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Congress Reaches Out to Naidu, Nitish as NDA Attempts to Form Alliance Government

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0f25e716 99eb 4d6a 9205 652658ac02eb ArdorComm Media Group Congress Reaches Out to Naidu, Nitish as NDA Attempts to Form Alliance Government

In a strategic move to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from forming a coalition government, the Congress party has reached out to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu and Janata Dal United (JDU) chief Nitish Kumar. Sources indicate that the outreach has been conducted through multiple channels, including Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, a former TDP member. While immediate action from the TDP or JDU is not anticipated, Congress views maintaining communication lines as crucial, given the potential for these NDA allies to reconsider their positions in the coming months. A Congress leader mentioned that if a move happens, Nitish and Naidu would likely act together as a ‘package’ within a few months. This development comes as the BJP, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, faces an unexpected challenge. With the BJP securing 240 seats, significantly short of their anticipated 400, Modi now navigates the complex path of coalition politics for the first time in his 23-year political career. Political analysts question Modi’s ability to manage allies like Nitish and Naidu, both of whom have previously exited the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Sources suggest that Naidu may leverage this opportunity to demand a special financial package for Andhra Pradesh. Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties led by Congress, plans to engage with Nitish and Naidu either immediately or within the next six months, potentially leading to a significant political shift. Modi’s post-election speech highlighted the BJP’s historic win in Odisha and notable gains in Telangana. The NDA also made inroads into Andhra Pradesh with the help of its allies TDP and Jana Sena. The BJP celebrated opening its account in Kerala for the first time with actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi’s win in Thrissur. However, setbacks in key states like Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Rajasthan loom large. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP’s dominance waned as the Samajwadi Party claimed 37 out of 80 seats, a stark contrast to the BJP’s previous tally. West Bengal also delivered a blow, with the Trinamool Congress retaining 29 out of 42 seats, reducing BJP’s count to 12 from 18. Similarly, in Rajasthan and Karnataka, Congress made significant inroads, capturing several seats from the BJP.

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2024: Key Insights and Analysis

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News on Governance ArdorComm Media Group Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2024: Key Insights and Analysis

The counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, along with the counting of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, is taking place today (June 4). The Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh were held on May 13. There are 175 Assembly constituencies in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly with 29 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and another 7 for Scheduled Tribes (STs). The term of the present Andhra Pradesh Assembly is from June 12, 2019 to June 11, 2024. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) of Chandrababu Naidu and the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) of Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy are the two main political parties in Andhra Pradesh. Pawan Kalyan-led Jana Sena Party (JSP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress are the other important parties in the state.Key candidates in Andhra Pradesh include Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (YSRCP), N Chandrababu Naidu (TDP), Pawan Kalyan (JSP), Killi Kruparani (Congress), Dharmana Prasada Rao (YSRCP), and others.Key constituencies in Andhra Pradesh include Pulivendula, Kuppam, Pithapuram, Mangalagiri, Hindupur, Vijayawada West, Narasannapeta, Srikakulam, Tekkali, Gajuwaka, Undi, Gannavaram (Krishna), Atmakur, Proddatur, and Jammalamadugu. Andhra Pradesh recorded 80.66 per cent of voting in the Assembly Election 2024, which was 80.39 per cent in the Assembly Election 2019.In the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election, the YSRCP emerged victorious with a massive 151 seats and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy became the Chief Minister. The incumbent TDP managed to win just 23 seats. The JSP won a single seat while neither the BJP nor the Congress couldn’t open their account. To form the government in Andhra Pradesh, every party or coalition must reach the majority mark in the Legislative Assembly. The majority mark in each state Assembly depends upon the total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of a particular state. The majority mark in any state is half of the number of total Assembly seats plus one more seat. The Andhra Pradesh Assembly has 175 seats and the majority mark is 88.

CBI Clears Air India-Indian Airlines Merger: Shiv Sena’s Raut Demands BJP Apology to Ex-PM Singh

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News on HR 5 ArdorComm Media Group CBI Clears Air India-Indian Airlines Merger: Shiv Sena’s Raut Demands BJP Apology to Ex-PM Singh

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has concluded its investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding the Air India-Indian Airlines merger, filing a closure report due to lack of evidence of any wrongdoing. In response, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has called on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to apologize to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for previous accusations. During the UPA era, the formation of the National Aviation Corporation of India Limited (NACIL) through the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines drew scrutiny. However, the CBI’s closure report suggests that no evidence of dishonest decisions or conspiracy has been found. Raut highlighted the BJP’s previous criticism of alleged corruption during Manmohan Singh’s tenure and insisted on an apology from the party in light of the CBI’s findings. The leasing of aircraft under NACIL, overseen by then-Union Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel, has been a subject of investigation. However, the CBI found no evidence to support allegations of wrongdoing. Addressing reported disagreements among partners of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Raut emphasized unity among allies. He announced an upcoming press conference featuring leaders from the MVA, including Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and Congress representatives, to address any concerns. Additionally, Raut revealed Thackeray’s participation in the Opposition INDIA bloc rally in New Delhi on March 31, aimed at safeguarding the country’s interests and democracy. This rally was organized following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate.

