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Shahjahan Sheikh arrested before PM Modi’s visit

Shahjahan Sheikh who targeted and sexually assaulted Hindu women in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, has been arrested from the Meenakh area of West Bengal today on Thursday morning. Shahjahan Sheikh is a leader of the Trinamool Congress. His arrest came under immense political pressure. Moreover, this arrest is before PM Modi’s arrival in West Bengal on March 6.

According to the police, Shahjahan Shaikh was hiding in a house in Meenakha in North 24 Parganas district, from where he was arrested. Police said that after his arrest he would be produced in Basirhat court. A police officer said that he is currently in custody and will be produced in court at 2 pm.

Charges against Shahjahan Sheikh

Shabjahan Sheikh first came to the attention of the ED team. Shahjahan Sheikh is an accused in the ration scam. ED raid on his house on the 5th of January 2024. The ED team was been attacked by the Sheikh and his supporters. Moreover, now Shahjahan Sheikh is also an accused in the attack on the ED team during a raid. Furthermore, he ran away after attacking the ED team.

After that, the incident of sexual harassment of Hindu women by targeting them in Sandeshkhali came to light. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee initially supported him but later started distancing herself from the accused. Politics is hot over alleged sexual harassment and land grabbing in Sandeshkhali.

After the ED action against Shahjahan Sheikh, the victimized women of the area came before the police and told the media about their pain. Sheikh Shahjahan, a Trinamool Congress Party leader from Sandeshkhali, has been accused of illegally acquiring land to build a fish farming pond. Moreover, Sheikh and his close ones are also accused of raping Hindu women.

PM Modi can meet Sandeshkhali Victims

After the Sandeshkhali incident came to light, several opposition leaders, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, protested vehemently against the Mamata government. After intervention by human rights groups, the ST Commission and the Calcutta High Court, as well as national media coverage, the Mamata government was forced to backtrack. Furthermore, the government arrested Shahjahan Sheikh this morning under immense pressure. Moreover, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a tour of Bengal on 6 March. According to sources, during this time he can also meet the victimized women of Sandeshkhali.

Trinamool Congress Party Leader’s Reaction to Shahjahan Sheikh Arrest

On the arrest of Sheikh, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said that the accused leader had been arrested only after the court lifted the stay. He further said that Abhishek Banerjee had said that the police’s hands were tied due to the stay of the High Court.

Party leader Shantanu Sen said that the arrest of Sheikh Shahjahan proves that our government administratively follows Rajdharma. He stated action was taken against ministers Partha Chatterjee and Jyotipriya Malik. Moreover, accused Shibu Hazra and Uttam Sardar in the Sandeshkhali case were also arrested. Furthermore, now Sheikh has also been arrested.

February 29, 2024
Rajya Sabha Election 2024 Result. Cross Voting Impact

Rajya Sabha Election 2024 results were announced yesterday. Rajya Sabha Election 2024 was held in three states. In the Rajya Sabha Election 2024 results, the ruling Congress has registered a big victory in Karnataka. Similarly, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan has been declared victorious in Himachal. Furthermore, 8 BJP candidates and 2 SP candidates won the Rajya Sabha Election 2024 in UP.

Rajya Sabha elections 2024 were concluded on Tuesday on 15 seats in Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Karnataka results were declared first. The ruling Congress has registered a big victory in Karnataka. At the same time, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan has been declared victorious in the results of the Rajya Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh. There is an atmosphere of celebration in the BJP camp after the announcement of victory. After this, the BJP is preparing to bring a no-confidence motion in Himachal Pradesh. All 8 BJP candidates have won in Uttar Pradesh. Whereas, 2 SP candidates were victorious.

Karnataka Rajya Sabha Election 2024 Result

Three Congress candidates have won the Karnataka Rajya Sabha elections. Ajay Maken, Nasir Hussain and GC Chandrashekhar of the Congress succeeded. Congress candidates Ajay Maken, Dr Syed Naseer Hussain and GC Chandrashekhar won by 47, 46 and 46 votes respectively. Moreover, Narayan Bhandage of the BJP won in Karnataka. Furthermore, MLA ST Somashekar of the BJP cross-voted for Ajay Maken of Congress. Kupendra Reddy of JDS lost the election.

