In an exclusive interview for India Today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah mocked the absence of Rahul Gandhi from Amethi during the general elections. He stated that instead of challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi, Gandhi should have contested from his own seat. Meanwhile, the Vadodara Traffic Police personnel in Gujarat were provided with Air Conditioned (AC) helmets to beat scorching heat amid soaring temperatures in the state. Additionally, a bank employee became suspicious of a fake customer, Paulo Braga, due to his unusual appearance.
Amit Shah Mocks Rahul Gandhi's Absence from Amethi, Vadodara Police Get AC Helmets, Bank Employee's Suspicion Leads to Fake Customer's Arrest
Amethi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not contesting from his traditional seat of Amethi in the recent general elections. Gandhi had instead chosen to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi, but lost by a wide margin.
Shah, in an exclusive interview for India Today, said that Gandhi should have contested from Amethi, where he had been elected three times in a row. "He (Gandhi) should have fought from his own seat. Why did he run away from Amethi?" Shah asked.
Amethi has been a Congress stronghold for decades, but in the 2019 elections, BJP candidate Smriti Irani defeated Gandhi by over 55,000 votes.
Vadodara
The Vadodara Traffic Police has provided its personnel with air-conditioned (AC) helmets to help them beat the scorching heat amid soaring temperatures in the state.
The helmets, which are equipped with fans and filters, were unveiled on May 28 by Vadodara Police Commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut. Gahlaut said that the helmets would help the traffic personnel to stay cool and comfortable even during the hottest hours of the day.
The helmets have been designed by a local company and cost around Rs. 15,000 each. The Vadodara Police is the first in India to introduce AC helmets for its personnel.
Mumbai
A bank employee's suspicion of a fake customer led to the arrest of a man named Paulo Braga in Mumbai on May 29.
Braga had come to the bank to withdraw money from his account, but the bank employee noticed some inconsistencies in his appearance. The employee alerted the bank's security personnel, who then called the police.
The police arrested Braga and found fake documents and a fake passport in his possession. Braga has been charged with forgery and cheating.
FAQs
1. Why did Amit Shah mock Rahul Gandhi?
Shah mocked Gandhi for not contesting from his traditional seat of Amethi in the recent general elections. Gandhi had instead chosen to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi, but lost by a wide margin.
2. Why did the Vadodara Traffic Police get AC helmets?
The Vadodara Traffic Police got AC helmets to help them beat the scorching heat amid soaring temperatures in the state. The helmets are equipped with fans and filters to help the personnel stay cool and comfortable even during the hottest hours of the day.
3. Why was Paulo Braga arrested?
Paulo Braga was arrested after a bank employee suspected him of being a fake customer. Braga had come to the bank to withdraw money from his account, but the bank employee noticed some inconsistencies in his appearance. The police found fake documents and a fake passport in Braga's possession.
4. What is the significance of Amit Shah's mocking of Rahul Gandhi?
Shah's mocking of Gandhi is seen as an attempt to undermine Gandhi's credibility as a leader. It is also seen as a sign of the BJP's confidence after its victory in the general elections.
5. What are the potential benefits of AC helmets for traffic police personnel?
AC helmets can help traffic police personnel to stay cool and comfortable even during the hottest hours of the day. This can improve their performance and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.
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