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The Print
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Owaisi questions basis for US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites—nothing came of WMDs in Iraq either
'We must also remember that more than 16 million Indians live in the Gulf and Middle East, and if that area erupts in a war, which unfortunately is very likely, then it will have a grave impact on the Indians living there,' Owaisi told ANI. Calling the threat of Iran's nuclear weapons a 'boogie,' he compared the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities to the period of US-led invasion of Iraq over what he said were false claims about weapons of mass destruction. Hyderabad: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday warned that a full-blown war in West Asia could seriously affect over 16 million Indians living in the region, as well as India's economic interests. He also highlighted the financial risks India may face if the conflict spreads further. 'The investments which Indian companies have made in all these Arab countries or Gulf countries, and a substantial amount of foreign investment comes from this area,' the Hyderabad MP said. Questioning the justification behind the US airstrikes on Iran, Owaisi said, 'And lastly, this boogie has been created about Iran having nuclear weapons, or this and that, the same thing was used in Iraq, Weapons of Mass Destruction. Nothing, nothing came out.' United States on Sunday morning carried out strikes targeting Iran's key nuclear sites in Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow. Fordow is considered Iran's main uranium enrichment facility, where uranium is enriched to 60 per cent. Defence expert Sanjeev Srivastava called the strikes a 'major escalation' in the ongoing Israel-Iran tensions. 'The action taken by Israel and America is a major escalation. Iran had to face a devastating blow due to these actions, and the deep underground nuclear facilities of Iran were hard hit in this attack,' he told ANI. He added that the global stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions has been consistent. 'Be it the Trump administration or any other administration, everyone has expressed their views that they won't let Iran acquire nuclear weapons.' Earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi took a sharp jab at US-Israel coordination in the military campaign. 'America voted for President Trump but got Netanyahu as their boss,' she said. In another post on X, she wrote, 'Just unthinkable how a nation's sovereignty is violated at will by a handful of bullies claiming presence of nuclear weapons and now calling for peace after bombing away the nation. The world has seen that play out earlier too, citing WMDs in Iraq and finding none, but bombing away the country as well as destabilising it forever.' She also questioned the role of the United Nations in preventing such conflicts. 'Someone remind us of the purpose of United Nations post World War 2? Is it still functional or has become a body controlled by big bullies with money and guns?' she asked. Meanwhile, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) on Sunday launched a new wave of airstrikes targeting military sites in western Iran, shortly after Iranian missile attacks injured civilians in Israel. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said, 'The IAF has begun a series of strikes toward military targets in western Iran. Additionally, this morning, the IAF struck missile launchers ready to launch toward Israeli territory, soldiers in the Iranian Armed Forces, and swiftly neutralised the launchers that launched missiles toward Israeli territory a short while ago.' (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: Will US strikes on Iran lead to oil price spike? Investors are bracing for uncertainty
Hans India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Allegations, suspensions and a govt under fire
The stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 during RCB's first IPL victory parade has spiralled into a political and administrative quagmire. Claiming 11 lives and injuring over 50, the incident has exposed glaring failures in crowd management and safety protocols. Activist T J Abraham has levelled serious allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, and the Karnataka government's response, marked by hasty suspensions of IPS officers and a delayed report to the Centre, raises questions about accountability and competence. Documents reveal that Bengaluru police had flagged concerns about insufficient preparation time, yet the event proceeded with gates allegedly kept closed on DyCM Shivakumar's orders to create a spectacle. This decision, coupled with last-minute event scheduling, set the stage for a deadly crush. Activist T J Abraham's complaint, filed at Cubbon Park Police Station, names 14 individuals, including Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, and Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh. Abraham accuses Shivakumar of leveraging the event for personal gain, alleging negotiations to acquire an RCB stake and planning unsafe festivities. The closed gates, he claims, were a deliberate move to amplify the crowd's fervour, directly contributing to the stampede. Rajneesh faces charges of misusing public funds for publicity, while Siddaramaiah's oversight as CM is questioned. A second complaint by activist Snehamayi Krishna echoes these sentiments, intensifying pressure on the Congress-led government. The Opposition BJP has demanded resignations and labelled the incident a result of 'utter mismanagement.' On June 5, the Karnataka government hastily suspended five top police officials, including Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayanand, ACP (West) Vikas Kumar, and DCP (Central Division) Shekhar. The stated reason was 'dereliction of duty'. However, this move smacks of scapegoating according to netizens. Police had warned of logistical challenges, yet the suspensions target lower-tier officials while sparing political leaders implicated in decision-making. Vikas Kumar has challenged his suspension at the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), arguing it overlooks systemic issues. In a bid to restore public trust, the Karnataka government has drafted the Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Venues of Mass Gathering) Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation imposes up to three years in jail and Rs 5 lakh fines on commercial organisers, with lighter penalties for non-commercial ones, for safety violations. Compensation provisions, recoverable as land revenue if unpaid, aim to hold organisers accountable.
