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1. 190 newly-elected members of State
Legislative Assembly take oath
Aishwary Pradhan,
Yogesh Sharma,
Naresh Sharma and
Vinod Singh Chouhan
Jaipur
The newly elected mem-
bers of the Rajasthan
Legislative Assembly on
Wednesday took oath on
the first day of 2-day As-
sembly session.
On the first day of the
first session of the 16th
Legislative Assembly,
190 out of 199 members
took oath. Congress leg-
islators had come to
House wearing black rib-
bons on arms in protest
against suspension of
MPs in LS and RS. While
most of the members
took oath in Hindi, some
of them, including Zubair
Khan of Cong & Yoonus
Khan, an independent,
took oath in Sanskrit.
MLAs who were absent
will be administered oath
today. Congress MLA
Govind S Dotasra raised
issue of suspension of
MPs in Parliament, but
Pro-tem speaker did not
allow him. MORE ON P8
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma greets Pro-tem Speaker Kalicharan Saraf at the Rajasthan Legislative
Assembly during the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected members in Jaipur on Wednesday.
(L-R) CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, Deputy CM Diya Kumari and Deputy CM
Prem Chand Bairwa take oath as member of Rajasthan Assembly.
IN THE 16TH
LEGISLATIVE
ASSEMBLY...
BJP - 115 MLAs
Cong - 69 MLAs
BAP - 3 MLAs
BSP - 2 MLAs
RLD - 1 MLA
RLP - 1 MLA
IND - 8 MLAs
Vacant - 1 seat
Moni Sharma
New Delhi
Lok Sabha has passed
three amended criminal
bills on Wednesday. Un-
ion Home Minister Amit
Shah spoke on the criminal
bills and majority of MPs pre-
sent in the Lower House voted
in favour of the bills by voice
vote. The 3 bills were passed
even as 97 Opposition MPs re-
main suspended from the
Lower House amid protests
over Parliament security
breach. Referring to IPC,
CrPc, Indian Evidence Act,
Shah said, “New criminal law
bills will free people from co-
lonial mindset. The three laws
were made during the time of
English..Till the laws are not re-
pealed, the UK laws will continue
in the country… Her Majesty,
London Gazette, British Crown
and barrister terms continue to be
used in India because of the laws.”
Jaipur, Thursday | December 21, 2023
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EndingColonialLawsfor
NayaBharat!
No more tareekh pe tareekh: Shah’s big legal overhaul call
 Lok Sabha passes the
momentous bills to replace
IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act
New criminal bills will free
people from the colonial
mindset, stresses Amit Shah
I am astonished at how some
people defend and save the
terrorists in the name of the
human rights. Remember, this is neither
the rule of Britishers nor of Congress. This
is Modi’s rule. The new laws are “gender-
neutral”, “victim-centric” and “justice-
centric”, rather than “punishment-centric”.
AMIT SHAH, UNION HOME MINISTER
 In a first, “organized
crime” included — cyber
crimes, economic crimes,
land grabbing, arms trade,
dacoity and human traffick-
ing will be part of bill.
 If one accepts their
crime within 30 days of the
crime, then the punishment
would be less.
 The Laws give priority to
“crime against women or
children”, impact on human
body and security of the
country.
 It is now compulsory to
record the statement of
victims and it will now be
recorded online.
 After submitting probe
report to the District Mag-
istrate, it will have to be
presented before the court
within 24 hours.
 Now the accused will
get 7 days to file a plea for
acquittal.
 There was no provision
to present documents
during trials. It is now
compulsory to produce all
documents within 30 days.
 There will be a quick
procedure to bring the
accused to India from other
countries.
 In CrPC, there were 484
sections. Now there will be
531 sections in it.
 Changes have been made
in 177 sections and 9 new
sections have been added.
 The definition of Sedition
from ‘Rajdroh’ (offences
against govt) to ‘Deshdroh’
(offences against nation)
changed
THE NEW BILLS STATE...
KEY BILLS ARE...
THE
BHARATIYA
NYAYA
(SECOND)
SANHITA,
2023 BILL
THE
BHARATIYA
SAKSHYA
(SECOND)
BILL (BSB),
2023 BILL
THE
BHARATIYA
NAGARIK
SURAKSHA
(SECOND) SANHITA,
2023 BILL
1 2 3
2 MORE LS MPs SUSPENDED, TOTAL 143 SO FAR
Two more Opposition Lok Sabha MPs, Thomas
Chazhikadan and AM Ariff, were suspended
for the rest of the Parliament’s Winter Session,
taking the total number of members being suspended
to 143. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha passed the Central
Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill,
2023 and the Provisional Collection of Taxes Bill, 2023.
After addressing the proceedings of Lok Sabha,
Union Home Minister Amit Shah comes out of the
Parliament House in New Delhi on Wednesday.
PM Narendra Modi VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
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HC reserves order on
Mahua Moitra’s plea
New Delhi: Delhi HC
Wednesday reserved its or-
der on an interim plea by
TMC leader Mahua Moi-
tra, who was recently ex-
pelled from LS, seeking to
restrain BJP MP Nishikant
Dubey from circulating
fake content against her.
Kejri to skip summons,
heads for Vipassana
New Delhi: Delhi chief
minister Arvind Kejriwal
on Wednesday left the
capital for a 10-day Vipas-
sana camp skipping the
December 21 summons to
appear before the Enforce-
ment Directorate (ED) in
the excise policy case.
PM dials VP, condemns
‘abject theatrics’ of MPs
I was insulted for 20 years: Modi to Dhankhar
Vice President
Jagdeep Dhankhar
on Wednesday said he
had a word with PM
Modi after videos of his
mimicry by a TMC MP
in Parl premises went vi-
ral. Dhankhar, who had
earlier described incident
as a “personal attack”,
said PM Modi expressed
pain over the incident
and told him that he has
been at the “receiving
end of such insults” for
20 years.
“Received a telephone
call from the Prime Min-
ister, Shri @narendramo-
di Ji. He expressed great
pain over the abject the-
atrics of some Honoura-
ble MPs and that too in
the sacred Parliament
complex yesterday,” he
said in a post on X.
I don’t care if I
am insulted as
an individual,
but I won’t tolerate insult
of Vice-President’s office.
JAGDEEP DHANKHAR,
RS CHAIRMAN & VICE PRESIDENT
I was dismayed
to see the
manner in
which our respected Vice
President was humiliated
in the Parliament complex.
DROUPADI MURMU, PRESIDENT
I express concern
over the “serious
misdemeanor”
by some MPs “demeaning &
denigrating” office of the VP
while terming it “new low”.
OM BIRLA, LOK SABHA SPEAKER
PM MODI BREAKS SILENCE ON PANNUN ISSUE
For the first time since the allegations of an Indian of-
ficial and an Indian national being involved in an alleged
plot to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant
Singh Pannun on US soil came to light, PM Narendra
Modi has said that if an Indian citizen has done anything
good or bad, the government is “ready to look into it”.
Divyakriti Singh, the lone
recipient from Rajasthan,
clinches this year’s coveted
Arjuna Award, marking her
as the pioneering Indian
woman in Equestrian to
be honored. MORE ON P7
Be alert but no need
to panic: Mandaviya
Suryaveer Singh Tanwar
New Delhi/Jaisalmer
Union health minister
Mansukh Mandaviya on
Wednesday chaired a
meeting with top offi-
cials. “We need to be
alert, but there is no need
to panic. There should be
no laxity in our prepared-
ness,” Mandaviya said.
Meanwhile, two youths
from Jaisalmer tested
Corona positive.
ADVISORY
SYMPTOMS OF
COVID VARIANT JN.1
First India Team urges all
the citizens to put masks
at — Theatres, Buses,
Trains, Flights and other
public places. Importantly,
kids and elderlys should
mask-up when they step out
of home for precautionary
measures.
 The new COVID variant
is mild to moderate
 Fever, runny nose, sore
throat and headaches
 Respiratory symptoms
will improve in 4-5 days
20 cases of JN.1
found in 3 states, 2
reported in Raj
VASUDEV DEVNANI TO BE UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED
AS 17th SPEAKER OF RAJASTHAN ASSEMBLY TODAY
Pankaj Soni
Jaipur
ive times MLA
Vasudev Dev-
nani, who is
considered a RSS loyalist
in state politics in state
politics, will take charge
as the Speaker of the 16th
Assembly today. He will
be the 17th Speaker of
the Assembly.
BJP had made Devna-
ni its candidate while
other parties including
Congress also supported
him on Wednesday.
Devnani filed five
nomination papers on
Wednesday for the post.
In the first nomination,
the proposal of CM
Bhajan Lal Sharma was
approved by Sachin Pilot
while in the second, pro-
posal of Ashok Gehlot
was approved by Dotas-
ra. In third nomination
paper Vasundhara Raje’s
proposal was approved
by Rajkumar Roat. In
fourth nomination, pro-
posal of Diya Kumari
was approved by Chan-
drabhan Chauhan while
in fifth nomination RLP
MLA Hanuman Beni-
wal’s proposal was ap-
proved by RLD MLADr.
Subhash Garg.
The formal announce-
ment of Speaker’s unop-
posed election will be
made at 3.15 pm today.
Devnani joined the
RSS at a very young age
and later he became AB-
VP’s state chief for 9
years. He was Education
Minister in every govern-
ment of Raje and worked
for radical changes in this
department.
F Former Chief Minister Ashok
Gehlot takes oath as MLA in
Assembly on Wednesday.
Vasudev Devnani takes oath as member of legislative Assembly
on the first day of the State Legislative Assembly Session, in
Jaipur on Wednesday. Also seen here is CM Bhajan Lal Sharma.
Devnani told First
India that maintaining
Parliamentary
tradition and decorum
would be his priority
DEVNANI ASKED
MAXIMUM QUESTIONS
IN THE ASSEMBLY
Vasudev
Devnani was
among the
few MLAs in the last
Assembly who asked
over 500 questions.
Whereas in the last
session, his attendance
was 95 percent.

2. JDA’s Jawahar Circle project is facing setbacks due
to delays in receiving drawings and designs from the
consultant, resulting in a lag of two to three months.
The project, slated for completion by July, now struggles to
meet the extended September
deadline. The monument’s
finishing touches are on hold,
lacking designs for the front
and all four sides. Despite
these challenges, there’s
hope for a turnaround. If
the long-awaited drawing and design arrive within the next
couple of days, the project could wrap up within 15 days.
This presents an opportunity for JDA to inaugurate the
traffic signal-free project as the first achievement of the new
year. The monumental endeavor, with a budget of Rs 42 cr,
stands as a landmark if hurdles are swiftly overcome.
