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ED summons TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s wife, two sons in municipal recruitment ‘scam’

ED summons TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s wife, two sons in municipal recruitment ‘scam’

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s wife and his two sons for questioning next week in connection with its money laundering probe into the alleged municipal recruitment scam in West Bengal, a senior official said on Tuesday. The development comes weeks after the ED conducted simultaneous searches at multiple premises linked to Mitra in connection with the alleged recruitment scam. (PTI) The summons were issued after the probe agency came across information linking the family members to certain financial transactions under scrutiny in the case, he said. “During the course of investigation, these financial transactions came to light in which the names of the MLA’s wife and his two sons surfaced. They have been summoned next week to record their statements,” the senior ED official told PTI. “The probe is progressing on the basis of documentary and financial evidence. We are examining all persons whose names have figured during the investigation. No conclusions should be drawn at this stage,” he said. The development comes weeks after the ED conducted simultaneous searches …

Omar Abdullah claims MLA was offered ₹20-30 crore, ministerial berth, J&K statehood to switch sides; BJP reacts

Omar Abdullah claims MLA was offered ₹20-30 crore, ministerial berth, J&K statehood to switch sides; BJP reacts

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has alleged that one of the National Conference’s MLAs was approached by a BJP official, who offered ₹20-30 crore and a ministerial berth to switch sides and join the party. Omar Abdullah alleges BJP attempted to buy NC MLA with ₹20-30 crore, ministry (PTI) Abdullah said the MLA rejected the offer and informed him about the move. “A BJP official, a Supreme Court lawyer, told one of my Jammu MLAs in a closed room, ‘We will give ₹20 to 30 crore, one ministry, and statehood. You walk with us.’ Do they think that the faith of these people is so cheap?” Abdullah asserted while addressing the gathering. Also Read | ‘Want to light a fire here?’: Omar attacks Centre on delay in restoring Jammu and Kashmir statehood He further accused the BJP of attempting to come to power through “the back door”. “BJP people, don’t consider us so weak. There will be no entry for you from the back door. You will not come to the front chair …

DMK’s Senthil Balaji gets anticipatory bail in MLA poaching case

DMK’s Senthil Balaji gets anticipatory bail in MLA poaching case

The Madras High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA V. Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar in a case alleging they offered ₹35 crore to a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) legislator to influence his vote on a proposed resolution against the Tamil Nadu Assembly speaker. The Madras High Court granted anticipatory bail to the DMK MLA and his brother in a case alleging a ₹35 crore offer to influence a TVK legislator. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan directed both petitioners to appear before the investigating officer “twice daily until further orders” and to “cooperate with the investigation.” An FIR was registered against Balaji and Kumar by the Chennai police on June 30 following a complaint filed by TVK MLA N Elaiyaraja. Elaiyaraja alleged that he received a phone call on June 26 from a person identifying himself as Thirunavukarasu, who claimed to represent a ‘democratic strategy’ organisation, and offered him ₹35 crore to vote against the TVK whip when a resolution against Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar is taken up in …

BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh gets 4-year jail term for 2018 celebratory firing death in Delhi farmhouse

BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh gets 4-year jail term for 2018 celebratory firing death in Delhi farmhouse

A Delhi court has sentenced BJP Bihar MLA Raju Kumar Singh to four years imprisonment in a celebratory firing case in 2018 inside a farmhouse in South Delhi that led to the death of Archana Gupta. The convicted Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh, culpable of homicide, produced before the Rouse Avenue Court in the celebratory firing death case of a woman (2018), in Delhi (ANI) The court of Special Judge Vishal Gogne also directed a compensation of ₹25 lakhs to the husband of the deceased. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Raju Kumar Singh was convicted last month in the case of celebratory firing that killed a 45-year-old woman on New Year’s Eve 2018. He had urged a Delhi court on Friday to spare him a jail term, arguing that he committed the offence due to a “lack of scientific knowledge” as he could not have anticipated the parabolic trajectory the fired bullet would take, HT earlier reported. The submissions were made before Special Judge Vishal Gogne of Rouse Avenue Courts, who was hearing arguments …

DMK MLA granted bail in defamation case over remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

DMK MLA granted bail in defamation case over remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MLA Anitha R Radhakrishnan on Saturday was granted bail by Judicial Magistrate Chidambaram in a case alleging that he made defamatory remarks against the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu C Vijay Joseph during a public meeting on June 20. DMK MLA Anita R Radhakrishnan was arrested on Friday, July 3, over his remarks on Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. (File Photo/ ANI image/screengrab) Radhakrishnan was taken into custody on Friday in connection with a case registered at the Athoor Police Station. Also Read| DMK MLA arrested over remarks against CM Vijay Shortly after his arrest, he addressed the media, using his detention to level explosive allegations of political coercion against members of the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), claiming that the legal action against him is part of a calculated campaign to force his resignation from the Assembly and lure him into defecting to the TVK. Characterising the overtures made to him as far more aggressive than traditional political manoeuvring, the MLA stated, “It was not horse-trading, but camel-trading that was offered …

