4 Naga Militants of NSCN (EF) led by Hanshi killed by another faction in Manipur :::::: "Such an order to shot at our own cadres cannot be from 2nd Lieutenant, it came from the highest level"

"... they fired indiscriminately at our cadres; four of our brave and beloved cadres were shot on the spot, and two of our cadres escaped from the firing. 

Such an order to shot at our own cadres cannot be from a mere 2nd Lieutenant, the order must come from the highest level, Collective Leadership or the Longvibu," goes an angry statement from GPRN (Eastern Flank).

The statement says:

"We are deeply saddened by the demise of four of our cadres in an ambush carried out by 2nd Lieut. Mathotmi of Shihai Khunou Village on the 28th of March, 2026 at around 8.30 pm to 9.00 pm at Hongbei village Junction. 

Bitter Truth: Snap from source in Ukhrul 

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Four of our brave and beloved cadres: Major (Posthumous) Sochipem Phungshok Army No. AX- 40200, Sergeant Major (Posthumous) Zairay Vasah Army No. 45655/22, Sergeant (Posthumous) Bahnle Ahlahpya Army No. 45592/21, and Sergeant (Posthumous) Thansomi Washi - Army No. 44982/19 were shot on the line of duty".  

All these indicate things are turning serious. In New Delhi, the key security apparatus has sought for detailed information on the 'factional clashes' within the state of Manipur.

"Things are premature to draw any investigative conclusive remarks .... but they are definitely of serious nature and whatever has been gathered indicate the fire-fight occurred over differences in distribution of extortion money," says an informed source. 

The sources say whatever is happening in Manipur is "known" and are bad in nature and taste; but whatever happening in other states in the region including Nagaland is often "not known".

There are hints of under-reporting.

Recently, a few central agencies have been alerted that in the name of 'regional politics'; there are elements who are bent upon showing disrespect to the Govt of India.

Poster on the wall :: Muivah remains a dominant Naga influencer --- Ukhrul town, Manipur 

"If there is a partisan politics and if there is a politics of encouraging any secessionist group; equitable actions may follow," the source said.

Are these statements related to some observations made on the floor of the Nagaland assembly; it is still not clear.

New Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav may be also asked to look into these.

Analysts point out that the Secessionist movement in north east of India is like an organized effort by a sub-group within communities to formally withdraw from a nationhood and to create a new and sovereign nation using violence.

Such movements are marred by huge armed conflicts and that disrupt both law and order in the country and also the international order especially at this juncture when things are in turmoil in the Gulf region. 

Meanwhile, the GPRN (Eastern Flank) says:

"In accordance with the Statement issued by the NSCN/GPRN, Ministry of Information (MIP) on the 11th February, 2026, and the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), Presidential Address, ..... our cadres were on duty. Our stand is to fight united with the Ghq/Hebron force and other Naga entities against the policy of our adversaries by using the Kukis as a proxy. 

At around 4:30 pm our cadres went to Kasom Khullen via Hongbei Village on duty to stop and check the timber and other business activities in the present Indo-Myanmar border. 

On the way our cadres met 2nd Lieut. Starling of Lairam Village along with two of them at Hongbei village junction, they stayed with them for a while and talked about uniting our force to fight against our adversaries, and also exchanged pleasantries. 

Afterwards, our cadres proceeded towards Kasom Khullen. Our cadres returned form Kasom Khullen and they were stopped at Hongbei Village Junction at around 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm by 2nd Lieut. Mathotmi of Shihai Khunou village, and 2nd Lieut. Starling of Lairam village and their group. In the conversation, some of the them said "it's us let them go." 

Often 'not made for each other ?' ::: Nagaland Cabinet and Home Minister Shah 

But 2nd Lieut. Mathotmi of Shihai Khunou village ordered "It's them we are ordered to shoot." 

Thus, they fired indiscriminately at our cadres; four of our brave and beloved cadres were shot on the spot....".

"Today, we mourn the demise of four of our brave and beloved cadres. Their sacrifice to safe the nation will not be in vain, we firmly believe that their sacrifice will bring inspiration to many, and pave way for a better future of our Nation that in on the verge of annihilation. 

The Naga nation will not forget their sacrifice for our beloved cause. We pay our deepest homage to the four fallen comrades, and their bereaved family members. May their souls find peace in the hands of the Almighty God".  

The Nagaland separatist movement is one of India's longest-running insurgencies, originating in 1946–1947 with the Naga National Council's (NNC) declaration of independence. 