BLOOMING TOURISM
2 key tourism projects receive Centre’s nod
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
wo key projects
related to tour-
ism sector re-
ceived approval under
the Union Tourism Min-
istry’s Swadesh Darshan
2.0 scheme.
With a combined esti-
mated investment of Rs
70 crore each, Bundi
and Jodhpur are set to
undergo transformative
changes.
In Bundi, Rs 13.21
crore has been allocated
for the renovation of the
Keshoraipatan temple
and ghats, along with
other essential improve-
ments. Additionally, the
Bundi Art Center will re-
ceive Rs 13.55 crore for
the renovation and devel-
opment of Chitrashala,
enhancing the cultural
experience for visitors.
Jodhpur, on the other
hand, will witness a boost
in heritage tourism with
the Marwar Heritage Art
Center in Umaid Udyan
receiving Rs 11.41 crore.
The iconic Heritage
Street Development pro-
ject around Ghantaghar
is also in the pipeline,
with the Ministry of
Tourism appointing a
consultant to prepare the
detailed project report.
These initiatives coupled
with the Tourism depart-
ment’s other projects and
initiatives show promise
to elevate Rajasthan’s
tourism landscape, offer-
ing visitors enriched cul-
tural experiences and re-
vamped historical sites.
Bundi and Jodhpur
embark on a journey
of transformation,
promising enriched
heritage, art, and
historical splendor
for every visitor. This
is made possible
because of getting
approval under Union
Tourism Ministry’s
Swadesh Darshan
2.0 scheme
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Publicgrappleswithlingering
issuesin`2,000noteexchange
Vimal Kothari
Jaipur
The Rs 2000 note, intro-
duced after demonetiza-
tion in 2016, has become
a constant source of con-
cern for individuals
looking to exchange or
deposit it. Despite the
Reserve Bank’s efforts
to facilitate the process,
the scene outside its of-
fices, particularly in
Jaipur, is chaotic.
Individuals seeking to
exchange their remaining
Rs 2000 notes face long
queues from early morn-
ing throughout the week.
The Reserve Bank had
allowed exchanges
through banks until Sep-
tember 30, but there are
still people holding onto
these notes.
At the Jaipur office, the
queues often stretch to the
main road, causing incon-
venience to many. One
serious allegation from
people is that the RBI em-
ployees at the Jaipur
counter are compelling
them to accept coins
worth Rs 20 in lieu of the
Rs 2000 notes they are at-
tempting to exchange.
The situation is exacer-
bated by the lack of re-
sponsiveness from RBI
officials in Jaipur and
their reluctance to address
the public’s concerns.
Despite the announce-
ment of the withdrawal
of the Rs 2000 note on
May 19, 2023, there are
still hurdles in the ex-
change process.
The Reserve Bank
ceased printing Rs 2000
notes in the financial year
2018-2019, citing con-
cerns about counterfeit-
ing. The note’s share in
seized fake notes is ap-
proximately 56 percent,
according to RBI.
The note’s unpopular-
ity is evident in the RBI’s
2021-22 report.As of No-
vember 30, 2023, 97.26
percent of the total Rs
2000 notes had been re-
turned to the RBI,
amounting to Rs 3.56
lakh crore.
However, as of De-
cember 1, 2023, people
still held Rs 2000 notes
worth Rs 9760 crore.
Long Queues & allegations continue to mar the swap in city
Chaos Continues
Long Queues at the regional offices of RBI are an everyday sight nowdays.
JaipurgearsupforJhotwara
elevatedroadlaunchin2024
Abhishek Shrivastava
Jaipur
Jaipur is poised to wit-
ness a substantial im-
provement in transporta-
tion infrastructure as the
eagerly awaited Jhotwara
Elevated Road is sched-
uled for inauguration in
the new year.
Originally slated for
completion in December
2020, the Jhotwara Ele-
vated Road faced numer-
ous challenges, primarily
involving rehabilitation
for 642 houses, shops,
and other constructions
obstructing project’s
path. The delayed reha-
bilitation work for those
affected contributed to
prolonged setbacks and
changing deadlines.
However, with nearly
99 percent of the obsta-
cles removed, the project
is back on track and an-
ticipated to be fully op-
erational by Feb-March
2024. The completed
2450-meter-long road
will have six lanes.
RACE AGAINST TIME: JDA’S JAWAHAR CIRCLE
PROJECT STRUGGLES WITH DESIGN DELAYS
Indigo passenger
succumbs in Jpr
In-Flight
NABARD’s nat’l
exhibition starts
from today in Jpr
Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
Afemale passenger on an
Indigo flight from Jaipur
to Mumbai fell ill, expe-
riencing anxiety and
chest pain 25 minutes af-
ter takeoff. Despite first
aid, her condition did not
improve, prompting the
pilot to return to Jaipur
for an emergency land-
ing. The passenger was
then admitted to the near-
est private hospital but
unfortunately passed
away during treatment.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The National Bank for
Agriculture and Rural
Development (NAB-
ARD) will organise
6-day national exhibition
in city, starting from De-
cember 21. About 150
artisans from 19 states
will participate in the ex-
hibition ‘Padharo Mhare
Shilpgram’. The aim of
this initiative to make the
products of handicrafts-
men and artisans across
the country available to
the common people and
to promote local arts.
Husband confesses murdering wife and
burning her body to conceal the crime
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Police have cracked the
case of the half-burnt
body of a woman found
in Jaipur on Nov 24.
The victim, Muskan,
was strangled to death by
her husband Manish
Sharma (39) after a heat-
ed argument. To oblite-
rate evidence, the ac-
cused tied the body to a
scooter, transported it 25
km to a desolate location,
and set it ablaze.
Police said that the
breakthrough came after
an extensive investigation
involving the scrutiny of
numerous CCTVfootage.
Police discovered that
Muskan had been missing
for a month, raising suspi-
cions. During intense
questioning, Manish con-
fessed to the crime, ad-
mitting to the murder and
the subsequent attempt to
conceal the heinous act by
burning the body.
PRATAPGARH POLICE SEIZE ASSETS WORTH `3
CR TIED TO DRUG SMUGGLER HAROON AJMERI
Pratapgarh: In a significant crackdown on drug
smuggling, Pratapgarh Police has successfully
frozen assets worth Rs 3 crore linked to notorious
smuggler Haroon Ajmeri, marking the fourth major opera-
tion against drug smugglers in the district. The police,
under Section 68F of the NDPS Act, have targeted the
ill-gotten wealth of drug smugglers, freezing assets
totaling Rs 17 crore so far. SP Amit Kumar highlighted
the police’s continuous efforts to dismantle the opium
smuggling network spanning across Madhya Pradesh’s
Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam, and Rajasthan’s Pratap-
garh, Chittorgarh, Jalore, Pali, Sirohi, Nagaur, Jodhpur,
Barmer, and Marwar regions. When Jodhpur Police
seized 16 quintals and 72 kg of opium powder from a
warehouse linked to Durga Singh Rajput. Investiga-
tions revealed that the warehouse was rented to Haroon
Ajmeri, who owned the seized substance. Sanjay Jain
CRIME
ROUNDUP
Victim inclusion in all bail proceedings
not mandatory: Rajasthan High Court
First India Bureau
Jaipur
The Rajasthan High
Court, in response to a
reference from a single
bench, clarified that mak-
ing complainant or vic-
tim a party in all bail peti-
tions is not mandatory.
JusticesArun Bhansali
and Pankaj Bhandari em-
phasized that while the
Supreme Court suggests
giving an opportunity for
their input, it doesn’t ne-
cessitate their inclusion
as parties under certain
sections of the Code of
Criminal Procedure. The
court highlighted the
need to balance the rights
of both the accused and
the victim.
This decision arose
from a reference on bail
petitions for Pooja Gur-
jar, Rekha Gurjar, and
Narayani Gurjar.
A previous order had
called for victims to be
parties in all bail peti-
tions. The matter was
sent to the division.
Advocates argued
against the time-consum-
ing notice process for
victims, asserting that it
hampers the value of pre-
senting bail applications.
They also challenged the
legality of instructions
requiring victims to be
included as parties, advo-
cating for their dismissal.
AjmerDairyreducespriceof
milkboughtfromproducers
Shubham Jain
Ajmer
The Ajmer Dairy Board
of Directors convened a
meeting when they de-
cided to lower the pur-
chase price of milk from
milk producers by 20
paisa per fat. This deci-
sion was mostly made
because of the variations
in milk delivery and con-
sumption caused by the
winter season.
According to Ram-
chandra Chaudhary,
chairman ofAjmer Dairy,
the market price of milk
has not changed.In addi-
tion, the Dairy Chairman
has asked CM Bhajan Lal
Sharma to maintain the
Mid Day Meal Scheme
following the creation of
new government.
In addition, he has
asked the Double Engine
government to create Na-
tional Milk Grade, which
will greatly assist milk
producers, and to grant
the dairy industry the sta-
tus of agriculture or in-
dustry so that cattle farm-
ers can directly benefit
during times of calamity.
Jprgetsits1st
Sainikschool
MP Bohra meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Union Defence Minister
Rajnath Singh met Jaipur
Member of Parliament
Ramcharan Bohra on
Wednesday. According
to Defence Min Rajnath
Singh, Sainik School’s
opening is scheduled for
after Jan 15.
Jaipur received its first
Sainik School as a gift,
thanks to the efforts of
Jaipur MP Ramcharan
Bohra. The Public-Pri-
vate Partnership (PPP)
approach will be used to
open this school. Chil-
dren will be able to apply
to Sainik School begin-
ning in 2024. Children
will receive defense edu-
cation and be prepared to
serve their country.
`2000 NOTE: 6.6 YRS
OF UNCERTAINTY
The Rs 2000 note,
with a lifespan of ap-
proximately 6 years
and 6 months, has indeed
created a ripple effect in
the lives of those attempt-
ing to exchange it, turning
what should be a routine
process into a daily struggle
for many. Despite the
September 30 deadline, the
notes are being deposited
in 17 regional offices of the
Reserve Bank.
BJP MP Ramcharan Bohra speaking with Rajnath Singh in Delhi
on Wednesday.
Ramchandra Chaudhary speaking with media on Wednesday.
Massivefireatchemicalgodown
Ziauddin Khan
Jaipur
On Wednesday after-
noon, a large fire started
in a chemical warehouse
near Jaipur.
According to Fire Of-
ficer Rajendra Nagar,
there is a tiny chemical
warehouse close to
the Bais Godam fire
station in the Rico neigh-
borhood.
