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  • Haryana Congress Leader Kiran Choudhry, Her Daughter Shruti Join BJP |

    NEW DELHI: In a big jolt to Congress ahead of the assembly polls in the state, the party’s prominent Haryana leaders, Kiran Choudhry and her daughter Shruti Choudhry, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday. Both the leaders joined the BJP in a ceremony at the party headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, former CM and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and the BJP’s National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh.

    After joining the BJP, Kiran Choudhry said, “Today I took this decision because of Prime Minister, who has pledged a developed India by 2047. I have full faith that India will shine in the world. The public welfare work done by the Prime Minister has led to the formation of a BJP government in Delhi for the third time. I have worked a lot with Khattar ji. There used to be a lot of bitterness between us. But the way he worked has been my source of inspiration.”

    “The way he (Khattar) has worked honestly for the welfare of the people is commendable. Today we will take the BJP flag and in the coming times we will form a BJP government in Haryana for the third time,” the sitting MLA and former Haryana minister added. Notably, Kiran Choudhry is the daughter-in-law of former Haryana chief minister Bansi Lal.

    Her daughter, Shruti, who also joined the BJP, said that they will work to strengthen the county and the state. “The Prime Minister has taken historic decisions for our country. Due to this, India’s reputation has shined even more in the whole world. I have come here taking inspiration from Khattar ji. It is a matter of pride for us that Modi ji and Khattar ji have worked with Chaudhary Bansi Lal ji. The way Bansi Lal worked hard, we are joining the BJP with the same hard work. Today we are joining BJP so that we can strengthen the country and the state,” Shruti Choudhry said.

    Yesterday, the former MP from Bhiwani-Mahendragarh constituency has tendered her resignation as a Primary Member of Congress and also from the post of the Working President of the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee. Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that it is a historic day that two prominent Congress leaders joined the BJP.

    “Today is a very historic day…Today, two prominent personalities are in the party, who have worked in Congress for many years…I have known Kiran ji since the time we worked with Bansi Lal ji…Kiran ji and I used to sit face to face in the assembly, ” Khattar said. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said, “Today, senior Congress leaders Kiran Chaudhary and Shruti Chaudhary decided to join the BJP, I welcome them. We will work to strengthen Haryana.”

  • Delhi Water Crisis: AAP accuses Haryana’s BJP govt of negative politics, stopping its water supply – The Economic Times Video

    New Delhi: Speaking on the Delhi water crisis, AAP National Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on June 10 alleged that BJP-led Haryana govt is stopping water for Delhi coming from Himachal Pradesh and also stopping our water from another channel. “On 31st May, Delhi Govt went to Supreme Court and told that before reaching SC, it was found that Himachal Pradesh govt has 137 cusecs of additional drinking water and it is ready to give it to Delhi. So in the Supreme Court, we only demanded that Haryana should let this water come to Delhi… Supreme Court said that Himachal Pradesh is ready to give 137 cusecs of additional water to Delhi and that BJP’s Haryana government should let this water reach Delhi without any obstruction,” said Priyanka Kakkar.

  • Big Setback For BJP In Haryana; Nayab Saini Govt Loses Majority After 3 Independent MLAs Withdraw Support

    The three MLAs are Sombir Sangwan, Randhir Gollen and Dharampal Gonder. 

  • Haryana YouTuber Live-In Couple Jump Off From Apartment`s 7th Floor, Die

    According to the police, after returning home late at night from a shoot, the couple engaged in an argument over an undisclosed matter.

  • Nayab Singh Saini sworn in as Haryana new chief minister, at Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh – The Economic Times Video

    Haryana BJP president Nayab Singh Saini, who was unanimously elected as leader of the party’s state legislature group, was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Haryana on Tuesday in the presence of Governor Bandaru Dattatreya at the Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh.

