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Ayodhya is celebrating the first Diwali after the consecration of Ram temple, know why it is being called “Mahaparva”

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Ayodhya is celebrating the first Diwali after the consecration of Ram temple, know why it is being called “Mahaparva”

500 years of continuous struggle of Hindus to reclaim the birthplace of Lord Ram culminated with Pran Pratishtha of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya making this Diwali even more special for Hindus across the world, especially for the city of Ayodhya. Substantial preparations are underway at the administrative level for the security and facilities of the devotees. In addition to the state police, central forces are also stationed there.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has declared it a grand festival and invited everyone to join in and the people of Ayodhya have also shown great enthusiasm to celebrate Diwali in a grand manner to welcome their King Bhagwan Ram. All of the key administrative authorities have camped in Ayodhya and the police are holding regular meetings. Every nook and corner of the holy city is continuously monitored. 

The Ayodhya police have informed the media that enhanced vigilance is being maintained at Nayaghat, Ram Ki Paidi, Ramkatha Park, Lata Mangeshkar Chowk, Saryu River Ghat, and Aarti Sthal, among other places. Paramilitary troops are patrolling on foot alongside the police. On this day, various tableaux linked to the life of Lord Ram are seen in the holy city.

Approximately 10,000 security officers from various districts in Uttar Pradesh have been deployed to ensure the safety of this great Deepawali event. These police and security officials are equipped with cutting-edge weapons and security equipment for checks, among other things. The administration maintains that there is insurmountable security in Ayodhya.

This time, a goal has been set to illuminate 28 lakh lamps in Ayodhya. These earthen lanterns will be lit along the banks of Saryu. These lamps have been decorated since Wednesday morning (30th October). In addition, the entire Ayodhya Dham has been given a magnificent appearance. Similar preparations for Deepotsav are ongoing in the rural areas surrounding Ayodhya Dham.

Similar decorations are also visible at the train station, bus stop, and airport. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust has announced that Ayodhya will be decorated with indigenous goods. Saffron flags cover the entire city of Ayodhya. On this occasion, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will crown Lord Ram in Ram Katha Park. Deepotsav will commence once this program is completed.

CM Yogi welcomed the crowd on this occasion and encouraged people to attend this historic event. He stated that after 500 years, thousands of lamps will be lit in Shri Ramlalla’s grand and divine temple in Dharmdhara Ayodhya Dham, which is built on his sacred birthplace.

“Never seen a Diwali like this”: Mahant Ajay Das

Speaking to OpIndia, Ayodhya’s Mahant Ajay Das said that he is about 50 years old and has lived in Ayodhya since childhood. Ajay Das said he had never witnessed such a Diwali before.

According to Mahant Ajay Das, Ayodhya, which previously had a low influx of devotees, is now crowded with people from all over the country, as well as foreign visitors. Ajay Das gives the credit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the magnificent transformation of the “Dharmkshetra”.

The devotees of Lord Rama are more enthusiastic and aware than ever before

OpIndia met with an officer from the security forces stationed in Ayodhya. On the condition of anonymity, he stated that the devotees who come now are more enthusiastic and aware than before. We were told that security procedures were normally reinforced every Diwali, but they are currently on high alert and taking extra precautions.

According to the official, the number of lamps and devotees in Ayodhya exceeds previous records every year. He claimed that devotees visiting Ayodhya are disciplined and observe the rules. He believes that Lord Ram devotees’ minds have become more socially aware and this consciousness is attracting devotees to Ayodhya.

Trade boom in Ayodhya  

OpIndia spoke to Vimalendra Srivastava alias Pattu, a businessman from Ayodhya. Pattu has a house near Teedi Bazaar, where he used to run a tent house shop. He told us that in the erstwhile scenario of Ayodhya, he had suffered losses of lakhs of rupees in the tent business. After this, he left this business and started a vegetarian food business.

Vimalendra Srivastava told us that now the atmosphere of Ayodhya has completely changed. There is an unending influx of devotees here now. Because of this, his food and beverage business is doing very well. According to Vimalendra, earlier he incurred losses instead of profits by investing a large capital, but now he is getting good profits even with less capital. He thanked Lord Ram for this.

