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The DMK government has consistently opposed NEET, citing various discrepancies and has requested the central government to revoke the exam while seeking an exemption for the state.

Amit Shah vs MK Stalin: Hindi, NEP Clash

Amit Shah and MK Stalin clash over Hindi imposition, NEP

The DMK government has consistently opposed NEET, citing various discrepancies and has requested the central government to revoke the exam while seeking an exemption for the state.

In a recent address, Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin&rsquo;s criticism of the central government's &ldquo;Hindi imposition&rdquo; and its approach towards the delimitation exercise.
Speaking at the 56th Raising Day of the CISF in Ranipet, Shah highlighted the Modi government&rsquo;s initiative allowing CISF aspirants to write exams in their regional languages, including Tamil.
He called on CM Stalin to introduce engineering and medical education in Tamil, praising Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s contribution to India&rsquo;s cultural and educational landscape.
As Tamil Nadu gears up for assembly elections next year, Stalin has intensified his criticism of the BJP, describing the three-language policy in the National Education Policy (NEP) as unpopular in the state.
He argued that past efforts to enforce Hindi faced resistance and political realignments, asserting that Tamil Nadu would stand against what he termed "Hindi colonialism."
Stalin has also been vocal against Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan&rsquo;s stance on the three-language formula.
Pradhan reassured that the NEP doesn&rsquo;t impose Hindi but focuses on mother-tongue education, including Tamil in Tamil Nadu, suggesting political motives behind the state&rsquo;s opposition.
The BJP-led central government had earlier withheld Rs 2,152 crore under the Samagra Shiksha scheme, pending Tamil Nadu's adoption of the NEP. Stalin&rsquo;s response framed this as an affront to the Tamil language, a sensitive topic given the state's historical aversion to Hindi imposition.
The CM&rsquo;s request for the release of funds came amid ongoing controversies over the NEP, perceived as an attempt to undermine regional languages.
Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s historical resistance to Hindi, tied to its Dravidian roots, has been reignited with its rejection of the NEP and criticisms over NEET.
The DMK government has consistently opposed NEET, citing various discrepancies and has requested the central government to revoke the exam while seeking an exemption for the state.
With these tensions and the election on the horizon, the interaction between the state and central government continues to underscore longstanding cultural and linguistic friction.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the DMK government for corruption and misgovernance while rejecting allegations of central fund denial. He vowed to establish an NDA government in Tamil Nadu by 2026, promising to end nepotism and corruption.

Amit Shah slams DMK over corruption, promises NDA rule in Tamil Nadu by 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the DMK government for corruption and misgovernance while rejecting allegations of central fund denial. He vowed to establish an NDA government in Tamil Nadu by 2026, promising to end nepotism and corruption.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, accusing its leaders of corruption and poor governance.&nbsp;
Speaking at the inauguration of BJP district offices in Coimbatore, Tiruvannamalai, and Ramanathapuram, Shah alleged that DMK leaders were involved in various scams.
"In cases of corruption, all the leaders of the DMK hold a master's degree. One of their leaders is embroiled in a cash-for-jobs case, another is involved in money laundering and illegal sand mining, and a third is facing charges related to disproportionate assets," Shah stated.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...Sometimes it feels as if DMK has let all the corrupts in the society join DMK through a membership drive... MK Stalin and his son are raising several issues to deviate from the real issues. Today, they are&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/EP1zBOuzTt">pic.twitter.com/EP1zBOuzTt</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1894656009601503530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Dismissing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's claim that the state was denied central funds, Shah countered, "There is no truth in MK Stalin's statement. The Modi government has given Rs 5 lakh crore to Tamil Nadu in the last five years."&nbsp;
He further said that a comparison between funds allocated under the UPA and NDA governments proves that Tamil Nadu faced actual injustice during the UPA regime.
Taking a dig at DMK, Shah remarked, "Sometimes it feels as if DMK has let all the corrupts in the society join DMK through a membership drive. MK Stalin and his son are raising several issues to deviate from real concerns. Today, they are going to have a meeting regarding delimitation. PM Modi has made it clear that even after delimitation, the seats of none of the states in the South will be decreased."
Shah also declared that the BJP will form a government in Tamil Nadu in 2026 under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He pledged to end corruption, nepotism, and anti-India activities in the state.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "In 2024, we have formed the govt in Odisha with a full majority for the first time. After many years, Andhra Pradesh now has the NDA govt... 2025 began with the victory in Delhi, and 2026 will begin with the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/XJSzXopho1">pic.twitter.com/XJSzXopho1</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1894650878407446663?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Get ready for the formation of a National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Tamil Nadu. In 2026, we will establish an NDA administration. This new government will usher in a new era for Tamil Nadu. We will put an end to nepotism in the state. Corruption will be eradicated in Tamil Nadu. We are committed to removing individuals involved in anti-India activities from Tamil Nadu," he asserted.
Shah's visit to Tamil Nadu included the inauguration of BJP district offices in Coimbatore, Tiruvannamalai, and Ramanathapuram.

BJP secures a decisive win in the Delhi Assembly elections, marking its return to power after 27 years. Leaders credit PM Modi's leadership and Amit Shah's strategic planning for the success, while AAP faces a major setback.

Union Ministers, allies credit Modi, Shah for BJP's landslide win in Delhi Elections

BJP secures a decisive win in the Delhi Assembly elections, marking its return to power after 27 years. Leaders credit PM Modi's leadership and Amit Shah's strategic planning for the success, while AAP faces a major setback.

