Chennai, July 22 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Aadhav Arjuna launched a sharp attack on the NDA government at the Centre over the police action against students and Opposition leaders protesting the NEET paper leak in New Delhi, describing the crackdown as a “crushing of democracy” and reaffirming the State government’s long-standing opposition to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). In a statement posted on his social media platform X, the…
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Chennai, July 22 (IANS) Even as he pointed out that visuals of police brutality against young people in New Delhi trying to make their voices heard had left one completely heavy-hearted, actor Kalidas Jayaram has sought to highlight the catch 22 situation that celebrities find themselves in, saying that when anyone with a public profile spoke up, or chose not to, it was a lose-lose situation. Taking to his Instagram page to pen his thoughts on the issue, he wrote, “Why is the expectation always …
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned until noon just one minute after it reconvened on Wednesday as the Opposition MPs continued to shout slogans and gather at the well of the House. Despite Speaker Om Birla’s assurances that their concerns would be addressed after the Question Hour, the uproar persisted.The Opposition MPs, holding banners, advanced to the well of the House and demanded a discussion on the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. The Speaker promised that there would be …
Mumbai, July 22 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta has voiced her concern over the ongoing student protests in Delhi and has put forth her views in a strong post on her social media account.The actress said that while students deserve support and educational reforms, peaceful demonstrations and protests should not be “hijacked by anti-national elements” to create chaos.Sharing a note on X (formerly Twitter), the actress stressed the need to protect the original intent of the protests and also called fo…
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has said that things went out of proportion when the protestors marched to the Parliament in light of the recent political turmoil in the national capital. On Tuesday, the actress spoke with the media outside the Parliament, and said that the MPs were scared given the rage of the protestors.She told the media, “You were also inside. You saw how scared everyone was. The gates were also closed. All the parliamentarians were also locked…
Amaravati, July 21 (IANS) A day after the police lathi charge on students protesting the NEET paper leaks in the national Capital, the YSR Congress Party has called for handling of protest by students and young people with responsibility and sensitivity. The party demanded that the NDA government listen to their genuine concerns and works towards meaningful solutions.“Democracy must not only be upheld, but must also be seen to be upheld,” reads a post on YSR Congress Party’s official handl…
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta has urged the government for a meaningful dialogue with the activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 23 days. On Tuesday, the actress took to her X, formerly Twitter, and penned a note, asking to reach a middle ground as the political atmosphere in the country continues to swirl.She wrote, “I hope our govt starts a meaningful dialogue with Sonam Wangchuk and the student bodies so his health does not deteriorate any further ! Pleas…
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Television stars Asha Negi and Karan Kundrra have voiced their support for students amid the ongoing protests, urging authorities to address their concerns through dialogue rather than force.Taking to their respective social media accounts, Asha Negi shared a strongly-worded note expressing solidarity with the students and describing the previous day as “a black day” for the country.She wrote, “Yesterday was a black day for this country. I’m not going to pretend I have all…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was removed from Jantar Mantar on Saturday by Delhi Police and admitted for medical care, declared in a handwritten note on Monday that he would continue his fast, now in its 23rd day, until protesting student leaders were allowed to meet Parliamentarians or he himself was permitted to meet them in hospital. “I will continue my fast (Day 23),” he wrote in a signed statement from Safdarjung Hospital, adding that seeing the brutality with …
Jaipur, July 18 (IANS) Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday accused the Centre of failing to engage in dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and instead resorting to force, saying the government should have addressed his concerns through discussions rather than removing him during a peaceful hunger strike.Addressing the media in Tonk, Pilot said it was surprising that the government was neither willing to hold discussions with Wangchuk nor prepared to consider his demands, despite the Parlia…