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RNI NUMBER: RAJENG/2019/77764 | VOL 5 | ISSUE NO. 264 | PAGES 14 | `3.00 Rajasthan’s Own English Newspaper
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YAY! ONE
EXTRA DAY
February 29 rolls around every 4 years and just about every
society from every country has some type of celebration
marking that extra day. According to the Gregorian calendar
that is the world’s most widely used civil calendar, each leap
year consists of 366 days instead of 365. This extra day,
known as Leap Day, adjusts for the fact that an astronomical
year is slightly less than 365 days and 6 hours. The last Leap
Day occurred in 2020, and the next will arrive in 2028.
5 million
People worldwide share a
Leap Day birthday
16th century
Leap year was an invention
more than 2,000 years back
BJP IS COMMITTED FOR TN,
‘IDU MODIYIN GUARANTEE’
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PM Narendra Modi ad-
dressed an enthusiastic
crowd in Tirunelveli, Ta-
mil Nadu on Wednesday.
PM initiated his address
by noting that the people
of Tamil Nadu are look-
ing at the BJP with great
hopes and said, ‘People
are seeing how BJP has
taken forward the posi-
tive politics of sensitivity
and social justice in the
country. This immense
love and trust of Tamil
Nadu is a big responsibil-
ity for us.’
Modi further assured to
the people of Tirunelveli,
‘BJP will leave no stone
unturned in fulfilling this
responsibility and living
up to your trust. This is
Modi Ki guarantee - Idu
Modiyin Guarantee’.
‘For the first time un-
der BJP govt, distance
from Delhi to TN has re-
duced so much,’ Modi
remarked with confi-
dence. In an attempt to
make people aware and
cautious, PM remarked,
“The anti-development
parties and the state govt
that is opposed to the de-
velopment of Tamil Nadu
have looted you a lot.”
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PM MODI SLAMS DMK GOVT FOR ‘CHINA ROCKET’
IN NEWSPAPER ADVTS, CALLS IT ‘INSULT’ OF ISRO
PM Modi lashed out
on DMK govt at the
state saying that the
ad insulted Indian scientists
and is a waste of public
money. “DMK is a party that
does not work but stands
ahead to take false credit.
These people paste their
stickers on our schemes.
Now they have crossed the
limits, they have pasted
China’s sticker to take credit
for the ISRO launch pad,”
PM Modi said in Tirunelveli.
INDIA’S FIRST! ZERO
EMISSION HYDROGEN
FERRY LAUNCHED
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indigenously
developed and
built hydrogen fuel cell
ferry, launched by PM
Modi on Wednesday,
has zero emission and
zero noise and can
reduce impact of global
warming. According to
Cochin Shipyard, adop-
tion of green hydrogen
as a maritime fuel is at
forefront of India’s com-
mitment to a sustainable
future that aims for net
zero emissions by 2070.
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to Kashmir since
the abrogation of Article
370 in August 2019,
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi is likely to address
a public rally in Srinagar
on March 7.
BJP SEEKS NO-TRUST VOTE, MEETS GOVERNOR
After 15 BJP MLAs were suspended from the Himachal
Assembly by Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania for alleg-
edly creating a ruckus in the House, LoP Jairam Thakur
on Wednesday alleged that the move was part of a ploy to
pass the budget and save the Congress government.
SENSEX
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790.34
BSE 21,951.15
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tries Limited
(RIL), Viacom
18 Media Private Limit-
ed, and the Walt Disney
Company have united in
a groundbreaking joint
venture, establishing an
$8.5 billion entertain-
ment powerhouse in In-
dia. This strategic col-
laboration integrates the
operations of Viacom18
and Star India, consoli-
dating their extensive
media portfolios.
Nita Ambani, esteemed
businesswoman and wife
of billionaire Mukesh Am-
bani, assumes the role of
Chairperson for the newly
formed entity, while Uday
Shankar, a seasoned media
executive, serves as Vice
Chairperson, providing
strategic direction. Reli-
ance, led by Asia’s richest
man Mukesh Ambani, will
inject Rs 11,500 crore
(~US$ 1.4 billion) into the
merged entity. With Reli-
ance and its subsidiary
holding a majority stake of
63.16%, Disney will retain
ownership of 36.84%.
For Disney, the merg-
er addresses challenges
in its Indian streaming
business and financial
strain from cricket
rights payments. The
merger values Disney’s
India business at a frac-
tion of its 2019 acquisi-
tion value.
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ed Pakistani crew mem-
bers off coast of Gujarat.
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narcotics in Indian sub-
continent. Produce of Pa-
kistan is written on the
cache of seized narcotics
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158 kg of methampheta-
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Union Home Min-
ister Amit Shah on
Wednesday lauded
the Indian
Navy and
NCB’s joint
operation
and called it
a ‘testa-
ment’ to the
govern-
ment’s unwavering com-
mitment to making India a
drug-free nation.
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Amid a political turmoil
in Himachal Pradesh fol-
lowing the Congress can-
didate’s defeat in the Ra-
jya Sabha elections,
Chief Minister Sukhvin-
der Singh Sukhu af-
firmed on Wednesday.
Sukhu stated that,
“Neither the high com-
mand has asked me nor
anyone else for resigna-
tion, and there is no such
indication.” Sukhu as-
serted, “Despite the set-
back, I want to empha-
size that the people of
Himachal are with us, the
MLAs are with us, and I
can confidently state that
we will lead the Himachal
govt for the next 5 years.”
Meanwhile, DK Shiva-
kumar, Bhupinder Singh
Hooda, Bhupesh Baghel
& Rajeev Shukla reached
Shimla and will present a
report to Kharge.
In the 68-member
HP Assembly, the
Congress holds 40
seats, the BJP has 25
legislators, and the
remaining 3 seats are
held by independents
VIKRAMADITYA
SINGH HOLDS OFF
ON RESIGNATION
Hours after resigning, Con-
gress minister Vikramaditya
Singh said on late Wednes-
day, “There is
a difference
between
taking back
the resigna-
tion and not
pressing the
resignation till the time the
dialogue and the action
of the observers is not
complete. We have talked
to the observers. We have
informed them about the
present situation. I will not
press my resignation until a
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decision will be taken in the
coming time.”
MAJOR HAPPENINGS
 Six Congress MLAs
voted in favour of the BJP
candidate in Rajya Sabha
poll expelled from Assembly
 The majority is still
with Congress party, said
Himachal Pradesh Speaker
Kuldeep Singh Pathania
 Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Government Passes the
Himachal Pradesh Budget
sans Oppn in the Assembly
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RARE BIRTHDAYS
Babies born on Leap
Day are referred to as
leaplings or leap year
babies. They usually
observe their birthday on
February 28 or March 1,
during non-leap years.
SUPERSTITIONS
Leap Day holds
several superstitions
and traditions. It is
believed that people
born on a leap day
possess luck and
special talent.
IN BRIEF
Mittal is first Indian to be
knighted by King Charles
New Delhi: Sunil Mittal,
Founder and Chairman of
Bharti Enterprises on
Wednesday became 1st In-
dian to be conferred an
honorary Knighthood by
UK?s King Charles III.
Two factions of Muslim
Conference J&K banned
New Delhi: Muslim Con-
ference J-K (Sumji faction)
and Muslim Conference
J-K (Bhat faction) were
declared banned groups by
the Ministry of Home Af-
fairs on Wednesday.
Train runs over 2 walking
on track in Jharkhand
Jamtara: At least two peo-
ple were killed after being
run over by a passenger
train in Jharkhand?s Jamta-
ra on Wednesday evening.
Search operation is under-
way and toll may increase.
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The core committee of the
state BJP met in Delhi on
Wednesday. National
President JP Nadda and
Union Home Minister
Amit Shah were also pre-
sent in the meeting held at
BJP headquarters. In the
meeting, panel prepared
for 25 Lok Sabha seats of
the state was discussed. It
has been learnt that con-
sensus was reached about
7 Lok Sabha seats in the
meeting. The names will
be presented on Thursday
in meeting to be held in
Delhi on Thursday. The
CEC may give final ap-
proval to the panel on 7
seats. BJP may declare the
names on these seats in
first phase. From the state,
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma,
state President CP Joshi,
former CM Vasundhara
Raje, Deputy CMs Diya
Kumari & Prem Chand
Bairwa & party in-charge
Arun Singh, co-incharge
Vijaya Rahatkar were also
present. A meeting of CEC
is proposed on Thursday,
in which Modi will also be
present. State Presidents,
CMs and Opposition lead-
ers from states where BJP
is not in power will be pre-
sent in the meeting.
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The agreement
has almost been
reached on Kota-
Bundi, Jhalawar-
Baran, Jodhpur,
Bikaner, Chittorgarh,
Churu and Banswara
parliamentary seats

2. AJMER LOK SABHA SEAT
Political dynamics in Ajmer keep changing in every poll
ven from a politi-
cal point of view,
Ajmer Lok Sab-
ha constituency
cannot be consid-
ered the stronghold of any
particular party.
Talking about caste
equations, SC/ST popula-
tion in this seat is about
22%. Apart from this,
about 16–17% of popula-
tion is Jat, while Muslims
occupy about 12% of the
population. There are also
Rajput and Vaishya com-
munities in some areas.
The electoral history of
Ajmer LS seat was earlier
dominated by Congress,
and it held it until 1989.
Shrikaran Sharda of Janata
Party had reached Parlia-
ment from this seat in sixth
Lok Sabha in 1977. After
this, BJP’s Rasa Singh
Rawat held this seat in 3
consecutive polls from
1989 to March 1998.
In twelfth LS polls, Dr
Prabha Thakur of Con-
gress wrested the seat
from BJP. However, a
year later, in 1999 polls,
BJP’s Rawat made a
comeback and won in two
consecutive polls. Ajmer
is famous all over the
world because of its com-
munal harmony and its
unique culture. While fa-
mous Dargah of Hazrat
Moinuddin Chishti is lo-
cated here, world-famous
temple of Brahma in
Pushkar also falls in
Ajmer LS constituency.
First India Election Desk
MPs OF AJMER THUS FAR
l 1951 MUKAT BIHARI LAL BHARGAVA: INC
l 1952 JWALA PRASAD SHARMA: INC
l 1957 AND 1962 MUKAT BIHARI LAL BHARGAVA: INC
l 1967 AND 1971 BN BHARGAVA: INC
l 1977 SHRIKARAN SHARDA: Janata Party
l 1980 BHAGWAN DEV ACHARYA: INC (I)
l 1984 VISHNU MODI: INC
l 1989, 1991 AND 1996 RASA SINGH RAWAT: BJP
l 1998 PRABHA THAKUR: INC
l 1999 AND 2004 RASA SINGH RAWAT: BJP
l 2009 SACHIN PILOT: INC
l 2014 SANWAR LAL JAT: BJP
l 2018 BY-ELECTION, RAGHU SHARMA: INC
l 2019 BHAGIRATH CHAUDHARY: BJP
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Congress in power at
Center, BJP in Ajmer!
In 2004, Cong
govt was formed
at Centre but
Ajmer seat was held
by BJP’s Rasa Singh
Rawat. However, in
2009 LS polls Cong’s
Sachin Pilot won and
was made Union Cabi-
net Minister. However, in
2014, the seat came to
BJP as Sanwar Lal Jat
became MP. After Jat’s
death in 2017, Congress
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in by-polls and won. In
2019 BJP’s Bhagirath
Choudhary wrested the
seat from Congress.
Congress & BJP both
have dominance in
the seat entangled in
caste mathematics
ASSEMBLY SEAT-WISE POSITION OF AJMER LOK SABHA
l(45) DUDU: Prem Chand Bairwa (BJP)
l(98) KISHANGARH: Vikas Chaudhary (Congress)
l(99) PUSHKAR: Suresh Singh Rawat (BJP)
l(100) AJMER NORTH: Vasudev Devnani (BJP)
l(101) AJMER SOUTH: Anita Bhadel (BJP)
l(102) NASIRABAD: Ramswaroop Lamba (BJP)
l(104) MASUDA: Virendra Singh (BJP)
l(105) KEKRI: Shatrughan Gautam (BJP)
TOTAL RECALL
FIRST LOK SABHA PART 2
Rift in Cong gives
birth to some new
political parties
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ven before the
first Lok Sabha
elections in the
country, a period
of political manoeuvring
had started. Many veter-
an leaders, who were as-
sociated with Congress
during freedom move-
ment, left and formed
new political outfits to
compete with Congress
in polls. It can be said
that trend of rebellion of
leaders from parties had
started with advent of de-
mocracy in the country.
Among the veteran
Congress leaders, JB Kri-
palani formed Kisan
Mazdoor Praja Party,
while Ram Manohar Lo-
hia and Jayprakash
Narayan laid the founda-
tion of Socialist Party.
After independence,
PM Nehru had appointed
15 veterans from differ-
ent sections of the society
as ministers in first Un-
ion Cabinet. Among
these Dr Syama Prasad
Mookerjee founded
Bharatiya Jana Sangh
and Dr. Bhimrao Ambed-
kar set up Scheduled
Caste Federation. In the
first LS polls, the Left,
abandoning armed strug-
gle in Telangana, con-
tested 49 seats, while
Bolshevik Party and Za-
mindar Party ran inde-
pendently. Despite
Nehru’s charismatic in-
fluence, neither veteran
Congress leaders nor fig-
ures like Mookerjee and
Ambedkar posed signifi-
cant electoral challenges.
NEHRU WAS THE STAR ELECTION CAMPAIGNER
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was the star
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election. He travelled 40,000 kilometers in the
election campaign and addressed about 3.5 crore people.
This was an extraordinary feat for that era. The opposition
parties had strong leaders but did not have the organisation,
resources and workers to run such a comprehensive
election campaign. Nevertheless, all the parties
communicated their message to voters in different ways.
