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A school roof collapse in Rajasthan, India, resulted in the deaths of seven children and injuries to at least 21 others, with the cause still under investigation. The incident occurred just as students were about to start their assembly, and rescue efforts are ongoing. The school was not listed as dilapidated, raising concerns about building safety standards.
A school roof collapse in Rajasthan, India, has resulted in at least four children dead and 17 injured, with rescue efforts ongoing. The incident is believed to be caused by structural deterioration worsened by recent heavy rains, prompting investigations and emergency response.
Bhajan Lal Sharma, a dedicated and committed worker for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for 34 years, has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan. Known for his humility and selflessness, Sharma has made sacrifices for the party, including being jailed during the Shri Ramjanmabhoomi agitation and the Kashmir march. He won the recent assembly election from Sanganer constituency with the support of Brahmin voters and campaigned by praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighting the Centre's recent announcement of 33% reservation for women. Sharma has an MA in Political Science, runs a business, and holds key posts in the BJP's state unit.
The BJP has named Bhajanlal Sharma, a first-time MLA and one of the party's longest-serving leaders in Rajasthan, as the new Chief Minister of the state. Sharma's unexpected elevation caught everyone off-guard, as he was seated inconspicuously in the last row of a group photo of newly elected MLAs. He hails from Bharatpur, a region that has not been favorable to the BJP, but won the Sanganer seat, a stronghold for the party. The BJP has also appointed two deputy chief ministers, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa, in a move that reflects the party's caste/class arithmetic ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
Diya Kumari, a member of the erstwhile Jaipur royal family and an MP from Rajsamand, has been named one of the two deputy chief ministers of Rajasthan by the BJP. Known as the "People's Princess," Kumari has won three elections since joining the BJP in 2013. She campaigned on issues such as the environment, education, healthcare, and women's empowerment. The other deputy chief minister is Prem Chand Bairwa, an MLA from the Dudu Assembly seat. The BJP's decision to name a Brahmin face as the chief minister and Rajput and scheduled caste leaders as deputy chief ministers is seen as an attempt to balance caste equations.
A "miscommunication" between the alleged shooters of Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi and their handlers over the escape plan from Rajasthan's Jaipur after the killing led to their arrest. The shooters were supposed to board a truck arranged by their handlers but couldn't find it, forcing them to come up with an alternative escape plan involving multiple vehicles and hiding at different locations. They were eventually arrested in Chandigarh. The attackers were in contact with individuals suspected to be hiding in European countries, who provided them with arms.
BJP MLAs from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will gather in Bhopal and Jaipur, respectively, to elect their respective chief ministers. Central observers appointed by the party leadership will supervise the meetings. In Madhya Pradesh, the observers include Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, OBC Morcha president K Laxman, and national secretary Asha Lakra, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will oversee the election in Rajasthan. The selection of tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai as Chhattisgarh CM suggests that the new CM for Madhya Pradesh could also be a surprise choice.
The assassination of Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi appears to be driven by a convergence of resentments, including accusations of abandoning protests and misusing funds. The Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate, allegedly holding a grudge for six years, is believed to be behind the killing. The plot was reportedly in the making for some time, with a close associate of Bishnoi tasking a henchman to find hired killers. One of the alleged shooters, Rohit Rathod, was a former inmate with the henchman and a law student. The developments dismiss theories of a caste angle to the killing.
The assassination of Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi appears to be driven by various resentments, including allegations of abandoning protests and misusing funds. The Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate, seeking revenge for the encounter of their associate Anandpal Singh, allegedly tasked Rohit Rathod, a former inmate, to carry out the high-risk job. The plot was in the making for some time, with Rathod being contacted by a close henchman and directed to create a profile on a chat application. The developments dismiss theories of a caste angle in the killing.
The wife of slain Rajput leader Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi filed an FIR alleging that the Rajasthan government ignored warnings about threats to her husband's life. Two assailants, hired by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, shot Gogamedi and another man inside his office-cum-residence in Jaipur. The police have announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for information leading to the arrest of the assailants. The Rajput community has taken to the streets in protest, with demonstrations and disruptions reported in multiple cities across Rajasthan.
BJP leader Rajyavardhan Rathore expressed confidence in his party's victory in the Rajasthan Assembly elections, stating that the fight is between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance and the Congress' misgovernance. While the Congress hopes to return to power, the BJP focused on an "anti-incumbency" wave. Exit polls give the BJP a slight edge, but Rathore believes they will win with a vast majority. He stated that the party leadership will decide on the Chief Minister after the results are announced.
Sonia Dara, a then-Harvard student, made her debut as a model in the 2010 SI Swimsuit rookie class, posing in Rajasthan, India. Despite her surprise at being featured, Dara's stunning photos among beautiful architecture showcased her natural skill in front of the camera.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot sacked junior minister Rajendra Singh Gudha after he admitted in the assembly that the Congress government had failed to ensure the security of women in the state. Gudha's remarks were seized upon by the opposition BJP, who criticized the government's handling of women's safety. Gudha had recently switched allegiances from the Gehlot camp and held the departments of Sainik Kalyan, civil defence, and rural development. His dismissal comes ahead of assembly polls and amid protests against Prime Minister Modi's comments on Rajasthan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi during a public meeting in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Modi accused the Congress government in Rajasthan of neglecting the state's problems and causing immense damage over the past four years. He criticized the government for its handling of issues such as water supply, corruption, nepotism, and crime rates. Modi also targeted Rahul Gandhi on four points, including farmers' issues, alleged appeasement politics, his slogan of "Shops of love in market of hate," and comments made during his trips abroad.