Supreme Court Issues Notice on Pension and Allowances for Uttar Pradesh Legislators
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Dinesh Pratap Singh Critiques Akhilesh Yadav and Supports Mayawatis Internal Decisions
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'Healthy competition' helps Tanya Chaudhary set national record in hammer throw
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) A healthy competition with fellow trainee Anushka Yadav proved beneficial for Tanya Chaudhary of Uttar Pradesh as he set the national record in women's hammer throw in the Indian Athletics Series Final in New Delhi. It was like the fulfilment of a dream for Tanya, and the fact that she set a new mark just before the upcoming Asian Games was like icing on the cake as the 22-year-old took the spotlight on the opening day of the meet on Thursday. Day One of the prize-money meet saw two national records being set in the hammer throw, with Tanya achieving the feat that she has been chasing for the past three years. Tanya achieved her quest by improving the national record in the womens hammer throw as she hurled the iron ball to a distance of 68.35m, improving the national record of 65.25m, which was set by Sarita Singh in 2017. My previous personal best is 63.91m. I have done 65m-plus two or three times (at the inter-university level), but those were not official. Now, I am able to do it (break the national record). It is a new beginning, she said. Normally, I used to be nervous. But I was focused on my technique today. Tanya, who trains along with Anushka at the same ground at Bhagpat in Uttar Pradesh under different coaches, said the healthy competition helped her move forward. We both are from the same ground. So, there is healthy competition between us. So, it is good for both of us to move forward. Though Tanya could not breach the Asian Games qualifying mark, she has made it to the team for the mega event in Aichi-Nagoya in Japan and is looking forward to continuing the momentum in Japan. It was because of injury. Now I feel I will do better. I had multiple injuries at the same time: a hamstring injury and a stress injury in the femur bone. The injuries were going on since January. In the men's section, Delhis Nirbhay Choudhary recorded a throw of 71.02m, which was better than the previous national record of 70.73m set by Neeraj Kumar in 2016. The other major attraction for Indian athletics fans was the successful return to action by Avinash Sable in the men's 3000m steeplechase. Sable, representing Maharashtra, won the steeplechase in a time of 8 minutes 32.39 seconds in his first race in the distance in more than a year. Spotlight was also on 400m runners as the top six finishers in the mens race clocked below 46 seconds. Top three in the womens 400m race also dipped below 53 seconds. I will do better and win a medal at the Japan Asian Games, said Vishal TK, winner of the gold medal and national 400m record holder, in the post-race interaction. Maharashtras promising sprinter Harita Bhadra, winner of the womens 100m dash, said the Indian Athletics Series Final was good preparation for the Asian Games. It was a good experience for me to race in the 100m dash with the top sprinters, Harita added. Odishas Animesh Kujur won both the 100m and 200m dash in the mens section. Results: Men: 100m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 10.21 seconds, Gurindervir Singh (Punjab) 10.32 seconds, Rushiprasad Desai (Maharashtra) 10.33 seconds. 200m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 20.59 secs, Jishnu Prasad (Kerala) 20.63 secs, Abhay Singh (Madhya Pradesh) 21.04 secs. 400m: Vishal TK (Tamil Nadu) 45.36 seconds, Jay Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) 45.50 seconds, Manu TS (Kerala) 45.68 seconds. 