Samastipur (Bihar): Slamming the Congress over "vote bank politics", Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the Muslim reservations provided by the Congress in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka will be abolished after Bharatiya Janata Party is voted to power in both these states. Addressing a public rally in Bihar's Ujiyarpur on Monday, the Union Home Minister alleged that the Congress gave reservation to Muslims by reducing the quota for SCs, STs and OBCs in Karnataka and Andhra.
"Congress put obstacles in the reservation of backward class people. In Karnataka, they formed government and overnight, without conducting a backward class survey, the Muslim community was included in the backward community and they were given a 5 per cent reservation. Congress reduced the 5 per cent reservation of backward communities and gave it to Muslims. When BJP will form government in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, we will end this reservation of Muslims," Shah said. In Karnataka, for example, Muslims had a 4 per cent sub-quota within the 32 per cent OBC quota, which the Basavaraj Bommai government in 2023 redistributed among Vokkaligas and Lingayats.  Also Read: <a href="https://www.thehawk.in/posts/rahul-gandhi-vowed-to-overturn-ram-mandir-verdict-if-voted-to-power:-acharya-pramod-krishnam" target="_self">https://www.thehawk.in/posts/rahul-gandhi-vowed-to-overturn-ram-mandir-verdict-if-voted-to-power:-acharya-pramod-krishnam</a>&nbsp;
In Andhra Pradesh, as per the 2011 census, Muslims constitute about 9.5 per cent of the population. In Andhra, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent BJP leaders have categorically stated that the BJP will not give reservation to Muslims based on religion, contradicting his stance, his ally, Chandrababu Naidu, from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has promised to preserve the 4 per cent reservation for the Muslims under the OBC category in the state.
Amit Shah, however, continued his attack on the Opposition over a range of issues, including alleged corruption. Amit Shah also lashed out at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) led by former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav and the Congress for not attending the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram Temple in Ayodhya held earlier this year. "RJD's Lalu Prasad, Congress always opposed construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. RJD and Congress leaders did not attend Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ayodhya Ram Temple because of vote bank politics," he added. He also said that the cash recovered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from a person who sources said worked as the house help of Sanjiv Lal, the personal secretary (PS) to Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam, proves that the leaders of the INDIA bloc are "corrupt". "Cash recovery in Jharkhand proves INDIA bloc leaders are corrupt," Shah added. Amit Shah was addressing the rally in Bihar's Samastipur to gather support for Nityanand Rai, the Union Minister pitted by the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections. Nityanand Rai is contesting against Alok Mehta of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Besides Ujiarpur, HM Amit Shah will also campaign for NDA candidate Shambhavi Choudhary. She is contesting from the Samastipur (SC Reserved) seat on the Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJPR) ticket.
—ANI

Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges to end Muslim reservations in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, accusing Congress of vote bank politics.

BJP will end Muslim reservations after forming govt in Andhra, Karnataka: Amit Shah

New Delhi: The Election Commission (EC) on Monday directed political parties to remove fake content from their social media platforms within three hours of such content being brought to their notice.
This is part of directives issued by the poll panel to political parties for responsible and ethical use of social media in election campaigning to ensure a level playing field for all stakeholders after taking cognisance of certain violations by them.  Recently, deepfake videos featuring Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and actors Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh posted on certain social media handles were taken down and criminal complaints were filed.
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The EC also warned the parties against misuse of artificial intelligence-based tools to create deepfakes that distort information or propagate misinformation and emphasised the need to uphold the integrity of the electoral process.  "Taking cognizance of certain violations of MCC and the extant legal provisions by Political Parties/their representatives while using social media for election campaigning, the Commission today has issued directions to political parties for responsible and ethical use of social media in election campaigning to ensure level playing field among all stakeholders," a EC statement said.  "The parties have been directed to promptly remove any such content within three hours of bringing it to their notice, warn the person responsible in their party reporting unlawful information," it said.
—PTI

Election Commission directs prompt removal of fake content from social media, warns against AI misuse, ensuring fairness in election campaigning.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 | Remove fake content within 3 hours: EC tells political parties

Sambal (Uttar Pradesh): Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Monday claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had vowed to overturn the Supreme Court's Ram Mandir verdict if Congress forms the government at the Centre. The expelled Congress leader said that Rahul Gandhi at a meeting with his close aides stressed at forming a "superpower commission" to overturn the SC verdict which paved the way for the construction of the Ram Mandir temple.
"I have spent more than 32 years in the Congress and when the Ram Mandir decision came, after getting advised from his wellwisher in America, Rahul Gandhi in a meeting with his close aides said that after the Congress government is formed, they will form a superpower commission and will overturn the Ram Mandir decision just like Rajiv Gandhi overturned the Shah Bano decision," Acharya Pramod Krishnam told ANI. In 1985, the SC had ruled in favour of Shah Bano, a Muslim woman from Indore who had sought maintenance from her husband after divorce, but the Rajiv Gandhi-led Congress government overturned the judgement through an Act.  A verdict passed by the Supreme Court in 2019 granted legal sanction for the construction of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya. The temple was inaugurated on January 22. On Radhika Khera's resignation from Congress, Acharya Pramod Krishnam said many other leaders will quit the Congress party by June 4. "Whoever is a patriot, a Ram devotee, who believes in Sanatana, cannot stay in Congress. There is a very long list right now, by June 4, more senior leaders are ready to leave the party because whoever talks about this country cannot stay in Congress, whoever sings songs of Pakistan will stay in Congress," he said.  Radhika Khera, who resigned from the party on Sunday after alleging "disrespect" from the state unit, claimed that the Congress began to "hate her" after she visited the Ayodhya Ram Temple and was reprimanded for sharing videos or photos of the grand temple. Khera further claimed that Chhattisgarh Congress leader Sushil Anand Shukha misbehaved and abused her, adding that no action was taken by the party leaders.
—ANI

Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam alleges Rahul Gandhi would challenge Supreme Court's Ram Mandir decision.