₹35 crore to topple Vijay govt: TVK MLA alleges horse-trading; ‘DMK link’ emerges

₹35 crore to topple Vijay govt: TVK MLA alleges horse-trading; ‘DMK link’ emerges

Nearly two months after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister, startling revelations of attempts to topple the government have surfaced with allegations being made against the DMK. Actor-turned politician and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay took oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister on May 10, after defeating the DMK in assembly polls. (ANI) An MLA has come forward claiming that he was offered money to quit the TVK party, hinting at alleged attempts at political horse-trading. MLA N Elaiyaraja claimed that he was offered ₹35 crore and threatened to influence his vote in a legislative resolution, following which police registered a case and arrested three persons, officials said, news agency ANI reported. Horse-trading allegations In his complaint, Elaiyaraja said that a person named Thirunavukkarasu contacted him and claimed to be running an opinion polling organisation called Indian Political Democratic Strategies (IPDS), saying he was reaching out at the request of members of a major political party. Also read: Mahua Moitra shares video of egg attack during TMC …

‘Only Mamata supporters being harassed’: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh slams Suvendu-led govt over ‘selective targeting’

‘Only Mamata supporters being harassed’: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh slams Suvendu-led govt over ‘selective targeting’

TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in West Bengal of selectively targeting legislators loyal to former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee amid the ongoing power tussle within the Trinamool Congress. TMC candidate Kunal Ghosh BJP govt in Bengal targetting the supporters of Mamata Banerjee. (PTI) “Those who are with Mamata Banerjee- that is, with the TMC that she founded – are being targeted through repression and oppression by being implicated in old cases or other charges, whereas those on the other side are being let off. People supporting Mamata Banerjee are being arrested and harassed,” Ghosh said, as quoted by news agency ANI. Speaking to reporters, he also slammed CM Suvendu Adhikari over his allegations in the Taratala building collapse case. Adhikari had told the Assembly on Thursday that the sanctioned building plan bore the signature of former Kolkata Mayor and senior TMC leader Firhad Hakim. Responding to the allegation, Ghosh questioned why the chief minister was not taking action on those whose signatures appeared on the documents, alleging that …

‘Not a single MLA will leave’, says Sharad Pawar, dismissing speculations over NCP (SP) split

‘Not a single MLA will leave’, says Sharad Pawar, dismissing speculations over NCP (SP) split

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday rejected speculation about a possible split in his party, asserting that all its legislators remain united, news agency IANS reported. Speaking to reporters in Pune in the presence of his grandnephew Yugendra, the veteran leader said, “Not a single one of our MLAs is going anywhere.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

All about Devina Gahlot, daughter of a BJP MLA in spotlight after topping CUET-UG

All about Devina Gahlot, daughter of a BJP MLA in spotlight after topping CUET-UG

Devina Gahlot, the daughter of BJP MLA and former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot emerged as the national topper after results of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG exam were announced on Tuesday. Devina Gahlot, daughter of former Delhi minister and BJP MLA Kailash Gahlot, has topped CUET-UG 2026 with the highest aggregate NTA score in the country. (HT) From scoring 98 per cent in her Class 12 board examinations to securing the top rank in CUET-UG 2026, Devina has significant academic achievements to her name. The latest feat left her surprised as she couldn’t believe she had topped in the entire country. “When I first saw the result, I kept checking the application number because I could not believe that I had topped in the entire country,” Devina said after the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the CUET-UG results on Tuesday. A student of DPS Vasant Kunj, Devina had already established herself as a high achiever in school. In the CBSE Class 12 examinations this year, she scored 98 per cent in the Humanities stream, …

Ex-AIADMK minister Vijayabaskar resigns as MLA

Ex-AIADMK minister Vijayabaskar resigns as MLA

Former AIADMK minister, dissident leader C Vijayabaskar on Tuesday resigned from his MLA post and submitted a letter to Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker JCD Prabhakar. Vijayabaskar was among the AIADMK rebel leaders who voted in favour of the TVK regime in the trust vote held in the Assembly on May 13. The letter of resignation was handwritten by Vijayabaskar, and it was in order and complies with the Assembly Rules and hence it was duly accepted, Prabhakar said in an official release. Vijayabaskar, a former minister who held the health portfolio in the previous AIADMK regime, represented Viralimalai in Pudukkottai District. Also Read: TN speaker issues showcause notices to four ex-AIADMK MLAs in TVK He was among the AIADMK rebel leaders who voted in favour of the TVK regime in the trust vote held in the Assembly on May 13. Earlier, four other AIADMK MLAs had resigned as legislators and later joined the ruling TVK. Before resigning as MLA, Vijayabaskar had, without directly naming AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, hit out at him saying leadership …