800m: Mohammed Afsal (Kerala) 1:46.40 secs, Prakash Gadade (Maharashtra) 1:46.56 secs, Krishan Kumar (Haryana) 1:46.73 secs. 1500m: Rahul Baloda (Rajasthan) 3:39.89 secs, Yoonus Shah (Uttar Pradesh) 3:40.37 secs, Sunil Dawar (Madhya Pradesh) 3:43.68 secs. 110m hurdles: Krishik M (Karnataka) 13.65 secs, Muhammed Lazan (Kerala) 13.84 secs, Manav R (Tamil Nadu) 13.85 secs. 400m hurdles: Santhosh Kumar (Tamil Nadu) 50.08 secs, Ruchit Mori (Gujarat) 50.61 secs, Subhas Das (West Bengal) 50.73 secs. 3,000m steeplechase: Avinash Sable (Maharashtra) 3:32.39. Shubham Bhandare (Maharashtra) 8:50.31, Vikash Dalal (Haryana) 8:50.43. Shot put: Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Punjab) 20.64m, Samardeep Singh Gill (Madhya Pradesh) 19.59m, Karanveer Singh (Punjab) 19.51m. Hammer throw: Nirbhay Choudhary (Delhi) 71.02m (NR, previous best 70.73m), Damneet Singh (Punjab) 68.12m, Ashish Jakhar (Haryana) 67.51m. Javelin throw: Rohit Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) 81.10m, Manoj Kumar (Tamil Nadu) 80.73m, Yashvir Singh (Rajasthan) 80.40m. Pole vault: Dev Kumar Meena (Madhya Pradesh) 5.40m, Reegan G (Tamil Nadu) 5.30m, Ramratan (Rajasthan) 5.10m. High jump: Aadarsh Ram (Tamil Nadu) 2.18m, Aaditya R (Madhya Pradesh) 2.15m, Basant (Rajasthan) 2.15m. Long jump: Mohd Atta Sazid (Haryana) 8.01m, Arya S (Karnataka)7.90m, Sarun Payasingh (Odisha) 7.61m. Triple jump: Karthik Unnikrishnan (Kerala) 16.43m, Gailey Venister (Tamil Nadu) 16.04m, Vishal Bahadur (Jharkhand) 15.85m. Women 100m: Harita Bhadra (Maharashtra) 11.22 seconds, Abinaya Rajarajan (Tamil Nadu) 11.31 seconds, Giridhrani R (Tamil Nadu) 11.35 seconds. 400m: Aishwarya Mishra (Maharashtra) 52.51 secs, Prachi (Uttar Pradesh) 52.75 secs, Poovamma MR (Karnataka) 52.76 secs. 800m: Lili Das (Uttarakhand) 2:03.41 secs, Pooja (Haryana) 2:04.02 secs, Gowthami J (Tamil Nadu) 2:05.63 secs. 1500m: Thota Sankeertana (Chhattisgarh) 4:37.95, Nikita Sharma (Himachal Pradesh) 4:38.62 secs, Pragati (Haryana) 4:39.88 secs. 100m hurdles: Nandhini Kongan (Tamil Nadu) 13.30 seconds, Anjali C (Kerala) 13.33 secs, Pragyan Prashanti (Odisha) 13.37 secs. 400m hurdles: Anu Raghavan (Kerala) 57.23 secs, Sinchal Kaveramma (Karnataka) 59.91 secs, Tanu Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 1:01.47 secs. 3,000m steeplechase: Praul Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 9:22.49, Prachi Devkar (Maharashtra) 10:28.35, Susmita Tigga (Odisha) 10:33.94. Pole vault: Nitika (Madhya Pradesh) 4.10m, Baranica Elangovan (Tamil Nadu) 4.10m, Karthika V (Tamil Nadu) 4.10m. High jump: Pooja Singh (Haryana) 1.81m, Reet Rathor (Uttar Pradesh) 1.81m, Supriya SB (Karnataka) 1.78m. Triple jump: Lasha Ilango (Tamil Nadu) 13.76m, Niharika Vashisht (Punjab) 13.24m, Bhairabi Roy (West Bengal) 13.06m. Long jump: Ancy Sojan (Kerala) 6.76m, Shaili Singh (Uttar Pradesh) 6.65m, Bhavani Yadav (Andhra Pradesh) 6.42m. Hammer throw: Tanya Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 68.35m (NR, previous best 65.25m), Anushka Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) 66.34m, Kulvinder Kaur (Rajasthan) 59.13m. Shot put: Manpreet Kaur (Haryana) 17.19m, Krishna Jayashankar (Tamil Nadu) 16.61m, Srishti Vig (Delhi) 15.99m. Discus throw: Seema Kaliramana (Haryana) 56.52m, Priya (Haryana) 54.82m, Nidhi Rani (Haryana) 54.16m. Javelin throw: Annu Rani (Uttar Pradesh) 57.50m, Rashmi K (Andhra Pradesh) 57.22m, Uma Choudhary (Rajasthan) 52.89m. Prize money: Total cash awards: R 65 lakh. 1st: R 1 lakh, 2nd: R 50,000, 3rd: R 25,000, 4th: R 20,000, 5th: R 15,000, 6th: R 10,000.
