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India Gazette
18 hours ago
- General
- India Gazette
"We only want to discuss Pahalgam terror attack, not action taken by government": Shiv Sena (UBT)' Sanjay Raut
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday stated that the INDIA bloc wanted to discuss the Pahalagam terror attack and not the action taken by the government during a special session of Parliament. He further stated that if the 16 opposition parties demanded a special session, then the same should happen. 'We only want to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, not the action taken by the government. If 16 Opposition parties demand a special session on this, then a discussion should be held,' Raut said, addressing the media. He further stated that letters would also be sent to the President and the Prime Minister regarding the conduct of the special sessions. Raut also took a jibe at the government for keeping matters of importance hidden from the public. 'In a few days, we will also send letters to the President and Prime Minister. In a democracy, the government should take the public into confidence and tell them what it is doing. But in the largest democracy, everything is kept hidden from the public,' he further added. Meanwhile, BJP leader Prakash Reddy said that the demand for the special session was meaningless. Speaking to ANI, Reddy said, '...Whenever the parliament commences, all the issues will be discussed, whether the 'Operation Sindoor' or our losses (of our Indian army or Indian Air Force). We can discuss everything during the parliament session.' Reddy said that since the operation is ongoing and key matters are under review, a special session is not justified. 'However, when the 'Operation Sindoor' is already going on, and economic activities go on, national security issues are in the process, so at this stage, demanding a parliament session is meaningless,' he told ANI. Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray echoed the Opposition's demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindhoor, alleging that the BJP is engaging in dirty politics over the matter. On Tuesday, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated the demand of the opposition parties and their leaders to convene a special session of Parliament upon the arrival of all-party delegations to discuss various issues, especially the developments that followed the ghastly Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. 'We, the leaders of INDIA, reiterate our collective and urgent request to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the developments following the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025,' Kharge posted on X, quoting the letter signed by prominent opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee among others. Accusing the central government of 'keeping people of India and their elected representatives in the dark', the Congress chief said that there are serious questions regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, killing of civilians in Poonch, Uri and Rajouri during the recently concluded conflict between India and Pakistan. Congress Chief Kharge added, 'Today, 16 political parties of the opposition have written a letter to PM Modi that a special session of the Parliament must be called so that all the parties can thank our armed forces. From Pahalgam to Operation Sindoor to America's announcement of the ceasefire to delegations worldwide, we should discuss them in the should also discuss eradicating terrorism and our further strategies in the Parliament...' (ANI)
India Gazette
18 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Demand for special Parliament session 'meaningless' at this stage, says BJP's Prakash Reddy
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 4 (ANI): Amid the Opposition's demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss issues related to national security and 'Operation Sindoor', Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prakash Reddy on Wednesday said the demand at this stage is 'meaningless'. Speaking to ANI, Reddy said, '...Whenever the parliament commences, all the issues will be discussed, whether the 'Operation Sindoor' or our losses (of our Indian army or Indian Air Force). We can discuss everything during the parliament session.' Reddy said that since the operation is ongoing and key matters are under review, a special session is not justified. 'However, when the 'Operation Sindoor' is already going on, and economic activities go on, national security issues are in the process, so at this stage, demanding a parliament session is meaningless,' he told ANI. Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray echoed the Opposition's demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindhoor, alleging that the BJP is engaging in dirty politics over the matter. Earlier, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh also wrote to PM Modi, requesting him to immediately call a special session of Parliament to provide a comprehensive briefing on Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire decision between India and Pakistan. On Tuesday, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated the demand of the opposition parties and their leaders to convene a special session of Parliament upon the arrival of all-party delegations to discuss various issues, especially the developments that followed the ghastly Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. 'We, the leaders of INDIA, reiterate our collective and urgent request to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the developments following the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025,' Kharge posted on X, quoting the letter signed by prominent opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee among others. Accusing the central government of 'keeping people of India and their elected representatives in the dark', the Congress chief said that there are serious questions regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, killing of civilians in Poonch, Uri and Rajouri during the recently concluded conflict between India and Pakistan. Congress Chief Kharge added, 'Today, 16 political parties of the opposition have written a letter to PM Modi that a special session of the Parliament must be called so that all the parties can thank our armed forces. From Pahalgam to Operation Sindoor to America's announcement of the ceasefire to delegations worldwide, we should discuss them in the should also discuss eradicating terrorism and our further strategies in the Parliament...' (ANI)
Time of India
19 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