At that time, reconstruction of independent India, rights of
common citizens, economy, society, culture etc. became
poll issues. Opposition parties got about 31% votes.
l Opposition parties
took 31% votes, but
only 2 could cross
double figures
l Kripalani, Lohia & JP,
who left Cong to form
a new party failed to
get public support
PARTY POSITION OF
THE FIRST LOK SABHA
Indian National
Congress
364
Communist Party
of India
16
Socialist Party 12
Kisan Mazdoor
Praja Party
9
People’s
Democratic Front
7
All India Republic
Council
6
Shiromani Akali Dal,
Hindu Mahasabha
and Tamil Nadu
Labor Party (each)
4
Bharatiya Jan Sangh,
Akhil Bharatiya Ram
Rajya Parishad,
Jharkhand Party,
Revolutionary
Socialist Party and
Commonwealth
Party (each)
3
Lok Sevak Sangh,
Scheduled Caste
Federation & Kisan
and Workers Party
of India (each)
2
Krishak Lok Party,
Forward Bloc (Marxist),
Travancore Tamil Nadu
Congress, Chota Nagpur
Sandhal Pargana Janata
Party, Revolutionary
Communist Party of
India and Indian
Union Muslim
League (each)
1
Independents 37
Nominated members 10
499
TOTAL MPs
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SONIA GANDHI
Sonia Gandhi,
second woman
from Gandhi
family after Indira Gan-
dhi, is now a RS MP.
She served as LS MP
continuously from 13th
LS (1999-2019). In 2006,
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SUMITRA MAHAJAN
Sumitra Mahajan
has been a LS
MP eight times.
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Lok Sabha seat in MP,
she became a LS MP for
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1996, 1998, 1999, 2004,
and did not lose even
once till the 16th Lok
Sabha in 2009 and 2014.
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GIRDHARI L BHARGAVA
Girdharilal
Bhargava, a BJP
candidate, won
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Brigadier Bhavani Singh
of Congress. He won 6
times till 14th LS & was
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from Hawa Mahal as-
sembly seat of Jaipur.
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BABU JAGJIVAN RAM
Born on April 5,
1908, Babu
Jagjivan Ram
was youngest minister in
Nehru’s interim govt. He
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and served as MP for 8
consecutive terms until
1984. He was Dy PM. He
later joined Janata Party,
formed Cong (J) in 1980.
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ANANT GEETE
Anant Gangaram
Geete was born
on 2 June 1951
and is a member of Shiv
Sena from Maharashtra.
Geete, who has been a
six-time MP, has been
winning since the 11th
Lok Sabha elections in
1996 till the 16th Lok
Sabha elections in 2014.
10
PA SANGMA
Purno Agitok
Sangma, served
as LS Speaker
and also CM of Megha-
laya from 1988 to 1990.
He won Tura LS seat
in 1977 and remained
undefeated until 14th Lok
Sabha. Sangma passed
away on March 4, 2016,
due to heart disease.
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SULTAN S OWAISI
Sultan Salahud-
din Owaisi, a
prominent Telan-
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ated with All India Majlis-
e-Ittehadul Muslimeen.
He won six consecutive
LS polls until retiring in
2004. Starting from 1984
& continuing until 13th
LS polls in 1999.
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KHAGAPATI PRADHANI
Khagapati Prad-
hani, a Congress
leader from Odi-
sha’s Naurangpur, was
a nine-time LS MP. Born
on July 15, 1922, he
won elections consecu-
tively from 1967 to 1998.
Pradhani passed away in
1999 after serving in LS
for nine terms.
3
K H MUNIYAPPA
KH Muniyappa,
from Kolar LS of
Karnataka, was
born on 7 March 1948.
The Congress leader
won seven consecutive
terms after 10th Lok
Sabha polls in 1991, in
1996, 1998, 1999, 2004,
2009 and then till 16th LS
polls in 2014.
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MADHAVRAO SCINDIA
Madhavrao
Scindia, son of
last Maharaja of
Gwalior, was a promi-
nent Congress leader.
He served as a LS MP
for 7 terms, beginning at
26 yrs in 1971. He never
lost an election and his
victories spanned from
5th to the 11th LS.
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SHARAD PAWAR
Sharad Pawar,
founder of NCP
after parting
ways with Congress in
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LS election in 1984 from
Pune’s Baramati seat .
He remained undefeated
as an MP until 2009,
maintaining his seat
through successive polls.
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LAL KRISHNA ADVANI
LK Advani, BJP
veteran con-
tested LS polls
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from New Delhi and won.
After this, Advani was
victorious in 10th LS in
1991, 11th in 1996, 12th
in 1998, 13th in 1999,
14th in 2004, 15th in
2009 and 16th in 2014.
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INVINCIBLE
FACES
OF LOK SABHA
Pankaj Soni
Jaipur
ok Sabha elections
can be announced
any time in the coun-
try. Since independ-
ence, the country’s
democracy has seen many ups
and downs. Many new parties
were formed and also ended,
but among all these, there is a
list of MPs in which the leaders
never faced defeat in the Lok
Sabha elections. The top name
among these stalwarts is that of
BJP veteran LK Advani. Con-
gress leaders Sonia Gandhi
and Madhavrao Scindia are
also included in this line.
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l Khagapati Pradhani of Orissa holds the record of winning the Lok Sabha elections
nine consecutive times
l Eight consecutive victories are in names of LK Advani, PA
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election
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3. RAJASTHAN 03
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Elephant ?Gouri? attacks Russian
woman, 2
nd
incident in two years
Rashpal Singh
-DLSXU
The elephant rides at Am-
ber Fort in Jaipur are in
the limelight, although for
the wrong reason again.
An elephant named Gouri
attacked a Russian tourist
named Maria, on Febru-
ary 13 in the main court-
yard of Fort, a video of
which surfaced on
Wednesday. The footage,
captured on CCTV, shows
the elephant grabbing the
woman in her trunk,
swinging her vigorously,
and slamming her to the
ground. A leg of the tour-
ist was reportedly broken.
The same elephant,
who is forced to give tour-
ist rides, had severely in-
jured a male shopkeeper
in October 2022.
The People for the
Ethical Treatment of An-
imals (PETA) India has
written to Deputy CM
Diya Kumari, who also
has the charge of Minis-
ter for Tourism, Art and
Culture, Archaeology
and Museums, calling
for Gouri to be rehabili-
tated and for all elephant
rides to be replaced with
eco-friendly electric or
battery-operated vehi-
cles, as was recommend-
ed in a report of the com-
mittee constituted by the
Project Elephant divi-
sion of the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and
Climate Change, per an
order of the Supreme
Court of India.
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Despite being a
known danger, Gouri
continued to be used
to carry tourists at
Amer Fort. Rajasthan
authorities must send
her to a sanctuary for
her and tourists? sake
and replace the use of
elephants with
beautifully decorated
electric vehicles. In the
meantime, tourists
must make kind
choices and not
support this abuse.
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The tourist was
touching ear of Gouri
at which she got
enraged. Report of leg
getting broken is
exaggerated and true.
We met the tourist
and she had accepted
her mistake of
touching the
elephant. We, have
decided to get the
elephant banned for
further rides so that
no other incident
happens.
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This govt won?t live up
to expectations: Pilot
IT raids: Cash
worth Rs 1 cr,
jewelery worth
` 1.90 cr seized
Vimal Kothari
-DLSXU
In the Income Tax raids
started from Monday by
the IT department?s In-
vestigation Branch at 10
locations in Jodhpur and
Delhi, the officials have
so far claimed to have
seized undisclosed in-
come of Rs 180 crore.
The teams raided at
seven locations and ac
-
tion was taken at three.
On the third day i.e.
Wednesday, the depart
-
ment completed the ac-
tion at another location.
Income tax raids contin
-
ued till late night at three
residences of the directors
of PWD. In the action, the
officials detected more
than 15 shell companies
through which expenses
were reported to under
-
state the income. Apart
from this, till now the de
-
partmental officers have
seized cash worth Rs 1 cr
and jewellery worth Rs
1.90 cr after not getting
satisfactory answers.
Hukum Singh
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Congress leader Sachin
Pilot reached Sikar on
Wednesday to attend the
condolence meeting of
Mohni Devi, wife of for-
mer Congress state presi-
dent Narayan Singh.
MLA Bijendra Ola,
MLA Mukesh Bhakar,
Ramniwas Gawadiya,
and many Congress lead-
ers were present with
him. Pilot spoke to the
media and described both
the State and Central
governments of BJP as
failures.
?People are under-
standing that this govt
will not be able to live up
to the expectations. The
situation we are seeing in
the country is that in the
last 10 years, BJP has
broken its promises to the
people,? he said.
Pilot expressed hope
that the party will resolve
the brewing political cri-
sis in Himachal Pradesh
very soon.
3 IAS, 3 IPS, 165 RAS,
236 RPS transferred
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
The Rajasthan govern-
ment has transferred
three Indian Administra-
tive Service (IAS) offic-
ers and three Indian Po-
lice Service (IPS) offic-
ers, according to official
orders. Along with this,
165 officers of RAS have
also been changed.
The Department of
Personnel has issued sep-
arate orders in this regard
late Tuesday night. The
IAS who have been
transferred are Muham-
mad Junaid, Rahul Jain
and Dhaigude Snehal
whereas IPS Jai Yadav,
Monica Sain and Rajen-
dra Kumar Meena have
been transferred. Also,
165 officers have been
transferred, which in-
cludes RAS of Addition-
al Dist Collector & Sub-
division Officer level.
Meanwhile 236 RPS of-
ficers were also trans-
ferred. Infact during this
month of february, trans-
fers in various depart-
ments have taken place.
Late Sukhdev Gogamedi?s wife warns of stir
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Sheela Sukhdev Singh
Gogamedi, the wife of
slain Rajput leader Sukh-
dev Singh Gogamedi, on
Wednesday expressed
dissatisfaction over the
progress in murder case.
She said that after the
murder of Sukhdev Sin-
gh Gogamedi, there was
anger in the entire socie-
ty, which was handled
very well by the repre-
sentatives of the present
BJP government and all
the information kept by
the Sangharsh Commit-
tee was given.
?By accepting the de-
mands, a written promise
was made by former op-
position leader Rajendra
Singh Rathore. Today for
the same demands, we
are not clear where to go
with the demand for jus-
tice,? she said.
?Investigation is defi-
nitely being done by
NIA, but till now direc-
tion of this investigation
has not been clear. NIA
has asked for 90 more
days in the court. Will the
killers of Gogamedi be
punished in these next 90
days?? she asked. She
said that 80 days have
passed since the promise
of financial assistance
with immediate effect,
but till date no one has
given any assurance.
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Illegal restaurant being
built at Bani park leaves
local residents unhappy
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
An illegal restaurant
?Kahaani? is being built
on plot number C-1/A on
Sawai Jai Singh High-
way in Jaipur?s Bani
Park. The restaurant is
being constructed under
Zone 2 of JDA.without
changing the lane use,
without approval, with-
out getting the map
passed and without park-
ing arrangements.
The officers responsi-
ble of the enforcement
branch of Jaispur Devel-
opment Authority (JDA)
are deliberately ?silent?
on the matter due to the
alleged high influence of
the owner. Local resi-
dents are upset due to
construction of the illegal
restaurant in the area.
Hundreds of families liv-
ing in nearby multi-sto-
rey buildings are worried
about their peace being
disturbed.
It is suspected that due
to lack of parking ar-
rangement in the illegal
restaurant, dozens of ve-
hicles coming here will
be parked on the road
which will increase traf-
fic problems on Sawai Jai
Singh Highway. It re-
mains to be seen whether
the officials responsible
will end the ?Kahani? of
the illegal restaurant or
will the influence of the
owner prevail and locals
would continue to suffer
from this.
Illegal restaurant
sparks concerns in
Jaipur?s Bani Park
and raises questions
about authorities?
silence amid alleged
owner influence
SELF RELIANT RAJASTHAN
Governor lauds the efforts of tribal women
Vinod Singh Chouhan
-DLSXU
overnor Kalraj
Mishra at Raj
Bhavan on
Wednesday heaped prais-
es on women who have
become self-reliant by
working in domestic in-
dustries, sewing, embroi-
dery, henna training and
other local works in the
tribal area Kushalgarh.
Governor Mishra lis-
tened to work being done
by such women working
and said that only with
the self-reliance of wom-
en, rapid development of
tribal areas is possible.
The women told how
by taking well-planned
training in local resourc-
es, tailoring, henna, com-
puters etc., they have
opened their own shops
in villages, and are sell-
ing various products in
the market.
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STAMPS ON SHRI RAM JANMABHOOMI TEMPLE
Chief Post Master General of Rajasthan Circle
Virendra Kumar Gupta presented Governor Kalraj
Mishra a set
of commemorative
postage stamps issued
on Shri Ram Janmab-
hoomi Temple and a
travel book related to
postage stamps issued
on Lord Shri Ram in
different countries of the world. During the courtesy meet-
ing, Mishra appreciated the 6 postage stamp sets issued
under the commemorative postage stamp on Shri Ram
Janmabhoomi Temple and the inscriptions of Shri Ganesh,
Hanuman, Jatayu, Kevatraj and Maa Shabari there. He
described the book containing the postage stamps issued
from time to time on the characters and stories related
to Ramayana by more than 20 countries like Australia,
Canada, Fiji, New Zealand, Thailand, UN, America etc.
Jpr?s Shagun
wins the Young
Lotus Contest
for advertising
Nirmal Tiwari
-DLSXU
Talented young creator
from the state capital
Shagun Agarwal has
been declared the winner
of the Young Lotus Con-
test 2024. Ogilvy?s Sha-
gun Agarwal and Chetali
Mane have been declared
winners by the AAAI As-
sociation of India, based
on entries from advertis-
ing talent across the
country. Shagun Agar-
wal and Chetali Mane
have also been selected
to represent the country
in Adpost-2024 to be
held in Thailand from 21
to 23 March. Such com-
petitions are organized
by the AAAI Association
to provide a platform to
young talents in the ad-
vertising world. The
theme of the competition
was ?Breath of Change:
Innovation for Clean Air
in India?. Shagun and
Chetali have been de-
clared winners due to
their creative excellence.