In the Karnataka Rajya Sabha Election, voting for four seats in the Upper House of Parliament occurred yesterday. In this election, five candidates competed. Ajay Maken, Syed Naseer Hussain, and G C Chandrasekhar from the Congress. Narayana Bandage from the BJP and Kupendra Reddy from JDS.

Himachal Rajya Sabha Election 2024 Result

BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan has won the Rajya Sabha election results in Himachal. Furthermore, with this victory, the BJP is preparing to bring a no-confidence motion in Himachal. Moreover, BJP leaders say that the government has lost its support in the state. Harsh Mahajan has won the MLA seat in Chamba thrice.

Voting was held in the Shimla Assembly for the only one Rajya Sabha seat from the state. Congress candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi has lost in this. A total of 68 MLAs voted in Himachal. Both BJP and Congress candidates got 34-34 votes. But after a toss the decision was taken.

Amidst the Rajya Sabha election results in Himachal, it was being claimed that a total of 9 MLAs including six Congress MLAs from the state and those who have cross-voted are in touch with the BJP. Moreover, the BJP has taken all these MLAs to Chandigarh. There are 6 Congress MLAs among them. Besides, BJP leaders have also gone to Chandigarh along with the three independent MLAs.

UP Result

Elections were held on 10 Rajya Sabha seats in UP. Out of these, BJP candidates have won 8 seats and Samajwadi Party candidates have won 2 seats. Moreover, 395 voters have voted for all these 10 seats. BJP won 8 seats due to massive cross-voting by the Samajwadi Party’s MLA. At least 7 MLAs of the Samajwadi party have voted in favour of the BJP.

Yogi Adityanath congrats to all BJP candidates who won the election. Sudhanshu Trivedi, RPN Singh, Chaudhary Tejveer Singh, Sadhna Singh, Amarpal Maurya, Sangeeta Balwant and Agra Mayor Naveen Jain from the BJP have won. Jaya Bachchan from the Samajwadi Party and PDA candidate Ramjilal Suman also won the Rajya Sabha elections.

February 28, 2024
Sonia Gandhi elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan.
Sonia Gandhi was elected unopposed and became a member of the Parliament of the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan. After the declaration of the results, both the elected MPs of the BJP received the certificates themselves. While Sonia Gandhi received her certificate from her agent. Moreover, Sachin Pilot posted on X after Sonia Gandhi was elected.

Before that, Sonia Gandhi filed her nomination for Rajya Sabha on February 14. While BJP candidates Chunni Lal Garasia and Madan Rathore filed their nominations on February 15, the last date for applications.

All three candidates were declared elected for the Rajya Sabha elections from Rajasthan. On Tuesday, in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Principal Secretary of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and Returning Officer of Rajya Sabha Mahavir Prasad Sharma declared Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates Chunni Lal Garasia and Madan Rathore and Indian National Congress candidate Sonia Gandhi elected unopposed.

Sonia Gandhi Assets

Based on her latest election affidavit filed in January 2024 for the Rajya Sabha election, Sonia Gandhi’s total assets are valued at Rs 12.53 crore. This includes both movable and immovable properties. Here’s a breakdown:

Immovable Assets of Sonia Gandhi:
- Agricultural Land: She owns three plots of agricultural land in Dera Mandi village, New Delhi. Furthermore, these three plots of agricultural land have a total estimated value of Rs 5.88 crore.
- Italy Property: She has a share in an inherited residential property in Italy, currently valued at around Rs 26.83 lakh.
Movable Assets:
- Cash: She declared having Rs 90,000 in cash.
- Precious Metals: She owns 88kg of silver and 1,267 grams of gold, with values not specified in the affidavit.
- Jewellery: She owns jewellery, although its value is not mentioned.
- Other Assets: Any other movable assets are not detailed in the affidavit.
Additional Points:
- Her total wealth has shown a gradual increase over the years. In 2014, her wealth was reported to be Rs 9.28 crore. That has grown to Rs 11.82 crore in 2019 and further increased to its current value.
- It’s important to note that asset declarations in affidavits are self-reported. Moreover, it might not reflect the total market value of the assets.
Sonia Gandhi shifted to Rajya Sabha

