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BARMER–JAISALMER LOK SABHA SEAT
A BATTLEGROUND DOMINATED BY JATS & RAJPUTS
Abhishek Tiwari
Jaipur
armer-Jaisalmer
parliamentary
seat, historically
dominated by
Jats and Ra-
jputs, has been a pivotal
battleground since 1952.
Candidates from these
communities have most-
ly clinched victory, with
occasional surprises dur-
ing the Modi era. Nota-
ble victories include for-
mer Jagirdar Bhawani
Singh and Maharawal
Raghunath Singh Baha-
dur, who won indepen-
dently in 1952. Rajput
leader Tan Singh won in
1962 on the Ram Rajya
Parishad ticket. Congress
secured the seat in 1967,
courtesy of Amrit Naha-
ta, who won again in
1971. Tan Singh re-
claimed the seat amidst
anti-Congress fervor in
1977 under the Janata
Party banner.
In 1980 and 1984,
freedom fighter Virdhi
Chand Jain secured vic-
tories for Congress.
Kalyan Singh Kalvi, rep-
resenting Janata Dal in
1989, won during the rise
of VP Singh’s National
Front government. How-
ever, Ram Niwas Mirdha
of Congress took over in
1991. From 1996 to
1999, Jat leader Col
Sonaram retained the
seat for Congress. BJP’s
Manvendra Singh broke
Congress’s streak in
2004, succeeding after a
previous attempt in 1999.
In 2009, Congress re-
claimed the seat through
Harish Chaudhary.
MPs OF BARMER–JAISALMER THUS FAR
l 1952 BHAWANI SINGH: Independent
l 1957 RAGHUNATH SINGH BAHADUR: Independent
l 1962 TAN SINGH: Ram Rajya Parishad
l 1967, 1971 AMRIT NAHATA: INC
l 1977 TAN SINGH: Janata Party
l 1980 VIRDHI CHAND JAIN: INC (I)
l 1984 VIRDHI CHAND JAIN: INC
l 1989 KALYAN SINGH KALVI: Janata Dal
l 1991 RAM NIWAS MIRDHA: INC
l 1996, 1998, 1999 SONA RAM: INC
l 2004 MANVENDRA SINGH: BJP
l 2009 HARISH CHAUDHARY : INC
l 2014 SONA RAM: BJP
l 2019 KAILASH CHOUDHARY: BJP
B
BJPveteranJaswant
Singhturnsarebel
Col Sonaram
who won the
seat in the
past on Congress ticket
switched to BJP in 2014.
This election became po-
litically significant when
the BJP gave a ticket to
Sonaram, but the party’s
veteran leader Jaswant
Singh rebelled and filed
his nomination as an
Independent. Emotions
ran high in this election
but eventually Jaswant
Singh lost. In 2019 BJP
retained its control and
Kailash Choudhary won
the election.
ASSEMBLY SEAT-WISE POSITION OF BARMER–JAISALMER LS
l (132) JAISALMER: Chhotu Singh Bhati (BJP)
l (134) SHEO: Ravindra Singh Bhati (IND)
l (135) BARMER: Priyanka Chowdhary (IND)
l (136) BAYTOO: Harish Chaudhary (INC)
l (137) PACHPADRA: Arun Choudhary (BJP)
l (138) SIWANA: Hameer Singh Bhayal (BJP)
l (139) GUDHA MALANI: KK Bishnoi (BJP)
l (140) CHOHTAN: Aduram Meghwal (BJP)
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TOTAL RECALL
6TH LOK SABHA 1977
Firstnon-Congress
govtformedunder
PMMorarjiDesai
Manoj Mathur
Jaipur
ndia’s sixth Lok
Sabha elections
were held in 1977
after enduring the
bitter experience of 18
months of Emergency.
The delayed general
elections saw Indira Gan-
dhi decisively rejected,
paving the way for India’s
first non-Congress govern-
ment. The results ad-
dressed grievances from
the Emergency era, usher-
ing in the Janata Party.
Morarji Desai, a former
Congressmember,became
the inaugural non-Con-
gress PM, inaugurating his
cabinetonMarch24,1977.
However, within three
years, political turmoil led
to two Prime Ministers,
culminating in mid-term
elections in 1980. Chaud-
hary Charan Singh, the
second PM, lasted only 23
days, marking shortest ten-
ure in Indian history.
After the lifting of the
‘Emergency’, considered a
dark chapter in Indian de-
mocracy, it marked a sec-
ond freedom for the peo-
ple. Opposition leaders
were freed, and normalcy
gradually returned. Janata
Partyemerged,comprising
Jan Sangh, Congress (O),
Bharatiya Lok Dal, and the
Socialist Party, with
Jaiprakash Narayan at its
helm. Notable figures like
Morarji Desai, Madhu Li-
maye, Rajnarayan, George
Fernandes, and Madhu
Dandavate were part of the
party, alongside Atal Bi-
hari Vajpayee, Lal Krishna
Advani, and Nanaji Desh-
mukh from Jan Sangh.
Charan Singh, Chan-
drashekhar, Mohan Dhar-
ia, Ramdhan, and Krishna
Kant also joined, having
rebelled against Indira dur-
ing Emergency. Mean-
while, leaders like Babu
Jagjivan Ram, Hemwati
Nandan Bahuguna, and
Nandini Satpathy left Con-
gress to join Janata Party.
Termed a ‘referendum
against Emergency’, the
election posed choice be-
tween ‘democracy or dic-
tatorship’. Due to symbol
issues, Janata Party con-
tested under the ‘Bharatiya
Lok Dal’symbol, securing
295 seats.
CHARAN SINGH GOVT LASTED ONLY 23 DAYS
Following the Janata Party government’s formation,
Indira Gandhi’s arrest ensued based on the Shah
Commission’s recommendations probing Emergency
abuses. Internal contradictions emerged, leading to Janata
Party’s fragmentation due to leadership ambitions and dual
memberships. Chaudhary Charan Singh’s rebellion led him
to assume Prime Ministership on July 28, 1979, supported
by Congress. However, a day prior to the confidence vote,
Indira Gandhi withdrew her backing. Charan Singh resigned
on August 20, 1979, serving as the acting Prime Minister until
mid-term elections on January 14, 1980.
l Public took revenge
for the atrocities of
Emergency by
defeating Indira
l India saw 2 PMs in
about 3 yrs, but Lok
Sabha could not
complete its tenure
I
Voting for the
sixth Lok Sabha
spanned from
March 16 to 19, with
vote counting starting
on March 20. Out of
542 seats, Congress
plummeted to 154,
losing nearly 200 seats,
and its vote share
dipped below 35%.
Janata Party and its al-
lies secured 330 seats,
with Janata Party alone
clinching 295. Notably,
Indira Gandhi and her
son Sanjay lost in Rae
Bareli and Amethi,
respectively, signaling
the public’s rejection
of Congress in North
India. The party failed
to secure a single seat
in key states like Bihar
and UP, as well as in
Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh and Delhi.
INDIRACOULDNOT
EVENSAVEHERSEAT
IF WE LOOK AT THE LAST 12 LOK SABHA ELECTIONS, THE VICTORY FIGURE WAS NOT EVEN ONE PERCENT
VOTERSAREWARYOF
INDEPENDENTSINLOKSABHAPOLLS
Maximum 42 independents won in 1957 elections but only four won in 2019
REPRESENTATIONAL
Pankaj Soni
Jaipur
fter every Lok
Sabha election,
the number of
independent
MPs is continu-
ously decreasing. Be-
sides, the graph of votes
received by independent
candidates is also de-
creasing. Till now, the
1957 election witnessed
the highest number of in-
dependent MPs at 42 in
the Lok Sabha. Earlier, in
the country’s first general
elections in 1952, the
number of independent
MPs was 37 while in the
1962 Lok Sabha polls,
the number of independ-
ent MPs was reduced to
20. This was the year
when the number of inde-
pendent MPs dropped by
more than half compared
to the previous election.
However, in the subse-
quent elections, the num-
ber of independents once
again increased. A total
of 3,438 independent
candidates were in the
fray in the 2019 general
elections. But out of
these, only four won.
In the 1967 Lok Sabha
elections, 35 independent
candidates reached the
Lok Sabha. Once again
the number of independ-
ent MPs increased in this
election. However, this
was the last election in
which independent can-
didates reached the Lok
Sabha by winning in
large numbers. Their
numbers continued to de-
cline in the years that fol-
lowed. In 1971, 14 inde-
pendent candidates and
in 1989, 12 independent
candidates won the Lok
Sabha elections. Apart
from this, the number of
independent MPs has
never reached double fig-
ures in the elections held
so far.
elections, 5514 independ-
ent candidates were in the
fray and of these only one
managed to secure a win.
This is the lowest figure
of an independent MP in
the Lok Sabha.
FOUR VETERANS WON
EVEN IN MODI WAVE
elections, BJP won a
landslide victory under
the leadership of PM Nar-
endra Modi. Many big
leaders of other parties
lost the fight in this elec-
tion however, four inde-
pendent candidates man-
aged to win creating a lot
of buzz. There was a lot
of discussion about these
four candidates who won
the elections and reached
the Lok Sabha. Navneet
Rana reached the Lok
Sabha after winning the
election from the Amra-
vati seat of Maharashtra
as an independent candi-
date. Apart from this, in-
dependent candidate Su-
manlatha won the elec-
tion from the Mandya
seat of Karnataka. She
defeated Nikhil, son of
then Chief Minister HD
Kumaraswamy. Kokra-
jhar Lok Sabha seat in
Assam was one of the
four Lok Sabha seats in
the country where an in-
dependent candidate won
the election in 2019. In-
dependent candidate
Naba Kumar Saraniya
won from this seat. Inde-
pendent candidate Delkar
Sanjibhai won from the
Union Territory of Dadra
and Nagar Haveli.
WHO QUALIFIES AS AN INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE?
An independent candidate is an individual who
participates in elections without alignment to any
political party. Independents often advocate for
policies divergent from those of major political parties. While
the number of independent candidates contesting Lok
Sabha elections has increased since the inaugural general
election of 1951-52, the quantity of successful candidates
has dwindled. Moreover, their share of the vote has been on
a decline. In India, independent candidates face significant
challenges in campaigning and garnering support from
voters due to limited resources and influence. The Law
Commission of India’s 255th report ignited controversy by
proposing the prohibition of independent candidates from
participating in elections, citing concerns that they may not
be genuinely committed to the electoral process or may
stand solely to confuse voters.
A
Year Total Total Independent Successful Political parties’ Independents
Candidates Seats Candidates Independents candidates success
Candidates success rate rate
1951 1874 489 533 37 33.7% 6.9%
1957 1519 494 481 42 43.5% 8.7%
1962 1985 494 479 20 31.5% 4.2%
1967 2369 520 866 35 32.3% 4.0%
1971 2784 518 1134 14 30.5% 1.2%
1977 2439 542 1224 9 43.9% 0.7%
1980 4629 529 2826 9 28.8% 0.3%
1984 5492 541 3894 13 33.0% 0.3%
1989 6160 529 3713 12 21.1% 0.3%
1991 8749 534 5546 1 16.6% 0.0%
1996 13952 543 10636 9 16.1% 0.1%
1998 4750 543 1915 6 18.9% 0.3%
1999 4648 543 1945 6 19.9% 0.3%
2004 5435 543 2385 5 17.6% 0.2%
2009 8070 543 3831 9 12.6% 0.2%
2014 8251 543 3234 3 10.8% 0.1%
2019 8039 543 3438 4 9.54% 0.11%
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First India Bureau
Jaipur
Three minors who fled
from a juvenile home in
Jaipur on February 12
have been captured near
the Nepal border late on
Wednesday. After their
escape, they were impli-
cated in murder of Sachin
Munjal, a scrap dealer in
Rohtak. On getting lead,
Jaipur West, Muzaffarna-
gar and Rohtak police
nabbed 3 of them from
Nepal border. On Feb 12,
the accused, associated
with Lawrence Bishnoi
gang, had escaped from
juvenile home. P5
3 juveniles who
fled on Feb 12
killed a trader
IN BRIEF
Ex-Delhi University Professor
GN Saibaba celebrates as he
got released from the Nagpur
Central Jail after the Bombay
High Court acquitted him in
an alleged Maoist links case,
in Nagpur on Thursday.