Senior BJP leaders, Union ministers, and NDA allies on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership and Home Minister Amit Shah&rsquo;s strategic planning for the BJP&rsquo;s decisive victory in the Delhi Assembly elections.
Leaders from the BJP and allied parties, including the NCP, Shiv Sena, and Lok Janshakti Party (RV), credited Shah for formulating "accurate" poll strategies that helped the saffron party reclaim power in Delhi after more than 26 years.
With the BJP securing a commanding win on 48 out of 70 seats, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) saw a significant decline, managing only 22 seats. Congress, meanwhile, yet again failed to open its account.
BJP had last held power in Delhi in 1998 before being ousted by the Congress, which governed the capital for three consecutive terms.
Allies of the BJP stated that the Delhi electorate had rejected the Congress, which had previously questioned the electoral process and claimed the Constitution was under threat.
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यह मोदीजी की गारंटी का कमाल है | महाराष्ट्र के बाद दिल्ली के मतदाताओं ने भी प्रधानमंत्री <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> मोदीजी के नेतृत्व पर पूर्ण विश्वास जताया है | भारतीय जनता पार्टी एवं एनडीए की जीत का सिलसिला जारी है | इसके लिए हार्दिक अभिनंदन और बधाई ! पिछले दस वर्षों से दिल्लीवासियों पर&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/RzMlZpoG3l">https://t.co/RzMlZpoG3l</a>
&mdash; Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) <a href="https://twitter.com/mieknathshinde/status/1888133213811601805?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"The voters have once again handed the Congress, which falsely claimed that the Constitution and elections are all in crisis, a complete defeat. Their lie has been defeated, and the voters have fully supported the truth," said Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the victory a reflection of the people's trust in Modi&rsquo;s leadership and BJP&rsquo;s policies.
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दिल्ली के विधानसभा चुनावों में भाजपा की जबरदस्त विजय प्रधानमंत्री श्री <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> के नेतृत्व और <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4India</a> की नीतियों के प्रति विश्वास की जीत है। इस देश की जनता का भरोसा मोदीजी की विश्वसनीयता और भाजपा की सुशासन और विकास की राजनीति में है। इस शानदार जीत के लिए मैं प्रधानमंत्री&hellip;
&mdash; Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh/status/1888137110399688785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"BJP&rsquo;s landslide victory in Delhi is a victory of faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the policies of the BJP," Singh said.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari echoed similar sentiments, stating that the result validated the government's focus on development and governance.
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यह विकास और सुशासन की जीत है! दिल्ली में भाजपा को मिली ऐतिहासिक जीत प्रधानमंत्री श्री <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> जी के नेतृत्व में चहुंमुखी विकास पर जनता ने लगाई मोहर है। दिल्ली में विकास, सुशासन और सबका साथ, सबका विकास के मूलमंत्र के साथ सबको लेकर हम विकास के हाईवे पर आगे बढ़ रहे है। देश&hellip;
&mdash; Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) <a href="https://twitter.com/nitin_gadkari/status/1888137058394501533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"This is a victory of development and good governance," Gadkari remarked.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized AAP, stating that Delhi voters had rejected its "politics of lies and theatrics."
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आज दिल्ली आप-दा मुक्त हो गई...दिल्ली की जनता को बधाई। यह जीत मोदी जी के प्रति जनता के विश्वास की जीत है, विकसित भारत के लिए विकसित दिल्ली बनाने के संकल्प की जीत है। यह जीत भारतीय जनता पार्टी के प्रति जनता के प्रेम और स्नेह की जीत है। आज जनता ने झूठ और नौटंकी की राजनीति का अंत&hellip;
&mdash; Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChouhanShivraj/status/1888143630998909341?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Farmers in the national capital were tired of the 'AAP-da' government. Now the farmers will benefit from the policies of the Central government," Chouhan said.
The BJP had deployed several chief ministers and senior leaders across the country to campaign for the elections.
Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Devendra Fadnavis (Maharashtra), Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh), Nayab Singh Saini (Haryana), Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand), Pramod Sawant (Goa), and Bhajanlal Sharma (Rajasthan) were actively engaged in election rallies, public meetings, and roadshows.
Key NDA partners, including Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena), Ajit Pawar (NCP), K Rammohan Naidu (TDP), and Chirag Paswan (LJSP-RV), praised Modi&rsquo;s leadership and Shah&rsquo;s election strategy.
"BJP got this success due to the trust in Narendra Modi's leadership and the accurate management of Amit Shah," said NCP leader and Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar congratulated Modi, Shah, and BJP President J.P. Nadda for the party&rsquo;s impressive performance in Delhi.
"Modi ji&rsquo;s guarantees have worked wonders in Delhi... After Maharashtra, the voters of Delhi have expressed faith in the leadership of Modi. The victory run of the BJP continues," Shinde stated, adding that voters had avoided a "disaster" and taught the Congress a lesson for making false claims about the Constitution being in danger.
JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said that Delhiites had fully rejected AAP&rsquo;s governance, paving the way for better administration.
"Good days are coming for the people of Delhi as the same party ruling the Centre and the city will bring them a lot of benefits," Prasad noted.
Union Minister and TDP leader K Rammohan Naidu said the massive mandate reflected the public&rsquo;s confidence in a government that delivers on its commitments.
"With a double-engine Sarkar in state and Centre, the capital region is set to soar to new heights of prosperity and growth. Together, the NDA government will fulfill the aspirations of every Delhiite and build a stronger, brighter future for our great city," Naidu said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's tribute to Acharya Vidyasagar Ji at Dongargarh highlights the Jain seer's enduring impact on India's cultural and spiritual identity. His advocacy for traditional industries and ethical living inspires unity across gen

Amit Shah lauds saints for preserving India's culture at Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Mahotsav

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's tribute to Acharya Vidyasagar Ji underscores his pivotal role in preserving India's cultural and spiritual heritage, inspiring unity and self-reliance. The Jain seer's practices remain a powerful reminder of ethical living.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's tribute to Acharya Vidyasagar Ji underscores his pivotal role in preserving India's cultural and spiritual heritage, inspiring unity and self-reliance. The Jain seer's practices remain a powerful reminder of ethical living.

Jain Seer Remembered for His Contributions to Indian Traditions, Cottage Industries, and National Unity
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday highlighted the invaluable role of India's saints in preserving the country&rsquo;s culture, unity, and knowledge. Speaking at the &lsquo;First Samadhi Mahotsav&rsquo; of Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Ji Mahamuniraj in Dongargarh, Chhattisgarh, Shah praised the contributions of Jain Acharyas and Munis in fostering national unity and strengthening Indian traditions.
Shah remarked that after India's independence, as the nation and its governance began to be influenced by Western ideologies, Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj remained steadfast in upholding India&rsquo;s cultural and spiritual heritage. &ldquo;He was the only saint who consistently protected India, Indianness, Indian culture, our religion, and our languages,&rdquo; he stated.
Role of Saints in India&rsquo;s Cultural and National Identity
Shah emphasized the deep-rooted traditions of India&rsquo;s saints, who have historically played a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation&rsquo;s culture. &ldquo;During times of turmoil, saints have always stepped in to protect knowledge and uphold national consciousness through their spirit of devotion,&rdquo; he added.
He described Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj as a &lsquo;yugpurush&rsquo; (visionary) who ushered in a new era of thought and inspired generations to value indigenous industries and employment. He actively promoted cattle welfare (&lsquo;godhan&rsquo;), the spinning wheel (&lsquo;charkha&rsquo;), handloom, and local businesses&mdash;ideals that resonate strongly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s initiatives to boost traditional industries.
Acharya Vidyasagar&rsquo;s Legacy and Sallekhana Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj passed away on February 18 last year at Chandragiri Teerth in Dongargarh after undertaking &lsquo;sallekhana,&rsquo; a Jain religious practice of voluntary fasting unto death for spiritual purification. His unwavering commitment to India&rsquo;s spiritual and cultural ethos continues to inspire many across the nation.
The Mahotsav in his memory served as a reminder of the enduring influence of saints in preserving India&rsquo;s rich heritage and guiding future generations towards self-reliance and ethical living.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a crucial security review meeting to assess the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on counter-terrorism efforts, intelligence coordination, and long-term peace measures in the region.

