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Youth Morcha storms DM office highlighting critical gaps in schools, questions FIR on activist

Youth Morcha storms DM office highlighting critical gaps in schools, questions FIR on activist

Activists of Justice Morcha, a forum of youths pushing the issues of employment and education in Uttar Pradesh, on Monday (August 24, 2026) reached the District Magistrate (DM) office in Deoria, demanding improvement of critical gaps in basic school infrastructure The group reached the administration after a case was filed against one of its members, Rajat Singh, for showing the poor condition of government schools on camera in Deoria. “Many activists of the Justice Morcha reached the office of DM Deoria. A case was filed against our colleague Rajat for showing the poor condition of government schools on camera. Today, when Rajat and his colleagues reached the District Magistrate’s office regarding this matter, the District Magistrate immediately left the office,” said Abhinav Mishra, who claims to be associated with the forum.  “We are only demanding improvement of critical gaps in basic school infrastructure. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claims that the picture of government schools has changed. If the picture of schools has really changed, then why are cases being filed to show the ground reality? …

Congress holds ‘Asud Morcha’ in Nanded; calls out PM Modi, CM Fadnavis for failing to address farmers’ issues

Congress holds ‘Asud Morcha’ in Nanded; calls out PM Modi, CM Fadnavis for failing to address farmers’ issues

 Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal addressed the rally in Maharashtra’s Nanded on June 23, 2026. Credit: X/@INCHarshsapkal The prices of agricultural produces have fallen since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, failing to keep his promise to double farmers’ income, said Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal during a rally — named ‘Asud Morcha’ — organised in Maharashtra’s Nanded district on Tuesday (June 23, 2026).  “The prices of agricultural products have dipped constantly. Mr. Modi has bowed down to America and mortgaged his self-respect and doing whatever U.S. President Donald Trump tells him to do,” said Mr. Sapkal adding that Mr. Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have nothing to do with farmers and youth.  शेतकरी-कष्टकऱ्यांच्या प्रश्नांवर सरकारविरोधात काँग्रेसचा आसूड… शेतकरी, बेरोजगार तरुण, महिला आणि सर्वसामान्य नागरिकांच्या प्रश्नांवर केंद्र व राज्य सरकारला जाब विचारण्यासाठी नांदेड येथे काँग्रेसच्या वतीने जिल्हाधिकारी कार्यालयावर भव्य ‘आसूड मोर्चा’ काढण्यात आला. या मोर्चातून… pic.twitter.com/OUnDi3bfyo — Harshwardhan Sapkal (@INCHarshsapkal) June 23, 2026 Mr. Sapkal led the rally highlighting the farmers’ crisis. Several Congress leaders, including Nanded North District Congress Committee President Ravindra Chavan, Nanded South …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha warns against natural farming, asks Centre to ensure adequate fertilisers

Samyukt Kisan Morcha warns against natural farming, asks Centre to ensure adequate fertilisers

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Warning that “natural farming “ could reduce crop output by 30%, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella organisation of more than 500 farmers’ outfits, has urged the union government here on Friday to ensure adequate supplies of fertilisers during this Kharif period. The SKM has also decided to hold nationwide protests against the rise in prices of fertilisers, diesel and black marketing. Addressing reporters, the leaders of the SKM said their National Council will meet on June 17, and an All India Convention will be held on July 28 at New Delhi to gear up for “long haul of mass struggles” till achieving crucial demands, including a statutory minimum support price (MSP). The SKM leaders asked farmer unions, peasant organisations and agricultural workers to burn copies of the recent Government order on MSP for the kharif crops in every village. Alleging that the Narendra Modi government is not protecting farmers’ needs of urea and Di Ammonium Phosphate, the SKM said while the Union …

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha releases list of 21 for Assam polls | India News

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha releases list of 21 for Assam polls | India News

1 min readRanchiMar 24, 2026 01:46 AM IST The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Monday announced it will contest the Assam elections independently, releasing a list of 21 candidates. JMM general secretary Vinod Pandey said, “Bhagwan Shri Ram Chandra ji ke astra ko lekar ke Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Assam me utra hai… ahankaariyon ka vadh usi astra se hoga (the JMM has entered the fray with the weapon of Lord Ram… the arrogant lot will be defeated with that very weapon).” Senior leader Supriyo Bhattacharya, at a press conference, said JMM candidates would contest against both the BJP and the Congress. Expand Shubham Tigga is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, presently based in Pune, where he covers the intersections of infrastructure, labor, and the modern economy. His reporting focuses on civil aviation, urban mobility, the gig economy, and workers’ unions, providing critical insights into how transit and commercial sectors impact the daily lives of citizens. Expertise & Background Before moving to Pune, he reported extensively from his home state of Chhattisgarh, where he …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha demands Goyal’s resignation, asks PM to refrain from signing deal with U.S.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha demands Goyal’s resignation, asks PM to refrain from signing deal with U.S.

