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One soldier killed in Kashmir, India
One soldier was killed and another injured when guerrillas fired at an army convoy in Jammu and Kashmir Saturday, police said.
The attack, in the southern town of Pampore, took place when a “road opening party” of Rashtriya Rifles was at work.
The area was immediately cordoned off, and security forces launched a hunt for the assailants, a police official told reporter.
Soldiers sweep through roads to secure them ahead of army and VIP movement in the Kashmir Valley.
The attack, in the southern town of Pampore, took place when a “road opening party” of Rashtriya Rifles was at work.
The area was immediately cordoned off, and security forces launched a hunt for the assailants, a police official told reporter.
Soldiers sweep through roads to secure them ahead of army and VIP movement in the Kashmir Valley.
Political leaders without spines, says West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Facebook
The number of “so-called political leaders having no spines” is growing, a post on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Facebook profile said Saturday.
The post on the popular social networking site also urged the youth to stand up.
“Nowadays, I’m not surprised when I see growing numbers of so-called political leaders having no spines. In my opinion, it has become a potential area of doing research work on this aspect,” the post read.
The post said lack of ideals, courage and links with roots of common people had led to leaders becoming weak and afraid to fight for the cause of common people and reveal the truth.
“Let us dedicate ourselves for the common people. I appeal to the young generation to awake, fight, stand up and instil a spirit of mind without fear,” read the post which has received over 600 likes and 200 comments.
Of the comments, the one by Shubhashis Bhattacharya stands out: “It is the world of sycophants where spines don’t work. Dinesh Trivedi (former railway minister) had one perhaps, but you’ve chosen someone else. Have you ever checked the structure of your party? Where are the spines? And if you boast of your spine, where is the head?”
The post on the popular social networking site also urged the youth to stand up.
“Nowadays, I’m not surprised when I see growing numbers of so-called political leaders having no spines. In my opinion, it has become a potential area of doing research work on this aspect,” the post read.
The post said lack of ideals, courage and links with roots of common people had led to leaders becoming weak and afraid to fight for the cause of common people and reveal the truth.
Of the comments, the one by Shubhashis Bhattacharya stands out: “It is the world of sycophants where spines don’t work. Dinesh Trivedi (former railway minister) had one perhaps, but you’ve chosen someone else. Have you ever checked the structure of your party? Where are the spines? And if you boast of your spine, where is the head?”
Sadananda Gowda to resign as Karnataka Chief Minister?: Decision at 6 pm - Live Updates
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) core group which met on Saturday in a bid to resolve the leadership crisis in Karnataka, has decided to replace Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda with Lingayat leader Jagadish Shettar, the party sources said.
Addressing a press conference soon after the core group meet, BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “Sadananda Gowda will meet senior party leaders at 6:00 pm today. The final decision over the issue will be taken thereafter.”
Meanwhile, the party sources claimed that the party is set to change the Karnataka chief minister.
Karnataka crisis
The BJP in Karnataka is facing serious crisis with the former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa pressurizing the high command to replace Sadanand Gowda with Jagdish Shettar as chief minister.
A senior BJP leader from the state said, “A decision from the high command in this direction is likely to be conveyed within a week. We have apprised the party high command about the situation in Karnataka. Now it is upto the high command to take a decision.”
Sources said BJP President Nitin Gadkari has come around to the view that Shettar, a Yeddyurappa loyalist, should be the next chief minister.
The decision will have to be ratified by the BJP Parliamentary Board, the highest decision making body of the party, but most members are in agreement on the issue in view of the damage caused by constant threats from dissidents in the last four years.
Though the party had earlier indicated that the leadership change was expected to take place after the July 19 Presidential poll, the sources said this has been advanced by a few days in view of the Karnataka Assembly session commencing on July 16.
Leaders divided
Sources said BJP Parliamentary Party leader L K Advani is not very keen on choosing the third Chief Minister in this Assembly and feels the party should go for fresh elections.
Moreover, Advani is not inclined to have another nominee of Yeddyurappa as Chief Minister. Corruption charges against Yeddyurappa had dented the impact of Advani’s yatra against graft and blackmoney.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj and party general secretary Ananth Kumar are also not in agreement with making a Yeddyurappa loyalist the Chief Minister but they may not press the matter further.
