PM Modi to Culminate ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ Campaign and Launch ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ Platform

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BI News,New Delhi:  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is set to play a pivotal role in a momentous event as he participates in the culmination of the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra at Kartavya Path on October 31, 2023, at approximately 5 PM. This landmark program will also mark the closing ceremony of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which commenced on March 12, 2021, to celebrate India’s 75 years of independence.

During the event, Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Amrit Vatika and the Amrit Mahotsav Memorial. This symbolic gesture will pay homage to the heroic sacrifices made by countless freedom fighters who dedicated their lives to India’s independence. The event will see thousands of Amrit Kalash Yatris from across the country coming together to stand united against corruption and uphold the nation’s integrity.

One of the notable highlights of the occasion will be the launch of the ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ (MY Bharat) platform, designed to empower and engage the youth of the country. This platform, established as an autonomous body, aims to provide a comprehensive one-stop solution for the nation’s young citizens. It aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of offering equitable opportunities to every youth in India, leveraging technology to enable them to achieve their aspirations and contribute to the development of a ‘Viksit Bharat.’

The ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign, designed as a tribute to the valiant Veers and Veeranganas who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation, has encompassed a multitude of activities and ceremonies at various levels, ranging from Panchayat/Village to the National level. These activities included the construction of ‘Shilaphalakam’ (Memorial) to express gratitude to the bravehearts, ‘Panch Pran’ pledge-taking ceremonies, sapling planting of indigenous species, and felicitation ceremonies for freedom fighters and the families of deceased freedom fighters (Veeron ka Vandan).

The campaign has achieved remarkable success, with over 2.3 lakh Shilaphalakams built across 36 States/Union Territories, nearly 4 crore Panch Pran pledge selfies uploaded, 2 Lakh plus ‘Veeron ka Vandan’ programs conducted nationwide, more than 2.36 crore indigenous saplings planted, and 2.63 lakh Amrit Vatikas created under the Vasudha Vandan theme throughout the country.

The Amrit Kalash Yatra, a part of the campaign, involved collecting soil and rice grains from over 6 lakh villages in rural areas and from wards in urban areas, symbolizing unity and ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.’ On October 30, 2023, all states and Union Territories, represented by their respective blocks and Urban Local bodies, will combine mitti from their Kalash in one giant Amrit Kalash, and on October 31, Prime Minister Modi will address the assembled Amrit Kalash Yatris.

The Amrit Vatika and Amrit Mahotsav Memorial, constructed with soil collected from every corner of the nation, will stand as a lasting tribute to the sacrifices and valor of India’s freedom fighters.

This momentous occasion will not only conclude the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign but also mark the end of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, celebrating India’s 75 years of independence. The launch of ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ will further empower the nation’s youth and enable them to play a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future as community change agents and nation builders. ‘MY Bharat’ will act as a bridge between the government and citizens, facilitating ‘Youth-Led Development’ across the country.

SC rejects Manish Sisodia’s bail plea, says money trail of Rs 338 crore established

Severe blow to Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi liquor policy case

BI News, New Delhi : There will be no relief for Manisha Sisodia in the Delhi excise policy case as the Supreme Court rejects his bail plea. The Apex Court on Monday rejected the regular bail pleas of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in corruption and money-laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

A bench of Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice SVN Bhatti said it has recorded the statements of the probe agencies that the trial in these cases will conclude in six to eight months. But if the trial proceeds in a “sloppy manner”, then Sisodia will be at liberty to apply for bail in these cases in three months, the bench said. The court also noted that a money of ₹338 crore has been tentatively established in the case. “In the analysis, there are certain aspects which are doubtful regarding the transfer of ₹ 338 crore transfer is tentatively established,” the bench said.

The top court pronounced its verdict on Sisodia’s two separate regular bail pleas filed in corruption and money-laundering cases related to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. It had on October 17 reserved its verdict on both the pleas.

