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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)”.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

 

Complete News Source : The Indian Express

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Who is Harun Abdul-Malik Yener? Florida man arrested over bomb threat to New York Stock Exchange

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Who is Harun Abdul-Malik Yener? Florida man arrested over bomb threat to New York Stock Exchange

FBI arrested Harun Abdul-Malik Yener for allegedly planning a bombing at the NYSE to “reset” the US government.

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, a South Florida resident, has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly plotting to bomb the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as part of a plan to “reset” or “reboot” the U.S. government. According to unsealed court documents, Yener faces charges of attempting to use an improvised explosive device (IED) against a “building used in interstate or foreign commerce.”

The investigation into Yener began in February when the FBI received a tip about his possession of bomb-making plans stored in a locked Coral Springs storage unit. Upon executing a search warrant, agents discovered “bomb-making sketches, numerous watches with timers, electronic circuit boards, and other electronics” that could be used to construct explosives, per the criminal complaint.

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Court documents reveal that Yener was not only active on YouTube, posting videos on making explosives and fireworks, but also had a history of making threats.

Harun Abdul-Malik Yener wanted to ‘reset’ US government

Back in March, Yener admitted to undercover federal agents that he had experience in creating “rockets” and “bombs” and had previously sought to join a “domestic extremist group.” He also revealed that in 2015, he had considered travelling to Iraq to join ISIS but ultimately decided against it, doubting the group’s ability to accomplish “their objectives.”

Yener also attempted to join extremist groups such as the Boogaloo Bois and the Proud Boys but was reportedly denied membership due to his stated desire to “pursue martyrdom.”

Yener allegedly shared his plot to attack the NYSE with an undercover FBI agent, identifying November 18 as his intended date for the bombing. He wanted to “reboot” or “reset” US government through the “bombing”.

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“There is one place that would be hella easy… the stock exchange, that would be a great hit. Tons of people would support it. They would see it and think, dude, this guy makes sense, they are [profanity] robbing us. So that’s perfect,” he told the undercover agent.

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On November 12, Yener reportedly made several audio recordings he planned to send to NBC News following the attack. He expressed his vision of the explosion as being comparable to a nuclear event, saying, “I feel like Bin Laden.” He allegedly added that the detonation would ensure “[a]nything outside” the building “will be wiped out” and “anything inside there would be killed.”

Following his arrest, Yener made his first court appearance and remains in custody as he awaits trial.

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