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Karnataka CM’s Son Sparks Controversy with Comment on Amit Shah; BJP Criticizes Congress

March 29, 2024, 12:52 pm

Yathindra Siddaramaiah, former Karnataka MLA and son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has stirred controversy after he made an objectionable remark against Union Minister Amit Shah, with the BJP hitting back at Congress. Congress leader Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Thursday targeted BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah by accusing him of being a ‘goonda, rowdy’.

“He (Amit Shah) faces murder charges in Gujarat. He has a background in criminal activities. But now, he is in a high position in the country,” he said on Thursday.

Yathindra’s statement drew severe criticism for his party from BJP leaders. BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy said that the “rowdy culture exists in the Congress,” not in his party. “This rowdy culture does not exist in the BJP. It exists only in Congress,” Narayanaswamy said.

BJP MP S Muniswamy, while taking a jibe at Yathindra, said that the latter is “frustrated” as he was denied a ticket from Mysore for the Lok Sabha elections.

“Siddaramaih promised a ticket to Yathindra from Mysore but didn’t give it to him. He is frustrated and that is why he is saying all this. He is a small kid and has no experience in politics. The more these people talk against the BJP and its leadership, the stronger the BJP becomes,” the BJP MP added.

BJP leader CT Ravi slammed the former Congress MLA and said, “He came to politics in the name of his father. Amit Shah is not like that. He worked as booth president at the booth level and then reached the top. He didn’t come to politics in the name of his father. Those who come to power in the name of their father behave like this.”

BJP leader N. Ravikumar, however, said that his party will lodge a complaint with the Election Commission and the police against Yathindra.

“Yathindra Siddaramaiah has used very inappropriate words for Home Minister Amit Shah. We will lodge a complaint with the Election Commission at 4pm today and we will also lodge a complaint with the police,” Ravikumar said.

He also asked Siddaramaiah to take action against his son if “he is running a fair and balanced government.” BJP leader S Suresh Kumar said that such remarks by Yathindra can prove to be costly for his future in politics.

“Yathindra Siddaramaih is an educated person… Using words like these for the Home Minister can prove costly for his future in politics,” S Suresh said.

Centre Approves Rs 338.24 Crore Financial Aid to Gujarat for Cyclone Biparjoy Damage

December 12, 2023, 4:08 pm

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has given its nod to provide financial assistance worth Rs 338.24 crore to Gujarat in the wake of the severe impact caused by Cyclone Biparjoy in June this year.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed this update via ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), highlighting that the Central Government had previously released the first installment of Rs 584 crore to the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF).

Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the financial assistance of Rs 338.24 crore to Gujarat today. The state was severely affected by Cyclone Biparjoy, says the Ministry. pic.twitter.com/w24do8R30g

— ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2023

“In response to the severe impact of Cyclone Biparjoy, the MHA has sanctioned Rs 338.24 crore for Gujarat today,” Shah shared on ‘X’. He underscored the concerted efforts of both the Center and the state in pre-cyclone preparedness, leading to zero casualties during the natural disaster, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

After the devastating Cyclone Biparjoy, Shah emphasized that the MHA immediately deployed the Inter-Ministerial Central Team to assess the damages without waiting for a memorandum from the state government.

Cyclone Biparjoy, originating in the southeast Arabian Sea on June 6, made landfall over Saurashtra and Kutch on June 15, subsequently weakening into a depression by June 18. According to the IMD’s report, Biparjoy had an extended life cycle of 13 days and three hours, which was more than double the average duration of severe cyclonic storms over the Arabian Sea.

The sanctioned financial aid aims to facilitate the rehabilitation and recovery process in Gujarat, which bore the brunt of Cyclone Biparjoy, providing essential support for the affected areas and communities in the state.

Amit Shah Set to Reintroduce Three New Criminal Law Bills in Parliament

December 12, 2023, 11:43 am

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced the withdrawal of three proposed criminal law bills—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita—with the intention of introducing amended versions. These revised bills are tailored in response to recommendations made by a parliamentary panel.

In a statement released by the Home Minister’s office, it was announced that the bills underwent scrutiny by the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs on August 18. After several rounds of discussions with officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Law and Justice, domain experts, and stakeholders, the committee submitted its reports and recommendations on November 10. In light of the committee’s suggestions, amendments are proposed for the three bills, leading to the decision to introduce new versions.

Initially introduced in the Lower House of Parliament on August 11, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023 aim to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act 1872, respectively.

