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Indian Express
an hour ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi Confidential: Special greetings
Among the host of greetings that President Droupadi Murmu received on her 67th birthday on Friday, one message stood out for its special wish in the President's native language — Santhali. Sent by the Ukrainian embassy in New Delhi, 'Sagun Janam Maha', which translates to 'a blessed birthday', had the photo of Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk presenting his credentials to Murmu. The embassy also greeted the President in English and in their own language alongside the Santhali greetings. Decision Pending THE CONGRESS high command is yet to finalise the appointment of its district committees (DCC) in Gujarat — a pilot project for empowering DCCs across the country — but it has already held meetings with AICC observers appointed to oversee the same exercise in Haryana and MP. Sources said the observers for the two states met the Congress high command virtually Friday. The observers submitted reports to the party leadership and gave suggestions for DCC chiefs, it is learnt. For Gujarat, the observers had submitted the reports for each district more than a month ago, but the appointments are pending. Insignia of Honour TO APPRECIATE the hard work of jail staff in Delhi Prisons, DG (Prisons) Satish Golcha has approved a new insignia — specifying Delhi Karagaar in red and blue and including the national emblem — for all the uniformed personnel in the department, asking them to wear it on the upper right side, above the name tag, from July 1. A communication to senior jail staff stated that Delhi Prisons is a torch-bearer institution of the country for its various correctional programmes for its inmates. It is important to highlight that throughout the three waves of Covid-19 pandemic, the Delhi Prisons administration has tirelessly endeavoured to safeguard the health of around 20,000 inmates from the risk of infection in the confined environment of the prisons, the communication stated.
India Gazette
20 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Indian Youth Congress organises Mega Rojgar Mela 2025 to mark Rahul Gandhi's birthday
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): The Indian Youth Congress organised a Mega Job Fair 2025 at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi on Thursday to mark the birthday of Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, a release said. According to the release, private companies like Tata Alliance, Flipkart, Zepto, Voltas, Tech Mahindra, Paytm, Aditya Birla, Hitachi, Urban Clap, and 161 others participated in this job fair and interviewed youths. Around 8,500 youths registered for the job fair. About 7,500 youths were interviewed, and 3,500 received job letters on the spot. The companies' HR also invited many youths for the second round. Several senior Congress leaders also participated in the program. AICC Organization General Secretary K. C. Venugopal, AICC General Secretary Sachin Pilot, AICC in-charge Qazi Nizamuddin, Delhi Pradesh Congress President Devendra Yadav, Lok Sabha MP Deepender Hooda, Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Assembly Tikaram Julie, Chairman of Social Media Department Supriya Srinate, Congress Party spokesperson Ragini Nayak, Executive President of Kisan Congress Bajrang Punia, AICC in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar, AICC Secretary Naveen Sharma and Neeraj Kundan, attended the event. As per the release, on this occasion, AICC Organization General Secretary K.C. Venugopal said that the biggest problem for the youth today is unemployment, BJP had promised to provide two crore jobs every year but there is nothing on the ground. The youth of the country need employment today, and Rahul Gandhi is the only leader who is constantly fighting for it, from Parliament to the streets. On this occasion, the National President of the Indian Youth Congress, Uday Bhanu Chib, said that the BJP gave us unemployment. In response to that, we organised a job fair. The Youth Congress's job fair is not just an event; it is a campaign of those who believe in the vision of Rahul Gandhi. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who has been constantly raising the issue of unemployment, gave us this opportunity to become a solution to this problem on his birthday. For the youth who are getting jobs, it is not just their victory; it is an inspiration for us, too. The youth who participated in the job fair said, 'Today, the work that the government should have done is being done by Rahul Gandhi.' Today, thousands of youth are saying that they have faith that Rahul Gandhi will work for them. According to the press release, Delhi Pradesh Congress President Devendra Yadav said, 'This Rojgar Mela, organised by Indian Youth Congress and Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, is not an ordinary event; it is a concrete effort to provide jobs to the youth! The government has now become silent after promising 2 crore jobs every year. Now there is no talk, nor is there any answer. Therefore, now the opposition has taken the responsibility that if the government backs down, we will go ahead and get the youth their rights!' Delhi Pradesh Youth Congress President Akshay Lakra said that this crowd of Rojgar Mela is not just for a fair, it is the call of that generation which has been struggling with false promises and unfulfilled intentions for years. This huge crowd clearly says that the youth of the country do not need any mercy; they just need an opportunity. BJP and AAP governments have been in power for years, but such a Rojgar Mela never happened. On the birthday of Rahul Gandhi, we have returned the rights of the youth by giving them employment. During this, many National General Secretaries of Youth Congress, Secretaries, and State Presidents were also present in today's program. Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Bajrang Punia said, 'I want to congratulate IYC and all Congress leaders for organising this job fair. BJP did not stand up to its promises, which is why the opposition is taking up the task of providing jobs to unemployed youth of the country.' (ANI)
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
T'gana CM to meet Union Jal Shakti Minister, discuss river-linking project
