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1. Jaipur, Thursday | February 13, 2025
RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 6 | ISSUE NO. 248 | PAGES 14 | `3.00 Rajasthan’s Own English Newspaper
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Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar was on
Wednesday convicted by a Delhi court related to
the killings of two Sikhs in Delhi during the 1984
anti-Sikh riots. Arguments on the quantum of sentencing
will take place on February 18. Kumar, who is currently
lodged in Tihar Jail after his conviction in another murder
case related to the riots, was accused of leading a mob and
instigating it to kill Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep
Singh in Saraswati Vihar area in Delhi on November 1,
1984. The court had reserved the judgment after hearing
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The Supreme Court on
Wednesday came down
heavily on the practice of
political parties promis-
ing freebies ahead of
elections and wondered
whether we are creating
a “class of parasites”.
The court deprecated
such promises and said
the free ration and money
kept people away from
work. “Rather than pro-
moting them to be a part
of mainstream of society
by contributing to na-
tion’s development, are
we not creating a class of
parasites?,” asked bench
of Justices BR Gavai and
A George Masih. “Due to
freebies, which just on
anvil of poll are declared,
like ‘Ladki Bahin’, other
schemes, people aren’t
willing to work,” he said.
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The US Senate has con-
firmed Tulsi Gabbard as
the new Director of Na-
tional Intelligence (DNI)
under the Trump adminis-
tration. Although she has
never served on an intel-
ligence committee, as a
former Representative
from Hawaii, Gabbard
brings a distinctive com-
bination of legislative and
military experience to the
role. Her service in US
House of Representa-
tives, which spanned
from 2013 to 2021, was
marked by her commit-
ment to various causes.
EX-CONGRESS MP SAJJAN KUMAR CONVICTED IN
1984 RIOTS CASE RELATED TO MURDER OF 2 SIKHS
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ince his early life,
whether reading
and learning
about Bapu, be-
ing in the company of his
followers like the illustrious
Vinobha Bhabe, or embrac-
ing ideals like Swachhata
and rural empowerment,
Mahatma Gandhi has been a
guiding light for Narendra
Modi. PM Modi has been
striving to uphold Gandhiji’s
ideals, promoting his legacy,
and fulfilling his vision of a
self-reliant and empowered
India. Many of Gandhiji’s
dreams for a progressive and
developed India still remain
unfulfilled. But Narendra
Modi is leading the way in
bringing those unfulfilled
dreams to fruition. In fact,
Narendra Modi has lived
Gandhiji’s ideals himself
and these ideals have always
filled him with motivation
and positive energy to do
what is best for the people of
this country. As an RSS
pracharak he used to stay at
the Jagannath temple in
Ahmedabad in a small room.
From there he started a
cleanliness campaign in
nearby villages on the ideals
of the Mahatma. He told his
team that villagers must be
motivated and inspired to
keep their homes and sur-
roundings clean, as Gandhi-
ji did, and he ensured that
villagers made it their daily
habit and complied by it.
When he became the BJP
general secretary for the first
time, Modi carried the mes-
sage of Gandhiji’s favourite
bhajan ‘Vaishnav Jan To....’
to every corner of the coun-
try, in party organisations
and beyond, and made it like
an anthem in every function,
to instill its importance in
the people, especially party
workers. No one understood
the meaning of the bhajan so
well and no one has done as
much as Narendrabhai did in
those days to propagate the
message of equality and jus-
tice inherent in this iconic
song. Once during the visit
of former PM late Atal Bi-
hari Vajpayee to South Af-
rica, it was Narendrabhai
who suggested a kalash
(pitcher) with the soil of
Gandhiji’s Gujarat must be
carried from here as a token
of homage to Bapu in South
Africa, as PM Vajpayee was
also to visit the place where
Gandhiji was thrown out of
the train in that country in
the infamous incident that
was the beginning of the
Mahatma’s struggle against
discrimination. Modi ji al-
ways believes that we must
progress but the roots of tra-
dition must not be forgotten.
When the metro route was
being drawn in Ahmedabad,
it was first planned to estab-
lish a metro station in front
of the Sabarmati Ashram.
Modiji immediately shot
down the idea and said a
metro station in front of the
Ashram would destroy its
peace and sanctity. It might
also cause vibration and af-
fect the old structures of the
Bapu’s ashram. The station
plan was thus shifted else-
where following his far-
sightedness. After coming to
power in Gujarat, Modi ji
developed all those places
which are associated with
the history of Gandhiji on
priority. He purchased by
and by around 160 acres of
land around Sabarmati Ash-
ram to restore the earlier
face of the Ashram as a true
abode of peace and medita-
tion and thus turned it into a
global magnet. World’s top
statesmen like Donald
Trump, Xi Jinping and Isra-
el’s Benjamin Netanyahu
have visited this Ashram on
the efforts of PM Modi. In
2024, the PM sanctioned a
`12,000-crore project to
spruce up and strengthen the
facilities at Sabarmati Ash-
ram. The Satyagrah Ashram
at Kochrabh in Ahmedabad,
from where Gandhiji is said
to have started his lifelong
struggle for truth and inde-
pendence, was in a dilapi-
dated state. It was Modiji
who took the initiative and
restored this important mon-
ument to its former glory.
‘MODI HAI TO MUMKIN HAI…’UNTOLD STORIES OF PM MODI — PART 118
s Gujarat CM, Narendra Modi revived tradi-
tional sports and promoted a widespread rural
sporting culture, which was gradually dying
a natural death in the state for want of proper
patronage. He introduced Rural Olympics during local
melas, giving a boost to indigenous games like bullock
cart racing, kushti (wrestling), kabaddi etc. There is a
very famous mela (fair) held every year in Gujarat’s
Surendranagar district, which is called Tarnetar Mela.
The name has originated from Trinetra (three eyes) of
Lord Shiva and it is a massive gathering of devotees and
tourists alike. Seeing an
opportunity here, Modi ji
pitched the idea of hold-
ing Rural Olympics, as a
part of the celebrations in
the fair. The CM said we
are gravitating towards
modern trendy sport disci-
plines but in the process
forgetting and ignoring
our own local sports,
which can get a major
boost if made a part of
public celebrations like
the Tarnetar Mela. It is our
duty to keep those sports alive as a part of our legacy and
thus encourage them, he said. So, that was the birth of
Rural Olympics, and I, as chief of the Gujarat Sports
Authority at that time, was part of the implementation of
the project. Narendra Modi would personally grace the
event, which came as a major fillip for the people of the
region. They started indulging in sports which they had
always played but had forgotten somewhere on the way
as they didn’t get the right support ecosystem. Modi ji,
through his ingenious plan, rekindled the love for these
sports in the people and they have now become an indel-
ible part of public events and celebrations across Gujarat.
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M Narendra Modi’s
visionary focus has
transformed India’s
hidden gems into
global tourist hotspots. From the
vibrant Rann of Kutch to the se-
re ne L a ksh ad w ee p, In dia ’s v ar-
ie d beauty now shine s bright on
the world map. His personal in-
terest and initiatives have elevat-
e d In dia ’s g lo ba l re pu ta tio n a s a
top t ravel dest ination. From t he
very beginning of his public life
in political career, Narendra
Modi recognised tourism as a
powerful tool to showcase our
country’s heritage, cultural iden-
tity and diversity on the world
stage. During his tenure as the
chief minister of Gujarat, Naren-
dra Modi redefined state tourism
wi t h groundbreaki ng i ni t i at i ves.
By transform ing the barren Rann
o f Ku tc h th ro ug h th e R a n n U tsa v
festival, he turned desolation
i n to c eleb r atio n. Cele br a t in g Gu -
jarat’s New Year at Mandvi
beach was another such example,
putting local traditions in the
global spotlight. It was again
Narendra Modi who envisioned
the Statue of Unity as a monu-
mental tribute to national pride,
symbolising unity and greatness.
Today, the Statue of Unity is not
o nly t h e wo r l d ’s ta l l e s t b ut a l s o
India’s most visited tourist desti-
nation, generating over
`4 00 -c ro re in ju st tic ke t r ev en ue .
I n 2 01 6 , h i s v i s it to Na nd an va n
Jungle Safari in Chhattisgarh
sparked interest among young
wildlife enthusiasts, boosting
ecotourism. In 2019, he brought
the ancient Mahabalipuram
caves and temples into the glob-
a l lim e lig ht b y h ostin g C hin ese
president Xi Jinping there, high-
lighting India’s history and rich
cultural heritage. The world wit-
n es s e d t h e t i mel es s g r an d eu r o f
India’s past through this iconic
e ve nt. In Ja nu ary 2 02 4, th e P M
showcased the beauty of Lak-
shadweep to the world, turning
this secluded paradise into a
symbol of India’s self-reliance
and sustainability. Through his
r e gu l a r v i s its to th e No r t h Ea s t,
Narendra Modi continues to
highlight the region’s untouched
natural beauty, promoting eco-
n om ic g ro w th for lo ca l c om mu -
nities. His focus on the North
East has turned the once-over -
looked gems into thriving tourist
hotspots, boosting regional
pride. He has typically soaked in
the spirit and traditions of the
region, partaking in their cul-
tural traditions, which has, in
turn, mainstreamed their histori-
cal identities. Modi’s personal
interest and efforts led to the
const ruct i on of t he Ram Mandi r
in Ayodhya, which again, turned
the city into a major tourism hot-
spot, giving thousands of locals,
new avenues of livelihood and
prosperity. The government’s ut-
most priority in opening new
a irpo rts a cro ss th e un se rv ed re -
gions of the country as well as its
unwavering commitment to-
wards connecting all parts of the
country through a world class
expressway network are also ma-
jor steps towards tourism and
enhanced connectivity for indus-
trial growth. Under PM Modi’s
le ad ersh ip, In dia ’s to urism rev -
enue was projected to reach an
impressive `21. 15 trillion, as per
the World Travel and Tourism
Council (WTTC). In 2025 itself,
India is set to earn around $25.1
billion in tourism revenue. Nar-
endra Modi’s relentless efforts
ha v e tra n sfo rme d to urism in to a
driving force for India’s develop-
ment and global pride. Modi’s
astute understanding of the po-
tential of tourism has unleashed
a powerhouse of innovation, en-
trepreneurship, enterprise and
growth in the country.
‘MODI HAI TO MUMKIN HAI…’UNTOLD STORIES OF PM MODI — PART 117
anuary 26, 2015 was
Narendra M odi’s first
Republic Day func-
tion as Prime Minister
of India. We had a very special
guest on the occasion in US Pres-
ident Barack Obama. The func-
tion went off smoothly and left
e ve r yo ne imp r es s e d . Af te r a f e w
days of the event, I had a meeting
wi t h Mo di j i on a s ep ar at e i s sue.
Soon after the meeting, the PM
asked me to wait. I did. But I was
a bit worried as well, trying to
figure out if anything had gone
wrong. Then he told me, “W hen
I was coming from Rajpath today,
I noticed that the chairs, benches
and other materials used for the
R-Day function, haven’t been re-
moved yet. This is not a good
thing for Rajpath and its beauty
and decorum. People from all
over the world come here and we
should thus ensure to always
keep this place neat and tidy.” He
instructed the m aterials be re -
m oved im m e dia tely a nd it w as
duly done the sam e d ay. B ut
w ha t im pre sse d m e w as his a t-
tention to these small details. On
the one hand he was guiding such
a big a nd grand event like the
Republic Day and on the other he
w as also guiding us on how to
ma i n ta in c l e an l in es s . Th i s s h o ws
M odi ji’s c om m itment, de dica -
tion, sincerity and vision and sets
an exam ple for all.
a r e n d ra Mo d i h a s a l-
ways believed that na-
tional celebrations like
R e p u b lic Da y sh o u ld
be for the people and by the people.
This is reflected in the participation
o f th o u sa n d s o f c o mmo n p e o p le
from diverse sections in the Repub-
lic D ay c e l e b ratio n s in De lh i. A s
Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra
Modi decentralised Republic Day
c e l e b ra tio n s, sh if tin g t h e m f ro m
the state capital to district centres.
This brought the festivities closer
to the people, offering local com-
mu n itie s, o ffic ia l s, a n d ta le n t the
opportunity to actively participate
in o rg a n isin g a n d e x p e r ie n c i n g
e v e n ts th a t we re p re v io u sly c o n -
f in e d to th e sta te le v e l . He in tr o -
duced many innovations and took
many initiatives as Gujarat CM, of
w h i c h th e th r e e mo st re ma r k a b le
r e f or m s we r e r e g a r din g th e c e l e -
b ratio n o f Re p u b lic Da y, I n d e -
pendence Day and Gujarat Foun-
d a tio n Da y. E ar lie r a ll o f these
ma jo r e v e n ts to o k p la ce a t P a te l
Sta d ium in A h me d a b ad b u t n o w
on, after Narendra Modi ji’s inter-
v e n tio n , th e se e v e n ts a r e h e ld in
each district, giving an opportunity
to people in smaller towns and cit-
ie s to w i tn e ss th e sta te - le v el c u l-
tu r a l e x t rav a g a n z as. Lo c a l a r tists
too have started getting bigger plat-
forms to perform. Another offshoot
of this innovation is that district or
te h sil le v e l o ff ic ia ls, wh o h a r d ly
k n e w e v e n t ma n a g e me n t, g o t a
hands-on training to hold big and
imp o rta n t e v e n ts a n d n o w th e y
successfully host such events that
are on par with any state-level pro-
gramme.
