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Counting of votes for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats began on Tuesday, with the results set to test the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance's ability to manage internal dissent and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi's (MVA) efforts to capitalise on differences within the ruling coalition. A total of 182 candidates are in the fray across three graduates' and two teachers' constituencies, which together have 10,68,072 registered voters. The polling, held on October 23, recorded an overall turnout of around 72.96 per cent across 2,419 polling stations. The contests are being closely watched amid rebel candidates, competing alliance interests and differences within both camps. The results will determine representatives for the five constituencies and provide an indication of the political strength of the parties among graduates and teachers. In Nagpur Graduates' constituency, BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale is challenging sitting Congress MLC Abhijit Wanjari. The BJP is seeking to reclaim th...
Counting underway for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Vote counting began at 8:00 a.m. for five Maharashtra Legislative Council constituencies, comprising three Graduate and two Teachers seats. The outcome will decide the political fate of 182 candidates following the voting held on October 23. The elections have evolved into a major political showdown between the ruling Mahayuti alliance (BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP) and the opposition Mahavikas Aghadi (MVA) (Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and Congress). Internal rebellion, friendly contests between allies, and strong Independent candidates have further intensified the stakes across all five constituencies. In Pune Graduate Constituency, a high-profile contest is between Dr Smita Jadhav (BJP) and Harshada Deshmukh-Jadhav (NCP - Sharadchandra Pawar). Voter turnout reached 62.78 per cent out of 3.88 lakh registered voters. In Nagpur Graduate Constituency, which is historically a BJP bastion, featuring a key fight between incumbent MLC Abhijit Wanjari (MVA/Congress) and Sudhakar Kohale (Mahayuti/BJP). Turned out 64.76 per cent of voters across 38 candidates. The Pune Teachers Constituency recorded an 85.87 per cent turnout among 61,940 registered teacher voters. The primary contest involves incumbent MLA Jayant Asgaonkar (Congress), Kaustubh Gawade (BJP), and Independent Sachin Sanap. The Amravati Teachers Constituency recorded a turnout of 91.08 per cent among around 33,000 registered teacher voters. There are about 26 candidates in the fray, including Shiv Sena nominee Kiran Sarnaik, Congress candidate Aditi Pohre, Shiv Sena(UBT) Dattatray Lahane and Samajwadi Ganrajya Party Suresh Devkar. In addition, former legislator Shrikant Despande, Sangita Shinde, who is the sister of BJP MP Anil Bonde, Chandrashekhar Bhoyar and Sumit Pawar are also fighting. The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Marathwada) Graduate Constituency saw a 58.67 per cent voting percentage. Three-time sitting MLC Satish Chavan has been fielded again by the Mahayuti alliance under the NCP banner. On the MVA side, the Sharad Pawar-led NCP fielded Dr Pratap Singh Patil, while the Shiv Sena(UBT) fielded Dilip Ghorge, resulting in two MVA candidates competing in the same constituency. Beyond the five individual seats, this election serves as a crucial barometer for party organisation and alliance unity. For the Mahayuti, the poll outcome will show whether seat allocation friction and cross-candidate rebellion weaken coalition vote transferability. In the case of Maha Vikas Aghadi, it will decide the opposition's capacity to capitalise on ruling alliance rivalries and ground-level discontent.
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Bail Denied In Cafe Owner Murder Case
A Lucknow court rejected the bail applications of model Shraddha Dubey, her sister, and driver in connection with the murder of cafe owner Shiva Sharma. The court deemed the case serious and triable by a sessions court. The accused were arrested in Nagpur and are currently in judicial custody, while police investigate the alleged murder which was initially treated as an accidental death.
