Nishikant Dubey’s VIP-guarded family function in Gulmarg faces questions after Pahalgam attack
New Delhi: A private family function hosted by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey in Gulmarg has raised concerns after a recent terror attack in Pahalgam. The function, held around 10 days ago to celebrate Dubey’s 25th wedding anniversary, was attended by politicians from different parties and was heavily guarded.
However, the timing and scale of the event are now being discussed within BJP circles, especially since it took place in a sensitive area like Jammu and Kashmir.
The terror attack in Pahalgam has shaken the region and led to renewed questions about how VIP events are handled in high-risk zones.
Although no direct connection has been established between the Gulmarg event and the attack, the stark contrast between the extravagant gathering and the tragic security lapse has heightened concerns within the BJP regarding the safety of VIP movements and high-profile events in the valley.
Meanwhile, following the attack, the BJP has decided to pause its internal elections. These elections were supposed to choose new state-level presidents in key states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, and later, a new national president. But with the current tense atmosphere, party sources say these plans have been pushed back, and no new leadership announcements will be made for now.
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Samson's unbeaten 87 powers CSK to eight-wicket win over DC
New Delhi (PTI): Sanju Samson bossed the chase with authority, anchoring a modest 156-run target with a fluent 87 not out as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in the IPL here on Tuesday.
Samson's knock came off just 52 balls with seven fours and six sixes, batting through the innings as CSK completed the chase in just 17.3 overs giving a huge boost to their net run-rate.
Electing to bat on a tricky surface, Delhi Capitals were restricted to 155/7.
West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein set the tone with the new ball, returning tidy figures of 1/19, including 14 dot balls.
Reduced to 69/5 in 11 overs, Delhi found some late impetus through Tristan Stubbs (38; 31 balls) and Sameer Rizvi (40 not out; 24 balls), who stitched together a crucial 65-run (off 47 balls) stand to give the innings a respectable total.
Brief Scores:
Delhi Capitals: 155 for 7 in 20 overs (Tristan Stubbs 38, Sameer Rizvi 40 not out; Noor Ahmed 2/22)
Chennai Super Kings 159 for two in 17.3 overs (Sanju Samson 87 not out, Kartik Sharma 41 not out). CSK win by eight wickets.
