Higher NMET levy adds to costs for mining leaseholders
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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav directs RJD leaders to restore voter names, gear up for Bihar polls
PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Wednesday asked senior party leaders to ensure that the names of voters deleted from the electoral rolls were restored, while also intensifying preparations for the upcoming assembly election in Bihar. The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, was attended by RJD MPs, MLAs, MLCs, district party presidents and candidates who contested the last assembly polls. Tejashwi urged party leaders to make sure that the names of voters struck off from the rolls were re-added and to launch a campaign to weed out fake voters. He also called on them to engage in election preparations with full force and to highlight the promises made by the party during the awareness campaign. Alongside this, the RJD plans to launch a large-scale public outreach programme in the coming days, signalling that the party has shifted into full election mode with a focus on sharpening its strategy at every level. The party is also preparing for the INDIA blocs coordination committee meeting scheduled to be held on September 15 in Patna. With Congress leader Rahul Gandhis Voter Adhikar Yatra concluding on Monday, the RJD and other INDIA bloc allies now have to finalise the seat-sharing arrangement. At the previous meeting, leaders of various INDIA bloc allies had submitted their desired seat lists. Seat-sharing talks have already begun, but a senior RJD leader remarked that allies should avoid making unrealistic demands so that a consensus can be reached in an amicable atmosphere.
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INS Sindhuvijay to undergo mid-life refit at Hindustan Shipyard
NEW DELHI: With plans to keep the underwater combat strength up to date, submarine INS Sindhuvijay will be docked for its mid-life refit by the end of this year. Sources confirmed that the Indian Navy is set to send one of its Sindhughosh-class submarines, INS Sindhuvijay, for a mid-life refit at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam in the coming months. The sources said that the acceptance of necessity (AoN) has already been granted from the Ministry of Defence. Work is currently underway to finalise the refit contract, which is expected to be concluded in the coming weeks. If everything goes as per the plan, the submarine will be docked at HSL for the refitting at the end of this year. This will be an important step in maintaining the underwater combat force, as upon completion of the refit, the Sindhuvijay boat will be battle-ready and enhance the Indian Navys operational readiness. At present, there are 16 submarines of various classes operating with the force. These include the five Kalvari (Scorpene) class, four Shishumar (HDW SSK) class and seven Sindhughosh-class submarines. INS Sindhuvijay was commissioned on 17 December 1990 at Riga in the erstwhile Soviet Union, as one of the eight of the Sindhughosh-class diesel-electric submarines. The Sindhughosh-class series is the Indian variant of the Russian Kilo-class diesel-electric attack submarine. The name Sindhuvijay is a Sanskrit word meaning Conqueror of the Sea. The vessel last underwent an extensive overhaul at Russias Zvezdochka Shipyard in 2005. The mid-life refit includes repairing hull damage, overhauling machinery, upgrading sensors and weapons systems, and extending the submarines service life to maintain combat readiness and counter evolving threats. With the refitting, the boats become operational and technologically relevant. The DPSU HSL is adept at overhauling Indian submarines. The third of the Sindhughosh-class series submarines INS Sindhukirti was returned to the Indian Navy in August this year after a comprehensive overhauling and refitting of the boat. INS Sindhuvijay is 72-74 metres long and has a displacement of 2,325 tonnes when surfaced and 3,076 tonnes when submerged. The submarine has a speed of 1011 knots (1.85 km) while operating on the surface and 1719 knots submerged. INS Sindhuvijay has a range of 6,000 miles at 7 knots (surfaced/snorkelling) and 400 miles at 3 knots (submerged). The boat can reach a maximum diving depth of 300 metres. A submarine is a military vessel that can travel both on the surface and in a submerged state and is deployed to execute offensive or defensive operations. India has to maintain credible underwater combat readiness as, on one side, Pakistan, with the help of China, is on its way to induct modern Yuan (Hangor) Class submarines, which will be fitted with Air Independent Propulsion. Simultaneously, the Chinese PLA Navy operates a large number of submarines over 50 conventional submarines and over 10 nuclear submarines.
Has Naveen Patnaik Committed Ideological Betrayal in Past 24 Years?
