Prime Minister Modi Foresees BJP's Expansion in Kerala Following Local Victory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday projected the Bharatiya Janata Party's recent electoral success in Kerala's capital as the beginning of a significant political transformation across the state. Addressing a substantial gathering at the Putharikandam Maidan rally, Modi emphasized that the party's triumph in the Thiruvananthapuram municipal corporation signals increasing public trust as the region approaches assembly elections.
The Prime Minister drew a parallel with the BJP's historical growth pattern in Gujarat, noting that the party's expansion in Kerala could mirror its early trajectory in Gujarat, where it initially secured control of just one city nearly forty years ago. This comparison underscores the BJP's strategic confidence in making substantial inroads into Kerala's political landscape.
Bharatiya Janata Party Mocks Congress Over Internal Discord
The Bharatiya Janata Party seized the opportunity to criticize the Congress party amid visible internal tensions, particularly following remarks that indirectly labeled Shashi Tharoor as "irrelevant". BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla suggested humorously that the grand old party might benefit from establishing a "Board of Peace" to manage its recurring internal disputes.
Tensions within Congress have reportedly intensified after Tharoor's absence from a crucial party meeting preceding last year's Winter Session of Parliament, an action widely interpreted as indicative of deeper strains. The BJP's commentary highlights the ongoing challenges facing the opposition party as it navigates internal cohesion.
Supreme Court Permits Enforcement Directorate to Access Seized Mobile Device
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to restrain the Enforcement Directorate from accessing information contained within the mobile phone of I-PAC functionary Jitendra Mehta. The device was seized during a search operation at the political consultancy firm's Delhi office on January 8.
Appearing before a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, senior advocate C A Sundaram argued that allowing the ED to examine the phone would violate Mehta's privacy rights, requesting a restraint until the next scheduled hearing on Tuesday. The bench responded by questioning, "why are you so afraid?", thereby permitting the investigative agency to proceed. Mehta has been summoned for questioning at the ED headquarters on Friday.
Tragic Incident in Pune: Five-Year-Old Boy Fatally Struck by Speeding Vehicle
A devastating accident occurred in Pune's Loni Kalbhor area on Monday evening, resulting in the death of a five-year-old boy who was struck by a speeding car within the Joy Nest Society residential premises. The incident took place around 3:30 PM while the child was playing with his bicycle inside the society.
CCTV footage captured the moments leading up to the tragic event, and police authorities are currently examining the video evidence to reconstruct the sequence of events. Investigators are focusing on determining the vehicle's speed at the moment of impact, aiming to establish the precise circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking loss.
Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Prime Minister Modi Over US Tariffs Impact
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday renewed his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, specifically targeting the government's response to steep US tariffs affecting India's textile sector. Gandhi held the Prime Minister accountable, alleging official inaction amidst job losses and growing uncertainty for exporters.
Echoing previous remarks that paralleled US President Donald Trump's criticism of India's economy, Gandhi reiterated his characterization of the Indian economy as "dead", attributing the situation to the policies implemented by the Modi administration. This ongoing political discourse underscores the contentious debate surrounding economic management and international trade relations.