West Bengal: Doctor Noor Alam rapes a woman after injecting her with a sedative, blackmails her with obscene video; victim attempts suicide

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West Bengal: Doctor Noor Alam rapes a woman after injecting her with a sedative, blackmails her with obscene video; victim attempts suicide

On Tuesday, 29th October, a private doctor identified as Noor Alam was arrested by the North 24 Parganas District Police in West Bengal as he repeatedly raped and threatened a female patient. According to reports, the female patient had approached him for treatment. He injected her with anaesthesia and raped her. During the assault, he also took obscene photographs of the victim and threatened to make them viral, using this to repeatedly rape her. The victim informed police that Alam also attempted to extort Rs 4 lakh from her.

According to media reports, the incident occurred in Hasnabad. The woman, who lived alone, had been unwell for some time while her husband worked abroad. Some time ago, she went to Dr Noor Alam for treatment. After examining her, he suggested she receive an injection for immediate relief. Although she was initially reluctant, Alam persuaded her by promising a quick recovery.

Alam made the victim lie on a bed and injected her. Once injected, the victim lost consciousness. While she was unconscious, Alam raped her and made an obscene video of the act. When she regained consciousness, she found her clothes dishevelled and suspected she had been assaulted. Noor Alam showed her the video, beginning a cycle of blackmail. He threatened to make the video and photos viral if she spoke to anyone, using her fear to rape her multiple times.

During this period, Alam also demanded Rs 4 lakh from the victim, threatening to make the obscene video viral if she failed to pay. Distressed by the rape, blackmail, and threats, the victim fell into depression and even attempted suicide but was unsuccessful. Neighbours informed her husband about her suicide attempt over the phone.

Her husband immediately returned home and learned of her ordeal. He filed a written complaint with the police. Based on his complaint, a case was registered against Dr Noor Alam, who was arrested by the West Bengal police on 29th October 2024. Further investigation into the matter is underway.

Disengagement by India and China in Ladakh’s Depsang and Demchok completed, coordinated patrolling to start soon

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Disengagement by India and China in Ladakh’s Depsang and Demchok completed, coordinated patrolling to start soon

The disengagement process between India and China in Depsang and Demchok in Eastern Ladakh was completed today, Indian Army sources said on Wednesday.

Following the disengagement, both sides will soon start the coordinated patrolling in their respective areas: sources added.

“Disengagement between India and China in Desaang and Demchok in Eastern Ladakh is completed. Coordinated patrolling is set to start by both sides soon. Ground commanders will continue to hold talks. Exchange of sweets on Diwali is set to happen tomorrow,” said Army sources.

India has been working towards resolving this long-standing dispute to restore the pre-April 2020 situation, prior to the onset of Chinese aggression in the area.

On Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed that frontier troops of both nations are engaged in “relevant work” in line with the agreement reached on border issues.

During a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that this work is progressing “smoothly.”

When asked whether India and China had commenced troop withdrawals from friction points, Lin Jian said, “In accordance with the recent resolutions on border issues, the Chinese and Indian frontier troops are engaged in relevant work, progressing smoothly at present.”

On October 21, India announced an agreement with China on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, ending the over four-year military standoff.

Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Russia, where both leaders welcomed the agreement on patrolling arrangements along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

The meeting followed an announcement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the new patrolling arrangements along the LAC in the India-China border areas.

The border standoff between India and China, which began in 2020 in eastern Ladakh along the LAC, was triggered by Chinese military actions and led to a prolonged strain on bilateral relations.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

Uttar Pradesh: 17 years old national level taekwondo player Anurag Yadav beheaded in Jaunpur over land dispute

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Uttar Pradesh: 17 years old national level taekwondo player Anurag Yadav beheaded in Jaunpur over land dispute

On Wednesday, 30th October, Anurag Yadav, also known as Chhotu, a 17-year-old national-level Taekwondo athlete from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, was tragically murdered, with his head severed from his body. The killing is reportedly linked to a land dispute in Kabiruddinpur village which falls under the jurisdiction of Gaurabadshahpur police station. The accused persons are believed to have used a sword to murder the minor athlete.

As per the reports, Anurag, a student at Raj College, was an accomplished Taekwondo player and had won a bronze medal in the Indo-Nepal International Taekwondo Competition in Chandauli and a silver medal at the Open Nationals in Noida.

Anurag was bursting his teeth this morning outside his house in Kabruddinpur village of Gaurabadshahpur police station area. Suddenly, a youth from the neighbourhood arrived with a sword and attacked the youth. Anurag tried to flee and ran some distance, but the attacker chased him and hit his neck with the sharp sword. The blow was so powerful that the head was separated from the body. The killer then fled from the scene.

