‘No Mention Of Trump Or China’: Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav React To PM Modi’s Op Sindoor Speech
Opposition leaders sharply criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech during the Operation Sindoor debate in Lok Sabha, accusing him of evading key issues. Rahul Gandhi said the PM failed to directly call out Donald Trump’s misleading claims and avoided naming China, despite its known support to Pakistan. SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav pointed to repeated intelligence failures, questioning who would take responsibility. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi accused the PM of taking credit for Operation Sindoor while avoiding accountability for the Pahalgam attack. TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee said the PM gave no real answers. The Opposition called PM’s speech hollow and evasive. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
‘PM Modi surrendered to Pakistan, using military to protect image’: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI: Accusing PM Modi of using the defence forces to “protect his image”, leader of opposition in LS Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said govt “surrendered” before Pakistan by telling it within moments of Operation Sindoor that it did not intend to escalate or attack military installations. He said Modi had “blood of people of Pahalgam” on his hands, and he sent the air force to “protect his image”. Rahul asked the PM to realise “the nation is above your image” and not to “sacrifice the armed forces and national interests for your own petty political gains”. Rahul said govt showed a lack of political will and did not give the forces “freedom of operation”, and cited US President Donald Trump claiming 29 times that he forced a “ceasefire” between India and Pakistan. More than once, he challenged the PM to announce that Trump is a liar and did not force “ceasefire” and India did not lose any planes, egging Modi to say this if “you have even 50% courage of Indira Gandhi”. Rahul said Modi govt avoided naming “China” in its remarks, but the reality is that India fought Pakistan fused with China militarily, reminding he was laughed at when he had warned about it earlier in LS. “Govt thought they were fighting Pakistan… but realised they were fighting China,” he said, quoting Lt Gen Rahul Singh’s recent revelations that Pakistan was getting live battlefield information from China. “If you had listened to me, you would not have lost five planes.” He said govt should not allow India to become a “battlefield for big powers”. He cited the revelations of CDS Anil Chauhan and defence attache in Indonesia Captain Shiv Kumar, even as he urged the CDS to come out with a statement that the forces were hobbled by the political brass. “May be Rajnath does not understand what he revealed… that DGMO was told by govt to ask for ceasefire at 1.35am on the day of operation… surrender in 30 minutes,” Rahul said. He said Rajnath’s comparison of the 1971 war and Operation Sindoor was jarring because then PM Indira Gandhi had rebuffed US President Richard Nixon and the US seventh fleet, and finished the job. He was severe on EAM S Jaishankar, whose claim of “new normal” and of govt having deterred Pakistan was picked apart with the argument that Pahalgam mastermind and Pakistan army chief Feild Marshal Asim Munir was hosted by Trump in the White House for lunch, while the US Central Command head is presently having a discussion with Munir on how to fight terrorism. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Every day 7 Dalit-tribal women are raped in Madhya Pradesh, shocking figures placed in the assembly
Crime Against Women: The scale of a civilized society is the condition of the women living there. The figures placed in the assembly regarding violence and crime against Dalit and tribal women in Madhya Pradesh are horrifying, which are pointing towards the condition and plight of women living in the society. Rape Victim In MP: In response to the question of opposition MLA Arif Masood in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday, the Madhya Pradesh government presented shocking figures of sexual crimes against Dalit and tribal women in the state every day. These figures have once again brought to the fore the horrific truth of caste and gender violence present in the society. The scale of a civilized society is the condition of the women living there. The figures placed in the assembly regarding violence and crime against Dalit and tribal women in Madhya Pradesh are horrifying, which are pointing towards the condition and plight of women living in the society. A total of 7418 SC-ST women were raped between 2022 and 2024 According to the data presented in the house of the monsoon session of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, a total of 7418 incidents of rape of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) women occurred in the state between the last three years i.e. 2022 to 2024. In these, 558 women were murdered, and 338 women were