Looking at past examples, Gadkari is likely to prevail over the Parliamentary board and have his way by making Shettar the Chief Minister, sources said. Other members of the Board support his view.
Sources said an announcement is expected on July 9-10. However, there is still no clarity on whether a Deputy Chief Minister would be appointed to placate the other factions.
Addressing a press conference soon after the core group meet, BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “Sadananda Gowda will meet senior party leaders at 6:00 pm today. The final decision over the issue will be taken thereafter.”
Meanwhile, the party sources claimed that the party is set to change the Karnataka chief minister.
Karnataka crisis
The BJP in Karnataka is facing serious crisis with the former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa pressurizing the high command to replace Sadanand Gowda with Jagdish Shettar as chief minister.
A senior BJP leader from the state said, “A decision from the high command in this direction is likely to be conveyed within a week. We have apprised the party high command about the situation in Karnataka. Now it is upto the high command to take a decision.”
The decision will have to be ratified by the BJP Parliamentary Board, the highest decision making body of the party, but most members are in agreement on the issue in view of the damage caused by constant threats from dissidents in the last four years.
Though the party had earlier indicated that the leadership change was expected to take place after the July 19 Presidential poll, the sources said this has been advanced by a few days in view of the Karnataka Assembly session commencing on July 16.
Leaders divided
Sources said BJP Parliamentary Party leader L K Advani is not very keen on choosing the third Chief Minister in this Assembly and feels the party should go for fresh elections.
Moreover, Advani is not inclined to have another nominee of Yeddyurappa as Chief Minister. Corruption charges against Yeddyurappa had dented the impact of Advani’s yatra against graft and blackmoney.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj and party general secretary Ananth Kumar are also not in agreement with making a Yeddyurappa loyalist the Chief Minister but they may not press the matter further.
Looking at past examples, Gadkari is likely to prevail over the Parliamentary board and have his way by making Shettar the Chief Minister, sources said. Other members of the Board support his view.
Sources said an announcement is expected on July 9-10. However, there is still no clarity on whether a Deputy Chief Minister would be appointed to placate the other factions.
Dada Pranab holding two more offices of profit: Sangma camp
New Delhi: Opposition nominee PA Sangma on Saturday sought the Election Commission’s intervention for a fresh probe into his objections against the candidature of UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee, levelling new allegations that he was still holding two more offices of profit.
Expressing dissatisfaction over the Returning Officer’s dismissal of their complaint, a three-member delegation on behalf of Sangma met the Election Commission, which gave them time to present their written submission on their demand by Monday evening.
After the meeting, Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy claimed that Mukherjee continued to hold two more offices of profit – as Vice President of Birbhum Institute of Engineering and Technology and Chairman of Rabindra Bharti Society, which forms the Rabindra Bharti University.
He said the delegation met the Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath and placed their concerns. The Constitution allows the EC to intervene in the conduct of elections. “Here the issue is of fraud. Let the EC decide on whether there is a fraud in the nomination process. Let the EC take the final decision,” Swamy said.
The delegation, which also included BJP leader and Sangma’s counsel Satya Pal Jain and his election agent Bhartruhari Mahtab, raked up the issue of Mukherjee’s signature on his letter of resignation from the Indian Statistical Institute and its acceptance.
Expressing dissatisfaction over the Returning Officer’s dismissal of their complaint, a three-member delegation on behalf of Sangma met the Election Commission, which gave them time to present their written submission on their demand by Monday evening.
After the meeting, Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy claimed that Mukherjee continued to hold two more offices of profit – as Vice President of Birbhum Institute of Engineering and Technology and Chairman of Rabindra Bharti Society, which forms the Rabindra Bharti University.
The delegation, which also included BJP leader and Sangma’s counsel Satya Pal Jain and his election agent Bhartruhari Mahtab, raked up the issue of Mukherjee’s signature on his letter of resignation from the Indian Statistical Institute and its acceptance.
Shock to TDP: Nani's Mulaqat with Jagan Mohan Reddy
In a major setback to the Telugu Desam party, it's MLA Kodali Nani is likely to shift his loyalties to YSR Congress chief YS Jaganmohan Reddy. He is now seeking permission from the Chanchalguda jail authorities to allow him to meet Jagan.