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Model Shraddha Dubey denied bail by Lucknow court in Shiva Sharma death case
Model Shraddha Dubey , an accused in the murder case of Lucknow businessman and cafe operator Shiva Sharma, has suffered a setback after a Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) court rejected her bail application on Friday. The court also dismissed the bail pleas of her sister, Rashmi Dubey, and driver Tanveer alias Danish. The court observed that the case was serious in nature and that the trial would be conducted by a sessions court. It said there were insufficient grounds to grant bail to the three accused at this stage. The decision comes days after Shraddha, Rashmi and Tanveer were arrested from an apartment in Nagpur and brought to Lucknow for further investigation.
Maha MLC polls: Voting underway for five seats; Mahayuti, MVA both assert wins
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Polling for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, comprising three graduate and two teacher constituencies, is currently underway on Friday with 182 candidates in the fray, and their political futures sealed in ballot boxes across 2,419 polling stations. The counting is scheduled for October 27. The polling, which started at 8 a.m. and will continue till 4 p.m., is taking place in the Pune Teachers and Pune Graduate constituencies; Amravati Teacher Constituency; Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Graduate Constituencies, where the rebels have made the elections tough for both the ruling Mahayuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi. Union Minister of State Murlidhar Mohol cast his vote at Dindayal Upadhyaya School in Kothrud, Pune. Speaking to reporters after exercising his franchise, Mohol expressed firm confidence that the ruling Mahayuti coalition will secure victories across all five constituencies. Mohol stated that graduate and teacher voters are educated and analytical. He noted that voters evaluate national progress, global developments, and the accelerated pace of state development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister/Deputy CMs leadership before casting their ballots. Addressing comparisons with cooperative body elections (such as Gokul), Mohol emphasised that cooperative and legislative council polls operate under entirely different dynamics. He reiterated full confidence in the victory of candidates such as Smita Jadhav and Kaustubh Gawde, noting that alliance-supporting voters will firmly back the coalition. The Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil also said that the Mahayuti will win all five seats. Expressing strong confidence in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ahead of the Legislative Council elections, the Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar predicted victories across all five seats, including the Nagpur Graduate constituency, both seats in Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Amravati. Levelling serious allegations over electoral integrity, Wadettiwar claimed that flawed voter lists are a critical issue and asserted that the BJP resorts to manipulation in voter rolls because it cannot win elections fairly. The Pune graduate constituency records the highest participation base with approximately 3.88 lakh voters. The Amravati teacher constituency records the smallest base with approximately 35,000 voters. To ensure ballot validity, voters were required to present valid identification documents, including Aadhaar cards, driving licenses, PAN cards, Indian passports, government or semi-government service ID cards, MP/MLA/MLC official IDs, educational institution service IDs, or original university degree/diploma certificates. The election process in the Nagpur graduate constituency witnessed friction following allegations of discrepancies in the voter rolls. Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjari and party leaders raised concerns over 8,744 duplicate voter entries across multiple polling booths, calling the situation a matter of serious concern. Congress state chief spokesperson Atul Londhe alleged during a press conference that approximately 20,000 to 22,000 voter registrations were processed using a single mobile number (5432154321), and questioned the transparency of the verification process. A formal letter demanding an inquiry was submitted to the divisional commissioner by Congress leader Prafulla Goodhe. Following complaints, election authorities at polling booths required voters with duplicate listings to execute a short written declaration confirming they were voting at only one designated location and would not cast a vote elsewhere.
