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Party Views on Supporting AAP to be Discussed at Meeting Called by Kharge on Ordinance Issue in Delhi

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called for a meeting with party leaders on May 29 to decide whether to support Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the dispute over the Central government’s ordinance which attempts to negate the Supreme Court’s judgement allowing the Delhi state government to control service matters. Kejriwal had personally requested the meeting with Kharge and former Congress President Rahul Gandhi.

According to sources, the party is still considering its decision on the ordinance matter. Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopol said that the party was yet to take a decision and would consult its state units and other like-minded parties on the same. There has already been vocal opposition to supporting Kejriwal’s party in matters of the ordinance from senior Congress leaders Ajay Maken, Sandeep Dikshit and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa.

In the face of this opposition Kejriwal has been travelling around, meeting numerous state party leaders. He has met with Nitish Kumar of Janata Dal(U) and Tejashwi Yadav of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Mamata Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress, Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). All have expressed their support of Kejriwal and his battle with the ordinance. Kejriwal is planning to visit K Chandrasekhar Rao, the Telangana Chief Minister, of the Bharath Rashtra Samithi on Saturday to ask for his support as well.

The ordinance in question, set up by the Central government, proposes a permanent authority known as the National Capital Civil Service Authority which would be chaired by the Delhi Chief Minister. The recommendation process for officers’ transfer and posting would be done jointly with the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home). However, any differences in opinion would be resolved in favor of the Lieutenant Governor.

The Supreme Court had ruled on May 11 that a the democratically elected Delhi government should be responsible for the officers and staff under it, thereby giving the state government control on state matters, including transfer and posting of officers.

In response to this, Kejriwal has urged opposition parties to not let the bill pass in the Rajya Sabha and protect the interests of the people of Delhi.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is a political party in India and was founded by Arvind Kejriwal in 2012. The primary focus of the party is on eliminating corruption and providing “Swaraj” or self-governance to the people of India.

24 Ministers in Karnataka Take Oaths, Portfolios Allocation in 24 Hours – Says CM Siddaramaiah

On Saturday, May 27th, the complete cabinet of the Congress party was officially established, as 24 cabinet ministers were sworn in during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot conducted the swearing-in for the new ministers. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar and Speaker U.T. Khader congratulated the oath-taking ministers.

Siddaramaiah announced that the allocation of responsibilities for the cabinet ministers will be decided today (Saturday) or the next day (Sunday). Among those taking the oaths were Senior Congress leader H.K. Patil, N. Cheluvarayaswamy, K. Venkatesh, Eshwar Khandre, Sharanabasappa Bapugouda Darshanapur, R.B. Thimmapur, Congress leader Shivaraj Tangadagi, Sharanprakash Rudrappa Patil, Mankal Vaidya, D. Sudhakar, Santhosh Lad, AICC Secretary and Telangana Congress in-charge N.S. Boseraju, close confidante of CM Siddaramaiah Bhyrathi Suresh, Madhu Bangarappa, M.C. Sudhakar, H.C. Mahadevappa, K.N. Rajanna, Shivanand Patil, S.S. Mallikarjun, Laxmi Hebbalkar, B. Nagendra, K. Krishna Byre Gowda, and Dinesh Gundu Rao.

The remaining 8 ministers, namely G. Parmeshwara, K.H. Muniyappa, K.J. George, M.B. Patil, Satish Jarkiholi, Priyank Kharge, Ramalimga Reddy, and B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, had already taken their oaths last Saturday during a ceremony in Bengaluru. However, as of yet, none of them have been assigned any portfolios yet.

In addition to the oaths being administered, the Congress party demonstrated their support for multiple causes by administering oaths in the name of God, Buddha, Basava, Ambedkar, Maharshi Valmiki, Jagajyothi Basaveshwara, Chatrapati Shivaji, Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Allah, voters, and mothers.

The Congress party is a major political party in India and is active in the Indian National Congress, as well as the state legislatures. The party regularly works to promote across-the-board transparency and a democratic approach to governance in India. It is led by a party president and currently represented by Sonia Gandhi in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Kishan Reddy Criticizes Telangana CM for Missing NITI Aayog Meeting

Union Minister of Tourism and Culture G Kishan Reddy has heavily criticised Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) for skipping the NITI Aayog meeting. Reddy spoke to reporters at the BJP state headquarters on Saturday and stated that the state had incurred a considerable loss due to KCR’s absence from the meeting.

Reddy noted that the issue of central aid provided to Telangana must be considered and challenged KCR to engage in discussion regarding it. He also expressed displeasure with the Telangana government for having allegedly transformed into a real estate company and called out the government for accumulating excessive debt. Reddy pointed out the delay in the disbursement of funds under the Kalyana Lakshmi scheme and emphasised on the importance of avoiding further debt.

The Union Minister also spoke out against the state government for cancelling GO 111 and its impact on Hyderabad. He highlighted how 10 acres had been allocated for Congress party offices while the poor were denied even 3 acres. Furthermore, Reddy praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in unifying the states.

