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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Ludhiana West bypoll: Congress candidate Ashu says Aam Aadmi Party poses greatest threat to Constitution, cites personal ordeal.
Ludhiana: Punjab Congress working president and Ludhiana West bypoll candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of posing a serious threat to India's constitutional values, likening its leadership style to authoritarianism. Speaking at a local event under the Congress's nationwide 'Save Constitution' campaign, Ashu invoked his personal legal troubles to frame the AAP as a dictatorial force. He said it was the Constitution that protected him from political vendetta, alleging that the AAP had falsely implicated him in a criminal case. "I know firsthand how it feels to be the target of an abuse of power," Ashu told the gathering. "But I also know the power of constitutional rights — they saved me. " Addressing reporters later, Ashu intensified his criticism, claiming AAP leaders operate without accountability and centralise control in the hands of one person — a veiled reference to AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal. He alleged that the party was sidelining local leaders in favour of outsiders brought in from other states, calling it a form of internal dictatorship. "No one dares question this system within AAP," Ashu said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "This model undermines both democratic functioning and regional representation." He credited India's constitutional architects — Mahatma Gandhi, B R Ambedkar, and Jawaharlal Nehru — for creating a system where "even dictators like Kejriwal or Bhagwant Mann must eventually answer to the people." He predicted AAP's downfall in Punjab, calling it "inevitable." "Their posters are up today, but soon even those will disappear," Ashu said. "You can't fool all the people all the time." MSID:: 121626367 413 |
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Once in power, will set up judicial commission to probe false cases, police misuse: Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring
Ludhiana: Taking a stringent stand against the misuse of the police and their "willingness to oblige their political bosses and victimise innocent people by registering false cases, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday said once the Congress forms the govt in the state, it would set up a judicial commission to probe such cases. Addressing the 'Save Constitution' meeting in the Dakha assembly segment, on the city outskirts, Warring alleged that there was complete abuse of the Constitution in Punjab, with a section of police betraying their uniform. The meet was organised by Congress leader Capt Sandeep Singh Sandhu. Calling for tough and stringent measures to fix responsibility for false cases, Warring suggested that any official who was found to have registered a false case should not only be dismissed from the service but should also be made to spend the same period of time in jail as the innocent victim of the false FIR. Alleging that Punjab had turned into a police state, he referred to the killing of one person in police custody recently. He said there was no accountability and called for this practice to stop. The Ludhiana MP said Punjab needed serious police reforms to prevent the misuse of power. The Congress leader also took a dig at the Punjab govt's campaign against drugs – Yudh Nashya Virudh. Referring to the claims by the AAP govt that it registered 8,500 cases, he asked: "Do drugs finish with mere registration of FIRs or demolishing houses of people?" "Drugs are still being frequently peddled and people are still dying from drug overdose," he said, while referring to the complete failure of the govt in curbing drugs in the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Warring also re-inducted the suspended Phillaur Congress MLA Vikramjit Singh Chaudhry into the party. The PPCC chief said Chaudhry was "dyed in wool third generation Congressman". He said the party would be strengthened with his return. Former deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and former MLAs Gurkirat Singh Kotli, Lakhwinder Lakha, Kudleep Singh Vaid, and Sukhpal Bhullar were also present.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress demands answers from govt on Pahalgam terror attack
The Congress on Monday demanded answers from the government on whether the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack have been arrested or killed and who was responsible for the security lapses that led to the incident, in which 26 people lost their lives. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Congress general secretary Bhupesh Baghel asked whether there has been a change in the country's foreign policy to allow third-party intervention in matters between India and Pakistan. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare He accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising the April 22 Pahalgam attack on social media and asked if US President Donald Trump announcing cessation of firing between India and Pakistan was a diplomatic failure. The Congress leader also raised questions on the government's leadership and accused it of playing with the emotions of people. