politics. Apart from this, if BJD does not support any party's candidate and remains neutral, then its influence in Delhi politics may decrease. In such a situation, it is the decision of BJD President Naveen Patnaik that will be the final call in this matter. It is worth noting that after the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, the post of Vice President is lying vacant, and the date of election has also been announced. However, till now neither the INDIA Alliance nor the NDA has announced their respective candidates. But even before that, the BJD leader has given a big statement. When is the Vice-Presidential election? The Election Commission has issued the notification for filing the nomination for the Vice-Presidential election. Nominations for the office of vice president can be filed till 21 August, and the election will be held on 9 September. This will be the 17th Vice Presidential election. The Vice-President is elected by an Electoral College, which consists of the members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The counting of the votes will be held on 9 September.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Fruit, veggie prices climb as demand rises during Shravan
1 2 3 4 Ranchi: Prices of various fruits have skyrocketed by Rs 20 to Rs 50 per kilogramme (kg)from the normal in the city's retail markets during the holy month of Shravan. According to the vendors, the surge is being driven by increased consumption, particularly on Mondays and Sundays, when devotees observe fast and rely heavily on fruits. This demand-supply imbalance has triggered a steep rise in prices, the vendors said. Among all fruits, apples have emerged as the costliest this season. At present, three varieties of apples are being sold in the market, with the imported ones priced between Rs 250 and Rs 300 per kg compared to Rs 180 to Rs 220 per kg before Shravan began. Premium varieties have touched Rs 350 to Rs 400 per kg. "Both the weather and the rising demand have pushed up the prices," said Tausif Alam, a fruit vendor at the Upper Bazar. Other fruits, too, have seen price hikes. Mangoes, which were sold at Rs 60 to Rs 100 earlier, are now priced between Rs 180 and Rs 200 per kg, depending on the variety. Bananas have gone up to Rs 60 to Rs 70 per dozen from their earlier Rs 40 to Rs 50. Melons are retailing at Rs 120 per kg, up from Rs 90. Pears have reached Rs 350 per kg while oranges are now selling at Rs 160 per kg. Guavas, which were previously available at Rs 90 or Rs 100, are now priced at Rs 120 per kg. Mahesh Sahu, a vendor at Lalpur, said, "This is a trend we see every year during Shravan, but the price hike is steeper this time." He added that the customer footfall has remained consistently high despite the rising prices. Vendors estimated that the prices may stabilise only after Shravan in mid-August, provided the supply chains improve and the festive demand subsides. Rina Devi, a homemaker, said, "Prices rise every year, but this time it's just too much. Earlier, we could fill an entire basket for Rs 250, but now we get only a couple of items for the same amount." Similarly, the prices of vegetables have also witnessed a steep surge due to excessive rainfall and crop damage. For example, bitter gourd is being sold at Rs 80 per kg while French beans and capsicum are priced at Rs 120 per kg. Another kitchen essential, coriander leaves, has hit Rs 250 per kg. Tomato, brinjal, radish, and raw banana cost Rs 60 kg each, while okra is also priced at Rs 60 kg and pointed gourd is selling the "cheapest" at Rs 40 kg. The high demand for vegetables is also because of the Shravan month, when people avoid meat and fish. Mushrooms and seasonal Rugda are selling at Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 kg, making even a quarter-kilo unaffordable for many families.
