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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Col Qureshi, Wg Cdr Vyomika to be facesof BJP's campaign on 11 yrs of Modi govt
Lucknow: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who led India's press briefings on Operation Sindoor , will be the faces of an ambitious women-centric campaign scheduled to be rolled out by the BJP on the completion of 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led govt on June 9. The BJP has asked its minority wing to mobilise its cadres to organise "chaupals" highlighting Colonel Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as "role models" for women, particularly from minority communities. BJP's Minority Morcha national president Jamal Siddiqui told TOI thay the campaign would be carried out around minority institutions, mosques, dargahs, gurudwaras and churches situated in all organisational divisions across the country. The first chaupal is proposed to be organised in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh — the epicentre of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in 2019. "The idea is to mobilise women and make them feel empowered," Siddiqui said, stressing that the campaign will aim to encourage women to join the NCC and Agniveer Scheme. "Military training can come in handy in every possible way for women in everyday lives or dealing with domestic violence," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Political experts said that the selection of Colonel Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as the face of a women-centric campaign by the BJP marks a strategic move that seeks to blend military valour, national pride and gender empowerment into a powerful political narrative. An analyst said that women-centric policies and empowerment become a key pillar in showcasing governance successes. In fact, in the recent elections, women emerged as critical swing voters, especially in politically crucial states like Uttar Pradesh. Colonel Qureshi, who addressed the media a day after India's 'Operation Sindoor' to target nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, is a highly decorated officer in the Indian Army's Corps of Signals. Born in Gujarat, she made history as the first woman officer to lead an Indian Army contingent at a multinational military drill 'Exercise Force 18' held in Pune and involving 18 ASEAN Plus nations. She was also the only female contingent commander in the event. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who co-led the media briefing on Operation Sindoor, is a distinguished helicopter pilot in the Indian Air Force and a first-generation military officer. Sources said the BJP's campaign will also be designed to consolidate women's support by highlighting schemes like Ujjwala Yojana, Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, and the women's reservation bill. Siddiqui said the campaign will be further widened to reach out to the minority communities and apprise them of the key welfare measures initiated by the Modi govt. Key schemes proposed to be highlighted in the process include PM Awas Yojana, PM Jan Dhan Scheme, PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, which benefited all sections, including Muslims. He added that the party would also distribute copies of the Constitution among the minority community, making them aware of their rights, besides preventing them from getting swayed by "malicious narratives" peddled by the opposition parties. Experts highlight that the campaign attains much significance in light of sustained criticism faced by the BJP over the perceived alienation of minorities, primarily Muslims. Sources said the saffron outfit desperately seeks to reframe its relationship with minorities through development-centric messaging rather than ideologically. Lucknow: Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who led India's press briefings on Operation Sindoor, will be the faces of an ambitious women-centric campaign scheduled to be rolled out by the BJP on the completion of 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led govt on June 9. The BJP has asked its minority wing to mobilise its cadres to organise "chaupals" highlighting Colonel Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as "role models" for women, particularly from minority communities. BJP's Minority Morcha national president Jamal Siddiqui told TOI thay the campaign would be carried out around minority institutions, mosques, dargahs, gurudwaras and churches situated in all organisational divisions across the country. The first chaupal is proposed to be organised in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh — the epicentre of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in 2019. "The idea is to mobilise women and make them feel empowered," Siddiqui said, stressing that the campaign will aim to encourage women to join the NCC and Agniveer Scheme. "Military training can come in handy in every possible way for women in everyday lives or dealing with domestic violence," he said. Political experts said that the selection of Colonel Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as the face of a women-centric campaign by the BJP marks a strategic move that seeks to blend military valour, national pride and gender empowerment into a powerful political narrative. An analyst said that women-centric policies and empowerment become a key pillar in showcasing governance successes. In fact, in the recent elections, women emerged as critical swing voters, especially in politically crucial states like Uttar Pradesh. Colonel Qureshi, who addressed the media a day after India's 'Operation Sindoor' to target nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, is a highly decorated officer in the Indian Army's Corps of Signals. Born in Gujarat, she made history as the first woman officer to lead an Indian Army contingent at a multinational military drill 'Exercise Force 18' held in Pune and involving 18 ASEAN Plus nations. She was also the only female contingent commander in the event. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who co-led the media briefing on Operation Sindoor, is a distinguished helicopter pilot in the Indian Air Force and a first-generation military officer. Sources said the BJP's campaign will also be designed to consolidate women's support by highlighting schemes like Ujjwala Yojana, Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, and the women's reservation bill. Siddiqui said the campaign will be further widened to reach out to the minority communities and apprise them of the key welfare measures initiated by the Modi govt. Key schemes proposed to be highlighted in the process include PM Awas Yojana, PM Jan Dhan Scheme, PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, which benefited all sections, including Muslims. He added that the party would also distribute copies of the Constitution among the minority community, making them aware of their rights, besides preventing them from getting swayed by "malicious narratives" peddled by the opposition parties. Experts highlight that the campaign attains much significance in light of sustained criticism faced by the BJP over the perceived alienation of minorities, primarily Muslims. Sources said the saffron outfit desperately seeks to reframe its relationship with minorities through development-centric messaging rather than ideologically.
