Dhaka-Delhi A Tightrope Relation Imperative The New Nation 12 April 2021 Geopolitical compulsion dictates that laying the foundation of friendly relation with neighboring countries should be the cornerstone of Bangladesh foreign policy. It should logically be dictated to focus attention on India which is surrounded from three sides but Bangladesh has been sandwiched between two giant neighbors of Asia: India and China. Therefore, Bangladesh could not ignore China either as well. As a matter of fact, ancient Bengal has had the best of relation with China. Presently, India is contesting against China since the maiden visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of BJP on 6 and 7 June in 2015 as a part of his neighborhood first programme when he exchanged instrument of ratification of 1974 Land Boundary agreement with Bangladesh removing major irritation between two countries.
Updated: April 09, 2021 12:36 IST Sanjaya Baru captures the churn brought about by the 2014 general election, the rise of the BJP and its impact on the social and cultural landscape Share Article AAA Sanjaya Baru captures the churn brought about by the 2014 general election, the rise of the BJP and its impact on the social and cultural landscape The ascent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national arena has disrupted politics as we knew it. The dominance of Modi and that of the Bharatiya Janata Party over political discourse and elections, both national and Assembly, sometimes winning a State even when the party had no footprint there, has dismantled coalition politics that was prevalent over the last 30 years. Political commentators and sociologists have been exploring ideas and templates to capture the nature of the changes that this electoral dominance has engendered.
Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas has changed meaning of secularism: Modi (Ld) By IANS | 4 Views Modi to address rally in Kanyakumari district. Image Source: IANS News New Delhi, April 6 : Attacking the Opposition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas has changed the meaning of secularism. Addressing BJP workers on the occasion of its 41st foundation day, Modi said: Parties, who were wearing a mask of false secularism, are finally being unmasked. For them secularism means planning, policy and favour for few. But Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas has changed the meaning of secularism.
The Muslims of India (and Bihar) with their countrymen will heave a sigh of relief if normalcy returns in relationship with Pakistan. The Hindustani Muslims are often unjustifiably looked upon as siding with the hostile neighbor country just for the reason of religion. Encouraged by the UAE, a flurry of diplomatic efforts are reportedly on the way to bring India and Pakistan back on friendly terms. Much meaning has been attached to the speeches of the Pakistani Defense chief, General Bajwa who basically proposed to “bury the past and move on.” Many observers and experts are, however, cautiously optimists. If Pakistan is showing willingness to have a thaw in the relationship, it’s more because of Pakistan s domestic compulsions: Its economy, now dependent heavily on extortionist China, is in terrible shape; the nationalist and independence movements are getting stronger in Baluchistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh. Even Punjab is restless.
Former Union Minister Dilip Gandhi passes away in Delhi ANI | Updated: Mar 17, 2021 11:38 IST New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) leader and former union minister Dilip Gandhi passed away on Wednesday at a private hospital in Delhi on Wednesday. Gandhi, 70, who had tested positive for COVID-19 was undergoing treatment at the hospital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to extend his condolences. He ll be remembered for his rich contributions to community service and helping the poor. He made numerous efforts to strengthen BJP in Maharashtra. Condolences to his family and supporters, PM tweeted. Gandhi was a three-time MP from Ahmednagar South Lok Sabha constituency. He was first elected in 1999 and re-elected in 2009 and 2014. He was the Minister of State for Shipping in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee- led central government.
NEW DELHI: Congress and the government clashed in Lok Sabha on Tuesday over sedition cases with the opposition party alleging that the stringent law was being misused, with a reference to the Disha Ravi case. This drew a sharp retort from junior home minister G Kishan Reddy who said Congress s use of laws like TADA showed it should not lecture on democracy. During question hour, Congress member from Telangana Anumula Revanth Reddy sought the number of cases registered under the offence of sedition in the country during the last 10 years, the conviction rate and the steps taken for their speedy trial. The focus of his question was on climate activist Disha Ravi, who was arrested in the farmers’ protest toolkit case and was later granted bail, and cases registered against farm union leaders after the January 26 violence in the national capital.
Why take away the power of elected leaders in Delhi? BJP leaders offer conflicting answers A BJP spokesperson blamed Arvind Kejriwal’s tenure for his party concluding that Delhi ‘has to be a Union Territory whatever the cost may be.’ AFP For years, the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party campaigned for the national capital to be declared a full state, rather than a Union Territory with an elected assembly. Since Arvind Kejriwal has taken over as chief minister, that demand has not only been dropped – it has also led to an effort to take power away from Delhi’s elected leadership.
President Kovind condoles demise of former Union Minister Dilip Gandhi ANI | Updated: Mar 17, 2021 16:04 IST New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday condoled the demise of Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Dilip Gandhi, who passed away today. It is very sad to hear about the demise of former Union Minister Dilip Gandhi. He is a three-time Lok Sabha MP from Ahmednagar, was a popular public servant who has always strived for the development of Ahmednagar and Maharashtra. I express my condolences to his family members and well-wishers, President Kovind tweeted (in Hindi). Gandhi, 70, who had tested positive for COVID-19 was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Delhi.
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G Kishan Reddy tabled a written response to the question in the House. New Delhi: The Congress and the government engaged in a war of words in Lok Sabha on Tuesday over sedition cases with the opposition party alleging the stringent law is being misused, drawing a sharp retort from Union minister G Kishan Reddy who asked it not to lecture others on democracy. During the Question Hour, Congress member from Telangana Anumula Revanth Reddy sought the number of cases registered under the offence of sedition across the country during the last 10 years, the conviction rate and the steps taken for their speedy trial.