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Akhilesh Yadav Alleges BJP-EC Conspiracy to Manipulate 50,000 Votes Through SIR Ahead of UP Assembly Elections

22Nov

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Akhilesh Yadav Alleges BJP-EC Conspiracy to Manipulate 50,000 Votes Through SIR Ahead of UP Assembly Elections

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in collusion with certain officials of the Election Commission, is preparing to cut 50,000 votes in areas where the INDIA alliance won in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Speaking at a press conference at the party office, Yadav claimed widespread irregularities during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Allegations Against BJP and Election Officials Akhilesh Yadav stated that party sources and workers have reported troubling developments. Several Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are reportedly not cooperating in the voter verification process. In some areas, BLOs are allegedly avoiding duties, leav...

Vadodara Woman Employee Dies During Voter List SIR Process; Previous BLO Suicide Raises Concerns

22Nov

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Gujarat, State

Vadodara Woman Employee Dies During Voter List SIR Process; Previous BLO Suicide Raises Concerns

Vadodara, Gujarat: In a tragic development during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Gujarat, a female assistant employee of a BLO collapsed while on duty and later died despite emergency treatment. The incident occurred in Vadodara, following the suicide of another BLO in Gir Somnath district just a day earlier. Incident Details The deceased, Ushaben Solanki, 40, was serving as an assistant to BLO Vaishaliben Patel at Pratap School in Sayajiganj, Vadodara. While checking voter list forms under the SIR process, she reportedly suffered dizziness due to prolonged standing under the scorching sun and mounting work pressure, causing her to collapse. Colleagues immediately attempted first aid and rushed her to a nearby location in a rickshaw before she was transf...

FIR Filed Against BJP Leader Pritam Singh and Three Others in Hamirpur; High Court Hearing on 27 November

22Nov

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

FIR Filed Against BJP Leader Pritam Singh and Three Others in Hamirpur; High Court Hearing on 27 November

Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh: In a significant development, an FIR has been registered against former BJP district president Pritam Singh and three others on charges of assault and firing in the air. The move comes 30 days after the BJP leader went missing and is based on a High Court order. The case is scheduled for hearing in the High Court on 27 November. Incident Background Pritam Singh, a senior BJP leader and former district president from Rath town in Hamirpur, went missing on 19 October. Singh, a farmer and a prominent figure in the Lodhi community of Rath constituency, has contested four general elections. He also owns a petrol pump and other establishments in the region. The incident that triggered the FIR occurred on the night of 18 October, when Naresh Verma from Badora vil...

Vegetable Vendor Stops Akhilesh Yadav’s Convoy, Shares Her Struggle; SP Chief Responds with Generosity

22Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Vegetable Vendor Stops Akhilesh Yadav’s Convoy, Shares Her Struggle; SP Chief Responds with Generosity

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) national president Akhilesh Yadav’s simplicity was on display once again on Friday when he was en route to a wrestling event in Lucknow. Near Sarojini Nagar, a vegetable vendor, Prema Sahu, stopped his convoy and offered him a basket of vegetables. In a gesture of gratitude and respect, Akhilesh accepted the gift and handed her ₹11,000. Prema Sahu took the opportunity to share her troubles with the SP chief, explaining that local police often harass her. Other SP supporters and vendors had also gathered to meet Akhilesh and expressed their gratitude to him. Event in Honour of Mulayam Singh Yadav The wrestling event was organized on the eve of SP patron Mulayam Singh Yadav’s birth anniversary. Akhilesh Yadav was the chief guest at the grand gathering h...

BLO Dies During Voter List Revision Duty in Damoh; Work Pressure Cited as Contributing Factor

22Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

BLO Dies During Voter List Revision Duty in Damoh; Work Pressure Cited as Contributing Factor

Damoh, Madhya Pradesh: A tragic incident occurred in Damoh during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral voter list. BLO (Booth Level Officer) Sitaram Gaud suffered a sudden health deterioration while on duty and passed away during treatment. Officials noted that Gaud had been under immense work pressure, with only 13% of his assigned tasks completed at the time. Incident Details Sitaram Gaud, 50, a teacher and BLO from Ranjra village in Damoh constituency, originally from Pathari Bandakpur, fell ill while filling counting forms on Thursday evening. He was first admitted to Damoh District Hospital, but due to the severity of his condition, he was referred to Jabalpur. He succumbed to his illness during treatment on Friday in Jabalpur. His body was later brought to his ...