  • Haryana Crisis: CM Manohar Lal Likely To Resign; Nayab Saini, Sanjay Bhatia Frontrunners For Top Post, Say Sources |

    New Delhi: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will resign from the CM post on Tuesday, sources said to Zee News Television. CM Khattar can contest Lok Sabha elections from Karnal. The alliance between BJP and Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) in Haryana is on the verge of breaking as the two parties failed to finalise seat-sharing deal for the Lok Sabha elections. CM Khattar has convened an urgent assembly with party lawmakers and seven Independent MLAs in the state’s heart at 11.30 am today. However, souces say that JJP legislators will boycott the meet called by the CM.

    Zee News TV souces said that Nayab Saini and Sanjay Bhatia are the two frontrunners for the CM post if Khattar steps down.

    Speaking to reporters, Gopal Kanda, the MLA of the Haryana Lokhit Party (HLP) has claimed that the political alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jannayak Janata Party (JJP). Speaking to ANI, Independent MLA Nayan Pal Rawat voiced on Tuesday that the coalition is teetering on the edge, yet he assured that the independent MLAs backing the ML Khattar government will be the linchpin of its endurance.

    “During my conversation with the Chief Minister just a day ago, we reaffirmed our allegiance to the administration spearheaded by CM Manohar Lal. The upcoming Lok Sabha elections were a key topic of our strategy session. It became apparent to me that the severance of ties with the JJP is underway,” said Haryana’s Independent MLA Nayan Rawat post his dialogue with the Chief Minister.

    Nayan Pal Rawat secured his seat in the Haryana Legislative Assembly representing Prithla in 2019 as an Independent candidate. Echoing the sentiment, Independent MLA Dharampal Gonder confirmed the independents’ support for the BJP-dominated government.

    Within the 90-seat Haryana Assembly, the BJP holds 41 seats and is bolstered by the backing of 5 independent MLAs, including HLP’s Gopal Kanda.

    In a parallel development, sources reveal that the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) convened a meeting in Delhi, with discussions slated to occur at the abode of Haryana’s Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala. These sources also divulged that the Deputy Chief Minister has relinquished the government motorcade, signaling a potential dissolution of the alliance.

    In a notable shift, Brijendra Singh, erstwhile BJP MP from Hisar, Haryana, defected to the Congress on March 10 after resigning from the incumbent party.

    Reflecting on the previous Lok Sabha elections in 2019, the BJP clinched victory across all 10 constituencies, while the JJP, allied with AAP, failed to make significant inroads in the 7 contests it entered.

    The anticipation builds as the Lok Sabha elections are slated for the window between April and May of this year.

     

  • Two More Arrested In INLD Leader Nafe Singh Rathee’s Killing; CBI Will Probe Case, Says Haryana Govt |

    CHANDIGARH: The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder case has taken a new turn as two more suspects have been apprehended by the authorities on Monday. Abhay Singh Chautala, the INLD Secretary General, has meanwhile demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), expressing scepticism about the government’s involvement.

    Chautala’s Allegations And Demand For CBI Probe

    Abhay Chautala asserted that the murder was a result of a premeditated conspiracy, referring to it as a “contract killing.” He labelled Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder as a ”political assassination”, pointing fingers at BJP office bearers. Chautala demanded a thorough investigation by the CBI, supervised by a sitting judge, expressing a lack of trust in the government’s handling of the case. 

    INLD Secretary General Abhay Singh Chautala said, “This entire matter should be investigated by the CBI under the monitoring by a sitting judge. We fully trust our Police. But we don’t trust the Government. So, we had demanded a CBI investigation. An Adjournment Motion was given in the Assembly today, regarding the same. This was discussed in the Assembly. The Members questioned the Government about the law & order in the state…I spoke with the SP just now, and he told me that two people have been arrested & all the other people against whom the FIR has been registered will be arrested at the earliest…I still say that this murder has been orchestrated. This is a political murder. The names mentioned by the members of the family are all BJP office bearers. Anil Vij also said that the people against whom FIR has been registered are all BJP people. This is a political matter…Arrest all those whose names have been mentioned in the FIR, question them, and publish everything. So that nobody dares to do this again.”