MHA designates LeT
member Md Qasim as
terrorist under UAPA
New Delhi: The Ministry
of Home Affairs (MHA)
on Thursday designated
Mohammad Qasim Gujj-
ar (32), a resident of Rea-
si in Jammu and Kashmir
as an individual terrorist
under the Unlawful Ac-
tivities Prevention Act
(UAPA). It said that Guj-
jar is a member of Lash-
kar-e-Taiba (LeT), a
banned terrorist outfit.
 The abrogation
of Article 370 which
has led to the respect
of the youth’s talent
and equal rights and
equal opportunities
for everyone
 Modi will not leave
any stone unturned
to repay this debt of
affection. I am doing
all this hard work to
win your hearts and
I believe that I am on
the right path
 I will continue my
efforts to win your
hearts. This is
Modi’s guarantee
and all of you know
that Modi’s Guarantee
means the guarantee
of fulfillment of guar-
antee.
 Dynastic politics in
J&K deprived the right
to reservation to other
backward classes in
Panchayat, Municipal-
ity and Municipal Cor-
poration as provided
in the government
MODI SPEAKS
PROJECTS UNVEILED
Moni Sharma
Srinagar
In his first visit to Kash-
mir after the abrogation
of Article 370, Prime
Minister Narendra Modi
on Thursday unveiled
multiple development
projects worth more than
Rs 6,400 crore, during
the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit
Jammu Kashmir’ pro-
gramme at Srinagar’s
Bakshi Stadium.
Revealing his next
mission ‘Wed in India’,
PM Modi said people
should come to Jammu
and Kashmir and host
their weddings. “The
world has seen how G20
was organised in J&K.
There was a time when
people used to say, who
will go to J&K for tour-
ism? Today, tourism in
Jammu and Kashmir is
breaking all records. In
2023, more than 2 crore
tourists have come here.
Now big celebrities from
across the world are also
coming to J&K,” he said.
Addressing the gather-
ing, the PM said that the
feeling of arriving in
heaven on earth cannot
be put into words. “This
unparalleled form of na-
ture, the air, the valley,
the environment and the
love and affection of
Kashmiri brothers and
sisters”, he remarked. He
also acknowledged pres-
ence of over 1 lakh peo-
ple from over 285 blocks
virtually. MORE ON P8
MODI’SMISSION
‘NAYAKASHMIR’!
 The new J&K is the one that has
been awaited for decades: PM Modi
 ‘Wed in India’, Modi says people
should host their weddings in J&K
 PM Modi launches projects worth
`6,400 cr for Agriculture-Economy
STATE GOVT IS PROMOTING RELIGIOUS TOURISM: CM SHARMA
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma participated
in PM Modi’s functions organised in Mandafia (Chittor), Keshoraipatan (Bundi) and
Bikaner via VC on Thursday. “State govt has made a provision of `300 crore in com-
ing year for works of 20 temples and faith places in state. Besides, the govt is also working
with other states on schemes to promote tourism,” CM said. P10
PM DISTRIBUTES 1,000
GOVT JOB LETTERS
PM Narendra Modi
also distributed ap-
pointment orders to
about 1,000 new govern-
ment recruits of Jammu and
Kashmir and interacted with
the beneficiaries of vari-
ous government schemes
including women achiev-
ers, lakhpati didis, farmers,
entrepreneurs, etc. He men-
tioned direct transfers of
nearly `3,000 crore under
the PM-KSN scheme to
the accounts of farmers.
MY FRIEND NAZIM: PM MODI SHARES
SELFIE WITH A BENEFICIARY IN J&K
PM Modi interacted and took a
selfie with his “friend” Nazim at a
rally during the ‘Viksit Bharat, Viksit
Jammu Kashmir’ programme. A resident
of J&K’s Pulwama district, Nazim is said to
be beneficiary of ‘Viksit Bharat’ programme
and was chosen for an interaction with PM
during event at Srinagar’s Bakshi stadium.
 PRASAD scheme and
SWADESH Darshan
 Holistic Agriculture De-
velopment Programme
 43 projects of pilgrim-
age and tourist sites
 Challenge Based Des-
tination Devp Scheme
 Dekho Apna Desh
People’s Choice 2024
 Chalo India Global
Diaspora Campaign
PM Narendra Modi with Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and J&K L-G Manoj Sinha during ‘Viksit Bharat, Viksit J&K’ programme at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar on Thursday.
Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival
celebrated annually in honour of
the deity Shiva. Of numerous forms
of Shiva, Ardhanarishvara is prob-
ably the most unique. It harmonizes
2 conflicting ways of life: Spiritual
way of ascetic as represented by Shiva, and materialistic way of
householder symbolised by Parvati. Woman part represents a
generative power and states that male and female principles can-
not be separated. It conveys unity of opposites in universe.
Every year world comes together
and celebrates International Wom-
en’s Day also called Nari Diwas,
recognising the social, economic,
cultural, and political achievements
of women around the world. It is
a perfect opportunity to be aware of issues of gender equality.
Through various events and initiatives, International Women’s
Day empowers individuals and communities to learn about the
challenges women face and work towards solutions.
BHARAT JODO NYAY YATRA REACHES BANSWARA
RaGa vows 5 guarantees for LS polls
Shubham Jain & Kunal Trivedi
Banswara
ahul Gandhi’s
Bharat Jodo
Nyay Yatra has
reached Banswara and
addressing a gathering at
College ground in Ban-
swara, Rahul said biggest
issue of the yatra is un-
employment. Modi asks
youth to make ‘Pakodas’.
Rahul also promises five
guarantees for LS polls.
First Guarantee: We
will bring MNREGA
program, we will bring
employment guarantee.
Second Guarantee: 30
lakh govt jobs for youth.
Third Guarantee: One
year internship and Rs 1
lakh for every graduate
will be made legal right.
We will bring a new law
against paper leaks so
that there will be no
more paper leaks.
Fourth Guarantee: We
had brought a law for
them in Rajasthan and
those laws are going to
be brought in the nation.
Fifth Guarantee: Fund
for startups worth Rs
5,000 crore and there
will also be a fund of Rs
10 cr for every dist for
development works. P10
Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge with (L-R) Jairam Ramesh, Govind S Dotasra, Arjun Bamaniya
and Sachin Pilot at a public meeting during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra at Banswara on Thursday.
R
CABINET
DECISIONS
 4% DA/DR hike for
Central govt employees
and pensioners. The gra-
tuity limit increased to
`25 lakh from `20 lakh
 `300 targeted subsidy
to PM Ujjwala Yojana
consumers extended by
another year till 31.3.2025
 UNNATI 2024 Scheme
with budget of `10,037 cr
approved for industrial-
ization of the N-E Region
 MSP for Raw Jute for
2024-25 hiked by `285/
quintal to `5,335/quintal,
WB, Assam, Bihar to gain
 AI Mission to power
AI Innovation Ecosystem
in nation approved with a
budget of `10,371.92 cr
Sweden formally joins
Nato military alliance
New Delhi: Sweden on
Thursday officially
joined Nato, becoming
32nd member of transat-
lantic military alliance,
marking end of the post-
World War II neutrality.
Gang that duped Indians
into fighting war busted
New Delhi: A major human
trafficking racket - spanning
across 7 states - unearthed
by the CBI on Thursday.
This comes a day after a
30-year-old man from Hy-
derabad died in Russia war.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AGAINST SEXUAL OFFENCES
Guv Mishra releases book, research study
First India Bureau
Jaipur
overnor and
C h a n c e l l o r
Kalraj Mishra
released the book ‘Caus-
es and Prevention of
Sexual Crimes against
Girls’ and the Universi-
ty’s ‘Research Study’ on
Thursday at Raj Bhawan
based on the research
study of Rajasthan Police
officers sponsored by
UNICEF of Sardar Patel,
Security and Criminal
Justice University, Jodh-
pur. He also inaugurated
the edited book related to
‘Campaign against cor-
ruption under good gov-
ernance’ published by
‘Counter Corruption
Centre’.
On this occasion, the
Governor called for cre-
ating awareness regard-
ing the statutory rules,
policies and laws regard-
ing the protection of chil-
dren and their rights as
well as making effective
efforts for effective pre-
vention of corruption for
good governance. Gover-
nor Mishra said that child
sexual crime is a major
obstacle to social devel-
opment. He stressed on
making effective and ef-
ficient efforts to stop
such crimes.
While discussing the
POCSO act, Mishra said
that there is also a provi-
sion of a special court for
punishment in relation to
child sexual crimes.
Kalraj Mishra speaking during book launch at Raj Bhavan on Thursday. Manju Baghmar and
Jawahar Singh Bedham are also seen.
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Kota: Rajasthan State
Gas Limited (RSGL)
has given a big relief to
consumers by making
CNG cheaper by Rs
2.50 per kg in Kota.
Mines Secretary and
Chairperson RSGL
Anandi and MD Ran-
veer Singh gave infor-
mation. Rates were
also reduced in Kukas
and Neemrana. New
rates are applicable
with immediate effect.
CNG gets `2.50
cheaper in Kota:
RSGL Chief
Jaipur: Jaipur Develop-
ment Commissioner
Manju Rajpal hasi in-
formed that the Sangan-
er area which is de-
prived of sewerage sys-
tem which includes the
area around Sanganer
Railway Station, Ram-
pura Road, New San-
ganer Road and between
Muhana Mandi and
ISKCON Road and
Vande Matram Circle
and patrakar colony,
DPR has been prepared
for the development of
sewerage network in
those areas. This project
will benefit 2.58 lakh
population (estimated
by 2040) in approxi-
mately 1310 hectare
area of Sanganer. Total
cost of this project is at
Rs 230.96 cr, which is
proposed to be complet-
ed in a phased manner.
JDA sanctions `231
cr for drainage,
sewerage works
IN BRIEF
Navin Sharma
Jaipur
The ACB raided the
house and hospital of Dr
Ranjan Lamba of SMS
Hospital on Thursday in
a case related to dispro-
portionate assets. The
teams raided 5 places in-
cluding Ranjan’s home
and hospital in Jaipur,
Jhunjhunu and Sikar.
DGACB Rajeev Shar-
ma had received infor-
mation about many prop-
erties owned by Lamba.
Raids were carried out
at a hospital and Lamba’s
house. The ACB team is
also investigating a flat
and residence in Sikar.
Documents of 22 resi-
dential and agricultural
plots in name of the ac-
cused and family mem-
bers were found.
He had invested in
residential and commer-
cial plots and flats around
Jaipur whose market
value is worth crores. Be-
sides, the ACB found
several bank accounts of
Lamba and his family.
Lamba is believed to
have acquired the prop-
erty while holding the
post of Medical Officer
at SMS Hospital.
