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  • ‘Modi Ji Ka Ek Bhi Baccha Hai?’: BJP MP’s Quick-Fix To Tackle Unemployment, Says Stop Producing So Many Children |

    Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The political storm of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is intensifying. Opposition parties are continuously attacking the central and Modi government over inflation and unemployment. Meanwhile, a statement from Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua, the BJP MP and candidate from the Azamgarh Lok Sabha seat, has come to the fore. He said that those who are increasing unemployment are the ones who are having children. Bhojpuri actor and BJP MP Dinesh Lal Yadav’s statement on unemployment has come to light. He said, “Tell me, does Modi Ji or Yogi Ji have a single child? They have stopped unemployment, they will not increase unemployment, so who is increasing unemployment? Those who are having children one after another. The government is saying stop, but they are not listening.”

    Nirahua said on unemployment, “Those who say that unemployment is increasing in the country, tell them that there is so much employment and after that, you are increasing the population… that unemployment is increasing. Modi Ji is trying to stop it, the government is trying and when they want to bring a rule that you have fewer children… have only two children… you are saying you are unemployed and you are producing eight more unemployed… you yourself are not able to feed yourself… you are saying that we are unemployed, so if you are unemployed, are you thinking once why are you producing eight more unemployed.

     

    मोदी जी-योगी जी बेरोजगारी रोक दिए हैं, क्योंकि उनका एक भी बच्चा नहीं है.

    जो बच्चे पर बच्चा पैदा कर रहे हैं, वो बेरोजगारी बढ़ा रहे हैं.

    – BJP सांसद निरहुआ

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    जानकारी :- निरहुआ के 3 बच्चे हैं pic.twitter.com/dGgZP3SHqD


    — Ranvijay Singh (@ranvijaylive) April 15, 2024

    Congress leader S Srinivas has taken a jibe at this statement of BJP MP Dinesh Lal Yadav, he shared this video and said, ‘Modi Ji-Yogi Ji did not have a single child so that unemployment does not increase in the country’, he said, did Modi-Yogi really not have children for this reason?

    Unemployment is a big issue in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Congress and Samajwadi Party along with many opposition parties are attacking the Modi government over this. The opposition is continuously cornering the government on this and has made it a big issue in the election. Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua is the BJP candidate from the Azamgarh Lok Sabha seat. He is pitted against SP’s Dharmendra Yadav. Voting is to take place in Azamgarh in the sixth phase on May 25.

  • kanhaiya kumar: Lok Sabha Polls: Congress fields Kanhaiya Kumar from North East Delhi, Channi gets ticket from Jalandhar

    The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Sunday released a fresh list of candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

    The party has fielded Kanhaiya Kumar from North East Delhi to contest against BJP candidate Manoj Tiwari. Meanwhile, Charanjit Singh Channi has been given ticket from Jalandhar.

    Other candidates in the list were JP Agarwal, Udit Raj, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Amar Singh, Jeet Mohinder Singh Sidhu, Sukhpal Singh Khaira, Dr Dharamvir Gandhi and Ujjwal Rewati Raman Singh. AICC candidate JP Agarwal will contest from Chandni Chowk against BJP’s Praveen Khandelwal. Udit Raj will contest against BJP leader Yogendra Chandolia from North-West Delhi.

  • Mobile Recharge Prices Expected To Rise After Lok Sabha Elections |

    New Delhi: After the Lok Sabha elections, mobile users across the country should brace themselves for higher recharge costs as mobile service providers are gearing up to hike tariffs. This move implies that recharging your mobile phones will become more expensive post-elections, with companies having already laid out their plans for the increase.

