BJP leader Raufuddin Kacheriwala expelled from party for six years for protesting against Waqf Act
Bidar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha State General Secretary Raufuddin Kacheriwala has been expelled from the party for six years for participating in a protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Kacheriwala, who is a former president of the State Hajj Committee, had joined other Muslim leaders, including from the Congress, and protested wearing black arm bands recently. He had been issued a show cause notice from the BJP leaders for protesting against the Act.
As the state leader did not respond to the show cause notice, the party has taken disciplinary action against him.
The BJP State Discipline Committee President Lingaraj Patil has stated in a press release that Kacheriwala’s expulsion for six years will come into effect immediately. The Committee is also relieving Kachariwala of all responsibilities in relation to the party.
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Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi appeals to youths to join civil defence units as volunteers
Bhubaneswar, May 11 (PTI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi appealed to youths on Sunday to join civil defence organisations as volunteers to serve the country.
The youths represent hope, strength, and trust of the nation, he said, and urged them to come forward to join the civil defence organisations with the spirit of nationalism.
In a video message, Majhi said, "The security of the lives and property of the common people of the country is the responsibility of all of us. Security and service are our top responsibilities. Therefore, I appeal to all people, especially youths, to join civil defence organisations as volunteers..
The interested youths can apply to the district collectors to join the civil defence organisations, he said, adding that the collectors are the controllers of civil defence at the district level.
Majhi said training will be provided to the volunteers, and if needed, they will be mobilised to serve the public with the spirit of nationalism.
At present, civil defence units are functioning at 12 places in the state.
"I have instructed officials to establish new such units as per requirement," the chief minister said.
Majhi also expressed hopes that many young people will come forward to join the civil defence organisations with a spirit of service and nationalism.
In a related development, the chief minister has congratulated Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the inauguration of the BrahMos missile manufacturing facility in Lucknow.
"This milestone will give a major boost to Bharat's defence capabilities and strengthen our journey towards self-reliance in defence production. Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji's visionary leadership continues to propel India towards #AtmanirbharBharat in defence and beyond," Mjahi wrote on X.
