"Need Of Hour To Ensure Maratha Quota Demand Fulfilled": Sharad Pawar

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday alleged the inaction by the Maharashtra and Central governments on the Maratha quota issue has led to unrest in the community.

Speaking at a function, Mr Pawar said the demand of Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange should be accepted without hurting the interests of other communities.

The NCP chief said he had met Mr Jarange when he had observed a fast last month and understood the demands raised by him.

Maharashtra and Central governments didn't take immediate decision on the Maratha quota issue which triggered unrest in the community, he alleged.

"As a party too, our stand is clear. Jarange's demand should be met without hurting the interests of other communities. The need of the hour is to ensure that the quota demand is fulfilled in a proper way," Mr Pawar said.

Maratha community has been staging protests seeking reservation in the government jobs and education under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.

The agitation intensified after quota activist Manoj Jarange sat on an indefinite fast from October 25 as part of the second phase of the protest. On his appeal, many villages have banned the entry of political leaders. Jarange has announced that fast-unto-death protests will begin in villages across Maharashtra from Sunday if the state government fails to act on the pending demand of the Maratha community.

The Maharashtra government's stated position is that it is committed to granting the reservation to the Maratha community which stands legal scrutiny.

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शोले में ‘डबल रोल’ में था ये बच्चा, एक फिल्म की वजह से की सुपरस्टार एक्ट्रेस से शादी...पहचाना क्या?

शोले मूवी का एक एक किरदार और हर किरदार का सिग्नेचर डायलोग फैन्स आज भी नहीं भूल सके हैं. इस फिल्म का छोटा सा भी कैरेक्टर क्यों न हो, उसकी यादें आज भी तरोताजा हैं. फिर वो चाहें सांबा का किरदार हो, कुछ देर के लिए स्क्रीन पर दिखीं मौसी हो या फिर गोली से बचने के बाद हंसने वाला कालिया ही क्यों न हो. इसी फिल्म में ये बच्चा भी नजर आया था, जिसने फिल्म में ट्विस्ट लाने वाले बेहद अहम किरदार को अदा किया. फिल्म में इस बच्चे ने दोहरी भूमिका भी निभाई लेकिन फैन्स को आज तक उसका सिर्फ एक ही रोल याद है. इस तस्वीर को देखकर आपने पहचाना कि कौन है ये बच्चा.

शोले में डबल रोल

आप ये जरूर सोचेंगे कि फिल्म में ऐसा कोई किरदार था ही नहीं जिसने डबल रोल किया हो. लेकिन ये बच्चा वाकई डबल रोल में था. अगर आप अब तक नहीं पहचाने तो हम बता दें कि ये बच्चा है सचिन पिलगांवकर जो शोले मूवी में अहमद के रोल में दिखा था, जिसका डाकू बेरहमी से कत्ल करते हैं. खुद सचिन पिलगांवकर एक रियलिटी शो में ये जानकारी दे चुके हैं कि फिल्म में वो डबल रोल में थे, जिसमें से एक कैमरे के आगे था और एक पर्दे के पीछे. अहमद का रोल करने वाले सचिन पिलगांवकर ने फिल्म में एडिटिंग का भी काम किया है. वो डायरेक्टर रमेश सिप्पी की कुर्सी के पीछे बैठकर इस विधा को गहराई से समझते थे और उसके बाद ये काम भी किया.

एक्ट्रेस को किया प्रपोज

सचिन पिलगांवकर का नाम हिंदी और मराठी सिनेमा दोनों के लिए जाना माना है. वो मराठी सिनेमा के डायरेक्टर और प्रड्यूसर भी हैं. नवरी मिले नवरिआला में उन्होंने सुप्रिया को काम करने का मौका दिया. फिल्म के दौरान ही उन्हें सुप्रिया पसंद आने लगीं लेकिन प्रपोज किया फिल्म पूरी होने के बाद. सचिन पिलगांवकर को ये डर था कि सुप्रिया कहीं उन्हें इंकार कर फिल्म अधूरी ही न छोड़ दें. सुप्रिया ने तो सचिन पिलगांवकर का प्रपोजल एक्सेप्ट कर लिया लेकिन उनके माता पिता नहीं माने. जब सचिन पिलगांवकर ने उन्हें यकीन दिलाया कि वो नदिया के पार में काम कर चुके हैं तब जाकर बात बनी.