Truck Drivers’ Nationwide Protests Cease Following Government Assurances on New Hit-and-Run Law

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News on Goverrnment ArdorComm Media Group Truck Drivers’ Nationwide Protests Cease Following Government Assurances on New Hit-and-Run Law

In a pivotal development, the nationwide protests led by truck drivers against the recently proposed hit-and-run law have come to an end after the government provided assurances to the All India Motor Transport Association (AIMTC). The protests erupted in response to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, a new criminal code, which prescribed stricter punishments for hit-and-run cases. After a meeting with Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, AIMTC Chairman Malkit Singh Bal announced that the government had clarified that the new laws had not been implemented yet. Moreover, the implementation would only occur after thorough consultations with AIMTC. “We met and discussed the provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and all issues have been resolved. The new laws have not been implemented yet and will only be implemented after consultation with AIMTC,” stated Bal. Following this assurance, the transport body declared an end to the truck drivers’ strike, urging all drivers to resume their operations promptly. The hit-and-run law’s new provisions proposed a substantial increase in penalties, including a potential jail term of up to 10 years or a ₹7 lakh fine for truck drivers failing to report accidents promptly. The previous Indian Penal Code (IPC) stipulated a two-year imprisonment for the offense. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla emphasized the government’s commitment to engaging in discussions with AIMTC representatives before implementing the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 106/2. The resolution of the protests alleviated concerns that had triggered chaos in several states, with people resorting to panic buying and petrol pumps experiencing shortages. The truck drivers’ demonstrations also sparked a political dispute between the government and opposition parties. Congress, in particular, criticized the stringent provisions, labeling them as an “extortionist network” and “organized corruption.” Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of penalizing the poor and hindering infrastructure projects.

Karnataka Establishes New Textbook Revision Committee with Three-Month Mandate for Curriculum Overhaul

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News on Edu 27th Sept 2023 ArdorComm Media Group Karnataka Establishes New Textbook Revision Committee with Three-Month Mandate for Curriculum Overhaul

The Karnataka government has taken steps to form a fresh textbook revision committee aimed at revising the state’s educational curriculum. This initiative will focus on first and second language Kannada textbooks for classes 1 to 10, third language Kannada textbooks for classes 9 and 10, as well as social science textbooks for classes 6 to 10. In an official order issued on September 25, the government appointed Dr. Manjunath Hegde, a retired history professor, as the chief coordinator of this committee. The panel, comprising 37 members including education experts and academicians, has been granted a maximum of three months to complete the revision of textbooks. The goal is to implement the updated curriculum in the academic year 2024-25. It’s worth noting that the previous textbook revision, conducted when the BJP was in power, faced criticism due to concerns of ideological bias. At that time, Rohit Chakrathirtha, a right-wing ideologue, was appointed as the chairman of the revision committee. The opposition, led by the Congress, accused the government of injecting a right-wing perspective into the textbooks by including content related to RSS founder KB Hedgewar, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, and works by right-wing activists like Chakravarthy Sulibele. The primary responsibility of the 37-member committee is to provide educational guidance and recommendations to the government regarding the revision of textbooks in the specified subjects and classes. Additionally, the order suggests that the chief coordinator and other committee members receive a monthly honorarium and other facilities during the three-month period. Dr. Manjunath Hegde, hailing from Uttara Kannada district, will lead the committee, overseeing five subject-specific textbook revision committees: Dr. Anjanappa, a Kannada professor at Tunga Mahavidyalaya in Shivamogga, will head the first language Kannada textbook revision committee, consisting of 10 members. Dr. HS Sathyanarayan, a Kannada lecturer at Government Girls PU College in Chikkamagaluru, will preside over the second language Kannada textbook revision committee, also comprising 10 members. Dr. Manjanna, a lecturer at Government Women’s First Degree College in Davangere, will lead the third language Kannada textbook revision committee, which includes four members. Dr. Kiran M, an assistant professor at the Central University of Gulbarga, will serve as the president of the social science textbook revision committee for classes 6 and 7, comprising seven members. Dr. Ashwathnarayan, a retired history professor of Bangalore University, will head the social science textbook revision committee for classes 8, 9, and 10, with 10 members. One noteworthy change this year is the inclusion of minority representation in the committee, addressing a criticism faced by the BJP last year. The Congress government has appointed three Muslims to the committee, including Waseem Anwar, an assistant teacher at Karnataka Public School in Tumkur, who is a member of the social science textbook revision committee for classes 6 and 7. Tabbasum Fathima, an assistant teacher at Government Urdu High School in Ramanagara, and Shaheena Alampura, an assistant teacher at Government High School in Bengaluru Rural, are members of the social science textbook revision committee for classes 8, 9, and 10. Earlier this year, the Congress government had initiated 18 changes in the Kannada and Social Science subjects for classes 6 to 10. These changes involved the removal of a class 10 lesson on Hedgewar, “Who Should Be an Ideal Man,” and its replacement with “Story of Sukumara Swami” authored by Shivakotacharya in Kannada language. Additionally, the Congress reintroduced “Letters from a Father to His Daughter” by Jawaharlal Nehru, translated into Kannada by Siddanahalli Krishna Sharma, in class 8, reversing the BJP’s previous decision to exclude it and introduce “BhooKailasa” by Parampalli Narasimha Aithal, which has now been removed.