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Conclave of pro-BJP think-tank discusses Kashmir, other issues

August 7, 2016

Jammu, Aug 7: A pro-BJP think-tank held a session on the current unrest in Kashmir and the way forward while deliberating on various issues confronting the nation.ram-madhav759

India Foundation organised the 5th edition of Young Thinkers Meet 2016-–a two-day conclave of young intellectuals--and discussed various other issues confronting the society, nation and governments, apart from Kashmir at Patnitop health resort about 120 km from here. The conclave concluded today.

The current situation in Kashmir Valley and the way forward was deliberated upon by various thinkers in the presence of some top BJP and RSS leaders at the conclave at Patnitop, sources privy to the deliberations said.

"A half-an-hour discussion on the ongoing situation in Kashmir was held in which speakers and experts put forth their point of view to the young thinkers," the sources said.

BJP general secretary Ram Madhav, who also heads the India Foundation, however, said that the conclave had nothing to do with "Kashmir issues".

"Thinkers Meet held at Patnitop is an annual event. Nothing to do with Kashmir issues except that d venue is in d state. No kite flying," he tweeted.

The sources said the role of security forces in dealing with the situation and how the ongoing unrest was being instigated and backed by Pakistan also figured during the deliberations.

Fifty-four people have died and more than 6,000 injured in clashes between protesters and security forces in Kashmir following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter on July 8. Normal life has remained parlaysed for nearly a month.

"The aim(of the conclave) is to educate young thinkers of the country which included researchers about the various issues confronting the country, government and society," the sources said.

The conference held behind closed doors amid tight security and even top police officers were not allowed to enter the hotel complex, where it was held.Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani attended the first day of the event.

Besides Ram Madhav, RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale took part in the deliberations which was attended by around 60 thinkers, intellectuals and journalists.

The sources said that neither any resolution was passed at the conclave nor any recommendation for a dialogue with separatists was made.
Apart from Kashmir, the issues discussed included 'Impacting the National Discourse', Academic Institutions: Controversies, Challenges & The Way Forward, Mainstream Media (MSM): Issues, Articulation & Personalities vis-a-vis the Art of Narrative Building, Role of Social Media--Construction & Manipulation of Dominant Narratives, Effective Nationalistic Intervention in Literary Area (Songs, Cinema, Theatre, Books etc.), Social Integration and Dalits

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"Five Air India pilots have tested positive for coronavirus. These pilots were tested one after one. We suspect it could be a case of faulty testing kit as well," one of the sources said.

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July 12,2020

Gurugram, Jul 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that the whole world was appreciating India's successful fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking ahead of the mega tree plantation drive of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Officers' Training Academy in Kadarpur village here, the Home Minister also lauded the contribution of security forces in the battle against COVID-19 in the country.

"India is one of the most populous countries. Everyone thought how will a country like India battle COVID-19, there were apprehensions but today the whole world is witnessing how one of the most successful battles against COVID-19 has been fought here," the Home Minister said.

"In India's battle against COVID-19, all of our security forces are playing a huge role, nobody can deny it. Today, I salute these corona warriors. They have proved that they not only know how to fight terrorism but also against COVID with help of people," he added.

The Union Home Minister said that many jawans have given up their lives during the COVID-19 crisis phase and paid tributes to them.

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He also hailed the plantation drive and said that trees planted today should be taken care of by the jawans till they reach maturity, he added the trees chosen for plantation today consisted mostly those which had a long life and would help the generations to come.

Together the CAPFs have targeted to plant around 10 lakh tree saplings across the country today. Heads of all the CAPFs or their representatives were present in the event held at Gurugram. 

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