CRIME
ROUNDUP
The hospital building where ACB carried out raids on Thursday
2024 Assembly
calendar to have
pics of martyrs:
Speaker Devnani
Yogesh Sharma
Jaipur
Innovations have been
made in this year’s calen-
dar published by the Ra-
jasthan Assembly on the
initiative of Assembly
Speaker Vasudev Dev-
nani. Pictures of brave
women and great men of
the state have been in-
cluded in this year’s cal-
endar. The calendar pub-
lished by the Legislative
Assembly has been given
a new format.
Assembly Speaker
Devnani said that includ-
ing pictures of brave men
and women in calendar
will inspire people. He
told that in this year’s
calendar, pictures of
Mother India, Emperor
Prithviraj Chauhan, Rani
Lakshmi Bai, Maharana
Pratap, Swami Vive-
kananda, Gurudev Shri
Rabindra Nath Tagore &
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
have been included. Ta-
ble & wall calendars
have been published by
Legislative Assembly.
Three dead after car
hits tree, catches fire
Hukum Singh
Sikar
In a tragic incident, three
people died after a speed-
ing car hit a tree and
caught fire in Rajasthan’s
Sikardistrict,accordingto
police. One other sus-
tained critical burn inju-
ries in the accident that
tookplaceinLaxmangarh
area. They were returning
from Sihot Bari village
after attending the wed-
ding ceremony.
The injured were
rushed to Kalyan Hospi-
tal. However, doctors de-
clared three of them dead
and one other is undergo-
ing treatment. After re-
ceiving information, Ne-
chha police also reached
the spot and all three seri-
ously burnt people were
brought to Kalyan Hospi-
tal in Sikar.
Meanwhile, in Anup-
garh, a fierce clash be-
tween a bus and an e-rick-
shaw resulted in a tragic
incident. Three individu-
als riding the e-rickshaw
lost their lives, while two
others sustained serious
injuries in the accident.
Upon receiving the infor-
mation, the police team
rushed to the scene, trans-
porting the injured to the
hospital.Thebodiesofthe
three deceased were
placed in the hospital
morgue.
Congress holds protest
outside SBI branches
Naresh Sharma
Jaipur
Congress party protested
in front of State Bank of
India branches across the
state, demanding to make
public the information
about electoral bonds be-
fore Lok Sabha elections.
The party workers led
by Jaipur City Congress
President RR Tiwari and
Jaipur Dehat president
Gopal Meena marched
from Ramlila Maidan
and reached the SBI
Bank branch at Sangan-
eri Gate, where they
raised slogans.
Congress workers
tried to enter the bank,
but the policemen closed
the main gate of the bank
and stopped the Congress
leaders and workers out-
side the gate. For some
time, Congress workers
sat at the gate and started
raising slogans demand-
ing to make the election
donations public.
Congress workers protesting outside a branch of SBI in Jaipur on
Thursday. NAIM KHAN
RAS Secretariat
officials on a war
path; write to DoP
First India Bureau
Jaipur
RAS officer Abubakar
and employees of secre-
tariat service had a con-
frontation today in secre-
tariat over the issue of
leave. The employees
accused him of using foul
language and disturbing
harmony. They also
reached the DOP to com-
plain against him.
President Sitaram, for-
mer president Kapil Dev
and other employees
leaders were present dur-
ing the confrontation. A
letter has been written on
behalf of the Secretariat
Employees Union Presi-
dent in which the RAS
officer has been accused
of using abusive
language.
The letter was written
to the DoP Principal Sec-
retary. The employees
have demanded to trans-
fer the officer.
Task force student pledge drive against drugs: CS
Dr Rituraj Sharma
Jaipur
The Bhajanlal govern-
ment is extreemly serious
in exterminating drugs
from Rajasthan and in
this connection, a major
meeting was held for the
firsttimeinthisN-CORD
on Thursday. The meet-
ing lasted for two and a
half hours under the
chairmanship of Chief
Secretary Sudhansh Pant
and it was decided that a
task force will be formed
against drugs oath will
be administered to 10
lakh students on NCB
foundation day on March
17 for not consuming
drugs. NCB Zonal Di-
rector Ghanshyam Soni
said, “Students will be
given a pledge to stay
away from drugs.Acam-
paign will run against il-
legal cultivation of opi-
um and Cannabis and
action will be taken
against Patwaris if illegal
farming is found.
Smoking items will
not be sold within 100
meters of educational in-
stitutions licenses of
stores will be cancelled
for selling drugs.
CS Sudhansh Pant, Shubhra Singh, VK Singh, Ghamshyam Soni
and other officials during the meeting in Jaipur on Thursday.
Assembly Speaker Vasudev
Devnani in Ajmer on Thursday.
Gehlot’s sister’s condolence meet: Senior
leaders and councillors pay their respects
Shiv Prakash Purohit
Jodhpur
Alarge number of people
including politicians and
social workers paid trib-
utes to Vimla Devi, sister
of former CMAshok Ge-
hlot, who passed away.A
third-day mourning
meeting was held on
Thursday in which peo-
ple associated with vari-
ous organizations, public
representatives, intellec-
tuals, officials, common
people and distinguished
citizens paid floral trib-
utes to her.
Vimala Devi’s son
Ranveer Singh, Jaswant
Singh Kachhwaha, Ex-
CM Ashok Gehlot, Vaib-
hav Gehlot were present
in the tribute meeting
organized at Silver Oak
Park. Social Justice and
Empowerment Min Avi-
nash Gehlot, MP Rajen-
dra Gehlot, State Child
Protection Commission
Chairperson Sangeeta
Beniwal, Mayor North
Kunti Parihar, Manven-
dra Singh Jasol, Ma-
hadev Singh Khandela,
Badiram Jakhar, BD
Kalla, Babulal Nagar,
Pukhraj Parasar, Sukh-
ram Bishnoi, Mamta
Bhupesh and other lead-
ers were present.
CS Pant’s secretariat inspection:
Employees seen rushing to office
I don’t need a certificate of patriotism
from anyone, Rafeek Khan hits back
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Employees were seen
rushing to reach secre-
tariat on time on Thurs-
day, a day after chief sec-
retary Sudhansh Pant
conducted an inspection.
Employees were seen
running from 9:15 to 10
am. They drove fast to
reach the office. Even in
a hurry, some employees
parked their vehicles
haphazardly.
Some employees, de-
spite leaving home early,
were a little late due to
traffic. Cleaning in the
secretariat sections be-
tween 8 am to 9:30 am
became a challenge. Due
to each sweeper being
responsible for about 55
rooms, cleaning of the
section took place in one
and a half hour.
First India Bureau
Jaipur
State Minority Commis-
sion Chairman Rafiq
Khan on Thursday coun-
tered the allegations of
MLAGopal Sharma say-
ing that nothing is
achieved by speaking
and getting cheap public-
ity. “Sharma had spoken
once, then why did he
speak in between? 82
councilors had signed but
MLAGopal Sharma kept
that complaint in his
pocket and took it away,”
he said on development
that took place in a meet-
ing in municipal corpora-
tion yesterday.
He alleged that the na-
tional anthem was insult-
ed by BJP councilors as
the anthem was stopped
after one line.
“All this was done to
divert from the issues,
petty politics should not
be done,” he said. He
also questioned who Go-
pal Sharma was to ques-
tion his patriotism. “I
don’t need a certificate of
patriotism from anyone,”
Rafeek said.
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disproportionateassets
Notice to BLO
for sharing
unofficial info
on WhatsApp
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Putting the message of
mobile/internet service
provider’s scheme in the
WhatsApp group created
for the elections proved
costly for a BLO.
Considering this as
negligence in duty and
election work, the SDM
has issued show cause to
the BLO.
A reply has been
sought withdin two days
for sharing the post with-
out verification.
THREE SENIOR MEDICAL STUDENTS SUSPENDED
FOR RAGGING; `25,000 FINE IMPOSED
Bharatpur: The Anti-Ragging Committee of Jagan-
nath Pahadia Medical College, Bharatpur, on
Thursday suspended three senior students for
three months accused of ragging. A fine of Rs 25,000
each has also been imposed on the three students. Be-
sides, another student was suspended for a month. The
action was taken after victim had given a written com-
plaint to National Medical Council. College Principal Dr
Subhash Bansal said that a case of assault and ragging
of a junior student by senior students came to light. The
victim, Vijay Mudhotia, complained to NMC after which
students from both sides were heard. Ravi Katara
JAIPUR POLICE CRACKS DOWN ON HOOKAH
BAR; SEIZES HOOKAHS, ARRESTS MANAGER
In a crackdown against hookah bars, the
Airport police raided The Burj Rooftop Club
and found young men and women smoking in
the club. Police have recovered hookahs and flavours
from the spot while club’s manager Ramakant Sharma
has been arrested. Police are investigating the matter.
Notably, the previous govt led by Ashok Gehlot had
also taken up the issue and banned Hookah bars in
the state. The Gehlot govt had also put restrictions on
the operating hours of clubs and other joints in Jaipur
to curb the drug menace and had given guidelines to
not keep open any outlets after midnight.
Yuva Mitra Protest
The ‘Yuva Mitras’ protesting semi naked in Jaipur on Thursday.
The protests have been going on over a month against the
scrapping of the Yuva Mitra scheme by the new BJP govt.
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3juvenileswhofledonFeb12killed
atrader;heldfromNepalborder
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Three minors who es-
caped from Jaipur’s ju-
venilehomeonFebruary
12werecaughtlatenight
from the Nepal border.
Investigation had re-
vealed that after fleeing
from, they had killed a
businessman in Rohtak.
After this police was
continuously trying to
catch them. Late night,
Jaipur West Police re-
ceived information that
the three minors were
about to flee to Nepal.
Muzaffarnagar and
Rohtak police were in-
formed following which
all three minors were
caught from Nepal bor-
der. They will soon be
brought to Jaipur.
Sachin Munjal, a
scrap dealer in Rohtak,
was murdered on March
2. Jaipur Police had re-
ceived information that
all 3 were involved in
this murder. All three
minors are 17 years old.
After Sachin’s murder,
Rohit Godara had also
posted on social media
taking responsibility
for the murder.
DCP Jaipur West
Amit Kumar said that
information has been
given to Rohtak Police
by him and a team has
also been sent from
Jaipur. On February 12,
22minors,includingone
associated with Law-
rence Bishnoi gang who
opened fire at G Club in
Jaipur,hadescapedfrom
the juvenile home in
SethiColony,Jaipur.Be-
tween 4 and 5 in the
morning the child mo-
lesters had escaped by
cutting the net. These
included a Lawrence
Gang henchman, who
opened fire at Zee Club
in Jaipur. He was the one
who had made the entire
plan to escape.
Tigress Bhakti from Pune reaches Jaipur
Jaipur: Tigress Bhakti from Pune’s Rajiv Gandhi
Zoological Park reached Nahargarh Biological Park
in Jaipur on Thursday. The 7-yr-old tigress will be kept
quarantined for 21 days under the
supervision of Forest Dept officials.
After this, an attempt will be made to
pair Bhakti with tiger Shivaji here and
then both will be released. Under Zoo
Exchange Programme, 2 female, 1
male wolf 1 female hyena have
been given by Nahargarh Biological
Park to Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Pune. Doctor Arvind
Mathur went to Pune with his team to bring Bhakti to Jaipur.
