Amit Shah warns Naxals of no respite from ops during monsoon, rules out talks

Shah said that the complete implementation of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will make India's criminal justice system the most modern, speedy and scientific justice system in the world.

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Deccan Herald

17 minutes ago

• Deccan Herald

Shah's anti-English position harms India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah's denunciation of the English language is ill-conceived and uninformed, and will only work against the country's unity and development. Speaking at the launch of a book by a former civil servant in Delhi on Thursday, Shah said, ''The time is not far away for people speaking in English in the country to feel ashamed'. The prejudice against English is part of the ideology and politics of his party, and Shah has only given expression to it. He is right in saying that the languages of our country are the jewels of our culture, but wrong in dismissing the role of English as a linking and unifying language. He is also right in saying that we should take pride in our languages, but pride in one's own language need not translate into shame about another language. Languages are not zero sum games, and the knowledge of another language does not mean degradation or devaluation of the mother tongue. Languages gain by interaction. All Indian languages have enriched themselves from their interaction with English. .English not a shame but power: Rahul Gandhi hits back at Amit Shah's remarks, says discouraging it to deny opportunities .English is spoken by over 100 million people in the country, and the number exceeds the number of speakers of most other languages. It is the official language in many states. India is also said to have the second largest English-speaking population in the world. English has served as the official and link language for centuries in our country, which speaks richly diverse languages. It is difficult to imagine English losing its status in the near future, going by the people's attitude towards it. The usefulness and popularity of a language don't always depend on government policies. People's relationship with language is a sensitive matter and governments should handle it with care and caution. .Shah's tirade against English should also be seen in context of the efforts of the central government and the BJP to promote Hindi aggressively. This has resulted in apprehensions about domination of Hindi in non-Hindi states. English was the language of power in India during colonial times but after the British left, it serves as a link language, with an equal relationship with all languages of the country. The replacement of English would lead to its place being taken up by Hindi, which comes with political baggage. English is also India's window to the world in every respect, and closing that window would hurt and set the country back. Shah says India cannot be imagined with a foreign language. But the idea of India is not static--it has room for English, which is no longer considered a foreign language.

India Gazette

an hour ago

• India Gazette

"Surrender arms, join mainstream": Amit Shah reiterates govt's resolve to end Naxalism

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 22 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reiterated the commitment of the Indian government to weed out Naxalism by March 31, 2026. He appealed to the Naxalites to give up arms and join the mainstream. 'I had said that on March 31, 2026, this country will be free from Naxalism, and I would like to reiterate today that the way the security forces have shown valour, we will definitely achieve this goal,' Shah said while addressing the gathering here. Shah made an appeal to Naxalites engaged in armed resistance to shun the path of violence and join the mainstream. He said that the Chhattisgarh government's surrender policy allows those who give up arms to contribute to the development of the state. 'Vishnu Deo Sai has curated a very impressive surrender policy; come and surrender and contribute to the development of Chhattisgarh. It did not require any talk. Have faith in the government. Surrender your arms and join the mainstream,' the Home Minister said. He lauded the efforts of the Chhattisgarh government for intensifying the stalled anti-naxal operations and encouraging the police and security forces. Shah said that significant breakthroughs were being achieved under Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo and Deputy CM Vijay Sharma. 'The biggest achievement of Vishnu Deo Sai's government in Chhattisgarh and the state's Home Minister, Vijay Sharma, is that they started the stalled anti-Naxal operation at a fast pace. I have seen that since the formation of the government, both leaders have not only accelerated the anti-Naxal operation but also guided it from time to time. It has encouraged the police and security forces and carried forward this fight efficiently,' Shah said. 'On behalf of the government of India, I extended greetings to Vijay Sharma and CM Sai for their effort in the field of Naxalism,' he added. Shah remembered former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his centenary year and credited him with creating Chhattisgarh. He announced that the government has decided to celebrate 25 years of Chhattisgarh as 'Atal Nirman Year.' 'This is the centenary year of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. I have been coming to Chhattisgarh for the last 11 years. I can confidently say that all the credit for the creation of Chhattisgarh goes to our leader, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The entire credit for beautifying Chhattisgarh goes to the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chhattisgarh government is celebrating its 25th year, and it has been decided to celebrate the year of establishment as Atal Nirman Year,' he added. Laying the foundation stones for the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) and Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Nava Raipur, Shah said that it would further advance and strengthen the criminal justice system of Chhattisgarh and central India. 'Today marks an important day for Chhattisgarh's criminal justice system. In a way, three new initiatives are being started to further advance the criminal justice system: The laying of the foundation stones for National Forensic Science University and Central Forensic Science Laboratory laid today along with the transit campus of NFSU inaugurated,' the Union Home Minister said. 'The move will strengthen the criminal justice system in central India,' he added. Shah informed that the Chhattisgarh government had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth Rs 5,000 crore at the investment summit held this year, which would bring industries to the state. 'Chhattisgarh's i-Hub has also been inaugurated. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth Rs 5,000 crore has been signed at an investment summit organised by CM Vishnu Deo Sai. The industries are coming. However, until the youth does not push themselves to be industrialists, Chhattisgarh will not witness an industrial revolution (development),' he said. Talking about the Innovation Hubs in Chhattisgarh, the Union Home Minister encouraged the youth to pursue careers in starting industries and developing such a culture that would allow the state to develop. 'i-hub will ensure technical and financial help to the youths in establishing their startups. This will provide a major opportunity and platform for the youths of Chhattisgarh. Until the youth here becomes MSME industrialist and develops a culture of this kind, Chhattisgarh cannot develop,' Shah added. Meanwhile, Shah informed that the NFSU campus will be constructed at Rs 145 crore, and the CFSL will be constructed at Rs 123 crore. 'The top forensic science institutes will be constructed at a total cost of Rs 268 crore. The state government has given land for the same.' Home Minister shared details about the courses to be offered by NFSU and appealed to the youth to show confidence in the Narendra Modi government, assuring that employment is guaranteed after graduating from NFSU. 'Trust the Modi government, NFSU ka graduation matlab apki naukri ki guarantee hai (employment is guaranteed after graduating from NFSU),' Shah said, adding, 'The development of these instituted will reduce the dependency on big cities for forensic sample examination.' He lauded the Chhattisgarh government for implementing new criminal laws, including Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). 'The Chhattisgarh government is working very well on implementing three critical laws. Implementing these laws will ensure that justice is served within three years of registering an FIR,' Shah said. Shah also held a security review (Suraksha Sameeksha) meeting in Nava Raipur. (ANI)

