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  • BJP unfold rumours about assaults on Bihari migrants in Tamil Nadu: JD(U)

    By PTI

    PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) on Thursday charged the BJP with spreading “rumours” of assaults on migrant employees in Tamil Nadu with a watch on “electoral gains.”

    JD(U) nationwide president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan additionally mentioned that although his celebration didn’t favour criticising the nation on overseas soil, it felt that Congress chief Rahul Gandhi was nicely inside his rights to specific his anxieties about “threats to democracy in India” throughout his Cambridge tour.

    “It has turned out that nothing had happened in Tamil Nadu. And just look at the people who have been booked and arrested for spreading rumours,” mentioned the JD(U) chief, referring to instances being lodged in opposition to quite a lot of BJP leaders by the DMK authorities within the southern state.

    “So, this is the character of the BJP. Rumour-mongering, and coercion of parties opposed to it, all for electoral gains. But it is making a mistake. People of the country are now conscious enough to see through their designs,” mentioned the JD(U) president, whose celebration snapped ties with the saffron celebration lower than a 12 months in the past.

    ALSO READ | Bihar officers glad with migrants’ security in Tamil Nadu

    Asked concerning the controversy triggered by Rahul Gandhi’s remarks overseas, Lalan, whose celebration is now aligned with the Congress, mentioned “we believe the problems in the country are best discussed on the home soil, which offers a very large stage. We do not think one’s own country should be criticised on foreign soil,” mentioned the JD(U) nationwide president, nevertheless, hastened so as to add “we also hold that Rahul Gandhi is well within his rights to express his anxieties about the threats to democracy in India. And the threats are, indeed, real. This is a fact borne out by the Supreme Court’s recent judgement on the appointment of Election Commissioners.”

    He additionally sought to make gentle of speculations that Chirag Paswan, a recognized detractor of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Upendra Kushwaha, who just lately rebelled in opposition to the JD(U) supreme chief and give up the celebration, have been prone to be a part of the BJP-led NDA.

    “Just recall the 2015 assembly polls when these people were very much with the BJP. They performed dismally,” Lalan mentioned referring to the high-decibel elections which noticed the NDA being trounced by the ‘Mahagathbandhan'(Grand Alliance) that had come into being with Nitish Kumar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad and the Congress becoming a member of palms.

    He additionally mentioned that the BJP’s ‘jod tod’ (makes an attempt to separate different events) was at work in Nagaland the place the lone JD(U) MLA ended up providing assist to the newly shaped authorities of which the saffron celebration was an element.

    “Since we hold that we can have no relationship with the BJP, we held the Nagaland unit guilty of gross indiscipline and decided to dissolve it. The BJP had earlier broken away our MLAs in Arunachal, too. In Bihar, they wanted to do to us what they had succeeded in doing in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. But we got wind of their plans in time”, alleged Lalan, referring to final 12 months’s upheaval.

    “The BJP has no scruples. Its sole concern is power. Just look at Meghalaya where they had been accusing the government of being the most corrupt. Now the same dispensation has returned to power and the BJP’s top leaders flew down to attend the oath-taking ceremony,” mentioned the JD(U) chief.

    “The BJP has had no achievement to showcase despite having been in power at the Centre for so many years. Everywhere it keeps talking about the Ujjwala Yojana, which has been a failure as expensive gas cylinders make it impossible for beneficiaries to go in for a refill. Another scheme they rave about is the Ayushman Bharat. They should release data of how many people have benefited from the promise of Rs five lakh health insurance cover,” demanded the JD(U) president.

    The BJP can be attempting to shrink back from the demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee to look into allegations in opposition to the Adani group which is being accused of the most important company fraud in historical past, the JD(U) chief mentioned.

    “On the other hand, it keeps harassing its opponents through vindictive use of agencies like CBI, ED and Income Tax department,” he alleged.

    PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) on Thursday charged the BJP with spreading “rumours” of assaults on migrant employees in Tamil Nadu with a watch on “electoral gains.”

    JD(U) nationwide president Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan additionally mentioned that although his celebration didn’t favour criticising the nation on overseas soil, it felt that Congress chief Rahul Gandhi was nicely inside his rights to specific his anxieties about “threats to democracy in India” throughout his Cambridge tour.

