Mumbai: BJP MP from Akola Sanjay Dhotre kicked up a controversy on Sunday when, addressing a conference, he said “…let the farmers die.”
The BJP MP, however, defended his comments and said the statement from his speech at an event was shown by television channels out of context.
The controversial remark came at a time when 12 farmers from Vidarbha have committed suicide in 72 hours.
Speaking at an agriculture exhibition and conference of farmers in Akola on Sunday morning where revenue minister Eknath Khadse was present Mr Dhotre said, “The farmers are in trouble due to our wrong policies. Sometimes I say angrily say, ‘Let the farmers die, do not pay attention. Those who can afford farming will do it, others will not do it.’”
The comment immediately sparked outrage.
Criticising Mr Dhotre, Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant said it showed the ruling alliance’s “perverted mentality”.
“If the BJP leadership is heading in this direction then we condemn it. The comment by Mr Dhotre shows their perverted mentality. It is sad that the comment was made on a public forum and in presence of senior leaders (sic),” he said.
AAP Leader Anjali Daminia has strongly spoken against such irresponsible statement made by a representative elected by the people.
Hundreds of underprivileged children of CRY’s ‘Diksha’ and ‘Calcutta Samaritan’ projects sang Christmas carol today aboard a luxury vessel hoping to ring in a promising tomorrow, in a unique first-ever show.
Popular Bengali singer Neepabithi Ghosh, actively associated with the two projects of CRY, handed over gifts to the children who sang along side her.
While the children of ‘Diksha’ hailed from some of the red light areas of the city, ‘Calcutta Samaritan’ works for the precocious street kids, a CRY spokesman said.
“My little association with them have opened my eyes in more than one way. I have brought my son to interact with them and show them how more privileged our children are than these kids who have the extra urge to prove themselves and don’t take things for granted,” Neepabithi told PTI.
Neepabithi, whose Mor Bhabanare in ‘Tagore on the Highway’ is among the top tracks on the FM, sang D L Roy’s iconic song ‘Dhano Dhanyo Puspe Bhara’ with the children.
“Amazed the way they recited the number and joined the chorus. A little compassion and tenderneess will make them feel special. They have the creative spark which needs to be ignited,” Neepabithi, who dedicated her last album Iconic comprising timeless Bangla tracks including the D L Roy number, said.
Besides Neepbithi, elocutionist Sujoy Prasad Chatterjee and popular film and small screen actor Bhaswar Chatterjee joined the children in singing ‘Jingle Bell’ on the deck of yacht.
AGARTALA: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has cautioned that any attempt of forcible religious conversion in the state will be severely dealt with.
“Left Front government is cautious about the religious freedom of every person or community and our government will not leave any stone unturned to thwart any attempt of forcible conversion and strict legal action will be taken against such move,” Sarkar told a meeting of party workers yesterday at Gandhacherra town in Dhalai district, about 150 km from here.
He said there was no religious conflict in the state, where Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Buddhists were living in communal harmony and that tradition should be maintained with utmost care.
“We are aware that some people are converted from one religion to another in Uttar Pradesh by giving them BPL card and other facilities, but any such attempt will be resisted here,” Sarkar said
Religious conversion is a very common practice in the North East for over a period of more than ten years. The amazing rate of Churches established in the interior parts of the North East is a matter of grave concern. Poverty, illiteracy and unemployment are the factors behind this conversion.
The indigenous groups, culture and festivals that are a pride of the North East is very much endangered by these conversions.
2015 Is not just a new but a very special year for Ranbir Kapoor! While we have already told you that he would be spending New Year with Katina Kaif in London, what we have just recently found out is that he may even ask her mother for Kat’s hand!
How cute is that? We do feel this will be a piece of cake for the charming Kapoor boy. And that he will win Suzanne Turquotte’s heart in no more than a second.
To be honest, we did see this coming soon. Specially after the couple shifting in together, and Neetu and Rishi Kapoor putting marriage pressure on their darling. It’s about time! And what’s a better time than a new year.
Way to start 2015, Ranbir Kapoor! We wish you all the love, luck and happiness!
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Shraddha Kapoor’s last Movie ‘Ek Villain‘ is on screen these days and making a very good Money. And now Shraddha Kapoor Hot Photos In GQ India Magazine Cover July 2014- Exclusive Pictures also making Buzz in B-Town. Leaving behind All other Bollywood Actresses Shradha got the chance to be on and in GQ magazine July Edition.
Shraddha Kapoor who is also known for her ‘Girl-Next-door’ in B-Town, looks in very Boly and sexy Avatar in the Fashion Magazine Pictures. She is showing her bold and sexy Shradha to the world.
