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TWEETS
SPIRITUAL SPEAK
His judgement will be better
and his vision clear if he is not
emotionally entangled in the
outcome of what he does.
BHAGAVAD GITA
Inaugurated the 3rd Production
Line of LCA Mk1A & 2nd Production
Line of HTT-40 at HAL Nashik
XSHE]ERH*PEKKIHS?XLI?VWX0'%1O%
produced at the facility LCA Mk1A is
a shining symbol of India?s growing
Aatmanirbharta in defence.
Rajnath Singh
@rajnathsingh
A pleasure meeting@
geraldoalckmin, Vice-President
and Minister of Development,
Industry, Trade and Services of Brazil.
Discussed the potential for greater
cooperation in trade, investment, energy,
connectivity, health and technology.
Dr. S. Jaishankar
@DrSJaishankar
IN-DEPTH
IT?S THE SAME OLD
STORY IN BIHAR:
OPPN DIVIDED
he Mahagatbandhan in Bihar is once again
grappling with the familiar challenge of seat-
sharing, exposing the fragile nature of the
opposition alliance. With the Lok Sabha elections
drawing closer, the coalition partners?RJD, Con-
gress, and smaller parties?are struggling to strike
a formula that satisfies all. The Rashtriya Janata Dal,
as the largest partner, seeks to assert its dominance,
while the Congress and Left parties insist on a fairer
distribution. The negotiations have been marked by
delays and growing unease among smaller allies who
fear being sidelined.
This tussle underscores a larger weakness within
opposition politics?an inability to present unity be-
yond rhetoric. While leaders routinely speak of sav-
ing democracy and countering the BJP, their inabil-
ity to compromise over seats exposes competing
ambitions. Every day lost in internal bargaining gives
the ruling NDA a head start in campaign planning.
For the Mahagatbandhan, time is running out. Unless
the alliance quickly resolves its internal discord, it
risks entering the electoral battle divided.
T
TRUMP AND HIS
PHONE CALLS
S. President Donald Trump has once again
stirred controversy by making a claim that In-
dia has promptly denied. Trump, who has of-
ten mixed facts with self-promotion, recently asserted
that he had spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
regarding India?s import of Russian oil and that Modi
had assured him of cutting down on those imports. The
Ministry of External Affairs, however, has denied
knowledge of any such conversation took place but
said India was diversifying its energy options. This is
not the first time Trump has made unverifiable claims
involving India. Earlier, he had stated that his ?inter-
vention? helped end Operation Sindoor, an alleged
retaliatory Indian military action against Pakistan after
the Pahalgam terror
attack?a claim that
too was swiftly dis-
missed by New Delhi.
Trump?s pattern of
attributing to himself
an exaggerated role
in global events is
well known. His
statements appear
aimed more at im-
pressing domestic
audiences in the
midst of a bitterly
contested election
season than at re-
flecting any diplo-
matic reality. India?s
firm and quick deni-
als underscore its in-
tent to avoid being
drawn into the rhetoric of American electoral politics.
For New Delhi, maintaining a balanced foreign
policy remains paramount, especially as it navigates
relations with both Washington and Moscow. Trump?s
casual remarks may cause momentary diplomatic dis-
comfort, but India?s prompt rebuttals serve to rein-
force its position as a self-assured, independent play-
er. The episode is a reminder of the need to treat such
political claims with caution and context, particularly
when they come from leaders with a record of embel-
lishing facts for the Nobel Peace Prize.
U.
Trump?s pattern of
attributing to himself
an exaggerated role
in global events is
well known. His
statements appear
aimed more at
impressing domestic
audiences in the
midst of a bitterly
contested election
season than at
reflecting any
diplomatic reality
l Vol 7 l Issue No. 133 l RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764. Printed and published by Anita Hada Sangwan on behalf of First Express Publishers. Printed at Bhaskar Printing Press, D.B. Corp Limited, Shivdaspura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Published at 304, 3rd Floor,
City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504. l Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra l Managing Editor: Pawan Arora l Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act
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ICONIC
DUO
The presence of Rohit
and Kohli symbolizes the
past glory, while Gill?s
leadership represents
the future. How seam-
lessly India can merge
these two narratives will
determine not only the
outcome of this series but
also the direction of the
team heading into 2026
and beyond. For fans,
though, it?s an emotional
celebration, the chance to
once again watch two of
WKHnQHVWPRGHUQEDWWHUV
together. The memories
of their partnerships, from
the 2019 World Cup to
epic chases in bilateral
series, still linger fresh.
Watching them in action
again feels like reliving a
chapter of cricket?s golden
book. While there?s
admiration and affection
in abundance, there?s
also scrutiny. Every run
Rohit and Kohli score will
be weighed against the
expectations of longev-
ity. Every sign of fatigue,
every dropped chance,
every lapse in intensity
ZLOOEHDPSOLnHG
A DIWALI REUNION
Rohit and Kohli Back in Blue,
One Last Dance Down Under?
ndian Crick-
et fans are in
for a special
Diwali this
year. Begin-
ning October 19, India and
Australia are set to lock
horns in a three-match
ODI series down under.
This isn?t just another bi-
lateral series. It marks the
long-awaited return of two
modern-day giants of the
game, Rohit Sharma and
Virat Kohli, donning the
Indian blue together after
nearly seven months. The
duo last played side by side
in the Champions Trophy
final, where India emerged
victorious.
Since then, their absence
from the ODI setup has left
fans yearning for their
class, and charisma. Now,
as they step onto Australi-
an soil, emotions will run
high for this could well be
one of their final outings in
international cricket.
Few players in the his-
tory of Indian cricket have
commanded the kind of
respect, passion, and fol-
lowing that Rohit and
Kohli enjoy. Together,
they?ve carried Indian
cricket through its golden
modern era , breaking re-
cords, defining standards,
and inspiring a generation.
Yet, as the team turns its
gaze toward the 2027 ODI
World Cup in South Afri-
ca, the question looms
large: are Rohit and Kohli
still central to India?s fu-
ture plans?
There?s been no official
confirmation about retire-
ment or transition, but
whispers within the crick-
eting circuit suggest that
this series could serve as
an informal evaluation.
Their form, fitness, and
adaptability will be under
close scrutiny. Any dip , no
matter how minor , could
feed the growing specula-
tion that India?s ODI team
is ready to move forward
without its two greatest
batting icons.
This series also officially
marks the dawn of a new
leadership phase. Shubman
Gill, India?s rising star and
one of the brightest young
batsmen in world cricket,
has been named the new
ODI captain , taking over
the reins from Rohit Shar-
ma. The decision signals
more than a change in cap-
taincy; it?s a strategic shift
aimed at the long-term.
Gill, just 26, now faces
the dual challenge of lead-
ing a side filled with legends
while also proving himself
as a leader capable of carry-
ing the burden of expecta-
tion. With Gautam Gambhir
as the head coach, the team
management is clearly pri-
oritizing future stability.
The next few months will
reveal how well this genera-
tional blend , the experience
of Rohit and Kohli, com-
bined with the energy of
Gill and the younger bri-
gade, can coexist.
Australia at home has
always been the toughest
test for any touring side.
Their pitches offer pace,
bounce, and it is a true ex-
amination of technique
and temperament. For In-
dia, the balance of the
playing XI will be crucial.
Batting-wise, eyes will be
on Rohit, Gill, and Kohli at
the top, while the middle
order, featuring Shreyas
Iyer, KL Rahul, and Hardik
Pandya, will need to en-
sure consistency and ac-
celeration.
The presence of Rohit
and Kohli symbolizes the
past glory, while Gill?s
leadership represents the
future. How seamlessly In-
dia can merge these two
narratives will determine
not only the outcome of
this series but also the di-
rection of the team heading
into 2026 and beyond.
For fans, though, it?s an
emotional celebration, the
chance to once again
watch two of the finest
modern batters together.
The memories of their
partnerships, from the
2019 World Cup to epic
chases in bilateral series,
still linger fresh. Watching
them in action again feels
like reliving a chapter of
cricket?s golden book.
While there?s admira-
tion and affection in abun-
dance, there?s also scruti-
ny. Every run Rohit and
Kohli score will be
weighed against the expec-
tations of longevity. Every
sign of fatigue, every
dropped chance, every
lapse in intensity will be
amplified.
For Rohit, who has al-
ready handed over the ODI
captaincy, the focus will be
on form and intent. For
Kohli, it?s about maintain-
ing his aura and match-
winning ability even as age
and workload start to play
their part. The Indian selec-
tors and team management
under Gambhir will be
watching closely, not senti-
mentally, but strategically.
If the veterans falter, it
might fast-track opportuni-
ties for younger batters like
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj
Gaikwad, and Tilak Varma.
For the fans, it?s joy and
nostalgia. For the team, it?s
experimentation and tran-
sition. And for Rohit Shar-
ma and Virat Kohli, it?s
perhaps a moment of quiet
introspection, a chance to
prove that greatness
doesn?t fade; it evolves.
As fireworks light up the
skies back home this Di-
wali, millions of fans will
be glued to their screens,
watching their heroes take
guard once again. Whether
it?s a farewell symphony or
the start of another glori-
ous chapter, one thing is
certain, this India-Austral-
ia ODI series is set to be
the festival of cricket that
defines the season!
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
Few players in the history of Indian cricket have
commanded the kind of respect, passion, and
following that Rohit and Kohli enjoy. Together,
they?ve carried Indian cricket through its golden
modern era , breaking records, defining standards,
and inspiring a generation. Yet, as the team turns
its gaze toward the 2027 ODI World Cup in South
Africa, the question looms large: are Rohit and
Kohli still central to India?s future plans?
I
Siddhaarth
Mahan
The author is a prolific
sports writer, presenter
and creates digital sports
programs. He brings a
storyteller?s touch for the
game?s deeper narratives.
TWEETS
SPIRITUAL SPEAK
His judgement will be better
and his vision clear if he is not
emotionally entangled in the
outcome of what he does.
BHAGAVAD GITA
Inaugurated the 3rd Production
Line of LCA Mk1A & 2nd Production
Line of HTT-40 at HAL Nashik
XSHE]ERH*PEKKIHS?XLI?VWX0'%1O%
produced at the facility LCA Mk1A is
a shining symbol of India?s growing
Aatmanirbharta in defence.
Rajnath Singh
@rajnathsingh
A pleasure meeting@
geraldoalckmin, Vice-President
and Minister of Development,
Industry, Trade and Services of Brazil.
Discussed the potential for greater
cooperation in trade, investment, energy,
connectivity, health and technology.
Dr. S. Jaishankar
@DrSJaishankar
IN-DEPTH
IT?S THE SAME OLD
STORY IN BIHAR:
OPPN DIVIDED
he Mahagatbandhan in Bihar is once again
grappling with the familiar challenge of seat-
sharing, exposing the fragile nature of the
opposition alliance. With the Lok Sabha elections
drawing closer, the coalition partners?RJD, Con-
gress, and smaller parties?are struggling to strike
a formula that satisfies all. The Rashtriya Janata Dal,
as the largest partner, seeks to assert its dominance,
while the Congress and Left parties insist on a fairer
distribution. The negotiations have been marked by
delays and growing unease among smaller allies who
fear being sidelined.
This tussle underscores a larger weakness within
opposition politics?an inability to present unity be-
yond rhetoric. While leaders routinely speak of sav-
ing democracy and countering the BJP, their inabil-
ity to compromise over seats exposes competing
ambitions. Every day lost in internal bargaining gives
the ruling NDA a head start in campaign planning.
For the Mahagatbandhan, time is running out. Unless
the alliance quickly resolves its internal discord, it
risks entering the electoral battle divided.
T
TRUMP AND HIS
PHONE CALLS
S. President Donald Trump has once again
stirred controversy by making a claim that In-
dia has promptly denied. Trump, who has of-
ten mixed facts with self-promotion, recently asserted
that he had spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
regarding India?s import of Russian oil and that Modi
had assured him of cutting down on those imports. The
Ministry of External Affairs, however, has denied
knowledge of any such conversation took place but
said India was diversifying its energy options. This is
not the first time Trump has made unverifiable claims
involving India. Earlier, he had stated that his ?inter-
vention? helped end Operation Sindoor, an alleged
retaliatory Indian military action against Pakistan after
the Pahalgam terror
attack?a claim that
too was swiftly dis-
missed by New Delhi.
Trump?s pattern of
attributing to himself
an exaggerated role
in global events is
well known. His
statements appear
aimed more at im-
pressing domestic
audiences in the
midst of a bitterly
contested election
season than at re-
flecting any diplo-
matic reality. India?s
firm and quick deni-
als underscore its in-
tent to avoid being
drawn into the rhetoric of American electoral politics.
For New Delhi, maintaining a balanced foreign
policy remains paramount, especially as it navigates
relations with both Washington and Moscow. Trump?s
casual remarks may cause momentary diplomatic dis-
comfort, but India?s prompt rebuttals serve to rein-
force its position as a self-assured, independent play-
er. The episode is a reminder of the need to treat such
political claims with caution and context, particularly
when they come from leaders with a record of embel-
lishing facts for the Nobel Peace Prize.
U.
Trump?s pattern of
attributing to himself
an exaggerated role
in global events is
well known. His
statements appear
aimed more at
impressing domestic
audiences in the
midst of a bitterly
contested election
season than at
reflecting any
diplomatic reality
l Vol 7 l Issue No. 133 l RNI NO. RAJENG/2019/77764. Printed and published by Anita Hada Sangwan on behalf of First Express Publishers. Printed at Bhaskar Printing Press, D.B. Corp Limited, Shivdaspura, Tonk Road, Jaipur. Published at 304, 3rd Floor,
City Mall, Bhagwan Das Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan. Phone 0141-4920504. l Editor-In-Chief: Dr Jagdeesh Chandra l Managing Editor: Pawan Arora l Editor: Anita Hada Sangwan responsible for selection of news under the PRB Act
PERSPECT VE 02
Jaipur, Saturday | October 18, 2025 ZZZ?UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLD
ICONIC
DUO
The presence of Rohit
and Kohli symbolizes the
past glory, while Gill?s
leadership represents
the future. How seam-
lessly India can merge
these two narratives will
determine not only the
outcome of this series but
also the direction of the
team heading into 2026
and beyond. For fans,
though, it?s an emotional
celebration, the chance to
once again watch two of
WKHnQHVWPRGHUQEDWWHUV
together. The memories
of their partnerships, from
the 2019 World Cup to
epic chases in bilateral
series, still linger fresh.
Watching them in action
again feels like reliving a
chapter of cricket?s golden
book. While there?s
admiration and affection
in abundance, there?s
also scrutiny. Every run
Rohit and Kohli score will
be weighed against the
expectations of longev-
ity. Every sign of fatigue,
every dropped chance,
every lapse in intensity
ZLOOEHDPSOLnHG
A DIWALI REUNION
Rohit and Kohli Back in Blue,
One Last Dance Down Under?
ndian Crick-
et fans are in
for a special
Diwali this
year. Begin-
ning October 19, India and
Australia are set to lock
horns in a three-match
ODI series down under.
This isn?t just another bi-
lateral series. It marks the
long-awaited return of two
modern-day giants of the
game, Rohit Sharma and
Virat Kohli, donning the
Indian blue together after
nearly seven months. The
duo last played side by side
in the Champions Trophy
final, where India emerged
victorious.
Since then, their absence
from the ODI setup has left
fans yearning for their
class, and charisma. Now,
as they step onto Australi-
an soil, emotions will run
high for this could well be
one of their final outings in
international cricket.
Few players in the his-
tory of Indian cricket have
commanded the kind of
respect, passion, and fol-
lowing that Rohit and
Kohli enjoy. Together,
they?ve carried Indian
cricket through its golden
modern era , breaking re-
cords, defining standards,
and inspiring a generation.
Yet, as the team turns its
gaze toward the 2027 ODI
World Cup in South Afri-
ca, the question looms
large: are Rohit and Kohli
still central to India?s fu-
ture plans?
There?s been no official
confirmation about retire-
ment or transition, but
whispers within the crick-
eting circuit suggest that
this series could serve as
an informal evaluation.
Their form, fitness, and
adaptability will be under
close scrutiny. Any dip , no
matter how minor , could
feed the growing specula-
tion that India?s ODI team
is ready to move forward
without its two greatest
batting icons.
This series also officially
marks the dawn of a new
leadership phase. Shubman
Gill, India?s rising star and
one of the brightest young
batsmen in world cricket,
has been named the new
ODI captain , taking over
the reins from Rohit Shar-
ma. The decision signals
more than a change in cap-
taincy; it?s a strategic shift
aimed at the long-term.
Gill, just 26, now faces
the dual challenge of lead-
ing a side filled with legends
while also proving himself
as a leader capable of carry-
ing the burden of expecta-
tion. With Gautam Gambhir
as the head coach, the team
management is clearly pri-
oritizing future stability.
The next few months will
reveal how well this genera-
tional blend , the experience
of Rohit and Kohli, com-
bined with the energy of
Gill and the younger bri-
gade, can coexist.
Australia at home has
always been the toughest
test for any touring side.
Their pitches offer pace,
bounce, and it is a true ex-
amination of technique
and temperament. For In-
dia, the balance of the
playing XI will be crucial.
Batting-wise, eyes will be
on Rohit, Gill, and Kohli at
the top, while the middle
order, featuring Shreyas
Iyer, KL Rahul, and Hardik
Pandya, will need to en-
sure consistency and ac-
celeration.
The presence of Rohit
and Kohli symbolizes the
past glory, while Gill?s
leadership represents the
future. How seamlessly In-
dia can merge these two
narratives will determine
not only the outcome of
this series but also the di-
rection of the team heading
into 2026 and beyond.
For fans, though, it?s an
emotional celebration, the
chance to once again
watch two of the finest
modern batters together.
