In 1987, Ansari had sought arms license for a double-barreled gun & allegedly forged signatures of then Ghazipur DM & SP for the same. An MP/MLA court in Varanasi had Tuesday convicted him.
Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari's 10-yr sentence in a case under the Gangsters Act brings spotlight back on the law, its alleged misuse, and lacunae.
About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
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