Fujairah Prince visits Galta ji and
other places; prays to lord Srinivas
First India Bureau
-DLSXU
Mohammed bin Hamad
bin Mohammed Al Shar-
qi, Prince of Fujairah,
paid a visit to the primary
Shri Vaishnav Peeth Ut-
tar Todadri Shri Galtaji in
North India.
After that, he prayed to
Lord Srinivas for happi-
ness and prosperity for
Fujairah and received
blessings from Galata
Peethadhishwar Swami
Awadheshcharya. The
Prince was given a tour
of the Galata temples by
Yuvacharya Swami Ra-
ghavendra and Galata
Peethadhishwar of Peeth.
Prince Mohammed bin
Hamad bin Mohammed
Al Sharqi also went to
Akhand Jyoti and the his-
toric Hanuman temple
and offered prayeres.
Following this, the Prince
traveled with Yuvacharya
Swami Raghavendra to
Surya Kund and the sa-
cred Galav Ganga and
was told about the cul-
tural and local impor-
tance of the place.
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Two Jhalana routes open
again for evening safari
?Rathore taking revenge
from Taranagar?s public?
Nirmal Tiwari
-DLSXU
Due to the monitoring of
injured leopards in the
Jhalana Leopard Re-
serve, two routes were
restricted. However, as of
right now, tourist vehi-
cles are operating on all
routes during evening
safari. From water point
number 4 to Neem Gate,
Route 1 was closed.
In a similar vein, the
second path from Arjun
Talai to Lala Kund was
blocked to safari. The
status of the leopards
Rana and Barfi has im-
proved, while Bagheera
is improving. Every visit
here ensures sighting.
This explains why
visitors are drawn to this
location. The woodland
is home to an abundance
of various species of
animals.
Naresh Sharma
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Taking a jibe at Rajendra
Rathore, Senior Con-
gress leader Narendra
Budania alleged that the
BJP leader is on the verge
of revenge from the peo-
ple of Taranagar by trans-
ferring the employees of
Jat community.
Budania had defeated
Rathod in the earlier
elections. Budania re-
called that his sister was
transferred out of politi-
cal hatred and Rathore
couldn?t tolerate the vic-
tory of a farmer?s son.
Budania stated that he
would express his objec-
tion by writing a letter to
the CM. And if neces-
sary, farmers of the state
will protest on the streets.
Narendra Budania al-
leged that the govern-
ment accommodation in
Gandhinagar is being
taken away from him due
to political hatred.
Click QR code for video of incident

4. DHARMA GUARDIAN EXERCISE
Indian, Japanese troops train together in Bikaner
First India Bureau
Bikaner
ndia-Japan Ex-
ercise Dharma
Guardian is
currently underway at
the Mahajan field firing
ranges in Rajasthan.
Troops from both In-
dian and Japanese con-
tingents are actively par-
ticipating in training ex-
ercises, which include
navigating obstacle
courses and conducting
combat shooting drills.
The joint exercise sig-
nifies the deepening of
military cooperation be-
tween India and Japan
and underscores their
commitment to enhanc-
ing interoperability and
mutual understanding.
The training activities
aim to strengthen the ca-
pabilities of both armies
in counter-terrorism and
disaster response sce-
narios. Exercise Dharma
Guardian serves as a
platform for the ex-
change of best practices
and the cultivation of
trust and camaraderie
between the Indian and
Japanese armed forces.
Through collaborative
training initiatives, both
nations aim to bolster
regional stability and
contribute to peace and
security in the Indo-Pa-
cific region.
Troops performing drill during the training exercise at Mahajan
Field Firing Range in Bikaner on Wednesday.
I
RAJASTHAN 04
ZZZÉUVWLQGLDFRLQÉUVWLQGLDFRLQHSDSHUVMDLSXUWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDWKHÉUVWLQGLDJaipur, Thursday | February 29, 2024
Jpr Police asks to remove posters
of ‘not to rent homes to Muslims’
Posters asking Hindus to ‘unite’ appeared about 10 days ago
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Police here got residents
of Nandpuri colony to re-
move posters asking local
people not to rent or sell
their homes to Muslims,
an official said on
Wednesday. The posters
asking Hindus to “unite”
against Muslims ap-
peared about 10 days ago.
Local area ward coun-
cillor Anita Jain said, “A
resident had sold his
property to a Muslim
family a few days ago fol-
lowing which some resi-
dents had put up posters.”
“However, the posters
were removed immedi-
ately and locals were
given advice by the po-
lice,” she added. The
posters read, “An appeal
to Hindus, stay united
and stand up against
Muslim jihad.” Brahm-
puri SHO Ishwar Chan-
dra Pareek said, “The
incident happened nearly
10 days ago. Some resi-
dents had pasted posters
to not rent or sell homes
to Muslims. However,
they were removed after
advice. No case was reg-
istered in the matter.”
VIGIL RAJ POLICE
In May 2023, posters of Hindu Exodus were placed in walled city. FILE
The MoU was signed in presence of Dr. Ravi Prakash Meharda and
Sharat Kaviraj at the police headquarters in Jaipur on Wednesday.
Manish Kumar Choudhary on behalf of Rajasthan Police and
Lopmudra Rao on behalf of Meesho signed the MoU.
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RAJ POLICE, MEESHO INK
MoU TO EDUCATE PEOPLE
ABOUT ONLINE FRAUDS
Raj Police and the
online retailer “Mee-
so” will collaborate
to reduce number of cases
by educating the public
about “online fraud” in the
region. At the Jaipur Police
Headquarters on Wednes-
day, an agreement (MoU)
in this respect was signed
by Inspector General SCRB
Sharat Kaviraj and Director
General Cybercrime, SCRB,
and Technical Services Dr.
Ravi Prakash Meharda.
DGP APPEALS FOR
`17 CR INJECTION FOR
SHO’s SON; MEDIA
CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
Jaipur: In order
to save SHO’s
son who is suf-
fering from a rare ail-
ment, DGP UR Sahoo
has taken an initiative.
In an emotional mes-
sage to all SPs, DGP
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cial support for SHO
Naresh Sharma of the
Maniya police station
in Dholpur. The son of
SHO Naresh Sharma
is suffering from spinal
muscular atrophy, an
uncommon illness.
Rs17.50 crore is the
cost of the injection for
treating it. DGP UR Sa-
hoo made a request for
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the patient from the
entire police family.
Shivendra Parmar
Retired judge’s daughter-
in-law harassed by a baba
First India Bureau
Jaipur
A Jaipur baba has been
harassing a retired
judge’s daughter-in-law.
Baba Raju Sharma began
discussing puja, Vaastu,
and rituals on his phone.
He then moved on to
profanity. She encoun-
tered him in the temple
during the Ganesh
Chaturthi celebration in
September 2023.
Four or five days later,
Baba Raju, the accused,
began to call. Even
blocking numerous
mobile numbers, the
woman managed to get
rid of Baba.
After that, Baba sent
offensive things to the
house in addition to lewd
notes. The victim then
filed a formal complaint
with the Jaipur Commis-
sionerate police station.
Soni informs farmers
about Central, State
govt schemes in Niwai
First India Bureau
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Agri Market Secy Kamal
Kumar Soni at Jhilay
Road wholesale fruit
trading market enlight-
ens farmers on public
welfare initiatives given
by Central govt and Raj
govt’s via KNOP. He
delves into topics like the
National Agriculture
Market (e-NAM), com-
mission agents, consum-
er engagement, and opti-
mal packaging and trans-
portation methods for
fresh produce. Empha-
sizing crop protection,
Soni highlights the sig-
nificance of periodic pes-
ticide application.
Notably, the Rajasthan
Govt announces exclu-
sive e-payment privileg-
es for female farmers
post-sale across state
market committees. Fur-
thermore, under the Rajiv
Gandhi Krishak Sathi
Scheme, assistance is ex-
tended to farmers in case
of accidents.
Nursing council panel serves notice to Harish Hospital
Check eligibility of all med personnel, asks ACS Shubhra Singh
First India Bureau
Alwar
A show-cause notice has
been given to Harish
Hospital by the Rajast-
han Nursing Council,
Jaipur, in relation to a
nurse in Alwar injecting
an anesthesia and raping
a woman. As soon as
rape case was learned
about, Health Min Ga-
jendra Khimsar issued an
order to establish a high-
level investigative team.
The report claims that
accused Chirag Yadav is
not even a registered
nurse with the Nursing
Council. Harish Hospi-
tal’s School of Nursing
has now dismissed Chirag
Yadav.
On the instructions of
ACS Health, Shubhra
Singh, Rajasthan Nurs-
ing Council has issued a
letter to all the private
medical institutions of
the state, asking for eligi-
bility of all the nursing
staff working in the insti-
tute, registration in the
Nursing Council and
other information. Also,
Director Public Health,
Dr. Raviprakash Mathur
has instructed the CMHO
of Alwar to form a com-
mittee and investigate the
matter. He has also given
instructions to cancel the
registration under Clini-
cal Establishment Act/
Rules if any irregularities
are found in the qualifi-
cation of the personnel.
Water cannon on farmers in
Bundi; Chandna, others held
First India Bureau
Bundi
Congress MLAs Ashok
Chandna and C L Premi
along with several party
workers were detained in
Bundi on Wednesday as
they protested in support
of farmers in Bundi, offi-
cials said.
Police used water can-
nons to disperse the pro-
testing workers and later
detained the MLAs and
around 100 party work-
ers, who were later freed.
However, Chandana was
allegedly taken separately
to the police parade
ground, one of the de-
tained party workers said.
Following a call for pro-
test by Chandana, hun-
dreds of party workers
and MLA Premi assem-
bled at Azad Park in Bun-
di on Wednesday. A heavy
police force was deployed
on the way to the collec-
tor’s office on the Kota
road to stop the protesters.
Ex-student union prez Bhati
gives
`5L to injured cashier
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Financial support of Rs 5
lakh was given to brave
cashier Narendra Singh
Shekhawat by BJP youth
leader and former presi-
dent of the Jodhpur Uni-
versity student union,
Kunal Singh Bhati.
Displaying genuine
concern for Shekhawat’s
well-being, Bhati visited
him and his family at
Manipal Hospital in Jai-
pur, where he sought up-
dates on his health.
Shekhawat’s bravery
and dedication to society
serve as a shining exam-
ple, garnering admira-
tion from all quarters.
FRENCH ARMY CHIEF PIERRE SCHILL MEETS SWC ARMY COMMANDER DHIRAJ SETH
Jaipur: The Chief of Army Staff
of French Army, General Pierre
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visit to South Western Command, Jaipur
on Wednesday. Schill was received by
Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, Army Commander,
SWC. The French Army Chief interacted
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of South Western Command. Meanwhile,
French Army Chief General Pierre Schill
who has arrived in India is set to wit-
ness a demonstration of the indigenous
Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher, at
the Pokhran Field Firing Range.
NIGERIAN COUPLE HELD WITH BANNED DRUGS WORTH ` 5L IN UDAIPUR
DRI BUSTS GOLD SMUGGLING; SEIZES GOLD WORTH
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YOUNG MAN ABDUCTED
IN JPR, RANSOM SOUGHT
VIA WHATSAPP CALLJAIPURIA HOSP’s FEMALE
STAFFER COMPLAINS
AGAINST DOC TO CMO
Udaipur: The Goverdhan Villas police have arrested a
Nigerian drug peddler and his woman friend for allegedly
possessing banned drugs MDMA worth ` 5 lakhs. Acting
upon a tipoff the SHO Ajay Singh Rao and his team nabbed the
accused 34 year old Joseph Tobechukwu a resident of Nigeria
and his woman accomplice 32 year old Lilian Nyaisiri a resident of
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the accused were booked under the NDPS Act, 1985.
Ravi Sharma
Churu: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
(DRI) conducted a big operation against smuggling
and has unearthed smuggling of gold. The team con-
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the Churu railway station. The smugglers were transporting
this gold from Kolkata to Churu and both the smugglers
were travelling through Sealdah express. The value of gold
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revealed that this gold smuggling has links with abroad.
Jaipur: In front of D
Mart on Tonk Road,
close to Haldighati
Marg, a young man was
abducted in a car. Calling
the young man’s friend,
the kidnapper threatened
him with a WhatsApp
video call and demanded a
ransom. He demanded two
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Pradesh’s Lavkush made
a police station complaint
in Sanganer. Miscreants
abducted Luvkush’s friend
Atul who had come to
visit Khatushyamji from
Madhya Pradesh.
Jaipur: Allegations
of harassment
against a senior
doctor at Jaipuria Hospital
is being reported. A female
staff member accuses
the doctor of harassment
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the Chief Minister’s Of-
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harassed her. Distressed,
she releases a video ap-
pealing for help. The lady
claims that the she is being
harassed and that doctors
are constantly threatening
to make her homeless. The
matter is curretnly under
the investigation.
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Rajasthan State Minority
Commission on Tuesday
asked Ajmer’s district
collector to submit a re-
port in seven days over
“objectionable remarks”
made by a leader of a right
wing group against Kha-
waja Moinuddin Chishti
of Ajmer Dargah.
Meanwhile, Ajmer
Dargah khadims’ on
Wednesday demanded
strict action against Hin-
du Shakti Dal leader
Simran Gupta for alleg-
edly calling Sufi mystic
Moinuddin Chishti a
“rapist” and “terrorist”.
Sarwar Chishty, presi-
dent of a body of khadims’
of Ajmer Dargah, wrote a
letter to Ajmer SP de-
manding Gupta’s arrest
over his objectionable
comment. Ajmer Dargah
khadims’ on Wednesday
demanded strict action
and wrote a letter to
Ajmer SP demanding
Gupta’s arrest over his
objectionable comment.
A delegation from
Ajmer Dargah on Tues-
day met Rajasthan
State Minority Commis-
sion chairman Rafeek
Khan, who later met the
state’s DGP U R Sahoo
to urge him to take ac-
tion in the matter.
