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Mayawati Labels Chandrashekhar Azad as Opportunistic and Self-Serving
Speaking on Thursday, Mayawati accused these opportunistic individuals of misleading the Dalit community by invoking the legacies of Kanshi Ram and herself. She described it as a calculated conspiracy by casteist factions aimed at undermining the BSP. “People must remain vigilant, as these parties—whether in power or opposition—are manipulating selfish individuals, particularly from Dalit and marginalized communities, who opt to establish their own parties or organizations,” she warned.
She continued, stating that these factions are intentionally misleading Dalits and other marginalized groups to fragment their votes. “They exploit the names of Kanshi Ram and myself for their own gain, all the while professing to hold me in great regard. If their sentiments were genuine, they would have joined the BSP instead of launching their own parties and aligning with opposing factions,” Mayawati remarked.
The BSP leader also accused casteist parties of sabotaging BSP candidates through electronic voting machine (EVM) manipulations, a concern echoed by various opposition groups. Mayawati expressed a desire for all elections, both large and small, to be conducted using paper ballots, which she deemed unlikely under the current administration. “Change can only occur when power shifts. Therefore, BSP supporters should stay hopeful, as the EVM system can be altered at any moment,” she asserted.
Mayawati emphasized that the current political landscape is rife with hostility, jealousy, and negativity among leaders, leaving the public disillusioned and disturbed by their conduct. She lamented that this toxic environment is hindering development efforts.
New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.
According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.
The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.
The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.
Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.
In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.
Jaipur: Eight patients died after a fire broke out at the trauma centre of the state-run Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur late Sunday night.
Officials said the blaze started in the storage area of the Neuro ICU, possibly due to a short circuit. There were 11 patients in the ICU at the time. Smoke quickly spread, causing panic among patients and staff.
Hospital workers and attendants tried to rescue patients, even moving them out on their beds. Firefighters controlled the blaze in about two hours.
Families of the victims alleged that hospital staff ignored early warnings about smoke and fled during the fire.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and other ministers visited the hospital to review the situation and assured a detailed probe into the incident.
Uttar Pradesh: A 75-year-old man who remarried in search of companionship died barely hours after his wedding, sparking shock and speculation in his village.
The deceased, identified as Sangruram, a resident of Kuchhmuchh village in Jaunpur district, had been living alone after losing his first wife a year ago. With no children, he supported himself through farming. Despite advice from relatives against remarriage, Sangruram wed 35-year-old Manbhavati, a resident of Jalalpur area, on Monday, September 29.
The marriage was first registered in court, followed by traditional rituals at a local temple. According to Manbhavati, the couple spent most of the wedding night conversing, as Sangruram assured her that she would take responsibility for the household while he would “take care of the children.”
However, by the next morning, his health deteriorated suddenly. He was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
The unexpected death has triggered varied reactions in the village. While some residents believe it to be a natural occurrence given his age, others have expressed suspicion about the circumstances.
Relatives, including nephews residing in Delhi, have halted funeral rites until their arrival. They have also raised questions about whether a police inquiry or post-mortem examination will be conducted before the cremation.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding further investigation.
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