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"BJP's tactics of spreading fear not going to work" Tejashwi Yadav
"BJP's tactics of spreading fear not going to work" Tejashwi Yadav

India Gazette

time29-06-2025

  • Politics
  • India Gazette

"BJP's tactics of spreading fear not going to work" Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar) [India], June 29 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal leader (RJD) Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday slammed the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), while countering the ruling alliance's 'Jungle Raj' jibe, saying that their 'tactics of spreading fear are not going to work'. The State faces assembly elections later in the year. Addressing at the Vaishya Representative Conference in Patna, Tejashwi Yadav questioned Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led NDA alliance in Bihar over trade and asserted that never talk about those issues but only about jungle raj. 'We have been in opposition for the last 20 years, and they are still crying over us. Why are they not taking accountability for their work? What have they done? What's their blueprint to increase trade in Bihar? How will they make small enterprises more beneficial? They'll never talk about that. They will say that Jungle Raaj will come. I have also been the Deputy CM for 18 months. Did the people not come out of their homes? BJP's tactics of spreading fear are not going to work in this age,' Tejashwi Yadav said. Tejashwi Yadav also highlighted Bihar's increasing poverty, unemployment and crime rates. 'If you will look at the NITI Aayog's report, Bihar is no.1 in poverty, migration, and unemployment. There are no industries. If they (the NDA government) had even opened one sugar mill, then you tell me. Bihar is at the bottom in terms of education and health. NCRB's data says that after 2005, crime has continuously increased. What steps have been taken to create a safer environment? Has the chief minister visited any victim's house to share their grief?' Tejashwi Yadav said. Tejashwi Yadav reaffirmed that the RJD want to give Bihar a government that prioritises education, healthcare, income, and many other issues, while firing shots at Nitish Kumar, saying that there is neither justice nor development in Bihar. 'We want to give Bihar a government where there is education, healthcare, income, irrigation, listening, and action. Today, there is neither listening nor action. Today, you can go anywhere and see that there is immense corruption. Nitish Kumar talks about Jungle Raj, but gives parole to such criminals who keep AK-47 at their house. Today, there is neither justice nor development in Bihar... We have always stood with the public of the state,' Yadav said. Ahead of the Assembly Election in Bihar, Leaders of the BJP, Janata Dal-United JD (U) and other constituents of the NDA have been reminding people of Bihar of 'jungle raj' under Lalu Prasad, saying there was a significant neglect of infrastructure, including roads, electricity, healthcare, and education. RJD leaders, on their part, have said that people will vote for change in Bihar polls and that the state continues to face problems of poverty and unemployment. (ANI)

ECI invites Rahul Gandhi to discuss his allegations on Maha Assembly polls: Sources
ECI invites Rahul Gandhi to discuss his allegations on Maha Assembly polls: Sources

Time of India

time24-06-2025

  • Politics
  • Time of India

ECI invites Rahul Gandhi to discuss his allegations on Maha Assembly polls: Sources