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t was in 2016 that Sing-
hasth Mahakumbh was
held in Ujjain. Prime
Minister Narendra Modi had also
come to attend the religious festiv-
ity. During this time a ?Vichar Ma-
hakumbh? (exchange of ideas)
was also held in which various
proposals were discussed. One of
the proposals was to adorn the
Mahakal temple with the legends
of Lord Shiva so that the millions
of devotees who visit the temple
from the country and abroad, have
something more to see apart from
the ?darshan?. It was then the PM?s
effort and vision that led to the
successful establishment of the
Mahakal Corridor, a unique initia-
tive to enhance the value and at-
traction of the historic temple and
establish it as an eminent tourist
centre before the world.
Modi ji had been to Ujjain
earlier in 2004 for the Kumbh
Snan (the holy dip during
Kumbh). He was the CM of Gu-
jarat at that time, but once at this
holy place, he took the dip in the
Kshipra river at Ram Ghat just
like a common devotee, deeply
steeped in devotion of Mahakal.
He then went for Mahakal ?dar-
shan?. We felt the thought of a
Mahakal Lok (corridor) that
would reflect the grandeur of
Lord Shiva had already come to
his mind at that time.
By 2016, he had decided to
change the face of Ujjain and
started plans for the same. He
brought the Smart City project to
Ujjain and stressed the cleaning
of the Kshipra River. When in his
early days he came to Ujjain to
chair party meets or later when he
held election rallies here, he al-
ways used to say, one day I will
bring holy Narmada waters to
mix with Kshipra. And he, with
the assistance of the Madhya
Pradesh government, did make it
a success.
Modi ji?s vision was to make
Ujjain a cultural and spiritual cap-
ital and he tirelessly worked to-
wards it, leading to the transfor-
mation of the temple complex and
uplift of the city in its wake.
When he came to the temple for
puja, he strictly adhered to the tra-
ditions and religious customs laid
down by the shastras (religious
texts), which underscored his pi-
ety and sincerity.
hen I first met him in
2005, he told me the fu-
ture of petrol and fossil
fuels was not bright and we need
to look for alternate sources of
energy for a sustainable future.
He said we have sunlight for al-
most 10 months of the year if the
two months of the rainy season
are excluded. Why don?t we use
the same to power our homes and
industries? It is a tremendous
source of clean energy! He asked
to think of making Gandhinagar
a solar city and plan accordingly.
Gandhinagar today indeed is a
solar city. Even at that time, it was
his far-reaching thought that we
should invest in solar energy be-
fore most people had even
thought of such a possibility.
It is due to Modi ji?s vision that
today border areas of Barmer and
Jaisalmer in Rajasthan are replete
with solar panels and solar power
plants which have completely
changed the economy and the
landscape of the region. Power is
a major fulcrum of economic de-
velopment and cheap power can
go a long way in promoting in-
vestments and industries. Modi ji
had understood this way before
others could even dream of such
a venture because he had located
this is India?s strength which
could give us a headstart in this
direction.
He always used to think differ-
ently and see what others couldn?t.
His inquisitiveness led him to
China and there he saw how solar
power was being harnessed
through huge plants. Even back
in 2005-2006, he was discussing
how solar panels could be set up
along the Narmada canal (Sardar
Sarovar canal) and how this
would benefit us. We told him
that doing so would save land and
since farmers used the canal, they
would also have access to power.
But Modi ji was two steps ahead
of us. He said, setting up panels
along the canal would increase
their efficiency as water would
flow below the panels and keep
them cool. Such technical knowl-
edge just bowled us out.
When we look back in 2030,
we would say it was the vision of
one man which made India the
largest renewable energy-produc-
ing country in the world. Modi ji
had seen the canal concept during
his Korea visit and he was keen
to replicate the same along the
Narmada canal. Initially, every-
one was apprehensive that it
would be too expensive a project
and that we must wait for better
or cheaper technology to imple-
ment it. But Modi ji did his all to
ensure it was successful here. It
was in Vadodara where for the
first time in the country the pro-
ject was finally implemented.
Modi ji had no hesitation in walk-
ing the extra mile when it came to
adopting the latest technology for
the benefit of the economy and
the masses.
In 2022, when there was a na-
tional meet of the village heads in
Delhi, Modi ji interacted with
many of the panchayat pradhans
at his residence. When he heard
of Becharaji, he instantly took a
detailed status report of the solar
power plant being built at that
time at Modhera near Becharaji
as to how was the progress of the
project and how it was affecting
people there.
A very big solar power plant is
being built in the Rann of Kutch
desert. This will give a big boost
not only to the remote Kutch re-
gion but to Gujarat?s power sce-
nario as well.
Modi ji transformed Ujjain into
a cultural and spiritual capital
How one man?s vision
is making India a solar
power hub of the world
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The narrator shared instances from inspections where Modi?s precise observations were validated, underscoring his
meticulous attention to detail. Additionally, they highlighted Modi ji?s steadfast focus, impervious to distractions, along with
his adeptness at information gathering to enhance his decision-making prowess, among various other impressive qualities.
y job was to oversee the
interior decoration of CM
Narendra Modi?s guest
house. The flooring work was go-
ing on in the large hall of the facil-
ity. A lot of debris was lying around
in the place as work was on. They
included rods, cement, tiles, pipes
and bricks strewn haphazardly. For
work on electric connection, 8-10
switchboards were carved and
placed on the side. The switch-
boards should be at the same level
across the guest house and any de-
viation in the uniformity of their
size and placement won?t look
good. I was ensuring the same.
One day the chief minister
walked into the place incidentally.
He casually asked me if the holes
for the electric boards were done,
and I replied, yes. Then he conduct-
ed a detailed inspection of the work.
In a while he
called out ?Mukund
Lal?, the name by
which he addressed
me affectionately. I
rushed to him and
he pointed to a hole
and said, see, this
placement is three
inches above the
rest. He then
moved ahead and
pointed at another
switchboard and
said, this one is an
inch and a half be-
low the rest. This way, he showed
me quite a few board placements
which didn?t seem uniform to him.
I told him it was my profession to
ensure everything was in place and
he need not worry himself with
such small things. Once the flooring
was done, I would take all the exact
measurements and show them to
him. They would all be uniform. To
this he said, okay, so show me the
measurements then.
You won?t believe, that when
the flooring was done and the final
measurements were taken, the dis-
crepancies he had pointed out dur-
ing the inspection, came exactly
true. I was astounded by his atten-
tion to detail.
t w a s t h e t i m e o f t h e
L e h m a n B r o t h e r s m e l t -
d o w n a n d t h e s u b s e -
q u e n t g l o b a l e c o n o m i c d o w n -
turn. All the committee members
of the Chamber came together on
t h i s f o r a d i s c u s s i o n , e s p e c i a l l y
a t t h e Vi b r a n t G u j a r a t s u m m i t o f
t h a t y e a r. T h e S u m m i t w a s a
global event, where investors not
o n l y f r o m I n d i a b u t f r o m a c r o s s
t h e w o r l d w e r e s u p p o s e d t o
c o m e a n d i n v e s t i n t h e s t a t e .
T h e c o n c e r n w a s , i n t i m e s o f
s u c h g l o b a l m e l t d o w n , w a s i t
t h e r i g h t t i m e t o h o l d t h e e v e n t
a n d e x p e c t i n v e s t m e n t s ? T h e
w o r l d w a s w i t n e s s i n g a s l o w -
d o w n o f s u c h a m a g n i t u d e f o r
t h e f i r s t t i m e a f t e r 1 9 3 0 . A l l t h e
i n d u s t r i e s w e r e w o r k i n g t o n o t
e v e n h a l f o f t h e i r c a p a c i t y. W h o
w o u l d i n v e s t i n s u c h a t r y i n g
s i t u a t i o n ?
E v e r y o n e i n t h e C h a m b e r
m e e t i n g t h o u g h t t h a t t h e t i m e
w a s n o t c o n d u c i v e a t a l l t o h o l d
s u c h a m e g a b u s i n e s s e v e n t l i k e
t h e Vi b r a n t G u j a r a t S u m m i t . S o
w e d e c i d e d t o t a k e o u r c o n c e r n
t o C h i e f M i n i s t e r N a r e n d r a
M o d i a n d r e q u e s t h i m t o p o s t -
p o n e t h e e v e n t t o t h e n e x t y e a r.
A s w e d i d s o , t h e C M s t o p p e d
u s m i d w a y a n d s a i d , c o m e w h a t
m a y, Vi b r a n t G u j a r a t i s h a p p e n -
i n g . T h e e v e n t w i l l b e s u c c e s s -
f u l a n d i n v e s t m e n t s w i l l c o m e
f o r s u r e . H e f o l l o w e d h i s s t a t e -
m e n t w i t h a f e w l i n e s o f a p o e m ,
w h i c h I s t i l l r e m e m b e r. H e s a i d ,
? M a n a k i A n d h r a g h a n a h a i , l e -
k i n k a u n k e h t a h a i d i y a j a l a n a
m a n a h a i ? ( m a y b e t h e d a r k n e s s
i s d e e p , b u t w h o s a i d t h e l a m p
c a n ? t b e l i t ) . I m m e d i a t e l y, t h e
m o o d o f a l l t h e c o m m i t t e e
m e m b e r s c h a n g e d . We i n s t a n t l y
f e l t h e w a s r i g h t . H o w c a n w e
e x p e c t r e s u l t s i f w e d o n ? t a c t ?
We a l l y o k e d o u r s e l v e s t o v e r y
h a r d w o r k t o m a k e t h e e v e n t a
s u c c e s s e v e n i n t h o s e d i f f i c u l t
t i m e s . E v e n t u a l l y, i t b e c a m e a
v e r y s u c c e s s f u l e v e n t a n d b r o k e
a l l p r e v i o u s i n v e s t m e n t r e c o r d s
i n t h e s t a t e . 2 0 0 9 Vi b r a n t G u j a -
r a t S u m m i t r e c o r d e d t h e h i g h -
e s t - e v e r i n v e s t m e n t s . S u c h w a s
t h e c o n v i c t i o n a n d r e s o l v e o f
M o d i j i t h a t n o o n e c o u l d d i s -
t r a c t h i m .
his is a small example of
Narendra Modi?s ability
to gather information to
strengthen his knowledge base
which helped in his decision-mak-
ing process. I was serving as the
collector of the Mehsana district at
that time. The repair and renova-
tion work of Becharaji temple
there was taken up around the
same time.
However, when the first rains
came, there was some leakage
found in the temple through its
roof as water started dripping in. I
got a call from Modi ji?s office the
same night itself. Queries were
raised as to how there could be
leakage in a temple that was so
freshly renovated. I was surprised
that even being in the district and
leading it, I was till that time una-
ware of this problem at the temple,
while the CM, sitting in
Ahmedabad, amid all his busy-
ness, was fully informed of what
was happening far away in
Mehsana. Later we were told by
the engineers that the joints con-
solidated after the first rains and
this was normal. From next time,
the leakage stopped.
What I came to realise after this
incident was that Modi ji?s infor-
mation network and people con-
nect was so strong that he had
every smallest detail of the hap-
penings in the state at his fingertips
24/7. The habit still persists with
him. Despite being at the top post,
he keeps close track of everything
that is happening in any corner of
the country, even the smallest
problems of the last man in the
row. This impeccable tab on
knowledge helps in his decision-
making and fram-
ing his policies
that are so people-
centric and effec-
tive in addressing
problems with
precision, be it ex-
tending help to the
poor to efficiently
managing natural
calamities. Despite
the height of his
success and
achievement, his
ear is always to the
ground.
Narendra Modi ji?s attention
to details is impeccable
PM Narendra Modi?s
ear to the ground
Modi?s steely resolve, thumping
success of Vibrant Gujarat
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s h i p i s m ar k e d by h i s
ability to think beyond
the ordinary. At a time
when Gujarat was aspiring to be a
power surplus state and alternative
energy sources were limited in In-
dia , he es tab lis hed A s ia?s l a rge st
solar park in Charanka, Gujarat.
Through this project on barren
land near the international border,
h i s g o a l s we re s e v e r al , i n c ludi n g
m a k i n g G u j a r a t a s o la r p o wer
hub, uplifting an underdeveloped
region, curbing migration for em-
p l o y m e n t , a n d e v e n a d d r essi ng
national security concerns.
Charanka is in the far corner of
Rann and no one went there even
in t he da y, so is ola t ed a n d f ar o ff
i t w a s . I t w a s M o d i j i wh o f i r s t
t hou gh t o f a so l a r p a r k t h e r e .
Year s a g o , w h e n h e f i r s t p i t c h e d
t h e i d e a o f a s ol a r p ar k, w e w e r e
am u se d a n d a s k e d h i m w h a t t he
h el l w a s i t . He s ai d i t is a s yst em
i n wh ic h po we r i s p r o d u c ed b y
using sunlight.
At th a t t i me we h a d v e ry li t t l e
and vague idea of what solar pow-
er is and deep inside, no one was
willing to believe that such a solar
p a r k c o u l d b e m a t e r i al i se d . T he
C ongr e s s e v e n l o d g e d a st ro ng
protest, saying it was only an elec-
tion stunt and power can?t be pro-
duced from sunlight.
U l t i m at el y, M o d i j i ?s c on vi c -
t i o n l ed to t he f r u i t i on o f t h i s
d r e a m . C h a r a n k a s a w t h e s e t t i n g
up of the largest solar park in the
wh ole o f Asi a. T he who l e r eg ion
was transformed once the project
c a m e u p . M o d i j i was n o t o n l y
in s t ru me n t a l i n i t s s u c c e s s b u t
also laid out the design and plan-
ning of every nook and corner of
t h e w h o l e sy st e m. S u c h w a s hi s
i n v o l v eme n t an d i n t er e st i n th e
programme.
Thus with one stroke of his vi-
si on, he se r v e d s e v e r a l p u r p o s e s
? i.e. improving the living stand-
ard of the people, promoting busi-
nesses in the region, securing the
b o r d e r s a n d so l v i ng t h e p o w e r
requirements.