Sisodia was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on February 26 for his alleged role in the “scam”. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader has been in custody since then. The ED arrested Sisodia in a money-laundering case stemming from the CBI FIR on March 9 after questioning him in Tihar jail. Sisodia resigned from the Delhi cabinet on February 28.

The Delhi high court denied him bail in the CBI case on May 30, saying having been the deputy chief minister and excise minister, he is a “high-profile” person who has the potential to influence the witnesses.

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On July 3, the high court declined him bail in the money-laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the city government’s excise policy, holding that the charges against him are “very serious in nature”.

The Delhi government had implemented the policy on November 17, 2021, but scrapped it at the end of September 2022 amid allegations of corruption. According to the investigating agencies, the profit margins of wholesalers were increased from 5 per cent to 12 per cent under the new policy.

The agencies have alleged that the new policy resulted in cartelisation and those ineligible for liquor licences were favoured for monetary benefits. However, the Delhi government and Sisodia have denied any wrongdoing and said the new policy would have led to an increase in Delhi’s revenue share.

Anupam Mishra given the responsibility of National Secretary – Rashtriya Lok Dal

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BI News, Lucknow: National President of Rashtriya Lok Dal, Rajya Sabha MP Chaudhary Jayant Singh, Team-R.L.D. By nominating National Convener Anupam Mishra as the National Secretary of the party, he has once again given him an important place in his national team. Mishra has previously held important responsibilities like National Secretary, National Spokesperson and Team RLDK National Convenor.

Anupam Mishra, who was a star campaigner in the 2022 assembly elections, held review meetings on about half a dozen seats in Western Uttar Pradesh and asked party officials,
Had done the work of building a bridge between the workers and the voters. Anupam expressed his gratitude and happiness to the National President and said that he will fulfill the responsibility given to him by the trust and confidence given to him by the National President with all his heart and will work with the West Along with the expansion of the party’s organization in the East Central and Awadh regions, we will tour district wise to further strengthen it so that Rashtriya Lok Dal (farmers’ government) can be formed in the state in the upcoming assembly elections in 2027.


He said that he will soon release a statewide worker dialogue tour program which will be organized in different areas.
Anupam said that the party cells will also be made more active and all the office bearers of the state will be made active in the area.
Party’s National General Secretary (Organization) Trilok Tyagi, while releasing the letter of nomination of Anupam Mishra, said that he sees immense political potential in Anupam Mishra as a politician and he has full confidence that he will come forward to strengthen and expand the party. Will play an important role in time.

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State President Ramashish Rai, former MLC, while congratulating Anupam Mishra, said that we have worked together before and will work together in future also and will spread the party’s traditions and policies to the people.
National spokesperson Manisha Ahlawat and Pawan Agri said that Anupam believes in taking everyone along, that is why everyone likes him, be it officials or workers. State President of Minority Cell, Arif Mahmood said that with this new responsibility given to Anupam Mishra, Every ounce of him is happy. We were longing for a long time to have someone come to the state office as the National Secretary of the party, who can take the minorities, the deprived and everyone along, and Anupam Mishra has all these qualities.
Former state president Yuva Ravindra Nimesh expressed happiness and expressed gratitude to the party leadership and wished for the bright future of Anupam Mishra.

Jharkhand Education Department Launches Voter Registration Drive for Youth

BI News, Ranchi: The Jharkhand Education Department, in coordination with the Election Department, is making extraordinary efforts to register millions of young voters in Jharkhand. Spearheaded by Chief Electoral Officer Shri K. Ravi Kumar, this initiative aims to engage students in 11th and 12th grade, aged between 17 and 18, to sign up as prospective voters.

Using the E-Vidya Vahini portal, the campaign has successfully identified and marked 9.4 lakh potential voters across various districts, which have been sent to the district election officers. If this model proves successful, it has the potential to engage millions of new voters in future Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections.

