Dharavi's election expectations
From sanitation to development, what do those residing in Dharavi, one of the world’s largest slums, expect from the upcoming BMC election?
A political controversy has emerged in Karnataka after the Congress government invited Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Mysuru Dasara festival. The BJP has questioned the decision, citing the author's past statements about the Kannada language and flag, and her religious beliefs concerning the deity Chamundeshwari, who is worshipped during the festival. BJP MP Yadavir Wadiar stated to India Today that some of her sayings "have obviously not been in line with our sentiments." The Karnataka government has defended its invitation, asserting that the state festival is not viewed through the lens of caste or religion. Banu Mushtaq has responded to the controversy, expressing her happiness at receiving the invitation for what she considers a cultural festival.
From sanitation to development, what do those residing in Dharavi, one of the world’s largest slums, expect from the upcoming BMC election?
On this India First broadcast, the focus is on India's ancient maritime legacy as the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya completes its maiden voyage. The vessel, built using a rare fifth-century stitched ship technique, arrived at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat after sailing from Porbandar, Gujarat. Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council and part of the crew, described the journey as a success, stating, 'Without the Prime Minister's encouragement, this wouldn't even have started.' He credited the Ministry of Culture for financing the project and the Indian Navy for supervising the construction and providing the crew. The voyage retraced historic sea routes that once connected India with West Asia, highlighting India's civilisational seafaring strength and indigenous shipbuilding expertise. The vessel was led by Commander Vikas Sheron and expedition chief Hemant, with construction guided by master shipwright Babu Sankaran. This mission serves as a powerful statement of India's cultural depth and technological confidence in the Indian Ocean region.
In this report, a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist identified as Abu Musa Kashmiri has issued a direct genocidal threat against Hindus while speaking in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The terrorist stated, 'Kashmir bheekh maangne se nahi milega, hinduon ki gardan kaatne se' (Kashmir will not be gained by begging, but by cutting the necks of Hindus). This provocative rhetoric follows the significant setbacks suffered by terrorist groups during Operation Sindoor. The speaker notes that such statements reveal the true intent behind the concept of Ghazwa-e-Hind and mirror the aggressive stance of Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir. The bulletin highlights that the language used by terrorists in PoK is identical to that used by the Pakistani military leadership prior to the Pahalgam terror attack. Arvind Ojha provides further insights into the security implications of these threats and the possibility of future attacks as terrorists drop their pretenses under military pressure.
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