Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray slams Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling his party "fake" and asserts that Maharashtra will not accept Modi. Meanwhile, Congress MLAs from Mumbai, Aslam Sheikh, Amin Patel, and Varsha Gaikwad, head to Delhi for final discussions on the exchange of the Mumbai South Central seat with the Shiv Sena - UBT alliance. In other political news, Congress MP Supriya Sule hits back at Deputy CM Ajit Pawar for stating that she did not get funds for development works and clarifies that she only criticizes the government's policies.
Shiv Sena's Thackeray Slams Modi, Congress MLAs Visit Delhi for Seat Talks
In a recent political development, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for referring to his party as "fake." The former Maharashtra Chief Minister asserted that the state would not tolerate Modi's insults.
This comes after Modi, while addressing a rally in Maharashtra, labeled the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena as a "fake Sena" and accused the party of being an ally of Congress and NCP.
Thackeray hit back, calling Modi "the most fake person in the country" and accusing him of betraying the people of Maharashtra. He vowed that the Shiv Sena would not accept Modi's insults and would expose the Prime Minister's "anti-Maharashtra stance" to the world.
Congress MLAs in Delhi for Seat Exchange Talks
Meanwhile, three Congress MLAs from Mumbai - Aslam Sheikh, Amin Patel, and Varsha Gaikwad - have visited Delhi for final discussions on the exchange of the Mumbai South Central seat with the Shiv Sena - Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) alliance.
The Congress and Shiv Sena - UBT have been in talks to form an alliance for the upcoming Mumbai civic polls. As part of the deal, the Congress is likely to give up the Mumbai South Central seat to the Shiv Sena - UBT.
Supriya Sule Hits Back at Deputy CM Pawar
In another political development, Congress MP Supriya Sule has hit back at Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for stating that she had not received funds for development works in her constituency.
Pawar had claimed that Sule's allegations of fund deprivation were "unfounded" and that she had been given adequate funds for development projects.
Sule responded by clarifying that she had only criticized the government's policies and that she had never sought personal favors from the state government. She accused the Deputy CM of trying to tarnish her image and ignore the real issues faced by her constituents.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. What is the background of the Shiv Sena - PM Modi rift?
The rift between Shiv Sena and Narendra Modi dates back several years, stemming from ideological differences and political power struggles.
2. Why did PM Modi call the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena "fake"?
Modi accused the Thackeray-led Shiv Sena of abandoning its original Hindutva ideology and allying with Congress and NCP, which he considers to be anti-national parties.
3. What is the significance of the Congress - Shiv Sena - UBT seat exchange deal?
The deal is seen as a major step towards a grand opposition alliance against the ruling BJP in Maharashtra.
4. What are Supriya Sule's allegations against the Maharashtra government?
Sule has accused the state government of neglecting her constituency, Baramati, and allocating insufficient funds for development works.
5. What is the current status of the talks between Congress and Shiv Sena - UBT?
The talks are ongoing, with the seat exchange deal being a key point of discussion. The outcome of the negotiations will be crucial for the formation of an opposition alliance in Maharashtra.
Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda's comment about feeling at home in Pakistan has sparked a heated political debate. While Pitroda highlighted the need for closer ties with India's neighbouring countries, the BJP accused Congress of having a soft approach towards Pakistan. This statement has led to renewed discussions on India's foreign policy and the BJP's criticisms of Congress's stance on security issues.
As the counting of votes for the DUSU election continues, Arya Mann from ABVP is leading with the highest vote count. This trend has been similar in the past, with ABVP dominating the DUSU president post. However, in 1989, Anju Sachdeva became the first woman president of DUSU and since then several other women have been elected to the post. Last year, NSUI made a comeback after seven years, with Rounak Khatri winning the presidential race.
The vote count for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections is currently ongoing, and the latest update shows Aryan Maan from the ABVP in the lead over Joslyn Nandita Chaudhary of the NSUI. With a voting turnout of nearly 40 percent, the competition for the president's post is fierce between Maan and Chaudhary, with the ABVP and NSUI nominating them respectively. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the DUSU elections on News24.
The peaceful demonstration organized by Generation Z in Baneshwor took an unexpected turn as a group of protesters broke through barricades and entered the Federal Parliament compound. Despite the incident, the Gen Z Nepal group quickly distanced themselves and urged their fellow participants to leave the protest site due to escalating tensions. This development has sparked a call for a probe as tensions continue to rise and the government faces criticism for not addressing the grievances of the youth.
In a fiery social media post, Nishikant Dubey, a BJP MP, criticized Rahul Gandhi's celebration of Gen Z as defenders of democracy and the Constitution. Dubey pointed out that this generation is against family politics, corruption, and ideological ambiguity, and asked why they would tolerate Gandhi after his family's rule. The MP also added that they want to make Bangladesh an Islamic nation and Nepal a Hindu nation, implying that they may also want to make India a Hindu nation.
In a press conference, Rahul Gandhi alleged mass voter deletions in Karnataka's Aland constituency through fake logins and phone numbers from other states. However, the Election Commission of India rejected these claims as baseless and stated that no deletion of votes can be done by the public, and that the allegations were a mere misconception. This latest political controversy is expected to intensify ahead of the upcoming Bihar elections, with the BJP accusing Congress of obfuscating the electoral atmosphere.
BR Patil, Congress MLA from Karnataka's Aland, has claimed that there was an attempt by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to steal votes leading up to the 2023 elections in the state. This allegation, backed by evidence of over 6,000 voter deletions, has been supported by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who has accused the BJP of systematically deleting the names of Congress voters. The BJP has denied these allegations, calling it a ploy by the Congress to discredit them and gain political mileage. However, Gandhi has hinted at more significant revelations to come.
Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, slammed the Karnataka government for the deteriorating state of Bengaluru's infrastructure, which has resulted in an IT company moving out of the city. He criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for their negligence and corruption. Kumaraswamy appealed to the industries not to leave Bengaluru and promised to rebuild the city. He also called out the government for their failure in utilizing taxpayers' money for development and demanded answers for the same.
In a press conference, Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi unveiled evidence showing a widespread conspiracy to delete voters from electoral rolls in India. He presented examples and detailed data indicating that the alleged operations were carried out through automated systems and coordinated at a centralized level. Gandhi claimed that these tactics were used to manipulate elections in several states, and also accused the Election Commission of facilitating this voter deletion.
During a press conference, Rahul Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of aiding the suppression of votes belonging to marginalized communities like Dalits and minorities. The Election Commission denied the allegations, stating that no vote can be deleted online without proper procedures and investigation. However, the poll body did acknowledge failed attempts to delete votes in Karnataka's Aland constituency in 2023 and an FIR has been filed to investigate. The Congress leader claimed that the Election Commission is purposely obstructing investigations to hide the truth about these deletions.