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The transformation of
Kashi, the Modi way
h en it w a s a n -
n o u n c e d t h at
Mo d i ji w o u l d
co n t e st p o l ls
f rom Va ran a si , he ca me he re
o n h i s fi r s t vi si t t o t he Ka s h i
Vi sh wa n at h t e m p l e a nd p ai d
his obeisance. While coming
out of the temple, he said, the
o n e wh o is t he lo r d o f the
world ? Vishwanath ? liv-
i n g i n su ch c l a u s t r oph obi c
condition, is a pitiable sight.
When the time of action
came, Modi ji gave clear in-
structions to come up with an
architecture that was com-
mensurate with the spiritual
and religious vibes of the
place. He said devotees had a
hard time visiting the place
and the design of the pathways
and access roads and entry
points must be redrawn in a
way that they are not incon-
venienced in any way while
visiting the abode of the lord.
Diesel boats were running
all across the Ganges in Vara-
n as i t o f e r r y d e vo te e s a n d
tourists to the ghats and tem-
p l e s . T h i s c a u g h t M od i j i ?s
attention and he suggested all
boats should be run on clean
fu el li ke C N G t o s t o p p o l l u -
ti o n ca u se d b y t h e b l a c k
s mok e o f a ge - o ld d i ese l - r un
b o a t s . T h i s s t e p i n st a nt l y
c l e a r ed t h e a i r o f Va r a na si ,
reducing pollution levels to a
major extent.
M os t i m po rt a n tl y, Mo d i j i
had clearly instructed us that
t h e tr a n s f o rm atio n of K a s h i
had to be done only after tak-
i n g th e peop l e in t o c on f i-
d e nc e . H i s b u   w o r d s w e re
cooperation and not coercion,
coordination and not conflict.
Also, Modi ji told us at the
o u t se t t ha t w h oe v e r wa s b e-
i n g d i s pl a c ed to ma k e w a y
for the temple or ghat rejuve-
nation must be compensated
a d e q u a t e l y. I n t e r est i n g l y, b y
th e t ime t h e pr o j e c t ca me t o
an end, there was no pending
a p p l i c a t i o n to di sp e r s e t h e
compe n s a t ion a mount. Thi s
transparency and profession-
alism instilled faith and con-
fidence in the people.
It was a lso our t a sk t o e n -
sure that the heritage was not
tampered with, especially the
a n c i e nt t e m p l e s o n th e w a y
to the main temple. They had
t o b e d eco r at e d a n d b e a uti-
f i e d , a n d r e s tor e d wh er e
ne e de d , b u t t h e o r i g i n a l
structure and location had to
re m ai n i nta c t . S p e cia l li ght -
ing has been put in place ac-
c or din g t o th e PM?s i n s t ruc -
tions so that the temples look
gra nd a t n i g h t in t he p l a y of
light and shade.
Modi ji?s dream was to get
t h e wa t e r of t he G a n g e s t o
meet Lord Vishwanath. A sys-
t e m of m e c h a n i s e d sh owe r s
h a s b e e n p ut i n p l a c e w hi c h
ensures a perennial and auto-
m a t e d su p p l y of w ate r
f r o m t h e h o l y r iv e r
o v e r Vi s h w ana t h a t
t h e t e m p l e ?s ? G a r bh a
Griha?. It is a neat and
smart way of observing
an important ritual.
A l s o , f o r t h e f i r s t
ti me , s pi c a n d s p a n t our-
ist facilitation centres have
b ee n e st a b l i s h e d a t c r u c i a l
points for proper crowd man-
a g e m e n t a s w e l l as e a se o f
visit for devotees. These cen-
t r e s h a v e c l e a n to i l e t s a n d
w a s hr o oms , l o c ke r s, c h a n g -
ing rooms, token and tick-
et ing sy s te ms a n d n i c e f o od
and clean water on offer.
Th e t r a n sfo r m a t i o n o f
Ka s h i d i d n?t j u s t c h a n ge t he
outlook and experience of the
people of Kashi but also pre-
se n t e d a d iffe r e n t pi c t ure t o
the world. From the dirty nar-
r o w s t r e e ts sh ad owe d by
ha ng ing j u m b l e o f wi r e s
a nd c r owde d il l-m a i n -
t a i n e d gha ts t o d a y i t ha s
c ha n ge d i n t o a c l e a n ,
g r e e n & o rg a n i s e d t e m -
ple city in line with best
t o u r i st ma n a ge me n t
p r a c t i c e s f o l l o w ed
anywhere in the world.
Ba b a Vi sh w a n a t h
Dham now stands out
a s a t e m p la t e t o b e
i mb ib e d to t ran s -
f o r m o t h e r p l a c e s
o f r e l igi o u s s i g -
n i f i c a n c e i n t o
such epitomes of
s p i ri t ua l i t y an d
devotion.
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MODI?S
TEMPLE
ODYSSEY
A SAGA OF FAITH
AND FELLOWSHIP!
rime Minister Narendra
Modi recently took part
in the Pran Pratishtha
ceremony of the Valinath Ma-
hadev temple at Talabh in Guja-
rat?s Mehsana, which is one of
the largest temples in north Gu-
jarat. But his association with
the temple is long, especially
with Mahantshri Baldev Giri ji
Maharaj, with whom he had a
strong bonding. So, whenever
Modi ji met Guru ji, the latter
applied Bhasma Tilak on his
forehead. Even if Guru ji forgot
to do so, Modi ji would remind
him and urge him to apply the
holy tilak on his forehead. It was
a deep bonding of guru and dis-
ciple. During CM Modi?s Sadb-
havna Mission in Gujarat, when
he was keeping fast, it was Guru
ji who conducted the ritual to
break the fast.
Even way back when he was
an RSS pracharak, Modi ji used
to spend long hours with Baldev
Giri Bapu and listen to him in-
tently. After becoming the CM of
the state for the first time, Modi
ji had straight come to meet his
Guru and seek his blessings. He
was so closely associated with
his principles and his affection
that when he passed away, Modi
ji personally called up the mem-
bers of the community and ex-
pressed his deep condolence at
the loss and counted it as his per-
sonal grief.
While being the CM, the news
of the worsening health condition
of Guru ji once reached Modi ji?s
office. He immediately took a
break from his work and himself
suggested Ayurvedic treatment
for him for his early recovery. He
got the medicines noted down
and sent them to Guru ji, asking
to ensure those were taken regu-
larly and on time. The temple?s
Pran Pratishtha thus holds special
significance for the PM, which is
why he made it a point to attend
the ceremony.
uring the Swarna Jayanti Rath
Yatra of Lal Krishna Advani,
Narendra Modi was the in-charge
of the whole programme. On its way to
Kashmir, the Yatra took a halt at Jwala-
mukhi in Himachal Pradesh. I was among
the party functionaries responsible for the
overall arrangements during the stay of the
leaders. Yatra was to proceed towards
Nurpur and Pathankot very next morning.
Modi ji called the local MLA and two
karyakartas and asked them to take a ve-
hicle immediately and proceed for a recce
of the route the Yatra was about to take.
We were all surprised as to what was the
purpose of such a recce just a day before
the journey. But Modi ji?s thoughts were
always ahead of the rest and he could see
what others couldn?t.
He asked the party men to see carefully
if the road till Nurpur was perfectly suit-
able for the travel of the Rath Yatra. He
asked them to ensure the height of the tun-
nels on the way should be suitable, i.e. not
too low, so that they could comfortably
accommodate Advani ji?s chariot and
there must be no obstacles on the road like
narrow bridges or any gateways that could
trouble progress of the Yatra in any way.
Incidentally, there were quite a few ob-
stacles that were noticed in the quick sur-
vey by karyakartas. Here we realised far-
sightedness of Modi ji. Alternative routes
were then immediately finalised and the
Yatra was thus taken through those bypass
routes so that the obstacles on the main
route could be skirted. By midnight of that
day, Modi ji had fully prepared the route
map, knowing exactly where to take turns,
which roads to leave or take and how to
maneuver the Yatra for its smooth passage.
Also, I remember, on that day Advani ji
was not keeping too well, while he had
plans to visit a temple the same evening.
To ensure that everything was smooth and
safe for the party stalwart, Modi ji sent two
karyakartas to go and count the number of
stairs to the temple and the height of the
stairs to check if Advani ji would be com-
fortable enough to climb the height, given
his health condition. Such was his concern
and meticulous planning that nothing
could go wrong once he was at the helm.
Advani ji finally dropped the plan to visit
the temple that night and took up the jour-
ney the next morning for better safety.
Modi ji had told us, that Advani ji is
very much needed for nation. His safety
and well-being should be paramount to us.
Keeping this in mind, he did all planning
and took action within a matter of hours,
even before anyone could think of these.
Today when the media asks, how does
Modi ji do all the work so perfectly and in
time, they must know that the steps Modi
ji takes have their planning in his mind for
months. When the time comes, the or-
ganisation seems pitch-perfect, but all the
arrangements for the same are already
decided in Modi ji?s mind much before the
actual manifestation. Such is his unique
organisational caliber.
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Narendra Modi:
Man of perfect
execution and
thoroughness
The narrators elaborate on PM Modi?s longstanding connection with the temple, particularly
highlighting his close relationship with Mahant Shri Baldev Giri ji Maharaj. Modi?s visionary
mindset consistently sets him apart, enabling him to perceive opportunities that elude others.
His meticulous approach ensures that every task is executed flawlessly and timely, reflecting
the careful planning that precedes each of his actions, often months in advance and lots more.
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NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONCLAVE
?Person derided as tea-seller put India on devp path?
Agencies
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nion Minister
Anurag Thakur
today said the
Congress had humiliated
Narendra Modi as a ?tea-
seller and a backward
person? when the BJP
had presented him as its
prime ministerial candi-
date, but the same ?hon-
est? leader had put the
country firmly on the
path of development.
Addressing the Na-
tional Economic Con-
clave organised by the
Interactive Forum on In-
dian Economy, Thakur
said ?Viksit Bharat?, an
idea mooted by the prime
minister, has become a
buzzword which is being
debated at conferences,
public meetings and po-
litical rallies.
??Viksit Bharat? is not
just a dream but a re-
solve, which we have to
turn to reality,? the senior
BJP leader said.
Thakur said just 10
years back, the nation
was in the midst of
scams, policy paralysis, a
tottering economy and
declining graph globally.
?Leadership appeared
weak and ran on remote
control. Coalition dhar-
ma was only practised to
shield the corrupt. The
coffers of the country
were emptying and in-
vestments too were low.
This was not good for
any country. The poor
were getting poorer de-
spite the slogan ?Garibi
Hatao? which was given
since the time of Nehru,?
Thakur said.
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New Delhi: The Rouse
Avenue court on
Wednesday convicted
AAP MLA Prakash Jar-
wal and his associate
Kapil Nagar for abetting
a doctor?s suicide. They
also have been held
guilty for the offence of
criminal conspiracy for
extortion & threat to de-
ceased Rajender Singh.
AAP MLA Jarwal
convicted in abetment
of suicide case
Chennai: The Madras
HC on Wednesday dis-
missed the bail plea of
former Tamil Nadu
minister Senthil Balaji
in a money laundering
case citing his influence
and observing that there
is strong material which
prima facie establishes
the offence against him.
Ex-TN min Balaji
denied bail by HC in
money laundering case
New Delhi: A minor
girl was allegedly raped
by her friend in Delhi
after she had befriended
the accused online
through social media.
On Wednesday the vic-
tim was found in an un-
conscious state near
Dabri Metro Station in
Delhi?s Sagarpur area,
PTI reported.
Minor girl raped by
?friend?, left near
Delhi metro station
Hyderabad: Four
women agricultural la-
bourers died and eight
others were injured in a
road accident involving
a state-run RTC bus and
an auto-rickshaw in
Suryapet district about
180km from here on
Thursday, police said.
The injured were shift-
ed to a hospital.
Four killed, 8 injured
as bus hits auto-
rickshaw in Telangana
Amethi: Twenty-eight
children have fallen ill
after consuming medi-
cine meant to treat fila-
riasis in a government
primary school in Udwa
here, officials said.They
have been admitted to
the Community Health
Center, where their con-
dition was stated to be
out of danger, they said.
UP: 28 children fall ill
after consuming anti-
filaria medicine
IN BRIEF
New Delhi: A Delhi
court granted bail to for
-
mer Bihar CM Rabri
Devi & her daughters in
the Railways? land-for-
job case. Misa Bharti,
the eldest of RJD Prez
Lalu Prasad & Rabri De
-
vi?s children, is a Rajya
Sabha MP from Bihar.
Court grants bail to
Rabri Devi, 2 daughters
PM inaugurates multiple projects
worth
`4,900 crore in Yavatmal
ANI
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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi on Wednesday in-
augurated and dedicated
to the nation multiple de-
velopment projects relat-
ed to rail, road and irriga-
tion worth more than Rs
4900 crores at Yavatmal
in Maharashtra.
He also released bene-
fits under PM KISAN and
other schemes during the
program. The Prime Min-
ister also initiated the dis-
tribution of one crore
Ayushman cards across
Maharashtra and launched
the ?Modi Awaas Gharkul
Yojana? for OBC category
beneficiaries, the PMO
said in a statement.
PM Modi also flagged
off two train services. The
Prime Minister also inau-
gurated the statue of Pan-
dit Deendayal Upadhyay
in Yavatmal city.
Addressing the gather-
ing, the Prime Minister
bowed before the land of
Chhatrapati Shivaji.
The PM remembered
the people?s blessings
when he came for ?Chai
par Charcha? in 2014 and
also in 2019. He asked for
people?s blessings once
again. He expressed grat-
itude for the blessings of
the mothers and sisters.
Lamenting the leakage
in the financial assistance
to farmers, tribals and the
needy during the previous
governments, the Prime
Minister highlighted the
contrast during today?s
occasion of disbursal of
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
worth Rs 21,000 crores
with the push of a button
and deemed the gesture
as ?Modi ki Guarantee.?
Rajnath predicts
grand victory for
NDA in LS polls
PTI
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Defence Minister Ra-
jnath Singh on Wednes-
day asserted that the BJP-
led NDA will ride high
on the ?rising credibility?
of Prime Minister Naren-
dra Modi in the upcom-
ing Lok Sabha elections.