Rahul Gandhi vowed to overturn Ram Mandir verdict if voted to power: Acharya Pramod Krishnam

New Delhi: The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday allowed Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha's application, seeking direction to the Central Agencies to produce her physically on May 7, before the concerned Court. The Special Judge Kaveri Baweja on Monday allowed Kavitha's plea.
K Kavitha along with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and two others are scheduled to be produced before the court as their judicial custody ends tomorrow, May 7, 2024.  Recently, the same court had directed the Tihar Jail Authorities to Produce K Kavitha and others through video conferencing. However now, the BRS leader K Kavitha will be produced physically before the court tomorrow. In the application filed by BRS Leader K Kavitha, she stated "The applicant should be produced before this Court on May 7 in both the cases i.e., CBI and ED. It was submitted that the Applicant wishes to appear physically rather than appearing virtually in both cases. It is submitted that the Applicant was arrested on March 15 and since then been in the custody of ED/CBI. The custody expires on May 7, and the Respondent agency shall produce the Applicant on the same date before this Court. This Applicant wishes to appear physically."  Also Read: <a href="https://www.thehawk.in/posts/amit-shah-doctored-video-case:-accused-arun-reddy-sent-to-judicial-custody-till-tomorrow" target="_self">https://www.thehawk.in/posts/amit-shah-doctored-video-case:-accused-arun-reddy-sent-to-judicial-custody-till-tomorrow</a>&nbsp;
Earlier in the day, the Court had dismissed the bail petitions moved by K Kavitha in connection with Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) cases related to the Excise policy case. Through plea, K Kavitha alleged that the ruling party in the Centre is using investigative agencies to publicly connect the petitioner to the Delhi Excise policy so that further coercive actions can be taken against her. The investigating agencies are well aware that there is no substance to the allegation of the petitioner's involvement in the alleged scam. The intention behind the purported investigation against the petitioner is not to ascertain her involvement in the alleged scam, since it is painfully clear that none exists.  Also Read: <a href="https://www.thehawk.in/posts/after-quitting-congress-arvinder-singh-lovely-set-to-campaign-for-bjp-in-delhi-party-announces-star-campaigners" target="_self">https://www.thehawk.in/posts/after-quitting-congress-arvinder-singh-lovely-set-to-campaign-for-bjp-in-delhi-party-announces-star-campaigners</a>&nbsp;
"The political masterminds are well aware that if the petitioner can be connected to the alleged scam, it will bring her, and by logical implication, her father, the erstwhile Chief Minister of Telangana, into disrepute. The political mileage gained from such actions can be used in the general elections scheduled for 2024. This is the sole and singular motive of the purported investigation. This is political propaganda at its shameful lowest, even by the not-so-high standards in Indian politics," the bail plea stated. BRS leader K Kavitha was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 15, 2024 and by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 11, 2024. Earlier, CBI through remand application stated that "Kavitha Kalvakuntla was required to be arrested in the instant case to conduct her custodial interrogation for confronting her with the evidence and witnesses to unearth the larger conspiracy hatched among the accused, suspect persons regarding the formulation and implementation of the Excise Policy, as well as to establish the money trail of ill-gotten money generated and to establish the role of other accused/suspect persons, including public servants, as well as to unearth the facts which are in her exclusive knowledge." "The CBI inquiry was recommended based on the findings of the Delhi Chief Secretary's report filed in July showing prima facie violations of the GNCTD Act 1991, Transaction of Business Rules (ToBR)-1993, Delhi Excise Act-2009, and Delhi Excise Rules-2010," officials said.  The ED and the CBI had alleged that irregularities were committed while modifying the excise policy, undue favors were extended to license holders, the license fee was waived or reduced and the L-1 license was extended without the competent authority's approval. The beneficiaries diverted "illegal" gains to the accused officials and made false entries in their books of account to evade detection, the probe agencies said. As per the allegations, the Excise Department had decided to refund the earnest money deposit of about Rs 30 crore to a successful tenderer against the set rules. Even though there was no enabling provision, a waiver on tendered license fees was allowed from December 28, 2021, to January 27, 2022, due to COVID-19, the probe agency said and there was an alleged loss of Rs 144.36 crore to the exchequer.
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Court grants BRS leader K Kavitha's plea for physical appearance on May 7. Linked with Delhi CM in excise policy case, her judicial custody concludes tomorrow.

Delhi Court allows BRS leader K Kavitha's application for her physical production before court

New Delhi: The Patiala House Court of Delhi on Monday sent accused Arun Reddy who allegedly handled the 'Spirit of Congress' X account, in connection with the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's 'deepfake morphed video' case, to judicial custody till May 7, 2024. Reddy was recently arrested by the Delhi Police in the case and was produced on Monday after three days of remand in the court.
Additional Sessions Judge (Link Judge) Neha Garg sent him to Judicial Custody for one day and also issued notice to the Investigation Officer of Delhi Police on a bail plea filed by Arun Reddy. Also Read: <a href="https://www.thehawk.in/posts/lok-sabha-2024:-fir-registered-against-nadda-amit-malviya-and-vijayendra-over-social-media-post" target="_self">https://www.thehawk.in/posts/lok-sabha-2024:-fir-registered-against-nadda-amit-malviya-and-vijayendra-over-social-media-post</a>&nbsp;
Last week, the Delhi Police arrested Arun Reddy, who handles the 'Spirit of Congress' X account, in connection with Amit Shah's doctored video case. In the doctored video, the Union Home Minster is purportedly heard saying that the BJP stands against the reservations in the country. However, during his address at a public meeting in Congress-ruled Telangana, Shah said, "If the BJP forms the government here, we will withdraw the unconstitutional reservations to Muslims. We will ensure that the SCs, STs and OBCs get quotas as guaranteed under the Constitution."  Earlier, five Congress workers were arrested by the Telangana Police in connection with Shah's fake video case.
—ANI

Patiala House Court in Delhi sends Arun Reddy, accused of handling 'Spirit of Congress' account in Amit Shah's deepfake video case, to judicial custody.

