Over 2,000 IndiGo employees join BJP ahead of BMC elections in Mumbai
Mumbai: In the run-up to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, over 2,000 IndiGo airline employees joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at its state office in Mumbai on Tuesday. The induction was led by BJP state organiser Ravindra Chavan.
Many of these employees were previously associated with the Bhartiya Kamgar Sena, a labour union linked to the Shiv Sena (UBT). The move is seen as part of the BJP’s strategy to expand its influence among labour unions in Mumbai, which have traditionally been aligned with the Shiv Sena (UBT).
Labour unions in key sectors, including airports, MTNL, and the hotel industry, play a crucial role at the ground level during elections. The BJP has intensified efforts to bring these unions into its fold, with the induction of IndiGo employees being a part of this plan.
Speaking at the event, BJP executive president Ravindra Chavan said the party prioritises national interest and employee welfare. He highlighted the efforts of the central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in this regard.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
