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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Rahul Gandhi To Launch 'White T-shirt Movement', Seeks Youth Participation

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday made a fervent appeal to the youth of Bihar to participate in the White T-Shirt movement, beginning Monday, in huge numbers to send across a strong message that people of the state won't get swayed away anymore and they are ready to write their own destiny.

The Leader of Opposition issued a video appeal on his social media account, seeking success of the White T-shirt movement in Bihar, ahead of his visit to Bihar's Begusarai district on April 7.

"The Stop Migration, Give Jobs Yatra will give the world a glimpse of your struggle, suffering and also the sentiments of Bihar's youth," he said in the video message and urged them to 'show their strength'.

"This message is for every resident of Bihar. I will visit Begusarai on April 7. I will walk shoulder to shoulder with you and raise your voice on issues of inflation, unemployment, privatisation, paper leaks and all other issues that adversely affect you and your families," he said in the video.

The purpose of the 'Palayan Yatra' is to mobilise the energy of youth to build a new Bihar and make it a land of fresh opportunities.

"Bihar youth won't be misled now or bow down before anyone. They will move together and build a new future for themselves," he said while appealing youth to share the video among their circles.

Rahul's visit to Bihar, where Assembly elections are slated later this year, comes days after the Congress party declared new district presidents in the state. AICC appointed new presidents and working presidents in all 40 organisational districts of Bihar last week.

During his visit, Mr Gandhi is also expected to review the party's poll strategy with all new district heads and draw a roadmap for upcoming elections.

Meanwhile, the BJP has objected sharply to Congress MP's visit to Bihar and said that this will end in another fiasco for the party.

"Rahul Gandhi has drowned the entire Congress ship. He will do the same in Bihar too. Wherever he goes, Congress sinks. Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Delhi are some examples. I thank Rahul Gandhi for sinking the Congress ship and wasting his youth in doing so. He has turned into a 55-year-old youth now. He will sink Congress in Bihar too," BJP state chief Dilip Jaiswal said mockingly, while speaking to IANS.

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Massive Rabies Outbreak In Manipur, Three Dead, Hundreds Affected

Multiple cases of rabies have been reported from Manipur's Churachandpur, after which authorities have put restrictions in place and declared containment zones.

The cases of rabies started surfacing since last week and New Zouveng village in Churachandpur district has been declared a containment zone.

Since January, 749 people have been bitten by dogs and 3 persons, according to official sources, have died due to rabies.

Multiple confirmed and suspected cases of rabies have now been reported from New Zoveng village, posing a serious threat to the health and safety of the people and animals, sources said.

District Magistrate Dharun Kumar has strictly prohibited the movement of "domesticated pets/dogs in and out of the village".

He also directed the identification and vaccination of all pet and stray dogs in the village.

Surveillance, door-to-door monitoring, and health check-ups will be conducted. The sale and transport of domestic dogs are strictly banned during the containment period, he added.

Any person found violating the order will be liable for penal action, the order said.

Quick Response Teams constituted by the Veterinary department carried out surveys at the New Zouveng village.

During the drive, about 30 households have been surveyed.

The survey teams have vaccinated all the dogs owned by the households and provided them with a certificates.

District Veterinary Officer, Dr Veithienneng, has said insufficient supply of vaccine is the biggest challenge in tackling the outbreak.

Every year, rabies claims over 60,000 lives globally, with India alone accounting for nearly 36 percent of those deaths, according to the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme). 



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India-US Joint Training Exercise 'Tiger Triumph' Boosts Military Cooperation

In a significant demonstration of India-US military cooperation, troops from both nations conducted an intensive joint training phase at the Duvvada Firing Range from April 2 to April 4 as part of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025.

According to a release, the exercise reaffirmed the growing synergy between the two militaries, enhancing interoperability, tactical coordination and operational preparedness in combat and humanitarian assistance scenarios.

The release noted that the training began with a joint opening address by the commanding officers of both contingents, setting the tone for a collaborative and high-impact engagement.

This was followed by an introduction from the Commanding Officer of the 8 Gorkha Rifles Infantry Battalion Group, which represented the Amphibious Brigade of the Bison Division under the Sudarshan Chakra Corps.

