Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:47pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
Bollywood actor and MP-elect Kangana Ranaut accused a CISF constable, Kulwinder Kaur, of slapping her at Chandigarh Airport. Ranaut claimed the constable argued with her, allegedly provoked by her comments during the farmers' protest. The constable, Kulwinder Kaur, has been suspended, and an FIR filed against her. A probe panel is investigating Ranaut's claim. Ranaut expressed concerns over rising extremism in Punjab. The incident sparked political controversy, with leaders condemning the assault. Ranaut, who won the Mandi Lok Sabha seat, met CISF officials in Delhi to discuss the incident.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:15pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to form the government for a third consecutive term. He will be the first non-Congress leader to achieve this feat, joining Jawaharlal Nehru in forming a government after winning three consecutive Lok Sabha elections. Modi’s leadership has seen the BJP secure major victories, making him the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat before becoming Prime Minister. Allies like Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu have shown strong support. Modi aims to make India the third-largest economy, continuing his focus on economic reforms and fighting corruption.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:55pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of trying to scare domestic and foreign investors by alleging a ₹30 lakh crore stock market scam. Union Minister Piyush Goyal dismissed Gandhi's demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe, calling his comments baseless. Goyal claimed domestic investors benefitted while foreign investors lost money. He noted that the stock market rose with Modi's re-election, showing investor confidence. Goyal emphasized the market's growth under the BJP, with domestic investors now holding 84% market share. The mutual fund industry also surged to ₹56 lakh crore from ₹10 lakh crore since 2014.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:52pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
Shiv Sena and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) are set to propose names for cabinet berths as Narendra Modi prepares for his third term as Prime Minister. Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, is considering senior MP Pratap Rao Jadhav for a central minister post. The TDP, with 16 MPs, plans to propose Rammohan Naidu, aiming for at least three to four cabinet positions, including MoS Finance. JD(U) is also expected to seek multiple berths. Modi's swearing-in ceremony is likely to be held on June 9, with leaders from neighboring countries invited.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:45pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election. Modi, set for a historic third term, thanked Dr. Tedros, affectionately calling him "Tulsi Bhai," a name given to him by Modi in 2022. Dr. Tedros posted on X, "I look forward to continuing WHO-India close collaboration for #HealthForAll." Modi responded, "Thank you, my friend Tulsi Bhai! India's cooperation with WHO promotes our vision of ‘One Earth One Health’." Dr. Tedros expressed his fondness for the name, saying it makes him a ‘pucca Gujarati’.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:56pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut addresses an incident at Chandigarh airport where she faced a slap from a CISF personnel. In a social media statement, she assures her safety and recounts the encounter, expressing concern about Punjab's situation “I am safe, but my concern is, how will you handle the terrorism and extremism growing in Punjab? Thank you”. Ranaut, recently elected as MP for Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, garnered attention for her victory. The incident follows her departure from Mandi for Delhi. Ranaut, known for her outspokenness on political issues, has been a vocal supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and various social causes.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:41pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray faction dismisses speculations of rejoining the NDA, affirming loyalty to the INDIA alliance. Winning nine seats in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) asserts its stance amidst political upheaval. Party leader Priyanka Chaturvedi ridicules BJP-aligned journalists, denouncing rumors as baseless. The party's split in 2019 led to coalition shifts and Thackeray assuming Maharashtra's chief minister role. Recent elections saw two factions contesting, complicating Maharashtra's political landscape. Despite setbacks, the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray coalition secures 30 seats, signaling significant influence in the state's political arena.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:23pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
The seventh phase of Lok Sabha elections witnessed a 63.88% voter turnout, surpassing the 2019 figures. Out of 10.6 crore electors, 6.42 crore exercised their franchise in the final phase across 57 seats on June 1. Phase 4, held on May 13 with 86 constituencies in 10 states, recorded the highest turnout at 69.16%. Earlier phases saw consistent participation, with phase 2 slightly edging out phase 1. These numbers reflect significant public engagement in India's democratic process, shaping the country's political landscape.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:47pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of orchestrating a 'share market scam', resulting in a ₹30 lakh crore loss for investors. Gandhi demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe, alleging specific investment advice given by Modi and Shah before the market crash on June 4, coinciding with the Lok Sabha election results. BJP's shortfall of 32 seats from the majority mark in the 2024 elections adds political weight to Gandhi's claims, as the party secures a third term but falls short of a standalone majority.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:38pm on 06 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
NDA ally Nitish Kumar's JD(U) leader KC Tyagi announced the party's demand for a review of the Agnipath recruitment scheme for the Army, citing widespread opposition observed during elections. The scheme, introduced by the Centre in 2022, aims to streamline armed forces recruitment and reduce the defence pension bill. However, concerns were raised, particularly in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Tyagi emphasized a non-confrontational approach but stressed the need for discussion, highlighting the discontent among armed forces personnel and their families. Additionally, JD(U) expressed support for "one nation one poll" while advocating for extensive stakeholder discussions on the Uniform Civil Code.