AAP Ke News #E532

AAP Ke News #E532

1. This has been a very communal election, one that most mainstream media has failed to cover. It is then alternate media that is bridging that gap, using YouTube, cheap data and a makeshift green-screen. We went behind the scenes to show you how.
   https://x.com/khanthefatima/status/1793253045393899754

2. Breaking --- RBI transfers a record 2.1 trillion rupee surplus to the government. This is after they raised the contingency risk buffer to 6.5% from 6% (6.5% is highest permitted under the framework) Factors that would have gone into the bumper transfer --- higher interest income from foreign holdings, higher profit from forex trading.

   

3. Election Commission of India tells #SupremeCourt that uploading of Form 17C (record of votes polled) on website can lead to mischief, that there are possibilities of images being morphed, which can create “widespread discomfort and mistrust”.

   

4. As per Rules Form 17C needs to be given only to the polling agent. The rules do not permit the giving of Form 17C to any other entity. General disclosure of Form 17C to public not contemplated by rules : ECI to Supreme Court.

   

5. Modi Took a 180-Degree Turn on Aadhaar, But the ‘I Am Me’ Card’s Flaws Remain, writes @jahnavi_sen
   https://thewire.in/government/modi-took-a-180-degree-turn-on-aadhaar-but-the-i-am-me-cards-flaws-remain

6. There are changes coming to the news media ecology in India.

   

7. Motherhood and apple pie, meant to sound as great wisdom. After five years, this mundane stuff is being sprouted and projected as something new and pathbreaking.

   

8. The NIA raided 11 locations across 4 states y’day. They claimed electronic devices were seized from the suspects. However, what they DID NOT disclose was the confirmed illegal detention of at least 2 engineers in Hubballi & possibly another in Anantapura.
   https://thewire.in/rights/nia-illegally-detains-two-karnataka-engineers-in-rameshwaram-cafe-blast-case

9. Question: How to stop

   @dhruv_rathee

   's videos, They are spreading like wild fire. Answer: We should start sharing fake news like 'Dhruv Rathee claims Modi will appoint Sunny Leone as the next WCD minister'. That way we can turn him into a laughingstock.
   https://x.com/TheMsReddy/status/1793117363304317315

10. Lower crude oil prices lead to four ties profits for oil firms, bonanza for the Modi govt, but no relief for the middle class.
    Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then.
    https://theprint.in/economy/lower-oil-prices-lead-to-4x-profits-for-oil-firms-bonanza-for-govt-but-no-relief-for-aam-aadmi/2095462/

11. The price difference, aka profiteering by Adani, was taken away in tempos. Or no? "Adani suspected of fraud by selling low-grade coal as high-value fuel"
    https://www.ft.com/content/7451f2de-91fa-49f3-acb3-e83ab5c00eff

    

12. At 8,000 MW, Delhi power demand touches all-time high

    

13. Modi on mission to establish one-leader rule in country: CM

    

14. Arvind Kejriwal interview to The Hindu 'If the BJP puts democracy in jail, then democracy will have to be run from jail' Thave sworn an oath on the Constitution to serve the people and fulfil my promises, says the Delhi Chief Minister, asserting that the Constitution and legal framework put no bar on his continuing in the poste he adds that the AAP is now a national force with a governance model with national appeal

    

15. Release more water or we'll go to court, Atishi warns Saini

    

16. Have to send out a strong message, says HC Judge Swarna Kanta as it denies bail to Sisodia.

    

17. Expect fair probe, justice in Maliwal case, says Kejriwal

    

18. Anandpur Sahib AAP candidate Kang's humility wows one and all

    

19. Delhi CM

    @ArvindKejriwal

    speaks on increasing concerns of increase of voter turnout by ECI after a few days of Voting. How can ECI not provide transparency of voting data? Supreme Court is hearing the matter and we hope that the Process is more transparent and trustworthy
    https://x.com/jitenderkhalsa/status/1793452550961963285

20. AAP will have the Highest Strike Rate in the History of Indian Elections AAP will win the highest percentage of seats of total contested this time. AAP is winning Gujarat seat, Kurukshetra seat , Sweeping Punjab and Delhi -

    @ArvindKejriwal
    https://x.com/jitenderkhalsa/status/1793452328844136938

21. WILL SUNITA KEJRIWAL JOIN ACTIVE POLITICS? CM

    @ArvindKejriwal

    answers candidly and frankly to the question by Media.