It is noteworthy that former Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who was elected from the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat, has been elected to the Rajya Sabha for the first time. Congress had made her its candidate in place of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. Furthermore, Manmohan Singh’s tenure is ending on April 3 this year. This marked her shift from contesting Lok Sabha elections (the lower house) after 20 years.

There were speculations that Sonia would not contest Rae Bareli in the general elections to be held this year. In her place, her daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra can contest elections from Rae Bareli. Hence the Congress party made her a candidate for the Upper House. With her decision to not contest the Lok Sabha elections, speculation is rife about her future role in the Congress party and Indian politics.
February 21, 2024
Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya joined BJP

Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya one of the senior leaders of Rajasthan has joined the BJP. He was one of the big tribal leaders of Congress. He left the Congress party giving a major setback in Rajasthan. The discussions and speculations that were going on for the last three to four days regarding Malviya have come to an end. State in-charge Arun Singh and State President CP Joshi formally welcomed Malviya by wearing a party scarf and welcoming him.

Mahendrajit Singh Malviya was the Cabinet Minister for Water Resources, IGNP, Department of Water Resources Planning in the Government of Rajasthan. He is a former Member of Parliament, from Banswada Lok Sabha constituency in the 12th Lok Sabha. He is the MLA from Bagidora Assembly Constituency and leader of the Indian National Congress.

Malviya was born on December 2, 1960, in Banswada, Rajasthan. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in economics from Maharaja’s College, Udaipur in 1982. He entered politics in 1985 and was elected as a member of Banswada District Panchayat. In 1990, he was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. and served till 1998. He was elected to the 12th Lok Sabha in 1998. In 2003, he became the Cabinet Minister for Water Resources, IGNP, Water Resources Planning Department in the Government of Rajasthan. Malviya is a tribal leader and has dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of the tribal community. He is a popular leader in the tribal community in Rajasthan.

Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya said ‘I came back home’

In his first address after joining the BJP, Mahendrajit Singh Malviya said that joining the BJP is my homecoming. He gave information about his political journey so far. He said that he started student politics as a worker of BJP’s student organization Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. During his college education, he discharged many important responsibilities under the banner of ABVP.

Mahendrajeet Singh Malviya Praised PM Modi

Malviya praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the policies of the BJP. He said the strength and image of India that has increased in the country and the world is really impressive. Where was India before and where has it reached now? The policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are reflected in this.

Malviya also mentioned the BJP’s national convention held in New Delhi on Sunday. He said that the way Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National President JP Nadda addressed the national convention, we all got goosebumps after listening to them.

Not only the country was watching his speech, but the countries of the world were watching to see what is the strength of India. Influenced by all these things, I am once again joining my old home Bharatiya Janata Party.

The boycott of the Ram Temple is not right.

Malviya also mentioned the Ram Temple in his speech after joining the BJP. He said, ‘I am a person who believes in Sanatan Dharma, temples and Gods and Goddesses. In this situation, the Congress Party’s decision to boycott the Praman Pratishtha Mahotsav of Ram Temple held on the 22nd seemed inappropriate.

Hopes of Malviya

Expressing hope for development in his area, Malviya said that after joining the BJP, the Vagad area will be able to develop. With the help of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh adjacent to us, development will be possible in rural areas. Furthermore, due to the double-engine government in Rajasthan, the development in his area will be at a fast pace.

Moreover, Malviya said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently come to Mangarh Dham and increased the respect of the tribals, the saints living there and the Vagad area. Additionally, He was the first Prime Minister who came to Mangarh Dham and worked to increase the pride of this region across the country.