    “It has turned out that nothing had happened in Tamil Nadu. And just look at the people who have been booked and arrested for spreading rumours,” mentioned the JD(U) chief, referring to instances being lodged in opposition to quite a lot of BJP leaders by the DMK authorities within the southern state.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    “So, this is the character of the BJP. Rumour-mongering, and coercion of parties opposed to it, all for electoral gains. But it is making a mistake. People of the country are now conscious enough to see through their designs,” mentioned the JD(U) president, whose celebration snapped ties with the saffron celebration lower than a 12 months in the past.

    ALSO READ | Bihar officers glad with migrants’ security in Tamil Nadu

    Asked concerning the controversy triggered by Rahul Gandhi’s remarks overseas, Lalan, whose celebration is now aligned with the Congress, mentioned “we believe the problems in the country are best discussed on the home soil, which offers a very large stage. We do not think one’s own country should be criticised on foreign soil,” mentioned the JD(U) nationwide president, nevertheless, hastened so as to add “we also hold that Rahul Gandhi is well within his rights to express his anxieties about the threats to democracy in India. And the threats are, indeed, real. This is a fact borne out by the Supreme Court’s recent judgement on the appointment of Election Commissioners.”

    He additionally sought to make gentle of speculations that Chirag Paswan, a recognized detractor of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Upendra Kushwaha, who just lately rebelled in opposition to the JD(U) supreme chief and give up the celebration, have been prone to be a part of the BJP-led NDA.

    “Just recall the 2015 assembly polls when these people were very much with the BJP. They performed dismally,” Lalan mentioned referring to the high-decibel elections which noticed the NDA being trounced by the ‘Mahagathbandhan'(Grand Alliance) that had come into being with Nitish Kumar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad and the Congress becoming a member of palms.

    He additionally mentioned that the BJP’s ‘jod tod’ (makes an attempt to separate different events) was at work in Nagaland the place the lone JD(U) MLA ended up providing assist to the newly shaped authorities of which the saffron celebration was an element.

    “Since we hold that we can have no relationship with the BJP, we held the Nagaland unit guilty of gross indiscipline and decided to dissolve it. The BJP had earlier broken away our MLAs in Arunachal, too. In Bihar, they wanted to do to us what they had succeeded in doing in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. But we got wind of their plans in time”, alleged Lalan, referring to final 12 months’s upheaval.

    “The BJP has no scruples. Its sole concern is power. Just look at Meghalaya where they had been accusing the government of being the most corrupt. Now the same dispensation has returned to power and the BJP’s top leaders flew down to attend the oath-taking ceremony,” mentioned the JD(U) chief.

    “The BJP has had no achievement to showcase despite having been in power at the Centre for so many years. Everywhere it keeps talking about the Ujjwala Yojana, which has been a failure as expensive gas cylinders make it impossible for beneficiaries to go in for a refill. Another scheme they rave about is the Ayushman Bharat. They should release data of how many people have benefited from the promise of Rs five lakh health insurance cover,” demanded the JD(U) president.

    The BJP can be attempting to shrink back from the demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee to look into allegations in opposition to the Adani group which is being accused of the most important company fraud in historical past, the JD(U) chief mentioned.

    “On the other hand, it keeps harassing its opponents through vindictive use of agencies like CBI, ED and Income Tax department,” he alleged.

  • ‘Tamil Nadu 360’ | CM on the watch

    The ‘Tamil Nadu 360’ digital dashboard has helped CM Stalin monitor the efficiency of presidency departments to search out options each on the micro and macro degree

    Chennai,ISSUE DATE: Feb 20, 2023 | UPDATED: Feb 10, 2023 18:07 IST

    CM Stalin and his officers at a dashboard evaluation assembly

    At his first official assembly after taking cost as Tamil Nadu chief minister in May 2021, M.Okay. Stalin sought info and a plan for an digital dashboard system giving real-time info on authorities initiatives and programmes. Just six months later, on December 24, Tamil Nadu’s oldest first-time chief minister unveiled a system to trace, analyse and enhance administrative effectivity within the state.

    Published By:

    Arindam Mukherjee

    Published On:

    Feb 10, 2023

  • Trust board with retired Madras HC judges not doable in all temples: TN to SC

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Govt has knowledgeable the Supreme Court that it’s inconceivable to nominate belief board comprising retired decide  for every of the over 38,000 temples managed by HR&CE. The state added that the method of appointment of trustees in temples has commenced for 1,045 temples throughout state and shall be accomplished inside six months.

    “The trust board is formed to run day-to-day administration of religious institutions and also to implement welfare schemes, renovations and development activities. Fit persons appointed under the Act are functioning,” the affidavit states. 