gang-raped. On an average, 5 SC/ST women were victims of sexual violence every day in the state The data shows that on an average, 7 Dalit or tribal women were raped every day in the state. In this period, a total of 1906 women became victims of domestic violence. That is, every day two SC/ST women continued to face harassment in their own house. During this period, 5983 incidents of molestation of women were registered, that is, every day 5 SC/ST women were victims of sexual violence. In the last three years, a total of 44,978 crimes against Dalit and tribal women were reported in Madhya Pradesh, which shows that on an average every day in Madhya Pradesh, 41 Dalit or tribal women are subjected to some form of crime. Women from marginalized sections are still the most insecure It is worth noting that about 38 percent of the total population of Madhya Pradesh comes from SC/ST communities, in which 16 percent are SC and 22 percent are ST, despite this, crime on such a wide scale shows that women from the most marginalized sections of the society are still the most insecure. The horrifying government data presented in the assembly also revealed that tribal women became more victims of sexual and fatal crimes, while Dalit women had to face more domestic violence and molestation. Even after 76 years of independence, the safety of SC-ST women is not guaranteed? These figures presented in the assembly raise the question that are our laws, our system, and our thinking still unable to guarantee the safety of women from these sections? And the most serious question is, are these just statistics, or the cries of thousands of lives that never reached the court? Reported by: Akash Dwivedi Edited by: Shiv Om Gupta Courtesy : Hindi News
Yes, I went to China but you… External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reminded Rahul Gandhi of old things
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Parliament and said that he did not go to China for any secret meeting. He expressed surprise at an opposition leader meeting the Chinese ambassador secretly during the 2017 Doklam crisis, while the Indian Army was facing the Chinese Army. New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi without naming him during a discussion on the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor in Parliament. S Jaishankar said that yes, I went to China but I did not go for any secret meeting. At the same time, an opposition leader used to hold secret meetings with the Chinese ambassador. Referring to the 2017 Doklam crisis, Jaishankar said that an opposition leader did not consider it appropriate to seek information from the government or the Ministry of External Affairs on this issue, instead he met the Chinese ambassador and got the information. Jaishankar said that it is surprising that they do not want to listen to the elected foreign minister of the country, but want to listen to the people of other countries. He said that this happened when our army was strongly confronting the Chinese army in Doklam. At that time there was a need for national unity, not behind-the-scenes meetings. Some people were enjoying the Olympics sitting in China Jaishankar further said that when China was issuing staple visas to the citizens of Arunachal Pradesh and Kashmir, some leaders were watching the Olympics sitting in China. I neither went to China to watch the Olympics nor for any secret agreement. Amit Shah stood up in the middle of the debate and defended the foreign minister At the same time, when the opposition repeatedly started interrupting the foreign minister’s statement, Amit Shah got furious and stood up in the middle of the debate and reprimanded the opposition leaders. Amit Shah said that I object that they do not trust the foreign minister of their country but trust the leaders of another country. All except 3 countries including Pakistan supported Operation Sindoor Rejecting the opposition’s claims that India did not get support from abroad after the Pahalgam attack, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in the Lok Sabha on Monday that out of the 193 members of the United Nations, all except Pakistan and three other countries supported Operation Sindoor. Participating in the discussion in the Lok Sabha on the subject of Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar rejected the opposition’s allegations on China’s support to Pakistan and said that the partnership of the two countries has been going on for 60 years since the time of Congress. The Foreign Minister said in the House that it was necessary to give a clear message to Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. If our limits were crossed, then it was necessary to send a message that the results would not be good. Curated by: Sanjeev Kumar About the author Sanjeev Kumar is a Senior Digital Content Producer at Navbharat Times Online. He has more than 6 years of experience working on national, politics, current affairs and Bihar-Jharkhand news. He is currently covering national news, politics and Delhi news for Navbharat Times Online. Courtesy : Hindi News
