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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt releases 65 crore for farmers hit by rain in '23, '24
Mumbai: After a prolonged delay the revenue department led by senior BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday released Rs 64.75 crore for farmers affected by heavy rain between June 2023 and Dec 2024. Former MPCC president Nana Patole came down heavily on the state govt for the huge delay in providing financial assistance to the aggrieved farmers. "Crops and houses were damaged between June 2023 and Dec 2024, while the financial assistance has been after a massive delay. Then it was a major natural calamity. Govt must fix the responsibility for the delay," Patole said. From the govt resolution issued on June 12, it appears that most of the district collectors and Divisional Commissioners had submitted a specific report on cost of damage, panchanama and required financial assistance last year between June and Aug, while the assistance was released in June 2025. As per the GR, it is expected that the list of beneficiaries is displayed at the collector office and website of the collectorate. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress' Nana Patole Calls Operation Sindoor a ‘Game', BJP Says Congress Echoing Pakistan Line
/ Jun 12, 2025, 05:34PM IST Congress MLA Nana Patole has triggered massive political outrage after comparing Operation Sindoor to a 'computer game played by children.' Referring to US President Donald Trump's past comments, Patole suggested the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was orchestrated like a scripted act. BJP leaders slammed the remarks, with Sambit Patra alleging that 'Congress is hand in glove with Pakistan.' BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla accused Congress of mocking Indian soldiers to oppose PM Modi. Shiv Sena's Shaina NC also hit back, saying such statements dishonour national pride. Patole's comments have drawn sharp condemnation across the political spectrum. Are Congress leaders crossing the line in political rhetoric?#operationsindoor #nanapatole #congress #bjp #modi #indianarmy #india #politics #pakistan #donaldtrump #shehzadpoonawalla #sambitpatra #shainanc #indiafirst #breakingnews #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Congress's Nana Patole likens Op Sindoor to children's computer game, BJP responds
Former Maharashtra Congress chief and MLA Nana Patole has likened Operation Sindoor to "computer games played by children," citing US President Donald Trump's repeated claims of stopping the war."US President Trump said multiple times that he threatened both nations (India and Pakistan) that they (US) would stop trade with them, so they should call a ceasefire. Operation Sindoor was stopped with his signal. It means that this was a game that was played just like computer games played by children," he was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. advertisementHighlighting that Pakistan-backed terrorists behind the Pahalgam attack are still at large, Patole asked, "Why did the PM not speak about the terrorists who wiped off the 'sindoor' of our sisters? That is a question for the people of the country." "Why did the PM not speak about the terrorists who wiped off the 'sindoor' of our sisters? That is a question for the people of the country," he added.'HAVE SOME SHAME': BJP REACTSPatole's remarks stirred a huge row, with the BJP claiming that they highlighted that the "Congress is hand in glove with Pakistan".Calling it an insult to the Operation, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule took to X and wrote, 'Congress leader Nana Patole has once again proved that Congress is hand in glove with Pakistan by making an objectionable statement that 'Operation Sindoor is a computer game'."advertisementMaharashtra BJP MLA Chitra Wagh lashed out at the senior Congress leader, pointing out that his real agenda was to spread hatred "in the name of love." "Have some shame, Nana... While mocking Operation Sindoor by calling it a children's computer game, did you not remember the sindoor (vermilion) wiped off the foreheads of our mothers and sisters killed in the Pahalgam attack?," she asked."Defaming Prime Minister Modi and spreading hate in the name of love -- that's your real agenda. Time and again, you prove the saying true: "The hand of Congress is with terrorism," she further said.'Nana, Operation Sindoor is not a computer game, but it is a brave and courageous action against the terrorist bases of Pakistan. It is a burning tale of valour that will instil fear in the hearts of traitors!," he Reel
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Nana Patole's ‘video games' remark on Operation Sindoor sparks row as BJP, Sena hit back at Congress
