Category: Politics

Muslim Seva Sangath called the action of sealing madrasas and mosques as malicious

Dehradun. Muslim society, Muslim Seva Sangath and Tanzeem Rahnumae Millat gheraoed MDDA against the action of sealing madrasas and mosques in the month of Ramzan.

The repressive action of the administration was not limited to madrasas only, going further, MDDA has taken action to seal and close the mosque located at Dhakrani. There is anger in the Muslim society due to this unjust action. In protest against this action, Muslim Seva Sangath reached the MDDA office and expressed its protest. Muslim Seva Sangath President Naeem Qureshi said that the way the Dehradun administration is taking action against the people of one religion will not be tolerated. In his address, Vice President of Muslim Seva Sangathan, Aqib Qureshi said that on any festival, the police and the district administration treat people with harmony, but the action of sealing madrasas and mosques in the holy month of Ramzan is not only unjust but also malicious. Talks were held with MDDA Secretary Mohan Singh Barniya. He assured appropriate action on the demands of the organization. Time for talks with MDDA VC was given on Friday. On this occasion, organization general secretary Saddam Qureshi, Tanzeem Rahnumae Millat president Latafat Hussain, former Bar Council Uttarakhand president Razia Baig, Muslim Seva Sangathan Pachhadun president Ayyub Hasan, Muslim Seva Sangathan treasurer Mudassir Qureshi, media in-charge Rameez Raja, Qamar Khan, founder member Nazim Zaidi, Akram Khan, former mayor candidate Sardar Khan, Rashid Qureshi, Qari Akram, Salim Shah, Khurshid Ahmed, Nazim Khan and Tanveer etc. were present.

Number of women on important posts is large: Khanduri

Women who emerged as a source of inspiration were honored

Dehradun. International Women’s Day 2025 was organized by the regional office of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Uttarakhand. Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan attended the program as the chief guest.

Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan told about her background that in the past women have dominated in her family, due to which she also got inspiration and the support received from the women of her family has contributed significantly to her current achievements. After she assumed office, the condition of women in her assembly constituency has improved a lot and the number of women on important posts is large, and women are also developing in Uttarakhand with time.

In the program, the Assembly Speaker honored women who have achieved various achievements in the fields of women empowerment and have emerged as a source of inspiration for other women. He also inaugurated the exhibition of products of women self help groups and producer organizations financed by NABARD.

Chief General Manager NABARD Pankaj Yadav said that the concept of Self Help Group by NABARD in 1992 was a historic step in the field of women development. At present about 1.44 crore Self Help Groups are active with which about 18 crore families are associated. The program was concluded by Nirmal Kumar, Deputy General Manager, NABARD by giving a vote of thanks.

MP Ravi Kishan Shukla became the President of Olympic sport Lacrosse Association of India

Gorakhpur- Elections of Lacrosse Association of India, the representative body of Lacrosse, which has been included to be played in the Los Angeles Olympics, were held for 4 years at Vivek Hotel in Gorakhpur. Representatives from 22 states participated in the elections. Gorakhpur’s Sadar MP and superstar actor Ravi Kishan Shukla was unanimously elected unopposed as the President of the Indian Lacrosse Association. Asia Lacrosse Executive Director Chris Geno joined the Indian Lacrosse Association elections online from Japan as an observer.

He congratulated the elected members of the Indian Lacrosse Association.

Among other elected officials of the Indian Lacrosse Association, Vijay Mipun was elected chairman, Naviz Alam general secretary, Rajkumar Kaithwas treasurer and MP Ravi Kishan Shukla joined the meeting online and greeted everyone and assured to get the lacrosse sport recognized by the Indian Olympic Association and the Sports Ministry as soon as possible and also assured to include it in Khelo India. Along with this, he announced to organize national and international lacrosse competitions in Gorakhpur, the holy land of Guru Gorakhnath. Apart from these, Tauseef Ahmed Lari was elected to the post of CEO and Saurabh Betal to the post of COO. The election process was conducted under the supervision of Election Officer Alok Dwivedi and Advocate Yashveer Singh. People from 22 states including Tripura, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Rajasthan, Odisha, Maharashtra, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat participated in the election. Giving the above information, Tauseef Ahmed Lari CEO said that with the arrival of Sadar MP Ravi Kishan Shukla, the lacrosse sport will progress at a very fast pace in India.