    @ArvindKejriwal

    says :

    @KejriwalSunita

    has been my support system. She has stood with me all throughout. During my Jailed period, she acted like a bridge between Janta and Me. She has no inclination to Join active Politics and isn't fighting elections in 2025 as speculated.
    https://x.com/jitenderkhalsa/status/1793452186988634316

22. Arvind Kejriwal Interview to PTI "The judiciary is under tremendous pressure. Everyone knows how much pressure they are working under now. Both Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain have received messages in jail that they will get bail if they join the BJP. Who will get them bailed and how? We will not put any pressure, but if the pressure is lifted from over the judiciary, then justice will start to be served fairly,"
    https://x.com/jitenderkhalsa/status/1793292502184702305

23. Actor Gurpreet Ghuggi campaigned for AAP candidate Karamjit Anmol
    https://x.com/jitenderkhalsa/status/1793316537983434885

24. New Global index shows Delhi is India’s ‘best city’, but none from India makes it to top 300 list
    https://theprint.in/india/new-global-index-shows-delhi-is-indias-best-city-but-none-from-india-makes-it-to-top-300-list/2096353/

25. Hope people in gurgaon faridabad in past one week have learnt the lesson that voting for Hindutva and lip service of vikas doesn't get you the very basics of electricity and water. Vote wisely on 25th May. Dont vote for

    @BJP4Haryana . 32 hours of no electricity & counting

26. ED Agency action gives Arvind Kejriwal, AAP traction in Uttar Pradesh Journalist  was surprised to find, during its travels covering the election campaign, a fairly widespread knowledge of Kejriwal’s arrest among ordinary people at least in the towns, along with a belief that he has been wronged.
    It's true I went to a factory in Moradabad 02 days ago, the people who are working there said to me Kejriwal ko galat jail me daala hai BJP ne aur ab uski hi sathi (swati) ko uske against khada kar diya hai BJP ne.

    

27. मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत मान ने फिरोजपुर से 'आप' उम्मीदवार जगदीप सिंह काका बराड़ के लिए किया प्रचार सुखबीर बादल हार के डर से मैदान छोड़कर भाग गए : भगवंत मान

    

28. पूर्व भाजपा विधायक सुखपाल सिंह नन्नू ने थामा झाडू अकाली दल को बड़ा झटका, पूर्व विधायक दर्शन सिंह कोटफत्ता 'आप' में शामिल

    

29. Different from Kejriwal's case.

    

30. Delhi के Advocates के साथ CM Arvind Kejriwal का Townhall | Loksabha Elections 2024

    

31. “EC now belongs to Modi ji. Modi is perhaps the most insecure PM ... He wants his own chief election commissioner, his own judges, he wants control over all agencies. This will lead to total dictatorship and anyone will be able to arrest anyone without any recourse”
    “Once the INDIA govt is formed, the electoral bond scam with its many aspects will be probed. How they gave bail to people in return for bonds as bribes, ... We will start an inquiry into this within the first 100 days of our govt”.
    Delhiites are angry, they know jailing me was wrong: Kejriwal
    https://epaper.hindustantimes.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=2354074e262

32. We thoroughly examined the records of entire Kaithal and found that in some places, the boxes were not sealed. This meant that it was a well-planned conspiracy to tamper with the ballot boxes: Anurag Dhanda.
    Ballot process was introduced to enable people above 85 years of age and disabled persons to vote.

    There was massive rigging in the ballot process.

    Aam Aadmi Party leader Master Satbir Goyal pointed out the shortcomings in this process.
    Instead of removing those shortcomings, the Election Commission filed an FIR against Master Satbir Goyal. The Election Commission wants to create fear.

33. Yamuna water supply to Delhi is being stopped by Haryana government: Atishi
    https://www.amarujala.com/delhi-ncr/aam-aadmi-party-accuses-bjp-of-conspiracy-before-lok-sabha-elections-in-delhi-2024-05-22

34. Poor patients, poor facilities... It is a bitter truth that health services in our country are in a pathetic condition as per the needs of the population. ... Only one and a half percent of GDP is spent!

