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Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi Confidential: Image change
The revamped Kerala BJP leadership announced by state unit chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar reflects the party's attempt at an image change ahead of the local body elections this year and Assembly polls next year. For instance, it has a Muslim vice-president in the state for the first time. And with the BJP eyeing Christian votes, Chandrashekhar has included three from the community in his team: a general secretary, a vice president and a secretary. Of the total 24 office bearers, seven belong to OBC communities, three are from Scheduled Castes and one is from a Scheduled Tribe. With the national leadership urging Chandrasekhar to infuse fresh energy, he has also appointed seven youngsters and one four women. Uniform Rule Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora has asked his officers to be in uniform whenever they speak to reporters. The directive came after he found several officers addressing the media in civilian clothing. He said police credibility is significantly enhanced when they are seen in uniform.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PM Modi congratulates newly nominated Rajya Sabha nominees for their contributions to nation-building
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the contributions of former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Special Public Prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case Ujjwal Nikam, Kerala BJP leader C Sadanandan Master, and historian Meenakshi Jain, following their nomination to the Rajya Sabha. In a series of posts on 'X', the Prime Minister congratulated the four individuals, who are now set to become members of the Rajya Sabha after being nominated by President Droupadi Murmu. In one post, the Prime Minister said, 'Shri Ujjwal Nikam's devotion to the legal field and to our Constitution is exemplary. He has not only been a successful lawyer but also been at the forefront of seeking justice in important cases.' The Prime Minister highlighted Nikam's achievements, stating that he has consistently worked to uphold constitutional values and ensure ordinary citizens are treated with dignity. 'During his entire legal career, he has always worked to strengthen constitutional values and ensure common citizens are always treated with dignity. It's gladdening that the President of India has nominated him to the Rajya Sabha. My best wishes for his parliamentary innings,' Modi wrote on X.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Kerala BJP veteran who lost both legs in Kannur political violence, C Sadanandan Master nominated to Rajya Sabha
The President on Sunday nominated Kerala BJP leader C Sadanandan Master to the Rajya Sabha. Sadanandan Master is a survivor of the political violence that rocked north Kerala's Kannur district two decades ago. 'Shri C. Sadanandan Master's life is the epitome of courage and refusal to bow to injustice. Violence and intimidation couldn't deter his spirit towards national development. His efforts as a teacher and social worker are also commendable. He is extremely passionate towards youth empowerment. Congratulations to him for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Rahstrapati Ji. Best wishes for his role as MP,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X following the announcement. A retired schoolteacher, Sadanandan Master was last week appointed one of the state vice-presidents of the Kerala BJP. His village of Perinchery near Mattannur in Kannur was a CPI(M) stronghold. Although hailing from a family of Communist supporters, he joined the RSS, making his way into the Sangh through its students' wing Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). In 1984, he joined the RSS and for a time functioned as the RSS boudhik pramukh in Ernakulam, responsible for the intellectual activities of the Sangh and ideological training of the cadre. His decision to join the Sangh allegedly provoked the local CPI(M) and placed him in its crosshairs. On January 25, 1994, a gang attacked him at around 8.30 pm when he was walking towards his home after alighting from a bus at Uruvachal near Mattannur. At the time, he was serving as the RSS sahkaryavah in Kannur district. Recalling that incident, Sadanadan later said, 'A gang suddenly started hurling bombs, seeking to create a scare, and people started running and shut their shops. The gang approached me from behind and caught me. They laid me down on the road, then hacked both my legs below the knee and threw them away. No one dared to come to help me until the police arrived and took me to the hospital.' After a few months in the hospital, Sadanandan, who has had prostheses for both legs, returned to his school that was struggling for want of enough students. The BJP then took it upon itself to rehabilitate him, and he was appointed sub-editor in the BJP mouthpiece Janmabhumi. In 1999, Sadanandan joined as a teacher in a school in Thrissur run by the Sangh Parivar. Even after the attack, Sadanandan remained active in the Sangh Parivar. In the 2016 Assembly elections, when the BJP made 'CPIM-sponsored' violence a key issue, it fielded Sadanandan as a candidate from the Koothuparamba Assembly constituency, where some of the brutal political killings took place in the 1990s.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi hails contribution of four nominated to RS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the contributions of former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, special public prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case Ujjwal Nikam, Kerala BJP leader C Sadanandan Master and historian Meenakshi Jain after they were nominated to the Rajya Sabha . In a notification issued late Saturday night , the Union Home Ministry said the President has nominated the four to the Rajya Sabha. "Shri Ujjwal Nikam's devotion to the legal field and to our Constitution is exemplary. He has not only been a successful lawyer but also been at the forefront of seeking justice in important cases," Modi said in a post on X. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo During his entire legal career, Nikam has always worked to strengthen Constitutional values and ensure common citizens are always treated with dignity, he said. "It's gladdening that the President of India has nominated him to the Rajya Sabha. My best wishes for his Parliamentary innings," Modi said. Live Events Lauding Shringla's contribution, Modi said he has excelled as a diplomat, intellectual and strategic thinker. "Over the years, he's made key contributions to India's foreign policy and also contributed to our G20 Presidency. Glad that he's been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India. His unique perspectives will greatly enrich Parliamentary proceedings," Modi said in another post. The prime minister further said Sadanandan Master's life is the epitome of courage and refusal to bow to injustice. "Violence and intimidation couldn't deter his spirit towards national development. His efforts as a teacher and social worker are also commendable. He is extremely passionate towards youth empowerment," Modi said. "Congratulations to him for being nominated to the Rajya Sabha by Rahstrapati Ji. Best wishes for his role as MP," he added. Modi also said it is a matter of immense joy that Meenakshi Jain has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the president. "She has distinguished herself as a scholar, researcher and historian. Her work in the fields of education, literature, history and political science have enriched academic discourse significantly. Best wishes for her Parliamentary tenure," the prime minister said. The President nominates 12 people to the Rajya Sabha, who are people of eminence in various fields.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, historian Meenakshi Jain among 4 nominated to Rajya Sabha
Former foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Special Public Prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case Ujjwal Nikam, Kerala BJP leader C Sadanandan Master and historian Meenakshi Jain have been nominated to the Rajya Sabha. In a notification issued late Saturday night , the Union Home Ministry said the President has nominated the four to the Rajya Sabha. 'In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (a) of clause (1) of article 80 of the Constitution of India, read with clause (3) of that article, the President is pleased to nominate to th Council of States the following persons to fill the vacancies caused due to retirement of nominated members:- Shri Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, Shri C. Sadanandan Master, Shri Harsh Vardhan Shringla and Dr. Meenakshi Jain,' the notification said. The President nominates 12 people to the Rajya Sabha, who are people of eminence in various fields.