The warehouse held
eight chemical-filled
drums. A spark from a
nearby transformer
caused a fire to start in a
locked warehouse at
around 12:30 pm, and
the fire quickly became
severe. An explosion
happened when a chem-
ical-filled drum burst
due to the fire.
Three chemical-filled
drums stored in the ware-
house detonated and a
huge blast occoured
while the fire was
being put out. A dairy
stall and a bike that was
parked close to the
warehouse caught fire
and was charred.
A crowd of people gathered at the site of fire in Jaipur on
Wednesday. (Inset) Police officials trying to douse the flame
using fire fighting equipments. SANTOSH SHARMA
FILE
FILE

3. WAITING FOR CHANGE!
State bureaucracy awaits reshuffle after change of govt!
Rajendra Chhabra
Jaipur
he state bureau-
cracy has been
sitting idle for
the last fortnight, being in
dilemma. Everything
stands still. There has to
be a radical change in the
entire administration
from the top to the district
level but people are not
able to understand why
this is not happening.
According to sources,
homework on the Cabinet
list and transfers of bu-
reaucracy has been com-
pleted at the top level but
the list has not been re-
leased yet. First of all, the
postings of the officers in
CMO is still incomplete.
Only three new officers
have been appointed tem-
porarily. The interesting
fact is that the top IAS of-
ficer T Ravikanth, who
has been given the tem-
porary responsibility of
Principal Secretary in
CMO, already has the ad-
ditional charge of impor-
tant departments like
UDH and LSG along
with medical education.
In such a situation, T Ra-
vikanth is surprised and
finding difficulties in
handling so many respon-
sibilities.
Heads of important de-
partments like Home ,
Finance , PHED and
PWD have not been
changed yet, though they
are usually changed on
change of government.
There is also curiosity
about the new Chief Sec-
retary as only 10 days are
left for the arrival of the
new Chief Secretary.
The speculation about
the return of some offic-
ers of Rajasthan cadre
working on deputation in
Delhi has been going on
since the first day. Names
of Delhi officers are be-
ing considered for senior
posts like Chief Secre-
tary , CMO and Finance.
The surprising thing is
that neither in Delhi nor
in Jaipur, no one knows
what responsibility they
are going to get.
The important thing is
that on January 1, many
IAS officers will be pro-
moted and even then ma-
jor changes will have to
be made.
Bureaucracy experts
believe that according to
the new government, if
HODs in the departments
, MDs in the Corporation
and Collectors and SDMs
in the districts are
changed, then more than
100 IAS will have to be
shifted. The question is,
who will do this mara-
thon work?
According to reliable
sources a senior IAS of-
ficer of Gujarat cadre is
being brought to Ra-
jasthan on deputation
and may be given the
command of CMO or
Finance. The officer is
from Rajasthan and is
also experienced in fi-
nance.
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Jaipur
ACS of Medical and
Health Department
Shubhra Singh has in-
structed the Medical De-
partment to be alert and
make necessary prepara-
tions as a precautionary
measure after the emer-
gence of Covid cases in
various States of the
country. She constituted a
State level committee un-
der the chairmanship of
Medical Education Com-
missioner Shivprasad
Nakate for Covid man-
agement and instructed to
prepare a Graded Re-
sponse System (availabil-
ity of medical facilities
according to the number
of cases), so that if neces-
sary, patients can get the
necessary treatment im-
mediately.
It was told in the meet-
ing that according to
medical experts, the new
sub-variant of Covid,
Source CoV-2 JN.1, is
not dangerous. About
90% of patients who test
positive for this sub-vari-
ant do not need to be ad-
mitted to hospital.
ACS directed to con-
duct a mock drill again on
Dec 26 to test the medical
facilities including tests,
medicines, beds, oxygen
etc. in state hospitals as
well as private hospitals.
She said that availability
of medical facilities
should be ensured.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Saksham Sanstha’s first-
ever Divya Aashirwad
ceremony, hosted at the
Seva Bharti campus in
Jaipur, concluded with
splendour and fervour on
Wednesday evening. The
event, graced by Regional
Coordinator Nimba Ram,
Regional Executive Jas-
want Khatri and other
dignitaries, marked a sig-
nificant celebration for
Saksham Sanstha.
The ceremony, inaugu-
rated by Patron Kamal
Goyal, witnessed lighting
of lamp by State President
Dr Kshamashil Gupt,
State President Ratan Lal
Sharma, Rita Sharma and
others. The highlight of
the event was the bestow-
ing of blessings upon four
newly married divyang
couples. In a generous
gesture, each couple re-
ceived Rs 21,000 in cash
and other gifts by Bha-
mashahs. Notable attend-
eesattheauspiciousocca-
sion included BJP State
Disciplinary Committee
Chairman Omkar Singh
Lakhawat, Kamal Kumar,
BabulalandofSevaBhar-
ti Moolchand Soni.
Krishan Murari
Jaipur
Trinamool Congress
(TMC) MP Kalyan Ba-
nerjee mimicked coun-
try’s Vice President
Jagdeep Dhankhar in the
Parliament complex and
Congress MPRahul Gan-
dhi made a video of it, in
protest against this, BJP
Kisan Morcha members
led by State General Sec-
retary OP Yadav protest-
ed by burning the effigies
of Kalyan Banerjee and
Rahul Gandhi at Collec-
torate Circle, Jaipur on
Wednesday.
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
Wishes poured in on the
birthday of Union Law
MinArjun Ram Meghwal
on Wednesday. PM Nar-
endra Modi also congrat-
ulated him and wrote a
congratulatory message
to Meghwal. “As my im-
portant colleague in the
Cabinet, you are playing
a role in the new construc-
tion of India with your
unlimited energy and un-
wavering determination.
May God always keep
you healthy and happy,”
PM wrote in the letter.
CM Bhajan Lal Shar-
ma, former CM Vasund-
hara Raje, Union Minister
Gajendra Shekhawat, BJP
State Prez CP Joshi, Or-
ganization General Secre-
tary Chandrashekhar, Dy
CMs Diya Kumari and
Prem Chand Bairwa also
congratulated. In Delhi,
Arjun Meghwal’s fellow
ministers and MPs cele-
brated his birthday by cut-
ting cake in Parliament.
Ravi Sharma
Udaipur
Governor Kalraj Mishra
on Wednesday empha-
sized that convocation is
not the end but the com-
mencement of a new edu-
cational journey, shaping
students with a fresh hu-
man perspective. Speak-
ing at the 17th convoca-
tion ceremony at Maha-
rana Pratap University of
Agriculture and Technol-
ogy in Udaipur, Mishra
hailed Maharana Pratap
as the nation’s first free-
dom fighter and stressed
the significance of up-
holding the ruler’s legacy.
In alignment with the
new education policy, the
Governor urged for the
creation of courses in ag-
riculture and technology
that captivate students’
interestinfarming.Mishra
proposed the establish-
ment of more start-up in-
cubation, and technology
under higher education.
During the ceremony,
42 students were awarded
gold medals, and 864
graduates, 21 post-gradu-
ates, and 74Vidya-Vachs-
pati students were given
degrees.
Ashish Choudhary
Rajsamand
Governor Kalraj Mishra
wondered at the com-
mendable environmental
protection initiatives un-
dertaken in Piplantri. Ex-
pressing his admiration,
the Governor noted that
Piplantri has set a remark-
able example for the en-
tire country in environ-
mental conservation.
Mishra reached Kanya
Sub Forest in Piplantri
wher he was given a
guard of honour, followed
by a warm welcome from
Padma Shri awardee Shy-
am Sundar Paliwal, local
representatives, and offi-
cials who presented him
with bouquets.
Wajahat Akhtar
Tonk
Congress leader Sachin
Pilot on Wednesday said
that continuous suspen-
sion of MPs demanding a
reply on security lapse in
Parliament is a bad signal
for democracy. He said
that MPs wanted a clari-
fication on the sensitive
issue and it is also their
right to delve into depth
of reality.
“It was a very sensitive
issue. MPs wanted a clar-
ification.And it is also the
right of MPs to delve into
the depth of reality. MPs
were demanding answers
process of suspending
them is going on continu-
ously. This is a bad sign
for democracy,” Pilot told
reporters in Tonk.
In a one day tour of
Tonk, Pilot received a
warm welcome from
Cong workers as he vis-
ited Sonwa, Arnia Mal,
Sakhna, Ghas, and Kabra.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Chief Electoral Officer
(CEO) Praveen Gupta
conducted a debriefing
session with all District
Election Officers through
VC at Secretariat and also
discussed preparations for
the upcoming Lok Sabha
elections in 2024.
The CEO talked about
experiences gained dur-
ing recentAssembly elec-
tions. During the virtual
meeting, Gupta meticu-
lously reviewed things,
covering topics such as
voter list, auxiliary poll-
ing stations and security
arrangements.
ACSinstructsforgradedresponse
system;CovidmockdrillonDec26
FourdivyangsgetblessedinSaksham
Sanstha’sDivyaAashirwadCeremony
CEO Gupta holds
talks on preps for
Lok Sabha Polls
Shubhra Singh reviewing cases
of Covid-19 in her room at Govt
Secretariat on Wednesday.
The ceremony commenced with lighting of lamp by Nimba Ram.
Dr Kshamashil Gupt, Kamal Goyal, Jaswant Khatri, Ratan Lal
Sharma, Rita Sharma and others were present on the occasion.
BJP Kisan Morcha led by OP Yadav protesting by burning effigies
at Collectorate Circle in Jaipur on Wednesday. NAIM KHAN
Minister Hardeep Puri, MP Manoj Rajoria, MP Sukhbir S Jaunapuria
celebrating Minister Arjun Meghwal’s bday in Delhi on Wednesday.
Kalraj Mishra addressing at the
Maharana Pratap University in
Udaipur on Wednesday.
Governor Kalraj Mishra with others at the inauguration programme
at the Piplantri in Rajsamand on Wednesday.
BJP Kisan morcha protests
over Dhankhar’s mimicry
Wishes pour in for Union Law Min
Arjun Ram Meghwal’s birthday
GuvMishraurgestocreatenewagri
techcoursestocaptivatestudents
Nirmal Tiwari
Jaipur
Rajasthan has emerged
as the tourism hub of
the country, welcoming
over 13 crore tourists in
the first 10 months of
the year. With the tour-
ism season at its peak,
this number is expected
to surpass 15 crores by
the end of December,
marking a significant
achievement for the
state. The Tourism De-
partment is elated by
this surge and is gearing
up for the coming year.
Post-COVID, a para-
digm shift in tourism
trends has been ob-
served worldwide. Peo-
ple are veering away
from urban landscapes,
seeking solace in na-
ture, and reconnecting
with ancient traditions
and heritage.