His severed dead body was discovered in a field approximately 500 meters from his home, sparking widespread panic and outrage in the area. His mother was inconsolable after the incident, and kept crying for a long time hugging the severed head of her son.

The incident took place in the home village of Zafarabad MLA Jagdish Narayan Rai. Police arrived at the scene immediately after informed and initiated an investigation into the murder. Jaunpur District Magistrate Dineshchandra and Superintendent of Police Ajay Pal Sharma also visited the site and met with the family of the deceased minor athlete.

As per the local reports, the DM directed ADM Ram Akshbar Chauhan to investigate the land dispute and submit a report within three days. Police teams from three stations were present at the scene. SP Ajay Pal Sharma meanwhile confirmed that the teenager was murdered due to a land dispute, and several suspects have been detained for questioning.

“The incident stems from a land dispute that has been ongoing between two parties for approximately 40-45 years. In this dispute, individuals named Ramesh and Lalta attacked and killed members of the opposing party. Currently, the DM and I are present at the site, and an investigation is being conducted. Some accused have been detained, and they are being interrogated, with further legal actions underway,” he said.

Shortly after the incident, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attacked the Yogi Adityanath administration. “A complex, contradictory relationship exists between the government and crime today. On one hand, they appear intertwined, yet as the government becomes weaker and more inactive, criminals seem to grow more powerful and active,” he said in a tweet.

New Zealand: SFJ’s Khalistan referendum on India’s radar, former MP Kanwaljit Bakshi says only a ‘tiny and vocal minority’ supporting it

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New Zealand: SFJ’s Khalistan referendum on India’s radar, former MP Kanwaljit Bakshi says only a ‘tiny and vocal minority’ supporting it

New Zealand’s former National MP, Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, has voiced concerns regarding the upcoming Khalistan referendum in Auckland. Bakshi, the country’s first India-born lawmaker, was an MP from 2008 to 2020. The so-called referendum referred to here is the one being organised by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in various countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Pannun is the founder of the Khalistani terrorist organisation Sikh for Justice (SFJ). In his statement against the referendum, Bakshi warned the government that such an event might impact relations between India and New Zealand.

Bakshi cited India’s firm stance on territorial integrity and said, “The proposed referendum on Khalistan will likely hurt New Zealand-India relations, particularly given India’s apparent position on the issue of its territorial integrity.” Notably, Bakshi is an influential figure within the Sikh community in the country. He emphasised that the proposed referendum is not representative of the broader Sikh population in New Zealand.

He said, “For most Sikhs here, the Khalistan issue holds minor to no significance. The Sikh community primarily focuses on building successful lives in New Zealand while maintaining cultural and religious ties with India.” Bakshi pointed out that the push for the referendum is limited to a “tiny and vocal minority” influenced by external forces.

Indian community groups express disapproval

Apart from Bakshi, associations within the Indian community in New Zealand have expressed disapproval of the referendum. The New Zealand Indian Central Association (NZICA), established in 1926, has joined Bakshi in expressing disapproval of the so-called referendum to create a separate nation for Sikhs by breaking Punjab away from India. NZICA’s president, Narendra Bhana, expressed his frustration over police inaction during a recent car rally led by Avtar Singh Pannun, president of SFJ. The rally took place on 19th October.

Former president of NZICA, Rupinder Virk, also condemned extremism and disrespect towards the Indian national flag, which occurred at the rally. Notably, during the rally, hate speeches were given by pro-Khalistani elements, and the national flag of India was desecrated, drawing widespread criticism within the Indian community living in the country.

Bhana added that the event had an effect on the Indian New Zealanders and called it “an insult to a national symbol and deeply offensive to the Indian community in New Zealand.” Police reportedly informed Bhana that intervention is limited to instances involving property damage or physical harm.

New Zealand’s stance on sovereignty

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) of New Zealand has acknowledged awareness of the event. The ministry reiterated its commitment to respecting India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In an official statement, an MFAT spokesperson noted, “New Zealand recognises India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” However, the spokesperson added that it is important to uphold the right to “lawful and peaceful demonstrations.”

NZICA reportedly filed a formal complaint to Police Minister Mark Mitchell, and the minister assured them he would meet the association to address their concerns.

