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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
ABVP protest march in Thiruvananthapuram turns violent
A protest march taken out by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) to the Thampanoor Police on Sunday (June 22, 2025) afternoon turned violent with the police deploying water cannon to disperse the protesters. The march was taken out in protest against an alleged assault on ABVP State secretary E.U. Eswaraprasad by Students Federation of India (SFI) activists on Saturday night. The ABVP accused the Thampanoor police of shielding the accused. The police had put up barricades a little away from the station. When the protesters tried to scale the barricades, the police deployed water cannon. The ABVP members destroyed the flags of the CITU put up at Thampanoor as part of the Headload Workers' State conference. The protesters were later arrested and removed. The State has been witnessing protests by the Bharatiya Janata Party, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and associated organisations against General Education Minister V. Sivankutty over his comments related to the Raj Bhavan's use of the image of a Bharat Mata holding a saffron flag in official events. Mr. Sivankutty said on Sunday that the protests by the BJP's youth and student groups were carried out on instructions of the Raj Bhavan. The ABVP announced a statewide education bandh on Monday over the alleged attack on its state secretary.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
A comprehensive national policy beyond party lines
Keshav Upadhye, a young, dynamic and prominent face, has been working with the Bharatiya Janata Party for over two decades. In 2014, the then state president Devendra Fadnavis had appointed Upadhye as the spokesperson in his team. Owing to his journalistic background and better understanding of the socio-economic issues of the state, Upadhye made a mark as a spokesperson in a short span. He articulates the views of the party and aggressively defends the party on various platforms including the Marathi and Hindi national news channels. Keshav Upadhye worked for the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and after completing his degree in Journalism from Ranade Institute, Pune, he began his career as a journalist with daily Pudhari, Loksatta and Mumbai Tarun Bharat. Knowing the pulse of the news, he writes on varied topics and on various platforms like the newspapers, blogs and other social media platforms. He was involved in two study groups formed by the Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini in 2006 to study the naxalite movement and its adverse impact on the development of Chhatisgarh. The Prabodhini later published this report. He was also a part of the Prabodhini's fact-finding committee formed to study the Solapur riots. LESS ... MORE In response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian Armed Forces successfully launched 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Not stopping there, it suspended the 'Indus Water Treaty' signed with Pakistan in the 1960s. In response to 'Operation Sindoor', Pakistan made several simultaneous missile attacks on India. All these attacks were foiled by India's anti-missile system. In response, India attacked some Pakistani air bases. India took limited military action to teach a lesson to Pakistan's rulers and military leaders. After this action, the Modi government decided to send a delegation of MPs from all parties as well as former ambassadors and politicians to various countries. Accordingly, a delegation of 59 people visited 32 countries. The delegation briefed various countries on Pakistan's direct link to the Pahalgam attack, the terrorist camps destroyed in Operation Sindoor, and the subsequent airstrikes on Pakistani military locations. The delegation recently returned to India. In order to ensure that India does not fall short in diplomacy along with its strong military policies, the Modi government decided to send an all-party delegation. With the broad vision of national interest, MPs from all parties chose to forget party differences and proudly represented their motherland on the international platform. This incident became a testimony to the mature foreign policy of the Modi government. MPs like AIMIM's Owaisi, Congress's Salman Khurshid, Anand Sharma, Manish Tiwari, Supriya Sule, DMK's Kanimozhi, who have been strongly critical of the Modi government and the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership on many issues, represented this delegation and presented India's side to the world very effectively. Former External Affairs Minister and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor led the delegation. By entrusting the leadership of this delegation to Tharoor, who has a deep knowledge of international politics, the Modi government showed its 'national interest is paramount' approach. Some groups tried to play parochial politics around the topic of this delegation. However, after realizing the angry and dissatisfied sentiments of the public about this, these groups did not prolong their ill experiments for long. In fact, while there was consensus between the ruling and opposition parties on this issue, there was no reason for some parties to assert political influence in the composition of the delegation. Congress had nominated four party members to participate in these delegations. Except for Anand Sharma, the government did not give a place to the other three. Instead, Shashi Tharoor was appointed as the head of the delegation. Congress was displeased by this. Tharoor has vast experience in diplomacy at the international level. Congress should have proposed Tharoor's name to the government on its own. However, due to opposition from some within the party to Tharoor's name, the Congress sent Sharma's name. The Congress leadership failed to realise that in such a situation, one should not be indulging in shallow party politics. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who also holds the position of Opposition Leader in the Lok Sabha, had demanded that the government should declare how many Indian aircrafts were shot down in 'Operation Sindoor'. This shows that Rahul Gandhi's shallowness has not subsided still. Congressmen are also waiting to see when Rahul Gandhi will have the wisdom to realize that by making such a demand, he is defaming his own country on the international stage. It was because of this stance that Congress's discord became public after Tharoor was assigned the leadership of the delegation. If the Modi government had included only BJP and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs in the delegation, the Congress's opposition would have been understandable. When that did not happen, the Congress leadership baselessly and unnecessarily blamed the Modi government on the delegation issue. There was no reason for Congress to be so hesitant about Tharoor's inclusion. This made a mockery of the Congress party. Tharoor has been openly praising the Modi government on various platforms after 'Operation Sindoor'. Some Congress leaders also complained about Tharoor over this. It was not expected that on one hand Rahul Gandhi would ask questions like how many Indian aircrafts have fallen down while on the other hand he would show the generosity of supporting the all-party delegation. As expected, this stance of Rahul Gandhi was well received in Pakistan. Terrorist leaders like Hafiz Saeed showered Rahul Gandhi with praise. India decided to call a ceasefire after receiving a proposal from Pakistan. Rahul tried to politicize that too. The Pakistan government itself has given information about which of its military bases were damaged due to India's attack. Despite the fact that Pakistan, which claims to have shot down Indian planes, has not been able to produce a single piece of evidence, Rahul Gandhi continues to trumpet and ask about how many Indian planes have been shot down. Due to this, Rahul Baba's political futility and obsolescence is becoming more and more prominent day by day. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
