‘Stealing Karpoori Thakur’s Jan Nayak title’: PM Modi’s veiled jibe at Rahul Gandhi; blames RJD rule for Bihar’s education woes
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a veiled swipe at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi while inaugurating several education and skilling projects in Bihar, urging people to be vigilant against those attempting to claim the ‘Jan Nayak’ title associated with former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur. Speaking at the inauguration of Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University in Bihar, PM Modi said, “…Karpoori Thakur wasn’t made ‘Jan Nayak’ by social media trolls. He was made ‘Jan Nayak’ by the people of Bihar, and they did so after observing his life. I would urge the people of Bihar to be vigilant. Nowadays, people are trying to steal even this title of ‘Jan Nayak’. Therefore, I urge the people of Bihar to be vigilant so that this honour bestowed upon Karpoori Thakur by the people is not stolen… the double engine government of NDA is continuously engaged in modernising the educational institutions of Bihar.” — ANI (@ANI) PM Modi blamed the “poor state” of education during the RJD rule for triggering large-scale migration from Bihar and lauded chief minister Nitish Kumar’s government for improving the situation. He said the state government has resolved to double employment generation in the next five years compared to the last two decades, aiming to ensure that young people find work within Bihar. He targeted the previous RJD regime, recalling how “schools would not open and few recruitments were made”, forcing students to migrate to other cities. “It is rather difficult to restore a tree whose roots are rotting, and this was the state of Bihar during the RJD rule,” he said. PM Modi unveiled youth-centric initiatives worth over Rs 62,000 crore, with a special focus on Bihar. He launched PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs), a centrally sponsored scheme worth Rs 60,000 crore, which aims to upgrade 1,000 government ITIs in a hub-and-spoke model. He also announced the revamped ‘Mukhyamantri Nishchay Svyam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana’, under which nearly five lakh graduates will receive a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000 for two years, along with free skill training. Additionally, the redesigned Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme will provide interest-free education loans of up to Rs 4 lakh to ease the financial burden on students. The prime minister highlighted that India’s ITIs are not only crucial for industrial education but also function as workshops for ‘aatmanirbhar Bharat’. He noted that his government has opened 5,000 ITIs in the last decade, compared to 10,000 before 2014. The inauguration of the Karpoori Thakur Skill University is part of the broader effort to create industry-ready, globally competitive youth in the state, he 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
Respect the courtesans…because they sacrificed their lives in the freedom struggle.
◆ Yesterday, Modi issued a 100₹ coin for the RSS. If the coin had been 60₹, it would have been a tribute to Savarkar. ◆ But those courtesans gave more importance to India’s freedom and sacrifice than gold coins. Husna Bai, Varanasi (1920-22) organized the “Tawaif Sabha” She joined the freedom struggle by making a turban. Azizan Bai fought the British in the 1857 Kanpur revolt, disguised as a man, riding a horse and carrying a gun. Nehru called Azizan Bai a martyr. Gandhi himself gave Gauhar Jahan the task of raising money for the “Swaraj Fund.” Gauhar Jahan donated ₹12,000 for the freedom struggle. Vidyadhar Bai, Varanasi, after meeting Gandhi, began every mujra with patriotic songs. She used to do it… A group of courtesans came to meet Gandhiji in Barishal, Kankinada (Bangladesh) and were inducted into the Congress. They used to take out street protests… ◆ Modi and the RSS will not be able to wash away the stain of treason even in the next 10 million years… Even Lord Ram himself could not erase the stain of Vibhishana’s treachery… ◆ Because Vibhishana was a devotee of Ram, but not a patriot… There is no greater religion than patriotism… and there is no greater sin than betrayal of the country. ◆ As long as the universe exists, the martyrdom of every martyr of India will continue to bear testimony to the treachery of the RSS. Even if millions of coins are issued, it will make no difference. It is impossible to write the entire history of the sacrifices of the courtesans of that era in one post. Today, on the holy day of Vijayadashami, I salute every martyr. Those who sacrificed their lives for India’s independence… Jai Hind, Jai Hind, Jai Hind. Courtesy : Justice News
“One Step with Gandhi”
