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India Gazette
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UP Congress chief hits out at PM Modi on 11 years of governance, says
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Congress President, Ajay Rai, on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that while the party looks forward to development in 2047, they should focus on today instead. 'They (BJP) talk about 2047, but you (BJP) have to talk about today. Today, people do not have jobs, and all businesses have closed down,' the UP Congress president told ANI. He also criticised the Prime Minister for various scams, particularly highlighting the scams in temple's prasad, claiming that adulterated prasad has come from Gujarat, the state where Modi was Chief Minister. 'Gujarat's company works in Ayodhya, too. There has been a scam in prasads too. Prasads are also coming from Gujarat.' Rai also said that people of Varanasi should be getting jobs too, as they have voted for PM Modi. Earlier on Tuesday, UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said that India has seen transformative growth in sectors like infrastructure, space, and medical sciences, and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for lifting 25 crore people out of poverty while advancing the vision of 'Integral Humanism' for a developed nation. Speaking to ANI, Pathak said, 'Over the past decade, India has witnessed a transformative shift across various sectors -- from infrastructure development to advancements in space and medical sciences. Nearly 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty. To commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11 years in office, the Narendra Modi App or NaMo App has launched the 'Jan Man Survey.' The survey quickly gained significant traction, with over 5 lakh responses from citizens across India in a single day. This unique survey is designed to engage people actively in the democratic process, empowering them to express their opinions on key national issues and government initiatives. Announced by Prime Minister Modi through X, the Jan Man Survey allows people to share their feedback and opinions with the government directly. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
UP Cong plans to strengthen it ahead of 2027 assembly polls
The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Saturday expressed thanks to senior leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his campaign on caste census and committed to reinforcing the party's structure to form the next government following the 2027 assembly elections. During the party's 'Sangathan Srajan' workshop at Gandhi Bhawan, leaders proposed establishing a war room in every district. They also paid tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in conflicts with Pakistan. All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary (in charge UP) Avinash Pandey announced that the Sangathan Srajan process would be completed within 100 days. He outlined plans to build a five-tier organisational framework covering district, block, party division, Nyay Panchayat, and booth levels. Pandey said party workers were prepared for the 2027 elections, which he described as crucial due to the public's intention to vote out the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He further stated the need to develop not only the core party structure but also its frontal organisations, departments, and cells. Pandey added that meetings for district and city party committees would take place every 15 days. UP Congress Committee president Ajay Rai acknowledged Rahul Gandhi's efforts for public causes and noted that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's work in strengthening the organisation during the 2022 assembly elections reflected in the 2024 Lok Sabha results. Congress legislature party leader Aradhana Mishra Mona said Rahul Gandhi's campaign would mark a new chapter for the party in the 2027 elections.
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Nation saddened by Sofiya Qureshi's insult
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai slammed Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his objectionable remark on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Calling Kunwar Vijay Shah's remark an insult to women, the army and the people of the country, Ajay Rai requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against the MP Cabinet Minister. 'The nation is saddened by Colonel Sofiya Qureshi's insult, who increased the nation's respect. Her insult is an insult to the women, the army and the people of the country. I request PM Modi to take action against such a leader and suspend him immediately,' Ajay Rai said. This comes after Kunwar Vijay Shah stirred a row with his objectionable remark on Colonel Sofia Qureshi, who briefed the media during Operation Sindoor. Speaking at an event, Shah had said, 'Those who widowed our daughters [in Pahalgam, we sent a sister of their own to teach them a lesson.' The state minister later apologised, expressing regret over his remark, 'I am not a God; I'm too human, and I apologise ten times.'
Time of India
14-05-2025
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- Time of India
'Nation saddened by Sofiya Qureshi's insult': Ajay Rai slams MP Minister over remark on female Army officer
Live Events — sagarikaghose (@sagarikaghose) (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai slammed Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his objectionable remark on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Calling Kunwar Vijay Shah's remark an insult to women, the army and the people of the country, Ajay Rai requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against the MP Cabinet Minister "The nation is saddened by Colonel Sofiya Qureshi's insult, who increased the nation's respect. Her insult is an insult to the women, the army and the people of the country. I request PM Modi to take action against such a leader and suspend him immediately," Ajay Rai comes after Kunwar Vijay Shah stirred a row with his objectionable remark on Colonel Sofia Qureshi, who briefed the media during Operation Sindoor Speaking at an event, Shah had said, "Those who widowed our daughters [in Pahalgam, we sent a sister of their own to teach them a lesson."The state minister later apologised, expressing regret over his remark, "I am not a God; I'm too human, and I apologise ten times."Speaking to over the row on Tuesday, the Minister said, "My entire background is from the military. Many of my family members were martyred and were in the military... Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is above my real sister, who performed the national religion and took revenge on those people. She (Qureshi) is more important than my real sister. I had nothing in my mind; if something slipped out of the excitement and hurt someone, then I would like to apologise from the heart. Not once, but I apologise ten times."The minister further said, "I am a patriotic man, and people of every community worked for the nation. If something slipped out in anger and someone felt bad, I would like to say that I am not a god but a human being. I apologise ten times for it."He also urged not to take his speech in a different context."Our Prime Minister has given a reply to those who erase the sindoor of our sisters (victims of the Pahalgam terror attack) in their language. What had happened to our sisters has been avenged in their own language. Don't take my speech in a different context. Those who are taking it in a different context, I want to tell them that it is not in that context. They are our sisters, and they have taken revenge with great strength along with the Armed forces," the minister told ANI.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Nation saddened by Sofiya Qureshi's insult": Ajay Rai slams MP Minister over remark on female Army officer
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 14 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai slammed Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his objectionable remark on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Calling Kunwar Vijay Shah's remark an insult to women, the army and the people of the country, Ajay Rai requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action against the MP Cabinet Minister. 'The nation is saddened by Colonel Sofiya Qureshi's insult, who increased the nation's respect. Her insult is an insult to the women, the army and the people of the country. I request PM Modi to take action against such a leader and suspend him immediately,' Ajay Rai said. This comes after Kunwar Vijay Shah stirred a row with his objectionable remark on Colonel Sofia Qureshi, who briefed the media during Operation Sindoor. Speaking at an event, Shah had said, 'Those who widowed our daughters [in Pahalgam, we sent a sister of their own to teach them a lesson.' The state minister later apologised, expressing regret over his remark, 'I am not a God; I'm too human, and I apologise ten times.' Speaking to ANI over the row on Tuesday, the Minister said, 'My entire background is from the military. Many of my family members were martyred and were in the military... Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is above my real sister, who performed the national religion and took revenge on those people. She (Qureshi) is more important than my real sister. I had nothing in my mind; if something slipped out of the excitement and hurt someone, then I would like to apologise from the heart. Not once, but I apologise ten times.' The minister further said, 'I am a patriotic man, and people of every community worked for the nation. If something slipped out in anger and someone felt bad, I would like to say that I am not a god but a human being. I apologise ten times for it.' He also urged not to take his speech in a different context. 'Our Prime Minister has given a reply to those who erase the sindoor of our sisters (victims of the Pahalgam terror attack) in their language. What had happened to our sisters has been avenged in their own language. Don't take my speech in a different context. Those who are taking it in a different context, I want to tell them that it is not in that context. They are our sisters, and they have taken revenge with great strength along with the Armed forces,' the minister told ANI. (ANI)