During the introduction of these bills, Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized that the essence of these laws is to safeguard all rights granted by the Constitution to citizens. He highlighted the colonial-era laws, designed to bolster British rule, as punitive rather than ensuring justice.

The proposed Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, set to replace the CrPC, is intended to encompass 533 sections, involving modifications in 160 sections, the addition of nine new sections, and the repeal of nine sections. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, a replacement for the IPC, will entail 356 sections, with amendments in 175, the addition of eight new sections, and the repeal of 22 sections. Additionally, the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, slated to substitute the Evidence Act, is anticipated to consist of 170 sections, with modifications in 23 sections, the addition of one new section, and the repeal of five sections.

Amit Shah Praises SC Verdict on Article 370 Abrogation

December 11, 2023, 2:17 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has commended the Supreme Court’s validation of the decision to revoke Article 370, asserting that the verdict affirms the complete constitutional legitimacy of the government’s action.

In a statement on X, Shah welcomed the Court’s judgment endorsing the abolition of #Article370, emphasizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary step taken on August 5, 2019. He noted the restoration of peace, normalcy, and transformative growth in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh post the abrogation. Shah credited the newfound prosperity in the tourism and agriculture sectors for elevating the residents’ living standards.

I welcome the Honorable Supreme Court of India’s verdict upholding the decision to abolish #Article370.

On the 5th of August 2019, PM @narendramodi Ji took a visionary decision to abrogate #Article370. Since then peace and normalcy have returned to J&K. Growth and development…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 11, 2023

Highlighting the Supreme Court’s affirmation, Shah stated, “Today’s verdict confirms the constitutional validity of the decision to revoke #Article370.” He reiterated the detrimental impact of Article 370 on the region, citing increased corruption and hindrance to development.

During the presentation of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019, Shah had previously underscored how Article 370 negatively affected the people, impeding progress and perpetuating underdevelopment. He reiterated the belief that Article 370 served as a breeding ground for terrorism and was against the interests of women, Dalits, and development.

After the abrogation of #Article370, the rights of the poor and deprived have been restored, and separatism and stone pelting are now things of the past. The entire region now echoes with melodious music and cultural tourism. The bonds of unity have strengthened, and integrity…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 11, 2023

The Supreme Court, led by a five-judge Constitution bench including Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, upheld the government’s decision and dismissed challenges against the abrogation. Chief Justice Chandrachud underscored that every decision made by the Centre on behalf of a State under proclamation couldn’t be legally challenged to avoid administrative standstills.

The Court emphasized Article 370 as a temporary provision, meant for Jammu and Kashmir’s integration, not disintegration, noting that the President could declare its cessation. Additionally, it directed the Election Commission to conduct Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections by September 30, 2024, while urging the expeditious restoration of the region’s statehood.

The ruling party’s accolades for the Supreme Court’s validation reiterate the government’s commitment to Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh’s comprehensive development following the transformative Article 370 abrogation on August 5, 2019.

Amit Shah Stands Firm on CAA; Declares It National Law at Kolkata Rally

November 29, 2023, 4:01 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a compelling public address, affirmed the Central Government’s unwavering resolve to execute the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), stating, “Nobody can hinder its implementation.” Shah, at a massive rally, criticized the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government for its purported indulgence in “appeasement politics,” urging the populace to elect a BJP government in the forthcoming assembly polls.

“The Citizenship (Amendment) Act is the country’s law, and we will enforce it regardless of opposition,” Shah said, emphasizing the importance of the CAA as a legal framework for the nation.

The CAA, which was passed in 2019, seeks to grant citizenship to migrants from Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, or Christian communities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who arrived in India on or before December 31, 2014.

Lamenting West Bengal’s state of affairs, Shah accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of dilapidating the state through political violence, corruption, and unchecked infiltration. He claimed that Mamata’s administration, like the previous communist regime, had failed to stop infiltration and bemoaned violence against BJP workers in the state.

The Union Home Minister vowed electoral retribution in the upcoming assembly polls, declaring, “The people will avenge the political murders of BJP leaders through their votes in 2026, ensuring a BJP government with a two-thirds majority.”

Shah also accused the ‘Trinamool syndicate’ of obstructing funds sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the state’s welfare, highlighting the developmental setbacks in West Bengal under Mamata’s administration.

Drawing a comparison between the developmental strides achieved under the BJP-led Centre and West Bengal’s purported stagnation, Shah asserted, “Modi ji has transformed the nation, yet Mamata’s appeasement politics has stunted Bengal’s growth.”

He concluded by urging the people of West Bengal to lay the foundation for a BJP government in the forthcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of the state.

