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Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Kejriwal arrives in Gujarat on 2-day visit, Mann accompanies him
Accusing the ruling BJP of becoming 'extremely arrogant' having been elected to power for three decades in Gujarat, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that he, along with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, would meet the people of Gujarat to 'have a dialogue' with them. Kejriwal and Mann, who arrived in Vadodara on Tuesday evening, received a grand welcome at the airport by AAP leaders, including party's Gujarat chief Isudan Gadhvi, Visavadar MLA Gopal Italia, Vadodara unit leaders Ashok Ojha and Viren Rami. Speaking to media persons upon arriving in the state for a two-day visit, Kejriwal trained guns at the BJP for 'suppressing and repressing' the milk producers in the state as well as the tribals. Referring to the July 14 incident of violent clashes between cattle rearers and the police outside Sabar Dairy in Sabarkantha district, Kejriwal said, 'The BJP has been in power in Gujarat for 30 years and their heightened arrogance and corruption have led to such incidents where innocent cattle rearers protesting for their rights were lathicharged and oppressed, resulting in the death of one farmer in the violence.' Kejriwal also spoke about the recent arrest of AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava, who has been lodged in the Vadodara Central Jail since July 6 in an alleged case of attempt to murder of a local BJP leader in Dediapada, who is the complainant in the case. Kejriwal said, 'Chaitar has been fighting for the cause of the tribals and therefore, the BJP continues to file cases against him and find reasons to keep him behind the bars… Both Bhagwant Mann and I will visit Modasa to speak to farmers and then to Dediapada to speak to tribals about their issues,' Mann and Kejriwal will stay in Vadodara on Tuesday night before heading to Modasa on Wednesday to participate in a Kisan Sammelan. On Thursday, they will address a tribal gathering in Dediapada in Narmada district. AAP leaders, meanwhile, said that Kejriwal and Mann might also try to meet Vasava in the prison later on Thursday.
Hans India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Home Minister Amit Shah rules out talks with Maoists holding weapons
Hyderabad: Reiterating the resolve to make India free of Maoists by March 31, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah ruled out talks with the extremists holding weapons. Making it clear that there will be no talks with Maoists holding guns, he asked the left-wing extremists to give up arms and join the national mainstream. Addressing the Kisan Sammelan in Nizamabad after inaugurating the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board, Amit Shah accused the Congress party of trying to shield Maoists. He expressed the apprehension that the Congress party may provide shelter in Telangana to Maoists who have escaped from all over the country. Amit Shah told the Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy not to allow Telangana to become the den of Maoists. The Home Minister said the Maoists who want to surrender were free to do so. 'Shun violence, give up arms and surrender. If you don't surrender, we have resolved that by March 31, 2026, we will end Naxalism from this country,' he said. He said that there can't be any talks with those who killed tribals, policemen and security personnel. 'The Congress party is for talks with them. Our policy is that there will be no talks with those holding guns. Surrender, drop guns and join the national mainstream,' he said and mentioned that 10,000 people in the northeast gave up arms and joined the national mainstream. He noted that 2,000 Naxalites surrendered in one and a half years, but ruled out talks with those who have weapons in their hands. 'I want to ask those who talk of shielding Naxalites what they will say to families of tribals, policemen and security personnel who lost their lives,' he said. Amit Shah stated that for four decades, Naxalites killed 40,000 people in tribal regions and stalled the development. The Home Minister said that neither the BRS nor Congress can do any good for the people of Telangana and claimed that only a double-engine government of the BJP can ensure the state's comprehensive development and welfare of all sections. He alleged that Congress has left behind the BRS in corruption. HM Shah said people rejected BRS because of corruption, but Congress has proved to be more corrupt. 'Earlier, Telangana was the ATM of the KCR family, and now it has become the ATM of the Congress party,' he said. Referring to Operation Sindoor, Amit Shah said India destroyed the headquarters of terrorism in Pakistan. He said that for 10 years of Congress rule, terrorists from Pakistan used to enter India, attack and escape with no one to stop them. He claimed that during the last 10 years, Prime Minister Modi carried out three major operations. 'After Uri, surgical strikes were carried out. After Pulwama happened, there was an air strike, and after Pahalgam, we entered Pakistani soil to give them a befitting reply,' he said. The Home Minister said that after the Pahalgam attack, the Prime Minister had said that the perpetrators would be taught a lesson. 'Pakistan was threatening with an atomic bomb. Congress was thinking that nothing would happen, but one night, brave soldiers of our forces smashed the headquarters of terrorism and killed hundreds of terrorists,' he said 'Even today, Rahul Gandhi is raising questions. I want to tell him to see the appearance of Pakistanis, he will get the answer. They used to say we will not allow India to rest, but our leader destroyed their headquarters,' he added.