Meanwhile, Ra-
jasthan’s tourism land-
scape has witnessed a
transformation, show-
casing its rich heritage
through ancient forts,
palaces, and natural
marvels like stepwells.
With five tiger re-
serves, a city of lakes,
water palaces, formida-
ble forts, diverse dia-
lects, and a culinary and
sartorial tapestry that
changes every few
miles, Rajasthan offers
an authentic and natural
experience. The state
has become a year-
round destination,
with December being
the golden month for
tourism, attracting visi-
tors from across the
country to partake in
Christmas and New
Year celebrations.
Tourism Director Dr.
Rashmi Sharma ex-
presses pride in Ra-
jasthan’s tourism ad-
vancements compared
to other states. She said
that Rajasthan’s tour-
ism success is attributed
to an aggressive mar-
keting policy, frequent
film shootings, its rec-
ognition as a premier
wedding destination
and infrastructural de-
velopment.
The Central Govern-
ment shares the vision
of showcasing the cul-
tural heritage of states,
including Rajasthan, to
the world.
This year’s record-
breaking 13 crore tour-
ists are a testament to the
state’s allure. Dr. Shar-
ma credits the progress
to effective use of social
media and winning the
Readers’ChoiceAward.
Tourism has long played
avitalroleinRajasthan’s
economy.With the new
government in power,
the state anticipates in-
creased funding from
central schemes, the
creation of new tourism
circuits and the emer-
gence of fresh tourist
destinations.
These developments
are expected not only to
boost tourism and gen-
erate employment but
also to fortify the state’s
economy.
With tourism season at its peak, the
number is expected to cross15 cr
Gold medals awarded
to 42 students; 864 UG,
21PG,and74Vidya
Vachspatisgetdegrees
People are veering away from urban
landscapes, seeking solace in nature
Boom in
TOURISM
Continuous suspension of MPs
is bad signal for democracy: Pilot
Piplantri has set an example in
environmental conservation: Guv
NAIM
KHAN
Congress leader Sachin Pilot in
Tonk on Wednesday.
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‘MODI HAI TO MUMKIN HAI…’ UNTOLD STORIES OF PM MODI — PART 65
MODI’SMISSION
TOEMPOWER,
NOTIMPOSE!
The narrators recount the experiences they had while escorting PM Narendra
Modi during his visits to the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat, where he met with BSF
jawans and also his visit to Haryana. Modiji emphasised the importance of
ending the VIP culture while highlighting the significance of every individual.
Furthermore, they also discussed the initiatives and impactful measures
undertaken by PM Modi’s government for the welfare of the Sikh community
Modi ji slaked the thirst
of jawans at the border
t was in 2009 that my IG said,
as Chief Minister, Narendra
Modi wanted to visit the Indo-
Pak border in Gujarat and spend some
time with the BSF jawans posted there.
It was said that the CM wanted to share
the New Year celebrations with the
bravehearts posted in the far-flung bor-
der areas of the state.
I had the opportunity of escorting
him to the border. He expressed his de-
sire to cross the fence and reach Zero
Point, the place which is closest to the
Pakistan side, where the pillars are
erected between the two countries.
We had to tell him that there were cer-
tain norms, which were needed to be
followed while crossing the fence to
reach Zero Point and Modi ji said I am
ready to follow all the protocols, but I
want to see how it is there.
Then, the second issue was how to
reach the point because in between
there was a wide marshy patch which
had to be crossed. I told him that it
could be crossed only with the help of
a camel. He said he couldn’t ride a
camel and asked me to accompany him
through the 150-metre stretch.
I did so and when he reached the spot,
he had a photo op with the jawans there.
At that point, he talked to the jawans
and sought to know their problems and
experiences manning the border.
We had the problem of potable water
in the area as it was available 50 kilo-
metres back in the village. We used to
ferry tankers full of water from the
Suigam village for the jawans. We
urged Modi ji to do something to set up
pipelines for the supply of potable wa-
ter to the area for the convenience of
the jawans.
Modi ji took not more than 2 seconds
to agree to the proposal and said, today
is January 1. Water will reach the
jawans through a pipeline within 6
months. I assure you that.
Rann has such high temperatures and
the condition is so saline that no pipe-
line can survive there. I was told that
special pipes were acquired from Ger-
many by importing them from that
country and exactly six months later, by
June of that year, a huge reservoir was
built and water reached the jawans
through the pipeline. That is the kind of
commitment of Modi ji.
I
Pushpendra Singh Rathore
BSF officer
MODI JI WAS ALWAYS
AGAINST VIP CULTURE
would like to share a wonder-
ful experience of my life with
Narendra Modi. It was in the
1990s that we had a state executive
committee meeting in Sonipat. Modi ji
came to attend the meeting as the state
in-charge of Haryana BJP.
While on the way, I seated him in the
back seat of the car and went around the
car on the other side to sit by the side of
the driver to tell him the route. Modi ji
saw this and beckoned me.
As I went near him, he asked me my
name and then said, Manoj ji, do I have
thorns? Why do you sit away from me?
What is the problem sitting here, beside
me?This drove my inhibitions in a min-
ute and I felt at home sitting by his side.
He started discussing with me the vari-
ous facets of Sonipat like what was fa-
mous here and general things like that.
All of a sudden we heard a siren
behind us and a cavalcade of cars.
Modi ji asked me what it was. I told
him that state home minister ID Swa-
mi was passing through the way,
which was why there was the siren of
his cavalcade.
Modi ji asked his car be stopped on
the side. We stopped and he came out
of the car and started waving with his
hand at Swami’s car. Seeing this, the
minister also stopped his car. Then
Modi ji said, you are in your home
state. Who do you fear in your own
area that you need such paraphernalia
in your movement? Who are you using
the siren for? Here you don’t need all
these. This will distance you from
your own people. I request you not to
use sirens during your movement.
When I think of that incident today, I
realise how Modi ji was against VIP
culture from the very beginning and
always took a stand against such os-
tentatious displays.
I
Manoj Jain
BJP leader, Haryana
SIKH COMMUNITY INDEBTED TO PM MODI
herehavebeenmanysteps
taken by PM Modi and his
government for the wel-
fareoftheSikhcommunity,likethe
opening of the Kartarpur Corridor.
The opening of the corridor is not
just a matter of a few kilometres
that would take us from India to
Pakistan. It involves a lot like the
home ministry is involved, the dip-
lomatic corridors are involved, and
it involves not just one nation. But
he made it possible.
Modi ji declared Baal Diwas on
December 26, which we celebrate
as Veer Baal Diwas. This is a mo-
ment of pride because through this
we will be able to tell the younger
generation about the sacrifices the
sons of Guru Gobind Singh ji, Sa-
hibzada Zorawar Singh ji and Sa-
hibzada Fateh Singh ji, made to
stand up against injustice and dis-
crimination.
The Hem Kund Sahib Yatra was
a very difficult journey through a
tortuous path. PM Modi has now
made the journey that much easier
by making the road so practical and
viable. We are so very thankful to
PM Modi for his personal interest
andeffortinmakingourpilgrimage
easy.
In all our centenary celebrations
of our gurus like Guru Gobind
Singh ji, Guru Nanak Dev ji and
Guru Tegh Bahadur which we or-
ganised in recent times, PM Modi
participated to show his solidarity
with the Sikh community. It is a
matter of pride for the community
when the prime minister of the
country becomes a part of its cele-
brations and stands by it through
good and bad times.
The gurudwara at Kutch was de-
stroyed in the earthquake. Not
many people know that Guru
Nanak Dev, the first guru of the
Sikhs hadstayedatthatgurudwara,
not once, but twice. It was again,
throughtheeffortsofPMModi,his
knowledge, supervision and in-
volvement that the gurudwara was
redone, restored and put back in its
place.Itwasasmalleffort,butsuch
a big thing for the community.
T
Justice GS Sistani
Former Judge of Delhi High Court
Simrit Kaur
Principal, Shri Ram College Of
Commerce, University Of Delhi
Sant Singh Chatwal
NRI, USA
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh slams oppn, calls their behaviour shameful
RajnathSinghcallsDhankhar's
mimicryincident“blackstain
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath
Singh called the mimicry
of Chairman of the Rajya
Sabha,JagdeepDhankhar
a “black stain” on Indian
democratic traditions.
Singh also strongly con-
demned the incident.
The suspended Trina-
mool Congress MP Kaly-
an Banerjee was seen
mimicking the Vice Pres-
ident, while Rahul Gan-
dhi was seen filming us-
ing his phone.
“The shameful manner
in which the Vice Presi-
dent of India and Chair-
man of the Rajya Sabha,
Jagdeep Dhankhar ji has
been insulted by Trina-
mool Congress leader
Kalyan Banerjee Con-
gress leader Rahul Gan-
dhi is a black stain on
Indian democratic tradi-
tions,” said Singh.
“The tradition of re-
specting persons holding
the highest constitutional
positionsisthelifeforceof
democracy. But the low
level at which parliamen-
tarydignityisbeingdeval-
ued by turning partisan
opposition into animosity
is a matter of concern for
thepoliticalclass.Istrong-
ly condemn such indecent
behaviour towards per-
sons holding constitution-
al posts,” he added.
Parliamentarians in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Wednesday. PTI
NOT MEANT TO BE DISRESPECTFUL, WE RESPECT
ALL: MAMATA BANERJEE ON MIMICRY BY MP
New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Ba-
nerjee Wednesday played down the issue of Rajya
Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s mimicry
by her party’s MP, say-
ing it was not meant to be
disrespectful. In the eye of
the storm over the mimicry
row, Trinamul Congress MP
Kalyan Banerjee also said
that he never had any inten-
tion to hurt or disrespect
Dhankhar. Asked about
the mimicry row, Mamata
Banerjee said, “We respect everyone. It was not disre-
spectful. It was just politically, casually... You would not
even have known it if Rahul ji had not recorded it.” Kalyan
Banerjee said that he did not intend to hurt anyone but did
not offer any apology for the mimicry act which has been
described by Dhankhar as an insult to the post of vice-
president, the farmers and his own community.
z Ruling party members
on Wednesday partici-
pated in the proceedings
of the Rajya Sabha while
remaining standing to ex-
press solidarity with Chair-
man Jagdeep Dhankhar
after a TMC MP mimicked
him in Parliament prem-
ises The treasury benches
participated in the Ques-
tion Hour proceedings
while standing for about
ten minutes.
z Among those seen
standing were Finance
Minister Nirmala Sithara-
man, Commerce Minister
Piyush Goyal, Education
Minister Dharmendra
Pradhan, Transport
minister Nitin Gadkari
and Parliamentary Affairs
Minister Prahlad Joshi.
z After the ruling party
members stood for about
10 minutes during Ques-
tion Hour, the Chairman
asked them to resume
their seats, saying he was
touched by the gesture.
z Following the mimicry
incident of Rajya Sabha
Chairman, Advocate and
Social Activist Vineet
Jindal filed a complaint
with Ethics Committees of
Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha.