The US Army contingent, comprising personnel from the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment ("Bobcats") and the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 11th Infantry Division ("Arctic Wolves"), received insights into Indian Army training methodologies and the objectives of this joint exercise.

As per the release, "A key highlight of the training was the participation of Rear Admiral Greg Newkirk, USN, who, along with the Commanding Officer of the 8 Gorkha Rifles Infantry Battalion Group, took part in live-firing drills and Jungle Lane Shooting exercises. Their direct involvement underscored the emphasis on hands-on leadership and practical engagement in operational training. The event also saw participation from senior officers from HQ Eastern Naval Command and HQ Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), further strengthening the high-level commitment to bilateral defense cooperation."

The release said, "The training phase covered small arms marksmanship and jungle warfare tactics, with Indian and US soldiers paired as buddy teams for live-firing drills from 100 meters, close-quarters combat shooting at 50 meters and Jungle Lane Shooting exercises designed to simulate engagements in dense terrain. Additionally, troops underwent Integrated Field Craft (IFC) training, focusing on obstacle navigation, tactical movement and terrain-based combat techniques--essential skills for real-world operations. The Combat Medical Aid module provided crucial training in battlefield first aid and casualty evacuation procedures, ensuring rapid and efficient medical response in crisis situations."

According to the release, the joint training at Duvvada Firing Range further solidified India-US military ties, fostering mutual respect, trust and camaraderie between troops.

Tiger Triumph 2025 continued to reinforce the India-US strategic partnership, enhancing their combined ability to respond to regional security challenges and humanitarian crises in the Indian Ocean Region.

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Agra Man Allegedly Harasses Czech Tourist At Taj Mahal, Arrested

A man was arrested for allegedly harassing and touching inappropriately a tourist from the Czech Republic visiting the Taj Mahal, police said on Sunday.

The alleged incident occurred on April 3 and the arrest was made after a thorough investigation, they said.

In a written complaint at the Tourist police station, the woman alleged that she was "touched inappropriately and harassed" while walking along the Shamshan Ghat Road around 1 pm, they added.

The police registered a case and began a probe, deploying multiple teams to arrest the accused.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Taj Security) Syed Areeb Ahmed said, "A case was registered on the complaint of the foreign woman. Several teams were deployed to search for the accused. (Footage from) several CCTV cameras covering the area was scanned. After investigation, the accused Karan Rathore was arrested on Sunday."

The woman has identified Rathore as the accused and he has been taken into custody, the officer said.

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

17-Year-Old Dies By Suicide At Mall In Mohali, Jumps From 4th Floor

A 17-year-old boy has died by suicide after jumping from the fourth floor of a popular mall in Mohali.

Videos show the boy, identified as Abhijeet, pacing near a glass railing on the fourth floor of Bestech Square Mall, at 9.14 am on Saturday. He walks up to the railing twice, stopping once and changing direction the second time, before walking towards it faster at 9.19 am, climbing it and jumping. 

A senior police official said, "We got a call around 9.30 am that a boy who appeared to be around 17-18 years old has attempted suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of the Bestech mall. Our team reached the spot within five to eight minutes and he was rushed to a hospital. We were informed by the hospital a few hours later that he has died."

The official said Abhijeet's father told them that he had been depressed. Abhijeet was a middle child and had an older as well as a younger brother. 

Asked what the boy was doing at the mall that early in the morning, the official said, "The food court and the multiplex at the mall open early. Staff at the mall told us he had purchased a bottle of water."
 

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Friday, April 4, 2025

Patanjali से लेकर Himalaya और Dabur तक, Flipkart पर भारी छूट में टॉप रेटेड Herbal Products की खरीदारी करें

Herbal Products At Huge Discount: आज के समय में नेचुरल प्रोडक्ट्स का ट्रेंड तेजी से बढ़ रहा है, और इसके पीछे कई कारण हैं. हर्बल चाय से लेकर केमिकलफ्री स्किनकेयर तक, यह बदलाव साफ है. अब, Flipkart के हर्बल पर्सनल केयर प्रोडक्ट्स पर स्पेशल छूट मिल रही है. नेचुरल प्रोडक्ट्स का बढ़ता ट्रेंड यह भी दिखाता है कि यूजर अब अपनी सेहत और सुंदरता से जुड़ी चीजों में अधिक सजग और जागरूक हो गए हैं. लोग ड्यूरेबल लाइफस्टाइल अपनाने और एनवायरनमेंट को नुकसान पहुंचाए बिना अपनी जरूरतों को पूरा करने पर जोर दे रहे हैं. यह बदलाव न केवल व्यक्तियों के लिए फायदेमंद है, बल्कि यह समाज और पृथ्वी के लिए भी सकारात्मक प्रभाव डालता है.