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'Not A Picnic Spot': BJP Takes A Dig At Tejashwi Yadav Over His Dancing Video
Tejashwi Yadav's midnight dance on Patna Marine Drive sparks criticism. BJP urged Bihar police to take action against the act.
Patna Diary | Tejashwi shakes a leg, stirs fresh controversy
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav probably told himself he deserved a letting-hair-down moment after the gruelling 16-day Voter Adhikar Yatra . He rocked to a Bhojpuri number and danced with some youth on Patnas Marine Drive Wife Raj Lakshmi and sister Rohini were present. However, not everybody was impressed. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi took a jibe at Yadav, saying, Had it been Lalu Raj, these youth would have been abducted and forced to dance at the CMs residence. They would have been forced to do Katte Pe Dance. The reference was to a criminal practice of people twisting their legs around to escape bullets fired at their feet from a pistol. Bihar cricket assn gets charge of Rajgir Stadium There is good news for sportspersons of Bihar. The state government has agreed in principle to transfer the responsibility of the Rajgir International Cricket Stadium to the Bihar Cricket Association. BCA president Rakesh Tiwari said that the decision will create opportunities for players of the state. Not only do the players have a dedicated place to practice and participate in competitions in a modern, fully equipped stadium, but the stadium also contributes to the growing cricketing infrastructure in Bihar. An MOU has already been signed for the Moin-ul-Haq stadium in Patna, which is being developed to host international cricket matches. Rahuls two-wheeler present to dhaba owner In an unexpected gesture, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gifted a brand-new Pulsar 220 motorbike to a dhaba owner from Darbhanga, whose motorbike had disappeared during the Voter Adhikar Yatra in the district on August 27. During the roadshow, security personnel took the bikes of Subham and six others. After the roadshow, the motorbikes were returned to their respective owners, but Shubhams bike was missing. He talked to the security personnel, who invited him to come to Patna, where Rahul Gandhi handed over the keys of the motorbike. Shubham thanked Rahul Gandhi profusely for the surprise largesse. Ramashankar Our correspondent in Bihar ramashankar@newindianexpress.com
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized the RJD and Congress, accusing them of disrespecting his late mother and insulting womanhood during a recent political event in Bihar. Addressing a large gathering of women, he urged them to hold the opposition accountable for their actions and sought their blessings for the upcoming elections.
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Amid the politics going on in the eastern state of Bihar ahead of the assembly elections this year, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav was seen dancing with boys at Patna's Marine Drive expressway, a day after the Opposition's Voter Adhikar Yatra concluded. His dance video went viral.
President Rakesh Tiwari Thanks Bihar Govt After Rajgir International Cricket Stadium Come Under BCA
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar: Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Kumar Tiwari extended special thanks to the Bihar government, calling today a historic day for Bihar cricket. With the in-principle approval to hand over the maintenance and operation of the under-construction Cricket Stadium at Rajgir to the Bihar Cricket Association, a new identity will be established for cricket in the state. Although the official transfer has not yet taken place, the Bihar government has taken an important policy decision that the Rajgir International Cricket Stadium will soon come under the operational control of the Bihar Cricket Association. Relevant officials have been directed to complete the necessary formalities in the coming months, paving the way for BCA to take charge of the stadiums maintenance and cricketing activities. Speaking on the occasion, Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Rakesh Tiwari said, While an MoU has already been signed for the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna, the responsibility of the Rajgir International Cricket Stadium being entrusted to BCA will create unprecedented opportunities for our players. On one hand, they will have the chance to practice and play competitions in a modern, fully-equipped stadium, and on the other hand, Bihars cricketing infrastructure will be further strengthened. Relevant officials have been directed to complete the necessary formalities in the coming months, paving the way for BCA to take charge of the stadiums maintenance and cricketing activities. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Calling this initiative a golden chapter in the history of Bihar cricket, the BCA President said that it is a matter of pride not only for the players but also for the entire state. He once again thanked Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and the sports department, expressing confidence that in the coming times Bihar cricket will achieve new heights. Article Source: IANS
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Collector D.K. Balaji Says Swamitva Survey Will Establish Clear Property Boundaries
He, along with assistant collector Farheen Zahid, called on officials to complete the advanced-technology survey with dedication for accurate results. The two officials participated in a divisional training programme on the Swamitva Survey in Machilipatnam.
