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.
RBI Handbook of Statistics shows state’s GSDP has more than doubled in past decade, finishing second behind Maharashtra. It has performed well across health & education parameters as well.
It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.
Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.
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.