Amit Shah chairs high-level meet to review security situation in Jammu and Kashmir

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a crucial security review meeting to assess the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on counter-terrorism efforts, intelligence coordination, and long-term peace measures in the region.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday led a high-level security review meeting to evaluate the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;
The meeting focused on counter-terrorism strategies and efforts to maintain stability in the Union Territory, addressing the current security landscape, ongoing counter-terrorism operations, and future plans to tackle the threat.&nbsp;
Spanning over two hours, the discussion underscored the need for enhanced coordination among security agencies in combating terrorism in the region. Key topics included recent security developments in the Valley, emerging threats from terror groups, and insurgent activities.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a security review meeting on Jammu and Kashmir, in Delhi. J&amp;K LG Manoj Sinha also present in the meeting. <a href="https://t.co/lXwrmX1ywv">pic.twitter.com/lXwrmX1ywv</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1887037028346552696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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This was the second consecutive security review meeting, following a similar discussion chaired by the Home Minister with Army officials on Tuesday.&nbsp;
Attendees included Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, and other senior officials from the region. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and the Director of the Intelligence Bureau were also present.
The meeting is part of a series of ongoing security assessments, where the Home Minister has consistently emphasized the need to strengthen intelligence networks, prevent cross-border infiltration, and push forward developmental initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;
In previous discussions, Shah has reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and called for better coordination between central and state security forces.
In recent years, the government has intensified counter-terror efforts, dismantling terror networks and increasing developmental outreach in the region.&nbsp;
This security review remains critical in light of recent incidents, ongoing anti-terror operations, and the government's commitment to ensuring lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir.

Amit Shah promises to open Kejriwal's controversial "Sheesh Mahal" for public viewing, and accuses Manish Sisodia of deceiving Patparganj residents and promoting liquor shops near temples.

Delhi Elections: Amit Shah says Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal' to be opened for public viewing

Amit Shah promises to open Kejriwal's controversial "Sheesh Mahal" for public viewing, and accuses Manish Sisodia of deceiving Patparganj residents and promoting liquor shops near temples.

Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah made a bold claim on Monday that former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal&rsquo;s residence, known as the 'Sheesh Mahal,' will be opened to the public.&nbsp;
Speaking at an election rally in the Jangpura assembly constituency, Shah accused Kejriwal of greed, stating that the former CM was not satisfied with just one house and went ahead to construct the &lsquo;Sheesh Mahal&rsquo;.&nbsp;
Shah alleged that a hefty Rs 51,000 crore was spent on the construction of the mansion, which, according to him, belongs to the people of Delhi.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DelhiElection2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DelhiElection2025</a> | Addressing an election rally in Jangpura, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...In 2013, Kejriwal used to say he would not take a house, car or security after becoming CM. But he took a car and bungalow also. He was not satisfied with one house, so he&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/dPbRgdzcqh">pic.twitter.com/dPbRgdzcqh</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1886313374671380770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"In 2013, Kejriwal used to say he would not take a house, car, or security after becoming CM. But he took a car and a bungalow as well. He was not satisfied with one house, so he constructed the 'Sheesh Mahal'... Who does this Rs 51,000 crore belong to? It belongs to the people of Delhi. I promise that we will open the 'Sheesh Mahal' for public viewing... After Kejriwal indulged in corruption worth crores of rupees, should he be voted to power again?" Shah said in his address.
Shah also turned his attention to former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, accusing him of deceiving the residents of Patparganj. "Manish Sisodia (AAP candidate from Jangpura constituency) has come here. You should ask him, what did he do that he had to leave Patparganj (constituency)? He thinks he can make false promises here now after deceiving the people of Patparganj," Shah remarked.
The BJP leader further criticized Sisodia's tenure as Deputy CM, accusing him of allowing liquor shops to be set up near religious places, including temples, schools, and gurudwaras.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DelhiElection2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DelhiElection2025</a> | Addressing an election rally in Jangpura, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "Manish Sisodia (AAP candidate from Jangpura constituency) has come here. You should ask him, what did he do that he had to leave Patparganj (constituency). He thinks he can make&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/hpU4xHw0Nh">pic.twitter.com/hpU4xHw0Nh</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1886308801130971608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"As Deputy CM, he did one thing: he opened liquor shops near all temples, schools, and gurudwaras. There is only one education minister in the country who went to jail in the liquor scam," Shah added.
In a pointed comment aimed at Kejriwal and Sisodia, Shah remarked, "The Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan have cheated Delhi." Sisodia, the sitting Patparganj MLA, is contesting from the Jangpura assembly seat against BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah and Congress' Farhad Suri.&nbsp;
Monday marked the last day of campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections, which are set to take place on Wednesday, February 5. The election results will be declared on February 8.

Amit Shah's visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Celebrating Sanatan culture, Shah participated in spiritual rituals with saints, highlighting the global importance of the festival.

Amit Shah takes holy dip at Sangam Ghat During Maha Kumbh, calls it a 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to the Maha Kumbh Mela celebrated Sanatan culture and included interactions with esteemed saints. Engaged in spiritual rituals at Triveni Sangam, highlighting the event's worldwide significance.

Amit Shah takes holy dip at Sangam Ghat During Maha Kumbh, calls it a "unique symbol of Sanatan culture"

Amit Shah's visit to Maha Kumbh Mela celebrated Sanatan culture. He engaged in spiritual activities alongside saints, highlighting the event's global significance.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Prayagraj on Monday to participate in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. Shah took a holy dip at the sacred Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, accompanied by Baba Ramdev and other saints.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MahaKumbh2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MahaKumbh2025</a> | Union Home Minister Amit Shah takes a holy dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. <a href="https://t.co/TH2MFFgwA5">pic.twitter.com/TH2MFFgwA5</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1883781034476752994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
Upon his arrival, Shah received a warm welcome from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his cabinet members. Sharing his experience on X, Shah described the Maha Kumbh as a "unique symbol of Sanatan culture" and praised it for showcasing the life philosophy of Sanatan Dharma, rooted in harmony and unity.
Shah's itinerary included a visit to the Bade Hanuman temple and Abhayvat, followed by a meeting and lunch with sages at Juna Akhara. He also met with Guru Sharananand Ji and Govind Giri Ji Maharaj at Guru Sharananand Ji&rsquo;s Ashram. Additionally, Shah engaged in discussions with the Shankaracharyas of Sringeri, Puri, and Dwaraka before concluding his visit and returning to Delhi in the evening.
The Maha Kumbh Mela, which began on January 13 with Paush Purnima, has already drawn over 110 million devotees, who have taken sacred baths at Prayagraj to seek spiritual purification and moksha. The festival remains a monumental event, blending faith, culture, and tradition on an unparalleled scale. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Union Home Minister Amit Shah marked Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad, joining celebrations with CM Bhupendra Patel at Shantiniketan Society. 