    

35. The Aam Aadmi Party is not just a political entity. It is poised to fill the void left by Congress and target politically bipolar States like Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat

    

36. Bhagwant Singh Mann made a poetic attack on Sukhbir Badal by reciting a political poem. This time Badal family will be wiped out from Bathinda also: Mann

    

37. Farmer unions to protest during PM's Punjab visit - This announcement comes amidst simmering discontent over the government's failure to enact a legal guarantee for MSP

    

38. Denied Talks with Modi, Farmers to Show Black Flags to PM at Upcoming Poll Rally in #Patiala
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a rally in #Patiala in favour of party candidate Preeneet Kaur on May 23 and two other rallies at #Jalandhar and #Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituencies on May 24.
    https://thewire.in/politics/denied-talks-with-modi-farmers-to-show-black-flags-to-pm-at-upcoming-poll-rally-in-patiala

39. J&K Saw Larger Polling Crowds in Past, EC Data Shows, Debunking PM's Claims of Article 370 Validation Notably, #Srinagar constituency recorded its highest voter turnout of 73.51% in the 1984 Lok Sabha election.
    https://thewire.in/politics/jk-saw-larger-polling-crowds-in-past-ec-data-shows-debunking-pms-claims-of-article-370-validation

40. Without Naming Modi, EC Tells BJP 'Star Campaigners' to Stay Away from Divisive Speeches The Commission also stated that all the party’s 'star campaigners' kept flouting the MCC despite a show cause notice issued to J.P. Nadda
    https://thewire.in/government/without-naming-modi-ec-tells-bjp-star-campaigners-to-stay-away-from-divisive-speeches

41. Adani Suspected of ‘Fraud’ by Passing off ‘Low-Grade Coal’ as Superior to Govt Purchaser; M.K. Stalin Accuses Narendra Modi of Maligning the People of Tamil Nadu; and more
    https://x.com/thewire_in/status/1793295120604778563

42. 'He Was Our Only Support': Kin of Dalit Man Beaten to Death by Liquor Mafia Demand Justice The incident has resulted in massive criticism for the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP government in #Rajasthan.
    https://thewire.in/caste/he-was-our-only-support-kin-of-dalit-man-beaten-to-death-by-liquor-mafia-demand-justice

43. Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind Condemns Himanta Biswa Sarma's Offensive Remarks Against Madrasas.
    During an election rally in #Bihar, the #Assam CM had said that BJP once voted to power would be 'shutting down shops producing mullahs' and 'ending the business of four marriages'.
    https://thewire.in/society/the-pune-minors-porsche-crash-have-we-failed-as-a-society

44. Meta Approved AI-Manipulated Political Ads During India’s Election: Report.
    The revelations are a cause for concern because Meta had promised, before the Indian elections, that it would prioritise the detection and removal of violative AI generated content.
    https://thewire.in/tech/meta-approved-ai-manipulated-political-ads-during-indias-election-report

45. 'National Security': SC Cancels Bail to 8 Alleged PFI Members The court said it was setting aside the bail granted to them by the Madras high court because it was convinced that the charges levelled by the NIA against them are 'prima facie true'.
    https://thewire.in/law/bela-trivedi-supreme-court-pfi-bail-cancel

46. Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Hemant Soren's Plea Challenging His Arrest
    https://thewire.in/law/supreme-court-refuses-to-entertain-hemant-sorens-plea-challenging-his-arrest

47. The MSME Sector Needs More Than Just the Udyam Registration Scheme Simply registering on a portal cannot be seen as formalising the MSMEs, nor does it ensure that the sector is captured in policy framework.
    https://thewire.in/government/the-msme-sector-needs-more-than-just-the-udyam-registration-scheme

48. 120 Civil Society Organisations Caution Against Vote Manipulation, EC’s Partisan Conduct.
    As part of the initiative, called ‘Wake up Karnataka’, activists, former bureaucrats and experts held a six-hour long discussion on how to hold the EC accountable.
    https://thewire.in/rights/120-civil-society-organisations-caution-against-vote-manipulation-ecs-partisan-conduct