Congress’s big rally in Patna before Bihar elections, Rahul Gandhi will be involved, plan to show strength
Before the Bihar assembly elections, Congress is going to hold a big rally at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Many big leaders including Rahul Gandhi will attend this rally. Congress wants to show its strength by holding an election rally before the code of conduct is imposed, so that they can get enough time for election campaign. Patna: Before the Bihar assembly elections, the Congress party is going to hold a big rally in Patna. This rally will be held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Rahul Gandhi and many big leaders of the party will attend the rally. Congress has planned to hold an election rally before the code of conduct is imposed. The rally can be held in the last week of August or in September. The date of the rally will be decided after getting Rahul Gandhi’s approval. This decision was taken by Congress leaders in a meeting today. Plan to show its strength by holding a big rally Congress is fully prepared for the assembly elections to be held in Bihar. The party wants to show its strength by holding a big rally in Patna. The rally will be held at Gandhi Maidan, so that more and more people can be reached. Rahul Gandhi will also attend the rally, which will increase enthusiasm among the workers. More time will be available for election campaign Congress wants to hold a rally before the code of conduct is imposed. This will give them more time for election campaign. The date of the rally has not been decided yet. But, it can be held in the last week of August or in September. The date will be announced after Rahul Gandhi’s approval. In the meeting held today, Congress leaders discussed the preparations for the rally. They made many plans to make the rally a success. Ajay Maken’s screening committee will recommend the names of the candidates Earlier, a screening committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Ajay Maken for Bihar elections by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The committee will recommend the names of the candidates. Meanwhile, an attempt will be made to instill enthusiasm and zeal among the Congress workers through the rally at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. Edited by: Ravi Sinha About the author Ravi Prakash Sinha is a Senior Journalist (Principal Digital Content Producer) at Navbharat Times Online. He has 25 years of experience in current affairs, Jharkhand-Bihar politics and ground reporting. Ravi Sinha has been working with NBT (Digital) for the last 3 years. Courtesy : Hindi News
Operation Sindoor debate: ‘From LoP to LoB – Leader Opposing Bharat’ – Anurag Thakur slams Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
NEW DELHI: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday launched a scathing attack on leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi during a discussion on Operation Sindoor in the Lok Sabha, accusing him of consistently opposing India and aligning with Pakistan’s propaganda. “He has become LoB from LoP. LoB stands for Leader Opposing Bharat. Opposing India and the Prime Minister is his agenda,” Thakur said, adding, “I don’t know whether he becomes the poster boy of Congress or not, but he has become the poster boy of Pakistan’s propaganda.” The remarks came during a debate in the Monsoon session, where the BJP leader criticised Gandhi for his alleged silence on the brutal details of the Pahalgam terror attack and the opposition’s overall stance. “Of all the opposition MPs who have spoken here till now, not even one MP has stood up and said that in this terrorist attack, people were asked about his religion and asked to recite Kalma, their pants were removed and then they were killed. Tell me what pain did the opposition MPs have in saying this?” Thakur questioned. He further said, “When the defence minister was discussing the achievements of the Indian Army, there was no applause, no one was thumping the table,” pointing towards the lack of support from the opposition benches even during moments meant to honour India’s armed forces. Anurag Thakur also accused the Congress of attacking the military through cartoons and derogatory remarks. “India fought on two and a half fronts, everyone knows about the two fronts, but in this half front, there is also a Rahul Occupied Congress. Look at the social media, in the last two months, Rahul Occupied Congress has made disgusting and insulting cartoons against the Prime Minister and the Indian Army. Rahul Occupied Congress called the Army chief a roadside goon. Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the entire country and the Indian Army.” The BJP MP’s fiery comments reflect the ruling party’s sharp pushback against the opposition’s questioning of government actions in Jammu and Kashmir and underline the increasingly polarised political narrative in Parliament. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
From Bihar to Kerala, from women to Dalit-OBC… who will replace Dhankhar?