The memories of their
partnerships, from the
2019 World Cup to epic
chases in bilateral series,
still linger fresh. Watching
them in action again feels
like reliving a chapter of
cricket?s golden book.
While there?s admira-
tion and affection in abun-
dance, there?s also scruti-
ny. Every run Rohit and
Kohli score will be
weighed against the expec-
tations of longevity. Every
sign of fatigue, every
dropped chance, every
lapse in intensity will be
amplified.
For Rohit, who has al-
ready handed over the ODI
captaincy, the focus will be
on form and intent. For
Kohli, it?s about maintain-
ing his aura and match-
winning ability even as age
and workload start to play
their part. The Indian selec-
tors and team management
under Gambhir will be
watching closely, not senti-
mentally, but strategically.
If the veterans falter, it
might fast-track opportuni-
ties for younger batters like
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj
Gaikwad, and Tilak Varma.
For the fans, it?s joy and
nostalgia. For the team, it?s
experimentation and tran-
sition. And for Rohit Shar-
ma and Virat Kohli, it?s
perhaps a moment of quiet
introspection, a chance to
prove that greatness
doesn?t fade; it evolves.
As fireworks light up the
skies back home this Di-
wali, millions of fans will
be glued to their screens,
watching their heroes take
guard once again. Whether
it?s a farewell symphony or
the start of another glori-
ous chapter, one thing is
certain, this India-Austral-
ia ODI series is set to be
the festival of cricket that
defines the season!
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
Few players in the history of Indian cricket have
commanded the kind of respect, passion, and
following that Rohit and Kohli enjoy. Together,
they?ve carried Indian cricket through its golden
modern era , breaking records, defining standards,
and inspiring a generation. Yet, as the team turns
its gaze toward the 2027 ODI World Cup in South
Africa, the question looms large: are Rohit and
Kohli still central to India?s future plans?
I
Siddhaarth
Mahan
The author is a prolific
sports writer, presenter
and creates digital sports
programs. He brings a
storyteller?s touch for the
game?s deeper narratives.
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fall during “jungle raj.”
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development under PM
Modi and CM Nitish
Kumar, he highlighted
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tion, women empower-
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for incumbent Taraiya
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from Amnour assembly,
Krishan Kumar Mantoo
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the last 11 years, has
worked to develop Bihar,
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Harsh Sanghavi taking
oath as the Deputy Chief
Minister and cricketer
Ravindra Jadega’s wife,
Rivaba, as a minister.
Sanghavi had secured
victory in 2022 Assembly
polls against AAP candi-
date by over 1 lakh votes.
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leased list of 40
star campaign-
ers including CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma, state party
chief Madan Rathore, both
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be free of Maoist terror: PM
37,
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dra Modi on Friday said
it is his guarantee that the
day is not far when the
nation would be rid of
Maoist terror and hit out
at the previous Congress
regime for nurturing “ur-
ban naxals” and turning a
blind eye to violence un-
leashed by them.
Addressing an event in
New Delhi, he recounted
the recent success in
countering Maoist terror
saying 303 Naxal opera-
tives have surrendered in
the past 75 hours and only
three districts of the
country now remain in
the severe grip of left
wing extremism.
“Eleven years ago, ap-
proximately 125 districts
across the country were
affected by Maoist terror-
ism. Today, that number
has been significantly re-
duced to just 11 districts.
Of these, only three re-
main severely impacted by
Maoist influence,” he said.
Modi said over the past
decade, thousands of
Naxalites have surren-
dered, abandoning their
violent path.
“To put this into per-
spective, in the past 75
hours alone: 303 Naxalites
have laid down their arms.
These were not ordinary
individuals; they carried
bounties worth lakhs on
their heads,” he said.
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DISCUSSES WELFARE OF INDIAN FISHERMEN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday
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development cooperation and the welfare
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rule, and Bihar’s down-
fall during “jungle raj.”
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development under PM
Modi and CM Nitish
Kumar, he highlighted
improved roads, educa-
tion, women empower-
ment, and law and order.
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port NDA candidates for
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will transfer
Rs 717.96 crore to farmers
from Nadbai, Bharatpur,
on Saturday under the
fourth CMSKN installment.
Providing Rs 9,000
annually through DBT,
the scheme strengthens
farmers’ income, ensures
transparency, and boosts
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sounded the BJP’s elec-
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trict as he campaigned
for incumbent Taraiya
MLA Janak Singh and
the party’s candidate
from Amnour assembly,
Krishan Kumar Mantoo
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Shah said, “Nitish Kumar
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the last 11 years, has
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25-member cabinet, with
state Home Minister
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oath as the Deputy Chief
Minister and cricketer
Ravindra Jadega’s wife,
Rivaba, as a minister.
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victory in 2022 Assembly
polls against AAP candi-
date by over 1 lakh votes.
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pal Suman as the party’s
candidate for Anta Assem-
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leased list of 40
star campaign-
ers including CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma, state party
chief Madan Rathore, both
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Day not far when nation will
be free of Maoist terror: PM
37,
1HZ'HOKL
Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi on Friday said
it is his guarantee that the
day is not far when the
nation would be rid of
Maoist terror and hit out
at the previous Congress
regime for nurturing “ur-
ban naxals” and turning a
blind eye to violence un-
leashed by them.
Addressing an event in
New Delhi, he recounted
the recent success in
countering Maoist terror
saying 303 Naxal opera-
tives have surrendered in
the past 75 hours and only
three districts of the
country now remain in
the severe grip of left
wing extremism.
“Eleven years ago, ap-
proximately 125 districts
across the country were
affected by Maoist terror-
ism. Today, that number
has been significantly re-
duced to just 11 districts.
Of these, only three re-
main severely impacted by
Maoist influence,” he said.
Modi said over the past
decade, thousands of
Naxalites have surren-
dered, abandoning their
violent path.
“To put this into per-
spective, in the past 75
hours alone: 303 Naxalites
have laid down their arms.
These were not ordinary
individuals; they carried
bounties worth lakhs on
their heads,” he said.
PM MODI MEETS SRI LANKAN PM AMARASURIYA,
DISCUSSES WELFARE OF INDIAN FISHERMEN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday
discussed a range of issues such as
development cooperation and the welfare
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Amarasuriya. She met Modi
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Over 200 Naxals along
with huge cache of
weapons surrendered
in Chhattisgarh on
Friday. North Bastar
now stands free from
red terror
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Rajasthan Cricket Asso-
ciation?s ad-hoc commit-
tee convenor D. D. Ku-
mawat has suspended
Rajasthan senior selection
committee members Vilas
Joshi, Kuldeep Singh, and
Vijendra Yadav with im-
mediate effect. The deci-
sion follows complaints
alleging misconduct, in-
cluding threats to RCA
mentor Pankaj Singh and
junior selectors to repeat-
edly include Kuldeep
Singh?s son in the team
despite poor perfor-
mance; Vilas Joshi?s ab-
sence from matches dur-
ing his tenure as a selec-
tor, failing to perform his
duties; and Vijendra Ya-
dav?s attempts to pres-
sure RCA staff & man-
agement into awarding
uniform supply tenders
for various age-group
teams to his son?s cricket
apparel company. The
committee had earlier
warned selectors against
nepotism, irregularities,
or conflicts of interest.
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JDA?s Sanganer Elevated Road project
faces fresh delay after tender cancellation
The JDA?s Sanganer Elevated Road project has been
delayed by another two to three months after the
authority cancelled the initial tender. The bids received
were 34.80% higher than the estimated cost of Rs 240
cr, & despite negotiations, the contractor reduced the
rate by only 0.09%. JDA has now invited fresh tenders,
with the last date for submission set for Nov 21 & open-
ing on Nov 27. The elevated road will stretch from the
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Bedham, Bainsla missing from BJP?s star
list; discontent brews among Gurjars
There is discontent among Gurjar leaders after Minister
of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham?s name was
left out of the BJP?s star campaigner list. Bedham, who
served as BJP?s election in-charge during the Dausa
bypoll, was expected to be included. While Alka Singh
Gurjar, BJP?s National Secretary, and Om Prakash Bha-
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Panel seeks SOG probe
into `500 crore scam
The investigation into a
three-digit scam worth
over Rs 500 crore has
been completed. The
committee has submit-
ted its full report to the
Transport Secretary. The
report suspects a scam
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indicates the involvement
of more than 300 person-
nel in the entire matter.
The committee has also
recommended that the
case be investigated by
the Special Operations
Group (SOG).
WRD to begin ` 12.66
crore repair work
The Water Resources
Dept has reported
damage to 593 dams &
canal structures across
13 districts due to the
monsoon. Repair work
worth Rs 1,266 lakh will
begin after Diwali. Tonk
district suffered the most
damage, with 197 assets
affected & Rs 378.18 lakh
allocated for repairs. The
dept has directed that
all restoration work be
completed before canal
water is released for the
Rabi crop season.
‘ADI KARMYOGI ABHIYAN’
Prez honours Rajasthan for tribal welfare excellence
First India Bureau
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ajasthan ranks
first in the
country for en-
suring timely delivery of
development work and
government services in
tribal-dominated areas,
making the grievance re-
dressal system fully ef-
fective, and upholding
the rights of tribal com-
munities while focusing
on their welfare and up-
liftment. On Friday, at
the National Conclave of
the ‘Adi Karmyogi Abhi-
yan’ held at Vigyan Bha-
wan in New Delhi, Presi-
dent Droupadi Murmu
presented the award to
the state’s Tribal Devel-
opment Department Ad-
ditional Chief Secretary
Kunjilal Meena for Raj-
asthan achieving first
place nationwide in the
Dharti Aaba Tribal Vil-
lage Excellence Cam-
paign (DAJUA). Union
Tribal Development
Minister Juel Oram and
Rajasthan Tribal Devel-
opment Minister Babu-
lal Kharadi were also
present on the occasion.
The Dharti Aaba cam-
paign aims to empower
tribal communities by
increasing awareness of
their rights and govern-
ment schemes and en-
suring their access.
Dharati Aaba and PM-
Janman are among the
central government’s
highest priority cam-
paigns/schemes, moni-
tored through a highly
advanced system that
facilitates progress
tracking and innovation
where required.
After the event, ACS
Kunjilal Meena stated
that the campaign has
covered over 63,000
tribal-dominated villag-
es across 549 districts in
the country. As a nation-
wide awareness and ben-
efit saturation initiative,
the campaign includes
over 29,000 specially
vulnerable tribal group
(PVTG) habitations
across 207 districts.
The mission’s objec-
tives include increasing
awareness about indi-
vidual rights, entitle-
ments, and major gov-
ernment welfare
schemes, ensuring door-
to-door delivery of doc-
uments and benefits, and
promoting participatory
governance through
community mobilisa-
tion. Additionally, the
mission focuses on em-
powering tribal youth as
digital warriors and
agents of grassroots
change, as well as con-
ducting SCD screening.
First India Bureau
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Three shooters wanted in
connection with the mur-
der of a businessman in
the Didwana-Kuchaman
district have been arrest-
ed from West Bengal,
police said on Friday.
The Rajasthan Police,
in coordination with the
local police, apprehend-
ed the accused, Ganpat
Gurjar, Dharmendra Gur-
jar and Mahesh Gurjar,
from Kolkata late Thurs-
day night. A fourth ac-
cused, Juber Ahmed, re-
mains absconding.
According to officials,
the four shooters who al-
legedly killed Ramesh
Rulania inside a gym in
Kuchaman City on Octo-
ber 7 were on the run for
eight days, constantly
changing locations to
evade arrest. During their
escape, some of the ac-
cused visited the Tirupati
temple in Andhra Pradesh
and shaved their heads to
alter their appearance.
Police had initially an-
nounced a reward of Rs
25,000 each for the four
accused. Later, Addition-
al Director General
(Crime) Dinesh M N in-
creased the bounty on
Ganpat, Dharmendra,
and Mahesh to Rs 1 lakh
each, officials added.
First India Bureau
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Fake currency notes
worth Rs 3 crore have
been recovered in Chu-
ru & seven members of
an interstate gang were
arrested. Churu Kot-
wali police took action
& seized around 600
bundles of fake notes
& material
used for
making the notes. The
SP stated that from the
accused, Rs 50,000 ob-
tained through fraud,
nearly Rs 2 lakh in
cash, counterfeit notes
worth Rs 3 crore, pack-
ing materials, and two
vehicles were seized.
These criminals used
to cheat people by lur-
ing them with promis-
es of huge profits.
First India Bureau
-DLVDOPHU
The Central Institute of
Road Transport (CIRT)
Pune will now conduct
the technical investiga-
tion into the Jaisalmer
bus fire accident. The
team will investigate if
there was any negligence
or compromise in the
safety rules. A surveil-
lance and technical in-
spection of the accident
site will also be done.
The condition of the bus
will be reviewed and the
team will see if the bus
adhered to traffic rules.
The team will prepare
a complete report, which
will be submitted to the
state government.
Meanwhile, the in-
jured are being treated at
Mahatma Gandhi Hospi-
tal in Jodhpur. Five seri-
ously injured are on ven-
tilators and eight are in a
special ward.
Hospital Superinten-
dent Dr Fateh Singh is
continuously monitoring
while Medical College
Principal Dr BS Jodha is
taking feedback.
One of the 22 de-
ceased, whose body is
kept at AIIMS Jodhpur, is
yet to be identified. The
Rajasthan govt has
formed a five-member
committee to probe into
the Jaisalmer bus fire.
Laxman Raghav
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The birthday of BJP
leader Mahaveer Ranka
was celebrated with great
enthusiasm on Friday at
Khairpur Bhavan, near
the Circuit House in Bi-
kaner. The event was at-
tended by Union Law
Minister Arjunram Megh-
wal, who personally ex-
tended his greetings and
lauded Ranka’s contribu-
tions to public welfare.
The celebration also
marked the launch of the
Bikana Mahaveer Public
Charitable Trust, which
was formally inaugurated
by Minister Meghwal.
Speaking on the occa-
sion, Meghwal said,
“Prime Minister Narendra
Modi observes his birth-
day as a day of service.
Mahaveer Ranka’s initia-
tive embodies the same
spirit of community ser-
vice.” Chief Minister
Bhajan Lal Sharma and
former Chief Minister Va-
sundhara Raje also con-
veyed their wishes to
Ranka over the phone.
Expressing gratitude,
Mahaveer Ranka thanked
all attendees and stated
that the day serves as a
source of inspiration for
him, motivating him to
continue working for the
welfare of society. The
Khairpur Bhavan campus
resonated with a festive
atmosphere throughout
the day, with cake-cutting
and the echo of slogans
such as “Seva Hi Sank-
alp” celebrating the spirit
of service.
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Under the supervision of
SP Ramesh, the Balotra
police have carried out a
major operation, uncov-
ering an inter-state cyber
gang involved in issuing
fake SIM cards. The
gang is reported to have
issued around 50,000
fraudulent SIM cards
across the state. Ten ac-
cused individuals have
been arrested, and 19
mobile phones and three
laptops have been seized
from them. Authorities
have also confiscated re-
cords amounting to
crores of rupees. The cy-
ber team monitored the
gang for three months,
linking all the evidence,
while Constable Mohan-
lal played a key role in
the operation.
Balotra police have
exposed a major cyber
gang in Rajasthan. Under
Operation Black SIM,
ten accused were arrest-
ed, and nine mobile
phones and three laptops
were seized. The gang is-
sued two SIM cards in
the name of customers
who came to their shop,
selling one SIM to the
gang. These SIM cards
were being used in cyber
fraud and smuggling op-
erations. The main king-
pins, Sandeep, Lokesh,
and Vikram, along with
seven others, were ar-
rested from Jaipur.
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Jaisalmer Bus Fire Accident
CIRT Pune to examine
safety, traffic compliance
Minister Meghwal hails Mahaveer
Ranka’s spirit of service in Bikaner
Police nab gang behind 50,000
fraudulent SIMs, 10 arrested
RCA suspends three
senior electors over
misconduct allegations
NGT fines Kota civic body,
power station
`7.2 crore
for Chambal pollution
First India Bureau
.RWD
The Central Zonal Bench
of the National Green
Tribunal (NGT) in Bho-
pal has imposed a total
penalty of Rs 7.2 crore on
Kota Municipal Corpora-
tion and Kota Super
Thermal Power Station
for polluting the Cham-
bal River, India’s only
gharial sanctuary. The
municipal body was
fined Rs 3.6 crore for
poor sewage manage-
ment, while the power
station was fined Rs 3.6
crore for discharging
contaminated water. En-
vironmentalist Babulal
Jaju, whose petition trig-
gered the action, wel-
comed the NGT’s 120-
page judgment as a his-
toric step toward reviv-
ing the Chambal River.
The four accused were booked at the Kuchaman police station for murder of a businessman
3 shooters nabbed from Kolkata
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several criminal
and fraud cases
registered against
them in Haryana
Accused, who escaped police
custody, nabbed within 24 hrs
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Accused Asgar, who had
escaped by jumping from
a police jeep in Khush-
khera, was apprehended
within 24 hours near Soh-
na Tawadu Road on Fri-
day. The fugitive was re-
portedly attempting to
flee to Hyderabad in a
truck when police inter-
cepted him. The arrest
was carried out by a team
led by Khushkhera Police
Station Officer Hanuman
Prasad. Following As-
gar’s escape, multiple po-
lice teams conducted ex-
tensive raids across the
area to track him down.
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NEWLY FORMED RCA
SENIOR SELECTION
COMMITTEE
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Suryaveer Singh ?
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Shamsher Singh ?
Member
Anil Parmar ?
Member
Zakir Hussain ?
