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Time of India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Naxalite-like act': BJP slams Cong over CM convoy attack
Guwahati: BJP in Assam has condemned the alleged incident in which a water bottle was thrown at CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's convoy in Golaghat, reportedly by Congress workers. The party claimed the act reflected "Naxalite-like behaviour" and alleged that the Congress has resorted to "Naxalite-like behaviour" after being unable to counter the BJP govt's politics of liberation and development BJP workers staged statewide protests on Wednesday in response. BJP state spokesperson Kalyan Gogoi said the act of Congress workers throwing a water bottle at the CM's convoy is an attack on democratic values and an act of political frustration. BJP's state general secretary Rituparna Baruah said, "Unable to counter the CM and the BJP's politics of liberation and development, the Congress has now resorted to Naxalite-like behaviour. It is shocking that even in opposition, the party can act in such an undemocratic way. Imagine what may happen if Congress comes to power." The BJP Yuva Morcha (BJYM) staged protest in all district and sub-divisional headquarters on Tuesday and Wednesday. The protests saw participation from senior leaders and thousands of BJYM workers from 39 organisational districts. In Guwahati, BJP leaders including state vice-presidents Jury Sharma Bordoloi and Ratna Singh, and general secretaries Diplu Ranjan Sarma and Rituparna Baruah led the protests.
India Gazette
01-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
BJP Assam condemns alleged attack on CM Sarma's convoy, calls Congress action undemocratic, Naxalite-like
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 1 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Assam Pradesh on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's convoy in Golaghat, where Congress workers reportedly hurled water bottles, said the BJP spokesperson Kalyan Gogoi in a press statement. The party described the incident as an attack on democratic values and accused the Congress of resorting to 'Naxalite-like' tactics out of political frustration. Addressing a press conference at the party's state headquarters, BJP Assam General Secretary Rituparna Baruah said, 'Unable to counter Hon'ble Chief Minister and the BJP Government's politics of liberation and development, the Congress has now resorted to Naxalite-like behaviour.' Baruah further added, 'It is shocking that even while in Opposition, the Congress can act in such an undemocratic manner, then imagine what may happen if Congress comes into power. Attacking an elected Chief Minister of a state exposes the true political character of the Congress.' The press briefing was also attended by BJP Assam Vice Presidents Manoj Baruah and Ratna Singh, along with Chief Spokesperson Kishore Upadhyay. In a strong show of protest, BJP Yuva Morcha (BJYM) karyakartas staged sit-in demonstrations across all district and sub-divisional headquarters in the state. Senior party leaders and thousands of BJYM workers from 39 organisational districts participated in the state-wide protests. In Guwahati, the protest saw the participation of State Vice-Presidents Jury Sharma Bordoloi and Ratna Singh, State General Secretaries Diplu Ranjan Sarma and Rituparna Baruah, Secretary Siddhanku Ankur Baruah, ASTC Vice-Chairman Pranabjyoti Lahkar, and State BJYM President Rakesh Das, said the statement. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BJP condemns ‘attack' on Assam CM Himanta Sarma's convoy, calls Congress action ‘Naxalite-like'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Assam Pradesh on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's convoy in Golaghat, where Congress workers reportedly hurled water bottles, said the BJP spokesperson Kalyan Gogoi in a press statement. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (ANI file) The party described the incident as an attack on democratic values and accused the Congress of resorting to "Naxalite-like" tactics out of political frustration. Addressing a press conference at the party's state headquarters, BJP Assam General Secretary Rituparna Baruah said, "Unable to counter Hon'ble Chief Minister and the BJP Government's politics of liberation and development, the Congress has now resorted to Naxalite-like behaviour." Baruah further added, "It is shocking that even while in Opposition, the Congress can act in such an undemocratic manner, then imagine what may happen if Congress comes into power. Attacking an elected Chief Minister of a state exposes the true political character of the Congress." The press briefing was also attended by BJP Assam Vice Presidents Manoj Baruah and Ratna Singh, along with Chief Spokesperson Kishore Upadhyay. In a strong show of protest, BJP Yuva Morcha (BJYM) karyakartas staged sit-in demonstrations across all district and sub-divisional headquarters in the state. Senior party leaders and thousands of BJYM workers from 39 organisational districts participated in the state-wide protests. In Guwahati, the protest saw the participation of State Vice-Presidents Jury Sharma Bordoloi and Ratna Singh, State General Secretaries Diplu Ranjan Sarma and Rituparna Baruah, Secretary Siddhanku Ankur Baruah, ASTC Vice-Chairman Pranabjyoti Lahkar, and State BJYM President Rakesh Das, said the statement.
New Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
AAP rally for slum dwellers a flop show, says Virendra Sachdeva
NEW DELHI: After Aam Aadmi Party's protest against the demolition of slums in various parts of the city, the BJP said that the public rally called by the opposition was an utter flop. 'When AAP leaders addressed the gathering, their anarchic and unconstitutional character was exposed once again,' said Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva. He added that for nearly a month, the entire AAP leadership had been 'spreading confusion', but the slum dwellers not only rejected this false campaign—they are now asking AAP leaders: 'What have you done in ten years to improve the lives of slum residents?' The Delhi BJP chief also pointed out that about five months ago, after losing the elections, AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Gopal Rai, and others incited their workers to storm the Prime Minister's residence in the name of slum dwellers. At that time, ordinary slum residents in Delhi were asking Kejriwal: 'You've built a 'Sheeshmahal' for yourself in ten years — why haven't you allocated flats to the poor in places like Narela or Bawana?' Sachdeva remarked that Kejriwal is a two-faced leader, shedding crocodile tears in the name of poor slum dwellers today. But during COVID, instead of protecting them, he forced them to return to their villages. He further stated that the call for an attack on the PM's residence once again revealed the dark, Naxalite-like faces of Kejriwal and Gopal Rai—and they must understand that there is no place for their words in a civilised society. Sachdeva said that the BJP government is committed to giving a better life to slum dwellers who are compelled to live in terrible conditions along drains and railway tracks. 'Just as we have resettled slum dwellers from Kalka Ji, Jailorwala Bagh, Kalandar Colony, and Kathputli Colony, going forward, through the 'Jahan Jhuggi Wahan Makan' campaign, we will continue to provide new homes and new lives to slum residents.'
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
AAP hits the streets over slum demolition drives, threatens mass agitation
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday launched the 'Ghar Rozgar Bachao Andolan (Save homes, jobs movement)' at Jantar Mantar with a protest against the ongoing demolition drives in slum clusters in the city. AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal accused the ruling BJP of betraying slum dwellers and urged Delhi's 40 lakh slum dwellers not to fall for 'Modi ki guarantee' again. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Kejriwal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised 'Jahan Jhuggi, Wahan Makaan (Where there's a jhuggi, there will be a house)' before the Delhi Assembly election, but delivered the opposite. 'What he really meant was 'Jahan Jhuggi, Wahan Maidan (Where there is a jhuggi, there will be barren land)'. They've thrown the poor into boiling oil and left them to die,' he said, calling the Prime Minister's guarantees 'fake and hollow'. Mr. Kejriwal also said the BJP government would not complete its five-year term if they continue to demolish slums. Senior AAP leader Gopal Rai warned the BJP that the poor will occupy the 'Prime Minister's residence if slums are demolished without providing alternative housing', adding that there would be mass agitation if the demolition drives don't stop. Hitting back, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said, 'The call for an attack on the Prime Minister's residence has once again brought to light the dark and Naxalite-like faces of [Arvind] Kejriwal and Gopal Rai and they must understand that there is no place for their words in a civilised society.' Mr. Sachdeva claimed that the BJP government is 'committed to giving better lives to slum dwellers', who were 'compelled to live in bad conditions' along drains and railway tracks in the city. 'New homes, new lives' 'Just as we have resettled slum dwellers from Kalkaji, Jailorwala Bagh, Kalandar Colony, and Kathputli Colony. We will continue to provide new homes and new lives to people,' the city BJP chief said.