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MODI UPHOLDING GANDHI’S
VISION FOR A STRONG INDIA
The narrators share
that Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has
been striving to
uphold Gandhiji’s
ideals, promoting his
legacy, and fulfilling
his vision of a self-
reliant & empowered
India. Modi revived
traditional sports and
promoted widespread
rural sporting culture
in Gujarat.
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IN BRIEF
Falling food prices push
January inflation to five-
month low of 4.31%
New Delhi: India’s retail
inflation cooled to
5-month low of 4.31% in
January, from 5.22% in
December 2024, and
5.1% a year ago. The rise
in food prices has decel-
erated for 3rd successive
month to 6%, from 8.4%
in the preceding month.
Ex-President Pranab
Mukherjee’s son
returns to Congress
Kolkata: Abhijit
Mukherjee, son of former
President Pranab
Mukherjee, on Wednes-
day returned to the Con-
gress from the Trinamool
Congress in the presence
party state president Shu-
vankar Sarkar. He had
joined the TMC in 2021.
?Bharat Mata Ki Jai? and ?Modi-
Modi? chants echo in Marseille
India-France discuss defence,
civil nuclear energy, space sector
Consulate General of India
inaugurated by Modi-Macron
 Modi departs for key US trip
after wrapping up France visit
World sees new chapter in India-France ties!
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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi and French Presi-
dent Emmanuel Macron
on Wednesday jointly in-
augurated the Indian
Consulate in Marseille.
Ahead of the opening of
the consulate, the two
leaders were welcomed
with the sound of dhols.
The duo also interacted
with the members of the
Indian diaspora.
The inauguration of
the Consulate General is
a landmark in bilateral
relations between India
and France. The presence
of Macron at the inaugu-
ration was a special ges-
ture and Modi deeply ap-
preciated it.
The decision to open a
Consulate General in
Marseille was announced
during Prime Minister?s
visit to France in July
2023. After the inaugura-
tion PM Modi said, ?A
historic moment in Mar-
seille! President Emma-
nuel Macron and I inau-
gurated Indian Consulate
in this vibrant city, mark-
ing a new chapter in In-
dia-France ties. This con-
sulate will serve as an
important bridge,
strengthening our cul-
tural, economic and peo-
ple-to-people connec-
tions. Marseille?s links
with India are well
known. During the First
World War, it was an im-
portant base for Indian
troops. This city has a
close link with Veer Sa-
varkar as well. On this
special opening, I thank
French Govt & congratu-
late Indian diaspora.?
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PM Modi to arrive in
snowy Washington
DC today, with sleet
expected before his arrival.
He will stay at Blair House,
opposite to White House. 6
meetings are scheduled, in-
cluding a Trump-Modi meet-
ing at White House tomorrow,
followed by a private dinner
with the US President.
PM Modi and
Macron trav-
elled together
to Marseilles in the
French Presidential
aircraft, showing
exceptional gesture by
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retary Vikram Misri said
on PM?s visit to France.
The 2 leaders also held
discussions on board
aircraft and relations
between the countries
reached new heights!
Misri said. These
discussions covered
the entire gamut of our
deep and diverse stra-
tegic partnership. The
two leaders reviewed
progress in the areas
of defence, in the area
of space, civil nuclear
cooperation, and in the
areas of health, as well
as people-to-people
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Misri said that the two
leaders appreciated
the recent progress in
keeping up with ?Viksit
Bharat 2047? roadmap.
INDIA AND FRANCE TIES
?TOUCH NEW HEIGHTS?
PM MODI, MACRON
HOLD SPECIAL
TALKS ONBOARD
PREZ AIRCRAFT
Modi-Macron visit Cardache
Thermonuclear Reactor facility
PM MODI TO STAY AT BLAIR HOUSE IN US, EDGING
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CM SHARMA REVIEWS PROGRESS OF RISING RAJASTHAN Mo Us
Set quarterly targets for implementation of MoUs, says CM
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Sharma said
with the aim of
making the state a $350
billion economy, the state
govt is working to imple-
ment the MOUs signed
under the ?Rising Rajast-
han Global Investment
Summit? on the ground at
any cost. Sharma re-
viewed the implementa-
tion of the MoUs under
Rising Rajasthan at the
CMR on Wednesday. He
directed that quarterly
targets be set for the im-
plementation of MoUs
and that they be brought
to the ground level.
Record progress in
MoU Implementation
It is noteworthy that im-
plementation of MOUs
worth over ` 1.66 lakh
crore has already begun
in the state. These in-
clude investments in en-
ergy, mining, urban de-
velopment, industry, and
agriculture sectors. On
the initiative of CM Shar-
ma, a three-level system
has been set up to review
MoUs signed during the
‘Rising Rajasthan Global
Investment Summit’.
Under this, the CM him-
self is regularly review-
ing the MOUs worth
more than ` 1,000 crore
every month.
Investors informed
about MoU’s progress
CM said priority of the
govt is to maintain direct
communication with in-
vestors so that their prob-
lems can be resolved. In
this direction, the state
government is providing
investors with informa-
tion on progress of MoU
implementation through
the Investor Interface.
Monitoring of land
allocation cases
He directed that the re-
maining MOU cases re-
lated to land allocation
should be resolved on a
priority basis. He in-
structed that land alloca-
tion cases be reviewed
weekly and said that the
concessions related to
land allocation should
also be simplified. Addi-
tionally, he reviewed the
land category MoUs and
said that necessary other
approvals in this regard
should be cleared quick-
ly, so that the implemen-
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case of MoUs where ap-
proval from multiple
depts is required, all con-
cerned depts should com-
plete process with mutual
coordination and at an
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2. GOVT ALLOCATES LAND
Girls? Sainik School to be built in Kota: Dilawar
First India Bureau
Kota
ducation and
Panchayati Raj
Minister Madan
Dilawar attended a public
grievance redressal camp
under the Sarkar Aapke
Dwar initiative in Salavad
Khurd Gram Panchayat
of Kota district on
Wednesday. He listened
to the concerns of the peo-
ple and instructed offi-
cials to resolve their is-
sues immediately. A total
of 360 applications were
received at the camp, and
the minister provided the
necessary directions for
their resolution.
The Edu Min said that
the CM had announced
the establishment of Girls?
Sainik Schools at all divi-
sional headquarters in last
year?s annual budget. For
this purpose, 22.25 hec-
tares of pasture land in
Oondwa village, under the
Chechat Gram Panchayat
of Khairabad Panchayat
Samiti, has been allocated
free of cost to Education
Department for setting up
a Girls? Sainik School.
He said that the estab-
lishment of this school
will enable girls from the
region to receive military
training and serve in the
country?s armed forces.
He further mentioned that
a government college has
already started in Chechat,
and land has been allo-
cated for an Adarsh Ved
Vidyalaya, which will be-
gin admissions from this
academic session. With
the land for the Girls?
Sainik School now se-
cured, construction will
soon commence.
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SANTOSH SHARMA
ARMED ASSAILANTS LOOT TRADER NEAR DEVGARH, FLEE WITH VALUABLES
Karauli/Dausa: In Shri Mahaveer Ji town of Karauli district, criminals looted cash by
cutting open an ICICI Bank ATM located near the Government Senior Secondary
School. Upon receiving information about the incident, DSP Giridhar Singh reached
spot, and the police initiated a blockade in the surrounding
areas to search for the culprits. According to the available
information, the ICICI Bank ATM near the Government Senior
Secondary School in Shri Mahaveer Ji was targeted by
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paint on CCTV inside ATM cabin. Then, using a gas cutter,
they cut open the ATM machine?s gate, stole the cash inside,
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challenged the police forces of both Dausa and Karauli
districts by committing a daring crime last night. The criminals
uprooted an Bank of Baroda ATM machine along with cash
inside and escaped. The police were informed about incident but by the time they arrived,
thieves had already accomplished their mission. Laxmikant Sharma & Sandeep Goyal
Tonk: CBI has
registered a case
against a Sub-
Inspector of CISF, RTC,
Deoli, District Tonk, and
Unknown Person on a
complaint. It was alleged
that accused Sub-Inspector
Abhijit, Sup-Inspector, CISF,
RTC, Deoli, District Tonk,
Rajasthan and Unknown
others demanded bribe/
undue advantage of Rs
10,000 from the complainant
in lieu of payment of 5 bills
amounting to Rs 86,537 and
threatened to stop payment
of remaining bills if the bribe
amount of Rs 10,000 is not
given. It was further alleged
that accused by abusing his
position as Public Servant,
accepted undue advantage
of Rs 10,000 in his bank ac-
count through his PhonePe
number from the complain-
ant for payment of his bills.
Jhalawar: Under
directives of ACB
HQs, the Jhalawar
unit of the ACB conducted
an operation on Wednesday,
arresting Ramnivas Bairwa,
Patwari of Patwar Halka
Pindola, Tehsil Manohar
Thana, District Jhalawar,
while accepting a Rs 4,000
bribe from the complainant.
Dr. Ravi Prakash Meharda,
Director General of the
Anti-Corruption Bureau, said
that the ACB?s Jhalawar
unit received a complaint on
February 11, 2025, from the
complainant, who had been
cultivating approximately
2.5 bighas of grazing land
for the past ten years. The
government used to levy a
penalty on this land, which
the complainant regularly
paid on time. However, for
past 2 years, no penalty had
been issued. Arif Mansoori
MoS for Home
Affairs Jawahar
Singh Bedham has
accused Congress leaders
of indulging in petty politics.
He asserted that the issue at
hand is an internal matter of
BJP leaders,
which origi-
nated from a
false report.
Bedham em-
phasized that
Kirodi himself
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was not tapped, and as MoS
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that no MLA or minister?s
phone has been tapped
under BJP govt. Bedham
further stated that Congress
leader Sachin Pilot is merely
trying to stay relevant by
commenting on this issue.
He reminded Pilot that during
Cong rule, he himself was
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humiliated. He added that
back then, Cong leaders had
openly attacked their CM.
Rajsamand: A major robbery took place in Tal
Panchayat?s Kotdi village near Devgarh. Four to
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jewellery trader, Rajendra Soni, at gunpoint and looted a
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ing home to Gyangarh from their shop when the attackers,
who arrived in a car, ambushed them near Kotdi village.
The robbers made off with nearly 30 KG silver, 65 grams
of gold, and 1 lakh rupees. The incident took place under
jurisdiction of Devgarh police station. Ashish Choudhary
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RAJASTHAN 02
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Court serves contempt notice
to BJP MLA Siddhi Kumari
First India Bureau
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BJP MLA Siddhi Kumari
has been served a con-
tempt notice by the court
after she allegedly ob-
structed the appointed
commissioner from enter-
ing the palace. The com-
missioner had been tasked
with preparing a list of
properties inherited from
the will of the late Maha-
raja Karni Singh.
The court had previ-
ously directed the com-
missioner to compile a
complete list of properties
acquired through the will
of erstwhile Maharaja late
Karni Singh. The proper-
ty dispute between Sid-
dhi Kumari and her aunt,
Rajashree Kumari, has
been ongoing. To address
the matter, the court had
appointed Trilochan
Sharma as the commis-
sioner with the consent of
both Siddhi Kumari and
Rajashree Kumari.
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Police crackdown
57 booked, 167 history-sheeters checked
in crime control drive byJodhpur Police
First India Bureau
Jodhpur
In an ongoing effort to
curb crime and illegal ac-
tivities, a dedicated drive
was launched by Jodhpur
Commissioner Rajendra
Singh. The operation in-
cluded a thorough inspec-
tion of 295
suspicious
vehicles, and
RajCop App
was used to
verify pho-
tos of 163 suspected indi-
viduals. As a result, 57
individuals were served
with ?B? reports based on
photo identification.
The drive also targeted
drivers under the influ-
ence of alcohol, with 14
vehicle operators being
penalized under the 185
MV Act. Additionally,
action was taken against
10 vehicles with bumper
modifications, 2 without
number plates, 4 with
tinted windows, 3 drivers
for dangerous driving,
and 6 for driving on the
wrong side of the road,
all under the Motor Vehi-
cle Act. Furthermore, the
operation focused on ha-
bitual criminals, with a
total of 167 history-
sheeters and 27 hardcore
criminals being checked.
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SCHOOL TRANSPORT UNDER SCRUTINY: JAIPUR POLICE SEIZES 9 VEHICLES
Jaipur Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph directed a strict campaign
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missioner Yogesh Dadhich and Deputy Commission-
er Shaheen C to enhance school children?s safety.
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ing issues such as expired permits, unlicensed driv-
ers, and drunk driving. Some drivers lacked uniforms.
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Sachin Pilot slams
govt over phone
tapping, RPSC row
Dinesh Dangi
Jaipur
Former Deputy CM and
AICC General Secretary
Sachin Pilot criticized
the Rajasthan govern-
ment over Agriculture
Minister Dr Kirodi Lal
Meena?s phone tapping
allegations, calling it a
serious crime requiring
investigation. He empha-
sized that a cabinet min-
ister?s claim demands a
government response,
not just internal party ac-
tion. Pilot slammed the
government for not ac-
cepting Meena?s resigna-
tion and failing to ad-
dress issue in Assembly.
On the Rajasthan Pub-
lic Service Commission
(RPSC), Pilot cited the
High Court?s remarks,
stating that RPSC?s
flawed selection process
and lack of accountabili-
ty have been repeatedly
exposed. He accused the
government of ignoring
corruption and delaying
necessary reforms. He
insisted that if trust in the
examination system
erodes, it will be a major
setback for Rajasthan?s
youth. Pilot urged imme-
diate structural changes,
including revising the ap-
pointment process for
RPSC members, and
criticized the govern-
ment for making political
appointments instead of
genuine reforms despite
corruption scandals.