The NSCN (I-M) Naga Army's "Eastern Flank" is headed by figures such as Ikato Chishi Swu, Lt. Gen. Hs. Ramsan (Hanshi) and Lt. Gen. Absalom Raman.

'pen' pusher and Naga gunmen: Gheraoed in Love - 2024 

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War-time :::: PM Namo's Mann Ki Baat :::: "There is no place for self-serving politics ... Those spreading rumours are causing harm to the country; I appeal to everyone to stay alert"

 Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi says: 

"There is no place for self-serving politics in this. Those spreading rumours are causing great harm to the country, and I appeal to everyone to stay alert and not be misled by misinformation". 

"India is resolutely facing these challenges because of its global relations, assistance from different countries, and the capability the country has built over the past decade. This is undoubtedly a challenging time. Today, through 'Mann Ki Baat', I once again urge countrymen to get united and overcome this challenge." 

"The region where the war is underway is a major hub of our energy needs, due to which a petrol and diesel crisis is developing worldwide. India is facing these challenges resolutely because of its global relations, assistance from different countries and the capabilities it has built over the past decade," he said.

"This is undoubtedly a challenging time ...Those indulging in politics over this issue should refrain, as it concerns the interests of 140 crore citizens."

Modi also said: "I often say, those who play will prosper. I feel happy seeing that the youth of the country are now taking up sports which were not so popular earlier... 

I also got information about the Asmita Athletics League. Under this, many sporting events were organised on March 8, i.e., International Women's Day... 

It is good to see that the women of India are playing an important role in this sporting transformation taking place in the country." 

"People of Jammu and Kashmir have always been extra passionate for sports. I am happy that now this is becoming a hub for big sporting events. 

Gulmarg has already made a place for itself in the Khelo India Winter Games. 

Sports like football are also popular among youth here. I hope that in the coming days, the winning streak of Jammu and Kashmir will continue like this." 

Modi also says, "Last month end, an interesting match was witnessed in Karnataka's Hubballi, where Jammu and Kashmir's cricket team won the Ranji Trophy. 

The most gratifying aspect is that after a long wait of seven decades, this team won its first Ranji Trophy title. This unprecedented success is the result of years of continuous efforts by the players. Team captain Paras Dogra displayed exemplary skill. 

"Today, the performance of young Kashmiri bowler Auquib Nabi, who took 60 wickets in the Ranji season, is also being discussed across the country. With this victory, the people of Jammu and Kashmir, along with players and coaching staff, are very excited. 

"After this exemplary performance on the cricket ground, enthusiasm has increased among the youth there. In the coming days, this will inspire many young people to take up sports."

CPI-M's alleged deal with BJP is a BIG ISSUE in Kerala politics ::: Vijayan may not be three-time lucky because anti-incumbency is strong

Both Congress and BJP faltered in their respective electoral strategies in Kerala. 

In an interesting turn of events perhaps Marxist Chief Minister Pinarayi Vjayan is set to make hat trick if things go according to plans.

It will be a politically big episode for a state like Kerala. The southern state has a pattern of changing governments between LDF and UDF every five years. But in 2021, the LDF returned to power surprising poll-pundits and political detractors.

In 2026; it's hence question of Life and Death for Congress and its associate parties such as the Indian Union of Muslim League (IUML).

Have the Leftists given weak candidates in select pockets which BJP and NDA hope to win ?

A major political development in Kerala has been the inclusion of the Twenty20 party, founded by Sabu M. Jacob of the Kitex Group, into the NDA. 

This move will see the test of time whether a corporate-style polity makes inroads in the God's own country.  In fact, two other constituents of NDA are also headed by corporate players.

Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Kerala unit BJP chief, is an entrepreneur and owner of popular Asianet News Online company. 

The third party in the NDA is the the Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS). 

Vellappally Natesan, the patron of BDJS and leader of the Ezhava community organization SNDP Yogam, was a prominent contractor for the Konkan Railway project in the 1990s. 

He operated under the leadership of E. Sreedharan, who was the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited.

Tushar Vellappally is the chief of the BDJS and a prominent businessman by himself.

Closer analyses suggest the BJP should be happy winning 5-9 seats. It has evolving prospects but the influence is 'limited' especially for assembly polls. Even die-hard BJP supporter may end up voting for CPI-M and LDF because "they may not like their votes to be wasted". 