UCC is an attack on Sanatan culture and values- Harish Rawat

Amaanullah Usmani

Roorkee-Former Chief Minister Harish Rawat said that the BJP government has badly disappointed the farmers, labourers and small class traders with the budget of the central government and the budget of the state of Uttarakhand. He said that the BJP’s central government and the state government of Uttarakhand are constantly doing anti-farmer work.

While talking to journalists at a hotel on Delhi Road on Friday, former Chief Minister Harish Rawat lashed out against the central government and the state government. He said that the interests of farmers and laborers are not in the budget of the BJP government of Uttarakhand. He said that the BJP government is constantly ignoring the farmers and laborers and is bent on harassing them. He said that the sugarcane season is about to end but the price of sugarcane has not been declared yet. He said that during the Congress government, the state has always given more sugarcane price than other states. He said that the price of sugar has increased in the markets but the purchase price of sugarcane is not increasing, he said that the price of sugarcane should be Rs 450 per quintal. Harish Rawat said that the Dhami government should make a plan to get money from Iqbalpur mill. He called the government’s intention to close Iqbalpur and Doiwala sugar mills and called UCC an attack on the culture of Uttarakhand and said that the statement of Cabinet Minister Premchand Agarwal hurt the basic sentiment of the state. He said that UCC works to destroy our values. This is an attack on Sanatan culture and values, Sanatan Dharma never recognizes evil practices like live-in relationships. Former State Congress spokesperson Shri Gopal Narsan, MLA Furkan Ahmed, MLA Qazi Nizamuddin, former State Minister Gaurav Chaudhary, Rao Sher Mohammad, Metropolitan Congress President Rajendra Chaudhary, Pranay Pratap Singh, Aditya Rana, Melaram Prajapati, Pankaj Saini, Sethpal Parmar, Ashish Saini, Pankaj Saini etc. were present in the press conference.

First e-Assembly session begins in Uttarakhand

Chief Minister Dhami launches e-Assembly application

Amaanullah Usmani

Dehradun – Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has taken a new and historic step towards digital system. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the e-Vidhan Sabha application, which will now make the proceedings of the Assembly completely paperless. The aim of this initiative is to improve transparency, efficiency and functioning. All the proceedings of the Assembly will be conducted digitally through the e-Vidhan Sabha application. This will save paper and the processes will be executed more smoothly. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described this initiative as an important achievement for the state. Pushkar Singh Dhami said that this will not only bring transparency in parliamentary work, but will also improve the functioning of MLAs and officials. They will be able to submit their questions, proposals, notices and other important documents online and will be able to track the proceedings of the Assembly live. Digital copies of all the necessary documents will be available, which will make the process faster and easier. With this new digital system, all the processes of the Assembly will become more effective and transparent. The decision-making process will be expedited and it will be easier to deliver accurate information to the public.Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan said that this initiative is a major success towards administrative reform and better use of technology. Now all the documents of the House will be available in digital form, due to which the MLAs will not need files and papers. MLAs will now be able to submit their questions, proposals and notices online, which will make the process more transparent and timely. MLAs will receive information about all the proceedings of the Assembly in real-time. The government is considering this initiative as a strong step towards the digital future of the state. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Premchand Aggarwal said that this initiative will make Uttarakhand more technologically capable.

At the same time, the opposition welcomed this system and also reiterated the demand to extend the duration of the session. Leader of Opposition Yashpal Arya said that e-Vidhan Sabha is a good initiative, but it is not right to keep the duration of the session to three days. He suggested that this digital system should be used by giving more time to the MLAs.

The digital transformation of the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha is a historic initiative, which will make the process of legislative work in the state more transparent and effective. The proceedings will be conducted smoothly with the e-Vidhan Sabha application, which will benefit both the MLAs and the public. This step will prove to be helpful in taking Uttarakhand further into the mainstream of the Digital India campaign.