Gehlot blames AAP for
Cong losses in Gujarat,
Goa, and Uttarakhand
Bus operators
demand fare hike
amid rising costs,
threaten protest
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Launching a scathing at-
tack on Aam Aadmi Party,
Ex CM Ashok Gehlot on
Wednesday said that this
has harmed Congress in
several states. He dis-
missed the AAP?s allega-
tions that Congress was
responsible for its defeat
and called them complete-
ly baseless. ?The reality is
quite the opposite?AAP
has harmed Congress in
several states,? he said.
Gehlot accused AAP of
contesting elections in
states where it had no
grassroots support, solely
to split Congress?s votes.
He pointed to Gujarat,
Goa and Uttarakhand as-
sembly elections, saying
that Congress was in a
strong position there while
BJP was struggling. How-
ever, AAP?s entry into
these elections led to a di-
vision of votes, ultimately
weakening Congress.
In several of these
states, he said, AAP can-
didates who won later
switched to the BJP or
other parties, further in-
dicating that the party?s
real objective was to
damage Congress.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Time and again, the state
government has rejected
the proposal for an in-
crease in bus fares by the
Transport Department
and Rajasthan Road-
ways. The government
has made it clear that it is
not in favour of raising
fares at this time.
However, now, citing
the problems faced by the
bus operators, the Bus
Operators Society has
written a letter to the Re-
gional Transport Officer
(Jaipur I & II) along
with forwarding a copy
of the letter to Commis-
sioner and Secretary of
Transport Department
highlighting the issues
faced by the society.
Vinod Singh Chouhan
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An important meeting
was held in New Delhi
under the chairmanship of
the Secretary of the Min-
istry of Jal Shakti De-
bashree Mukherjee, to fi-
nalize the Detailed Project
Report (DPR) of the re-
vised Parbati-Kalisindh-
Chambal (PKC) link pro-
ject. Senior officials from
Rajasthan and Madhya
Pradesh held a detailed
discussion on he DPR pre-
sented to Central Water
Development Agency.
During the meeting, the
Secretary of the Ministry
of Jal Shakti instructed the
officials of both states to
incorporate necessary
modifications and submit
the revised DPR within
next 15 days.
The project will pro-
vide a total of 4102 Mil-
lion Cubic Metres (MCM)
of water to Rajasthan,
which includes 522.80
MCM of recycled water.
Of the total 4102 MCM,
1744 MCM will be used
for drinking water, 205.75
MCM for industries,
1159.38 MCM for new ir-
rigation areas, 615.43
MCM for water diversion
in previously constructed
dams, and 108 MCM for
groundwater recharge.
Revised DPR of PKC
link project to be
submitted in 15 days
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J?jhunu woman
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Using Rajasthan Police?s
new ?Need Help? feature
on the RajCop App, a
Jhunjhunu woman in
Jaipur reported harass-
ment. ASI Sunita Sharma
swiftly alerted the Abhay
Command Center. Police
arrested the accused,
Pawan Tanwar, at Gopal-
pura Bypass. The wom-
an, preparing for teacher
coaching, was harassed
with obscene language
and phone snatching. She
received counseling, a
report was filed, and the
accused was arrested.
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4. SOCIAL HARMONY
Saints’ teachings should reach youth: Yadav
Ashvini Yadav
Alwar
nion Minister
and Alwar MP
Bhupender
Yadav, during his visit to
Alwar on Wednesday,
emphasized the impor-
tance of internalizing and
passing down the teach-
ings of saints to the new
generation.
In his address at the
Sant Ravidas Jayanti cel-
ebrations, Yadav stated,
“We should not just adopt
the words of saints in
speeches, but internalize
their thoughts and pass
them on to the youth.” He
highlighted the lasting
impact of Sant Ravidas’s
teachings on equality,
unity, and social harmony.
Yadav also participat-
ed in the inauguration of
the Shri Shyam Juneja
Hospital at Manumarg
and paid tribute to Dr.
Bhimrao Ambedkar at
Ambedkar Park, express-
ing his commitment to
safeguarding the Consti-
tution and its values.
He further referenced
Sant Ravidas’s devotion-
al influence and how his
messages were continued
through Dr. Ambedkar’s
vision for social justice.
Yadav concluded by
reaffirming the govern-
ment’s commitment to
implementing Sant Ravi-
das’s ideals of social
equality and unity under
the leadership of Prime
Minister Narendra Modi.
Bhupender Yadav being felicitated during a programme held to
mark the birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas at
Bhimrao Ambedkar Park, Budh Vihar, Alwar, on Wednesday.
Bhupender Yadav pays
tributes to Sant Shiromani
Guru Ravidas on his birth
anniversary at Bhimrao
Ambedkar Park, Alwar.
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Dr Meena responds to BJP
notice, labels it ‘internal’
In a five-page reply, Meena acknowledged his mistake and requested a meeting
with BJP’s national leadership, sending a copy to National President JP Nadda
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
Senior BJP leader and
Cabinet Minister Dr
Kirodi Lal Meena has
submitted his response to
the show cause notice is-
sued by the party’s Ra-
jasthan president Madan
Rathore.
In a five-page reply,
Meena acknowledged his
mistake and requested a
meeting with BJP’s na-
tional leadership, send-
ing a copy to National
President JP Nadda.
Meena described him-
self as a disciplined sol-
dier of the party and reit-
erated his commitment to
its principles. He also
clarified his absence
from the assembly, citing
health reasons.
Regarding allegations
of phone tapping, Meena
denied making any such
claims. He stated that his
actions, including protests
over the RAS exam, had
led to its cancellation and
strict scrutiny of the RPSC.
He asserted that he
bears no grievances
against anyone and re-
mains committed to the
party’s cause.
Responding to queries
on his notice, Meena re-
marked that party leader-
ship believed he had
shown indiscipline,
prompting them to issue
the notice.
“I have given the reply
on the mistake I had
made. I replied yesterday
itself. The mistake is
mentioned in the show
notice given by the par-
ty’s state president and
that mistake had hap-
pened for which reply
has been given,” Meena
told reporters. He said
that he has attempted to
satisfy the leadership
with his response but re-
frained from disclosing
its details, calling it an
“internal party matter.”
He further said that the
Party State President
Madan Rathore can
speak on this further.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
District Collector Dr Ji-
tendra Kumar Soni has
directed departmental
officials to ensure every
possible effort for the
development and beauti-
fication of the Galta Ji
pilgrimage site. On
Wednesday, a meeting of
the Management and
Operations Committee
of the Galta Ji Temple
site was held at the Dis-
trict Collectorate Audi-
torium.
Dr Soni reviewed the
ongoing development
work at the site, instruct-
ing Jaipur Municipal
Corporation (Heritage)
to engrave the temple’s
name at the entrance, in-
stall lighting, and create
a garden with plants in
front of the Dharamsha-
la. He emphasized en-
hancing the pathways
and maintaining cleanli-
ness.
The Jaipur Develop-
ment Authority officials
were directed to install
decorative lights along
the road to the temple
and construct toilets
within the complex. For-
est Department officials
were asked to plant trees
and flowering vines.
Abhishek Shrivastava
Jaipur
The Real Estate Regula-
tory Authority (RERA)
has issued a show cause
notice to the promoter of
Omaxe City township on
Jaipur’s Ajmer Road for
booking and selling
plots without proper reg-
istration under RERA
regulations. The promot-
er firm has been sum-
moned to respond on
April 28 at 11 AM. As
part of the interim order,
RERA has directed an
immediate halt to all
bookings and sales of
plots until further notice.
The notice, issued by
the RERA registrar,
warns the promoter about
the legal consequences of
selling plots without
proper registration.
According to regula-
tions, such violations can
attract a penalty of up to
10 % of total project cost.
If promoter fails to com-
ply with RERA’s direc-
tives, they may face im-
prisonment for up to
three years or additional
penalties. The show
cause notice was issued
following a complaint
regarding the township.
Shubham Jain
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In a significant develop-
ment, Foy Sagar Lake
has been renamed as
Varun Sagar Lake, add-
ing a new identity to the
historic water body. The
announcement was made
on Wednesday morning,
as a special gift to the
people of Ajmer. The re-
naming was officially
presented by the Speaker
of the Rajasthan Legisla-
tive Assembly, Vasudev
Devnani, who handed
over the announcement
as a gift to the city. The
Ajmer Municipal Corpo-
ration has issued the of-
ficial orders regarding
the name change.
Foy Sagar Lake, now
renamed Varun Sagar
Lake, has over 150 years
of history. It is central to
Ajmer’s cultural and reli-
gious life, hosting wor-
ship rituals for various
communities. The Sindhi
community annually cel-
ebrates the Chaliho festi-
val here, highlighting its
significance for local
tourism.
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
Deputy Chief Minister
Diya Kumari reviewed a
presentation on the new
film policy aimed at pro-
moting the film industry
in Rajasthan. The policy
is designed to attract film-
makers by offering vari-
ous incentives and simpli-
fying the procedures for
filming in the state.
During the review,
Diya Kumari made key
decisions to enhance the
state’s film sector, with a
focus on improving in-
frastructure and facilitat-
ing a smoother process
for filmmakers.
Under the new policy,
incentives will be pro-
vided based on the screen
time Rajasthan receives
in films. Additionally, the
process for obtaining
shooting permissions
will be streamlined, and
filmmakers will be of-
fered a range of subsidies
and grants.
The meeting was at-
tended by Tourism De-
partment Secretary Ravi
Jain, Tourism Commis-
sioner VP Singh, Addi-
tional Director Anand
Tripathi, along with sev-
eral officials, filmmak-
ers, and directors.
Discussions also high-
lighted how integrating
film and tourism policies
could generate new em-
ployment opportunities
while promoting Ra-
jasthan’s historical herit-
age. To ensure the poli-
cy’s success, the state
government has also
studied film tourism pol-
icies from other states.
Ensure all efforts for
Galta Ji temple devp:
Collector to officers RERA issues show-cause
notice to Omaxe City
Devnani’s gift: Foy Sagar Lake in
Ajmer renamed as Varun Sagar
Diya reviews new film policy to
boost Rajasthan’s film sector
He says that he
will hold a press
conference to reveal
further details
Meena also supported BJP MLA Gopal
Sharma’s claim that an “encounter” was
planned against him and another legislator
during a Congress regime. He said that
Bhairon Singh Shekhawat had warned the
then DIG security about it
Devasthan officials to
acquire properties,
promote history, and
set up a cafeteria.
Archaeology officials
to install informative
plaques and restore
paintings
Sacred Blessings
Governor Haribhau Bagade offers prayers to Lord Ram Lalla, and wishes for the
prosperity, wealth, and happiness of the nation and the state during his visit to Ayodhya
on Wednesday. Overwhelmed after witnessing the divine form of Lord Ram, the
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Jaipur: Rajasthan’s Deputy Chief
Minister, Diya Kumari, along with
representatives from the Hotel
and Restaurant Association Rajasthan
(HRAR), unveiled the poster for the
Jaipur-Abhaneri-Bhangarh-Jaipur one-
day tour. The tour will explore Abhaneri’s
Chand Baori, Harshat Mata Temple, and
Bhangarh Fort, with lunch at Shahpura
Abhaneri Resort. HRAR President Tarun
Kumar Bansal, Secretary Adhiraj Singh
Shahpura, and others were present at the
event. Adhiraj Singh highlighted the tour’s
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promoting rural tourism. Diya Kumari
praised the initiative.
Vasudev Devnani inaugurates the newly constructed roads and
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Jaipur
Additional Advocate
General Vijnan Shah
stated in the High Court
on behalf of the state
government that the peti-
tioners demanding the
cancellation of the SI re-
cruitment exam 2021 had
failed in the examination
and were therefore rais-
ing the demand.
He argued that the pe-
titioners had been in-
volved throughout the
recruitment process and
if they believed the pro-
cess was flawed, they
should not have partici-
pated in it.
The arguments were
presented during the
hearing of a petition filed
by Kailash Chand and
others in the single judge
bench of Justice Sameer
Jain. Counsels for the pe-
titioners countered by
questioning why the re-
cruitment process for the
EO-RO exams was can-
celled due to discrepan-
cies, but the SI recruit-
ment was not.
They claimed that
when the government
wants to cancel a re-
cruitment, it does so,
but when it does not
want, it refrains from
taking action.
The hearing will con-
tinue today.
Raj HC hears PIL on SI exam, State defends process
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Union Minister Gajendra
Singh Shekhawat inau-
gurated the two-day con-
ference on ‘Monsoon,’
organised by the Minis-
try of Culture, Indira
Gandhi National Centre
for the Arts, and the Ad-
vanced Study Institute of
Asia. During the event,
Minister Shekhawat em-
phasised India’s role in
sharing cultural knowl-
edge and prosperity with
the world, reinforcing its
position as a global
friend. The conference,
which examines Indian
culture through the lens
of seasons, holds signifi-
cant importance. The oc-
casion was further high-
lighted by the presence of
former MP Dr Sahas-
trabuddhe.
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‘Monsoon’ conf
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the tw0-day conference on
‘Monsoon’ in New Delhi.