Marijuana Found in Banana Batches at Shivamogga Central Jail; Police Launch Probe into Smuggling Network

22Nov

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Karnataka, State

Marijuana Found in Banana Batches at Shivamogga Central Jail; Police Launch Probe into Smuggling Network

Bengaluru/Shivamogga: Karnataka’s Shivamogga Central Jail authorities carried out a major crackdown on narcotics on Friday, uncovering 123 grams of marijuana along with several cigarettes. The discovery occurred when an auto-rickshaw driver arrived outside the jail carrying five sacks of bananas. Police are now investigating the case. Hidden Marijuana Packets Found in Banana Sacks The driver claimed he had brought the sacks on the instructions of the jail canteen. Upon inspection, jail security personnel discovered that the sacks had been tampered with. Marijuana packets and cigarettes were cleverly concealed with adhesive tape inside the bananas. During ongoing checks of the first consignment, a staff member on duty, identified as Satvik, was found with 170 grams of marijuana sim...

Ghazipur Train Update: Girder Installation Near City Causes Diversions and Delays – Check Details Before Travelling

22Nov

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State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghazipur Train Update: Girder Installation Near City Causes Diversions and Delays – Check Details Before Travelling

Ghazipur/ Varanasi: The North Eastern Railway is set to carry out major track work on the Chapra-Oudihar section, impacting train operations in the Ghazipur region. Between Ghazipur City and Ankushpur stations, girder installation at Sampar Level Crossing No. 19C will require multiple railway blocks in December. As a result, several important trains will be diverted, and some may experience delays. Train Diversions On 1, 2, 8, and 9 December, the 15054 Lucknow-Chapra Express will run via Oudihar-Mau-Indara-Phefna instead of its regular route. The 12562 Swatantrata Senani Express from New Delhi to Jaynagar will also be diverted via Oudihar-Indara-Phefna on the same dates. The 14015 Sadbhavna Express from Raxaul to Anand Vihar Terminal will travel via Phefna-Indara-Mau-Oudihar o...

Did the Rajasthan Priest Have Links to Babbar Khalsa? Ludhiana Encounter Opens a Trail of Explosive Revelations

22Nov

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Rajasthan, State

Did the Rajasthan Priest Have Links to Babbar Khalsa? Ludhiana Encounter Opens a Trail of Explosive Revelations

Ludhiana/ Sri Ganganagar: A major terror conspiracy spanning Punjab and Rajasthan has been exposed following Thursday’s fierce encounter on the Delhi–Amritsar Highway. Two terrorists injured in the gunbattle were found to have direct links to Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar — one of them shockingly identified as 25‑year‑old temple priest, Ramlal. Ludhiana Police claim that Ramlal was in touch with a Pakistan‑based handler and was plotting grenade attacks on government buildings, allegedly on the instructions of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The revelations have prompted Rajasthan Police to launch a parallel investigation. Grenade Attacks Planned on Government Buildings Ludhiana Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma stated that both suspects were receiving directions from Pakistan‑based handle...

Jharkhand Assembly Celebrates 25th Foundation Day: Raj Sinha Honoured, Families of 16 Martyrs Felicitated

22Nov

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Jharkhand, Politics, State

Jharkhand Assembly Celebrates 25th Foundation Day: Raj Sinha Honoured, Families of 16 Martyrs Felicitated

Ranchi: The Jharkhand Legislative Assembly marked its 25th Foundation Day on Saturday with a grand Silver Jubilee celebration. The historic event was conducted in two separate sessions and was inaugurated by Governor Santosh Gangwar. Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahto were also present on the dais. Outstanding Legislator AwardThis year, the 21st Outstanding Legislator Award was presented to BJP MLA Raj Sinha from Dhanbad in recognition of his exemplary contributions. In addition, the families of 16 martyrs were felicitated for their sacrifices in the line of duty. A Milestone for Young JharkhandCongratulating Raj Sinha, Chief Minister Hemant Soren described the 25th anniversary as a significant milestone in the journey of the young state of Jharkhand...

Bengal Babri Masjid Row: “Not a Single Brick Will Be Allowed in Babur’s Name,” Says Keshav Prasad Maurya as Political Tensions Rise

22Nov

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Bengal Babri Masjid Row: “Not a Single Brick Will Be Allowed in Babur’s Name,” Says Keshav Prasad Maurya as Political Tensions Rise

Lucknow: Political temperatures have soared after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir announced that the foundation stone of a mosque named Babri Masjid would be laid on December 6 in Murshidabad, West Bengal — the date which marks the anniversary of the demolition of the Babri structure in Ayodhya. Responding sharply, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya warned that “not a single brick in the name of a foreign invader will be allowed on Indian soil,” signalling a strong BJP stance against the move. Foundation Stone Announcement Sparks ControversyTMC MLA Humayun Kabir declared that the mosque’s foundation stone would be laid in Beldanga, Murshidabad, with construction expected to take three years. He claimed that nearly two lakh people would attend the ceremony, with around 400...