Member
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Naresh Sharma
-DLSXU
Rajasthan Cricket Asso-
ciation?s ad-hoc commit-
tee convenor D. D. Ku-
mawat has suspended
Rajasthan senior selection
committee members Vilas
Joshi, Kuldeep Singh, and
Vijendra Yadav with im-
mediate effect. The deci-
sion follows complaints
alleging misconduct, in-
cluding threats to RCA
mentor Pankaj Singh and
junior selectors to repeat-
edly include Kuldeep
Singh?s son in the team
despite poor perfor-
mance; Vilas Joshi?s ab-
sence from matches dur-
ing his tenure as a selec-
tor, failing to perform his
duties; and Vijendra Ya-
dav?s attempts to pres-
sure RCA staff & man-
agement into awarding
uniform supply tenders
for various age-group
teams to his son?s cricket
apparel company. The
committee had earlier
warned selectors against
nepotism, irregularities,
or conflicts of interest.
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JDA?s Sanganer Elevated Road project
faces fresh delay after tender cancellation
The JDA?s Sanganer Elevated Road project has been
delayed by another two to three months after the
authority cancelled the initial tender. The bids received
were 34.80% higher than the estimated cost of Rs 240
cr, & despite negotiations, the contractor reduced the
rate by only 0.09%. JDA has now invited fresh tenders,
with the last date for submission set for Nov 21 & open-
ing on Nov 27. The elevated road will stretch from the
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Bedham, Bainsla missing from BJP?s star
list; discontent brews among Gurjars
There is discontent among Gurjar leaders after Minister
of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham?s name was
left out of the BJP?s star campaigner list. Bedham, who
served as BJP?s election in-charge during the Dausa
bypoll, was expected to be included. While Alka Singh
Gurjar, BJP?s National Secretary, and Om Prakash Bha-
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sion. The party?s Gurjar leaders are preparing to take on
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Panel seeks SOG probe
into `500 crore scam
The investigation into a
three-digit scam worth
over Rs 500 crore has
been completed. The
committee has submit-
ted its full report to the
Transport Secretary. The
report suspects a scam
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indicates the involvement
of more than 300 person-
nel in the entire matter.
The committee has also
recommended that the
case be investigated by
the Special Operations
Group (SOG).
WRD to begin ` 12.66
crore repair work
The Water Resources
Dept has reported
damage to 593 dams &
canal structures across
13 districts due to the
monsoon. Repair work
worth Rs 1,266 lakh will
begin after Diwali. Tonk
district suffered the most
damage, with 197 assets
affected & Rs 378.18 lakh
allocated for repairs. The
dept has directed that
all restoration work be
completed before canal
water is released for the
Rabi crop season.
‘ADI KARMYOGI ABHIYAN’
Prez honours Rajasthan for tribal welfare excellence
First India Bureau
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ajasthan ranks
first in the
country for en-
suring timely delivery of
development work and
government services in
tribal-dominated areas,
making the grievance re-
dressal system fully ef-
fective, and upholding
the rights of tribal com-
munities while focusing
on their welfare and up-
liftment. On Friday, at
the National Conclave of
the ‘Adi Karmyogi Abhi-
yan’ held at Vigyan Bha-
wan in New Delhi, Presi-
dent Droupadi Murmu
presented the award to
the state’s Tribal Devel-
opment Department Ad-
ditional Chief Secretary
Kunjilal Meena for Raj-
asthan achieving first
place nationwide in the
Dharti Aaba Tribal Vil-
lage Excellence Cam-
paign (DAJUA). Union
Tribal Development
Minister Juel Oram and
Rajasthan Tribal Devel-
opment Minister Babu-
lal Kharadi were also
present on the occasion.
The Dharti Aaba cam-
paign aims to empower
tribal communities by
increasing awareness of
their rights and govern-
ment schemes and en-
suring their access.
Dharati Aaba and PM-
Janman are among the
central government’s
highest priority cam-
paigns/schemes, moni-
tored through a highly
advanced system that
facilitates progress
tracking and innovation
where required.
After the event, ACS
Kunjilal Meena stated
that the campaign has
covered over 63,000
tribal-dominated villag-
es across 549 districts in
the country. As a nation-
wide awareness and ben-
efit saturation initiative,
the campaign includes
over 29,000 specially
vulnerable tribal group
(PVTG) habitations
across 207 districts.
The mission’s objec-
tives include increasing
awareness about indi-
vidual rights, entitle-
ments, and major gov-
ernment welfare
schemes, ensuring door-
to-door delivery of doc-
uments and benefits, and
promoting participatory
governance through
community mobilisa-
tion. Additionally, the
mission focuses on em-
powering tribal youth as
digital warriors and
agents of grassroots
change, as well as con-
ducting SCD screening.
First India Bureau
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Three shooters wanted in
connection with the mur-
der of a businessman in
the Didwana-Kuchaman
district have been arrest-
ed from West Bengal,
police said on Friday.
The Rajasthan Police,
in coordination with the
local police, apprehend-
ed the accused, Ganpat
Gurjar, Dharmendra Gur-
jar and Mahesh Gurjar,
from Kolkata late Thurs-
day night. A fourth ac-
cused, Juber Ahmed, re-
mains absconding.
According to officials,
the four shooters who al-
legedly killed Ramesh
Rulania inside a gym in
Kuchaman City on Octo-
ber 7 were on the run for
eight days, constantly
changing locations to
evade arrest. During their
escape, some of the ac-
cused visited the Tirupati
temple in Andhra Pradesh
and shaved their heads to
alter their appearance.
Police had initially an-
nounced a reward of Rs
25,000 each for the four
accused. Later, Addition-
al Director General
(Crime) Dinesh M N in-
creased the bounty on
Ganpat, Dharmendra,
and Mahesh to Rs 1 lakh
each, officials added.
First India Bureau
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Fake currency notes
worth Rs 3 crore have
been recovered in Chu-
ru & seven members of
an interstate gang were
arrested. Churu Kot-
wali police took action
& seized around 600
bundles of fake notes
& material
used for
making the notes. The
SP stated that from the
accused, Rs 50,000 ob-
tained through fraud,
nearly Rs 2 lakh in
cash, counterfeit notes
worth Rs 3 crore, pack-
ing materials, and two
vehicles were seized.
These criminals used
to cheat people by lur-
ing them with promis-
es of huge profits.
First India Bureau
-DLVDOPHU
The Central Institute of
Road Transport (CIRT)
Pune will now conduct
the technical investiga-
tion into the Jaisalmer
bus fire accident. The
team will investigate if
there was any negligence
or compromise in the
safety rules. A surveil-
lance and technical in-
spection of the accident
site will also be done.
The condition of the bus
will be reviewed and the
team will see if the bus
adhered to traffic rules.
The team will prepare
a complete report, which
will be submitted to the
state government.
Meanwhile, the in-
jured are being treated at
Mahatma Gandhi Hospi-
tal in Jodhpur. Five seri-
ously injured are on ven-
tilators and eight are in a
special ward.
Hospital Superinten-
dent Dr Fateh Singh is
continuously monitoring
while Medical College
Principal Dr BS Jodha is
taking feedback.
One of the 22 de-
ceased, whose body is
kept at AIIMS Jodhpur, is
yet to be identified. The
Rajasthan govt has
formed a five-member
committee to probe into
the Jaisalmer bus fire.
Laxman Raghav
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The birthday of BJP
leader Mahaveer Ranka
was celebrated with great
enthusiasm on Friday at
Khairpur Bhavan, near
the Circuit House in Bi-
kaner. The event was at-
tended by Union Law
Minister Arjunram Megh-
wal, who personally ex-
tended his greetings and
lauded Ranka’s contribu-
tions to public welfare.
The celebration also
marked the launch of the
Bikana Mahaveer Public
Charitable Trust, which
was formally inaugurated
by Minister Meghwal.
Speaking on the occa-
sion, Meghwal said,
“Prime Minister Narendra
Modi observes his birth-
day as a day of service.
Mahaveer Ranka’s initia-
tive embodies the same
spirit of community ser-
vice.” Chief Minister
Bhajan Lal Sharma and
former Chief Minister Va-
sundhara Raje also con-
veyed their wishes to
Ranka over the phone.
Expressing gratitude,
Mahaveer Ranka thanked
all attendees and stated
that the day serves as a
source of inspiration for
him, motivating him to
continue working for the
welfare of society. The
Khairpur Bhavan campus
resonated with a festive
atmosphere throughout
the day, with cake-cutting
and the echo of slogans
such as “Seva Hi Sank-
alp” celebrating the spirit
of service.
Banshilal Choudhary
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Under the supervision of
SP Ramesh, the Balotra
police have carried out a
major operation, uncov-
ering an inter-state cyber
gang involved in issuing
fake SIM cards. The
gang is reported to have
issued around 50,000
fraudulent SIM cards
across the state. Ten ac-
cused individuals have
been arrested, and 19
mobile phones and three
laptops have been seized
from them. Authorities
have also confiscated re-
cords amounting to
crores of rupees. The cy-
ber team monitored the
gang for three months,
linking all the evidence,
while Constable Mohan-
lal played a key role in
the operation.
Balotra police have
exposed a major cyber
gang in Rajasthan. Under
Operation Black SIM,
ten accused were arrest-
ed, and nine mobile
phones and three laptops
were seized. The gang is-
sued two SIM cards in
the name of customers
who came to their shop,
selling one SIM to the
gang. These SIM cards
were being used in cyber
fraud and smuggling op-
erations. The main king-
pins, Sandeep, Lokesh,
and Vikram, along with
seven others, were ar-
rested from Jaipur.
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Jaisalmer Bus Fire Accident
CIRT Pune to examine
safety, traffic compliance
Minister Meghwal hails Mahaveer
Ranka’s spirit of service in Bikaner
Police nab gang behind 50,000
fraudulent SIMs, 10 arrested
RCA suspends three
senior electors over
misconduct allegations
NGT fines Kota civic body,
power station
`7.2 crore
for Chambal pollution
First India Bureau
.RWD
The Central Zonal Bench
of the National Green
Tribunal (NGT) in Bho-
pal has imposed a total
penalty of Rs 7.2 crore on
Kota Municipal Corpora-
tion and Kota Super
Thermal Power Station
for polluting the Cham-
bal River, India’s only
gharial sanctuary. The
municipal body was
fined Rs 3.6 crore for
poor sewage manage-
ment, while the power
station was fined Rs 3.6
crore for discharging
contaminated water. En-
vironmentalist Babulal
Jaju, whose petition trig-
gered the action, wel-
comed the NGT’s 120-
page judgment as a his-
toric step toward reviv-
ing the Chambal River.
The four accused were booked at the Kuchaman police station for murder of a businessman
3 shooters nabbed from Kolkata
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a bomb threat via email.
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several criminal
and fraud cases
registered against
them in Haryana
Accused, who escaped police
custody, nabbed within 24 hrs
First India Bureau
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Accused Asgar, who had
escaped by jumping from
a police jeep in Khush-
khera, was apprehended
within 24 hours near Soh-
na Tawadu Road on Fri-
day. The fugitive was re-
portedly attempting to
flee to Hyderabad in a
truck when police inter-
cepted him. The arrest
was carried out by a team
led by Khushkhera Police
Station Officer Hanuman
Prasad. Following As-
gar’s escape, multiple po-
lice teams conducted ex-
tensive raids across the
area to track him down.
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Shamsher Singh ?
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To understand how a sin-
gle phone call can ex-
pose a corrupt official,
First India explored the
inner workings of Ra-
jasthan?s Anti-Corrup-
tion Bureau (ACB) hel-
pline ? 1064. The team
met ACB Acting Direc-
tor General Smita Sriv-
astava to learn about the
process and later visited
the high-security call
centre at the ACB head-
quarters, where every
complaint remains
strictly confidential. En-
try to this section is
highly restricted, with
access denied even to
ministers and senior bu-
reaucrats.
Helpline 1064 has be-
come a symbol of fear
for corrupt officials
across Rajasthan. From
IAS and IPS officers to
senior government em-
ployees, many have been
arrested and imprisoned
based on complaints re-
ceived through this num-
ber. By October 15 this
year, the ACB had exe-
cuted 101 trap operations
through the helpline. The
bureau?s model has
drawn attention from
other states, including
Uttar Pradesh, Haryana,
Delhi, Punjab, and Utta-
rakhand, whose teams
have visited Rajasthan
for training. Officials
said even the Chief Min-
ister does not interfere in
its functioning.
After receiving special
permission from ADG
Smita Srivastava, the
First India team entered
the 1064 call centre on
Friday, where Circle In-
spector Reena Mistry
and two staff members
were recording com-
plaints. Over six hours,
the team observed the
detailed process by
which calls are received,
verified, and acted upon.
When a complainant
calls, the duty officer an-
swers courteously and
assures complete confi-
dentiality. The details are
noted in a rough register
while the conversation is
recorded for accuracy.
The complaint is then en-
tered into an official reg-
ister and monitored by
CI Reena Mistry before
being forwarded to the
DG?s office.
Before a trap opera-
tion, the ACB collects
corroborative evidence.
The concerned regional
officer is notified, and
verification calls are
made to confirm the au-
thenticity of the com-
plaint. Once the trap suc-
ceeds, the corresponding
entry is highlighted in
pink in the register.
The 1064 call centre is
equipped with four desk-
tops, multiple files, two
receivers, and headsets.
During the team?s six-
hour visit, officials han-
dled over 100 calls. Ac-
cording to CI Reena Mis-
try, the helpline receives
200?250 calls daily, add-
ing up to 16,000?17,000
calls each month.
Around 125 of these are
general grievances ?
such as issues with mu-
nicipal NOCs or resi-
dence certificates ?
while 20?25 calls con-
tain concrete details and
evidence of bribery. All
calls are automatically
recorded, with backups
stored for 30 days to pre-
vent data loss.
CI Reena Mistry told
First India that the 1064
helpline has significant-
ly expanded the ACB?s
reach, with trap cases
now emerging even in
districts like Bharatpur,
Sriganganagar, Makra-
na, Kama, Sikar, and
Karauli ? where such
actions were rare earli-
er. She said that grow-
ing public awareness
has encouraged citizens
to report corruption di-
rectly to the Jaipur
headquarters. To main-
tain trust, the ACB as-
signs trap operations to
teams from different
districts, ensuring both
transparency and the
complainant?s confi-
dence in the system.
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phone call that traps corrupt
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In a major action, the
ACB on Friday arrested
Chief Engineer of Ajmer
Municipal Corporation
Prem Shankar Sharma
with Rs 2.58 lakh cash
during a sudden inspec-
tion. The action was tak-
en on Dilwara Bypass in
Nasirabad.
The ACB had received
a complaint of involve-
ment in illegal transac-
tions. After verifying the
complaint, the ACB team
laid a trap and nabbed
Sharma with the cash.
In another traps, the
ACB?s Dausa unit ar-
rested three Public Works
Department (PWD) em-
ployees while accepting a
Rs 6,000 bribe in Lalsot.
The bribe was taken in
exchange for issuing a D-
Class contractor?s licence
to the complainant. The
accused were identified
as Assistant Administra-
tive Officer Samundar
Singh, contractual Class
IV worker Vishnu Kumar
Saini, and private com-
puter operator Hansraj.
The arrests followed a
verified complaint, after
which a trap operation
was executed.
In a trap operation in
Mangrol, Baran, the
Kota ACB unit arrested
Platoon Commander
Gajendra Singh and
Home Guard Akhtar
Hussain while they were
accepting a bribe of Rs
4,000. The bribe was al-
legedly demanded from
a trainee?s stipend, with
threats of withholding
future Home Guard duty
if unpaid.
During the operation,
it was confirmed that
Akhtar Hussain collect-
ed the amount on behalf
of his superior.
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ACB RECOVERS GOLD
FROM XEN?s LOCKER
Jaipur: Under the
ongoing Operation
Bhudev, the ACB
has recovered gold worth
around Rs 72 lakh from the
locker of executive engineer
Ramavatar Meena, who
was also posted as Associ-
ate Professor at the Indira
Gandhi Panchayati Raj
and Rural Development
Institute, Jaipur. The search
was carried out on October
17 by the Jaipur City?1
unit in connection with a
DA case registered against
Meena and others. ACB
ADG Smita Srivastava said
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locker key during searches
at Meena?s premises.
BAIL PLEAS OF Dr
MANISH, AIDE DENIED
Jaipur: A court has
rejected the bail
pleas of former SMS
hosp Neuro HOD Dr Man-
ish Agrawal and his aide
Jagat Singh in a bribery
case involving the approval
of contractor bills. Judge
Surendra Kumar of the ACB
court, citing the gravity of
the allegations, dismissed
the bail applications of both
accused. The ACB had
arrested the duo on October
9 for allegedly demanding
a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to clear
pending payments of Rs
12.50 lakh. Public Prosecu-
tor Shalini Gautam opposed
bail applications, citing
seriousness of offence.
Exclusive
According to CI Reena
Mistry, the helpline
receives 200?250
calls daily, adding up
to 16,000?17,000
calls each month
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Navin Sharma
-DLSXU
To understand how a sin-
gle phone call can ex-
pose a corrupt official,
First India explored the
inner workings of Ra-
jasthan?s Anti-Corrup-
tion Bureau (ACB) hel-
pline ? 1064. The team
met ACB Acting Direc-
tor General Smita Sriv-
astava to learn about the
process and later visited
the high-security call
centre at the ACB head-
quarters, where every
complaint remains
strictly confidential. En-
try to this section is
highly restricted, with
access denied even to
ministers and senior bu-
reaucrats.