Congress leader Nana Patole on Thursday made a controversial remark about India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. He alleged that the operation was halted due to "trade reasons" and likened it to "kids playing video games in a computer room." Speaking to the media, Nana Patole said, 'The sindoor of 26 women in Pahalgam was wiped away, and the terrorists responsible have still not been found. Operation Sindoor was halted for trade interests. Trump said a dozen times that trade would stop with both countries, that's why Operation Sindoor was stopped. It was done at their Sindoor was just like kids playing video games in a computer room - it was nothing more than that.' His statement triggered strong reactions from BJP and Shiv Sena leaders, who accused Patole of 'insulting' India's military action and labelled him an 'insensitive person.' Maharashtra BJP President Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticised Congress leader Nana Patole's remarks on Operation Sindoor, taking to X to post, 'Congress leader Nana Patole has once again proved that Congress is hand in glove with Pakistan by making an objectionable statement that 'Operation Sindoor is a computer game'." He further said, 'Insulting this operation, which created fear in the hearts of India's enemies, is not just an insult to our brave soldiers and their valour, but to the entire India. Does this insensitive person have any idea of how much pain the families of our martyrs will suffer due to this ridiculous statement of Nana Patole?" Bawankule added, 'Nana, Operation Sindoor is not a computer game, but it is a brave and courageous action against the terrorist bases of Pakistan. It is a burning tale of valor that will instill fear in the hearts of traitors!' Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC also slammed Patole, saying, 'Nana Patole has been the child of controversy for the longest time. He makes statements without thinking. Operation Sindoor was not a video game as he suggests. Maybe if he has such low mindset, then he should first engage with his own party leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, Salman Khurshid to understand the impact of Operation Sindoor.' NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Rohit Pawar also weighed in, remarking, 'What Trump said that he will increase the taxes on the products if we don't stop (military action); then that was very disrespectful to our country's citizens. It felt like our country bowed down. Our PM should have responded to that, but no such response from his side for Trump… What a leader is saying on Operation Sindoor, the BJP is politicising that. However, I feel that we should not speak against India.' On May 7, India carried out precision airstrikes under Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. In retaliation, Pakistan launched attempted strikes on Indian military installations on May 8, 9, and 10. India issued a strong and immediate counter-response to these attacks. Tensions de-escalated on May 10 after a conversation between the directors general of military operations (DGMOs) from both countries, resulting in a mutual agreement to cease military action. After Operation Sindoor, the Indian government announced the formation of seven all-party delegations, involving leaders from both the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Operation Sindoor nothing more than kids playing video games,' claims Congress' Nana Patole
Nana Patole sparked controversy with remarks on Operation Sindoor. He likened it to a video game, alleging trade interests halted the mission. Patole questioned the government's resolve after the Pahalgam attack. Shaina NC criticized Patole's comments, calling him the 'child of controversy'. She urged him to understand Operation Sindoor's impact. The operation followed a terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Patole, the 'child of controversy': Shaina NC Congress leader Nana Patole on Thursday stirred controversy by comparing Operation Sindoor to 'kids playing video games,' accusing the government of halting the military mission due to international trade to reporters, Patole said, 'the sindoor of 26 women in Pahalgam was wiped away, and the terrorists responsible have still not been found.'He questioned the government's resolve, suggesting the counter-terror operation was prematurely halted.'Operation Sindoor was halted for trade interests,' the veteran Congress leader said.'Trump said a dozen times that trade would stop with both countries, that's why Operation Sindoor was stopped. It was done at their signal.'Patole then drew a dramatic comparison.'Operation Sindoor was just like kids playing video games in a computer room – it was nothing more than that," he comments triggered sharp criticism, with Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC calling him the 'child of controversy'.'Nana Patole has been the child of controversy for the longest time. He makes statements without thinking. Operation Sindoor was not a video game as he suggests. Maybe if he has such a low mindset, then he should first engage with his own party leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, Salman Khurshid to understand the impact of Operation Sindoor," Shaina remarks referred to the Indian armed forces ' response to the April 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 the attack, India downgraded its diplomatic ties with Pakistan, and announced the abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty, among other the night of May 7, India launched precise military strikes deep within Pakistan, codenamed 'Operation Sindoor', taking down nine bases linked to major terrorist organisations, sponsored by Pakistan for decades.
