Congress, its allies acting like fifth column against Indian armed forces, alleges BJP
NEW DELHI, May 5: The BJP on Monday alleged that the Congress and its allies have become a fifth column working to lower the morale of armed forces after the Uttar Pradesh Congress president took a toy Rafale jibe at the government over its response to the Pahalgam terror attack. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi sought to draw a parallel between Pakistani army and leaders of INDIA bloc, saying the former is bombarding the Indian armed forces from across the [] The post Congress, its allies acting like fifth column against Indian armed forces, alleges BJP appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Congress, its allies acting like 'fifth column' against Indian armed forces, alleges BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accuses Congress and its allies of undermining the armed forces. This follows Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajai Rai's criticism of the government's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi draws parallels between Pakistani army and opposition leaders. He cites past comments from Congress leaders, alleging they are demoralizing the Indian armed forces.
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A political firestorm broke out on Monday after Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai used a toy Rafale fighter jet adorned with lemon and chillies to mock the Modi governments response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives on April 22. Rai, who first brandished the toy jet on Sunday, defended his move a day later, saying it was meant to symbolise public frustration over the governments inaction. Im just askingwhen will Rafale do its job? The country wants a response, not rituals, he told reporters. The symbolic gesture was a pointed reference to Defence Minister Rajnath Singhs 2019 'shastra puja' in France, where he placed lemons under the wheels of a Rafale jet and broke a coconut before flying it to India. In Hindu tradition, lemons and chillies are believed to ward off evil. Criticising the Centres big talk and no action stance, Rai said, Our youth were killed in Pahalgam, but Rafale jets are still in hangars with lemon and chillies. The families of the victims are still waiting for justice. This silence from the government is unacceptable. Rai added that while the Congress fully supports any action taken against terrorism or Pakistan, the government has failed to deliver. After Pulwama, I had asked where the RDX came from and who executed the attack. We still dont have answers. Reacting strongly, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala accused Rai of damaging national morale. Rahul Gandhis close aide Ajay Rai has made it to Pakistans headlines with these antics, he wrote on X, suggesting Rais remarks were a collaboration with Pakistan. #WATCH | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai shows a 'toy plane' with Rafale written on it and lemon-chillies hanging in it. Ajay Rai says, Terrorist activities have increased in the country, and people are suffering from it. Our youth lost their lives in the pic.twitter.com/wIwLsa4akD ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2025 Poonawalla also slammed the INDIA bloc leaders over their comments on the Pahalgam attack. He said that the INDI alliance is acting like the Rawalpindi alliance, and after the all-party meeting, a competition has started between Congress, SP, and RJD as to who will sympathise more with Pakistan. The INDI alliance is speaking the language of 'Rawalpindi' Alliance. After the all-party meeting, a competition has started between Congress, SP and RJD as to who will sympathise with Pakistan more and who will hurt the morale of the Army more...It means that they still have some doubts that Pakistan is behind this terrorism, he said. BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari echoed the sentiment, calling Congress the Pakistani Congress and alleging it had become a spokesperson of Asif Munirs Pakistan in India. Rai also commented on the upcoming hearing in the Allahabad High Court regarding Congress MP Rahul Gandhis citizenship, calling Gandhi the son of the soil and asserting he didnt need any certificate to prove his identity or patriotism.
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'Just wanted to open his eyes': Congress' Ajay Rai defends 'toy Rafale' jibe at Rajnath Singh
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai defended his oy Rafale jibe, clarifying it was to urge action against terrorism after the Pahalgam attack. Rai criticized the Defence Minister's symbolic gestures during the Rafale acquisition, demanding concrete action. BJP leaders strongly condemned Rai's remarks, accusing him of undermining military morale and aiding Pakistan, sparking a political controversy.
Congress Leader Sparks Row With 'Rafale' Stunt, BJP's Joke Jibe
Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai stoked controversy for criticising the Central government for their ig talk and no action following the Pahalgam attack.
Centre rejects Jharkhand's argument for extending DGP's tenure for 'stability'
RANCHI: The ongoing tussle between the Centre and State continues over the extension of DGP in Jharkhand as the central government. According to government sources, the center has rejected the state government's argument, stressing on its earlier stand that DGP Anurag Gupta has retired on 30 April itself. Notably, the Union Home Ministry had issued a letter to the state government, expressing that the decision to retain Anurag Gupta as DGP beyond his retirement date was incorrect. According to a letter sent by the Union Home Ministry on April 22 to the Jharkhand Chief Secretary, Gupta superannuated on April 30 and the Centre has not approved any extension of service . The ministry has clearly stated that his retention would violate the established service rules governing all India services. In response, the Jharkhand government has taken a firm stance, arguing that removing the DGP before the completion of his two-year tenure would go against the Supreme Court's directives, which were designed to ensure stability in police leadership. The state asserted that its appointment process was conducted under revised rules formulated to be in line with Supreme Court guidelines. The state government also noted that the rules had been modelled after similar frameworks adopted by states like Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab. States letter claimed that a committee chaired by a retired judge had also recommended Anurag Guptas name for the post after evaluating the merits of the candidates. Officials in the state government said the reply sent to the Centre was framed only after taking legal advice and addressed every issue raised in the Centres communication. The state government, according to sources, is trying to satisfy the center with its logic after taking legal opinion on the guidelines of the central government in this matter so that Anurag Gupta remains the DGP for the next two years. Meanwhile, the Jharkhand government has declined to comply with the Centres directive to retire Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Gupta by April 30, 2025, which has set the stage for a legal and administrative standoff in Jharkhand.