Sarva Seva Sangh’s Padyatra from Varanasi Rajghat to Delhi Rajghat Despite heavy rain, the padyatras continued to move forward, getting drenched. October 3, 2025. Banaras: After a night’s rest at Saraswati Mahila PG College, Banaras, the padyatras departed for their next stop, Nagpur, at 8 a.m. Around 100 padyatras from 16 states marched ahead with songs and slogans. While walking along the highway, they distributed pamphlets and detailed information about the padyatra’s objectives. It had been raining heavily since morning, but the padyatra’s morale remained undeterred. Despite the drenching, they continued to move forward. At 12 noon, the padyatras reached Rohaniya Chowk, where they were given a grand welcome by the locals. Rohaniya Chowk was also home to the famous Gandhi Chabutra, which had been demolished by the government in the name of road expansion and has not been rebuilt yet. The marchers then reached Daudpur village, where a meeting was held, where, in addition to the organizers, several marchers also shared their views. The marchers explained that this march was undertaken with the aim of building a new India and a new world. They said that the values for which our freedom fighters fought are facing numerous challenges today. At such a time, this march is moving forward with a resolve to strengthen democracy, the Constitution, goodwill, and our liberal traditions. Local residents reported that farmers’ land was taken for the international cricket stadium under construction, but they were not given adequate compensation. Now, the government is destroying farmers’ ancestral villages to build a sports village, rendering them homeless, causing anger and ongoing protests. Madhav Bavare, president of the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti, addressed the gathering and provided detailed information about the organization’s work. He explained that the committee has been working for a long time to promote scientific consciousness and combat the hypocrisy spread in the name of religion. He said that there are similarities between the ideas of Gandhi and Dabholkar. A female member of his organization said that superstition has the greatest impact on women. Therefore, his organization is constantly working to spread awareness and empower women. The village women played a significant role in the event. They collected donations to arrange food for the pilgrims. All the local women were honored by the pilgrims. The rain continued, but the pilgrims continued their journey with the slogan, “We will walk with one step of Gandhi, we will walk.” Later that night, the pilgrims arrived at the Lok Samiti Ashram, Nagpur, Raja Talab, where they rested for the night. Pedestrians and associates from 16 states across the country have joined this journey. Fellow padyatris from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and West Bengal are included in the group. Chandan Pal, President of the Sarva Seva Sangh, Ramdhiraj, President of the Uttar Pradesh Sarvodaya Mandal, Arvind Kushwah and Arvind Anjum, Ministers of the Sarva Seva Sangh, Ashok Bharat, Coordinator of the Sarva Seva Sangh Publications, Bhupesh Bhushan, Coordinator of the Youth Wing, Mihir Pratap Das, President of the Orissa Sarvodaya Mandal, and Nandlal Master, Coordinator of the Padyatra Organizing Committee, Dr. Somnath Rode, former Coordinator of the Sarvodaya Samaj, Sarita Behen of Vinoba Ashram, Gagoda, Shivji Singh of the Bihar Lok Samiti, Sushil Kumar of the Democratic Nation Building Campaign, Sachin of the National Youth Organization, Dr. M.H. Patil from Karnataka, Pavithran, Treasurer of the Kerala Sarvodaya Mandal, Diwakar, Srinivasan and A.R. Palanisamy from Tamil Nadu, Khadar Baig from Telangana, Rashmin Rathod from Gujarat, Jainul from Tripura, Shyamdhar Tiwari of Satyamev Jayate, Jiten Nandi and Kajal Mukherjee from West Bengal, and others participated. Manisha Banerjee, Jagriti Rahi, Anup Shramik, Vidyadhar, Jokhan Yadav, Sister Florine, Nidhi, Siraj Ahmed, Antaryami Baral, Jagdish Kumar, T.K. Sinha, Anokhelal, Chaudhary Rajendra, Suresh Yadav, politicians from the Jai Kisan Andolan, Sanjay Kumar, Rabia Begum, Gaurav Purohit, Priyesh Pandey, Vivek Yadav, Vivek Mishra, Saurabh Tripathi, Indu Pandey, Asma Adivasi, Diwakar Singh, Vikas Kumar, Pankaj Srivastava, Gopal RTI, farmer leader Ishwar Chandra Tripathi, social activist Ishwar Chandra, and others participated. Amit, Ramvachan, Asha, Soni, and Mainav were among those from the Lok Samiti. Courtesy : Justice News
Three arrested in Chittoor gang-rape case of minor Dalit girl
