1. Kejriwal’s 6 Pledges: INDIA Bloc Rally Highlights

At the ‘Loktantra Bachao’ rally in Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, conveyed her husband’s promises on behalf of the India bloc. These guarantees encompass, 24×7 Electricity, Free Electricity for the Poor, Government schools for all, Mohalla clinics and multi-specialty hospitals, Fair MSP for Farmers, and Full Statehood for Delhi. Sunita emphasized that this isn’t about votes; it’s about building a stronger nation. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav, gathered at the rally.

2. Congress Surrendered Katchatheevu: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the Congress for ceding the Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in the 1970s. New revelations indicate that the Congress callously relinquished the strategic island, a move that has angered every Indian. Modi asserted that Congress’ track record of weakening India’s unity spans 75 years. The island, situated between Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, was traditionally used by fishermen from both nations. In 1974, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi accepted Katchatheevu as Sri Lankan territory. Modi’s recent rally in Tamil Nadu reiterated this contentious issue.

3. Advani Honored: Bharat Ratna Bestowed

President Droupadi Murmu awarded the Bharat Ratna to BJP stalwart L. K. Advani at his Delhi residence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu were present. Advani, a political doyen, served India for over seven decades. His unwavering dedication and vision shaped the nation’s socio-political landscape. The ceremony also recognized his role in guarding democracy during the Emergency and his tireless efforts for India’s cultural regeneration, culminating in the reconstruction of the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya in 2024.

4. Congress Faces Fresh Tax Heat: ₹1,745 Crore Demand

The Congress party is grappling with new Income Tax notices, demanding ₹1,745 crore for the assessment years 2014-15 to 2016-17. This adds to the previous demand of ₹1,823 crore. The tax authorities have already withdrawn ₹135 crore from the party’s accounts. Congress treasurer Ajay Maken alleges that the BJP, too, has significant tax violations and should pay ₹4,600 crore.

5. Dissenting View on Demonetization: Justice Nagarathna

Justice B. V. Nagarathna, part of the 5-judge bench, criticized the legality of the government’s 2016 demonetization move. She highlighted that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) failed to independently assess the withdrawal of ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes, as recommended by the Centre. Her dissent underscores the “unlawfulness” of the notification issued on November 8, 2016, which led to the demonetization of currency notes.

6. Ajmal’s Marital Dilemma: Pre-Poll Warning

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cautioned AIUDF’s Dhubri MP Badruddin Ajmal. If Ajmal desires a second marriage, he must do so before the elections. The impending Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will render multiple marriages illegal, leading to potential jail time. Ajmal’s recent assertion that his religion permits remarriage has sparked controversy. Sarma emphasized that post-election, the law will apply uniformly to all.

7. Pakistani Sailors’ Gratitude: ‘India Zindabad’

The Indian Navy executed a daring rescue operation in the Arabian Sea on March 29, saving 23 Pakistani nationals from Somali pirates. The rescued crew, aboard the Iranian fishing vessel Al-Kambar, expressed their gratitude towards India by chanting ‘India Zindabad’.

8. Rescued: 250 Indians Freed from Cyber Slavery

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) collaborated closely with Cambodian authorities to rescue and repatriate about 250 Indians ensnared in a harrowing web of cyber slavery. Shockingly, over 5,000 Indians were trapped in Cambodia, coerced into committing cyber frauds against their own compatriots. These victims, lured with false employment promises, were forced to undertake illegal cyber work, allegedly duping people in India of at least ₹500 crore over the past six months. The MEA remains committed to aiding all Indian nationals in Cambodia and cracking down on the perpetrators behind these fraudulent schemes.

9. Morning Classes Amidst Heatwave: Odisha’s Prudent Move

In response to the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of hot and humid weather in Odisha, the state government has announced morning classes for all schools starting from Saturday. The directive emphasizes the importance of implementing measures to prevent any casualties resulting from potential heatwave conditions. The School and Mass Education department has instructed primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools, as well as private institutions, to conduct morning classes from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.

10. Mamata’s Firm Stand: No CAA or NRC in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee boldly declared that her state would not permit the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). She cautioned citizens against applying for the CAA, emphasizing that it could inadvertently label them as foreigners. Furthermore, she challenged the BJP to achieve a minimum of 200 seats before aiming for their ambitious 400-seat target in the Lok Sabha polls.

11. NewsClick Founder Charged: 8,000-Page UAPA Chargesheet

The Delhi Police has filed an extensive 8,000-page chargesheet against NewsClick and its founder, Prabir Purkayastha, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The allegations revolve around the news portal’s purported involvement in Chinese propaganda. Purkayastha and the firm owning NewsClick, PPK NEWSCLICK Studio Private Limited, have been named as accused. The matter is scheduled for further proceedings on April 16.

12. Rajnath Singh to Lead BJP’s Manifesto Panel

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will spearhead the 27-member manifesto committee for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The BJP aims to gather inputs from across the nation to shape its election promises. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will serve as the convener, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal as co-convener. 

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