    The response was filed by HR&CE commissioner, in a plea by Hindu Dharma Parishad searching for appointment of Arangavalar Committee (Trustee Committee) headed by Retired Judge in all Hindu Temples with a social activist, a devotee, a Scheduled Caste individual and a girl as its members.
    The Madras High Court had dismissed Parishad’s writ searching for related aid. It was argued earlier than the HC that a number of temples in TN weren’t maintained properly.

    Emphasising on the truth that over 38k temples within the state are administered by particular person and separate belief boards, the state instructed the apex court docket that it’s inconceivable to nominate a belief board for every temple consisting a retired decide. 

    “Ground raised that ruling political parties are being appointed as trustees are denied. The applications received for appointment of trustees are duly scrutinized and antecedents are verified through the (police) inspector. The persons who are suffering disqualification prescribed under Section 26 of the Act are not considered for appointment,” the affidavit states. 

    While terming the grounds raised within the plea as “baseless” the state has additionally referred to as as misguided the conclusion that each one temples have properties and ornaments working into lakhs and crores. “Only a very few hundreds of temples alone having hundreds of Acres of lands and few hundreds of buildings. Only a very few temples are having much valued Gold ornaments,” the affidavit states. 

    The affidavit additional added that despite the fact that the Trust Board will not be but fashioned, the work of renovation and improvement is carried out periodically and Kumbabishegam can also be held at temples the place ever essential.

    NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Govt has knowledgeable the Supreme Court that it’s inconceivable to nominate belief board comprising retired decide  for every of the over 38,000 temples managed by HR&CE. The state added that the method of appointment of trustees in temples has commenced for 1,045 temples throughout state and shall be accomplished inside six months.

    “The trust board is formed to run day-to-day administration of religious institutions and also to implement welfare schemes, renovations and development activities. Fit persons appointed under the Act are functioning,” the affidavit states. 

    The response was filed by HR&CE commissioner, in a plea by Hindu Dharma Parishad searching for appointment of Arangavalar Committee (Trustee Committee) headed by Retired Judge in all Hindu Temples with a social activist, a devotee, a Scheduled Caste individual and a girl as its members.
    The Madras High Court had dismissed Parishad’s writ searching for related aid. It was argued earlier than the HC that a number of temples in TN weren’t maintained properly.

    Emphasising on the truth that over 38k temples within the state are administered by particular person and separate belief boards, the state instructed the apex court docket that it’s inconceivable to nominate a belief board for every temple consisting a retired decide. 

    “Ground raised that ruling political parties are being appointed as trustees are denied. The applications received for appointment of trustees are duly scrutinized and antecedents are verified through the (police) inspector. The persons who are suffering disqualification prescribed under Section 26 of the Act are not considered for appointment,” the affidavit states. 

    While terming the grounds raised within the plea as “baseless” the state has additionally referred to as as misguided the conclusion that each one temples have properties and ornaments working into lakhs and crores. “Only a very few hundreds of temples alone having hundreds of Acres of lands and few hundreds of buildings. Only a very few temples are having much valued Gold ornaments,” the affidavit states. 

    The affidavit additional added that despite the fact that the Trust Board will not be but fashioned, the work of renovation and improvement is carried out periodically and Kumbabishegam can also be held at temples the place ever essential.

  • 423 km of TN shoreline eroding, says report

    Express News Service

    CHENNAI: It appears that the Tamil Nadu authorities’s efforts prior to now twenty years to deal with the issue of coastal erosion by constructing tons of of exhausting constructions like groynes, seawalls and breakwaters haven’t yielded desired outcomes as the newest shoreline adjustments evaluation report launched on Tuesday throws up alarming information. Of the 991.47 km of Tamil Nadu’s mapped shoreline, a whopping 422.94 km (42.7%) continues to expertise 

    erosion and now the state coverage makers are grappling for extra nature-based mushy or hybrid options.
    The shoreline adjustments evaluation alongside Tamil Nadu coast was performed by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) as a part of the National Shoreline Assessment System. The report was launched by EV Velu, Minister for Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports Department at a workshop on “Marine Spatial Planning for Tamil Nadu”, which was attended by a number of stakeholders.

    According to the report, Tamil Nadu ranks fourth in India experiencing worst coastal erosion after West Bengal (60.5%), Puducherry (56.2%) and Kerala (46.4%). Overall throughout 1990 and 2018, Tamil Nadu has misplaced 1,802 hectares of land attributable to erosion. The worst affected district is Ramanathapuram, which misplaced 413.37 ha, adopted by Nagapattinam 283.69 ha and Kancheepuram 186.06 ha. On the opposite hand, Chennai misplaced simply 5.03 ha.