Nani had already sent feelers to the YSRC and expressed his wish to join the party in the near future. But, he wants to meet Jagan and discuss few issues before quitting his parent party. YSRC sources say, Jagan responded positively to the appeal of the MLA and agreed to meet him.
As per the rules, political campaign is strictly restricted in the jail premises. Due the same reason, BJP Presidential poll candidate PA Sangma wasn't allowed to meet Jagan in Chanchalguda. Will the jail officials permit Kodali Nani to meet Jagan is a million dollar question now.
Nani had already sent feelers to the YSRC and expressed his wish to join the party in the near future. But, he wants to meet Jagan and discuss few issues before quitting his parent party. YSRC sources say, Jagan responded positively to the appeal of the MLA and agreed to meet him.
Minister Helping Botsa In Murder Case?? - Lakshimpet
For attacking and killing of few dalits, one Botsa Vasudeva Naidu was taken into custody by the CID sleuths a couple of weeks back. This case got more popular nationwide as 'Lakshimpet Murders' incident.
Reports are saying that a top level minister in Kiran Kumar's cabinet is helping the accused Vasudeva Naidu to come out clean. Earlier this accused politician was arrested in Hyderabad and shifted to Osmania as he complained of ill-health. Even at that time, our minister has called him over phone and ordered the hospital authorities to give him proper attention. It is well known that Vasudeva Naidu is a politically influential candidate in Srikakulam district and this is evident when hundreds of his supporters created a ruckus at district court when he is produced there. Some the Congress insiders are heard complaining about this minister to high-command for his assistance to murder accused.
As long as politicians support gambling, drugs and murders, how come there will be justice to common people in this state and country.
Reports are saying that a top level minister in Kiran Kumar's cabinet is helping the accused Vasudeva Naidu to come out clean. Earlier this accused politician was arrested in Hyderabad and shifted to Osmania as he complained of ill-health. Even at that time, our minister has called him over phone and ordered the hospital authorities to give him proper attention. It is well known that Vasudeva Naidu is a politically influential candidate in Srikakulam district and this is evident when hundreds of his supporters created a ruckus at district court when he is produced there. Some the Congress insiders are heard complaining about this minister to high-command for his assistance to murder accused.
As long as politicians support gambling, drugs and murders, how come there will be justice to common people in this state and country.
Hyderabad-Shirdi Travel Bus tragedy : 'Blame it on the Liquor'
The enquiry committee appointed by the state government to disclose the facts behind the tragic Hyderabad to Shirdi bus accident has submitted it's report after thorough investigation. The enquiry team visited the accident spot, interacted with the locals and victims to collect the information.
According to the report, the accident occurred due to the consumption of liquor by the bus driver. The driver bought the liquor at Mahendra Dhaba near Zaheerabad and consumed it there itself. As per the test samples, he had 69 mg of liquor in 100 ml of blood at the time of accident. The person who is with more than 30 mg of liquor in 100 ml of blood is not permitted to drive.
Sree Kaleswari Travels Volvo bus (No: KA O1D245) with 46 passengers on board fell off the bridge killing around 30 people and injuring others. This incident happened on June 16 at 2.40 am in the morning in Solapur, Maharashtra. 13 software engineers who work for TCS have died in this accident, nine out of them are women.
According to the report, the accident occurred due to the consumption of liquor by the bus driver. The driver bought the liquor at Mahendra Dhaba near Zaheerabad and consumed it there itself. As per the test samples, he had 69 mg of liquor in 100 ml of blood at the time of accident. The person who is with more than 30 mg of liquor in 100 ml of blood is not permitted to drive.
Wait for monsoon over, rains lash Delhi and NCR, but chaos on roads - New Delhi
New Delhi: It is raining, raining and raining all over Delhi and the NCR.
The onslaught of scorching hit has taken a backseat with the much-awaited pre-monsoon showers lashed the capital on Friday with drizzling continued till Saturday morning bringing smiles to the Delhiites reeling under scorching heat for over a month.
Medium to heavy rains lashed most parts of the city at around 6 PM on Friday forcing the city into darkness.
