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Time of India
23 minutes ago
- Time of India
Govt should phase out trade with China in 10 years, says Akhilesh
1 2 Lucknow: Blaming the BJP-led NDA govt for the collapse of India's foreign policy, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said govt should phase out trade with China over the next 10 years for backing Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Akhilesh expressed gratitude towards Indian armed forces on behalf of his party and the country but questioned govt's claims on the Pahalgam attack and the subsequent events. "We admire the valour of our forces and congratulate them for the manner in which they bravely executed Operation Sindoor. Had they been given a chance, they could have reclaimed PoK as well," Akhilesh told reporters outside the Parliament House. He said India has received top honours from many nations but during Operation Sindoor none of these countries were seen standing with India and added that this was a failure of the Indian govt's foreign policy. India caters to the economic interests of China by way of trade and so it was understandable that such economic activity cannot be stopped abruptly, he said. "But the central govt should chalk out a blueprint to end all trade ties with China in a phased manner," Akhilesh said. "People of India listen to what the central govt says. Be it the beating of Thaalis during Covid or facing demonetisation, people did what the govt asked them. Now govt should come out with a plan to withdraw trade ties with China and people will abide by it," he said. "The problem is that the rich people are getting everything (from China) but fertilizers for farmers are not coming in," he added. Akhilesh said it was not only about Pahalgam, the Centre was yet to give details to the nation about what had happened with regards to action against the terrorists involved in Pulwama attack. "On Aug 14, 2019, a suicide bomber crashed into a bus carrying CRPF personnel in Pulwama killing at least 40 jawans. The question is why are terror attacks taking place when the BJP-led govts are at the helm. Govt must answer this question," he said.
Time of India
38 minutes ago
- Time of India
EC has become a BJP agent to implement NRC: Mamata Banerjee
KOLKATA/BOLPUR: Election Commission had become a "BJP agent to implement NRC", CM Mamata Banerjee alleged at the 'Bhasha Andolan' rally in Bolpur on Monday, and dared the poll body to delete any genuine Bengal voter from the electoral roll. At an administrative meeting, the CM also reminded booth level officers (BLOs) that they were state govt employees and "should not unnecessarily harass people". "Try deleting names here," Banerjee challenged the poll panel. "From chhau to dhol to dhamsa to shankha, sob bajiye debo. Damama bajiye debo," she said, sounding a battle call. The CM said she would not let anyone set up detention camps or implement NRC in Bengal as long as she lived. "I will have the power of the people with me, I will not need any weapons. Is the country their (BJP's) zamindari? The only zamindars are common people," she said. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Taking on EC, Banerjee said: "I respect the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and will humbly pay tribute to him with flowers like marigold, hibiscus and tuberose. I hope you stay well. But you have become an agent of govt to implement NRC." "You are saying they (BLOs) will go to a house once, they may or may not visit four times, it can even be on a single day. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo They may even choose not to go; then the name will be deleted... You were the principal secretary in the cooperative department of a central govt and you are now consulting the double-engine govt to remove names so that your friend, the double-engine govt, can win." Questioning the special intensive revision (SIR), the CM said, "Even EPIC, Aadhaar and land deeds will not be enough to keep your name on the list. For every voter of Bengal, four from Gujarat will get included. I even know which agency is doing this (on behalf of BJP). They are asking for fresh documents, including the birth certificate of parents. Do you have them yourself?" "Suppose a man goes on a trip for four days after staying for years in Bengal, will you remove his name? Is that possible?" she added. Advising district magistrates to "keep their eyes and ears open", the CM said: "District magistrates should be more vigilant. Often, I see them delegating responsibilities to subordinates. They took 1,000 people to Delhi for training. The district magistrates should have informed me or the chief secretary, but they did not." At an administrative meeting earlier in the day, Banerjee appealed to BLOs to not harass people. "I request BLOs to ensure that no one's name is omitted from the voter list. EC takes charge after the election dates are announced. Before and after that, the administrative responsibility lies with state govt. You work for state govt. Do not harass people unnecessarily," she said.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Arrest of nuns: UDF targets BJP's Christian outreach bid
Kochi: Turning the arrest of two Keralite nurses in Chhattisgarh into a political flashpoint to counter BJP's Christian outreach efforts, Congress and its UDF allies launched strong protests condemning the incident. Opposition leader V D Satheeshan visited the house of Sister Preethy Mary, one of the arrested nuns, in Angamaly and strongly criticised Sangh Parivar. "The nuns were arrested and remanded by police without any substantial reason. Such incidents are occurring across the country. Clergy and nuns are being continuously attacked. Previously, numerous incidents were reported in states like Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, governed by BJP. While these attacks are happening nationwide, hypocrisy is evident in Kerala. People come with cakes for Easter and Christmas like wolves in sheep's clothing," said Satheeshan, hinting at BJP's outreach programme of visiting Christian houses. Demanding the nuns' immediate release, Satheeshan alleged that Sangh Parivar was trying to exploit divisions among people for political gain by turning them into enemies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Private Jet - The Prices May Surprise You! Private Jet I Search Ads Learn More Undo "The nuns' arrest is not an isolated incident; it is repeatedly occurring. The issue was raised in Parliament. Christians are being attacked nationwide. Notices have been issued in Assam demanding the removal of pictures and statues from Christian schools," he said. Meanwhile, MPs from Kerala staged a protest in Parliament on Monday, demanding the nuns' release. "Nuns were targeted by a violent mob despite no wrongdoing. The BJP-RSS ecosystem treats all minorities as criminals. Lumpen elements are unleashed to intimidate fellow citizens practising their faith. This jugalbandi between Bajrang Dal goons and Chhattisgarh police shows BJP's real intent towards religious minorities. We demand their immediate release and justice for the innocent nuns," said K C Venugopal, MP. Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi said in a post on X that she strongly condemned the shocking incident at Durg railway station. "The detention of two Christian nuns—Sister Vandhana and Sister Preethi—along with others, without legal basis and on false allegations of conversion and trafficking, is a grave attack on minority rights. This is not an isolated case — under BJP rule, minorities are being systematically harassed and vilified. Mob justice and communal targeting have no place in our democracy. The rule of law must prevail," she said. Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said the Catholic nuns being jailed in Chhattisgarh was not justice but BJP-RSS mob rule. IUML state president Sadiqali Shihab Thangal said the nuns' arrest is a violation of religious freedom. Congress in Ernakulam has decided to organise block-level protest programmes across the district in the coming days.
