Gangster Serving Life Sentence In Uttarakhand Jail Initiated Into Monkhood

An underworld don serving life sentence in the Almora district jail was offered 'diksha' by seers in the prison premises recently to initiate him into monkhood, claimed a man who mediated between the don and the seers.

Don Prakash Pandey, also called PP, has a number of criminal cases pending against him including those of extortion, robbery and murder.

Two seers accompanied by the man who mediated between the gangster and the seer community reportedly went inside the jail premises on September 5 to perform the 'diksha' ceremony during which Pandey was offered a rudraksha garland and a sacred beads necklace (kanthi) to wear. Vedic mantras were also chanted in his ears.

The don was renamed as Prakashanand Giri by the seers who introduced themselves as being associated with the Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara, which is headquartered in Haridwar and has its ashrams in the Kumaon region.

After coming out of the jail complex, the seers and mediator Krishna Kandpal held a press conference at a hotel in Almora and said it was done as the man was "full of patriotic feelings" and wanted to move towards a "religious and pure life".

"When I met PP bhai, I was impressed by his patriotic spirit. He had entered Pakistan once to kill Dawood (Ibrahim). He had even entered Vietnam to kill someone else but was arrested as there was a red-corner notice issued against him. He expressed his desire to tread the spiritual path. I talked to the seers and they agreed to offer him diksha," Kandpal told reporters.

"It was a subtle diskha programme. A larger and more elaborate one will be done at Prayagraj Kumbh in 2025," he said.

The life of Prakashanand Giri could inspire others behind the bars to embrace the life of spiritualism and purity, a seer named Rajender Giri said.

Nainital MP Ajay Bhatt shied away from commenting on the incident saying he was not aware of it.

"I have no knowledge of the incident. I also do not want to comment anything on saints," he said.

When asked how authorities allowed the ceremony to be carried out in the jail premises, the former Union minister said he could comment on it only after reading the jail manual.

Meanwhile, the Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara said it would set up a seven-member committee to probe the incident.

The akhara's international convener Hari Giri denied reports that the don has been made Mahamandaleshwar of the Akhara. However, he said everyone has the right to embrace sanatan. "Even if a man with criminal antecedents seeks the shelter of sanatan, he cannot be left alone," Giri said.

The seven-member panel of the akhara consisting of its former and present members will find out if money or any kind of favour was taken to offer the 'diksha'. "If found guilty, they might even be expelled from the akhara," Mahant Hari Giri said. he said. 

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India "Not In Favour Of Talks With Pakistan Unless...": Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah unequivocally said on Friday that India is not in favour of talks with Pakistan until terrorism ceases, emphasising that "talks and bombs cannot go together".

Amit Shah made these remarks while releasing here the BJP's manifesto for Jammu and Kashmir. He dismissed any possibility of dialogue with Pakistan amidst the ongoing terrorist activities.

Asserting that Article 370 is a thing of the past, Amit Shah stated that no one can bring it back.

"Talks and bombs cannot go together. We are not in favour of talks with Pakistan unless and until terrorism ends. But we will definitely talk to the youth of Kashmir," Amit Shah told reporters shortly after releasing the BJP manifesto ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.

Responding to a question about the National Conference (NC) and People's Democratic Party's (PDP) demand for talks with Pakistan and the restoration of cross-LoC trade, Amit Shah said, "Unless terrorism comes to an end and the trade-terror ecosystem is dismantled, we cannot agree with it." Taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his silence on the NC's manifesto, which advocates the restoration of Article 370, Amit Shah said, "You should ask this question to the Congress. Whatever they do, nothing is going to happen.

"The agenda of NC cannot get implemented on the ground. Article 370 is the past. It is history. Nobody can bring it back," the Union minister said.

Asked about separatists entering politics through elections, Amit Shah said, "I do not have concerns about separatists. The people of Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the valley, have decided to support Narendra Modi ji in making J&K free of terrorism. I hope that your question has been seen by Rahul Gandhi." Criticising the contradiction between the NC manifesto and Rahul Gandhi's stance on reservations, Amit Shah said, "There is a contradiction. This is a trait of Congress as they differ in what they say and what they do.