Vice President Dhankar Takes Charge: Directs Immediate Circulation and Publication of Reports on Three New Bills

November 11, 2023, 3:35 pm

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar directed the circulation and publishing of the 246th Report on ‘The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023,’ the 247th Report on ‘The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023,’ and the 248th Report on ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023’ on Saturday. Brij Lal, Rajya Sabha MP and Chairman of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, submitted the findings on Friday.

“Hon’ble Vice President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, has directed the circulation and publication of the following three reports: the 246th Report on ‘The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023’, the 247th Report on ‘The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023’, and the 248th Report on ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023’, submitted on November 10, 2023, by Shri Brij Lal ji, Member Parliament (RS) and Chairman of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs,” the Vice President posted on ‘X’.

Home Minister Amit Shah introduced these bills in the Lower House of Parliament on August 11, with the aim of replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, respectively. The proposed laws emphasize safeguarding citizens’ constitutional rights and providing justice.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, which will replace CrPC, now comprises 533 sections, incorporating 160 amendments, nine new sections, and repealing nine sections. Similarly, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, set to replace the IPC, encompasses 356 sections, reflecting 175 amendments, eight new sections, and the repeal of 22 sections.

Additionally, the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, aiming to replace the Evidence Act, now includes 170 sections, with 23 modifications, one new section, and the repeal of five sections. Minister Shah underscores that these changes aim to prioritize justice over punishment, steering away from the punitive approach embedded in British-era laws.

The release of these reports marks a crucial step in the legislative process, emphasizing the commitment to a comprehensive overhaul of key legal frameworks.

Amit Shah points fingers at Congress, says party insulted BR Ambedkar throughout his life!

November 4, 2023, 5:03 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing the party of consistently disrespecting the principal architect of India’s Constitution, BR Ambedkar, throughout his lifetime. Speaking at a public gathering in Shivpuri, an Assembly constituency represented by BJP’s Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Shah condemned the Congress for its historical treatment of Ambedkar.

Shah highlighted the BJP’s efforts towards recognizing and honoring Ambedkar’s legacy, citing initiatives such as building the Shiksha Bhoomi in Mau and a memorial in London. He also mentioned the elevation of Ramnath Kovind, a Dalit, to the position of President, illustrating BJP’s commitment to social and political reforms.

Addressing the transformation of Madhya Pradesh from what was referred to as a ‘Bimaru Rajya’ to a ‘Bemisal Rajya’ under the BJP-led ‘double-engine’ government, Shah urged the public to bring the BJP back to power in the upcoming state elections. He emphasized the BJP’s track record of developmental work for various sections of society, contrasting it with the alleged darkness and neglect during Congress’ rule.

In a direct challenge to Kamal Nath’s Congress government, Shah underscored the substantial increase in the state’s budget during the 18-year BJP rule, suggesting the BJP’s dedication to state progress.

Madhya Pradesh is poised for elections in a single phase on November 17, with vote counting scheduled for December 3 for the 230-member Assembly. Shah’s impassioned address aimed to galvanize public support for the BJP in the forthcoming state polls.

Amit Shah holds roadshow in Belagavi

May 6, 2023, 6:37 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Belagavi’s Chikkodi area on Saturday.
Amit Shah was seated in a specially designed vehicle, and he greeted the people who had gathered there. During the roadshow, BJP supporters and party workers were queued up throughout the road from where the cavalcade was passing.

The Home Minister also launched an attack on the Congress party over the ‘4 percent Muslim reservation’ issue and urged the people to vote for a double-engine government in the state if they want to

“BJP had removed 4 percent Muslim reservation and increased reservation for Lingayats, SC, and ST communities.” The Congress Party says that if they come to power, they will bring back a 6 percent reservation for Muslims. This will decrease reservation among Lingayats and SC; if Karnataka doesn’t want this, they must vote for the BJP government,” he said.

Earlier in the day, during an election rally in Belagavi, Amit Shah said that PM Modi has fulfilled the dreams of Lord Ram devotees by constructing the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
“BJP has worked for the farmers here. We have given several benefits to the farmers. The Congress insulted Savarkar. But the BJP developed the Marathas and respected them. PM Modi fulfilled the dreams of Lord Ram devotees by constructing the Ram temple in Ayodhya”.

The final leg of campaigning for the May 10 Assembly elections has intensified in the state. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held a roadshow in Bengaluru. He is scheduled to hold two mega-road shows and four public meetings this weekend, as per party sources.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a roadshow in Karnataka’s Udupi district. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a roadshow in Shanivarasanthe Madikeri in the Kodagu district.