The accused, employed as loan recovery agents, used to target lone women and couples in secluded parks, secretly recording them to extort money, says the SP Chittoor district police on Friday arrested three men in the gang-rape case of a minor Dalit girl at Murakambattu city park on September 25. Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi said the accused targeted women and couples in secluded parks, filming them to extort money. In some cases, they also resorted to sexual assault. On September 25, the trio, Mahesh (21), Kishore (31), and Hemant Prasad (27), all residents of Chittoor and working as loan recovery agents in a private firm—attacked a girl and her friend, both students, at the park. They assaulted the duo, robbed them of valuables, injured the boy, and raped the girl. The incident came to light on September 29, when the victim lodged a complaint at the Chittoor Taluk Police Station. Cases were filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the POCSO Act, and the SC/ST (POA) Amendment Act, 2013. Special teams tracked the absconding accused across Andhra Pradesh, Chennai, and Bengaluru. Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended them at an isolated spot on the outskirts of Chittoor and seized their mobile phones. The accused were paraded from the AR Grounds junction to the Chittoor court complex, drawing crowds along the roadside, before being remanded to the sub-jail. The SP directed the Forest Department to strengthen security in isolated parks, install CCTV cameras, and coordinate with the police to prevent such crimes. K. Umashanker Courtesy : The Hindu Note: This news is originally published on https:/thehindu.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights
Uproar over death of Dalit youth in Jaipur: Naresh Meena, accused of ‘slap incident’, camps in Raisar, protest continues with body
The suicide of Vikram Meena (26), a Dalit youth in the Jaipur rural area, has gained momentum. Naresh Meena arrived in Raisar to protest for justice for Vikram’s family. Along with his supporters, he announced that the protest will continue until Vikram Meena’s family’s demands are met. Jaipur: The suicide case of a Dalit youth in the Jaipur rural area has gained momentum. On Thursday, October 2, 26-year-old Vikram Meena hanged himself from a tree 100 meters away from the police station. The family alleges that Vikram was stripped and beaten by forest officials. Frustrated by the lack of police action, Vikram took his own life. Naresh Meena has now set up camp in Raisar to seek justice for Vikram’s family. Late last night, Naresh Meena arrived in Raisar with his supporters and began a sit-in protest. Naresh Meena announced that they would continue the protest until the demands of Vikram Meena’s family were met. Police fired in the air to disperse the crowd. Vikram Meena’s death angered villagers. They attacked and vandalized the forest office, forcing forest officials to flee. Later, the family and dozens of villagers reached the Raisar police station, demanding action against the forest officials who assaulted Vikram. Former Jamwaramgarh MLA Gopal Meena also joined the protest. A large crowd of villagers gathered outside the police station. Later, when BJP MLA Mahendra Pal Singh arrived, people began protesting. Stones were pelted at the police station. Subsequently, the police resorted to lathi charge, firing several rounds in the air, and dispersed the crowd by firing tear gas shells. Former MLA injured in lathicharge, detained Former MLA Gopal Meena, Aandhi Pradhan Mansi Meena, District Congress Treasurer Bhagwan Sahay Mukkad, District Councilor Vijay Meena, along with several villagers and family members of the deceased Vikram Meena, were injured in the lathicharge by the police. Villagers also pelted stones at the police in protest against the lathicharge. Police subsequently detained former MLA Gopal Meena and Pradhan Mansi Meena. Regarding the seriousness of the incident, several Congress leaders arrived at the scene. Congress MLAs Manish Yadav, Prashant Sharma, former MLA Indraj Gurjar, and Anil Chopra, the Congress candidate from the Jaipur Rural Lok Sabha constituency, also reached Raisar. Family and villagers put forward these demands to the administration: Family and villagers are sitting on a protest with Vikram Meena’s body. Several leaders, including Naresh Meena, are present with them. The family and villagers demand a judicial inquiry into Vikram Meena’s death. The forest officials who assaulted him should be immediately arrested and strict action taken against them. Action should also be taken against the policemen who threatened and drove Vikram away from the police station when he went to lodge a complaint. Action should also be taken against the police officers responsible for the lathicharge on those peacefully protesting demanding justice. Naresh Meena stated that Vikram’s family will negotiate with the administration. When the family agrees, they will end the protest and leave. Edited by: Sudhendra Pratap Singh•Reported by: Ramswaroop Lamrod About the Author Sudhendra Pratap Singh, Principal Content Producer at Navbharat Times Online. His journalism career began in Agra. He began his journey with the local newspaper Agrabharat. From there, the caravan grew through Kalpataru Express, Hindustan Newspaper, and News18, and then reached NBT.com. He currently covers politics, crime, current affairs, and off-beat news in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan. Courtesy: Hindi News
‘Punishment’ for visiting a temple: Enraged after seeing the surname on an Aadhaar card, a Dalit laborer was beaten and asked, “How dare you?”