Amit Shah doctored video case: Accused Arun Reddy sent to judicial custody till tomorrow

Kochi (Kerala): In a swift and coordinated sea-air operation, the Indian Coast Guard intercepted and detained an Iranian fishing vessel in the Arabian Sea, just off the coast of Kerala. The vessel, carrying six Indian crew members employed on a contractual basis in Iran, was apprehended following allegations of exploitation and mistreatment by the boat's owner.
The India Coast Guard (ICG) swiftly took action upon receiving reports of the alleged mistreatment, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to maritime security and welfare. The vessel was promptly brought to Kochi, where it will undergo further investigation to ascertain the veracity of the claims and ensure appropriate measures are taken.  The interception highlights the importance of maintaining maritime security and upholding the rights and welfare of crew members operating in international waters. The ICG's decisive action underscores their dedication to enforcing maritime laws and regulations to safeguard the well-being of seafarers.
"@IndiaCoastGuard in a swift sea-air coordinated operation intercepts &amp; detains #Iranian fishing vessel in #Arabian sea west off #Kerala coast with 06 #Indian crew employed on contractual basis at Iran. Crew alleges exploitation &amp; mistreatment by the boat owner. The boat has been brought to #Kochi for further investigation. Upholding maritime security &amp; welfare #ICG demonstrates unwavering commitment," said the India Coast Guard in a post on X. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the nature of the alleged exploitation or the conditions on board the detained vessel.  Earlier on May 1, IndiaCoastGuard Ship C-153 displayed swift response, undertaking Medical Evacuation of a 40-year-old fisherman from IFB Francis II (#Goa Regd) who sustained a head injury. Positioned 70 N miles South of Veraval, the operation occurred at 1805 hrs on 01 May. Post-evacuation, the ICG Ship provided first aid and safely transported the fisherman to Veraval. On April 29, In back to back Anti-Narco Operations India Coast Guard Ship jointly with ATS Gujarat apprehended a Fishing Boat with 173 Kg narcotics and 2 perpetrators at sea. The operation followed the seizure of a Pakistani Fishing Boat on 28 Apr.
—ANI

Indian Coast Guard intercepts Iranian fishing vessel off Kerala coast amid crew exploitation allegations. Ensuring maritime security and seafarer welfare.

Indian Coast Guard intercepts Iranian fishing vessel amid allegations of crew exploitation

Bengaluru: An FIR has been registered against BJP president J P Nadda, the party's IT cell head Amit Malviya and Karnataka unit chief B Y Vijayendra in connection with a social media post allegedly intimidating members of SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate, police said on Monday.
The action was taken following a complaint lodged by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) with the Election Commission and police on Sunday alleging violation of model code of conduct, they said.  They were booked under the sections of Representation of People Act and section 505 (2) (Statements creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes) of the Indian Penal Code, a senior police officer said.
In the complaint, the KPCC cited a video uploaded on the social media platform 'X' by the official account of Karnataka State BJP which, it alleged, is operated by Malviya, on instructions of Nadda, Vijayendra and Social Media incharge - Karnataka BJP, on May 4.  "The said video posted on social media featured animated characters of (Congress leader) Rahul Gandhi and (Chief Minister) Siddaramaiah. In the clip, the SC, ST and OBC community are portrayed as 'eggs' in a nest and it also suggested Rahul Gandhi planting a big egg labelled as Muslim community. It is projected as though funds are being fed to the chick depicting the Muslim community, which then kicks out SC, ST and OBC communities," it alleged.  "The act of the accused person (s) is to wantonly provocate rioting and promote enmity between different religions and is prejudicial to maintenance of harmony apart from intimidating members of the SC/ST community not to vote for a particular candidate and causing enmity against members of SC/ST community," according to the complaint.
—PTI

BJP leaders face FIR for allegedly intimidating SC/ST voters in Karnataka through a provocative social media campaign, police confirm.

Lok Sabha 2024: FIR registered against Nadda, Amit Malviya and Vijayendra over social media post