7 flights to stop
ops from Jaipur
from March 31
Jaipur: The
summer schedule
of Jaipur Airport has
been released. Now
flights from Jaipur to
Ayodhya, Ahmedabad,
Chennai, Jaisalmer,
Guwahati, Agra and
Mumbai will stop from
March 31. Besides,
Pantnagar flight will fly
only three days a week
on March 31. Two new
flights will start
operating from Jaipur to
Pune and Kuala Lumpur
from April. From March
31, Indigo’s Pantnagar
flight will fly only on
Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays.
Khimsar’s son
Dhananjay likely to
become RCA prez
Jaipur: The current
executive of
Rajasthan Cricket
Association (RCA) has
called an AGM on March
9. According to sources,
a proposal will be brought
in meeting to make
Nagaur District Cricket
Association President
Dhananjay Singh
Khimsar the working
president of RCA.
Secretaries of all the
district associations of the
state have been asked to
attend the meeting. In
this meeting, discussions
will also be held on
presenting the RCA’s
position before govt.
The wall built at the Juvenile
home is only 10 feet high
Electrical wires are hanging,
due to which Juveniles find
it easy to escape.
NEWS DIGEST
First India Blue clinch PPL title
for 4th
time, beat Sach Bedhadak
FirstIndiaBureau
Jaipur
First India News team has
wonthetrophyofthePress
PremierLeague(PPL), or-
ganizedbyPinkCityPress
Club, for the fourth time.
In the final match, First In-
dia Blue defeated Sach
Bedhadakteamby8wick-
ets. CEO and Managing
EditorofFirstIndiaPawan
Arorahitthewinningshot.
16 teams participated in
thePPL.Inthefinalmatch,
FirstIndiaBlue (FIB)won
thetossandelectedtofield
first. However, while bat-
ting first, Sach Bedhadak
could not score big as their
opening batsman Kartik
Sharma and inform bats-
man - Shubham Patidar
were taken down by Ma-
yank. The remaining team
could not give much chal-
lenge and could score only
142runsin20overs.Chas-
ing the target of 143 runs,
FIB’s opening batsmen
Kartikey Dev Singh and
Mukesh Bagra gave their
team a flying start with
Mukeshfiringonallcylin-
ders scoring a quickfire
36 runs. The duo put up a
98 run partnership in just 8
overs. The FIB chased the
total in 15.4 overs to win
the tournament. Kartikey
Dev Singh scored 50 runs
and was awarded the Best
BatsmanAward.
During the concluding
ceremony Radharaman
Sharma,RamendraSolan-
ki, Virendra Singh
Rathore, Mukesh Meena,
Abhay Joshi, and others
were present. Pawan Aro-
ra, CEO and Managing
Editor of First India News
congratulated all the win-
ners and runners-up.
Team First India Blue strike a victory pose after clinching title of
PPL for fourth time at KL Saini Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday.
NAIM
KHAN
Radharaman Sharma, Ramendra
Solanki felicitating Pawan Arora
during post match presentation
ceremony of PPL, held at KL Saini
Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday.
PawanArorahittingthewinning
shot during final match atKL
SainiStadium on Thursday.
EDseizes3properties
inREETpaperleakcase
Actions taken on paper leak
FirstIndiaBureau
Jaipur
The ED has begun to at-
tach the properties of the
accused of paper leak in
the REET-2022 competi-
tiveexamacrossthestate.
The ED had issued a
statement on October 14
that it had raided 22 loca-
tions and seized assets
worth Rs 3 crore 11 lakh
93,597.88,includingcash
worth Rs 24 lakh. On
Thursday, the ED at-
tached a flat in Vaishali
Nagar, Jaipur, a house in
Hirapura Power House
and a land in Bagru, but
the Jaipur regional office
ofEDmaintainedsilence.
EventheJointDirector
of ED’s Jaipur office and
the Dy Director level of-
ficers, the head of the
team formed in the case,
refused to comment on
this. Notably, seven loca-
tions in the state were
raided on Oct 13, 2023
15 on June 5, 2023 as-
sets worth more than Rs
3 crore 11L were seized.
Massive raids conducted by CBI
in UCO bank scam investigation
First India Bureau
Jodhpur
In the ongoing investiga-
tion being conducted by
CBI in the scam due to
the shortcoming in the
bank’s server, raids have
been conducted at more
than 70 places in Jodhpur
division. Rs 850 crore
were allegedly withdr-
wan from UCO bank.
Search operations were
conducted at various lo-
cations of bank employ-
ees and e-mitra operators.
Many incriminating
documents and mobile
phones were seized. Raids
were conducted in Jodh-
pur, Phalodi, Lohawat,
Osian, Bhojasar, Chadi,
Barmer and other places.
LINKSTOSIPAPERLEAK
MASTERMINDUNVEILED
INCHURUCONNECTION
Churu’s trainee
SI Vivek Bhambhu
and Ekta Kumari
have also been caught by
SOG. Both the accused
were in contact with Paper
gang mastermind Unique
alias Pankaj Bhambhu.
Bhambhu is the brother of
trainee SI Vivek Bhambhu
while Ekta Kumari is the
sister-in-law of Unique
Bhambhu’s close friend.
Vivek Bhambhu was
earlier in the army and
then took retirement on
the advice of Pankaj who
had the SI recruitment
exam paper. Then Vivek
passed the SI exam
with 24th rank with the
help of paper leak and
dummy candidate.
ED had arrested Bhupendra
Saran and Suresh Dhaka in
REET paper-leak case.
CBIBOOKSSRMANAGEROFPNBANDOTHERSON
ALLEGATIONSOFDEMANDING,ACCEPTINGBRIBE
Alwar: CBI has registered a case against Om
Prakash Meena, Sr. Manager, PNB of Tapukra
in Alwar and unknown others, on allegations of
demanding and accepting bribe of Rs. 10,000/- from the
complainant for issuance of duplicate No Dues Certifi-
cate for Kisan Credit Card loan account. It was alleged
that the complainant paid the said bribe money unwill-
ingly and under duress. Subsequently, he complained
the same to CBI within 7 days of the transaction of bribe,
as admissible under P.C.Act. Searches were conducted
at 3 different locations of the accused.
Mahashivratri today: A lookback at epic temple of Walled City
DevoteesacrossJprtothrong
TadkeshwarMahadevtoday
Jaipurwillhum
withMahashivratrifervor
tonightascrowdsgather
attheTadkeshwar
MahadevTempleinChaura
Rasta.Thishistoricalgem
predatesJaipur’s1727
inception,adornedwitha
beautifullydecorated
Shivalinga,seamlessly
blendingthepastwith
festivespirit.
The meaning of Shiva
is welfare and joy.
Mahashivratri is holy
festival of marriage of
Lord Shiva Parvati.
This is a unique festival
of Indian culture.
KALRAJ MISHRA,
GOVERNOR
Taking inspiration from
Lord Shiva’s spirit of
world welfare, take a
pledge to serve the
neglected and destitute
people. Best wishes on
the holy festival of
Mahashivratri
BHAJANLALSHARMA,
CHIEF MINISTER

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his whole creation is a
play of Shiva, the dance
of one consciousness that
has manifested into all
these diverse species in
the world. The entire creation going
around in an auspicious rhythm of in-
nocence and intelligence is Shiva. Shi-
va is the eternal state of Being.
Shivratri is when the Shiva tatva and
Shakti become one.We celebrate the un-
ion of Shiva and Shakti on Shivaratri but
recognising the underlying non-dual na-
ture of Brahman is what Shivratri is
about. The primordial and dynamic en-
ergyisweddedtothetranscendentalone.
The silent witness is Shiva or the chi-
dakasha and the energy is chitti or chid-
vilasa, the creative energy that plays and
displaysintheinfinite.Shivaistheform-
lessBeing;Shaktiisthemanifestationof
thisconciousness.Thisistherecognition
of the dual aspect of matter and energy,
prakriti and purusha, the dravya and
guna - substance and its qualities.
Usually right from when we are
awake, we are into activity until we get
tired and go off to sleep in the night. But
there is a state that is beyond the sleep-
ing, waking and dreaming states. On
Shivratri, we stay awake and come to
experience the one universal conscious-
ness beyond the three states. It is an oc-
casiontoawakenone’sselffromallsorts
of slumber. The jagran (staying awake)
on Shivratri is not just forcing oneself to
be awake or singing bhajans aloud. It is
aboutgoinginwardandbeingconscious-
ly aware of the inner rest that sleep any-
way brings everyday. When you go be-
yond a certain layer of sleep, the rest in
samadhi or Shiva sayujya happens.
EKALINGA
Shiva is symbolically represented by the
linga. The Divine in reality is beyond
any gender. So the Divine is called Eka-
linga, or one gender which is the Self,
the Atman. Beyond the body, mind and
intellect, and beyond likes and dislikes,
that Self is only one, it is Ekalinga.
SHIVA’S ABODE
‘Kailasa’ is the legendary abode of
Shiva, meaning where there is only cel-
ebration and happiness. Shiva is pre-
sent everywhere, whether in samsara or
sanyasa, Shiva cannot be escaped from.
To feel the presence of Shiva Tattva all
the time is the essence of Shivaratri.
Though Shiva is not a person who
walked on this earth thousands of years
ago,hisdepictionisonewitheyesclosed
with a snake around his neck, that indi-
cates that He may appear to be sleeping
but he is fully awake, like a snake. He is
painted blue in pictures. Blue signifies
the vastness of the sky. The moon on his
head depicts everything within him. All
the entities- living and otherwise- are
part of his Gana. In the procession of
Shiva, all types of people can be seen
present. He accepts everyone as they are
and they all belong to the one conscious-
ness. It’s said “Sarvam shivamayam ja-
gat”. This whole world is Shivamaya.
Shivratri signifies being aware of
everything you have and being grateful
for it. Be grateful for the happiness
which leads to growth, and also for sad-
ness which gives depth to life. This is
the right way of observing Shivratri.
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY
THE AUTHOR ARE PERSONAL
WHAT IS
THE UNION OF
SHIVA
SHAKTI?
T
SRI SRI RAVI
SHANKAR
The writer is an Indian yoga
guru, a spiritual leader,
founder of The Art of Living
Shivratri signifies being
aware of everything you
have and being grateful for
it. Be grateful for the
happiness which leads to
growth, and also for
sadness which gives depth
to life. This is the right way
of observing Shivratri
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You have the right to work, but for the
work’s sake only. You have no right to the
fruits of work. Desire for the fruits of work
must never be your motive in working.
Never give way to laziness, either.
BHAGAVAD GITA
There should be maximum
participation of women
in the study and teaching
of the language in which women
personalities like Gargi, Maitreyi, Apala
and Lopamudra have made immortal
contribution of knowledge.
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India’s defence system became
stronger because we focused
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also strengthened it as per the vision of
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IN-DEPTH
CHINA’S ZOOMING
DEFENCE BUDGET
A MAJOR CONCERN
hina’s economy may be on a downward slide
because of slowdown, but it has not prevent-
ed its government from substantially in-
creasing expenditure on defence. The communist
nation hiked its defence budget by 7.2 percent. In-
dia’s defence budget rose by only 5.6 percent. Simply
by the size of zooming defence expenditure, the
dragon looks to be a menacing neighbour for India.
Not only that, its expenditure of $ 290 billion on
defence is second after USA’s $876 billion in 2022
and is several times more than that of India. It is
rapidly modernizing its military for deterrence.
Beijing is steadily moving towards its “100-year-
marathon” goal of dislodging the US from its number
position as global political, economic and military
power by the year 2049. That goal would obviously
keep it ahead of India, at least militarily. Beijing’s
defence ties with Pakistan, and now Maldives, makes
it a potent threat to India which has a long border and
large maritime zone to defend.