ऐसे ही Himalaya ब्रांड, जो लाखों लोगों द्वारा भरोसेमंद हैं और आयुर्वेद में आधारित हैं. सबसे अच्छी बात? अब ये ऐसी कीमतों पर उपलब्ध हैं जो आपको इन्हें आज़माने, दोबारा खरीदने, या दूसरों से बांटने के लिए प्रेरित करती हैं. बाल झड़ने के सोल्यूशन और दैनिक आवश्यक चीजें अब भारी छूटों के साथ उपलब्ध हैं, तो अब सॉलिड केमिकल को पौधों की अच्छाई से बदलने का सही समय है. और अगर आपने पहले कभी हर्बल प्रोडक्ट्स नहीं आज़माए, तो ये एक बढ़िया मौका है – आत्मविश्वास और बचत दोनों के साथ.

Top 12 Flipkart Deals On Herbal And Natural Personal Care Products

Flipkart पर हर्बल और नेचुरल पर्सनल केयर प्रोडक्ट्स पर टॉप 12 डील्स; फोटो क्रेडिट: Pexels

एक नज़र हर्बल पर्सनल केयर प्रोडक्ट्स के टॉप 12 Flipkart डील्स पर 
SNo. Top 12 Deals On Herbal Personal Care  Price  Link
1 Patanjali Dant Kanti Medicated Oral Gel (100g) ₹43 Buy Now
2 Himalaya Ayurveda Sandal Glow Soap (125g) ₹49 Buy Now
3 Medimix Ayurvedic Anti Pimple Face Wash (175ml) ₹102 Buy Now
4 Dabur Dant Rakshak Ayurvedic Paste (350g, Pack of 2) ₹109 Buy Now
5 Himalaya Gentle Baby Soap Value Pack (4 x 75g) ₹147 Buy Now
6 Dabur Almond Intense Repair Shampoo (650ml)  ₹201 Buy Now
7 Dabur Sanitize Antiseptic Soap (Pack of 6) ₹202 Buy Now
8 Dabur Meswak Toothpaste (Pack of 3) ₹250 Buy Now
9 Vatika Health Shampoo ₹330 Buy Now
10 Indulekha Bringha Shampoo ₹353 Buy Now
11 Meera Anti Dandruff Shampoo ₹389 Buy Now
12 Himalaya Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo ₹505 Buy Now

हर्बल पर्सनल केयर प्रोडक्ट्स पर टॉप 12 Flipkart डील्स

1. Patanjali Dant Kanti Tooth Gel

यह Patanjali का हर्बल टूथपेस्ट सिर्फ एक दैनिक ज़रूरत नहीं है, बल्कि एक ट्रेडिशनल उपचार है जो एक ट्यूब में बंद है. इसमें श्वेत स्पटिक भस्म और कलमी शोरा मिलाए गए हैं, जो मसूड़ों को मजबूत करने, सेंसिटिविटी को कम करने और दांतों की समस्याएं पैदा करने वाले बैक्टीरिया से लड़ने में मदद करते हैं. इसका ब्लू जैल फॉर्मेट एक ताजगी भरी अनुभूति देता है जो सुबहसुबह आपकी इंद्रियों को जगा देता है.

