Haryana's Subhan Khan gains fame for daring rescue in Telangana Floods
Hyderabad: In a remarkable display of courage, Subhan Khan from Haryana has become a local hero after rescuing nine people stranded on a bridge during severe floods in Telangana. Khan, operating a bulldozer, managed to reach the Prakash Nagar bridge over the Munneru River in Khammam district, where the individuals were trapped due to rising water levels.
The stranded group had recorded a video appealing to the state government for help, as their situation worsened. Although the state government had dispatched a helicopter for the rescue operation, it was unable to reach the location due to adverse weather conditions.
Faced with the lack of immediate assistance, Subhan Khan took matters into his own hands. Despite warnings from others about the risks involved, Khan decided to use his bulldozer to reach the marooned individuals. "If I die, it is one life, but if I return, I will save nine," Khan said before embarking on the rescue mission. He successfully brought the nine people to safety, and his return was met with cheers from the community.
The rescue operation was further highlighted by a video in which a voice, believed to be Khan’s daughter, expressed pride in his bravery: "I am shivering, my daddy, he managed to do what he set out to."
Khan's heroic actions have garnered widespread praise, and his phone has been inundated with congratulatory messages. Among those who reached out was KT Rama Rao, a prominent Opposition leader and former minister.
In a post on X, Rao praised Khan's bravery: "Just congratulated him on the phone. It isn’t just about a lot of guts; you need a heart to be a true hero. You, my brother Subhan Khan, have saved so many families from lifelong pain by helping these nine people."
Rao continued, "When the government was considering how to deploy a helicopter for rescue, you walked into danger and saved them all. Salute to your big heart and amazing grit! I look forward to meeting you once I am back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Subhan bhai The Hero who saved 9 Lives.
— Krishank (@Krishank_BRS) September 2, 2024
When Congress Government failed to manage a Helicopter in entire day,
Subhan bhai showed that CM Revanth may use Bulldozer to make people homeless but Subhan used the same Bulldozer to bring back 9 people alive … pic.twitter.com/nhVWDStiiU
If I go, it is one life, if I return, I will save nine lives: this was the courage shown by #Subhankhan who took a JCB to bring back 9 people marooned on Prakash Nagar Bridge #Khammam from early hrs on Sept1; You can hear daughter brimming with pride #MyDaddyBravest #RealLifeHero pic.twitter.com/tbthGfUhRB
— Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) September 3, 2024
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Punjab CM Mann meets President Murmu, seeks cancellation of membership of 6 RS members
Chandigarh (PTI): Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday met President Droupadi Murmu, demanding the termination of the membership of six Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab who defected to the BJP and also pressed for the introduction of a constitutional provision allowing for the recall of members.
Accompanied by party MLAs and ministers, Mann visited Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
This meeting followed a significant setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on April 24, when seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs -- Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Harbhajan Singh, Rajendra Gupta, Vikramjit Sahney and Swati Maliwal -- quit and merged with the BJP, alleging that the party had strayed from its principles, values and core morals. Six of the seven MPs who left AAP hailed from Punjab.
After he met with the President, Mann addressed the media here, describing the departure of the seven MPs as a "murder" of the Constitution. He stated, "Seven MPs merging with another party is completely unconstitutional. I spoke to Rashtrapati ji in detail."
Mann pointed out that he told the President that the BJP holds only two MLA seats (in Punjab), yet now has six MPs in the Rajya Sabha. He questioned, "How can this be possible? Isn't it a mockery of the Constitution?
"If they are such revolutionaries at heart, then they should have resigned from their six seats. The AAP could have sent someone else," Mann said, taking a swipe at them.
He emphasised the need for a recall provision in the Constitution, referencing MP Raghav Chadha's previous demands for such a measure when members fail to meet public expectations.
"Have you lived up to the expectations of the people?" Mann challenged the MPs during his statement.
Mann also presented a letter to the President, signed by all AAP MLAs. He differentiated between the terms 'elected' and 'selected,' stating, "They were 'selected.' Therefore, their membership should be cancelled."
The President assured Mann that she would consult constitutional experts before responding.
Earlier in the day, Mann, along with party MLAs, departed for Delhi from Chandigarh.
Speaking to reporters in Chandigarh, Mann affirmed that all AAP MLAs stand united with the party. "Only I have been given time for the meeting," Mann said.
"The President is the guardian of the Constitution. She is the constitutional head of the country," he added.
Later in a post on X in Hindi, Mann said, "Our struggle to protect Punjab's rights and interests continues. Today, along with all AAP MLAs, I have left to discuss Punjab's burning issues and present the state's strong voice before the President.
As your public servant, our government remains fully committed to Punjab's prosperity and the safeguarding of the rights of every section of society."
The MLAs and ministers gathered at the chief minister's residence in the morning before heading to Delhi, carrying placards that read 'Punjab Mann De Naal' and 'Punjab's Traitors.'
The legislators left for Delhi in buses.
Mann had previously sought an appointment with the President to meet with party MLAs and demand the "recall" of the Rajya Sabha MPs who defected to the BJP. However, only Mann was given a time slot for the meeting.
