Jammu, Bharat Singh Solanki, a leader of the Congress party, has expressed confidence that the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc will secure a victory in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections in India.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Solanki, while addressing a rally of party workers in Samba town, Jammu, conveyed his belief that the Indian populace is ready to support the INDIA bloc in the upcoming parliamentary elections. He attributed this anticipated success to public dissatisfaction with the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) policies and governance over the past decade. Solanki referenced the party’s slogan ‘Judega Bharat, Jeetega India’ to emphasize the growing support for the INDIA bloc across the nation.
He criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his prolonged silence on issues in Manipur and claimed that the Congress is the only hope for justice for the oppressed and downtrodden in India. Solanki also highlighted the Modi government’s controversial decision to waive off substantial debts for capitalists, contrasting it with the worsening poverty of the country’s poor and the rapid rise of businessmen like Ambani and Adani.
Solanki raised concerns over various issues under the Modi regime, including inflation, unemployment, loss of statehood, drug addiction, illegal mining, and the influence of the liquor mafia, accusing the government of fostering hatred and deceit.
Furthermore, Vikar Rasool Wani, President of the occupied Jammu and Kashmir chapter of the Indian National Congress, also spoke at the event. He lamented the plight of people in Jammu, who he said have suffered from inflation, drug addiction, corruption, and widespread unemployment. Wani asserted that the era of politics driven by religious divisions is ending, as people now recognize the detrimental effects of such divisive tactics.
Wani pointed to the BJP’s recent defeat in the Kargil Hill Council elections as evidence of the party’s waning influence and criticized the absence of assembly elections in the territory for the past decade.
Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Police, following an intensive crackdown, have arrested two key members of a notorious snatcher and bike lifter gang. The operation led to the recovery of stolen mobile phones, a motorbike, and the weapon used in the crimes, as well as three other stolen motorcycles, as per statement from a public relations officer.
According to Islamabad Capital Police, the arrests were made by teams from the Karachi Company and Lohi Bher police stations, under the directive of Islamabad Capital City Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan. This crackdown is part of a broader initiative to safeguard the lives and property of citizens in the capital.
The Karachi Company police team, employing both technical and human resources, apprehended Muhammad Nazeer, a wanted member of the snatcher gang. He was involved in numerous snatching incidents in the jurisdiction of the Karachi Company police station. The police recovered mobile phones, a motorbike, and the weapon used in these crimes from his possession.
Similarly, the Lohi Bher police team arrested Shahram, a key member of a bike lifter gang. Shahram was involved in several bike thefts in the areas under the Lohi Bher police station’s purview. The team successfully recovered three stolen motorcycles following his arrest.
Cases have been registered against both accused, and further investigations are ongoing. ICCPO Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan has directed senior officials to intensify the crackdown against individuals involved in criminal activities. He emphasized that ensuring the safety of citizens’ lives and property is of utmost priority, and any negligence in this regard will not be tolerated.