Priyanka Gandhi signs nomination papers for Wayanad bypolls
Wayanad: All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra signed her nomination papers today as part of her campaign for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypolls, scheduled for November 13, 2024. The by-election was called after her brother, Rahul Gandhi, vacated the seat following his victory in Rae Bareli during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Priyanka, accompanied by local Congress leaders, is set to lead a roadshow through Kalpetta later today, with Rahul Gandhi joining her. Senior Congress leaders and Chief Ministers from Congress-ruled states are expected to attend the event.
Rahul Gandhi arrived in Wayanad earlier in the day and will participate in the roadshow at the Kalpetta bus stand alongside Priyanka.
The duo, along with their mother, Sonia Gandhi, reached Wayanad on October 22 after arriving in Mysuru, where they were welcomed by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
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Dhyan Chand lifetime award to be replaced by Arjuna lifetime
New Delhi, Oct 24: The sports ministry on Thursday announced the discontinuation of the Dhyan Chand Award for lifetime achievement from this year onwards and the introduction of the Arjuna Award Lifetime in its place in a bid to "rationalise" the various sporting honours of the country.
Instituted in 2002, the Dhyan Chand Lifetime Award, named after hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand, is given to individuals in disciplines that are part of the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, among others.
In 2023, the award was given to former shuttler Manjusha Kanwar, ex-hockey exponent Vineet Kumar and kabaddi player Kavitha Selvaraj.
"The various schemes for sports awards have been rationalised wherein Arjuna Award (Lifetime) has been introduced in place of Dhyan Chand Award. To recognise the efforts of coaches at grassroots/development level, they are now eligible for the Dronacharya Award," said a ministry statement.
"The Arjuna Award (Lifetime) has been introduced and will be given for life time contribution to sports development.
"Further, to recognize the Khelo India scheme, the Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy will be given to the University for Overall Top Performance in Khelo India University Games," it added.
The last date for applying for the national sports awards for 2024 is November 14.