The former BJP presi-
dent, who is on a day-
long tour of Bihar, briefly
interacted with reporters
in Sitamarhi district,
where he paid obeisance
at Punaura Dham, a
shrine where Goddess
Sita is believed to have
been discovered by King
Janaka. He was also
asked whether the lotus
would bloom ?for the
first time? in Sitamarhi, a
Lok Sabha seat the BJP
has never won.
He replied ?with the
blessings of Mother
Janaki, the lotus would
bloom in Sitamarhi
too?, but hastened to
add, with a ghost of
smile on his lips, ?there
is a pond nearby with
lots of lotuses. So there
is no problem?.
Assam Cong Prez Rana
resigns, likely to join BJP
?BJP wants to ?crush?
people?s mandate?Mandate videography, webcasting at
polling stations: BJP writes to ECI
PTI
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Assam Congress work-
ing president Rana Gos-
wami resigned from the
party on Wednesday
and headed to New
Delhi where he is likely
to join the BJP.
?I beg to state that I am
tendering my resignation
as the working President
of Assam Pradesh Con-
gress Committee and as
an active member of In-
dian National Con-
gress,? he said in the
resignation letter ad-
dressed to Congress gen-
eral secretary (organisa-
tion) KC Venugopal.
Soon after resigning,
he went to New Delhi
where he is likely to meet
BJP president JP Nadda
in the presence of Chief
Minister Himanta Biswa
Sarma, sources in the
state?s ruling party said.
PTI
1HZ'HOKL
Amid a political crisis in
the Congress-led
Himachal Pradesh gov-
ernment, party general
secretary Priyanka Gan-
dhi Vadra on Wednesday
alleged that the BJP
wants to ?crush? peo-
ple?s mandate by misus-
ing money power and
central agencies.
She also alleged that
the BJP wants to push the
state towards a ?political
disaster?. In a democra-
cy, the general public has
the right to choose a gov-
ernment of their choice,
said Priyanka Gandhi,
who had played a crucial
role in the Himachal As-
sembly poll campaign in
2022 and has been in-
volved with the party?s
affairs in the state.
Agencies
1HZ'HOKL
The BJP has written to the
EC, asking it to cover all
polling stations with vid-
eography and webcasting,
and to set up polling sta-
tions in urban housing so-
cieties before announcing
the general elections.
The ruling party has
also asked the Commis-
sion to ensure that the me-
dia control and monitor-
ing committees (MCMC)
do not cause delays in ap-
proving advertisements
by political parties. ?In-
stead of (the) current prac-
tice of coverage of around
50% of polling stations for
videography and webcast-
ing, we request that this
coverage be increased to
100% of polling stations
across all states,? the letter
sent by Health minister
Mansukh Mandaviya, IT
minister Ashwini
Vaishnaw, Rajya Sabha
MP Arun Singh, and BJP
leader Om Pathak, said.
Cong?s Kerala unit urges RaGa to contest from Wayanad
PTI
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The Congress? Kerala
unit said on Wednesday
the party leadership has
urged former AICC
chief Rahul Gandhi to
contest from Wayanad
which he currently rep-
resents in the Lok Sabha
in the forthcoming gen-
eral elections.
Indicating that a final
decision is yet to be
taken on Gandhi?s con-
stituency, Leader of the
Opposition in the state
Assembly V D Sathee-
san said the party?s na-
tional leadership and the
central election com-
mittee would decide
in this regard.
He said that the par-
ty?s state unit strongly
demanded the national
leadership that Gandhi
contest from Wayanad.
Nehru-Gandhi family
kept Amethi poor for
50 years, says Irani
PTI
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Attacking the Nehru-
Gandhi family, Union
Minister and local MP
Smriti Irani on Wednes-
day alleged that they
have kept Amethi de-
prived of development
for over 50 years so that
the people here remain
poor and helpless and
continue pleading with
them with folded hands.
Addressing a pro-
gramme here in Pan-
deyganj village, she said,
?Amethi has also seen the
time when the people here
used to go to Delhi to
meet the MP. At that time,
either the MPs were
abroad or their security
personnel did not allow
them to enter.
?The ?naamdars? (Gan-
dhi family) deprived Am-
ethi of development for
50 years so that the people
here remained poor and
helpless and kept plead-
ing before them with
folded hands,? she said.
?As a result of their think-
ing, 1.08 lakh families of
Amethi did not have
houses. Apart from this,
four lakh families did not
have taps for drinking wa-
ter a7 three lakh families
did not have toilets.
?The MPs who were
elected from here had
nothing to do with the
public,? she said.
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GOVT WORKING TO BOOST RESEARCH AMONG
YOUTH: PM ON NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY
SACHIN TENDULKAR PRAISES J-K, PM MODI
SAYS LET'S BUILD A DEVELOPED INDIA
The govt is working to boost research and
innovation among youth, said Prime Minister
Narendra Modi while conveying greetings on
National Science Day on Wednesday. National Sci-
ence Day is celebrated every year on February 28 to
commemorate the great Indian physicist C. V. Raman,
who discovered the Raman Effect. ?Greetings on Na-
tional Science Day. Our Government is continuously
working to encourage research and innovation among
the youth. This is important to realise our dream of a
Viksit Bharat,? PM Modi wrote in a post on X. C V Ra-
man had on February 28, 1928, discovered a phenom-
enon of the scattering of photons, which later came to
be known as the ?Raman Effect? after his name.
New Delhi: Cricket legend Sachin Ten-
dulkar?s admiration of Jammu and Kashmir
on Wednesday drew concurring praise from
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said his visit to
the Union Territory has two important
takeaways for the youth. Tendulkar
posted a short highlight of his visit
to the region and said it will remain
a beautiful experience etched in his
memory. ?There was snow all around
but we felt warm because of people?s
exceptional hospitality. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
said there is so much to see in our nation,? he said.
The party has not
fielded its candidate
in Sitamarhi after the
1998 Lok Sabha polls,
leaving it for allies
like Chief Minister
Nitish Kumar?s JD(U)
The way Prime Minister
Narendra Modi?s credibility
has been rising, there will be
no area left where the (BJP
symbol) lotus would not
bloom. With the blessings of
Mother Janaki, the lotus
would bloom in
Sitamarhi too.
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one in Tamil Nadu -- for the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.
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Malappuram, while another sitting Lok Sabha MP Abdul
Samad Samadani will try his luck from Ponnani, said party
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Anurag Thakur said it was the same honest
leader, who was humiliated as a tea-seller
and a backward by the Congress, that put
the nation on the path of development and even
performed the ?pran pratishtha? at the Ram Temple
in Ayodhya. ?We had promised to run the country
sincerely and take the country forward, which we
did for the past 10 years by giving a corruption-free
government,? Mr Thakur said.

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Bill Gates commends ?Centre for Women Leadership? Project
Agencies
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ormer Micro-
soft CEO Bill
Gates on the
?Centre for Women
Leadership? project un-
dertaken by the Bill and
Melinda Gates Founda-
tion in collaboration with
the Confederation of In-
dian Industry (CII), said,
?This initiative got start-
ed with India?s very suc-
cessful G20 which
showed the world many
of the great things going
on including women-led
development.
Many of these issues
have not got the attention
that they deserve. Both
my co-chair Melinda
Gates and I are very
committed to it. So, the
focus of the alliance is on
issues of general health
and educational enter-
prise which are very im-
portant for equitable
development.?
The Billionaire philan-
thropist also emphasized
the insufficient attention
given to crucial issues
addressed by the project.
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Prez primaries now
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Incumbent US President
Joe Biden and former pres-
ident Donald Trump won
their respective parties?
Michigan?s presidential
primaries on Tuesday, and
the two candidates contin-
ue marching toward a
likely rematch in the No-
vember 2024 race for the
White House.
Trump easily defeated
his main rival, Indian-
American Nikki Haley,
winning yet another early
contest and additional del-
egates ? bringing him one
step closer to being able to
formally secure the Repub-
lican Party?s nomination.
When last reports came
in, Haley had received
28.9% of the votes as
against Trump?s 66.4%.
The New York Times pro-
jected that 77-year-old
Trump would sweep the
Michigan primary with
over 40% of the votes.
Biden thanked every
Michigander who made
their voice heard.
MICHELLE OBAMA TOP
CONTENDER TO REPLACE
JOE AS PREZ CANDIDATE
New Delhi: Michelle
Obama, former First
Lady of the US, is
the leading choice to replace
President Joe Biden as the
Democratic party?s can-
didate for the presidential
elections, a poll has shown.
Nearly half of the demo-
crats - who voted in the
Rasmussen Reports polls
- expressed their choice for
someone other than Biden
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elections. Michelle got about
20% of votes among other
options to replace Biden.
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American Nikki Haley
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cratic primary
zBiden, Trump each
move closer to party?s
nomination
zSome Democrats
express anger over
Gaza with ?uncommit-
ted? vote
CRUCIAL UPDATES
OF THE VISIT
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soft IDC in Hyderabad,
expresses optimism
for AI-powered India.
zBill Gates meets
Odisha CM, discusses
technology-driven
farmer empowerment
initiatives.
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also visited Maa
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India-US review cooperation in counter-terrorism
Agencies
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Cooperation in the field
of internal security, intel-
ligence sharing, and ac-
tivities of pro-Khalistani
elements in America
were discussed at the In-
dia-US Homeland Secu-
rity Dialogue held on
Wednesday, sources said.
While the Indian del-
egation was led by Union
Home Secretary Ajay
Bhalla, the US delegation
was headed by his coun-
terpart from the United
States Department of
Homeland Security.
Besides cooperation
between the law enforce-
ment agencies of the two
countries, the meeting
discussed intelligence
sharing on matters related
to online radicalisation,
cyber attacks, and digital
frauds, among others.
Cooperation in coun-
terterrorism, cyber secu-
rity, trans-border illegal
immigration, extradition,
aviation security, mari-
time security are other
issues that figured in the
meeting, sources said.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
zTwo Indian Coast
Guard ships arrived in
Sri Lanka for a formal
visit to facilitate pro-
fessional exchanges
and conduct joint
training exercises.
zThe ships will visit
Colombo from March
2 to 5 before departing
the island nation.
zIndia and Germany
have resolved to
closely collaborate on
high-technology for mil-
itary use in line with a
broader aim to develop
defence cooperation as
a key pillar of bilateral
strategic partnership.
TEAM IN MALDIVES TO
REPLACE MILITARY
Male: Ahead of the
March 10 deadline
for the withdrawal of Indian
military personnel in the Mal-
dives, an Indian civilian team
has reached here to take
charge of one of the three
aviation platforms in the
island nation, local media
reports said on Wednesday.
?The civilian team to operate
and maintain the aircraft has
now arrived in Maldives. The
Indian civilian team arrived
in Addu early last night to
complete the handover/take-
over process,? a news portal
themaldivesjournal.com said
quoting a statement by the
Maldives Defence Ministry.
Ishan, Iyer?s contracts
terminated by BCCI
Agencies
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India batters Ishan Kis-
han and Shreyas Iyer
have been punished for
continuing to ignore the
BCCI?s directives as the
duo was left out from the
board?s list of central
contracts for 2023-24 an-
nounced on Wednesday.
India captain Rohit
Sharma, along with Virat
Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah
and Ravindra Jadeja have
been included in Grade
A+ category.
Rinku Singh and Tilak
Varma, however, were
among the many new
faces included in the cen-
tral contracts list.
WPL 2024: UP Warriorz beat MI by
seven wickets to register first win
PTI
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UP Warriorz pulled off a
massive heist after beat-
ing defending champions
Mumbai Indians (MI) by
7 wickets in Match No.6
of the Women?s Premier
League (WPL) 2024 on
Wednesday at the M Ch-
innaswamy Stadium in
Bangalore.
Vrinda Dinesh, who
did not have great out-
ings against the Royal
Challengers Bangalore
(RCB) and Delhi Capi-
tals (DC), injured her
shoulder while fielding
and hence did not come
out to bat.
Mali: 31 dead and 10
injured in a bus crash
Agencies
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Thirty-one people were
killed and 10 others in-
jured when a bus fell off
a bridge in Mali. 
As per Transport min-
istry, the incident oc-
curred around 5:00 p.m.
local time (1700 GMT)
on Tuesday on the bridge
crossing the Bagoe river,
the ministry said in a
statement.
The bus was en route
to Burlina Faso from the
southwestern Malian
town of Kenieba and the
probable cause of the ac-
cident was the driver los-
ing control of the vehicle,
the statement added.
Road accidents are fre-
quent in Mali mainly due
to poor road and vehicle
conditions.
10 killed after bus falls into gorge
in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PTI
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At least 10 people were
killed and 15 injured when
an overspeeding bus they
were travelling fell into a
ravine in northwest Paki-
stan?s Khyber Pakhtunkh-
wa late last night, police
said on Wednesday.
The bus was on its way
to a hilly village from
Khanpur, in the Haripur
district, when it met with
the accident in Tarnava.
The driver lost control
while negotiating a sharp
turn due to overspeeding
and fell into a deep gorge,
police said. The deceased
included men, women
and children. Rescue ve-
hicles rushed to the acci-
dent site & evacuated the
injured passengers with
the help of local people.
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The non-oil bilateral
trade between India and
the UAE has seen a siz-
able jump to over USD
50 billion ever since the
signing of the CEPA
agreement and the aim is
now to take it close to
USD 100 billion by the
end of this decade.
Since 2022, when the
Comprehensive Econom-
ic Partnership Agreement
was signed, non-oil bilat-
eral trade has witnessed a
16 per cent increase be-
tween the two partner
countries, reaching over
USD 50 billion, said
UAE-India CEPA Coun-
cil Director Ahmed Alj-
neibi, speaking to ANI.
"And we aim to make
that around USD 100 bil-
lion by 2030. The CEPA
Council aims to leverage
the benefits of the agree-
ment by informing the
business community here
in India, and specifically
today here in Chennai,
one of our first roundta-
bles that we had. It's been
a fruitful discussion,"
Aljneibi said in Chennai.