49. Adani Suspected of ‘Fraud’ by Passing off ‘Low-Grade Coal’ as Superior to Govt Purchaser: Report
    Adani’s spokesperson has denied the charges. But if true, this has implications on loss of public money and also cost to the environment of using inferior-grade coal in a large country that uses so much of it.
    https://thewire.in/business/adani-suspected-of-fraud-by-passing-off-low-grade-coal-as-superior-to-govt-purchaser-report

50. ‘The Atmosphere Has Changed’: Inflation, Unemployment Trump Ram Mandir in Parts of UP, Bihar BJP's pet issues have lost their shine while party leaders are tongue-tied over questions of inflation, unemployment and constitutional issues.
    https://thewire.in/politics/the-atmosphere-has-changed-inflation-unemployment-trump-ram-mandir-in-parts-of-up-bihar

51. At #Bengal's Jhargram, Pangs of Hunger Replace Memories of a Decade of Violence Systemic corruption and deprivation mark life for Adivasi people in an area that was once known for brutal strife.
    https://thewire.in/politics/jhargram-west-bengal-ground-report-hunger-jobs

52. Bihar, Jharkhand: NDA Vote Shares Will Take a Big Beating, BJP’s Dominance in Urban Pockets A journey through some of the most deprived areas of the two states tell the story of BJP’s slide which is writ large in these parts.
    RJD and JMM, on the other hand, have shown that they are ready for a bigger battle.
    https://thewire.in/politics/bihar-jharkhand-nda-vote-shares-will-take-a-big-beating-bjps-dominance-in-urban-pockets

53. Around 250 Voting Complaints During the 5th Phase of Election in UP More than 100 complaints were related to malfunctioning of EVMs while 50 were related to crowding at voting stations and improper checking of identity cards of voters.
    https://thewire.in/politics/around-250-voting-complaints-during-the-fifth-phase-of-election-in-uttar-pradesh

54. Bengaluru, India's IT hub, is at 411th place, surpassing Mumbai, the country's financial capital, which is at 427th.
    https://www.boomlive.in/web-stories/news/global-cities-index-2024-delhi-leads-indian-cities-new-york-tops-global-ranking-2010

55. Union Home Minister #AmitShah, in a recent speech at Serampore, West Bengal, claimed that the state’s CM #MamataBanerjee refuses to grant holidays for Durga Puja but allocates holidays for Muslims during Ramzan. Shah’s claim is false.
    https://www.boomlive.in/fact-check/factcheck-amit-shahs-claim-on-no-govt-holiday-for-durga-puja-in-bengal-is-false-25367

56. #Delhi has been ranked 350th in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2024, making it the highest-ranked Indian city. In contrast, Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh ranked last in the index, at 1000th place.
    https://www.boomlive.in/web-stories/news/global-cities-index-2024-delhi-leads-indian-cities-new-york-tops-global-ranking-2010

57. Everyone is absolutely terrified”: Inside a US ally’s secret war on its American critics.
    https://www.vox.com/world-politics/24160779/inside-indias-secret-campaign-to-threaten-and-harass-americans

58. I am the CFO of Adani see the flag behind me i am a true patriot. I am so much of a patriot that i buy low grade coal at $28 per tonne and sell it to Indian PSU as high grade coal at $86 per tonne. P.S. I am an Australian citizen but true Deshbhakt like Akshay Kumar.
    Yet, NGO Arappor Iyakkam (

    @Arappor

    ) estimates

    @TANGEDCO_Offcl

    overpaid Rs 6,000 crore for coal between 2012 and 2016.
    https://www.occrp.org/en/investigations/new-evidence-bolsters-allegations-adani-group-overcharged-for-coal

    

59. An obnoxious misuse of People’s money for promoting Modi campaign. The ECI, of course will not consider this as any violation of Constitutional morality and will permit the gross distortion of a level playing field. Those guilty of this must be made accountable.

    

60. Nothing to show US extradition would lead to rights violation — Czech court junks Nikhil Gupta plea
    https://theprint.in/diplomacy/nothing-to-show-extradition-would-lead-to-rights-violation-czech-court-rejects-nikhil-guptas-plea/2097309/

61. 'When bulldozer Baba started crushing them, all mafias started gasping,' says BJP's Lok Sabha candidate Nirahua who is contesting against Dharmendra Yadav from UP's Azamgarh
    https://x.com/ThePrintIndia/status/1793318774197903567

62. SC sends 8 PFI men back to jail, points to ‘manifest error’ in Madras HC order granting them bail
    https://theprint.in/judiciary/sc-sends-8-pfi-men-back-to-jail-points-to-manifest-error-in-madras-hc-order-granting-them-bail/2096920/

63. Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognise Palestinian state, Israel recalled its envoys from the three countries.