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ince his early life,
whether reading
and learning
about Bapu, be-
ing in the company of his
followers like the illustrious
Vinobha Bhabe, or embrac-
ing ideals like Swachhata
and rural empowerment,
Mahatma Gandhi has been a
guiding light for Narendra
Modi. PM Modi has been
striving to uphold Gandhiji?s
ideals, promoting his legacy,
and fulfilling his vision of a
self-reliant and empowered
India. Many of Gandhiji?s
dreams for a progressive and
developed India still remain
unfulfilled. But Narendra
Modi is leading the way in
bringing those unfulfilled
dreams to fruition. In fact,
Narendra Modi has lived
Gandhiji?s ideals himself
and these ideals have always
filled him with motivation
and positive energy to do
what is best for the people of
this country. As an RSS
pracharak he used to stay at
the Jagannath temple in
Ahmedabad in a small room.
From there he started a
cleanliness campaign in
nearby villages on the ideals
of the Mahatma. He told his
team that villagers must be
motivated and inspired to
keep their homes and sur-
roundings clean, as Gandhi-
ji did, and he ensured that
villagers made it their daily
habit and complied by it.
When he became the BJP
general secretary for the first
time, Modi carried the mes-
sage of Gandhiji?s favourite
bhajan ?Vaishnav Jan To....?
to every corner of the coun-
try, in party organisations
and beyond, and made it like
an anthem in every function,
to instill its importance in
the people, especially party
workers. No one understood
the meaning of the bhajan so
well and no one has done as
much as Narendrabhai did in
those days to propagate the
message of equality and jus-
tice inherent in this iconic
song. Once during the visit
of former PM late Atal Bi-
hari Vajpayee to South Af-
rica, it was Narendrabhai
who suggested a kalash
(pitcher) with the soil of
Gandhiji?s Gujarat must be
carried from here as a token
of homage to Bapu in South
Africa, as PM Vajpayee was
also to visit the place where
Gandhiji was thrown out of
the train in that country in
the infamous incident that
was the beginning of the
Mahatma?s struggle against
discrimination. Modi ji al-
ways believes that we must
progress but the roots of tra-
dition must not be forgotten.
When the metro route was
being drawn in Ahmedabad,
it was first planned to estab-
lish a metro station in front
of the Sabarmati Ashram.
Modiji immediately shot
down the idea and said a
metro station in front of the
Ashram would destroy its
peace and sanctity. It might
also cause vibration and af-
fect the old structures of the
Bapu?s ashram. The station
plan was thus shifted else-
where following his far-
sightedness. After coming to
power in Gujarat, Modi ji
developed all those places
which are associated with
the history of Gandhiji on
priority. He purchased by
and by around 160 acres of
land around Sabarmati Ash-
ram to restore the earlier
face of the Ashram as a true
abode of peace and medita-
tion and thus turned it into a
global magnet. World?s top
statesmen like Donald
Trump, Xi Jinping and Isra-
el?s Benjamin Netanyahu
have visited this Ashram on
the efforts of PM Modi. In
2024, the PM sanctioned a
`12,000-crore project to
spruce up and strengthen the
facilities at Sabarmati Ash-
ram. The Satyagrah Ashram
at Kochrabh in Ahmedabad,
from where Gandhiji is said
to have started his lifelong
struggle for truth and inde-
pendence, was in a dilapi-
dated state. It was Modiji
who took the initiative and
restored this important mon-
ument to its former glory.
‘MODI HAI TO MUMKIN HAI…’UNTOLD STORIES OF PM MODI — PART 118
s Gujarat CM, Narendra Modi revived tradi-
tional sports and promoted a widespread rural
sporting culture, which was gradually dying
a natural death in the state for want of proper
patronage. He introduced Rural Olympics during local
melas, giving a boost to indigenous games like bullock
cart racing, kushti (wrestling), kabaddi etc. There is a
very famous mela (fair) held every year in Gujarat’s
Surendranagar district, which is called Tarnetar Mela.
The name has originated from Trinetra (three eyes) of
Lord Shiva and it is a massive gathering of devotees and
tourists alike. Seeing an
opportunity here, Modi ji
pitched the idea of hold-
ing Rural Olympics, as a
part of the celebrations in
the fair. The CM said we
are gravitating towards
modern trendy sport disci-
plines but in the process
forgetting and ignoring
our own local sports,
which can get a major
boost if made a part of
public celebrations like
the Tarnetar Mela. It is our
duty to keep those sports alive as a part of our legacy and
thus encourage them, he said. So, that was the birth of
Rural Olympics, and I, as chief of the Gujarat Sports
Authority at that time, was part of the implementation of
the project. Narendra Modi would personally grace the
event, which came as a major fillip for the people of the
region. They started indulging in sports which they had
always played but had forgotten somewhere on the way
as they didn’t get the right support ecosystem. Modi ji,
through his ingenious plan, rekindled the love for these
sports in the people and they have now become an indel-
ible part of public events and celebrations across Gujarat.
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M Narendra Modi’s
visionary focus has
transformed India’s
hidden gems into
global tourist hotspots. From the
vibrant Rann of Kutch to the se-
rene Lakshadweep, India’s var-
ied beauty now shines bright on
the world map. His personal in-
terest and initiatives have elevat-
ed India’s global reputation as a
top travel destination. From the
very beginning of his public life
in political career, Narendra
Modi recognised tourism as a
powerful tool to showcase our
country’s heritage, cultural iden-
tity and diversity on the world
stage. During his tenure as the
chief minister of Gujarat, Naren-
dra Modi redefined state tourism
with groundbreaking initiatives.
By transforming the barren Rann
of Kutch through the Rann Utsav
festival, he turned desolation
into celebration. Celebrating Gu-
jarat’s New Year at Mandvi
beach was another such example,
putting local traditions in the
global spotlight. It was again
Narendra Modi who envisioned
the Statue of Unity as a monu-
mental tribute to national pride,
symbolising unity and greatness.
Today, the Statue of Unity is not
only the world’s tallest but also
India’s most visited tourist desti-
nation, generating over
`400-crore in just ticket revenue.
In 2016, his visit to Nandanvan
Jungle Safari in Chhattisgarh
sparked interest among young
wildlife enthusiasts, boosting
ecotourism. In 2019, he brought
the ancient Mahabalipuram
caves and temples into the glob-
al limelight by hosting Chinese
president Xi Jinping there, high-
lighting India’s history and rich
cultural heritage. The world wit-
nessed the timeless grandeur of
India’s past through this iconic
event. In January 2024, the PM
showcased the beauty of Lak-
shadweep to the world, turning
this secluded paradise into a
symbol of India’s self-reliance
and sustainability. Through his
regular visits to the North East,
Narendra Modi continues to
highlight the region’s untouched
natural beauty, promoting eco-
nomic growth for local commu-
nities. His focus on the North
East has turned the once-over-
looked gems into thriving tourist
hotspots, boosting regional
pride. He has typically soaked in
the spirit and traditions of the
region, partaking in their cul-
tural traditions, which has, in
turn, mainstreamed their histori-
cal identities. Modi’s personal
interest and efforts led to the
construction of the Ram Mandir
in Ayodhya, which again, turned
the city into a major tourism hot-
spot, giving thousands of locals,
new avenues of livelihood and
prosperity. The government’s ut-
most priority in opening new
airports across the unserved re-
gions of the country as well as its
unwavering commitment to-
wards connecting all parts of the
country through a world class
expressway network are also ma-
jor steps towards tourism and
enhanced connectivity for indus-
trial growth. Under PM Modi’s
leadership, India’s tourism rev-
enue was projected to reach an
impressive `21.15 trillion, as per
the World Travel and Tourism
Council (WTTC). In 2025 itself,
India is set to earn around $25.1
billion in tourism revenue. Nar-
endra Modi’s relentless efforts
have transformed tourism into a
driving force for India’s develop-
ment and global pride. Modi’s
astute understanding of the po-
tential of tourism has unleashed
a powerhouse of innovation, en-
trepreneurship, enterprise and
growth in the country.
‘MODI HAI TO MUMKIN HAI…’UNTOLD STORIES OF PM MODI — PART 117
anuary 26, 2015 was
Narendra Modi’s first
Republic Day func-
tion as Prime Minister
of India. We had a very special
guest on the occasion in US Pres-
ident Barack Obama. The func-
tion went off smoothly and left
everyone impressed. After a few
days of the event, I had a meeting
with Modi ji on a separate issue.
Soon after the meeting, the PM
asked me to wait. I did. But I was
a bit worried as well, trying to
figure out if anything had gone
wrong. Then he told me, “When
I was coming from Rajpath today,
I noticed that the chairs, benches
and other materials used for the
R-Day function, haven’t been re-
moved yet. This is not a good
thing for Rajpath and its beauty
and decorum. People from all
over the world come here and we
should thus ensure to always
keep this place neat and tidy.” He
instructed the materials be re-
moved immediately and it was
duly done the same day. But
what impressed me was his at-
tention to these small details. On
the one hand he was guiding such
a big and grand event like the
Republic Day and on the other he
was also guiding us on how to
maintain cleanliness. This shows
Modi ji’s commitment, dedica-
tion, sincerity and vision and sets
an example for all.
arendra Modi has al-
ways believed that na-
tional celebrations like
Republic Day should
be for the people and by the people.
This is reflected in the participation
of thousands of common people
from diverse sections in the Repub-
lic Day celebrations in Delhi. As
Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra
Modi decentralised Republic Day
celebrations, shifting them from
the state capital to district centres.
This brought the festivities closer
to the people, offering local com-
munities, officials, and talent the
opportunity to actively participate
in organising and experiencing
events that were previously con-
fined to the state level. He intro-
duced many innovations and took
many initiatives as Gujarat CM, of
which the three most remarkable
reforms were regarding the cele-
bration of Republic Day, Inde-
pendence Day and Gujarat Foun-
dation Day. Earlier all of these
major events took place at Patel
Stadium in Ahmedabad but now
on, after Narendra Modi ji’s inter-
vention, these events are held in
each district, giving an opportunity
to people in smaller towns and cit-
ies to witness the state-level cul-
tural extravaganzas. Local artists
too have started getting bigger plat-
forms to perform. Another offshoot
of this innovation is that district or
tehsil level officials, who hardly
knew event management, got a
hands-on training to hold big and
important events and now they
successfully host such events that
are on par with any state-level pro-
gramme.
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MODI UPHOLDING GANDHI’S
VISION FOR A STRONG INDIA
The narrators share
that Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has
been striving to
uphold Gandhiji’s
ideals, promoting his
legacy, and fulfilling
his vision of a self-
reliant & empowered
India. Modi revived
traditional sports and
promoted widespread
rural sporting culture
in Gujarat.
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City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone [phone]. Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra Managing Editor: Pawan Arora  Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act

7. WELCOME TO DELHI?S NEW ?POWERHOUSE?
Inside ?storeys? of RSS?s `150 cr office
Agencies
New Delhi
4-acre fortress,
3 towering
structures, 12
floors each, 300 rooms,
secured by the central
security forces. Wel-
come to Keshav Kunj,
Rashtriya Swayamsevak
Sangh’s new office in
Delhi’s Jhandewalan lo-
cality, which is not just a
building. It is a fortress
of influence, a monu-
ment to the Sangh’s
growing presence in the
national capital.
Built by a Gujarat-
based architect with Rs
150 crore in contribu-
tions from an army of
around 75,000 inspired
volunteers and function-
aries, this structure is an
RSS statement of intent.
The RSS has unveiled
its grand new office in the
capital, a sprawling com-
plex designed to be an
integrated nerve centre
for the organisation and
its affiliates. With three
imposing towers rising 12
storeys high, 300 rooms
to house functionaries
and residential staff, two
massive auditoriums for
ideological gatherings, a
library brimming with
history, and a vast, mani-
cured lawn at its heart,
meant for shakhas (morn-
ing assemblies), the com-
plex also reflects the or-
ganisation’s growing stat-
ure as it moves from its
age-old Delhi office lo-
cated at Udasin Ashram
with a crumbling struc-
ture and cramped rooms.
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Bharat a global leader
in all sectors: Om Birla
Agencies
New Delhi
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla has asserted that
Bharat not only provides
business and investment
opportunities to the world
but it also provides lead-
ership and solutions to the
world in various sectors
of economy and in global
affairs. Addressing a del-
egation of more than 100
CEOs, Owners and
Founders of renowned
companies from 16 coun-
tries in parliament House
complex, Birla said that
Bharat has taken the cen-
tre stage in global leader-
ship due to political sta-
bility and good govern-
ance with a vision of
Vasudhaiv Kutumbkam.
In an engaging and en-
riching interaction with
the delegation of Harvard
Business School Alumni
Group, Birla said that
Constitutionof Bharat
and parliamentary de-
mocracy form the bed-
rock of peace, growth,
and development in the
world?s largest democ-
racy. He emphasized the
significance of Bharat?s
foundational democratic
principles in shaping the
nation?s trajectory.
The delegation demon-
strated a keen interest in
understanding India?s
economic progress and its
rising stature on the glob-
al stage. During the inter-
action, the members of
the delegation sought to
learn more about the poli-
cies that have propelled
India?s growth.
First India Bureau
Bengaluru
Defence Minister Rajnath
Singh held bilateral meet-
ings with his counterparts
from Zimbabwe, Yemen,
Ethiopia, Gambia and Ga-
bon on the sidelines of
Aero India 2025 here on
Wednesday, discussing
avenues for enhancing
defence cooperation.
Rajnath Singh met
Zimbabwean Defence
Minister Oppah Muchin-
guri Kashiri, with both
sides reviewing the exist-
ing bilateral defence co-
operation and agreeing to
strengthen collaboration
in training, military cours-
es, and capacity building
of the Zimbabwe Armed
Forces. A (MoU) on de-
fence cooperation was
signed, with both leaders
expressing confidence
that this would lead to fur-
ther deepening of ties.