Business Recorder
20 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
PPRA holds consultative meeting on draft rules
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to obtain constructive feedback and recommendations on Draft Public Procurement Rules, 2025, Pakistan's Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) organised a consultative meeting on Friday, bringing together suppliers and vendors. The consultation was part of an ongoing effort to ensure inclusivity, transparency, efficiency, and global best practices in Pakistan's Public Procurement Framework. The Managing Director PPRA, Hasnat Ahmed Qureshi, chaired the meeting which was attended by representatives from the Pakistan Council of Architecture and Town Planners, the Construction Association of Pakistan, the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Islamabad Industrial Association, and All Pakistan Security Agencies Association. Senior officers from PPRA were also present on the occasion. PPRAMD Hasnat Ahmed Qureshi provided an in-depth overview of the newly developed procurement rules, highlighting that the rules foster efficiency transparency, and accountability through the establishment of procurement cells in government institutions, the introduction of third-party evaluations and grievance redressal mechanisms, redesigned procurement process flow, innovative procurement methods, integrated contract management, cross-department and national blacklisting system. He highlighted that in line with vision of prime minister of Pakistan to ensure transparency, efficiency and accountability in public procurement, the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) is fully implemented in federal procuring agencies and provinces of Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, catering to the needs of around 10,000 procuring entities and more than 30,000 registered suppliers. It is providing end to end solutions, beginning from procurement planning to payment substantially reducing human involvement. 'A system without integrity is meaningless,' Qureshi remarked and informed participants that comprehensive security audit of the modern e-procurement system had been conducted, confirming its operations as secure and fully compliant with regulatory standards. He informed that PPRA has already launched a full-fledged and robust training programme to ensure capacity building of public sector professionals, suppliers, and vendors that would help to enhance efficiency and decrease the ratio of mis-procurements, encouraging the participants to avail the opportunities of training on PPRA regulations and EPADS operation. During the discussion, the participants provided valuable input on key aspects of the regulatory framework including bid evaluation criteria, e-procurement mechanism and allied challenges, and implementation of EPADS, suggesting that the new regulations must serve the interest of both public sector organisations and private sector suppliers. MD PPRA encouraged the participants to submit written recommendations that will be duly incorporated in the final draft of the Public Procurement Rules 2025. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Let the world see peace: Huma Qureshi meets BSF jawans in J&K, salutes their valour
Actor Huma Qureshi visited the India-Pakistan border in RS Pura, where she engaged with Border Security Force (BSF) jawans, their women's wing, and families impacted along the International Border following Operation also addressed the crowd at a cultural event held at the Octroi Post, by the tourism department in collaboration with the BSF. 'Please do not let hate win. Come to Jammu and Kashmir, come as travellers and go back as believers,' she the event, the 'Maharani' actor praised the Indian Army and BSF for their role in Operation Sindoor and for bravely protecting India's borders. 'Thank you for giving me a chance to come here today and interact with our soldiers, especially the women troopers who are guarding our borders round-the-clock without caring for their lives. I realised once again how lucky we are that you are protecting our borders,' she actor even shared a video montage from her trip where she can be seen interacting with the families of the jawans and the people at the Octroi the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Huma Qureshi (@iamhumaq)She even attended the beating retreat ceremony, which resumed last week after being paused during the India-Pakistan military conflict that erupted following the April 22 terror attack in on the work front, Huma Qureshi will appear next in 'Maharani 4'. The story of Maharani follows Qureshi as Rani Bharti and is set in Bihar, delving into the state's political landscape with real-life inspirations. The series debuted on SonyLIV in 2021, followed by its second season in 2022 and the third in 2024. It was created by Subhash Kapoor and directed by Saurabh Watch
The Print
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Print
Huma Qureshi attends tourism event in Jammu, praises forces for Operation Sindoor
