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India Gazette
19-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Pakistan has become safe haven for terrorists: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 19 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao on Monday slammed Pakistan, saying that the neighbouring country has become a safe haven for terrorists. Sao added that India's all-party delegation will convey this truth to the international community. 'Pakistan is trying to spread terrorism in India and across the world. The Pahalagam attack and the attendance of top military officials and other leaders at the funeral of the terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor conducted by India prove that Pakistan has become a safe haven for terrorists,' Sao told ANI. 'To reveal this truth of Pakistan in front of the world, the all-party delegation will go to various countries,' he added. Meanwhile, defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava on Monday said that Pakistan, a country known as an 'epicentre of terrorism', cannot influence the international community by sending delegations to different nations and international forums to justify its stance on the recent military conflict with India. 'There are reports that Pakistan is going to send a delegation abroad, and naturally, they are copying India, which is sending seven delegations to different countries to expose their (Pakistan's) lies and explain Operation Sindoor. This move by Pakistan, mirroring India, is not going to have any effect on the international platform,' Srivastava told ANI. He said that Pakistan has no credibility in fighting terrorism, pointing out that the al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was found hiding in Pakistan, and that many of the UN-designated terrorists live in that country with impunity. 'Pakistan is a nation where the world's most dangerous terrorist, Osama bin Laden, was found hiding and was eventually killed in a US Special Operation. It is also a nation where more than half of the United Nations-designated terrorists live. It is known as an epicentre of terrorism. They use terrorists as a strategic asset. As such, Pakistan's credibility is very low,' he said. Srivastava said that India has been able to counter the disinformation campaign by Pakistan following the Operation Sindoor, adding that all party delegations that are soon going to India's different partner countries will be effective in this regard. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, BJP leader Baijayant Panda, DMK leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Eknath Shinde will be leading the seven delegations which will go across the world. The All-Party Delegations will project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations. They would carry forth the country's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism to the world. Members of Parliament from different parties, prominent political personalities, and distinguished diplomats will be part of each delegation. The tour is expected to last 10 days and is likely to commence on May 23. (ANI)
India Gazette
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao lauds India's response to Pahalgam terror attack, calls it
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 12 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao described India's response following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, as a 'great' victory for the nation. Speaking to ANI, Sao emphasized that the destruction of nine terrorist hideouts and the demolition of their training center by the Indian Armed Forces (IAF) demonstrated the significance of 'Sindoor' in India to the entire world. He further asserted that India is prepared to go to any extent to eliminate terrorism. 'The way the Indian government took many historic and strong decisions after the Pahalgam incident, whether it was the matter of suspending the Indus Water Treaty, cancelling the visas of Pakistani citizens, closing the borders or the way Operation Sindoor was carried out, it was a great victory for India and for the Indian army,' Sao said. 'When they went 100 km inside Pakistan, destroyed 9 terrorist hideouts, and demolished their training center and as it is being said that about 100 terrorists were killed, Operation Sindoor sent a message to the whole world about what the importance of 'sindoor' in India is and what is the value of 'sindoor' and that India can go to any extent to eliminate terrorists, the Chhattisgarh Deputy CM added. Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). This operation was a retaliatory response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. On Sunday, Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai asserted that the tensions between India and Pakistan since the last three to four days are no less than a war. He also paid homage to five fallen jawans of the armed forces and civilians who lost their lives due to Pakistani shelling across the Line of Control (LoC). He said that the Pakistan Army might be involved in infiltration across the LoC, trying to harm the army posts. 'The activities that have been going on for the last 3-4 days are no less than a war. Under normal circumstances, the air forces of the countries do not fly in the air and attack each normal circumstances, infiltration across the Line of Control is done by terrorists. We have information that the Pakistani army may also be involved in infiltration across the Line of Control, which is trying to harm our posts,' Ghai said in a presser here. 'I pay my solemn homage to my five fallen colleagues and brothers from the armed forces and civilians who tragically lost their lives in Operation Sindoor. Our hearts go out to the bereaved sacrifices shall always be remembered,' he added. The DGMO warned that India has exercised immense restraint while focusing only on non-escalatory actions. Any threat to the country's sovereignty would be met with decisive force. (ANI)
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kumhari CMO suspended for slow work, negligence