February 19, 2024
Congress Bank Accounts Face Tax Lien, not freeze

Congress bank accounts were frozen as claimed by the party on the 16th of February 2024. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi posted on X about the Congress bank accounts. He said “Don’t be afraid Modi ji, Congress is not the name of power of money but of power of people. We have never bowed down before dictatorship, nor will we ever bow down. Every Congress worker will fight tooth and nail to protect India’s democracy”.

Congress party posted on X saying “The dictator is in fear”.

Status of the Congress bank accounts

The situation regarding the Congress bank accounts is complex and has seen recent developments. Here’s a summary:

Initial Claims:

On February 16, 2024, the Congress party claimed their bank accounts were frozen by the Income Tax Department. Moreover, they alleged this action was politically motivated and hampered their ability to function, including paying bills and salaries.

Congress claimed that its bank accounts including the Congress Youth Wing bank accounts were frozen by the authorities.

Income Tax Department’s Response:

The Income Tax department clarified that they had not frozen the accounts but rather placed a lien of Rs 115 crore on them. This means the party could still access funds exceeding that amount. Ajay Maken the Treasurer of the Congress party confirmed this status by posting on X.

Sources said that it was done because the Congress Party didn’t submit tax returns for the financial year 2018-2019. Moreover, the Congress party has not paid the taxes of Rs 210 Crore claimed by the Income Tax Department.

What Bank Account Lien means

A bank account lien is a legal claim placed on a bank account by a creditor, such as a bank, government agency, or court, to restrict access to the funds in the account. This means that the funds in the account cannot be withdrawn or transferred until the debt owed to the creditor is satisfied.

Income Tax Tribunal’s Intervention:

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) intervened and allowed the party to operate their accounts beyond the Rs 115 crore lien until February 21, 2024. This temporary relief allows the party to function while the tax dispute is ongoing.

Current Status:

As of February 17, 2024, the party’s accounts are not frozen. But face tax lien imposed by the Income Tax department. The party can access funds exceeding the lien amount until February 21st. After this, the situation may change depending on the ITAT’s further decision.

Additional Notes:

This situation has sparked political debate, with the Congress party alleging harassment and the government denying any political motive. The underlying tax dispute is still ongoing and the outcome will determine the full implications for the party’s finances.

February 17, 2024
Electoral Bonds Declared Unconstitutional by Supreme Court

Electoral bonds were declared unconstitutional yesterday by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has delivered its conclusive verdict on the validity of electoral bonds ahead of the 2024 general elections. The Supreme Court has banned electoral bonds, terming them unconstitutional. Let’s understand what electoral bonds are, their benefits, and the reasons for their ban.

What were the electoral bonds?

Electoral bonds were a kind of promissory note. It was been purchased by any Indian citizen or company at selected branches of the State Bank of India. These bonds were a means for citizens or corporate companies to donate to any political party of their choice.

When were the electoral bonds introduced?

Electoral bonds were introduced with the Financial Bill (2017). On January 29, 2018, the Narendra Modi-led NDA government notified the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018. The very same day it was started.

When were electoral bonds available for sale?

Electoral bonds are made available for sale by the government at the beginning of every quarter for 10 days. In the meantime, their shopping was done. The first 10 days of January, April, July and October have been fixed for the purchase of the bonds by the government. Furthermore, there was a plan by the government to fix an additional period of 30 days in the year of Lok Sabha elections.

Purpose of the Electoral Bonds

While introducing electoral bonds, the government claimed that it would increase transparency in matters of political funding. Moreover, through this bond, donations could be made to the party of one’s choice.

Was there any return on investing in electoral bonds?

There was a provision to give exemption under sections 80GGC and 80GGB of income tax on the amount donated. Furthermore, an exemption was by donating through bonds and not donating directly to the political party.

Why the Supreme Court Banned the Electoral Bonds?