New Delhi: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that Muslim's situation in today's India is similar to that of the Jews in Germany during dictator Adolf Hitler's era. In an interview with ANI, Owaisi said, "The position of Muslims in today's India is the same as the situation which Jews witnessed or experienced during Hitler's era in the 1930s. The gas chamber was the last step, before that movies were made, hate speeches took place, there was a whole process to it."
He also emphasized that It does not suit a Prime Minister to term all minorities as "Infiltrators", just to win the elections. "Our PM is saying that Mangalsutra will be removed from Hindu women and given to Muslims. 17 crore Muslims are being called infiltrators. Whether Modi ji will remain or not, the country will remain. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) among Muslim women has fallen, this is the government's own data. To win an election you are calling all minorities as infiltrators. Hitler also used to say the same thing to Jews that they were not original Germans. Does this language suit the Prime Minister?" Owaisi said.  The AIMIM leader also mentioned that he is ready to prove with suitable data that Muslims are the poorest in the country. "Is Modi the Prime Minister of only Hindus? They have a fight with Congress, why are we (Muslims) being brought in between? PM should tell that Muslims are the poorest in this country. I am ready to prove this with data," he said. Further, Asaduddin Owaisi added that the Prime Minister (in his speeches) has forgotten to tell the country about Chandrayaan-3, G-20, 5-trillion economies, and everything. "The message that has been sent to Muslims and secular Hindus, today they are saying what is going on? They are asking me why is he (PM) so frustrated? The question was raised so many times in Parliament, but the government does not have any data on infiltrators. The language that the Prime Minister is using today was used by Hitler in 1930. The people of the country will decide whether Modi will step down but he has made the youth of the country unemployed, not able to stop China, all these are issues," he said. He also alleged that Muslims today are being identified by their clothes like-Hijab and those having more children. "Now there is no need to even wear a cross as it was put on Jews during Hitler's time. We are talking about a government that has systematically discriminated against every society, especially Muslims and Dalits. According to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), 1,80,000 Muslim names have disappeared from higher education in 2019 and 2021. This did not happen in Telangana and Rajasthan," Owaisi said.  Also, speaking on the Uniform Civil Code, the Hyderabad MP said that one law cannot be for everyone. "This will only harm the Hindu society. Some will say that there should be a Dayabhaga school of thoughts, some will say there should be Mitakshara school of thought. The beauty of this country is its diversity. Hindu Undivided Tax Rebate, why is it being given only to Hindus? Whatever law is passed; it is said that Hindu culture will be protected. You are making laws but are citing exceptions?" Owaisi added. He also termed Uttarakhand's UCC law as "Very dangerous". "You put a ban on inter-religious marriage in BJP-ruled states. When I have the right, that men, after 21 years and women after 18 years can marry anyone, then who are you to give permission? The UCC law of Uttarakhand is very dangerous. This law is just a way to distance Muslims from religion," the Hyderabad MP said.
—ANI

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi draws parallels between the treatment of Muslims in India and Jews in Nazi Germany, criticizes PM's rhetoric on minorities.

"In today's India, Muslims are in similar situation to that of Jews during Hitler's era": Asaduddin Owaisi

New Delhi: India on Thursday rejected the report of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom that accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "reinforcing discriminatory nationalist policies" and said the organisation is completely 'biased' and it doesn't even expect from the organization to understand country's diverse, pluralistic and democratic ethos. "The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is known as a biased organization with a political agenda. They continue to publish their propaganda on India masquerading as part of an annual report," Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a press briefing on Thursday.
"We really have no expectation that USCIRF will even seek to understand India's diverse, pluralistic and democratic ethos. Their efforts to interfere in the largest electoral exercise of the world will never succeed," he added. The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom is a U.S. federal government commission created by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. USCIRF Commissioners are appointed by the President and the leadership of both political parties in the Senate and the House of Representatives. Earlier on Wednesday, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) which alleged that last year, Indian government failed to address communal violence disproportionately affecting Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Jews, and Adivasis (indigenous peoples).  "In 2023, religious freedom conditions in India continued to deteriorate. The government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reinforced discriminatory nationalist policies, perpetuated hateful rhetoric, and failed to address communal violence disproportionately affecting Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Jews, and Adivasis (indigenous peoples). Continued enforcement of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and anti-conversion and cow slaughter laws resulted in the arbitrary detention, monitoring, and targeting of religious minorities and those advocating on their behalf," the report said. "Both news media and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) reporting on religious minorities were subjected to strict monitoring under FCRA regulations. In February 2023, India's Ministry of Home Affairs suspended the FCRA license of the Centre for Policy Research, an NGO dedicated to reporting on social issues and state capacity, including discrimination against religious and ethnic minorities. Similarly, authorities raided the offices and homes of NewsClick journalists, including Teesta Setalvad for her reporting on anti-Muslim violence during the 2002 Gujarat riots," it added.
—ANI

India rejects USCIRF's 2023 biased report accusing BJP of reinforcing discriminatory policies and ignoring communal violence.

"Propaganda on India": MEA firmly rejects USCIRF report on religious freedom in India

New Delhi [India]: In response to recent action by food regulators in Singapore and Hong Kong, India's commerce and industry ministry initiated an inquiry into the alleged banning of certain spices manufactured by Indian companies such as MDH and Everest, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Ministry has reportedly reached out to authorities in Singapore and Hong Kong, seeking detailed information regarding the banned spices and the reasons behind their rejection.
Technical specifications, analytical reports, and specifics regarding exporters, whose shipments have been turned away, are among the details requested. This inquiry extends to the embassies in Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as the Singapore Food Agency and the Centre for Food Safety and Food &amp; Environmental Hygiene Department in Hong Kong.
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Additionally, the Ministry has enlisted the cooperation of the companies mentioned in media reports surrounding the issue. The focus of the investigation is to ascertain the root causes of these rejections and to work with the exporters involved to implement necessary corrective measures.  In a move to address broader concerns within the industry, the Ministry has also called for a meeting to discuss the mandatory testing of Ethylene Oxide (ETO) in spice consignments destined for Singapore and Hong Kong.
—ANI

India's commerce ministry launches inquiry into alleged banning of Indian spices by Singapore and Hong Kong, seeks reasons behind rejection, and calls for mandatory testing.

