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Time of India
an hour ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP delaying municipal polls: Dotasra
Sikar: State Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra Monday accused the BJP of delaying municipal elections under the pretext of delimitation. He made these remarks while addressing the party's "Save the Constitution" public meeting in Neem Ka Thana. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dotasra said Congress will strongly contest the municipal elections and the results will lead to BJP's downfall in the state. Dotasra said the BJP govt will have to conduct municipal elections by Dec to Feb as the Congress had filed a petition in court and was raising public awareness on this matter. Dotasra criticised both the Union and state govts, claiming they had not accomplished anything significant. He cited vacant positions in schools and the dissolution of Neem Ka Thana district and municipal council as examples of the govt's indifference. He said the return of the Congress govt will lead to re-establishment of Neem Ka Thana district and municipal council. tnn
The Print
a day ago
- Politics
- The Print
RSS functionaries operating from inside CMO, influencing govt decisions: Rajasthan Cong chief
Elaborating on the allegation, Dotasra said, 'Works of elected representatives of public interest, regardless of their party affiliations, are not being done. The government only acts on the directions of the RSS, whose people are posted in the CM and ministers' offices.' The Congress leader also claimed that government agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) were being 'misused to target those who speak out against the RSS'. 'This is the real 'Gujarat Model', make the weakest person the chief minister, the weakest MLAs ministers, and then use bureaucrats to run a corrupt government,' he said at a 'Save the Constitution' rally in Chomu town near here. Jaipur, Jul 20 (PTI) Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra on Sunday alleged that RSS functionaries are operating from inside the Chief Minister's Office and other ministries, influencing all government decisions. 'If anyone dares to raise their voice against the RSS, they are targeted. I have spoken against the RSS, and the ED was sent to my home too. But we will continue to work for the people. We will not tolerate injustice,' he said. The Congress leader raised concerns over remarks around amending the Preamble of the Constitution. 'Why does the BJP want to remove the words 'secularism' and 'socialism' from the Constitution? These are foundational to India's democracy,' he said. 'If the Vice President of India starts echoing the language of the BJP and RSS, then nothing poses a greater threat to the Constitution,' Dotasra said while accusing the BJP and the RSS of seeking to impose authoritarian rule by amending the Constitution. 'They want to divide the country through hate, and then change the Constitution to create laws like in China or Russia to control the nation forever. But the Congress will never allow this to happen,' he asserted. Last month, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar asserted the preamble of a constitution is 'not changeable' but was changed in India during the Emergency, which signals a betrayal of the 'wisdom' of the framers of the Constitution. He also said the words inserted in the Preamble in 1976 during the period of Emergency, were a 'nasoor' (festering wound) and could cause upheaval. Dhankar's remarks came after the RSS called for reviewing the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble of the Constitution, saying they were included during the Emergency and were never part of the Constitution drafted by B R Ambedkar. The Congress and other opposition parties have slammed RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's call for a national debate on whether the terms 'secular' and 'socialist' should remain in the Preamble, terming it 'political opportunism' and a 'deliberate assault' on the soul of the Constitution. PTI AG NSD NSD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Rahul Gandhi will soon replace Modi: Dotasra
Alwar: The held a rally here on Saturday for its "Save the Constitution" campaign, where the party launched a scathing attack on -led central govt. Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra accused BJP of attempting to destroy democracy and Constitution, urging citizens to protect their voting rights. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During the rally, Dotasra claimed that Prime Minister Narendra 's tenure would soon come to an end, with poised to take the top post. He criticised BJP govt for failing to fulfil its promises on black money, corruption, farmers' income and youth employment. Leader of opposition Tikaram Jully focused on local issues, particularly the Sariska Tiger Reserve controversy. He alleged that BJP representatives were involved in a Rs 500 crore scam related to changes in the critical tiger habitat, benefiting mining interests at the expense of farmers' land. The rally was part of nationwide Congress efforts, led by Rahul Gandhi, to mobilise opposition against the BJP govt.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong united in Punjab, set to return in 2027: Warring
Ludhiana: Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring Sunday asserted and reaffirmed that Congress was united in Punjab and was set to return to power in 2027. Addressing 'Save the Constitution' rallies in Gill and Payal assembly segments, the PCC chief also called for radical police reforms to fix responsibility and accountability over the registration of fake FIRs. Expressing grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, Warring said that gangsters have created an atmosphere of fear like the one that prevailed during the height of terrorism in Punjab. He said ransom calls became routine, and helpless people were forced to pay ransom money and did not even dare to complain. Praising the former chief minister Beant Singh, who belonged to Payal, Warring said, "The happy and prosperous Punjab that we all see today was restored by Beant Singh by his blood. Punjab can never forget his great sacrifice." He pointed out how Congress led by Beant Singh came forward to fight the elections in 1992, while the Akalis ran away. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo "While some ran away to America and Canada, others hid behind the bars," he said, adding how so many Congress leaders and workers paid with their lives. On the drug menace in Punjab, he said there is no magic wand to deal with it instantly. He underlined the need to provide jobs to youth, which can act as a great antidote against drugs. He said there is a huge number of vacancies which the AAP govt is not filling as it doesn't have money to pay salaries. Warring suggested exploring the option of providing legalised and regulated traditional stuff like opium and poppy husk, which are less harmful than synthetic drugs. He quoted the example of Canada where cannabis was legalised in 2017. Congress general secretary and former deputy CM Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa lashed out at the BJP for spreading disinformation. He challenged the party to list one achievement during or after the freedom struggle of the country. He said the Congress does not need any certificate from BJP, Akali Dal, or the Aam Aadmi Party. Randhawa warned the govt against its attempts to acquire about one lakh acres of land, saying it will destroy Punjab's economy. He said this amounts to stopping the income of farmers worth Rs 50,000 crore. Among those present on the occasion were AICC Secretary Ravinder Dalvi, Dr Amar Singh, Tej Prakash, Capt Sandeep Sandhu, Gurkirat Singh Kotli, Kuldeep Singh Vaid, Lakhbir Singh Lakha, and others.
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
'Save the Constitution' rally a political stunt to save Rahul, says BJP
New Delhi: Launching a scathing attack on the grand old party for organising 'Save the Constitution' rally in Odisha, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday alleged that it was yet another political tourism stunt to save Congress "prince" Rahul Gandhi and the party rather than the Constitution. Gandhi's situation today is akin to the saying "blaming the stage for not knowing how to dance", the minister alleged. "This is not about saving the Constitution but rather about saving Rahul Gandhi and Congress," he said. Pradhan said the unwavering trust of people in the public-welfare-oriented BJP government in Odisha is troubling the Congress. The minister said the Congress has no presence or existence in Odisha, adding the poor, Dalits, tribals, farmers and labourers of the state rejected the party decades ago. "In such a scenario, Rahul Gandhi's talk about the welfare of Odisha's poor is nothing but deception. The history of Congress has always been one of neglecting the rights of the poor and marginalized sections. The funds sent from Delhi by Congress governments were either looted by middlemen or diverted to their favored vote banks at the expense of the rights of SC, ST and backward communities," he said in a post on X.
