There should be a commission to probe 'exodus' of Kashmiri Pandits: Farooq
New Delhi
'The Kashmir Files' fallout -- even Farooq Abdullah says let there be a Commission of probe.
National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said the centre should set up a Commission to probe details on the causes responsible for the mass exodus of Kashmiri pandits from their homes in 1990s.
"I think they (the BJP-led NDA regime) should appoint a Commission and that will reveal who is responsible,,,," he told reporters in Parliament premises.
On being further asked "Sir, kahin na kahin aapki zimmedari bhi toh banti hae (Somewhere down the line you also are accountable), the former Union Minister remarked: "I have said ....if you want to know the truth, you should appoint a Commission".
The remarks have their significance as these came in the light of the newly released Bollywood film 'The Kashmir Files'.
There are some one-liners in the film 'The Kashmir Files'. "Kya Kashmiri Pandit ko apne ghar jaane ka mauka milega? Is this justice?" The refrain so far, many say, has been to not ask these uncomfortable questions.
The film talks about 'cultural genocide' and 'administrative genocide'.
BJP's IT cell chief Amit Malviya has upped the ante against former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah who claimed his father and also another former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah was not responsible for the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits.
Amit Malviya shared a copy of J&K Migrant Immovable Property Act, claiming it was introduced by Farooq Abdullah, in which November 1, 1989 was the 'cut off for exodus.'
Malviya further wrote, "Omar claimed his father Farooq Abdullah was not responsible for the genocide. It was a lie. Here is J&K Migrant Immovable Property Act, introduced by Farooq Abdullah, in which 1 Nov 1989 is the cut off for exodus. What did he do for 79 days, till 18 January 1990, when he resigned as CM?"
Mr Malviya also said, "The fact that Farooq Abdullah resigned as CM on 18 Jan 1990, and as if on cue the genocide was unleashed on hapless Kashmiri Hindus starting 19 January 1990? That he ordered the release of 70 ISI trained dreaded terrorists?"
Vivek Agnihotri's movie starring Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar and Anupam Kher, has virtually smashed all records at the box office.
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New Delhi
Pakistan Prime Minister now faced with a political crisis has applauded
India's foreign policy and its 'independent' road map.
India has reacted to the same saying there is nothing much in what an 'individual' says, in effect New Delhi's record of diplomatic conduct and achievements spoke for itself.
During a briefing, Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla was asked the Government of India's reactions to Pakistan Prime Minister’s appreciation for the foreign policy of India.
“We've received praise across the world for many of our foreign policy initiatives at the level of the PM (Prime Minister),” Shringla said implying that Pakistan Prime Minister was not alone to laud New Delhi's foreign policy.
"To say that one person (praised our foreign policy) would be wrong.....I think our
record speaks for itself,” he said.
Speaking at a rally, Imran Khan has said, “They (India) are importing oil from Russia despite sanctions (imposed by the US and other western nations west in the wake of Russia’s military operations in Ukraine) because their policy is for the betterment of people".
“I applaud our neighbouring country India. They have always pursued an independent foreign policy. Today, India is the US’s ally, and they are part of the Quad (a four-nation coalition comprising India, US, Australia and Japan). (But) they say they are neutral," Khan said.
Such open appreciation of India and its policy by Pakistani leaders are certainly rare though privately there is large scale admiration of India's approach in policy matters on various issues.
Pakistan is also trying to maintain a neutrality vis-a-vis the conflist between Russia and Ukraine.
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New Delhi
March 21st of 2022 would be remembered by BJP in northeast with much pride
and satisfaction. In Manipur, BJP got a government of its own -- having won 32 seats in the 60-member assembly.
This is no small achievement as in 2012, BJP's vote share in Manipur was merely 2.
In neighbouring Nagaland, now the saffron party has given the state its second woman MP since 1977.
"Congratulations to Shri @NBirenSingh Ji on being sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Manipur. I am confident his team and he would take Manipur to newer heights of progress and continue the good work done in the last five years," PM tweeted.
For his part, N Biren Singh, after being sworn in as chief minister for the second term, asserted that it is the resolve of his new government to deliver a corruption free, drug free and violence free Manipur.
"... It is the resolve of our new Govt. to deliver a corruption free, drug free and violence free Manipur. We will always be grateful for your guidance all throughout," Biren said in reply to a tweet from BJP national general secretary (Org) B L Santhosh.
Mr Santhosh had congratulated Biren Singh wrote: "Your resolve of building Corruption free , Drug free and Violence free Manipur will take the state on the path of development"
Several Union Ministers and central leaders complimented him. While BJP chief J P Nadda attended the swearing in ceremony, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "I am confident that Biren Singh's his team under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi Ji will continue to serve the people of Manipur with renewed energy and devotion. Praying for state’s progress and prosperity."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wished that the chief minister will continue to work diligently for the development and bright future of Manipur.
Union Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani also complimented Biren Singh.
Ms Irani, who had campaigned in Manipur, said "My best wishes to you as you continue to take Manipur to greater heights under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi Ji".
Others who wished Biren included Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga.
Biren was sworn in as chief minister for the second straight term on Monday along with five other minister designates - Thongam Biswajit Singh, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Konthoujam Govindas Singh, Nemcha Kipgen and Awangbow Newmai.
In Nagaland, BJP women wing chief S Phangnon Konyak has become the first woman Rajya Sabha MP from the state. The election was slated for March 31 but Konyak was 'elected unopposed'.
Fielding its state women's wing chief for the Rajya Sabha polls may not seem much of a surprise in the rest of India. But it is a pathbreaking move in Nagaland, where patriarchy and male chauvinism rule politics. Nagaland has never elected a woman to its state legislative assembly.
In 1997, during Congress regime an unanimous official resolution was passed by the state assembly opposing the much talked about women quota Bill.
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Israel PM Bennett to visit India in April
Nirendra Dev
New Delhi
Amid growing conflicts in geo-politics of Europe and intense tension due to Russia-Ukraine war, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Israeli counterpart Naftali Bennett will pay a visit to India on April 3 to 5.
The two leaders had earlier met on the sidelines of COP 26 in Glasgow in November 2021.
They also had a telephonic conversation on August 16, 2021.
"The visit by Mr Bennett would be his first to India in his capacity as Prime Minister.
This visit would take place on the occasion of the commemoration of 30 years of full diplomatic relations between India and Israel and 75 years of India’s independence," an MEA statement said.
India and Israel elevated their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership during the historic visit of Prime Minister Modi to Israel in July 2017.
Since then, the two countries have continued to deepen their strategic partnership, with a focus on innovation and research as two knowledge-based economies.
The visit by the Prime Minister of Israel is expected to further strengthen the "excellent bilateral cooperation in diverse areas", including in agriculture, water, trade, education and science and technology, the MEA said.
PM Modi earlier enjoyed a fantastic personal rapport with Bennet's predecessor Benjamin Netanyahu.
After his meeting with Israeli counterpart last year, Mr Modi tweeted: "Glad to have met, yet again, PM @naftalibennett. We had fruitful talks on boosting India-Israel friendship in sectors such as research innovation and futuristic technologies. These sectors are critical for empowering our youngsters".
In security perspectives, the India-Israel ties remains an important feature.
The year 2022 also marks 30 years of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between India and Israel.
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