Welfare Party of India lodges complaint against Union Home Minister Amit Shah with EC
Kalaburagi: In a recent development, leaders of the Welfare Party of India have filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
The complaint pertains to Shah's remarks made during an election rally in Alappuzha, Kerala, where he alleged that the Congress Party is being supported by the Welfare Party with the aim of transforming India into an "Islamic State".
The complaint, submitted through Kalaburagi Election Officer, highlights that Shah's statements are not only false but also violate the Model Code of Conduct.
Welfare Party of India, a registered political entity operating under the auspices of the Election Commission for the past 13 years, asserts that Shah's remarks have cast unwarranted doubt on the party's integrity and may mislead voters.
Calling for appropriate action to be taken, the party stressed on the need for electoral processes to remain free from misinformation and inflammatory rhetoric.
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Schools in Mizoram's nine districts closed due to rain
Aizawl (PTI): All schools in nine districts of Mizoram remained closed on Tuesday due to heavy rain that has been lashing the northeastern state since the day before, an official said.
School Education Director Angela Zothanpuii said administrations of nine districts, including Aizawl, Kolasib, Lunglei and Mamit, announced school closure on Tuesday as a precautionary measure for students' safety.
However, schools in the southern districts of Hnahthial and Lawngtlai remained open following a slight improvement in weather conditions there, she said.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Serchhip recorded the highest rainfall at 70.5 mm in a 24-hour period, followed by Hnahthial 55 mm, Siaha 37.5 mm, and Aizawl 36 mm.
Khawzawl district reported 30 mm of rainfall, Mamit 25.9 mm, Kolasib 25 mm, Lawngtlai 17.5 mm, and Lunglei 2.2 mm during the same period, it said.
The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning in Mizoram on Tuesday.