Maharashtra MLC polls: Nitin Gadkari, family cast votes in Nagpur
The senior BJP leader exercised his franchise at New English School in the Mahal area of Nagpur, accompanied by his wife, Kanchan Gadkari, his son and daughter-in-law
Maharashtra MLC Polls: Gadkari, Family Cast Votes in Nagpur Graduates' Constituency
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Shraddha Dubey reveals escape route, admits Amir's role in Shiva Sharma murder case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Model Shraddha Dubey, the prime accused in the murder of Shiva Sharma, has revealed details of her escape route and admitted that her boyfriend, Amir, had helped her evade the police, according to officials. During hours of interrogation, Dubey disclosed several details but remained silent on certain aspects of the case. She was subsequently sent to jail. Investigators suspect that she kept her driver, Danish, with her to prevent him from revealing her secrets. She used him as a shield and a means of facilitating her escape. In her statement to the police, Dubey admitted to travelling to Kanpur and Agra. On October 18, she reportedly visited a hotel in Kanpur to book a room. However, when the hotel staff asked her to produce identification, she left without completing the booking. Dubey feared that if her photograph went viral following the murder case, the hotel staff might recognise her and inform the police. She subsequently booked a car and left for Nagpur without staying at the hotel. She managed to evade the police for 11 days. Although she was fond of staying in large, luxurious hotels, she reportedly chose smaller hotels and lounges where identification documents were not required to avoid disclosing her identity. Dubey also travelled to Rae Bareli but could not reach her home. Fearing that she might flee abroad, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) issued a lookout circular. During interrogation, Dubey reportedly admitted that Amir had been accompanying her since Lucknow and had helped her enter Nepal through Bahraich. Following her statement, the police are likely to add Amir's name to the First Information Report (FIR). Preparations are also underway to announce a reward for information leading to his arrest. According to the DCP (Central), investigators are identifying people who allegedly helped Dubey and the other accused evade the police. Strict action will be taken against those found assisting them. Investigators have also learnt that Dubey remained in contact with several people at the locations she visited. Police suspect that someone was continuously guiding her and helping her avoid arrest. The DCP personally interrogated Dubey for hours. During questioning, she reportedly refrained from naming anyone and repeatedly complained of difficulty in breathing and speaking. Meanwhile, Dubey was arrested in Nagpur by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Lucknow Police, officials said on Tuesday. She had been on the run since October 9, when Sharma allegedly fell from the balcony of an apartment in Lucknow's Hazratganj area. His death was initially treated as an accidental fall, but later became a suspected murder case after his family alleged that he had been assaulted and tortured before being thrown from the building.
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J&K Police pay tributes to slain police personnel
Srinagar, Oct 21:J&K Police observed Police Commemoration Day across Kashmir on Wednesday, paying solemn tribute to the police personnel who were killed in the line of duty. The observances were marked by solemn wreath-laying ceremonies, commemorative parades, and tributes to the slain police personnel. The J&K Police said that their unwavering dedication, exemplary courage, and supreme sacrifices continue to inspire the force. Floral tributes were paid across all districts, followed by two minutes of silence in honour of the slain police personnel. District heads read out the roll of honour of police personnel who were killed in the line of duty while serving the nation. Gifts were distributed among the Next of Kin (NoK) of slain police personnel and interactive sessions were held to address their concerns. J&K Police is also organising cultural and sports events under the civic action programme to commemorate the slain police personnel. In Anantnag, Commemoration Day 2026 was observed at DPL Anantnag and attended by DIG SKR Javed Iqbal Matoo and SSP Anantnag Amod Ashok Nagpure. DC Anantnag Bilal Mohiuddin, officers from the Police, Army, CRPF, and civil administration, along with the families of slain police personnel, attended the solemn ceremony. Moreover, a blood donation camp was also organised at DPL Anantnag in the memory of the slain police personnel. In Kulgam, the day was observed at DPL Kulgam. DC Kulgam Shahzad Alam, SSP Kulgam Anayat Ali Chowdhary along with other senior officers of security forces including Additional SP Kulgam, Additional SP NHW Qazigund, DySP Headquarters Kulgam, DySP DAR Kulgam, other officers and officials of Kulgam Police and families of slain police personnel paid their homage by placing floral