Preparations have started for the election of the post of Vice President in the country. Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from this post on the first day of the monsoon session i.e. on July 21. Now all eyes are on the candidate for the post of Vice President, who will he be, what will be his background and from which state? After the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, the chair of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is lying vacant. The monsoon session of Parliament is going on. In such a situation, now the Rajya Sabha is running without a Chairman. There is no doubt that after Dhankhar’s resignation, the government must have also started searching for the next candidate for this post. So far, separate meetings of many big leaders have also been held in Delhi. However, no name has been revealed yet as to who will sit on this chair, but discussions have started in the political corridors about different states. These states include West Bengal to Bihar and Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. Dhankhar’s resignation from the post of Vice President is being considered a big setback for the government. The way Dhankhar had embarrassed the government with his statements for the last few weeks is not hidden from anyone. As the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, his confrontation with the opposition parties was also often in the headlines. Even his comments on the Supreme Court were in the news. While reacting to the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Governor of Tamil Nadu, he even said that the courts cannot order the President. There were many other issues on which Dhankhar not only openly expressed his views but sometimes he also put the government in an uncomfortable position. What if there is a problem regarding Bihar? The Vice President’s chair has fallen vacant at a time when assembly elections are going to be held in Bihar. At present, there is an NDA government in Bihar and Nitish Kumar is leading it. Apart from this, there is also discussion about the states of South India. Assembly elections are going to be held in many states of the South next year. BJP is considered to be an expert in setting the equation just before the election. It is being speculated that to set its electoral equation in Bihar, BJP can play the Vice President’s card, but a problem is getting stuck in it that Harivansh Narayan Singh is already the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who comes from Bihar and is an MP from JDU quota. Nobody knows what will happen in Bihar elections, questions on Nitish too There is a lot of discussion going on in the political corridors that BJP will not touch Harivansh Narayan. This is because no one knows what will happen in Bihar elections. The biggest crisis in this is about Nitish Kumar. Perhaps BJP knows very well that no one knows when Nitish Kumar will turn back. Therefore, BJP’s full effort will be to select one of its leaders or someone associated with the organization for the post of Vice President, who at least does not try to make the government uncomfortable in future. If a leader of the allied parties sits on this post, then BJP may have to face pressure in future. To a large extent, BJP was looking similar in recent times regarding Dhankhar. Took oath as Vice President in 2022 On August 11, 2022, Jagdeep Dhankhar took oath as the 14th Vice President of India. Before being elected Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar was the Governor of West Bengal. He was appointed Governor in July 2019. During his tenure, he was in the news many times for his confrontation with the Mamata Banerjee government. Dhankhar, who hails from Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, was a lawyer by profession. He became an MP for the first time in 1989 and later also served as a minister in the Central Government. BJP is not only an expert in giving surprises, but also tries to capitalize on every small and big issue in the elections. In Lutyens Delhi, there is a buzz that this time BJP’s focus may be on the South. Even before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP’s focus has been more on the states of the South. BJP’s hold in the South is weak. The party wants to further strengthen its presence in the states of the South. This includes states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman comes from Tamil Nadu and has been handling the Finance Ministry since 2019. Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu as well as Sangh background Apart from Bihar, if any state is getting the most votes, it is Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Venkaiah Naidu has also been the Vice President from Andhra Pradesh. Assembly elections are going to be held in Kerala next year. There is a possibility that BJP may appoint a leader associated with the organization in Kerala to this post. Apart from this, Andhra Pradesh is being discussed because there is a TDP government here and N Chandrababu Naidu is the Chief Minister. TDP is currently a part of NDA and is playing an important role at the center. Similarly, there are assembly elections in Tamil Nadu next year. With the intention of strengthening its hold in Tamil Nadu, BJP can declare someone from here as a candidate for the post of Vice President, but it is also believed that whoever BJP nominates for this post, the Sangh will play an important role in it and background will also be given importance. Woman or Dalit-OBC formula There is a growing discussion in the political corridors that BJP can adopt the Dalit-OBC formula along with the women formula to give a befitting reply to the opposition. Just like in the 2022 presidential election, BJP surprised everyone by making Draupadi Murmu its candidate. Draupadi Murmu comes from the tribal community. In the same way, BJP can adopt the Dalit-OBC formula