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal addresses a press conference on the India-U.S. trade agreement, in New Delhi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: ANI As soon as Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal explained the details of the India-United States bilateral trade agreement, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) demanded his immediate resignation. Leaders of apple and cotton growers said any relaxation to the import of cotton will be disastrous for States such as Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Talking to reporters at a press conference on Saturday (February 7, 2026), the leaders of SKM said the framework for the interim agreement on U.S.-India trade is a total surrender before the multinational giants of U.S. agriculture sector. Particularly citing the inclusion of dried distillers’ grains (DDGs), red sorghum for animal feed, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruit, soybean oil, wine and spirits, and additional products in the joint statement, the SKM leaders said control of the animal feed market will be completely monopolised by U.S. companies. Follow the India-U.S. trade deal updates SKM …

35-year age cap for Yuva Morcha national president, 32 for Yuva Morcha units in states| India News

35-year age cap for Yuva Morcha national president, 32 for Yuva Morcha units in states| India News

After appointing Nitin Nabin as the party’s national president, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a major step towards making its organisational structure more youth-centric. Newly elected BJP president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday chaired a meeting related to the party’s central office bearers. (X/ @NitinNabin) According to a BJP source, “During a meeting of the party’s national office-bearers, it was decided that the National President of the BJP Yuva Morcha will be appointed from among leaders aged up to 35 years”. The sources added, “In a similar move to strengthen youth leadership at the grassroots level, the party decided that the presidents of the Yuva Morcha units in various states will be appointed from among leaders aged up to 32 years.” The meeting also issued clear directions that all remaining appointments in the state-level youth teams will be made keeping in mind the age of the National President, ensuring a cohesive and youthful leadership structure across the organisation. The decision reflects the BJP’s continued emphasis on empowering young leaders and giving greater responsibility to …

Youth Morcha storms DM office highlighting critical gaps in schools, questions FIR on activist

BJP cancels membership of Yuva Morcha leader arrested for assaulting live-in partner in Kerala

The BJP on Saturday (November 22, 2025) initiated disciplinary action against a Yuva Morcha district general secretary who was arrested for allegedly assaulting his live-in partner in Kerala. According to BJP district leaders, Gopu Paramasivan’s party membership has been cancelled following his arrest. “He will no longer be associated with the BJP or the Yuva Morcha,” the party’s youth wing said. Mr. Paramasivan, a native of Thevara, was arrested on Friday (November 21) after allegedly assaulting his live-in partner at their rented house in Vyttila. Initially, Mr. Paramasivan approached the police, claiming that the woman had been missing since Thursday (November 18). However, when police located and spoke to her, she revealed that she was subjected to assault, including being whipped with an electrical wire. Mr. Paramasivan, who has been charged with attempted murder, was produced before the court and remanded in judicial custody. Published – November 22, 2025 01:21 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For …

India Gate to be renamed as ‘Bharat Mata Dwar’, seeks BJP Minority Morcha chief – India TV

India Gate to be renamed as ‘Bharat Mata Dwar’, seeks BJP Minority Morcha chief – India TV

Image Source : PTI The iconic India Gate in Delhi. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha’s national president Jamal Siddiqui has called for the renaming of India Gate to ‘Bharat Mata Dwar’. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Siddiqui emphasised that this change would be a fitting tribute to the martyrs of India. Siddiqui stated that renaming the iconic structure as ‘Bharat Mata Dwar’ would better reflect the spirit of the nation and honour the sacrifices of those who laid down their lives for the country. Image Source : INDIA TVBJP Minority Morcha national president’s letter to PM Modi. India Gate’s history and significance The India Gate, located near the Kartavya Path in New Delhi, stands as a solemn war memorial honouring the sacrifices of approximately 75,000 soldiers of the Indian Army. These soldiers laid down their lives during the First World War (1914–1921) in regions such as France, Flanders, Mesopotamia, Persia, East Africa, Gallipoli, and other areas in the Near and Far East, as well as during the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Designed by …

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha MLA Sita Soren resigns from party

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA from Jama Sita Soren, in Ranchi. File | Photo Credit: PTI In a blow to the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Sita Soren, who is party MLA from the Jama Assembly seat from Dumka, tendered her resignation from the party on March 19, citing allegations of being sidelined along with her family. She is also sister-in-law of former chief minister Hemant Soren who is currently in jail in connection with a money laundering case. Ms. Soren has sent her resignation letter to party chief Shibu Soren. In the letter addressed to the party’s supremo and her father-in-law, Ms. Sita expressed her grievances, stating that following the demise of her husband, Durga Soren, the party failed to provide adequate support to her and her family. Ms. Sita lamented and said she was feeling neglected and reluctantly decided to tender her resignation from the primary membership of the party. Ms. Sita voiced her disappointment, indicating a deviation from the party’s core values by accommodating people whose principles do not align with its ethos. …

Maharashtra BJP OBC Morcha to hold protests against Rahul for remarks on PM Modi

Maharashtra Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashish Deshmukh on Thursday said that the party will hold protests across the state against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for the latter`s remark that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not born in an OBC family, reported the PTI. PM Modi was born in a family that belonged to the general caste and he was `misleading` people by identifying himself as part of the Other Backward Classes, Rahul Gandhi had reportedly claimed in Odisha and Chhattisgarh during his ongoing `Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra`, according to the PTI.  “Rahul Gandhi`s statement is an insult to the entire OBC community,” Ashish Deshmukh, who is the chief of the Maharshtra unit of the BJP OBC Morcha, said in a press conference in Nagpur. “The Maharashtra BJP OBC Morcha will stage an agitation at Sanvidhan Square here and in all talukas and districts of the state at 11 am on Friday,” he said. Meanwhile, the BJP on Thursday rubbished as “blatant lie” Rahul Gandhi`s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi got his caste included …