फायदे:

  • नेचुरल जड़ीबूटियों से युक्त  
  • सेंसिटिविटी और मसूड़ों की समस्याओं को लक्षित करता है  
  • 43 रुपये में अफोर्डेबल 
  • ताजगी भरा स्वाद  
  • हार्श केमिकल फ्री 

2. Himalaya Sandal Glow Soap

Chandanadi Ropana Taila के साथ तैयार किया गया यह साबुन आयुर्वेद को समर्पित है. चंदन की फ्रेग्रेन्स स्नान को आनंददायक बना देती है, जबकि इसमें मौजूद हर्बल तेल आपकी स्किन को साफ़ और पोषित करते हैं. यह मेंस और वीमेन दोनों के लिए उपयुक्त है और विशेष रूप से गर्मियों में दैनिक उपयोग के लिए आदर्श है, जब चंदन की ठंडक अत्यंत सुखद लगती है.

फायदे:
 

  • प्योर चंदन तेल से युक्त  
  • आयुर्वेदिक फॉर्मूला  
  • स्किन को कोमल और दमकता बनाता है  
  • सभी प्रकार की स्किन के लिए उपयुक्त  
  • नेचुरल फ्रेग्रेन्स

3. Medimix Anti-Pimple Face Wash

जब ऑयली स्किन को आयुर्वेद से मिलाया जाए, तो मिलता है Medimix. यह फेस वॉश वाटर बेस्ड है और विशेष रूप से पिंपल और मुहांसों से निपटने के लिए तैयार किया गया है, बिना स्किन को सुखाए. यह स्किन में नेचुरल शाइन भी लाता है. 102 रुपये में 175ml का यह पैक पर्याप्त है और टीन्स व एडल्ट्स दोनों के लिए उपयुक्त है.

फायदे:

  • ऑयली , मुहांसों वाली स्किन के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया  
  • हर्बल तत्वों से युक्त  
  • अतिरिक्त तेल को हटाता है, बिना कठोरता के  
  • स्किन में शाइन लाता है  
  • पैसा वसूल


 

4. Dabur Dant Rakshak Ayurvedic Paste (Pack of 2)

Dabur का यह ड्यूलपैक टूथपेस्ट पूरे परिवार के लिए संपूर्ण ओरल केयर सोल्यूशन है. इसमें लौंग और पुदीना सहित 32 आयुर्वेदिक जड़ीबूटियां हैं. यह फ्लोराइडफ्री पेस्ट दांतों और मसूड़ों की सुरक्षा करता है और सांस को नेचुरल रूप से ताज़ा करता है. यह उनके लिए आदर्श है जो केमिकल फ्री, ट्रेडिशनल देखभाल को प्राथमिकता देते हैं.

फायदे:

  • परिवार के लिए वैल्यू पैक  
  • 32 आयुर्वेदिक जड़ीबूटियां 
  • फ्लोराइडमुक्त, केमिकल फ्री 
  • दांतों की परत, सांसों की बदबू को दूर करता है
  • Dabur की विश्वसनीय गुणवत्ता

5. Himalaya Gentle Baby Soap Pack

बादाम और ऑलिव ऑयल से युक्त यह साबुन पैक बच्चों की नाज़ुक स्किन के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया है. चार साबुनों का यह पैक कोमल, पोषक और डर्मेटोलॉजिकली टेस्टेड है. मातापिता को इसकी सॉफ्टनेस पसंद आएगी और इसकी अफोर्डेबल कीमत बोनस की तरह है.

फायदे:

  • बच्चों की सेंसेटिव स्किन के लिए उपयुक्त  
  • वैल्यू पैक में आता है  
  • ऑलिव और बादाम के तेल से युक्त  
  • केमिकल फ्री 
  • डेली यूज़ के लिए सुरक्षित

6. Dabur Almond Intense Repair Shampoo

Dabur का यह बादाम शैम्पू उन लोगों के लिए बेहतरीन है जिनके बाल ड्राई और डैमेज हैं. इसकी मलाईदार टेक्सचर और बादाम तेल की अच्छाई बालों को पोषण देकर उनकी कोमलता लौटाती है. नियमित उपयोग से बाल टूटना कम होता है और उनमें एक नेचुरल शाइन आती है.