NITI Aayog is an initiative of the Government of India aimed at promoting cooperative federalism by fostering the involvement of state governments in the economic policy-making process. The Aayog seeks to involve all the state and union territories of India through the ‘Council of Ministers’, which is chaired by the Prime Minister, and provides a platform to share best practices between different state Governments.

KCR, also known as Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, is an Indian politician from Telangana and is the current Chief Minister of Telangana. He also serves as the President of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi and is credited as the founder of the state of Telangana, following the Telangana Movement for liberation from the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi Police Strengthens Security Ahead of Inauguration of New Parliament Building

Delhi police have upped their security measures on the eve of the inauguration of the new Parliament building. Around 70 policemen have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order during the event. The Special CP of Delhi Police, Deepender Pathak has stated that there will be ample police deployment on the day of the inauguration in order to safeguard it.

Inputs from the police reveal that there are potential plans for anti-national and anti-PM slogans to be put up on the walls of the campus. This has resulted in heavy security around the building and CCTV surveillance by officers of the Assistant Commissioner of Police rank. In order to avert protests or congregation, all the borders have been sealed by the police. This decision has been taken after Khap Panchayat’s call to conduct a Mahila Panchayat in support of protesting wrestlers against the President of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The highlight of the inauguration event will be the installation of a historic golden sceptre, called Sengol, situated near the Speaker’s seat. This symbol symbolizes India’s independence, sovereignty, cultural heritage, and diversity. On May 28th 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament building which is part of the Central Vista redevelopment project.

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a former Member of Parliament for Bansgaon in Uttar Pradesh. He has been the president of WFI since 2012 and has actively involved himself in the promotion of wrestling in India.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had previously announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2.5 lakh and a job to the kin of the victim of a blast at Medinipur. Also, the NITI Aayog governing council has begun a meeting today, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the aim to make India a developed nation by 2047.

Urgent Assistance Needed for Rain-Affected People: Sachin Pilot

In the wake of devastating thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Rajasthan’s Tonk district, which led to the death of 12 people, Former Deputy Chief Minister and Tonk Congress MLA Sachin Pilot has urged for immediate relief and financial aid for the victims and their families.

On the orders of Tonk District Collector Chinmay Gopal, the families of the deceased are eligible to receive a compensation of Rs 4 lakhs each. Sachin Pilot has written a letter to State Disaster Minister Govind Meghwal asking him to conduct a survey to evaluate the extent of financial losses suffered by those affected in the storm. Moreover, assistance is being provided to the injured people in different hospitals and community health centers in Tonk.

The heavy storm caused walls to collapse, leaving one man and his two grand-children dead. Seven other victims, all of whom were children between five to fourteen years old, also succumbed to injuries.

In such a crisis, it is paramount to have well-equipped relief teams to help the affected families in any way possible. Supporting the families monetarily or distributing emergency supplies amongst them can help a long way in times of pain and distress. The timely aid from Sachin Pilot to the affected people is very commendable and indeed an attentive example for others to follow.

Army and Assam Rifles Launch Peace Operation in Strife-torn Manipur: Latest Updates

The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have launched large-scale combing operations in Manipur after a surge of recent violence in the Imphal Valley. The operations are aimed at restoring peace in the strife-torn region and have been focused on flashpoints and mountain ranges near Imphal Valley.

Early in the morning of May 27, the security teams launched search operations in areas of Kangchuk, Motbung, Saikul, Pukhao and Sagolmang. All of these areas have been deemed vulnerable due to the potential presence of armed militants. Army officials are using the latest technologies, equipment, and other force multipliers to help them carry out the operations.

The carefully planned operations on Friday night have prevented serious repercussions in Churachandpur and Imphal East. Army Chief General Manoj Pande is set to visit Manipur today to review the security situation and will be briefed on the steps that have been taken to take the situation under control.

The violence in Manipur has been sparked by Manipur High Court’s direction to the State to pursue a 10-year-old recommendation to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the non-tribal Meitei community. The crisis has caused widespread destruction and around 60 casualties, with multiple houses being set ablaze.

The Indian Army is dedicated to maintaining national security and restoring peace across India. With forces such as the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and other security forces helping to protect the country, India is in a good position to combat threats and ensure the safety of its citizens.

Kerala CM Forecasts Failure for Forces Creating Tension

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan praised the Police force in the state for helping to maintain peace and tranquility in spite of attempts by communal elements to create conflict. He was speaking at the State Conference of the Kerala Police Officers Association.

Vijayan pointed out that Kerala is known as one of the least corrupt states in India. He lauded the police officers for their hard work and dedication and warned that any attempt towards corruption would be taken seriously and those found indulging in it will be brought to justice. He said that the fight against the ‘drug mafia’ is an area where strong action is needed.

The Chief Minister expressed his solidarity against attempts by communal forces to create conflict in the state. He said that these attempts will not succeed due to the conditions in the state. He further added that the atmosphere in the state must remain peaceful and an endeavour should be made to make people cooperate with that effort.

Kerala Police Officers Association is an organisation of police officers from the Kerala Police Service. It works towards building a strong and capable police system in the state and provides support to its members in matters related to their duty. The organisation also works to ensure more effective utilisation of the police force in the state.

