IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatics team dazzles Bidar with spectacular air show
Bidar: The Indian Air Force's Bidar, training station hosted the air show, which started at 4 p.m. and had the audience spellbound for 25 minutes with the pilots. Originally scheduled on August 30 and August 31, the event was organized by the Air Force in collaboration with the Bidar district administration. However, the inclement weather prevented the show from happening on the second day. The new date was set for September 21.
The IAF's Surya Kiran aerobatics squad painted the tricolor over the skies of Bidar on Saturday. People on the ground at the old Bahamani Fort cheered as the nine planes, led by group Captain Gurpreet Singh Dhillon, flew in various formations with precise maneuvers in the skies.
The aerobatics team was formed in 1996 and is credited to have held over 600 air shows in India apart from demonstration in air shows in China, Sri Lanka, Maynmar, Thailand, Singaporeand the UAE.
In attendance were Bidar Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Sharma, Air Commodore Parag Lall of the Indian Air Force, Chief Executive Officer Girish Badole of Zilla Panchayat, Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti, Additional Deputy Commissioner Shivakumar Sheelavantha, and President of the Bidar City Municipal Council, Mohammed Gous.
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WB BJP chief urges state admin to act against violence perpetrators irrespective of party colours
Kolkata (PTI): A day after the BJP's sweeping victory in the West Bengal assembly polls, state party president Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday urged the administration to act firmly against perpetrators of post-poll violence irrespective of political affiliation.
Addressing reporters after a meeting of the party's top leadership at its Bidhannagar office, Bhattacharya said strict action must be taken against those indulging in violence and warned that BJP workers found involved in such activities would be expelled from the party.
"Post-poll violence would not be tolerated in any form. If anyone from our party is found involved, we will be compelled to remove them," he said.
The BJP leader also appealed to Chief Secretary Dushyant Nariala to ensure prompt administrative intervention wherever incidents of violence are reported.
"I would like to urge the administration to take necessary action wherever such incidents occur. This is precisely why the people of West Bengal have chosen the BJP," he said.
Bhattacharya thanked the electorate for the party's emphatic mandate and expressed gratitude to migrant workers who returned to the state to cast their votes despite logistical challenges.
According to party sources, a high-level meeting was held at the BJP's Bidhannagar office on Tuesday, attended by central observers and senior state leaders, to discuss measures to prevent violence and maintain law and order in the post-result scenario.
The discussions also focused on ensuring that there is no repeat of the violence reported after the 2021 assembly elections, when the BJP had accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of targeting its workers.
The BJP has secured 207 of the 293 seats where polls were held, securing a two-thirds majority and paving the way for its first government in West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress has won 80 seats.
Bhattacharya also appealed to party workers to maintain restraint and not let the victory celebrations turn disruptive.
"I urge our workers to remain peaceful, stay happy, and fulfil the responsibilities given by the party. Do not hurt anyone in the name of celebration, and do not hurt anyone's sentiments," he said.
