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Modism cult is growing, it's Hitlerism: Digvijay tells BJP

October 13, 2014

Yavatmal, Oct 13: Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh warned BJP of ever-growing "Modism" which he termed as a personality cult that can best be equated with "Hitlerism" and accused the BJP and its ideological mentor RSS of running a communal agenda.

"The BJP should re-think now for the upkeep of its ideology in the context of ever-growing Modism which is nothing but a cult which may be equated to Hitlerism," the AICC general secretary said in a press conference here.dig

He was in the city to canvass for Congress candidates in the district contesting the October 15 Assembly elections.

"There are three ideologies in the country: the ideology of Gandhi-Nehru-Ambedkar, the Communist ideology and the non-secular ideology of the RSS and BJP. BJP and RSS are at their best to divide the society on communal basis," Digvijay said.

Referring to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement "Sab hamaare apne hain, sabko sweekar karo (All are ours, we should accept everyone)," which he made during his Vijayadashmi speech recently, Digvijay alleged that on the contrary the BJP is "spearheading communal violence and is honouring the accused in Muzaffarnagar communal riots."

Training his guns on Modi, Digvijay said the BJP government under him is patronising corruption and has not even filed FIRs against corrupt ministers in Gujarat despite a direction from the supreme court in this regard.

"Modi says in India that Congress did not do anything during the last 60 years, but when he goes abroad he claims that India is a progressive country and is fast growing. I want to know if this (growth) happened after May 16 this year when Modi government assumed office," Digvijay said.

Taking a swipe at Modi's oft-repeated claim that Gujarat tops the development index among all states while Maharashtra is a laggard, Digvijay said the development indicator shows that Maharashtra is indeed number one in all developmental fronts whereas Gujarat is lagging behind.

"How Modi can bring development in Maharashtra which is already number one and far ahead of Gujarat?," he asked.

Digvijay also accused Modi of playing politics on national security, which he said is "deplorable". "Congress is ready to support the government for its endeavour to maintain national security at borders," he added.

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April 24,2020

New Delhi, Apr 24: The Jamia Coordination Committee (JCC) on Friday accused Delhi Police of framing two of its members - Meeran Haider, Safoora Zargar, along with student leader Umar Khalid, as part of "an imaginary conspiracy behind the recent North East Delhi riots".

While Haider was arrested on April 2, Zargar was taken in custody on April 10 for their alleged involvement in fuelling the riots.

"These arrests by the police have little ground, and the charges seem to have no rhyme or reason. Safoora was even granted bail in the case she was initially arrested in, following which she was arrested and had heavier charges placed against her," the JCC said in a statement.

Meeran, Safoora and Umar have been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), which allows curbing of fundamental rights in order to protect the sovereignty of India. The JCC, however, claimed that in this case, the Act is being used to suppress their voices.

"This Act has been used against many activists working to protect constitutional morality, a list which now includes members of the JCC, a wholly constitutionalist collective of students and alumni," the JCC said, defending its members.

JCC maintained it had no role in Delhi riots, but apprehended that more people will be arrested by the Delhi Police as part of its conspiracy against students and protestors.

"It is almost certain that more protesters will be framed and arrested in the conspiracy invented by the Delhi Police. JCC reiterates that it played no part in the riots, and this fact will be proved before any court of law," it said in a statement.

It also demanded political parties, and university administration take a stand for the two accused JCC members and student leader Umar Khalid.

The JCC came into existence after a violent face-off between Delhi Police and unruly anti-CAA protestors left Jamia Millia Islamia vandalised. It was after this, that a group of students from the Jamia Millia formed it to decide upon the future course of actions in protest against the CAA and the police action.

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March 4,2020

Mar 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that he has decided not to participate in any 'Holi Milan' programme as experts have advised reducing mass gatherings to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

"Experts across the world have advised reducing mass gatherings to avoid the spread of COVID19 Novel Coronavirus. Hence this year, I have decided not to participate in any 'Holi Milan' programme," the PM tweeted.

This year, Holi is on March 10.

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July 31,2020

New Delhi, Jul 31: Air India has operated more than 2800 flights and flown over 3 lakh passengers worldwide till now under the Vande Bharat Mission.

"Air India under Vande Bharat Mission Operated more than 2800 flights and flown more than 3 lakh, 80 thousand passengers worldwide till now," Air India said in a tweet on Thursday.

The fifth phase of the Government of India's 'Vande Bharat' mission, aimed at evacuating Indian nationals stranded in various foreign countries owing to restrictions on air travel, will begin early next month, August 1.

"Under Vande Bharat Mission, we have already brought back more than 2.5 lakh stranded Indians from 53 commies," Air India had earlier said in a statement.

Over 7.88 lakh Indians stranded abroad due to coronavirus pandemic have returned under Vande Bharat Mission till July 22, Ministry of External Affairs had said.

The government started Vande Bharat Mission on May 7.

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