    NCCR director MV Ramana Murthy, who can also be a member of Expert Appraisal Committee (CRZ) of Union surroundings ministry, stated lately, the exhausting constructions attributable to their damaging impacts are discouraged, as a substitute ‘soft’ options like seaside nourishment have gotten beneficial. Hybrid options with a mix of exhausting and mushy options are carried out to minimise the impression of those man-made constructions. The synthetic reef mission, which introduced again the Puducherry seaside to life, is a standout instance.

    Another NCCR evaluation exhibits Tamil Nadu has already constructed 251 exhausting anti-erosion constructions in 134 km, which is 13.5% of its complete shoreline. Pradeep Yadav, Additional Chief Secretary, Highways and Minor Ports Department and Sandeep Saxena, Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department, who participated within the technical periods, have referred to as for synergy among the many coverage makers, directors and the scientists for scientific administration of the shoreline. Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Forests and Climate Change Department, stated: “We understand the problem of coastal erosion is real and going to aggravate due to projected sea-level rise and climate change.” 

    CHENNAI: It appears that the Tamil Nadu authorities’s efforts prior to now twenty years to deal with the issue of coastal erosion by constructing tons of of exhausting constructions like groynes, seawalls and breakwaters haven’t yielded desired outcomes as the newest shoreline adjustments evaluation report launched on Tuesday throws up alarming information. Of the 991.47 km of Tamil Nadu’s mapped shoreline, a whopping 422.94 km (42.7%) continues to expertise 

    erosion and now the state coverage makers are grappling for extra nature-based mushy or hybrid options.
    The shoreline adjustments evaluation alongside Tamil Nadu coast was performed by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) as a part of the National Shoreline Assessment System. The report was launched by EV Velu, Minister for Public Works, Highways and Minor Ports Department at a workshop on “Marine Spatial Planning for Tamil Nadu”, which was attended by a number of stakeholders.

    According to the report, Tamil Nadu ranks fourth in India experiencing worst coastal erosion after West Bengal (60.5%), Puducherry (56.2%) and Kerala (46.4%). Overall throughout 1990 and 2018, Tamil Nadu has misplaced 1,802 hectares of land attributable to erosion. The worst affected district is Ramanathapuram, which misplaced 413.37 ha, adopted by Nagapattinam 283.69 ha and Kancheepuram 186.06 ha. On the opposite hand, Chennai misplaced simply 5.03 ha.

    NCCR director MV Ramana Murthy, who can also be a member of Expert Appraisal Committee (CRZ) of Union surroundings ministry, stated lately, the exhausting constructions attributable to their damaging impacts are discouraged, as a substitute ‘soft’ options like seaside nourishment have gotten beneficial. Hybrid options with a mix of exhausting and mushy options are carried out to minimise the impression of those man-made constructions. The synthetic reef mission, which introduced again the Puducherry seaside to life, is a standout instance.

    Another NCCR evaluation exhibits Tamil Nadu has already constructed 251 exhausting anti-erosion constructions in 134 km, which is 13.5% of its complete shoreline. Pradeep Yadav, Additional Chief Secretary, Highways and Minor Ports Department and Sandeep Saxena, Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department, who participated within the technical periods, have referred to as for synergy among the many coverage makers, directors and the scientists for scientific administration of the shoreline. Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Forests and Climate Change Department, stated: “We understand the problem of coastal erosion is real and going to aggravate due to projected sea-level rise and climate change.” 

  • Ranji Trophy wrap: Karnataka beat Chhattisgarh, Mumbai get precious draw towards Tamil Nadu

    Karnataka defeated Chhattisgarh by seven wickets as Vijaykumar Vyshak picked up his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket on Friday. Mumbai earned a precious draw towards Tamil Nadu, whereas Goa shocked Kerala.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 6, 2023 20:43 IST

    Vyshak was the hero for Karnataka on Friday (Courtesy: Vijaykumar Vyshak Instagram)

    By India Today Web Desk: Medium-pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak was the star of the present as his maiden five-wicket haul in first-class cricket helped Karnataka seal a seven-wicket win over Chhattisgarh in a Ranji Trophy Group C match right here on Friday.