Expert perspective on international implications

Director of the Centre for Strategic Studies at Victoria University in Wellington, David Capie, indicated that the proposed “referendum” would likely attract scrutiny from New Delhi. He added, “If we saw unrest or any sign that pro-Khalistan groups had any sort of official blessing, then Indian officials would doubtless raise the issue with New Zealand counterparts.”

The so-called Khalistan referendum is scheduled for 17 November.

India-Canada relations marred with diplomatic tensions due to Khalistani elements

It should be noted that India has a firm stance against pro-Khalistani elements targeting India on foreign soil. Since September 2023, diplomatic relations between India and Canada have been marred by tensions, as Canada accused India of killing a Khalistani terrorist on Canadian soil. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed in June 2023, probably in a gang war in Surrey, Canada, has become the focal point of diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Following the baseless allegations levelled by the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, against India in September 2023, diplomats were expelled from both sides. Recently, Canada’s RCMP accused Indian agents, including high-level diplomats such as the High Commissioner of India to Canada, Sanjeev Kumar, and Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, of being involved in criminal activities on Canadian soil. They claimed that India is taking support from a criminal group operated by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to target Khalistani elements in Canada. They also claimed that Indian diplomats were gathering intelligence on pro-Khalistani elements.

Following the recent allegations, India recalled its diplomats. Canada claimed to expel those diplomats. In retaliation, India also expelled six Canadian diplomats and asked them to leave the country.

Due to the presence of pro-Khalistani elements, tensions have erupted between India and Western countries, including the US, the UK, and Australia. New Zealand is a new name added to the list.

Mahesh Langa took over ₹28 lakhs from businessman for wife’s birthday party and new office, intimidated him in name of political influence- Details of the 3rd FIR

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Mahesh Langa took over ₹28 lakhs from businessman for wife’s birthday party and new office, intimidated him in name of political influence- Details of the 3rd FIR

The Ahmedabad crime branch has registered another First Information Report (FIR) against The Hindu ‘journalist’ Mahesh Langa on 29th October. He is accused of cheating a businessman out of Rs 28 lakhs. The police booked him based on a complaint by an Ahmedabad-based businessman who runs an advertising company. Langa is currently lodged in Sabarmati Jail after his bail was denied in a GST (Goods and Services Tax) fraud case. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad police have initiated a probe into the latest case. He is now the subject of three FIRs, two of which are filed by Ahmedabad police and one by Gandhinagar police.

The police have booked him under sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). OpIndia has a copy of the FIR. According to the complaint, the businessman has years of experience in advertising and frequently places ads in publications. He met Langa in a cafe a few months back who befriended him by claiming to be acquainted with powerful individuals. The latter added that he has great political influence and also contacts in many newspapers. He also promised the complainant to print positive news about his company and customers in the newspapers. The two then developed a friendship and started to communicate via phone.

The FIR further unveiled that Langa called the complainant a while back to inform him about a business named “DA Enterprises” that was founded in the name of his wife and brother. He also mentioned that he was trying to get an office for another business called “Nisarg Enterprises.” He then informed him that he had seen an office close to Bodakdev and wanted to purchase it. Langa told the complainant that he must pay by check to buy the property and he can transfer the funds to his wife’s account provided the latter issues him with a bank entry from another business. He also offered cash in return. The complainant trusted him and transferred Rs 9,90,000 from his company’s account to another friend’s company account on 16th March which was later deposited to Langa’s account.

On 6th June the complainant sent Rs 12,87,000 to Langa’s account in the same manner who told him that he had bought an office where he is working for “Nisarg Enterprise” but he never brought up the matter of returning the money. He initially claimed to have cash and assured to pay him but didn’t act on his words. Two months after embezzling the money for the office, in the first week of September, Langa told the complainant that his wife Kavita Langa’s birthday was on 27th September and he needed a banquet hall to throw a party for friends. He then asked him to look for a place. The latter again helped him and found two to three halls out of which he chose the ‘Jade’ banquet hall.

Langa even directed him to shell out funds for the place and its decoration among other things. He again declared that he would give the amount in cash to the complainant on the birthday. The latter trusted him yet again and spent Rs 5,18,250 on the hall and Rs 50,000 on decorations. However, Langa did not give him any money on the birthday. The complainant sought reimbursement of the entire money totalling Rs 28,68,250, a few days after the occurrence. However, Langa threatened to spoil the reputation of the companies of his clients by doing negative coverage of them in the media. He added that he would destroy the complainant’s business by using his political network if he went to the cops to file a complaint against him.