Shraddha Kapoor is bearing her cutesy image on the front page of GQ magazine July Edition. The ‘Aashiqui 2′ actress is sporting a Bordelle Spring Summer 2014 bodysuit and American Apparel shorts paired with sky-high black pumps and we must say the she is looking extremely hot in the cover pic. See Shraddha Kapoor all Hot Photos In GQ India Magazine Cover July 2014.
New Delhi: Adult star-turned-Bollywood diva Sunny Leone is indeed a popular girl in the country. There is enough proof to back Sunny on this one. Well, search engine giant Google has reportedly released a year ender list of who was googled most in the year 2014.
Interestingly, Sunny has managed to remain the most searched celebrity in India on Google, and that too third time in a row. Yes! The ‘Baby Doll’ has made it to the top for the third time consecutively, marking a hat-trick of sorts. She not only maintained her position but also surged past Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is safely placed on the second spot.
Sunny has reportedly beaten the likes of superstar Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone in the list. Meanwhile, Salman Khan has topped the most searched Bollywood actor male, closely followed by ‘new friend’ Shah Rukh Khan at the second slot.
In the female actor category, actress Katrina Kaif enjoys her top slot, followed by Deepika Padukone at the second number. Incidentally, in the trending movies list, Google has named Sunny Leone’s ‘Ragini MMS 2’ at number one place. The second position has been bagged by Salman’s ‘Kick’.
BEIJING: Some 87,000 people have been arrested by Chinese police this year for their alleged involvement in prostitution and gambling, authorities said.
Police across the country closed over 37,000 criminal cases involving prostitution and gambling during the year, ministry of public security (MPS) said.
The MPS made public 20 of the 37,000 cases, including cases of organized prostitution in entertainment venues and through online platforms, setting up casinos, running cross-border gambling website, among other violations, state- run Xinhua news agency reported.
Police captured 87,000 criminal suspects for prostitution and gambling since the beginning of 2014.
Big security lapse at Madhya Pradesh
vidhan sabha bhawan
According to our RNI reporter ( Aslam Qurishe )
Madhya pradesh a hole of the size of man is found
towards the entrance of the Madhya pradeshhall. It is a
big security lapse. The Government has not taken any action
which could lead to any untoward incident.
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New Delhi: It was a chilly morning on Monday with minimum temperature settling three notches below normal at 4.8 degrees Celsius while dense fog enveloped the city, delaying 98 trains and several flights in the national capital.
The minimum was two degrees higher than yesterday’s minimum of 2.6 degrees which was lowest of the season so far.
The dense fog badly affected train operation in the northern zone. According a northern Railway official, 98 trains were running late by several hours. Almost all north-bound trains including Mahananda Express, north-east Express, Vikramshila Express, Magadh Express, Punjab Mail, Poorva Express are running more than ten hours late.
Rajdhani Express coming from Bhubaneswar, Sialdah and Dibrgarh are also affected due to the bad weather, he said adding that Railways has rescheduled departure time of 20 trains.
23 flights, mostly international, have also been delayed due to foggy conditions.
The visibility according to MeT departments officials was 50 meters at 5.30 AM which increased to 100 meters at 8.30 AM.
MeT has predicted a clear day ahead.
“The maximum is expected to hover at 19 degrees Celsius,” said the weatherman.
PTI
Alleging BJP of indulging in spreading false propaganda against the party by painting it anti-Hindu, Karnataka Congress chief G Parameshwara today called on the Congressmen to raise their voice against such wrong information.
“BJP people are unnecessarily talking about the Congress,they are trying to project Congress as anti-Hindu, but the truth is Congress looks at all religions equally,” he said.
Speaking at the Congress Party’s 130th Foundation Day programme here, he called on the party workers to become the ambassadors of the party.
“We speak very little, we should all start speaking out because BJP is trying to convert lies into truth by repeatedly spreading such wrong information,” he said, adding, Congressmen have to raise their voice against any such disinformation campaign against the party.
Criticising BJP, Parameshwara said the government at the Centre has failed in taking steps that is development oriented and towards improving economic situation in the country.
“After seven months in power, Modi government’s achievements are zero,” he said.
On the BJP’s ongoing membership drive in the state, Parameshwara said, “BJP has claimed to make one crore memberships in the state, our party should make more membership than theirs.”
Calling the party workers across the ranks to work towards the success of the membership drive, he warned action against those who will not involve themselves in this activity.
On being asked about the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill-2014 which was introduced in the just concluded legislature session at Belagavi, he said “Congress has nothing to do with this bill.”
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