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Uttar Pradesh Elections: SP Claims BJP Will Fall Below 100 Seats, Predicts Over 300 Wins
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BJP eyes 18,900 UP booths that slipped away in 2024
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Odisha Police traces 101 missing children in 17 states under 'Operation Anweshan'
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Odisha Police has rescued 101 missing Odia children in 17 states under its Operation Anweshan campaign, conducted between August 28 and September 8, said Shyni S, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) of Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW & CW), on Thursday. The special drive was executed by the CAW & CW of Odisha Police in collaboration with the state Women and Child Development (W&CD) Department, with a focus on tracing missing children outside the state. As part of the operation, as many as 17 specialised teams were deployed to several states and Union Territories where Odia children are frequently found. These states include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. The police teams conducted field-level searches, verified the leads, and coordinated with the local authorities as well as various Child Care Institutions (CCIs) during the operation. According to the CAW & CW, the 101 traced children comprise 54 boys and 47 girls. The youngest among those rescued was a three-month-old infant found institutionalised alongside her minor mother, while the child institutionalised for the longest duration had spent more than five years away from home. The Odisha Police also noted that out of the total traced children, 83 (46 boys and 37 girls) were found lodged in Child Care Institutions, while seven others, including six boys and one girl, were rescued from commercial labour sites. Another 11 children, consisting of two boys and nine girls, were traced against missing person cases already registered in Odisha. West Bengal accounted for the highest number of recoveries with 30 children, followed by Karnataka with 11, and Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu with 10 each. All the traced children have either returned or are in the process of being repatriated to Odisha for their formal reintegration and rehabilitation. Mrinalini Darswal, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of Odisha W&CD Department, proactively supported the efforts of police in this campaign, while the legal-cum-Probation Officers from the department provided necessary support during the campaign.
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SC issues notice on plea challenging pension, perks for former UP MLAs, MLCs
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice in a plea filed by Lok Prahari challenging provisions of the Uttar Pradesh law providing salary, allowances, pension, and other benefits to serving and former members of the state legislature. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government, the Principal Secretaries of the Vidhan Sabha and the Vidhan Parishad on a petition filed by Lok Prahari through its General Secretary, S.N. Shukla, who appeared in person. The matter has been tentatively listed for October 9. The plea challenges various provisions of the Uttar Pradesh State Legislature (Members' Emoluments and Pension) Act, 1980, including those relating to constituency allowance, railway coupons, journey allowances, daily allowance, loans to members and pensionary benefits available to former MLAs and MLCs and their families. Lok Prahari has contended that Article 195 of the Constitution empowers a state legislature to provide salaries and allowances to its members, but does not expressly mention pension or post-retirement benefits. The petition seeks, among other reliefs, a direction to stop payment of pension and family pension to former MLAs and MLCs and their spouses, recovery of expenditure incurred under the allegedly illegal provisions, and establishment of an independent mechanism to recommend revision of salaries and allowances. Earlier, the Allahabad High Court, in its judgment delivered on May 13, had dismissed the PIL, holding that the impugned provisions fell within the legislative competence of the state legislature and did not violate any constitutional limitation. A Division Bench of Justices Rajan Roy and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary had observed that Article 195, read with Entry 38 of List II of the Seventh Schedule, empowered the state legislature to provide various allowances to its members. The High Court also relied on the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment in Lok Prahari v. Union of India, which had dealt with similar challenges concerning pension and other benefits for Members of Parliament. The Allahabad High Court observed that the Supreme Court had held that the expression allowances in Entry 73 of List I was wide enough to cover pension and other benefits for MPs and former MPs. It further rejected the argument that pension could be granted only to government employees, referring to the Supreme Court's observation that there are several categories of state payments described as pensions, including old-age, widow, and disability pensions. The High Court also took note of similar rulings of the Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan High Courts upholding pensionary benefits for legislators. It held that the quantum of pension and allowances was essentially a matter of legislative policy and that courts could not interfere merely because they disagreed with the policy underlying such benefits. The determination of the quantum of benefits lies within the exclusive domain of the Legislature, the Allahabad High Court had said, adding that judicial review in such matters was limited to cases involving manifest arbitrariness, unreasonableness or a clear constitutional violation. Holding that the challenge was essentially rooted in a policy disagreement rather than a demonstrable constitutional infirmity, the High Court had dismissed the PIL.