Karnataka: Shah to stress on ways to curtail drug trafficking through maritime route

March 23, 2023, 7:16 pm

At the Regional Conference on “Drug Trafficking and National Security” in Karnataka’s Bengaluru on Friday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will concentrate on issues like how to stop drug trafficking via maritime routes and harsh punishments for drug traffickers leading to zero tolerance.

In the conference presided over by the Home Minister, additional topics like seamless coordination and cooperation between state and federal drug law enforcement agencies and the containment of the spread of drug abuse through a concerted awareness program will also be covered. According to a statement from the Home Ministry, representatives from the conference will come from three UTs and five Southern States.

During the meeting, the Union Home Minister will also supervise the destruction of 9,298kg of confiscated drugs with a market value of Rs 1,235 crore.

According to the Ministry, “Under PM Modi’s leadership, a total of 5,94,620 kilograms of seized drugs, valued at Rs 8,409 crore, have been destroyed so far, exceeding the target by a significant margin.

“The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav set a target to destroy 75,000 kg of drugs during a 75-day campaign beginning June 1, 2022. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) alone has destroyed 1,29,363 kg of seized drugs valued at Rs 3,138 crore out of the total amount of drugs destroyed.”

Rajouri terror attack: Civilian succumbs to injuries, toll reaches seven.

January 8, 2023, 12:06 pm

Injured in one of the two separate firing incidents that took place that took place in the Dhangri area of the Rajouri district, one more civilian succumbed to his injuries, taking the total toll to seven.

Prince, who was undergoing treatment at Government Medical College and Hospital Jammu, died earlier on Sunday. Notably, six civilians including two children were killed and many more injured in two terror attacks in Upper Dangri village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district last Sunday evening and Monday morning. The Indian Army on Sunday said that the two terrorists involved in the attack were neutralised by security forces.

“On Saturday, around 8 PM, the alert troops of Indian Army deployed on the border fence in Balakot (District Poonch), observed suspicious movement ahead of the border fence and subsequently neutralised two terrorists,” Indian Army said. The official further said that the area has been cordoned off and operations are in progress.

The Union Home Ministry had issued an order to deploy an additional 18 CRPF companies to Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the civilian killings in the two terror attacks in the Rajouri district.

Amit Shah reaches Agartala to flag off ‘Jan Viswas Yatra’ in poll-bound Tripura

January 5, 2023, 2:02 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reached Agartala to flag off Bhartiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ‘Jan Viswas Yatra’ in the state. He was received by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha at the airport. Shah will flag off ‘Jan Viswas Yatra’ from Dhamanagar in North Tripura district and Sabroom in South Tripura district today.

Tripura BJP will start ‘Jan Viswas Yatra’ programme to strengthen the party support base in the state. The Yatra whose purpose is to showcase the developmental works the BJP government has done since 2018 will last for eight days and cover 60 constituencies in the state.

BJP national president JP Nadda will be present on the concluding day of the Yatra on January 12 when he will address the masses. Assembly polls in Tripura are slated for 2023.

Rahul Gandhi pays homage to 26/11 terror attack martyrs

November 26, 2022, 3:52 pm

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remembered the martyrs of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack on the 14th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Taking to Twitter Congress leader tweeted, “Soldiers who gave the supreme sacrifice to protect India are the pride of the nation. My humble tribute to the brave heart warriors and citizens who sacrificed their lives in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.

Earlier Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah, and President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to the people who lost their lives in the attack.

Meanwhile, the attack was placed by the 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba Pakistani terrorists who came to Mumbai via sea route from Pakistan.

In the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, many people lost their lives. At least 174 people and 300 people were injured. In the attack, people died including 20 security force personnel and 26 foreign nationals.

Talking about the incident Divya Patil niece of Mumbai Police constable Jaywant Patil said, “I lost my uncle Jaywant Patil. Several years have gone by, and we still can’t forget it.”

“But the Govt has at least remembered a lot of things, which is a positive note for us,” Patil said

However, the major spots of Mumbai were targeted by terrorists including Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) railway station, Nariman House business and residential complex, Leopold Cafe followed by Taj Mahal Hotel, Tower, and Oberoi-Trident hotel.

Furthermore, 9 terrorists were killed and Ajmal Amir Kasab was caught in 2012 in Pune was sentenced to death at Yerwada Central Jail. It was believed Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD), whose mastermind was Hafiz Saeed, was behind the attack.