The Election Commission of India ( ECI ) invited the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi , for an interaction to discuss the issues related to his allegation on the Maharashtra Assembly Election held last year, sources said on Tuesday. According to the sources, the letter was sent via email on June 12 and was also received at his residence. The former Congress President has recently raised allegations against the poll body of "election rigging' in the Maharashtra assembly polls . However, ECI has rejected the allegations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Gandhi has further raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process, citing the destruction of evidence as a potential indicator of election rigging against the backdrop of the Election Commission's (EC) revised guidelines on preserving video footage and photographs of elections, reducing the retention period to 45 days. Earlier, amid a demand for making available video or CCTV footage of the webcasting of the polling stations during the poll day, EC sources said that it is "entirely contrary to the privacy and security concerns of the voters" and sharing of the footage would leave both the elector, who has voted, as well as the elector, who has not voted, vulnerable to "pressure, discrimination and intimidation by anti-social elements". Live Events ECI sources also justified the decision in which the Election Commission has asked its state poll officers to destroy CCTV cameras, webcasting and video footage of the election process if the election result is not challenged in a court in 45 days. EC sources said some people are raising the demand for making available the video or CCTV footage of the webcasting of the polling stations on poll day. "While this suits their narrative in making the demand sound quite genuine and in the interest of voters and safeguarding the democratic process in the country, it is aimed at achieving exactly the opposite objective. What is veiled as a very logical demand is entirely contrary to the privacy and security concerns of the voters, the legal position laid down in the Representation of the People Act, 1950/1951 and the directions of the Supreme Court of India," a source said. "Sharing of the footage, which would enable easy identification of the electors by any group or an individual, would leave both the elector who has voted and the elector who has not voted vulnerable to pressure, discrimination and intimidation by anti-social elements. For instance, if a particular political party gets a lesser number of votes in a particular booth, it would easily be able to identify, through the CCTV footage, which elector has voted and which elector has not, and thereafter, may harass or intimidate the electors. Thus, what exactly lies beneath this layered demand of such persons or interest groups needs to be deciphered and exposed, the source added. EC sources said that the Election Commission retains the CCTV footage, which is purely an internal management tool and not a mandatory requirement, for a period of 45 days, which aligns with the period laid down for filing an Election Petition (EP). Earlier in the day, Gandhi claimed that the voter list grew by eight per cent in just five months in Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis 's constituency, labelling it as "vote theft". In a post on X, Gandhi shared a news article, demanding the immediate release of machine-readable digital voter rolls and CCTV footage. The former Congress President claimed that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) reported unknown individuals casting votes in Nagpur South West, where Fadnavis won last year by over 38,000 votes. He also pointed out that the media have also uncovered thousands of voters with no verified address. "In Maharashtra CM's constituency, the voter list grew by 8% in just 5 months. Some booths saw a 20-50% surge. BLOs reported unknown individuals casting votes. Media uncovered thousands of voters with no verified address," Gandhi said on X. "And the EC? Silent - or complicit. These aren't isolated glitches. This is vote theft. The cover-up is the confession," he alleged. "That's why we demand the immediate release of machine-readable digital voter rolls and CCTV footage," Gandhi said.

Is Arvind Kejriwal going to Rajya Sabha? Here's what AAP chief really thinks
Is Arvind Kejriwal going to Rajya Sabha? Here's what AAP chief really thinks

Mint

time24-06-2025

  • Politics
  • Mint

Is Arvind Kejriwal going to Rajya Sabha? Here's what AAP chief really thinks

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won two of the three Assembly bypolls it contested on July 19. In the results announced on Monday, AAP won Ludhuiana West seat of Punjab and Visavadar seat of Gujarat. In Ludhiana West, AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora defeated his nearest rival and Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu by 10,676 votes after the 14th. Arora's win in the assembly election leaves a Rajya Sabha seat vacant. And thus the question doing the rounds in AAP political circles would be who will the party sent to the Upper House of Parliament to replace Arora. Will it be party chief Arvind Kejriwal, his foremr deputy CM Manish Sisodia, or a leader from Punjab? Kejriwal was asked this question during a press conference that he addressed after bypoll results on Monday. And here is what the former Delhi CM said:"Kejriwal nahin ja raha (Kejriwal is not going to the Rajya Sabha) though you (the media) have sent me there several times already." Last time specualtion about three time former CM Kejriwal's Rajya Sabha bid were sparked in February when AAP fielded Arora from Ludhiana West seat. This seat fell vacant last month after the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi in an accidental firing while cleaning his pistol. The AAP had then denied the reports. 'Arvind Kejriwal is not going to Rajya far as Arvind Kejriwal is concerned, media sources were earlier saying that he will become the Chief Minister of Punjab. Now, media sources are saying that he will contest from Rajya Sabha. Both these sources are absolutely wrong. Arvind Kejriwal is the national convenor of AAP. I agree that his demand is very high, but he is not limited to any one seat,' AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar told news agency ANI. Arora, a businessman, was elected to theRajya Sabhain 2022 from Punjab. His tenure is set to end in 2028. Now that he will be an MLA, Arora will have to resign from the Parliament leaving the seat vacant. Kejriwal nahin ja raha (Kejriwal is not going to the Rajya Sabha) though you (the media) have sent me there several times already. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the February 5 assembly election in Delhi bagging 48 seats. The AAP, which won the last two elections, won just 22 seats. The defeat meant AAP is only in power in Punjab. Kejriwal is not member of any house as of now after his recent defeat in Delhi Assembly Election. Remember Kejriwal had unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha election against Narendra Modi from Varanasi in 2014. The AAP has 11 Rajya Sabha members, including Arora, presently. It has one Lok Sabha member too. Key Takeaways Kejriwal is currently not seeking a Rajya Sabha seat despite media speculation. Sanjeev Arora's recent win leaves a Rajya Sabha seat vacant, prompting questions about AAP's next move. AAP's recent electoral performance raises questions about its future strategy and leadership roles.