Helpline 1064 has be-
come a symbol of fear
for corrupt officials
across Rajasthan. From
IAS and IPS officers to
senior government em-
ployees, many have been
arrested and imprisoned
based on complaints re-
ceived through this num-
ber. By October 15 this
year, the ACB had exe-
cuted 101 trap operations
through the helpline. The
bureau?s model has
drawn attention from
other states, including
Uttar Pradesh, Haryana,
Delhi, Punjab, and Utta-
rakhand, whose teams
have visited Rajasthan
for training. Officials
said even the Chief Min-
ister does not interfere in
its functioning.
After receiving special
permission from ADG
Smita Srivastava, the
First India team entered
the 1064 call centre on
Friday, where Circle In-
spector Reena Mistry
and two staff members
were recording com-
plaints. Over six hours,
the team observed the
detailed process by
which calls are received,
verified, and acted upon.
When a complainant
calls, the duty officer an-
swers courteously and
assures complete confi-
dentiality. The details are
noted in a rough register
while the conversation is
recorded for accuracy.
The complaint is then en-
tered into an official reg-
ister and monitored by
CI Reena Mistry before
being forwarded to the
DG?s office.
Before a trap opera-
tion, the ACB collects
corroborative evidence.
The concerned regional
officer is notified, and
verification calls are
made to confirm the au-
thenticity of the com-
plaint. Once the trap suc-
ceeds, the corresponding
entry is highlighted in
pink in the register.
The 1064 call centre is
equipped with four desk-
tops, multiple files, two
receivers, and headsets.
During the team?s six-
hour visit, officials han-
dled over 100 calls. Ac-
cording to CI Reena Mis-
try, the helpline receives
200?250 calls daily, add-
ing up to 16,000?17,000
calls each month.
Around 125 of these are
general grievances ?
such as issues with mu-
nicipal NOCs or resi-
dence certificates ?
while 20?25 calls con-
tain concrete details and
evidence of bribery. All
calls are automatically
recorded, with backups
stored for 30 days to pre-
vent data loss.
CI Reena Mistry told
First India that the 1064
helpline has significant-
ly expanded the ACB?s
reach, with trap cases
now emerging even in
districts like Bharatpur,
Sriganganagar, Makra-
na, Kama, Sikar, and
Karauli ? where such
actions were rare earli-
er. She said that grow-
ing public awareness
has encouraged citizens
to report corruption di-
rectly to the Jaipur
headquarters. To main-
tain trust, the ACB as-
signs trap operations to
teams from different
districts, ensuring both
transparency and the
complainant?s confi-
dence in the system.
Inside ACB helpline 1064: The
phone call that traps corrupt
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ACB nabs Chief Engineer
in Ajmer with
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In a major action, the
ACB on Friday arrested
Chief Engineer of Ajmer
Municipal Corporation
Prem Shankar Sharma
with Rs 2.58 lakh cash
during a sudden inspec-
tion. The action was tak-
en on Dilwara Bypass in
Nasirabad.
The ACB had received
a complaint of involve-
ment in illegal transac-
tions. After verifying the
complaint, the ACB team
laid a trap and nabbed
Sharma with the cash.
In another traps, the
ACB?s Dausa unit ar-
rested three Public Works
Department (PWD) em-
ployees while accepting a
Rs 6,000 bribe in Lalsot.
The bribe was taken in
exchange for issuing a D-
Class contractor?s licence
to the complainant. The
accused were identified
as Assistant Administra-
tive Officer Samundar
Singh, contractual Class
IV worker Vishnu Kumar
Saini, and private com-
puter operator Hansraj.
The arrests followed a
verified complaint, after
which a trap operation
was executed.
In a trap operation in
Mangrol, Baran, the
Kota ACB unit arrested
Platoon Commander
Gajendra Singh and
Home Guard Akhtar
Hussain while they were
accepting a bribe of Rs
4,000. The bribe was al-
legedly demanded from
a trainee?s stipend, with
threats of withholding
future Home Guard duty
if unpaid.
During the operation,
it was confirmed that
Akhtar Hussain collect-
ed the amount on behalf
of his superior.
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ACB RECOVERS GOLD
FROM XEN?s LOCKER
Jaipur: Under the
ongoing Operation
Bhudev, the ACB
has recovered gold worth
around Rs 72 lakh from the
locker of executive engineer
Ramavatar Meena, who
was also posted as Associ-
ate Professor at the Indira
Gandhi Panchayati Raj
and Rural Development
Institute, Jaipur. The search
was carried out on October
17 by the Jaipur City?1
unit in connection with a
DA case registered against
Meena and others. ACB
ADG Smita Srivastava said
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locker key during searches
at Meena?s premises.
BAIL PLEAS OF Dr
MANISH, AIDE DENIED
Jaipur: A court has
rejected the bail
pleas of former SMS
hosp Neuro HOD Dr Man-
ish Agrawal and his aide
Jagat Singh in a bribery
case involving the approval
of contractor bills. Judge
Surendra Kumar of the ACB
court, citing the gravity of
the allegations, dismissed
the bail applications of both
accused. The ACB had
arrested the duo on October
9 for allegedly demanding
a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to clear
pending payments of Rs
12.50 lakh. Public Prosecu-
tor Shalini Gautam opposed
bail applications, citing
seriousness of offence.
Exclusive
According to CI Reena
Mistry, the helpline
receives 200?250
calls daily, adding up
to 16,000?17,000
calls each month
First India Bureau
Jaipur
In a significant develop-
ment from the Rajasthan
High Court, NSUI state
president Vinod Jakhar
has been granted bail in a
case related to unrest,
vandalism, and obstruc-
tion of official work at
Rajasthan University.
Along with Jakhar, ac-
cused individuals Kishore
Chaudhary and Mahesh
Kumar also received bail
from the High Court.
Following the court?s
decision, Congress Gen-
eral Secretary Sachin Pilot
expressed his satisfaction,
stating, ?It is heartening
that after many days,
NSUI state president Vi-
nod Jakhar has been grant-
ed bail. I am pleased that
Vinod Jakhar and his col-
leagues have shown cour-
age and determination
throughout this struggle.?
OVERSEAS DUTIES, ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Rajasthan Bureaucracy Engages in Rare Policy Debate
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
he practice of
assigning addi-
tional charges
to other officers during
official overseas visits of
IAS officers has become
a topic of discussion
within administrative
circles. Typically, the
Department of Person-
nel (DOP) issues orders
to assign additional
charge of an officer?s
post to another officer
when necessary. How-
ever, for perhaps the first
time, this system and its
rules have sparked seri-
ous academic and logi-
cal debate among senior
officials.
A senior IAS officer,
well-versed in rules and
administrative tradi-
tions, raised the matter
as a subject for profes-
sional discussion. The
officer, holding ACS
rank, wrote on a What-
sApp group on Friday,
stating, ?All of us are
proceeding on official
duties and our office or-
ders also state as much,
which is why we are
travelling on official/
diplomatic passports. If
we hand over charge,
which we should not be
doing because we are on
official duties, then we
will be on leave/without
charge, and can perhaps
no longer travel on offi-
cial diplomatic pass-
ports? Why should DoP
issue orders for addition-
al charge that contradict
DoP?s own orders for
proceeding on official
duties? E-files can be
done on RajKaj, and some
states have link officers
for situations like this, but
the ?additional charge? al-
ternative that is being pur-
sued by Rajasthan DoP
appears faulty.?
Administrative experts
say that when an officer
goes on long leave, at-
tends training, or per-
forms election duty, it is
necessary to assign the
responsibilities of their
post to another officer.
During election duty, for
instance, the officer is
formally detached from
their post under the direc-
tives of the Election
Commission.
However, overseas of-
ficial visits are different.
Officers travel abroad to
perform the same official
work tied to their post. In
this context, they con-
tinue to fulfil their
responsibilities practi-
cally and logically. De-
claring the post vacant
and assigning it to an-
other officer is therefore
unnecessary.
Senior IAS officers PN
Bhandari and Ravis-
hankar Shrivastav noted
that even during their
tenure, additional charg-
es were assigned during
foreign visits. However,
this was largely a cus-
tomary practice rather
than a system codified in
service rules. With the
adoption of e-filing, of-
ficers can now complete
their official duties re-
motely, rendering the ad-
ditional charge system
largely redundant.
Several officials also
pointed out that time
zone differences during
overseas visits can pose
challenges. For example,
in the United States, a
twelve-hour difference
can affect e-filing pro-
cesses. To address this,
Rajasthan could imple-
ment a system of link of-
ficers, similar to arrange-
ments in other states.
Overall, the issue of
overseas official visits
and the assignment of
additional charges has
emerged as a subject
of professional debate
and academic discussion
within administrative
circles.
T
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BJP fields Morpal Suman,
targets OBC vote base
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
Rajasthan?s Anta con-
stituency has officially
entered the election fray,
with the Bharatiya Ja-
nata Party (BJP) fielding
Morpal Suman as its
candidate under the lo-
tus symbol. The party?s
decision reflects a clear
strategy based on caste
arithmetic, particularly
targeting the sizeable
OBC voter base in the
region. With a predomi-
nance of Mali voters,
the BJP has opted for a
local candidate to
preempt any issues
around ?local versus
outsider? narratives.
Morpals Suman?s se-
lection was influenced
primarily by social and
electoral considerations.
The Mali-Saini commu-
nity holds significant
sway in Anta, and the
party had identified this
group as a crucial factor
in the upcoming polls.
The decision takes
into account the decisive
role of Mali votes in the
constituency, the history
of Mali representation
with Prabhulal Saini
previously serving as
MLA, and the expecta-
tion that OBC and MBC
communities, including
Dhokar, Gurjar, Sunar,
Teli, Nai, and other
groups, will consolidate
behind Morpal Suman,
forming a voter base ex-
ceeding one lakh. The
party also considered
that neglecting the Mali
community could em-
power Congress, allow-
ing Ashok Gehlot to in-
fluence voters toward
rival candidate Pramod
Jain Bhaya.
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ANTA BYPOLL: BJP
NAMES 40 STAR
CAMPAIGNERS
The Rajasthan
BJP has re-
leased the list of
star campaigners for the
upcoming Anta Assem-
bly by-election, featuring
a total of 40 senior
leaders. The announce-
ment underscores the
party?s strategic push to
consolidate support and
energise voters in the
constituency. The list
includes Chief Minister
Bhajan Lal Sharma,
state president Madan
Rathore, Radhamohan
Das Agrawal, and
former CM Vasund-
hara Raje. Union
Ministers Bhupender
Yadav, Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat, Arjun Ram
Meghwal, and Bhagirath
Choudhary are also
among the star cam-
paigners. Deputy CM
Dr Prem Chand Bairwa
and Diya Kumari, along
with leaders such as
Rajendra Rathore,
Satish Poonia, CP
Joshi, Alka Singh Gur-
jar, Dr Kirodi Lal Meena,
Ghanshyam Tiwari,
Rajendra Gehlot, Arun
Chaturvedi, Heeralal
Nagar, Mukesh Dadhich,
Om Prakash Bhadana,
and Jogaram Patel,
complete the roster.
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SHEKHAWAT PREDICTS HISTORIC BJP WIN IN BIHAR,
URGES SUPPORT FOR SWADESHI MOVEMENT
Dausa: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekha-
wat, during his Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign visit
to Dausa, spoke on the Bihar elections, assert-
ing that voters ?have not forgotten the lawlessness and
misgovernance? during Lalu Prasad Yadav?s tenure. He
praised the governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, predicting a historic majority
for the BJP-led alliance. Speaking on party discipline,
Shekhawat highlighted the BJP?s cohesive approach,
noting that even after the resignation of an entire ministe-
rial team, not a single dissenting voice was heard, con-
trasting it with the internal disputes over ticket distribution
observed in the Congress. He also called for embracing
indigenous initiatives, stating that the Swadeshi move-
ment is one that everyone should join.
Speaker Birla visits Sangod,
extends Diwali greetings
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Bhanwar S Charan
Jaipur
Kota: Lok Sabha Speaker
Om Birla visited Sangod
and nearby areas on Fri-
day to extend Diwali
greetings to residents,
traders, and party work-
ers. During his visit, he
toured Sangod town, Dev-
li Manji, Seemlia,
Gadepan, Kaithoon, Gala-
na, Kheda Rampura,
Kurad, and Azadpura, ex-
changing festive wishes,
seeking blessings from the
elderly, and interacting
with locals on community
concerns. He was warmly
welcomed at multiple lo-
cations with flower show-
ers and fireworks.
Energy Minister Hi-
ralal Nagar, District Pres-
ident Prem Gochar, and
others accompanied him.
On Saturday, Speaker
Birla will inaugurate
and lay foundation
stones for various de-
velopment projects
worth about Rs 8.63
crore in wards 67, 76,
77, and 80 of the South
Municipal Corporation
and along the Kes-
havpura Ram Janki
Temple Road. He will
also exchange Diwali
greetings in Keshavpura
and Mahaveer Nagar.
Rajasthan to launch policy to boost green cover
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Rajasthan is set to intro-
duce the Tree Outside
Forest Policy 2025, a
first-of-its-kind initia-
tive in India, aimed at
increasing the state?s
green cover to 20 per
cent. The policy pro-
motes agroforestry and
tree-based land use on
non-forest land, combin-
ing ecological sustaina-
bility with economic
benefits for farmers.
The policy will incor-
porate provisions for car-
bon credits, market value
chains, and loan facili-
ties. Tree plantations by
farmers will be moni-
tored through geo-tag-
ging, and successful
plantations will receive
direct financial incen-
tives in the farmers? ac-
counts. The initiative is
expected to boost both
farmers? income and
ecological balance.
Forest Minister Sanjay
Sharma has called for a
clear implementation
roadmap. The Forest De-
partment will lead a
state-level coordination
platform, integrating
plantation schemes from
other departments.
Dr Meena flags `122 cr
scam in PMFBY claims
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A large-scale fraud worth
over Rs 122 crore has
been exposed in the Prad-
han Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY), reveal-
ing massive irregularities
in crop insurance claims
across multiple seasons.
Agriculture Minister Dr
Kirodi Lal Meena, who
led the investigation, said
that claims of around 1.70
lakh farmers were falsely
recorded as zero despite
widespread crop damage
caused by adverse weath-
er during Kharif 2023,
Rabi 2023, Kharif 2024,
and Rabi 2024.
According to the find-
ings, the insurance com-
pany did not conduct man-
datory field surveys and
instead submitted forged
claim forms and signa-
tures of farmers, as well as
agriculture department
personnel. Nearly Rs 100
crore worth of claims were
filed online using falsified
documentation, while of-
fline claims of around
1,800 farmers also showed
similar discrepancies.
Meena presented
32,000 claim forms, of
which over 30,000 were
found to be fake. Verifica-
tion forms were found to
carry forged signatures of
farmer representatives and
departmental staff, con-
firming that no genuine
survey was carried out.
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MLA Jaikrishn
Patel appears
before Assembly
Ethics Committee
Pankaj Soni
Jaipur
The political career of
MLA Jaikrishn Patel is
under scrutiny as he faces
possible disciplinary ac-
tion in the Rajasthan As-
sembly over a bribery
case. Patel, previously
arrested for accepting a
bribe, appeared before
the Assembly Ethics
Committee on Thursday
for the third time follow-
ing repeated notices.
During the session,
Patel maintained his in-
nocence, stating, ?I am
innocent; a conspiracy
has been orchestrated
against me.? The com-
mittee conducted a de-
tailed 25-minute inquiry,
recording all questions
and responses as part of
the proceedings.
The Ethics Committee
is scheduled to submit its
report to Speaker Vas-
udev Devnani on Friday.
Mukul Goswami
to represent India
at Vietnam ?Road
Safety? workshop
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Renowned Indian broad-
cast consultant Mukul
Goswami will represent
India at the Media Work-
shop on ?Road Safety Re-
porting? in Hanoi, Viet-
nam, from November 3 to
5, 2025. The event, organ-
ised by the Asia-Pacific
Institute for Broadcasting
Development (AIBD) in
collaboration with the
World Health Organisa-
tion (WHO), will be held
at the UN House, Hanoi.
The workshop will
bring together media pro-
fessionals from across
Asia to discuss strategies
for road safety awareness.
NSUI state chief Jakhar, others
granted bail in RU unrest case
JODH HC SEEKS JDA REPLY IN TRANSPORT
AND AUTOMOBILE NAGAR SCHEME
The High Court has issued notice to the JDA
and sought its reply in a case related to the
Transport and Automobile Nagar scheme.
Justice Nupur Bhati gave the orders while hearing
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advocate Aman Maheshwari, who told the court that
JDA?s Transport and Automobile Nagar scheme has
conditions for application in Mogra Pali Road Jodhpur
under which only those institutions are eligible which
are engaged in logistics, active in the transport busi-
ness and are a member of a recognised association.
Maheshwari told the court that the condition excludes
new logistics companies from the scheme and gives
privilege to only established companies, which violates
Articles 14 (right to equality) and 19(1)(g) (freedom to
practice profession) of the Constitution.
DOP?S OCT 15 ORDER SPARKS DEBATE
The DOP order issued on October 15, regarding
an additional charge, further fueled administra-
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both the IAS and IFS in a single sequence. Experts
argued that this was improper; separate orders should
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reportedly unprecedented in administrative practice.
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Promoted by
FILE
Jaipur
In a significant develop-
ment from the Rajasthan
High Court, NSUI state
president Vinod Jakhar
has been granted bail in a
case related to unrest,
vandalism, and obstruc-
tion of official work at
Rajasthan University.
Along with Jakhar, ac-
cused individuals Kishore
Chaudhary and Mahesh
Kumar also received bail
from the High Court.
Following the court?s
decision, Congress Gen-
eral Secretary Sachin Pilot
expressed his satisfaction,
stating, ?It is heartening
that after many days,
NSUI state president Vi-
nod Jakhar has been grant-
ed bail. I am pleased that
Vinod Jakhar and his col-
leagues have shown cour-
age and determination
throughout this struggle.?
