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Time of India
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
RLD moots Ambedkar Panchteerth plan to tap Dalit voters
Lucknow: (RLD) president has intensified efforts to consolidate the Dalit vote bank in western Uttar Pradesh ahead of next year's panchayat elections and the 2027 UP elections. His recent push for Ambedkar Teerth Sthal Yatra Yojana has shifted focus to the party's strategy of strengthening support among Dalit communities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a letter to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on July 28, Chaudhary emphasised the need to enable Dalit and socially oppressed sections to visit Panchteerth – the five key sites associated with BR Ambedkar. These are Mhow-Janmabhoomi, London-Shiksha Bhoomi, Delhi-Mahaparinirvan Sthal, Nagpur-Diksha Bhoomi, and Mumbai-Chaitya Bhoomi. "Due to govt efforts, these pilgrimage sites have now developed into major tourist destinations as well as sources of inspiration. However, for economically weaker sections, visiting these places remains difficult. Therefore, to support them, a scheme named Ambedkar Teerth Sthal Yatra Yojana should be launched, so that people can easily visit and experience five major places associated with Dr Ambedkar's life," the RLD chief said. He said the scheme would make people understand Ambedkar's principles and ideas for building an egalitarian society. "It would not only promote social harmony but also serve as a concrete step towards realising Ambedkar's dreams," Jayant, also a Union minister, said. Experts said that by invoking Ambedkar and focusing on Panchteerth, Jayant Chaudhary is attempting to build an emotional and ideological alignment with Dalit voters, a group that has largely been loyal to , and in recent years courted by BJP and SP. They added that this also marks Jayant's another bid to channelise the Dalit vote bank amid the rise of Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad, who won the Nagina parliamentary seat in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Analysts said Jayant's letter to Yogi puts the state govt on record. It also avoids confrontation and indicates that RLD is playing within the constitutional and cultural framework, respecting its alliance with BJP while retaining its independent identity. RLD sources said the party wants to consolidate the Dalits, primarily the Jatav community, which has traditionally been the supporter of Bahujan Samaj Party. With BSP's political graph has been on a decline in recent years, the RLD sees an opportunity to fill in the vacuum. RLD national secretary Anupam Mishra said the party has stepped up its outreach to Dalits in recent times and added that "we need to work more aggressively to sustain our momentum and get more closely associated with Dalits and other oppressed classes." Sources said RLD has been sending feelers amongst Dalits since 2024 when it snapped ties with Samajwadi Party and joined the BJP-led NDA. In fact, it was Anil Kumar, a Dalit MLA from Purkazi (Muzaffarnagar), who got a ministerial seat during UP cabinet expansion in 2024.
The Print
04-08-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Lalu Yadav mourns ex-Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren's demise, calls it ‘great loss for politics'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the demise of former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Shibu Soren. PM Modi remembered Shibu Soren's work for empowering tribal communities and the poor. Sharing an X post, PM Modi wrote, 'Shri Shibu Soren Ji was a grassroots leader who rose through the ranks of public life with unwavering dedication to the people. He was particularly passionate about empowering tribal communities, the poor and downtrodden. Pained by his passing away.' The Prime Minister spoke to Shibu Soren's son and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren and expressed condolences. Speaking to reporters, RLD leader Yadav said, 'Shibu Soren has passed away. He was a great leader of Dalits and tribals, and I had good relations with him. I feel sad. May his soul rest in peace… It is a great loss for politics.' Patna: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday mourned the death of JMM founder and former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren, calling him a towering leader of Dalits and tribals. Yadav, recalling his close ties with Soren, said, 'It is a great loss for politics,' and prayed for peace to the departed soul. 'My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Spoke to Jharkhand CM Shri Hemant Soren Ji and expressed condolences. Om Shanti,' the X post read. Meanwhile, Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh said the state mourns 'Dishom Guru' Shibu Soren, a guiding force. 'I think there is mourning across the state. 'Dishom Guru' Shibu Soren is not just a name but a movement. I think his legacy will always live through our ideas, our work. I pay him tribute and pray to God to provide strength to his family to bear this loss. You cannot even imagine Jharkhand without his name. But we can understand what it means to lose a father,' she said. Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand and leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren, passed away after a prolonged illness at the age of 81 on Monday morning in New Delhi. Jharkhand Chief Minister and his son Hemant Soren confirmed the demise of the leader in a post on X. 'Respected Dishom Guruji has left us all. Today, I am devastated,' Hemant Soren said. According to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the national capital, where the former Chief Minister was admitted, Shibu Soren was suffering from a kidney ailment. He had suffered a stroke one and a half months ago. He was on life support for the past month. BJP leader Nishikant Dubey, expressing grief over the demise of the leader, said, 'An era has ended, may God grant you and your entire family the strength to bear this sorrow. Respected Shibu Soren ji made a significant contribution to the growth of JMM.' Shibu Soren led the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha for 38 years and is known as the founding patron of the party. He was the third Chief Minister of Jharkhand. Over a four-decade career in politics, Soren was elected to the Lok Sabha eight times and served as a Rajya Sabha MP for two terms. This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: Hunt for Vibhishan in Gujarat Congress. Why Rahul Gandhi must stop blaming colleagues
