
News Menu, June 9: Rahul Gandhi vs poll body escalates, Chirag Paswan's bold move
Good morning. On June 9, 1964, Lal Bahadur Shastri was sworn in as India's second Prime Minister, leading with humility and the rallying cry 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan,' steering the nation through the 1965 Indo-Pak War and sowing seeds for the Green Revolution.India Today serves a news menu blending political ambition, tragedy, and global shifts, reflecting a nation navigating progress and protests.advertisement Political Platter: Modi 3.0's Milestone
As Modi 3.0 marks its first year, the BJP launches a nationwide outreach from June 9–11 to highlight 11 years of achievements, including Operation Sindoor, praised by Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu as a 'feather in Modi's cap' for curbing India-Pak tensions. Naidu backs One Nation One Election, the Waqf Act, and scrapping Rs 500 notes to fight corruption. Despite the 2024 '400 paar' setback, the NDA remains stable with allies like TDP and JD(U). Election Espresso: Rahul vs. ECRahul Gandhi's claims of election rigging in Maharashtra spark controversy, with poll panel sources urging a formal complaint. BJP's Devendra Fadnavis accuses Rahul of dismissing the public's mandate, while RJD's Tejashwi Yadav backs him, alleging constitutional institutions are 'hijacked' under Modi. The EC plans to share voter rolls since 2009.advertisement Bihar Blend: Chirag's Bold MoveChirag Paswan's LJP (Ram Vilas) announces it will contest all 243 Bihar Assembly seats in 2025, though Paswan denies aiming for the CM's chair. Posts on X claim he's revolting against Modi and Nitish Kumar, but he emphasises NDA unity, targeting over 225 seats. Tamil Tadka: BJP's Mission TNUnion Home Minister Amit Shah predicts the end of DMK rule in Tamil Nadu's 2026 elections, with the BJP-AIADMK NDA alliance poised to take over. Shah calls DMK a '100% failure,' while TN BJP chief Nainar Nagendran hints at a 'silent operation' to oust them. Bitter Cup: Bengaluru Stampede ProbeKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah denies involvement, while BJP demands his and Dy CM Shivakumar's resignation, holding protests and calling for a special legislative session. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi slams the state's 'irresponsible' handling. Crime Curry: Mangaluru MurderThe NIA will probe the May 1 murder of ex-Bajrang Dal leader Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru, with 11 accused arrested. Shetty was linked to a 2022 murder case, adding complexity to the investigation. Bengal Broth: Monsoon SessionWest Bengal's Assembly begins its monsoon session today, set to pass a resolution on the Pahalgam massacre, addressing recent regional violence.advertisement Manipur Masala: Protests IntensifyManipur remains tense as protesters, defying curfews, threaten self-immolation over Meitei leaders' arrests. Internet services are suspended amid ongoing unrest, challenging state authorities. Delhi Dal: Minor's Tragic DeathProtests erupt in Delhi's Bhajanpura after a 9-year-old girl's body was found in a suitcase, with her family alleging sexual assault. Former CM Atishi calls it a national shame, spotlighting safety concerns. Goa Ghee: Health Minister RowGoa CM Pramod Sawant overrules Health Minister Vishwajit Rane's order to suspend a GMCH doctor, assuring no action will be taken. Congress demands Rane's sacking for 'arrogance.' Travel Tadka: Traffic ChaosThe travel season and weekend rush have snarled traffic in Himachal, Haridwar, Dehradun, and surrounding highways, disrupting commuters and tourists alike. Global Gravy: Trump's MovesUS President Trump deploys the National Guard to quell Los Angeles protests against immigration enforcement, with 44 migrants arrested. His travel ban on 12 countries takes effect at 12:01 AM ET Monday. Border csar Vance labels protesters 'insurrectionists,' though the Insurrection Act remains unused. Humanitarian Hummus: Owaisi's Gaza PleaAIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urges the Modi government to help end the Gaza 'genocide' and provide food aid, highlighting India's role in global humanitarian efforts.advertisement Parting BiteFrom Modi 3.0's bold outreach to Manipur's unrest and Delhi's tragedy, today's news menu celebrates the memory of Shastri, who strengthened India's democracy. As the nation navigates political battles and global challenges, the contributions of jawan and kisan, remain guiding forces.
Hashtags