Amit Shah flies kite, celebrates Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad with Gujarat CM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah marked Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad, joining celebrations with CM Bhupendra Patel at Shantiniketan Society.&nbsp;

Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday celebrated Makar Sankranti with the residents of Shantiniketan Society in the Memnagar area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The society was decorated with colorful kites and rangoli, setting a lively atmosphere for the festival. Shah, accompanied by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, was warmly welcomed by the locals, including women and children. The celebration was further enriched by the sounds of traditional 'dhol nagara' and cultural dances. Shah also joined the residents in flying kites from the rooftop, embracing the joyous occasion. 
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel celebrate Makar Sankranti in Ahmedabad <a href="https://t.co/NSZiLAkn5T">pic.twitter.com/NSZiLAkn5T</a>
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Shah and CM Patel shared their Makar Sankranti greetings with the public. 
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&lsquo;मकर संक्रांति&rsquo; भारतीय संस्कृति और परंपरा के प्रति अटूट आस्था का पर्व है। देशवासियों को ऊर्जा, उमंग और उन्नति के इस पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। <a href="https://t.co/NLooMkEIGC">pic.twitter.com/NLooMkEIGC</a>
&mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/1879000441469735166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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 Shah expressed on X, "Makar Sankranti is a festival of unwavering faith in Indian culture and tradition. Heartiest greetings to the countrymen on this holy festival of energy, enthusiasm, and progress." Prime Minister Narendra Modi also sent his warm wishes.
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सभी देशवासियों को मकर संक्रांति की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। उत्तरायण सूर्य को समर्पित यह पावन उत्सव आप सबके जीवन में नई ऊर्जा और नए उत्साह का संचार करे।
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1878999146956501069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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 "Many best wishes to all countrymen on Makar Sankranti. May this holy festival dedicated to the Uttarayan Sun bring new energy and enthusiasm into your life" he said.
The celebration of Makar Sankranti is happening nationwide on Tuesday, with people marking the Sun&rsquo;s transition from Sagittarius to Capricorn, signifying the start of Uttarayan. On this day, it is believed that taking a holy dip in rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna cleanses sins and brings spiritual merit. The day is dedicated to acts of charity and devotion, and traditional dishes like sesame-jaggery laddus and khichdi are enjoyed. Kite flying, symbolizing energy and joy, is a key tradition during this festival.
In Prayagraj, the first Amrit Snan of Maha Kumbh 2025 also coincided with Makar Sankranti. Sadhus from the Mahanirvani Panchayati Akhada took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary of Urban Development Amrit Abhijat reported that nearly twenty million devotees participated in the first 'Amrit Snan' of the Maha Kumbh on this auspicious day.

The Aam Aadmi Party and BJP escalate their rivalry with Bollywood-inspired poster and video campaigns, targeting each other over key issues like Purvanchali votes and leadership. 

AAP-BJP Face Off in Creative Poster War Ahead of Delhi Elections

The Aam Aadmi Party and BJP escalate their rivalry with Bollywood-inspired poster and video campaigns, targeting each other over key issues like Purvanchali votes and leadership.&nbsp;

In the build-up to the Delhi Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have escalated their rivalry through a heated and creative poster war, using Bollywood-inspired visuals and satirical content to influence voters.
The BJP's latest move came on Monday with a poster portraying AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal as Mogambo, the iconic villain from the 1980 Bollywood classic Mr. India, originally played by Amrish Puri.
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AAP का पूर्वांचल विरोधी चेहरा पूरे देश के सामने बेनक़ाब हो चुका है ! दिल्ली में रह रहे यूपी-बिहार के लोग अरविंद केजरीवाल के लिए फर्जी। लेकिन रोहिंग्या और बांग्लादेशी घुसपैठिये इनके यार? <a href="https://t.co/xko2GAdLPL">pic.twitter.com/xko2GAdLPL</a>
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 Captioned &ldquo;Purvanchaliyon se Nafrat ki Aag&rdquo; (Hatred against people from Purvanchal), the poster accuses Kejriwal of disrespecting the Purvanchali community by allegedly labeling some voters as "fake."
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The Purvanchali vote bank has become a significant battleground for both parties in Delhi. The BJP also alleged that AAP prioritizes illegal settlements of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis over Delhi&rsquo;s Purvanchali residents.
"AAP's anti-Purvanchal face has been exposed before the nation. People from UP-Bihar living in Delhi are fake for Arvind Kejriwal. But are Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators his friends?" read the BJP&rsquo;s poster.
In response, AAP launched its own satirical counterattack, releasing a parody video referencing the 1996 film Diljale. Shared on X, the video used a fictional conversation between Amrish Puri&rsquo;s character Dara and a deepfake of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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The video mocks the BJP for lacking a Chief Ministerial candidate in Delhi. &ldquo;Dulha kahaan hai, vision kahaan hai, sirf gaaliyan hain. Dilli mein Kejriwal ne kaam karke dikhaya hai aur tumne sirf gaaliyan di hain,&rdquo; Dara's character says, translating to, &ldquo;Where is the groom, where is the vision? There are only abuses. Kejriwal has worked for Delhi, but you&rsquo;ve only hurled insults.&rdquo;
This creative exchange is part of a larger "poster-video war" between the two parties, which have been using satirical content and Bollywood imagery to engage voters on social media platforms.
Earlier, AAP targeted BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri with a poster casting him as a villain from Bahubali 1, branding him the &ldquo;CM face of the abusive party.&rdquo; The BJP fired back, labeling Kejriwal as &ldquo;Sheeshmahal wale AAP-da-e-aazam,&rdquo; a dig at the alleged extravagant renovations of his official residence.
As Delhi prepares for its 70-member assembly elections scheduled on February 5, with results to be announced on February 8, the ongoing war of words and visuals has added an intense and theatrical layer to the campaign.