In UPs Mahoba, beneficiaries count benefits of Ujjwala Yojana and transition to clean fuel
Digital Desk | Mahoba (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 10 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), launched in May 2016, has proved to be a milestone in India's journey towards ensuring clean cooking fuel in lakhs of households, primarily affecting women across the country. In Mahoba of the Bundelkhand region in Uttar Pradesh, thousands of families have benefited from the Ujjwala Yojana, as this has liberated women from poor and downtrodden households and families from traditional smoke-emitting stoves. Many families who subscribed to the PMUY scheme are now availing LPG gas supply. This has brought significant relief to women from rural and economically disadvantaged households, sparing them the arduous task of gathering firewood, cow-dung cakes, and other traditional fuels. This has also relieved them from smoke-filled kitchens and brought meaningful change in their lives. Many of the beneficiaries speaking to IANS shared their story of transformation after subscribing to the scheme. Many said that the gas connections under the Ujjwala scheme helped them move away from smoky traditional stoves and gave access to clean fuel. Beneficiary Muskan said, Earlier, we used to cook on traditional stoves and had to bring wood from far away, which was very difficult. After PM Modi provided us with a gas connection, we can cook anything whenever needed. Another Beneficiary said, Earlier, we faced a lot of difficulties and had to collect firewood for cooking. Now things are better; we have a gas connection and a house. Another beneficiary said, Earlier, I used to cook on a traditional stove, but it would not burn properly, and there was a lot of smoke. It would also affect my eyes. Now it is better; the gas burns properly, and the food gets cooked easily. I would like to thank PM Modi for helping us so much. Earlier, my father used to bring firewood from the forest. There used to be a lot of smoke in the house, which caused problems for the family and made us cough. PM Modi provided us with gas stoves, which have been very beneficial, said a young beneficiary. Most of them, expressing their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noted that the government scheme provided them with more than just a gas connection - it brought convenience to the kitchen, saved time and offered relief from smoke.
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'Influencer' Swatantra Bhardwaj moves Patiala House court for bail, urgent hearing refused
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday declined an out-of-turn hearing on a bail plea filed by self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody in connection with the alleged assault of the father of a minor activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar. Bhardwajs counsel had sought an immediate hearing on the bail application before the District Judge. However, the Patiala House court declined to entertain the plea for an out-of-turn hearing and said the bail application would be taken up on September 14. The development comes days after the Delhi High Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Bhardwaj challenging his arrest in the alleged assault case. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja had rejected the habeas corpus plea after the Delhi Police submitted that it was not maintainable as Bhardwaj had already been sent to judicial custody. On Monday, the Patiala House Court sent Bhardwaj to 14 days of judicial custody, with his next production scheduled for September 21. Bhardwaj was detained in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district on Friday, hours after representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met senior Delhi Police officials and demanded his arrest. According to the Delhi Police, Bhardwaj is accused of assaulting Sanjay Kumar, father of a minor protester, during a CJP-led demonstration at Jantar Mantar in July. The police had earlier said that the victims injuries were simple in nature and were caused by a steel bracelet. It later added provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and criminal intimidation to the FIR. The CJP had also demanded invocation of an attempt-to-murder charge, with the police stating that the provision would be considered after obtaining an expert medical opinion. A separate FIR was also registered against Bhardwaj under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on the complaint of the minor activist, who alleged online rape threats and harassment. The case also invokes relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. The controversy erupted after a purported viral video in which Bhardwaj allegedly claimed that he had physically assaulted the father of a minor activist during the Jantar Mantar demonstration and allegedly said that he was let off because of his political connections. Bhardwaj later told the media that he had allegedly acted in self-defence. Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP-RV) chief Chirag Paswan had said that his name was misused by Bhardwaj in the purported video. Paswan had said that he filed an official complaint against Bhardwaj and would ensure justice for the minor victim and her family. The CJP had staged a protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station demanding action against Bhardwaj and seeking the addition of attempt-to-murder, criminal intimidation and SC/ST Act provisions to the case.