Sudden rains led to waterlogging and traffic snarls in various places like Laxmi Nagar, Parliament Street, ITO, R K Puram, Zakhira, Kishan Ganj, Nizammudin, Tagore Garden, Akshardham, Ashram, Sarai Kaalekhan, Kashmere Gate, Shanti Van, Nigam Bodh Ghat, PHQ, Baraf Khana Chowk, Roop Nagar and Azad Market. People have to face a tough time to go to their homes after completing their office work.
The rains exposed the lackluster attitude of the authorities and tall claims that they are prepared for it. Severe water-logging at the heavy traffic sites like Akshardham and ISBT put the commuters into great trouble struggling to reach home safely.
Rainwater clogged the escalators at several metro stations with the platforms too drenched in water. While water logging under the railway bridge at ITO led to a massive traffic snarl, the commuters were forced to go for other longer routes to escape the rain.
Friends, families and couples flocked to the best picnic destination of Delhi ‘India Gate’ to enjoy the first showers. Two men and a woman were injured when a bike skidded on the one-way road around India-Gate with another biker coming from behind hitting the fallen bike.
With the starting of the month of Saawan ‘the rainy month’ from June 4, the rains gave a reason to rejoice for many celebrating the month of lord Shiva. The city is also picking up preparations for the Kanwariyas set to mark their journey to fetch the ‘holy Gangajal’ for Lord Shiva.
The onslaught of scorching hit has taken a backseat with the much-awaited pre-monsoon showers lashed the capital on Friday with drizzling continued till Saturday morning bringing smiles to the Delhiites reeling under scorching heat for over a month.
Medium to heavy rains lashed most parts of the city at around 6 PM on Friday forcing the city into darkness.
Sudden rains led to waterlogging and traffic snarls in various places like Laxmi Nagar, Parliament Street, ITO, R K Puram, Zakhira, Kishan Ganj, Nizammudin, Tagore Garden, Akshardham, Ashram, Sarai Kaalekhan, Kashmere Gate, Shanti Van, Nigam Bodh Ghat, PHQ, Baraf Khana Chowk, Roop Nagar and Azad Market. People have to face a tough time to go to their homes after completing their office work.
The rains exposed the lackluster attitude of the authorities and tall claims that they are prepared for it. Severe water-logging at the heavy traffic sites like Akshardham and ISBT put the commuters into great trouble struggling to reach home safely.
Rainwater clogged the escalators at several metro stations with the platforms too drenched in water. While water logging under the railway bridge at ITO led to a massive traffic snarl, the commuters were forced to go for other longer routes to escape the rain.
With the starting of the month of Saawan ‘the rainy month’ from June 4, the rains gave a reason to rejoice for many celebrating the month of lord Shiva. The city is also picking up preparations for the Kanwariyas set to mark their journey to fetch the ‘holy Gangajal’ for Lord Shiva.
Mirwaiz demands ban on Israeli tourists in Kashmir - Online News
Srinagar: Days after a dress code controversy in Kashmir, separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has now demanded a ban on Israeli tourists in the valley.
Calling Israel the biggest enemy of Islam, the Mirwaiz raised an objection to the tourism department’s road shows in Israel promoting tourism. Kashmir has had five lakh tourists this year. Out of these, 17,000 have been foreign nationals.
“Government should explain why it’s encouraging Israelis to visit Kashmir. Muslims all over the world have problem with Israel due to its aggressive policy towards Palestine,” Mirwaiz said on Friday.
Calling Israel the biggest enemy of Islam, the Mirwaiz raised an objection to the tourism department’s road shows in Israel promoting tourism. Kashmir has had five lakh tourists this year. Out of these, 17,000 have been foreign nationals.
CBI files FIR against more than 75 people: JPSC exams
Ranchi: CBI has filed FIR against more than 75 people in connection with 12 examinations conducted by Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), three weeks after Jharkhand High Court directed the investigating agency to probe the examinations as they were found to be allegedly tainted.
CBI on Friday filed FIRs in connection with five examinations and began preliminary investigation into seven others, according to sources in the central probe agency.
Making the second JPSC examination as the central point of being tainted, Jharkhand High Court had on June 14 directed a probe into as many as twelve various examinations.
