Ravinder Raina: 'Pakistan Is A Murderer Of People Of Jammu And Kashmir'
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ravinder Raina strongly condemned National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah over his remarks suggesting Kashmir is protected by Pakistan. Speaking on the matter, Ravinder Raina asserted that "Pakistan is a murderer of people of Jammu and Kashmir" and noted that Pakistan has waged war and sent terrorists to target innocent people for over three decades. Labeling the statement derogatory and shameful, Raina said it falls under sedition charges. He questioned how Abdullah could credit Pakistan while enjoying security and benefits from India, pointing out the leader's shifting stance on terrorism and Pakistan over time.
Jamia Union Poll Row: Opposition MPs Detained as Hunger Strike and Police Barricading Continue
A special report from Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi highlights the heightened tension following the detention of two opposition parliamentarians, Imran Masood of the Congress and Mohibullah Nadvi of the Samajwadi Party. The leaders were detained by Delhi Police while attempting to visit students on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the restoration of the student union elections, which have remained suspended since 2006. Heavy barricading and deployment of paramilitary forces, including the ITBP and RAF, were observed near gate number seven. Protesting students, including members of the All India Students Association, assert that student representation is their fundamental right and insist on a fixed election timeframe rather than a drafting committee. The report also addresses political friction concerning slogans written on campus walls.
Fresh Snowfall Hits Kashmir Reaches, Temperatures Dip; Razdan Pass Lures Tourists
A fresh spell of snowfall across the upper reaches of the Kashmir Valley has led to a significant drop in temperatures across the region. In the plains, night temperatures have dropped to between four and five degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures in Srinagar are declining between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has forecast continued snowfall in the upper reaches over the next 24 hours. Razdan Pass, the high-altitude route connecting Gurez Valley with Bandipora, received another fresh spell following an earlier recording of nearly eight inches of snow, drawing visitors and signalling the arrival of winter tourism.
INDIA Bloc To Hold Mock Parliament In Delhi To Impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The opposition INDIA bloc is planning to organize a mock parliament at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi on October 30. During the event, proceedings will be held to symbolically pass a motion for the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. All constituent parties of the bloc are expected to participate. The move aims to project opposition unity and send a message alleging that the Chief Election Commissioner is not functioning in accordance with the Constitution. In parallel, opposition parties are also preparing an actual impeachment notice to be moved in Parliament. The draft notice is currently being circulated among members of Parliament, requiring signatures from 100 Lok Sabha members and 50 Rajya Sabha members to be submitted to the respective secretariats ahead of the upcoming parliamentary session.