Popular Front to Observe Its Foundation Day on theme ‘Defeat Politics of Hatred’
Bengaluru: Popular Front of India has planned to observe its foundation day on the theme 'Defeat Politics of Hatred'.
In a statement, it said, "BJP led NDA, which grabbed majority in the 2014 lok-sabha polls with the slogan ‘Sab ka Sath, Sab ka Vikas’, has knocked down country’s integrity, solidarity, brotherhood and coexistence and has been working on the Hindutva agenda of Sangh Parivar during the last 4.5 years,"
"The responsibility of every government is to look after the fundamental rights of the people and this is its Constitutional motif and Rajdharma. But, the present regime at the Centre is indulged in carrying out repression on the minorities, deprived and the oppressed communities by promoting the Sangh Parivar’s politics of hatred," it added.
It blamed that the central government, rather than benefitting and bringing development in the country by introducing pro-people schemes, was desperate in bringing legislations intervening in to the religious rights of Muslims. "There have been barbaric ‘mob-lynchings’, from Mohammed Akhlaq to Bulandshaher’s police officer, all by the dreadful Hindutva forces. There have been exceeding tendencies of dictatorial practices across the country towards killing those who contract the pernicious ideology of Sangh Parivar and mulling ban on organizations which remonstrate against them. It’s the duty of every citizen to defeat this politics of hatred. Popular Front yearns that the people should come forward and defeat the political parties which spread hatred and uphold the pluralistic values of the Constitution," it added.
Subsequently, the Popular Front of India, which has been struggling countrywide for the last 12 years, is observing the organization’s 13th foundation day with the slogan “Let’s Defeat Politics of Hatred” on 17 February 2019.
Unity March with Grand Public programs in two places in Karnataka state, that is at Hoskote in Bangalore and Shahapura in Yadgiri district, will be held. Whereas in rural areas, "Let's defeat politics of hatred" awakening programs will be organised.
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Metro ridership in Haryana sees over 13 pc rise in 2025-26
Chandigarh (PTI): Haryana's urban transit system witnessed a strong growth in 2025-26, with metro ridership registering a robust 13.55 per cent increase, the state government said in a statement on Thursday.
The progress was reviewed in the 64th board meeting of Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi.
Between April 2025 and February 2026, the metro network recorded over 1.74 crore passengers, compared to 1.53 crore in the corresponding period the previous year.
July recorded the highest monthly growth at 22.93 per cent, while all months showed consistent positive trends.
Financial performance has also remained strong, with fare revenue rising 12.64 per cent till January 2026, the statement said.
Non-fare revenue surged by 108 per cent, driven by effective monetisation of station spaces, advertisements and commercial activities, resulting in an operating surplus for Rapid Metro.
Further initiatives, including the auction of station naming rights and additional advertisement sites, are expected to strengthen HMRTC's financial position, the statement said.
Appreciating the performance, Rastogi stated that the consistent rise in ridership and revenue reflects the success of Haryana's integrated transport strategy, rising commuter confidence and a clear shift towards public transport.
HMRTC Managing Director Chander Shekhar Khare said that, alongside operational gains, the state is making steady progress on an ambitious pipeline of metro and regional transit projects.
Metro connectivity from Gurugram Sector 56 to Panchgaon is under active consideration, with Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited studying the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and layout plan, and finalising a depot location in Sector 36A near Sihi village, he said.
The Gurugram-Faridabad Namo Bharat corridor has achieved a key milestone, with alignment and station locations finalised and approved by the Haryana government. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation is preparing the DPR, he added.
Similarly, the Delhi-Kundli metro extension is proposed to be placed before the Haryana Cabinet for approval.
The 136.3-kilometre Delhi-Panipat-Karnal RRTS Corridor has also progressed, with the revised DPR submitted for financial concurrence ahead of Haryana Cabinet consideration.
Within Gurugram, DPR preparation has been approved for key intra-city corridors, including the 17.09-kilometre Bhondsi-Subhash Chowk-Rajeev Chowk-Sohna Chowk Railway Station corridor, enhancing connectivity along Sohna Road, Khare said.