Raipur: After a surprise inspection last week revealed disorganization, incomplete documents, slow pace and negligence in carrying out works for PMAY, AMRUT and 'Sushasan Tihar' campaigns, the CMO of Kumhari municipality was suspended by the state govt. The official reportedly failed to provide any satisfactory response and the Chhattisgarh govt took stern action following the discovery of negligence and slow progress in work, suspending the chief municipal officer (CMO) with immediate effect. This action came after deputy chief minister Arun Sao 's surprise inspection of the Kumhari Municipality office, where he found delays, indiscipline, poor record-keeping, and negligence in assigned tasks, leading to a reprimand of the CM Sao expressed his dissatisfaction with the slow progress of works under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and the AMRUT Mission. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor He was also displeased with the tardy disposal of applications received during the ongoing 'Sushasan Tihar' (Good Governance Festival).During his surprise inspection of the Kumhari Municipality office on May 9, Sao noted that the attendance of most officers and employees was not recorded in the attendance register and the Nistha app. Upon inspecting the municipal accounts, the cash book register and ledger were found to be incomplete. The progress of the drinking water situation in the civic body, the AMRUT Mission, and the Atal Complex construction was extremely slow as well. Similarly, the progress of revenue collection, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, other construction works, and the disposal of applications in the Sushasan Tihar were also put off and not addressed adequately, officials said. During the surprise inspection and review of works, CMO Netram Chandrakar failed to provide satisfactory responses to the deputy CM. His language and demeanour were also reportedly a serious view of the conduct of Kumhari nunicipality chief municipal officer Netram Chandrakar, the state govt suspended him with immediate effect, considering his actions as gross misconduct. During the suspension period, his headquarters will be the joint director, Regional Office, Durg. He will be entitled to subsistence allowance as per rules during the suspension his surprise inspection of the Kumhari Municipality office on May 9, Sao also directed disciplinary action against the absent officers and employees. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
India Gazette
08-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Pakistan should learn a lesson," Chhattisgarh Dy CM Arun Sao on Operation Sindoor
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], May 8 (ANI): As India strikes against Pakistan in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack under 'Operation Sindoor', Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao issued a firm statement on Thursday saying 'Pakistan should learn a lesson'. 'India is not going to be afraid of Pakistan's threat. The world knows Pakistan's situation today. The Pakistani soldiers and police salute the terrorists; from this, we can understand their situation. Pakistan should learn a lesson from Operation Sindoor. If they do not learn a lesson, they will have to suffer more consequences,' he said while speaking to ANI. When asked about unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan at LoC Sao said, 'The keep such attempts but our armed forces and government are well prepared and we will not let their plan work' Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday with Secretaries of various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security. PM Modi stressed the need for seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to uphold operational continuity and institutional resilience. PM reviewed the ministries' planning and preparation for the current situation. Secretaries have been directed to undertake a comprehensive review of their respective ministries' operations and ensure the fool proof functioning of essential systems, with a special focus on readiness, emergency response, and internal communication protocols. Secretaries detailed their planning with a Whole of Government approach in the current situation. All ministries have identified their actionable items related to the conflict and are strengthening processes. Ministries are ready to deal with all kinds of emerging situations. During the meeting, a range of issues were discussed. These included strengthening civil defence mechanisms, efforts to counter misinformation and fake news, and ensuring the security of critical infrastructure. Ministries were also advised to coordinate closely with state authorities and ground-level institutions. The Cabinet Secretary, senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office, and Secretaries from key ministries, including Defence, Home Affairs, External Affairs, Information & Broadcasting, Power, Health, and Telecommunications, attended the meeting. The Prime Minister called for continued alertness, institutional synergy, and clear communication as the nation navigates a sensitive period. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to national security, operational preparedness, and citizen safety. (ANI)
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Deputy CM Arun Sao leads dialogue on urban planning with Chhattisgarh mayors
RAIPUR: In a move to streamline urban governance and planning, Chhattisgarh 's Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Administration and Development Minister Arun Sao has called for a two-day conclave named 'Nagar Suraj Sangam' in Raipur on Monday and Tuesday. The event brought together newly elected mayors, municipal council presidents, and urban body representatives from across the state to chart out the next five years of urban development. The initiative aims to foster direct dialogue between the government and newly elected local representatives and will focus on structured urban development, policy implementation, and citizen services. Minister Sao led a high-level training session under the programme. Sao outlined a comprehensive urban development roadmap . The audience included Mayors, Council Chairpersons, MIC members, Commissioners, and senior engineers from the state's 14 municipal corporations. Deputy CM Sao delved into key areas such as implementation of the Atal Vishwas Patra promises, challenges faced by urban bodies, citizen expectations and the duties of elected representatives, sanitation, waste management, and cleanliness. Sao highlighted model urban practices from Indian cities such as Coimbatore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Indore, and Pimpri-Chinchwad, as well as innovative initiatives from Gujarat and Telangana. He also shared international best practices from Denmark, Singapore, Germany, and Japan, focusing on cost-effective urban resource management and cutting-edge recycling and reuse innovations. In personalized invitation letters sent to all urban representatives, Deputy CM Sao extended congratulations on their recent electoral victories and emphasized the importance of their role in delivering good governance. "You are the first citizens of your respective cities. With that comes greater responsibility. Our government is committed to making our cities cleaner, more beautiful, and more functional—with your support," his letter stated. The workshop is expected to cover, five-year development plans for each urban local body, roles and responsibilities under various government schemes, best practices for efficient municipal management and real-time feedback and suggestions from local representatives. This initiative comes as part of the state's ' Sushasan (Good Governance)' drive, aiming to ensure transparency, efficiency, and inclusive growth at the grassroots urban level.