     

    #WATCH | Haryana INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee shot dead | INLD Secretary General Abhay Singh Chautala says, “This entire matter should be investigated by the CBI under the monitoring by a sitting judge. We fully trust our Police. But we don’t trust the Government. So, we had… pic.twitter.com/cbarGt1bMj
    — ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2024

     

    Haryana Government Relents To CBI Inquiry

    In response to mounting pressure, Haryana’s Home Minister Anil Vij conceded to the demand for a CBI probe into Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder. Vij ensured that the culprits would face severe consequences, emphasizing the ongoing police investigation. In the State Assembly, the Haryana Home Minister said, “Haryana INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder case will be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The accused of this murder case will not be spared and the strictest action will be taken. Police are investigating this matter.”

     

    In the State Assembly, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij says, “Haryana INLD chief Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder case will be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The accused of this murder case will not be spared and the strictest action will be taken. Police is… pic.twitter.com/QqvWl2XeKY
    — ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2024

     

    Family Says No Post-Mortem Until Arrests

    Nafe Singh Rathee’s family, demanding justice, refused to allow the post-mortem until all the accused are arrested. Jitendra Rathee, the deceased’s son, suspected the involvement of local BJP leaders in his father’s murder and criticized the lack of security despite repeated requests.

    Investigation And FIR

    The Haryana police have registered a case against four individuals in connection with the murder. Five teams, including two Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), have been deployed to apprehend the accused. The investigation involves collecting physical and scientific evidence, examining CCTV footage, and scrutinizing a suspected vehicle.

    Abhay Chautala earlier placed the blame on the BJP-led government for Nafe Singh Rathee’s murder, questioning the motives behind not providing security despite acknowledging potential threats. He challenged the BJP government’s attempt to shift responsibility by mentioning the Lawrance Bishnoi gang, demanding transparency in the investigation.

    The incident has sparked political tensions, with the call for a CBI inquiry gaining momentum as the case unfolds.

  • Farmer Leader’s Big Allegation, Says Paramilitary Forces Abducted Six People By Crossing Into Punjab |

    After the farmer unions halted their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march yesterday for two days after violent clashes at the Khanauri border, they held a media briefing today at the Shambhu Border making serious allegations against the paramilitary forces and Haryana police. The farmer leader claimed that the security forces crossed the border and attacked tents set up inside Punjab. They also claimed that their six people had been taken away by the forces.

    “We condemn the move of paramilitary forces crossing into Punjab and attacking the tents of the farmers. Punjab government should answer this how it allowed Haryana police and paramilitary forces to cross the border,” he said.

    The leader added that six people were missing in action. “Our six people whom the security forces took away are missing in action. Even during a war, paramedics and doctors are not attacked as per humanity. But in Khannauri, they attacked medical camps and doctors treating the injured and looted the people. This government has crossed the limits of barbarism,” the farmer leader alleged.

    VIDEO | “Paramilitary forces and Haryana Police forces crossed the (state) border and attacked the farmers’ camp in Punjab. Our six people are missing after the action. Punjab government should give the answers,” says a farmer leader while addressing a press conference at Shambhu… pic.twitter.com/DF6f5HohLX


    — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 22, 2024

    Farmers and security forces clashed at the Shambhu and Khannauri border of Haryana and Punjab as the agitators were not allowed to enter Delhi. After rejecting the governenment proposal for purchasing certain crops on MSP for five years, the farmers resumed their ‘Dilli Chalo’ protest call yesterday but due to clashes, they had to halt the march for 48 hours. 

    On the other hand, the government has invited farmers for further talks. The farm leaders and the Union minister held four round of talks which remained unsuccessful. General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor, Sarwan Singh Pandher, reiterated the demand for a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) and assured a ‘peaceful’ approach going ahead. The protesting farmers have been camping at the Shambhu border near Ambala since the start of the march on Tuesday, February 13. 

