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From parivarvaad and mafiavaad to women safety and vaccine: Modi, Shah, Nadda & Yogi on the stump in UP

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From parivarvaad and mafiavaad to women safety and vaccine: Modi, Shah, Nadda & Yogi on the stump in UP

Campaigning for the ongoing Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, senior BJP leaders have continued to train their guns on their rivals, firing salvos at them relentlessly over a host of issues. While the BJP’s overall poll strategy seems to be based on polarisation and populism, an analysis of campaign speeches of the party’s top 4 leaders — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president JP Nadda and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath — reveals that their themes and rhetoric are well-orchestrated.

The Indian Express analysed 25 of their speeches, delivered during January 8-February 24, including 10 speeches of Modi and 5 each of Shah, Nadda and Yogi. While Modi has been targeting the opponents on various larger issues, Shah has focused on ideological issues like abrogation of Article 370. Both Nadda and Yogi have been highlighting major government schemes like PM-Kisan, PM Awas Yojana-Gramin and PM Ujjawala.

The analysis shows Modi using the twin themes of ‘parivarvaad’ (dynasty politics) and mafiavaad (criminalisation) in his speeches during all poll phase so far while slamming the Opposition, especially the Samajwadi Party (SP). He has also flagged women safety — “bahanon-betiyon kee manachalon se suraksha (safety of women from stalkers)”.

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Addressing a rally in Sitapur on February 16, Modi mentioned “mafia” at least 7 times. “Aap yaad rakhye, UP mein bhaajapa sarakaar hone ka matalab hai dangaraj, mafiaraj, gundaraj in par barabar cantrol. (You remember, having a BJP government in UP means tight control over rioters, mafia and hooligans),” he said.

In his speeches, the PM has even mentioned how the law against triple talaq has benefited Muslim “bahanon-betiyon” (sisters and daughters). “Mothers and sisters have become flag-bearers to ensure BJP’s win, for getting a life of security,” Modi said in Kanpur. “It has been my constant endeavour how I can make the life of my Muslim sisters and daughters easier.”

He has also attacked the SP leadership, calling them “nakalee samaajavadi” (fake socialists). Addressing a virtual Jan Chaupal in Mathura, Agra and Bulandshahr on February 6, he took a swipe at SP president Akhilesh Yadav’s family, saying “Pahale parivaar hee sarkar thee ab poora UP bhajapa sarkar ka parivar hai. (Earlier the SP family was the government, now the entire UP is the BJP government’s family).”

In his poll speeches, Modi has also touched upon issues like the Covid pandemic. In his February 24 Prayagraj rally, he said Covid is a major crisis for humanity, even as he rapped the Opposition leaders for misleading “innocent” people about the Covid vaccine.

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In his campaign speeches, Shah has raked up issues like scrapping of Article 370 that have been part of the saffron party’s core agenda for years. He has also sought to corner the SP and the BSP over the law and order issue, calling out names of their jailed leaders like Azam Khan, Atique Ahmed and Mukhtar Ansari. He has highlighted riots that occurred in UP during the previous SP government. He has also mentioned India’s surgical strike against Pakistan.

In his rallies, Nadda has showcased the benefits provided by the Modi government to the people under various welfare schemes. Addressing a rally at Handiya on February 23, he said the Modi government has built 1.5 crore houses in rural areas so far. “Ye Modiji ka 56 inch ka seena hai jo 24 ghante bijli Uttar Pradesh me aa rahi hai, isko bhi hamko dhyan me rakhana chahiye .(It is due to Modiji that UP is getting 24-hour electricity.),” he said.

In his fiery speeches, CM Adityanath has gunned for the SP over law and order, even as he has also dwelt on issues like free vaccine, free ration and stray cattle. “Naam Samajwadi, kam tamanchawadi…(The name is Samajwadi, but their work is toting guns),” he told a rally at Babina on February 17.

 

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Complete News Source : The Indian Express

Pahalgam Attack

Man says terror suspect spoke to him day before Pahalgam attack: ‘Hindu ho kya?’

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Man says terror suspect spoke to him day before Pahalgam attack: ‘Hindu ho kya?’

The Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 resulted in the deaths of 26 people, mostly tourists, in the Baisaran valley. A man from Maharashtra’s Jalna claimed that a suspected attacker spoke to him a day before the attack. The National Investigation Agency is currently investigating the incident Adarsh Raut, who recently returned from Jammu and Kashmir.

Recounted his interaction with a man at a food stall in the Baisaran Valley on April 21. The man asked him if he was a Hindu and told him that he did not look like a Kashmiri. The suspect then turned to his companion and said, “There’s less crowd today.” The Jalna resident found the conversation disturbing but did not grasp the full implication until the following.

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Day, when terrorists killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in the same area. The incident highlights the need for increased security measures in the region and the need for a more robust security system The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been investigating the Pahalgam terror attack, which occurred in Kashmir. The agency questioned several people, including family.

Members of victims, tourists, and pony riders, since it took over the case from the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The agency took over the case five days after the incident and four days after its team visited the attack site. Since April 23, NIA teams have been camping at the Pahalgam terror attack site and have intensified the search for evidence. The teams, overseen by an.

Inspector General, a Deputy Inspector General, and a Superintendent of Police, are examining eyewitnesses who witnessed the horrifying attack unfold before their eyes at the peaceful Baisaran valley. The NIA is also examining the phone number of the Maggi stall owner, who was unable to pay him due to network issues. Tourists are returning to Pahalgam days after.

The attack, stating that there is nothing to fear Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir – April 30, 2025 — A chilling account has emerged from a local resident in Pahalgam who claims that a man and several injured near the tourist hub suspected to be involved in the recent terror attack in the area had approached him a day prior and asked pointedly, “Hindu ho kya Are you Hindu?).

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The resident, identified only as Shabbir Ahmad for security reasons, said he encountered the man while walking near the Lidder River on Sunday evening. According to Shabbir, the man—described as being in his late twenties, with a trimmed beard and wearing civilian trekking attire—struck up a casual conversation before abruptly asking about his religion.

“I told him I was Muslim, and he just nodded and walked away quietly,” Shabbir told local police, who are now investigating the possible link between this interaction and the Monday morning attack that left three tourists dead and several injured near the tourist hub of Pahalgam The incident has raised serious concerns targeted violence, particularly against.

Pilgrims and tourists visiting the Valley. Security agencies have not ruled out the possibility that the suspect was conducting reconnaissance or attempting to identify potential targets based on religious identity Senior police officials said they are reviewing CCTV footage and have circulated sketches based on eyewitness accounts, including Shabbir We are pursuing.

All leads seriously. This account is valuable and may help us track the attackers,” said Anantnag SSP Shakti Pathak The attack is the latest in a string of violence aimed at disrupting tourism and peace in the region. Security has been heightened, and have been set up around Pahalgam and adjoining routes.

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