West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee criticized the Centre over the Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it a move to divide the country. Union minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the bill, which the opposition claims is unconstitutional, while Amit Shah assured it does not interfere with Muslim religious matters.
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Cow vigilantes and Indore municipal employees clashed during an anti-encroachment drive to remove a 30-year-old cow shelter. Several municipal vehicles were damaged, and both sides allegedly engaged in violence. Local Bajrang Dal members protested the treatment of cows during relocation, and police are awaiting complaints to investigate the incident.
The Maharashtra cyber cell questioned Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija, Jaspreet Singh, and Ashish Chanchlani regarding obscene remarks made on 'India's Got Latent.' Previously, Chanchlani and others gave statements to the Guwahati crime branch. Allahbadia issued a public apology, admitting his remarks were inappropriate and unfunny.
In a tragic accident in Gujarat's Dang, a bus carrying pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh fell into a gorge, resulting in the death of five people and injuring 35 others. The incident occurred early in the morning when the driver lost control. MP CM Mohan Yadav has announced financial assistance for the victims' families.
A bandh in Imphal Valley disrupted life due to the arrest of six armed men and one death in a Thoubal gunfight. Shops closed, vehicles halted, and supporters vandalized cars. The arrested individuals were accused of being PREPAK members involved in extortion, but bandh supporters claimed they were village volunteers defending against armed Kuki men.
Congress expressed satisfaction over Arvind Kejriwal's defeat in Delhi, attributing AAP's ouster to its misrule and scams. Congress spokesman Jairam Ramesh stated that the election result was a referendum on Kejriwal and highlighted Congress's role in exposing AAP's corruption, with hopes of winning Delhi in the future.
A month after a stampede at New Delhi railway station that killed 18, the government revealed 49,000 general tickets were sold on February 15, significantly higher than the average. This spike led to the operation of five special trains. The Railways minister detailed the ticket issuance system in response to a Lok Sabha query about the unusual ticket sales.
Amidst cheers and celebratory dances, Arvind Kejriwal launched AAP's election anthem 'Fir Layenge Kejriwal,' highlighting the party's achievements in Delhi, targeting opposition, and promoting key schemes like free electricity and water. The anthem promises additional benefits and portrays Kejriwal as a determined leader overcoming obstacles.
A security review for former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has been undertaken due to specific intelligence input suggesting a possible assassination attempt by pro-Khalistan operatives. Kejriwal currently has Z-Plus security, with enhanced protection measures following past threats and attacks.
India's Election Commission is hosting nationwide all-party meetings led by state, district, and electoral registration officers until March 31, 2025, to address poll-related issues. Additionally, the EC is offering training for political party representatives on electoral laws and seeking suggestions to enhance poll conduct by April 30, 2025, focusing on better voter participation and seamless electoral processes.