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India Gazette
37 minutes ago
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- India Gazette
"Our Prime Minister is silent": Jairam Ramesh attacks Govt over silence on Donald Trump's remarks
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Sunday again attacked the government's response to Donald Trump's statements on India-Pakistan issues and reiterated his question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the US President's claim of brokering a truce between the two neighbouring countries. 'I made a count, President Trump has repeated the same point he has been making for 21 days. He has claimed to have mediated and brokered the ceasefire, the new thing he has said is about nuclear escalation. He has reiterated his trade and tariffs threat as of State Marco Rubio, VP Vance, and even their Trade Secretary have said this.' Ramesh told ANI on Sunday. The General Secretary In-Charge Communications, AICC, called out the government and claimed that PM Modi is targeting the Congress party instead of Pakistan. He said, 'Our Prime Minister is silent. He has not responded to what President Trump has been saying. He is targeting the Congress party when he should be targeting Pakistan. He should be making sure that the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack are caught and killed...' Ramesh emphasised that the Congress party has extended its full support to the government during this crisis, beginning April 22. 'The Congress has demanded, advocated, and championed unity and solidarity at this moment of great crisis, beginning April 22, and we have extended our full support to the government.', Ramesh stated. Drawing parallels between the present and past governments, Jairam Ramesh highlighted the 'democratic tradition' prevalent during Jawaharlal Nehru's regime. 'Vajpayee ji wanted PM Nehru ji to convene Parliament when the Chinese attack was going on in 1962, and the Parliament was convened. That was a democratic tradition that the LoP calls for a Parliament session and the PM responds and he listens.', Ramesh stated. The Congress MP reiterated the party's demand for an all-party meeting chaired by the Prime Minister and a special session of Parliament to discuss the crisis. Ramesh said recent revelations by CDS Gen Anil Chauhan in Singapore have made this demand even more relevant. ' All we asked was for the Prime Minister to chair an all-party meeting and call for a session of the Parliament. Revelations made by Gen Chauhan yesterday in Singapore make our demand even more relevant now... The outcome of the Parliament session should be a resolution, which reiterates the resolution of February 22, 1994, on PoK and brings in new elements...', he added. Earlier, speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, the CDS admitted that the Armed Forces had suffered losses in the initial stages of the operation but then struck with impunity at Pakistan's bases.'So what I can say is, on May 7 and the initial stages, there were losses, but the numbers and that's not important. What was important is why did these losses occur, and what will we do after that? So we rectified the tactics and then went back on seventh, eighth and 10th, and 10th in large numbers, to hit their bases deep inside Pakistan, penetrated all their defences with impunity, with scattered opposition strikes,' Gen Chauhan was quoted as saying by Reuters. Earlier, on May 11, Director General Air Operations Air Marshal Bharti, when commenting on Aircraft losses, had said, 'I can't comment about loss of aircraft as we are in a combat scenario and losses are part of combat.' Meanwhile, speaking to Reuters, General Chauhan dismissed Pakistan's claims that India ceased aerial operations after May 7, stating that India's response became more sustained and powerful. Indian fighter jets, drones, and missiles struck 11 Pakistani air bases on May 10, including one near the Pakistani capital Islamabad, the Nur Khan airbase, when the residents surrounding were able to witness a sort of 'new dawn' in the middle of the night, as PM Narendra Modi put forth during his speech following the cessation of hostilities at Adampur airbase. Satellite imagery, both from Indian sources and global platforms, later confirmed the precision of these strikes as well as how devastating they have been. After India carried out strikes on terror bases in Pakistan, the Pakistani side responded by attempting to target defence and civilian installations in India. India then carried out another series of precision attacks, which saw the destruction of several Pakistani air bases. An understanding on the cessation of hostilities was then reached between the two sides on May 10. (ANI)
Time of India