Home Minister Amit Shah introduces Bharatpol, a real-time portal designed to help Indian law enforcement agencies connect with Interpol quickly.

Amit Shah Launches Bharatpol Portal for Enhanced International Police Cooperation

Home Minister Amit Shah introduces Bharatpol, a real-time portal designed to help Indian law enforcement agencies connect with Interpol quickly.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the 'Bharatpol' portal to facilitate faster international assistance for agencies.
Speaking at the launch of 'Bharatpol at the Bharat Mandapam here, the minister underlined that the real-time interface was the most important feature of the portal developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It will allow central and state agencies to easily connect with the Interpol and speed up their investigations, he said.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi | Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah says, "'Bharatpol' has been launched here today. Bharatpol will take our country's international investigations to a new era. CBI was the only agency identified to work with the Interpol but with the&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/FtVN6IuMNf">https://t.co/FtVN6IuMNf</a> <a href="https://t.co/vy2IspbSgo">pic.twitter.com/vy2IspbSgo</a>
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"It is time that we use modern technology and techniques to nab and bring to justice the fugitives who absconded from India after committing a crime," Shah said.
"We have to keep an eye on global challenges and update our internal systems. Bharatpol is a step in that direction," he said.
He said the new portal will allow central and state probe agencies to share and obtain information on their cases from the 195 member nations of the Interpol.
The three new criminal laws brought by the Modi government last year will ensure that trials against fugitives and absconders are conducted in a better manner.
"I would urge the CBI to take the responsibility of training the states for capacity building regarding Bharatpol and also for the three new criminal laws," Shah said.
"We need to institutionalise these systems along with the knowledge of various kinds of Interpol notices and their procedures," he said.
PTI first reported about the setting up of the 'Bharatpol' portal.
The CBI and the National Central Bureau of India are responsible for Interpol-related affairs.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged to eliminate Naxalism from India by March 2026, following the tragic loss of eight DRG jawans and a civilian driver in a deadly IED attack in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district.

Will end Naxalism in India by March 2026: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has pledged to eliminate Naxalism from India by March 2026, following the tragic loss of eight DRG jawans and a civilian driver in a deadly IED attack in Chhattisgarh&rsquo;s Bijapur district.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday vowed to eliminate Naxals from the country by March 2026 and asserted that the sacrifice of those killed by the extremists in Chhattisgarh will not go in vain.
Shah's comments came after eight jawans of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and a civilian driver were killed after Naxals blew up their vehicle with a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
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बीजापुर (छत्तीसगढ़) में IED ब्लास्ट में DRG के जवानों को खोने की सूचना से अत्यंत दु:खी हूँ। वीर जवानों के परिजनों के प्रति गहरी संवेदनाएँ व्यक्त करता हूँ। इस दुःख को शब्दों में व्यक्त कर पाना असंभव है, लेकिन मैं विश्वास दिलाता हूँ कि हमारे जवानों का बलिदान व्यर्थ नहीं जाएगा। हम&hellip;
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"I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of DRG soldiers in an IED blast in Bijapur (Chhattisgarh). I express my deepest condolences to the families of the brave soldiers.
"It is impossible to express this grief in words, but I assure you that the sacrifice of our soldiers will not go in vain. We will end Naxalism in India by March 2026," he said in a post on 'X' in Hindi.
This was the biggest strike by Maoists on security forces in the state in the last two years and the first assault in 2025.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/chhattisgarh-naxals-blow-up-vehicle-of-security-personnel-with-ied-casualties-feared-1736159521260" target="_blank">Chhattisgarh: 8 jawans of District Reserve Guards killed after Naxals blow up vehicle</a>

A heated confrontation broke out in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation as Congress and BJP councillors clashed over the legacy of Dr. BR Ambedkar. The dispute escalated following accusations from Anil Masih, leading to a brawl among members.

Political Clash Erupts in Chandigarh Over Dr. Ambedkar’s Legacy

Congress and AAP councillors moved a motion demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

A heated exchange erupted during the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s general house meeting as Congress and BJP councillors clashed over Dr. BR Ambedkar's legacy.
The confrontation began when Anil Masih, the poll officer accused of tampering with ballot papers during the mayoral elections, targeted Congress and accused Rahul Gandhi of being out on bail due to the National Herald case. This sparked a brawl among Congress, AAP, and BJP members.
Congress and AAP councillors moved a motion demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In response, BJP members accused Congress of disrespecting Dr. Ambedkar, particularly during Jawaharlal Nehru's time as Prime Minister. 
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Scuffle erupted between Congress and BJP councillors over the subject of Dr BR Ambedkar during the general house meeting of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation today Nominated councillor Anil Masih had targeted Congress and stated that Rahul Gandhi is out on bail, citing&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/iZmLidgbT0">pic.twitter.com/iZmLidgbT0</a>
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The BJP also claimed Congress was distorting Mr. Shah's recent Rajya Sabha speech to tarnish his image. Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized Congress for allegedly staging a "smear campaign" against Shah. He accused the party of hypocrisy, stating that while Congress had insulted Dr. Ambedkar during his life, it was now trying to exploit his legacy for political gain.
The BJP demanded an apology from Congress for its historical treatment of Dr. Ambedkar. In response, Congress launched a weeklong nationwide campaign, "Ambedkar Samman Saptah," to honor Dr. Ambedkar's contributions. Party members are holding marches and press conferences to emphasize his legacy and hold Amit Shah accountable for his recent comments.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah, discussing key issues such as statehood restoration, counterterrorism efforts, and a proposed 28% hike on handloom products.

Omar Abdullah Meets Amit Shah to Discuss J&K Statehood, Security

Meeting Shah for the second time after taking over as the chief minister of the Union territory on October 16, Abdullah said the talks took place in a "cordial manner".