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles


Time of India
32 minutes ago
- Time of India
Anomalies in land acquisition for Gorakhpur corridor: SP chief
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday alleged irregularities in the acquisition of land for the heritage corridor being built in Gorakhpur. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, he demanded that the land compensation for the heritage corridor be determined based on market value rather than consent-based agreements. The SP chief alleged that "govt is forcibly getting traders and residents to sign the consent letter by putting pressure through the administration and police so that they do not have to pay more compensation." "If the people of Gorakhpur speak up and reveal the secrets, then instead of a heritage (virasat) corridor, a custody (hirasat) corridor will have to be built there," he said. Akhilesh claimed there were irregularities in land acquisition for other heritage projects also due to which the BJP had to face electoral reverses in these areas. "This is not just about one district, but the whole state. In this game, a few BJP leaders benefit while the public is being cheated," he said. He said this was the reason why "BJP lost in Ayodhya and narrowly escaped defeat in Varanasi in LS polls. Now it's the turn of Mathura and Gorakhpur". The SP chief alleged that BJP workers, in the presence of police, blocked roads and threw eggs and stones at vehicles of an SP delegation that went to Gorakhpur on June 25. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The anime RPG everyone's talking about is finally free! Nikke: Goddess Of Victory Play Now Undo Calling the bulldozer a symbol of injustice, he asked SP workers not to be afraid of "bulldozer, eggs or black flags". Instead of the "fake heritage corridor", a corridor of development will be built when the SP govt will comes to office, he said. Targeting CM Yogi Adityanath, he said, "Think, he's building the heritage corridor now, when he's down to his last budget...." "If he truly wanted to do something for Gorakhpur, he should remember his first announcement... that he will build a metro (metro rail service) in Gorakhpur along with Jhansi," he said.


Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
BJP sets July 1 date for organisational polls completion
Bhubaneswar: BJP announced Saturday that it aims to complete its organisational election process by July 1. The announcement was made by BJP state election officer and Member of Parliament Pratap Chandra Sarangi . The process to elect the state president and national council members from the state is set to commence on Sunday and will span three days. Bihar MP Sanjay Jaiswal has been appointed as the observer for elections in Odisha. It has been reported that Jaiswal will visit Odisha following publication of the election notification. The BJP's organisational elections, which takes place every three years, are a crucial part of the party's internal process. The current cycle, dubbed "Organizational Election 2024", will begin at the local level and culminate with the election of the national president. The party has completed the election process for its local, mandal, and district committees, setting the stage for the upcoming state-level elections. This structured approach underscores the BJP's commitment to maintaining a robust and democratic organisational framework.


NDTV
an hour ago
- NDTV
Uttarakhand BJP Expels Ex-MLA From Party Over Alleged Second Marriage
Dehradun: The ruling BJP in Uttarakhand expelled former MLA Suresh Rathore from the party for six years on Saturday following a controversy over his alleged second marriage. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had issued a notice to the former MLA from the Jwalapur constituency in Haridwar, seeking an explanation from him after a video went viral on the social media, in which he was seen introducing Saharanpur-based actress Urmila Sanawar as his second wife. Suresh Rathore's alleged second marriage, without divorcing his first wife, has caused much embarrassment to the party as the Uniform Civil Code implemented by the BJP government in the state in January criminalises polygamy. "The party leadership is not satisfied with your clarification. You have continuously violated party discipline and norms of social conduct," the expulsion letter said. "You are being expelled from the primary membership of the party for six years on the directions of Pradesh BJP president," the letter signed by state BJP general secretary Rajendra Bisht said.