Both sides underscored
the importance of regular
ministerial engagements
for the effective imple-
mentation of the MoU
and affirmed their com-
mitment to enhancing
collaboration in the de-
fence industry for the pro-
duction and maintenance
of assets. Cooperation in
military medicine was
also discussed.
During Rajnath Singh?s
discussions with Ethiopi-
an Defence Minister Ai-
sha Mohammed (Eng),
both countries expressed
satisfaction over the
growing bilateral defence
ties. Acknowledging the
significance of close en-
gagement, an MoU on
defence cooperation was
signed to institutionalise
the ongoing relations.
Both sides explored po-
tential collaboration in
military training, courses,
peacekeeping, and capac-
ity building of the Ethio-
pian Armed Forces.
Strengthening defence
industry cooperation was
also discussed, with em-
phasis on India?s emerg-
ing private sector in de-
fence manufacturing.
In his meeting with
Yemeni Defence Minister
Lt Gen Mohsen Moham-
med Hussein Al Daeri,
Rajnath took note of in-
creasing engagements in
the field of defence. Both
leaders deliberated on
deepening cooperation in
military training, courses,
and capacity building of
the Yemeni Armed Forces.
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a successor for
Biren Singh even 3
days after he re-
signed as the CM
of Manipur, leaders
from the BJP were
making renewed efforts
to arrive at a consensus
on Wednesday even as
the spectre of Prez?s Rule
loomed large over the
state. Article 174(1) of
the Constitution says that
state Assemblies have to
be convened no
later than six
months after their
last sitting. In the
case of Manipur,
the last sitting was
on August 12, 2024, &
the deadline for conven-
ing the Assembly was
Wednesday.
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The saint community
and devotees of Lord
Ram are mourning the
passing of Acharya Saty-
endra Das, the chief
priest of the Ram Tem-
ple, who breathed his last
at the age of 85. His life
was deeply intertwined
with the history of the
temple and the Ram Jan-
mabhoomi movement.
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Ram Temple
movement in 1989-
90, Acharya Saty-
endra Das wit-
nessed the turbu-
lent period leading
up to the demolition of
the disputed structure in
1992. Following this, the
court-appointed receiver
entrusted him with the
responsibility of serving
as the temple?s priest.
From that mo-
ment on, his life
was devoted en-
tirely to the wor-
ship of Ram Lalla.
He remained a
steadfast presence
through every phase of
transformation at the
temple site?be it the in-
stallation of Ram Lalla
in a makeshift tent, the
ASI surveys, or the legal
battles that shaped the
temple?s journey.
Satyendra Das?s un-
wavering commitment
to faith and service has
left an indelible mark on
the Ram Temple?s his-
tory. His passing is a pro-
found loss to the reli-
gious community.
The Spiritual Custodian of Ram Lalla
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TAKE HOLY DIP IN SANGAM ON MAGH PURNIMA
Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble & his wife
Chetana Ramathirtha took a holy dip at Triveni
Sangam in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh
2025 on the special occasion of Magh Purnima. Shar-
ing pictures on social media, he expressed his devo-
tion, writing, “Blessed #MahaKumbh #Prayagraj.” Anil
Kumble and his wife arrived in Prayagraj on Tuesday
and took a holy dip on Magh Purnima, a day without
VIP protocols. They traveled by boat to the sacred
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pilgrims. Earlier, many sports personalities, including
Saina Nehwal, Suresh Raina, The Great Khali, and
Mohammed Kaif, also visited the Maha Kumbh. The
couple offered prayers to Lord Sun and performed
traditional rituals before immersing themselves in the
sacred waters. Kumble also captured the moment,
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the full moon on Magh Purnima with his fans.
RELIGIOUS LEADERS, EXPERTS TO DISCUSS
WAYS TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE ON FEB 16
Amid rising global concerns over climate
change, the Uttar Pradesh govt has decided
to approach religious leaders for ways to deal
with the climate challenge. The state government, in
partnership with the International Forum for Environ-
ment, Sustainability & Technology (iFOREST), an
organisation of scientists and environmentalists, will
host ‘Faith of Kumbh and Climate Change’ at the Maha
Kumbh on February 16 — a climate conclave featuring
religious leaders and experts. When asked why reli-
gious leaders have been approached for the conclave,
UP Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar said, “Because these
dharma gurus are thought leaders too who have the
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protection and climate change mitigation’ would have
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a solution to the vexed issue. The chief secretary fur-
ther said many seers are going about this task quietly.
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OVER 2 CRORE PEOPLE TAKE ‘SNAN’
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LARGEST SPIRITUAL GATHERING EVER
Former Norwegian Minister Erik hails Maha Kumbh
Agencies
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ment’s commit-
ment to making
Mahakumbh 2025 a
grand and divine specta-
cle has elevated the event
to a global phenomenon.
People from around the
world are flocking to
Prayagraj to witness and
experience the grandeur
of this spiritual gathering.
Among the interna-
tional dignitaries attend-
ing the event, Erik Sol-
heim, former Norwegian
Minister for Climate and
Environment, visited
Mahakumbh and was left
in awe. Describing the
event as “unparalleled
and a once-in-a-lifetime
experience,” he praised
the scale and significance
of the gathering.
Solheim called Maha-
kumbh not just the larg-
est spiritual event in the
world but also the biggest
human congregation in
history. Expressing his
admiration, he stated,
“Nothing of this magni-
tude has ever happened
anywhere—not in Amer-
ica, Europe, China, or
any other part of the
world.”
Eric Solheim, shared
his awe-inspiring experi-
ence at Mahakumbh
2025, stating that over
400 million devotees
have already taken a holy
dip in the sacred waters.
He highlighted that peo-
ple from all over the
world are coming not
only to seek divine bless-
ings but also for a spirit-
ual and emotional jour-
ney, to strengthen friend-
ships, and to celebrate
with their families.
Describing his visit as
a once-in-a-lifetime ex-
perience, Solheim said,
“It was an unforgettable
moment for me, and I feel
truly happy to have been
part of this grand event.”
He further noted that
due to strong security,
cleanliness, efficient traf-
fic management, and
digital services, Maha-
kumbh is attracting not
just millions of Hindus
but people of different
faiths from across the
world.
He praised the Yogi
government for show-
casing Indian culture and
spirituality on a global
platform, making Maha-
kumbh a unique blend of
faith, devotion, and dis-
cipline that continues to
inspire visitors world-
wide.
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ty measures, more than
two crore devotees took
a dip in the Sangam till 6
pm on Wednesday on the
occasion of Maghi Purni-
ma during the ongoing
Maha Kumbh Mela here.
According to an offi-
cial statement, special ar-
rangements have been
made for the sacred bath
that began early Wednes-
day. Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath has been
monitoring the event
since 4 am at the war
room in his official resi-
dence in Lucknow, the
statement said.
With the ‘snan’ on
Maghi Purnima, another
auspicious day for holy
bath, the month-long
‘Kalpavas’ will be ending
and around 10 lakh
‘Kalpavasis’ will start
leaving the Maha Kumbh.
The administration has
requested them to follow
traffic rules and use only
authorised parking spaces.
While lakhs of devo-
tees are headed to the
Sangam area, the govern-
ment in the statement said
that by 6 pm, over two
crore people had taken the
ritual dip at the Triveni
Sangam and other ghats.
Overall since the start
of the Maha Kumbh,
over 47 crore people
have taken a dip in the
Sangam, it said.
Maghi Purnima snan marks
Kalpvasis’ sacred farewell
First India Bureau
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As Magh Purnima Snan
marked the conclusion of
the sacred month-long
Kalpvas, thousands of
Kalpvasis bade an emo-
tional farewell to the Ma-
hakumbh, the world’s
largest spiritual and cul-
tural gathering held on
the holy banks of the
Sangam in Prayagraj.
Immersed in the divine
confluence of chanting,
penance, and meditation,
these devout pilgrims
wrapped up their spiritu-
al sojourn with a final dip
in the Triveni and depart-
ed with cherished memo-
ries and renewed spiritual
energy. Kalpvas, which
commenced on the sands
of Triveni with the Paush
Purnima bathing festival,
culminated with the holy
dip on Magh Purnima.
After completing their
sacred rituals—bathing
in the Triveni, offering
donations, and seeking
the blessings of Maa
Ganga—the Kalpvasis
set off for their respective
homes, carrying with
them the profound spir-
itual essence of kumbh.
The Mahakumbh ad-
ministration implement-
ed a strategic exit plan for
the Kalpvasis to ensure a
safe and organised depar-
ture. DIG Mahakumbh
Vaibhav Krishna had pre-
viously appealed to dev-
otees regarding the or-
derly dispersal process.
Given the enormous
crowd, vehicles were per-
mitted to exit only after the
fairgrounds began to clear.
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Mary Kom
Aaplauds Yogi,
urges UP youth
to win medals
First India Bureau
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On the seventh day of
‘Khel Mahakumbh,’ or-
ganized by Krida Bharti
and TYC, international
boxing icon and former
Rajya Sabha MP Mary
Kom participated in an
engaging dialogue session
of Khel Samvad Sangam.
She lauded Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath’s unwa-
vering support for athletes
in Uttar Pradesh and urged
young sportspersons to
take responsibility for
bringing home medals.
Reflecting on her jour-
ney, Mary Kom shared,
“In my childhood, I
played every sport with-
out knowing about box-
ing. Growing up in pov-
erty, my diet was limited
to rice, but my passion for
sports never wavered.”

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TO CONTROL GST EVASION
SGST Enforcement Wing searching for reliable sources
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transfers, most
of the officers in
the Enforcement Wing of
the Commercial Tax De-
partment are ?new? to this
branch. With the departure
of old vehicle drivers from
the Enforcement Wing,
the newly appointed driv-
ers are working to estab-
lish their coordination.
The department is cur-
rently identifying the
routes used for smug-
gling goods and evading
taxes, especially in the
border areas of Rajasthan.
These new drivers are
working to uncover hid-
den routes used to trans-
port goods without proper
documentation. As the
new officers and drivers
settle into their roles, the
department is focusing on
gathering accurate and
timely information to
tackle GST evasion. Reli-
able sources are now be-
ing sought, as many of
the officers have no prior
experience in this branch.
The department has
found that several active
agents, especially from
neighbouring states like
Delhi, Haryana, Uttar
Pradesh, Gujarat, and
Madhya Pradesh, are in-
volved in the smuggling
of goods into Rajasthan
without proper bills and
documentation. These
agents have taken advan-
tage of the situation, in-
creasing the fees for goods
being transported into Ra-
jasthan without bills.
Over the past few
months, field assignments
and surveys have been re-
laxed, making it easier for
goods to enter the state
without being checked.
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dra Modi has met Goog-
le CEO Sundar Pichai
on the sidelines of the
AI Action Summit in
Paris where they dis-
cussed the ?incredible
opportunities? AI will
bring to India.
The Indian-origin Al-
phabet Inc. CEO also dis-
cussed how Google and
India can work together
on the country?s ?digital
transformation?. On
Tuesday, Prime Minister
Modi co-chaired the Ar-
tificial Intelligence Ac-
tion Summit alongside
French President Emma-
nuel Macron in Paris.
?Delighted to meet
with PM @narendramodi
today while in Paris for
the AI Action Summit.
We discussed the incred-
ible opportunities AI will
bring to India and ways
we can work closely to-
gether on India?s digital
transformation,? Pichai
posted on X along with
pictures. To this, Modi
replied, ?India is making
remarkable strides in AI,
leveraging it for public
good. We urge the world
to come and invest in our
nation and bet on our
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?Glad to have met you
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posted on X. The last
meeting between Modi
and Pichai was in Sep-
tember 2024 in New
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was in the US to attend
the Quad Leaders? Sum-
mit hosted by President
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nary session of the mega
event was co-chaired by
Prime Minister Modi and
French President Emma-
nuel Macron in Paris.
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summit, Modi made a
strong case for collective
efforts to establish a
global framework for ar-
tificial intelligence (AI)
based on open source
which enhances trust,
and transparency and is
free from biases. He also
said the technology
should be rooted in the
local ecosystem for it to
be effective and useful.
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currently being taken to
strengthen cooperative
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current efforts being
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istry of Cooperation, in
collaboration with the
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serve Bank, and Income
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structure for the corporate
and cooperative sectors.
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associated with the coun-
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fully established with
technical consultation
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MD, Manish Faujdar,
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ter. The water produced
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cost Rs 84 lakh.
Councilor Suresh
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garlands and shawls as a
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previous Congress gov-
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10. What are the challeng-
es before the new BJP
government in Delhi to-
day?
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra:
The biggest challenge is
to implement the prom-
ises and declarations
made. The one-line chal-
lenge is to ensure the
promises are fulfilled.
Arvind Kejriwal?s big-
gest mistake was that he
didn?t fulfil the promises
he made to the people. He
made several promises
but didn?t deliver on
many. This led to a loss of
trust among the people,
among other issues.
Whether it was pollution,
corruption, or other fac-
tors, the core reason was
the unfulfilled promises.
The BJP has to be very,
very careful about imple-
menting the promises
made in their election
manifesto. Especially, the
five major promises ?
pollution control, clean-
ing the Yamuna, road
cleaning, and other big
promises, including free-
bies ? should show con-
crete action for imple-
mentation. Indeed, elec-
tions are five years away,
but this time, Modi?s
credibility is at stake. The
election was won under
Narendra Modi?s guaran-
tee, so Modi himself has
to ensure it, and the PMO
needs to make sure
through remote control
that the promised budget
allocations are made.