  • Social media accounts suspended, govt trying to suppress our voice: Farmer leader Pandher

    Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Friday accused the Centre of trying to “suppress” the voices of the protesters, claiming social media accounts of farmers and YouTubers have been suspended. Protesting farmers have stayed put at Shambhu and Khanauri points on Punjab’s border with Haryana for the fourth day after their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to press the Centre for various demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops, was stopped by security forces which led to clashes.

    Union ministers and farmer leaders met on February 8, 12 and 15 to discuss the farmer unions’ demands but the talks remained inconclusive. The two sides will meet again on February 18 for a fourth round of talks.

    Talking to reporters on Friday, Pandher said that during the meeting with Union ministers a day ago, “we raised the issue of the suspension of Internet and Twitter (now X) handles of farmer leaders”. Also alleging that the government has suspended the accounts of around 70 YouTubers who were showing farmers’ protest, he said it appears “the government wants to suppress our voice.”

    Pandher said that during the talks with the Union ministers, they raised the issue of the use of “force” against farmers by the paramilitary personnel deployed at the Punjab-Haryana border who fired tear gas shells at the protesters.

    He claimed that around 70 farmers have sustained serious injuries in an action by Haryana security personnel at Shambhu and Khanauri borders. The farmer leader said the talks with the Union ministers were held in a positive atmosphere and various demands of the protesters, including a law on MSP and debt waiver, were discussed. The government said they wanted to continue talks, Pandher said, adding that their ‘Delhi Chalo’ call still stands and the protesters were staying put at the Punjab-Haryana border so that a solution emerges through talks.

    On Thursday, Pandher said during the meeting with ministers they raised the issue of tear gas shelling by the paramilitary forces on farmers at the Shambhu and Khanuri borders. He said they showed the shells to the ministers during the meeting.

    Haryana Police on Friday again fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesting farmers when they moved towards the barricades at the Shambhu border near Ambala.

    Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal demanded the release of farmers who were either arrested or detained by the Haryana police.

    Besides a legal guarantee of MSP, the farmers are demanding the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations, pension for farmers and farm labourers, farm debt waiver, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and “justice” for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence, reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, and compensation to the families of the farmers who died during a previous agitation in 2020-21.

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  • Stray dog found eating newborn girl’s body in Haryana’s Ambala

    By PTI

    AMBALA: The body of a newborn girl was found in a drain here on Friday after people noticed a stray dog eating the mortal remains of the baby, police said.

    According to police, the infant’s umbilical cord was also attached to it, which indicated that she was thrown into the drain soon after birth.

    However, a post-mortem report is awaited to ascertain whether the baby was stillborn or she died after being thrown into the drain, police said.

    The matter came to the fore when some shopkeepers near a government college in Ambala Cantt noticed that a stray dog pulled the child’s body out of a drain, brought it to the road and started eating it, they said.

    They alerted local police and medical authorities.

    The police soon reached the spot and took the body into its custody and sent it to the civil hospital for post-mortem, they said.

    CCTV footage of the nearby shops close to the drain was being collected for investigation, police said.

    AMBALA: The body of a newborn girl was found in a drain here on Friday after people noticed a stray dog eating the mortal remains of the baby, police said.

    According to police, the infant’s umbilical cord was also attached to it, which indicated that she was thrown into the drain soon after birth.

    However, a post-mortem report is awaited to ascertain whether the baby was stillborn or she died after being thrown into the drain, police said.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    The matter came to the fore when some shopkeepers near a government college in Ambala Cantt noticed that a stray dog pulled the child’s body out of a drain, brought it to the road and started eating it, they said.

    They alerted local police and medical authorities.

    The police soon reached the spot and took the body into its custody and sent it to the civil hospital for post-mortem, they said.

    CCTV footage of the nearby shops close to the drain was being collected for investigation, police said.