Video shows catfish swimming on Mumbai local railway tracks amid heavy rains
Mumbai: In an unusual sight, multiple catfish were seen swimming on the flooded tracks of Mumbai’s local railway system.
This incident, captured on video and now viral, occurred amid the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast of moderate rainfall for the city. The timeline of the video is not confirmed.
The video shows the catfish navigating the submerged tracks, a consequence of the heavy rains that have led to significant waterlogging in several areas, including the railway tracks.
Social media users quickly shared their amusement, with one commenting, "These are catfish, and during monsoon, they come out from the canals and other water bodies. It’s a lovely sight to watch because they seem to be enjoying themselves without realizing where they are."
Flooding in Mumbai has caused disruptions in the local train services, further complicating the city's already chaotic monsoon season. The IMD has issued warnings for continued moderate to heavy rainfall, urging residents to remain cautious.
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Shivakumar opposes ‘One Nation One Election’, calls it ‘unworkable’
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday strongly opposed the central government’s proposed ‘One Nation One Election’ initiative.
Shivakumar expressed his views at a dialogue on ‘One Nation One Election’ organised by the Joint Parliamentary Study Committee.
He said the plan is a politically motivated, power-centralising scheme that would seriously damage India’s federal structure by weakening states and poses a threat to the democratic system, according to a statement from his office.
As KPCC president and deputy CM of Karnataka, he categorically rejected the proposal, stating that it is being crafted to suit the convenience of those in power at the Centre.
Shivakumar said that the Karnataka Legislative Assembly had already passed a resolution opposing ‘One Nation One Election’ and read out the resolution at the meeting.
He firmly stated that it is “not a workable plan” and added that it is “practically impossible.”
“If a government falls midterm due to political instability, a no-confidence motion, or loss of majority, what is the solution?” he asked.
“Elections are held at different times in different states for different terms. Karnataka had its election in 2023, while Tamil Nadu and Kerala had theirs in 2021, and Punjab and Telangana in 2022 and 2023, respectively. How can these elections with varying schedules be synchronised?” he asked.
He added that the proposal is a ploy to suppress the voices of regional and Opposition parties.
He also said the Karnataka government does not agree with the proposal and remains committed to the position of the Congress party’s national leadership.