The Print
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Print
RLD to strengthen presence at grassroots level in Rajasthan: Party chief Jayant Chaudhary
'Our aim is to build a strong organisation by reaching every village and town. We will open Jan Sunwai (public hearing) centres in these areas to engage directly with people,' he said. Speaking at a party programme here, Chaudhary said the RLD will continue to fight for the rights of farmers, youngsters and marginalised communities, following the ideals of Chaudhary Charan Singh. Jaipur, Jul 11 (PTI) Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) president Jayant Chaudhary on Friday laid out the party's goal of strengthening its presence at the grassroots level in Rajasthan, with a particular focus on youngsters. The Union minister pointed out that many helpful schemes fail to reach the underprivileged sections of the society. 'The RLD will work to make sure that these schemes reach those who need them the most,' he added. Chaudhary also discussed the BJP-led Centre's agricultural policies and confirmed that the RLD would take an active role in implementing those at the grassroots level. 'Farmers will play a key role in the next state election,' he asserted. The RLD is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance. The party's state president, Joginder Singh Awana, said large rallies will be held in each division of Rajasthan and later, at the tehsil level. During his Jaipur visit, Chaudhary, the Union minister of state for skill development and entrepreneurship, also inaugurated a state-of-the-art skill centre at the Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing. The new facility has been designed as a specialised centre for practical training in areas such as agri-business management, warehouse operations, value-chain development and digital agriculture. The primary objective of the centre is to empower the next generation of agri-entrepreneurs, cooperatives and marketing professionals by providing them with essential skills and training. Addressing the gathering, Chaudhary highlighted the importance of recognising and empowering the existing workforce. He also honoured certified trainees under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme, which is being implemented in collaboration with the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA). The minister also planted a sapling at the Agriculture Entrepreneurship Garden. Later in the day, he inaugurated the second phase of the 'Chaudhary Charan Singh Family Forestry Mission' in Nehata gram panchayat in Jaipur Rural. The mission aims to plant 1.25 crore saplings by 2027 and establish 125 'Smriti Vans' across the country. In a single day, more than one lakh saplings were planted across 500 locations in Rajasthan, making it one of the largest community-driven green campaigns in the state. 'This mission is not just about planting trees. It is about connecting Chaudhary Charan Singh's farmer-friendly ideology with climate justice and family responsibility,' the RLD chief said. PTI SDA RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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Business Standard
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
RLD aims to strengthen grassroots presence in Rajasthan: Jayant Chaudhary
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) President Jayant Chaudhary on Friday laid out the party's goal of strengthening its presence at the grassroots in Rajasthan, with particular focus on the youth. Speaking at a party programme in Jaipur, Chaudhary said that RLD will continue to fight for the rights of farmers, youths and marginalised communities, following the ideals of Chaudhary Charan Singh. "Our aim is to build a strong organisation by reaching every village and town. We will open 'Jan Sunwai' (public hearing) centres in these areas to engage directly with the people," he said. Chaudhary, a Union minister, pointed out that many helpful schemes fail to reach the underprivileged. "RLD will work to make sure that these schemes reach the people who need them the most," he said. The minister also discussed Central government's agricultural policies and confirmed that RLD would take an active role in implementing them at the grassroots level. "Farmers will play a key role in the next state elections," he said. Chaudhary-led RLD is an ally of the ruling National Democratic Alliance. The party's state president Joginder Singh Awana said that large rallies will be held in each division of Rajasthan, and later at the tehsil level.
The Print
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
RLD aims to strengthen presence at grassroots, says party chief Jayant Chaudhary
'Our aim is to build a strong organisation by reaching every village and town. We will open 'Jan Sunwai' (public hearing) centres in these areas to engage directly with the people,' he said. Speaking at a party programme in Jaipur, Chaudhary said that RLD will continue to fight for the rights of farmers, youths and marginalised communities, following the ideals of Chaudhary Charan Singh. Jaipur, Jul 11 (PTI) Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) President Jayant Chaudhary on Friday laid out the party's goal of strengthening its presence at the grassroots in Rajasthan, with particular focus on the youth. Chaudhary, a Union minister, pointed out that many helpful schemes fail to reach the underprivileged. 'RLD will work to make sure that these schemes reach the people who need them the most,' he said. The minister also discussed Central government's agricultural policies and confirmed that RLD would take an active role in implementing them at the grassroots level. 'Farmers will play a key role in the next state elections,' he said. Chaudhary-led RLD is an ally of the ruling National Democratic Alliance. The party's state president Joginder Singh Awana said that large rallies will be held in each division of Rajasthan, and later at the tehsil level. PTI SDA RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