C
FATAL JOBS TAKING
A TOLL OF INDIANS
ndians, seeking livelihood, face danger in
Russia and Israel. Deceived by agencies,
they end up as cannon fodder, and not in safe
jobs.At least two Indians have lost their lives in Rus-
sia after being deployed in conflict zones as helpers.
In Israel, a man from Kerala was killed in a missile
attack by Lebanon’s terror group Hezbollah.
MohammadAsfan of Hyderabad became the second
Indian to die “helping” Russia in a conflict zone. Last
week another Indian---HemalAshwinbhai Mangukiya
ofSurat---waskilled.Asfan’sfamilyclaimedthathewas
duped by a recruiting
agency into going to
Russia for a helper’s
job where he was told
to join the army.
Mangukiya was
killed in Donetsk
where he was work-
ing as a security help-
er for the Russian
army. There are other
Indians who went to
Russia after being
lured by job recruit-
ers but are now pan-
icking. Their circum-
stances at home
forced them to go to
Russia where they
were promised secu-
rity jobs and good
salaries. There are
others, five from
Punjab and two from
Haryana, who want to leave the battlefield and have
appealed to the Indian government for help.
Nepal has suffered heavier losses with 12 Nepali
nationals dying in others’ war. The Nepal govern-
ment has requested Russia for the repatriation of their
nationals as their families live in constant fear of los-
ing them. Poverty in Nepal and unemployment in
India makes youth vulnerable to job offers in distant
countries with which they are culturally and linguis-
tically completely unfamiliar. Government must step
in to check unscrupulous recruitment agencies from
taking advantage.
I
Poverty in Nepal and
unemployment in
India makes youth
vulnerable to job
offers in distant
countries with which
they are culturally
and linguistically
completely
unfamiliar.
Government must
step in to check
unscrupulous
recruitment
agencies from
taking advantage
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Jaipur, Friday | March 8, 2024 07

LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST...
PM visits “Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir” exhibition
(Left) Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with a local vendor; and (Right) PM Narendra Modi and JK Lieutenant Governor Manoj
Sinha inspect a stall during the ‘Viksit Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ programme in Srinagar, on Thursday. PTI
PM Narendra Modi with JK Lt Guv Manoj Sinha at ‘Viksit Bharat,
Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ programme in Srinagar, on Thursday.
PM’S PLETHORA OF PROJECTS
PM’S PAN-INDIA PROJECTS
MODIHIGHLIGHTSJK’S
TRANSFORMATIONFROM
TERRORISM
TOTOURISM
INDIA 08
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`5,000-CRORE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME FOR JAMMU KASHMIR
The Prime Minister emphasized the strength of
Jammu Kashmir’s agricultural produce, including
saffron, apples, dried fruits, and cherries, branding
the region as a significant agricultural hub. He said that the
Rs 5,000 crore agricultural development programme will
result in unprecedented growth in the agricultural sector
of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 5 years, particularly
focusing on horticulture and livestock development. “This ini-
tiative will create thousands of new opportunities, especially
in the fields of horticulture and animal husbandry”, he said.
‘HOLISTIC AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME’ TO BOOST AGRI-ECONOMY OF JK
To provide a big boost to the agri-economy of JK, PM
Modi dedicated ‘Holistic Agriculture Development Pro-
gramme’ (HADP) to the nation. HADP is an integrated
programme encompassing the full spectrum of activities in
the three major domains of agri-economy viz Horticulture,
Agriculture and Livestock husbandry in JK. The programme
will equip about 2.5 lakh farmers with skill development via
a dedicated Daksh Kisan portal. Under it, about 2000 Kisan
Khidmat Ghars will be established and robust value chains will
be put in place for the welfare of the farming community.
First India Bureau
Srinagar
rime Minister
Narendra Modi
visited “Viksit
Bharat Viksit Jammu
Kashmir” exhibition on
Thursday here.The Prime
Minister interacted with
the officials and benefi-
ciaries during his visit.
It is Modi’s second vis-
ittoJKinmorethantwo
weeks. On February 20,
Modi during his visit, ad-
dressed a rally in Jammu.
The visit came at a time
when regional parties like
Farooq Abdullah’s NC
party and PDP Party led
by former CM Mehbooba
Mufti have been pressing
for holding simultaneous
polls in the UT.
P
MODITOGIVE1stNAT’L
CREATORSAWARDTODAY
PM Modi will pres-
ent the first ever
National Creators
Award at the Bharat Manda-
pam on Friday, his office
said, noting that it has been
envisioned as a launch pad
for using creativity to drive
positive change. The PMO
said that the award is an ef-
fort to recognise excellence
and impact across domains.
First India Bureau
Srinagar
While announcing pleth-
ora of development pro-
jects for Jammu Kash-
mir, Prime Minister Nar-
endra Modi on Thursday
said that there has been a
massive transformation
in the valley after the ab-
rogation of Article 370
and now it is breaking all
tourism records.
Addressing the trans-
formative growth in tour-
ism, the PM said, “There
was a time when people
questioned who would
visit Jammu Kashmir
fortourism.Today,Jammu
and Kashmir are breaking
all tourism records.”
He further elaborated,
“In 2023 alone, Jammu
Kashmirwelcomedover2
crore tourists, surpassing
previousrecords.Overthe
past 10 years, the Amar-
nath Yatra has witnessed
the highest number of pil-
grims participating, and
Vaishno Devi also record-
edasignificantincreasein
devotee footfall.”
Highlighting the surge
in foreign tourist arrivals
and the growing attrac-
tion for celebrities and
international guests, PM
Modi stated, “Now, even
prominent celebrities and
foreign guests visit the
valleys of Jammu and
Kashmir to explore and
create videos and reels.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Shankaracharya
Hill in Srinagar, on Thursday. PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Minister of State (MoS) for Science Technology Jitendra Singh and JK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during the ‘Viksit
Bharat, Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ programme in Srinagar, on Thursday. PTI
Gathering during the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Jammu Kashmir’ programme of Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, on Thursday. ANI
PM MODI ANNOUNCES CHALLENGE BASED
DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT SCHEME
The PM announced 42 tourist destinations select-
ed under Challenge Based Destination Develop-
ment (CBDD) Scheme. The scheme, announced
during Union Budget 2023-24, aims to provide end-to-
end tourist experiences by catalyzing the development
of tourist destinations while also promoting sustainability
and ushering competitive tourism. The 42 destinations
have been identified in 4 categories – 16 in Culture
Heritage Destination, 11 in spiritual destinations, 10 in
Ecotourism Amrit Dharohar and 5 in Vibrant Village.
43 PROJECTS LAUNCHED TO DEVELOP
PILGRIMAGE TOURIST SITES ACROSS INDIA
The PM launched about 43 projects that will
develop a wide range of pilgrimage and tourist
sites across the country. These include impor-
tant religious sites like Annavaram Temple in Kakinada,
Andhra Pradesh; Navagraha Temples in Thanjavur and
Mayiladuthurai dists of Tamil Nadu and Karaikal dist of
Puducherry; Sri Chamundeshwari Devi Temple (My-
sore, Karnataka); Karni Mata Mandir (Bikaner, Rajast-
han); Maa Chintpurni Temple (Una, Himachal Pradesh);
Basilica of Bom Jesus Church, Goa, among others.
CHALO INDIA GLOBAL
DIASPORA CAMPAIGN
DEKHO APNA DESH
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
The PM launched
the ‘Chalo India
Global Diaspora
Campaign’ to inspire Indian
diaspora to become Incred-
ible India ambassadors
and promote tourism to
India. It is being launched
based on the clarion call
of the PM, wherein he
requested Indian diaspora
to encourage at least 5
non-Indian friends to travel
to India. With more than 3
crore overseas Indians, the
Indian diaspora can serve
as a strong catalyst for
Indian tourism.
PM Modi launched
the first-ever na-
tionwide initiative
to identify the pulse of
the nation on tourism, in
the form of ‘Dekho Apna
Desh People’s Choice
2024’. The nationwide
poll aims to engage with
citizens to identify the
most preferred tourist at-
tractions and understand
tourist perceptions across
5 tourism categories
- Spiritual, Cultural
Heritage, Nature Wild-
life, Adventure, and other
categories.

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पट्टा/उपनरभाजन/नामानतरण/69क पट्टा/ननमा्वण सरीकृनत िाहने हेतु आरेिन नकया है, इस संबंध में नजस नकसी वयक्त को कोई आपनति हो तो
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नहीं की जारेगी र आरेिकों के पक्ष में अनरिम काय्वराही की जारेगी।
क्र.
सं.
नाम आवेदक
कॉलोनी
का नाम
भू. सं.
खसरा
नम्बर
क्षेत्रफल
त्िशषेष
त्ििरण
1. गणपत मीणा / रामगोपाल मीणा अशोक नरहार 97 2970 136.80 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
2. शिवदयाल गुर्जर / रामकरण गुर्जर गौशािा कॉिोनी 48A 3496, 3497 175.08 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
3. शिवदयाल गुर्जर / रामकरण गुर्जर गौशािा कॉिोनी 36A 3496, 3497 136.74 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
4. ब्रह्मप्रकाि गुर्जर / रामकरण गुर्जर अशोक नरहार 25 2970 133.33 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
6. गणपत मीणा / रामगोपाल मीणा अशोक नरहार 98 2970 138.19 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
7. अंशकत पारीक / कैलाि चंद पारीक कनक नरहार कॉिोनी 16 1963 112.50 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
8. िशरथ िाि कुमारत / गयारसी कुमारत बापू नगर 223 200 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
9. टीना रैन / दीपक रैन नरकास कॉिोनी नद्तीय 10 1632 450 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
10. लशलत बैरवा / गौरी िंकर बैरवा अशोक नगर 10 2970 150 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
11. संरू कंवर / रारपाल शसंह गणपनत नगर 82, 83 282 277.77 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
12. रामेशवर राट / हररनारायण राट अशोक नगर 41 2970 125 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
13. महावीर गुर्जर / भंवर लाल गुर्जर गौशािा कॉिोनी 08 3495, 3595/5584 125 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
14. मुकेि गुर्जर / देव शकिन गुर्जर गौशािा कॉिोनी 17 3495, 3595/5584 125 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
16. शिवदयाल कुमावत / शसयाराम अथ्व एन्िेर होमस 38 116/2, 119/2 147.22 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
19. शिवदयाल कुमावत / शसयाराम अथ्व एन्िेर होमस 25 116/2, 119/2 150 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
22. गोवंदी / उनकार नरकास कॉिोनी 9B 1632 100 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
23. गोवंदी / उनकार नरकास कॉिोनी 9D 1632 200 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
24 मोहममद रफीक / रसीद मोहममद रिीन पाक्क 1 76 4507 to 4514 111.11 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
25. मुकेि मीणा / हनुमान मीणा नशर रानटका 27 2128 to 2129 84.68 रग्वगज पट्टा हेतु
अत्िशाषी अत्िकारी
नगर पात्लका, त्निाई
US WANTS INDIA AND PAKISTAN TO HAVE
‘PRODUCTIVE PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIP’
Washington: The US has said it wants India and
Pakistan to have a “productive and peaceful rela-
tionship” but made it clear that the pace, scope,
and character of any dialogue was a matter for the 2
neighbours to determine. State official Matthew Miller said
this while responding to a question on PM Narendra Modi
congratulating the newly-elected Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif.