In an effort to improve coordination between the Education and Election Departments, Chief Electoral Officer Shri K. Ravi Kumar held a virtual meeting on Saturday with district-level officials, including District Education Officers, Assistant District Education Officers, EROs, AEROs, and Block Education Extension Officers. During the meeting, he directed all officials to establish better coordination and conduct an intensive three-day campaign to facilitate the submission of advance Form-6 by prospective young voters in the state.

This campaign has involved around two million students, split into two categories: those whose age will turn 18 by January 1, 2024, and those whose age will reach 18 by October 1, 2024, or earlier. Officials have appealed to all individuals involved to put in their best efforts to ensure that the youth voters’ awareness is created and that no voter is left behind.

Illegal Mining Crackdown Underway in Palamu

It’s worth noting that currently, this campaign is primarily focused on students affiliated with the Jharkhand Academic Council. However, soon, it will expand to include students from other educational boards, including the CBSE and ICSE. In this virtual meeting, Special Secretary Smt. Geeta Choubey and Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Shri Sanjay Kumar were also present.

This initiative is a commendable step towards engaging the youth in the democratic process and ensuring that their voices are heard in the upcoming elections.

Illegal Mining Crackdown Underway in Palamu

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BI News, Ranchi: In a relentless drive against illegal mining, transportation, and storage, District Mining Officer Anand Kumar, under the guidance of Sub-Divisional Magistrate Shashi Ranjan, has taken stringent action. Following the directives, continuous operations have been initiated to curb illegal mining activities in the district. As part of this crackdown, an NH 98 forklift illegally carrying stone boulders was seized in Pipra Thana. Primary action has been taken against the vehicle owner, driver, and individuals associated with Shivālaya Construction for their involvement in illegal mining.

According to information received by Pipra Thana in-charge, during the construction work of NH 98, illegal stone extraction was taking place. A thorough vehicle checking campaign was conducted, leading to the discovery of the NH 98 forklift (registration number JH03AAL-0570) transporting stone boulders illegally. When asked for necessary documents, the driver failed to provide any, claiming that Shivālaya Construction, engaged in road construction, was responsible for the stone extraction. Subsequently, the vehicle, along with the stones, was seized by the Thana in-charge, and the information was reported to the District Mining Officer.

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Upon investigation through the JEMS portal, it was confirmed that the activity was entirely illegal. In response, the District Mining Officer, along with the District Magistrate, directed immediate action against the vehicle owner, driver, and individuals associated with Shivālaya Construction. Strict measures will be taken against all those involved in this illegal business. District Mining Officer Anand Kumar emphasized the gravity of transporting illegally mined stones and assured a thorough and strict investigation into the matter. Measures will be taken against all individuals engaged in illegal activities without delay.

High alert in UP after bomb blasts in Kerala

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BI News,Lucknow: High alert has been declared in UP after the bomb blasts at the convention center in Ernakulam, Kerala. UP ATS and police of all the districts have been instructed to exercise extra vigilance and identify the suspects. Also, it has been asked to keep a close watch on every protest related to Israel-Palestine.

Special DG Law and Order Prashant Kumar said that an alert had been given earlier also in view of the Israel-Hamas war. Information is being collected about the recent incident in Kerala. As a precaution, the protests in support of Israel and Palestine are also being closely monitored. Complete information is being collected about the people present as well as those who joined virtually. UP Police is in touch with Kerala Police and other central intelligence agencies. People associated with fundamentalist organizations of Kerala are being identified in the state.

Let us tell you that all the suspicious people associated with organizations like PFI, CFI, Wahdat-e-Islami etc. in the state are on the target of the investigating agencies. Recently, NIA had raided the locations of people associated with these organizations in seven districts including Lucknow, Bhadohi, Sant Kabirnagar, Ballia. Confidential information in this regard has also been shared with UP ATS.

