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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
INDIA bloc leaders to meet today to press for special Parliament session
INDIA bloc members are convening in Delhi on Tuesday to press for a special Parliament session, demanding discussions on Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Floor leaders from allied parties are expected to attend, aiming to pass a joint resolution or petition the President or Prime Minister. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: INDIA bloc members are scheduled to meet here on Tuesday to reiterate their demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam terrorist attack , some leaders involved in the preparation said. In most cases, floor leaders of INDIA bloc allies would represent their parties at the meeting, which plans to pass a joint resolution or write a letter to the President or the prime minister, placing their sources said "most" allied parties are likely to attend the meeting, but it remains to be seen whether Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SCP) will be part of the meeting, which will be held at a neutral venue, the Constitution Club, incidentally, comes within days of CDS General Anil Chauhan indicating that India lost some aircraft during Operation some parties, including Congress, have been demanding the special session, of late Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool has also joined the chorus. Tuesday's Opposition meeting is also an attempt to regain the tactical space lost to the government when the latter announced the all-party global outreach. The move is also designed to try and resist the PM leading BJP's blitzkrieg over Operation Sindoor.
India Today
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Sharad Pawar's party discusses merger with Ajit Pawar faction in key meet
Amid speculation of a potential reunion between the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the Sharad Pawar-led group held a crucial state committee meeting at its Mumbai office on Wednesday. Led by state president Jayant Patil and party group leader Jitendra Awhad, the meeting saw participation from office bearers across all districts, signalling a unified front as the party navigates critical political privy to the discussions revealed to India Today that the meeting covered a range of strategic issues, with the buzz around a possible merger with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction looming the party leadership made it clear that only Sharad Pawar, the party founder, will address matters related to the merger. The party said that no one else is authorised to speak on this issue, underscoring Pawar's central role in any potential negotiations. The meeting also focused on preparations for the upcoming local body elections, a key battleground for the party to strengthen its grassroots presence. In a significant move, NCP (SP) decided to empower local party units with the authority to decide on alliances for these will be no absolute direction from the central leadership, sources said, indicating a decentralised approach to coalition-building tailored to regional critical agenda was the party's stance on a caste census, which has emerged as a potent political issue in Maharashtra. The NCP (SP) leadership emphasised its commitment to advocating for a comprehensive caste census, aligning with broader demands for social justice and equitable meeting also addressed the controversial Urban Naxal Bill, with discussions centering on formulating a robust strategy to counter its bill, which has sparked heated debates, is seen as a potential flashpoint in Maharashtra's political landscape, and NCP (SP) aims to position itself strategically on this merger talks dominated the narrative, the meeting showcased NCP (SP)'s resolve to balance immediate electoral priorities with long-term ideological empowering local units, pushing for a caste census, and addressing contentious legislation, the party is signaling its intent to remain a formidable force in Maharashtra politics, regardless of the outcome of the reunion speculation continues, all eyes are on Sharad Pawar, whose next move could reshape the NCP's future and alter the state's political equations. For now, the party is keeping its cards close, focusing on unity and strategy as it prepares for the challenges Watch
India Today
22-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Maharashtra rolls back order making Hindi compulsory third language in schools
The Maharashtra government has reversed its decision to make Hindi a compulsory third language in schools following intense criticism from Opposition parties. School Education Minister Dada Bhuse announced that Hindi will now be an optional subject, with Marathi and English being the priority government's earlier decision, announced on April 16, sparked controversy by making Hindi mandatory as a third language for students in Classes 1 to 5. The State Council of Educational Research and Training included this provision in the state School Curriculum Opposition parties like the Shiv Sena (UBT), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) strongly objected to the move, accusing the government of imposing Hindi on the state. Bhuse clarified that the term "mandatory" will be removed from the government resolution, and Hindi will be offered as an optional subject. Students who wish to learn Hindi can take it alongside Marathi and English. A new government resolution will be issued soon, outlining the revised language Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had defended the original policy, stating that it didn't diminish the importance of the Language Consultation Committee, led by Laxmikant Deshmukh, opposed the decision, citing procedural bypassing and concerns about language leader Vijay Wadettiwar welcomed the state government's decision, emphasising that Hindi should be kept optional to preserve the dignity of Maharashtra government had announced a detailed plan to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, starting from the academic year 2025-26. A major component of this plan was the introduction of Hindi as a compulsory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5 studying in Marathi and English medium new curriculum under NEP 2020 was to follow a phased timeline, starting with Class 1 in the academic year 2025-26 and expanding to all grades by Watch IN THIS STORY#Maharashtra