What is the implementa-
tion stage of these prom-
ises? I believe the PMO
should have a desk dedi-
cated to monitoring this.
So, the biggest challenge
is to ensure that the prom-
ises of clean governance
and good administration
are fulfilled.
Is it true that Naren-
dra Modi?s Middle-Class
Budget Relief Card
changed all the equa-
tions in this election?
Yes, it is true. For the first
time, the middle class,
upper-middle class, and
OBCs came together.
They sympathised with
the poor, but the question
was, ?When will atten-
tion be given to them??
The Kejriwal govern-
ment was always focused
on free schemes for the
poor, but the middle class
was troubled by the con-
dition of civic adminis-
tration. 67% of the mid-
dle class, which plays a
decisive role in elections,
had lost trust. Narendra
Modi won them over
with two masterstrokes.
First, the provision of Rs
1 lakh crore for the mid-
dle class in the budget,
and second, the 8th Pay
Commission. Govern-
ment employees and the
middle class felt blessed.
It became very difficult
for Kejriwal to compete
with this budget. The big-
gest thing is that Modi?s
strategy was a positive
one, and it succeeded in
winning the election.
When you engage in pos-
itive politics, the public
accepts it. But if you do
negative politics, the
public considers it just a
political game. The mid-
dle class has completely
shifted towards the BJP.
Now, the challenge be-
fore the BJP is to fulfil
the aspirations of the
middle class. If their ex-
pectations aren?t met,
they will go back to
where they were before.
What do you think
about BJP candidate
Parvesh Verma, who de-
feated Kejriwal, insisting
that he would contest the
election against Kejriwal
himself?
It was his courage and
conviction ? very im-
pressive and encourag-
ing. I remember hearing
that Amit Shah advised
him to contest from
somewhere else, or else
he might lose. But
Parvesh Verma replied,
?I will contest from here
and show that I can win.?
And he did. Such cour-
age and conviction de-
serve praise. Now, his
claim to become the
Chief Minister should be
taken seriously. A person
with such courage and
commitment deserves a
big opportunity.
How did even promi-
nent leaders like Kejri-
wal and Sisodia lose in
this shameful defeat of
the Aam Aadmi Party?
They lost because the
public now votes deci-
sively. Arvind Kejriwal?s
image was so dismantled
by Narendra Modi that he
was no longer capable of
contesting an election.
He faced such serious
corruption charges that
his personality was de-
stroyed. Sisodia?s loss
should be seen in the
same context. Although
he was considered a bet-
ter candidate than Kejri-
wal, he still lost. A Jaipur-
based astrologer, Kumar
Ganesh, had already pre-
dicted that both would
lose. But astrology aside,
the fundamental reason is
that Kejriwal?s image
was completely ruined.
He had to pay the politi-
cal price for standing
against Narendra Modi.
While the BJP?s mas-
sive victory is one thing,
was this election a kind
of referendum on Kejri-
wal?
You could say that. There
are two things. Firstly,
did the vote go in favour
of Narendra Modi?s face?
The answer to this is Yes.
Secondly, was it a nega-
tive referendum against
Kejriwal? Yes, again.
Narendra Modi?s face
dominated the election.
You can think of it like
this: On Holi, when
someone?s face is cov-
ered with colours, it be-
comes hard to recognise
them. BJP turned Kejri-
wal?s face into one cov-
ered in colours, and now
it will take time for him
to clean it off. This elec-
tion was truly a negative
referendum. But that
wasn?t the only reason.
The lack of an alliance
between Congress and
the Aam Aadmi Party
was also a major reason.
Second, Kejriwal?s nega-
tive personality and the
corruption charges were
the main factors behind
his defeat. The biggest
reason was the confron-
tation with Narendra
Modi, which led to Kejri-
wal?s destruction.
Why did the relation-
ship between Rahul Gan-
dhi and Kejriwal break
down at the last mo-
ment? And how did the
Congress-AAP alliance
fall apart? Did Congress
take revenge for the de-
feat in Haryana?
It?s unfortunate for
both Kejriwal and Con-
gress. The breakdown is
due to the immaturity of
leaders from both sides.
Both parties were influ-
enced by their advisors,
which led to the collapse
of the alliance ? a gold-
en opportunity for the
BJP.
The immediate reason
for the alliance falling
apart was the situation in
Uttar Pradesh, where
Congress didn?t get seats
from Akhilesh Yadav,
forcing them to give only
friendly support. In Har-
yana, initial agreements
for six seats were made,
but opposition from lead-
ers like Ajay Maken and
Manmohan Singh led to
a breakdown. When Ke-
jriwal started gaining
support, Maken and oth-
ers criticized him, accus-
ing him of being anti-
national. This led to a full
breakdown of talks, with
Congress insisting they
wouldn?t fight elections
together, while Kejriwal
tried to salvage things by
contacting everyone in-
volved. Rahul Gandhi
felt left out, which hurt
him, leading to the col-
lapse of the alliance.
Congress now feels AAP
grew by taking their
votes, and they want to
reclaim those votes by
opposing AAP. However,
it?s unrealistic to think
AAP can be removed
from every state and ex-
pect the votes to return.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders
like Amit Shah and JP
Nadda are smiling, while
Modi watches the drama
unfold.
What impact will
Kejriwal?s loss in Delhi
have on Bhagwant
Mann?s government in
Punjab? Is it possible
that Bhagwant Mann
could switch sides and
join the BJP?
I don?t think Bhagwant
Mann will join the BJP.
Although such discus-
sions were there in the
past, it seems the BJP
didn?t push in that direc-
tion. Bhagwant Mann
doesn?t seem to have a
manipulative or oppor-
tunistic nature. However,
the stability of the Punjab
government could be im-
pacted. The BJP could try
to weaken Mann?s gov-
ernment. Some MLAs
may leave the party, and
Bhagwant Mann could
even form his own party.
In the worst-case scenar-
io, the President?s Rule
could be imposed.
But, I don?t think there
will be a major political
crisis in Punjab right now.
We have heard that
some Chief Ministers
played a big role in the
Delhi elections?
When Amit Shah plans a
program, he deploys the
whole team. He brought
in the Chief Ministers,
especially from North In-
dia ? the Chief Minis-
ters from Rajasthan,
Madhya Pradesh, and
Chhattisgarh came to
campaign. In addition,
the Chief Ministers from
Odisha, Assam, and even
Chandrababu Naidu were
brought in. Everyone
performed well. I closely
observed the Rajasthan
team. The Rajasthan
Chief Minister and Dep-
uty CM came, along with
Satish Poonia and Sunil
Bansal. The Rajasthan
leadership campaigned
here, and of the 11 seats
where the Rajasthan CM
campaigned, the BJP
won all of them.
The Rajasthan team
was much happy with
their success. Most Chief
Ministers contributed
successfully. Yogi Adity-
anath, in particular, is
always expected to per-
form well. He?s cam-
paigned in several states,
and his strike rate is im-
pressive. He?s consid-
ered the third major vote-
catcher after Narendra
Modi and Amit Shah. He
went to Haryana, Maha-
rashtra, and also Delhi.
His success rate is above
90%. In Rajasthan,
where he campaigned,
all 11 seats were won,
giving him a 100% suc-
cess rate. Yogi is still
Yogi. All the Chief Min-
isters contributed to the
best of their ability.
Many Chief Ministers
called the Prime Minister
to congratulate him, and
the Prime Minister ac-
cepted their congratula-
tions. He was in a very
good mood, meeting
people and receiving
congratulations on the
phone. It was a positive
and enthusiastic moment
in the party. Before Nar-
endra Modi?s foreign
trip, Amit Shah and JP
Nadda gave him a great
gift, saying, ?You can go
to America and France
with peace of mind.?
DELHI ELECTIONS WITNESSED A CLOSE
RACE BETWEEN RAHUL AND KEJRIWAL TO
DEMOLISH EACH OTHER: Dr CHANDRA
During the show
#JConModiBreaksKejri_Wall
trended top All-India on X
Click to watch
The JC Show
Reflecting on BJP?s massive comeback to power in Delhi, Dr Jagdeesh Chandra
discusses the challenges facing the newly elected BJP government in Delhi, focusing
on fulfilling campaign promises, particularly pollution control and cleaning the
Yamuna, to avoid the pitfalls of Kejriwal?s unfulfilled commitments. It highlights how
Modi?s budget relief for the middle class shifted key voters, and how Parvesh Verma?s
courage in defeating Kejriwal raised his profile as a potential CM candidate. Kejriwal?s
defeat is framed as a direct result of his tarnished image and the BJP?s successful
strategy, which also caused a breakup with Congress over an alliance. The
conversation touches on Bhagwant Mann?s stability in Punjab while noting the
pivotal role of regional Chief Ministers in the BJP?s election success in Delhi. (Part-II)
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Positivity is a choice that empowers you
to see the beauty in every situation.
Dr
JAGDEESH CHANDRA, CMD & Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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Dr Jagdeesh Chandra in conversation with Poornima
Mishra, Aditi Nagar, Shikha Thakur, Preeti Negi and
Ayush Singh during ?The JC Show.?
Modi breaks Kejriwal?s
?wall?... How do you see
this entire sequence of
events?
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra:
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi must be ecstatic.
During his trips to France
and America, you?ll no-
tice a special kind of vic-
torious smile on his face.
In Narendra Modi?s eyes,
the victory in Delhi is his
biggest triumph. For the
past 11 years, since be-
coming PM, there has
been a pain in his heart.
He conquered the world
but couldn?t win Delhi.
This time, before the elec-
tions, he called his chief
strategist and command-
er-in-chief, Amit Shah
and told him in clear
terms. The strategy will
be considered successful
only if we win Delhi this
time. Amit Shah took his
mentor Narendra Modi?s
advice very seriously. To-
day, the result is in front
of everyone. The ?wall?
that Kejriwal had built,
Modi has completely de-
molished it, broken it
down. You could say
Modi drove his bulldozer
on Kejriwal?s wall. The
interesting thing is that
today, people remember
Kejriwal?s warning. A
few years ago, he had said
that to defeat me, Naren-
dra Modi would need to
take birth again. Look at
where Narendra Modi is
today. Flying in AIR IN-
DIA ONE at 50,000 feet
and, look at Kejriwal
standing in the markets of
Chandni Chowk, looking
up at the same sky from
the ground. That?s why
it?s said - MODI BREAKS
Kejriwal?s ?WALL.?
What impact did
Narendra Modi?s ?AAP-
Da Hatao? slogan have
in this election?
It was a superhit narrative.
Narendra Modi is blessed
with Saraswati?s boon.
The ability to create new
narratives, craft them, and
propagate them. Whatev-
er he says, works. And this
one was a superhit, both
for the AAP party and for
the crisis. The day this
narrative was launched,
well-known advertising
companies said Narendra
Modi could very well run
a successful advertising
company. Even while be-
ing Prime Minister, he
creates excellent narra-
tives. His narrative was
very impressive, it reso-
nated with people and be-
came quite popular. I have
seen many people in
Jaipur and Delhi hum-
ming this narrative. It was
one of the most successful
narratives of Narendra
Modi?s political career. He
has created many narra-
tives, but this one was one
of the best.
What is Narendra
Modi?s new plan after
riding the Ashwamedh
horse of electoral victo-
ry? And what remains in
his political and personal
agenda?
Narendra Modi is indeed
on the Ashwamedh horse,
and there?s no one, either
in India or abroad, who
can stop his chariot now.
He is serving his third
term as Prime Minister,
with BJP and its allies in
power in 18 states, includ-
ing all four states in the
NCR. His major achieve-
ments, like the Ram Man-
dir and Article 370, have
been fulfilled. Looking
ahead, it seems Modi is
on a path toward becom-
ing a significant figure in
India?s future. According
to astrologers, the next 10
years of his life will be the
best, and he is expected to
remain Prime Minister for
at least that long. While
the opposition may grow
stronger in three years,
they will still not be able
to defeat him. Politically,
Modi?s agenda is focused
on a ?Developed India by
2047.? On a personal lev-
el, he has no agenda?he
lives a simple life. His
focus is zero, while his of-
ficial goal is to achieve a
developed India. The next
10 years will reveal how
he fulfils this vision, and
we will take pride in be-
ing citizens of a devel-
oped nation.
Is BJP?s victory in Del-
hi like a breath of fresh
air in city?s politics?
PM Modi himself said
that the people who came
to Delhi (AAP) had said
they would work above
politics, but they turned
out to be utterly dishonest.
He said politics can?t run
on false promises. PM
Modi also mentioned that
Anna Hazare must be
comforted now because
his disciple turned out to
be unworthy. His pain
must have been eased to-
day. There was a growing
atmosphere in Delhi about
corruption, pollution,
dirty drains, and bad
roads. People now have
hope that the old desires of
Delhiites will be fulfilled.
The double-engine gov-
ernment will meet the ex-
pectations of the people.
Narendra Modi
mentioned corruption in
AAP and said that what
was taken from Delhiites
must be returned. What
does this mean?
The meaning is very clear
that Narendra Modi?s
anti-corruption agenda
will accelerate. New ac-
tions will be taken against
AAP?s scandals that were
overlooked before. Old
cases will be pursued by
government agencies.
CAG?s 14 pending re-
ports will be presented in
the assembly, and action
will follow. Overall, the
next year will focus on
Modi?s anti-corruption
agenda regarding AAP.
That?s why he said what
has been earned must be
returned to the people.