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NDA calls for five-hour Bihar bandh on Sept 4 to protest abuses hurled at PM, his late mother
Patna: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) party has given a call for a five-hour bandh in Bihar on September 4 to protest against the abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother, Heeraben, during the Voter Adhikar Yatra launched by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Darbhanga. Announcing the bandh call, Bihar BJP president Dilip Jaiswal said that the bandh call will be effective from 7 am to 12 noon on September 4 (Thursday). However, railways and emergency services have been exempted from the ambit of the bandh, he told the media. Jaiswal, who was watching PM Modi on TV in the party office, literally broke down. Slamming the Congress-RJD, BJP state president asked what bigger sin could be than abusing the PM's mother, who is no more and has nothing to do with politics. Rahul Gandhi has brought shame to the land of Bihar by allowing a man to hurl abuses on PM and his late mother from the stage meant for Voter Adhikar Yatra in Darbhanga last week, Jaiswal said, adding that the party would observe bandh as a mark of protest. Lauding the efforts of PM Modi for Bihars development, Jaiswal said that on Tuesday he (PM) provided financial assistance to mothers and daughters of the state. Around 20 mothers and sisters were listening to PM Modi when he disbursed financial aid to the state, he said. He added that a decision to observe bandh on September 4 was taken after a meeting with leaders of women cells of all five constituents of NDA. The women cells of NDA allies were deeply hurt by the behaviour of Congress-RJD leaders. JD(U) state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha said that the way PM Modi and his late mother was abused from a public platform was against democratic norms. One may differ on political ideologies, but it does mean that family should be dragged into controversy, he said. Kushwaha, who was present at the press conference, expressed surprise over the silence of Congress-RJD senior leaders over the issue. So far no reactions have come the top leaders of Congress-RJD neither they have apologised for the incident, he asserted. Raju Tiwari, state president of LJP(RV), said that humiliating women had been the tradition of Congress-RJD, and the Darbhanga incident was just a reflection of it. Madan Choudhary of RLM was also present at the press conference. JD(U) women's cell president Bharti Mehta said what is more shocking that abuses were hurled on PMs late mother from the land of Mithilanchal, which has always given preferences to women in every sphere of life. This is more humiliating, and it will not be tolerated, she remarked. On the other hand, Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar said that BJP was trying to divert the peoples attention by playing the emotional card before the assembly election. They did similar thing in Karnataka. Now they are trying to repeat in Bihar, he said at a press conference on Tuesday.
'Dil To Bachcha Hi Hai': Tejashwi Grooves With Youth On Bhojpuri Track In Patna | Video
Captioning one clip, Rohini wrote, Dil to bachcha hi hai ji... masti time @ Patna Marine Drive.
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I May Forgive RJD-Cong But People Of Bihar Wont Pardon Them For Insulting My Mother: PM
PATNA, Sep 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he was deeply pained by the hurling of abuses at his mother during Congress recently concluded Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar, and asserted that although he may forgive RJD and the grand old party but people of the eastern state would never pardon them. In the PMs first reaction to the controversy over hurling of abuses at his deceased mother during the yatra in Darbhanga recently, he took a dig [] The post I May Forgive RJD-Cong But People Of Bihar Wont Pardon Them For Insulting My Mother: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BJP's Amit Malviya alleges Congress national spokesperson Pawan Khera has two EPIC numbers