3 hours ago
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- Time of India
Amit Shah accuses Mamata Banerjee of opposing Op Sindoor, Waqf Act to appease vote bank
Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a blistering attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee , accusing her of "opposing" Operation Sindoor and the Waqf Amendment Act to appease the Muslim vote bank. Shah, addressing party leaders and workers here, also alleged that the recent riots in Murshidabad were "state-sponsored". "To appease the Muslim vote bank, Mamata didi opposed Operation Sindoor. By doing so, she is insulting the mothers and sisters of this country. In 2026 (assembly polls), the mothers and sisters of the state would teach the CM and the Trinamool Congress a lesson for criticising Operation Sindoor," he said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Think She's The Most Beautiful Woman On This Planet! Click Here Undo Also Read: Next dialogue with Pakistan should be on reclaiming PoK: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Malaysia Banerjee had recently accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of trying to exploit Operation Sindoor - the Centre's military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack - for political gains. Live Events On the Murshidabad violence in April, Shah claimed that several senior TMC leaders were involved in the riots. "The Murshidabad riots were state-sponsored." "The MHA kept on insisting about the deployment of BSF during the Murshidabad riots, but the TMC government didn't allow it to happen so that the violence could continue," he alleged. At least three people died and several others were injured in the communal riots in Murshidabad during protests over the Waqf law. The home minister also slammed Mamata Banerjee for opposing the Waqf Amendment Act. "Mamata Banerjee is against the law for appeasement politics," Shah said. Also Read: BJP govt in Assam concerned for power, money, land, syndicate: Gaurav Gogoi Asserting that the TMC was facilitating illegal infiltration from Bangladesh, Shah said, "Mamata Banerjee has opened the borders of Bengal for the Bangladeshis. She can never stop infiltration, only the BJP can do it." Responding to the TMC's criticism of the BSF's inability to stop infiltration, the senior BJP leader said the Mamata Banerjee-led government has not given the required land to the BSF. "Once the TMC government gives BSF the required land, we will stop infiltration," he said. "But, Bengal's ruling party would never give land to the BSF, as it wants the infiltration to continue so that it can remain in power," Shah claimed.
Economic Times
19 hours ago
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- Economic Times
ET Graphics: Rajnath Singh draws new redlines with Pakistan post-Operation Sindoor
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has articulated India's revised approach towards Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, emphasizing clear redlines. He underscored the Indian Navy's potential impact, referencing the 1971 war, and limited dialogue to terrorism and PoK. Singh asserted India's restraint during strikes, highlighting the operation's ongoing nature and warning of stronger future actions if provoked. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Over the past week, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has outlined India's evolving stance on Pakistan, setting clear redlines across multiple fronts in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor , writes Manu highlighted the Indian Navy 's potential role, referencing its impact in 1971. 'If the Navy had joined Op Sindoor, Pakistan might have been divided into four parts. 1971 proved what happens when our Navy acts.'Singh ruled out any broad engagement, saying talks will be limited to terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). 'If Pakistan is serious about dialogue, it should hand over Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar to India so justice can be served.'The minister reiterated that PoK residents aspire to reunite with India. 'Most people there feel a strong connection with India — only a few have been said India exercised restraint despite the capability to inflict greater damage during the strikes. 'We took out terror camps and military bases. We could have done more, but showed a rare balance of strength and restraint.'The operation, he said, is not over — only on pause. 'It's more than just a military mission — it's a direct assault on terrorism.'Singh warned that if provoked again, India could strike harder and faster. 'We ended our actions on our own terms. Our forces haven't even begun to show their full strength. Next time, the Navy may strike first.'
