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Agnipath scheme should be kept in abeyance, Congress asks govt
The party said the scheme is controversial, carries multiple risks, subverts the long-standing traditions and ethos of the armed forces and there is no guarantee that the soldiers recruited under the scheme will be better trained and motivated to defend the country. Addressing a press conference, P. Chidambaram and Sachin Pilot said that retired defence officers have opposed the scheme and believe that many serving officers share the same reservations about it.
Rahul Gandhi gets a day's rest, to be grilled again on Friday
An ED source said the agency will question Rahul Gandhi again on Friday. "He has been given a day's rest," the source said. On Tuesday, the three-member team recording his statements questioned Rahul Gandhi till past 10 p.m. following which the Congress leader left the ED headquarters at around 11:45 p.m. On Monday, his questioning had ended at about 9 p.m. However, since he reportedly wanted to correct a few parts of his statements, he had to wait for a few more hours at the ED headquarters here.
Sachin Pilot detained outside Congress office
Sachin Pilot who was sent to Narela police station said, "its bad sign for democracy as leaders and workers are not allowed to visit their party offices." Congress leaders who are protesting over the questioning of Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate have alleged that they were not allowed to go to the Congress headquarters at 24 Akbar Road here and many MPs claim that they were not even permitted to leave their house.
Delhi police enters AICC office, alleges Congress
"Today, Delhi Police forcibly entered the HQ of India's oldest political party. As they burst the doors open to the AICC HQ, they trampled upon the democracy our forefathers fought and gave their lives for. The BJP has truly killed Indian democracy. It doesn't get darker than this," said K.C. Venugopal, Congress general secretary (organisation).
Sonia, Rahul and Priyanka not listed as shareholders of Associated Journals
The other directors listed are Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Bansal, Suman Dubey and Sam Pitroda who are all also shareholders in Associated Journals. Congress leader Jitendra Singh said, "Equity shares were allotted as per procedures there is no money laundering as payment was through cheque and this is to muzzle the voice of the people which Congress has been raising from the last 8 years."
Rajnath reaches out to Congress as cracks appear in opposition camp
Sources said Rajnath called up Kharge over the phone on Tuesday. After the talks, the Congress, however, said that it was a formality and no breakthrough has been achieved. Kharge said, "Rajnath Singh called me and spoke about the Presidential polls. But when asked about the proposal, there was no response. I am saying if the opposition comes up with a non controversial name... will the government accept that? It's a formality."
Sushant 2nd death anniversary: Cong slams BJP, CBI for probe delays
Congress General Secretary Sachin Sawant said here it has been two years now since the unfortunate demise of Rajput, 675 days since the CBI started investigations and 615 days since an AIIMS panel ruled out murder. "The question still remains as to when will the CBI declare the final conclusion? The dirty politics of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) using someone's tragedy for settling political scores is abhorrent," said Sawant.
ED summons Rahul Gandhi again on Wednesday for 3rd round of questioning
Gandhi will have to appear again before the ED on Wednesday when a three-member team will question him. On Monday, his questioning had ended at about 9 p.m. but he reportedly wanted to correct a few things in his statements and due to this, he had to wait for more hours at ED headquarters. Gandhi will have to appear again before the ED on Wednesday when a three-member team will question him.
Key G-23 leaders maintain distance from Congress' 'satyagrah'
Congress MP Manish Tewari, another leader of the G-23 group who did not participate in the party's satyagrah, is suffering from Covid. He last tweeted on June 13 but did not mention the issue of "satyagrah". The other missing persons are Sandeep Dikshit, while Shashi Tharoor is reportedly abroad. But some of the G-23 leaders made their presence felt at the protest site like Mukul Wasnik, who has been elected to the Rajya Sabha recently.
Presidential Poll: BJP eyeing non-Congress opposition parties
The upcoming Presidential poll will show how an alliance could be formed ahead of the 2024 general elections, besides testing the much talked about opposition unity. In an electoral college of around 10.86 lakh votes for the Presidential poll, the BJP and its alliance partners in the NDA are a little short of the halfway mark.
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