wreaths at the Martyrs Monument in DPL Kulgam. In Awantipora, SSP Awantipora, Irshad H Rather, along with Additional SP Awantipora, SDPOs, other police and CRPF officers, officers from the civil administration, members of civil society, retired police officers, and family members of slain police personnel, attended the ceremony at DPL Awantipora. In Shopian, Police Commemoration Day was observed at Martyrs Monument at DPL Shopian. SSP Shopian Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary along with senior officers of Army and CRPF, officers and officials of District Police Shopian, and family members of the slain police personnel, paid floral tributes. In Pulwama, DC Pulwama K K Sidha and SSP Pulwama Sahil Sarangal led the ceremony by laying a wreath at the Martyrs Memorial. SSP Pulwama along with officers from civil administration also inaugurated the Police Martyrs Memorial Volleyball Tournament to encourage sportsmanship and constructive engagement among youth. In Ganderbal, the day was observed at Qamariya Stadium, Ganderbal where ceremony was chaired by SSP Ganderbal Harshal Rajesh Mahajan. During the wreath-laying ceremony, SSP Ganderbal, officers of the civil administration, senior police officers, and family members of the slain police personnel paid floral tributes. In Budgam, Police Commemoration Day was observed at District Police Lines Budgam. The ceremony was presided over by SSP Budgam Hariprasad K K. DC Budgam Jatin Kishore was also present on the occasion. In Baramulla, Commemoration Day was organised at DPL Baramulla, which was attended by the DIG NKR, DC Baramulla, SSP Baramulla, senior officers of the Army and CAPFs, families of slain police mlpersonnel, along with other officers and personnel from the security establishment. In Bandipora, the main ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib at DPL Bandipora. SSP Bandipora Tahir Saleem, Commandant 45 Battalion CRPF and other senior officers of the civil administration, Police and CRPF were also present on the occasion. Family members of the slain police personnel also participated in the ceremony and paid homage to their loved ones. In Kupwara, Commemoration Day 2026 was observed at DPL Kupwara and attended by SSP Kupwara Sudhanshu Dhama along with other police officers. SSP Kupwara interacted with the NoKs of slain police personnel and reaffirmed the departments commitment to their welfare and dignity. SSP Kupwara also inaugurated a volleyball tournament and launched a plantation drive at DPL Kupwara. In Handwara, Commemoration Day was observed at DPL Handwara, where SSP Handwara Sajjad Khaliq Bhat led the tributes at the Martyrs Memorial. SSP Handwara also interacted with the NoK of the slain police personnel and assured them of all possible assistance. Moreover, a blood donation camp was also organised in collaboration with GMC Handwara for noble cause. In Sopore, Commemoration Day was observed at DPL Sopore, attended by senior officers of the Army and CRPF, NoKs of slain police personnel, members of civil society, and officers of police. SSP Sopore Neha Jain laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs Memorial and paid homage to the slain police personnel. On the occasion, families of the slain police personnel were felicitated. A volleyball tournament was also organised at DPL.
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A massive political slugfest erupted on Wednesday as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) launched a scathing counter-offensive against Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks targeting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), alleging that such cheap comments are made to stay in the headlines. The controversy intensified after Gandhi, in a post on X, branded the RSS as an all-male, anti-constitutional cult, while claiming that women within the organisation secretly support his ongoing political battle. He also contrasted RSS' structure with his own belief in Shiva-Shakti. Challenging the establishment and top leadership amid nationwide centenary celebrations of the RSS at Nagpur's Reshimbagh Ground, Gandhi stated,
PM Modi greets RSS volunteers on foundation day, hails century of service
New Delhi, Oct 20:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to all Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) volunteers on the organisations Foundation Day, highlighting its century-long contribution to service, nation-building and social harmony. In a post on X, PM Modi also paid homage to those who had nurtured the organisation over the years and shared the address delivered by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at the Shatabdi Varsh Vijayadashami Utsav in Nagpur. The RSS has completed a remarkable century of service, nation-building and social harmony, the Prime Minister said. He said countless volunteers had worked for society with a deep sense of duty and a nation-first spirit. May this spirit keep strengthening national development in the times to come, PM Modi said, expressing confidence that the organisations commitment would continue to contribute to the countrys progress.