The complainant disclosed to OpIndia that Langa had intimidated him, purporting to have great political influence and ties to high-ranking people. He claimed to share good relationship with journalists and newspapers. Therefore, releasing unfavourable news about his clients will result in significant losses. He expressed that he became afraid and stopped asking for money after Langa threatened him. However, the ‘journalist’ was caught by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch within a few days of the incident and he chose to approach the police after learning that Rs 20 lakh in cash had been recovered at his home. “Mahesh had the cash. He could have given it to me if he wanted. But I did not get the money. So this is a case of betrayal and fraud. Then we decided to lodge an FIR,” he explained.

The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has opened an inquiry and filed a formal complaint against Langa in response to his complaint. A GST fraud case has already been launched against him. Although Langa’s name was not there in it initially, his role came to light during the investigation. Later, an FIR was registered in Gandhinagar in connection with the leak of some documents related to the Gujarat Maritime Board. However, the police have not yet arrested him in the other two cases.

US elections: Ballot boxes burned in Oregon and Washington, police recover note reading “Free Gaza”

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US elections: Ballot boxes burned in Oregon and Washington, police recover note reading “Free Gaza”

In a shocking turn of events, two ballot drop boxes in Washington and Oregon, in the United States, were set on fire in suspected arson instances early Monday morning (local time), and elections officials at one site said they believed hundreds of ballots had been lost. The ballots may have been burned by anti-Israel activists, as the police discovered an “ALL DROP BOXES WILL BURN. FREE GAZA” note implying the involvement of anti-Israel protestors in the incident.

On Monday, fires created by incendiary devices were discovered in ballot boxes in Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. While the majority of the fires were extinguished at the Portland location by a built-in fire suppressor, hundreds of ballots were burned at the drop box at Fisher’s Landing Transit Centre in Vancouver. A similar incident was reported earlier this month in Vancouver and now the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says that the recent ballot-burning incidents may have a link with the arson attack earlier this month.

However, just a few hours after the fires were out, an election official told the NYPost that a letter in a ballot box at the Vancouver Mall Parking lot location was found. The official reportedly stated that a white piece of paper folded in half had been placed in the box. It is unclear whether the statement came from the person involved in the arson fires, but sources indicate that the slogan “Free Gaza” was inscribed on all three incendiary devices.

According to Mike Benner, a spokesman for the Portland Police Bureau, investigators believe the two incidents are connected and have identified a “suspect vehicle” from surveillance footage. The Federal Bureau of Investigation stated that it was investigating both incidents “to determine who is responsible.”

Portland election authorities stated that the fire triggered canisters inside the ballot box, which discharged a powdered fire suppressant, preserving nearly all of the ballots. NYT reported. The Multnomah County Elections Division said it would contact each voter affected by the damage to guarantee they received a replacement ballot. In addition, the department asked citizens to call 911 if they saw any unusual activity near a ballot box.

As PM Modi slams Delhi & West Bengal for not implementing Ayushman Bharat, data shows other opposition ruled states are among top beneficiaries of the scheme

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As PM Modi slams Delhi & West Bengal for not implementing Ayushman Bharat, data shows other opposition ruled states are among top beneficiaries of the scheme

On 29th October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi blasted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) governments of Delhi and West Bengal for failing to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) his administration’s ambitious health insurance policy. He called it a “political decision” that prevents the elderly in these states from receiving free care under the program.

Noting that senior folks in Delhi and West Bengal who are 70 years of age or older were excluded because of “political hurdles,” the prime minister expressed regret and added that the administrations are “selfish” and “not concerned with humanity.”

“I apologise to the people over 70 years from Delhi and West Bengal that I will not be able to serve you. I apologise because I will come to know that you are suffering. I will get the information but I will not be able to help you. The reason is that the Delhi and West Bengal governments are not joining the Ayushman Bharat scheme. I am prevented from serving older people of Delhi and West Bengal because of politics, the Delhi that I am speaking from, I am pained,” he conveyed during his address on the occasion of Dhanvantri Jayanti.