The UAE-India CEPA
Council (UICC), in col-
laboration with the Con-
federation of Indian In-
dustry (CII), held a busi-
ness roundtable for
Chennai-based exporters
aimed at promoting the
UAE-India economic
partnership.
US Army is slashing
thousands of posts to
prepare for future wars
Agencies
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The U.S. Army is slash-
ing the size of its force by
about 24,000, or almost
5%, and restructuring to
be better able to fight the
next major war, as the
service struggles with re-
cruiting shortfalls that
made it impossible to
bring in enough soldiers
to fill all the jobs.
The cuts will mainly
be in already-empty posts
? not actual soldiers ?
including in jobs related
to counterinsurgency that
swelled during the Iraq
and Afghanistan wars but
are not needed as much
today. About 3,000 of
the cuts would come
from Army special oper-
ations forces.
At the same time, how-
ever, the plan will add
about 7,500 troops in
other critical missions,
including air-defense and
counter-drone units and
five new task forces
around the world with
enhanced cyber, intelli-
gence and long-range
strike capabilities.
Army Secretary Chris-
tine Wormuth said she
and Gen. Randy George,
the Army chief, worked
to thin out the number of
places where they had
empty or excess slots.
Aim to double India-UAE non-oil trade by 2030: CEPACRUCIAL READ
Bitcoin crosses $60K
mark, approaching
all-time high
London: Bitcoin passed
the $60,000 mark on
Wednesday, approaching its
all-time high and continuing
its unbridled rise since the
approval of a new type of
investment indexed to the
cryptocurrency. At 1325
GMT, bitcoin traded at about
$60,301, closing in on its
all-time high of $68,991 --
that was struck in Nov 2021.
UK: Prince Harry loses
case over change in
personal security level
London: Prince Harry
lost a court challenge
against the UK government
on Wednesday over a
decision to change the level
of his personal security
when he visits the country.
Harry launched legal action
against the government
after being told in February
2020 that he would no
longer be given the ?same
degree? of publicly-funded
protection when in Britain.
Japan population down
by largest margin,
births at record low
Tokyo: The number of
babies born in Japan
in the year 2023 fell to a
record low from a year
earlier as the country?s
population shrank by its
largest ever margin, as per
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758,631, according to
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nese news agency said.
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Russian satellite set
for a risky encounter
New York: The U.S.
Department of Defense
is monitoring a close pass
between NASA?s Thermo-
sphere Ionosphere
Mesosphere Energetics and
Dynamics Mission (TIMED)
spacecraft and the Russian
Cosmos 2221 satellite,
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11. Indian youth leading global tech progress: Om Birla
Command of CMO to an ACS yields results
First India Bureau
Kota
Lok Sabha Speaker Om
Birla while addressing
the third convocation of
the Indian Institute of In-
formation Technology
(IIIT) in Kota, said that in
the present era of techno-
logical inventions and
innovation, Indian youth
are playing a remarkable
and leading role in global
technological progress.
Speaking about his
experiences during his
visits to Japan, Canada
and various European
countries, he mentioned
that Indian youth are
leading the revolution in
technology, innovation,
Artificial Intelligence
and startups all over the
world.
Birla also praised IIIT-
Kota for tech leadership,
emphasises holistic edu-
cation inspired by an-
cient Gurukuls and en-
courages innovation for
societal change.
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
ositive results
are emerging af-
ter handing over
the command of CMO to
a senior IAS of ACS level
for the first time. Many
things are being seen for
the first time. 1993 batch
IAS officer Shikhar
Agrawal has shown a new
path to the importance of
this chair, showcasing its
active and positive impact
on governance.
It would be worthwhile to
discuss a recent step taken
on Wednesday wherein
traditionally it is the fi-
nance department which
usually looks after the
treasury of the state.
However, the CMO under
Agrawal has probably be-
come active in this field
for the first time.
Agrawal sent details of
the state fund pending
with the Government of
India to all ACS, Principal
Secretaries and Secretar-
ies and requested that
they should make efforts
to get the details of the
funds from the concerned
ministry.
The CMO at his level has
collected details of the
outstanding amount of
Central Sponsored
schemes (CSS) in the GoI.
The details are as follows:
l Agriculture & Horticul-
ture Dept: Rs 210.49 cr
l Medical and Health
Dept: Rs 227.89 cr
l School Education De-
partment: Rs 1,800
crore
l Rural Development
Department: Rs 1181 cr
l WCD Department: Rs
286.76 cr
l Social Justice Depart-
ment: Rs 273 cr
Apart from this, details
of other pending funds
have also been collected,
and a request has been
made to officers to get this
amount released. ACS
Agrawal has also sent this
message to all the officers
saying that ?Copies of the
latest requests sent may be
made available to us for
follow-up.?
Additionally, Agrawal
actively shares his wealth
of knowledge and exper-
tise during senior officers?
meetings with the CM.
During a recent three-hour
marathon session involv-
ing all ACS, Principal
Secretaries, and Secretar-
ies with the Chief Minis-
ter, when the topic of
PHED arose, Shikhar in-
tervened decisively, en-
suring a judicious deci-
sion was reached. PHED
Secretary Samit Sharma
proposed allocating a con-
tingency fund of Rs 25
lakh to each district for
drinking water. Based on
his experience, Agrawal
expressed his views that
Rs 25 lakh will be less; it
should be Rs 50 lakh. The
CM agreed to Shikhar and
approved Rs 50 lakh.
In the past, the Principal
Secretary to the CM had
rarely attended officers?
meetings in the field, but
this time when CM Bhajan
Lal Sharma went to
Bharatpur, ACS Shikhar
Agrawal also accompa-
nied him for the first time.
In a significant gathering
of Divisional-level offic-
ers, Agrawal was ob-
served seated alongside
the CM, marking a nota-
ble precedent. Evidently,
the CM is according
prominence to his ACS.
Shikhar Agrawal is well
known for his diligent
work ethic, results-driven
approach, and exacting
standards. His tenure at
JDA has been distin-
guished and while lever-
aging extensive experi-
ence both at State and
Central governments,
Agrawal tirelessly en-
deavours to carve out a
fresh identity for CMO.
Om Birla hands over a degree to a student during the
Convocation Ceremony of IIIT, Kota on Wednesday.
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Jaipur/Udaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan-
lal Sharma will give
gifts to the people of
Jaipur city by inaugurat-
ing 3 big projects of
JDA soon. The projects
worth Rs 239 crore are
completed and the JDA
has almost completed
the work of these pro-
jects. These can be inau-
gurated in the first week
of March.
Underpass at B-2 by-
pass intersection, Jhot-
wara elevated road and
Jawahar Circle Traffic
Signal Project will be
inaugurated. A large
population of the capital
will benefit from the in-
auguration of these pro-
jects. Movement of
lakhs of commuters will
become easier with this
projects.
Jhotwara elevated
road project is built at a
cost of Rs 167 crore,
Jawahar Circle project
at cost of Rs 42 crore,
and B-2 bypass under-
pass intersection at a
cost of Rs 30 crore.
Meanwhile, CM
Bhajan Lal Sharma will
lay the foundation stone
of two dams and one
tunnel in Udaipur on
March 1. Assam Gover-
nor Gulab Chand Ka-
taria will also be present
in the program in which
the foundation stone of
Dewas III and IV pro-
jects and 15 km long
tunnel will be laid.
Udaipur?s Fatehsagar
and Pichhola Lakes will
get rain water from the
hills of Gogunda area
and Sabarmati river. Ar-
rangements will be
made for the drinking
water system of Udaipur
city and rain water in
Fatehsagar and Pichhola
Lakes so that there is no
shortage of water in
both the lakes.
Before the foundation
stone laying ceremony,
Water Resources Minis-
ter SS Rawat will visit
Gogunda area of
Udaipur and take stock
of the arrangements. It
was announced in budg-
et 2023-24 that Rs
1690.55 cr will be spent
on dam and tunnel con-
struction. Dam will be
built in Gogunda tehsil
of Udaipur under Dewas
III. A dam of 703 MCFT
capacity will be built
near Nathiyathal village.
Jaipur: The specula-
tions of Udailal
Anjana leaving
Congress have now been
completely put to rest after
the party has given Anjana
the responsibility of Chair-
man of Disciplinary Action
Committee. Shankuntla
Rawat has been made the
Co-Chairman, Hakim Ali
has been made the Con-
venor, and Vinod Gothwal
has been made the member
of the Disciplinary Action
Committee. Recently there
were reports of Anjana join-
ing the BJP.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Railways Ministry
approves Neemuch-Kota
new line survey, CP Joshi
hails PM Modi and Rail-
ways Minister Ashwini
Vaishnaw. A Rs 5 crore
grant is sanctioned for
the 201.30 km project,
set to cut Kota-Neemuch
distance. Begun town,
Rawatbhata nuclear plant
to gain trade boost. CP
Joshi?s unwavering ef-
forts have been recog-
nised with this. Regional
BJP, locals extend grati-
tude to their MP, Joshi.
While returning from the convocation ceremony
at IIIT, Kota, Om Birla met people living on the
roadside and expressed concern over the chil-
dren residing their not going to school. The Lok Sabha
Speaker made arrangements for children to study near
their homes on the street. Students from IIIT will now visit
the area to teach these underpriviliged children. Birla
also talked about giving uniforms to all the children. The
parents were happy with the arrangement for children?s
education.
Ashwini Yadav
Alwar
Addressing the ?Work-
ers? Dialogue Pro-
gramme? in Alwar, PCC
President GS Dotasara
said that worker dia-
logue programmes are
being organised in every
LS constituency of Raj
to discuss the five issues
on which Rahul Gandhi
is carrying out Bharat
Jodo Yatra (BJY) across
the country. He said that
the Congress organisa-
tion is very strong in the
State and if the Congress
workers and leaders de-
cide to win the LS polls,
then the Congress will
win the LS elections. He
said that all the leaders
are strong and instead of
talking for any one par-
ticular person, efforts
will have to be made to
make the Congress can-
didate win.
He said that it is a
worrying situation in the
country, as more than
750 farmers have been
martyred, the Centre
made a written agree-
ment with farmers,
formed a panel, and
promised to accept the
demand of MSP, but af-
ter 22 months, the farm-
ers are being sent back
to Delhi. They are being
forced to protest be-
cause there is no men-
tion of MSP in panel.
BJP leaders are calling
the farmers terrorists,
Khalistani, and drunk-
ards, then why are they
talking to them? asks
Dotasra.
Kamalkant Vyas
Jaipur
Chief Justice of Ra-
jasthan High Court, Jus-
tice MM Shrivastava,
while speaking at his fe-
licitation ceremony or-
ganised by the High
Court Bar Association,
said that pendency is a
big problem in the courts
but this problem cannot
be eliminated unless the
number of judges is in-
creased and the number
of courts is increased.
He said that there is no
such institution where
everything is going well
and similarly, there are
many challenges in the
judiciary too.
?The number of cases
is high and the number of
judges is less, There is
also a shortage of judges
and infrastructure. I
would also like to ask the
Bar to provide support in
this because without the
Bar this work can?t be
completed,? he said.
First India Bureau
Jodhpur
PHED Minister Kan-
haiya Lal Choudhary,
Choudhary while chair-
ing a meeting of the sen-
ior engineers of Jodhpur
and Pali division on
Wednesday, said that the
work related to Jal Jee-
van Mission should be
completed on time or else
strict action will be taken
against the negligent of-
ficials. He said that the
Centre had given addi-
tional time to complete
the incomplete work and
that work should be com-
pleted within the time
limit. Minister was also
strict against illegal wa-
ter connections and
showing his displeasure,
Min said that illegal con-
nections should be re-
moved through running a
drive. He said that water
theft won?t be tolerated.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Rajasthan Assembly
Speaker Vasudev Dev-
nani has said that the
youth of today is a ?citi-
zen of today and not of
future.? He said that the
youth must feel proud of
Indian culture. They
should dream and choose
their goals and should try
to build their lives ac-
cordingly.
Devnani expressed
these views as the chief
guest at the district level
Youth Parliament pro-
gram organised by Nehru
Yuva Kendra in Jaipur.
Devnani inaugurated
the Youth Parliament by
lighting the lamp. He said
that India?s future is
bright. ?India is and will
remain a world leader.?
He mentioned that Every-
one has to play an active
role in realizing the con-
cept of developed India.
Rajasthan Assembly
Speaker further said that
the youth should remain
dedicated towards their
goals in life. He said that
youths have the ability to
change the adverse cir-
cumstances. Young peo-
ple should always re-
member the ideals of
Swami Vivekananda.
Urging parents to help
enhance the talent of chil-
dren, Devnani asked
them to allow kids opt for
career of their choice.
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
Deputy Chief Minister
Diya Kumari on Wednes-
day, asserted a proactive
approach towards the de-
velopment of anganwadi
centres in the region by
approving the upgrade of
6,204 mini Anganwadi
centre to ?Model Angan-
wadi? centres.
It will strengthen in-
tegrated child develop-
ment services under the
WCD Dept, and will be
developed as a model
centre with all the basic
facilities, children?s
growth monitoring de-
vices, toys, books & fur-
niture. The upgraded
Model Anganwadis are
scheduled to commence
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girls and empowering
women. In this regard,
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govt schemes benefiting
mothers & children. This
initiative aims to make it
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dren to access healthy
nutrition and quality pre-
school education,? said
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ten come and go, but some styles
possess a timeless allure that
transcends generations. Hippie
fashion is one such phenomenon
that continues to captivate individuals with its
free-spirited ethos and eclectic aesthetic.
Once considered avant-garde and out of the
box, hippie fashion has evolved over the
decades, offering a myriad of variations that
seamlessly blend the past with the present.
Hippie fashion emerged during the coun-
tercultural movement of the 1960s, char-
acterized by its rejection of mainstream
norms and embrace of individuality.