We only want to discuss Pahalgam terror attack, not action taken by government: Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday stated that the INDIA bloc wanted to discuss the Pahalagam terror attack and not the action taken by the government during a special session of Parliament . He further stated that if the 16 opposition parties demanded a special session, then the same should happen. "We only want to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack, not the action taken by the government. If 16 Opposition parties demand a special session on this, then a discussion should be held," Raut said, addressing the media. He further stated that letters would also be sent to the President and the Prime Minister regarding the conduct of the special sessions. Raut also took a jibe at the government for keeping matters of importance hidden from the public. Live Events "In a few days, we will also send letters to the President and Prime Minister. In a democracy, the government should take the public into confidence and tell them what it is doing. But in the largest democracy, everything is kept hidden from the public," he further added. Meanwhile, BJP leader Prakash Reddy said that the demand for the special session was meaningless. Speaking to ANI, Reddy said, "...Whenever the parliament commences, all the issues will be discussed, whether the 'Operation Sindoor' or our losses (of our Indian army or Indian Air Force). We can discuss everything during the parliament session." Reddy said that since the operation is ongoing and key matters are under review, a special session is not justified. "However, when the 'Operation Sindoor' is already going on, and economic activities go on, national security issues are in the process, so at this stage, demanding a parliament session is meaningless," he told ANI. Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray echoed the Opposition's demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindhoor, alleging that the BJP is engaging in dirty politics over the matter. On Tuesday, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated the demand of the opposition parties and their leaders to convene a special session of Parliament upon the arrival of all-party delegations to discuss various issues, especially the developments that followed the ghastly Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. "We, the leaders of INDIA, reiterate our collective and urgent request to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the developments following the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025," Kharge posted on X, quoting the letter signed by prominent opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee among others. Accusing the central government of "keeping people of India and their elected representatives in the dark", the Congress chief said that there are serious questions regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, killing of civilians in Poonch, Uri and Rajouri during the recently concluded conflict between India and Pakistan. Congress Chief Kharge added, "Today, 16 political parties of the opposition have written a letter to PM Modi that a special session of the Parliament must be called so that all the parties can thank our armed forces. From Pahalgam to Operation Sindoor to America's announcement of the ceasefire to delegations worldwide, we should discuss them in the should also discuss eradicating terrorism and our further strategies in the Parliament..." Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Punjab: Police arrest Tarn Taran man for sharing sensitive information with Pakistan's ISI
Tarn Taran (Punjab) [India], June 3 (ANI): The Punjab Police, based on information received from Counter-Intelligence-Punjab, has arrested a man identified as Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan, a resident of Mohalla Rodupur, Gali Nazar Singh Wali, Tarn Taran, for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Pakistan-based Khalistani supporter Gopal Singh Chawla. In a post on X, DGP Punjab Police shared information stating that the arrested accused had been in touch with the ISI and Gopal Singh Chawla, sharing classified details concerning army movements during Operation Sindhoor. Investigations have revealed that he was engaged in sharing troop deployments and strategic locations, posing a threat to national security. Preliminary investigations indicate that Gagandeep Singh had been in contact with Gopal Singh Chawla for the past five years, through whom he was introduced to Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). He also received payments from PIOs via Indian channels. During the investigation, a mobile phone containing intelligence shared with the PIOs, as well as details of over 20 ISI contacts, was recovered. An FIR has been registered under the Official Secrets Act at PS City, Tarn Taran, and further investigation is in progress. On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in which 26 people were killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. After India's strike on terror infrastructure, Pakistan responded with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and the International Border, as well as attempted drone attacks targeting civilian areas along the border regions. In response, India neutralised Pakistani air defence apparatus, radar infrastructure, and communication centres, and inflicted heavy damage across 11 airbases in Pakistan. After this, on May 10, an understanding on the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced. (ANI)
United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
BJP leader hits out at Karnataka govt over FIRs against Sangh leaders
Bengaluru, June 3 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the Congress government in Karnataka, accusing it of shielding anti-national elements while targeting Hindu voices under the guise of curbing hate speech. Reacting sharply to the FIRs registered against BJP MLC Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Legislative Council chief whip N Ravikumar, and RSS ideologue Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat, Ashoka questioned the Congress government's silence during an earlier Assembly incident. "Where were you, Congress, when 'Pakistan Zindabad' was shouted in the Assembly? Were you eating mud?" Ashoka thundered. "Today, when our jawans are laying down their lives at the borders in Operation Sindhoor, you remain silent as some run social media campaigns in favour of Pakistan. But you rush to book FIRs against Hindu leaders," Ashoka said. Calling the Congress government one "without a shred of dignity or responsibility," the former minister alleged that law and order in Karnataka had collapsed under Siddaramaiah's leadership. Ashoka also charged the Congress with selectively persecuting Hindus. "If someone says 'Pakistan Zindabad', they are free to roam. But if I say 'I am a Hindu', you look at me with contempt. You need Hindu votes to win, you need Hindus to form the government, but suddenly we are not wanted anymore?" he said. Ashoka's remarks are expected to escalate the political confrontation in Karnataka, especially with Congress already facing flak over its recent moves to rein in right-wing rhetoric. With the BJP turning the debate into one over nationalism, freedom of religion, and selective action, the heat is set to rise both in the streets and inside the Assembly. UNI BDN PRS