MAJOR PARLIAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
PM Modi wants to establish
single party rule in India,
says Congress Chief Kharge
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Congress president Mal-
likarjun Kharge charged
that the PM and the BJP
want to establish a “sin-
gle party rule” in the
country and the suspen-
sion of MPs from Parlia-
ment is for that.
While 141 MPs have
been suspended because
they wanted a statement
from the home minister
on the grave security
breach in Parliament, the
BJP MP who facilitated
the entry of the intruders,
remains scot-free and has
not yet been questioned,
the Congress leader said.
“What sort of an inves-
tigation is this,” he asked.
“Why haven’t senior
officers responsible for
Parliamentary security
made accountable?
Heads should have rolled
by now,” he said.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with party leaders Sonia
Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders during a
protest, in New Delhi on Wednesday. PTI
The Prime Minister and his party want to establish
a 'single party rule' in the country. This is precisely
what they have done by suspending Opposition
MPs. Instead of punishing the people in high ranks
for this shameful security lapse, they have
snatched away the democratic rights of MPs,
thereby escaping accountability. The Chairperson's
job is to give protection to other members but he
himself is making such a statement. I am not
allowed to speak in Rajya Sabha often. Should I
say it is because I am a Dalit.
MALLIKARJUN KHARGE, CONGRESS PRESIDENT
Democracy has been
strangulated by this
government. Never
before have so many
opposition members
of Parliament been
suspended from the
House, and that too,
simply for raising a
perfectly reasonable
and legitimate
demand. While
diversity India's
strength, the BJP
methodically
weakened spirit of
this unity.
SONIA GANDHI, EX CONG PREZ
What has been seen in
the country in the last
few days is a “travesty
of parliamentary
democracy. I did a bit
of research, never in
the entire history of
Parliamentary
democracy has any
Parliament in any
country in the world
ever suspended or
expelled 150 people.
That is the dubious
record being set in our
Parliament this week.
SHASHI THAROOR,
CONGRESS LEADER
SUSPENDED MPS TO
HOLD PROTEST TODAY
New Delhi: MPs
of the opposition
INDIA bloc will hold a
protest at Jantar Mantar here
on Thursday against the sus-
pension of more than 140 op-
position parliamentarians and
stage a “mock Parliament”,
sources said. All suspended
MPs will join the protest
at Jantar Mantar, sources
said. They will also hold a
“mock Parliament”. Rashtriya
Janata Dal MP Manoj Jha is
likely to be the speaker for
the mock proceedings.
West Bengal: Mamata
meets PM Modi over
pending central funds
Agencies
New Delhi
West Bengal Chief Min-
ister Mamata Banerjee
on Wednesday met Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
to discuss pending cen-
tral funds for the state.
She said the prime
minister proposed that
officials from the state
and Centre can sit togeth-
er and clear the issues.
Speaking to the media,
Banerjee said 155 central
teams have already vis-
ited West Bengal.
Talking about the
pending MGNREGA
funds for the state, she
said it is mandatory un-
der the Constitution to
pay the workers.
“We didn’t even get a
penny for 100 days of
work (under MGNRE-
GA) in the budget for
2022-23. Funds for
(Pradhan Mantri) Aawas
Yojna have been stopped,
rural development
schemes have been shut,
and the health mission
programme has also
been shut. We are also
not getting funds under
the Finance Commis-
sion,” said Banerjee.
West Bengal CM Mamata
Banerjee shares a light
moment with SP MP Jaya
Bachchan at Parliament
House in New Delhi on
Wednesday. ANI
All vacant posts being filled in mission mode: Govt to Lok Sabha
First India Bureau
New Delhi
All vacant posts in Cen-
tral government organi-
sations are being filled in
a mission mode, the Lok
Sabha was informed on
Wednesday.
‘Rozgar Mela’ is one
of the steps towards ful-
filling the government’s
commitment of accord-
ing the highest priority to
employment generation,
Minister of State for Per-
sonnel Jitendra Singh
said in a written reply to
a question.
He said Rozgar Melas
are being held across the
country and the new ap-
pointees are inducted into
various Central minis-
tries, departments, Cen-
tral Public Sector Under-
takings (CPSUs) and au-
tonomous bodies, includ-
ing health and education
institutes and public sec-
tor banks among others.
“Filling up vacant
posts in various minis-
tries and departments is a
continuous process. All
vacant posts are being
filled in a mission mode,”
Singh said.
CENTREHANDSOVER
324CASESTONIA:MHA
New Delhi: The
Central government
has handed over 324
cases to the National Inves-
tigation Agency (NIA) in the
last five years, the Ministry of
Home Affairs (MHA) told the
Rajya Sabha on Wednes-
day. Union Minister Nityanad
Rai shared the information in
a written reply. The Minister
said these 324 cases were
handed over to the NIA
between December 1, 2018
and November 30, 2023.
LOK SABHA PASSES
TELECOM BILL
New Delhi: The Lok
Sabha on Wednes-
day passed the
Telecommunications Bill,
2023 by a voice vote with-
out any substantive debate
as the Opposition benches
remained largely empty
with as many as 97 MPs
having been suspended.
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister
of Communications and IT
said, “The Bill will promote
structural reforms in the
telecom sector”.
NEW CRIMINAL BILLS A
THREAT: OWAISI
New Delhi: Hyder-
abad MP and AIMIM
chief Asaduddin
Owaisi on Wednesday al-
leged that the new criminal
bills are a threat to the
civil liberty and rights of the
people as they give sweep-
ing powers to the police to
take action against anyone.
Owaisi said the legislations
are against the common
people of the country as their
rights will be snatched away
once they become laws.
Assam Congress receives 74
applications for LS election tickets
Agencies
Guwahati
Assam Congress has re-
ceived at least 74 applica-
tions for tickets to contest
the 2024 Lok Sabha elec-
tions.The state unit of the
party had earlier called
for applications and also
fixed an amount of Rs 1
lakh for seeking the nom-
ination for the tickets.
The last date for receiv-
ing the applications was
fixed on December 19.
However, state Congress
president Bhupen Borah
said the party has decided
to extend the deadline.
Ex-Min Tomar elected speaker of MP assembly
Agencies
New Delhi
Senior BJP leader and
former Union minister
Narendra Singh Tomar
was on Wednesday unan-
imously elected as the
speaker of the MP legis-
lative assembly. The first
session of the newly-
elected assembly began
on Monday.
Chief Minister Mohan
Yadav on Wednesday
moved a proposal for the
election of 66-year-old
Tomar as the speaker
which was seconded by
leader of opposition
Umang Singhar. Former
CM Shivraj Singh Chou-
han also moved a pro-
posal for the election of
Tomar as the speaker
which was seconded by
ex-Union minister Prahl-
ad Patel, who recently
won from Narsinghpur
assembly seat in the state.
Five more proposals,
including by opposition
Congress MLAs Ajay
Singh, Jaivardhan Singh
and Rajendra Kumar
Singh, were also moved
in favour of Tomar.
After the voice vote,
pro-tem speaker Gopal
Bhargava declaredTomar
as elected unanimously to
the speaker’s post.
New MP Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar being greeted
by State Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla, former state CM Shivraj Singh
Chouhan, BJP State President VD Sharma and others during the
Winter session of MP Assembly, in Bhopal on Wednesday. PTI
Tomar filed his
nomination for the
speaker’s post on
Monday with the
support of the
opposition Congress.
Decision on caste census after taking
opinion of all sections: Eknath Shinde
Agencies
Mumbai
Maha CM Eknath Shinde
on Wednesday said an ap-
propriate decision on
caste-based census will be
taken after eliciting opin-
ion of all sections of soci-
ety and keeping senti-
ments of people in mind.
Shinde visited the me-
morials of RSS founder K
B Hedgewar and second
‘sarsanghchalak’ MS
Golwalkar and paid
tributes to them.
OnTuesday, RSS func-
tionary Shridhar Gadge
saidthereshouldnocaste-
based census and sought
to know what will be
achieved by it.
Such an exercise may
benefit some people po-
litically as it will provide
data about the population
of a certain caste, but it is
not good socially and in
terms of national unity,
said Gadge, the Vidarbha
Sah-Sanghchalak.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
with party MLA Bharat Gogawle
pays tribute to RSS founder
Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, on
Wednesday. PTI
SP asks Cong to clarify stand on BSP in bloc meet
Agencies
New Delhi
During the fourth meeting
of the Indian National De-
velopmental InclusiveAl-
liance (I.N.D.I.A), the
Samajwadi Party (SP)
urged the Congress to
avoid the Bahujan Samaj
Party (BSP) in Uttar
Pradesh. According to
sources, Samajwadi Party
leader Ram Gopal Yadav
during the meeting on
Tuesday made it clear to
the Congress that it is
ready for the alliance in
the state. However, the
source said the SPleaders
told the Congress leaders
that it does not want the
BSP as part of the alli-
ance in the state.
“WON’T ALLY WITH
CONG FOR 2024 POLL”
New Delhi: The
Aam Aadmi Party’s
(AAP) Punjab unit
is unwilling to ally with the
Congress - which it routed
in last year’s Assembly
poll - to contest next year’s
general election, accord-
ing to the reports from the
sources.

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RASHMIKA MANDANNA DEEPFAKE CASE
Delhi police tracks down four suspects
Agencies
New Delhi
our suspects in-
volved in up-
loading a deep-
fake video of actor Rash-
mika Mandanna online
have been tracked and the
hunt is on to nab the main
conspirator, police said on
Wednesday.
However, the four
suspects turned out to be
uploaders, not creators,
the police said, adding
that they were looking
for the key conspirator
in the case.
Out of the four sus-
pects, three have been
tracked based on the de-
tails provided by Meta,
the company that owns
and operates social me-
dia platforms like Face-
book, Instagram and
WhatsApp.
The investigation en-
countered an obstacle
since the accused had re-
portedly removed and de-
leted information from
their accounts, making it
difficult for authorities to
locate them. The Delhi
Police’s cyber experts are
currently searching for
the key conspirator be-
hind the post.