Flowing maxi dresses, fringed vests,
bell-bottom jeans, and tie-dye prints be-
came emblematic of the movement,
reflecting a desire for peace, love, and
harmony. Today, hippie fashion has
undergone a modern transformation,
blending elements of its original ethos
with contemporary trends. Bohemian-
inspired looks featuring floral prints,
earthy tones, and relaxed silhouettes
dominate runways and street style
alike. Designers infuse hippie elements into
their collections, offering a fresh take on
retro classics.
Incorporating hippie fashion into one’s eve-
ryday wardrobe is easier than ever, thanks to
its versatile nature. Opt for flowy peasant
blouses paired with denim shorts for a laid-
back yet chic vibe. Accessorize with layered
necklaces, beaded bracelets, and oversized
sunglasses to channel the carefree spirit of
the ‘60s.
For those looking to infuse a touch of
hippie flair into their party attire, there are
countless options to explore. A fringed
suede jacket adds a bohemian edge to a sim-
ple black dress, while floral headbands evoke
a whimsical charm. Embrace bold prints and
vibrant hues for a statement-making ensem-
ble that exudes confidence and individual-
ity. Hippie fashion remains a beloved style
aesthetic that celebrates freedom of ex-
pression and self-discovery. Whether in-
corporated into everyday looks or elevat-
ed for special occasions, the timeless
charm of hippie fashion continues to
inspire individuals to embrace their in-
ner free spirit and style gracefully in
every aspect of life.
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to witness
the ‘Big Fat
Wedding’ of
the year.
Anant Am-
bani, the scion of Reliance
Industries, is all set to tie the
knot with his fiancee Radhika
Merchant, this July. The pre-
wedding celebrations are
making waves as their invite
surfaces online. The festivi-
ties are scheduled to take
place from March 1-3 in Jam-
nagar, Gujarat, at the Reliance
Greens, known for its com-
mitment to caring for thou-
sands of rescued animals. The
E-invite features a unique for-
est theme with various ani-
mals and birds. Mukesh and
Nita Ambani personally craft-
ed a special handwritten in-
vite for their guests.
On Friday evening, guests
will attend an ‘Evening in
Everland-themed’ cocktail
party. The following day,
they will be taken on a tour of
the Reliance animal rescue
centre, for which they’ve
been asked to wear ‘comfort-
able shoes’. That evening,
guests will dress in a ‘desi
romance style’ for a ‘Mela
Rogue’ party hosted by the
couple. On day three, the
guests will be taken on a
‘Tusker Trail’, for which
they’ve been requested to
dress in ‘casual chic’. The fi-
nal event is a traditional
‘hastakshar’ ceremony, for
which the guests will dress in
sherwanis and lehengas. The
ceremony will be carried out
in the Jamnagar Township
Temple complex.
According to reports, a
team of 21 chefs is being
flown in for the lavish event.
Over 2,500 dishes will be
prepared over the course of
the three-day event, with cui-
sines ranging from Thai,
Japanese, Mexican and Par-
si. Over 70 items will be
available for breakfast,
over 200 for lunch, and
over 275 for dinner. Mid-
night meals will be on
offer from 12 am to 4
pm, with over 85 items
on offer. Around 1,000
guests will be ferried to the
venue on chartered flights.
Sari drapers, stylists, and
makeup artists will be avail-
able on location for the
guests.
Renowned Jaipur-based
blue pottery artist, Garima
Saini, has received an invi-
tation to showcase her craft
at a prestigious wedding
ceremony, offering live
demonstrations and display-
ing her exquisite artifacts.
Additionally, esteemed craft
guru Babulal Marothia has
been invited to present his
renowned miniature art to
guests from across the globe.
The three-day pre-wedding
festivities in Jamnagar will
feature these two talented
artists from Jaipur, who will
captivate attendees with
their remarkable artworks.
their latest endeavour in-
volves designing exclusive
tableware for the prestigious
pre-wedding festivities of
the Ambani family, sched-
uled from March 1 to 3 in
Jamnagar.
The iconic Arun Industries
and Arun’s Emporium gar-
nered international acclaim as
a top manufacturer of luxury
tableware, that will now be a
part of the pre-wedding fes-
tivities. CEO Arun Pabuwal
revealed the meticulous de-
sign process initiated four
months prior, involving inten-
sive deliberations and sample
productions. Despite the tight
schedule, the Arun Group de-
livered an impeccable server,
thanks to a dedicated team of
110 craftsmen, led by Direc-
tor Antara Pabuwal, employ-
ing traditional Indian tech-
niques and modern CNC
methods.
Their participation high-
lights the rich artistic heritage
of Jaipur, adding a touch of
cultural splendour to the cel-
ebratory event. Artisans from
over 10 states have been in-
vited to showcase handicrafts
at an upcoming event. The
Ambani family, renowned for
their opulent affairs, is also
dedicated to animal welfare.
They've inaugurated One Tara,
the nation's largest animal res-
cue center, spanning 200
acres, aimed at caring for ani-
mals prior to marriage cere-
monies. This philanthropic
initiative underscores their
commitment to animal welfare
alongside their lavish celebra-
tions. One Tara stands as a
significant endeavor, symbol-
izing their dedication to social
responsibility and compassion
towards animals in need.
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grand showcase of
automotive herit-
age last weekend at
the lawns of Jai Mahal Pal-
ace as the Vintage Car Exhi-
bition captivated enthusi-
asts from across the re-
gion. The event, held on
Saturday and Sunday, de-
lighted visitors with a stun-
ning array of classic and vin-
tage automobiles.
Attendees were treated to
a visual feast as they mar-
velled at meticulously re-
stored vintage cars alongside
classic beauties. However,
the highlight of the event
came on the second day with
a spirited car rally that en-
thralled spectators.
The rally, organized for
owners and their families, pro-
vided a unique opportunity to
witness these automotive
treasures in action. Among the
notable participants was SS
Singhvi, with his iconic Aus-
tin 7 (1926 model) and Austin
10 (1938 model) drew admira-
tion from onlookers.
The graceful presence of
the Austin 7 and Austin 10
added to the nostalgic charm
of the rally, evoking fond
memories of a bygone era. As
the vintage and classic cars
paraded through the streets of
Jaipur, they captured the im-
agination of all who beheld
them, reaffirming the endur-
ing allure of automotive
history.
With its blend of elegance,
craftsmanship, and sheer pas-
sion, the Vintage Car Exhibi-
tion and Rally in Jaipur once
again underscored the time-
less appeal of these automo-
tive marvels.
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ace as the Vintage Car Exhi-
bition captivated enthusi-
asts from across the re-
gion. The event, held on
Saturday and Sunday, de-
lighted visitors with a stun-
ning array of classic and vin-
tage automobiles.
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a visual feast as they mar-
velled at meticulously re-
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Atlanta universe is
buzzing as Porsha Wil-
liams and Simon
Guobadia’s unexpected divorce
announcement sent shockwaves,
catching even TV host Andy Co-
hen off guard. In a surprising turn
of events, Cohen disclosed that
none of the show’s producers were
aware of the impending separation.
Expressing his astonishment,
Cohen shared, “None of us knew
any of this was on the horizon, and
this was meant to be Porsha’s hap-
pily ever after kind of victory lap
season.” The news hit the produc-
tion team amidst rumours sur-
rounding Simon Guobadia’s im-
migration issues, adding an unfore-
seen twist to Porsha’s storyline.
While the reason behind the di-
vorce remains undisclosed, Cohen
emphasized that it wasn’t tied to
any involvement in affairs. The TV
presenter conveyed his support for
Porsha, stating, “This is a big right
turn from the story that I think all
of us thought we would be telling,
so sending love to Porsha.”
Porsha Williams and Simon
Guobadia’s whirlwind romance
had its share of controversy, with
Guobadia proposing to Williams
shortly after divorcing his first
wife, Falynn Pina. The couple tied
the knot in November 2022, mak-
ing headlines for their rapid jour-
ney from courtship to marriage.
Now, just 15 months later, Porsha
reportedly filed for divorce on Feb-
ruary 23, leaving fans and even
industry insiders like Cohen eager
to uncover the untold chapters of
this reality TV saga.
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stations are
undergoing a
significant
overhaul through the In-
dian Railways Amrit
Bharat Station Scheme,
aiming to revamp over
1300 stations across the
country. Recently, the
Prime Minister's recent
inauguration of the rede-
velopment of 553 sta-
tions underscores the
scheme's ambitious
scope. Already, work is
underway for 508 sta-
tions since the PM's
foundation stone laying
ceremony last year. The
initiative prioritizes mod-
ernizing infrastructure to
elevate passenger experi-
ence, including aestheti-
cally designed facades,
improved platforms,
landscaping, and more.
What sets this scheme
apart is its emphasis on
integrating local culture
and heritage into station
designs. For instance,
stations in Ahmedabad
and Dwarka draw inspi-
ration from iconic tem-
ples, while others like
Gurugram and Balesh-
war reflect regional
themes like IT and spir-
ituality.
Rajasthan, with 85 sta-
tions under redevelop-
ment, showcases a blend
of tradition and moder-
nity. Jaipur, Udaipur, and
Jodhpur are among the
stations transforming.
Uttar Pradesh leads in
the number of stations
earmarked for redevel-
opment, followed by
Maharashtra and West
Bengal.
This initiative builds
upon earlier successes
like the modernization of
Gandhinagar and Habib-
ganj stations in 2021,
with plans to revamp ma-
jor hubs like New Delhi,
Ahmedabad, and Mum-
bai's Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj Terminus. With
its comprehensive ap-
proach and commitment
to preserving heritage,
the Amrit Bharat Station
Scheme heralds a new
era for India's railways,
promising enhanced in-
frastructure and enriched
travel experiences na-
tionwide.
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known
for his
bold film
choices,
reminisced about his Bol-
lywood debut in the 2003
film “Footpath.” Despite
hailing from the Bhatt
film family, Emraan re-
vealed in a recent inter-
view that his journey be-
gan with a stern warning
from Mahesh Bhatt.
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told him bluntly, “If
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that first shot, we
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out of this film.”
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braced the chal-
lenge, realizing
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his worth in the
industry.
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stilled in him by the
straightforward message
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ing him understand the
business aspect of film-
making.
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touch to his story, Emraan
shared that even his fam-
ily doubted his acting
abilities. His grandmother
discouraged him from en-
tering the industry, and his
mother was apprehensive.
However, he took baby
steps, working hard in a
production house that
initially focused on
small films but
eventually be-
came a force in
the industry.
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journey,
marked by
challenges
and scepti-
cism, show-
cases his deter-
mination to
break through
and establish
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satile actor. From
the initial warning
to proving his
mettle, his story is
a testament to his re-
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ping thriller,
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personal odyssey marked
by resilience and pain. In
a recent interview with
Free Press Journal, Pulkit
bravely shared his battle
with cancer during the
film's research in 2019,
revealing, "I was in pain,
a lot of pain, hooked to
the IVs in the hospital,
fighting a demon called
cancer."
Despite the adversity,
Pulkit, along with his wife
and co-writer Jyotsana,
turned to writing as a
means of overcoming
their struggles. Their ex-
ploration led them to the
tragic reality of shelter
homes, uncovering a se-
ries of distressing inci-
dents across the country.
Pulkit recalled the pivotal
moment, saying, "And
that was the moment we
decided to make Bhak-
shak." "Bhakshak," star-
ring Bhumi Pednekar,
Sanjay Mishra, Sai Tam-
hankar, and Aditya Sriv-
astava, is a powerful nar-
rative directed by Pulkit
and produced by Gauri
Khan and Gaurav Verma
under Red Chillies En-
tertainment. The film
made its debut on Netflix
on February 9, 2024.
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jasthan theatre
festival kicked
off its formal
inauguration
with a captivating perfor-
mance of ?Shri Ram Ki Shak-
ti Pooja? at RIC, on Wednes-
day. Renowned actors includ-
ing Piyush Mishra, Anoop
Soni, Himani Shivpuri and
Rajendra Gupta are set to
grace the festival with their
plays and talk shows, promis-
ing an enriching experience
for theatre enthusiasts.
Directed by Niresh Kumar,
?Shri Ram Ki Shakti Pooja?,
was a theatrical adaptation
of poet Suryakant Tripathi
Nirala?s poem, portraying
Lord Ram as a relatable hu-
man figure grappling with
inner conflicts amid the
backdrop of the Ram-Ra-
vana war. The play delved
into the emotional turmoil of
Lord Ram, who, feeling over-
whelmed by the formidable
challenges ahead, sought sol-
ace and strength through
worshipping Mother Shakti.
The festival?s inauguration
ceremony was attended by
guests including Director of
RIC, RAS Shipra Sharma,
Shreya Guha and JP Kan-
odiya from Unique Organics
Ltd. With its compelling nar-
rative and stellar cast, ?Shri
Ram Ki Shakti Pooja? set the
stage for a thought-provok-
ing exploration of devotion,
resilience and the eternal
battle between good and evil.
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he Palace
Atelier,
nestled
within the
historic City Palace
and formerly focused
on showcasing arti-
facts from the Maha-
raja Sawai Man Singh
II Museum, is under-
going a significant
metamorphosis.
Spearheaded by
Gauravi Kumari of
Jaipur and French De-
signer Claire Deroo,
the atelier is being re-
vamped into a dynam-
ic museum-cum-con-
cept store set to open
its doors on March 1.
Gauravi Kumari
shared her vision, de-
scribing The Palace
Atelier as not just a
museum store but a
concept store, embod-
ying the essence of
Indian creativity and
luxury. Positioned
strategically within
the palace complex?s
first courtyard, the
store promises easy
access, prominent vis-
ibility, and breathtak-
ing views of the iconic
Mubarak Mahal.
Curated with care,
the store?s offerings
include renowned
names like Anita
Dongre, Kanika Goy-
al, Shanti Banaras,
Bhavya Ramesh,
Lovebirds and
Rkivecity, alongside
artifacts from the mu-
seum and City Palace.
Moreover, the atelier
will boast a tranquil
library nook, enhanc-
ing the shopping expe-
rience with a touch of
serenity. The Palace
Atelier, initially estab-
lished by Dy CM Diya
Kumari in 2012, is
poised to redefine re-
tail in Jaipur, blending
heritage with contem-
porary elegance.
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