"I want to reassure the people of Jammu and Kashmir that Gujjar Bakerwal, Pahari, OBC, Dalit - the reservation given to them by us - nobody will snatch it. We will definitely continue," the senior BJP leader said.

Commenting on Omar Abdullah's decision to contest two seats, Amit Shah said, "What can I say? First, he did not want to contest because of fear. Then he contested one seat following pressure on him.

"Now, one seat is not enough, he is contesting two seats. But Omar Sahib, the people are not with you," the Union minister said.

On the rehabilitation of displaced Kashmiri migrants, Amit Shah said, "We have given them migrant status in two ways. Those who have come here from the valley are called migrants. A detailed policy will be framed. We will ensure permanent rehabilitation." He said the government is in working on formulating corrective measures for those who had sold their properties at the peak of terrorism.

"At that time, a lot of Kashmiri Pandits, Hindus and Sikhs sold their properties and did not receive fair prices. We have been working on giving them the proper rate or getting their properties back. The work to provide jobs to 6,000 people in the valley is also complete," he said.

Regarding the demand for statehood restoration, Amit Shah dismissed it as an attempt to mislead people.

"I have clearly said on the floor of Parliament that statehood will be restored. We do not have any reluctance. What is this demand for? "I have always accepted it. At an appropriate time, it will be restored. They do not need to demand it. There is nothing else to bat for, so they keep raising this issue," he said.

Responding to Gandhi's remarks that outsiders are ruling J&K, Amit Shah said, "If he says presidential rule is outsider rule, then I want to tell Rahul Gandhi that there was more presidential rule during your time in J&K. Your so-called friends were not even living in the valley then. They were in London. The people were left to die here." He further added that this rule is necessary because Congress was instrumental in the birth of terrorism, injustice and the failure to scrap Article 370.

Reassuring the public, Amit Shah said, "I cannot spell out the plan but nobody should be afraid. Security measures have been fully implemented by the Narendra Modi government and the J&K administration." Replying to a question on Abdullah's remarks that unlike outside, Muslims will not be allowed to get suppressed in the valley, Amit Shah dismissed the claim, stating, "Nothing of the sort is happening anywhere. There is no question of it in Kashmir." He ruled out the possibility of a hung Assembly in Jammu and Kashmir.

Asked whether the BJP could form a government with NC and PDP in case of a hung Assembly, Amit Shah said, "There will be no government by the PDP, NC and Congress ruled by dynasties. Other possibilities, the BJP will explore."

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Can Arvind Kejriwal Sign Files From Jail? Asks Supreme Court

Is there any restraint order on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal performing his duties from jail? the Supreme Court asked the Delhi government on Friday after it was informed that files pertaining to the remission of sentences of eligible convicts were getting delayed for want of his signature.

Remission is the cancellation or reduction of a part of the sentence of a prisoner. Under section 432 of the CrPC, state governments may remit the whole or part of the punishment to which a convict has been sentenced based on factors such as the prisoner's conduct, rehabilitation, health and time served in prison.

The observation by a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih came while hearing a plea filed by a convict alleging delay in remission of his sentence.

"Is there any restraint order on chief minister performing his duties from jail? We want to examine this because this will affect hundreds of cases.

"So many files would be there as various orders are passed by the court concerning the chief minister. Whether there is any restraint on the chief minister signing such important files?" the bench said.

Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati said she will take instructions on the issue and get back to the court.

The top court had in an earlier order directed the Delhi government to take a decision on the question of remission of the sentences of convicts within two months. The deadline was, however, extended by a month in July.

Mr Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 21 and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on June 26 in connection with the alleged excise policy scam.

On July 12, the top court granted him interim bail in the money laundering case.

According to legal experts, there is no bar either in the Constitution or in law on a jailed chief minister from continuing in office but running the government from a prison is "practically impossible".

The views of the legal experts are in line with the Delhi High Court's observations of March 28 when it had dismissed a PIL seeking removal of Mr Kejriwal from the post of the chief minister following his arrest.

They, however, opined that it would be impossible to run the day-to-day administration such as making cabinet decisions, signing official papers and transfer orders as these tasks cannot be completed in the secluded and protected area of a jail.

