In a demonstration of unity and defiance, thousands of people gathered at THAU Ground in Imphal on International Human Rights Day to demand the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), a law criticised for its sweeping powers and alleged human rights violations.
Addressing an election rally in Sonipat, Haryana, he said people in Haryana cannot forget how the State was “looted” when the Congress ruled the State. “Lands of the farmers were looted, and the State was handed over to dalaals (middlemen) and damaads (sons in law),” he said.
Vineet Goyal, commissioner of city police today, while visiting the podium of Martyrs' Day rally, told newspersons that the police are laying emphasis on three issues on smooth traffic, crowd control and security to the VVIPs.
Ace film maker and staunch Ambedkarite, Pa Ranjith, took the political plunge with a massive rally on Saturday to demand justice for the slain Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) state president K Armstrong.
Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and other senior ministers were present at the programme held virtually at the state Secretariat on Thursday. A large number of farmers were present at the 578 Rythu Vedikas (farmers’ platform) across the state.
The Jana Sena chief’s supporters allegedly attacked ministers, public representatives and police at the airport yesterday.
Over enthusiastic members of the Pahari community from different parts of Rajouri and the neighbouring Poonch district have started reaching Rajouri town where high security is being maintained in and around the venue at the town's bus stand.
In a scathing attack on BJP, Rahul said two Indias have been created -- one of poor, farmers, unemployed and the other of a few chosen industrialists.
The Congress leader said that the rally has nothing to do with the upcoming Assembly elections.
To mark the 75th Anniversary of India’s independence, the BSF is conducting a series of events i.e. BSF Bands’ display at various locations/establishments, friendly volleyball & football matches with Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), motorcycle rally.
