How do British Indians view India’s 2024 general election?
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How do British Indians view India’s 2024 general election?
Almost a billion people will head to the polls over the next six weeks in the world’s biggest general election.
The economy, startups, paid maternity, and the rights of minorities are some of the key issues being debated in a campaign dominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition coalition fronted by Rahul Gandhi.
In the UK, a Channel 4 News survey of 500 people tests how British Indians feel about politics in their ancestral homeland.
Report by Jonesia.
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The 2024 UK general elections saw Labour Party's landslide victory under Keir Starmer. A record 107 British-Indian candidates contested, with several winning seats, including Rishi Sunak, Kanishka Narayan, and Shivani Raja. This marks a significant increase from the previous 15 Indian-origin MPs. Labour's strategy included strengthening ties with the Indian community and offering more tickets to Indian-origin candidates.
#UKelections #UKGeneralElections #LabourParty #KeirStarmer #RishiSunak #KanishkaNarayan #ShivanRaja #Ukresultslive #UKnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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On the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War, PM Modi paid tribute to martyrs in Drass, Ladakh, and defended the Agnipath scheme amidst opposition criticism. He accused detractors of historically neglecting soldiers and highlighted his government's achievements, including implementing One Rank One Pension (OROP) and allocating over 125,000 crore rupees to ex-servicemen. Modi criticized past governments for failing to build a war memorial or provide adequate bulletproof jackets and addressed rumors about the Agnipath scheme's pension implications.
#PMModi #ModiinKargil #PMModiSpeech #ModivsRahul #AgniveerScheme #Agnipath #KargilVijayDiwas #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Taking part in the discussion on the union budget, Abhishek Banerjee claimed that BJP-led NDA government is "on borrowed time" and "it is creaky, shaky.. DNA
YS Sharmila Reddy, Congress party chief in Andhra Pradesh, waded into waist-deep floodwaters on July 24 to highlight the Union government's indifference to the state's flooding crisis. Visiting Nandamur village in West Godavari, Sharmila criticized the Modi government for neglecting Andhra Pradesh in the recent Budget, while states like Bihar, Assam, and Himachal Pradesh received flood relief funds. Over 420 villages are inundated, with 9,078 people evacuated to relief camps.
#AndhraFloods #AndhraPradesh #YSSharmila #janasenaparty #chirribalaraju #apfloods #polavaram #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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On railway budget allocation, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav says, "I am thankful to PM Narendra Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman. This year, Rs 3694 crore have been allocated for the ongoing railway projects in Jammu and Kashmir. The work is also going on for the new projects... This project is about to be completed soon. In Uttarakhand, Rs 5131 crore have been allocated for the railway projects. The project of Karnaprayag is important for us. It has a 213 km long tunnel. The two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) used here are named 'Shiv' and 'Shakti'..."
#budget2024 #railwayallocationinjammuandkashmir #railwayprojectsinJandK #oneindia #oneindianews
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Harish Dwivedi has been appointed in charge of Assam, MP Atul Garg for Chandigarh, Arvind Menon for Lakshadweep, and Radha Mohan Das Aggarwal for Rajasthan. DNA
BJP leaders lauded the Union Budget saying that significant provisions have been announced for the development of india specially for the backward people. Speaking to media in the Parliament House complex after the Budget, leaders said, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh have been well taken care of in the Budget 2024-2025. BJP MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut says "Relief fund has been promised for Himachal Pradesh. We are very happy with the budget...
#BudgetWithOneindia #UnionBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman #BahiKhaata #IndianEconomy #BudgetSpeech #PMModi #EconomicSurvey #FinanceMinister #ParliamentSession #HistoricBudget #bjpleadersreactiononbudget #oneindia #oneindianews
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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has voiced strong criticism of the Union Budget 2024-25, calling it disappointing and accusing the BJP government of catering to just two people while neglecting broader public needs. Kharge points out unmet expectations for MSP on crops, subsidies on pesticides, and a lack of focus on railway safety despite numerous accidents. He also claims the budget is more about saving the government’s position rather than addressing key issues. Watch to hear Kharge’s full statement and analysis of the budget's shortcomings.