The Supreme Court of India recently banned the Electoral Bond Scheme on February 15, 2024. Furthermore, the verdict regarding the Electoral Bond Scheme was delivered by a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, B.R. Gavai, J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra have given this verdict. While they arrived at a unanimous decision, each judge may have had slightly different reasoning. They have cited several key reasons:

1. Violation of the Right to Information:

The anonymity provided by the scheme, where donors remain unknown, was deemed to violate the fundamental right to information enshrined in Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution. The court argued that voters have a right to know who is funding political parties to make informed decisions during elections.

2. Lack of Transparency:

The scheme’s opacity raised concerns about its potential to facilitate corruption and undue influence on policy decisions. Furthermore, the court felt that without transparency, it was impossible to track the source of funds and prevent unfair advantages for certain parties.

3. Unequal Treatment of Political Parties:

Critics argued that the scheme unfairly benefited larger parties with better access to funds, making it harder for smaller parties to compete. The court did not directly address this concern, but the emphasis on transparency could potentially level the playing field.

4. Constitutional Challenges:

The court also identified specific constitutional issues with the scheme. For example, they found the provision allowing unlimited corporate donations through bonds to be violative of free and fair elections. Additionally, the amendment permitting loss-making companies to donate was deemed arbitrary and discriminatory.

5. Potential for Misuse:

While the scheme aimed to reduce cash transactions in political funding, the court expressed concerns about the potential misuse of anonymous bonds for money laundering or illegal activities.

Overall, the Supreme Court’s decision to ban the Electoral Bond Scheme aimed to promote transparency, accountability, and fairness in Indian elections by ensuring more information about political funding is available to the public.

It’s important to note that the implications of this decision are still evolving, and there may be further developments in the future.

February 16, 2024
Swami Prasad Maurya Resigned from his Post.

Swami Prasad Maurya working as National General Secretary of Samajwadi Party has resigned from his post. He has resigned by writing a letter to Akhilesh Yadav the president of the Samajwadi Party. He has also said that he will continue to work as a worker in the party. In the letter, Swami Prasad expressed his displeasure over the party’s stance on his statements. Swami Prasad Maurya was unhappy with his alleged neglect in the party for a long time.

Swami Prasad Maurya has been in the news for a long time due to his controversial statements. SP and Akhilesh Yadav have also been uncomfortable with his statements many times. Ram Gopal Yadav and Shivpal Yadav have always stated the statements given by him from time to time as his personal opinions. At the same time, Manoj Pandey has said that his mental balance is disturbed. What hurts him more is that even within the party, SP President Akhilesh Yadav is not stopping the statements coming against him.

The accusation he has made on the party leadership of not giving proper participation to Dalits and backward classes is related to the Rajya Sabha elections. Here two out of three tickets have been given to the general category. Swami Prasad Maurya is said to be upset with this also. Leave aside his consideration in ticket distribution, despite being the General Secretary he didn’t get information. It is said that Swami Prasad is against making Jaya Bachchan a candidate for the fifth time.

Swami Prasad Maurya Litmus Test

Sources say that Swami Prasad Maurya has taken steps towards taking a different path from Akhilesh Yadav. His resignation from the post of General Secretary is like a two-way litmus test. Firstly, did the SP leadership come under pressure? Secondly, how much importance he will receive from any other parties?

Sources say if the SP leadership come under pressure, some tickets may be given at his request in the upcoming Lok Sabha ticket distribution. Swami Prasad Maurya’s daughter Sanghamitra is a BJP MP from Badaun, from where SP has given a ticket to Dharmendra Yadav. Furthermore, Swami Prasad wants a ticket from Amla (Bareilly) for his daughter.

Not happy with the ticket distribution

Sources say that Swami Prasad Maurya did not want Dr Naval Kishore Shakya to be made the candidate from Farrukhabad. Dr Shakya was married to Sanghamitra, but later got divorced. Hence Swami Prasad is not happy with this ticket distribution.