Commerce Ministry seeks details of spice bans by Singapore, Hong Kong

Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress tried to extend reservation on the basis of religion and give it to Muslims, and once again accused the party of hatching a "deep conspiracy to snatch people's wealth" and distribute it among "select" people.
Launching a blistering attack on the Congress, Modi also charged that it is difficult to follow one's faith under the Congress and that even listening to Hanuman Chalisa becomes crime under that party's rule.  His remarks come on a day when the country is celebrating Hanuman Jayanti.
Addressing an election rally in Tonk, the prime minister said as soon as the Congress formed the government at the Centre in 2004, one of its first tasks was to reduce the SC/ST reservation in Andhra Pradesh and give it to Muslims.  "Modi is giving you a guarantee with an open heart that reservation for Dalits and backward tribals will neither end nor will it be allowed to be divided in the name of religion," he said.  Asserting that he understands the Constitution, Modi said he is dedicated to the Constitution and is a person who worships B R Ambedkar.  Amid a row over his "redistribution of wealth" remarks, the Prime Minister again charged that the Congress will snatch people's wealth and distribute it to select people.  Modi said the then prime minister Manmohan Singh had given a speech in which he had said that Muslims have the first right on the resources of the country.
"This was not a coincidence. This is not a single statement. Congress' ideology has always been of appeasement and vote bank politics. As soon as the Congress formed the government at the Centre in 2004, one of the first things it did was to reduce the SC/ST reservation in Andhra Pradesh and give it to Muslims," he said.  "This was a pilot project which the Congress wanted to try in the entire country. Between 2004 and 2010, the Congress tried to implement Muslim reservation in Andhra Pradesh four times but due to legal hurdles and the awareness of the Supreme Court, it could not fulfil its intention," he said.  "In 2011, the Congress tried to implement it throughout the country. They played a game of snatching away the rights given to SC, ST and OBC and giving them to others for vote bank politics. The Congress did this deliberately and without caring about the Constitution and B R Ambedkar," he said.
"I want to ask the Congress, will it declare that will it divide the reservation for Dalits and backward tribals and give it to Muslims?" he said.  Modi said when the BJP government in Karnataka got an opportunity, the first thing it did was to abolish the Muslim quota which was created by snatching it from ST and SC.  The Prime Minister said the constitutional limit for reservation was ending in 2020 and he had extended the reservation of Dalit and tribals for another 10 years.  The Congress and I.N.D.I. Alliance, Modi said, were peeved after he "exposed" their vote bank and appeasement politics in his recent address in Rajasthan's Banswara.  "I have put forth the truth before the country that the Congress is hatching a deep conspiracy to snatch your wealth and distribute it among 'select' people," he said.  He said when he "exposed" the vote bank politics of Congress, it angered the Congress and its I.N.D.I. Alliance so much that they have started abusing him everywhere.  Why is the Congress scared of the truth and hiding its policies, the Prime Minister asked.  "You have made the policy and taken the decision and when Modi exposed the secret and your hidden agenda came out, you are trembling," he said.
The Prime Minister charged that the Congress is stuck in the quagmire of its vote bank and does not care about the Constitution.  "It is written in their manifesto that they will survey the wealth. Their leader had said in a speech that X-ray of wealth will be done. This means that if something is kept in a box or hidden in a wall, it will be searched through X-ray. Then they will capture all your property which is more than required and then distribute it among the people," he said.  At a rally in Rajasthan on Sunday, Modi had said that if the Congress came to power, it would redistribute the wealth of people to "infiltrators" and those "who have more children", and cited former PM Manmohan Singh's remark that the minority community had the first claim on the country's resources.  Further attacking the Congress, Modi said, "Even listening to Hanuman Chalisa becomes crime under Congress rule" and referred to an incident in Congress-ruled Karnataka where a shopkeeper was beaten up for listening to Hanuman Chalisa.  He said during the Congress rule in Rajasthan, those who pelted stones on Ram Navmi procession were given protection and restrictions were imposed on such processions.  However, after the formation of the BJP government in the state, no one has the courage to question faith.  "Now, you will recite Hanuman Chalisa peacefully and also celebrate Ram Navami, this is the guarantee of BJP," he said.  The Prime Minister also accused the Congress of throwing Malpura, Karauli, Chhabra, Tonk and Jodhpur into the "fire of riots" during its rule.
—PTI

Narendra Modi accuses Congress of religious reservation conspiracy, stirring controversy amidst election fervor and Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress will do 'X-ray' of wealth, distribute it to 'select' people, says PM Modi

Amaravati: TDP’s candidate for Guntur Lok Sabha seat P Chandra Sekhar has captured headlines after he declared his family assets —both movable and immovable— at Rs 5,785 crore, in his election affidavit, potentially making him one of the wealthiest contestants in the current electoral race.
According to an affidavit filed by him, his individual assets stood at Rs 2,448.72 crore while his wife Sriratna Koneru has Rs 2,343.78 crore worth assets and children have nearly Rs 1,000 crore.  A press release by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) had earlier said, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath’s son Nakul Nath topped the richest contestants list in the Phase-I of the Lok Sabha polls held on April 19, with nearly Rs 717 crore worth of assets.
Chandra Sekhar’s family has a liability of Rs 1,138 crore to JP Morgan Chase Bank of USA in the form of Line of Credit.  From Burripalem village in Andhra Pradesh to working as physician teacher at Johns Hopkins University – Sinai Hospital to founding UWorld (online learning and study resources platform), Chandra Sekhar’s journey was truly fascinating.  The Doctor-Entrepreneur-Politician completed his MBBS at NTR University of Health Sciences Vijayawada in 1999 and pursued MD (Internal Medicine) from Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania in 2005.  He secured 27th rank among 60,000 students who took the EAMCET medical entrance examination ( MBBS) in the state which was considered the most competitive examination in the country.  Chandra Sekhar with an interest in public service, has been working on behalf of the TDP’s NRI wing since 2010 to support several welfare programmes of the party.  Though he desired to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Narasaraopet segment in 2014, TDP allotted the ticket to R Sambasiva Rao due to political issues.  In a joint filing with his wife, he declared Rs 605.57 crore as per US Tax Cycle Year January 2022 to December 2022 in that country.  He has investments and shares in several US-based firms.  He also possesses luxury cars such as Rolls Royce Ghost, Mercedes Benz and Tesla in the USA.  Chnadra Sekhar will take on YSR Congress Party’s K Venkata Rosaiah in the elections.
—PTI

