The Bharatiya Janata Party has criticised Rahul Gandhi's recent jungle safari in Madhya Pradesh. They labelled his position as 'Leader of Paryatan' or 'Leader of Partying'. The BJP claims this shows Congress's disconnect from electoral realities. They also allege that the party blames the Election Commission of India when facing electoral defeats.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has dismissed the BJP's claims of winning over 160 seats in the Bihar Assembly elections. He stated that the people will decide the final outcome. Kharge also questioned the ruling alliance's failure to address law and order issues and illegal infiltration. Union home minister Amit Shah had earlier projected a sweeping victory for the NDA.
Congress slammed PM Modi's Sitamarhi rally, citing a 2017 culture ministry statement denying historical proof of Goddess Sita's birth there. Jairam Ramesh demanded an apology, accusing the BJP of neglecting Bihar's religious sites and cancelling a key rail project. Meanwhile, Amit Shah announced an Rs 850-crore Sita temple project for the region.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated that the Congress and Mahagathbandhan are fighting for citizens' rights and democracy, drawing parallels to Mahatma Gandhi's struggle against an 'empire of Narendra Modi.' She accused the BJP of attempting to weaken the Constitution and 'steal' votes, amid ongoing opposition claims of electoral manipulation.
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport faced significant disruption Friday as a glitch in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) led to over 300 flight delays. Air traffic controllers were forced to revert to manual procedures, drastically slowing down operations. Airlines issued advisories, urging passengers to check revised schedules and expect longer waits as teams worked to restore the system.
Tension flared in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur as women attempted to offer prayers at a disputed mausoleum on Kartik Purnima. Police intervened, leading to a clash when some women tried to breach barricades. The group eventually performed prayers from a nearby lane, while authorities maintain the site's status is sub judice.
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