    Tariff Hike Estimates

    According to a report by Antique Stock Broking, tariffs in the telecom industry are anticipated to surge by 15 to 17 percent following the general elections. The elections are scheduled to occur in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with vote counting slated for June 4. (Also Read: Attention: HDFC Bank’s Special Fixed Deposit Scheme Ending On THIS Date)

    Long-Awaited Hike

    The telecom industry has long awaited this tariff hike, and it is widely anticipated that the increase will occur post-election. The report suggests that Bharti Airtel stands to benefit the most from this hike. (Also Read: Swiggy Delivery Partner Caught Stealing Shoes in Viral Video, Company Reacts: Watch)

    The expected hike is estimated to be between 15 to 17 percent, marking the first increase in nearly three years since the last hike of around 20 percent in December 2021.

    Impact On Prices

    For instance, a Rs 300 recharge is predicted to cost Rs 351 after the hike, reflecting the 17 percent increase. The report also highlights the average profit per user (ARPU) of Bharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom company, which currently stands at Rs 208 for the financial year 2026-27. There’s a possibility it may rise to Rs 286.

    Market Dynamics

    The report also sheds light on the market dynamics, stating, “We expect Bharti Airtel’s customer base to grow at about two percent per year, while the industry grows at one percent per year.”

    It also notes the market share fluctuations among telecom giants, indicating a decline in Vodafone Idea’s market share from 37.2 percent in September 2018 to 19.3 percent in December 2023.

    Conversely, Bharti’s market share has increased from 29.4 percent to 33 percent during this period, while Jio’s market share has surged from 21.6 percent to 39.7 percent.

  • Excise policy case: Manish Sisodia moves Delhi court seeking interim bail for election campaigning

    AAP leader Manish Sisodia, who has been arrested by the CBI and ED in connection with the alleged Delhi excise policy scam case, on Friday moved a court here seeking interim bail for poll campaigning. Special Judge for the CBI and ED, Kaveri Baweja, is likely to take up the application for hearing later in the day.

    The CBI as well as the ED have alleged that irregularities were committed while modifying the Delhi excise policy, undue favours were extended to licence holders, licence fee was waived or reduced and licences were extended without the competent authority’s approval.

    The beneficiaries allegedly diverted “illegal” gains to the accused officials and made false entries in their books of account to evade detection, the probe agencies have alleged. The former deputy chief minister was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 26, 2023, for his alleged role in the “scam”. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Sisodia in a money-laundering case stemming from the CBI FIR on March 9, 2023.

    Sisodia resigned from the Delhi cabinet on February 28, 2023.

  • Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Annamalai hits back at Dayanidhi Maran after his ‘joker’ remark: ‘Useless without family’s name’ – The Economic Times Video

    Tamil Nadu’s BJP president, K Annamalai, strongly criticized the DMK party, labeling it as one of the most unsightly political entities in the nation. He went on to assert that the DMK has introduced a level of derogatory language into the political discourse that has not been witnessed in the state’s political landscape over the past seven decades.

  • BJP Invites 25 Nations To Observe Campaigning And Polls In India: 10 Points |

    NEW DELHI: In a bold move amidst ongoing political scrutiny, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has extended invitations to 25 foreign nations to observe the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in India. This unprecedented step aims to provide international leaders firsthand insight into India’s democratic process and the BJP’s campaign strategies. As allegations swirl from opposition parties, the BJP’s initiative underscores a commitment to transparency and global engagement. Here are the key highlights of this significant development:

    1. Unprecedented Move By BJP: Amid ongoing allegations from opposition parties, the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken an unprecedented step by inviting 25 foreign nations to witness the campaigning and electoral process in India.

    2. Global Interest in India’s Elections: Reports indicate that leaders from various political parties across the globe will be visiting India during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, invited by the BJP to observe the scale of the polls and understand the party’s campaign strategies.

    3. Invitation Details: The BJP has extended invitations to over 25 parties from foreign countries to send their representatives to observe India’s Lok Sabha polls, which are recognized as the world’s largest democratic exercise. Thirteen parties have confirmed their visits so far, with further details to be disclosed later.