Time of India

3 hours ago

• Time of India

Stage is set for counting of votes in Ludhiana West bypoll on Monday.

Ludhiana: Security has been tightened, the strong room sealed, and the counting staff finalised as Ludhiana West braces for a high-stakes byelection result on Monday that could have far-reaching implications for Punjab's political landscape. The bypoll was triggered by the death of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Gurpreet Bassi Gogi in Jan. The constituency will see a fierce contest among 14 candidates, including AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, Congress veteran Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Bharatiya Janata Party's Jeewan Gupta, and Shiromani Akali Dal's Parupkar Singh Ghuman. Voting on June 19 recorded a turnout of just 51.33%. Counting is scheduled to begin at 8 am at Khalsa College for Women in Ghumar Mandi and is expected to conclude by early afternoon, election officials have said. Results are likely between noon and 1 pm. Security & Counting Setup Returning officer R P Singh confirmed that 14 counting tables, along with one for postal and electronically transmitted postal ballots, have been arranged. Each table will have a dedicated team comprising a supervisor, assistant, micro-observer, and helper. To ensure transparency and security, a three-tier system has been enforced at the counting centre: local police in the outer layer, state armed police in the middle, and paramilitary forces inside. EVMs (electronic voting machines) are stored under 24-hour CCTV surveillance. Entry to the counting hall will be restricted to authorised candidates and their designated agents. General observer Rajeev Kumar and district election officer Himanshu Jain conducted final inspections on Sunday and confirmed the arrangements. The duo also oversaw the second randomisation of 72 counting staff — comprising 24 supervisors, 24 assistants, and 24 micro-observers — to prevent procedural bias. A final round of randomisation will occur on Monday morning before counting begins. Dry day for 3 km To maintain public order during counting, district magistrate Himanshu Jain has declared June 23 a dry day under the Punjab Excise Act and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. All liquor outlets, hotels, clubs, and bars in Ludhiana West and within a 3-km radius are barred from storing or selling alcohol for the day. Jain has directed strict compliance from all relevant authorities. He also reaffirmed that all electronic voting and VVPAT machines are under constant watch and guarded by paramilitary personnel. Battle history Ludhiana West has witnessed dramatic electoral swings over the years, with Congress holding the seat for much of the past two decades until losing it to AAP in 2022. With the political stakes sky-high and security tight, Ludhiana West's by-election is poised to offer not just a new MLA, but a glimpse into the evolving mood of Punjab's electorate. MSID:: 122006753 413 |