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Agriculture minister ends campaign, promises continued talks with farmers
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday concluded the 15-day 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' at a Kisan Sammelan in Bardoli, Gujarat, emphasising that while the campaign was ending, the government's engagement with farmers would continue unabated. Speaking at the venue that holds historical significance as the site of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Bardoli Satyagraha against British tax policies in 1928, Chouhan drew parallels between past and present struggles for farmers' welfare. "I feel fortunate to be on this Karmabhoomi of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this day, 12 June 1928, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had held a meeting for the Bardoli Satyagraha," he said. The campaign, designed to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Lab to Land' vision, deployed 2,170 teams comprising 16,000 scientists who travelled village to village across the country. These teams engaged directly with farmers, providing research-based information tailored to local climatic conditions and field requirements. "Around 1 crore 12 lakh farmers have been communicated under this campaign and access has been ensured to more than 1 lakh villages," Chouhan said, highlighting the campaign's extensive reach. Dialogues were conducted at over 55,000 locations during the fortnight-long initiative. The minister praised Gujarat's agricultural performance, noting the state's leadership in specific crops. Gujarat produces 77 per cent of the country's castor, 44.5 per cent of groundnut, 24 per cent of cotton, and 15 per cent of gram. The state also ranks first in castor, cumin, fennel, and dates production, an official statement said. Chouhan outlined six key formulas for agricultural improvement: increasing production, reducing production costs, ensuring fair prices for farmers, providing proper compensation for losses, promoting agricultural diversification, and maintaining soil fertility for future generations. The minister announced an ambitious target for natural farming across 7.5 lakh hectares this year, with 18 lakh farmers already expressing willingness to participate. "Many farmers shared their experiences with me regarding natural farming. It was a pleasure to hear from the farmers that natural farming reduces costs and production is also not affected and quality products are obtained," he said. The campaign, which began in Odisha on May 29, saw Chouhan visiting 13 states, including Odisha, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Delhi, and Gujarat. Throughout the tour, he engaged with farmers through Kisan Chaupals, conferences, and padyatras. Emphasising the campaign's impact beyond mere information dissemination, Chouhan noted encounters with farmers who had increased their income ten-fold through innovative practices and government schemes. "Such farmers are truly scientists, from whom we will also get guidance," he said, adding that these experiences would help in forming future agricultural policies. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, state Agriculture Minister Raghavjibhai Patel, and other officials attended the concluding ceremony, while the 2,170 scientist teams participated virtually. The minister also reaffirmed the government's commitment with the motto 'One Nation-One Agriculture-One Team', promising continuous dialogue and support for the farming community beyond the formal campaign period. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Dialogue with farmers will continue, says agriculture minister; concludes 15-day agri campaign
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday concluded the 15-day ' Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan ' at a Kisan Sammelan in Bardoli, Gujarat, emphasising that while the campaign was ending, the government's engagement with farmers would continue unabated. Speaking at the venue that holds historical significance as the site of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Bardoli Satyagraha against British tax policies in 1928, Chouhan drew parallels between past and present struggles for farmers' welfare. "I feel fortunate to be on this Karmabhoomi of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this day, 12 June 1928, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had held a meeting for the Bardoli Satyagraha," he said. The campaign, designed to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Lab to Land' vision, deployed 2,170 teams comprising 16,000 scientists who travelled village to village across the country. These teams engaged directly with farmers, providing research-based information tailored to local climatic conditions and field requirements. "Around 1 crore 12 lakh farmers have been communicated under this campaign and access has been ensured to more than 1 lakh villages," Chouhan said, highlighting the campaign's extensive reach. Live Events Dialogues were conducted at over 55,000 locations during the fortnight-long initiative. The minister praised Gujarat's agricultural performance, noting the state's leadership in specific crops. Gujarat produces 77 per cent of the country's castor, 44.5 per cent of groundnut, 24 per cent of cotton, and 15 per cent of gram. The state also ranks first in castor, cumin, fennel, and dates production, an official statement said. Chouhan outlined six key formulas for agricultural improvement: increasing production, reducing production costs, ensuring fair prices for farmers, providing proper compensation for losses, promoting agricultural diversification, and maintaining soil fertility for future generations. The minister announced an ambitious target for natural farming across 7.5 lakh hectares this year, with 18 lakh farmers already expressing willingness to participate. "Many farmers shared their experiences with me regarding natural farming. It was a pleasure to hear from the farmers that natural farming reduces costs and production is also not affected and quality products are obtained," he said. The campaign, which began in Odisha on May 29, saw Chouhan visiting 13 states, including Odisha, Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Delhi, and Gujarat. Throughout the tour, he engaged with farmers through Kisan Chaupals, conferences, and padyatras. Emphasising the campaign's impact beyond mere information dissemination, Chouhan noted encounters with farmers who had increased their income ten-fold through innovative practices and government schemes. "Such farmers are truly scientists, from whom we will also get guidance," he said, adding that these experiences would help in forming future agricultural policies. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, state Agriculture Minister Raghavjibhai Patel, and other officials attended the concluding ceremony, while the 2,170 scientist teams participated virtually. The minister also reaffirmed the government's commitment with the motto 'One Nation-One Agriculture-One Team', promising continuous dialogue and support for the farming community beyond the formal campaign period. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