#BudgetWithOneindia #UnionBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman #BahiKhaata #IndianEconomy #BudgetSpeech #PMModi #EconomicSurvey #FinanceMinister #ParliamentSession #HistoricBudget
Notably, after the Lok Sabha polls in which the BJP fell short of a majority, becoming heavily dependent on allies, the JD (U) held a national executive meeting.. DNA
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has again called for calm after the Manchester Airport video, saying people do not want politicians to exploit the situation for their own political agenda. Roads and tram lines were blocked in Manchester city centre during a Stand Up To Racism demonstration which started outside Andy Burnham’s office on Thursday. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
With just hours to go before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, France's high speed rail network has been hit by so-called 'acts of sabotage'. Some customers have been left unable to make the journey across the Channel due to the disruption, with others severely delayed. The London to Paris operator, Eurostar, has warned a quarter of services will be cancelled over the weekend - with many others diverted. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Protesters are being urged to listen to the family of a man kicked by a police officer at Manchester Airport and ensure calm prevails after a second night of demonstrations. Rochdale Labour MP Paul Waugh, who has met with the family involved in the incident at the airport, said that the family want to "send out a message of calm" and that their priority is "seeking justice". Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Large queues form at London St Pancras railway station as Eurostar services are being hit by cancellations as a result of a "malicious attack" on the service in France. One in four Eurostar trains will be cancelled on today and over the weekend following “co-ordinated” vandalism which caused disruption ahead of the Olympics in Paris. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Mel Stride has become the fourth Conservative MP to announce they are joining the race for the party’s leadership. Mr Stride, the MP for Central Devon, said he believed he was the right person to “unite the party”. The former work and pensions secretary retained his seat by just 61 votes at the General Election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised the Union Budget 2024-25, accusing the Finance Minister of making hollow.. DNA
In a heated debate in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing the government of failing to address serious problems in the examination system, particularly with NEET. Gandhi argues that the issues extend beyond NEET and affect all major examinations. Pradhan had previously claimed that there is no evidence of paper leaks in the last seven years under the National Testing Agency (NTA). The controversy surrounding NEET-UG 2024 has sparked a major row. Watch to find out more about this explosive exchange and the implications for India's examination system.
#RahulGandhi #DharmendraPradhan #NEET #ExamSystemCrisis #LokSabha #NEETUG2024 #EducationControversy #IndiaPolitics #PaperLeakScandal #NationalTestingAgency
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The Congress party launched a 'bail buddhi' campaign to counter PM Modi's 'balak buddhi' comment about Rahul Gandhi. They shared posts and memes calling Modi 'bail buddhi', suggesting he "talks nonsense." We discussed with spokesperson of Congress and BJP over the matter to understand, is the jibe justified or the politics have gone way too far now.
#PMModi #RahulGandhi #NarendraModi #BaalakBuddhi #BailBuddhi #Congress #BJP #BJPvsCongress #BJPnews #Modinews #RahulGandhinews #RahulGandhiupdates #Politics
#Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Rahul Gandhi expressed dismay during his third visit to Manipur since the outbreak of violence, lamenting the lack of improvement as the state remains divided. He highlighted the dire situation: houses burning, lives at risk, and thousands displaced to relief camps. Gandhi urged the Prime Minister to visit Manipur, hear firsthand the people's grievances, and advocate for peace. The Congress Party and INDIA are set to vigorously address Manipur's peace needs in Parliament, aiming to compel the government to act decisively and end the ongoing tragedy.
#RahulGandhi #ManipurCrisis #RahulGandhiManipur #RahulGandhiManipurVisit #MnaipurSituationRahulGandhi #ManipurViolence #PeaceInManipur #HumanitarianCrisis #ReliefCamps #BurningHouses #LivesAtRisk #PoliticalIntervention #PrimeMinisterVisit #CongressParty #INDIAAlliance #UrgentAction #EndTheTragedy #ParliamentDebate
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Rahul Gandhi, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP, visited Manipur for the third time since the crisis began, expressing disappointment over the lack of improvement. He listened to the suffering of camp residents and emphasised the urgent need for peace. Gandhi criticised the ongoing violence, which has harmed thousands of families and devastated properties. Describing the state as "completely split," he called it an unprecedented tragedy in India. Gandhi pledged his support to the people of Manipur, aiming to work with them to restore peace and pressuring the government to act.
#RahulGandhi #ManipurCrisis #LokSabha #CongressMP #StateSplit #ViolenceMustEnd #GovernmentCriticism #ManipurConflict #HumanitarianCrisis #PeaceInManipur #OppositionPressure #IndiaPolitics #FamiliesDevastated #RahulInManipur #CallForPeace
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