OVERSEAS DUTIES, ADDITIONAL CHARGES
Rajasthan Bureaucracy Engages in Rare Policy Debate
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
he practice of
assigning addi-
tional charges
to other officers during
official overseas visits of
IAS officers has become
a topic of discussion
within administrative
circles. Typically, the
Department of Person-
nel (DOP) issues orders
to assign additional
charge of an officer?s
post to another officer
when necessary. How-
ever, for perhaps the first
time, this system and its
rules have sparked seri-
ous academic and logi-
cal debate among senior
officials.
A senior IAS officer,
well-versed in rules and
administrative tradi-
tions, raised the matter
as a subject for profes-
sional discussion. The
officer, holding ACS
rank, wrote on a What-
sApp group on Friday,
stating, ?All of us are
proceeding on official
duties and our office or-
ders also state as much,
which is why we are
travelling on official/
diplomatic passports. If
we hand over charge,
which we should not be
doing because we are on
official duties, then we
will be on leave/without
charge, and can perhaps
no longer travel on offi-
cial diplomatic pass-
ports? Why should DoP
issue orders for addition-
al charge that contradict
DoP?s own orders for
proceeding on official
duties? E-files can be
done on RajKaj, and some
states have link officers
for situations like this, but
the ?additional charge? al-
ternative that is being pur-
sued by Rajasthan DoP
appears faulty.?
Administrative experts
say that when an officer
goes on long leave, at-
tends training, or per-
forms election duty, it is
necessary to assign the
responsibilities of their
post to another officer.
During election duty, for
instance, the officer is
formally detached from
their post under the direc-
tives of the Election
Commission.
However, overseas of-
ficial visits are different.
Officers travel abroad to
perform the same official
work tied to their post. In
this context, they con-
tinue to fulfil their
responsibilities practi-
cally and logically. De-
claring the post vacant
and assigning it to an-
other officer is therefore
unnecessary.
Senior IAS officers PN
Bhandari and Ravis-
hankar Shrivastav noted
that even during their
tenure, additional charg-
es were assigned during
foreign visits. However,
this was largely a cus-
tomary practice rather
than a system codified in
service rules. With the
adoption of e-filing, of-
ficers can now complete
their official duties re-
motely, rendering the ad-
ditional charge system
largely redundant.
Several officials also
pointed out that time
zone differences during
overseas visits can pose
challenges. For example,
in the United States, a
twelve-hour difference
can affect e-filing pro-
cesses. To address this,
Rajasthan could imple-
ment a system of link of-
ficers, similar to arrange-
ments in other states.
Overall, the issue of
overseas official visits
and the assignment of
additional charges has
emerged as a subject
of professional debate
and academic discussion
within administrative
circles.
T
RAJASTHAN 06
ZZZ?UVWLQGLDFRLQ?UVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDWKH?UVWLQGLDJaipur, Saturday | October 18, 2025
BJP fields Morpal Suman,
targets OBC vote base
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
Rajasthan?s Anta con-
stituency has officially
entered the election fray,
with the Bharatiya Ja-
nata Party (BJP) fielding
Morpal Suman as its
candidate under the lo-
tus symbol. The party?s
decision reflects a clear
strategy based on caste
arithmetic, particularly
targeting the sizeable
OBC voter base in the
region. With a predomi-
nance of Mali voters,
the BJP has opted for a
local candidate to
preempt any issues
around ?local versus
outsider? narratives.
Morpals Suman?s se-
lection was influenced
primarily by social and
electoral considerations.
The Mali-Saini commu-
nity holds significant
sway in Anta, and the
party had identified this
group as a crucial factor
in the upcoming polls.
The decision takes
into account the decisive
role of Mali votes in the
constituency, the history
of Mali representation
with Prabhulal Saini
previously serving as
MLA, and the expecta-
tion that OBC and MBC
communities, including
Dhokar, Gurjar, Sunar,
Teli, Nai, and other
groups, will consolidate
behind Morpal Suman,
forming a voter base ex-
ceeding one lakh. The
party also considered
that neglecting the Mali
community could em-
power Congress, allow-
ing Ashok Gehlot to in-
fluence voters toward
rival candidate Pramod
Jain Bhaya.
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ANTA BYPOLL: BJP
NAMES 40 STAR
CAMPAIGNERS
The Rajasthan
BJP has re-
leased the list of
star campaigners for the
upcoming Anta Assem-
bly by-election, featuring
a total of 40 senior
leaders. The announce-
ment underscores the
party?s strategic push to
consolidate support and
energise voters in the
constituency. The list
includes Chief Minister
Bhajan Lal Sharma,
state president Madan
Rathore, Radhamohan
Das Agrawal, and
former CM Vasund-
hara Raje. Union
Ministers Bhupender
Yadav, Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat, Arjun Ram
Meghwal, and Bhagirath
Choudhary are also
among the star cam-
paigners. Deputy CM
Dr Prem Chand Bairwa
and Diya Kumari, along
with leaders such as
Rajendra Rathore,
Satish Poonia, CP
Joshi, Alka Singh Gur-
jar, Dr Kirodi Lal Meena,
Ghanshyam Tiwari,
Rajendra Gehlot, Arun
Chaturvedi, Heeralal
Nagar, Mukesh Dadhich,
Om Prakash Bhadana,
and Jogaram Patel,
complete the roster.
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SHEKHAWAT PREDICTS HISTORIC BJP WIN IN BIHAR,
URGES SUPPORT FOR SWADESHI MOVEMENT
Dausa: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekha-
wat, during his Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign visit
to Dausa, spoke on the Bihar elections, assert-
ing that voters ?have not forgotten the lawlessness and
misgovernance? during Lalu Prasad Yadav?s tenure. He
praised the governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, predicting a historic majority
for the BJP-led alliance. Speaking on party discipline,
Shekhawat highlighted the BJP?s cohesive approach,
noting that even after the resignation of an entire ministe-
rial team, not a single dissenting voice was heard, con-
trasting it with the internal disputes over ticket distribution
observed in the Congress. He also called for embracing
indigenous initiatives, stating that the Swadeshi move-
ment is one that everyone should join.
Speaker Birla visits Sangod,
extends Diwali greetings
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Kota: Lok Sabha Speaker
Om Birla visited Sangod
and nearby areas on Fri-
day to extend Diwali
greetings to residents,
traders, and party work-
ers. During his visit, he
toured Sangod town, Dev-
li Manji, Seemlia,
Gadepan, Kaithoon, Gala-
na, Kheda Rampura,
Kurad, and Azadpura, ex-
changing festive wishes,
seeking blessings from the
elderly, and interacting
with locals on community
concerns. He was warmly
welcomed at multiple lo-
cations with flower show-
ers and fireworks.
Energy Minister Hi-
ralal Nagar, District Pres-
ident Prem Gochar, and
others accompanied him.
On Saturday, Speaker
Birla will inaugurate
and lay foundation
stones for various de-
velopment projects
worth about Rs 8.63
crore in wards 67, 76,
77, and 80 of the South
Municipal Corporation
and along the Kes-
havpura Ram Janki
Temple Road. He will
also exchange Diwali
greetings in Keshavpura
and Mahaveer Nagar.
Rajasthan to launch policy to boost green cover
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Rajasthan is set to intro-
duce the Tree Outside
Forest Policy 2025, a
first-of-its-kind initia-
tive in India, aimed at
increasing the state?s
green cover to 20 per
cent. The policy pro-
motes agroforestry and
tree-based land use on
non-forest land, combin-
ing ecological sustaina-
bility with economic
benefits for farmers.
The policy will incor-
porate provisions for car-
bon credits, market value
chains, and loan facili-
ties. Tree plantations by
farmers will be moni-
tored through geo-tag-
ging, and successful
plantations will receive
direct financial incen-
tives in the farmers? ac-
counts. The initiative is
expected to boost both
farmers? income and
ecological balance.
Forest Minister Sanjay
Sharma has called for a
clear implementation
roadmap. The Forest De-
partment will lead a
state-level coordination
platform, integrating
plantation schemes from
other departments.
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over Rs 122 crore has
been exposed in the Prad-
han Mantri Fasal Bima
Yojana (PMFBY), reveal-
ing massive irregularities
in crop insurance claims
across multiple seasons.
Agriculture Minister Dr
Kirodi Lal Meena, who
led the investigation, said
that claims of around 1.70
lakh farmers were falsely
recorded as zero despite
widespread crop damage
caused by adverse weath-
er during Kharif 2023,
Rabi 2023, Kharif 2024,
and Rabi 2024.
According to the find-
ings, the insurance com-
pany did not conduct man-
datory field surveys and
instead submitted forged
claim forms and signa-
tures of farmers, as well as
agriculture department
personnel. Nearly Rs 100
crore worth of claims were
filed online using falsified
documentation, while of-
fline claims of around
1,800 farmers also showed
similar discrepancies.
Meena presented
32,000 claim forms, of
which over 30,000 were
found to be fake. Verifica-
tion forms were found to
carry forged signatures of
farmer representatives and
departmental staff, con-
firming that no genuine
survey was carried out.
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Patel appears
before Assembly
Ethics Committee
Pankaj Soni
Jaipur
The political career of
MLA Jaikrishn Patel is
under scrutiny as he faces
possible disciplinary ac-
tion in the Rajasthan As-
sembly over a bribery
case. Patel, previously
arrested for accepting a
bribe, appeared before
the Assembly Ethics
Committee on Thursday
for the third time follow-
ing repeated notices.
During the session,
Patel maintained his in-
nocence, stating, ?I am
innocent; a conspiracy
has been orchestrated
against me.? The com-
mittee conducted a de-
tailed 25-minute inquiry,
recording all questions
and responses as part of
the proceedings.
The Ethics Committee
is scheduled to submit its
report to Speaker Vas-
udev Devnani on Friday.
Mukul Goswami
to represent India
at Vietnam ?Road
Safety? workshop
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Renowned Indian broad-
cast consultant Mukul
Goswami will represent
India at the Media Work-
shop on ?Road Safety Re-
porting? in Hanoi, Viet-
nam, from November 3 to
5, 2025. The event, organ-
ised by the Asia-Pacific
Institute for Broadcasting
Development (AIBD) in
collaboration with the
World Health Organisa-
tion (WHO), will be held
at the UN House, Hanoi.
The workshop will
bring together media pro-
fessionals from across
Asia to discuss strategies
for road safety awareness.
NSUI state chief Jakhar, others
granted bail in RU unrest case
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ness and are a member of a recognised association.
Maheshwari told the court that the condition excludes
new logistics companies from the scheme and gives
privilege to only established companies, which violates
Articles 14 (right to equality) and 19(1)(g) (freedom to
practice profession) of the Constitution.
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he statue of
Mahatma
Gandhi in
London, Sa-
varkar House, the memo-
rial site of Dr. Bhimrao
Ambedkar, the painting of
Goddess Saraswati in the
British National Portrait
Gallery, the oil portrait of
Maharaja Ganga Singh of
Bikaner, the painting “Sir
Thomas Roe at the Court
of Ajmer 1614” in St. Ste-
phen’s Hall of the British
Parliament, the Indian
chair in the Barbados Par-
liament, along with cele-
brations of Navratri and
performances of Ramleela
on foreign soil—all are
enduring symbols of In-
dia’s Sanatan culture that
continue to guide global
humanity. During the visit
of Rajasthan Assembly
Speaker Vasudev Devnani
to the United Kingdom
and Barbados for the
study of parliamentary
traditions and participa-
tion in the Common-
wealth Parliamentary
Conference, the essence
of Indian culture and na-
tional pride was vividly
reflected.
Savarkar House – Ra-
jasthan Assembly Speaker
Vasudev Devnani visited
Savarkar House in Lon-
don, a historic center of
India’s revolutionary
movement. Devnani stat-
ed that this site, closely
connected with India’s
freedom struggle, was
where the great revolu-
tionary thinker Vinayak
Damodar Savarkar lived
and wrote his famous
work The Indian War of
Independence of 1857,
which played a major role
in inspiring the youth of
India toward the freedom
movement. It was on this
land that in 1905, Shy-
amji Krishna Varma es-
tablished the India House
hostel and nationalist
center, where Savarkar,
between 1906 and 1909,
outlined the strategy for
India’s independence
movement.
Ambedkar House Mu-
seum – Vasudev Devnani
also visited the Ambedkar
House Museum in Lon-
don, where Dr. B. R.
Ambedkar shaped his
thoughts on justice and
equality. A bronze statue
of Dr. Ambedkar stands
on the ground floor of the
building. Devnani spent
nearly an hour studying
rare literature associated
with Dr. Ambedkar in the
museum. He noted that
Babasaheb lived in this
house while pursuing
studies at the London
School of Economics,
conducting research on
social justice, economic
policy, and various as-
pects of Indian society. In
the visitors’ book, Dev-
nani wrote that the memo-
rial dedicated to Babasa-
heb in London holds im-
mense significance for all
Indians.
Statue of Mahatma
Gandhi in London – A
statue of Mahatma Gan-
dhi stands in London,
symbolizing not only In-
dia’s father of the nation
but also an inspiration for
all humanity. His life
based on truth, nonvio-
lence, and morality con-
tinues to guide the world.
The statue serves as a re-
minder that India’s work-
ing philosophy rests on
compassion, peace, and
truth. In times of global
conflict, Gandhi’s princi-
ples remain a beacon of
light for humanity.
Maharaja Ganga Sin-
gh’s Historic Portrait –
The British National Por-
trait Gallery houses a his-
toric oil portrait of Maha-
raja Ganga Singh of Bi-
kaner, painted in 1921 by
British artist Sir John
Lavery. The portrait de-
picts the Maharaja in roy-
al attire and the uniform of
a British Field Marshal,
symbolizing the global
influence and leadership
of an Indian ruler during
that era.
Painting of Goddess
Saraswati in the British
Museum – A painting of
Goddess Saraswati is dis-
played in the British Mu-
seum. Describing the mu-
seum as a unique conflu-
ence of art and history,
Devnani said it stands as a
living testament to the cul-
tural and historical ties
between India and Britain.
Indian Cultural Roots
Beyond Borders – Dev-
nani attended a grand per-
formance of Ramleela in
South London, organized
by the Overseas Friends
association. Deeply
moved by the event, he
addressed the Indian com-
munity present there, urg-
ing them to continue
spreading the light of
Sanatan culture across the
world. He expressed ap-
preciation to the commu-
nity for organizing the
performance abroad, call-
ing it a vibrant representa-
tion of Indian Sanatan
culture, which guides hu-
manity on the path of truth
and righteousness. He
praised the community’s
efforts to preserve India’s
glorious values and to
pass down the teachings
and inspiration from the
life of Lord Ram to future
generations. Devnani de-
scribed the Ramayana as
the science of life, teach-
ing dedication to duty and
the sanctity of relation-
ships—between father
and son, husband and
wife, brother and sister.
He said that duty, as de-
picted in the Ramayana, is
the foundation of true hap-
piness in human life.
The ideals portrayed in
the Ramayana remain the
highest standards of hu-
man conduct even today.
He urged all Indians to
study the Ramayana and
imbibe its values in their
lives, stating that it makes
a person truly humane.
The staging of Ramleela
in a city like London, he
said, is strong evidence
that the roots of Indian
culture extend beyond
borders. The event not
only connects the Indian
diaspora with their herit-
age but also conveys to
the world that cultural and
spiritual consciousness
form the true basis of
global harmony. When the
message of the Ramayana
is lived, ego, violence, and
selfishness disappear, giv-
ing rise to peace and com-
passion. Sanatan culture,
he said, is the art of living,
guiding humankind to-
ward self-awareness and
benevolence.
Painting of Ajmer in the
British Parliament – Dev-
nani viewed the painting
Sir Thomas Roe at the
Court of Ajmer, 1614 in
St. Stephen’s Hall of the
British Parliament. The
artwork is part of the se-
ries The Building of Brit-
ain, depicting important
moments in British India
and reminding viewers of
centuries-old Indo-British
relations.
Kensington Oval
Cricket Stadium – During
his visit to Barbados, Dev-
nani toured the Kensing-
ton Oval Cricket Stadium,
describing it as a place
that radiates the glorious
tradition of cricket in eve-
ry corner. He admired the
grandeur and natural
beauty of the venue, re-
calling that India had de-
feated South Africa in a
memorable match at the
stadium. He said that re-
membering the Indian
team’s victory at that
ground fills him with
pride and inspiration.
Barbados Parliament –
During the Common-
wealth Parliamentary
Conference, Devnani vis-
ited the Parliament of Bar-
bados, calling it an inspir-
ing opportunity to witness
the proud democratic tra-
ditions of the nation. The
Speaker’s Chair in the
Barbados Parliament was
a gift from India, symbol-
izing the historic friend-
ship, shared democratic
values, and common her-
itage between the two
countries. Devnani said
that the ties between India
and Barbados continue to
grow stronger, fostering
democracy and global
unity.
Dignified Indian Rep-
resentation – India was
represented at the confer-
ence by Lok Sabha Speak-
er Om Birla, Rajya Sabha
Deputy Chairman Hari-
vansh, and Rajasthan As-
sembly Speaker Vasudev
Devnani, along with
Speakers from various
state legislatures.
Meaningful Discus-
sions at the Round Table
– During the round table
discussions at the confer-
ence, parliamentary repre-
sentatives from different
countries shared experi-
ences and perspectives on
key topics such as finan-
cial autonomy of institu-
tions, the role and effec-
tiveness of parliamentary
committees, 33 percent
reservation for women,
institutional transparency
and accountability, tech-
nological innovation, and
public participation. Dev-
nani emphasized that the
true strength of democra-
cy lies in institutions that
listen to the people’s
voice, understand it, and
act upon it. He noted that
India’s state legislatures
embody democratic deci-
sion-making. In his ten-
minute address, Devnani
highlighted that India and
the United Kingdom are
working together on is-
sues like terrorism, envi-
ronment, and global sta-
bility, and that India’s role
has become decisive in all
major global matters.