Swami Prasad is continuously attacking religious ostentation. In such a situation, he did not like the program of worship before the installation of Lord Shaligram by the SP leadership. Therefore, on the same day, he announced his resignation from the post of General Secretary.

Politics in UP started with the resignation of SP leader Swami Prasad Maurya. President of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party Om Prakash Rajbhar has called the resignation a gimmick. He said that resigning from the post of General Secretary is a complete drama.

February 14, 2024
Acharya Pramod Krishnam exiled from Congress

Acharya Pramod Krishnam was fired from the Congress on allegations of indiscipline and anti-party comments. AICC leader KC Venugopal said in the letter that he was expelled from the party for engaging in anti-party activities. Acharya Pramod Krishnam used to give anti-party statements while being in Congress. Due to this, Congress has taken this action against him.

What were the reasons for firing Acharya Pramod Krishnam?

His statements and questioning and opposing Congress party leadership were the reasons for firing him.

1 Acharya Pramod Krishnam said against Rahul Gandhi

Pramod Krishnam also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He said, “It took me 4-5 days to meet Prime Minister Modi.

On the other hand, Rahul Gandhi is busy. He meets less, he does not have the nature to meet much. Rahul Gandhi will meet only when he has time. Maybe he feels It would be a waste of time to meet me.

2 He was angry at Mallikarjun Kharge’s statement

Acharya Pramod Krishnam had expressed displeasure over the statement of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Mallikarjun said that such a person should be deployed at the booth level, who will bark, stay with you and fight.

On this, Pramod Krishnam said that big leaders should take care of their decorum and language. A party is formed from the workers. The worker is hardworking and courageous.

3 Funeral of the INDIA alliance

Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam described the INDIA Alliance as suffering from diseases and said, “I think there is no such thing as INDIA Alliance. As soon as the INDIA Alliance was born, it became suffering from many diseases, in the ICU. Moreover, it had come on the ventilator. Later Nitish Kumar performed his last rites in Patna.”

4 Targeted at Ashok Gehlot

He targeted the then Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot regarding the Shraddha murder case in Rajasthan. He said that the statement of Ashok Gehlot, calling the Shraddha murder case a normal incident, is extremely regrettable and inhuman as well as emboldening the criminals.

What Acharya Pramod Krishnam said after exile

After being expelled from the party, Acharya Pramod Krishnam lashed out at Congress on Sunday. Moreover, he reminded that he should have been exiled for 14 years instead of six years because Rama was also in exile for 14 years.

Acharya Promod Krishnam said that he is first thankful to the Congress leadership for freeing him from the party. He said that he has not engaged in anti-party activities and is questioning the party leadership first.

Acharya Promod Krishnam said that he disagrees with many decisions taken by the Congress party. He said it is wrong for Congress to oppose the abrogation of Article 370. When the DMK leaders compared Sanatana Dharma with dengue and malaria, he clarified that the Congress should not have supported them. Furthermore, he said that he believes in the previous thought of Congress to respect every religion.

Acharya Pramod Krishnam Questioned Congress

Acharya Pramod Krishnam questioned the Congress leadership saying that mentioning the name of Lord Ram and going to Ayodhya for the Prana Pratishtha ceremony are anti-party activities. Pramod Krishnam stated that he had not compromised about Rama and now he is a free man.

Furthermore, he questioned that meeting Narendra Modi and Yogi Adityanath during the Pran Pratishtha Ceremony is an anti-party activity.

Moreover, he said that he promised Rajiv Gandhi that he would stand with him. This promise he made when he was just 16 or 17 years old. Now today he promised to stand with PM Modi. It is because Modi is developing the nation.

Acharya Pramod Krishnam said about Priyanka Gandhi and Sachin Pilot

Acharya Pramod Krishnam, who was expelled from Congress, claimed that Sachin Pilot and Priyanka Gandhi are not being given the respect they deserve in the party. He compared Sachin Pilot to Lord Shiva who drank poison and said that Priyanka Gandhi is also facing a tough time.