NEW DELHI: Amid the hue and cry by the Opposition led by the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday alleged that Congress national spokesperson Pawan Khera holds two EPIC numbersone registered in Delhis Jangpura and another in a different constituency. Amit Malviya, who is in charge of the BJP's National Information and Technology Department and co-in-charge of West Bengal, alleged in a post on X that Khera possesses two EPIC numbers. Malviya shared these numbers, taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi screamed 'Vote Chori' from the rooftops. But just like he forgot to mention that his mother, Sonia Gandhi, enlisted herself in Indias voter list even before becoming an Indian citizen, it has now emerged that Pawan Khera, Congress spokespersonwho never misses a chance to flaunt his proximity to the Gandhiholds two active EPIC numbers (in Jangpura and New Delhi Assembly Constituencies, falling under East Delhi and New Delhi Lok Sabha seats respectively). He further said that it is now up to the Election Commission to look into the matter. It is now for the Election Commission to investigate how Pawan Khera holds two active EPIC numbers, and whether he voted multiple timesa clear violation of electoral laws. As if the criminality of holding multiple votes isnt enough, Pawan Khera is holding malicious press conferences in Bihar to mislead voters, create dissonance, and undermine Indias robust electoral process. Rahul Gandhi screamed Vote Chori from the rooftops. But just like he forgot to mention that his mother, Sonia Gandhi, enlisted herself in Indias voter list even before becoming an Indian citizen, it has now emerged that Pawan Khera, Congress spokespersonwho never misses a pic.twitter.com/IkGFlUhuWk Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 2, 2025 Malviyas post followed a day after the Congress and RJD alliance held a rally in Patna, criticising the Modi government over the Bihar SIR issue and pushing the political slogan of Vote-Chori ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar. He also aimed Rahul Gandhi for failing to submit a formal complaint regarding allegations made in Bengaluru, saying, For the record: Rahul Gandhi still hasnt submitted a formal complaint under oath to demand an investigation into the fake allegations he made regarding Mahadevapura Assembly in Bengaluru. Not to mention, the Supreme Court has already dismissed the case alleging wrongdoing in Maharashtra. Continuing his attack, Malviya called the Congress the quintessential vote chor in the same post. The fact is simple: Congress is the quintessential vote chor. That is why they want to tarnish everyone with the same brush. For far too long, they mutilated our electoral system, stole mandates by legitimising illegal infiltrators and non-Indians, and are now worried that the Special Intensive Revision initiated by the Election Commission will expose them further, he further said. He also made a sharp allegation against Rahul Gandhi saying, It is time India realises that Rahul Gandhi is dangerous for our democracy. Following Malviya's remarks, Pradeep Bhandari, during a media briefing at the BJP headquarters, also targeted Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of being the real vote-chor. Rahul Gandhi cannot win elections on merit, and that is why he misleads people. He seeks to create a democratic deficit across the nation. His close person Pawan Khera, holds two EPIC numbers and this could not have happened without Rahuls knowledge, which makes him the real 'Vote Chor', Bhandari alleged.
Rahul presents new motorcycle to man who lost two-wheeler
Patna: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi presented a man from Bihars Darbhanga district with a new motorcycle after his two-wheeler was lost during the Voter Adhikar Yatra. The party shared on its X handle a video of Shubham Saurabh, who narrated his story, proudly flaunting the keys to his motorcycle, handed over by the Leader of 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 .
Rahul Gandhi gifts new motorcycle to Bihar youth after his bike went missing during rally
In Darbhanga, Shubham Saurabh's motorcycle went missing during a Congress event. Rahul Gandhi learned about this incident. Gandhi gifted Saurabh a brand new motorcycle in Patna. The motorcycle was the same model as the lost one. Saurabh expressed his happiness and gratitude. He was touched by Gandhi's thoughtful gesture. The event took place on September 1st.
The Bihar cabinet has approved the establishment of government medical colleges in seven districts, ensuring each of the state's 38 districts has at least one. Additionally, the cabinet sanctioned 20,000 crore for the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Rozgar Yojana, providing 10,000 to one woman per family for entrepreneurship.