    Resuming day 4 on 35 for two and seeking to save the match, Chhattisgarh had been shattered by Vyshak’s sensible effort. The pacer delivered the primary blow of the day by eradicating the primary innings centurion Ashutosh Singh for 18. Only Amandeep Khare (50) and Mayank Verma (46) offered resistance as wickets saved tumbling.

    Skipper Harpreet Singh Bhatia was the important thing wicket for Karnataka and Okay. Gowtham offered it on the day as the previous Ranji Champions wanted 123 runs for the win.

    Despite shedding Mayank Agarwal and R Samarth, the highly-rated S J Nitin Jose made a well-crafted 44 to see the crew dwelling.

    Mumbai additionally claimed a significant draw towards Tamil Nadu on Friday. After being set a goal of 212 runs to win the match, the hosts tried to go on the offensive within the last and misplaced Prithvi Shaw with the rating at 30.

    Yashaswi Jaiswal and Armaan Jaffer stitched collectively a partnership of 64. Jaiswal scored a quick-fire 66 and remained unbeaten because the day’s paly was ended by dangerous mild. Mumbai had been 137 for 3 and received the three factors for the draw after having the primary innings lead within the match.

    Kerala suffered a surprising seven-wicket loss to Goa, after a powerful bowling efficiency by Mohit Redkar. The off-spinner picked up six wickets for 73 runs within the second innings as Kerala was bundled out for 200.

    Chasing a goal of 155 runs, Ishaan Gadekar remained unbeaten on 67 and received assist from Siddesh Lad as Goa received the win in 48.3 overs to register their first win of the marketing campaign.

    Published On:

    Jan 6, 2023

  • Ranji Wrap, Round 4, Day 3: Jaydev Unadkat’s hat-trick places Saurashtra in cost in opposition to Delhi

    Ranji Trophy 2022-23: Jaydev Unadkat’s eight-wicket haul helped Saurashtra bowl Delhi out for 133 in 35 overs on the SCA Stadium in Rajkot.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 3, 2023 17:48 IST

    Ranji Wrap, Round 4, Day 3: Unadkat’s hat-trick put Saurashtra in cost in opposition to Delhi. Courtesy: AP

    By India Today Web Desk: Jaydev Unadkat, on Tuesday, January 3, completed with figures of 12-1-39-8 and put Saurashtra in a commanding place of their Ranji Trophy 2022-23 match in opposition to Delhi on the SCA Stadium in Rajkot.

    Unadkat picked up a hat-trick within the very first over he bowled as Delhi had been as soon as lowered to 10 for seven in 5 overs. After Unadkat unleashed hell on the batting group, Hrithik Shokeen scored an unbeaten 90-ball 68 with 9 fours and three sixes.

    On the again of his knock, Delhi scored 133 in 35 overs of their first innings in opposition to Saurashtra. Harvik Desai stayed unbeaten on 104 as Saurashtra took a lead of 51 runs at Stumps on Day 1. Harvik and Chirag Jani placed on 120 runs for the second wicket.

    Mumbai managed to take a 39-run lead of their Elite Group B match in opposition to Tamil Nadu on the Brabourne Stadium. Earlier, Tamil Nadu had been bowled out for 144 in 36.2 overs after Tushar Deshpande completed with figures of 11.2-3-37-5.

    Barring Pradosh Paul, who scored 55, not one of the Tamil Nadu batters managed to make an affect. Sarfaraz Khan stayed unbeaten on 46 off 76 to take Mumbai’s rating previous that of their opponents.

    Bengal completed with 269 for 3 in 84.3 overs of their first innings in opposition to Uttarakhand on the Abhimanyu Cricket Academy in Dehradun. Abhimanyu Easwaran scored an unbeaten 141 with 12 fours and one six to place Bengal in a commanding place.

    Nehal Wadhera stayed not out on 120 runs off 234 balls with 16 fours and one six. On the again of his knock, Punjab completed with 276 for seven in 90 overs in opposition to Gujarat.

    Brief Scores

    Saurashtra (184/1 in 46 overs) lead Delhi (133 all out) by 51 runs

    Bengal (269/3 in 84.3 overs) in opposition to Uttarakhand

    Punjab (276/7 in 90 overs) in opposition to Gujarat

    Mumbai (183/6 in 41 overs) lead Tamil Nadu (144) by 39 runs

    Edited By:

    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Jan 3, 2023

  • Congress on path of resurgence, hasn’t misplaced relevance at nationwide stage: TN CM Stalin

    By PTI

    CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M Ok Stalin on Wednesday stated he doesn’t consider that ally Congress has misplaced its relevance or significance on the nationwide stage and batted for a “national alliance” that additionally contains the grand outdated occasion to tackle the BJP within the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

    “Congress getting back on track is what India needs now,” Stalin stated, including the occasion is on the trail of “resurgence.”