RajnathwarnsChinaamidborderrow
First India Bureau
New Delhi
Thearmedforcesarewell
equipped, capable and
ready to give a befitting
reply if anyone casts an
evileyeonIndia,Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh
said on Thursday against
thebackdropofthenearly
four-yearborderrowwith
China in eastern Ladakh
and concerns over Chi-
nese military forays into
the Indian Ocean.
Singh emphasised that
the country’s defence
system has been ‘in-
duced with a new ener-
gy’by the government in
line with people’s vision
and it has resulted in In-
dia emerging as a power-
ful nation on the global
stage with a strong and
self-reliant military.
He also said that In-
dia’s defence apparatus is
today stronger than ever
as the Modi government
has been focusing on bol-
stering it with the ‘senti-
ment of Indianness. To-
day, our forces possess a
strong willpower.
Cong, I.N.D.I.A.
bloc’s priority
interest of
families: Nadda
PTI
Agra (UP)
BJP chief JP Nadda on
Thursday said the prior-
ity of the Congress and
the I.N.D.I.A. bloc is to
promote the interest of
families without having
any genuine concern for
Dalits and weaker sec-
tions of the society. He
also said Congress,
which ruled India for a
long period after Inde-
pendence, considered
Dalits as “instruments
for getting votes” and
had no genuine concern
for them. “Congress
didn’t see our SCbroth-
ers from a humanitari-
an point of view,” said
Nadda.
UP CM Yogi with BJP
President JP Nadda and
others, in Agra on Thursday.
“India Japan
seek to make
UN body more
contemporary”
PTI
Tokyo
Asserting that India
and Japan are powers
central to Asia’s
multipolarity, External
Affairs Minister S
Jaishankar said on
Thursday that the two
countries seek to make
the UN structure more
contemporary for the
balance to remain in
favour of freedom,
transparency, and a
rules-based order.
Jaishankar, who is in
Tokyo for the second
leg of his four-day vis-
it to South Korea and
Japan,alsosaidthatthe
world will watch how
the two nations support
eachotherintheshared
goal through various
relationships and initi-
atives. The minister
called the UN the
“most universal ex-
pression of global”
while underlining the
need for reform in the
global organisation.
EAM Dr S Jaishankar
speaks at the Inaugural
Raisina Roundtable in
Tokyo on Thursday.

Shubham Jain and
Kunal Trivedi
Banswara
Rahul Gandhi apologised
to the crowd for being a
littlelateintheprogramme
and said, “I apologise for
making you wait. A year
agowetraveled4,000kms
from the sea to the Hima-
layas wherein, I talked to
people directly. 90% of
India’spopulationisDalit,
tribal, backward and mi-
nority. But if we look at
many systems of India,
these people have no par-
ticipation in them. The
President is a tribal. Ram
Temple was inaugurated,
did you see her face?Why
didn’t she show up? Is it
because she is a tribal?
There were no farmers,
poor or laborers at the in-
auguration of Ram Man-
dir. Adani, Ambani and
Bollywood celebrities
were there. There are two
Indias, one for the 5%
and the other for the re-
maining 95%. Take out
the list of 200 big compa-
nies of India and not a
single farmer or tribal
will be found in them.”
Congress President
Mallikarjun Kharge
vowed a ‘Rozgar Revo-
lution’ upon forming
govt in 2024, emphasis-
ing youth employment.
Addressing the gather-
ing, Kharge said that
whenever the Congress
has come to power, it has
always worked for taking
care of the poor.
DY CM’s GIFT ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Under CM’s leadership, govt is empowering women: Diya
First India Bureau
Jaipur
eputy Chief
Minister Diya
Kumari said that
under the leadership of
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal
Sharma the government is
working to empower
women and create a
healthyfutureforchildren.
Free travel for wom-
en in buses today: Diya
said that on the occasion
of International Women’s
Day today, women will
be allowed free travel in
buses and the amount
will be reimbursed by the
Finance Department.
“Besides, the State Gov-
ernment has allowed free
entry to women and girls
in the monuments and
museums under the Ar-
chaeology Department.
“The Finance Depart-
ment has approved to in-
crease the reservation of
women in police recruit-
ment from 30 percent to
33 percent,” she said.
10,000 scooties for
girls: Approval has been
given to distribute 10,000
scooties to girls studying
in higher education.
Lado Incentive
Scheme for economic
support: Under the
scheme, a new-born girl
child will get a savings
bond of Rs 1 lakh.
PM Matru Vandan
Yojana amount up by
Rs 1500: The amount of
Rs 5000 given till now
under the Pradhan Mantri
MatruVandanYojana has
been increased by Rs
1500. Now, they will get
Rs 6500.
365 ideal Angan-
wadis to come up: All
modern facilities will be
developed in the model
Anganwadis. About Rs 5
lakh will be spent.
10% increase in hon-
orarium of Anganwadi
workers: It will start in
financial year in April.
Unmarried women
can becomeAnganwadi
workers, assistants:
Historic decision in the
state permits unmarried
women to work as angan-
wadi workers and assis-
tants for the first time.
6,204 Mini Angan-
wadis to be upgraded:
These are operational
from March 1.
6,204 Anganwadi
Assts to be recruited;
Preference for experi-
ence: Women who have
two years of continuous
work experience in the
State, be given prefer-
ence in experience while
applying for the post of
Anganwadi worker and
Assistant.
11 lakh ‘Lakhpati
Didis’ in 3 yrs: Now,
work is being done to in-
crease income of 11 lakh
families to Rs 1 lakh an-
nually in next 3 years.
Women’s desk in
1,024 police stations,
Anti-Romeo Squad:
CCTV cameras to be in-
stalled at public places in
every dist; Girls will be
trained under ‘Rani Lak-
shmi Bai Self-Defence
Training’ programme.
D
10
Greetings on the auspicious festival of
Mahashivratri. Best Wishes on the occasion of
International Women’s Day too.
Dr Jagdeesh Chandra, CMD Editor-in-Chief
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Postal Reg No. JPC/004/2022-24
Wishing well being...
Former CM Ashok Gehlot meets former MP Colonel (retd)
Manvendra Singh in Jodhpur on Thursday. Gehlot also
enquired about his health and well-being during the
interaction.Dr BD Kalla others were also present.
Inaugural ceremony of JECRC’s Medical College and Hospital
Stategovtcommittedtocompleting
MedicalCollegesasatoppriority:CM
l CM Sharma noted a revolutionary shift in
medical education since 2014, with the number of
Medical Colleges now standing at 706
l Approval for 15 Medical Colleges during the
previous govt, yielded slow progress, with incomplete
utilisation of funds from the Centre, the CM says
Aishwary Pradhan and
Dinesh Arya
Jaipur
ChiefMinisterBhajanLal
Sharma while virtually
addressing the foundation
stone laying ceremony of
the Medical College and
Hospital of JECRC Uni-
versity, Jaipur, said on
Thursday, that the State
government is working
seriously to expand and
strengthen health services
in the state. He said that
the government will get
the work of all the ap-
proved government medi-
cal colleges completed on
priority, so that the com-
mon people can get qual-
ity medical facilities in
their own districts.
He said that during
the time of the previous
government, even after
the approval of 15 Med-
ical Colleges, the pace
of work remained slow
and the amount received
from the Centre could
not be utilised properly.
The Chief Minister also
said that with the inspi-
ration of the PM Naren-
dra Modi, our country
developed the Covid
vaccine and made it
available to more than
100 countries.
People of my state will
have ample water: CM
Bhanwar S Charan
Jaipur/Bundi
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
virtually inaugurated the
Retrofitting of Bundi
Cluster Major Project
with a cost of Rs Rs
76.69 crore under JJM
from OTS residence. He
emphasized the state’s ef-
forts to address water
scarcity. “Ensuring water
supply for drinking and
irrigation to every vil-
lage, hamlet, and town is
the state govt’s top prior-
ity,” CM said. He high-
lighted initiatives ensur-
ing water supply to every
corner, citing collabora-
tion with MP and the Ya-
muna Water Agreement.
Under Jal Jeevan Mis-
sion, 35 villages and 47
dhanis in Bundi and 2
lakh houses in Bhilwara
now receive tap water.
Navnera Barrage, essen-
tial for Parvati Kalisindh
Chambal Project will be
completed in April; CM
pledged action against
paper leak mafia, ensur-
ing fair exams. He inau-
gurated project remotely
by pressing the button.
Abki baar 400 paar for BJP, says GS Shekhawat
First India Bureau
Jodhpur
Union Jal Shakti Minis-
ter Gajendra Singh Shek-
hawat expressed confi-
dence in the BJPalliance,
led by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, securing
over 400 seats in the up-
coming LS polls. Speak-
ing on the state govern-
ment’s response to the
paper leak issue, Shekha-
wat assured action
against all involved in
cheating, emphasizing
this is just the beginning.
He arrived in Jodhpur,
declared as BJP’s candi-
date again, stressing the
public’s trust in Modi’s
leadership and BJP’s
transformative gover-
nance. Shekhawat high-
lighted BJP’s slogan to
surpass 400 seats, reflect-
ing the nation’s confi-
dence in Modi’s vision
for development and
progress. The dignitaries
and BJP workers wel-
comed him at the airport
with vigour. Shekhawat
met people at his resi-
dence as well.
Cong,wheninpower,consistently
caresforthepoor,saysKharge
Rahul Gandhi with Mallikarjun Kharge and GS Dotasra during the
‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ in Banswara on Thursday.
GS Shekhawat being welcomed during an event held at Shri Devraj
School, Asarlai, in Dechu village in Phalodi dist on Thursday.
BJP considers women
candidates for Raj LS seats
First India Bureau
Jaipur
As BJP deliberates over
its pending LS seat can-
didates in Raj, names of
women emerge for two
seats. Manan Chaturvedi,
the former Chairperson
of RSCPCR and Jyoti
Khandelwal, the former
Jaipur Mayor, who re-
cently joined the BJP, are
considered for Jaipur
Lok Sabha, city seat.
BJP leader Rakhi
Rathore’s name is also
in consideration for
Jaipur rural.
PM Modi to witness
‘Bharat Shakti’
military exercise in
Pokhran on Mar 12
First India Bureau
Jaisalmer
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi will
witness ‘Operation
Bharat Shakti’joint exer-
cise in Pokhran Field Fir-
ing Range on March 12.
The Indian defence
forces will display their
strengths during the exer-
cise. Enemy’s imaginary
targets will be destroyed
in the exercise. Prepara-
tions are going on in the
field firing range. Full
dress rehearsal will be
conducted today by all
three armies.
GOC-IN-C, SC Lieu-
tenant General Ajay Ku-
mar Singh and other offi-
cers will be present in the
full dress rehearsal.
Bharat Shakti’ exercise
aims to improve synergy
among the three services,
reducingoperationalsilos.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma addresses during the virtual inauguration of the JECRC University’s Medical
College and Hospital from OTS in Jaipur on Thursday. OP Agrawal, Amit Agrawal, Arpit Agrawal and
others were present.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurates the Retrofitting of Bundi Cluster Large Water Project via VC
from OTS in Jaipur on Thursday. LS Speaker Om Birla, Kanhaiya Lal Choudhary, Heeralal Nagar,
Prabhulal Saini and others were present in Bundi.
The state govt’s budget
reflects its resolve to
realize the vision of
Arogya Rajasthan, with
key initiatives such as
integrating day-care
packages with IPD
under CM Ayushman
Aarogya Yojana and
outpatient treatment
for serious diseases. A
10% allowance hike for
contract workers
reflects our
responsiveness.