An overwhelming Hindu voters may hate CPI-M especially in the context of Hindutva politics; but they hate the UDF more ... not merely for Congress. They hate it with more intensity 

.... because the Muslim League is a very crucial constituent of the UDF. 

These factors go in favour of the LDF. But 10 year's incumbency factor is too strong to be countered even as the Chief Minister is trying his best.  

Amid all these the talk about  BJP-CPI(M) deal is reshaping the political ground zero.

In certain constituencies such as Palakkad assembly segment; where the BJP has a fair chance of win; the communists have perhaps deliberately given a 'weak candidate' and that a Muslim.  

Sobha Surendran of BJP is pitted against Ramesh Pisharody of Congress while the LDF nominee is N.M.R. Razaq.

The reading is 'religious polarisation' may help the BJP candidate.

"The communist candidate at best has done politics amongst hotel owners and their professional association or chamber. If BJP picks up this seat; it is gift from Chief Minister Vijayan to Narendra Modi," says a political analyst Josan Varghese.   

Kerala goes to the polls on April 9 along with Assam.

The CPI-M-led dispensation faces a key test after its 2021 surprise win but "poor performance" in the just concluded local body elections.

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is out of power since 2016 and hence quite desperate to bounce back to power.

Those who support the BJP say the Lotus party has made considerable inroads into Kerala despite perceptions that it has neglected the party organisation for long.

In all likelihood; opinion makers say the state of Kerala is likely to vote along communal and political lines.

The CPI-M is also banking on Congress weakness - the gross infighting among ambitious leaders. 

BJP courts Kerala Christians after ‘subaltern Hindutva’ fizzles

The party seeks new allies in its quest for power, but can it overcome its minority hurdle? The BJP has been keen to tap Christians' potential-support base in Kerala but nothing big is expected on that score. 

The Congress has a strong pro-Christian image in the state.

In Thrissur, BJP's nominee is Padmaja Venugopal, daughter of former Congress veteran K Karunakaran.  

There is a triangular contest amongst her, CPI nonimee Alancode Leelakrishnan and Rajan Pallan of the Congress. 

Alankode Leelakrishnan is a poet and cultural activist. He recently said that he was not mentally prepared to become a candidate but is gradually coming to terms with the new role.

Leelakrishnan also maintained that he had long been a 'fellow traveller of the Left movement'. 

“But the support of those standing with me gives me strength, and I am slowly adapting to the role of a candidate .... The communist movement has always moved forward by overcoming crises. It is the only humanist movement that stands firmly against communalism and racism,” he said.

He further said - “Religious fundamentalism can only be defeated by secular humanism. Religion cannot be countered with religion. The Left movement has consistently stood for humanity".

The Congress candidate Rajan Pallan is a former mayor.

For her part Padmaja has targeted AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, holding him primarily responsible for her exit from the Congress and describing him as a key reason for her disillusionment with the Congress party. 

In 2024 parliamentary elections; the Thrissur Lok Sabha seat went to BJP with actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi as its candidate. But the star factor worked most.

Padmaja (66) had contested unsuccessfully on a Congress ticket in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections and later in the 2016 and 2024 Assembly elections from Thrissur. She joined BJP in 2024 only. 

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"Jabar bela .... Time to Go" :::: BJP's chargesheet revives "Ku-sashan (MisGovernance)" of Mamata ::: "We will remove infiltrators" .... :: Amit Shah says "Anga, Banga and Kalinga, that is Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha, will have BJP Govts"

Certain things are always clear. That's called Political Mission.

After having BJP or NDA governments in Bihar and Odisha. Amit Shah is certain about his party's agenda -- oust Mamata, have BJP Govt in Kolkata and

.... "save Bengal and India" from illegal immigrants.  

"Mamata Banerjee is trying to present the case of infiltrators from Bangladesh as the case of Bengali speaking people... but none is buying these gimmicks and falsehood now". 

"After many years, Anga, Banga and Kalinga, that is Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha, will have governments of the same party," said Shah in Kolkata. 

The BJP did not issue any Chargesheet in 2021. Hence, that it was released in 2026 highlights the saffron outfit's single minded determination.

The TMC and Kolkata's fish-fry journalism were successful about one idea -- ever since SIR came into focus; they rather conspired to make West Bengal election a referendum on the same. In the process - other vital issues of Misgovernance of 15 years, the syndicate raj, Tollabaj, Corruption and 'unsafety' of women were almost set aside.