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Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav define distinct roles during Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar
PATNA: A clear division of roles between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)s Tejashwi Prasad Yadav was evident throughout the Voter Adhikar Yatra that concluded on Monday after covering nearly 1,300 km distance, 110 assembly constituencies spread over 25 districts of Bihar. While Rahul mainly targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP through his vote chori allegations, Tejashwi attacked Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his government, accusing it of copying his programmes and policies. Tejashwi also indirectly sought to project himself as the chief ministerial candidate of the INDIA bloc. Do you want a duplicate CM or original CM?, he asked the people during the Yatra at Ara, the district headquarters of Bhojpur, even as the Congress leader evaded to reply to a media query on the issue of CM face of the opposition alliance for the upcoming assembly polls. Tejashwi also accused Nitish Kumar of copying policies that he had announced for the elections. Moreover, while Rahuls speeches mainly centred around the alleged vote theft, SIR (special intensive revision of electoral rolls) and its implications in the days to come, Tejashwi raised other issues like migration, unemployment, lack of health facilities, substandard education and issues related to farmers. They have defined their roles. Rahul is a leader of national repute and PM face of the Opposition, Tejashwi has his role in Bihar, said Gangeshwar Sahni, a resident of Gaighat in Muzaffarpur, who came to Patna to participate in the concluding event of the Voter Adhikar Yatra. The 16-day Yatra has indicated that the Opposition alliance will centre around its campaign over alleged vote theft by the BJP in collusion with the Election Commission of India. Vote chori slogan has become more popular among people who have been left out from the draft electoral rolls published on August 1, said Amit Kumar Yadav, a resident of Madhepura in north Bihar. Amit, 46, who runs a mobile repairing shop in Madhepura, came to Patna to participate in the concluding event of Voter Adhikar Yatra. Be it youth, women, farmers or elderly people, all have supported the Yatra, which is a clear reflection of peoples anger against the double-engine government, he said, adding that the BJP and its allies will bite its dust in the coming Bihar assembly election. Sixty-five-year-old Rajendra Das of Bhojpur, a carpenter by profession, said, For the first time, the united face of the Opposition has become evident on ground level. This will certainly benefit the Opposition alliance in the coming election. All top leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Tejashwi Yadav, Dipankar Bhattacharya of CPI-ML and Mukesh Sahani of VIP travelled along with Rahul in the same vehicle. Rahuls Voter Adhikar Yatra has also given his party a chance to come out of the shadow of RJD to some extent as his initiative has definitely energised the grand old partys rank and file. This became evident when hundreds of enthusiastic Congress workers with party flags in their hands and chanting slogan like Chot Chor, Gaddi Chor participated in the concluding event of the Yatra on Monday. Rahuls vitriolic attack against the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners has also created a buzz in the political circles, as now he has added a new flavour to the forthcoming election through his Voter Adhikar Yatra, remarked a senior Congress leader. This has increased the bargaining power of Congress, and it would demand more number of seats in the coming Bihar assembly elections, he pointed out. The kind of response Rahul got throughout the Yatra has reminded people of AICC Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavarus statement that Congress will be on the front seat and will no longer play second fiddle to the RJD.
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Hydrogen bomb of 'Vote Chori' expose coming: Rahul Gandhi to BJP
Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP involvement in vote theft. He warns of a major expose. The opposition alliance concludes its 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Patna. Tejashwi Yadav attacks Nitish Kumar's government. He accuses it of corruption and crime. Mallikarjun Kharge urges people to vote out the BJP government. He asks them to thwart their vote-chori plot.
Hydrogen bomb of 'Vote Chori' expose coming: Rahul Gandhi to BJP
Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP involvement in vote theft. He warns of a major expose. The opposition alliance concludes its 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Patna. Tejashwi Yadav attacks Nitish Kumar's government. He accuses it of corruption and crime. Mallikarjun Kharge urges people to vote out the BJP government. He asks them to thwart their vote-chori plot.