The court had also ordered all officers, barring a woman officer, who had cleared JPSC-II examinations and got postings in various state government departments to stop work till CBI concluded its investigation and their salaries be stopped as the combined competitive examination was found to be tainted.
CBI on Friday filed FIRs in connection with five examinations and began preliminary investigation into seven others, according to sources in the central probe agency.
Making the second JPSC examination as the central point of being tainted, Jharkhand High Court had on June 14 directed a probe into as many as twelve various examinations.
Jundal claims ISI gave ammo for 26/11 strike - Online News
Indian intelligence agencies have for the first time sent an elaborate detailed report to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) detailing that there was fresh evidence regarding the involvement of David Coleman Headley in the 26/11 terror attacks.
The Indian agencies have informed the FBI that interrogation of Abu Jundal has revealed that Headley in fact was an “integral part’’ of the 26/11 terror plot.
Earlier, Jundal had claimed that he had met Headley twice at the Baitullah Mujahideen camp of the LeT in Muzaffarabad in 2007 in the run up to the Mumbai terror attacks.
In another important revelation that shows state support in Pakistan for the 26/11 incident, Jundal has said that the ammunition for the attack was provided by the Pak intelligence agency ISI.
He disclosed that an ISI operative had delivered at least two large cartons of AK-47 bullets at the Muzaffarabad camp. The ammunition, he revealed, was delivered in his presence.
Meanwhile, sources said now that the special cell has Jundal’s 15-day custody the focus will primarily be on getting more information about the local terror modules.
Multi-agency teams are already carrying out investigations in various states. Jundal has given details about Indian Mujahideen and Simi’s sleeper cells in the country.
The Indian agencies have informed the FBI that interrogation of Abu Jundal has revealed that Headley in fact was an “integral part’’ of the 26/11 terror plot.
Earlier, Jundal had claimed that he had met Headley twice at the Baitullah Mujahideen camp of the LeT in Muzaffarabad in 2007 in the run up to the Mumbai terror attacks.
In another important revelation that shows state support in Pakistan for the 26/11 incident, Jundal has said that the ammunition for the attack was provided by the Pak intelligence agency ISI.
Meanwhile, sources said now that the special cell has Jundal’s 15-day custody the focus will primarily be on getting more information about the local terror modules.
Multi-agency teams are already carrying out investigations in various states. Jundal has given details about Indian Mujahideen and Simi’s sleeper cells in the country.
Entry to Manginapudi beach banned - MACHILIPATNAM
MACHILIPATNAM: Entry to the Manginapudi beach near here has been banned by the district administration following a series of mishaps at the tourist spot in Krishna district.
On Monday night, two youths were feared drowned when they went for a swim in the sea. At least 12 persons have died in various incidents in the last six months.
“The beach is frequently visited by youths and revellers in odd hours. Most of them enter the deep waters unaware of the depth of the sea and lose their lives,” a local fisherman Kanakaraju said. He also pointed out several people getting into the waters in inebriated condition resulting in fatalities. Local fishermen have been trying to impress upon the authorities to open up the breaches in the beach so that people would know the depth of the sea.
Sources said despite several pleas, the officials have not bothered to set up safety nets in danger-prone areas along the beach. “They should erect huge sign boards highlighting safety measures and indicating the sea’s rough conditions to create awareness among the visitors, especially the youth,” pointed out a former municipality official. Local MLA and government whip Perni Venkatramaiah alias Nani promised that safety measures at the beach would be upgraded. He also promised the locals that the beach would be opened for tourists soon after improving.
On Monday night, two youths were feared drowned when they went for a swim in the sea. At least 12 persons have died in various incidents in the last six months.
“The beach is frequently visited by youths and revellers in odd hours. Most of them enter the deep waters unaware of the depth of the sea and lose their lives,” a local fisherman Kanakaraju said. He also pointed out several people getting into the waters in inebriated condition resulting in fatalities. Local fishermen have been trying to impress upon the authorities to open up the breaches in the beach so that people would know the depth of the sea.
Removal of cartoons from textbooks illogical: NCERT chief - New Delhi
New Delhi: The controversy over cartoons in text books threatens to escalate. After a committee set up by the HRD Ministry recommended the removal of 43 cartoons, which included those of Indira Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, from the NCERT textbooks of classes 9-12, the chief of the national council has said that there is no logic behind axing them.