Explore the journey of P Chandra Sekhar, TDP's candidate with assets worth Rs 5,785 crore, from a physician to a political figure in the Guntur Lok Sabha 2024 race.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | With Rs 5785 cr assets, TDP LS contestant Chandra Sekhar stirs poll attention

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and BRS leader K Kavitha in a money laundering case related to the alleged excise scam till May 7.
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Special judge for CBI and ED matters Kaveri Baweja extended their custody after they were produced before the court through video conference on expiry of their remand.
The judge also extended the judicial custody of Kavitha, a Telangana MLC and daughter of former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, till May 7 in the related corruption case being probed by the CBI.
—PTI

Judicial custody of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and BRS's K Kavitha extended till May 7 over alleged excise scam, as judged by CBI/ED special court.

Delhi court extends judicial custody of Arvind Kejriwal till May 7

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the party in its petition to the Election Commission of India has urged to take 'appropriate action' against Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'irrespective of the status of the person' over the PM's recent speech in Rajasthan's Banswara. Singhvi said that the Prime Minister's statement was 'seriously, ridiculously objectionable'.
"I have had the privilege of leading the Congress delegation involving about 17 complaints to the ECI. Most important is the first one which deals with the extremely objectionable comments of no less than the Chief Executive of this government. We respect the office he holds. He is as much as our Prime Minister as he is yours and he is BJP's. Unfortunately, the statement we have quoted is seriously, ridiculously objectionable. We pray to him (PM Modi) with folded hands to withdraw this statement and to clarify. We have asked the Election Commission to state that this is the position in law, we will do in his respect, whatever we do with others," Singhvi said while talking to reporters after the delegation of Congress met with the Election Commission of India on Monday.  "I am not going to quote what he has said. He has named a community, he has talked of religion blatantly, he has talked of communal and community blatantly. He has linked it with deprivation of resources of the majority and garnering and monopolisation of that resources by that minority. He has brought in Hindu imagery of no less than the Mangalsutra, therefore clearly violated Section 123, the basic principle of not allowing excitement and information of communal passions," the senior Congress leader said. He called the speech a "very serious, uncalled-for invasion" of the Constitution's basic structure and appealed to the ECI for action.
"Several circulars of the ECI on the MCC, the latest being on March 1, 2024. The constitutional ethos and spirit that make secularism a basic structure in our Consitution, makes a level playing field and democracy itself a part of the basic structure. A basic structure means that a constitutional amendment cannot violate the basic structure. This is a very serious, uncalled-for invasion and we hope and trust because the ECI is itself on trial that irrespective of the status of the person who has done this appropriate action as in any other case will and must follow shortly," Singhvi said.
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Singhvi-led Congress delegation met with the ECI earlier in the day. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said,"Today an @INCIndia delegation comprising Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Gurdeep Sappal, and Supriya Shrinate met with the Election Commission of India at 4 PM and put forward 16 complaints against the BJP and other actors for violations of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, various judgments of the Supreme Court, and the ECI's Model Code of Conduct. We hope that immediate action will be taken on these very legitimate complaints." Launching a scathing attack on the Congress party, PM Modi earlier on April 21 alleged that the Congress wants to take away the gold and property of people and distribute it among "those having more children."
In his speech in Rajasthan's Banswara, the Prime Minister said that if the Congress came to power, it would redistribute the wealth of people to Muslims and cited former PM Manmohan Singh's remark that the minority community had the first claim on the country's resources. Modi further alleged that the Congress plans to give people's hard-earned money and valuables to "infiltrators" and "those who have more children". "Congress manifesto says that it will calculate the gold owned by our mothers and sisters, collect information and then distribute to those...whom former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had said that Muslims have the first right on country's wealth." "They will check how much gold our sisters own, how much silver tribal families have, and how much money government employees have there. They (Congress) have said that gold owned by our sisters would be equally distributed. Does the government have the right to take your hard-earned property?" PM Modi said. "The gold is not just for showing, it is a woman's self-esteem. The value of 'Mangalsutra' is not just limited to the price of gold, but it is connected with their dreams. You (Congress) are talking about taking it away?" he added.
Attacking the Congress party further, the Prime Minister claimed that the "Urban Naxal" thinking wouldn't even spare the 'Mangalsutra'. "When they (Congress) were in government, they said that Muslims have the first right over India's resources. So, they will distribute this wealth (property and gold) among those having more children, among illegal immigrants...this Urban Naxal thinking won't even spare your Mangalsutra," he added.
—ANI

Abhishek Manu Singhvi leads a Congress delegation challenging PM Modi's speech to the Election Commission, citing violations of electoral laws.