Kashi Vishwanath temple trust to discuss dress code proposal: Chairman

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A proposal requiring men to wear dhoti-kurta and women to be dressed in saree during ‘darshan’ is pending

BI News, Varanasi : The Kashi Vishwanath temple trust will deliberate on a proposal for a dress code for pilgrims at its next meeting, its chairman Nagendra Pandey said on Saturday. He noted that it was a ”complicated issue” and they need to bear in mind the sentiments of various sections and the ”practicality” of implementing the proposal.

Pandey said the Kashi Vishwanath Temple Nyas will study how dress codes have been enforced in other temples in the country. ”There has been a demand from local people, devotees and also from members of the media that there should be a dress code in the Kashi Vishwanath temple and this issue will come up for discussion during the meeting of the Nyas likely to be held in November,” Nyas chairman Nagendra Pandey told this correspondent.

A proposal requiring men to wear dhoti-kurta and women to be dressed in saree during ‘darshan’ in the sanctum sanctorum will be deliberated upon during the meeting, Pandey said.

”In the recent past, there has been a heavy flow of pilgrims… and a demand has started emerging that a dress code like those in other prominent temples of the country be imposed here, but we have to think about the practicality of the matter as well,” he said.

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Pandey said, ”Those who have been to Tirupati temple as well as Meenakshi and Ujjain temples, they come here and discuss it (need for dress code). This matter is coming to us from different areas and we will see what decision we (temple trust) can take unanimously.” ”We will also study how it is being enforced in other temples of the country. We have to see that those visiting are decently dressed,” he said.

”People come from far-off places with complete devotion and queue up for darshan. They cannot be stopped, harming their religious sentiments, or forced to buy new clothes and arrange changing rooms. ”This is a very complicated issue and is not an easy one,” he stressed.

”As of now, there is no problem with those coming from villages and other areas. Only a few having modern leanings coming from metropolitan cities can be those whose way of dressing could be of some problem.

”We expect from the people that they come properly and decently attired, be it from the country or abroad. As of now there is no dress code enforced on those coming here,” he said.

Meri Maati Mera Desh’ initiative has unified the country: Giriraj Singh

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State level program of Amrit Kalash Yatra is organized in Danapur under the Meri Mati-Mera Desh program.

BI News, Patna :  A state level program of Amrit Kalash Yatra was organized under the Meri Mati-Mera Desh program on Saturday at Jagjivan Stadium, Danapur. The program was inaugurated by Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh by lighting the lamp.

On the spot, Pankaj Kuma, I.P.S., Inspector General, Sashastra Seema Bal, Frontier Patna, S.K. Malviya, Additional Director General, Press Information Bureau (Government of India), Seema Dhundiya, Inspector General Central Reserve Police Force Bihar Sector, Anshuman Das, State Director Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Patna, Jayant Kumar Chaudhary D.R. Aim. Railways, Anil Kumar, Chief Postmaster General, K. Ranjit, Deputy Inspector General, Sashastra Seema Bal, Frontier Patna, H. Jiten Singh, Deputy Inspector General, Frontier Patna, Abhay Prakash, Deputy Inspector General (Medical),Sashastra Seema Bal, Frontier Patna, Ashok Sajwan, Commandant Frontier Patna, Suvarna Sajwan, Commandant, 40th Corps Patna and other officers/forces were present.

Under the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, under the Meri Mati, Mera Desh campaign, the nectar urns collected from all the blocks of Bihar are being sent to Delhi with much fanfare. Which is being carried by 1050 volunteers of Nehru Yuva Kendra Organization.

Addressing a function organized by Sashastra Seema Bal, Frontier Headquarters, Patna, to send the nectar urns collected from all the districts under the state of Bihar from Patna to Delhi under the Meri Mati-Mera Desh programme, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that Meri Mati Mera Desh initiative has unified the country and brought the country on one platform, removing linguistic, geographical and regional barriers.

Mr. Singh said that this campaign has generated enthusiasm and patriotic will among the youth. Under the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, the first phase of Meri Maati, Mera Desh campaign was launched across the country on 9 August 2023, through which the public was encouraged to pay tribute to the brave men and women of India who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Dedicated and sacrificed his life.