Pinarayi Vijayan is the current Chief Minister of Kerala. A politician and former member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Vijayan has earned recognition as a champion of social justice and secularism in India. He is renowned for his initiatives towards the upliftment of economically and socially weaker sections in Kerala. He is also known for his emphasis on good governance and fiscal prudence.

Kejriwal Meets Telangana CM KCR in Hyderabad to Resolve India’s Delhi Government vs Centre Ordinance Row

Amid the on-going tussle between the Delhi government and Centre over an ordinance, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited his Telangana counterpart K Chandrashekhar Rao in Hyderabad. Kejriwal, along with his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann and AAP MPs Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha, sought the support of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) against the Centre’s ordinance.

The Delhi Chief Minister had earlier embarked on a nationwide tour to seek support against the ordinance from Opposition parties. During his tour, Kejriwal met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav. Kejriwal had to skip the NITI Aayog Meeting on Saturday due to his tour.

The ordinance by the Union government notifies rules for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) regarding the ‘transfer posting, vigilance and other incidental matters’. This ordinance has raised objections as it supersedes the judgement by the Supreme Court for the Centre vs Delhi case.

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is a regional political party founded by the incumbent Chief Minister of Telangana – K Chandrashekhar Rao. The party came to power in 2018 for the second consecutive term after winning 88 seats out of 119 in the Telangana Assembly elections. The party’s platform focuses on holistic development of the state while advocating for the welfare of farmers, poor people, and others.

K Chandrashekhar Rao, also known as KCR, is the first Chief Minister of Telangana. He has served as the Member of Parliament for four decades and also as the Cabinet Minister for Labour and Employment in the United Progressive Alliance-I government. He is known for his progressive stance in the state of Telangana and pursuit for the welfare of the people.

PM Modi Celebrates 9 Years At The Centre: India News Offers Strength to Work Harder

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to all the people who are appreciating his nine-year journey as the Prime Minister and said that the love and affection he is receiving gives him added strength to work even harder for the people. On the soon-to-be nine year anniversary of the Bharatiya Janata Party Government on May 30, the Prime Minister will lead a month-long rally, titled ‘Thank You India’, through which he will express appreciation to all the citizens.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister expressed his gratefulness for all the appreciation he is receiving since morning, and states that it always humbling to receive such affection. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have also decided to take part in this month-long rally which will commence on May 31 with a special rally led by the Prime Minister in Rajasthan’s Ajmer.

Since coming into power in 2014, Narendra Modi has surprised the world with his swift initiatives in economic development and digital transformation. According to data from 2019, during his tenure as the Prime Minister, India managed to overtake France and becomes the fifth largest economy in the world. Modi has encouraged greater investments, more transparency in financial dealings and established Swachh Bharat Mission in order to improve the sanitation, hygiene, and health of people in India.

Bharatiya Janata Party, founded in 1980, is a national political party known for its right-wing campaigns and outreach initiatives. It is the most dominant party in the National Democratic Alliance, and currently holds a majority in both Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament, and Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament. In the 2019 elections, BJP managed to secure as many as 303 seats in the Lok Sabha, a feat that many people attribute largely to the work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

It is clear that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done a great deal for the nation and its citizens throughout the nine years he has been in power. His year-long appreciation campaign is a testament to his dedication towards the nation and his desire to serve the people of India even better.

NIA Given 10 More Days to Custody Aides of Canada-Based Terrorist Arshdeep Dhalla

On Saturday, the Delhi Patiala House Court extended the custody of Amritpal Singh aka Ammy and Amrik Singh for 10 days under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The two are involved in alleged association with Canada-based terrorist Arshdeep Singh Dhalla and Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF). The two had been deported from Manila on May 19 and were produced before the court after the expiry of their eight-day remand.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is currently interrogating the duo in connection to the recruitment of youth for the KTF, smuggling and procuring of arms and ammunition and the raising of funds for the organization. NIA filed a suo moto case in August of last year against the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and UAPA.

Their investigations revealed that the accused had entered into a criminal conspiracy to raise funds and smuggle arms, ammunition and explosives to and from Pakistan for the KFT’s unlawful and wolfe activities in India. They had been under the employment of Arshdeep Singh Dhalla to start violence and promote the outlawed KTF in India. Working in association with Manpreet Singh aka Peeta, the accused were a part of an extortion racket used to raise funds for the KTF. This involved the identification and threat of businessmen to force them to pay large amounts in money. In the case of a refusal, the homes and businesses of the targets were fired at by the accused’s India-based associates.

Regarding the person and company mentioned in the article, Arshdeep Singh Dhalla is a Canada-based terrorist with links to the KTF (Khalistan Tiger Force). He had been pulling the strings for Amritpal Singh and Amrik Singh to help recruit youth and raise funds and act as a part of an extortion racket, as investigated by NIA (National Investigation Agency). The purpose of the NIA is to investigate terrorist activities in India and seek justice for any crimes committed, therefore they investigation and charge the two aforementioned accused.