    Stalin additionally heaped reward on “brother” Rahul Gandhi, saying he’s the “ideal antidote” to the BJP’s “parochial” politics.

    In an unique interview to PTI, Stalin stated it was vital to kind a “national alliance” to combat the BJP to safeguard the impartial functioning of the nation’s constitutional establishments. The remarks additionally got here on a day when the Congress noticed its 138th basis day.

    The DMK chief stated the Tamil Nadu mannequin of a powerful regional occasion’s alliance with the nationwide occasion on the state stage is a mannequin that may be replicated in different states throughout the nation.

    Rahul Gandhi fights the BJP not solely on electoral traces but in addition on ideological traces, he stated, including the Congress chief’s Bharat Jodo Yatra has develop into a “huge sensation” amongst folks.

    In a symbolic gesture to mark the graduation of the Yatra in Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu on September 7, Stalin had handed over the nationwide flag to Rahul Gandhi. Stalin additionally stated that efforts made by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi to strengthen the occasion’s organisational construction have began to yield advantages.

    ALSO READ | ‘Nehru is and should continue to be India’s id’: MK Stalin

    Following are transient excerpts from the interview.

    Apart from Himachal Pradesh, the Congress has maintained a really poor displaying electorally within the not too long ago held elections within the nation. What do you assume is the explanation for the Indian National Congress Party’s declining political prospects?

    I don’t reckon that the Congress occasion has misplaced its relevance or significance on the nationwide stage. The efforts taken by Sonia Gandhi to strengthen the organisational construction of Congress have began to yield advantages. Senior chief (Mallikarjun) Kharge leads the occasion to resurgence along with his huge expertise.

    The Bharat Jodo Yatra of brother Rahul Gandhi has develop into an enormous sensation amongst folks. It is creating a visual impression throughout the Union. The morale of the Congress Party cadre is at a brand new excessive. Congress getting again on monitor is what India wants now.

    You have unequivocally backed Rahul Gandhi’s political management. Do you assume Rahul Gandhi might have performed a extra vital position in campaigning for his occasion within the Gujarat elections? Do you consider that Rahul Gandhi could lead on the Congress occasion at a nationwide stage to emerge as a powerful opposition to the BJP?

    I discover Rahul Gandhi as a promising younger chief. Senior leaders like P Chidambaram have analysed the efficiency of Congress in Gujarat election outcomes and expressed their feedback.

    The arguments Rahul Gandhi places forth in Parliament are rock-solid. He has a crystal-clear strategy to many pertinent points. He understands that the varied nature of India is what protects its integrity. He opposes the politics of communal hatred and the domination of ‘one language’.

    These qualities make him the perfect antidote to BJP’s parochial politics. Rahul Gandhi fights BJP not solely on electoral traces but in addition on ideological traces. This is why Rahul is being focused by BJP. It really reveals his power.

    How do you assume an electoral alliance with the Congress occasion has helped the DMK to this point? Will DMK’s alliance with Congress proceed in future elections? More particularly within the upcoming Parliamentary elections in 2024?

    We strongly really feel that our Constitution have to be safeguarded. There shouldn’t be any dilution of the core values and rules that our founding fathers have handed over to us.

    We, who need our constitutional establishments to perform independently, suggest for a nationwide alliance that features the Indian National Congress. The DMK in Tamil Nadu has already fashioned such an alliance and made it a profitable mannequin to implement elsewhere.

    ALSO READ | DMK mouthpiece Murasoli hails Rahul Gandhi

    CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M Ok Stalin on Wednesday stated he doesn’t consider that ally Congress has misplaced its relevance or significance on the nationwide stage and batted for a “national alliance” that additionally contains the grand outdated occasion to tackle the BJP within the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

    “Congress getting back on track is what India needs now,” Stalin stated, including the occasion is on the trail of “resurgence.”

    Stalin additionally heaped reward on “brother” Rahul Gandhi, saying he’s the “ideal antidote” to the BJP’s “parochial” politics.

    In an unique interview to PTI, Stalin stated it was vital to kind a “national alliance” to combat the BJP to safeguard the impartial functioning of the nation’s constitutional establishments. The remarks additionally got here on a day when the Congress noticed its 138th basis day.