BHAJANLALSHARMA,CM
BANSWARA DIST CHIEF RESHAM MALVIYA RESIGNS
FROM CONGRESS ON DAY OF RAGA’S BJNY
Banswara: District Chief Resham Malviya resigned
from Congress party on Thursday. After resignation,
Malviya told media, “Resigned on the day of Rahul
Gandhi’s Nyaya Yatra so that Rahul Gandhi also knows
what Mahendrajit Singh Malviya is. After Haridev Joshi,
Malviya created Congress in Banswara district. Malviya
has given a lot to Congress. When the turn came to make
Mahendrajit Singh Malviya the Leader of Opposition, he
was ignored. Even in the previous Congress government,
he was not made Minister for three years. There is a lot of
anger and resentment among the people regarding this.”
BJP APPOINTS 8
DISTRICT PRESIDENTS
Jaipur: BJP in Raj
has named Presi-
dents for 8 district
units. State President CP
Joshi’s directive led to ap-
pointments, announced by
Gen Secy Damodar Agar-
wal. Banwarilal Saini now
leads Jhunjhunu, Kamal
Sikwal- Sikar, Ajit Mehta-
Tonk, Harish Patidar -Dun-
garpur, Rakesh Jain- Kota
city, Prem Gochar- Kota
Dehat, Suresh Agarwal-
Bundi, and Nandlal Suman-
Baran. Similar appts extend
across other party roles.
To quench the thirst of the State, the government
is making concerted efforts at every level.
Placing the fundamental need of water supply at
the center of its policies and programs, the state
government is swiftly executing actions on the
ground with utmost seriousness.
BHAJANLALSHARMA,CHIEF MINISTER
CM, MINS, MLAS, BJP LEADERS TO
VISIT AYODHYA ON MARCH 11
GOVERNOR MISHRA, CM SHARMA
EXTEND WISHES ON WOMEN’S DAY
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, along
with CP Joshi’s team, Mins, BJP
officials, MLAs, will visit Ayod-
hya for Ram Lalla’s darshan on March 11.
The CM will attend Bhoomi Poojan of a
Dharamshala near Dashrath Kund at 9:15
am. Following this, he will offer prayers at
the Ram Lalla Temple at 2:10 in the after-
noon and depart for Jaipur at 4:30 pm.
Guv Kalraj Mishra extended greet-
ings on International Women’s
Day, emphasizing societal
progress through women’s empowerment
and urging collective efforts for the same.
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said, Overall devp
can’t be imagined without active participa-
tion of women. State govt is committed to
their economic and social progress.”
Deputy CM Diya Kumari
First India Bureau
Jaipur
Former CM Vasundhara
Raje celebrates her birth-
day today, coinciding
with International Wom-
en’s Day.
Supporters
in Jhalawar
plan prayers
at Radi ka
Balaji tem-
ple, tree
plantation, seek bless-
ings for Raje. Mandal
President Chandramohan
mentioned specially-
abled children will be of-
fered breakfast. Party
workers will attend.
Various events
to mark Raje’s
b’day today
`250CR FOR FACELIFT OF EDU INSTITUTIONS
Dy CM Diya Kumari said financial approval
of Rs 250 crore has been given for the repair
of buildings in govt educational institutions,
construction of classrooms and girls’ toilets and for
upgradation, repair and maintenance of facilities in hos-
tels and residential schools run under various depts.
Diya Kumari also announced financial aid of Rs 1,000
per student from Class 1 to 8 in various government
schools of the State and all girl students from Class 9
to 12, benefiting 70 lakh students for school essentials.

JAIPUR, FRIDAY | MARCH 8, 2024
Today, on March 8, this year we celebrate two powerful days, Mahashivratri and International Women’s Day,
City First greets you and wishes empowerment and fulfilment of all desires for you, today and always.
with everything and accepting
failure with grace too. Learn to
love and accept ourselves as we
are and love and accept others too.
Each one of us must accept the
form of Ardhnarishvara as an
iconic representation of the idea of
this world and what it needs,
equally male and female, illustrat-
ing that the creation, mainte-
nance, and destruction of the uni-
verse is dependent on both forces-
on both men and women. Let us
embrace this more holistic, all
embracing worldview.
I read somewhere that Ard-
hanarishvara signifies “totality
that lies beyond duality”, that
God is beyond the classification of
male and female. It unifies all the
dichotomies of Universe. It repre-
sents two conflicting ways of life
which are needed forlife to be cre-
ated. Therefore, none can exist
without the other.
And I think this is perfect. Two
halves of a whole!
A very happy Mahashivratri
and Women’s day to all the
women and men… to all of us!
oday, as we celebrate
Mahashivratri and
Women’s Day to-
gether, we celebrate
ourselves, our‘shak-
ti’and find that both these power-
ful days complement each other.
I remember the same thought
flashed through my mind when
Honourable Prime Minister Nar-
endra Modi during the Chan-
drayan address said that the spot
where the lander, Vikram, made a
soft landing on August 23 will be
known as “Shiv Shakti”- there
could not be a better name as we
all know that “Shiv” — the mas-
culine energy — and “Shakti” —
the feminine energy — both need
to come together for the universe
to function in a balance and it is a
celebration of ‘Nari Shakti’.
I appeal to my fellow women
today that let us no longer strive
to be equal to men. Let us promise
to celebrate ourselves, to be the
best as per our potential, be posi-
tive, strong, kind, compassionate,
weak, tender, loving, nurturing,
disciplined, hard-working, coping
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ndia's develop-
ment journey is
closely inter-
linked with the
empowerment
of its women.
Recognizing
this critical connection, the central
government has placed Nari Shak-
ti at the forefront of its agenda
over the past ten years. The gov-
ernment understands that women's
empowerment is not a one-time
solution; it requires a comprehen-
sive approach that addresses their
needs throughout their lives. In
this regard, welfare programs have
been designed to support women
at different stages, enabling them
to overcome socio-economic bar-
riers and achieve wholesome em-
powerment.
NARI SHAKTI ADHINIYAM –
AMRIT PEEDI’S MOMENT
A milestone in this journey has
been achieved by the passing of
the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniy-
am, 2023) which seeks to reserve
one-third of the total number of
seats for women in Lok Sabha,
State Legislative Assemblies and
Delhi Assembly.
BETI BACHAO, BETI PADHAO
– A STEP TOWARDS WOMEN
EMPOWERMENT
One of the key initiatives is the Beti
Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP)
scheme. Over the years, there has
been a commendable improvement
in the sex ratio at birth, with a rise
of 19 points from 918 (2014-15) to
937(2020-21).Additionally,theen-
rolmentofgirlsinsecondaryeduca-
tion has increased from 75.51% in
2014-15 to 79.46% in 2020-21,
marking significant progress.
CELEBRATING MOTHERHOOD
In the pursuit of a malnutrition-
free India, the government
launched the POSHAN Abhiyaan
on March 8, 2018. This mission is
a convergence platform for vari-
ous stakeholders to address mal-
nutrition comprehensively. The
engagement of over 14 lakh An-
ganwadis and the coverage of ap-
proximately 10 crore beneficiaries
exemplify the scale of impact
achieved through this initiative.
PM AWAS YOJANA - GRAMIN
Recognizing the importance of
secure housing and financial deci-
sion-making for women, the gov-
ernment introduced the Pradhan
Mantri Awas Yojana - Grameen
(PMAY-G). Impressively, more
than 72% of these houses are ei-
ther solely or jointly owned by
women.
PM UJJWALA YOJANA
To address the health and safety
concerns of women, the Pradhan
Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
was launched in May 2016. This
initiative aims to provide clean
cooking fuel, (LPG), to rural and
underprivileged households. The
distribution of over 10 crores LPG
connections under PMUY has
safeguarded the health of millions
of women.
SWACCHA BHARAT MISSION
Another critical aspect of women's
empowerment is access to sanita-
tion. Realizing the challenges
faced by women due to inadequate
sanitation facilities, Prime Minis-
ter Narendra Modi launched the
Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) on
October 2, 2014. And on 2nd Oc-
tober 2019, 11 years ahead of the
SDG-6 target set by the United
Nations, rural India became open
defecation-free (ODF).
JAL JEEVAN MISSION
Access to clean drinking water is
vital for the well-being of commu-
nities, particularly women. With
this understanding, the govern-
ment launched the Jal Jeevan Mis-
sion (JJM) on August 15, 2019.
With primary objective to provide
clean tap water to every rural
household and public institution,
tap water connection has been pro-
vided to 14.45 crore households
under the mission.
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT
Women's empowerment is contin-
gent upon the economic empower-
ment of women. Around 69% of
the loans have been sanctioned to
women entrepreneurs under Prad-
han Mantri Mudra Yojana and
84% of the beneficiaries under
Stand-Up India are women.
ABOLITION OF TRIPLE TALAQ
The Muslim Women (Protection
of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019
was enforced in India on Septem-
ber 19, 2018. This Act renders the
practice of instant divorce, com-
monly known as triple talaq, void
and illegal when pronounced three
times. It imposes penalties, in-
cluding imprisonment for up to
three years and a fine, on husbands
who engage in the practice of in-
stant triple talaq.
FROM WOMEN DEVELOPMENT
TO WOMEN-LED
DEVELOPMENT
Over ten years, the government's
efforts have led to remarkable
progress in women's empower-
ment. The number of female po-
lice personnel has increased sig-
nificantly, and women athletes
have brought laurels to the coun-
try with their remarkable achieve-
ments. Enrolment of women in the
fields of Science, Technology, En-
gineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) has also witnessed sig-
nificant growth.
By shifting the narrative from
women as recipients of welfare to
agentsofempowerment,thegovern-
ment has been successful in hugely
transforming Indian women’s lives.
Fromaddressinggenderdiscrimina-
tion to promoting education, health,
housing,entrepreneurship,andsafe-
ty, these initiatives have brought
about tangible improvements in the
lives of women and contributed to
the nation's overall progress. Today,
itisnotjustaboutwomen'sdevelop-
ment but women-led development.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Mission Shakti is another notewor-
thy endeavour by the government,
seeking to enhance women’s safety,
empowerment, and participation in
the workforce. A toll-free women’s
helpline (181) further offers emer-
gency and non-emergency support.
FEMINOMICS : INVESTING IN WOMEN CAPABILITIES
City First
cityfirst@firstindia.co.in
woman’s creative abil-
ity is priceless but the
development of her
economic capacity is
absolutely essential for her re-
spectable life. Since ancient
times, women considered it their
destiny to merge their existence
as the pivot of household in the
social structure, but in today’s
changing environment, women’s
participation in the economic, so-
cial, political and administrative
scenario has increased manifold.
Due to this, economic independ-
ence has emerged as the largest
and most comprehensive dimen-
sion of women empowerment.
Just as sugar dissolves in water
and sweetens it but becomes in-
visible, in the same way, for eco-
nomic dependence, a woman re-
lies on others for her existence,
which in many places mars her
own existence. But women are
not like sugar that dissolves in
water but is like cement and soil
which together with water gives
a solid foundation to the structure
of the society.
The positive impact of eco-
nomic strength not only provides
a strong present and strong future
to a woman but also to the entire
family, society and nation. If we
look at this in depth, then the so-
lution to many problems of wom-
en is more participation of wom-
en in inclusive economic devel-
opment. On one hand, it will
strengthen their voice and on the
other hand it will allow them to
be self-reliant and confident.
Today, educating daughters
and giving them a strong founda-
tion for economic self-reliance
holds great importance in their
lives. Many enlightened people
take pride in saying “We do not
have to make our daughter work,
we don’t have to eat from her
earnings.” What is to be under-
stood here is that doing a job
is not a form of slavery but the
freedom to make decisions
for oneself, the ability to face
challenges.
