Stalin predicts BJP's decline in South India, calls it ideologically bankrupt
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed confidence that voters in South India will significantly dent BJP's seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Stalin criticized the BJP for its actions through governors in states ruled by opposition parties and for reigniting the Katchatheevu island dispute unnecessarily.
Stalin framed the upcoming elections as a battle of ideologies, highlighting the DMKs belief in social justice, equality, democracy, fraternity, and secularism against the BJP's ideology. He also criticized the AIADMK for surrendering to the BJP due to what he called "ideological bankruptcy."
Responding to a question about countering the BJP's efforts to strengthen its presence in South India, Stalin pointed out that the BJP's influence is reducing in the North as well. He highlighted the challenges faced by various segments of society under the Modi government, including the poor, farmers, businessmen, housewives, students, fishermen, and youth, due to what he described as the BJP's anti-people policies leading to unemployment and inflation.
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Rickelton's ton in vain as SRH beat MI by 6 wickets
Mumbai (PTI): Ryan Rickelton's whirlwind unbeaten ton was overshadowed by Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in an IPL match here on Wednesday.
Chasing an imposing 244-run target, Travis Head (76 off 30) and Abhishek Sharma (45 off 24) shared 129 runs for the opening wicket to set the platform for SRH.
Klaasen (65 not out off 30 balls) then displayed his all-round hitting abilities to guide SRH home with the help of Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Salil Arora (30 not out off 10) in 18.4 overs.
Earlier, Rickelton's knock powered MI to 243 for five.
MI rode on a 93-run stand between Rickelton (123 not out off 55 balls) and Will Jacks (46 off 22) in 7.1 overs for the opening stand to power the side.
MI skipper Hardik Pandya scored a valuable 31 off 15 balls before being dismissed.
Praful Hinge (2/54), Eshan Malinga (1/29), Sakib Hasan (1/39) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1/31) were the wicket-takers for SRH.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indian: 243 for 5 in 20 overs (Ryan Rickelton 123 not out; Praful Hinge 2/54).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 249 for 4 in 18.4 overs (Travis Head 76, Heinrich Klaasen 65 not out; AM Ghazanfar 2/51).