Two-day visit: Shah in Kolkata today, to hold meet with eye  on 2026 polls
Two-day visit: Shah in Kolkata today, to hold meet with eye  on 2026 polls

Indian Express

time31-05-2025

  • Politics
  • Indian Express

Two-day visit: Shah in Kolkata today, to hold meet with eye on 2026 polls

Two days after Prime Minister Modi's visit to Alipurduar district in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive in Kolkata on Saturday night. According to sources in the state BJP, Shah during his two-day visit, is scheduled to hold some crucial meetings with senior leaders as well as attend a series of official and party programmes on Sunday. He will be staying at a hotel off EM Bypass. His Sunday itinerary includes a series of programmes: Amit Shah will inaugurate the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Rajarhat, said sources and will then return to the hotel to hold a series of meetings. Around 2 pm, he will be addressing the party workers and leaders at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, in Kolkata. According to a senior party leader, the meeting will focus on the party's blueprint for the Assembly Election in 2026, including key issues affecting the public, concerns over women's safety and security in Bengal and 'the corruption within the TMC.' 'Amit Shah Ji will give us a roadmap for the next Assembly polls in the state. We have never done such a huge sabha, we have done sabha in science city. We want the PM to come every month and make Mission Bengal a success,' Union Minister and BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar said. After the meeting, the Union Home Minister will visit the ancestral home of Swami Vivekananda at Simla Street in north Kolkata and then return to Delhi.

Tej Pratap Yadav Love Controversy: From Lalus Political Heir To RJD Outsider
Tej Pratap Yadav Love Controversy: From Lalus Political Heir To RJD Outsider