This campaign symbolizes the spirit of patriotism, unity and social responsibility, which conveys the collective duty towards the motherland. This campaign has been run at Panchayat/Village, Block, Urban Local Body, State and National level, involving people across the country in various activities like construction of Shilaphalakam, construction of Amrit Vatikas, plantation of trees, salutation of brave men, and Panch Pran ceremony. Through this medium he was inspired to participate in the Meri Mati Mera Desh campaign.

The second phase of Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign was launched in the month of September, in which people of every district/village were encouraged to participate in Amrit Kalash Yatras. Till 30 September, soil was collected from the villages in Amrit Kalash, which was sent to the blocks till 13 October. From the block level, the urns have been brought to the capital of the respective state/union territory and to conclude the campaign today, Amrit Kalash from across the country will be taken to Delhi from 28th to 30th October.

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145 Amrit Kalash were collected by Sashastra Seema Bal, 310 Amrit Kalash by Indian Postal Department, 64 Amrit Kalash by Financial Department, 23 Amrit Kalash by Central Industrial Security Force and 13 Amrit Kalash by Central Reserve Security Force. That will be sent together from here for the duty path to New Delhi. Amrit Vatika will be built in honor of the martyrs near the National War Memorial in New Delhi with soil brought from every state of the country.

This garden will be a living example of “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat”. The campaign aims to take pride in our rich heritage, maintain unity and solidarity, fulfill our duties as citizens and focus on honoring those who protect the nation.

Yamuna Yatra commences as fasting saint Dada Guru Ji marches towards Mathura

 Govindacharya flags off the Padyatra with call to save sacred river from pollution

Lok Sansad convener Ravi Shankar Tiwari pledges to clean Yamuna at any cost

BI News, New Delhi : It was a festive Saturday morning on the banks of river Yamuna in New Delhi. Leading nationalist thinker K.N. Govindacharya and Lok Sansad convener Ravi Shankar Tiwari along with other activists were seen busy discussing their agenda of pollution free river. Amid chanting of Vedic Mantras praising ‘Yamuna’s divine power , scores of people from all the walks life took pledge to clean the holy river from pollution at any cost. On this auspicious day of Sharad Purnima, renowned fasting saint Dada Guru Ji was gracing the occasion with his spiritual blessings elaborating the need to free Maa Yamuna from the shackles of pollution, degradation and filth. This day also marked as Spiritual leader Dada Guru ji started his 9 days long Yamuna Yatra from Delhi to Mathura to highlight the cause of sacred River Yamuna. He expressed displeasure with sorry state of affairs of the holy river.

It is K.N. Govindacharya, a leading thinker and a social, environmental and political activist who is  leading torch bearer of Save the Yamuna campaign. He said, “ We worship our holy rivers Ganga and Yamuna as Goddess, then how can we allow them to be polluted.” According to him, “ The story of India is perhaps as old as the story of the River Ganga and Yamuna, which are the lifeline of India, a country of over a billion people that recently surpassed China in terms of the population to became the most populous country in the world. Therefore the issue of degradation and pollution of these Rivers has been not only an alarming one but also one that stirs the nation’s emotions because of the river’s unique bond with the peoples of India.”

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Lok Sansad convener Ravi Shankar Tiwari said, “ We will clean the river Yamuna at any cost. We will force the government to come forward with a roadmap of safeguarding our rivers. On November 30, a historic rally has been organised at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi to raise the river protection issue. Successive governments apathy and inaction has been a major cause of river pollution in India. We will compel govt to act decisively.”

Tiwari added, “ During the course of 185 Kms long Yamuna yatra, Dada Guru Ji will establish a series of Nadi Samvad (River Dialogue) with people to get them educated about the religious and cultural importance of Yamuna. Rivers and their waters have a great significance in bestowing auspiciousness to the world as expressed in the Apah Suktam of the Rig Veda. From October 28 to November 5, 2023, Dada Guru ji will talk with people along the banks of River Yamuna to comprehend, investigate and explore the vital issue of saving rivers from pollution and degradation. Yamuna Yatra will culminate in the historic town of Mathura. During his walk, 1100 days long fasting saint will interact with the farmers, villagers, students, local communities and other stakeholders of rural India along the banks of the River Yamuna.

