The Congress in Madhya Pradesh faced a setback as its three-term MLA from Amarwara in Chhindwara district joined to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday. Chhindwara, stronghold of senior Congress leader and former state chief minister Kamal Nath, was the sole seat won by the party in the state during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
A senior police official revealed that the post-mortem report cited myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, as the cause of Ansari's death, with samples preserved for further chemical analysis. The entire procedure was meticulously recorded on video from multiple angles and concluded on Friday evening. Following this, Ansari's body was escorted by heavy police security to his hometown in Mohammadabad, Ghazipur district, covering a journey of 400 kilometers.
The Mahagathbandhan in Bihar revealed the distribution of seats, assigning the RJD, the coalition's primary member, with 26 nominations. The Congress will field candidates for 9 seats, while CPI(ML) and CPI will vie for three and one seat respectively, with CPIM also contesting one seat. This announcement followed the Congress relinquishing its stake in the Purnea Lok Sabha constituency.
Heavy security measures are in place around the BJP headquarters ahead of the opposition INDIA bloc's protest against the arrest of AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal. Police presence has been increased in Central Delhi, particularly on DDU Marg and ITO area. Kejriwal was apprehended on March 21 in connection to a money laundering case related to Delhi's excise policy.
In response to a query regarding the 'political unrest' in India, the UN spokesperson said that the world body hopes for the safeguarding of individuals' 'political and civil rights' during electoral processes in India and elsewhere. These comments were made in light of apprehensions surrounding 'political unrest in India' following the apprehension of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and the suspension of the Congress Party's bank accounts ahead of imminent national elections.
Anurag Thakur criticizes Kejriwal's arrest, questions timing, and highlights opposition unity against BJP's alleged vendetta politics. He predicts NDA's success with southern states, mentioning disunity in the INDIA bloc and emphasizing law enforcement independence.
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Mukhtar Ansari's death ended his 40-year terror reign in UP, starting at 17. He rivaled Brijesh Singh, shot Awadhesh Rai, and faced a 2022 conviction. His political legacy passed to sons.
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Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, 63, passed away from a cardiac arrest at Banda Medical College. Despite efforts by nine doctors, he could not be revived. Ansari, a former five-time Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), was in custody since 2005. Heavy police presence and prohibitory orders were observed in Uttar Pradesh after his demise.
BJP criticizes US state department for remarks on Kejriwal's arrest, emphasizing Indian judiciary's strength. Mahesh Jethmalani mentions Hunter Biden case, fair elections, and safeguarding India's democratic institutions.
A 16-year-old girl in Chhattisgarh was gang-raped and thrashed by a 17-year-old boy and his friends after an unsuccessful conversation attempt. The survivor is hospitalized, and all three accused are apprehended and facing legal actions.