फायदे:

  • ड्राई और उलझे बालों के लिए आदर्श  
  • बड़ी बोतल, अफोर्डेबल दाम  
  • बादाम तेल से गहरा पोषण  
  • केमिकल फ्री  
  • बालों को मजबूत और कोमल बनाता है

7. Dabur Sanitize Soap

परिवार के लिए उपयुक्त, यह छह साबुनों का पैक स्वच्छता और नमी दोनों देता है. सभी प्रकार की स्किन के लिए उपयुक्त, यह स्किन को सूखा या सॉलिड किए बिना कीटाणुओं से सुरक्षा करता है. इसकी कोमलता इसे सेंसेटिव स्किन वालों के लिए भी उपयुक्त बनाती है.

फायदे:

  • मेंस और वीमेन दोनों के लिए उपयुक्त  
  • सभी प्रकार की स्किन पर प्रभावी  
  • एंटीसेप्टिक गुणों से युक्त  
  • स्किन डर्मेटोलॉजिकल टेस्टेड
  • 202 रुपये में 750 ग्राम – बेहतरीन डील

8. Dabur Meswak Toothpaste

यह टूथपेस्ट मिसवाक जड़ीबूटी की प्राचीन शक्ति को मॉडर्न दंत चिकित्सा में लाता है. एंटीबैक्टीरियल और एंटीइन्फ्लेमेटरी गुणों से युक्त, यह फ्लोराइडफ्री विकल्प दांतों के कीड़े, मसूड़ों की समस्याओं और सांसों की बदबू से लड़ता है.

फायदे:

  • फ्लोराइड और पैराबेन से मुक्त  
  • दांतों की परत और टार्टर से बचाव  
  • मसूड़ों को नेचुरल रूप से मजबूत करता है  
  • विश्वसनीय आयुर्वेदिक मटेरियल 
  • पारिवारिक 3 पैक में उपलब्ध

9. Vatika Health Shampoo

Vatika शैम्पू में आमला, शिकाकाई और गुड़हल समेत सात नेचुरल तत्व मिलाए गए हैं, जो पोषण, वॉल्यूम और कोमलता प्रदान करते हैं. यह सभी प्रकार के बालों के लिए उपयुक्त है और फ्रिज़ को कम करता है.

फायदे:

  • सिर और बालों को पोषण देता है  
  • शाइन और वॉल्यूम बढ़ाता है  
  • ड्राई और फ्रिज़ को कम करता है  
  • बड़ी मात्रा में, बेहतरीन कीमत पर  
  • केमिकल फ्री 

10. Indulekha Bringha Shampoo

भृंगराज, आमला और रोज़मेरी से युक्त यह आयुर्वेदिक क्लेंज़र बाल झड़ने और पतलेपन की जड़ों तक सफाई करता है. इसमें कोई आर्टिफिशियल फ्रेग्रेन्स या रंग नहीं है, और यह नेचुरल अर्क से आपके स्कैल्प को पोषण देता है.

फायदे:

  • बाल झड़ना कम करता है  
  • समृद्ध हर्बल फॉर्मूला  
  • कोई अतिरिक्त खुशबू या कलर नहीं  
  • बालों की जड़ों से मजबूती  
  • सभी प्रकार के बालों के लिए उपयुक्त

11. Meera Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

मीरा शैम्पू में छोटे प्याज और मेथी का अद्वितीय मिश्रण होता है जो नेचुरल रूप से डैंड्रफ से लड़ता है. यह स्कैल्प की खुजली, परतदारपन और रूखापन को ठीक करता है और बालों को कंडीशन करता है.

फायदे:

  • डैंड्रफ की चार समस्याओं से लड़ता है  
  • प्याज और मेथी जैसी नेचुरल मटेरियल
  • बालों को कोमलता से कंडीशन करता है  
  • प्रभावशाली लेकिन कोमल  
  • सुखद फ्रेग्रेन्स

12. Himalaya Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo

भृंगराज और पलाश अर्क से भरपूर, यह Himalaya शैम्पू बाल झड़ने की समस्या से जूझ रहे लोगों के लिए आदर्श है. यह नेचुरल प्रोटीन तकनीक का उपयोग करता है जो बालों की जड़ों को मजबूत करता है और बालों में बाउंस लाता है.