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POLLUTION : Long ago, the waters of Yamuna were pristine blue but today the Yamuna is considered to be one of the severely polluted rivers in the world. The Yamuna is particularly polluted downstream of New Delhi, the capital of India, which dumps about 58% of its waste into the river. The most pollution comes from Wazirabad, from where Yamuna enters Delhi. About 57 million people depend on Yamuna waters as it accounts for more than 70% of Delhi’s water supplies, but today it is also referred to as  ‘Delhi’s dying holy river’.

Yamuna is the second largest tributary of River Ganga and the longest tributary of India, it originates from Yamunotri glacier in Uttarakhand and flows across seven states and merges with the river Ganga at Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Religious Significance: Yamuna is worshipped in Hinduism as the ‘Goddess Yamuna’ and as per Hindu mythology is the daughter of the Sun and sister of the Yama the ‘God of Death’. It is common practice for people to bathe in the sacred waters to rid oneself of sins and the last rites of the dead are also performed at its banks.

Socioeconomic Significance: It helps create the highly fertile alluvial Yamuna- in the Indo-Gangetic plain. Nearly 57 million people depend on the Yamuna’s waters. With an annual flow of about 10,000 cubic billion metres, the river accounts for more than 70% of Delhi’s water supply.

Prime Minister Modi does not discuss Atal ji’s development works: Sanjay Jha

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It is not appropriate to comment on religious faith : Ashok Chaudhary

BI News, Patna: In the public hearing program organized at JDU headquarters, Bihar Government’s Water Resources Minister Sanjay Kumar Jha and Building Construction Minister Ashok Chaudhary listened to the problems of the common people from different districts of the state and gave necessary directions to the concerned officials to solve them.

During this, while talking to journalists, Sanjay Jha said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar toured the country and worked to unite all the opposition parties and he has played the most important role in building the India alliance. He also wished that seat sharing should be discussed before the assembly elections to be held in five states, but this was not possible due to the busyness in elections.There will definitely be positive discussion on seat sharing after the assembly elections.  Different committees of India Alliance are doing their work in this regard.

Sanjay Jha said that fighting the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections separately will not affect the India alliance. When our party was with the NDA alliance, there were many such occasions when we contested elections separately in other states. Sanjay Jha said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi no longer discusses the works of revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Whatever development work was done during his tenure, BJP does not even mention it.

He said that the Prime Minister should tell what changes have taken place in the lives of the common people of the country since 2014? Today inflation and unemployment are at their peak.He further said that on November 2, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will hand over appointment letters to 25 thousand candidates at Gandhi Maidan.This is going to be a historic event.

Bihar Government’s Building Construction Minister Ashok Choudhary, while reacting to the RJD MLA’s statement, said that it is not appropriate to raise questions or comment on the faith of any religion.The faith of all religions should be respected. On the question asked about Prime Minister’s face, he said that BJP has one Virat Kohli and India alliance has ten Virat Kohli. When the appropriate time comes, we all will together decide who will bat for us and when. There is no confusion anywhere in the India alliance.

On ED raids in Rajasthan, he said that the action of central agencies on opposition parties just before the assembly elections reflects the spirit of political vendetta In this way, due to the action of central agencies, a perception is being created in the country that the agencies work at the behest of the government and this perception is not right.He also said that the situation of BJP in Bihar is not good, hence all its top leaders are coming to Bihar again and again.

Legislative councilor Sanjay Kumar Singh “Gandhi ji”, party national spokesperson Mr. Rajeev Ranjan, state general secretary Mr. Arun Kumar Singh were present in this program.