Uttarakhand UCC challenged in High Court

‘Live-in relationship’ challenges the ignorance of customs of minorities

Nainital: UCC i.e. Uniform Civil Code has been implemented in Uttarakhand, but various provisions of UCC have been challenged in the Nainital High Court. In which the petitioner has especially challenged the provision of ‘live-in relationship’. Which is likely to be heard in the division bench headed by the Chief Justice on Wednesday i.e. 12 February. Provisions of ‘live-in relationship’ challenged in High Court: Actually, Bhimtal resident Suresh Singh Negi has challenged various provisions of the Uniform Civil Code in the form of a public interest litigation. In which mainly the provisions of ‘live-in relationship’ have been challenged in the High Court. Apart from this, some other provisions including ignoring the marriage system of Muslims, Parsis etc. in the UCC have also been challenged. At the same time, Suresh Singh Negi’s public interest litigation is listed at number 21 for hearing on February 12 in the division bench of Chief Justice G Narendra and Justice Ashish Naithani. In such a situation, there is a possibility that the case may be heard in the High Court tomorrow. Suresh Singh Negi has also been a student leader of DSB campus Nainital. Who has now challenged the provision of ‘live in relationship’. Apart from this, Dehradun resident Elmasuddin Siddiqui has also filed a writ petition challenging many provisions of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). In which it has been mentioned that the customs of the minorities are being ignored. Let us tell you that Muslim Seva Sangathan has also opposed the UCC. They had said that they will fight the battle from the streets to the court.

Provision for living in live-in relationship: It is to be noted that UCC has come into effect in Uttarakhand from 27 January 2025. After the implementation of UCC, registration has become mandatory for living in a live-in relationship. If a couple lives in a live-in relationship without registration, action will be taken against them. Under which 6 months jail or a fine of Rs 25,000 can be imposed. Apart from this, there is also a provision for both jail and fine. A provision has been made in the UCC rules that people already living in live-in relationship will be required to get registered within one month from the date of implementation of UCC. After the implementation of UCC, if a couple comes into a live-in relationship, then they will have to get registered within 1 month from the date of live-in. Registration for live-in relationship can be done both online and offline. At the same time, tribal couples have been exempted from live-in registration. Under which if one of the two comes from the tribal community, then it has been kept out of its purview.

Uttarakhand’s shine continues.. 10 more medals including two gold medals

Amaanullah Usmani

Dehradun – Uttarakhand continued to rain medals on Monday with its excellent performance in the National Games. The state has got 10 medals including two gold medals. Due to which the number of medals has increased to 77. These include 17 gold, 27 silver and 33 bronze medals.

Ankita Dhyani won the gold medal in 3000 meter race and Siddharth Rawat in Judo. While Prakhar, Sahil Malik, Anu Kumar and Praveen won silver medals in four times 400 meter relay race. Bhagirathi Rawat, Aarna Chauhan and Shraddha Joshi won silver medals in the Modern Pentathlon Team event. At the same time, Pradeep Rawat won the silver medal in Judo men’s 73 kg category.

While Ayush Mawadi in Judo men’s 66 kg category, Diya Chaudhary and Jaya Kapoor in lawn tennis women’s double category, Bhagirathi Rawat in modern pentathlon women’s individual event, Kanishka Joshi, Ansh Bisht and Surya Patel in men’s team event of the same competition and Sunita Shrestha in cycling won bronze medals.

Monday was the day of Uttarakhand’s daughter Ankita in the National Games. She won the first gold medal for the state in athletics by winning the gold medal in the 3000 meter steeplechase event. She ran so well in the athletics track that she became famous. After winning the silver medal in the 10 thousand meter race recently, she won this second medal in athletics.

Originally a resident of Merud village of Jayharikhal in Pauri district, Ankita initially ran in fourth place for about 200 meters, after which she had taken a good lead over the athletes of other states in the competition, which she maintained till the end and defeated everyone. According to Ankita, being in fourth place at the beginning of the race was part of her strategy. To test the athletes from other states of the country, he took slow steps and then speeded up the race.

For the first time so many women volunteers in any event

In National Games, daughters are sweating it out not only inside the field but also outside. They are giving proof of their fighting spirit. These daughters are the ones who have been deployed as volunteers in important arrangements of National Games. 1053 such women volunteers have been put on duty in the entire state. For the first time in Uttarakhand, such an event is being organized in which participation of such a large number of women volunteers is being ensured.