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Hydrogen bomb of revelations on vote chori coming, Modi will not be able to show his face: Rahul
Patna, Sep 1 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb of revelations about vote chori and after that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to show his face to the country. Speaking at the concluding event of his Voter Adhikar Yatra here, Gandhi said Bihar is a revolutionary state and it had given a message to the country that vote chori will not be allowed. The forces that killed Mahatma Gandhi are trying to murder the Constitution of India, he alleged. We will not let them (BJP)
Nagaland: Developing written grammar for 18 recognised languages
GUWAHATI: The Nagaland University, a central university, is collaborating with the Nagaland government to develop written grammar for the 18 recognised languages of the state. While Naga languages have been taught in schools for decades, none have had dedicated written grammars for the teaching-learning process. The project between Nagaland University and Nagalands Directorate of School Education seeks to provide structured pedagogical grammars for inclusion in school textbooks from Class 5 to Class 12, ensuring alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The initiative will address the gap by systematically documenting grammarincluding parts of speech, tense and aspect, phrase and clause structures, and tonewhile enriching vocabulary and clarifying orthography where needed. This long-term effort not only strengthens NEP 2020s vision of multilingual education but also addresses the risks of language marginalisation by ensuring each Naga language is valued as much as dominant languages, the university said. The grammar developed under this initiative will be incorporated into school textbooks alongside prose, poetry, and translation, under the supervision of the State Council of Educational Research and Training and the Nagaland Board of School Education. Teacher training programmes are planned to support the smooth integration of grammar teaching in classrooms, beginning with refresher courses hosted by the Nagaland University. The project is led by Dr Mimi Kevichsa Ezung, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Tenyidie, Nagaland University. Tenyidie is the standardised form of the Angami language spoken by the Angami community of the state as well as the community speech of nine other tribes, collectively falling under the Tenyimia Group. This endeavour is not merely an academic exercise but a cultural mission one that seeks to preserve, strengthen, and promote the linguistic heritage of our people, said Prof Jagadish K Patnaik, Vice Chancellor of the Nagaland University. It would not have been possible without the dedication of our faculty members, scholars, language experts and community elders who have worked together in a spirit of collaboration. It is also a step towards fulfilling the vision of the NEP 2020, he further stated. Ezung said, At a time when Naga languages are undergoing standardisation, developing pedagogical grammars is crucial. It ensures consistency and regularity in writing and in speech while instilling pride in ones mother tongue. This initiative is not just about textbooks, but it is also about preserving identity, culture, and indigenous knowledge.
BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi, says his vote chori hydrogen bomb' is a damp squib
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday mocked Rahul Gandhi's claim that he will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb as part of his vote chori charge , saying that his atom bomb had turned out to be a damp squib, and accused him of demeaning his position of the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha with irresponsible comments. Taking on Gandhi, whose Vote Adhikar Yatra concluded in Patna, for his barbs at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Congress leader and his party have a history of abusing Modi. But people, he added, have repeatedly rejected Gandhi and reposed faith in the prime minister. By alleging fraud and deceit behind the BJP's victories under Modi's leadership, the Congress leader has been insulting voters, he said. This is arrogance and we will tell voters to punish him for his arrogance, he said. The former Union minister took repeated jabs at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as well for playing second fiddle to Gandhi in Bihar despite the Congress lacking a political base in the state. Yadav has claims over the chief minister's chair but has ceded the front seat to Gandhi, he added. The Yatra, he asserted, will have no impact on the Bihar assembly polls, expected to be held in October-November. Defending the ongoing Special Intensive Review of electoral rolls in the state, Prasad claimed that the opposition's campaign against it is solely driven by two reasons. Opposition leaders want ight and might to capture booths and that infiltrators should be allowed to vote, he said, recalling the state's history of poll violence and incidents of booth-capturing. Gandhi's campaign, he asserted, is born out of his frustration over the Congress' repeated poll defeats, and if he carries on with a similar conduct, then his party will suffer an even worse fate. The BJP leader noted that the ruling party suffered setbacks in states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections due to the opposition's false campaign that the Modi government would change the Constitution if it were re-elected. However, people soon realised the truth and voted the BJP to record wins in Haryana and Maharashtra, he added, asserting that the ruling alliance will notch up a similar victory in Bihar. The SIR removed from electoral rolls 22 lakh dead voters and eight lakh duplicate voters, he said, wondering if their names should have been allowed on the voters' list. The BJP's sharp attack on Gandhi and his allies came after he said his party will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb of revelations about vote chori and that Modi will not be able to show his face to the country afterwards. We will not let them (BJP) murder the Constitution and that is why we took out a yatra. We got a tremendous response. People came out in large numbers and raised the slogan 'vote chor gaddi chhor', the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. Gandhi had called his allegations about the electoral roll irregularities in the Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka's Bangalore central Lok Sabha seat an atom bomb. Hitting back, Prasad said Gandhi's so-called atom bomb was not even like the Diwali firecracker that does not go off. One really has to try hard to understand what he means in his speeches in and outside Parliament... The world has not really seen the impact of a hydrogen bomb. Now Rahul Gandhi is talking about it, he said sarcastically. He accused Gandhi of repeatedly demeaning his position as the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha with his irresponsible comments. Prasad said the Congress leader did not even once condemn the use of a Hindi expletive against the prime minister from the dais during his Yatra. The expletive targeted Modi's mother but Gandhi did not say a word, and it shows his arrogance and hate against him, he added. With Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge saying that the BJP will soon discard Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar like trash, Prasad asserted that the BJP's alliance with Kumar was formed to rid the state of corruption and provide good governance which it has delivered. Prasad also highlighted what he described as internal rumblings within the RJD's ruling family, noting that Yadav's sister Misa Bharti, who represents Patliputra in Lok Sabha, was not part of the concluding event of the Yatra even though her constituency overlaps Patna city. He said both Gandhi and Yadav are facing trial in corruption cases but were making big claims about morality. Yadav's father and RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav was convicted on corruption charges, he said. With Gandhi spearheading an aggressive campaign against Modi, the BJP leader said he had made a similar high-decibel pitch against the prime minister in the past over a host of issues, including the Rafale aircraft purchase and the alleged use of spyware Pegasus, but found little traction. The Congress leader has spared no constitutional institutions, be it CAG or the Election Commission, from his attack as he believes that the prime minister's chair is his divine right, Prasad charged. Gandhi may believe that the prime minister's chair is his divine right, but people have and will continue to bless Modi with their votes, he said.
Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, a 16-day campaign across 25 districts, aimed to protect voters' rights. Gandhi alleged that the BJP and Election Commission disenfranchised 65 lakh voters. The yatra, joined by INDIA bloc leaders, showcased opposition unity. It concluded in Patna, framing the campaign as a fight for electoral justice.
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren joins Vote Adhikari Yatra in Patna
Patna: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday, September 1, alleged that peoples rights were being snatched by the BJP-led NDA in the name of the special intensive revision, and that electoral rolls were being prepared as per the wishes of the ruling coalition. Addressing a rally in Patna at the culmination of Congress Voter 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 .
Speaking at the concluding event of his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Patna, Mr. Gandhi said Bihar is a revolutionary State and it had given a message to the country
The 16-day Voter Adhikar Yatra organised under the leadership of Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi concluded in Patna on Monday. The main agenda of the yatra was to oppose the Special Intensive Revision being conducted by Election Commission of India in Bihar and also to justify the recent vote chori allegations made by Rahul Gandhi on ECI.
'Hydrogen bomb' of revelations on 'vote chori' will expose ploy of Modi, BJP: Rahul Gandhi
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb of revelations about vote chori and after that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to show his face to the country. Speaking at the concluding event of his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' here, Gandhi said Bihar is a revolutionary state and it had given a message to the country. Get ready, BJP people, a hydrogen bomb is coming. Be prepared. The truth of vote theft will be brought forth before the entire country. I am giving you a guarantee, Modi Ji will not be able to able to show his face after the vote theft get exposed, he remarked amid presence of top senior INDIA bloc leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. He said votes were stolen in Maharashtra assembly elections and then with evidence, his party showed how vote chori was done in Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka's Bangalore central Lok Sabha Seat. I want to tell the youth of Bihar, vote chori means 'chori of rights, chori of democracy, chori of employment'. They will take away your ration card and other rights, he alleged. His remarks came after the INDIA bloc allies held a march marking the culmination of the 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' led by Gandhi and other Mahagathbandhan leaders that covered 1,300-km and passed through 110 assembly constituencies covering 25 of the 38 districts ahead of the upcoming state elections. Speaking on the occasion, Mallikarjun Kharge cautioned people of Bihar from the alleged ill intentions of Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, otherwise they would be doomed. He said that Modi had a time to visit various countries but no time for visiting Manipur where people were facing trouble. He would meet sometimes US President Donald Trump, sometimes would enjoy on a swing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and would hug even unwilling leaders of foreign countries. Congress president also claimed that BJP and RSS would dump Bihar chief minister and JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar after the Bihar polls. A new government of the Opposition will come to power after the elections, he said, referring to the mismanagement during the march due to insufficient deployment of police forces. Do your duty with a professional approach. This government will not last for six months, he added. