JD(S)-BJP alliance: Minister Priyank Kharge suggests dropping of 'secular' word from party name
Bengaluru: A day after the JD(S) officially joined hands with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), hitting out at their action minister for Rural development, Panchayat Raj and IT & BT Minister suggested that the JD(S) should write to the Election Commission of India to officially rename themselves from Janata Dal Secular to Janta Dal, dropping the term secular from its official name.
While addressing reporters here, Kharge expressed his opinion that the JD(S) should consider removing the term 'secular' from its name, following the party's alliance with the BJP, which he accused of being the "most communal party" in India's post-independence history.
He further explained that the JD(S) party’s decision to join the NDA was not unexpected, as it had become evident that the BJP's central leadership had lost faith in the state leadership following the elections in Karnataka.
In the meantime, Kharge assured that the Congress party will emerge victorious at the state’s Lok Sabha seats.
The Janata Dal Secular announced the alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday, officially joining the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
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What is Iran’s 10-point plan? Key demands ahead of US talks in Islamabad
Tehran/Islamabad: Iran has outlined a 10-point plan as the basis for upcoming talks with the United States, expected to begin in Islamabad on April 11, according to a statement from the Iranian Supreme National Security Council.
The plan lays out Tehran’s key political, military and economic demands, and is being seen as a framework for negotiations following the recent escalation in the region.
Strait of Hormuz at the centre
A major focus of the plan is the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Iran has proposed “controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with the Iranian armed forces,” which it says would give the country a unique economic and geopolitical position.
The plan also calls for the “establishment of a safe transit protocol” in the Strait that would guarantee Iran’s dominance under an agreed mechanism.
Call to end conflict
Iran has demanded “the necessity of ending the war against all elements of the axis of resistance,” signalling its expectation that hostilities should stop not only in Iran but also involving allied groups in the region.
US troop withdrawal
Another key demand is the “withdrawal of US combat forces from all bases and deployment points in the region,” indicating Tehran’s long-standing position against American military presence in West Asia.
Sanctions relief and compensation
The plan places strong emphasis on economic measures. It calls for “full payment of Iran’s damages according to estimates,” along with “the lifting of all primary and secondary sanctions and resolutions of the Board of Governors and the Security Council.”
It also seeks “the release of all Iranian assets and properties frozen abroad,” which have been a major point of contention for years.
Binding global guarantee
Finally, Iran has demanded that all these terms be formally recognised through “a binding Security Council resolution,” suggesting it wants international legal backing to ensure enforcement.
What this means
The 10-point plan reflects Iran’s broader push for security guarantees, economic relief and regional influence. The upcoming talks in Islamabad are expected to test how far both sides are willing to negotiate on these demands.