An application by a convict for grant of remission is submitted to the jail superintendent, who forwards the same to the presiding judge of the convicting or confirming court along with the history ticket, copy of the judgments, descriptive roll, and reports from the district magistrate and superintendent of police aboutthe convict's conduct.

Inspector General of Prisons, after his consideration, submits the proposal of remission to the state government with his recommendations. The state government then examines the proposal in accordance with its remission policy and the file is signed by the chief minister, if the same is accepted. 

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India, Singapore Elevate Ties, Ink 4 Agreements During PM Modi's Visit

India and Singapore on Thursday elevated their ties to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" and inked four MoUs, including one on cooperation in the semiconductor industry, as the prosperous city-state's companies pledged to invest about USD 60 billion in the next few years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived here from Brunei on a two-day visit, touted Singapore as a model for developing nations and said India wanted to create "several Singapores" of its own during his talks with Premier Lawrence Wong.

"Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @LawrenceWongST held productive talks today. They deliberated on ways to further deepen India-Singapore partnership across key sectors including technology, healthcare, trade, skilling, and more," the prime minister's office said in a post on X.

Later, PM Modi held a roundtable with top business leaders and CEOs in Singapore, where he talked about ways to deepen economic linkages. Highlighting the reforms underway in India, which will encourage investment and innovation, PM Modi invited Singaporean business leaders to look at investment opportunities in India in sectors like aviation, energy, and skill development.

At the roundtable with business leaders, Singapore companies committed an investment of around USD 60 billion (over Rs 5 lakh crore) in the next few years, officials said.

"Collaborative initiatives have been identified in areas such as skilling, digitalisation, mobility, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and AI, healthcare, sustainability and cybersecurity," PM Modi said during his meeting with Lawrence Wong.

Describing Singapore as an "important facilitator" of India's Act East policy, PM Modi said, "Our strategic partnership is completing a decade. Over the past 10 years, our trade has more than doubled. Mutual investment has increased almost threefold to cross USD 150 billion. Singapore was the first country with which we launched the UPI Person-to-Person payment facility." Noting that in the past ten years, 17 satellites of Singapore have been launched from Indian soil, PM Modi said bilateral cooperation has gained momentum from skilling to the defence sector.

"I am pleased that today, we are together elevating our relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," he said.

Both leaders witnessed the exchange of MoUs for cooperation in semiconductors, digital technologies, skill development and healthcare. These are the outcomes of the deliberations during the two rounds of India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtables held so far.

Prime Minister Modi also announced the setting up of an Invest India office in Singapore, which will be a handholding office for investors in Singapore in various areas identified in the six pillars.

At their talks, both leaders reviewed existing cooperation in the fields of defence and security, maritime domain awareness, education, AI, Fintech, new technology domains, science and technology and knowledge partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

The leaders also exchanged views on important regional and global issues of mutual interest, including India-ASEAN relations and India's vision for the Indo-Pacific.

In a joint statement, the two countries committed to work together to promote peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region, which would help promote free trade and open markets.

The two leaders "reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, security, stability, safety and freedom of navigation in and overflight above the South China Sea," the joint statement said, in a veiled reference to China, which claims most of the South China Sea, while the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, and Taiwan have counterclaims.

PM Modi also said India's first Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre would soon be inaugurated in Singapore. "The great saint Thiruvalluvar provided guiding thoughts to the world in the most ancient language Tamil. His work, the Thirukkural, was composed nearly 2,000 years ago, yet its ideas remain relevant today," he added.

The two leaders discussed the outcome of the 2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable held in Singapore in August 2024. Their discussion also covered the celebration of the 60th anniversary of bilateral ties in 2025.

The Prime Minister invited Lawrence Wong to visit India, which he accepted.

PM Modi thanked Lawrence Wong for the warm welcome. "This is our first meeting after you assumed the post of premier. Many congratulations to you from my side. I am confident that under the leadership of 4G (the fourth-generation leaders), Singapore will progress even faster," PM Modi said.

"The discussions with my friend, PM Lawrence Wong continued today. Our talks focused on boosting cooperation in areas like skilling, technology, healthcare, AI and more. We both agreed on the need to boost trade relations," PM Modi later said in a post on X.

Lawrence Wong said Singapore and India share a deep and enduring friendship, built on strong economic and people-to-people ties.