Congress urges ECI for action against PM Modi 'irrespective of status of person' over Rajasthan speech

Aligarh (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that Congress has set its 'eyes' on people's hard-earned wealth, property and 'mangalsutra' of women, and plans to seize and redistribute it. Comparing the thinking of the Congress party with that of "Maoists", PM Modi said that those possessing two properties, will see one of them getting seized by the Congress and the INDIA bloc, if they come to power.
Addressing a public meeting in Aligarh on Monday, PM Modi said, "I want to warn the countrymen. Congress and the INDI alliance now have set their eyes on your (people's) earnings and your property. The 'Shehzada' of Congress says that if their government comes to power, they will investigate who earns how much, who has how many properties, how much money, how many houses. They will investigate all of it. Not just that, the government will seize all these properties and then distribute it." The matter pertains to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's statement, who recently spoke about the need to conduct a survey for more equitable distribution of the country's wealth, which erupted into a political row.  The Congress party later clarified that it didn't mention "redistribution" in its manifesto and nor did Rahul Gandhi promise to redistribute the nation's wealth. Party leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that Gandhi's words were "misquoted" and asserted that the party favours a "comprehensive socio-economic caste census." Emphasising the value of gold and 'mangalsutra' in a women's life, the Prime Minister said that the Congress party wants to survey the salary, investments and properties owned by the public and then seize them.
"Our mothers and sisters have gold. This is not just for wearing on occasions, this is 'stree dhan', it is considered sacred, even the law also protects it. Now they are eyeing to change the law and seize the property of our mothers and sisters. (Congress ki nazar aapki sampatti aur mangalsutar par hai) They have their eyes on the 'Mangalsutra' of women. Their intention is to steal the gold of mothers and sisters," PM Modi said. "The working population...who have invested in FD for the education and marriage of their children. People's salary will be investigated, whether people have one or two vehicles, that will also be investigated...and then Congress will grab their properties," he added.
He further said Congress and the INDIA bloc want to implement the same "Maoist" ideas here which have already ruined many countries. The Prime Minister further alleged that Congress would seize one of the two houses owned by people and give it to those who don't have it. "If you have an old ancestor's home in the village and you have a small flat in your city for the future of your children. If they got to know, they would take away one of the two...saying 'you don't need two, those who don't have it, let them have it'. This is Maoist (Maovadi) thinking, this is the thinking of communists. By doing this they (Communists) have already ruined many countries. Now the Congress Party and INDI alliance want to implement this same policy in India. Congress wants to put its 'panja' (claw) on people's hard-earned wealth. It wants to loot the 'Stree Dhan'," PM Modi said. Earlier on Sunday, PM Modi fiercely denounced manifesto of Congress during a rally in Rajasthan's Banswara and said that the Congress party has plans to redistribute gold and hard-earned money to "illegal immigrants" and "those having more children" while asking people whether this is acceptable to them or not. Aligarh Lok Sabha seat will go to polls in the second phase on April 26 along with Gautam Buddha Nagar, Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Mathura and Bulandshahr seats in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh, the largest state in the country, contributes 80 MPs to the 543- member Parliament.
—ANI

PM Modi claims Congress eyes seizing properties and 'mangalsutra' as part of wealth redistribution, likening it to Maoist policies.

Congress ki nazar aapki sampatti, mangal sutra par hai: PM Modi lambasts party's "Maoist thinking"

New Delhi: Supplies of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India to the Philippines under a USD 375 million deal, continue as part of the contract between the two nations, defence officials said. The missile system supplies reached at an air base in Manila from India in a chartered Ilyushin-76 transport aircraft on Sunday, they said.
Officials from India and the Philippines are receiving the first batch of equipment supplied to that country as part of the contract, defence officials said. Notably, India delivered the first lot of the supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines on April 19, as part of the deal signed in 2022. The Indian Air Force had sent its American-origin C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft with the missiles to the Philippines to deliver the weapon system to the Philippines' Marine Corps, according to defence sources. The export of ground systems for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system along with the missiles started last month itself, they said.
The Philippines is taking delivery of the missile systems at a time when tensions between them and China have escalated owing to frequent clashes in the South China Sea. The three batteries of the BrahMos missile system would be deployed by the Philippines in their coastal areas to guard against any threat in the region. The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, a joint venture between the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russian Federation's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, is said to be one of the most successful missile programs in the world. Acknowledged as the foremost and swiftest precision-guided weapon on a global scale, BRAHMOS has played a pivotal role in enhancing India's deterrence capabilities.  The Indian Army has integrated multiple BrahMos regiments into its arsenal since 2007.
—ANI

India delivers another batch of BrahMos missiles to the Philippines as part of a $375M deal, bolstering defenses amid South China Sea tensions.

BrahMos missile system supplies from India continue to reach Philippines under USD375 million deal

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised India's commitment to global well-being and stated that India is not only the oldest living civilization in the world but also a safe heaven for humanity, adding that the country thinks not for itself alone but for the whole of humanity. Addressing the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital, PM Modi said, "India is not only the oldest living civilization in the world but also a safe haven for humanity."
"Yeh Bharat he hain jo aham nahi vayam ki sochta hain," the Prime Minister said. "It is India which thinks not for itself but for the whole...It thinks not of ego but of delusion. It does not believe in the limit, but in the infinite. India talks about policy and destiny. It talks about the God in the living being," PM Modi said. Highlighting India's evolving role on the global stage, PM Modi credited this newfound responsibility to India's expanding capabilities and refined foreign policy strategies. "Today, the world caught in conflict is expecting peace from India. The credit for this new role for India is being given to our growing capability and foreign policy. But I want to tell you, our cultural image has made a big contribution to this. Today, India has come into this role because we keep forth truth and non-violence on global platforms with full confidence. We tell the world that the solution to global crises and conflicts lies in India's ancient culture and tradition. Therefore, today India is making its place as a world friend in a world divided in opposition," he said.  "We never came to attack other countries to win them; we have overcome our shortcomings by improving ourselves. That is why difficult times have come and in every era, some sage or another has appeared to guide us. Many great civilizations ended, but India found its own way," the Prime Minister said. He further emphasised the importance of strengthening the values of 'Astey' (non-stealing) and 'Ahinsa' (non-violence) in society. "We must work to strengthen the spirits of 'Astey' and 'Ahinsa' in our society. I am sure that your support will make the resolve for Bharat's Vikas Yatra stronger than ever before. 'Yahi Samay Hai, Sahi Samay Hai'!" PM Modi said.  Extending his wishes on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, the Prime Minister said, "To be part of such a programme during the hustle and bustle of elections is comforting." He also released a commemorative stamp and coin at the inauguration of the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav, on the occasion of Mahaveer Jayanti at Bharat Mandapam.
—ANI

PM Modi highlights India's role in promoting global peace and non-violence at the Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav on Mahavir Jayanti in New Delhi.