The beating retreat ceremony was restarted last week after remaining suspended during the India-Pakistan military conflict that followed the April 22 terror attack in which 26 persons, mostly tourists, died in Pahalgam. Qureshi attended the cultural event organised by the tourism department in collaboration with BSF at Octroi which is famous for 'Wagah-style' ceremony comprising a structured beating retreat ceremony by BSF men in the weekends. This was started in October 2021 as part of government's push for border tourism in Jammu region. Suchetgarh (J-K), May 28 (PTI) Actor Huma Qureshi praised Army and Border Security Force (BSF) for their role in Operation Sindoor and for protecting the borders of the country during a programme held here along the Indo-Pakistan border here in the outskirts of Jammu. Amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', Qureshi interacted with the border guards, including its women personnel, who were on the forefront during Operation Sindoor to counter cross-border shelling and drone attacks by Pakistan along the International Border and the Line of Control. Under Operation Sindoor, India carried out precision strikes on nine terror infrastructures early on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam attack. Following the Indian action, Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases and resorted to mortal shelling. The Pakistani attempts were strongly responded to by the Indian side. On May 10, India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect. Qureshi also interacted with the civilian families affected by the Pakistani mortar and artillery firing in the border villages in Jammu and lauded their courage. 'Thank you for giving me a chance to come here today and interact with our soldiers, especially the women troopers who are guarding our borders round-the-clock without caring for their lives. I realized once again how lucky we are that you are protecting our borders,' the actor said. Qureshi said the soil beneath her feet was a 'symbol of bravery and sacrifice' of the Indian soldiers who are protecting the country. 'It is because of your bravery that peace has been established on our borders. I am thankful to the BSF and the army,' she said. Reminding the gathering of her special relationship with Jammu and Kashmir as her mother is from the Valley, she said she considers Jammu and Kashmir as her home. 'Whatever happened recently makes us understand the importance of your role for the country. Jammu and Kashmir is the backbone of India and is standing strong and united, depicting your courage and sacrifice. I salute you and your families from the core of my heart,' she said. Highlighting that J-K is truly a paradise on earth with every place like Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, Shiv Khori, Patni Top and Bhaderwah having its own story connected to faith and beauty. 'I just want to tell you that do not let fear become the identity of Jammu and Kashmir. Let the world see peace, strength and love that truly defines the people of the region,' she said. 'Today we are all standing together with pride and hope and this is the spirit of Jammu and Kashmir and the spirit of India.' In an emotional appeal, she asked the people planning to visit J-K to go ahead to enjoy the beauty of the region. 'Please do not let hate win. Come to Jammu and Kashmir, come as travellers and go back as believers,' she said. PTI SBL/TAS TAS SKY SKY This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
United News of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- United News of India
Operation Sindoor: Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi meets border dwellers, lauds BSF women troops
Jammu, May 28 (UNI) Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi on Wednesday evening met the border residents and also lauded the role of BSF women troops during 'Operation Sindoor' during her visit to the Suchetgarh border in R S Sector of Jammu. As part of a broader initiative led by the Directorate of Tourism, Jammu, a series of celebrity visits across Jammu has been launched to show solidarity with the armed forces and civilians besides inspiring revival of tourism in the region. The first in this initiative was the visit of renowned Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi, who arrived in Jammu to extend her support and amplify the message of peace, resilience and hope. Qureshi engaged in an exclusive interaction with the stakeholders from the Jammu and Katra Hotel and Restaurant Associations. The stakeholders appealed to her to promote the scenic beauty, hospitality and cultural richness of Jammu through word-of-mouth and her public platforms. They emphasized that celebrity endorsements can play a vital role in rebuilding tourist confidence and encouraging footfall in the region. The actress also visited the family of late Raj Kumar Thapa, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Rajouri, who tragically lost his life in a recent attack. She offered her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and paid tribute to his sacrifice for the nation. Later in the evening, a cultural programme was organised at the Indo-Pak border, Suchetgarh, symbolising unity and national pride. The event showcased local cultural performances and featured a touching interaction with Army jawans, BSF jawans and affected families aimed at honouring the brave soldiers and showing solidarity with affected families. Speaking at the event, Qureshi expressed gratitude for the warm reception and conveyed her admiration for the unwavering spirit of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. She vowed to inspire more celebrities and artists to visit the Union Territory and experience its breathtaking beauty, vibrant culture and hospitality. Her visit marks not just a symbolic gesture, but a powerful message of collective strength and a renewed call to embrace Jammu and Kashmir as a vibrant and safe tourism destination. UNI VBH SSP