The organization of 38th National Games in Uttarakhand is giving an important message to the country and the world in many other fields apart from sports. Direct association of more than one thousand women volunteers with National Games is creating a beautiful picture of women empowerment. National Sports Secretariat had done more than thirty thousand registrations to become volunteers. After the preliminary examination and training, 2451 volunteers were attached to the arrangements in the entire state. Out of these, the number of male volunteers is 1398. Of the total volunteers deployed, 57.4 percent are male volunteers, while 42.96 percent are female volunteers. All these volunteers are general, who have been deployed in tasks like parking, bringing and taking players, assisting during medal ceremonies. Apart from these, special volunteers associated with the National Federation of Sports of India are also contributing separately. Considering their sports background, they have been directly attached to sports activities.

Mansi, a resident of Kotdwar, is studying Media and Mass Communication from Doon University. She is also a volleyball player. She says – very few such opportunities are available. I did not want to let this opportunity go. It is a big deal that I have become a part of the National Games as a volunteer. Ridhima, a resident of Dehradun, also says the same. She says – one gets exposure by joining such a big event. Apart from this, after finishing her duty, she is also able to watch other matches. Ridhima plays basketball. Sneha Arya, a resident of Gauchar-Chamoli, says – it is a matter of pride to be associated with the big event of National Games.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that we are constantly seeing the passion and courage of daughters in the National Games. Daughters have performed excellently in various sports and won medals. Apart from playing, daughters are actively contributing in their respective roles in making this entire event successful. They are cooperating shoulder to shoulder in all the arrangements, this is commendable.

Efforts to organize Olympics in 2036- PM Modi

India will become a developed nation by 2047- CM Dhami

Amaanullah Usmani

Dehradun- With the inspiring address and official announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand have started with a colourful beginning from Tuesday evening.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony organized at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has become even more divine today with youth energy. The Prime Minister said that this year is also the 25th year of the formation of Uttarakhand, on this special occasion, thousands of youth from different parts of the country are going to show their strength in this young state. This shows a beautiful picture of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat here. The Prime Minister congratulated Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and his team for the wonderful event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that now many sports competitions are being organized in the country throughout the year, many new tournaments have been added to the Khelo India Series. Due to the Khelo India Youth Games, young players have got a chance to move forward. Similarly, opportunities have also increased from University Games and Para Olympic Games. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that just a few days ago, the fifth edition of Khelo India Winter Games started in Ladakh. Beach games were also organised last year. Along with the government, BJP MPs are also promoting sports talent through MP funds. Giving the example of his parliamentary constituency, the Prime Minister said that every year about 2.5 lakh youth are getting a chance to play in the sports competitions being organised in Kashi parliamentary constituency alone.

The Prime Minister said that when a country progresses in sports, the country’s reputation and profile also increases. Therefore, the government is moving ahead by linking sports with development. He said that India is becoming the third largest economic power in the world, so the sports economy is also going to play an important role in this. Not only players but also the supporting staff and manufacturers are involved in this. He said that India is becoming a hub of sports material production. There are more than 35 thousand sports material manufacturing units in Meerut alone, where three lakh people are working.

The Prime Minister said that recently members of the Olympic team had come to meet him, during which a player told the new definition of PM, according to which players call the PM not Prime Minister but Param Mitra. The Prime Minister said that in ten years the sports budget has increased three times, hundreds of crores of rupees are being invested on dozens of players under the TOP scheme. Modern sports facilities are being developed across the country. The country’s first sports university is in Manipur. The effect of the government’s efforts is visible in the form of the medal table. Along with the country, players from Uttarakhand are also winning medals. The Prime Minister said that today the glorious days of hockey are returning. A few days ago, the Kho-Kho team won the World Cup. Now the youth are adopting sports as a major career.

The Prime Minister said that just as our players always move forward with big goals, our country is also moving forward with big resolve. That is why India is trying to host the Olympics in 2036. The Prime Minister said that wherever the Olympics are held, many sectors get a boost. Better facilities are created for the players. Similarly, the National Games will give many benefits to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.

While formally starting the National Games, the Prime Minister said that although it is his responsibility, but he wants that all the people present in the stadium should support him by lighting the mobile flash light, on which the people present supported the Prime Minister by lighting the mobile flash light.