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भोपाल गैस त्रासदी पर बनी The Railway Men के टीजर ने उड़ाए होश, माधवन, केके मेनन, बाबिल को देख लोग बोले- इसे कहते हैं कास्टिंग

दुनिया में सबसे बड़ी इंडस्ट्रियल त्रासदियों में से भोपाल गैस त्रासदी एक है. इस त्रासदी के बारे में जिसने भी सुना उसकी रूह कांप गई. 2 दिसंबर 1984 में हुए इस हादसे में दो हजार लोगों ने अपनी जान गंवा दी थी. भोपाल के एक केमिकल फैक्ट्री से गैस लीक होने से आसपास के इलाकों में यह फैल गई थी. ये Methyl isocyanate (MIC) गैस थी, जिससे 6 लाख कर्मचारियों और शहर के लोगों को नुकसान पहुंचा था. ऐसे में अब इस हादसे पर नेटफ्लिक्स पर एक सीरीज आ रही है, जिसमें इस त्रासदी को दिखाया जाएगा. इस सीरीज का नाम है 'द रेलवे मेन', जिसमें आर माधवन लीड रोल में होंगे.

सीरीज में शहर के उन अनजाने लोगों को दिखाया जाएगा, जिन्होंने मुसीबत के वक्त शहर के हजारों लोगों तक मदद पहुंचाई थी. इस सीरीज के टीजर को रिलीज़ कर दिया गया है, जो लोगों को बहुत पसंद आ रहा है. टीजर को देखने के बाद लोगों के रोंगटे खड़े हो गए हैं. द रेलवे मेन टीजर की शुरुआत केमिकल फैक्ट्री से होती है. प्रेशर ज्यादा होने की वजह से पाइप फट जाता है और गैस फैलने लगती है. आर माधवन कहते हैं, "एक हादसा हुआ है. बड़ा हादसा. पुराने भोपाल में एक केमिकल फैक्ट्री से गैस लीक हुआ है. शहर का गला घोंट रहा है. इस वक्त भोपाल जंक्शन रेलवे के नक्शे से गायब हो चुका है". माधवन सीरीज में सेन्ट्रल रेलवे के जीएम रह चुके रति पांडे का रोल निभा रहे हैं.

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ट्रेलर में केके मेनन भोपाल के जंक्शन मास्टर और बाबिल खान लोकोमोटिव पायलट के रोल में नजर आ रहे हैं. मिर्जापुर में मुन्ना भैया बने दिव्येंदु शर्मा भी सीरीज का हिस्सा हैं. सीरीज के टीजर में सभी अपनी जान बचाकर भगा रहे लोगों की मदद करते दिख रहे हैं. टीजर का बैकग्राउंड म्यूजिक दमदार है. टीजर से साफ है कि सीरीज शानदार होने वाली है. डायरेक्टर शिव रवैल की द रेलवे मेन नेटफ्लिक्स पर 18 नवंबर को रिलीज होगी.

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"Discrimination In Sacrifice An Insult": Rahul Gandhi Slams Agnipath Scheme

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi pointed out differences in the terms of benefits given to the families of Agniveers and those of regular jawans killed in the line of duty and said, "Discrimination in the sacrifice of martyrs is an insult to them."

Rahul Gandhi, who has been critical of the Agnipath scheme, shared a chart on X showing lesser benefits for the families of Agniveers compared to those of regular soldiers after their death in the line of duty.

"Discrimination in the sacrifice of martyrs is an insult to them," Rahul Gandhi said.

"The blood of every martyr should have the same value," he asserted.

Earlier this week, Mr Gandhi alleged that the Agnipath scheme was devised to "insult" India's soldiers as no pension or other benefits are given to the families of Agniveers after their death in the line of duty. The BJP refuted the charge.

The Congress leader shared a picture of Agniveer Gavate Akshay Laxman and said the news of his death in Siachen was saddening.

"My deepest condolences to his family. A young man was martyred for the country - no gratuity, no other military facilities for his service, and no pension to his family in martyrdom.

"Agniveer is a plan to insult the heroes of India," Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.

Agniveer Gavate Akshay Laxman died in the line of duty in Siachen in the early hours of last Saturday.

The Agnipath scheme was introduced in 2022 for short-term contractual recruitment, extending to a maximum of four years, of soldiers in the tri-services - the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force.

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In Mizoram Manifesto, BJP Promises 33% Quota For Women In Jobs

BJP president JP Nadda on Friday released his party's manifesto for the assembly elections in Mizoram, making a host of promises, including a 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs and investigation into a social welfare scheme of the MNF government.

In the 70-page 'Vision Document', the BJP went big on promises aimed at attracting the women voters, who play a significant role in Mizoram's society.

Speaking at the function after releasing the manifesto, Mr Nadda said the BJP is committed to making it the document of reality.

"Many political parties come out with their vision document, their mission document, their manifesto, but we find them to be a mere piece of paper because even they are not very sure whether they are going to pursue that vision or mission or commitment. But, when BJP brings out a 'vision document', it is well-researched," he said.