The NCERT chief says that it is illogical to remove the cartoons in textbooks as recommended by the Thorat committee.
In fact, two of the “negative political” cartoons included those of Jawaharlal Nehru using his foot to propel a politician into the Governor’s house and a beggar out to garland Indira Gandhi.
The Thorat Committee said that the cartoons in Political Science textbooks were “educationally inappropriate”.
NCERT Chairperson Pravin Sinclair, however, says, “People are not happy with the report… It’s not obvious how some cartoons have been removed and some haven’t… There is no common logic behind why these cartoons are being axed…”
While the Dr BR Ambedkar caricature, that started the entire cartoons-in-textbooks controversy, is sure to be removed, the NCERT says it will fight to keep the others.
The Throat Committee’s recommendations have now been referred to the national monitoring committee for a second opinion. There is little chance that the report will be implemented in its entirety unless there is political pressure to do so. The one big criticism coming its way is that it didn’t bother taking feedback from the most important stakeholders – the schoolchildren.
Pushpesh Pant, an academician, says that the Throat Committee has done the entire country a great disservice. “How can they say politicians and bureaucrats cannot be lampooned? They greatly underestimate the intelligence of young adults.”
The controversy that threatened to stall a Parliament session, forced a minister to apologise, and divided the academic world is far from over. And it certainly has no one laughing.
The NCERT chief says that it is illogical to remove the cartoons in textbooks as recommended by the Thorat committee.
In fact, two of the “negative political” cartoons included those of Jawaharlal Nehru using his foot to propel a politician into the Governor’s house and a beggar out to garland Indira Gandhi.
The Thorat Committee said that the cartoons in Political Science textbooks were “educationally inappropriate”.
NCERT Chairperson Pravin Sinclair, however, says, “People are not happy with the report… It’s not obvious how some cartoons have been removed and some haven’t… There is no common logic behind why these cartoons are being axed…”
While the Dr BR Ambedkar caricature, that started the entire cartoons-in-textbooks controversy, is sure to be removed, the NCERT says it will fight to keep the others.
Pushpesh Pant, an academician, says that the Throat Committee has done the entire country a great disservice. “How can they say politicians and bureaucrats cannot be lampooned? They greatly underestimate the intelligence of young adults.”
The controversy that threatened to stall a Parliament session, forced a minister to apologise, and divided the academic world is far from over. And it certainly has no one laughing.
Rahul denies Rape Allegations
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi denied the allegations of rape and abduction against him in the petition filed by him in Supreme Court.
In a shocking development, Samajwadi Party ex-MLA Kishore Samrite filed a petition in Allahabad High Court few months back seeking CBI investigation against Rahul Gandhi accusing him of involvement in the alleged abduction and rape of an Amethi girl in Uttar Pradesh. However, the High Court dismissed the plea and ordered for a CBI probe against Mr Samrite for making baseless allegations and seeking enquiry into it. Later, Mr Samrite approached the Supreme Court against the Hgh Court order. Then the Supreme issued notices to Rahul and UPA Government seeking response with in eight weeks.
Responding to the SC notices, Rahul Gandhi on Friday stated that these allegations are false, malicious and baseless. He also appealed to the Supreme Court to take action against the ex-MLA for trying to tarnish his image.
In a shocking development, Samajwadi Party ex-MLA Kishore Samrite filed a petition in Allahabad High Court few months back seeking CBI investigation against Rahul Gandhi accusing him of involvement in the alleged abduction and rape of an Amethi girl in Uttar Pradesh. However, the High Court dismissed the plea and ordered for a CBI probe against Mr Samrite for making baseless allegations and seeking enquiry into it. Later, Mr Samrite approached the Supreme Court against the Hgh Court order. Then the Supreme issued notices to Rahul and UPA Government seeking response with in eight weeks.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's Rs.20 Crore Lawyers Failed To Stop ED
To get himself saved from the attacks of CBI and other investigation agencies, Jagan has roped in senior and costly lawyers in India. Time and again, these lawyers are continuously failing to save him.