The fish-fry media enjoyed making 'aapa' happy.

Hence the Chargesheet has succeeded in its basic mission -- revive discussions about Mamata's gross failures in the last 15 years. A panic stricken TMC leadership fielded a vocal MP and who for everything wanted to pin the BJP's governance models citing Manipur. In 2023 and even the crucial poll year - 2024 - all that about Manipur made sense. 

Today, it is amply clear how Christian lobbies with 'deep' connections and deep pockets played their nasty games and one American mercenary and six Ukrainian citizens are now in NIA custody. In other words - Mamata Banerjee would not find many good excuse to bring the spin.

In 2021 - there was a wheelchair; that might have helped. In 2026 - Amit Shah has made it clear -- by stating that: "At times, she (Mamata) gets her foot fractured, at other times, she has head bandaged". That also means voters of Bengal do know what kind of drama-queen the chief minister has been.   

Then comes another vital aspect of BJP's campaign strategy in West Bengal. Shah has used his phrases carefully - 

"Hum sab samuday ki logo ki chinta karenge (We will be always concerned about protecting the rights of people from all communities)," he said. 

However, the Home Minister hastened to add ::: "vishesh kar Bahumat samaj ki (especially we will be concerned about Hindus, the majority people)".  

"Kyon ki Trushti karan ke karan (Because of appeasement, there have been lot of injustice and discrimination against the majority community people". 

Hence, the Lotus party is clear about one thing -- that is the majority community. 

In fact, political polarisation based on religious divisions is something happening on ground. So the arguably the 'second tallest leader' of BJP is crystal clear about its core voters -- that's the Hindu population. This may be a risky idea/move but the BJP as such has no alternative other than to try to reach out to all sections of Hindus. 

On ground, several analysts have found that even the TMC is banking on its core voters that is the Muslims. The fear of possible split in Muslim votes especially after three smaller Muslim-based parties including AIMIM trying to contest this year's polls has really made Mamata and her coterie go jittery.   

BJP Bengal unit president Samik Bhattacharya has added insults to injuries. By his measured words, he says -- it is "jabar bela (Time to go season)" for the Trinanool Congress and hence they are often making unsubstantiated allegations against PM Narendra Modi and also against Shah.  

The Home Minister defended transfer of IAS, IPS officers in West Bengal by EC, and maintained that many of them behaved like TMC cadres.

Addressing a press conference in Kolkata; Shah also claimed that the transfer of officers had led to fewer incidents of violence during Ram Navami celebrations this year.

"Across the country, the EC transfers officers ahead of polls. This is nothing new. But in West Bengal, most officers work for the government. That is why there have been more changes here," he said.

"Because officers were changed, there was less violence during Ram Navami this year. But we do not want any form of violence," he added.

The remarks come in the backdrop of violence in the Muslim-dominated Murshidabad district during Ram Navami celebrations on Friday. The Home Minister hit back at Mamata Banerjee over her criticism of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, claiming that West Bengal was the only state where the process had run into controversy.

He alleged that district magistrates in the State were not able to function without fear. 

"Mamataji can level any allegation she wants. But we will remove infiltrators," he asserted. 

** West Bengal had become India's "principal corridor" for infiltration.

Shah accused the ruling party of corruption, political violence, appeasement politics and administrative collapse vis-a-vis Ku-sushan (Mis Governance). 

“I want to make it clear on behalf of the BJP that we are resolved to identify and expel every single infiltrator from the country, not merely from the voter lists but from across the entire nation, and this is my party's agenda,” Shah said.

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EC seeks report from West Bengal CEO on Mamata allegedly "threatening CRPF personnel"

The Election Commission has sought a factual report from the West Bengal chief electoral officer on a video featuring Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee purportedly threatening personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force.

EC officials alleged that at the Nandaprasad Girls’ High School ground in Darjeeling district, Mamata has “openly threatened” the CRPF personnel by asking all women and girls to be at the polling booths.

She is reported to have said that if necessary the women could use household kitchen utensils to “deal with necessary situations”.  

The EC has asked the West Bengal CEO to submit a report on the video.

The CEO has asked the district election officer to verify the video,

One video on social media claims Mamata has stated that "if CRPF creates problems, women should gherao them....".  

The BJP sources say even in 2021 there were such allegations against Mamata Banerjee.  