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav said that Nitish government was copying his programmes and policies, calling it a copycat government. Do you want a duplicate CM or original CM, he asked, once again declaring himself as the CM face of the INDIA bloc. INDIA bloc leaders, including Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, former chief minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot, Rashtrawadi Congress leader Supriya Sule, CPI general secretary D Raja and others participated in the march from Gandhi Maidan to Dakbungalow roundabout. Dipankar Bhattacharya of CPI-ML also spoke on the occasion. The march was scheduled to reach Baba Saheb Abedkars statue near the Patna High Court, but it was rescheduled, and leaders addressed the gathering near Dak Bungalow roundabout. The 'Gandhi se Ambedkar' march marking the culmination of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' was stopped midway by the police at the Dak Bungalow crossing where they addressed a gathering. Gandhi was joined by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Vikassheel Insan Party chief Mukesh Sahani, CPI (ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby, CPI's Annie Raja, TMC MP Yusuf Pathan, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, and other INDIA bloc leaders. The march in Patna started with the INDIA bloc leaders offering floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Maidaan. The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', launched by Rahul Gandhi from Sasaram on August 17, was aimed at highlighting the alleged assault on people's right to vote through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
'Hydrogen bomb' of revelations on 'vote chori' coming, Modi will not be able to show his face: Rahul
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his party will soon come out with a hydrogen bomb of revelations about vote chori and after that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be able to show his face to the country. Speaking at the concluding event of his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' here, Gandhi said Bihar is a revolutionary state and it had given a message to the country. We will not let them (BJP) murder the Constitution and that is why we took out a yatra. We got a tremendous response. People came out in large numbers and raised the slogan 'vote chor gaddi chhor', the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said. I want to tell the BJP people. Have you heard of anything bigger than an atom bomb, it is a hydrogen bomb. BJP people, be ready, a hydrogen bomb is coming. People are soon going to find out the reality of vote chori, Gandhi said. In the coming time, I am guaranteeing you that after the hydrogen bomb (comes), Narendra Modi ji will not be able to show his face to the country, the former Congress chief said. He said votes were stolen in Maharashtra assembly elections and then with evidence, his party showed how vote chori was done in Mahadevapura assembly segment in Karnataka's Bangalore central Lok Sabha Seat. I want to tell the youth of Bihar, vote chori means 'chori of rights, chori of democracy, chori of employment'.They will take away your ration card and other rights, he alleged. His remarks came after the INDIA bloc allies held a march marking the culmination of the 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' led by Gandhi and other Mahagathbandhan leaders that covered 1,300-km and passed through 110 assembly constituencies covering 25 of the 38 districts ahead of the upcoming state elections. The 'Gandhi se Ambedkar' march marking the culmination of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' was stopped midway by the police at the Dak Bungalow crossing where they addressed a gathering. Gandhi was joined by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, Vikassheel Insan Party chief Mukesh Sahani, CPI (ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby, CPI's Annie Raja, TMC MP Yusuf Pathan, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, and other INDIA bloc leaders. The march in Patna started with the INDIA bloc leaders offering floral tributes at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi Maidaan. The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', launched by Rahul Gandhi from Sasaram on August 17, was aimed at highlighting the alleged assault on people's right to vote through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Congress alleges anomalies, seeks fresh SIR in Bihar
Congress leader Pawan Khera has called for a fresh special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging widespread irregularities. He claimed the party submitted 89 lakh complaints, but the Election Commission denied receiving them. The EC stated that while letters were received, they weren't in the prescribed format, leading to a dispute over the validity of the objections.
Electoral rolls being prepared as per BJP's wishes: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
PATNA: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday alleged that people's rights were being snatched by the BJP-led NDA in the name of the special intensive revision, and that electoral rolls were being prepared as per the wishes of the ruling coalition. Addressing a rally in Patna at the culmination of Congress' 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader accused the NDA government of following a 'divide and rule' policy, and called upon all the INDIA bloc constituents to remain united to unseat the ruling alliance from power. He also accused the BJP of indulging in 'vote chori' (vote theft) and horse-trading to topple state governments. The BJP is using Enforcement Directorate (ED), CBI and other central agencies against opposition leaders, he alleged. Our vote protects and safeguards our Constitution, he asserted.