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah here and discussed various key issues, including an early restoration of statehood and involving the elected government in the fight against terrorism.
Meeting Shah for the second time after taking over as the chief minister of the Union territory on October 16, Abdullah said the talks took place in a "cordial manner". "We hope to always work in a better environment so that the people of Jammu and Kashmir are benefited from this," he added.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | On his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, Jammu &amp; Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah says, " The meeting with Home Minister was regarding the situation in J&amp;K, restoration of statehood, ...There were talks over statehood to J&amp;K and there is hope that it will be&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/6yyQstXOmm">pic.twitter.com/6yyQstXOmm</a>
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After the meeting that lasted 30 minutes, the chief minister told reporters that he briefed the Union home minister about the situation in the Union territory and the experience of his government in the last two months.
"Yes, I raised the issue of early restoration of statehood with the home minister," Abdullah said, adding that "we hope that Jammu and Kashmir gets its statehood restored soon".
On whether the talks included the militancy situation in the Union territory, he said security and law and order are the responsibility of the lieutenant governor.
"I have always said and I told the home minister that 'you cannot fight militancy and terrorism in a vacuum, you will have to take the public of Jammu and Kashmir in confidence....they will also have to be brought into this battle, and for that, you will have to take into confidence their elected representatives and their elected government'," Abdullah said.
The chief minister said the talks did not include the framing of business rules for the division of powers between the elected government and the lieutenant governor's office and made it clear that the Centre had no role in it.
"Business rules have nothing to do with the government of India. We have to decide it and the Cabinet has to approve it. The Cabinet sub-committee will finalise it and then, we will send it to the LG for approval," he said.
Abdullah will be attending the Goods and Services Tax meeting in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on December 20. To a question about the proposed hike of 28 per cent on handloom products, he said, "I have not seen such a proposal. If it comes, we will contest it. Not only us, other states will be affected too."
Immediately after Abdullah's meeting ended and he left, Shah began his second meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and other senior officers to review the law-and-order situation in the Union territory.
Earlier, Abdullah met with Shah on October 23 during his first visit to the national capital after assuming office on October 16.

An altercation erupts between opposition and NDA MPs at Parliament, leaving two BJP MPs injured. Both sides file police complaints, accusing each other of misconduct, amid ongoing protests over the Ambedkar issue.

Clash Erupts Between BJP and Opposition MPs in Parliament, Two BJP MPs Injured

The BJP charged the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha with pushing an MP leading to injuries to two of its lawmakers, but Gandhi denied it and said it was he who was pushed by a ruling party member.

The acrimonious face-off between the opposition and ruling NDA over alleged insult to B R Ambedkar took an unprecedented ugly turn in Parliament premises on Thursday with claims of pushing and shoving involving MPs, leaving two BJP members hospitalised and a woman BJP MP accusing Rahul Gandhi of "misbehaving" with her.
The BJP charged the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha with pushing an MP leading to injuries to two of its lawmakers, but Gandhi denied it and said it was he who was pushed by a ruling party member while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also accused protesting BJP members of shoving him and injuring his knees.
Both sides lodged complaints at Parliament Street police station, blaming each other for what must be a sordid incident without parallel involving MPs within the premises of Parliament. They also complained to the respective Chair in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha against each other.
BJP MPs Mukesh Rajput and Pratap Chandra Sarangi sustained injuries and were admitted to the RML hospital, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking to them over phone to enquire about their health.
The hospital's Medical Superintendent Dr Ajay Shukla said they had sustained head injuries.
"We have filed a complaint against Mr Rahul Gandhi for physical assault and incitement," BJP MP Anurag Thakur told mediapersons outside the police station.
A number of MPs of the ruling BJP-led National Democratic Alliance were protesting at the steps of Parliament's 'Makar Dwar', an entrance and exit reserved for lawmakers, against the Congress' alleged insult of Ambedkar, while MPs from the Congress and its allies were demonstrating over Union Minister Home Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar and accused the BJP of slighting the architect of the Constitution.
BJP MPs claimed that Gandhi tried to push his way inside Parliament through the middle of the stairs where they were standing, ignoring a side passage, and caused injuries in the ensuing jostling. However, some opposition MPs claimed that the BJP members refused to give way to Gandhi who was heading to the Lok Sabha to attend the House proceedings.
Rejecting the BJP members' charge, Gandhi told reporters, "I was trying to enter Parliament and the BJP MPs were stopping me, pushing me and threatening me."
The incident happened some minutes before both Houses were to convene at 11 am.
The 69-year-old Sarangi, a BJP member from Balasore in Odisha and a former minister, suffered injuries on the left temple. BJP member Nishikant Dubey accused Gandhi of pushing the senior leader.
"Are you not ashamed Rahul, you are resorting to rowdy behaviour ('gundagardi'). You pushed an old man," a furious Dubey told Gandhi.
"He pushed me," Gandhi countered Dubey, walking off after having a cursory look at Sarangi, who was being attended to by fellow BJP members. Sarangi was later wheeled off to an ambulance.
"Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP, who fell on me and I got injured," he told reporters as BJP members squatted at the Makar Dwar raising slogans against the Congress.
Hitting out at Gandhi, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said appropriate action would be taken in the matter. "Parliament is not a place to show physical strength. It is not a wrestling ring," he said.
Dubey told reporters, "I am a four-time MP, I have seen something like this for the first time. I have never seen Congress leaders barging into the BJP's protest or BJP members doing the same when Congress protests. Why did the Congress disrupt the BJP's protest today? This shows that their only aim is hooliganism."
A number of ruling alliance MPs, including Union ministers, met their injured colleagues in the hospital as the incident blew up into a major row.
Both Houses witnessed massive uproar amid 'Jai Bhim' chants from both sides and were adjourned without witnessing any transaction.
Congress MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and submitted a complaint against the alleged unruly conduct of BJP MPs against Rahul Gandhi and attempts to stop him from entering Parliament House.
Phangnon Konyak, a woman BJP MP from Nagaland, said in the Rajya Sabha that Gandhi came in "very close proximity of me" during a "peaceful" protest and shouted at her. He made her uncomfortable, she said, accusing him of conduct unbecoming of his position as the Leader of Opposition.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said that he has received a communication from Konyak on the incident and she also met him in his chamber. &ldquo;I am looking into it. She was literally in tears," he said in the House.
The Congress and other opposition parties have seized on a part of Home Minister Amit Shah's reference to Ambedkar in his Rajya Sabha speech on Tuesday to target the BJP and demand his resignation.
Shah, defended by Modi and other senior members of the BJP and its allies, has accused the Congress of distorting his speech. The BJP has instead cited the alleged insults to Ambedkar and neglect of his legacy during the long years of the Congress' rule to launch its counter-protest.
In a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Kharge claimed he was pushed by BJP MPs, lost his balance and was forced to sit on the ground, injuring his knees that have already undergone surgery. He has demanded an inquiry into the "attack".
As the INDIA bloc parliamentarians came face to face with the ruling coalition MPs in front of the Makar Dwar of Parliament, the two sides engaged in loud sloganeering in a bid to outdo each other.
Opposition MPs took out a protest march on the Parliament premises. MPs of the Congress, DMK, RJD, SP, the Left and NCP(SP), among others, participated in the protest. Several opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K Kanimozhi, were seen wearing blue, a colour associated with Ambedkar.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the first such meeting on the Union territory since the assembly elections were held.

