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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Congress ki Ram Ram kar ke hi chodenge': BJP hits back at Jairam Ramesh's 'unfit body' remark on Niti Aayog meet
NEW DELHI: BJP on Saturday slammed Jairam Ramesh for calling the NITI Aayog an "Ayogya" (unfit) body, saying such remarks will only create controversy and harm the Congress party itself. Speaking to news agency PTI, BJP spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said that, "This is a meeting of Team India to take decisions for the country's development. Jairam Ramesh is finding fault in this too. " "Jairam Ramesh Congress ki Ram Ram kar ke hi chodenge (Jairam Ramesh will finish off the Congress)," he added. These remarks came after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the NITI Aayog an "Ayogya" (unfit) body and criticised the Centre, claiming the meeting was "yet another exercise in hypocrisy and diversion." In a post on X, Ramesh raised 6 questions about the Centre's development goals under the 'Viksit Bharat' mission, expressing doubts over the purpose of the NITI Aayog meeting. He questioned the Centre's development claims, asking "What kind of 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) it would be if: Those in power themselves break social harmony with harmful words and actions. Institutions like Parliament, judiciary, universities, media, and constitutional bodies are undermined for political gain. India's core values are attacked openly. Economic inequality grows while wealth stays with a few. The country's rich diversity is deliberately disrespected and erased. Not only freedom of speech is under threat but freedom after speech is also endangered." The Congress leader made his remarks as Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 10th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday. The meeting focused on the theme 'Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047'. BJP spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain called the NITI Aayog meeting a "Team India meeting" and criticized the Congress for opposing it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo "NITI Aayog is a big institution of the country. It makes policies for the country. In its meeting, eminent people, including chief ministers, are sitting together to make the country develop. The Congress has started objecting to it also," he added. The BJP representative also took a swipe at leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi 's Kashmir visit, saying, "Bahut der kar di huzoor aate aate' (It took you a long time to visit)," he said. "Recently, he went to Bihar to do politics at Ambedkar Hostel. Now, he is missing the people of Poonch and Uri," Hussain alleged. Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi visited Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir to meet victims of cross-border shelling by Pakistani troops. He spent over an hour with the affected residents, including families who lost loved ones in the shelling that took place between May 7 and May 10.
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Whole world is watching": BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain praises Indian Army's might
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain has expressed pride in the Indian Army's capabilities, particularly in the context of India-Pakistan tensions. Hussain's comments highlight the Indian Army's efforts to counter Pakistan's nefarious activities, following air strikes conducted by the Armed forces on terror infrastructures in Pakistan and then thwarting drone strikes. BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain expressed his pride for the Army and said that as terrorists were being killed in Pakistan, their masters had started trembling. Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said, 'We are proud of our Army. The whole world is watching the might of our army and how we have attacked the nefarious activities of Pakistan. The whole country is united irrespective of their religion and caste. India has attacked them by entering their land and will continue to do so. Terrorists are being killed, and their masters are also trembling.' He noted that the world is watching the Indian Army's actions and its ability to counter Pakistan's nefarious activities. Hussain emphasised that India has taken decisive action against terrorists, including entering Pakistan's territory, and will continue to do so. He further said that curbs have been imposed on platforms supporting Pakistan on social media, YouTube and OTT. 'Some people, even after staying in India, are creating hashtags such as Say No To War. Such people are staying in this country and posting against it. When the country has been attacked, a response would be given,' he further added. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday conducted a review of the country's current security situation at South Block, which houses the Ministry of Defence, in the national capital, in the aftermath of the foiled large-scale drone strike by Pakistan on Thursday. The military top brass and senior officials, including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, and Defence Secretary RK Singh accompanied the Defence Minister. The meeting came in the wake of Pakistan's attempted retaliation following Operation Sindoor, where the Indian Armed Forces targeted nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday. The operation was a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, the Indian Army during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9 successfully repelled and responded to multiple drone attacks by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army said, 'Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed, and a befitting reply was given to the CFVs. Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded to with force.' The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials. Officials added that both the Indian Army and Air Force have deployed the missile system along the Pakistan border. 'The Indian armed forces have effectively used the Made in India Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system in foiling Pakistani attacks towards Indian targets. Both the Indian Army and Air Force have the missile system along the Pakistan border,' defence officials stated. (ANI)
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
"Govt will decide what needs to be done to defeat enemies" UP Minister slams Arshad Madani's remarks on Indus Water Treaty
Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar criticised Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Arshad Madon Monday for the latter's recent statement on the suspension of Indus Water Treaty . #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Inside Operation Tupac: Pakistan's secret project to burn Kashmir Who is Asim Munir, the Zia-style general shaping Pakistan's faith-driven military revival 'Looking for partners, not preachers': India's strong message for EU amid LoC tensions "This (Indus Water Treaty suspension) is the policy of govt of India. To defeat enemies, Govt of India will decide what all need to be done. If this pains somebody, then they should go and make the terrorists in Pakistan understand not to do such things. Now only water has been stopped, what will you do when we take your blood," the UP Minister told ANI in Lucknow. The Jamiat president has been criticised by multiple BJP leaders, including party spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain, who condemned the statement and called it "very objectionable." 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by "I condemn this statement. This is a very objectionable statement. Pakistan can conduct a blood bath and we can't even stop their water? What kind of advice is this? He is saying there shouldn't be a is anger amongst the Muslim community also, for the kind of statement made by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind", Syed Shahnawaz Hussain told ANI. Earlier on Sunday, while speaking on the suspension of the treaty, Madani had said that if any country stops water, let them stop it. He added that the rivers have been flowing for thousands of years and questioned where the water of these rivers will go. Live Events Madani further said that the rule should be one of love, not hatred, and as a "Muslim" spending life in the country, he knows that "the things which are being promoted here are not suitable for the country." "If someone stops water, let them stop it... These rivers have been flowing for thousands of years, where will you take their water? It's not easy. I think the rule should be of love and not hatred. I am a Muslim, I am spending my life here in this country, and I know that the things which are being promoted here are not suitable for the country", Arshad Madani said. Holding the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance was India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. Other diplomatic measures include Defence, Military, Naval, and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi being declared 'persona non grata' and asked to leave India within a week.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Very objectionable statement': BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain slams Arshad Madani for his remarks on Indus Water Treaty
Synopsis BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain has strongly criticized Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Arshad Madani's remarks regarding the potential suspension of the Indus Water Treaty. Hussain condemned Madani's statement as objectionable, questioning his stance in light of Pakistan's actions. He emphasized the anger within the Muslim community towards Madani's views, particularly following recent events and governmental measures against Pakistan.