64. 'Let’s get real, all bars serve underage kids. Pune accident has forced a PR scramble'
    https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/lets-get-real-all-bars-serve-underage-kids-pune-accident-has-forced-a-pr-scramble/2096997/

65. Punjab Vigilance Bureau books Barjinder Singh Hamdard, 25 others over ‘fund misuse’
    https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/vb-books-hamdard-25-others-over-fund-misuse-623991

66. Punjab youth in Russia tricked into joining army with 40 others.
    https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/punjab-youth-in-russia-tricked-into-joining-army-with-40-others-623993

67. No legal mandate to make record of votes polled under Form 17C public: EC to SC
    https://indianexpress.com/article/india/meanwhile-ec-sc-no-legal-mandate-upload-form-17c-9345907/

68. Pune Porsche crash: MLA’s late-night visit, delay in alcohol test raise questions
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/pune-porsche-crash-mlas-late-night-visit-delay-in-alcohol-test-raise-questions-9346161/

69. Army conducts own survey on scheme for Agniveers, may recommend tweaks
    https://indianexpress.com/article/india/army-conducts-own-survey-on-scheme-for-agniveers-may-suggest-tweaks-9346007/

70. 5 families that faced bulldozer justice 2 yrs ago get Rs 30 lakh from Assam govt
    https://indianexpress.com/article/india/5-families-that-faced-bulldozer-justice-2-years-ago-get-rs-30-lakh-from-assam-govt-9346072/

71. Sexual assault charges against Prajwal: Over 20 speak to police, back case
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/sexual-assault-charges-prajwal-over-20-speak-police-9346067/

72. Southeast Asia origin of at least 45% cyber frauds targeting Indians: Official
    https://indianexpress.com/article/india/southeast-asia-origin-of-at-least-45-cyber-frauds-targeting-indians-official-9346113/

73. RBI’s record dividend of Rs 2.1 lakh crore to govt can help trim deficit
    https://indianexpress.com/article/business/banking-and-finance/rbis-record-dividend-of-rs-2-1-lakh-cr-to-govt-can-help-trim-deficit-9345981/

74. Amid IPL fever, Gujarat govt flattens cricket ground developed by clearing mangroves in Amreli’s fragile coastal zone
    https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/gujarat-cricket-ground-mangroves-amreli-9345192/

75. Economic growth is better than expected, but pain points remain.
    https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/economic-growth-is-better-than-expected-but-pain-points-remain-9345784/

76. Grandfather of Pune accident accused paid Chhota Rajan to kill corporator.
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/grandfather-of-pune-accident-accused-paid-chhota-rajan-to-kill-corporator-charge-sheet-101716418226289.html

77. ‘Women are going to be more scared now’: Why activists say HD Revanna’s bail should have been denied
    https://scroll.in/article/1068212/women-are-going-to-be-more-scared-now-why-activists-say-hd-revanna-should-have-been-denied-bail

78. A new investigation shows the Adani Group in 2014 passed off low-quality coal as high-quality coal to TANGEDCO, the TN Generation & Distribution Corporation.
    https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/adani-suspected-of-fraud-by-selling-low-grade-coal-as-high-value-to-tangedco

    

79. Karnataka: SC farmer dies by suicide after moneylender holds family captive
    https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/karnataka-sc-farmer-dies-by-suicide-after-moneylender-holds-family-captive

80. #TamilNadu: CB-CID questions #BJP treasurer over seizure of Rs 4 crore before polls
    https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-cb-cid-questions-bjp-treasurer-over-seizure-of-rs-4-crore-before-polls

81. #Ennore #gasleak: #NGT gives nod to reopen Coromandel International, places conditions, @NidharshanaR reports.
    https://www.thenewsminute.com/tamil-nadu/ennore-gas-leak-ngt-gives-nod-to-reopen-coromandel-international-places-conditions