4pm News Network: Responding to the alleged death threat, independent MP Pappu Yadav said the government is not doing anything about it. “…There was a general secretary and some officials who tried to stop me. I have your audio tapes. Some officers were involved in the hospital fraud case, which I will raise in Parliament.
CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat has demanded immediate action against Gautam Adani following charges filed by US prosecutors in two alleged cases of bribery in solar power contracts. It also demands the arrest and prosecution of Adani on corruption charges, as well as an independent investigation into all allegations against him. He also criticized the Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for defending Adani despite Hindenburg’s revelations.
3 BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra addressed the allegations against Gautam Adani in the US over an alleged bribery scheme during a press conference in the national capital. He said the company faces a case in the United States, which includes both accusations and countercharges. Sambit Patra said the company will defend itself and issue its statement on this matter.
4 Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticized Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent demands to “interrogate” and “arrest” Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on alleged charges of bribery and fraud. He further suggested that Congress MPs suffer from “Adani phobia”.
5 The BJP has launched a protest against the Congress-led state government in Karnataka, condemning the Waqf Board’s efforts to confiscate farmers’ land in Hosmani Siddappa Circle, Haveri Nagar. The dispute centers on the Waqf Board’s claims over about 1,200 acres of land in Honwada village in Vijayapura district, which authorities want to designate under the ownership of Shah Aminuddin Dargah, a historic religious site.
6 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said: “Today we have come to Poonch to take stock of the situation on the ground after the elections. This is the first district in Jammu where we heard from officials about the development. Representatives elected by the people were also present. There were conversations with the officers and they were held responsible for some problems. It is our duty to maintain coordination with the people.
7 RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha fiercely attacked the BJP in connection with the alleged bribery case in solar energy contracts. Attacking the BJP, he said it is a matter of concern that the financial institutions of our country are still silent about Adani’s working style. He further said that “the CPM should be carried out in this matter.” He said: “…It is a matter of concern that whenever questions are raised about Adani’s working style, BJP leaders defend him as their representative… Now is the time to act.
8 The political temperature is rising regarding the UP by-elections. Meanwhile, continued reactions from leaders are coming to the fore. Akhilesh Yadav said, ‘Is it the responsibility of the police, administration and commission to cast maximum votes? This is the first time it has been seen on camera that people are prevented from voting. If you are socialist, tribal or backward then you cannot go and vote. The BJP has taken democracy to its lowest level.
9 Ranchi JMM candidate Mahua Maji said in the exit poll that “In both phases of voting, it has been seen that there has been extraordinary voting in rural areas. Also in this, the percentage of women’s votes has been high… The voting that has taken place in rural areas is in our favor. Our government has tried to extend the benefits of development to the last person, which people have liked.
10 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participated in the state-level workshop on ‘People’s Plan Campaign-2024’ at Gram Swaraj Bhawan in Agartala. Let us tell you that this workshop was organized under the theme ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’. The objective of this initiative is to strengthen the three-tier Panchayat system, making it more efficient, transparent and people-centric.