फायदे:

  • बालों को मजबूत और लंबा बनाता है  
  • बॉटनिकल साइंस पर आधारित  
  • डर्मेटोलॉजिकल टेस्टेड  
  • बालों को कोमल और स्मूथ बनाता है  
  • बाल टूटना काफी हद तक कम करता है

आज के समय में जब प्रोडक्ट्स में अनगिनत केमिकल और झूठे वादे भरे रहते हैं, तब यह सुकून देने वाला है कि कुछ पर्सनल केयर प्रोडक्ट्स नेचुरलता और अफोर्डेबिलिटी दोनों को अपनाते हैं. Flipkart की हर्बल और नेचुरल प्रोडक्ट्स पर डील्स, जैसे कि Patanjali डंत कांति जैल, मेडिमिक्स आयुर्वेदिक फेस वॉश, Dabur बादाम शैम्पू, Himalaya एंटी हेयर फॉल शैम्पू आदि. यह साबित करती हैं कि कोमल देखभाल महंगी नहीं होनी चाहिए. भृंगराज और पलाश जैसे सिद्ध तत्वों के साथ, ये प्रोडक्ट्स आपकी असली समस्याओं को बिना किसी अनावश्यक केमिकल फ्री के हल करते हैं. चाहे आप पहली बार हर्बल प्रोडक्ट्स आज़मा रहे हों या अपने पसंदीदा प्रोडक्ट्स का स्टॉक बढ़ा रहे हों. Flipkart की यह पेशकश आपको बेहतर खरीदारी, समझदारी से खर्च और नेचुरल देखभाल का मौका देती है. आज ही खरीदारी करें.
 



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"No Mosques Will Be Touched": BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad On Waqf Bill

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which has been cleared by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha after heated, marathon debates, will benefit women from the Muslim community and ensure transparency, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad has said. 

In an exclusive conversation with NDTV on Friday, the former law minister insisted that no mosque, place of worship or 'kabrastan' (graveyard) is going to be touched. 

"The issue is very simple and straight. Whether the intention of the 'Waqif' who created the Waqf for noble purposes is being executed properly by the 'Muttawali', who is the manager, or not. A Waqf is not a religious body at all. It is a legal or a statutory body... The 'Muttawali' is just a superintendent or a manager. He does not have any rights over the property, because once a Waqf has been created, the property vests in Allah, peace be on him," Mr Prasad said, adding that the Bill will empower Muslim women and help widows and the marginalised from the community.  

The senior BJP leader pointed out that areas near the Dak Bungalow locality in Patna  - the city he is from - have a lot of Waqf land but five-star hotels and showrooms have come up there. He also said India has the highest number of Waqf properties in the world and asked how many hospitals, universities and training centres have been built there. 

"Is the manager using the property the way the person who dedicated it intended or is he stuffing his pockets? That is the question. And a drama is being created over this... Let me tell you, people from my state and the entire country are going to appreciate (this Bill). People were dismayed to learn that so much property is being misused," he said. 

Transparency

Mr Prasad asserted that the bill will help bring transparency by making Waqf boards accountable. 

"The entire thing is being made accountable, everything will be available online, digitisation will happen, you can see which property is where, who is the Muttawali, what use is the particular property being put to in terms of the intention of the 'Waqif (the person dedicating the property). So, all these things are very transparent now," he said. 

Backlash expected?

To a question on whether the government is fearing some kind of backlash from the Muslim community and the possible impact the passage of the Bill would have on Nitish Kumar, who enjoys support among them, ahead of the Bihar Assembly polls later this year, Mr Prasad said the queries around Mr Kumar have been asked since he allied with the BJP in 1996.

Pointing to the protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, the BJP leader said the citizenship of not even one Muslim has been taken away. 

"But the larger issue is we were two in 1984, just two (the BJP had two seats) in the 1984 Lok Sabha. Where are we today? Ruling the country, in more than 21 states of the country. Nitish Kumar ji, our very proud colleague and friend, has been a chief minister for 19 years," he said.

The former law minister also insisted that India's polity has undergone a 'tectonic metamorphosis'.

"...whereas the nature of the argument is the same. Secular, communal, appeasement. The world has changed. India has changed. And I would say the young people of the minority community and the thinking community have also changed... And some people are trying to frustrate that change by the same logic of the 1990s and 1980s," he said.



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