    4. Exclusion Of US Parties: Notably, neither of the two major US parties, the Democrats nor the Republicans, have been invited. A BJP leader explained that the US parties’ own presidential elections preoccupy them, and their organizational structure differs significantly from that of Indian or European parties.

    5. Invitations To UK and Germany: The Conservative and Labour parties of the UK, as well as the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats of Germany, have been invited by the BJP.

    6. Omission Of Pakistan and China: Due to strained relations with Pakistan and the absence of invitations to the Communist Party of China (CPC), these political entities have not been included in the foreign observers’ list.

    7. Focus On Neighbouring Nations: Only the ruling Awami League from Bangladesh has been invited, while the opposition BNP has not, following its association with an ‘India Out’ campaign on social media.

    8, Inclusion Of Nepal & Sri Lanka: All prominent political parties from Nepal and Sri Lanka have received invitations from the BJP, indicating a comprehensive approach to neighbouring countries.

    9. Schedule and Itinerary: The BJP anticipates that invited leaders will visit India during the third or fourth phase of the elections, scheduled for the second week of May. Foreign observers will be briefed in Delhi before visiting multiple constituencies and engaging with party leaders and candidates.

    10. BJP’s Outreach Initiatives: This initiative aligns with the BJP’s broader efforts for external outreach, including the KNOW BJP initiative under party president J P Nadda. The party aims to provide foreign delegates with insights into Indian democracy and the BJP’s electoral strategies.

    By inviting international observers, the BJP seeks to showcase the scale and depth of its electoral campaigns while fostering a deeper understanding of Indian democracy among global political players.

  • Arvind Kejriwal Arrest LIVE Updates: Delhi CM Moves SC Against HC Order On Arrest |

    Arvind Kejriwal Arrest LIVE Updates: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi high court verdict upholding his arrest related to a money laundering case connected to a alleged excise scam. Vivek Jain, Kejriwal’s legal representative, told news agency PTI that they have challenged the Delhi HC order in the apex court. The Delhi High Court’s decision to sustain Kejriwal’s arrest dealt a significant setback to the Chief Minister just before the Lok Sabha elections.

    The court remarked that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was left with ‘little option’ but to proceed with the arrest due to Kejriwal’s consistent absence from summons and his refusal to participate in the probe.

    Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday said that Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh were scheduled to visit Kejriwal at Tihar Jail, which has now been deferred. The jail authorities have cited security concerns as the reason for the postponement, news agency IANS reported.

    “Yesterday, the time for Bhagwant Mann and Sanjay Singh to meet Kejriwal was fixed. Now, Tihar Jail will inform about the new time,” said AAP.  “The administration had received a letter for a meeting with CM Kejriwal,” IANS quoted jail sources as saying.

    “The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Tihar will respond today. The reply will address security measures and propose alternative dates for the meeting. Sanjay Singh and CM Bhagwant Mann may then visit CM Kejriwal on the suggested dates, should they choose to,” a source from the prison administration stated.

    Kejriwal was taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 over allegations related to the excise scam. Since his arrest, Kejriwal has been under the ED’s authority, followed by his transfer to Tihar Jail.

  • Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi campaigns in Bihar: ‘Have achieved in 10 years what could not be done in 60 years…’ – The Economic Times Video

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a dig at Congress, saying what the country has achieved in the past ten years could not be done in 60 years after Independence. Addressing a public rally in Bihar’s Nawada, the Prime Minister said that the government at the Centre is taking bold steps for the country.

  • Pappu Yadav: Bihar: Pappu Yadav adds to Congress woes, says will enter LS fray from Purnea as Independent

    Purnea: Congress leader Pappu Yadav on Thursday said he would file his nomination from Purnea as an Independent candidate.

    The move could stir up trouble in the INDIA bloc in the state, as the Congress and the RJD recently clinched a seat-sharing deal as part of which the former set aside Purnea for the latter.