Odisha, the third state to opt out of the program, is currently discussing its implementation with the centre. Bharatiya Janata Party recently overthrew the former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s Biju Janata Dal’s decades-long dominance and established a government there. PM Modi gave the “Ayushman Vyay Card” to four recipients as a symbolic gesture to introduce the expanded Ayushman Bharat insurance program. He also extended his government’s flagship health insurance initiative to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above. All recipients over 70, including those who are currently enrolled in the program based on their financial situation, will receive the card.

His charge that politics had impeded welfare is supported by empirical data. Six years after the program’s launch, it is evident that states ruled by the opposition have used a sizable portion of the monies allotted. According to the latest data, 35,66,97,524 Ayushman cases have been created and 6,86,17,508 hospitalizations have taken place under the scheme till now. The government has already spent a total of Rs 79,227 crore till 15th January of this year, reported The Indian Express.

The highest number of Ayushman Cards are created in Uttar Pradesh, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Bihar whereas the greatest numbers of authorised hospital admissions were recorded in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Rajasthan. The most numbers of empanelled hospitals were found in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and then Gujarat.

Seven states that are ruled by the opposition including Karnataka, Kerala, Jharkhand, Punjab, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu accounted for 45% of these hospitalizations. Furthermore, these states received 33% of the treatment reimbursements, demonstrating the program’s significant influence across political parties.

Three primary themes have emerged from PM Modi’s many allusions to Ayushman Bharat, demonstrating how it has created a safety net for marginalized groups across political boundaries. The program’s primary goal is to drastically lower low-income households’ out-of-pocket costs. Second, it provides access to emergency care and necessary medical treatments that many families previously couldn’t afford. Third, its effects are especially evident in marginalized communities.

PM Modi emphasized that the program is essential to building trust even while the state is ultimately in charge of health, this initiative has solidified the central government as a major force in providing free healthcare access across state lines. The program is offering vital financial assistance to families who would otherwise find it difficult to pay for specialized care, especially for chronic or life-threatening ailments, according to data from seven states with the rule.

Image via The Indian Express

For instance, general surgery, pediatric medicine, and general medicine were the most financially supported specialities in Tamil Nadu. While Kerala concentrated its expenditures on cardiology, general medicine, and orthopaedics, Karnataka allocated the majority of cash to cardiology, cardio-thoracic & vascular surgery, and neurosurgery. In the northern states, orthopaedics, general surgery, and cardiology received the majority of funding in Punjab. While Jharkhand focused its expenditures on ophthalmology, general surgery, and general medicine, Himachal Pradesh spent most of its money on cardiology, general surgery, and general medicine.

Regional differences in healthcare demands are also highlighted by spending trends. For example, orthopaedics and ophthalmology are given priority in northern regions like Punjab and Jharkhand, whereas cardiac and neuro-related treatments are highly sought after in southern states like Karnataka and Kerala. This illustrates how adaptable the plan is to the healthcare needs of different regions.

Uttarakhand: Minor girl goes missing in Tehri Garhwal, family accuses barber Salman of molesting and forcing her to convert to Islam, angry locals vandalise his shop

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Uttarakhand: Minor girl goes missing in Tehri Garhwal, family accuses barber Salman of molesting and forcing her to convert to Islam, angry locals vandalise his shop

On Tuesday (29th October), tensions rose in Kirti Nagar town in Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand after a group of Hindu rights activists allegedly ravaged a shop belonging to a Muslim man after a minor Hindu girl went missing from her residence. It is alleged that the girl was molested and was being pressured to convert to Islam by a barber named Salman.

The outrage erupted hours after the 16-year-old missing girl’s parents lodged a complaint on Monday (28th October) against accused Salman, who works as a barber. The complaint filed by the girl’s family said that Salman had allegedly molested the minor girl and was forcing her to convert to Islam.

As the news of the minor girl’s disappearance circulated, several Hindu organisations staged a demonstration in the town and allegedly ransacked two Muslim-owned shops, including the one belonging to accused Salman.

Enraged locals termed it ‘love jihad’ and vandalised Salman’s barber shop on Tuesday. They also vandalised the shop of another man suspected of being involved in the matter and damaged hoardings of some shops owned by Muslims in the area. They also protested in the Kirtinagar market area, demanding that the teenager be found and action taken against those responsible for her disappearance.

Accused Salman is absconding, and the minor girl is also still missing. A case has been filed against Salman under the Uttarakhand Religious Freedom Act and the POCSO Act.