38-year-old Shailesh Solanki, who was visiting the Kaal Bhairav temple near Himmatnagar, Gujarat, was brutally assaulted. The accused assaulted him after seeing his surname on his Aadhaar card; a case has been filed under the SC/ST Act. Ahmedabad: A Dalit laborer in Himmatnagar, Gujarat, was allegedly beaten and threatened simply because he expressed his desire to visit a temple. After the victim showed his Aadhaar card for identification, the accused asked his caste and then attacked him. According to a complaint filed with the Himmatnagar rural police on Thursday, the accused hurled casteist slurs at the victim, beat him, and warned him not to enter the area again. What is the whole matter? Shailesh Solanki, a 38-year-old daily wage laborer from Khedawada Laxmipura village, stated in his FIR that the incident occurred on the evening of September 26th. He was waiting for a vehicle near an intersection in Balochpur to go to the Kaal Bhairav Temple. At that very moment, a man named Bharat Patel, a resident of Dhanupura, arrived on a scooter. He stopped Shailesh, accused him of moving suspiciously, and asked for his identification. When Shailesh explained that he was going to the temple, Patel did not believe him. When Shailesh gave his name, the accused asked him whether he belonged to the general category or the Scheduled Caste. When Shailesh showed his Aadhaar card to confirm his identity, Patel checked his surname. Upon learning that Shailesh was a Dalit, the accused became enraged and began abusing him. Shailesh stated in his complaint, “He asked me why I, a Dalit, had come to visit the temple after dark. He then slapped me several times, using casteist slurs.” Two people intervened Shortly after the attack, Narendra Singh Parmar and Jagat Singh Parmar, residents of Titpur village, arrived on a motorcycle. They intervened and stopped the fight. Despite this, Patel allegedly forced Shailesh onto his scooter, took him a short distance, and dropped him off near Ghorawada. He threatened Shailesh with dire consequences if he was seen in the area again. Shailesh said he informed his family about the incident and later contacted Narendra Singh and Jagat Singh, who offered to be witnesses. Based on Shailesh’s application, Himmatnagar Rural Police registered an FIR against the accused under sections of the Indian Penal Code for assault and intimidation and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Further investigation is underway. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
Her mother worked as a farm laborer, her father passed away, and she overcame poverty, thus becoming a Dalit daughter, Maheshwari, a DSP officer!
Modumpally Maheshwari of Karimnagar, Telangana, overcame poverty and hardship by passing the TGPSC Group I exam. Learn about her inspiring story. Telangana/Karimnagar: Modumpalli Maheshwari, a 29-year-old Dalit woman from Manakondur in Karimnagar district, has proven that determination and hard work can achieve anything. Overcoming poverty and hardship, she successfully passed the Telangana State Public Service Commission (TGPSC) Group I exam and secured the position of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). Maheshwari’s achievement is a major step towards fulfilling her late father’s dream of seeing his daughter become a civil servant. Maheshwari credits her success to the Telangana SC Study Circle in Hyderabad, where she received coaching for the civil services exam. Maheshwari’s journey has been full of challenges, but financial constraints never hindered her educational and career goals. She completed her undergraduate studies from the Government Women’s Degree College in Karimnagar and then pursued an M.Sc. in Physics from the Satavahana University PG College in Godavarikhani, Peddapalli district. Her father, Lakshmana, worked as a migrant worker in the Gulf and passed away in 2021 due to a heart attack. After her father’s death, her mother, Shankaramma, a farm laborer, inspired her to continue her studies. “My father’s memories always inspire me and give me the strength to work hard to realize my full potential,” Maheshwari says. Maheshwari believes that the key to success in competitive exams is hard work, perseverance, and self-motivation. She explains that joining the Telangana SC Study Circle after her postgraduate studies was a turning point in her career. Speaking about her future plans, Maheshwari wants to promote cybersecurity awareness and work towards women’s empowerment through education. Her next goal is to pass the Civil Services Examination. Rajan Chaudhary Courtesy: Hindi News
NDA flays Rahul for ‘democracy in danger’ remark in Colombia
Patna: The ruling NDA in Bihar reacted sharply to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Colombia that democracy is in danger in India. BJP and JD(U) leaders accused him of being antinational in his lust for power. JD(U) national executive president and MP, Sanjay Kumar Jha, said, “While opposing a party or its leaders, they (Congress) end up opposing the country itself.” Addressing the students at EIA University in Colombia, Rahul Gandhi said the GoI policies of demonetisation and GST were designed to harm medium and small businesses. Uttar Pradesh deputy CM and BJP Bihar election co-incharge, Keshav Prasad Maurya, said Congress has become a psychopathic party with “Modi phobia”. He accused Rahul Gandhi of being desperate for power and making statements at the behest of antinational forces. Patna Sahib MP Ravi Shankar Prasad flayed Rahul for his statement that there is no democracy in India and people don’t have the freedom to speak. “If you go abroad and insult India, the public will not vote for you and you will not win the seats that you won this time. Now you’re praising China, saying India can’t become a major global power, but China can lead the world…Today, India is the world’s fourth largest economy and is on its way to becoming the third. You never miss an opportunity to insult India. We strongly condemn this,” he said. 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
