Uttar Pradesh BJP issues notice to Loni MLA for ‘tarnishing party image by criticising state govt
Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh recently issued a show-cause notice to Nand Kishor Gurjar, the party's MLA from Loni, for allegedly damaging the party’s image by publicly criticising the state government.
The action follows Gurjar's remarks, where he claimed that the Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Adityanath is the "most corrupt" in history and that the Chief Minister has been acting under the influence of officers for the past two years.
“For some time now, you have been criticising the government in public places and your statements and actions are hurting the party’s reputation,” stated the notice issued by BJP state chief Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary, reported The Indian Express. It added that Gurjar’s act comes under the category of indiscipline.
The notice further informs Gurjar that, as per the directive of BJP national president J.P. Nadda, he is required to provide an explanation within seven days as to why disciplinary action should not be taken against him.
Gurjar levelled the allegations after a “Kalash Yatra” led by him was allegedly stopped by the police on Friday citing “lack of permission”, even as the MLA claimed he had informed the authorities in advance, IE mentioned.
The MLA leveled serious accusations against the state government, calling it the “most corrupt government ever” and describing the state’s chief secretary as “the most corrupt officer in the world,” claiming that officers looted land in Ayodhya.
Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav seized upon Gurjar's statements, criticising the Adityanath government. "In the BJP's rule, the BJP members themselves are revealing secrets how injustice and corruption have spread everywhere. Now will they get his reports changed as well?" Yadav wrote on X.
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Gold, silver soar as US-Iran deal hopes lift bullion demand
New Delhi (PTI): Gold prices rebounded by Rs 2,900 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, while silver climbed to Rs 2.54 lakh per kilogram as easing geopolitical tensions triggered a pullback in oil rates, boosting demand for precious metals.
According to the All India Sarafa Association, the yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity jumped by Rs 2,900, or nearly 2 per cent, to Rs 1,55,400 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) from Tuesday's closing level of Rs 1,52,500 per 10 grams.
Traders attributed the surge in bullion prices to reports that Washington and Tehran are close to finalising a framework agreement to end months of conflict, raising the prospects of smoother flows through the Strait of Hormuz and easing inflation concerns tied to energy markets.
"Gold rallied strongly on Wednesday as easing geopolitical tensions triggered a sharp reversal in key macro drivers that had recently pressured precious metals," Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst - Commodities at HDFC Securities, said.
Silver prices also advanced for the third straight session by rising Rs 3,500, or 1.4 per cent, to Rs 2,54,500 per kg (inclusive of all taxes). The metal had settled at Rs 2,51,000 per kg in the previous session, as per the Association.
"The prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough triggered a steep decline in oil prices and the US dollar, easing concerns about inflation while boosting demand for precious metals," Gandhi said.
Globally, spot gold increased by USD 106.15, or 2.33 per cent, to USD 4,663.70 per ounce while silver gained USD 3.40, or 4.68 per cent, to USD 76.24 per ounce.
"Gold witnessed a sharp rally as markets reacted positively to reports that the US and Iran are moving closer to a one-page agreement framework aimed at ending the conflict," Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities, said.
Despite strong international gains, rupee strength limited the upside in domestic gold prices. The market is now highly focused on final confirmation and execution of the proposed deal, he added.
Any negative surprise or breakdown in negotiations could trigger a sharp sell-off in gold, while a successful agreement and sustained ceasefire could push the bullion prices higher in the near-term, Trivedi said.