"Heavy use of social media brings anxiety and body dysmorphia" :::: Make big techies Answerable :::: A court Ruling that Meta and YouTube deliberately designed "addictive products" marks WATERSHED moment for social media

In the season of US/Israel-Iran war ... another war is on and a vital one !!  

Jury in Los Angeles awards plaintiff damages of $6m, with Meta to pay 70% and YouTube the remainder

It's legal war in courts ... against big techies who have over the years grew "irresponsible". Two courts have delivered verdicts with long term and short term implications. These are refreshing verdicts !!

 

Meta, 

YouTube, 

Snapchat and 

TikTok are facing thousands of similar lawsuits in US courts, testing if their platforms were designed to be addictive.

Meta and YouTube have been found liable for deliberately designing addictive products that hooked a young user and led to her being harmed, a jury ruled.

 

Jurors found the tech companies to be both negligent and having failed to provide adequate warnings about the potential dangers of their products.

Meta ordered to pay $375m after being found liable in child exploitation case

New Mexico hails ‘historic’ win after jury finds firm misled consumers over safety and enabled harm against users ::::  

This was a big development and in more ways than one.

The lawsuit – the first jury trial to find Meta liable for acts committed on its platform – was brought by the state’s attorney general office in December 2023.

It followed a two-year 'The Guardian' (London newspaper) investigation published in April of that year revealing how Facebook and Instagram had become marketplaces for child sex trafficking. That investigation was cited several times in the complaint.

“The jury’s verdict is a historic victory for every child and family who has paid the price for Meta’s choice to put profits over kids’ safety,” said New Mexico’s attorney general, Raúl Torrez.

“Meta executives knew their products harmed children, disregarded warnings from their own employees, and lied to the public about what they knew. Today the jury joined families, educators, and child safety experts in saying enough is enough.” 

The court Ruling that Meta and YouTube deliberately designed "addictive products" marks possible watershed moment for social media. 

big tech to heel 

‘The era of invincibility is over’ 

The young woman at the heart of what has been called the tech industry’s “big tobacco” moment was on YouTube at six and Instagram by nine. More than a decade later, she says, she still can’t live without the social media she became addicted to.

“I can’t, it’s too hard to be without it,” Kaley, now 20, told a jury at Los Angeles’ superior court. 

This week, five men and seven women handed down a verdict on the design of two of the world’s most popular apps that vindicated Kaley’s position.

The ruling sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley and sparked hope among families and child safety campaigners, reports 'The Guardian'.  

It was one case centred on the suffering of one young person who became depressed at 10 and self-harmed, but Kaley, referred to by her first name or the initials KGM in order to protect her privacy, was the figurehead for a much bigger fight.

“We wanted them to feel it,” one of the jurors explained to reporters. “We wanted them to realise this was unacceptable.”  

Internationally, governments are starting to curb big tech’s grip on children’s attention. 

The Indonesian government is following Australia in mandating the deactivation of “high-risk” social media accounts belonging to children under 16. 

Brazil enacted an online safety law to protect children against compulsive use.

In the UK the prime minister, Keir Starmer, responded to the Los Angeles verdict saying: “We need to do more to protect children.” 

“The era of big tech invincibility is over,” said the Tech Oversight Project, a Washington DC watchdog that styles itself as a David to Silicon Valley’s Goliath. Even Prince Harry weighed in: “The truth has been heard and precedent has been set.” The share prices of Meta and Alphabet, Google’s parent company, sank.

The verdict was the second blow in a week for big tech after Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, was ordered to pay $375m (£282m) by a New Mexico court. A jury found it misled consumers about the safety of its platforms. 

These had features that “enabled paedophiles and predators to engage in child sexual exploitation” and were intentionally designed to get young people addicted to them, said the state’s department of justice.  

***  

It all perhaps means 

optimism is starting to grow among safety campaigners. 

Esther Ghey, the mother of murdered British teenager Brianna Ghey, who sees many similarities between Kaley’s story and Brianna’s, is hopeful that change is coming.

“Finally, I think this is going to create a shift,” she told the Guardian. 

Ghey’s daughter was killed in 2023 and she believes 

... social media addiction contributed to her daughter’s mental health issues, 

....

leading to her taking risks with her personal safety. 

Brianna became isolated like Kaley through heavy use of social media, and suffered from anxiety and body dysmorphia.