Costly Indian lawyers like Ram Jetmalani and Sunil Kumar charge a bomb from their VIP clients after taking the case. A rough estimate about their fee, hotel charges, special airplane charge and others reveal that Jagan has spent around 20 crores till now for them. Still, these lawyers have failed to stop Enforcement Directorate from quizzing Jagan. Court has today agreed with ED's argument about Jagan's involvement in money laundering and gave them a permission to quiz the YSR party chief for two weeks starting from tomorrow.
Though Jagan's counsel argued that he is not chairman of Jagathi now, Court agreed with ED's version. Earlier, ED's lawyers stated that they are having right to question anyone who knows about the offence.
Costly Indian lawyers like Ram Jetmalani and Sunil Kumar charge a bomb from their VIP clients after taking the case. A rough estimate about their fee, hotel charges, special airplane charge and others reveal that Jagan has spent around 20 crores till now for them. Still, these lawyers have failed to stop Enforcement Directorate from quizzing Jagan. Court has today agreed with ED's argument about Jagan's involvement in money laundering and gave them a permission to quiz the YSR party chief for two weeks starting from tomorrow.
Jagan Mother Vijayamma hints of Mid Term polls - Online News
Speaking with the party cadres, YS Vijayamma today stated that they all should get ready for the mid-term poll that is going to shake state. Is there any such chance really?
Most political analysts of the state expected that Congress will fall in the state after their defeat in the by-polls. But nothing sort of happened as Cong high-command took some early measures to control the 'jump jilani' MLAs. The ruling party should still lose 14 MLAs to get their government toppled. Even if the MLAs jump into Jagan's or any other party, opposition TDP should pass a no confidence motion to get Kiran's team down. Is Vijayamma talking about mid-term polls with an idea of all this stuff in mind or not is the big question. For now, analysts say that there is no chance of mid-term in the state.
But, we cannot take the comments of Vijayamma lightly. Maybe she is fore sighting that a dozen of ruling party MLAs are ready to join hands with Jagan. Time for Congress to keep a vigil on its mates!
Most political analysts of the state expected that Congress will fall in the state after their defeat in the by-polls. But nothing sort of happened as Cong high-command took some early measures to control the 'jump jilani' MLAs. The ruling party should still lose 14 MLAs to get their government toppled. Even if the MLAs jump into Jagan's or any other party, opposition TDP should pass a no confidence motion to get Kiran's team down. Is Vijayamma talking about mid-term polls with an idea of all this stuff in mind or not is the big question. For now, analysts say that there is no chance of mid-term in the state.
But, we cannot take the comments of Vijayamma lightly. Maybe she is fore sighting that a dozen of ruling party MLAs are ready to join hands with Jagan. Time for Congress to keep a vigil on its mates!
3 Years Ban If You Share Rahul's Secrets - Delhi
Congress MP and hereditary leader Rahul Gandhi is setting new 'barbaric' rules for his party mates. He is very much worried when someone shares his secrets before invoking a ban on them.
On the other day, Congress Rajyasabha Member Palvai Govardhan was cancelled his appointment to meet Rahul Gandhi. Sources revealed that Rahul is angry with Palvai as he revealed the meeting details to media. Congress insiders say that the prince of Congress don't want to get his meetings with different politicians leaked to media as he consider all these things as 'secrets'. Earlier a Maharashtra based MP too leaked his meet details to media and he is not getting Rahul's appointment from the last 3 years because of this. While the exact cause of these Rahul's secret meetings are known, it looks like he want to take control of party by taking control of all its leaders first.
If Rahul wants to perform a more constructive rule in party and in India's affair, what is the need and worry for these undercover operations?
On the other day, Congress Rajyasabha Member Palvai Govardhan was cancelled his appointment to meet Rahul Gandhi. Sources revealed that Rahul is angry with Palvai as he revealed the meeting details to media. Congress insiders say that the prince of Congress don't want to get his meetings with different politicians leaked to media as he consider all these things as 'secrets'. Earlier a Maharashtra based MP too leaked his meet details to media and he is not getting Rahul's appointment from the last 3 years because of this. While the exact cause of these Rahul's secret meetings are known, it looks like he want to take control of party by taking control of all its leaders first.
If Rahul wants to perform a more constructive rule in party and in India's affair, what is the need and worry for these undercover operations?