New Indian Express
a day ago
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- New Indian Express
For talks, Pakistan should hand over Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar: Rajnath
NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday again clarified that if there are talks with Pakistan, they will 'only be on terrorism and PoK' and maintained that 'if Pakistan is serious about talks, it should hand over terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar to India so that justice is served'. He asserted: 'Both of them are not only in India's list of 'Most Wanted Terrorists', they are also UN Designated Terrorists. Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the Mumbai attacks, has been brought to India recently. Hafiz Saeed is also guilty of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, and justice must be done for his crimes.' Addressing officers and sailors on board India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, off the Goa coast, Singh refered to Operation Sindoor, saying, 'Operation Sindoor is not just military action, but India's frontal assault against terrorism, and if Pakistan resorts to anything evil or unethical, it will, this time, face the firepower and ire of the Indian Navy.' Commending the Indian Navy's 'silent service' during Operation Sindoor, the minister said the Navy's aggressive deployment in the Arabian Sea during Operation Sindoor, along with its unmatched maritime domain awareness and supremacy, confined the Pakistani Navy to its shores.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Congress in tatters, India in the ascendant: The story Modi wrote
The Congress party's hollow rhetoric and its political irrelevance in today's India has been exposed. It brings out their petty attempts to belittle India's military achievements and undermine national institutions with Narendra Modi's bold, unapologetic leadership over the past 11 years. From Operation Sindoor's daring success to sweeping developmental reforms and a reassertion of India's sovereignty, the piece highlights a nation transformed by decisive governance. As the opposition clings to obsolete slogans and self-inflicted irrelevance, India surges forward—confident, assertive, and determined to define its future on its own terms. This sharp, incisive analysis cuts through the noise to reveal the stark contrast between empty rhetoric and transformative action. In the annals of Indian politics, few leaders have reshaped the national landscape as dramatically as has Narendra Modi. Since taking office as India's 14th Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, Modi has not merely consolidated power—he has redefined the very vocabulary of governance, development, and national pride. His journey from a tea-seller's son in Vadnagar to the most formidable political figure of the 21st century India is as much a testament to personal grit as it is to an uncanny grasp of India's pulse. Yet, when I sat down to critically analyse his transformative 11-year tenure, some self-styled members of the so-called intelligentsia accused me of giving undue attention to Rahul Gandhi—a man who, by any measure, is now a political relic. If they choose to serve as cheerleaders for a party that has collapsed into irrelevance, so be it. But let's be blunt: a party that once ruled India for over five and a half decades and preens itself as the liberator of India from British rule (a claim that is, at best, a selective half-truth), now speaks the language of our rogue neighbour, undermines the valour of our armed forces, with dangerous half-truths and baseless cynicism. Just look at their post-Operation Sindoor antics. Instead of saluting the audacity and precision with which India struck deep into hostile territory—neutralising terror infrastructure and humiliating an enemy emboldened by nuclear bravado—Congress chose to scoff and smear. Their questions were not those of a loyal opposition but of a party marinated in pettiness: Why hasn't PoK been taken back yet? How many aircraft did we lose? These aren't queries rooted in strategy or statecraft—they're the desperate gasps of a party sinking under the weight of its own irrelevance. Rahul Gandhi's crew—flailing in their frustration—ignored clarifications from the Prime Minister, the Director General of Military Operations, the service chiefs, and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. An octogenarian AICC President dismissed Operation Sindoor as a mere 'chut phut.' Jairam Ramesh, the party's designated mouthpiece, stooped to equate Indian parliamentarians—who were briefing global leaders on Pakistan's perfidy and India's measured response—with terrorists. It was a spectacle not of leadership but of a circus. Rahul himself plunged into depths of impropriety by branding Dr Jaishankar a 'Jaichand'—an intolerable insult not just to a distinguished diplomat but to India's collective pride. Their outbursts aren't mere gaffes; they're a declaration of their frustration at being outclassed and outmanoeuvred by a leader with the spine to act decisively. Congress, once the custodian of national aspiration, has now become the chief apologist for anti-national rhetoric. Leaders like Shashi Tharoor, who dare to articulate