India.com

time26-05-2025

  • Politics
  • India.com

Tej Pratap Yadav Love Controversy: From Lalus Political Heir To RJD Outsider

Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Just a few months ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Lalu Yadav's family is again staring at troubled days. At the centre of the controversy is Tej Pratap Yadav, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo's elder son. Tej Pratap Yadav, has sparked a political storm with his open declaration of love on social media platforms, though, he later claimed that his account was hacked. Already facing accusations of corruption and nepotism, Lalu Yadav wasted no time — not even 24 hours — in sacrificing his elder son under political compulsion. Tej Pratap was once seen as the political heir of Lalu Prasad Yadav, being the elder son. But things have turned upside down in quick succession. "Disregarding ethical values in personal life weakens our collective struggle for social justice. The activities, public conduct, and irresponsible behavior of the eldest son are not in line with our family values and traditions. Therefore, due to the aforementioned circumstances, I am distancing him from the party and the family. Henceforth, he will have no role of any kind in the party or the family. He is expelled from the party for 6 years. He is capable of discerning the good and bad, merits and flaws of his personal life. Those who maintain relations with him should make decisions at their own discretion. I have always been an advocate of public decorum in public life. The obedient members of the family have adopted and followed this principle in public life. Thank you," wrote Lalu Yadav on X. निजी जीवन में नैतिक मूल्यों की अवहेलना करना हमारे सामाजिक न्याय के लिए सामूहिक संघर्ष को कमज़ोर करता है। ज्येष्ठ पुत्र की गतिविधि, लोक आचरण तथा गैर जिम्मेदाराना व्यवहार हमारे पारिवारिक मूल्यों और संस्कारों के अनुरूप नहीं है। अतएव उपरोक्त परिस्थितियों के चलते उसे पार्टी और परिवार… — Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) May 25, 2025 Tej Pratap's Marriage Life, Wife Name Tej Pratap Yadav got married to Aishwarya Rai in 2018. Rai is the granddaughter of former Bihar chief minister Daroga Prasad Rai. However, the marriage did not last long and Yadav filed for divorce within five months. The controversy spiralled into a high-profile legal battle with Aishwarya accusing Yadav of being a drug addict. Now, Tej Pratap's social media post where he claimed to be in relation with Anushka Yadav for the past 12 years has given a new twist to the rumours. His maternal uncle Sadhu Yadav has now made fresh allegations claiming that Tej Pratap had relations with multiple girls. Now, a video has gone viral with people claiming it to be of the marriage of Anushka and Tej Pratap. लालू परिवार में 'बवाल बा', तेज प्रताप यादव के साथ हो गया 'खेला'#RJD #TejPratapYadav #Bihar | @akhileshanandd — Zee News (@ZeeNews) May 26, 2025 Tej Pratap's Controversial Past Tej Pratap Yadav, who held the position of Bihar's Health Minister for a brief period between 2015 and 2017, has long remained an intriguing figure in the state's political landscape. Despite being older than his brother Tejashwi Yadav in reality, official records reflect him as the younger sibling. Now 37, Tej Pratap appears to have come to terms with Tejashwi—widely recognized as the face of the Grand Alliance and their father's political heir—leading the party's future. During the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Tej Pratap distanced himself from the party line, fielding three of his supporters as Independent candidates. He even launched his own political outfit, the 'Lalu-Rabri Morcha', to express his dissent. Eventually, he had to settle for the tagline 'Tej Raftaar, Tejashwi Sarkar,' seemingly satisfied with at least a symbolic role in the political arena. Though Tejashwi emerged as the clear leader, Tej Pratap remained hopeful of securing a significant, if secondary, position. In 2020, Tej Pratap's sudden illness prompted concern among his family members, who quickly gathered around him. Not long after, both brothers were seen together at the Grand Alliance's seat-sharing announcement event. Tej Pratap was believed to have lobbied for ticket allocations to some of his close aides. While it's unclear how many of his recommendations were accepted, the party did shift his constituency from Mahua (Vaishali) to Hasanpur (Samastipur), considering it a more winnable seat. Political Implications However, expelling Tej Pratap Yadav from the family and the party is not going to cool things down. Instead, it has handed the JD(U)-BJP's double-engine government another weapon to attack the Yadav family. What remains to be seen is whether Tej Pratap Yadav will remain silent or adopt a rebellious stance and become a pawn for opposition parties. Political experts believe that while Tej Pratap Yadav doesn't have a personal vote base, if he takes a rebellious turn, it could prove embarrassing for both his party and his family. If he retaliates against his family, the BJP and JD(U) will not hesitate to use that as ammunition. It's believed that the political pressure from Tejashwi is what led to the disciplinary action against Tej Pratap. Nearly two-thirds of Bihar's voters are under the age of 35. While Tejashwi Yadav has enjoyed popularity and acceptance among the youth, the controversy surrounding Tej Pratap Yadav might alienate young voters from the party — especially those who have shifted sides election after election based on local issues.

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