The deepfake videos
featuring the actor were
likely uploaded using a
fake identity, and the use
of a Virtual Private Net-
work (VPN) adds another
layerofdifficultyintrack-
ing the perpetrator.
It’s been a month since
the Delhi Police regis-
tered a FIR at the Special
Cell in connection with
the deepfake AI-generat-
ed video of actress Rash-
mika Mandanna.
Earlier, the Delhi Com-
mission for Women had
also sought action over
the deepfake video of ac-
tress Rashmika Mandan-
na, which circulated
widely on social media
platforms Union Minister
for Communications,
Electronics and IT Ash-
wini Vaishnaw said on
November 18 that notices
were issued to all social
media platforms directing
them to take necessary
steps to identify and re-
move such content.
Orginial (L) and Deepfake (R).
F
FI TOON
SHEKHAR
Heavydownpourkills10,
schools,collegesshut
NDRF personnel rescue passengers near a railway station amid floods after heavy rainfall, in Tamil Nadu. PTI
Tirunelveli and Tuticorin districts worst hit
PTI
Chennai
Tamil Nadu Chief Secre-
tary Shiv Das Meena on
Tuesday confirmed death
of as many as ten people
owing to incessant tor-
rential rainfall which
lashed several parts of
the state’s southern dis-
tricts in the last two days
casuing severe disruption
to normal life.
“Ten people have
died in Tirunelveli and
Tuticorin districts due
to rain. While some lost
their lives due to wall
collapse, some died due
to electrocution,” he
told reporters at the
Secretariat.
In light of the prevail-
ing situation in the state,
the authorities have de-
clared a holiday for
schools and colleges to-
day in Thirunelveli and
Tenkasi districts while a
general holiday has been
declared for Thuthukudi
district as well
‘They have turned into
jokers’, says JP Nadda
ANI
Basti (Uttar Pradesh)
After TMC MP Kalyan
Banerjee was seen mim-
icking Vice President
Jagdeep Dhankhar, BJP
National President JPNa-
dda on Wednesday con-
demned the Opposition
and compared them with
“jokers”.
“The public sends the
MPs to the Parliament so
that they can engage in
discussions and debate
but they have turned into
jokers,” Nadda said while
addressing a public gath-
ering in UP’s Basti.
As Parliament contin-
ues to witness the suspen-
sion spree, two more
members of Lok Sabha
were suspended on
Wednesday for the re-
mainder of the winter ses-
sion. Meanwhile, a total
of 143 MPs—97 from
Lok Sabha and 46 from
Rajya Sabha—were sus-
pended so far for creating
a ruckus and disrupting
proceedings in both
Houses, demanding a
statement from Union
Minister Amit Shah with
regard to the Parliament
security breach incident.
India’s road infra to
match US in next five
years, says Gadkari
PTI
Thiruvananthapuram
India aims to elevate its
road infrastructure to
match that of the US
within the next five
years, said Minister of
Road Transport and
Highways, Nitin Gadka-
ri. As part of a compre-
hensive strategy, the gov-
ernment seeks to allevi-
ate metro congestion,
significantly reduce
travel time, and minimise
road accidents, he said.
In the preceding nine
years, his ministry has al-
located projects exceed-
ing Rs 50 lakh crore and
has streamlined the con-
tract approval process by
refining existing policies.
“No contractor needs
to come to me for sanc-
tioning the contract. We
are transparent, time-
bound, result-oriented
and quality conscious
and fast in decision-mak-
ing. We consider the min-
istry, contractors and
bankers as one family.
“We encourage good
work, and that is why
we have seven world
records. This is the
great achievement of
the ministry,” he said in
an interview published
in the Manorama Year-
book 2024.
Cyber crime
police stations
to be set up in
57 districts
ANI
Lucknow (UP)
In view of the in-
creasing cases of cy-
bercrime in Uttar
Pradesh, the Yogi
Adityanath govern-
ment has made a sig-
nificant decision to
establish cybercrime
police stations across
57 districts of the
state. The proposal
was approved in the
cabinet meeting held
at Lok Bhavan under
the chairmanship of
Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath on Tues-
day, said a statement
from govt of UP.
At present, cyber-
crime police stations
are established in all
18 divisions of the
state.Till now, an IG-
level officer used to
look after these po-
lice stations, but after
the establishment of
cyber crime stations
in all the districts, the
SP will take charge,
added the statement.
A total of 20 pro-
posals were present-
ed during the cabinet
meeting,outofwhich
19 were approved by
the Cabinet. The set-
ting up of the cyber
police sta-
tions is
estimat-
ed to
cost Rs
1 . 2 5
billion.
Shivakumar meets FM,
seeks `30K crore for
B’luru tunnel project
Agencies
Bengaluru
Karnataka Deputy Chief
Minister held a meeting
with Union Minister for
Finance, Niramala Sitara-
man, on Wednesday in
New Delhi and sought as-
sistance for Bengaluru
development projects.
Shivakumar has also
sought intervention, guid-
ance and support in ad-
dressing the issues con-
cerningthewaterresource
projects of Karnataka.
In his letter submitted
to Sitaraman during the
meeting, he stated, “The
state government is
working hard to make
Bengaluru one of the
most livable cities in the
world. However, we
face several challenges
and constraints in terms
of funds, resources, and
coordination with vari-
ous agencies.
Mass burial held for 87 people
killed in Manipur clashes
Agencies
Churachandpur
A mass burial is being
held in Churachandpur,
one of the hardest-hit dis-
tricts in the ethnic vio-
lence that has gripped
Manipur since May 3, for
87 people who were
killed in the clashes.
The ceremony is tak-
ing place amid tight secu-
rity measures, with Sec-
tion 144 still imposed in
the district following
clashes between mem-
bers of two tribal com-
munities on Sunday
night. The 87 dead, all
belonging to the Kuki Zo
community, are finally
being buried after spend-
ing close to eight months
in morgues.
Drugs worth
`1cr seized,
two arrested
PTI
Diphu (Assam)
Drugs worth over Rs 1
crore have been seized
and two persons arrested
in Assam’s Karbi An-
glong district, police said
on Wednesday.
During routine patrol-
ling, police intercepted a
bus at Lahorijan and
seized two packets of
morphine, with a total
weight of 1.9 kg, con-
cealed inside a rice bag,
late on Tuesday night.
. Chief Minister Him-
anta Biswa Sarma has
congratulated the police
for the seizure of the con-
traband. It is illegal to
possess morphine with-
out prescription and it
can be procured from li-
censed manufacturers.
LeifEriksonLunarPrizeto
ISROforChandrayaan-3
ANI
Reykjavik [Iceland]
In a momentous recogni-
tion of India’s space
prowess, the ISRO has
been feted with the pres-
tigious Leif Erikson Lu-
nar Prize by the Husavik
Museum here. The award
acknowledges ISRO’s
unwavering dedication
and indomitable spirit in
propelling lunar explora-
tion forward and contrib-
uting significantly to un-
ravelling celestial myster-
ies, particularly through
the successful Chan-
drayaan-3 mission.
“Leif Erikson Lunar
Prize has been awarded
by Husavik Museum for
@ISRO’s indomitable
spirit in advancing lunar
exploration contribut-
ing to understanding ce-
lestial mysteries #Chan-
drayaan3,” the Indian
Embassy in Iceland
posted on X.
Indian Ambassador
Balasubramanian Shyam
received the prestigious
prize on behalf of ISRO.
“ISRO Chairman Mr S
Somanath sent a mes-
sage; Amb Mr Shyam
received the prize on
ISRO’s behalf,” the em-
bassy’s post added.
TN rain furry
New Delhi: As
the biting chill
continues to re-
main in the North Indian
belt, the cold extended
its grip in the national
capital on Wednesday.
A thin of fog also en-
gulfed the National Cap-
ital along with the cold
wave on Wednesday. A
local resident said that
today the weather is
better as compared to
last week. More number
of people can be seen
on the road.
Srinagar: The minimum temperature in Kashmir
stayed several degrees below the freezing point
as the valley braces for ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’- the 40-day
harshest winter period, officials said on Wednesday. Sri-
nagar city the
summer capital
of Jammu
and Kashmir
recorded a low
of minus 4.4 de-
grees Celsius on
Tuesday night,
down from the
previous night’s
minus 3.7 degree Celsius, the officials said. Pahalgam in
south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, , recorded a minimum
temperature of minus 6.3 degrees Celsius, they said.
COLD WAVE GRIPS
NATIONAL CAPITAL
KASHMIR VALLEY BRACES FOR CHILLA-I-
KALAN, THE 40-DAY PEAK WINTER PERIOD
BJP national president JP Nadda and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
during a meeting in Gorakhpur district, Wednesday. PTI
The Leif Erikson Lunar Prize has been awarded by the Husavik
Museum for ISRO’s indomitable spirit in advancing lunar
exploration and contributing to understanding celestial
mysteries with Chandrayaan-3 and the award received by
Ambassador Balasubramanian Shyam on behalf of ISRO. ANI
Nitin Gadkari
Mass burial ceremony of Kuki-Zo victims in Churachandpur.
DK Shivakumar meets Union Finance Minister Nirmala
Sitharaman, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

8. ANI
Valencia (Spain)
The Indian Men’s Hock-
ey Team defeated France
5-4 in their fourth and
final match of the 5 Na-
tions Tournament Valen-
cia 2023 on Saturday.
The match, that went
back and forth, saw Ju-
graj Singh (20’, 60’) and
Harmanpreet Singh (25’,
56’) scoring a brace each
while Vivek Sagar Pras-
ad (16’) contributed one
goal for India, as per a
press release from Hock-
ey India.
The first quarter saw
France take the lead by
means of a penalty cor-
ner conversion from Lu-
cas Montecot (11’). In-
dia quickly equalized
early in the second
quarter after a field goal
from Vivek Sagar Pras-
ad (16’). Jugraj Singh
(20’) then put India in
the lead after converting
a penalty corner before
Captain Harmanpreet
Singh (25’) doubled the
lead through another
penalty corner. France
was soon awarded a
penalty stroke and
Etienne Tynevez (28’)
scored to make full use
of it as the score read
3-2 in favour of India at
halftime.
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5-NationsTournament:
IndiabeatFrance5-4
Players of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team during the match.
Punjab Kings now say
they have picked right
player in IPL auction
PTI
New Delhi
PunjabKingsonWednes-
day issued a clarification
that they had picked the
right cricketer during the
IPL auction in Dubai,
contrary to reports that
they had bid for a ‘wrong’
player because of confu-
sion in the name.
Shashank Singh was
bought during the later
part of the auction on
Tuesday with franchises
looking to add a few un-
capped Indian players in
the base price range of Rs
20 lakh.