    The DMK chief stated the Tamil Nadu mannequin of a powerful regional occasion’s alliance with the nationwide occasion on the state stage is a mannequin that may be replicated in different states throughout the nation.

    Rahul Gandhi fights the BJP not solely on electoral traces but in addition on ideological traces, he stated, including the Congress chief’s Bharat Jodo Yatra has develop into a “huge sensation” amongst folks.

    In a symbolic gesture to mark the graduation of the Yatra in Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu on September 7, Stalin had handed over the nationwide flag to Rahul Gandhi. Stalin additionally stated that efforts made by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi to strengthen the occasion’s organisational construction have began to yield advantages.

    ALSO READ | ‘Nehru is and should continue to be India’s id’: MK Stalin

    Following are transient excerpts from the interview.

    Apart from Himachal Pradesh, the Congress has maintained a really poor displaying electorally within the not too long ago held elections within the nation. What do you assume is the explanation for the Indian National Congress Party’s declining political prospects?

    I don’t reckon that the Congress occasion has misplaced its relevance or significance on the nationwide stage. The efforts taken by Sonia Gandhi to strengthen the organisational construction of Congress have began to yield advantages. Senior chief (Mallikarjun) Kharge leads the occasion to resurgence along with his huge expertise.

    The Bharat Jodo Yatra of brother Rahul Gandhi has develop into an enormous sensation amongst folks. It is creating a visual impression throughout the Union. The morale of the Congress Party cadre is at a brand new excessive. Congress getting again on monitor is what India wants now.

    You have unequivocally backed Rahul Gandhi’s political management. Do you assume Rahul Gandhi might have performed a extra vital position in campaigning for his occasion within the Gujarat elections? Do you consider that Rahul Gandhi could lead on the Congress occasion at a nationwide stage to emerge as a powerful opposition to the BJP?

    I discover Rahul Gandhi as a promising younger chief. Senior leaders like P Chidambaram have analysed the efficiency of Congress in Gujarat election outcomes and expressed their feedback.

    The arguments Rahul Gandhi places forth in Parliament are rock-solid. He has a crystal-clear strategy to many pertinent points. He understands that the varied nature of India is what protects its integrity. He opposes the politics of communal hatred and the domination of ‘one language’.

    These qualities make him the perfect antidote to BJP’s parochial politics. Rahul Gandhi fights BJP not solely on electoral traces but in addition on ideological traces. This is why Rahul is being focused by BJP. It really reveals his power.

    How do you assume an electoral alliance with the Congress occasion has helped the DMK to this point? Will DMK’s alliance with Congress proceed in future elections? More particularly within the upcoming Parliamentary elections in 2024?

    We strongly really feel that our Constitution have to be safeguarded. There shouldn’t be any dilution of the core values and rules that our founding fathers have handed over to us.

    We, who need our constitutional establishments to perform independently, suggest for a nationwide alliance that features the Indian National Congress. The DMK in Tamil Nadu has already fashioned such an alliance and made it a profitable mannequin to implement elsewhere.

    ALSO READ | DMK mouthpiece Murasoli hails Rahul Gandhi

  • Jallikattu can’t be tradition simply because some folks name it so, SC informed

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday that bull-taming sport jallikattu and bullock cart races can’t be a tradition simply because a gaggle of residents calls it so and this has been adopted by the legislature. 

    “Mere activity or an assertion cannot be said to be culture just because the legislature has adopted it,” senior advocate Siddharth Luthra informed a five-judge bench headed by Justice KM Joseph.

    Luthra mentioned that when the Constitution recognises prevention of cruelty to animals, it means the Constitution recognises the precise of animals and the amendments handed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra should be learn in consonance with Part III of the Constitution, which offers with elementary rights.

    “There’s (the) doctrine or principle of necessity. That exception cannot be treated on a par or as a sport for the purpose of human enjoying. When the legislation and legislative entry talks about prevention of cruelty and amending act perpetuates cruelty, the two cannot go together,” Luthra added.

    For the petitioners, senior advocate Shyam Divan added that the modification acts had been opposite to the separation of energy, and mentioned points relating to jallikattu had attained finality within the A Nagaraj judgment.

    NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday that bull-taming sport jallikattu and bullock cart races can’t be a tradition simply because a gaggle of residents calls it so and this has been adopted by the legislature. 

    “Mere activity or an assertion cannot be said to be culture just because the legislature has adopted it,” senior advocate Siddharth Luthra informed a five-judge bench headed by Justice KM Joseph.

