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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
On UP minister Dara Singh Chauhan's b'day, deputy CMs Maurya and Pathak root for 2017 replay in 2027
As Uttar Pradesh moves closer to assembly elections, deputy chief ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak on Friday appealed for ensuring a repeat of the Bharatiya Janata Party's 2017 performance in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. They made the appeal at the birthday celebrations of prison minister Dara Singh Chauhan. The BJP alone had won 312 seats in the 403-member assembly during the 2017 polls. Uttar Pradesh deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak at UP minister Dara Singh Chauhan's birthday celebrations in Lucknow. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo) Members of the Chauhan community were present at the venue, Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, in large numbers for the 'Sankalp Diwas' event. State BJP president Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak arrived at the venue together. Members of the Nonia caste, an OBC category to which Dara Singh Chauhan belongs, came in large numbers from across the state. Pathak was first to address the gathering after Chauhan's welcome address and Chaudhary's non-political speech that was confined to extending birthday wishes to Dara Singh Chauhan. Pathak not only attacked Samajwadi Party but also exhorted the gathering to take a 'sankalp' (oath) to vote for the BJP in the forthcoming assembly polls in 2027. 'In the Samajwadi Party government, traders were most vulnerable. There was no power supply and goons ruled the roost,' Pathak said. He praised the Chauhan community and contributions made by them in the freedom struggle from 1857 to 1947. 'In 2027, you will vote against the Samajwadi Party. Take sankalp (oath). Ensure a repeat of 2017 in 2027,' Pathak exhorted the gathering. Pathak's appeal was greeted by a big round of applause from the gathering. Maurya, whose speech was centered around various schemes launched by PM Narendra Modi for the poor, also attacked the Samajwadi Party. 'You have to ensure a repeat of 2017 (assembly poll result) in 2027,' he said. 'PM Narendra Modi's decision of caste census has left the opposition speechless,' Maurya said. He also mentioned the Indian armed forces' success during Operation Sindoor.
Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Amit Chavda takes charge as GPCC chief, Tushar Chaudhary as CLP leader
As Amit Chavda on Tuesday took charge as the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president, he declared the day as 'Sankalp Diwas' and assured that he would reach every house in the state, listen to people's problems and fight for them. Tushar Chaudhary also took charge as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) at the same event. 'It won't work if we just leave from here taking the sankalp (oath). We have to reach every house in Gujarat, listen to people's problems, come out on the streets and then reach Parliament, fighting for their rights. To fulfil people's hope for a change in 2027, in Gujarat, we will not hesitate coming out on the streets, fighting for their rights,' Chavda said in his address at the Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan in Ahmedabad in the presence of senior Congress leaders, including state Congress in-charge Mukul Wasnik, former presidents Shaktisinh Gohil and Jagdish Thakor, party Lok Sabha MP Geniben Thakor, former Leader of Opposition Sukhram Rathva. This is the second time that Chavda, a five-time MLA from Anklav in Anand district, is taking charge as the GPCC president — a position he had held from 2018 to 2021. Later in 2023, he was appointed as the Leader of the CLP. Pointing at the low strength of Congress MLAs in the Gujarat Assembly, Chaudhary highlighted how he has to face 170 members with just 12 members in the Assembly. He, however, named each of the members and said they are capable of taking on the 170 BJP MLAs .'If any issue arises related to Saurashtra, Vimal Chudasama will raise his voice in the House. When it comes to tribal issues, Anant Patel and Kanti Kharadi will take on that. Imran Khedawala will highlight matters affecting minority communities. Jignesh Mevani will continue to challenge the government over its 'insensitive' actions. Kirit Patel, who is like an academician, knows his subject very well when it comes to discussions on any Bill in the House and Shailesh Parmar, like always, will take on the government on law and financial issues and question the government's accountability, forcing it to enforce the rules.' Meanwhile, Chavda stated that despite taking charge at a 'difficult and challenging time', he would make sure it does not affect Congress workers. 'Wearing this crown of thorns, I will ensure these thorns do not hurt my workers, those who have given me this responsibility with the hope of defeating the BJP in 2027,' he added. He also highlighted issues of employment among the youth, expensive education, fixed pay and contractual hiring, farmers' distress, apart from ones faced by small and medium traders, alleging that land mafia, mining mafia, education mafia, health mafia are running loose in Gujarat and corruption is seeped deep in the government where its own ministers have high stakes. 'Let us take the sankalp (oath) to eradicate all these from Gujarat and hoist the Congress flag in Gandhinagar in 2027. This is not only an oath to bring Congress as the ruling party but to end exploitation of people of Gujarat at the hands of BJP, to give them a respectable, safe and secure life,' he added.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Nishad Party to commemorate Kasarwal Andolan, which helped it gain relevance
Lucknow: Nishad Party, which has intensified its voter outreach initiatives in view of upcoming panchayat and assembly elections, has decided to commemorate the Kasarwal Andolan of June 7, 2015 by holding an event on Sunday. Sanjay Nishad led protest for reservation for the community in Gorakhpur's Kasarwal area had turned violent, leading to death of a youth. The case was registered against Sanjay Nishad. The protest helped project Sanjay Nishad as strong community leader, and his party gain relevance in UP politics. "Shahadat se Netrativ Tak (from martyrdom to leadership) will be a session to recall the struggles and sacrifices of the Nishad community, and also present to the community the efforts made for its social development," said national president and cabinet minister for fisheries in UP, Sanjay Nishad. He added that the event is not only a commemoration of the Kasarwal episode but a reiteration of the community's rights. The party holds two foundational events every year to mobilise its cadre. On Jan 13, it holds 'Sankalp Diwas' when the Nishad community reiterates its demand for inclusion in SC list for reservation. On Aug 16, the party observes foundation day, which it marks as a show of strength through rallies and other programmes, again to drum up support for the SC status. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo In addition, the party organises events to tell voters how it has been pressing for an SC tag for all the sub-castes of Nishads in UP. Party says it forged an alliance with the BJP in UP, first in the Lok Sabha election in 2019 and then in the 2022 assembly elections so that this demand could be met. The party also saw six of its MLAs win the 2022 assembly elections in the state on its symbol. The SC status, however, still eludes the community in UP. Lucknow: Nishad Party, which has intensified its voter outreach initiatives in view of upcoming panchayat and assembly elections, has decided to commemorate the Kasarwal Andolan of June 7, 2015 by holding an event on Sunday. Sanjay Nishad led protest for reservation for the community in Gorakhpur's Kasarwal area had turned violent, leading to death of a youth. The case was registered against Sanjay Nishad. The protest helped project Sanjay Nishad as strong community leader, and his party gain relevance in UP politics. "Shahadat se Netrativ Tak (from martyrdom to leadership) will be a session to recall the struggles and sacrifices of the Nishad community, and also present to the community the efforts made for its social development," said national president and cabinet minister for fisheries in UP, Sanjay Nishad. He added that the event is not only a commemoration of the Kasarwal episode but a reiteration of the community's rights. The party holds two foundational events every year to mobilise its cadre. On Jan 13, it holds 'Sankalp Diwas' when the Nishad community reiterates its demand for inclusion in SC list for reservation. On Aug 16, the party observes foundation day, which it marks as a show of strength through rallies and other programmes, again to drum up support for the SC status. In addition, the party organises events to tell voters how it has been pressing for an SC tag for all the sub-castes of Nishads in UP. Party says it forged an alliance with the BJP in UP, first in the Lok Sabha election in 2019 and then in the 2022 assembly elections so that this demand could be met. The party also saw six of its MLAs win the 2022 assembly elections in the state on its symbol. The SC status, however, still eludes the community in UP. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
