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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ambedkar In My Heart, Not At Anyone's Feet: PM Modi Slams RJD Chief Lalu Yadav Over Viral Video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav over a viral video showing BR Ambedkar's portrait allegedly placed near Yadav's feet during a birthday event. Addressing a rally in Siwan, Bihar, PM Modi declared that 'Ambedkar resides in my heart' and accused the RJD of disrespecting Dalits and backward communities. The PM said, 'RJD will never apologise because they have no respect for Dalits.' The controversy led to notices from the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Bihar SC Commission. PM Modi used the moment to reaffirm NDA's commitment to uplifting the underprivileged and accused the Opposition of stalling Bihar's development. He said while NDA has brought the state back on track, RJD and Congress are dragging it backward.#modilalufight #ambedkarinsult #dalitrespect #pmmodisiwan #rjdcontroversy #modibihar #dalitrights #ambedkarlegacy #modirjdclash #ambedkarviralvideo #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews Read More
Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
At Bihar rally, Modi slams Lalu for ‘insulting Babasaheb' — ‘People of Bihar won't forgive'
Slamming Rashtriya Janata Dal patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav for 'insulting Babasaheb', Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that the people of Bihar 'will never forgive the party and its leaders'. Modi, who was speaking at a public meeting in Siwan, was referring to the recent controversy involving RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav alleged 'insult' to a portrait of B R Ambedkar. The controversy erupted after a video from Lalu's birthday celebration went viral, showing a party supporter allegedly placing Dr Ambedkar's portrait near Lalu's feet, prompting the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) to write to Bihar's Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP) about it Thursday. Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies have been trying to corner Lalu Prasad and the RJD over the row ahead of the Bihar assembly election. The election is due later this year. 'The Nitish government is responsible for bringing investments into Bihar,' he said at the public meeting. 'But the Congress and the RJD are against investment… We say 'Sabka saath, sabka vikas' but RJD believes in 'parivaar ka vikas',' he said, asking the public to 'vote out those who brought in jungle raj'. The National Democratic Alliance was working for inclusive development, he said. 'I recently met several country heads during my foreign visit, the entire world appreciating India for development,' he said. Significantly, this is his fourth visit to the poll-bound state since the beginning of this year and his third in the last three months. His last visit to the state in May involved a roadshow and the inauguration of a new airport at Bihta. He flagged off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowrah Plant under the 'Make in India' initiative. Established in September 2018, the Diesel Locomotive Factory is a joint venture between GE Transportation (now part of Wabtec) and Indian Railways. The factory will export 150 Evolution Series ES43ACmi locomotives to Guinea. He also flagged off the Vande Bharat Express between Patliputra and Gorakhpur via Muzaffarpur and Bettiah Friday. At the rally, he also referred to his government's flagship 'Make in India' projects. 'Bihar will become the centre of 'Make in India' initiative,' he said, referring to the locomotive factory.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Insult' of Ambedkar's portrait: SC panel seeks action taken report from Bihar govt
New Delhi: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has shot off a notice seeking an action taken report from chief secretary of Bihar on allegations that former chief minister Lalu Prasad insulted a portrait of Dr B R Ambedkar during his birthday celebrations last week. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the notice also marked to the Director General of Police of Bihar, the NCSC has sought the report within 15 days. The allegations emanate from a video circulating online, purportedly showing the RJD chief's feet near the portrait of Ambedkar during the former's 78th birthday celebrations, according to media reports. The NCSC has strongly asserted in the notice that failure to respond within the stipulated time could lead to the Commission invoking its powers under Article 338 of the Constitution, which allows it to summon individuals or representatives to appear before it with relevant documents. New Delhi: The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has shot off a notice seeking an action taken report from chief secretary of Bihar on allegations that former chief minister Lalu Prasad insulted a portrait of Dr B R Ambedkar during his birthday celebrations last week. In the notice also marked to the Director General of Police of Bihar, the NCSC has sought the report within 15 days. The allegations emanate from a video circulating online, purportedly showing the RJD chief's feet near the portrait of Ambedkar during the former's 78th birthday celebrations, according to media reports. The NCSC has strongly asserted in the notice that failure to respond within the stipulated time could lead to the Commission invoking its powers under Article 338 of the Constitution, which allows it to summon individuals or representatives to appear before it with relevant documents.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Notice to Bihar Chief Secretary, DGP over Lalu's ‘insult' to Ambedkar
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has now taken cognisance of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav's alleged 'insult' to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and issued a notice to the State's Chief Secretary and Director-General of Police. This comes a week after visuals emerged of the Rashtriya Janata Dal chief celebrating his birthday on June 11, during which a portrait of Dr. Ambedkar was purportedly seen being placed near his feet. This had kicked off a political storm, with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party, including State and Union Ministers, taking aim at him for allegedly 'insulting' the leader who led the Constitution of India's drafting committee. Protests were also seen across the State over the perceived insult to Dr. Ambedkar. Soon after the incident, Bihar's State Commission for Scheduled Castes had also issued a notice to Mr. Yadav over the insult. On Thursday (June 19), the NCSC issued a notice to the State police chief and the Chief Secretary, seeking a detailed report on the action taken in this case within 15 days of receiving it. The Commission said that it had taken cognizance of the 'insult' to Dr. Ambedkar through newspaper reports and social media posts and was hence taking up the matter.
News18
03-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Should Students Clean Toilets? SC Commission Seeks Report On IAS Officer's Remark In Telangana
Last Updated: Dr VS Alagu Varshini was recorded in a widely circulated audio clip suggesting that students incorporate cleaning toilets and hostel rooms into their daily routine. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) has issued notices to the Telangana Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police regarding controversial remarks made by IAS officer Dr VS Alagu Varshini. The Commission demands an action-taken report within 15 days concerning allegedly derogatory instructions given to Gurukul school authorities. Varshini, Secretary of the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS), was recorded in a widely circulated audio clip suggesting that students incorporate cleaning toilets and hostel rooms into their daily routine. The audio has drawn criticism, with many alleging discriminatory implications for Dalit students. Former IPS officer and BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar, a former Secretary of TGSWREIS, condemned the remarks, questioning whether the Chief Minister's own children would be expected to clean school bathrooms. He called for Varshini's dismissal, accusing her of perpetuating caste-based discrimination under the pretext of discipline. BRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha also criticised the officer, characterising her actions as reflective of what she described as the Congress government's 'anti-poor" mindset. She alleged that the current government discontinued the monthly Rs 40,000 budget allocated under BRS rule for employing cleaning staff in Gurukul schools. According to Kavitha, the elimination of assistant caretaker positions in 240 schools has left students responsible for chores such as cleaning toilets and managing kitchens. She emphasised that Gurukuls were established to shield marginalised students from caste and class-based humiliation, not to expose them to it. In response, Varshini released an audio message urging against politicising the issue or misinterpreting her comments. She maintained that students from impoverished backgrounds should acquire self-reliance and life skills, including cooking and cleaning. The officer stated that children need to develop independence, particularly in preparation for adulthood without constant parental support. She added that such tasks are commonplace in other countries and should be viewed as contributing to holistic development rather than constituting exploitation. First Published: June 03, 2025, 16:28 IST