When the auctioneer
announced Shashank’s
name, PBKS co-owner
Preity Zinta raised the
paddle and the cricketer
was quickly sold.Accord-
ing to reports, the fran-
chise later ‘realised’that it
had made a mistake and
approached the auction-
eer to reverse the deal.
In its clarification,
PBKS said, “Media have
reported on Shashank
Singh being bought er-
roneously by Punjab
Kings. The Kings would
like to clarify that the
player was always on our
target list.
“The confusion was
due to 2 players of the
same name being on the
list. We are delighted to
have him on board and
see him contribute to our
success,” said the PBKS
statement.
India face SA in
series-deciding
match today
Agencies
New Delhi
India’s hopes of winning
their second ODI series
in South Africa will de-
pend on a strong start
from the openers in the
third and final match in
Paarl on Thursday. The
first two matches fol-
lowed a similar plot of a
faltering opening combi-
nation.
In the Rainbow nation,
India’s last ODI series
victory was in 2018, and
they need a strong start
from both Ruturaj Gaik-
wad and B Sai Sudharsan
to have another one.
With scores of 55 and
62 in his first two games
in the series, Sai Sudhar-
san has looked good.
Arjuna Award for Divyakriti Singh
First India Bureau
Jaipur
he Ministry of
Youth Affairs
and Sports an-
nounced the prestigious
Arjuna Award for this
year. Divyakriti Singh,
the eminent equestrian
athlete hailing from Ra-
jasthan, became the sole
athlete from Rajasthan to
receive this esteemed
award this year. She is
also the first and only
Indian woman to be hon-
oured with the Arjuna
Award in Equestrian.
The Asian Games
Gold Medalist in Eques-
trian, secured her place
among the elite awar-
dees after a rigorous se-
lection process conduct-
ed by a distinguished
committee chaired by
Justice Khanvilkar, a re-
tired Justice of the Su-
preme Court. Compris-
ing celebrated sporting
icons, the committee
recognized Divyakriti’s
exceptional contribu-
tions to the field of
Equestrian sports.
An elated Divyakriti
stated, “It is a humbling
experience, and I am
gratefultomyhorsesand
my coach, who played
an equal role in helping
me achieve this feat.”
Over the past 3 years,
Divyakriti has honed her
skills in Germany at the
renowned Hof Kas-
selmanndressageyardin
Hagen. Her stellar per-
formance in 2023 in-
cludes contributing to
the Gold Medal-winning
Dressage team at the
Asian Games in Hang-
zhou, China, and secur-
ing an Individual Silver
2 Bronze medals at the
International Dressage
Competition in Riyadh,
SaudiArabia,lastmonth.
T
12 killed in strikes in Rafah: Gaza
Agencies
Rafah
Hamas-run Gaza’s health
ministry said at least 12
people were killed and
dozens were wounded on
Wednesday in a series of
air strikes in Rafah near
the border with Egypt.
AFP correspondents wit-
nessed over 10 air strikes
that hit several houses
near the frontier. “Twelve
martyrs dozens of
wounded, including
women children, were
recovered from under the
rubble when a house and
a mosque were targeted
hundreds of metres from
hospital,” as per ministry.
India bankonspin
trapagainstAusto
registerfirstTestwin
PTI
Mumbai
After dismantling Eng-
land, India Women will
be eager to tick another
boldpointintheirbucket
list heading into the one-
off Test against a formi-
dable Australia from
Thursday, a maiden win
in the traditional format.
India have never
beaten Australia in any
of their 10 Tests span-
ning over 46 years —
home or away — as the
Harmanpreet Kaur-led
side would know that
there could be no better
opportunity to achieve
that considering that
they are playing on a
pitch that is expected to
favour the spinners.
The way we played the first Test (of the season), we
want to carry the same energy into this one. It is
very exciting, knowing Australia is such a good
team and everyone wants to beat them. Lanning’s
absence will not make much difference as Australia
have a strong side. They have a balanced side and
everyone has experience of all formats. We can’t
say Meg (Lanning) is not there and take them
lightly. We just need to think what best we can do
rather than thinking about how good they are.
HARMANPREET KAUR, INDIA CAPTAIN
Haley Vivek
oppose US
court's decision
barring Trump
Agencies
Washington
Indian - American pres-
idential candidates Nik-
ki Haley and Vivek Ra-
maswamy on Wednes-
day opposed the Colo-
rado Supreme Court
decision to disqualify
Donald Trump from the
presidency next year in
the state because of his
role in the attack on the
US Capitol in 2021.
The disqualification
of the 77-year-old for-
mer president on Tues-
day was based on the
Constitution’s 14th
Amendment, which
says officials who take
an oath to support the
US Constitution are
banned from future of-
fice if they ‘engaged in
insurrection’.
Responding to
Trump’s disqualifica-
tion, two-term former
South Carolina Gover-
nor and a rival toTrump,
Haley, said that ‘the last
thing we want’is judges
deciding who can and
cannot be on the presi-
dential ballot.
Beijing: The death toll
from a powerful earth-
quake measuring 6.2 on
the Richter scale that
jolted China’s Gansu
and Qinghai provinces
increased to 131 on
Wednesday, while the
number of injured per-
sons stood at 980, au-
thorities said. Gansu,
the worst-affected prov-
ince that lies between
the Tibetan and Loess
plateaus and borders
Mongolia, accounted
for 113 deaths and 782
injuries, Xinhua news
agency quoted the local
authorities as saying.
China earthquake toll
rises to 131, nearly
1,000 injured
Singapore: A 35-year-
old Indian-origin doc-
tor accused of molest-
ing a woman in Singa-
pore earlier this year
has been acquitted after
paying compensation to
the victim. Dheeraj
Prem Khiatani was giv-
en a discharge amount-
ing to an acquittal after
he had the matter com-
pounded in a district
court on December 18.
Compounding an of-
fence means an alleged
victim and the accused
are allowed to settle the
matter without entering
a conviction.
Indian-origin doctor
accused of molestation
acquitted in Singapore
London: Two Indian-
origin men have been
sentenced to prison in
the UK for smuggling
cocaine, cannabis and
cigarettes into the coun-
try hidden in shipments
of perishable goods.
Anand Tripathi
Varun Bhardwaj were
both sentenced to 19
years and 15 years in
jail, after they were
convicted in November,
following a 71-day trial
at Isleworth Crown
Court, the Crown Pros-
ecution Service (CPS)
said. They were also
sentenced for not pay-
ing 9,774,220 pounds.
2 Indian-origin men
jailed for 34 years in
UK for drug smuggling
Islamabad: Pakistan’s
jailed former prime
minister Imran Khan
will contest the upcom-
ing general elections
from at least three con-
stituencies, his party
announced on Wednes-
day. On August 5, he
was convicted by a trial
court in Islamabad in
the Toshakahana cor-
ruption case filed by the
Election Commission.
The verdict meant he
was disqualified from
contesting elections for
five years. However,
days later the Islamabad
HC suspended his 3
-year sentence but he
still remains in jail.
Imran Khan to contest
general polls from at
least 3 constituencies
Divyakriti Singh
PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta
An Israeli soldier operates in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday.

9. First India Bureau
Jaipur
CM BL Sharma Depu-
ty CMs Diya Kumari and
Dr Prem Chand Bairwa
went to Delhi by special
charter plane on Wednes-
day night. They are
scheduled to return to
Jaipur today afternoon.
Regarding CM’s sec-
ond visit to Delhi, discus-
sion has started whether
the Cabinet is being
formed. The Assembly
session will end today.
So, the swearing-in of
ministers may take place
soon. As per party sourc-
es, a list of 30 names has
been submitted to High
Command. But there is
talk of administering
oath to 15 ministers in 1st
phase. Almost all names
have been agreed upon.
But it will be discussed
with CM once at High
Command level. Names
of Ministers will be final-
ised only then.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Chief Minister Bhajan
Lal Sharma Sharma
while charing a review
meeting of the Energy
Department at the CMO,
said that providing af-
fordable and uninterrupt-
ed electricity supply to
the masses is the State
govt’s priority. He said
that for this, there is a
need to prepare an action
plan keeping in mind the
long- term needs.
He directed the offi-
cials to prepare a detailed
action plan regarding the
demand and requirement
of electricity in the State.
The Chief Minister
also directed the officials
to run a campaign on be-
half of the Energy De-
partment to make the
general public aware
about saving electricity.
He said that officials
should continuously
monitor the electricity
supply and take feedback
from time to time from
public representatives,
departmental employees
and the general public.
Sharma directed to
improve power lines, in-
stall new transformers
and GSS to ensure unin-
terrupted supply of elec-
tricity.
He said that companies
should give priority to
reducing power wastage
and should aim to mini-
mise it.
The CM directed the
officials to increase the
power generation capac-
ity of the State so that we
have to purchase less
quantity of power. He
said that coordination
should be established by
writing a letter to Chhat-
tisgarh government and
Coal India for adequate
coal supply and officials
should ensure that elec-
tricity is supplied to the
State at the lowest price.
Sumit Kumar
New Delhi
The Delhi High Court on
Wednesday asked Union
Minister Gajendra Singh
Shekhawat to respond to
an appeal filed by former
Chief Minister Ashok
Gehlot against his sum-
moning in a criminal
defamation complaint.
Justice Swarana Kanta
Sharma listed the matter
for further hearing on
January 22, 2024.
Gehlot has challenged
a sessions court’s order
dismissing his appeal
against his summoning in
the complaint filed by
Shekhawat.
Union Minister Ga-
jendra Singh Shekhawat,
represented through sen-
ior advocate Vikas Pah-
wa, has alleged in his
complaint that Gehlot,
by way of press confer-
ences, media reports,
and social media posts
publicly defamed him by
linking him to the Sanji-
vani scam in the state.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
CS Usha Sharma took a
review meeting through
video conference with all
the district officers and
concerned officers
through VC for proper
implementation of Viksit
Bharat Sankalp Yatra.
She directed all Dis-
trict Collectors to moni-
tor portal themselves and
work seriously to provide
maximum benefits to eli-
gible people in all
schemes by achieving
given targets.
The CS instructed of-
ficials to organise Gram
Sabhas during the
Sankalp Yatra, register-
ing the deprived eligible
people in all the schemes,
filling sankalp patra, en-
suring maximum partici-
pation of people in quiz.
PRAN PRATISHTHA OF RAM TEMPLE
Jan 22 event to be telecast live in 5L temples
First India Bureau
New Delhi
hePranPratish-
tha in Ram tem-
ple in Ayodhya
will take place on January
22 for which extensive
preparations are under-
way. Ayodhya is being
decked up for the event.