"India does not think for itself alone...," PM Modi on Mahavir Jayanti says country a safe haven for humanity

New Delhi: Air India on Sunday decided to temporarily suspend flights to Tel Aviv amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
An official said the direct flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv will be suspended for now.  Air India operates four weekly flights between the national capital and Israeli city.  Also Read: <a href="https://www.thehawk.in/posts/iran-says-neighbours-notified-of-attacks-on-israel-72-hours-in-advance" target="_self">https://www.thehawk.in/posts/iran-says-neighbours-notified-of-attacks-on-israel-72-hours-in-advance</a>&nbsp;
The Tata group-owned carrier recommenced services to Tel Aviv on March 3 after a gap of nearly five months.  Air India suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv, starting October 7, 2023, in the wake of the Hamas attack on the Israeli city.
—PTI

Air India temporarily stops flights to Tel Aviv due to increased Israel-Iran tensions, affecting its Delhi-Tel Aviv route operations.

Air India temporarily suspends Tel Aviv flights

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled plan to uplift and advance the fisheries sector in its election manifesto of 2024. The BJP in its manifesto promises to modernize fishing infrastructure, provide financial support, and facilitate skill development initiatives for the fisherman. The party manifesto says "We are committed to advancing the prosperity and welfare of our fishermen by enhancing fisheries through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, modernising infrastructure, and providing financial support and skill development".
A key promise in the BJP's manifesto is the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to further increase fish production and boost annual seafood exports. The manifesto further promises to bolster the fisheries sector in India and enhance its contribution to the economy. Additionally, the party pledges to strengthen and expand insurance coverage available under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana through technological interventions to ensure speedy and accurate assessment.
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The manifesto also outlines plans to develop production and processing clusters, with special attention to women of coastal communities. This initiative aims to create sustainable livelihood opportunities and promote gender inclusivity in the fisheries sector.  Furthermore, the BJP promises to boost seaweed cultivation and promote pearl farming under the PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, thereby increasing income opportunities for fishermen. According to the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the fisheries sector is recognized as the 'Sunrise Sector' and the sector sustains livelihoods of around 30 million people in India particularly that of the marginalized and vulnerable communities. With record fish production of 175.45 lakh tons in FY 2022-23, India is the third largest fish producing country in the world accounting for 8% of global production. To enhance production and productivity in the fisheries sector, the BJP also plans to establish a network of Nucleus Breeding Centres and Brood Banks. Moreover, the BJP through its manifesto emphasizes the use of technology for farm biosecurity, disease management in aquatic animals, and growth monitoring.
—ANI

BJP's 2024 manifesto pledges to revolutionize fisheries with Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana extension, modernization, financial aid, and gender inclusivity.

BJP manifesto promises to modernize fishery sector

New Delhi: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud paid floral tribute to Dr. BR Ambedkar on his 134th birth anniversary at the Supreme Court premises on Sunday. Speaking to ANI, DY Chandrachud said, "This is a very special day for all of us. It's the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar, who is the architect of our constitution and who brought about a complete social transformation. His message continues to be as valid today as it was when he was drafting the Indian Constitution."
"We are very privileged to have in our midsts the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Singapore, Justice Sundaresh Menon and his colleagues from the Supreme Court and the High Court. So this has made the occasion even more special for us as we celebrate the life of Dr Ambedkar and pay homage and tribute to him this morning," he added. Earlier, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar also paid tribute to the architect of the Constitution at his statue in the Parliament premises.
"Tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Jayanti. Jai Bhim!" the Prime Minister posted on X.
"Babasaheb Ambedkar is an inspiration for various people belonging to the backward classes. He made us realise that to achieve anything, it's not necessary to be born into a rich family. In India, people born into poor families can also dream and work hard to fulfil their vision," PM Modi said in the video posted on X. "There were times when people tried to stop them and believed that poor people belonging to a backward class would not move forward. However, the image of the new India is completely different. This India belongs to Babasaheb Ambedkar, to the poor, to the backward class," he added.
Born on April 14, 1891, Baba Saheb Ambedkar was an Indian jurist, economist, politician, and social reformer who campaigned against social discrimination towards Dalits and supported the rights of women and workers. He died on December 6, 1956. Baba Saheb Ambedkar was a prolific student, earning doctorates in economics from both Columbia University and the University of London. In 1956. He led a satyagraha in Mahad to fight for the right of the untouchable community to draw water from the main water tank of the town. On September 25, 1932, the agreement known as the Poona Pact was signed between Ambedkar and Madan Mohan Malaviya. Due to the pact, the depressed class received 148 seats in the legislature, instead of the 71 as allocated earlier. He was also one of the seven members of the committee that drafted the Indian Constitution after independence. In 1990, Ambedkar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. Baba Saheb Ambedkar died in his sleep on December 6, 1956 at his home in Delhi.
—ANI

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud leads tributes at Supreme Court premises on Dr. BR Ambedkar's 134th birth anniversary, emphasizing his constitutional legacy.

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