News18
13-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Why Ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani Had To Postpone His London Trip
Last Updated: Vijay Rupani left Gandhinagar with aide Shailesh Mandalia and staff, reached Ahmedabad airport by 11:45 am, and boarded the London-bound Air India flight that later crashed Former Gujarat Chief Minister and senior Saurashtra leader Vijay Rupani was among the victims of the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash, a loss that has left the state in mourning. According to sources, Rupani had originally planned to travel abroad with his wife, Anjali Rupani, on June 3. However, citing party responsibilities linked to the upcoming by-elections in Punjab and Gujarat, he reportedly postponed his trip. His wife is said to have continued to London as scheduled, while Rupani rebooked his ticket for June 12 — the day he boarded the ill-fated flight. On Thursday morning, Rupani left Gandhinagar for Ahmedabad airport accompanied by his personal assistant, Shailesh Mandalia, and other staff members. They reached the airport around 11:45 am and boarded the London-bound flight. Flight records confirm that Rupani was seated in 2-D in the business class section. The tragic news has left the people of Saurashtra in deep mourning. For many, Vijay Rupani was more than a political leader—he was a trusted guide and a humble presence. His untimely death has brought immense sorrow to his supporters, party workers, and well-wishers across Rajkot, Junagadh, Jamnagar and Kutch. Vijay Rupani's political career began with student activism in the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). He later served as a Pracharak in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), joined the Jan Sangh, and played a key role in the early formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His commitment to political causes saw him jailed during the Emergency in 1976. Rupani, aged 68, served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2016 to 2021. He represented the Rajkot West constituency in the state assembly during his tenure. The Air India Boeing 737 Dreamliner, with 230 passengers and 12 crew on board, crashed moments after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport leaving 241 on board dead. The aircraft went down near the heavily populated Horse Camp locality, not far from the Civil Hospital. Emergency teams quickly mobilised to douse the flames and search for survivors amid the wreckage. More than 200 DNA samples have been collected to help identify the victims of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash. So far, five bodies have been returned to their families following post-mortem examinations. Meanwhile, the investigation into the cause of the crash is progressing on multiple fronts. Officials are examining four possible scenarios behind the tragedy: a bird strike, simultaneous engine failure, fuel contamination, and aircraft overloading. Investigators are also combing through the plane's maintenance logs to see if any scheduled checks or repairs were overlooked. Critical data from the flight recorder and radar systems is being analysed. Additionally, the lone survivor's account is offering valuable insight. According to the survivor, the plane appeared to lose thrust shortly after take-off. Moments later, it surged forward and crashed, raising the possibility of a sudden loss of engine power. First Published: June 13, 2025, 16:12 IST
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Ex Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani killed in crash
Ahmedabad: Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is among the 242 people who died in the Air India AI171 plane crash near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. His office earlier in the day said Rupani was severely injured in the crash. According to the seat chart, Vijay Rupani, 68, was on seat 2D of the Air India flight. He was on his way to London to meet his daughter. Merely two minutes into the ascent, at around 1.40 pm, the aircraft lost altitude and crashed into a medical college hostel building in the Meghani Nagar area, sparking a massive fire and widespread panic in the locality. Rupani served as the 16th chief minister of the state from 2016 to 2021 for two terms. He started his career as a student activist associated with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and later joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Rupani was associated with the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) since its establishment.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Vijay Rupani dies in Air India plane crash: From Emergency protests to Gujarat CM chair - A calm leader who rose to power
Vijay Rupani, Former Gujarat Chief Minister NEW DELHI: Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani , known for his calm composure and decisive administrative style, was among those who lost their lives in the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. He was 68. Rupani served as Gujarat's chief minister from August 2016 to September 2021, a tenure marked by steady leadership during the state's challenging post-Covid recovery phase. A seasoned politician, he was widely respected across party lines for his firm governance and unflappable demeanour. His political journey began in the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad as a student leader. A committed activist during the Emergency, Rupani was jailed for a year in Bhavnagar in 1975 for participating in protests—an experience that shaped his lifelong dedication to public service. In 1987, Rupani entered electoral politics as a corporator in the Rajkot Municipal Corporation, eventually rising to become Mayor. His influence grew steadily, leading to his tenure as a Rajya Sabha MP from 2006 to 2012. As chief minister, Rupani championed industrial development and social equity. His government introduced the Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020, focused on investment and job creation, and launched key welfare schemes for tribal upliftment. He voluntarily stepped down in September 2021, paving the way for Bhupendra Patel ahead of state elections—a gesture that reflected his party-first approach and personal humility. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo The passing of Vijay Rupani marks a profound loss for Gujarat and Indian politics. A leader shaped by struggle, seasoned by governance, and remembered for grace under pressure, his legacy will remain etched in the state's modern political history. (With PTI inputs)