"Had a productive meeting with Indian Prime Minister @narendramodi at Parliament House. We've set out a forward-looking agenda for the next phase of our bilateral relations," he posted on X.

"This includes closer cooperation in areas like sustainability, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies and connectivity. We're also upgrading the Singapore-India Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," he said.

"This is timely as we expand our partnership in new, mutually beneficial areas. We also celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations and our Strategic Partnership's 10th anniversary next year," Lawrence Wong said.

Singapore looks forward to strengthening bilateral ties and creating new opportunities for the people of the two nations, he said.

Ahead of the talks with Lawrence Wong, PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome at the Parliament House.

The meeting between the two leaders comes months after Lawrence Wong took over as premier and PM Modi began his third term as prime minister.

PM Modi and Lawrence Wong also visited a leading Singaporean company in the semiconductor and electronics sector and discussed ways for collaboration in this critical industry. This is his fifth visit as prime minister, all prior visits were made in his first term as prime minister.

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धूम-स्टाइल में 15 करोड़ रुपये का सोना तो चुरा लिया, लेकिन फिर कुछ ऐसा हुआ कि होश खो बैठा चोर

बॉलीवुड की फिल्म 'धूम 2' में ऋतिक रोशन के किरदार से प्रेरित होकर भोपाल में एक शख्स ने कथित तौर पर एक म्यूजियम से 15 करोड़ रुपये का सोना चुराने की कोशिश की. लेकिन इसी दौरान कुछ ऐसा अजीबोगरीब मोड़ आया कि बाद में चोरी का आरोपी भोपाल के स्टेट म्यूजियम के अंदर बेहोशी की हालत में पड़ा हुआ पाया गया. उसके पास प्राचीन सोने के सिक्के और आभूषण जैसी बेशकीमती कलाकृतियां पड़ी थीं. 

आरोपी विनोद यादव के बारे में माना जा रहा है कि वह एक पेशेवर चोर है. वह रविवार की शाम को टिकट लेकर म्यूजियम में घुसा था. वह म्यूजियम बंद होने तक अंदर छिपने में कामयाब रहा. नियमानुसार सोमवार को म्यूजियम बंद रहा. पुलिस का मानना ​​है कि इस दौरान विनोद यादव ने गैलरी के दो कमरों में घुसकर कलाकृतियां चुरा लीं. मंगलवार को जब म्यूजियम सुबह 10.30 बजे फिर से खुला, तो कर्मचारियों ने देखा कि कांच टूटे हुए हैं और कई कीमती सामान गायब हैं. 

दालान में बेहोश पड़ा मिला आरोपी विनोद यादव

सुरक्षाकर्मियों ने तुरंत परिसर की तलाशी शुरू कर दी. तलाशी के दौरान उन्हें विनोद यादव दालान में बेहोश पड़ा मिला. उसके पास चोरी की कलाकृतियों से भरा हुआ एक बड़ा बैग था. बैग में गुप्त काल के सोने के सिक्के,  ब्रिटिश और नवाबों के जमाने के गहने और बर्तन सहित अन्य सामान था. 

जांच के दौरान अंदाजा लगाया गया कि भागने की कोशिश करते समय विनोद यादव 23 फीट से अधिक ऊंचाई से गिर गया होगा, जिससे उसके पैर में चोट लग गई. पुलिस उपायुक्त (डीसीपी) रियाज इकबाल ने कहा, "आरोपी ने दीवार फांदने की कोशिश की, लेकिन वह असफल रहा, जिससे वह घायल हो गया."

उन्होंने बताया कि, संग्रहालय से 50 से ज्यादा फिंगरप्रिंट एकत्र किए गए हैं. पुलिस संग्रहालय के बाहर उसके किसी साथी के मौजूद होने की संभावना तलाशी जा रही है. 

50 से 100 ग्राम वजन के सोने के सिक्के 

उन्होंने कहा कि, बरामद किए गए सामान में 50 से 100 ग्राम वजन के सोने के सिक्के शामिल हैं, जिनकी कीमत 8 से 10 करोड़ रुपये होने का अनुमान है. डीसीपी इकबाल ने बताया कि बरामद किए गए सामान की कुल कीमत करीब 15 करोड़ रुपये हो सकती है. 

उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि, ''यह सामान संग्रहालय के सिर्फ दो कमरों से चुराया गया है. पूरे संग्रहालय में 50 करोड़ रुपये से ज्यादा की कलाकृतियां हैं."

इस घटना ने राज्य संग्रहालय में सुरक्षा व्यवस्था को लेकर गंभीर चिंता पैदा कर दी है. संग्रहालय में अलार्म सिस्टम की कमी है और कई सीसीटीवी कैमरे काम नहीं कर रहे हैं. इसके अलावा संग्रहालय के एल्युमिनियम से बने दरवाजे कमजोर पाए गए. छत के कुछ हिस्से आसानी से टूटने वाली प्लास्टिक शीट से ढंके हुए हैं.

सुरक्षा गार्डों की मुस्तैदी से सफल नहीं हो सका चोर

इन कमियों के बावजूद सुरक्षा गार्डों की सतर्कता ने चोरी को रोकने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई. कथित तौर पर आरोपी ने कबूल किया कि उसने कई बार भागने की कोशिश की थी, लेकिन गार्डों की लगातार गश्त के कारण उसे पीछे हटना पड़ा.

बिहार के गया में विनोद यादव के घर पर उसकी पृष्ठभूमि और संभावित संबंधों की आगे की जांच के लिए एक पुलिस टीम भेजी गई है.

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Girl Students To Get Saffron-Coloured Bicyles, Says Rajasthan Minister

In a decision that may generate controversy, the Rajasthan government has decided that the colour of bicycles to be given to girl students in Class IX in the government schools will be saffron.

The saffron colour is associated with the right-wing BJP which is governing Rajasthan.

Black coloured bicycles were provided to the girl students during the previous Congress government. However, with the BJP coming into power in December last year, tenders have now been issued for orange-coloured bicycles.

Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Tuesday said the colour of bicycles to be given to the girl students of the government schools will be saffron. The initiative aims to support girls in government schools by facilitating their access to education through the provision of free bicycles, he said.

The saffron colour represents energy, bravery and positivity, he said, and also noted that this was the colour used for bicycles during the previous BJP government but the former Congress government changed it to black.

"We are again changing the colour of the bicycle to saffron. Saffron colour symbolises valour and bravery. When our country got Independence, freedom fighters wore the saffron colour, symbolising valour," Dilawar told reporters.

The minister said the saffron colour is also synonymous with sunrise. 

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Rights Body Notice To Andhra Government Over "Hidden Camera" In Girls' Hostel

The NHRC has issued notice to the Andhra Pradesh government and the state's police chief over reports alleging that a hidden camera was found in a washroom of a girls' hostel of an engineering college in Krishna district.

The response from the authorities is expected within two weeks, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said.

In a statement on Monday, the rights panel said it has sent notice to the Karnataka government and the state's police chief over reports that recently a hidden camera was allegedly "discovered in the washroom of a popular eatery in Bengaluru".

The rights panel said it has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports that "over 300 photos and videos were allegedly taken from the washroom of a girls' hostel of an engineering college in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, with the help of a hidden camera".

The incident unfolded when a group of students discovered the camera and raised an alarm triggering protest. Reportedly, some students in the boys hostel "bought these videos for which a student is being questioned by the police," it added.

The Commission has observed that the content of the media reports, if true, raises a serious issue of human rights violation. Such incidents indicate that the authorities concerned have not been able to provide a safe and secure environment to the women, which is a matter of concern, the rights panel said.

The Commission has issued notices to the chief secretaries and DGPs of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, seeking detailed reports, including the status of the FIR registered by the police, the statement said.

The report should also mention the steps taken or proposed by the authorities to ensure that such incidents do not recur, it said.

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Ex UP Congress MLC, 4 Others Get Bail In Protest Against Smriti Irani Case

The local MP-MLA court in Sultanpur granted bail on Monday to five individuals, including former Congress MLC Deepak Singh, in connection with charges related to a protest against former Union minister Smriti Irani and road blockade in Gauriganj.

Special Public Prosecutor Vaibhav Pandey said the protest, led by Deepak Singh, was staged on July 29, 2022, in response to a heated debate between former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Ms Irani.