Lucknow Cafe Owners Death: Accused Model Among 3 Arrested in Nagpur
The case has attracted attention amid allegations by Sharma's family that he was assaulted and tortured before being thrown from an apartment building on October 9
Burqa-clad, e-rickshaw clue: How cops tracked down model Shraddha Dubey
Nagpur police used an e-rickshaw clue to track and arrest Shraddha Dubey and her associates. They fled from Uttar Pradesh and were located after a 24-hour surveillance operation. The operation was assisted by local intelligence and CCTV footage analysis. Shraddha claimed her innocence in a video but is suspected of involvement in a murder case. Police are examining circumstances surrounding the death of Shiva Sharma after the arrests.
Shraddha Dubey, Lucknow Influencer Accused Of Killing Lover, Arrested
The Special Task Force of the UP Police, along with the Nagpur police, found her, the co-accused and their driver in Nagpur.
Model Shraddha Dubey Held In Cafe Owner Death Probe
Model Shraddha Dubey, her driver Danish, and sister Rashmi Dubey have been arrested in Nagpur in connection with the death of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma. Sharma's family alleges he was assaulted and tortured before his death, leading to a murder investigation. Dubey denies involvement, claiming Sharma jumped due to debt.
Model Shraddha Dubey Held In Cafe Owner Murder Probe
Fashion model Shraddha Dubey, a key accused in the alleged murder of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma, was arrested in Nagpur on Tuesday. Dubey, who was on the run for 11 days, was apprehended by a joint team of Uttar Pradesh STF and Lucknow police. Sharma allegedly fell from an apartment balcony on October 9, with his family claiming murder, while Dubey maintains he died by suicide due to financial distress.
Shraddha Dubey, accused in Lucknow businessman Shiva Sharma death case, arrested from Nagpur
Shraddha Dubey, an accused in the Lucknow businessman Shiva Sharma death case, has been arrested in Nagpur in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Lucknow police. The story is being...
No hesitation in singing Vande Mataram in full: Mohan Bhagwat
Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday, October 20, asserted that Vande Mataram remains a symbol of national unity and said there should be no hesitation or objection to singing the national song in its entirety. Speaking at the RSS annual Vijayadashmi rally here, Bhagwat noted that Vande Mataram defeated the conspiracy Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Regime change through protests not possible in India: Ramdas Athawale backs RSS chief
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday backed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwats remarks on regime change, saying that a sudden change of government, similar to developments in Bangladesh, Nepal or Sri Lanka, was not possible in India. This comes as Mohan Bhagwat said that attempts to 'dismantle' India would not succeed, asserting that a change in regime would not necessarily resolve the country's problems. Athawale said political power in India changes through democratic elections, when a party secures a public mandate and a majority to form the government. He added that protests alone could not bring down an elected government. Speaking to IANS, Athawale said, I feel that Mohan Bhagwat, as the RSS chief, addressed the nation from Nagpur and shared important thoughts. He pointed out that while people in a democracy have the right to protest, trying to bring about a regime change through agitational politics, similar to what happened in Bangladesh, is simply not possible in our country. Here, we have Dr B.R. Ambedkars Constitution. A sudden shift of power like what occurred in Bangladesh, Nepal or Sri Lanka cannot happen in India. In our country, political change takes place only when a party secures a mandate and a majority from voters to form the government. Protests alone cannot overturn a government. The Union Minister also welcomed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening the economies of both countries. I feel that the trade agreement reached between India and New Zealand is very significant. This agreement will help boost the economies of both nations and create employment opportunities for many unemployed individuals. Many Indians reside in New Zealand. This trade agreement holds considerable importance, and both countries stand to benefit from it. Therefore, I welcome this agreement, Athawale said. Commenting on Dussehra celebrations, Athawale highlighted the festivals cultural and religious significance across the country, including its importance for the Buddhist community. Dussehra is celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm. Prior to it, the festival of Navratri takes place. In many places, whether in Mumbai, Gujarat, Rajasthan, or Delhi, Garba and Dandiya are held, where youth and people of all ages participate and celebrate with immense joy. Dussehra is a landmark and revolutionary day. It was on this day, October 14, 1956, which coincided with Dussehra that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar converted to Buddhism. Therefore, Dussehra holds immense significance and pride for our Buddhist community, alongside its importance in Hindu tradition. In West Bengal, Durga Puja is celebrated with great devotion as well, he said.
