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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Congress condemns rape, murder of 9-year-old girl in Bihar
Alleging political patronage for criminals, the Congress on Sunday condemned the brutal rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in Muzaffarpur in NDA-ruled Bihar. The party alleged in the Muzaffarpur incident, the rapist was a serial offender allowed to roam free by the administration. 'Rapists and criminals were feeling emboldened as the JD-U-BJP government had let powerful and influential people go scot-free despite serious charges,' said party spokesperson Shama Mohamed. Addressing a press conference at the AICC office here with MP Ranjeet Ranjan, Shama Mohamed revealed that after the brutal rape and heinous assault on the nine-year-old victim on May 26, she was left to die near a brick kiln. Ranjan disclosed that the victim was initially admitted to a local hospital in Muzaffarpur. After her condition deteriorated, she was referred to AIIMS, Patna, where the doctors refused to admit her, citing summer vacation and the unavailability of specialists required for multi-specialty treatment. The relatives of the girl then took her to Patna Medical College and Hospital where again she was refused admission for about five hours, she said. It was only after Bihar state Congress president Rajesh Kumar reached there that she was finally admitted. However, by that time, it was too late and she eventually lost the battle for her life, she said. Ranjan noted that had the victim been provided proper treatment at the right time, her life could have been saved. She held the JDU-BJP government in Bihar responsible for her rape and subsequent criminal medical negligence that led to her death. Shama Mohamed remarked that just because the victim belonged to the Dalit community and not an upper caste, she was refused treatment at an institution like AIIMS. She pointed out, even after she was taken to Patna Medical College and Hospital, the victim was again denied admission and was left waiting in an ambulance for about five hours until the state Congress president intervened. Mohamed disclosed that this was one in a series of atrocities and heinous crimes against women taking place in Bihar. She also referred to several similar incidents in the past.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
'Why is everybody with Pakistan, not India?': Congress leader Shama Mohamed
Amid India's diplomatic push to isolate Pakistan internationally over the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, Congress leader Shama Mohamed on Sunday asserted that 'everybody is with Pakistan and not with India'. She said that Islamabad has been bagging trade deals and MoUs despite being the perpetrators of terrorism. Shama Mohamed, who triggered a row earlier this year by reportedly body-shaming Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, also referred to US President Donald Trump's oft-repeated claim that he had played a pivotal role in helping India and Pakistan arrive at a ceasefire understanding after four days of combat, saying the latter now puts New Delhi and Islamabad in the same basket. "Trump has repeatedly said... 11 times has brought in the ceasefire. The Trump administration clearly said that we have imposed a trade embargo on Pakistan and India to get the ceasefire. He has put India and a ceasefire in the same basket. They are the perpetrators of terrorism, while we are their victims. After 26/11, the whole world was with us, now who is with us? Why is Pakistan getting deals and MoUs?... Why is everybody with Pakistan and not with India?" she told ANI. Mohamed's question came amid India's drive against Pakistani misinformation over Operation Sindoor, wherein several delegations of politicians are apprising the world about India's military action and cross-border terrorism peddled by Islamabad. Avenging the killings of 26 people in Pahalgam, India destroyed nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Islamabad retaliated by targeting India's civilian areas and military installations. The Indian forces later hit their air force bases deep inside Pakistan, forcing the nation's DGMO to request a ceasefire understanding from his Indian counterpart. Trump has repeatedly claimed the US brokered the deal. He said on Friday that he told India and Pakistan that the US can't trade with nations that shoot at each other. 'We talked about trade and we said, 'we can't trade with people that are shooting at each other and potentially using nuclear weapons',' Donald Trump said while addressing a press conference in the Oval Office. India has categorically denied that trade and tariffs were discussed during Washington's communication with New Delhi amid the hostilities. Also read: How many Rafales did India lose in clash with Pakistan? What Defence Chief said Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday admitted for the first time that India's jets were downed during hostilities with Pakistan. 'What is important is not the jet being down, but why they were being downed. What mistakes were made — those are important. Numbers are not important,' Chauhan told Bloomberg TV. 'The good part is that we were able to understand the tactical mistake which we made, remedy it, rectify it, and then implement it again after two days and flew our jets again, targeting at long range,' Chauhan added.
India Today
23-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Rawalpindi should be flattened: Congress's Shama Mohamed after Pahalgam attack
Congress national spokesperson Dr Shama Mohamed issued a fiery statement condemning the Pahalgam terror attack and called for a tough stance against Pakistan. The devastating terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Pahalgam claimed the lives of at least 26 people.'Rawalpindi should be flattened! No more talks, no more trade, no more cricket, no more cultural activities. Time to teach Pakistan a lesson they don't forget. Jai Hind,' she wrote on X, referencing the suspected involvement of Pakistan-based terror outfits in the attack. advertisementIn an earlier post, she condemned the attack and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. She also took aim at the BJP-led central government's handling of the security situation in the region. 'The news of the terror attack on tourists in Jammu & Kashmir is deeply disturbing. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The Narendra Modi government must come clean about the ground situation in Jammu & Kashmir, instead of making hollow claims about eliminating terrorism,' she Pahalgam attack, one of the deadliest in recent years in Jammu and Kashmir, took place in the scenic Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam, when terrorists dressed in military-style fatigues opened fire on a group of reported scenes of chaos and panic as the tranquil tourist destination turned into a warzone within minutes. The injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals, and security forces have launched a massive manhunt to track down the Watch
Express Tribune
03-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Indian politician fat-shames Rohit Sharma, calls him 'unimpressive captain'
Listen to article Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma has found himself at the centre of controversy after a Congress spokesperson publicly fat-shamed him, calling him "the most unimpressive" Indian captain in history. Dr Shama Mohamed, the spokesperson, made the controversial remarks on social media, stating that the Indian opener was "fat for a sportsman" and needed to lose weight. She further added that Sharma was a "mediocre" captain, suggesting he was merely "lucky" to be in the position and lacked the world-class abilities of his predecessors. The post, which was made on X (formerly Twitter), quickly went viral before being deleted. The remarks were made during the ongoing India vs New Zealand match, prompting a flurry of reactions from both fans and political rivals. Photo: X The criticism did not go unnoticed, as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) quickly responded with a scathing rebuke. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla mocked the Congress, pointing out their party's electoral failures under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that Congress had no right to criticise Sharma's captaincy after losing 90 elections. Despite the backlash, Dr Shama Mohamed remained defiant. She defended her comments, claiming that they were made in a "generic" manner and that she had the right to speak freely in a democracy. She also dismissed any wrongdoing, claiming there was nothing wrong with her remarks. However, her comments have ignited heated discussions on social media, with many fans of Rohit Sharma defending him, highlighting his leadership successes, including India's triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup. The incident also drew attention to Rohit Sharma's fitness, with several critics referring to his weight as a hindrance to his performance. This is not the first time the cricketer has faced such comments; in January, during a Ranji Trophy match, he was also fat-shamed by fans, being compared to "vada pav," a popular street food in India. While the controversy rages on, Rohit Sharma remains focused on leading India in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025, where the team is undefeated and preparing for a semi-final clash against Australia.