He also mentioned that Priyanka Gandhi had been appointed as the general secretary without any portfolio, which is a first in the party’s history. Pramod Krishnam questioned why Priyanka Gandhi did not join Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. Who is behind all of this? He further stated that the party president, Mallikarjun Kharge, is merely a rubber stamp.

February 12, 2024
Amit Shah said CAA will be implemented before the Lok Sabha Election.
Amit Shah announced on Saturday the 10th of February 2024 that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be implemented before the Lok Sabha Election. Moreover, he said there is no provision to remove anybody’s citizenship in this act. He clarified that CAA is not a law to take away citizenship from anyone.

Amit Shah said in the Times Global Business Summit.

Amit Shah said our Muslim brothers are being misled, being provoked. CAA is only to give citizenship to those who have come here after facing persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. This is not a law to take away anyone’s Indian citizenship. Furthermore, Amit Shah said it was the promise made by the Congress to give citizenship of India to minority groups in Pakistan and Bangladesh during the partition. Moreover, the congress not only forgot their promise but also misled Muslims in India.

The Home Ministry official gave a big statement regarding the rules of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said that the rules of CAA will be notified much before the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

What is the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), passed in India in December 2019, is a complex and controversial piece of legislation that has sparked much debate. Here’s a neutral overview of the Act:

What it does:
- Amends the Citizenship Act of 1955 to provide a faster track to Indian citizenship for undocumented immigrants who belong to six specific religious minority groups (Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis, and Christians) from three neighbouring countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan).
- These immigrants must have entered India before December 31, 2014, and faced religious persecution in their home country.
- The Act does not offer the same expedited pathway to Muslims from these countries. Moreover, this has been a major point of contention.
Arguments in favour of CAA:
- Proponents argue that the CAA provides refuge to persecuted marginalized groups who face religious discrimination in their home countries.
- They see it as a humanitarian gesture and an acknowledgement of India’s historical role as a haven for those fleeing religious persecution.
Arguments against CAA:
- Critics argue that the CAA discriminates against Muslims by excluding them from its provisions, violating India’s secular constitution.
- They fear it could be used in conjunction with the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Furthermore, NRC is a proposed nationwide registry of Indian citizens. Moreover, it is to disenfranchise Muslims and other minority groups.
- The CAA has also been criticized for being poorly drafted and potentially creating a two-tiered system of citizenship.
Current status of CAA:
- The CAA has been challenged in the Supreme Court of India, but a final verdict is still pending.
- The implementation of the Act, including the accompanying NRC, has been put on hold due to the legal challenges and ongoing protests.
It’s important to note that the CAA is a complex issue with deeply divided opinions. This summary aims to provide a neutral overview. However, it’s crucial to explore different perspectives and engage with diverse sources to form your own informed opinion.

Amit Shah said in West Bengal

In a closed-door meeting with members of the West Bengal BJP’s social media and IT wing at the National Library in Kolkata, Amit Shah said it is the party’s commitment to implement the CAA.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) has now become the law of the country. No one can stop it from being implemented. He accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misleading people on this issue. He said that we have to work to form the BJP government in the next assembly elections in West Bengal. The BJP government will stop infiltration, end cow smuggling and provide citizenship to those persecuted based on religion through CAA.

Furthermore, Amit Shah has said that BJP will win more than 35 seats in West Bengal in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
February 11, 2024
PV Narasimha Rao and two others declared Bharat Ratna. Is it Politics?

PV Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and MS Swaminathan were declared Bharat Ratna by PM Modi on X. Political experts say that the Modi government has solved many equations in different states. Let us know how and which equations have been solved through these personalities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the award of Bharat Ratna to three personalities by tweeting on Friday. These include farmer leader and former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, Congress leader and former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao and agricultural scientist Dr MS Swaminathan. Earlier on January 23, it had been announced to give Bharat Ratna to former Chief Minister of Bihar Karpoori Thakur and on February 3, former Deputy Prime Minister of the country Lal Krishna Adva ni.