    Thereafter, the RJD candidate Bima Bharti filed her nomination from Purnea.”… Today is a new chapter of my life because I have won everyone’s heart and I have received everyone’s blessings. I will work for the strength of INDIA bloc, Congress at any cost. The county wants Rahul Gandhi to be the PM. The country has seen enough caste discrimination and Hindu-Muslim divide, now there should be talk about the youth of this country and the economy of the country…,” Yadav said, speaking to reporters on Thursday.

    Yadav said that though he was distressed in the last few days he has won the heart of the country.

    “I have definitely been tortured and distressed in the last 14 days but I have won the heart of the country. Winning elections doesn’t matter to me. I wan to win the trust of the country and I have won the trust of Bihar,” Yadav said speaking to reporters on Thursday.Speaking about his relations with the Congress, Yadav said, “Congress family is with me, I have won their trust and I’ll be with this family forever.”Pappu Yadav, who has been an independent MP from Purnea twice, was demanding a ticket from the Congress Party.

    It is worth noting that the former MP Rajesh Ranjan, alias Pappu Yadav, who merged his Jan Adhikar Party (JAP) with the Congress, is adamant about contesting the Lok Sabha elections from the Purnia constituency, the seat given to the RJD as per the agreement reached by the alliance.

    His stand has put pressure on the Grand Alliance in Bihar.The Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), the opposition coalition in Bihar, including Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and Left parties, recently announced that the RJD, its largest constituent, will contest 26 out of the state’s 40 Lok Sabha seats, including Purnia, in the upcoming elections.

    Pappu Yadav has even urged RJD supremo Lalu Yadav to reconsider his decision regarding Purnia and give it to the Congress since the RJD announced that it would field former minister and Rupauli MLA Bima Bharati from the seat.

  • 54 MPs including ex-PM Manmohan Singh, 9 Union ministers retiring from Rajya Sabha

    As many as 54 members of the Rajya Sabha including former prime minister Manmohan Singh and nine union ministers are set to retire on Tuesday and Wednesday with some not returning to the Upper House. Former prime minister Singh ends his 33-year-long parliamentary innings in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday (April 3), just as former party chief Sonia Gandhi will enter the Upper House of Parliament for the first time.

    Singh, who is known for ushering in several bold reforms in the economy, became a member of the House for the first time in October 1991. He was the finance minister in the Narasimha Rao government from 1991 to 1996 and the prime minister from 2004 to 2014.

    Sonia Gandhi will enter the Upper House for the first time from Rajasthan, filling the seat that will fall vacant after 91-year-old Singh completes his tenure on April 3. Seven Union ministers — Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Purshottam Rupala, Information Technology Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MoS External Affairs V Muraleedharan, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Narayan Rane and MoS Information and Broadcasting L Murugan — end their tenure in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

    Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will end their tenure on Wednesday.

    All these Union ministers, except Vaishnaw, are contesting the Lok Sabha elections and have not been given another term in the Upper House. Vaishnaw and Murugan have been given another Rajya Sabha term. As many as 49 members are retiring on Tuesday (April 2), while five are retiring on Wednesday (April 3).

    Of those retiring from the Upper House include Samajwadi Party’s Jaya Bachchan who has been renominated to the Council of States by her party for another term. So is Manoj Kumar Jha, who has been renominated by his party RJD for another term in the Rajya Sabha from Bihar, and Naseer Hussain (Congress), who has been renominated from Karnataka.

    Abhishek Singhvi of the Congress party, whose tenure in Rajya Sabha ends today will not be in the upper house as he lost his election from Himachal Pradesh.

    Among others who will be retiring include BJP’s national media in-charge Anil Baluni, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Garhwal seat in Uttarakhand,

    Besides, BJP’s Prakash Javadekar, a former union minister and Sushil Kumar Modi, former deputy chief minister of Bihar, also retire from the Rajya Sabha and have not been renominated by the party.

    BJP’s Anil Jain also retires on Tuesday as he has not been given another term by the party and so has Saroj Pandey from Chhattisgarh, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election in the state.