‘Confiscate diplomatic passport’: Nishikant Dubey hits out at Rahul Gandhi over Colombia speech; calls remarks ‘baseless’
NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Friday demanded that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s diplomatic passport should be confiscated and legal action initiated. This comes after Gandhi’s visit to Colombia, where he accused the BJP-led central government of mounting a “wholesale attack on Indian democracy” during an interaction at EIA University. Congress leader claimed that India’s diversity of religions, traditions and languages requires space for dialogue. Gandhi added that the democratic system is the best way to ensure this. According to him, the government’s actions are undermining this system and threatening the democratic fabric of the country. Dubey alleged that Gandhi makes baseless statements abroad criticizing the Indian government. The BJP leader claimed that Gandhi’s speeches on the Constitution and government policies were comparable to remarks made by controversial figures abroad. Speaking to reporters, BJP MP said: “Rahul Gandhi goes abroad and speaks at length about the Constitution and makes baseless statements against the Indian government. This is similar to what Zakir Naik is saying from Malaysia, and Khalistan terrorist Pannu from Canada and the US.” “I think the time has come for his diplomatic passport to be confiscated and legal action should be taken against him,” he added. — ANI (@ANI) Dubey also criticized Congress for opposing the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act in connection with the recent Leh violence in Ladakh. He alleged involvement of a “foreign power” behind Wangchuk’s activism and highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had fulfilled Ladakh’s long-standing demand for Union Territory status. The BJP MP further slammed the Congress for historical actions during the Emergency, citing the imprisonment of former BJP leader Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia and 82-year-old freedom fighter and former Andhra Pradesh Governor Bhim Sen Sachar. In a post on X, Dubey has also accused the party of hypocrisy. He said that Congress now sheds “crocodile tears” for those arrested in Leh while having previously persecuted political opponents. — nishikant_dubey (@nishikant_dubey) Dubey also pointed out that while Congress speaks about women’s rights and democracy, the party’s actions during the Emergency told a different story. Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia and Maharani Gayatri Devi were imprisoned and harassed and 82-year-old Bhim Sen Sachar was also sent to jail. Senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have urged the Centre to hold talks with the people of Ladakh, calling for a fair judicial inquiry into the violence that claimed four lives. Gandhi highlighted the case of a soldier’s son among the victims, demanding justice and condemning the government’s actions. Sonam Wangchuk is currently lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail following his detention under the National Security Act. 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
Rahul Gandhi is not Ram… What angered Mulayam Singh Yadav’s younger daughter-in-law just after Dussehra?
UP News: In Bulandshahr, BJP leader Aparna Yadav called for teaching the history of the RSS in universities. She supported strict action against rioters and Pakistan supporters in the Bareilly violence. She also hit back at a banner depicting Rahul Gandhi as Ram. Varun Sharma, Bulandshahr: A major statement has been made by BJP leader Aparna Yadav in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. She said that the history of the RSS should be taught in every university in the country so that the new generation can gain accurate knowledge of the organization’s contributions and working methods. Reacting to the Bareilly violence, Aparna Yadav said that the government has taken the right action against the rioters. She sternly stated that those who support Pakistan while living in India will not be spared under any circumstances and that the strictest action will be taken against them. Aparna Yadav also hit back at a banner at the Lucknow Congress office depicting Rahul Gandhi as Ram. Aparna Yadav’s statement Aparna said that Congress leaders consider themselves to be Ram, but in reality, they are making statements against India and tarnishing the country’s image. She sharply stated that Rahul Gandhi is merely engaging in “Pappugiri” and has nothing to do with the ideals of the real Ram. When questioned about the “I love love” slogan, Aparna Yadav clearly stated that it is a religious matter and every person in India has complete freedom to practice their religion. Regarding forming a government She said that our country cannot be run by one religion, because India is a secular country where every religion is respected. Expressing her views on the political future, Aparna Yadav claimed that the BJP will form the government in Uttar Pradesh with an absolute majority in the 2027 assembly elections. Edited by: Vishal Choubey About the author Vishal Choubey is a journalist at Navbharat Times Online. Vishal Choubey covers politics, crime, governance, and other issues in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Vishal studied journalism at Lucknow University and has three years of experience in journalism. Courtesy: Hindi News