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"At times, she gets her foot fractured, at other times, she has head bandaged" :::: == People of Bengal have to decide, should they 're-elect fear' or get rid of the same -- Amit Shah ::: "Within 45 days, the BJP Govt in Bengal will provide all help related to border fencing"

 "... The security of the entire country is inextricably linked to the outcome of the Bengal elections."-- Home Minister 

"TMC promised Sonar Bangla ... but gave Syndicate raj"  

"This chargesheet is a compilation of the dark deeds committed by the TMC"

 "Bhay 

Bhrashtachar aur Bedh-bhao k Rajniti chal rahi hae .... " -- Home Minister Amit Shah 

"For TMC the basis for coming back to power is lies and violence ....  

“Infiltration in Assam has been stopped, and now the only entry point for infiltrators is in Bengal,” he said.

""Mamata Banerjee has always played the politics of the victim card. At times, she gets her foot fractured; at other times, she has her head bandaged..." 

Shah attends Jonogoner Chargesheet programme in Kolkata

"The Chargesheet is the story of a regime that, under the guise of promising a 'Sonar Bangla,' established a 'Syndicate Raj' and exploited the people of the state... 

From top to bottom, white-collar criminal syndicates are tormenting the public... 

Bengal has become a place where infiltrators are actively granted protection. 

The government has made political appeasement its primary mission... Having endured the scourge of Communist rule for many years, the people of Bengal had voted for change, inspired by the dream of a 'Sonar Bangla.' 

Yet today, those very same people who are saying that communists were better than this..."

"... In this chargesheet, we have thoroughly highlighted the problem of infiltrators. 

It is not only a matter of concern for the country's security, but they also encroach upon the wages of our poor labourers... 

I want to ask Mamata Banerjee, so many infiltrators have come today, is your government asleep?... 

"You (Mamata Banerjee) have very little time; on May 6th, the BJP government will be formed, and within 45 days, the BJP government in Bengal will provide all the help related to fencing, and we will stop the infiltration."

Amit Shah says, "As far as recruitment is concerned, we will introduce a transparent recruitment process in Bengal to ensure that the process remains entirely free of any form of corruption... 

"In Assam, we pledged to provide 1 lakh government jobs; we have successfully completed the task of providing employment to 1 lakh 50 thousand youths in Assam, without a single allegation of corruption... " 

"Only one route remains through which infiltrators enter the country, compromising national security. Therefore, the Bengal election is vital for Bengal in many respects... 

"The BJP has resolved to give voice to the public's grievances against the Trinamool Congress regime... Today's agenda is to present our 'charge sheet' against the fifteen-year rule of this Trinamool Congress government... 

"Bengal must align itself with the rapid pace of progress and development currently sweeping the nation—a journey characterised by trust and a liberation from the terror of fear. This election is the opportunity to make that decisive choice..."

Due to the numerous recruitment scams that have occurred, many young aspirants have crossed the age limit for recruitment eligibility. 

"We will grant a five-year age relaxation to provide a fresh opportunity to those youths who missed out on their chances due to the SSC scam; furthermore, we will conduct this recruitment in a completely transparent manner...". 

15 years of lies, appeasement: Amit Shah 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah releases a chargesheet against Mamata Banerjee's government in Kolkata, raising issues of corruption, 

governance failures, 

infiltration and voter manipulation. 

Amit Shah joined the Jonogoner Chargesheet programme in Kolkata. 

Amit Shah asserted that this year the clection to the Assembly of West Bengal is very important not only for people of Bengal but also for the country from "security" point of view. 

He highlighted the illegal immigration, anarchy and economic distress in the state.  

The Home Minister said:

"SIR is happening across the entire country, yet nowhere else did judicial officers have to be deployed—only in Bengal. 

What is the reason for this?... 

Mamata Banerjee should answer this to the people of Bengal... She is levelling allegations against SIR; however, today I wish to ask the people of Bengal: should those infiltrators who have been kept here be allowed to decide the future of Bengal?... 

"I want to make it clear on behalf of the BJP that we are resolved to identify and expel every single infiltrator from the country, not merely from the voter lists but from across the entire nation, and this is my party's agenda...".   

"Sometimes she falls ill; and then again, she stands before the Election Commission feigning helplessness while hurling abuses at the institution. 

But I have come to tell her that the people of Bengal have now thoroughly understood this politics of the victim card...". 

The chargesheet, according to Shah, reflects the grievances of Bengal citizens. It lists corruption, industrial stagnation, lawlessness and political violence as key issues.

Shah alleged that the TMC government has normalised “cut money” and syndicate politics, claiming that “people now say even the communists were better.”

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