Speaking about the matter, Tehri Garhwal senior superintendent of police (SSP) Ayush Agarwal said, “The family of the girl on Monday gave a complaint to the police that the barber molested their daughter and forced her to convert to Islam. We registered an FIR on their complaint the same evening. The girl, meanwhile, disappeared from her house around 11 pm. We have registered an FIR (against unidentified people) for her disappearance as well.”

The officer added that searches are being conducted to find the missing girl and the police are also investigating if more people are involved in the crime. The police, he said, are also analysing the CCTV footage.

Meanwhile, Devraj Sharma, station house officer, at Kirti Nagar police station said, “We are checking CCTV footage from near the shops. We will take action accordingly.” He added, “A case has been registered against the accused youth under POCSO and other relevant sections for allegedly pressuring a minor girl for religious conversion, based on the complaint filed by the girl’s mother.” 

Tehri’s Additional Superintendent of Police J R Joshi has informed that a case has been filed against Salman, a resident of Najibabad in Bijnor district, under the Uttarakhand Religious Freedom Act and the POCSO Act. “We received information regarding the missing of a minor girl. Separate teams were formed to search for the girl… A case has been registered and a search for the girl is going on… We are collecting the evidence, and whatever comes up, action will be taken in that regard…” ASP Joshi said.

The BJP’s Pauri-Garhwal district vice-president Lakhpat Singh Bhandari has raised questions over the police’s conduct in the matter and said, “They first allowed the barber to leave the town. Now the girl is missing since last night. Had the police performed their duties, this would have never happened. We have given an ultimatum to the police to search the girl by evening (Tuesday) or else we will hold a protest.”

UP: Amjad and 4 others assaulted minor Hindu Girls in Saharanpur; Dalit youth who tried to rescue them abused with casteist slurs, thrashed

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UP: Amjad and 4 others assaulted minor Hindu Girls in Saharanpur; Dalit youth who tried to rescue them abused with casteist slurs, thrashed

A case of molestation of minor Hindu girl students has come to light in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. The schoolgirls were dragged to a man Bablu Qureshi’s shop and were assaulted when they protested. A knife was put on their neck. A Dalit youth who went to save them was also attacked. The incident transpired on 26th October. People from the Hindu community gathered near the police station and demonstrated as soon as they learned of the incident.

A young Muslim man named Amjad was arrested on 28th October while the authorities have been searching for the other perpetrators who are absconding. Cops are conducting raids to nab them.

This incident occurred in the Nakur police station area of ​​​​Saharanpur. The father of a 16-year-old girl filed a complaint and informed her that she was returning from coaching after studying tuition with her four friends at 5:35 pm on 26th October. All of them are underage. Five people were seated in Bablu Qureshi’s shuttering shop, which is on the way, and his son Amjad was also one of them.

According to the father, the culprits pulled two of the five girls inside the shop by grabbing their hands and hair. They also thrashed the duo and stated, “I have been telling you for so many days to give your mobile number, but you are not understanding.” One of them even held a knife to the neck of the complainant’s daughter. They also made obscene gestures to the girls and threatened, “No one will be able to save you today.” The scared girls started to shout and their three friends, who were standing outside the store requested the passersby for assistance.

A young man Rajkumar Valmiki was walking past the location when he heard the desperate pleas and stormed inside the shop to rescue the victims. He asked the offenders to leave the girls, however, they attacked him with casteist slurs and declared, “Saale, bh**gi (sweeper) run away from here.” Two of them even began to beat him with iron rods and sticks. Some villagers arrived there after hearing the commotion and upon entering the store, they witnessed that the accused were assaulting the girls and the Dalit man.

The five accused fled when they saw the throng approaching. One of them left his Hero Honda Passion on the spot as they were escaping. Some Muslim women, meanwhile, threw stones at the assembling Hindus from their rooftops in an attempt to protect the assailants. The cops arrived at the scene immediately after gaining information about the occurrence and somehow managed the situation. The girl’s father has demanded strict action against the five men. OpIndia has a copy of the complaint. The girls are reportedly between 15 and 16 years old. Members of the Hindu community gathered at the police station in protest of the instance and also asked for strict action against the accused. The police then registered a case and started searching for them.

Relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and the POCSO (Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences) Act have been invoked against them. The cops, who were persistent in their raids, eventually succeeded and captured Amjad. Efforts are now underway to identify other offenders with the help of the evidence and apprehend them.

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