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Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Congress may have to tweak timelines for Sangathan Srijan
The Congress may have to tweak the timelines for the Sangathan Srijan exercise a bit as most of the district party units have not been able to set up their executive committees even as the May 15 deadline inches closer. The Sangathan Srijan is an initiative aimed at revamping the organisation. As barely a few district units have been able to set up the executive committees, the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) is working with the new District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents and other leaders almost round the clock to ensure that the process is completed by the deadline. 'Yes, we are in the process of doing so and will let you know once this is completed,' Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai said. A control room set up to monitor Sangathan Srijan at the UPCC headquarters is consistently taking stock of the situation. The party leadership is being apprised of the progress made on this front from district to district. Besides setting up the district level executive committees, the DCCs have to allocate work to the new office bearers at the block, district panchayat and assembly constituency levels by May 15. The DCCs also need to identify five good orators and five spokespersons and send their names to UPCC headquarters by the deadline. The DCCs have been asked to set up control rooms and identify leaders with a strong academic and ideological background to be trained as master trainers following screening at the state level. The master trainers would be asked to impart training to the party cadres in every district. All India Congress Committee (AICC) has convened a meeting to review the prevailing situation in New Delhi on May 14. 'Yes, we will review the situation with AICC secretaries, UPCC president Ajay Rai and Congress Legislature Party leader Aradhana Mishra 'Mona. We will make some adjustment in the timelines to set up the district executive committees and completion of other work to constitute the district level organisational teams,' said AICC general secretary incharge of UP Avinash Pandey. UPCC is also in the process of being revamped and the party is yet to announce the new state executive committee. Senior party leaders, including Pandey, Rai, former Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) presidents and others, had assembled at the UPCC headquarters in Lucknow from January 7 to 13, 2025 to interview Congress leaders from all the 75 districts to select new office bearers. A list of new District Congress Committee (DCC) and City Congress Committee presidents was announced on March 20. There are some complaints about the last-minute changes made in the list of new office bearers. The party leadership is considering a review of the list in respect of certain districts.
Mint
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
‘Pakistan ko kehna bhaijan': Ajay Rai's ‘nimbu-mirchi on Rafale' remark fumes BJP, others on social media
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) President Ajay Rai's remark about the Pahalgam terror attack, taking a 'nimbu mirchi' jibe at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over its response to the Pahalgam terror attack, has faced criticism on social media, mostly from BJP supporters. During a press conference, Rai, who unsuccessfully contested against Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi in the past, slammed the government for not acting after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including tourists, on April 22. Rai accused the Centre of 'big talk and no action' against the perpetrators of the terror attack, the worst against civilians since 2000. In the video, Rai displayed a white toy plane (Rafale) with lemon-chillies hanging on it. 'Terrorist activities have increased in the country, and people are suffering from it. Our youth lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack... But, this government, which talks a lot, says that they will crush terrorists – they brought Rafale, but they are in their hangars having chilly and lemon hanging in them. When will they take action against terrorists, those who support them, and their backers?' ANI news agency quoted Rai. Rai's statement was also amplified by Pakistani news sites, triggering a rebuttal from the saffron camp. 'The Congress Party and its leaders are being disloyal to India and our people, and the Congress leaders are deliberately trying to defame and demoralise our brave armed forces. The deplorable statements by Ajay Rai, UP Congress chief, from where Rahul Gandhi is MP, are most condemnable. Congress leaders are reprehensible, repeat offenders who are repeatedly dishonourably trying to lower the morale and resolve of our armed forces. But the Congress party's sinister ploy will not be successful,' BJP leader CR Kesavan said. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, 'Why is a continuous attack being made on the morale of armed forces? Congress party is not taking action because Pakistan ko kehna bhaijaan, sena ka karna apman, ye Congress ki bann chuki hai pehchan, Pakistan aur Congress do shareer aur bole ek hi zubaan.' The remark also drew ire from people who took to social media to express their outrage. A user wrote: 'Who will make fun of the Indian army and its weapons? Pakistan. But he is a senior Congress leader from Kashi doing the same.' Another user added: 'Did you mock after 26/11?' A third user said: 'Did you say Senior... sir, there is no seniority.' Another said: 'Shame on you.' Ajay Rai Defends His Remarks Rai on Sunday defended his controversial comment about lemons and chilies being tied to the Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets, saying he merely highlighted what had already been documented and called on the government to take concrete steps against terrorism. 'I showed the facts to the nation. When Defence Minister Rajnath Singh went to receive the Rafale jets, he tied lemons and chilies to them. There are photos and videos from that moment. I simply asked: when will the lemons and chilies be removed? When will Rafale be used effectively? When will there be real action against terrorism? Yesterday, I raised these questions... Congress has always stood with the government. The CWC has clearly said it supports any strong action taken by the government (in response to Pahalgam terror attack). But we are saying - stop misleading people and take action,' he said. The senior Congress leader's remarks come in the backdrop of India's recent defence deal—a ₹ 63,000 crore agreement with France for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets. Signed earlier this week, the deal aims to bolster India's naval strike capabilities. The Rafale deal became a political issue after the opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, alleged irregularities in the deal with the French firm related to the purchase of 36 Rafale multirole fighter aircraft.