Mr Singh and hundreds of supporters blocked the Raebareli-Sultanpur road at the Sabji Mandi Tiraha in Gauriganj and burned an effigy of the then Union minister. The protesters were also charged with violating Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code.

Mr Pandey said Deepak Singh, Manoj Kashyap, Sadashiv, Akhilesh Mishra and Yogendra Pratap alias Rohit Singh surrendered before the MP-MLA court on Monday. They were released on bail after submitting two surety bonds of Rs 20,000 each.

The bail order was issued by Special Judge Shubham Verma of the MP-MLA court.

The case involved 28 people who are accused of burning an effigy of Irani and blocking roads in Gauriganj. The court had previously issued bailable warrants against all the accused.

Mr Pandey said the police had completed the investigation and filed a charge sheet against 28 individuals in court, while the investigation continued against 131 others.

The court had earlier ordered the accused to appear on November 21, 2023.

However, multiple summonses went unanswered, leading to the issuance of arrest warrants.

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गुजरात में बाढ़ से नुकसान के आकलन के लिए गृह मंत्रालय ने गठित की टीम, 25 लोगों की हुई थी मौत

केंद्रीय गृह मंत्रालय (Home Ministry) ने गुजरात में बारिश (Gujarat Rain) और बाढ़ से हुए नुकसान का आकलन करने के लिए एक अंतर-मंत्रालयी टीम गठित की है. एक आधिकारिक बयान के मुताबिक, टीम शीघ्र ही गुजरात के बाढ़ प्रभावित जिलों का दौरा करेगी, जहां 25 से 30 अगस्त के बीच भारी से बहुत भारी वर्षा हुई थी. 26 और 27 अगस्त को राज्य भर में बारिश से संबंधित घटनाओं में कम से कम 25 लोगों की मौत हो गई. बयान में कहा गया है कि गृह मंत्रालय ने गुजरात में वर्षा और बाढ़ से हुए नुकसान का आकलन करने के लिए राष्ट्रीय आपदा प्रबंधन संस्थान (एनआईडीएम) के कार्यकारी निदेशक के नेतृत्व में एक अंतर-मंत्रालयी केंद्रीय टीम (Inter-Ministerial Central Team) का गठन किया है. 

मध्य प्रदेश और राजस्थान भी भारी से बहुत भारी बारिश से प्रभावित हुए हैं. इस साल हिमाचल प्रदेश में भारी बारिश, बादल फटने और भूस्खलन की घटनाओं से काफी नुकसान पहुंचा है. 

प्रभावित राज्‍यों के संपर्क में गृह मंत्रालय के अधिकारी 

बयान में कहा गया है कि गृह मंत्रालय इन राज्यों के वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के संपर्क में है और यदि वे व्यापक नुकसान की सूचना देते हैं तो वहां भी आईएमसीटी को भेजा जाएगा. इस मानसून के दौरान कुछ अन्य राज्य भी भारी वर्षा, बाढ़, बादल फटने और भूस्खलन से प्रभावित हुए हैं. 

बयान में कहा गया है कि प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी के नेतृत्व में केंद्र सरकार प्रभावित राज्यों को हरसंभव सहायता उपलब्ध कराने के लिए पूरी तरह प्रतिबद्ध है. 

बिना बुलाए मौके पर जाकर नुकसान का आकलन 

बयान में कहा गया कि अगस्त 2019 में केंद्रीय गृहमंत्री अमित शाह द्वारा लिए गए निर्णय के अनुसार गृह मंत्रालय ने इस वर्ष आईएमसीटी का गठन किया, जिसने बाढ़ एवं भूस्खलन प्रभावित असम, केरल, मिजोरम और त्रिपुरा राज्यों का दौरा किया तथा उनके ज्ञापन का इंतजार किए बिना मौके पर जाकर नुकसान का आकलन किया. 

नगालैंड के लिए भी आईएमसीटी का गठन किया गया है, जो जल्द ही राज्य के प्रभावित क्षेत्रों का दौरा करेगी. 

बयान में कहा गया है कि अतीत में आईएमसीटी राज्य सरकार से ज्ञापन प्राप्त होने के बाद ही आपदा प्रभावित राज्यों का दौरा करती थी. 
 

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