Amit Shah reviews J&K security situation

This was Shah's first meeting to review the security situation in the Union territory after the recent assembly elections that brought to power a National Conference government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, the first such meeting on the Union territory since the assembly elections were held there during September-October, sources said.
J&amp;K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and top officers of the Army, paramilitary forces, J&amp;K administration, intelligence agencies and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) attended the meeting.
This was Shah's first meeting to review the security situation in the Union territory after the recent assembly elections that brought to power a National Conference government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
After the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two UTs in 2019, law and order in Jammu and Kashmir comes under the central government.
The Union home minister had a detailed discussion on the security roadmap for 2025, the sources said.
Sporadic terror incidents have been continuing in Jammu and Kashmir. On October 20, seven people were killed in a terror attack in central Kashmir. Before that, there were attacks on outsiders working in the Valley.
Shah's meeting is expected to take note of the recent terror incidents and the possible steps to be taken on how to stop such attacks in the coming days, the sources added.
According to official data, 142 terrorists were killed in J&amp;K in 2019 and the number is around 45 so far this year.
Fifty civilians were killed in 2019 in the UT, while the figure stood at 14 by the first week of November this year.

Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wrote letters to Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, leaders of NDA partners JDU and TDP, urging them to deeply reflect on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on B R Ambedkar.

Kejriwal urges NDA allies to rethink BJP support over Ambedkar remark

Arvind Kejriwal said people feel that those who love Ambedkar can not support the BJP that "insulted" the architect of India's Constitution.

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wrote letters to Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, leaders of NDA partners JDU and TDP, urging them to deeply reflect on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark on B R Ambedkar.
Sharing the letters in X, Kejriwal said people feel that those who love Ambedkar can not support the BJP that "insulted" the architect of India's Constitution, and asked Kumar and Naidu to ponder over it.
Shah's remark on Babasaheb was not only "disrespectful" but also revealed the BJP's perspective towards him and the Constitution, the AAP leader said in the letters to the two chief ministers.
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बीजेपी ने संसद में बाबा साहेब का अपमान किया है। लोगों को लगता है कि बाबा साहेब को चाहने वाले बीजेपी का समर्थन नहीं कर सकते। आप भी इस पर विचार करें। My Letter to Shri N Chandra Babu Naidu ji. <a href="https://t.co/87pKYTfdDY">pic.twitter.com/87pKYTfdDY</a>
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"The statement made by Shah in Parliament regarding Babasaheb has left the entire nation stunned. His remark that 'chanting Ambedkar-Ambedkar has become a fashion these days' is not only disrespectful but also reveals the BJP's perspective towards Babasaheb and our Constitution," Kejriwal wrote.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart Naidu's TDP are constituents of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the Centre led by the BJP.
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बीजेपी ने संसद में बाबा साहेब का अपमान किया है। लोगों को लगता है कि बाबा साहेब को चाहने वाले बीजेपी का समर्थन नहीं कर सकते। आप भी इस पर विचार करें। श्री नीतीश कुमार जी को मेरा पत्र। <a href="https://t.co/YLd7lXrqmn">pic.twitter.com/YLd7lXrqmn</a>
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"How can the BJP dare to make such a comment against Babasaheb, the Constitution's architect and champion of marginalised rights? This has hurt the sentiments of millions of people across the country," Kejriwal said.
"Babasaheb is not just a leader but the soul of our nation. After this statement by BJP, people expect you to deeply reflect on this issue as well," the former Delhi chief minister implored Kumar and Naidu.

INDIA bloc MPs, including the Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in the Parliament premises Thursday demanding Amit Shah's resignation for his remark on BR Ambedkar.

Opposition MPs protest in Parliament over Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks

The opposition on Wednesday seized on Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B R Ambedkar to corner the government and demanded his resignation.

Dressed in blue, a colour associated with B R Ambedkar, INDIA bloc MPs, including the Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in the Parliament premises Thursday demanding Amit Shah's resignation for his remarks related to the chief architect of the Constitution.
BJP-led NDA parliamentarians also carried out a march within Parliament premises, raising slogans and carrying placards demanding an apology from the opposition Congress for allegedly insulting Ambedkar.
The protesting INDIA bloc parliamentarian came face to face with the ruling coalition MPs in front of the Makar Dar of Parliament as the two sides engaged in loud sloganeering in a bid to outdo each other.
The INDIA bloc members first staged a protest at B R Ambedkar's statue in Parliament premises, carrying posters that read 'Main Bhi Ambedkar', 'Jai Bhim' and 'Amit Shah maafi maango'.
They then took out a protest march on the Parliament premises. MPs of the Congress, DMK, RJD, SP, the Left and NCP(SP), among others, participated in the protest. Several opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K Kanimozhi, were seen wearing blue.
Earlier, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha chaired a meeting of the Congress' Lok Sabha MPs in the main committee room.
The opposition on Wednesday seized on Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B R Ambedkar to corner the government and demanded his resignation for what they called was an insult to the architect of the Constitution.
The attack from virtually all opposition parties, including the Congress, TMC, DMK, RJD, Left parties and Shiv Sena-UBT, led to the adjournment of both Houses of Parliament and prompted the BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to come out in stout defence of Shah.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien has also submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against Shah in the Rajya Sabha where the home minister had said on Tuesday evening that Congress leaders would have got a place in heaven had they chanted the name of God rather than following the fashion of repeating Ambedkar's name.
The hullabaloo in Parliament also spilled onto the streets of the national capital and places as far as Maharashtra, Bihar and Tamil Nadu. In Delhi, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal led hundreds of supporters to gather outside the BJP office and protest noisily amid slogans "Amit Shah maafi mango, Amit Shah sharm karo".
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, DMK chief M K Stalin, Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav were among those who have slammed Shah for his remarks.&nbsp;

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of twisting facts and distorting his comments in the Rajya Sabha related to B R Ambedkar.

Amit Shah: Congress Twisted My Statement on Ambedkar

Shah alleged that the Congress in the past has also misrepresented his and even PM Narendra Modi's comments to spread confusion and mislead people.