Mint
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
'Pakistan ko kehna bhaijan': Ajay Rai's ‘nimbu-mirchi on Rafale' remark fumes BJP, others on social media
Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) President Ajay Rai's remark over the Pahalgam terror attack taking a "nimbu mirchi" jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over response to Pahalgam terror attack - has faced criticism on social media, mostly from BJP supporters. During a press conference, Rai, who unsuccessfully contested against Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi in the past, slammed the government for not acting after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, including tourists on 22 April. Rai accused Centre of "big talk and no action" against the perpetrators of the terror attack, worst against civilians since 2000. In the video, Rai displayed a white toy plane (Rafale) with lemon-chillies hanging on it. "Terrorist activities have increased in the country, and people are suffering from it. Our youth lost their lives in the Pahalgam terror attack... But, this government, which talks a lot, says that they will crush terrorists – they brought Rafale, but they are in their hangars having chilly and lemon hanging in them. When will they take action against terrorists, those who support them, and their backers?" ANI news agency quoted Rai. Rai's statement was also amplified by Pakistani news sites, triggering a rebuttal from the saffron camp. "The Congress Party and its leaders are being disloyal to India and our people, and the Congress leaders are deliberately trying to defame and demoralise our brave armed forces. The deplorable statements by Ajay Rai, UP Congress chief, from where Rahul Gandhi is MP, are most condemnable. Congress leaders are reprehensible, repeat offenders who are repeatedly dishonourably trying to lower the morale and resolve of our armed forces. But the Congress party's sinister ploy will not be successful," BJP leader CR Kesavan said. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, "Why is a continuous attack being made on the morale of armed forces?… Congress party is not taking action because Pakistan ko kehna bhaijaan, sena ka karna apman, ye Congress ki bann chuki hai pehchan, Pakistan aur Congress do shareer aur bole ek hi zubaan." The remark also drew ire from people who took to social media to express their outrage. A user wrote: "Who will make fun of Indian army and its weapons? Pakistan. But he is senior Congress leader from Kashi doing the same." Another user added: "Did you mock after 26/11?" A third user said: "Did you say Senior... sir, there is no seniority." Another said: "Shame on you." The senior Congress leader's remarks come in the backdrop of India's recent defence deal—a ₹ 63,000 crore agreement with France for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets. Signed earlier this week, the deal aims to bolster India's naval strike capabilities. Rafale deal had become a pollical issue after opposition led by Rahul Gandhi alleged of irregularities in the deal with the French firm related to the purchase of 36 Rafale multirole fighter aircrafts. On 14 December 2018 the Supreme Court of India upheld the Rafale deal, stating that no irregularities or corruption have been found. First Published: 5 May 2025, 11:20 AM IST
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
UP has poor law & order, moving towards anarchy, claims Ajay Rai
Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) chief Ajay Rai on Thursday alleged that law and order situation had completely deteriorated across UP, and the state was moving towards anarchy. He said this after meeting the family of the slain retired govt official and his wife, who were murdered allegedly by a mason inside their house in ADA Colony, Naini, over a monetary dispute. He, along with Allahabad MP Ujjawal Ram Singh, reached Naini and expressed condolences to the family members. "Organised crime is shaping across the state under the shelter of the police and administration," he alleged. Rai also welcomed the decision of the Union govt to conduct a caste census. "It is a big victory for the entire INDIA bloc. The govt was forced to accept the demand of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi ," Rai said. Singh expressed concern over the poor law and order and asserted that the graph of crime was continuously increasing in the trans-Yamuna pocket of the district. Prominent leaders, including Kishore Varshney, Fuzail Hashmi, Ashok Patel, Anil Dwivedi and others, were also present.
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Business Standard
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
UP Congress postpones protest against BJP in wake of Pahalgam attack
The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee postponed a scheduled protest at BJP district headquarters on April 25 in light of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir which claimed the lives of 26 people, a statement issued Thursday said. The statement said that the party will hold a candle march across the state to honour the victims of the attack. Party workers will assemble at martyr memorials or statues of national icons to offer prayers for the departed souls, the statement read. The party said the Political Affairs Committee and newly appointed district and city Congress presidents held a meeting on Wednesday and unanimously decided to postpone the Gandhian-style protests against "fake chargesheet" in the National Herald case and "fabricated cases" against its top leadership. However, the party said it was "shocked and deeply saddened" by the "cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam" in which 26 people, including foreign nationals, were killed. "In view of the horrific nature of the attack and on humanitarian grounds, the protest scheduled for April 25 at BJP district offices is hereby postponed," the statement read. The Congress strongly condemned the attack on innocent civilians and expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims. It also wished a speedy recovery to the injured. In honour of the victims, the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee has decided to hold candlelight marches in all districts of the state on April 25.
