At a meeting of the NDA, Prime Minister Modi asked Members of Parliament to undertake a significant GST outreach in their respective Lok Sabha constituencies. The Prime Minister advised organising 20 to 30 conferences between Navratri and Diwali to connect GST reforms with a 'Swadeshi' push. This initiative is designed to promote 'Make in India' and the principle of being 'vocal for local' during the festive season. The Prime Minister's message to the NDA members was to champion homegrown products with the slogan, "Say it with pride that it's Swadeshi." The campaign aims to educate the public on GST while simultaneously encouraging the purchase and promotion of Indian goods, strengthening the national economy.
In an exclusive interview with India Today's Akshita Anandagopal in Salem, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami criticised the DMK government's Pongal gift distribution, alleging it is a move calculated for the upcoming elections.
On this news segment, the focus is on the political face-off in Tamil Nadu following an exclusive interview with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS). DMK leader TKS Elangovan reacts to the claims made by EPS regarding the NDA's prospects, stating, 'Continuously they have lost three elections. This is the fourth election. The same result will be there.' Elangovan dismisses the AIADMK's confidence, asserting that there is no question of the party returning to power. He also addresses the ongoing seat-sharing discussions between the DMK and the Congress, noting that while senior Congress leaders may express their ambitions, the alliance remains smooth and a committee has been formed to finalize details. The programme highlights the DMK's stance that the electoral verdict will mirror past results, leading to another defeat for the AIADMK-led front in the upcoming polls.
The Mahayuti alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has secured a majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other Maharashtra local body elections. This result enables the BJP to appoint its first Mayor in the Mumbai civic body. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed supporters at the BJP headquarters, attributing the win to the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The election results indicate a shift in political control across Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik, affecting the influence of the Thackeray and Pawar families. The report includes ground coverage of celebrations and statements from political figures, including Amruta Fadnavis. Analysis focuses on the performance of Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS, the 'triple engine government' structure, and voter trends among youth and women. Furthermore, the programme covers a Supreme Court notice issued to Karishma Kapoor concerning a family dispute and new Election Commission directives for Zilla Parishad polls. The administration intends to focus on infrastructure and basic facilities for citizens.
The Mahayuti alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has secured a majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other Maharashtra local body elections.