The skill to recognize one’s
existence and the opportunity to
leave an impact on society is
something that every person
should have. So, society needs to
review such ideas. Today, ‘Kan-
ya-Maan’is more important than
Kanya-Daan. Economic self-re-
liance is absolutely essential for
a dignified, secure and strong
future.
If we look at the other aspect of
this subject, then every country
needs manpower for economic
development and the country
whose half of the population does
not directly contribute to the
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
cannot tread the path of progress.
World Bank’s Managing Di-
rector (Operations) Anna Bjerde
has also said that if India increas-
es its female labour force by fifty
percent, it will help in increasing
India’s GDP.
A
CELEBRATING WOMEN POWER
Mitali
Garg
ASP, RAJASTHAN POLICE
I
 Nari Shakti Adhiniyam passed giving
33% reservation to women.
 National Sex Ratio improved to 1020
for the first time.
 Paid maternity leave increased to 26
weeks.
 Over 4.73 Crore pregnant women
examined under PM Surakshit Matritva
Abhiyan.
 3.2 Crore Sukanya Samruddhi Yojana
accounts.
 Around 10 crore smoke-free kitchens
by providing LPG Gas cylinders.
 72% women ownership under
PM Awas Yojana Gramin.
 MMR to 97/lakh live births in 2018-20
from 130/lakh live births in 2014-16.
 Abolition of Triple Talaq empowering
Muslim women.
 69% of the loans have been sanc-
tioned to women entrepreneurs under
PMMY and 84% of the beneficiaries
under Stand-Up India are women.
 Permanent commission granted
to Women Officers in 12 Arms and
Services.
 Entry of women as Agniveers com-
menced in all the three Services.
 43% STEM graduates in India are
women which is highest in the world.
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Together
We Rise!
Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and
discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world
where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s
equality. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion.
Tripti Mahawar
n t e r n a t i o n a l
Women’s Day
2024 campaign
theme is ‘Inspire
Inclusion’. When
we inspire others
to understand and value women’s
inclusion, we forge a better world.
And when women themselves are
inspired to be included, there’s a
sense of belonging, relevance, and
empowerment.
Collectively, let’s forge a more
inclusive world for women.
Making up 49.58% of
the world population,
now is the time to act and invest
in the advancement of women and
girls. According to the latest data
from the Sustainable Develop-
ment Goals, adopted by the Unit-
ed Nations Member States, the
goal of achieving gender equality
and the empowerment of all wom-
en and girls by 2030, is not on
track.
City First is honoured to pre-
sent the voices of several remark-
able women, sharing their per-
spectives on this momentous oc-
casion. This Women’s Day, we are
proud to amplify the voices of
women from diverse back-
grounds, each offering unique in-
sights into the ongoing struggle
for gender equality and empower-
ment. From renowned activists to
pioneering entrepreneurs, the
women offer a range of perspec-
tives on the significance of
Women’s Day and the ongoing
journey towards gender parity.
We must continue to strive for
a world where every woman has
the opportunity to thrive and suc-
ceed, free from discrimination
and prejudice. We highlight
thoughts on the importance of in-
tersectionality in the fight for gen-
der equality, emphasizing the
need to address the unique chal-
lenges faced by women of colour,
LGBTQ+ women and other mar-
ginalized groups.
I
This Women’s Day, I aspire for
a transformative shift in
India’s corporate landscape.
Let’s champion increased leadership roles
for women, foster inclusive workplaces
with equal pay, and eradicate gender bias.
—Garima Jajoo
I hope for a society where
women have equal
representation and decision-
making power in all levels of government,
shaping policies that prioritize equality,
justice, and the well-being of all citizens.
—Kashvi Agrawal
I firmly believe that there is no
force more powerful than a
woman determined to
succeed. There may be lots of obstacles in
our way but women have time and again
proved that they can handle their
responsibilities at home and at work with
ease and with panache. —Ritu Shukla
My vision is of a society
where women entrepreneurs
have equal access to
resources, opportunities, and support,
enabling them to thrive and succeed in
the business world, breaking barriers and
creating a more inclusive economy.
—Prof Seema Sharma
I envision a society
where women have
access to affordable
and comprehensive healthcare
services, including reproductive
health care, ensuring their well-
being and autonomy over their
bodies.
—Archana Vyas
I strive for a society
where women of all
backgrounds, races,
and identities are empowered to
advocate for social justice,
dismantle systemic inequalities,
and create a world where everyone
is treated with dignity and respect.
—Dr Richa Prakash
I aspire
to see a
society
where women’s
rights are fully
recognized and
respected, where
gender-based
violence is
eradicated, and
where every woman
can live a life free
from fear and
oppression.
—IPS Sunita Meena
I dream of
a society
where
women are at the
forefront of
environmental
protection and
sustainability efforts,
leading the way
towards a greener and
more equitable future
for all.
—Dr Mahima Sharma
I long for a
society
where
women’s voices,
stories, and
perspectives are
celebrated and
amplified in all forms
of art and culture,
challenging norms and
inspiring empathy and
understanding.
—Radhika Seth
I wish for a
society
where
women have equal
opportunities and
support to have a voice
on issues that matter,
challenging
stereotypes and
amplifying diverse
voices, shaping a more
inclusive landscape.
—Devyani Jaipuria

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CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA UNFOLDS
The grand inauguration of the “20th All
India Rupak Mahotsav” commenced at
the Central Sanskrit University in the
city on Wednesday, heralding four days
of cultural splendour. Artistes from 15
states will showcase their theatrical
talents in Sanskrit, embodying the
elegance of the ancient language.
Traditional rituals marked the event’s
beginning, paying homage to Goddess
Saraswati. Jaipur Police Commissioner
Biju George Joseph, the chief guest,
praised Sanskrit’s cultural significance
and urged a deeper exploration of
Jaipur’s heritage. The festivities feature
performances in various languages,
promising a captivating journey through
India’s diverse cultural landscape.
City First
airmont Jaipur
and the Prin-
cess Diya Ku-
mari Founda-
tion (PDKF)
have collaborated to host a
remarkable celebration for In-
ternational Women’s Day,
honoring female artisans from
Rajasthan at Fairmont Jaipur,
on Thursday provided the ar-
tisans with an unforgettable
experience filled with hospi-
tality, engaging activities, and
a makeover session. During
this the women were treated
to a Five SensesArrival Expe-
rience, setting the tone for the
festivities. Curated activities
aimed to foster connection
and joy among attendees, with
six lucky women receiving a
makeover session led by a
professional stylist.
Jui Sharma, COO of
Triton Hotels and Re-
sorts Private Limited,
expressed pride in the
initiative, highlighting its
role in celebrating women’s
strength and promoting local
support. The event under-
scores the impact of purpose-
ful partnerships in achieving
generous objectives, demon-
strating a sustained commit-
ment to empowering local
women. Fairmont Jaipur and
PDKF continue their dedica-
tion to uplifting the commu-
nity, advocating for positive
transformation and well-be-
ing among women.
F
CelebrationwithStyle
City First
midst an aura of
elegance and pres-
tige, The Palace
Atelier (TPA) un-
veiled its opulent gates at The
City Palace in Jaipur, on
Thursday marking a new
chapter in the city’s fashion
narrative. The exclusive
launch witnessed a conflu-
ence of elite guests hailing
from both India and abroad,
alongside representatives
from renowned fashion
houses. Gauravi Kumari, the
visionary behind the trans-
formative journey of TPA,
personally guided esteemed
invitees through the exqui-
sitely curated space. Formerly
dedicated to handcrafted arte-
facts linked to the Maharaja
Sawai Man Singh II Museum,
the Atelier has now expanded
its horizons, embracing a
broader spectrum of offerings.
Expressing her vision for
TPA, Gauravi Kumari articu-
lated,“WeaspireforTPAtobe
ahavenmergingtraditionwith
innovation, where emerging
designers and established la-
bels converge harmoniously.”
Collaborating with French
Designer Claire Deroo, the
Princess embarked on a holis-
tic reinvention of the Atelier,
imbuing it with a fresh ethos
while maintaining its ties to
the museum.
The Atelier now boasts an
eclectic ensemble of esteemed
brands spanning fashion, jew-
ellery, and design, including
Anita Dongre, Kanika Goyal,
and Shanti Banaras, among
others. It serves as a cultural
epicentre, showcasing India’s
rich tapestry of creativity and
luxury.
During the grand launch,
guests were treated to an im-
mersive experience, with vin-
tage photographer Tikkam
Chand capturing timeless por-
traits using his century-old
camera.
Jaipur’s Fashion
LANDSCAPE
A
veiled its opulent gates at The
City Palace in Jaipur, on
Thursday marking a new
chapter in the city’s fashion
narrative. The exclusive
launch witnessed a conflu-
ence of elite guests hailing
from both India and abroad,
alongside representatives
from renowned fashion
houses. Gauravi Kumari, the
visionary behind the trans-
formative journey of TPA,
personally guided esteemed
invitees through the exqui-
sitely curated space. Formerly
sorts Private Limited,
expressed pride in the
initiative, highlighting its
role in celebrating women’s
strength and promoting local
support. The event under-
scores the impact of purpose- dedicated to handcrafted arte-
EVENTS!
The Roop Narayan Chhipa Foundation (RNCF) held its Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday
at the Utsav Maheshwari Jan Upyogi Bhavan in Vidhyadhar Nagar Sector 2. Governor
Kalraj Mishra graced the event as the chief guest, with Rajya Sabha MP Ghanshyam Tiwari
presiding. Thirty individuals were honoured for their exceptional contributions across
various social sectors. Governor Kalraj Mishra recognized five outstanding individuals
with gold medals and certificates, while 25 participants received silver medals and
certificates. MP Ghanshyam Tiwari lauded the Foundation’s impactful work, emphasizing its
commitment to societal development and ending social injustices. The ceremony concluded
with expressions of gratitude from Chairman Dilip Chhipa. MUKESH KIRADOO
Bhawana Pandey,
a rising social
media influencer,
is captivating
audiences with her
engaging content
on Instagram.
Partnering with
over 250 top
brands like Firstcry
and Lenskart,
she shared her
rewarding journey,
emphasizing
perseverance
and dedication.
Bhawana’s success
story highlights
the lucrative
opportunities
in social media,
inspiring aspiring
influencers
to explore
the endless
possibilities of the
digital realm.
During the mesmerizing cultural performance
Radiating joy during the celebration
Glimpses of the products
Interactive games during the event Gauravi Kumari at The Palace Atelier
During the makeover session
Bhawana Pandey
Gov Kalraj Mishra, MP Ghanshyam Tiwari with awardees
PDKF team and the staff of Fairmont
Shimmer Miss Rajasthan 2024 Season 3 celebrated International Women’s Day with notable role
models and entrepreneurs, setting the stage for empowerment at Chanakya Leisure Inn, M.I. Road,
on Thursday. Fifteen diverse finalists, including entrepreneurs, teachers, and artists, showcased their
talents. The judging panel, featuring prominent figures like Alka Batra and Shweta Chopra, provided
guidance. Archana Surana offered fashion tips to each finalist. The finale of this beauty pageant
is scheduled for March 10, featuring a stellar performance by renowned playback singer Shivani
Kashyap. MUKESH KIRADOO
Dr Surbhi Pareek, Shweta Chopra, Alka M Agarwal, Alka Batra,
Purnima Goyal, Preet Bhandari, Poonam Gidwani others

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