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Patna, Dec 11 (IANS) JD-U MP Lovely Anand, on Wednesday, hit out at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav for making controversial remarks about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, calling them “inappropriate and disrespectful to women”.

Anand argued that such statements demean not only the Chief Minister but also the dignity of women.

Anand’s remarks reflect the broader outrage sparked by Lalu Yadav’s statements, with her emphasising that the latter’s words are unbecoming of someone who has held the position of Chief Minister of Bihar.

The JD-U MP also asked Lalu Prasad Yadav to uphold the decorum that is expected from a senior political leader like him.

In addition, the JD-U women’s wing staged a protest march demanding an apology from Lalu Prasad Yadav.

They criticised the RJD supremo’s language and stressed that such behaviour is inappropriate for a seasoned politician when addressing an elected Chief Minister.

This incident highlights heightened political tensions in Bihar, with JD-U leaders rallying to defend Nitish Kumar’s honour and denounce what they see as a breach of political etiquette by Lalu Prasad Yadav.

On the defeat of the JD-U candidate in the Tirhut Graduate MLC by-election, Lovely Anand called for introspection and a collective review to identify the reasons behind the electoral defeat.

Despite this defeat, she emphasised the NDA’s strong performance, noting its victories in the by-elections for four Assembly seats in Bihar.

When asked about her husband and strongman leader Anand Mohan Singh’s remarks regarding Chirag Paswan, Lovely Anand clarified that those comments were made in a spirit of guidance and stressed that there is no discord within the NDA in Bihar.

Anand reaffirmed that the NDA alliance remains united and committed to its objectives, signaling confidence in its stability and collaborative approach.

These statements suggest that Lovely Anand is positioning the NDA as a unified and effective coalition, especially in contrast to perceived divisions within the opposition.

–IANS

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New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit has expressed confidence in contesting the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections and remarked that nobody praises Kejriwal’s ten-year tenure.

Sandeep Dikshit, son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, criticised Kejriwal’s governance, stating, “The way Sheila Dikshit transformed Delhi, this man has destroyed it. Today, the legacy of her work is what keeps Delhi functional.”

Highlighting key factors in local elections, Dikshit emphasised that a candidate’s work in the constituency and the government’s performance are crucial. On both counts, Dikshit alleged, Kejriwal and AAP have failed. “There isn’t a single person on the streets of Delhi who praises Kejriwal’s ten-year tenure. The roads, infrastructure, and public services once built during Sheila Ji’s government are now in ruins,” he claimed.

When asked about his mother’s legacy, Dikshit expressed confidence that it would benefit both him and the Congress party. He remarked, “It is rare for any political leader’s legacy to be remembered with such respect even a decade after their tenure. Sheila Dikshit’s fifteen years of work in Delhi remain unmatched.”

Dikshit also addressed the current state of the AAP, pointing to the exodus of leaders from the party and internal turmoil. “AAP is in a very weak position. More than half their sitting MLAs have been replaced, and many of their candidates are former Congress leaders who could not secure tickets with us. This shows their desperation,” he said.

On AAP’s promise of transferring Rs 2,100 per month to women’s accounts, Dikshit dismissed it as a hollow promise, stating, “Why didn’t they implement this scheme earlier in their ten-year rule? Even in Punjab, where they promised similar benefits, it has not been implemented. These announcements are nothing but a last-minute effort to salvage their falling credibility.”

Finally, Dikshit expressed optimism about Congress’ prospects, asserting, “I have no doubt that Delhi’s voters, who saw the development during Sheila Dikshit’s era, will trust Congress again. By 2025, no government in Delhi will be formed without the Congress.”

–IANS

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Chandigarh, Dec 18 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday said Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who also holds the Home portfolio, was busy serving his boss Arvind Kejriwal even as the state was witnessing a series of blasts in police stations, particularly bordering Pakistan.

Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia questioned the AAP government as to what alertness was being practised by the Punjab Police that had miserably failed to curb the series of bomb blasts at police stations in the border belt.

He said the fact of the matter was that the police, which was once considered the number one police force in the country, was unable to take action against the anti-national elements because the government had tied its hands.

He said besides failing to take action against the anti-national elements, the AAP government had also failed to rein in gangsters who were indulging in extortions, killings and snatchings.

Giving details of the attack on police stations, the SAD leader said on November 24, RDX was planted at the police station in Ajnala, on November 27, a grenade blast took place at Gurbaksh Nagar in Amritsar, on December 2, a grenade blast took place at the police station at Kathgarh in SBS Nagar district, on December 4, a grenade blast took place at the police station in Majitha in Amritsar, on December 13, a grenade blast shook the police station in Aliwal in Batala and on December 17, a grenade blast occurred at the Islamabad police station in Amritsar.

He said shockingly all these incidents had taken place in the border belt of the state, causing a serious risk to national security.

Former minister Majithia said during the AAP regime, Punjab had witnessed the sensational murders of famous singer Sidhu Moosewala as well as kabaddi player Sandeep Nangal Ambian.

He said the rocket launcher attack on the Sarhali police station in Tarn Taran and the intelligence office in Mohali were also a glaring example of how gangsters and terrorists were working fearlessly in the state.

He said Chief Minister Mann was solely responsible for this sorry state of affairs. He said either the Chief Minister take decisive steps to correct the situation or tender his resignation for failing to run the administration of the state.

–IANS

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