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Baghel asked why a special session of Parliament or an all-party meeting chaired by the prime minister is not being convened. He said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge would not attend all-party meetings anymore if Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not attend those. Live Events Baghel said in 1971, then prime minister Indira Gandhi showed the world that India will not bow down before anyone. He said the armed forces are deployed on the border with the same spirit today. The former Chhattisgarh chief minister said whenever there was any crisis, the Congress stood with the country, keeping politics aside and putting national interest above everything else. "In 1971, Indiraji rejected pressure from America and defeated Pakistan. Even today, we have the same pledge, as one needs nationalism and not politics in the fight against terrorism. I want to ask the government if we have changed our policy under pressure from America," he said. Baghel said the Congress has cancelled all its political rallies, postponed the Save Constitution rallies and instead, taken out 'Jai Hind yatras' to unite people in the fight against terrorism. "The government should respond on why a special session of Parliament is not being convened. The government should spell out if the terrorists behind the Pahalgam terror attack have been eliminated or nabbed," he said. "Who is taking responsibility for the security lapses in Pahalgam, which the government has admitted at the last all-party meeting.... Is the home minister resigning? "Due to the change in the foreign policy, the government is playing with the emotions of people as it is agreeing to whatever America is dictating and not even countering it," the Congress leader claimed. Baghel said the manner in which Trump announced the military understanding between India and Pakistan to stop firing at each other in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the country is feeling cheated and insulted and that is why the Congress is demanding a special session of Parliament.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress demands answers from Centre on Pahalgam terror attack
The Congress on Monday (May 12, 2025) demanded answers from the government on whether the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack have been arrested or killed and who was responsible for the security lapses that led to the incident, in which 26 people lost their lives. India-Pakistan ceasefire LIVE Updates: May 12, 2025 Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi, Congress general secretary Bhupesh Baghel asked whether there has been a change in the country's foreign policy to allow third-party intervention in matters between India and Pakistan. He accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of politicising the April 22 Pahalgam attack on social media and asked if U.S. President Donald Trump announcing cessation of firing between India and Pakistan was a diplomatic failure. The Congress leader also raised questions on the government's leadership and accused it of playing with the emotions of people. Mr. Baghel asked why a special session of Parliament or an all-party meeting chaired by the Prime Minister is not being convened. He said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge would not attend all-party meetings anymore if Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not attend those. Mr. Baghel said in 1971, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi showed the world that India will not bow down before anyone. He said the armed forces are deployed on the border with the same spirit today. The former Chhattisgarh chief minister said whenever there was any crisis, the Congress stood with the country, keeping politics aside and putting national interest above everything else. "In 1971, Indiraji rejected pressure from America and defeated Pakistan. Even today, we have the same pledge, as one needs nationalism and not politics in the fight against terrorism. I want to ask the government if we have changed our policy under pressure from America," he said. Mr. Baghel said the Congress has cancelled all its political rallies, postponed the Save Constitution rallies and instead, taken out 'Jai Hind yatras' to unite people in the fight against terrorism. "The government should respond on why a special session of Parliament is not being convened. The government should spell out if the terrorists behind the Pahalgam terror attack have been eliminated or nabbed," he said. "Who is taking responsibility for the security lapses in Pahalgam, which the government has admitted at the last all-party meeting.... Is the home minister resigning? Due to the change in the foreign policy, the government is playing with the emotions of people as it is agreeing to whatever America is dictating and not even countering it," the Congress leader claimed. Mr. Baghel said the manner in which President Trump announced the military understanding between India and Pakistan to stop firing at each other in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the country is feeling cheated and insulted and that is why the Congress is demanding a special session of Parliament.
Hans India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Congress demands changes in Agniveer recruitment
Kadapa: District Congress president Vijaya Jyothi urged the Central government to relax the rules in the Agniveer recruitment scheme. She said lack of pension and other benefits has led to disinterest among youth, resulting in a shortage of over 1.85 lakh soldiers, while addressing a press meet on Saturday at DCC office. Before the press conference, Congress leaders paid floral tributes to martyr Murali Naik. She also announced the cancellation of the All India Congress Committee's 'Save Constitution' campaign scheduled for May, as well as YS Sharmila Reddy's planned visit to Kadapa on May 12, citing the current situation. Several party leaders and office-bearers were also present during the event.