Delhi-Heat Burning YSRC MLAs, Andhrapradesh
If we keep the results of total Delhi trip aside, Vijayamma's move has left her teammates bitter, say political analysts. Some newly elected MLAs of YSR-Congress are said to be unhappy with this move.
YSR-Congress honorary president Vijayamma has left to meet PM Manmohan the other day along with 5 other MLAs. As PM's office has given permission only for 6 members to meet Prime Minister, she took few of her trusted aides like Shoba Nagireddy and Mysura. However, YSR-C MLAs are saying that if all other winning candidates are also invited to Delhi, at least they would have highlighted the party in national media. This debate is said to be creating a split inside the party as few MLAs are burning that their top-level leaders are not giving them due respect. Delhi-heat is taking its toll on newly elected legislators of the party.
Though everyone has come under one roof in the name of Jagan, analysts say that splits will arise when it comes to power sharing. That is what politics literally mean in India!
YSR-Congress honorary president Vijayamma has left to meet PM Manmohan the other day along with 5 other MLAs. As PM's office has given permission only for 6 members to meet Prime Minister, she took few of her trusted aides like Shoba Nagireddy and Mysura. However, YSR-C MLAs are saying that if all other winning candidates are also invited to Delhi, at least they would have highlighted the party in national media. This debate is said to be creating a split inside the party as few MLAs are burning that their top-level leaders are not giving them due respect. Delhi-heat is taking its toll on newly elected legislators of the party.
Vijayamma's Opponent BTech Ravi Arrested For Playing Cards, Hyd
Once a lesser known Telugudesam leader in political circles, he has shot to fame by locking horns with YS Vijayamma. He is now held by the Task force Police for betting and playing cards for cash.
BTech Ravi alias Ravindranath Reddy has contested in elections against YS Vijayamma for Pulivendula constituency and lost by a huge margin. The other day he is caught by the police red-handed when he is playing cards along with 20 others in a private house in Banjara Hills. At around 8pm the other day, police have nabbed all these persons along with 20 lakhs cash, basing on a tip off. It is heard that many other politicians from different political parties and businessmen are there among the arrested. Surprisingly, only Ravi's name came out in the issue.
Common time pass for our politicians is either to play with people or to play cards. It is a wonder when someone is caught but there are many persons right there who are still uncaught.
BTech Ravi alias Ravindranath Reddy has contested in elections against YS Vijayamma for Pulivendula constituency and lost by a huge margin. The other day he is caught by the police red-handed when he is playing cards along with 20 others in a private house in Banjara Hills. At around 8pm the other day, police have nabbed all these persons along with 20 lakhs cash, basing on a tip off. It is heard that many other politicians from different political parties and businessmen are there among the arrested. Surprisingly, only Ravi's name came out in the issue.
Congress Party In Deep Tension About 'July 8th' , Andhrapradesh
Ruling congress party is in deep tension and confusion about what to do on July 8th. Some dates are quite troubling the ruling party under the leadership of CM Kiran, as he cannot take decision alone.
July 8th is the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy which is being celebrated in a grand style by Congress for the last two years. But this year, people haven't voted for Cong in by-polls though the rulers claimed that YSR is their own person. This confusion is worrying Kiran and his team about the take they should follow for YSR. As a matter of fact, YSR is very much alive in the hearts of Andhra Pradesh people, but that aura is benefitting Jagan's YSR Congress but not Kiran-Botsa. Party cadres are saying that till now Kiran has not informed them about the things they should do on July 8th at Gandhi Bhavan and CLP office.
Analysts say that YSR's pride and respect should not be tagged with political colour and Congress should pay him homage without fail. Because it is only because of charisma the historical party of India came to power in AP in 2004.
July 8th is the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhar Reddy which is being celebrated in a grand style by Congress for the last two years. But this year, people haven't voted for Cong in by-polls though the rulers claimed that YSR is their own person. This confusion is worrying Kiran and his team about the take they should follow for YSR. As a matter of fact, YSR is very much alive in the hearts of Andhra Pradesh people, but that aura is benefitting Jagan's YSR Congress but not Kiran-Botsa. Party cadres are saying that till now Kiran has not informed them about the things they should do on July 8th at Gandhi Bhavan and CLP office.