‘We will do it together’: Rahul Gandhi greets INDIA bloc ally Uddhav Thackeray; vows to ‘protect’ Maharashtra’s rights
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Shiv Sena (UBT) supremo Uddhav Thackeray, who turned 65. In a post on X, He wished the Maharashtra ex-chief minister a “long and healthy life” and reaffirmed their commitment to work together for the “interests and rights” of the state and its people. Both leaders are key allies in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) — an alliance of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) in Maharashtra. At the national level, these parties are also members of the Congress-led INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties. “Warm wishes and congratulations to Shiv Sena President and INDIA alliance partner Uddhav Thackeray ji on his birthday,” the Lok Sabha leader of opposition said in a post in Hindi on X. Rahul Gandhi X post “May you stay healthy, live long, and we will fight together for the interests and rights of the people of Maharashtra,” he added. Gandhi’s message comes at a time when Thackeray is seen moving closer to the latter’s estranged cousin Raj Thackeray, who leads the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. The Congress MP has also repeatedly alleged that the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition’s big win in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections was due to ‘electoral fraud’ — a claim firmly denied by the Election Commission. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
‘Insensitivity towards poor’: Rahul targets BJP over demolitions in city
New Delhi: Congress functionary Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that hundreds of slum dwellers in Delhi were going through the pain of being rendered homeless with their houses being destroyed by BJP govt, claiming that this “atrocity” exposed the party’s “insensitivity” towards the poor and its “arrogance of power”. The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha shared a video of his recent visit to Ashok Vihar, where many houses were demolished. “Imagine, how you would feel if the roof over the head of your parents, children or siblings is suddenly taken away — if your entire family is rendered homeless in a single moment? Hundreds of poor families living in the jhuggis are going through this pain today,” Gandhi said in his post in Hindi, along with the video, on X. The small houses in which they had settled their entire life were “ruthlessly destroyed” by BJP govt, he alleged. These were not just houses — these were their dreams, their dignity and their means of living, he added. “This atrocity being committed in the name of administration exposes BJP’s insensitivity towards the poor and its arrogance of power,” Gandhi said. “We stand firmly with these displaced families. This fight is no longer just for homes, it is for justice and humanity — and we will fight on every front,” the former Congress chief said. Last week, Gandhi had met some families in Ashok Vihar’s Jailorwala Bagh and Wazirpur, whose houses were “bulldozed by BJP govt”. In the video, Gandhi is seen interacting with the families who were rendered homeless. He assures them of taking up their cause and providing legal assistance. PTI Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Minister slams Rahul-Ambedkar comparison
Patna: BJP functionary and minister Janak Ram on Sunday lashed out at Congress’s Udit Raj for likening Rahul Gandhi to Dr B R Ambedkar, describing the comparison as “an insult” and demanding an apology. “Rahul has been a failed leader in the true sense,” Janak Ram said. “In Indian politics, he is remembered as a failed leader. Congress never respected Babasaheb and comparing him with anyone is an insult to Ambedkar.” The controversy erupted after Udit Raj posted on X on Saturday, “OBCs will have to think that history does not give opportunities for progress again and again. They should follow and support what Rahul Gandhi said at the Talkatora Stadium conference. If they do so, then Rahul Gandhi will prove to be the second Ambedkar for them.” Responding strongly, Janak Ram accused the Congress of exploiting marginalised communities. “Despite being in power for over six decades, Congress treated the Dalit and OBC communities merely as a vote bank. It never worked honestly for their welfare,” he said. “In fact, Congress betrayed these communities, and the public will never forgive them. This is the same Congress which delayed conferring the Bharat Ratna on Ambedkar but wasted no time in securing the country’s highest civilian award for its own family,” the BJP minister added. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.