The political turmoil in Manipur continues as the National People's Party, the second-largest ally of the ruling BJP-led NDA state government, withdraws its support citing failure to restore normalcy. While the BJP still holds a comfortable majority in the Assembly, this pullout represents a setback for the administration and signals further erosion of support. Amidst this, the Opposition Congress has also ramped up pressure on the government, with some even offering to resign from their MLA positions for a new mandate. All eyes are now on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who has cancelled political programmes in Maharashtra to monitor the security situation in Manipur and has instructed for steps to restore peace.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with top officials to review the security situation in Manipur and directed them to take all necessary measures to maintain peace in the state. The meeting was held soon after Shah's return from Maharashtra, where he cancelled his election rallies. The move comes amid the volatile situation in Manipur due to ongoing ethnic strife and protests over the recovery of bodies of women and children.
The announcement of Pakistan's plan to conduct a trophy tour of the ICC Champions Trophy through PoK has caused a stir, with India registering a strong protest with the ICC. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has condemned the move and urged for appropriate action to be taken. The controversy has also sparked tensions on social media, with BJP leader Amit Malviya calling out Pakistan's "loss of face". There are concerns that the strained relations between India and Pakistan could affect the hosting of the tournament.
At a BJP rally in Jharkhand's Palamu, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of showing a "fake" copy of the Constitution, void of any content and with "Constitution of India" written on the cover, in order to mock the sacred document and its makers. Shah also accused Congress of trying to take away reservations from OBCs, tribals, and Dalits and give it to minorities, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared 26 November as Constitution Day.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of insulting the Constitution by showing a "fake" copy of it. He also claimed that the BJP will never allow Congress to implement reservations for minorities. Shah alleged that Congress was "hell-bent" on snatching reservations from OBCs, tribals, and Dalits and "planned to give it to minorities." He also warned Gandhi that even his fourth-generation cannot bring back Article 370 in Kashmir. Additionally, Shah attacked the JMM-led government in Jharkhand, calling it the "most corrupt government" in the country.
Devender Singh Rana, a prominent BJP leader and MLA from Nagrota constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, passed away at the age of 59 due to undisclosed reasons. Rana, who had just won the Assembly election, was known for his contributions to the development of the region and for his switch from the National Conference to the BJP. His untimely demise has been mourned by politicians and leaders from all parties, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP national president J P Nadda paying their condolences.
The state of Karnataka was filled with festivities as they marked the 69th Kannada Rajyotsava, commemorating the formation of the state. Top leaders such Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their greetings and recognized the state's contributions to the country. The day was celebrated with a grand function attended by Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar and Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa, showcasing the rich local culture and heritage of Karnataka. The leaders also highlighted the state's exemplary people who are driving growth and innovation in various sectors.
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has filed his nomination papers for the upcoming state assembly election from the Nagpur South-West seat. In a show of support, Fadnavis was joined by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and held a road show in Nagpur ahead of filing his nomination. Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis expressed his gratitude to top party leaders, including Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for showing trust in him. He also stated that their main aim is to continue the development that has been achieved under the current government.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah commends the progress made in the education sector of Gujarat under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He highlights the decrease in drop-out rate from 37% to 2% and increase in enrolment from 66% to 99.8% as the result of initiatives like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and school enrolment drives.
In a recent official order, Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar, a BJP leader and former chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), replacing Rekha Sharma. Rahatkar's appointment, made under the National Commission for Women Act, will last for three years or until she reaches the age of 65. She expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, National President JP Nadda, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for entrusting her with this important role.