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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
- Politics
- 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)
Economic Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
India Pakistan News Updates: Situation normal in Jammu and Kashmir; China's vice FM meets Pak envoy to discuss India tensions
14 May 2025 | 08:50:04 AM IST India Pakistan News Live Updates: China's vice-foreign minister Sun Weidong met on Tuesday with Pakistan's ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi to discuss tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, a statement from his ministry said on Wednesday. India Pakistan News Live Updates: The Indian armed forces had launched Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack. Subsequently, the two countries were involved in military actions against each two sides on May 10 reached an understanding on halting all military actions. Show more On India-Pakistan understanding, BJP leader Rajendra Agarwal said, "... There is still a lot of anger in the country's people because Pakistan has an abysmal record. But we have given Pakistan a decisive defeat... We know that Pakistan only gives fake assurances. If Pakistan commits any more audacious acts, then we will attack it again, and the blessings and morale of the people will remain high." On MP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai says, "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..." Security forces on Tuesday neutralised a live shell that was recovered earlier in the Nowshera area of Rajouri district in Jammu and live shells were reported after Pakistan's shelling across the Line of Control. The army successfully defused them for the safety of the locals in the border villages. The school education department here on Tuesday announced that all government and private schools in Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, and Samba districts will remain closed to the department, the decision has been taken as a precautionary measure. No specific reason for the closure was stated in the order issued by the is important to note that government and private schools in Udhampur district, as well as in Bani, Basholi, Mahanpur, Bhaddu, Malhar, and Billawar zones of Kathua district, will remain open on the same day."All Govt and Pvt schools in Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch & Samba districts will remain closed tomorrow on 14 May, 2025. However, all Govt and pvt schools in dist Udhampur and Bani, Basholi, Mahanpur, Bhaddu, Malhar and Billawar zones of dist Kathua shall open tomorrow on 14th May, 2025," the department said in an official statement. China's vice-foreign minister Sun Weidong met on Tuesday with Pakistan's ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi to discuss tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi, a statement from his ministry said on said "China welcomes and supports Pakistan and India achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire", the statement said. "China is ready to continue to play a constructive role in this regard," it added. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, on Tuesday stated that the global community has shown a clear understanding of India's plight and recognised that the Pahalgam terrorist attack targeted Indian tourists and that the epicentre of terrorism lies across the border in said that numerous foreign leaders have acknowledged India's right to defend itself and protect its citizens, emphasising that the epicentre of terrorism is in addressing a question of India and Pakistan 'hyphenation,' Jaiswal, while addressing the MEA briefing, said, "There is widespread understanding in the world that Indian tourists were the victims of terrorism at Pahalgam and that the epicentre of terrorism is across the border in Pakistan. A number of foreign leaders, in their conversations with Indian counterparts, recognised India's right to defend itself and protect its people."He added, "I also draw your attention to the UN Security Council press statement of 25th April, which states that - 'there is a need to uphold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of this reprehensible act of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice.' They further stressed that those responsible for these killings should be held accountable." Following the recent cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, the US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott emphasised the importance of direct communication between both also commended India and Pakistan for choosing the path of being asked if the US received any assurance or commitment during their talks with Pakistan, whether Pakistan will dismantle its terror infrastructure or no longer support terror groups in the country, Pigott while addressing the press briefing on Tuesday said, "I can only reiterate that we welcome the ceasefire reached between India and Pakistan this weekend. We commend both Prime Ministers for choosing the path of peace. We also want to encourage direct communication between the parties." Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sat Sharma visited the families of the victims who lost their lives in heavy cross-border shelling by Pakistan in recent to ANI on Tuesday, Sharma said that Pakistan targeted civilian areas. Further referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, the BJP leader also asserted that every action of Pakistan will be given a befitting reply."...We met the families who have lost their loved ones in Pakistani shelling... Pakistan targeted civilian areas... PM Modi clearly said that the fight between Pakistan and India is for Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and terrorism, and trade cannot go on simultaneously... Every action of Pakistan will be given a befitting reply," BJP President Sat Sharma said. Kapil Surana, President of Udaipur Marble Processors Committee, told ANI, "Udaipur is Asia's biggest exporter of marbles. All members of the committee had unanimously agreed to stop trade with Turkiye because of its support to Pakistan... 70% of the marble imported to India comes from Turkiye... Not just Udaipur, if all marble associations stop their trade with Turkiye, it will give a strong message to the world that the Indian government is not alone, industries and all Indians stand with our government... If we stop trade with Turkiye, the demand for Indian marble will grow..." India expelled a Pakistani official working at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi for allegedly indulging in Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official was indulging in activities not in keeping with his official status in India and that he had been given 24 hours to leave the move comes amid tensions between the two neighbours following a four-day military confrontation. Pakistan on Tuesday declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission here "persona non grata" for engaging in activities what it called "incompatible" with his privileged status. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said that the concerned official has been directed to leave Pakistan within 24 hours."The Government of Pakistan has declared a staff member of the Indian High Commission, Islamabad, as persona non grata for engaging in activities incompatible with his privileged status," it said.