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RSS Chief Emphasizes Self-Awareness and Social Unity on Vijayadashami
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat highlights the importance of self-awareness, indigenous values, and social unity during Vijayadashami celebrations in Nagpur. RSS Chief Emphasizes Self-Awareness and Social Unity on Vijayadashami
RSS Chief Bhagwat warns regime-change movements may deepen social divisions
Nagpur, Oct 20: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said attempts to change governments rarely resolve the problems facing societies, warning that protests could be exploited by vested interests to deepen divisions and fuel unrest. Addressing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sanghs annual Vijayadashami function in Nagpur, Bhagwat referred to political upheavals in Bangladesh, Nepal, France [] The post RSS Chief Bhagwat warns regime-change movements may deepen social divisions appeared first on Northlines .
RSS chief highlights self-awareness, Swadeshi, social harmony in Vijayadashami address
RSS chief highlights self-awareness, Swadeshi, social harmony in Vijayadashami address Nagpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief, Mohan Bhagwat, on Tuesday highlighted the importance of self-awareness, Swadeshi, social harmony, family values and national unity while addressing workers and supporters on the occasion of Vijayadashami in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Bhagwat said the organisation had conducted various programmes over [] The post RSS chief highlights self-awareness, Swadeshi, social harmony in Vijayadashami address appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Bhagwat asserts regime change operations cannot succeed in India
Mumbai: In a direct address to ongoing political agitations across the country, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat declared on Tuesday, October 20, that attempts to force a regime change in India will fail. Delivering his annual Vijayadashami address in Nagpur, the RSS chief emphasised that public movements must aim to resolve issues rather Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Very motivating, emphasis on commitment to Seva noteworthy': PM Modi on RSS chief's speech
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat's Vijayadashmi speech, describing the address as very motivating. He said his speech was focused on national progress, social unity, self-reliance, character building, and the Panch Parivartan (five transformations) initiatives. Taking to X, PM Modi said, A very motivating address by Param Pujya Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat Ji during the Shatabdi Varsh Shri Vijayadashami Utsav in Nagpur. He has spoken at length on a wide range of issues, including national progress and social unity, the need for self-reliance, and strengthening the character of society. Particularly noteworthy was his emphasis on the commitment to Seva and nation building that is integral to every RSS Swayamsevak. He also spoke about the Panch Parivartan and how these can contribute meaningfully to positive social change, he said. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed the annual Vijayadashami rally of the organisation on the Foundation Day in Nagpur. He highlighted the importance of self-awareness, Swadeshi, social harmony, family values and national unity. Bhagwat said the organisation had conducted various programmes over the past year to mark its centenary celebrations and that the Vijayadashami gathering marked the conclusion of the year-long activities. The RSS chief emphasised the Panch Parivartan (Five Transformations) -- comprising social harmony (samarasata), family awareness (kutumb prabodhan), environmental consciousness, self-awareness (swa-bodh) and 'Swadeshi', and civic discipline -- as a vital blueprint for positive social renewal, national progress, and individual behavioural change. Panch Parivartan is accepted everywhere, because the circumstances for which it serves as a solution are being experienced by everyone. Particularly, family awakening, civic discipline, and environment: people across the world grasp these immediately. The need for these has been felt in other countries around the world as well, he said. However, this is not a one-year program, nor is it conceived as such. Volunteers must keep in mind, and citizens must also understand, that as a way of life intended to bring transformation in our conduct, it must become a habit through direct action, Bhagwat added.
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Mohan Bhagwat asserts the need for unity in India amid global unrest during the RSS Dussehra celebrations in Nagpur. Mohan Bhagwat Emphasizes Unity Amid Global Turmoil at RSS Dussehra Celebrations
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's Dussehra speech in Nagpur has triggered a political debate after he warned of alleged attempts to destabilise India and referred to events in France, Albania, Bangladesh and Nepal. Bhagwat said movements in a democracy should aim to find solutions rather than create disorder, and cautioned against efforts that could divide society.