He announced that the
Rajasthan government
will observe Pravasi Di-
was (Non-Resident Indian
Day) on December 10 and
urged overseas Indians to
participate. “India’s cul-
ture is our soul,” he said.
“Wherever there are Indi-
ans, there is India’s con-
sciousness. The Indian
diaspora are living ambas-
sadors of that conscious-
ness, spreading India’s
reputation across the
world.” Devnani said that
granting 33 percent reser-
vation for women in dem-
ocratic institutions would
be a historic step toward
sensitive policymaking.
True democracy, he add-
ed, can only exist when all
sections of society partici-
pate in decision-making.
Delegates from several
countries agreed that fi-
nancial autonomy forms
the foundation of institu-
tional effectiveness. Dev-
nani stated that when leg-
islative bodies can make
their own financial deci-
sions, they can work inde-
pendently, free from ad-
ministrative pressures,
and truly serve public in-
terest—a necessity for the
health of democracy.
He further stated that
good governance lies at
the heart of the Common-
wealth’s mission, and In-
dia has presented to the
world a unique model of
digital governance and ac-
countability. The recogni-
tion of India’s CPGRAMS
system by the Common-
wealth Secretariat as a
global best practice in
smart governance reflects
the credibility of India’s
transparent governance
model. He also noted that
India’s Digital Stack mod-
el is revolutionizing citi-
zen participation and ser-
vice delivery. In the con-
text of Rajasthan, he said
the state has made its As-
sembly completely digital
through the “One Nation,
One Application” initia-
tive and the National e-
Vidhan Application
(NeVA), marking a new
chapter in transparency
and efficiency.
Interaction with the In-
dian Diaspora – At the
Indian Embassy in Barba-
dos, Lok Sabha Speaker
Om Birla and Vasudev
Devnani met with mem-
bers of the Indian com-
munity. Devnani said it
was a matter of pride that
overseas Indians remain
deeply connected with In-
dian values, culture, and
traditions. During the in-
teraction, Birla and Dev-
nani discussed with the
diaspora India’s rapid de-
velopment, self-reliance
initiatives, and global co-
operation efforts. Devna-
ni also met members of
the Sindhi community in
Barbados, describing the
meeting as deeply per-
sonal and emotional. The
Sindhi community, he
noted, has earned great
respect locally through
hard work, dedication,
and discipline while keep-
ing the dignity of Indian
culture alive. Community
members expressed pride
in Indian democracy and
the country’s growing
global stature. The meet-
ing, he said, reflected the
spirit of “Vasudhaiva Ku-
tumbakam” — the world
as one family — that tran-
scends national bounda-
ries. Expressing gratitude,
Devnani said the affection
and Indian spirit of the
Sindhi community made
his visit even more mem-
orable.
Rajasthan’s Role and
Contribution – Devnani
stated that democracy re-
sides in institutions that
uphold the people’s trust.
The credibility, financial
autonomy, and transpar-
ency of constitutional
bodies are the true hall-
marks of democracy. The
Rajasthan Legislative
Assembly has taken sev-
eral steps toward institu-
tional strengthening
through public participa-
tion, digital innovation,
and transparent function-
ing. Innovations such as
the online question sys-
tem, e-Vidhan process,
and Assembly Museum
have helped make the
legislature more accessi-
ble and accountable.
An Inspiring Confer-
ence – Concluding his re-
marks, Devnani said that
participating alongside
global speakers & leaders
in 68th Commonwealth
Parliamentary Conference
held in Barbados was a
truly inspiring experience.
He said shared democratic
values can build a just, in-
clusive future, and India’s
active role strengthens its
parliamentary traditions
and global democratic
commitment.
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In his ten-minute address, Vasudev Devnani emphasized that the true strength of democracy
lies in institutions that listen to the people’s voice, understand it, and act upon it. He noted that
India’s state legislatures embody democratic decision-making. He highlighted that India and
the United Kingdom are working together on issues like terrorism, environment, and global
stability, and that India’s role has become decisive in all major global matters
India’s culture is our
soul. Wherever there
are Indians, there is
India’s consciousness.
The Indian diaspora
are living ambassadors
of that consciousness,
spreading India’s
reputation across
the world.
VASUDEV DEVNANI
Mahatma
Gandhi in
London, Sa-
varkar House, the memo-
rial site of Dr. Bhimrao
Ambedkar, the painting of
Goddess Saraswati in the
British National Portrait
Gallery, the oil portrait of
Maharaja Ganga Singh of
Bikaner, the painting “Sir
Thomas Roe at the Court
of Ajmer 1614” in St. Ste-
phen’s Hall of the British
Parliament, the Indian
chair in the Barbados Par-
liament, along with cele-
brations of Navratri and
performances of Ramleela
on foreign soil—all are
enduring symbols of In-
dia’s Sanatan culture that
continue to guide global
humanity. During the visit
of Rajasthan Assembly
Speaker Vasudev Devnani
to the United Kingdom
and Barbados for the
study of parliamentary
traditions and participa-
tion in the Common-
wealth Parliamentary
Conference, the essence
of Indian culture and na-
tional pride was vividly
reflected.
Savarkar House – Ra-
jasthan Assembly Speaker
Vasudev Devnani visited
Savarkar House in Lon-
don, a historic center of
India’s revolutionary
movement. Devnani stat-
ed that this site, closely
connected with India’s
freedom struggle, was
where the great revolu-
tionary thinker Vinayak
Damodar Savarkar lived
and wrote his famous
work The Indian War of
Independence of 1857,
which played a major role
in inspiring the youth of
India toward the freedom
movement. It was on this
land that in 1905, Shy-
amji Krishna Varma es-
tablished the India House
hostel and nationalist
center, where Savarkar,
between 1906 and 1909,
outlined the strategy for
India’s independence
movement.
Ambedkar House Mu-
seum – Vasudev Devnani
also visited the Ambedkar
House Museum in Lon-
don, where Dr. B. R.
Ambedkar shaped his
thoughts on justice and
equality. A bronze statue
of Dr. Ambedkar stands
on the ground floor of the
building. Devnani spent
nearly an hour studying
rare literature associated
with Dr. Ambedkar in the
museum. He noted that
Babasaheb lived in this
house while pursuing
studies at the London
School of Economics,
conducting research on
social justice, economic
policy, and various as-
pects of Indian society. In
the visitors’ book, Dev-
nani wrote that the memo-
rial dedicated to Babasa-
heb in London holds im-
mense significance for all
Indians.
Statue of Mahatma
Gandhi in London – A
statue of Mahatma Gan-
dhi stands in London,
symbolizing not only In-
dia’s father of the nation
but also an inspiration for
all humanity. His life
based on truth, nonvio-
lence, and morality con-
tinues to guide the world.
The statue serves as a re-
minder that India’s work-
ing philosophy rests on
compassion, peace, and
truth. In times of global
conflict, Gandhi’s princi-
ples remain a beacon of
light for humanity.
Maharaja Ganga Sin-
gh’s Historic Portrait –
The British National Por-
trait Gallery houses a his-
toric oil portrait of Maha-
raja Ganga Singh of Bi-
kaner, painted in 1921 by
British artist Sir John
Lavery. The portrait de-
picts the Maharaja in roy-
al attire and the uniform of
a British Field Marshal,
symbolizing the global
influence and leadership
of an Indian ruler during
that era.
Painting of Goddess
Saraswati in the British
Museum – A painting of
Goddess Saraswati is dis-
played in the British Mu-
seum. Describing the mu-
seum as a unique conflu-
ence of art and history,
Devnani said it stands as a
living testament to the cul-
tural and historical ties
between India and Britain.
Indian Cultural Roots
Beyond Borders – Dev-
nani attended a grand per-
formance of Ramleela in
South London, organized
by the Overseas Friends
association. Deeply
moved by the event, he
addressed the Indian com-
munity present there, urg-
ing them to continue
spreading the light of
Sanatan culture across the
world. He expressed ap-
preciation to the commu-
nity for organizing the
performance abroad, call-
ing it a vibrant representa-
tion of Indian Sanatan
culture, which guides hu-
manity on the path of truth
and righteousness. He
praised the community’s
efforts to preserve India’s
glorious values and to
pass down the teachings
and inspiration from the
life of Lord Ram to future
generations. Devnani de-
scribed the Ramayana as
the science of life, teach-
ing dedication to duty and
the sanctity of relation-
ships—between father
and son, husband and
wife, brother and sister.
He said that duty, as de-
picted in the Ramayana, is
the foundation of true hap-
piness in human life.
The ideals portrayed in
the Ramayana remain the
highest standards of hu-
man conduct even today.
He urged all Indians to
study the Ramayana and
imbibe its values in their
lives, stating that it makes
a person truly humane.
The staging of Ramleela
in a city like London, he
said, is strong evidence
that the roots of Indian
culture extend beyond
borders. The event not
only connects the Indian
diaspora with their herit-
age but also conveys to
the world that cultural and
spiritual consciousness
form the true basis of
global harmony. When the
message of the Ramayana
is lived, ego, violence, and
selfishness disappear, giv-
ing rise to peace and com-
passion. Sanatan culture,
he said, is the art of living,
guiding humankind to-
ward self-awareness and
benevolence.
Painting of Ajmer in the
British Parliament – Dev-
nani viewed the painting
Sir Thomas Roe at the
Court of Ajmer, 1614 in
St. Stephen’s Hall of the
British Parliament. The
artwork is part of the se-
ries The Building of Brit-
ain, depicting important
moments in British India
and reminding viewers of
centuries-old Indo-British
relations.
Kensington Oval
Cricket Stadium – During
his visit to Barbados, Dev-
nani toured the Kensing-
ton Oval Cricket Stadium,
describing it as a place
that radiates the glorious
tradition of cricket in eve-
ry corner. He admired the
grandeur and natural
beauty of the venue, re-
calling that India had de-
feated South Africa in a
memorable match at the
stadium. He said that re-
membering the Indian
team’s victory at that
ground fills him with
pride and inspiration.
Barbados Parliament –
During the Common-
wealth Parliamentary
Conference, Devnani vis-
ited the Parliament of Bar-
bados, calling it an inspir-
ing opportunity to witness
the proud democratic tra-
ditions of the nation. The
Speaker’s Chair in the
Barbados Parliament was
a gift from India, symbol-
izing the historic friend-
ship, shared democratic
values, and common her-
itage between the two
countries. Devnani said
that the ties between India
and Barbados continue to
grow stronger, fostering
democracy and global
unity.
Dignified Indian Rep-
resentation – India was
represented at the confer-
ence by Lok Sabha Speak-
er Om Birla, Rajya Sabha
Deputy Chairman Hari-
vansh, and Rajasthan As-
sembly Speaker Vasudev
Devnani, along with
Speakers from various
state legislatures.
Meaningful Discus-
sions at the Round Table
– During the round table
discussions at the confer-
ence, parliamentary repre-
sentatives from different
countries shared experi-
ences and perspectives on
key topics such as finan-
cial autonomy of institu-
tions, the role and effec-
tiveness of parliamentary
committees, 33 percent
reservation for women,
institutional transparency
and accountability, tech-
nological innovation, and
public participation. Dev-
nani emphasized that the
true strength of democra-
cy lies in institutions that
listen to the people’s
voice, understand it, and
act upon it. He noted that
India’s state legislatures
embody democratic deci-
sion-making. In his ten-
minute address, Devnani
highlighted that India and
the United Kingdom are
working together on is-
sues like terrorism, envi-
ronment, and global sta-
bility, and that India’s role
has become decisive in all
major global matters.
He announced that the
Rajasthan government
will observe Pravasi Di-
was (Non-Resident Indian
Day) on December 10 and
urged overseas Indians to
participate. “India’s cul-
ture is our soul,” he said.
“Wherever there are Indi-
ans, there is India’s con-
sciousness. The Indian
diaspora are living ambas-
sadors of that conscious-
ness, spreading India’s
reputation across the
world.” Devnani said that
granting 33 percent reser-
vation for women in dem-
ocratic institutions would
be a historic step toward
sensitive policymaking.
True democracy, he add-
ed, can only exist when all
sections of society partici-
pate in decision-making.
Delegates from several
countries agreed that fi-
nancial autonomy forms
the foundation of institu-
tional effectiveness. Dev-
nani stated that when leg-
islative bodies can make
their own financial deci-
sions, they can work inde-
pendently, free from ad-
ministrative pressures,
and truly serve public in-
terest—a necessity for the
health of democracy.
He further stated that
good governance lies at
the heart of the Common-
wealth’s mission, and In-
dia has presented to the
world a unique model of
digital governance and ac-
countability. The recogni-
tion of India’s CPGRAMS
system by the Common-
wealth Secretariat as a
global best practice in
smart governance reflects
the credibility of India’s
transparent governance
model. He also noted that
India’s Digital Stack mod-
el is revolutionizing citi-
zen participation and ser-
vice delivery. In the con-
text of Rajasthan, he said
the state has made its As-
sembly completely digital
through the “One Nation,
One Application” initia-
tive and the National e-
Vidhan Application
(NeVA), marking a new
chapter in transparency
and efficiency.
Interaction with the In-
dian Diaspora – At the
Indian Embassy in Barba-
dos, Lok Sabha Speaker
Om Birla and Vasudev
Devnani met with mem-
bers of the Indian com-
munity. Devnani said it
was a matter of pride that
overseas Indians remain
deeply connected with In-
dian values, culture, and
traditions. During the in-
teraction, Birla and Dev-
nani discussed with the
diaspora India’s rapid de-
velopment, self-reliance
initiatives, and global co-
operation efforts. Devna-
ni also met members of
the Sindhi community in
Barbados, describing the
meeting as deeply per-
sonal and emotional. The
Sindhi community, he
noted, has earned great
respect locally through
hard work, dedication,
and discipline while keep-
ing the dignity of Indian
culture alive. Community
members expressed pride
in Indian democracy and
the country’s growing
global stature. The meet-
ing, he said, reflected the
spirit of “Vasudhaiva Ku-
tumbakam” — the world
as one family — that tran-
scends national bounda-
ries. Expressing gratitude,
Devnani said the affection
and Indian spirit of the
Sindhi community made
his visit even more mem-
orable.
Rajasthan’s Role and
Contribution – Devnani
stated that democracy re-
sides in institutions that
uphold the people’s trust.
The credibility, financial
autonomy, and transpar-
ency of constitutional
bodies are the true hall-
marks of democracy. The
Rajasthan Legislative
Assembly has taken sev-
eral steps toward institu-
tional strengthening
through public participa-
tion, digital innovation,
and transparent function-
ing. Innovations such as
the online question sys-
tem, e-Vidhan process,
and Assembly Museum
have helped make the
legislature more accessi-
ble and accountable.
An Inspiring Confer-
ence – Concluding his re-
marks, Devnani said that
participating alongside
global speakers & leaders
in 68th Commonwealth
Parliamentary Conference
held in Barbados was a
truly inspiring experience.
He said shared democratic
values can build a just, in-
clusive future, and India’s
active role strengthens its
parliamentary traditions
and global democratic
commitment.
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In his ten-minute address, Vasudev Devnani emphasized that the true strength of democracy
lies in institutions that listen to the people’s voice, understand it, and act upon it. He noted that
India’s state legislatures embody democratic decision-making. He highlighted that India and
the United Kingdom are working together on issues like terrorism, environment, and global
stability, and that India’s role has become decisive in all major global matters
India’s culture is our
soul. Wherever there
are Indians, there is
India’s consciousness.
The Indian diaspora
are living ambassadors
of that consciousness,
spreading India’s
reputation across
the world.
VASUDEV DEVNANI
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India is looking at taking
domestic defence produc-
tion to 100% as depend-
ence on foreign military
supplies creates "strategic
vulnerability", Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh
said on Friday. With open-
ing of the new facility for
Tejas jets, the Hindustan
Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is
expected to produce at
least 24 LCA aircraft.
"There was a time
when the country was de-
pendent on other coun-
tries to meet its defence
needs, and almost 65-70
percent of defence equip-
ment was imported,"
Singh said in his address
"Very soon, we will
take our domestic manu-
facturing to 100 per cent
as well," he said.
ANI
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Karnataka Chief Minister
Siddaramaiah on Friday
criticised Rajya Sabha MP
Sudha Murty and her hus-
band and Infosys founder
Narayana Murthy for re-
fusing to participate in the
State government?s caste-
based socio-economic
survey. Calling Sudha
Murty?s understanding of
the exercise ?wrong,? Sid-
daramiah said that the
couple?s decision
stemmed from misinfor-
mation. He questioned
whether they would also
decline to cooperate if the
Centre undertook a simi-
lar caste survey.
?It is wrong to think of
the survey as a survey of
the backward classes,?
Siddaramaiah told report-
ers. ?The central govern-
ment will also conduct a
caste census in the com-
ing days. Will they still
not cooperate? They may
be showing such disobe-
dience due to the misin-
formation they have. The
state has a population of
about seven crore, and
this is an economic, edu-
cational and social survey
of these people.?
He also stated that the
initiative involved people
from all sections. ?This is
a survey that is being
done, including the entire
population,? he said.
Agencies
6DUDQ
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah on Friday took
a swipe at the opposition
RJD for giving a ticket to
late gangster-turned-poli-
tician Mohammad Sha-
habuddin?s son, Osama
Shahab, asking how it
can ensure the security of
the people of Bihar if it
fields such candidates.
Addressing an election
rally in Saran district in
the poll-bound state,
Shah claimed the NDA
will return to power in
the state with the biggest
majority in 20 years.
