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.
Congress general Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also address a public rally in the state on February 12.
The rally was telecast on virtual mediums or social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube along with live LED screens across all districts of Punjab.
The Congress said unprecedented price rise and inflation have demolished the earnings, the household income and budget of every family in the country.
The members of steering committee and youth committee will reach out to the people of Tripura for a period of 12 days starting from today 21 October to 31 October in all eight districts, 60 Assembly constituencies, 58 blocks and 20 municipal bodies.”
"Nifty opened gap up on Sept 23 following positive Asian cues and extended gains till noon," said Deepak Jasani, Head of Retail Research, HDFC Securities
