22 Haryana leaders, including ministers and MPs, have been given responsibilities for different Delhi assembly constituencies ahead of the 5 February polls.
Unlike Gujjar-Bakarwals, who are primarily Muslims, Paharis are made up mostly of upper caste Hindus. In granting ST status, BJP alienated a large section of pastoral community.
In Part-1 of the J&K Despatch series—on 1st assembly polls being held in the UT in 10 yrs—ThePrint looks at Gujjar-Bakarwal nomads & why they clash with authorities frequently.
Panel will 'examine historical facts' about 9th century emperor who is claimed by both Rajputs & Gujjars. Statue unveiled in July had inscription referring to the king as a ‘Gurjar’.
BJP in damage control mode, state unit chief O.P. Dhankar says great men can't be identified by caste. CM Khattar to meet leaders of both communities soon to resolve issue.
Speaking to Gujjar community in poll-bound Rajasthan on their deity Shree Devnarayan’s birth anniversary, PM Modi also urged the youth to work hard, spread their god's message.
PM Modi's visit to pay homage to Gujjar deity Shree Devnarayan in poll-bound Rajasthan is being seen as BJP's attempt to woo the influential community, draw them away from Congress.
Amit Shah announced ST reservation for Paharis in J&K last week, but Gujjars and Bakarwals fear it may be at their expense when many don’t even have the ‘bare minimum’ yet.
While enough stories float about the juvenile’s criminal past, locals express disbelief that 60-year-old Sanjhi Ram could be involved in the heinous crime.
Pakistan failed to understand the fiercely independent psyche of the Afghans and Pashtun nationalism, which has dominated politics in Afghanistan since its emergence in 1747.
Tajikistan did not want to extend the lease because of apparent pressure from Russia & China over non-regional military personnel at the air base, it is learnt.
On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.
Why only Haryana, BJP should bring in all its leaders from all the 20 states, the center where it rules and also Modi should call his friends Trump, Xi Jinping and Putin. Let it become a grand spectacle.
Why only Haryana, BJP should bring in all its leaders from all the 20 states, the center where it rules and also Modi should call his friends Trump, Xi Jinping and Putin. Let it become a grand spectacle.