Widow of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy dies at 96
Ethel Kennedy, widow of U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2024, at the age of 96. Her grandson, Joe Kennedy III, announced her death, attributing it to complications from a stroke she had suffered the previous week.
Ethel, a mother of 11, grandmother to 34, and great-grandmother to 24, became a symbol of resilience and dedication following the assassination of her husband in 1968. President Joe Biden called her "an American icon" and praised her for decades of advocacy for human rights and social justice.
Ethel was the last of her generation in the Kennedy family, a lineage that included President John F. Kennedy. Despite her many tragedies, including the deaths of her children David and Michael, Ethel's legacy endures through her family's ongoing contributions to public service and social justice causes.
After her personal losses, she remained dedicated to her family and public service. Ethel established the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights and advocated for causes such as gun control, human rights, and environmental issues.
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“Voters were intimidated, threatened,” alleges Uttar Pradesh Cong Chief Ajay Rai
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Saturday alleged that the voters were intimidated and threatened by the ruling BJP regime. Rai's remarks came as counting for nine Assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh shows a strong performance by the BJP and its ally, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD).
“It was already decided in UP that the BJP is fighting the elections with the help of its machinery. The result of that has come out. All the machinery of the government, from police to administration, was deployed. Voters were intimidated and threatened. This is a complete murder of democracy,” Rai said, as reported by Hindustan Times.
According to latest ECI trends the BJP and its ally, the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) is performing strongly. Out of the nine Assembly constituencies where bypolls were held, the BJP is leading in five seats—Kundarki, Khair, Ghaziabad, Phulpur, and Majhawan. Its ally, the RLD, is ahead in Meerapur. The Samajwadi Party (SP), however, is not far behind, leading in three constituencies: Karhal, Katehari, and Sisamau.