Noting the key points in the document, Mr Nadda said that if voted to power, the BJP will invest Rs 1,000 crore to revamp the agricultural infrastructure of the state.

It will also introduce 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs, and establish 'Mizoram Hmeichhiate Battalion' -- the state's first all-women police battalion, he said.

"We would introduce the Queen Ropuiliani Women Empowerment Scheme whereby every girl child will be offered a cumulative financial assistance to the tune of Rs 1.5 lakh," he added.

It will also launch 'Operation Drug-Free Mizoram' to curb drug addiction among youths of the state, if voted to power.

Mr Nadda said the BJP will establish a special investigation team to probe the "irregularities and corruption" in the implementation of the Socio-Economic Development Programme, the flagship scheme of the Zoramthanga-led Mizo National Front (MNF) government.

He said the BJP is also committed to resolving the long-standing border dispute between Mizoram and Assam.

The BJP also promised a budget of Rs 250 crore to revamp the government schools, and Rs 350 crore to build new government colleges and revamp the existing ones.

It promised 'Mizoram Olympic Mission' to make it a leading state for sportspersons. Among the initiatives will be a sports academy and fully-funded scholarships for aspiring sportspersons in different disciplines.

Mr Nadda also announced that the coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme will be increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakhs, and the Zoram Medical College (ZMC) will be upgraded to Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).

The annual financial assistance of Rs 6,000 under the PM-Kisan scheme for farmers would be increased to Rs 8,000, he said.

The BJP will also allocate Rs 3,000 crore to upgrade and modernise all roads over the five years, if voted to power, he added.

Mr Nadda said the BJP will revamp state tourism with a corpus of Rs 250 crore.

He said the Northeast region experienced a significant change after the NDA came to power at the Centre.

Polling for the 40-member Mizoram assembly will be held on November 7, and the counting of votes will take place on December 3.

The BJP, which contested 39 seats in the last assembly polls in 2018, is now contesting 23 seats. It has one MLA in the current assembly.

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"PM Modi In Maharashtra Because...": Congress Leader's Big Charge

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Thursday claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the state to get some industries, including the diamond sector, to shift to neighbouring Gujarat.

He also alleged the BJP-led state government was looting Maharashtra on the instructions of "Delhi" (an apparent reference to the Centre).

PM Modi was in Shirdi in Ahmednagar district, where he inaugurated a massive devotees' complex of the renowned Sai Baba temple, the canal network of the Nilwande Dam, as well the 'Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana' under which 86 lakh farmers of the state will get Rs 12,000 each per year as aid.

"The activities of shifting mega investment projects from Maharashtra to Gujarat has been going on for the last one-and-half years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is touring the state today to shift diamond and other business activities in Mumbai to Surat (in Gujarat)," Mr Patole alleged.

"The Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis government is making all efforts to reduce the importance of Mumbai in the country's economy. The state's BJP-led government is looting Maharashtra on the instructions of Delhi," he told reporters.

A vast diamond industry is being developed in Surat, which will take away Mumbai's business, he told reporters.

PM Modi is also here to issue pending works of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, which is a burden on Maharashtra, Mr Patole claimed.

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Indian Man Fined $20,000 For Immigration Fraud: Report

A 41-year-old Indian-origin man has been fined 20,000 Canadian dollars (USD 14,484) for causing immigration fraud by misrepresenting documents to help newcomers get permits to work in the Canadian province of Manitoba, according to a media report.

Avtar Singh Sohi, who has been living in Canada since 2006 and is a father of two, pleaded guilty to misrepresentation under the Canada Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, CBC News reported on Monday.

The Provincial Court of Manitoba on Monday heard that Sohi claimed that an Indian woman --who came to Canada on a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)-- was working for him as a nanny when she wasn't.

LMIAs are issued after a need for a temporary foreign worker is demonstrated because there is no citizen or permanent resident available to do the job, the report said.

The prosecutor in the case said that the woman was illegally working elsewhere, but that Avtar provided her with pay stubs to show she was working for him from March 2019 to July 2021.

He also provided her with a number of signed documents that she used as part of her permanent residency application.

"By creating documents to undermine the immigration system, Avtar committed fraud," federal crown attorney Matt Sinclair was quoted as saying in the report.

The crown and defence agreed to a 20,000 Canadian dollar fine for Sohi, which the judge signed off on.

Court was told the maximum penalty for this offence is a 50,000 Canadian dollars fine and/or two years in jail, the report said.

"His behaviour erodes the trust of our immigration system and must be denounced and deterred," Sinclair said. 

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