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will meet Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil in Delhi on Thursday to convey the state's objections to the proposed Polavaram (Godavari)-Banakacharla river linking project by neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The CM, who left for Delhi on Thursday morning, is also expected to meet AICC leaders and other dignitaries in the national capital, official sources said. The Polavaram-Banakacharla link project is aimed at diverting surplus Godavari water to the drought-hit regions of Andhra Pradesh, a move Telangana argues is detrimental to its water rights. Reddy, accompanied by state Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy, held a meeting on Wednesday with MPs from all parties to gather views on finalising the state's strategy to oppose the project. Later, speaking to reporters, Revanth Reddy said his government is in the first stage of employing the traditional approach of 'saam, daan, bhed, dand' (conciliation, concession, division and force) to challenge the project through political and legal channels. The CM has said the state government had swiftly complained to the Godavari River Management Board (GRMB) and the Union Minister C R Patil when Naidu mooted the Banakacharla project. Responding to opposition BRS' criticism that he remained silent while Andhra Pradesh "took away" Godavari water, Revanth Reddy said it was former CM Chandrasekhar Rao who, during a 2016 meeting of the two state chief ministers in Delhi, first proposed utilising the 3,000 TMC of Godavari water flowing into the sea. "The foundation stone was laid that day. The foundation for the idea of providing water to Rayalaseema (in Andhra Pradesh) by transferring 3,000 TMC Godavari water to Krishna basin was laid that day. This is record of the minutes of that meeting," he said. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu had earlier said the Polavaram (Godavari)-Banakacherla project is aimed at taking surplus Godavari waters to the drought-hit regions in the state. Naidu highlighted that Telangana need not worry as only excess water from the Godavari river will be utilised, which otherwise would drain into the sea.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Bosiram Siram appointed as new chief of Arunachal Congress
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Congress appointed Bosiram Siram as the President of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing Nabam Tuki, with immediate effect. According to a press note, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge appointed Bosiram Siram as the President of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee, with immediate effect. 'Hon'ble Congress President has appointed Shri Bosiram Siram as the President of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee, with immediate effect. The party appreciates the contributions of the outgoing PCC President Shri Nabam Tuki,' the press note by Congress read. Bosiram Siram is a former Congress MLA from the Pasighat East Assembly Constituency. According to another press note by Congress, the party has appointed Manish Chatrath as the In-Charge of the Party Headquarters with immediate effect. Gurdeep Singh Sappal will continue to serve as the In-Charge of Administration in general. 'Hon'ble Congress President has appointed Shri Manish Chatrath as the In-Charge of the Party Headquarters with immediate effect. Shri Gurdeep Singh Sappal will continue to serve as the In-Charge of Administration in general,' the press note read. Manish Chatrath has previously held the posts of AICC In-charge for Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. Sharing the development on X, Chatrath wrote, 'Humbled and grateful to the Congress leadership for entrusting me with the responsibility as In-Charge of AICC Headquarters. My heartfelt thanks to Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji, Shri @Kharge ji, Shri @RahulGandhi ji, Smt. @PriyankaGandhi ji and Shri @KCVenugopalMP ji for their faith in me. I shall try my best to discharge my duties to the best of my abilities.' Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge approved the proposal for the appointment of Abhay Sahu as the Chairman of the Kisan Congress, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee, with immediate effect. Last month, on May 31, Congress chief Kharge approved the appointment of 11 additional AICC Observers for Madhya Pradesh under the party's ongoing Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan. (ANI)
United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Amid growing intraparty tensions, Vinay Kumar likely to take over as HPCC chief
Shimla, June 17(UNI) After months of intense lobbying and factional tug-of-war, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) is reportedly close to announcing Assembly deputy speaker Vinay Kumar as the next Himachal Pradesh Congress president. The move appears aimed at caste-balancing, rewarding loyalty, and bridging the rift within the state unit. Vinay Kumar, MLA from Shri Renukaji and a Dalit leader, enjoys support from both Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri. Despite his roots in the Virbhadra Singh camp, his moderate image and non-confrontational stance during the 2024 Rajya Sabha election crisis — when he resisted BJP overtures and stood by the Congress — seem to have tipped the scales in his favour. With the party poised to replace Pratibha Singh, widow of the late Virbhadra Singh, citing the 'one family, one post' principle, the Congress high command appears to be delicately balancing political arithmetic and internal dissent. Sources indicate that CM Sukhu had pitched a panel of four names, including Sanjay Awasthi, Vinod Sultanpuri, Suresh Kumar, and Vinay Kumar, with the latter emerging as the consensus candidate. Vinay's elevation will vacate the deputy speaker's post, prompting speculation that Sanjay Ratan, Bhuvneshwar Gaur, or Chandrashekhar could be considered to fill the slot — each offering their own factional value. However, the long delay in appointing a new Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president has only exacerbated tensions within the Himachal Congress. The dissolution of all party units seven months ago left a vacuum, amplifying internal discontent. Observers believe the indecision reflects AICC's inability to rein in factionalism or present a coherent leadership roadmap in the hill state. Meanwhile, increasing bus fares, removal of diagnostic test subsidies, Rs 10 patient registration charges in hospitals, water and milk price hikes, and raised power tariffs are fueling resentment. Revenue stamp and documentation cost hikes are further straining public trust. The government's perceived extravagance in the face of dwindling resources and a central government squeeze on funds has painted a bleak fiscal picture. While Vinay Kumar's appointment could momentarily stabilize the Congress, experts warn that unless followed by sincere grassroots engagement and corrective economic measures, it may do little to revive the party's public image. UNI ML PRS