?I just saw the list of
RJD candidates for the
upcoming polls. The name
of Shahabuddin?s son is
on the list. You tell me, if
RJD gives a ticket to Sha-
habuddin?s son, how can
Bihar remain safe? You
people need to remain
alert about parties like
RJD,? he told the rally.
The RJD has fielded
Shahab from the Rag-
hunathpur assembly
constituency in Siwan,
once considered the
stronghold of his father,
who had been a several-
term RJD MP.
Agencies
.DEXO
Hours after Pakistan and
Afghanistan mutually
agreed to extend their 48-
hour ceasefire, the Tali-
ban said that Islamabad
carried out airstrikes in
several districts of Pak-
tika province, which lies
along the Durand Line.
The strikes hit several
houses in the Argun and
Bermal districts along the
Pakistan-Afghanistan
border, as per the news
agency. Pakistan and Af-
ghanistan mutually
agreed on Friday to ex-
tend their 48-hour cease-
fire until conclusion of
planned talks in Doha, as
per Pakistani security of-
ficials and one Afghan
Taliban source.
A Pakistani delegation
had already arrived in
Doha while an Afghan
delegation is also expect-
ed to reach the Qatari
capital on Saturday.
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PTI
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India is looking at taking
domestic defence produc-
tion to 100% as depend-
ence on foreign military
supplies creates "strategic
vulnerability", Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh
said on Friday. With open-
ing of the new facility for
Tejas jets, the Hindustan
Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is
expected to produce at
least 24 LCA aircraft.
"There was a time
when the country was de-
pendent on other coun-
tries to meet its defence
needs, and almost 65-70
percent of defence equip-
ment was imported,"
Singh said in his address
"Very soon, we will
take our domestic manu-
facturing to 100 per cent
as well," he said.
ANI
%HQJDOXUX
Karnataka Chief Minister
Siddaramaiah on Friday
criticised Rajya Sabha MP
Sudha Murty and her hus-
band and Infosys founder
Narayana Murthy for re-
fusing to participate in the
State government?s caste-
based socio-economic
survey. Calling Sudha
Murty?s understanding of
the exercise ?wrong,? Sid-
daramiah said that the
couple?s decision
stemmed from misinfor-
mation. He questioned
whether they would also
decline to cooperate if the
Centre undertook a simi-
lar caste survey.
?It is wrong to think of
the survey as a survey of
the backward classes,?
Siddaramaiah told report-
ers. ?The central govern-
ment will also conduct a
caste census in the com-
ing days. Will they still
not cooperate? They may
be showing such disobe-
dience due to the misin-
formation they have. The
state has a population of
about seven crore, and
this is an economic, edu-
cational and social survey
of these people.?
He also stated that the
initiative involved people
from all sections. ?This is
a survey that is being
done, including the entire
population,? he said.
Agencies
6DUDQ
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah on Friday took
a swipe at the opposition
RJD for giving a ticket to
late gangster-turned-poli-
tician Mohammad Sha-
habuddin?s son, Osama
Shahab, asking how it
can ensure the security of
the people of Bihar if it
fields such candidates.
Addressing an election
rally in Saran district in
the poll-bound state,
Shah claimed the NDA
will return to power in
the state with the biggest
majority in 20 years.
?I just saw the list of
RJD candidates for the
upcoming polls. The name
of Shahabuddin?s son is
on the list. You tell me, if
RJD gives a ticket to Sha-
habuddin?s son, how can
Bihar remain safe? You
people need to remain
alert about parties like
RJD,? he told the rally.
The RJD has fielded
Shahab from the Rag-
hunathpur assembly
constituency in Siwan,
once considered the
stronghold of his father,
who had been a several-
term RJD MP.
Agencies
.DEXO
Hours after Pakistan and
Afghanistan mutually
agreed to extend their 48-
hour ceasefire, the Tali-
ban said that Islamabad
carried out airstrikes in
several districts of Pak-
tika province, which lies
along the Durand Line.
The strikes hit several
houses in the Argun and
Bermal districts along the
Pakistan-Afghanistan
border, as per the news
agency. Pakistan and Af-
ghanistan mutually
agreed on Friday to ex-
tend their 48-hour cease-
fire until conclusion of
planned talks in Doha, as
per Pakistani security of-
ficials and one Afghan
Taliban source.
A Pakistani delegation
had already arrived in
Doha while an Afghan
delegation is also expect-
ed to reach the Qatari
capital on Saturday.
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The JC Show?s head-
line this week is ?Will the
Saffron Flag Fly Over
Patna This Time?? What
is the meaning behind it?
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra:
This message is very
clear: Bihar is now firmly
in the lap of Narendra
Modi and Amit Shah. Ra-
hul Gandhi, Tejashwi Ya-
dav, and Prashant Kishor
are irrelevant in this con-
text. There was some cu-
riosity regarding Prashant
Kishor?people thought
he understood the func-
tioning and strategy of
Modi and Shah in depth,
and might bring some-
thing new or big, but even
he has failed before Nar-
endra Modi. None of
them had imagined that
Modi and Shah would di-
vide the electorate into
several groups, make
them leaders of their re-
spective beneficiary clus-
ters, and transfer such
huge sums of money
through government
schemes just before the
elections. Imagine what it
meant for a woman to re-
ceive Rs 10,000 in her
account right before
Chhath, it was truly a mo-
ment of ?Amrit Kaal? for
her. Families seeing Rs
10,000 credited forgot
everything else. Narendra
Modi will break the myth
that no government in
Patna can be formed
without Nitish Kumar.
Mark my words?on the
14th, BJP will emerge as
the single largest party.
Along with JDU, it will
form the government, and
it will have its own CM.
By the 17th or 18th, you
will see the saffron flag
flying over Patna.
Despite the NDA not
declaring a Chief Minis-
terial candidate, Nitish
Kumar?s party continues
to project him as CM dur-
ing the campaign. Isn?t
that a contradiction? And
what message does the
equal seat-sharing of
101?101 between BJP &
JDU convey?
Yes, it is a contradiction,
but a bitter one that BJP
is tolerating. Today, there
are hoardings in Patna
proclaiming ?Nitish Ku-
mar?s leadership from
2025 to 2030.? They
have declared him Chief
Minister for that period.
This is about belief?and
no one controls belief.
Delhi?s control over Nit-
ish Kumar is anyway
limited. As of now, BJP
is tolerating this, but cer-
tainly has reservations in
its mind. That is why he
has not been projected as
Chief Minister. Amit
Shah, in his last inter-
view with India Today,
had said that elections
would be fought under
Modi?s leadership, but
the Chief Minister?s de-
cision would be taken
later. Amid all these con-
tradictions and political
compulsions, Nitish Ku-
mar is content seeing his
workers raise slogans
like ?The next Chief
Minister should be like
Nitish Kumar.? Let them
remain happy, at least till
the 14th.
Secondly, the message
is clear?BJP is going to
have its own Chief Minis-
ter in Patna on the 14th.
No ?elder brother, young-
er brother? concept any-
more. They have aptly
termed this new equation
?First Party & First Unity.?
The BJP and PMO media
teams have crafted the
narrative skillfully , no
one is superior, both stand
equal for the first time.
The psychological domi-
nance Nitish Kumar once
held has been neutralized
in one stroke, placing both
on equal footing. The
message is clear: BJP will
stake its claim for the
Chief Minister?s post.
When the ticket distri-
bution decided in Delhi
reached Patna, reports
suggest Nitish Kumar was
angry and asked his team
how they accepted that
formula. Did you also
hear about this?
Yes, I heard it and it is
true. People often say
Nitish Kumar remains in
a semi-conscious state,
but that is a myth, a mys-
tery. Those close to him
say his ?antenna? switch-
es on and off and when
news of ticket distribu-
tion came, it was ?fully
on? that day. Two JDU
Dalit MLAs, Kaushal
Kishore and Ratnesh,
whose tickets were cut
and given to Chirag Pas-
wan?s candidates, met
Nitish Kumar in distress.
Already upset with the
system, they informed
him about their ticket de-
nial. Nitish, mentally
alert that day, grew furi-
ous and the next day re-
placed five candidates
earlier allotted to Chirag
with his own party nom-
inees. The incident was
real, Nitish Kumar was
clearly upset. Sanjay Jha
later claimed all was well
and Nitish remained the
NDA?s united face, a
statement meant to paci-
fy. The matter was brief-
ly settled, but Nitish?s
anger that day was un-
mistakably real.
What is the real story
behind giving 29 seats to
Chirag Paswan? It is be-
ing said that BJP is effec-
tively contesting not 101
but 142 seats. What does
that mean?
This is not just a story?it
shows Narendra Modi?s
deep understanding of
public sentiment. His
grasp of the people?s pulse
and ground realities is un-
matched. While others
focus on strategy, Modi?s
personal assessment is al-
ways a class apart. From
the start, he believed Chi-
rag Paswan is a compul-
sory component of the
government. For the NDA
to win decisively with a
sweeping majority, no gap
should be left, and Chirag,
both compulsory and pop-
ular, fits that role. In the
last Lok Sabha election,
he had a 100% strike rate,
winning all five seats.
That impressed the PM,
who has a soft corner for
Chirag. I heard Modi said,
?Do whatever you must?
make it 29 or 19?but
Chirag should not leave
the alliance.? Last time,
opposing Nitish cost him
30?35 seats. Though Chi-
rag contested 135 seats
and won none then, his
Lok Sabha success?five
wins?impacted around
30 assembly constituen-
cies, showing his contin-
ued influence. Politically,
the top leadership chose to
accommodate him, know-
ing he has nowhere else to
go. BJP is effectively con-
testing 142 seats?101
directly, 29 via Chirag,
and about 12 through
Manjhi and Kushwaha.
This showcases BJP?s po-
litical arithmetic, a mas-
terstroke by Amit Shah
and JP Nadda: 101 direct,
142 by proxy.
Political observers say
Nitish Kumar?s farewell
time has come. Do you
agree? And if so, what
should be the tone of that
farewell?
Every leader, especially
every Chief Minister, has
a time to bid farewell.
Whether it was Jyoti Basu
or Naveen Patnaik, all had
their moment when their
innings ended. It appears
Nitish Kumar?s time for
farewell has now arrived.
His exit could happen in
two ways?either the
public will send him off
by giving him very few
seats (perhaps around 40),
or even if the alliance
wins, BJP will bid him
farewell after the election.
That is the perception. De-
parture is a part of life.
After twenty years in
power, Nitish Kumar
should now choose the
path of dignity?some-
thing like a ?Vanaprastha
Ashram.? He has ruled
with grace and should
take pride in that legacy.
But the attachment to
power is hard to let go.
You are right in saying
that his farewell song
needs to be written care-
fully. Our assessment is
that there will be a new
Chief Minister in Patna?
a BJP Chief Minister,
someone other than Nitish
Kumar. But it won?t be
easy. History shows that
whenever his chair has
been in danger, Nitish Ku-
mar has found a way to
retain it. He has switched
sides four times to save his
position. So, even now,
something must be going
on in his mind to prevent
losing power. All visible
indications point toward
his exit, yet his track re-
cord suggests otherwise.
Given his background and
his unrelenting efforts to
stay in power, it cannot be
said with certainty that he
will leave easily. Let us
wait for the 14th to see
how the story unfolds.
Will Nitish Kumar?s
poor governance and de-
teriorating law and order
over the past two years
make him a liability for
the NDA in this election?
To some extent, yes, but
not significantly. This
election is being fought
under Narendra Modi?s
leadership. Modi?s appeal
in Bihar far exceeds Nitish
Kumar?s. As for law and
order, people are not deep-
ly affected. While national
media recently portrayed
Bihar as the ?murder cap-
ital? and suggested a re-
turn of the ?Jungle Raj,?
the reality is different. The
recent murders were not
organised crimes like dur-
ing Lalu?s time, they were
individual incidents aris-
ing from property dis-
putes, domestic conflicts,
or relationship issues.
These were crimes of pas-
sion, not systemic crimi-
nality. Moreover, voters
are asking?if not Nitish,
then who? Will they bring
back Lalu or Tejashwi Ya-
dav, who carry the bag-
gage of Jungle Raj? The
choice before them is
poor. So, even if govern-
ance or law and order has
declined slightly, it will
not hurt Nitish Kumar
much because the alterna-
tive is not convincing.
Political observers be-
lieve that if BJP fails to
make Nitish Kumar Chief
Minister due to political
constraints, Congress and
RJD may extend outside
support to him to help
him retain power. Do you
see that possibility?
Absolutely. It has hap-
pened before and may
happen again. Narendra
Modi and Amit Shah are
well aware of this. BJP?s
policymakers recognize
that possibility too. In
fact, if Nitish Kumar were
given a choice today be-
tween BJP and Tejashwi
Yadav, he would surpris-
ingly choose Tejashwi.
He does not want BJP?s
Chief Minister to be
formed. His instinctive
inclination is towards
Tejashwi, and RJD still
holds a sense of sympathy
for him. Apart from
Kushwaha, Manjhi, and
others, RJD?s campaign is
not strongly anti-Nitish?
it is primarily anti-BJP.
They are trying to evoke
local sentiment by saying
that ?outsiders from Gu-
jarat are running the elec-
tion.? Essentially, their
attacks are aimed at BJP,
not Nitish. So yes, this
possibility exists in Nit-
ish?s mind. But circum-
stances are different now.
I firmly believe that even
if such a situation arises,
Nitish Kumar will not be
able to execute another
switch. If he tries to leap
from one side to another,
he will get stuck midway.
Amit Shah has made it
clear: ?Enough is
enough.? Political dis-
honesty will not be toler-
ated this time.
Given the current polit-
ical situation in Bihar,
what do you see as the fu-
ture of Nitish Kumar?s
party, JDU? Since 1995,
no political party in Bihar
has been able to form a
government on its own.
Do you believe that histo-
ry will repeat itself this
time as well?
JDU, for all practical pur-
poses, has been hijacked
by the BJP. As I said ear-
lier, Nitish Kumar is abso-
lutely unaware of how
much of his support base
and loyalists have drifted
away. Among JDU?s leg-
islators, there is a strange
sense of fear?without
even being told, they are
leaning toward the BJP in
Patna. It?s as if they are
just waiting for a call from
the BJP to switch sides.
The JDU?s future de-
pends entirely on the post-
election government. Nit-
ish Kumar?s return as CM
appears unlikely, though
destiny is unpredictable.
Even if he does regain the
post, it would be by sheer
luck, leading a remotely
controlled party with min-
imal real power, as is al-
ready evident. not hold
real power.
The BJP?s perfor-
mance, on the other hand,
seems likely to be stronger
this time. Gradually, with-
in the next two to two-
and-a-half years, the JDU
could merge with the BJP.
Politically, Amit Shah
may decide that a formal
merger isn?t necessary?
that it?s better to keep the
JDU at a distance but
within their orbit, like
Chirag Paswan?s party.
The JDU may stay nomi-
nally independent, called
upon only when needed,
like a reserve force. Its ex-
istence isn?t immediately
threatened, but the party is
clearly in decline and los-
ing relevance.
Secondly, yes, history
is already repeating it-
self?no party is in a posi-
tion to win 122 seats on its
own this time. Neither the
BJP, nor the JDU, nor the
RJD can secure a simple
majority independently.
Bihar continues to operate
under a multiparty rule.
The era of ?single-party
rule? in Bihar ended with
Lalu Prasad in 1995, and
since then, neither Nitish
Kumar nor any other lead-
er has been able to secure
an absolute majority.
That?s an unchangeable
fact of Bihar politics?
and it?s going to be repeat-
ed once again this time.
Bihar remains the only
Hindi-speaking state
where the BJP has never
been able to form a gov-
ernment entirely on its
own. Why is that the
case?
The first reason is that Ni-
tish Kumar, through a
well-calculated strategy,
prevented any strong Hin-
dutva leader from emerg-
ing by dividing caste
groups and keeping power
fragmented over the past
35 years. The political and
social structure of Patna
and Bihar, in general, has
always been deeply caste-
oriented, with governance
shaped around caste equa-
tions rather than ideology.
The second reason is that
the BJP never had a leader
in Bihar with the same po-
litical acumen and net-
work control as Nitish
Kumar, a true ?wire-pull-
er,? who could dominate
state politics. BJP has al-
ways relied on alliances,
lacking the courage to
contest independently.
With Nitish Kumar?s
health declining, this year
was a chance, but strate-
gists lacked nerve. They
must have done their cal-
culations and decided that
it wouldn?t work, leading
to yet another round of
coalition politics. It?s also
a fact that there is no
prominent Hindutva face
in Bihar. The BJP has ac-
cepted this reality, even
though at the top level?
within the leadership of
Narendra Modi, Amit
Shah, and JP Nadda?this
question is frequently dis-
cussed: how long will Bi-
har remain the exception
where the BJP doesn?t
have its own Chief Minis-
ter? They have been con-
templating finding a lead-
er who can be groomed
over the next 25 years?
someone they can train
and shape into a strong
future face for Bihar. Ni-
tyanand Rai?s name often
comes up in these discus-
sions. He is considered
close to the leadership,
sincere, mature, and de-
pendable. For instance, he
recently visited Chirag
Paswan?s mother?s resi-
dence during the family
dispute, which reflects his
interpersonal skills and
political tact. However,
even today, he is not yet
seen as a fully complete
leader capable of taking
on the role of Chief Min-
ister. The BJP is still
searching for a face it can
build and project for the
long term. Over the next
few decades, the party
hopes to nurture such a
leader, someone who can
carry the BJP?s independ-
ent political identity in
Bihar into the future. So,
let?s see how it unfolds.
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The JC Show?s head-
line this week is ?Will the
Saffron Flag Fly Over
Patna This Time?? What
is the meaning behind it?