In his address, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of the people of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand and expressed gratitude to Uttarakhand for giving the responsibility of such an important national level sports event. He informed that this 17-day National Sports Mahakumbh is being organized in 11 cities of the state, in which more than 10 thousand players from all over the country are participating in 35 sports. Along with this, with the aim of giving the message of environmental protection, this time the National Games are being organized on the theme of Green Games. Along with the extensive use of solar energy in this event, efforts have also been made to minimize the use of plastic in the entire event. The Chief Minister said that under the able leadership of the Prime Minister, our country has geared up to establish itself as a developed nation by the year 2047. While on one hand India is progressing in social sectors like education, health, child development, women empowerment etc., on the other hand it is also moving ahead leaving behind the big countries of the world in the fields of science and technology, manufacturing, research and development etc. The Prime Minister has done the important work of achieving most of the big resolutions of the country like abolition of Article 370 from Kashmir, construction of a grand temple of Lord Shri Ram in Ayodhya, implementation of CAA law, abolition of triple talaq etc. With the inspiration of the Prime Minister, winter travel has also been started in the state this year, which will promote tourism in the state on one hand and will also strengthen local employment and economy.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that the resolution taken by the state government to implement the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand has been fulfilled. The UCC law has been implemented in the state from January 27. This historic task was impossible without the guidance of the Prime Minister.

UCC is not against any religion or sect – CM Dhami

Chief Minister got his marriage registered first on UCC portal

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while officially announcing the implementation of Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, has said that today is a historic day not only for Uttarakhand but for the whole of India. From today, Uniform Civil Code has come into force in Uttarakhand to establish equality in the society.

In a function organized at Mukhya Sevak Sadan at CM residence on Monday, Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami formally unveiled the notification of Uniform Civil Code, launched UCC portal ucc.uk.gov.in and released the UCC Rules booklet. Chief Minister got his marriage registered first on UCC portal, whose certificate was handed over to the Chief Minister by Chief Secretary Smt. Radha Raturi. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also provided certificates to the five applicants who were the first to register under UCC.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the expert committee contacted 2.35 lakh people to decide the draft of Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand. He said that by implementing Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, the state government is paying true tribute to all the members of the Constituent Assembly including the architect of the Constitution Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

The Chief Minister said that during the assembly elections in Uttarakhand on 12 February 2022, he had resolved to implement Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand. Then he had got a new responsibility, only seven months after this he had to go to the assembly elections. That’s why many people were not able to believe it then. But he was confident that the god-like people of Uttarakhand would support him in this work. For the first time in the history of Uttarakhand, the BJP government was formed again. After the formation of the government, the first decision has been taken to implement the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand.

The Chief Minister said that UCC is a constitutional measure to end legal discrimination on the basis of caste, religion and gender, through this an attempt has been made to give equal rights to all citizens. Through this, women’s safety and empowerment will be ensured. Also, evil practices like Halala, Teen Takal, Iddat will be banned. Also, the Scheduled Tribes described under Article 342 of the Constitution have been kept out of its purview. This will protect their customs. Registered persons whose marriage was registered before the implementation of UCC or a divorce decree was declared or the marriage was annulled, will not be charged any kind of registration fee in the first six months.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that UCC is not against any religion or sect. It is a legal effort to establish equality by eradicating the evil practices of the society. No one’s basic beliefs and practices have been changed in this. The Chief Minister said that UCC is already applicable in major Muslim and developed countries of the world. By this law, the rules of marriage, divorce and inheritance have been made equal for all people. People of all religions can marry according to their own customs and traditions. But now in all religions the minimum age of marriage has been made 21 for boys and 18 for girls. Also, second marriage while the husband or wife is alive has been prohibited. Child rights have been protected in the Uniform Civil Code, and daughters have been given equal rights in property. To avoid differences between family members, the wife, children and parents have been given equal rights in the property of the deceased.

The Chief Minister said that in view of the present time, registration has been made mandatory for live-in, the registrar will give information about the couple to the parents or guardian. This information will be completely confidential. Children born from live-in have also been given equal rights. The Chief Minister said that following the basic mantra of simplification to implement UCC, online registration has been arranged, as well as clear rules have also been implemented. Full care has been taken that no citizen has to face any problem for this.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that now 27 January will be celebrated as Uniform Civil Code Day every year in the state. He said that all the resolutions taken regarding Section 370, Triple Talaq, Ram Temple have been fulfilled under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

On this occasion, UCC Rules Committee Chairman Shatrughan Singh gave detailed information about the UCC rules while Secretary Shailesh Bagoli gave a vote of thanks.