During an event at Delhi University, BJP Leader Smriti Irani called for the nurturing of entrepreneurship skills among female students as a means of promoting the development of the nation. She also commended the Delhi University Students Union for their efforts towards women empowerment. The event, titled 'Swayamsiddha 2024', saw the participation of over 1,000 female students and was organised by Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
Zee News has organised 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' event in New Delhi, bringing together leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the unique contributions of each state to India's economy. The event, under the theme 'States Make a Nation,' aims to showcase how the diverse strengths and identities of each state contribute to the nation's overall progress. Prominent leaders, including Nitin Gadkari, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Smriti Irani, among others, are attending the event to highlight the importance of unity in diversity in shaping our country's future.
Leader of Opposition and Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi has urged trollers to stop insulting former Union Minister Smriti Irani on social media. He reminded everyone that winning and losing is a part of life and using derogatory language towards any leader is a sign of weakness. This comes after Smriti Irani lost the Lok Sabha elections in Amethi.
In an effort to promote a more relaxed and creative learning experience for students, Deputy Commissioner of Fazilka, Punjab, Dr. Senu Duggal has launched the 'Bag Free Day' programme in government primary schools across the district. This unique initiative, which will take place on the last Saturday of each month, aims to engage students in various activities that will enhance their creativity and skills and promote their holistic development. Meanwhile, politician Rahul Gandhi has urged people to be respectful towards leaders like Smriti Irani, who recently lost in the Amethi constituency, reminding them that winning and losing is a part of life.
In a rare gesture, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has made an appeal on social media to refrain from using derogatory language and being nasty towards his political opponents, specifically mentioning former Union Minister Smriti Irani. He emphasizes that humiliating and insulting people is a sign of weakness, not strength, and that he wants to promote an alternative brand of politics based on love and respect.
After being sworn in for his third consecutive term as Prime Minister, Modi has announced his new cabinet, which includes some key omissions of familiar faces from the previous government. Among those dropped are Smriti Irani, who lost her parliamentary seat after a decade of being a minister, Anurag Thakur, who won his constituency but was still removed from the cabinet, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who was defeated by Congress's Shashi Tharoor in the elections. The new cabinet lineup reflects Modi's leadership development strategy and may hint at shifts in his priorities for the country's future.
As the NDA government gears up for their third term in power, there is speculation that outgoing ministers Smriti Irani and Anurag Thakur will not be a part of the new Cabinet. With the inclusion of NDA allies in the Cabinet, the BJP is working to find a balance between continuity and fresh faces. Senior party leaders like Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari were seen at PM-designate Narendra Modi's tea party, a customary prelude to the Cabinet formation.
As Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi prepares for his second term in office, he is reportedly planning to retain most of the key faces from his previous government in his new council of ministers. Names like Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar are expected to continue in their roles. However, some surprises are expected, with Anurag Thakur and Smriti Irani possibly being left out of the new government.
The highly anticipated Amethi Lok Sabha election results are being closely watched, as incumbent Smriti Irani is trailing behind Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma. This is a major shift in the stronghold of the Congress party, which was once considered an impenetrable fort. Local politician Kishori Lal Sharma's popularity and expertise in navigating caste dynamics may play a key role in determining the outcome of this highly contested seat.
The results for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are being declared, with the BJP-led NDA crossing the majority mark and currently leading in 295 seats. The Congress is trailing behind, leading in only 99 seats. Live updates for the Assembly elections in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, as well as by-elections in various Assembly constituencies, are also being provided. Rahul Gandhi has emerged victorious in both the Rae Bareli and Wayanad seats, while PM Modi has won in Varanasi. In Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has conceded defeat in Baramullah, and Smriti Irani has accepted her loss in Amethi. JD(S) leader and rape accused Prajwal Revanna has lost in Hassan. Stay tuned for more live updates and analysis.