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress of twisting facts and distorting his comments in the Rajya Sabha related to B R Ambedkar after BJP leaders "exposed" the opposition party's repeated "insults" to the architect of the Constitution.
Addressing a press conference here, Shah alleged that the Congress in the past has also misrepresented his and even PM Narendra Modi's comments to spread confusion and mislead people.
"I condemn the Congress for twisting facts. Why did it happen? It happened because BJP leaders spoke on how the NDA governments upheld the Constitution and established with facts that the Congress is anti-Ambedkar, anti-Constitution and anti-reservation," Shah told reporters here.
The senior BJP leader said the Congress also insulted V D Savarkar and blew to smithereens the values enshrined in the Constitution by imposing Emergency.
"When all these facts came out, the Congress used its old tricks and made an effort to mislead the society by presenting twisted facts," Shah said.
Shah said he comes from a party that can never insult Ambedkar.
Asked about Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's demand for his resignation, the home minister said in a lighter vein that he can quit if this will make the Congress president happy but it will never solve his problems. He has to remain in his chair, a reference to his party being in the opposition, for 15 more years, Shah said.
Kharge, he added, has acted under Rahul Gandhi's pressure to be part of this "malicious" campaign against him by distorting his views on Ambedkar.

Rajya Sabha was on Wednesday rocked by protests from Opposition members who demanded an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming his remarks in the House a day earlier were an "insult" to the architect of India's Constitution B R Ambedkar.

Rajya Sabha Uproar: Amit Shah vs Congress

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress of misleading the country by using only a part of Shah's remarks made in the Rajya Sabha.

The Rajya Sabha was on Wednesday rocked by protests from Opposition members who demanded an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming his remarks in the House a day earlier were an "insult" to the architect of India's Constitution B R Ambedkar.
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress of misleading the country by using only a part of Shah's remarks made in the Rajya Sabha and asserted that the Home Minister had in very clear words mentioned how the Congress party had insulted Ambedkar.
"You (Congress) cannot use an 11-12 second clip out of Shah's entire speech and mislead the nation," Rijiju said and asserted that for the BJP, Ambedkar is equivalent to God.
However, the opposition was unrelenting. Amid sloganeering, the House was adjourned for the day soon after it met post-lunch.
In the morning, after the listed papers and reports were tabled and the House went ahead with the scheduled Zero Hour, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh rose and alleged that Shah insulted Ambedkar with his remarks during the debate on the Constitution.
Several other Congress members were on their feet and started raising slogans like "'Ambedkar ka apamaan nai sahega Hindustan' (India will not tolerate Ambedkar's insult)".
Countering them, Rijiju said it was the Congress that insulted Ambedkar and did not honour him with a Bharat Ratna.
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge raised a poster of Ambedkar. Amid an uproar, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar adjourned the proceedings within a few minutes till 2 pm.
When the Upper House re-assembled post lunch at 2 pm, Rijiju said two Bills were listed for the day -- the Appropriation Bill and the Banking Regulation Bill. He requested the Opposition parties to allow the House to function and start the discussion on the Banking Regulation Bill.
However, as sloganeering by members of the opposition parties continued, Chairman Dhankhar said Babasaheb Ambedkar is a father figure for all, being the architect of the Indian Constitution.
Congress leader Pramod Tiwari sought to raise a point of order, claiming that Shah "insulted" Ambedkar a day earlier.
Rejecting Tiwari's claim, Rijiju accused the Congress of misleading the country by using only a part of Shah's remarks made in the Rajya Sabha.
He said the Home Minister in his speech had in very clear words mentioned how the Congress party had insulted Ambedkar.
The Parliamentary Affairs minister said the Opposition was trying to mislead the nation by using only an "11-12 second" clip from Shah's entire speech.
Rijiju explained that the Home Minister had on Tuesday said that the Congress hatched a conspiracy to defeat Ambedkar when he contested for polls from Mumbai and later from Vidarbha.
The minister demanded that the Congress must apologise to the nation, alleging that Ambedkar wanted to get re-elected to the Lok Sabha but was not allowed to do so by the Congress, which forced him to leave electoral politics.
Rijiju also said that until 1990, the Congress-led government refused to give a Bharat Ratna to Ambedkar.
He accused the Congress of attempting to malign and remove Ambedkar's name from India's history while trying to garner votes by using his name.
"You (Congress) cannot use an 11-12 second clip out of Shah's entire speech and mislead the nation. It is not correct", he said, adding for the BJP, Ambedkar is equivalent to God.
At this, Kharge repeated Shah's remark and said it only showed the minister's disrespect towards the architect of the Constitution.
Kharge claimed that Shah had "made fun of" Ambedkar by saying that "if they (Congress) had taken God's name as many times, it would have attained a place in heaven in all of its seven births".
The Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha argued that this was an insult to Ambedkar, to which Rijiju said that he was again trying to mislead the House.
Leader of the House J P Nadda stood up in Shah's defence, saying that Kharge was trying to "mislead" the nation through Parliament and accused the Congress of treating Ambedkar with disdain and disrespect.
Nadda rejected Kharge's claim and alleged that it was the Congress that had disrespected Ambedkar during his lifetime due to which he had resigned from the Union Cabinet.
Members of both treasury benches and the opposition raised slogans against each other and TMC MPs walked out in protest.Amid the uproar, Chairman Dhankhar adjourned the House for the day.

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha witnessed protests from the Congress and some other opposition parties over Shah's alleged insult of Ambedkar, resulting in both the Houses being adjourned.

Derek O'Brien files privilege notice against Home Minister Amit Shah over Ambedkar remarks

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha witnessed protests from the Congress and some other opposition parties over Shah's alleged insult of Ambedkar, resulting in both the Houses being adjourned.

Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien on Wednesday submitted a privilege notice against Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on B R Ambedkar, a source said.
According to the source, the notice has been filed under Rule 187 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of the Rajya Sabha.
The notice also quoted the statement the home minister made in the Upper House on Tuesday during his reply to a debate on the 75 years of the Constitution.
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha witnessed protests from the Congress and some other opposition parties over Shah's alleged insult of Ambedkar, resulting in both the Houses being adjourned.
Criticising the Congress for repeatedly taking the name of B R Ambedkar, Shah had said in his remarks that if they had taken God's name so many times they could have earned a place in heaven.
"Abhi ek fashion ho gaya hai - Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar. Itna naam agar bhagwan ka lete to saat janmon tak swarg mil jata (It has become a fashion to say Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar, Ambedkar'. If they had taken God's name so many times, they would have got a place in heaven)," Shah had said.
Shah also said the BJP is happy that the Congress is taking Ambedkar's name but the party should also speak about its real sentiments towards him.
Shah pointed out how Ambedkar had to resign from the first Cabinet citing his disagreement with the then Congress-led government's policies including Article 370.
The home minister also said most of the memorials of Ambedkar were built when the BJP came to power.
"How appropriate is it for you to use the name of a person for vote bank politics whom you used to oppose?" Shah asked Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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