Bhagwat warns protests may serve political interests, fuel social divisions
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday cautioned that regime-change agitations do not resolve fundamental problems, warning that protests could become instruments of political interests and fuel divisions in society rather than delivering solutions. Addressing the annual Vijayadashami gathering here, Bhagwat cited recent upheavals in Bangladesh, Nepal, France, and Albania, asserting that forces pursuing their own interests use regime change as a means to alter political circumstances, rarely achieving intended results. They claim that changing a regime will change the situation, but that has never really happened, he said. Bhagwat claimed that a stronger India would constrain such forces, making the country a target of attempts to weaken and divide it. While some global powers want India to develop, they do not want it to become too powerful, as it could challenge their dominance, he added. Bhagwat performed shastra puja (weapon worship) at RSS' Vijayadashami Utsav in Nagpur. On ..
Efforts to dismantle India wont succeed, regime change wont solve problems: RSS chief
Digital Desk | Nagpur, Oct 20 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that attempts to 'dismantle' India would not succeed, asserting that a change in regime would not necessarily resolve the country's problems. Addressing the annual Vijayadashami gathering in Nagpur, Bhagwat said that the belief that changing the government would transform the situation was misplaced. They said that a regime change would change the situation, but it did not happen. It did not happen earlier, and it will not happen today either, he said. Coinciding with the Dussehra festivities, the RSS observed its 101st foundation day on Tuesday. Bhagwat delivered his annual address, highlighting the organisation's activities during its centenary year and discussing challenges facing the country. His remarks came amid ongoing protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Bhagwat said India was facing challenges from forces that opposed established institutions, cultural values and social order. Referring to developments in several countries, he said the situation in France, Albania, Bangladesh and Nepal reflected the wider challenges confronting societies. A storm has blown in from the West that opposes every form of order, propriety, auspiciousness, culture and human values, seeking to destroy, corrupt and ruin them. Even developed nations are affected by it, he said. The RSS chief said India was a vast society and a developing nation, and therefore continued to face several challenges. However, he stressed that the actions of protesters, law enforcement authorities and political leaders should not create hatred, bitterness or divisions within society. Whether it is protesting groups, authorities enforcing law and order, or political leaders, no actions should create conflict, hatred, bitterness or division within our united society. No matter how strong emotions run, our actions must stay within the boundaries of the Constitution, the law and civil decorum, he said. Bhagwat alleged that certain forces were targeting India because of its progress and the policies pursued by the country over the past few decades. India is their main target because India is progressing. These evil forces know that they cannot disrupt India the way it has moved ahead with decisive policies in the last few decades. They are trying to dismantle India and the Sangh, he said. He further alleged that some people within the country, including political leaders, supported such efforts. Acknowledging that public grievances persisted and could lead to protests, Bhagwat said demonstrations were an integral part of democracy but should focus on finding solutions to problems. He cautioned that politically motivated or instigated protests could instead create tensions, encourage disorder and disrupt public life. His remarks came days after senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan said that protests in Delhi over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls had become really a fight for regime change.
