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Gautam Adani ‘deeply saddened’ over Maha Kumbh stampede, assures assistance to affected families

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday expressed grief and anguish over the heart-wrenching stampede incident at the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj and assured all possible assistance to the affected families.

Hours after the stampede resulted in some casualties and injury to dozens of pilgrims, the billionaire took to his social media handle on X and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.

“We are deeply saddened by the heart-wrenching incident that occurred at Maha Kumbh. We pay our humble tributes to the departed souls and express our deepest condolences to the bereaved families,” wrote Gautam Adani in a post.

He also added that Adani Group is committed to providing all possible assistance to the affected families.

“All members of the Adani family present at the Maha Kumbh and the entire Adani Group, in collaboration with the fair administration and the state government, are committed to providing all possible assistance to the affected families,” said the Adani Group chairman.

Earlier in the day, the stampede at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in the wee hours of Wednesday morning invited heartfelt condolences from across the political spectrum.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and also wished speedy recovery for all the injured.

“The accident that happened in Prayagraj Maha Kumbh is extremely sad. My deepest condolences to the devotees who have lost their loved ones in this. Along with this, I wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured,” PM Modi said.

PM Modi also spoke to UP CM Yogi Aditayanth after the tragic incident, multiple times in an hour and took stock of the situation.

Briefing the media, CM Yogi Adityanath informed that the situation at the mela ground was under control and all possible assistance was being provided to the affected families by the administration.

–IANS

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HC verdict on RSS march in Chittapur victory for democracy: K’taka BJP

Bengaluru, Oct 19 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra welcomed the High Court’s decision to grant permission for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary march in Chittapur town in Kalaburagi district, the native place of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, saying that it is a victory for democracy.

Vijayendra stated on Sunday, “The High Court’s verdict granting permission for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) foot march in Chittapur is a victory for democracy. The High Court has lashed out at the Congress government in Karnataka, which had attempted to snatch away democratic rights, and has upheld the dignity of the Constitution.”

“Those who tried to impose restrictions on the RSS foot march in Chittapur have been disgraced. Today’s court ruling has sent a clear message that there is no room for authoritarian governance in a democratic system. It has also served as a lesson to those who make tall claims about the Constitution during the day but act against it in practice,” he stated.

Vijayendra said that it was the duty of the government to grant permission for cultural and public awareness programmes with reasonable conditions for maintaining law and order. “However, if the government tries to stifle democracy in the name of law and order, the Constitution of the country will not permit it. This message has been strongly conveyed through today’s verdict. The Congress party’s devious policy of targeting nationalist organisations has been rendered ineffective by the court’s judgment,” he stated.

Commenting on the denial of permission for RSS foot march, he slammed Minister Priyank Kharge, “In Chittapur, it is those who boast in the name of the Constitution who are actually snatching away constitutional rights. The denial of permission for the RSS centenary celebrations by the Tahsildar, citing non-submission of 12 documents and details, resembles the dictatorial style of North Korea’s tyrannical ruler, Kim Jong-un.”

“It seems that Minister Priyank Kharge holds dear the dark history of the Congress party, which once imposed Emergency on the nation. For this very reason, he is attempting to implement an Emergency-like administration in Kalaburagi district, using Chittapur as a testing ground,” he charged.

The BJP leader said that in Chittapur, an atmosphere of suffocation has been created that mocks the spirit of the Constitution and the democratic system envisioned by B.R. Ambedkar. “If the conditions imposed on granting permission for RSS’s foot march and programme are applied across the state, it would become impossible to organise any cultural or nationalist programme anywhere in Karnataka,” he opined.

He said, “What has begun in Chittapur today is a battle between dictatorship and democracy. The Bharatiya Janata Party will take up this challenge and launch a struggle to protect the Constitution and democracy.”

–IANS

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Delhi: 17-year-old boy stabbed to death, police launch probe

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A 17-year-old boy was brutally stabbed to death in J-Block of New Seelampur in North East Delhi, said officials on Friday.

The deceased, identified as Kunal, son of Rajveer and a resident of the same area, was attacked around 7.38 p.m. on Thursday.

According to police officials, information about the stabbing incident was received at PS Seelampur soon after. Kunal was immediately rushed to JPC Hospital for medical treatment. However, despite the best efforts of doctors, he succumbed to his injuries during the course of treatment.

Following the incident, the crime team was dispatched to the spot to conduct a thorough investigation. A case has been registered at Seelampur Police Station, and multiple police teams have been deployed to identify and apprehend the assailant(s).

Senior officers are supervising the probe, and officials assured that the investigation is being conducted on a priority basis.

The motive behind the murder is yet to be established, and police are examining CCTV footage and questioning potential witnesses to get leads in the case.

Residents of New Seelampur have expressed concern over the safety in the area and have urged law enforcement agencies to take swift and strict action.

The investigation into Kunal’s murder is underway, further details are awaited.

In light of recent criminal incidents and to strengthen security in the national capital, Delhi Police have intensified its general patrolling efforts across the city. A city-wide night patrolling drive is being carried out from 11.00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. in various areas, including Defence Colony. As part of this operation, barricades were set up and checks were conducted on suspicious vehicles.

Joint Commissioner of Police Sanjay Kumar Jain said, “The general patrolling campaign is part of our regular drill. We also conducted a general patrolling campaign in March, and this one is for the month of April. During this general patrolling campaign, officers of all ranks, whether constables, inspectors, ACPs, DCPs, even Special CPs and the Commissioner of Police himself, participate and conduct checks on the roads.”

–IANS

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