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Tanya Chaudhary of Uttar Pradesh has set a new women's hammer throw national record at the Indian Athletics Series Final, achieving a distance of 68.35m and surpassing the previous record held by Anushka Yadav. Both athletes are part of the Asian Games team.
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Supreme Court seeks UP Government
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Thane court acquits man in rape case, finds relationship consensual
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Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 10 (IANS) Amid controversy surrounding allegations of donation theft at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh has announced the 'Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra', which will begin in Ujjain on October 20, coinciding with Dussehra, and proceed towards Ayodhya. While announcing the march, Digvijaya Singh described it as a journey from 'Shivdham' (the abode of Lord Shiva) to 'Ramdham' (the abode of Lord Ram), saying that the significance of Dussehra inspired him to undertake the yatra. Dussehra symbolises the victory of 'Dharma' (righteousness) over 'Adharma' (unrighteousness), and it is with this spirit that I decided to undertake the march... The objective of the march is not to oppose any political party or individual, but to hold a mirror to those allegedly involved in the misuse of devotees' faith and the funds offered at the temple, he said. Digvijaya Singh levelled serious allegations against the government over the alleged misuse of offerings made to the Ram Mandir Trust and claimed that the government was attempting to shield Champat Rai. The Congress leader also pointed out that allegations of irregularities had implicated certain individuals associated with the trust, which was constituted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He maintained that any alleged misuse of funds donated by devotees at a major centre of faith could not be accepted and stressed that contributions made by devotees must be handled and utilised in a transparent manner. Singh said the proposed march was not intended as an attack on any particular political party or individual, but was rooted in Sanatan tradition, religious faith and respect for devotees. He said the allegations surrounding donations made to the Ram Temple would be raised before the public through the yatra. During the announcement, Singh also referred to his political history and recalled that despite his opposition to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), he had participated in the 'Ram Shila Pujan' campaign during 1988-89. The announcement drew a sharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which accused Singh of using the Ram Temple issue for political purposes and urged him to first question Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his absence from the Ayodhya temple. Uttar Pradesh Minister Rakesh Sachan, speaking to IANS, said Singh himself had not visited the Ram Temple to offer prayers and questioned the basis of his criticism. He (Digvijaya Singh) never even went there to offer prayers. Those involved in the theft of donations have already faced action after the Chief Minister constituted a full-fledged inquiry committee. A CEO has also been appointed there in a new arrangement. CM Yogi has consistently been concerned that no such incident should take place, Sachan said. Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi also hit out at Digvijaya Singh and said the Congress leader should first ask Rahul Gandhi why senior leaders of his party had not visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to pay obeisance. Digvijaya Singh should first ask Rahul Gandhi why his party's senior leader has not visited the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to pay obeisance even once. Don't these people feel ashamed? Saraogi told IANS. Saraogi said the Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, acted promptly after allegations regarding the theft of donations surfaced and constituted a committee to look into the matter. This is just an example of the Congress party's appeasement politics. Next year, Uttar Pradesh is going to polls, and hence now they are remembering Lord Ram out of nowhere, Saraogi added. JD(U) National General Secretary Shyam Rajak also questioned Digvijaya Singh's reference to Sanatan while attacking the Congress leader over his decision to launch the yatra. Which Sanatan is Digvijaya Singh talking about? He should first put his own house (Congress party) in order and take care of his own family, Rajak said.
UP horror: 7-month-pregnant woman beaten to death by husband
A pregnant woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district. The domestic dispute escalated, leading to the fatal assault with a wooden stick. The woman's mother-in-law was also injured while attempting to intervene and stop the violence. Neighbours rushed to the scene and transported the injured woman to a local health center.
Exciting Opportunity: UP Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 Now Open
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has launched the recruitment process for 1,936 Assistant Professors. Candidates with UGC-NET or PhD qualifications are encouraged to apply online by October 7, 2026. This recruitment offers a significant opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in higher education. Key dates, eligibility criteria, and application details are outlined, making it essential for interested candidates to act promptly. The selection process includes a written examination and an interview, ensuring a thorough evaluation of applicants. Don't miss this chance to secure a government position in the education sector.
Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP after Ashok Siddharth announces retirement
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 10 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the BSP, saying he has been freed from the party and that his personal attachment appeared to outweigh his concern for his own political career. She announced this after welcoming Akash Anand's father-in-law Ashok Siddharths decision to retire from politics. Expelled BSP leader and former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth announced his retirement from politics, a day after Mayawati said that his retirement was necessary if her nephew and Siddharths son-in-law, Akash Anand, was to be given another opportunity to rise within the party. Siddharth, who was expelled from the BSP for the second time on August 2 over alleged anti-party activities, made the announcement in a detailed post on social media, reiterating his loyalty to Mayawati and the BSP and rejecting allegations that he had worked against the interests of the party. Taking to X on Thursday, Mayawati said, The announcement made today by Shri Ashok Siddharth regarding his retirement from politics is a right step taken very belatedly. The general view is that had this decision been taken much earlier, the BSP, the Bahujan society, the Bahujan movement, and her nephew Mr Akash Anand would not have had to constantly face adverse circumstances; nor would I have been compelled, in the interest of the party and the movement, to take tough decisions regarding him on several occasions, particularly amidst the preparations for the general Assembly elections and the massive effort to form the government in UP for the fifth time, she said. The BSP chief also stressed that the Ambedkarite political tradition followed by the party has historically been based on sacrifice, dedication, struggle and selflessness, with members expected to put aside their own personal and family interests in favour of the larger movement. Only then can the 'Bahujan Samaj' -- which has been exploited, oppressed, neglected, and scorned for centuries -- transform into the 'ruling class'. In this journey, one must always remember that the greater the goal, the greater the sacrifice required, she said. While describing Siddharths retirement as a positive move, Mayawati questioned why he had not taken the decision earlier if he genuinely had the future of his son-in-law Akash Anand and the BSP at heart. She said that if Siddharth had even the slightest concern about Akash Anands political future and the interests of the BSP, he would have immediately announced his retirement instead of waiting until now. Mayawati said such an earlier decision could have helped ensure Akash Anands active participation in the BSP and its movement. Such a move could have significantly ensured Mr Akash Anand's active engagement with the party and the movement. Yet, the fact that no such thing has happened proves that Mr Ashok Siddharth's intentions remain flawed and his ambitions undiminished - indeed, they remain fully intact, she said. The BSP supremo also referred to Akash Anands relationship with his father-in-law and said that his personal attachment appeared to outweigh his concern for his own political career. She alleged that Akash Anand had not even reposted the relevant post from Mayawatis X account, despite the fact that the message was intended for his own benefit and well-being. She pointed out that, before this, both Siddharth and Akash Anand had attempted to demonstrate their loyalty by regularly reposting posts shared by the BSP chief on X. Mayawati said their failure to repost the partys social media posts on this occasion indicated that both were more focused on personal and familial relationships than on the interests and success of the BSP and its movement. It is widely believed that no amount of gratitude or acknowledgement of the debt they owe to the BSP and its leadership would be enough, she said. Questioning Akash Anands ability to effectively work for the organisation while being caught between personal relationships and party interests, Mayawati asked, If Akash Anand is more concerned with personal ties and relationships than with the true interests of the party, how can he effectively serve the BSP party and the movement while being of two minds? She then announced that the party leadership had decided to completely release Akash Anand from the BSP, after he had already been relieved of key organisational responsibilities. For this reason, the party leadership deems it best that, just as he was previously relieved of all key responsibilities associated with the crucial post of National Convener on September 3, 2026, he should now be completely freed from the party as well, effective immediately, Mayawati said. Therefore, if Mr Akash Anand wishes to remain independent of the party, he is free to do so; in other words, he has now been fully released from the party, she added. Concluding her message, Mayawati called upon BSP members to remain united and confront what she described as various strategies adopted by political opponents, including attempts at conciliation, inducement, coercion and division. She urged party workers to devote themselves completely, with their ody, mind, and resources, to the BSPs political struggle and to work towards securing an absolute majority once again, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. Mayawati said the ultimate objective was to establish an Iron Rule marked by effective law and order and strong development while following the principle of Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay, or the welfare and happiness of all.