    Luthra mentioned that when the Constitution recognises prevention of cruelty to animals, it means the Constitution recognises the precise of animals and the amendments handed by Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Maharashtra should be learn in consonance with Part III of the Constitution, which offers with elementary rights.

    “There’s (the) doctrine or principle of necessity. That exception cannot be treated on a par or as a sport for the purpose of human enjoying. When the legislation and legislative entry talks about prevention of cruelty and amending act perpetuates cruelty, the two cannot go together,” Luthra added.

    For the petitioners, senior advocate Shyam Divan added that the modification acts had been opposite to the separation of energy, and mentioned points relating to jallikattu had attained finality within the A Nagaraj judgment.

  • Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022: Century in entrance of my mom and brother is particular, says Tamil Nadu’s Sai Sudharsan

    Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022: Left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan scored 121 runs off 109 balls whereas taking part in for Tamil Nadu of their match in opposition to Chhattisgarh in Alur.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 16, 2022 16:27 IST

    VHT 2022: Century in entrance of my mom and brother is particular, says Sai Sudharsan. Courtesy: PTI

    By India Today Web Desk: 21-year-old Sai Sudharsan was elated after he scored his maiden List 100 in entrance of his family members throughout the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022. On Tuesday, November 15, the left-hander scored 121 runs off 109 balls with 10 fours and 4 sixes for Tamil Nadu in opposition to Chhattisgarh on the KSCA Cricket Ground in Alur.

    On the again of his knock, Tamil Nadu scored 340 for the lack of six wickets after being put in to bat first. Sudharsan’s knock didn’t go in useless as Tamil Nadu beat Chhattisgarh by 14 runs.

    “I am very happy because I have been looking forward to scoring a century for a long time. To do it with my mother and brother in attendance just makes it more special,” Sudharsan was quoted as saying on ESPNcricinfo.

    Sudharsan was additionally concerned in a 233-run stand for the opening wicket with Narayan Jagadeesan, who scored a 113-ball 107 with 10 fours and two sixes.

    Sudharsan stated that he tries to study from his father, who had represented India within the 100m occasion on the 1993 SAF Games in Dhaka.

    “I maintain a note of my daily targets and also what I want to improve upon. I will also analyse this century, because while I did put up a score, there were areas that I could have improved upon,” he stated.

    “Apart from this, I additionally write different observations about myself. I do some totally different sorts of sprints, and likewise run longer distances for 15-16 minutes day-after-day. My mother and father information me by this. My father has represented India and is aware of what it takes from a health standpoint,” Sudharsan added.

    Sudharsan didn’t have nice outings within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after he scored solely 170 runs from six matches. However, having scored 243 runs in three innings, he discovered his mojo within the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

    Edited By:

    sabyasachi chowdhury

    Published On:

    Nov 16, 2022

  • 3 Sri Lankan households fleeing financial disaster detained in Tamil Nadu’s Dhanushkodi

    As many as 10 folks fleeing Sri Lanka owing to the financial disaster reached Tamil Nadu’s Dhanushkodi illegally, and later they have been detained.

    New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 5, 2022 21:57 IST

    10 folks fleeing the financial disaster within the island nation reached Tamil Nadu’s Dhanushkodi

    By Akshaya Nath: Amid the financial disaster in Sri Lanka, there was a extreme scarcity of meals and important commodities within the island nation and this has led to a number of folks illegally coming to India as refugees.

    On Saturday, 10 folks fleeing the financial disaster within the island nation reached Tamil Nadu’s Dhanushkodi illegally. However, they have been later detained by the marine police.

    Three households from completely different components of Sri Lanka got here to Dhanushkodi. One of the households even has a three-month-old child with them.

    The folks reached Dhanushkodi at round 1 am. On getting details about them, the Rameswaram Marine Police rescued the Sri Lankan Tamils ​​and introduced them to Rameswaram Marine Police Station for investigation. After the investigation, they are going to be handed over to the Mandapam refugee camp.

    Since March 22, as many as 198 Sri Lankans have come as refugees to India through Dhanushkodi.

    Sri Lanka is going through the worst financial disaster since independence in 1948, which has led to an acute scarcity of important gadgets like meals, drugs, cooking fuel and gas throughout the nation.

    The avenue protests had been triggered throughout the nation over the poor dealing with of the financial disaster and the shortage of accountability to it.

    (With enter from PTI)

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    Published On:

    Nov 5, 2022