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Patna (Bihar), [India], September 24 (ANI): Congress leader Meira Kumar on Wednesday termed the Congress Working Committee meeting held in Patna as “historic”, stating that discussions towards making the party “stronger” were held in the meeting.

Kumar mentioned that discussions related to stopping the division of people in society and uplifting Dalits, backward classes, the poor, and women were also held in the meeting.

“It was a historic CWC. How to make Congress stronger…How to stop this chain of dividing people in the society…How to uplift Dalits, backward classes, poor, women and those who are oppressed…All this was discussed here…The public will remove from power anyone who commits vote theft; this is what the public has decided,” Meira Kumar told reporters.

Himachal Pradesh Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri said that the strategy related to the upcoming Bihar assembly elections was discussed in the meeting and stressed that the party is focusing towards fighting the elections with full power in the state.

“The strategy for the Bihar elections was prepared. The party will contest elections with complete power to form the alliance government and remove the current rulers,” he said.

Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa stated that various discussions regarding recent developments in the country had been held.

“A detailed discussion was held regarding what is happening in the nation. Especially. Vote Chori. How will a democracy function if there is Vote Chori… All the parties should raise their voice with Congress,” Randhawa told reporters.

Earlier today, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) targeted the BJP-led government during the meeting in Patna, accusing it of “systematically dismantling democratic institutions and constitutional values.”

The CWC alleged that the Centre has weakened the Election Commission and other institutions, and investigative agencies such as the CBI and ED are being used to pursue personal vendettas.

“The Congress Working Committee observes that the BJP-RSS’s relentless attacks on the Constitution and the Republic have continued unabated. The Parliament has been undermined, and even Constitutional offices have not been spared. The Election Commission of India, long the cornerstone of our vibrant democracy, has been turned into a servile mouthpiece for the government,” the CWC said in its resolution.

“The CBI and ED have been reduced to blunt instruments of political vendetta, deployed against anyone who challenges Modi’s rule. Every institution of democracy and justice has been diminished, with the state becoming subservient to the interests of the ruling party and its RSS allies,” it added.

The CWC also raised the issue of alleged widespread electoral irregularities in Bihar, which have undermined democracy. It also accused the BJP of depriving the backward classes, minorities, and the poor, hailing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’, which serves the purpose of “defending constitutional rights”.

“The revelation of large-scale Vote Chori and irregularities in our electoral rolls has shaken public belief in the very foundations of our democracy. The CWC resolved to salute Rahul Gandhi for boldly exposing the shameless Vote Chori and bravely fighting these brazen attempts to subvert democracy. This exposes the systematic and deliberate conspiracy used to manufacture an elected majority for the BJP. A government built on stolen mandates and rigged voter lists has no moral or political legitimacy. It is not based on public trust but on deceit. The “Voter Adhikar Yatra” led by the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, is a firm pledge that the Congress Party will never give up the fight for those who have been inhumanely treated, exploited, oppressed and marginalised by the BJP,” the resolution added.

“The CWC reiterates its dire apprehension regarding the “Special Intensive Revision” in Bihar as yet another dirty trick from the BJP’s toolkit to manipulate electoral rolls and cling to power. Their aim is clear: to disenfranchise the poor, workers, backward classes and minorities – the very people who are determined to oust the NDA from Bihar. Once their votes are taken away, they will also be deprived of their other rights – ration, housing, water, pension, healthcare facilities and even dignity,” it added. (ANI)

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Leh (Ladakh) [India], September 24 (ANI): Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said that the protest in Leh “smells of conspiracy” due to “attempts to incite people” and its comparison to protests in Bangladesh and Nepal.

Speaking with ANI, Gupta condemned the protest, suggesting that it should be held in a peaceful manner.

“In a democratic system, protesting is a right. However, it must be done in a peaceful manner. For the past two days, attempts have been made to incite people, and the protest held here was compared to those held in Bangladesh and Nepal. This smells of a conspiracy behind the protest,” he said.

Kavinder Gupta highlighted the implications of the protest if the authorities hadn’t taken action to stop the protest.

“When police were deployed to control the law and order situation, a CRPF vehicle was torched. During the protest, DG’s vehicle was attacked with stones. If this protest had not been stopped, then these people (protestors) would have ruined the entire city of Leh,” he said.

The Ladakh LG further informed that a probe will be held regarding the involvement of people in the protest.

“A probe will be conducted to determine the involvement of individuals from outside Ladakh in the protest. Who is responsible for the people who have died today? It is those people who incited the protest. Such things cannot be tolerated…I want to ensure peace is maintained in Ladakh,” he said.

This comes after a massive protest by the people of Ladakh turned violent as the demonstrators targeted government buildings and the BJP office in Leh.

People of Ladakh have been demanding the inclusion of the Union Territory in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution contains Article 244(2) and 275(1), which reads, “Provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.”

Meanwhile, there has been a demand for statehood for Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. (ANI)

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Latur (Maharashtra) [India], September 24 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday visited the areas affected by heavy rain, where he interacted with farmers and assessed the damage caused by the heavy rainfall.

Continuous heavy rainfall in several districts has triggered flood-like situations, compelling extensive rescue and relief operations. The NDRF has been actively engaged in Beed, Dharashiv, and Solapur districts since Monday night.

CM Devendra Fadnavis visited Aurad Shahajani in Nilanga Taluka, Latur, Ujani in Ausa Taluka, Latur, Darfal and Nimgaon in Madha Taluka, Solapur.

CM Devendra Fadnavis told reporters in Latur, “The people who have suffered losses will be compensated before Diwali.”

The Maharashtra government has announced a Rs 1,339 crore assistance package for farmers whose crops were damaged due to heavy rains between June 2025 and August 2025, according to government sources.

Earlier, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar visited flood-affected areas in Solapur, inspected the damaged crops, and interacted with the farmers. He directed local authorities to ensure quick relief and support for those impacted by the heavy rains.

In a post on X, Ajit Pawar wrote, “Today, the inspection tour of the flood situation in Solapur was started from Korti in Karmala taluka. Due to continuous heavy rainfall, there has been significant damage to crops. In this context, I went directly to the fields to inspect the crops. I directly interacted with the farmers to understand their problems and gathered information about the damage that had occurred.”

“I gave clear instructions that the administration should make meticulous planning and promptly implement the necessary measures to ensure immediate assistance reaches the farmers in the flood-affected areas. Our government stands firmly behind our farmer brothers,” the post read. (ANI)

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