Mayawati expels Akash Anand from BSP after Ashok Siddharth announces 'sanyas'
Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Notorious Criminal Following Encounter in Etawah
A notorious criminal was arrested in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, after a police encounter left him injured. He faces multiple charges. Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Notorious Criminal Following Encounter in Etawah
A big news related to Bahujan Samaj Party emerged from Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Akash Anand's father-in-law and expelled BSP leader Ashok Siddharth announced retirement from politics on social media X. Ashok Siddharth wrote: I am retiring from political and social life. My life is indebted to my sister, renunciation is a very small thing. He also said that he was proud to give his life for Mayawati .
Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a severe crisis of educated unemployment. The worst affected are the youth, many of whom are slipping into depression for want of timely job opportunities. Through this Op-Ed, I wish to bring some genuine concerns to the notice of the Honble Lieutenant Governor-led UT Administration. Since Jammu and Kashmir is a Union Territory, the youth have more expectations from the Raj Bhavan than anywhere else. The issue of age limit in JKAS As per SRO 103 of 2018, which governs the J&K Combined Competitive Examination, the upper age limit for Open Merit (OM) candidates is 32 years, 34 years for reserved and in-service candidates, and 35 years for physically challenged candidates. This is arguably the lowest upper age limit for any State Civil Services Examination in the country. For comparison, the upper age limit is 42 years in Haryana, 40 years in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, and 37 years in Punjab. The UT Government itself gave one-time relaxation up to 37 years in the past, which shows the need for a permanent solution. Recently, in February 2026, the Government informed the Legislative Assembly that the proposal to enhance the upper age limit is under examination. To end this annual distress and uncertainty, there is a need for a permanent solution under Article 309 of the Constitution. I humbly request the LG Administration to enhance the upper age limit for JKAS (OM) to 40 years, at par with other states. An officer selected at 40 will be more mature, knowledgeable and dedicated. While his service tenure will be shorter, his commitment to the system will be far greater. Need for yearly recruitment in education sector The problem is more acute for science stream students. In J&K, there is virtually no private sector for them. The only viable career option is in the education sector as 10+2 Lecturer or Assistant Professor. However, these posts are advertised almost once in ten years. By the time they are advertised, a student who completed post-graduation between 2016 and 2020 has already become overage and cannot even compete. This is how an entire generation has become overage without getting a single fair chance. As per Article 320 of the Constitution and Section 93 of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, JKPSC is mandated to conduct recruitment. The General Administration Department has also instructed all departments to refer vacancies to PSC/SSB by January 15 every year, but the instruction is not being followed in letter and spirit. The JKPSC should adopt a yearly recruitment calendar on the directions of the LG Administration. Even if there are only two vacancies in a subject, the posts of Lecturer and Assistant Professor should be advertised every year. This will give hope to the youth, keep them engaged with academics, help the UT get quality academicians and protect youth from depression. Need to Amend SRO 481 At present, under the J&K School Education (Gazetted) Service Recruitment Rules, 2010 issued vide SRO 481, posts of Headmaster, Zonal Education Officer (ZEO), Principal and Chief Education Officer (CEO) are filled 100% by promotion. This has resulted in a culture of in-charge arrangements, with hundreds of schools and zones remaining headless for years. The LG Administration should amend SRO 481 and earmark at least 25% quota for direct recruitment through JKPSC for these posts. This would involve no financial burden but will help create a dedicated and qualified J&K Education Service cadre for the largest department of J&K, besides creating employment opportunities for highly qualified youth. These reforms involve no additional financial burden on the exchequer, but they will go a long way in securing the future of thousands of educated youth in Jammu and Kashmir. I humbly request the Honble Lieutenant Governor to kindly consider these suggestions in the larger interest of the educated youth of Jammu and Kashmir.
The concern comes against the backdrop of the demolition of a century-old mosque inside the Saharanpur Collectorate complex on September 5 and authorities in Moradabad issuing notice recently to the management of the Mustafa Mosque, describing it as an unauthorised construction.
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