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra:
This message is very
clear: Bihar is now firmly
in the lap of Narendra
Modi and Amit Shah. Ra-
hul Gandhi, Tejashwi Ya-
dav, and Prashant Kishor
are irrelevant in this con-
text. There was some cu-
riosity regarding Prashant
Kishor?people thought
he understood the func-
tioning and strategy of
Modi and Shah in depth,
and might bring some-
thing new or big, but even
he has failed before Nar-
endra Modi. None of
them had imagined that
Modi and Shah would di-
vide the electorate into
several groups, make
them leaders of their re-
spective beneficiary clus-
ters, and transfer such
huge sums of money
through government
schemes just before the
elections. Imagine what it
meant for a woman to re-
ceive Rs 10,000 in her
account right before
Chhath, it was truly a mo-
ment of ?Amrit Kaal? for
her. Families seeing Rs
10,000 credited forgot
everything else. Narendra
Modi will break the myth
that no government in
Patna can be formed
without Nitish Kumar.
Mark my words?on the
14th, BJP will emerge as
the single largest party.
Along with JDU, it will
form the government, and
it will have its own CM.
By the 17th or 18th, you
will see the saffron flag
flying over Patna.
Despite the NDA not
declaring a Chief Minis-
terial candidate, Nitish
Kumar?s party continues
to project him as CM dur-
ing the campaign. Isn?t
that a contradiction? And
what message does the
equal seat-sharing of
101?101 between BJP &
JDU convey?
Yes, it is a contradiction,
but a bitter one that BJP
is tolerating. Today, there
are hoardings in Patna
proclaiming ?Nitish Ku-
mar?s leadership from
2025 to 2030.? They
have declared him Chief
Minister for that period.
This is about belief?and
no one controls belief.
Delhi?s control over Nit-
ish Kumar is anyway
limited. As of now, BJP
is tolerating this, but cer-
tainly has reservations in
its mind. That is why he
has not been projected as
Chief Minister. Amit
Shah, in his last inter-
view with India Today,
had said that elections
would be fought under
Modi?s leadership, but
the Chief Minister?s de-
cision would be taken
later. Amid all these con-
tradictions and political
compulsions, Nitish Ku-
mar is content seeing his
workers raise slogans
like ?The next Chief
Minister should be like
Nitish Kumar.? Let them
remain happy, at least till
the 14th.
Secondly, the message
is clear?BJP is going to
have its own Chief Minis-
ter in Patna on the 14th.
No ?elder brother, young-
er brother? concept any-
more. They have aptly
termed this new equation
?First Party & First Unity.?
The BJP and PMO media
teams have crafted the
narrative skillfully , no
one is superior, both stand
equal for the first time.
The psychological domi-
nance Nitish Kumar once
held has been neutralized
in one stroke, placing both
on equal footing. The
message is clear: BJP will
stake its claim for the
Chief Minister?s post.
When the ticket distri-
bution decided in Delhi
reached Patna, reports
suggest Nitish Kumar was
angry and asked his team
how they accepted that
formula. Did you also
hear about this?
Yes, I heard it and it is
true. People often say
Nitish Kumar remains in
a semi-conscious state,
but that is a myth, a mys-
tery. Those close to him
say his ?antenna? switch-
es on and off and when
news of ticket distribu-
tion came, it was ?fully
on? that day. Two JDU
Dalit MLAs, Kaushal
Kishore and Ratnesh,
whose tickets were cut
and given to Chirag Pas-
wan?s candidates, met
Nitish Kumar in distress.
Already upset with the
system, they informed
him about their ticket de-
nial. Nitish, mentally
alert that day, grew furi-
ous and the next day re-
placed five candidates
earlier allotted to Chirag
with his own party nom-
inees. The incident was
real, Nitish Kumar was
clearly upset. Sanjay Jha
later claimed all was well
and Nitish remained the
NDA?s united face, a
statement meant to paci-
fy. The matter was brief-
ly settled, but Nitish?s
anger that day was un-
mistakably real.
What is the real story
behind giving 29 seats to
Chirag Paswan? It is be-
ing said that BJP is effec-
tively contesting not 101
but 142 seats. What does
that mean?
This is not just a story?it
shows Narendra Modi?s
deep understanding of
public sentiment. His
grasp of the people?s pulse
and ground realities is un-
matched. While others
focus on strategy, Modi?s
personal assessment is al-
ways a class apart. From
the start, he believed Chi-
rag Paswan is a compul-
sory component of the
government. For the NDA
to win decisively with a
sweeping majority, no gap
should be left, and Chirag,
both compulsory and pop-
ular, fits that role. In the
last Lok Sabha election,
he had a 100% strike rate,
winning all five seats.
That impressed the PM,
who has a soft corner for
Chirag. I heard Modi said,
?Do whatever you must?
make it 29 or 19?but
Chirag should not leave
the alliance.? Last time,
opposing Nitish cost him
30?35 seats. Though Chi-
rag contested 135 seats
and won none then, his
Lok Sabha success?five
wins?impacted around
30 assembly constituen-
cies, showing his contin-
ued influence. Politically,
the top leadership chose to
accommodate him, know-
ing he has nowhere else to
go. BJP is effectively con-
testing 142 seats?101
directly, 29 via Chirag,
and about 12 through
Manjhi and Kushwaha.
This showcases BJP?s po-
litical arithmetic, a mas-
terstroke by Amit Shah
and JP Nadda: 101 direct,
142 by proxy.
Political observers say
Nitish Kumar?s farewell
time has come. Do you
agree? And if so, what
should be the tone of that
farewell?
Every leader, especially
every Chief Minister, has
a time to bid farewell.
Whether it was Jyoti Basu
or Naveen Patnaik, all had
their moment when their
innings ended. It appears
Nitish Kumar?s time for
farewell has now arrived.
His exit could happen in
two ways?either the
public will send him off
by giving him very few
seats (perhaps around 40),
or even if the alliance
wins, BJP will bid him
farewell after the election.
That is the perception. De-
parture is a part of life.
After twenty years in
power, Nitish Kumar
should now choose the
path of dignity?some-
thing like a ?Vanaprastha
Ashram.? He has ruled
with grace and should
take pride in that legacy.
But the attachment to
power is hard to let go.
You are right in saying
that his farewell song
needs to be written care-
fully. Our assessment is
that there will be a new
Chief Minister in Patna?
a BJP Chief Minister,
someone other than Nitish
Kumar. But it won?t be
easy. History shows that
whenever his chair has
been in danger, Nitish Ku-
mar has found a way to
retain it. He has switched
sides four times to save his
position. So, even now,
something must be going
on in his mind to prevent
losing power. All visible
indications point toward
his exit, yet his track re-
cord suggests otherwise.
Given his background and
his unrelenting efforts to
stay in power, it cannot be
said with certainty that he
will leave easily. Let us
wait for the 14th to see
how the story unfolds.
Will Nitish Kumar?s
poor governance and de-
teriorating law and order
over the past two years
make him a liability for
the NDA in this election?
To some extent, yes, but
not significantly. This
election is being fought
under Narendra Modi?s
leadership. Modi?s appeal
in Bihar far exceeds Nitish
Kumar?s. As for law and
order, people are not deep-
ly affected. While national
media recently portrayed
Bihar as the ?murder cap-
ital? and suggested a re-
turn of the ?Jungle Raj,?
the reality is different. The
recent murders were not
organised crimes like dur-
ing Lalu?s time, they were
individual incidents aris-
ing from property dis-
putes, domestic conflicts,
or relationship issues.
These were crimes of pas-
sion, not systemic crimi-
nality. Moreover, voters
are asking?if not Nitish,
then who? Will they bring
back Lalu or Tejashwi Ya-
dav, who carry the bag-
gage of Jungle Raj? The
choice before them is
poor. So, even if govern-
ance or law and order has
declined slightly, it will
not hurt Nitish Kumar
much because the alterna-
tive is not convincing.
Political observers be-
lieve that if BJP fails to
make Nitish Kumar Chief
Minister due to political
constraints, Congress and
RJD may extend outside
support to him to help
him retain power. Do you
see that possibility?
Absolutely. It has hap-
pened before and may
happen again. Narendra
Modi and Amit Shah are
well aware of this. BJP?s
policymakers recognize
that possibility too. In
fact, if Nitish Kumar were
given a choice today be-
tween BJP and Tejashwi
Yadav, he would surpris-
ingly choose Tejashwi.
He does not want BJP?s
Chief Minister to be
formed. His instinctive
inclination is towards
Tejashwi, and RJD still
holds a sense of sympathy
for him. Apart from
Kushwaha, Manjhi, and
others, RJD?s campaign is
not strongly anti-Nitish?
it is primarily anti-BJP.
They are trying to evoke
local sentiment by saying
that ?outsiders from Gu-
jarat are running the elec-
tion.? Essentially, their
attacks are aimed at BJP,
not Nitish. So yes, this
possibility exists in Nit-
ish?s mind. But circum-
stances are different now.
I firmly believe that even
if such a situation arises,
Nitish Kumar will not be
able to execute another
switch. If he tries to leap
from one side to another,
he will get stuck midway.
Amit Shah has made it
clear: ?Enough is
enough.? Political dis-
honesty will not be toler-
ated this time.
Given the current polit-
ical situation in Bihar,
what do you see as the fu-
ture of Nitish Kumar?s
party, JDU? Since 1995,
no political party in Bihar
has been able to form a
government on its own.
Do you believe that histo-
ry will repeat itself this
time as well?
JDU, for all practical pur-
poses, has been hijacked
by the BJP. As I said ear-
lier, Nitish Kumar is abso-
lutely unaware of how
much of his support base
and loyalists have drifted
away. Among JDU?s leg-
islators, there is a strange
sense of fear?without
even being told, they are
leaning toward the BJP in
Patna. It?s as if they are
just waiting for a call from
the BJP to switch sides.
The JDU?s future de-
pends entirely on the post-
election government. Nit-
ish Kumar?s return as CM
appears unlikely, though
destiny is unpredictable.
Even if he does regain the
post, it would be by sheer
luck, leading a remotely
controlled party with min-
imal real power, as is al-
ready evident. not hold
real power.
The BJP?s perfor-
mance, on the other hand,
seems likely to be stronger
this time. Gradually, with-
in the next two to two-
and-a-half years, the JDU
could merge with the BJP.
Politically, Amit Shah
may decide that a formal
merger isn?t necessary?
that it?s better to keep the
JDU at a distance but
within their orbit, like
Chirag Paswan?s party.
The JDU may stay nomi-
nally independent, called
upon only when needed,
like a reserve force. Its ex-
istence isn?t immediately
threatened, but the party is
clearly in decline and los-
ing relevance.
Secondly, yes, history
is already repeating it-
self?no party is in a posi-
tion to win 122 seats on its
own this time. Neither the
BJP, nor the JDU, nor the
RJD can secure a simple
majority independently.
Bihar continues to operate
under a multiparty rule.
The era of ?single-party
rule? in Bihar ended with
Lalu Prasad in 1995, and
since then, neither Nitish
Kumar nor any other lead-
er has been able to secure
an absolute majority.
That?s an unchangeable
fact of Bihar politics?
and it?s going to be repeat-
ed once again this time.
Bihar remains the only
Hindi-speaking state
where the BJP has never
been able to form a gov-
ernment entirely on its
own. Why is that the
case?
The first reason is that Ni-
tish Kumar, through a
well-calculated strategy,
prevented any strong Hin-
dutva leader from emerg-
ing by dividing caste
groups and keeping power
fragmented over the past
35 years. The political and
social structure of Patna
and Bihar, in general, has
always been deeply caste-
oriented, with governance
shaped around caste equa-
tions rather than ideology.
The second reason is that
the BJP never had a leader
in Bihar with the same po-
litical acumen and net-
work control as Nitish
Kumar, a true ?wire-pull-
er,? who could dominate
state politics. BJP has al-
ways relied on alliances,
lacking the courage to
contest independently.
With Nitish Kumar?s
health declining, this year
was a chance, but strate-
gists lacked nerve. They
must have done their cal-
culations and decided that
it wouldn?t work, leading
to yet another round of
coalition politics. It?s also
a fact that there is no
prominent Hindutva face
in Bihar. The BJP has ac-
cepted this reality, even
though at the top level?
within the leadership of
Narendra Modi, Amit
Shah, and JP Nadda?this
question is frequently dis-
cussed: how long will Bi-
har remain the exception
where the BJP doesn?t
have its own Chief Minis-
ter? They have been con-
templating finding a lead-
er who can be groomed
over the next 25 years?
someone they can train
and shape into a strong
future face for Bihar. Ni-
tyanand Rai?s name often
comes up in these discus-
sions. He is considered
close to the leadership,
sincere, mature, and de-
pendable. For instance, he
recently visited Chirag
Paswan?s mother?s resi-
dence during the family
dispute, which reflects his
interpersonal skills and
political tact. However,
even today, he is not yet
seen as a fully complete
leader capable of taking
on the role of Chief Min-
ister. The BJP is still
searching for a face it can
build and project for the
long term. Over the next
few decades, the party
hopes to nurture such a
leader, someone who can
carry the BJP?s independ-
ent political identity in
Bihar into the future. So,
let?s see how it unfolds.
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val, beautifully
marries deep re-
ligious rever-
ence with vibrant commerce. Fall-
ing on the thirteenth lunar day of
the Krishna Paksha in the month
of Kartik, it is dedicated to cele-
brating wealth in both its spiritual
and material forms. The religious
ethos of Dhanteras is profound.
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tari, the physician of the gods,
who emerged during the Samudra
Manthan bearing the pot of Amrit
(elixir of life). This signifies the
worship of health, the ultimate
wealth. In the evening, devotees
light lamps to welcome Lord Yam,
the god of death, and offer prayers
for protection from untimely de-
mise. The rituals are a heartfelt
acknowledgment of divine bless-
ings for well-being and longevity.
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nomic engine. The belief in pur-
chasing precious metals, especial-
ly gold and silver, or new utensils
is deeply entrenched. This ‘shubh’
(auspicious) act invites Maa Lak-
shmi, the goddess of wealth, into
one’s home. Consequently, jewel-
lers and businesses offer lucrative
discounts and launches, witness-
ing a massive surge in sales even
before the day itself as we are see-
ing in this past few weeks. For
many, it marks the most profitable
day of the year.
This Dhanteras, remember to
also celebrate the wealth that truly
matters — the love of family, the
bond of togetherness, and the hap-
piness that money can’t buy. May
our homes shine not just with di-
yas, but with the light of affection,
togetherness and care.
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first day of
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marries deep re-
ligious rever-
ence with vibrant commerce. Fall-
ing on the thirteenth lunar day of
the Krishna Paksha in the month
of Kartik, it is dedicated to cele-
brating wealth in both its spiritual
and material forms. The religious
ethos of Dhanteras is profound.
The day honours Lord Dhanvan-
tari, the physician of the gods,
who emerged during the Samudra
Manthan bearing the pot of Amrit
(elixir of life). This signifies the
worship of health, the ultimate
wealth. In the evening, devotees
light lamps to welcome Lord Yam,
the god of death, and offer prayers
for protection from untimely de-
mise. The rituals are a heartfelt
acknowledgment of divine bless-
ings for well-being and longevity.
Dhanteras is also a powerful eco-
nomic engine. The belief in pur-
chasing precious metals, especial-
ly gold and silver, or new utensils
is deeply entrenched. This ‘shubh’
(auspicious) act invites Maa Lak-
shmi, the goddess of wealth, into
one’s home. Consequently, jewel-
lers and businesses offer lucrative
discounts and launches, witness-
ing a massive surge in sales even
before the day itself as we are see-
ing in this past few weeks. For
many, it marks the most profitable
day of the year.
This Dhanteras, remember to
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matters — the love of family, the
bond of togetherness, and the hap-
piness that money can’t buy. May
our homes shine not just with di-
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Tripti
Mahawar
[email protected]
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event showcased real-life
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fice, on Thursday. In an
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versation with anchor
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lier, in Mumbai last month,
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Maharashtra Chief Minis-
ter Devendra Fadnavis,
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regarded among India?s
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‘Kya Is baar Patna mein
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umph? on Friday. The
event showcased real-life
tales of resilience through
powerful plays and dynam-
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dents and guests alike. The
evening began with a cere-
monial Lamp Lighting and
a soulful Ganesh Vandana
Kathak performance, fol-
lowed by the Annual Re-
port, highlighting MSBSS?s
excellence and ranking
among top co-educational
schools.
Chief Guest Gauravi Ku-
mari lauded students? per-
formances, emphasizing the
school?s role in fostering
socially responsible indi-
viduals through initiatives
like Each One Teach One,
donation drives, and Learn
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praised the Girls? Handball
Team for winning Gold at
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nament for the fifth con-
secutive year. Principal Vai-
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dents, the Chief Guest, and
attendees for their support,
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Hospital Institute of Medi-
cal Sciences, Mumbai,
was warmly welcomed at
the First India News of-
fice, on Thursday. In an
engaging one-on-one con-
versation with anchor
Ayushi Maharshi, he
shared valuable insights
on health and science. Ear-
lier, in Mumbai last month,
Dr Bhansali, alongside
Maharashtra Chief Minis-
ter Devendra Fadnavis,
unveiled the poster of his
latest viral video ?CPR ?
Do This?, sung by Shaan,
which highlights the life-
saving importance of the
?Golden Hour?. A proud
alumnus of SMS Medical
College, Jaipur, Dr
Bhansali, recipient of the
Mumbai Ratna award for
his exemplary service dur-
ing COVID-19, is highly
regarded among India?s
elite. His Golden Hour
Foundation, co-founded
with Mrs Meghana Ge-
mawat in 2018, continues
to spread vital awareness
on first aid and emergency
response.
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to watch the full
episode
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