NEET UG Exam Rigging Racket Busted In Noida, 3 Arrested
In a major crackdown, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted a gang accused of rigging the NEET UG and other competitive examinations, and arrested three individuals from Gautam Buddha Nagar district's Noida.
UP: Massive fire engulfs Kanpur building, Family of five killed
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Jaipur Diary | Girija Vyas death brings Gehlot, Raje together
Udaipur saw a rare political spectacle last Friday as top leaders gathered to pay tribute to veteran Congress leader Girija Vyas. But it wasnt just the condolences that grabbed headlines - it was the unexpected sight of arch-rivals Ashok Gehlot and Vasundhara Raje Scindia sharing the VIP lounge at the airport. The two former CMs, rarely seen together in public, stood side by side, prompting raised eyebrows and hushed chatter. Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra and LoP Tikaram Jully were also present, but the Gehlot-Raje frame stole the show. Clearly, the death of Girija Vyas, considered one of Rajasthans most graceful leaders, managed to conjure a gracious togetherness rapidly disappearing in Indian politics. MLA caught red-handed with bribe money In a sensational first in Rajasthan politics, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Banswara MLA Jaikrishna Patel red-handed while accepting a bribe. The Bharat Adivasi Party leader allegedly demanded a whopping `2.5 crore to withdraw questions he raised in the Assembly about the mining department. The deal was reportedly finalised at his official residence in Jaipur. When a trap was laid, his gunman was caught collecting `20 lakh on his behalf. But heres the clincher: according to the ACB DG, Patels hands turned colour when washed, confirming contact with the tainted cash. We have video proof of him handling the money, ACB said. Katha storytellers eventful Jaipur visit Storyteller Pradeep Mishra made waves in Jaipur after he abruptly halted his seven-day Katha on Day 3, blaming lack of support from the administration unlike in Uttar Pradesh. A meeting with top officials, including the Collector and Police Commissioner, followed. Soon, Mishra released a video saying the katha would resume, and photos of him with CM Bhajanlal Sharma and MLA Balmukund Acharya surfaced, adding a political twist. Earlier, Mishra had sparked backlash by telling girls to avoid showing their navels, comparing it to a dying Tulsi plant. Days ago, he raised eyebrows by likening Amit Shah to Lord Shiva. Spiritual discourses to controversies - Mishras Jaipur visit had it all. Rajesh Asnani Our correspondent in Jaipur rajesh.asnani@newindianexpress.com
'Big talk, no action': Cong's neta stirs row with toy Rafale
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BHOPAL: At least 16 men from multiple states, who were held captive and forced to work as bonded labourers by powerful individuals, have been rescued by authorities in Madhya Pradeshs Guna district. The men were freed from various locations including private homes, agricultural fields, roadside dhabas, cowsheds, and brick kilns, where they had been kept in inhuman conditions. According to officials, they were subjected to severe abuse, including electric shocks, whenever they attempted to escape or resisted working without pay. The rescued individuals, aged between 20 and 65, hail from several states including Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Maharashtra. Many of the victims are reportedly mentally disturbed due to prolonged torture, inadequate food, and physical abuse. Some have been admitted to the Guna district hospital for treatment. Once their condition stabilizes, they will be moved to the Apna Ghar shelter home in neighbouring Shivpuri district. Efforts are underway to trace their families, and the men will be reunited with them based on information gathered during the rescue operation. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about elderly men being held as bonded labourers, joint teams of the Guna district administration, labour department, and police launched a rescue operation on Saturday and freed 16 individuals from captivity in several villages of Chachoura region, including Binaganj, Jaisinghpura, and Chak Patodi. The men had been held in inhuman conditions by powerful local families and forced to work without pay in agricultural fields, cowsheds, and roadside eateries. Many of them were found in tattered clothing and visibly malnourished. The rescued men Among the rescued was 60-year-old Rama from Gujarat, a former schoolteacher who once taught English and Mathematics to Class X students in Ahmedabad. Around two decades ago, he began a religious pilgrimage on foot from Shirdi to Mathura. While passing through Binaganj in Guna district, he was reportedly abducted by a local family and forced into bonded labour on farms and cattle sheds for 19 years. Another victim, 32-year-old Virendra Yadav from Unchahar in Uttar Pradeshs Rae Bareli district, had previously worked at NTPC plants and even ran his own sweet shop. While travelling through Madhya Pradesh some years ago, he was allegedly abducted by a man named Bhura and held captive in Binaganj. He was forced to work without wages, tending to cattle in a cowshed owned by a powerful family. Also rescued was 65-year-old Vimal Kumar from Fatehpur district in UP. He was travelling from Kanpur to Indore by car when his vehicle broke down. A man identified as Bittu offered him help but instead handed him over to another family. Vimal was then held captive and forced into bonded labour. When he attempted to escape, he was brutally assaulted and subjected to electric shocks. Authorities have initiated legal action against those responsible. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to provide medical treatment, counselling, and eventual rehabilitation of the rescued men. The middle-aged and elderly men, who had been forced into bonded labour by powerful individuals in several villages for years, have been freed, said Guna District Police Superintendent Ankit Soni. Cases have been registered against 12 individuals under various sections of the BNS, including Sections 127(4), 127(6), 143(2), 146, 115(2), 351(2), and 3(5). Nine of the accused have already been arrested, and a search is underway for the remaining three. In light of reports suggesting that more bonded labourers may still be held captive by influential individuals in other villages, the Guna district administration has vowed to continue its crackdown on such exploitative practices.
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'Rafale jets miniature with chilly and lemon': UP Congress president's unique jibe at BJP
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Padma Shri awardee Baba Sivanand passes away at 128 in Varanasi
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New ATM theft tactic uncovered, two arrested in Telangana
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