The grandeur of this cer-
emony will unfold with
live telecasts in 5 lakh
temples, allowing devo-
tees to witness Ramlala’s
Pran Pratishtha through
LED displays.
Temples will host
bhajan keertan during the
telecast, adding a spiritual
touch. A contact cam-
paign is scheduled from
January 1 to 15 in 6 lakh
villages, where thousands
of volunteers from 45
provincial RSS units will
distribute ‘Akshat’ door-
to-door, fostering com-
munity engagement.
Continuous meetings
by RSS and Vishwa Hin-
du Parishad in key prov-
inces like Kashi, Awadh,
Braj, Meerut, and Uttara-
khand underscore the sig-
nificant preparations
leading up to this historic
moment.
A contact campaign is
scheduled from
January 1 to 15 in 6
lakh villages, where
thousands of
volunteers from 45
provincial RSS units
will distribute ‘Akshat’
door-to-door,
fostering community
engagement
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THOUGHT OF THE DAY
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Ashok Gehlot Gajendra S Shekhawat
CM’s 2nd
Delhi visit, sparks
Cabinet formation talks
Ensure uninterrupted power
supply to masses: CM to officials Delhi HC seeks Union Min’s
reply on Gehlot’s appeal
CM BL Sharma pays floral tributes to former V-P Late Bhairon S
Shekhawat at his memorial in Jaipur on Wednesday. Diya Kumari,
Mumal Rajvi others were present. He also offered tributes to
Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar at his statue near Ambedkar
circle at statue of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule near Sahkar Bhawan.
Reinstating the Tradition...
The newly elected CM Bhajan Lal Sharma called upon former CM Ashok Gehlot at the
CMR in Jaipur on Wednesday. It was CM Sharma’s courtesy visit to Gehlot. The meeting
that lasted for nearly 25 minutes, reinstated the practice of courtesy meetings between
present and former CMs. The tradition was practiced during the tenures of leaders like
Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and his predecessors. This meeting signifies a gesture of
unity and acknowledgment of the valuable experience and insights. The revival of this
tradition highlights a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive approach in
the political landscape of the State.
CS chairs meet on
‘Viksit Bharat
Sankalp Yatra’ via
video conferencing
Shekhawat defamation case
CM BL Sharma chairs a review meeting of Energy Department
at the CMO on Wednesday. Bhaskar A Sawant, Ashutosh AT
Pednekar and senior officials were present.
An aerial view of the Deepotsav being held as part of the Diwali celebrations, in Ayodhya on Nov 12.
Pankaj Soni
Jaipur
The first session of the
16th RajasthanAssembly
began on Wednesday
with the swearing-in of
MLAs.Ofthe190MLAs,
who were sworn in, took
oath in the name of God
rather than in the name of
affirmation i.e. fidelity.
Interestingly, 21
MLAs took oath in San-
skrit and this happened
for the first time in the
Assembly. Congress
MLA Zubair Khan and
Independent Yoonus
Khan surprised everyone
by taking oath in San-
skrit. More than half a
dozen MLAs demanded
to take oath in Rajastha-
ni. BJP’s Anshuman S
Bhati and independent
RS Bhati even took oath
in their local language.
But Pro-tem Speaker
Kalicharan Saraf asked
them to take oath again,
citing that Rajasthani lan-
guage doesn’t have con-
stitutional recognition.
Former CM Ashok Gehlot greets Kalicharan Saraf at the State Assembly in Jaipur on Wednesday.
Vasundhara Raje takes oath as
an MLA at the State Assembly.
Sachin Pilot takes oath with a
black band tied to his arm.
GS Dotasra speaks against
MPs’ suspension after oath.
Balmukund Acharya breaks a
‘Nariyal’ before entering the
State Assembly on Wednesday.
Independent MLA Yoonus
Khan takes oath in Sanskrit.
Jethanand Vyas rides a bike to Assembly. SANTOSH SHARMA
Ritu Banawat reaches Assembly on a Tractor.
DEVVANIECHOESINASSEMBLYAS
21MLAsTAKEOATHINSANSKRIT
l Members were
disappointed as they
couldn’t take the oath
in Rajasthani language
l NoMLAtookoathin
nameofaffirmation
The two-day session of the Assembly began
on Wednesday. Even before the swearing-in,
Congress MLAs were seen protesting over
the suspension of MPs by wearing black bands and
also creating a ruckus. Former minister and MLA
Shanti Dhariwal attacked the government. Raising the
question of order, he said that this is a House, not a
Bhajan group, and that the Session was called within
24 hours. First, there should have been the Gover-
nor’s address and then the oath-taking ceremony.
However, Pro-tem Speaker Kalicharan Saraf said that
the oath would take place first. After this, the session
will be convened and then the Governor’s address
will be given. Reacting to Dhariwal, MLA Balmukund
Acharya said that Dhariwal’s intellect had become
corrupt due to the old age. “Hey, why do you have so
much objection to bhajan? Bhajan is a good thing. If
the bhajan group comes, they will sing bhajans, do
satsang, take 36 communities along, win everyone’s
trust, and develop the state,” he said. Interestingly,
Balmukund Acharya arrived at the State Assembly
with a ‘Gada, Nariyal, and a lemon’ in his hands.
CONG MLAs PROTEST WITH BLACK BANDS;
BALMUKUND REACTS TO DHARIWAL’s REMARK
l PCC Prez GS Dotasra
opposed the suspension
of MPs after taking oath.
On this, Pro-tem Speaker
Kalicharan Saraf said
that this isn’t allowed it
was removed from pro-
ceedings of the House.
l Congress MLA from
Suratgarh Dungraram
Gedar demanded to
take oath in Rajasthani
language, but Kalicharan
Saraf didn’t allow it.
l Balmukund Acharya
reached the Assembly
carrying Hanumanji’s
Gada, while independ-
ent MLA Ritu Banawat
reached there driving
a tractor. Bikaner West
MLA Jethanand Vyas
rode a bike to Assembly.
MLAs from tribal areas
reached the Assembly in
tribal attires.
l Kekri MLA Shatrughan
Gautam became a topic
of discussion in media as
he reached the Assembly
without wearing slippers or
shoes due to his resolve
to remain barefoot until the
Nasirabad-Deoli highway
becomes four-lane.
l Masuda MLA Virendra
Singh Kanawat could
not take oath as his
mother passed away a
few days ago.
ASSEMBLY HIGHLIGHTS
THESE MLAs ARE YET TO TAKE OATH
BJP MLAs Mahant Balaknath, Jagat
Singh, Bhagchand Takra, Shrichand
Kriplani and Bahadur Singh Koli are yet
to take the oath. Congress’ Mahendrajit Singh
Malviya, Virendra Singh and Sohanlal Nayak are
also yet to take oath. They will be sworn-in today.

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Unveiling the Superiority of Gym Sessions
Home
vs
Gym
Gym Workouts
outs
he age-old de-
bate of home
workouts ver-
sus gym ses-
sions has been
a topic of dis-
cussion among fitness enthusi-
asts for years. Both options
have their merits, but when it
comes to effectiveness and
overall fitness gains, the gym
often takes the lead. In this ar-
ticle, we will explore the ad-
vantages of gym workouts and
shed light on why hitting the
gym might be the superior
choice for achieving your fit-
ness goals.
ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED
EQUIPMENT
One of the primary ad-
vantages of the gym
is the availability of
specialized equip-
ment. Gyms are
equipped with a
variety of
machines targeting different
muscle groups, allowing for a
more comprehensive and tar-
geted workout. From free
weights to resistance ma-
chines, the gym provides a di-
verse range of tools that can be
customized to suit individual
fitness needs.
STRUCTURED
ENVIRONMENT AND
PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE
The gym provides a structured
environment that fosters disci-
pline and consistency. Having
a designated space for exercise
can help eliminate distractions
commonly found at home.
Moreover, gyms offer the ex-
pertise of certified trainers who
can guide you in creating a per-
sonalized workout plan, ensur-
ing that you are using proper
form and techniques to maxi-
mize results. For those aiming
to enhance their overall fitness.
The array of specialized equip-
ment available in gyms ca-
ters to diverse fitness
needs, allowing individu-
als to target specific mus-
cle groups effectively. From
free weights to resistance
machines, the gym's offerings
contribute to a more compre-
hensive and customized work-
out experience.
Well trained trainers further
enhance the gym experience
by providing professional
guidance, ensuring proper
form and techniques to opti-
mize workout results. This per-
sonalized approach minimizes
the risk of injuries and maxi-
mizes the efficiency of each
exercise.
MOTIVATION AND
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The social aspect of the gym
can significantly contribute to
motivation. Exercising along-
side like-minded individuals
creates a positive and com-
petitive atmosphere that can
inspire you to push your limits.
Group classes, personal train-
ing sessions, and the general
camaraderie of fellow gym-
goers can make the workout
experience more enjoyable
and encourage long-term com-
mitment to fitness goals.
VARIETY IN
WORKOUT OPTIONS
Gyms provide a wide range of
workout options, from cardio
machines to
s t r e n g t h
t r a i n i n g
and group
classes. This
diversity helps
prevent bore-
dom and pla-
teaus, keeping your fitness
routine dynamic and challeng-
ing. Most home setups lack the
variety of equipment and
workout choices available at a
well-equipped gym, potential-
ly limiting the scope of your
exercises.
INVESTMENT IN
PERSONAL HEALTH
Paying for a gym membership
can be a powerful motivator.
The financial investment as-
sociated with a gym member-
ship serves as a powerful mo-
tivator, compelling individuals
to maximize their commitment
to fitness. The tangible com-
mitment encourages greater
dedication and consistency,
fostering a proactive approach
to achieving health and well-
ness goals. While home work-
outs have their place, the mul-
tifaceted advantages offered
by the gym make it a compel-
ling choice for those seeking a
holistic and effective fitness
journey. Home workouts, on
the other hand, may lack this
external motivator, making it
easier to skip sessions.
Khemraj
Khowal
The writer is owner of
Talwarkars Gym, Vaishali
T
Engaging in home workouts may
not be feasible for everyone,
whereas exercising in a gym under
the guidance of a fitness trainer
proves to be a superior alternative.
—Khemraj Khowal
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While home workouts have their
merits, it is clear that the gym offers a
superior platform for achieving holistic
fitness goals. The access to specialized
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structured environment, motiva-
tional support, and variety in
workout options make the gym
a compelling choice.
CONCLUSION
Vinay Choudhary engages in
fitness exercise routine
Fitness instructor Devraj Singh
at Talwarkars Gym