A group belonging to the Gujarat Congress party, including state unit working president Rutvik Makwana, were booked by police for their altercation with a school staff over students wearing T-shirts with V.D. Savarkar's photos during a Tiranga Yatra. These leaders accused the school of promoting Hindutva ideology and insulting freedom fighters, leading to the registration of an FIR. The incident took place at Sangani village, near the Ahmedabad-Rajkot highway, during the party's 'Nyay Yatra' and resulted in multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against the five Congress leaders.
As a major step towards reforming the criminal justice system in India, Haryana Chief Secretary T.V.S.N. Prasad inaugurated an online training programme to equip IAS and HCS officers with the necessary knowledge and skills for implementing the three new criminal laws nationwide from July 1. The training, conducted by HIPA, Gurugram, aims to familiarise officers with the intricacies and technical aspects of the laws, and similar programmes are planned for officers at the divisional and state headquarters level. The Haryana government is fully prepared to roll out the new laws, with extensive training provided to the judiciary, police, and prosecution departments over several months.
As the Siddaramaiah-led government completes one year in office, the Congress is touting their successful implementation of promises made to the people of Karnataka. With the upcoming I.N.D.I.A. elections on June 4th, the party is confident that they will continue to deliver by implementing their 'Paanch Nyaya Pachees Guarantee'. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh listed the various guarantees that have been fulfilled, including free bus rides for 60 lakh women and free electricity for over 1.67 crore families. The party believes that their Karnataka Model will serve as a strong foundation for their promises in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
At an election rally in north Gujarat, Priyanka Gandhi delivered a scathing attack on PM Modi, accusing him of being afraid and losing confidence. She further stated that Modi's remarks about Congress looting the people is a reflection of his own fears and insecurities. This comes after more than 600 lawyers wrote to the CJI, alleging a group trying to influence the judiciary. The Congress's Nyay Yatra has been put on hold until March 2.
The Congress party has released its detailed manifesto for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, titled "Nyay Patra". The manifesto, spanning over 48 pages, focuses on five pillars of justice and 25 guarantees under them. During the unveiling of the manifesto, party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Modi has a monopoly in political finance through the use of central agencies, and claim that various opposition leaders are joining BJP out of fear of their wrongdoings being exposed.
With the Lok Sabha elections just around the corner, the Congress party has released its manifesto titled "Nyay Patra" which outlines its promises for the nation. Among the major promises are the right to apprenticeship, a legal guarantee for MSP, and a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs. Additionally, the party has vowed to implement a 10 per cent quota for economically weaker sections, full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, and a nationwide socio-economic and caste census. The manifesto also includes plans for universal healthcare and a review of laws that interfere with the right to privacy.
After weeks of anticipation, the Congress party has finally released its election manifesto 'Nyay Patra' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Led by party stalwarts Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge, the manifesto promises to focus on five pillars of justice and provide 25 guarantees under them. Among the many promises, the Congress has promised to fill 30 lakh vacancies in the central government and to implement 10% quota for economically weaker sections across all castes and communities without discrimination. Additionally, the party has also promised to raise the 50% cap on reservations for SC, ST, and OBC communities through a constitutional amendment.
The Congress Party's 'Nyay Patra' manifesto promises to ensure basic rights and opportunities for marginalized communities in India, including a constitutional amendment to raise the cap on reservations and a 10% quota for economically weaker sections in jobs and education. The manifesto also focuses on addressing vacancies in the central government, adopting the Rajasthan model of healthcare, and conducting a nationwide socio-economic and caste census. The party urges voters to look beyond superficial factors and choose a democratic government that will bring about real change in governance.
The Congress, led by National President Mallikarjun Kharge, will be releasing its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 today. Titled '5 NYAY-25 GUARANTEE', the manifesto is a representation of Congress' commitment to the welfare of the nation. It focuses on the five pillars of justice, including 'Yuva Nyay', 'Naari Nyay', and 'Kisaan Nyay'. Additionally, it promises a stringent law against paper leaks and measures to bring transparency in government recruitment.
Nearly 50 people were rescued after a fire erupted in a six-storey corporate park at suburban Mulund in Mumbai. Two men have been arrested for allegedly cheating a laundryman of Rs 15 lakh by pretending to be personal assistant to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. A labourer was killed and four of his colleagues were injured after they fell into an open drain during repairs in Mumabai's Sewree area. The death count in the incident in which three labourers fell into the chamber of an underground sewer in Mumbai's Malad suburb has risen to three.