a vision of unapologetic nationalism, are derided as 'super BJP spokespersons.' It's saying that Congress punishes its own for standing with the nation while fawning over dynastic mediocrity. Their contempt for nationalism is matched only by their disdain for the armed forces and India's democratic institutions. When Modi honours soldiers or praises national resilience, Congress dismisses it as 'jumla'. When Modi projects India's strength, Congress resorts to petty mockery, hiding behind the martyrdom of Indira and Rajiv Gandhi as though no other Indian has made sacrifices for the nation. And then there's Mamata Banerjee. West Bengal's Chief Minister declared there was 'no war'—merely a 'small incident'—and had the temerity to object to the name Operation Sindoor. Perhaps she should direct her questions to the countless women who lost their Sindoor—their husbands, their protectors—during this operation. Her dismissive remarks were a disgraceful affront to all those women who lost their Sindoor. It is a calculated insult that the nation will neither forget nor forgive. Against this nauseating backdrop of an opposition mired in cynicism and self-loathing, the contrast with Modi's leadership could not be starker. When he assumed office, India was staggering under the weight of policy paralysis, corruption scandals, and a crisis of confidence sown by the UPA's muddled coalition politics. Modi's promise of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' electrified a nation exhausted by incompetence. Contrast Congress' feeling of isolation and desperation with Modi's unapologetic, assertive leadership. His policies—though polarising at times—have undeniably transformed India into the world's fourth-largest economy. Under his stewardship, the BJP has shattered electoral ceilings, expanding from the Hindi heartland into regions long dominated by opposition parties. The 'Modi wave' is not just a slogan—it's a tectonic shift in the country's political geography. His ambitious development agenda—Make in India, Digital India, Swachh Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana—has brought tangible benefits to millions. Infrastructure projects, renewable energy expansion, high-speed rail, and digital connectivity have reinforced the image of a government that delivers. Welfare schemes like PM-Kisan and Ayushman Bharat ensure that even the most marginalised are not left behind. Moreover, Modi's strategic mastery over communication—through social media, symbolic gestures, and 'Mann Ki Baat'—allows him to bypass the opposition's clumsy narratives and connect directly with the masses. His decisive handling of national security—from surgical strikes to Balakot to Operation Sindoor—underscores his credentials as a leader who prioritises national interests over political correctness. The revocation of Article 370 wasn't just a political statement; it was a tectonic assertion of India's sovereignty. On the global stage, Modi has redefined India's presence. His government has deepened ties with powers like the US, Japan, Israel, and Australia, while engaging regional forums like the Quad and BRICS. The G20 summit hosted by India in 2023 was a crowning moment, projecting India as a confident, culturally rooted, and globally engaged power. His emphasis on civilisational pride—through initiatives like International Yoga Day and cultural diplomacy—has sent a clear message: India will not be lectured to by the West. Operation Sindoor was not just a military manoeuvre; it was a testament to Modi's decisive leadership. While opposition leaders wallowed in distractions, Operation Sindoor delivered a blow not only to enemy infrastructure but to the defeatist narratives of the naysayers. It was a surgical assertion of sovereignty and a master class in statecraft. Of course, Modi's tenure has not been without controversy—concerns over rising majoritarianism, demonetisation, GST, perceived suppression of dissent, and the use of investigative agencies against opponents have been raised. The abrogation of Article 370, the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and handling of protests drew sharp criticism. But despite this, the electorate continues to repose faith in his leadership. The BJP's resounding victory in 2019, with an even bigger mandate than in 2014, underscored this trust in him. In just eleven years, Narendra Modi has scaled political heights that few dared to imagine. And as Congress flounders in confusion, clinging to stale slogans and dynastic entitlement, Modi's leadership continues to command the confidence of a nation that knows the difference between empty rhetoric and decisive action. The question isn't whether the opposition can recover from its current irrelevance. The real question is whether they can even comprehend the scale of their self-inflicted demise. As Rahul, Mamata, and their hapless cabal continue to sneer at national achievements, Modi marches forward—undaunted, unapologetic, and unchallenged. While they drown in slogans and scorn, he builds a new India: confident, assertive, and unafraid to confront its adversaries. History, after all, remembers not the whiners and the weak, but the bold who dared—and delivered. (The author is former Chief Editor of The Hans India)