As the capital of the
country and an interna-
tional capital with
Embassies, international
media, and the interna-
tional community, what
message does BJP?s
victory in Delhi send to
all these groups?
This victory goes beyond
the boundaries of New
Delhi. Embassies, inter-
national media, and inter-
national agencies send
messages and assess-
ments to their respective
nations. The message
they are sending is clear
and simple: India now
has a very strong Prime
Minister, one who can
win anything, one who
can defeat anybody. This
sends a strong message
about Narendra Modi?s
aura, about India?s lead-
ership, and it?s a strong
message that has gone
across the country and to
foreign nations.
How effective was Amit
Shah?s political strategy
in the Delhi elections?
And how did he help
fulfil Narendra Modi?s
dream of bringing a BJP
government to Delhi?
Amit Shah made a sig-
nificant contribution to
the Delhi elections. Under
Narendra Modi?s supervi-
sion, he was the ?man of
the match.? Modi set the
challenge, gave him the
target, and entrusted him
with the responsibility,
which Amit Shah accept-
ed and executed with full
force. His strength lies in
completing whatever re-
sponsibility he takes on.
He emphasized the impor-
tance of delivery in life,
and at the end of the day,
Amit Shah is a big ?deliv-
ery man? in the country.
His strategy focused more
on ground-level work
rather than just narratives.
He focused on man-to-
man and house-to-house
outreach, utilizing the
party?s organisational ex-
perience and focusing on
workers. This strategy has
shown results today.
Some people say that
in the last few months,
Amit Shah has been add-
ing flexibility to his
tough ruler image. How
do you see this change?
That?s a brilliant observa-
tion, and it?s true. This
change in Amit Shah?s
personality is quite evi-
dent. Earlier, his expres-
sions made him seem al-
ways angry, and people
wondered if they could
even talk to him. But now,
his personality shows
more flexibility. The me-
dia is also happy with
him; he sits, converses,
and engages in normal
dialogues. The most im-
portant thing is that his
personality is evolving
from a tough administra-
tor to a statesman. Re-
cently, when he went to
Prayagraj for a Ganga
bath, his pictures showed
an increasing acceptabil-
ity towards him. After
Narendra Modi, Amit
Shah?s popularity and ac-
ceptance are rising. Being
a tough administrator is
one thing, but gaining
public acceptability is an-
other. I think he?s learning
tips from his mentor, Nar-
endra Modi, which is why
we are seeing this new
version of him.
Who will be the new
Chief Minister of Delhi?
Will there be a Deputy
CM? Could a Dalit lead-
er be appointed as CM
or Deputy CM?
Firstly, the BJP today is
different from the one dur-
ing Atal Bihari Vajpayee
or Advani?s time, where
caste played a role in
choosing leaders like
Madan Lal Khurana or Su-
shma Swaraj. This is
Modi, Shah, and Nadda?s
BJP, where decisions are
made differently. Choos-
ing a Chief Minister is like
choosing a mini Prime
Minister. There have been
meetings between JP Na-
dda and Amit Shah and
probably informal discus-
sions with the PM. Various
models are being studied.
It is being said that the new
CM should not be high-
profile or a ?power centre?
but someone who can rep-
resent the future of poli-
tics. Factors like caste, re-
ligion, efficiency, and po-
litical strategy influence
the decision. The selection
of Delhi?s CM is a signifi-
cant exercise, and the oath
is expected around Febru-
ary 14-15 after PM Modi?s
return. The natural name
being discussed is Parvesh,
who defeated Kejriwal.
However, he has been be-
having like a CM recently,
and the high command has
advised him not to present
himself as one yet. Names
like Vijender and Rekha
Gupta are also being dis-
cussed. But with Modi and
Shah?s secrecy, a surpris-
ing face could emerge.
One thing is clear: the CM
will be a legislator; no one
will be parachuted in. The
BJP will likely appoint a
Dy CM based on caste,
region, experience, and
strategy. A Dalit CM is
possible, but the top candi-
date lost the election, and
another Dalit who joined
from Congress might face
questions. While possible,
predicting Modi or Shah?s
decision is difficult. The
final choice will depend
on political calculations
and remains uncertain.
What were the main
reasons behind Kejri-
wal?s downfall and
BJP?s return to power
after 27 years in Delhi?
The biggest reason for Ke-
jriwal?s downfall was his
direct confrontation with
Narendra Modi. This elec-
tion was Modi vs Kejri-
wal, and Kejriwal was
destined to lose. Modi
showed immense moral
courage, led from the
front, and campaigned by
asking for votes as the
CM. On the other hand,
Modi destroyed Kejri-
wal?s image and personal-
ity, once known for his
honesty, with scandals
like the liquor scam. Ke-
jriwal couldn?t stand up to
Modi. The biggest reason
was the battle between
Modi and Kejriwal, with
Kejriwal bound to lose.
Another factor was Kejri-
wal?s failure to ally with
Congress, which could
have changed the situa-
tion. The middle-class
shift from AAP to BJP,
anti-incumbency, and
governance issues like
poor water supply, roads,
drainage, & pollution also
played a role. BJP intro-
duced better freebies than
AAP, like Rs 2,500 for
women and Rs 10 lakh
health coverage. Kejri-
wal?s neglect of AAP
workers, who felt ignored,
contributed as well. Ulti-
mately, it was Modi?s
strategy against Kejri-
wal?s fate, leading to his
downfall.
TO BE CONTINUED...
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra in conversation with Poornima
Mishra, Aditi Nagar, Shikha Thakur, Pooja Yadav and
Akanksha Tomar during ?The JC Show.?
MODI?S ?AAP-DA HATAO? SLOGAN WON DELHI?S
HEART AND POLL: Dr JAGDEESH CHANDRA
During the show
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In the latest offering of the JC Show, Dr Jagdeesh Chandra decodes that BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi?s
victory in Delhi marks a significant political milestone, breaking Arvind Kejriwal?s stronghold. Dr Chandra further
states that with the mastermind strategies of Amit Shah, his mentor Modi?s narrative, like ?AAP-Da Hatao,?
resonated deeply with voters, contributing to a decisive win. He stresses that this victory is a reflection of Modi?s
enduring influence, bolstered by his anti-corruption stance and the promise of a developed India by 2047, as
Modi?s leadership and Shah?s effective ground-level strategy not only shattered Kejriwal?s political image but
also shifted middle-class support toward the BJP. The defeat of AAP is attributed to Kejriwal?s confrontations
with Modi, governance issues, and the BJP?s superior promises, ensuring a fresh political landscape in Delhi.
Excerpts... (Part-1)
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with her mentor, Pawan Tank, the Founder and Director of Miss and Mrs India
Glam. “His belief in my potential and his guidance were instrumental in shap-
ing my career,” she says. This mentorship not only bolstered her confidence
but also opened new doors of opportunity in the modelling world.
She recently had a photoshoot in Udaipur, the lake city of Rajasthan,
drawn to its breathtaking beauty and cultural heritage. “The serene
lakes and stunning architecture provided the perfect backdrop
for celebrating my pageant win. The colours and scenery re-
flected the joy I felt after reaching this milestone,” she ex-
plains.
Looking ahead, the model is excited about her upcoming
projects, including two songs where she plays the lead ac-
tress. "These opportunities allow me to explore my passion
for performing arts and connect with my audience in new
ways," she says. With each step, she continues to inspire
others, proving that hard work, determination,
and support can turn dreams
into reality.
A Star’s
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Kanwaliya
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he Maha
Kumbh being
held in Praya-
graj after 144
years is being
discussed all over the world
because about 48 crore peo-
ple are expected to partici-
pate here. Meanwhile, the
unique fair being held at the
Triveni Sangam of Mahi,
Som and Jakham rivers for
three hundred years at the
very ancient pilgrimage Be-
neshwar Dham, located near
Sabla town in Dungarpur
district of Vagad region in
the Udaipur division of
southern Rajasthan, adjacent
to the border of Banswara
district, is also in the news.
The rich folk culture and
unmatched traditions of the
tribals are seen in Beneshwar
fair. Lakhs of tribals and peo-
ple of all other communities
from states like Rajasthan,
Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
participate in this grand fair.
On the day of the main fair
on Magh Purnima, lakhs of
devotees take a bath in the
Triveni Sangam along with
the palanquin of Mahant, the
successor of Mavji Maharaj
and the royal bath. There-
fore, Beneshwar Dham is
also called ‘Prayagraj of Va-
gad’. Its importance for the
tribal community is consid-
ered to be greater than any
Maha Kumbh.
Beneshwar Dham is the
center of spirituality and un-
wavering faith of the entire
society along with the tribals.
Beneshwar and Mahi Sagar
are also mentioned in the Ve-
das, Puranas and many other
texts. It is a legend that all the
predictions of the Agamavani-
yas and Chopra (Granth) writ-
ten by Saint Mavji Maharaj,
who did penance in Benesh-
war and was the immaculate
Krishna incarnation, 300
years ago, are proving to be
true today. Three hundred
years ago, Mavji Maharaj had
predicted the launch and flight
of rockets in space.
Along with this,
the most talked
about predic-
tions made
by Mavji
Maharaj
three dec-
ades ago in
the local Va-
gadi language
like “Parie Paani
Vaisaye” i.e. water
will be sold by weight and
“Dorie Deeva Lagshe” i.e. di-
yas (bulbs) will be put on
wires (cords) and “Dhere-
Dhere Ghori Bandashe” i.e.
there will be vehicles in every
house etc. have proved to be
true and are still narrated in the
form of proverbs in Vagadi.
There is mention of Pan-
davas visiting Beneshwar
during their exile in Vedas,
Puranas and scriptures. Sim-
ilarly, Beneshwar is also
considered to be the place of
penance of the very power-
ful Barbarik (son of Ghatot-
kach), the great-grandson of
Bhima, along with King
Bali, Valmiki Rishi and
Saint Mavji. Today, crores
of people worship Barbarik
as Khantu Shyam Ji, who
witnessed the entire Mahab-
harata war through the Leela
of Lord Shri Krishna.
According to mythologi-
cal facts, King Bali had per-
formed a yajna at Benesh-
war Dham and Lord Vishnu,
taking the form of Vaman,
had placed his third step
here and sent Bali to the
netherworld. It is believed
that due to this, a deep pit
Abudarra was formed
in Beneshwar,
whose size is
considered to
be immense
and people
also consid-
er it to be the
path to the
netherworld.
In the past
years, some sur-
vey work was also
done to find out the hidden
mysteries of this Abudarra
in which it is said that infor-
mation about many ancient
remains was found.
According to the facts
mentioned in the scriptures,
Mahi Sangam situated at
Beneshwar is also the fa-
vourite place of Lord Brah-
ma and Narad ji. They set-
tled Brahmins here and
called this place a secret re-
gion. It is also said that the
Vagad region is the flower
region where the gods re-
joice. It is also believed that
the Kalki avatar of Kalyug
will also appear in this Dev
Bhoomi. In Beneshwar,
there are temples of Brahma,
Vishnu and Mahesh along
with other gods and saints.
After Pushkar, Brahma is
worshipped in temples in
Beneshwar and Chheench
(Banswara).
The people of Vagad re-
gion along with the tribal
community consider Be-
neshwar as their Prayagraj
and the huge fair held on
Magh Purnima is considered
as the Kumbh of Vagad. The
tribals here, with the wish of
salvation for their de-
ceased relatives, offer
their tribute and Jalan-
jali to them by perform-
ing Tripinda Shraddha
Tarpan and other Uttar
Kriyas with
traditional
and religious
rituals at
the Sangam
Tirtha
Sthal located at Abudarra.
This sequence of immersion
of ashes, which starts early
in the morning with sunrise,
reaches its climax by after-
noon. One special thing seen
in the religious rituals held
here is that along with men,
women also complete these
religious rituals by getting
into waist-deep water in Ma-
hisangam.
Beneshwar Dham is the
confluence of three districts
of Southern Rajasthan, Dun-
garpur, Banswara and
Udaipur along with three
states Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh and Gujarat. The
grand fair held here every
year on Magh Purnima be-
tween the winter and spring
seasons is as famous
as the Pushkar Fair
and other holy
fairs of the coun-
try. Initially, this
fair was un-
known and un-
disclosed,
but over
time, Be-
neshwar Fair
has created
its own distinct identity on
the world tourism map for
the last few decades.
Beneshwar Dham, situ-
ated at the mouth of Som-
Mahi-Jakham (extinct) riv-
ers, is the place of penance
of folk saint Mavji Maharaj,
‘Bene ka Tapu’. A unique
confluence of faith, devo-
tion and culture, this fair is
visited by lakhs of devotees
from Rajasthan as well as
the entire country, especial-
ly from the neighbouring
states of Gujarat, Madhya
Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Although this fair starts
with the hoisting of the flag,
the number of devotees
reaching the main fair held
from Gyaras to Magh
Purnima is very high. Vari-
ous cultural and sports pro-
grammes, exhibitions etc.
are organised during the fair
for three days under the
joint aegis of the District
Administration, Tribal Area
Development Department
and Tourism Department.
In this world-famous Va-
gad Prayag fair, which is
known for the specialities of
its primitive culture, the
tribal people dressed in tra-
ditional attire and dancing
and singing in carefree joy
fill the air with the colours
of joy through their folk
songs. Also, the glimpse of
the multicoloured culture
with the crowds on the
banks of the Sangam spread
over several square kilome-
tres is very attractive and
worth seeing.
These days, Beneshwar
Dham has become the fa-
vourite pilgrimage of the
leaders of the centre and the
state and Prime Minister
Narendra Modi to all other
national leaders have visited
this holy place.
