Don't be swayed by diversionary tactics, come out and vote to protect democracy: Kharge to voters
New Delhi (PTI): As polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections began, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged voters to come out and vote to protect democracy from the clutches of dictatorship.
In a fervent appeal to voters, he said this is not an ordinary election and they should not be swayed by any diversionary tactics.
He said the Constitution should reverberate in their hearts before they push to voting button.
Kharge also appealed to first time voters to come out in large numbers and vote as they were the real changemakers in this movement for democracy.
"'We, the people of India' - this soul of the Constitution of India, should reverberate in your hearts and minds, before you push the voting button.Do not forget that this is not an ordinary election. It is an election to protect Democracy from the clutches of dictatorship," he said in his message on X.
"To all my dear citizens, from 89 Constituencies in 13 States and UTs, do not get swayed by any diversionary tactics and lies.
"Always make your vote count. For it may change the lives of 140 crore Indians by bringing the paradigm of Yuva Nyay, Nariman Nyay, Kishan Nyay, Shramik Nyay and Hissedari Nyay," Kharge said.
Imagine a future where justice, freedom, equality and liberty is guaranteed, the Congress chief said, adding future where rapid inclusive growth and transformative policies are guaranteed.
"My dear first time voters, cut the clutter and distance the din, for you are the real changemakers and I welcome each one of you in this movement for Democracy," he added.
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16 patients shifted after fire at private hospital near Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): Sixteen patients admitted at a private hospital in Rajanakunte near here were shifted after a minor fire broke out at the three-storey building on Tuesday, fire officials said.
No one has sustained any injury, they said.
The fire department said a call about the fire at the hospital was received at 9.15 am following which six fire tenders were pressed into service.
According to the department, fire broke out at a lab in the basement of the 50-bedded private hospital. Though the fire did not spread to the ground and the three upper floors of the building, the entire hospital was engulfed in thick smoke causing panic and uneasiness among patients, staff and visitors at the hospital.
A total of 16 patients who were admitted in the hospital, including the two in ICU, were immediately shifted to the nearest hospital.
“All patients are stable. No one sustained any injuries. Because of the thick smoke, some of them complained of uneasiness and suffocation. They were immediately shifted to the nearest hospital,” a senior fire official said.
The fire was, however, extinguished by 11 am, the fire officials said, adding that the exact cause of fire is being ascertained.
#Breaking#Fire breaks out at Raksha Health Care hospital in #Bengaluru’s Rajanakunte area.
— TOI Bengaluru (@TOIBengaluru) May 7, 2024
Fire service personnel have reached the spot.
Casualties/injuries are yet to be ascertained. pic.twitter.com/CQxXzUhVQy