RSS completed remarkable century of service, nation-building: PM Modi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the Swayamsevaks on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Foundation Day, praising their deep sense of duty and ation-first spirit. The RSS is observing its 101st Foundation Day on Tuesday, coinciding with the Hindu festival of Vijayadashami. Taking to X, PM Modi said, Today, on the special occasion of RSS Sthapana Divas, my greetings to all Swayamsevaks. I also pay homage to all those greats who have nurtured the RSS over the years. The RSS has completed a remarkable century of service, nation-building and social harmony. Countless Swayamsevaks have worked for society with a deep sense of duty and a nation-first spirit, he said. May this spirit keep strengthening national development in the times to come, the Prime Minister said. Founded on the occasion of Vijayadashmi on September 27, 1925, by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the RSS traditionally celebrates its foundation day on the auspicious occasion every year according to the Hindu calendar. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended heartfelt greetings on RSS' Foundation Day. Heartily congratulating and extending best wishes to the crores of swayamsevaks on the Foundation Day of RSS, the world's largest cultural organisation, which is dedicated to the supreme glory of Mother India, considering the nation as deity, society as family, and service as worship, CM Yogi said in a post on X. This national devotion, which instils the sentiment of 'Ind rashtriya, Ind na mum (roughly translated to: All of this is for the nation; nothing of it is mine)' from individual to society and from society to nation, is the unbroken journey towards the supreme glory of Mother India, the Chief Minister added. Meanwhile, addressing the annual Vijayadashami rally of the RSS on the Foundation Day in Nagpur, Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday articulated the organisation's core ideological perspective, highlighting India's rising global stature and its potential to solve complex international crises through its traditional wisdom. Bhagwat emphasised that India's enduring ideological heritage will play a pivotal role in shaping its trajectory as a leading world power. Highlighting the nation's foundational values, the RSS chief noted that the spirit of self-awareness (swabodh) is vividly reflected in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution.
World looks to India for solutions amid growing global importance, says RSS chief
Digital Desk | Nagpur, Oct 20 (IANS) Addressing the annual Vijayadashami rally of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday articulated the organisations core ideological perspective, highlighting Indias rising global stature and its potential to solve complex international crises through its traditional wisdom. Bhagwat emphasised that Indias enduring ideological heritage will play a pivotal role in shaping its trajectory as a leading world power. Highlighting the nation's foundational values, the RSS chief noted that the spirit of self-awareness (swabodh) is vividly reflected in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution. The Constitution's Preamble serves as our emotional bond. It is this very bond that has maintained the country as a single nation since ancient times, despite vast diversity. Our ancestors experienced this sense of unity; whenever we forgot it, we faced decline - so much so that we endured centuries of foreign rule, he remarked. He added that India eventually broke free through the intense sacrifices and struggles of numerous national icons. We must continuously strengthen this emotional bond, understand it deeply, and actively practice it in our daily lives, he urged. Bhagwat also called upon citizens to make extraordinary efforts, stating that the present times require even greater dedication than the sacrifices made during the freedom struggle. Addressing Indias immense cultural, regional, and social differences, Bhagwat outlined the framework needed to keep the country unified. India possesses diverse geographic features, castes, languages, regions, and food habits. To move forward as one, the nation requires a foundational value system that respects every form of diversity. No other ideological framework in the world offers such an approach, but fortunately, India has inherited it through ancient traditions, he said. He reiterated that unity in India is eternal, unavoidable, and deeply embedded within its traditional philosophy. Reflecting on global geopolitical and socio-economic challenges, Bhagwat asserted that the world is looking at India with renewed curiosity and expectations. Wealthy and technologically advanced nations are struggling with environmental degradation, managing diversity, weakening family structures, and destruction caused by power struggles. The world knows that India holds the answers to these modern dilemmas. That is why the global community is listening attentively to what India has to say, he noted. Outlining priorities following 100 years of the Sangh's existence, he stressed social harmony (Samajik Samrasata), individual character building (Vyakti Nirman), and collective social responsibility rather than relying solely on the state for societal transformation. Reiterating Indias civilisational values, he urged citizens to reject divisive narratives (us vs. them), maintain law and order, and work together towards national unity and self-reliance (Swadeshi). The annual Vijayadashami address by Bhagwat took place at the Reshimbagh ground in Nagpur. The event carried special significance as it marked the culmination of the RSS' centenary year (founded on Vijayadashami in 1925). He said it is important to ensure that the new generation is healthy, strong, and prepared -- both physically and mentally -- necessary for building a capable society. Bhagwat emphasised that national strength relies heavily on the well-being, character, and discipline of the youth, viewing them as a core pillar (demographic dividend) for India's future.
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