For the overall develop-
ment of Beneshwar Dham,
the state governments that
have come to power here
from time to time have done
many development works
and like other centres of pub-
lic faith, a project has been
prepared and sent to the cen-
tral government to build a
scenic corridor here too. In
the past years, after the reno-
vation of the Radha Krishna
temple situated at Benesh-
war Dham, a grand Swarn
Shikhar Pratishtha Mahotsav
and 1008 Kundiya Vishnu
Maha Yagya was organized
here under the guidance of
Mahant Achyutananda Ma-
haraj, who is considered to
be the successor of Mavji
Maharaj, and in the presence
of lakhs of devotees, in
which Lok Sabha Speaker
Om Birla and many other
leaders participated.
PRAYAGRAJ
OF THE TRIBALS-
Beneshwar Dham
THE MAHA KUMBH OF FAITH HAS BEEN HELD EVERY YEAR FOR MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED YEARS AT BENESHWAR DHAM
MAVJI MAHARAJ HAD PREDICTED MANY THINGS INCLUDING THE FLIGHT OF ROCKETS INTO SPACE THREE HUNDRED YEARS AGOGopendra
Nath Bhatt
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13. Events
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World 2025
Khwahish Nayak,
was recently hon-
oured with a grand success
party in Delhi. The event was
hosted by BJP?s national
spokesperson and former Un-
ion Minister Syed Shahnawaz
Hussain, his wife Renu Hus-
sain, and Bollywood fashion
designer Asma Gulzar. The
evening saw the presence of
renowned politicians, actors
and fashion icons.
Khwahish won the prestig-
ious title at the Ananta Miss
& Mrs India Glam National
Beauty Pageant in Jaipur, tri-
umphing over 7,000 contest-
ants. She received ` 11 lakh
along with the crown. Pawan
Tank; Founder and
Director of Miss
India Glam,
praised her
dedication,
while
Khwahish
credited
her suc-
cess to
her moth-
er, Madhu Nay-
ak and Pawan Tank.
Bollywood stars
Mukesh Tyagi and Naseer
Abdullah attended, while
Shahnawaz Hussain later
blessed her at his official
residence. The celebra-
tion marked a significant
milestone, with Jaipur
and the entire India
Glam fraternity ap-
plauding Khwahish?s
achievement.
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cant step
towards
holistic
healthcare,
the Sapta Shakti Well-
ness Centre (SSWC)
was recently inaugurat-
ed at Jaipur Military Sta-
tion. Spearheaded by the
Sapta Shakti Command,
the centre aims to pro-
vide comprehensive
health and wellness ser-
vices to veterans, serv-
ing soldiers and their
families under one roof.
Designed as a ?Hub for
Holistic Healthcare,?
SSWC integrates tradi-
tional and modern medical
approaches to ensure
physical, mental and emo-
tional well-being. The
centre offers free-of-cost
specialized services, in-
cluding an Ayurveda Clin-
ic, a Homeopathy Clinic,
Dietician Services, a Phys-
iotherapy Department and
Wellness Counselling.
The Physiotherapy
Unit is equipped with
state-of-the-art tools to
manage musculoskeletal
conditions, while Dieti-
cian Services provides
personalized nutrition
plans and dietary coun-
selling. Psychological
Counsellors offer one-
on-one sessions, group
discussions and doorstep
counselling to enhance
mental resilience. A key
highlight is the Ayurveda
Herbal Lane, where visi-
tors can identify and learn
about medicinal plants
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ered in full force
at fashion de-
signer Shivang
Kapoor?s annual bash, held
at Belisario Night Club re-
cently. The glamorous event
saw the who?s who of the
fashion and social circuit
dancing to electrifying beats
spun by the resident DJ.
Eminent guests in attend-
ance included Dinesh Ane-
ja, Zorawar Singh, Neelam
Singh, Shaine Soni, Amali,
Viresh Verma, Neetu Singh,
Rashi Sharma, Sahil Jain,
Mohit Nandal and many
more. The night was filled
with lively conversations,
music, and an infectious
party spirit.
Speaking about the event,
Shivang Kapoor shared,
?This bash is my way of
bringing friends from the
fraternity together, and I
love how it becomes a per-
fect evening to reconnect
and unwind.? The celebra-
tion continued till the wee
hours, with the fashion fra-
ternity letting loose and en-
joying it to the fullest.
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14. Khole Ke Hanuman
Ji Temple Trust,
under Shri Nar Vara
Ashram Seva Samiti,
distributed 2101
warm jerseys to
government school
students in Bassi on
Wednesday. Inspired
by Pt Radhe Lal
Choubey, the initiative
aims to distribute
6750 jerseys. Led by
General Secretary
Brijmohan Sharma,
the distribution covered multiple schools. The students’ joyful
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thanked the committee for the thoughtful gesture, ensuring
warmth for young learners this winter.
The grand
wedding
celebration of
Aman Devrha, son
of Mohammad
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and Mumtaaz
Devrha with
Saloni, daughter
of Mohammad
Yusuf Bhati and
Jannat Bhati, was
joyously unfolded
on Tuesday at
Hotel Neelgiri, Sikar Road, Jaipur. The celebration was
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atmosphere of love and togetherness. Family and friends
gathered to make the occasion truly memorable, cherishing
the union of the couple in a beautiful and festive setting.
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he Valentine’s
Day preview
at Gaurii Jew-
els on
Wednesday was a daz-
zling affair as guests ad-
mired an exquisite collec-
tion designed to celebrate
love. Curated by entrepre-
neur and jewellery de-
signer Gauri Maheshwari,
the collection blended
timeless elegance with
everyday wear, embody-
ing the spirit of romance
and empowerment.
The evening was
graced by renowned jew-
eller Chandra Shekhar
Chaudhary, Founder &
Director of Elite Miss Ra-
jasthan Gaurav Gaur and
leading supermodels
Muskan Mishri, Bhavya
Kumawat, Bhawana Na-
waria, Siya Jain, and Ga-
reema Singh, who added
glamour to the celebra-
tion. The models elegant-
ly showcased handcrafted
pieces, each designed to
empower modern women
with grace and confi-
dence.
Speaking about the
collection, Ashok Ma-
heshwari and Varsha Ma-
heshwari, founders of
Gaurii Jewels, shared,
“Jewellery is not just an
accessory; it’s a reflection
of love, strength and indi-
viduality. Our Valentine’s
collection is crafted to
celebrate these emotions,
ensuring every
woman feels spe-
cial and empow-
ered.”
Gaurav Gaur,
appreciating the
artistry, added,
Gaurii Jewels
has redefined
elegance with
this collec-
tion. It beauti-
fully comple-
ments the con-
fidence and
charm that
every woman
deserves to
carry.”
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koda Auto India
has strengthened
its footprint in
Rajasthan by in-
augurating a
newly relocated showroom in
Jaipur’s Pratap Nagar. Partner-
ing with Saisha Motors, the
state-of-the-art facility on
Tonk Road was officially
launched on Wednesday
with a lamp-
lighting and
ribbon-cutting
ceremony.
Petr Janeba, Brand Director
of Škoda Auto India, and Sai
Giridhar, Dealer Principal
of Saisha Motors attend-
ed the event. Speak-
ing in his speech,
Janeba highlight-
ed Škoda’s
commitment to
India. The new
showroom is
part of Škoda’s
efforts to
strengthen its
presence in India, particularly
as the company prepares for
the launch of its all-new sub-
4-metre SUV, Kylaq. This ve-
hicle is made by seeing cus-
tomers’ demand of affordabil-
ity and less maintenance. The
facility will showcase Škoda’s
full range of vehicles, includ-
ing certified pre-owned cars,
and will follow the company’s
global corporate identity
standards to enhance customer
experience. Fifty-one Kylaq
vehicles were already deliv-
ered on the occasion. Over 1
lakh cars will be produced and
sold by Škoda in the Indian
market by this year.
As part of its expansion
strategy, Škoda Auto India
also announced plans to estab-
lish six additional touchpoints
across Rajasthan, including
locations in Jhunjhunu,
Bharatpur, Chittorgarh and
Banswara. The company has
significantly expanded its net-
work from 120 in 2021 to over
270 and now aims to surpass
350 outlets across India, rein-
forcing its focus on improving
customer accessibility and ser-
vice quality.
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MEET & GREET!
DIVINE INVITATION!
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra greeted senior BJP leader and Rajya
Sabha MP, Ghanshyam Tiwari at the residence of the the
latter in New Delhi on Wednesday during a courtesy meeting.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra was greeted by Sunil Harjai and
Jogendra Prajapati of the Bageshwar Dham Shishya
Mandal, Haryana, during a courtesy visit in New Delhi,
on Wednesday. During the interaction, Dr Chandra was
extended a heartfelt invitation to grace the upcoming
Kanya Vivah ceremony at Bageshwar Dham on February
26, where 251 underprivileged and orphaned girls will
be united in holy matrimony. This noble initiative, aimed
at empowering young brides and supporting their new
beginnings, is a testament to the spiritual and humanitarian
mission upheld by Bageshwar Dham.
SUNIL SHARMA
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he Living
Theatre,
hosted by
Raghushree
Poddar, Chairperson of
FICCI FLO Jaipur
(2024-25), at Jai Mahal
Palace on Wednesday,
celebrated theatre, cin-
ema and storytelling.
The event featured per-
formances by Mayoor
School students and
exquisite displays by
Parina International,
Tvisha Jewlz and Opu-
lent Jaipur.
A distinguished pan-
el, including Sandiip
Sikcand, Shilpa Shi-
rodkar and Sid Makkar,
discussed the evolving
entertainment land-
scape. They shared in-
sights on storytelling’s
transformation across
Bollywood, television
and global cinema. The
evening concluded
with a special address
by Gaurav Bardiya
from Empyreal Club,
followed by a heartfelt
appreciation ceremony.
The event left attendees
inspired by the endur-
ing magic of theatre
and storytelling.
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EVENTS!
Renowned art curators, cowllectors and artists witnessed
the rich heritage of Indian civilization at Samvega, an
exclusive exhibition by Jaipur’s ICA Art Gallery at Delhi’s
India Habitat Centre recently. In collaboration with The
Crites Collection, the event showcased 51 exceptional
artworks by 11 senior Jaipur-based artists, including
Acharya Vyakul and Ghanshyam Nimbark. Curated by
Minhaj Majumdar, the exhibition received high praise,
with notable admirers like Kiran Nadar and Alka Pande
commending the artists. ICA’s Abhinav Bansal called it
one of Delhi’s most acclaimed art shows.
The newlyweds Aman and Saloni with
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(L-R) Bhawana Nawaria, Gareema Singh,
Gaurav Gaur, Siya Jain & Bhavya Kumawat
(L-R) Gareema Singh, Bhawana Nawaria, Muskan Mishri,
Ashok Maheshwari & Varsha Maheshwari,
Bhavya Kumawat & Siya Jain
Muskan Mishri showcased
the stunning jewellery
(L-R) Sai Giridhar, Petr Jenaba, Sonali Ahluwalia,
Jenifer Pandya, Bhoopesh Kumar & Sudeep Puri
Sonali Ahluwalia, Petr Janeba and Sai Giridhar cut the inaugural ribbon
Petr Janeba warmly congratulates the new car owner, Laxman Das Khatri
while handing over the key, as Sai Giridhar applauds in appreciation
Petr Janeba addressing the gathering
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he iconic ‘Ra-
jasthali Em-
porium’ has
been beauti-
fully renovated by ‘E-
New India’ to showcase
Rajasthan’s rich heritage
and handicrafts on a glob-
al stage. The grand inau-
guration, held on Wednes-
day, was graced by Gov-
ernor Haribhau Bagade,
Dy CMs Diya Kumari
and Premchand Bairwa
along with other dignitar-
ies.
The event began with
vibrant Rajasthani folk
performances, followed
by the formal inaugura-
tion. Addressing the audi-
ence, Governor Haribhau
Bagade emphasized the
importance of preserving
Rajasthan’s cultural lega-
cy while promoting local
artisans worldwide. Diya
Kumari praised the blend
of modernity with tradi-
tion and Premchand Bair-
wa highlighted its role in
artisan empowerment.
The renovated empo-
rium features digital in-
teractive displays, a fu-
sion of traditional archi-
tecture with modern de-
sign, and sustainable
lighting. E-New Bharats
Director, Maya Thakur,
shared their mission to
take Rajasthan’s handi-
crafts to international
markets, strengthening
the ‘Vocal for Local’ ini-
tiative.
A special exhibition
showcased Blue Pottery,
Bandhani, Zari-Zardozi,
and more, drawing appre-
ciation from visitors. This
transformation not only
preserves Rajasthan’s
heritage but also creates
new opportunities for ar-
tisans and boosts cultural
tourism.
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Governor Haribhau Bagade, Dy CM Diya Kumari, Maya Thakur
& Vijay Lakshmi during the lamp lighting ceremony
Shilpa, Mamta,
Vartika & Aastha
Sunita Maru, Sunish Maru, Ramu
Ramdev, Maya Thakur, Dr Deepak
Sankit & Mukesh
Shilpa Shirodkar addressing the audience.
Also seen is Sid Makkar
Sandiip Sikcand
Shilpa Shirodkar, Sandiip Sikcand, Sid Makkar, Raghushree,
Parina, Amika, Nikita, Alka, Neeta, Rashmi and others
Abhinav Bansal, Majumdar, Mitch Crites,
Yousuf and others during the lamp lighting
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