In the election year, many political meanings are being made out of giving the country’s highest civilian honour to five personalities one after the other. Political experts say that the Modi government has solved many equations in different states. Let us know how and which equations have been solved by BJP through these personalities.

1 Chaudhary Charan Singh (Former Prime Minister)

Chaudhary Charan Singh is being recognized as the messiah of the farmers. The award of Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh may impact the Jat-dominated seats of Western Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi in the next Lok Sabha elections. Moreover, it is believed that Jat Voters are influencing 40 Lok Sabha seats in these areas.

There has been speculation for the past several days about Chaudhary Charan Singh’s grandson and Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Jayant Chaudhary joining the BJP. After Charan Singh was given Bharat Ratna, Jayant tweeted, ‘Hearts won.’ If Jayant Chaudhary goes with BJP then BJP can benefit a lot in Western Uttar Pradesh.

Moreover, Jayant Chaudhary is presently associated with the Samajwadi Party an alliance of I.N.D.I.A. Thus this step may weaken the alliance. Furthermore, Nitish Ku mar has already left this alliance and Mamta Banerjee may leave this alliance.

2 PV Narasimha Rao (Former Prime Minister)

The opposition continued to allege that Prime Minister Modi always criticizes the first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and his attitude towards former Prime Ministers of Congress is critical. A day earlier, Prime Minister Modi had praised former PM Dr Manmohan Singh in the Rajya Sabha. The PM said that Manmohan Singh Ji kept coming to the House even in a wheelchair and kept giving strength to democracy.

The next day, it was announced to give Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao. The announcement of posthumously awarding Bharat Ratna to PV Narasimha Rao is also a befitting reply to the opposition. Furthermore, the BJP has been continuously alleging that Congress always ignored Rao’s contribution as Prime Minister. Even Mani Shankar Aiyar, a staunch critic of Modi, had once called Rao the first Prime Minister of BJP.

3 Dr MS Swaminathan

Dr MS Swaminathan’s achievements as a scientist have been unmatched. Apart from this, his personality has also been representing the talented people of South India. Posthumously awarding Bharat Ratna to Swaminathan can further strengthen the Modi government’s strategy to woo the South. Swaminathan was the father of the agricultural revolution. Awarding him Bharat Ratna is being seen as the BJP’s strategy to woo the South as well as the farmers in the North.

4 Lal Krishna Advani

Lal Krishna Advani has been a strong leader of the BJP and a big face of the Ram Mandir movement. By giving the Bharat Ratna to Advani after the consecration of the Ram Mandir on January 22, the BJP gave a message to its voters. BJP was being accused of neglecting Advani, one of the big faces of the temple movement. Even when the temple was consecrated, the opposition raised this issue. Within 10 days of the consecration of the Ram Mandir, the BJP snatched this issue from the opposition by giving Bharat Ratna to Advani. Along with this, a message is been given to traditional voters about respect for senior leaders.

5 Karpoori Thakur (Former Chief Minister of Bihar)

This year, it was first announced to give Bharat Ratna to Jannayak Karpuri Thakur. The former Chief Minister of Bihar was a hero of social justice. Experts say that this step of the Center can help BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Furthermore, the share of backward and 36% extremely backward classes in Bihar is 27%. Karpoori Thakur has a huge impact on society with overall participation of 63%. This class sees him as their hero.

Karpoori Thakur’s son Ramnath Thakur is a Rajya Sabha MP of JDU. Just eight days after Karpoori received Bharat Ratna, BJP and JDU once again came together. Furthermore, the parties of Chirag Paswan, Pashupati Kumar and Jitan Ram Manjhi were already partners of NDA.

Altogether, in such a situation, based on new political equations, the BJP is considering itself very strong in Bihar. It is being said that by giving Bharat Ratna to Karpoori, the BJP has worked to solve the political equation of Bihar. Moreover, now senior leaders of the party have started claiming to win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the upcoming elections.

February 10, 2024

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