Barricaded Dissent
The barricading of the Shambhu border in Haryana to prevent farmers from travelling to Delhi raises a question larger than the protest itself.
The barricading of the Shambhu border in Haryana to prevent farmers from travelling to Delhi raises a question larger than the protest itself.
Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Devender Yadav on Thursday demanded Rs one crore compensation for the family of a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) school teacher who, unable to cope with the pressure of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) work alongside her teaching responsibilities, allegedly died of cardiac arrest.
The move comes after authorities raised concerns over maintaining law and order in the national capital. The special powers allow action against individuals whose activities are considered harmful to public security.
What began as an irreverent internet joke has acquired the unmistakable weight of a political movement.
Student groups and Opposition workers formed a sizeable crowd, but the promised procession towards Parliament never emerged as one organised march.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari flagged off the event. The rally saw the participation of over 300 auto-rickshaws vibrantly branded with anti-smuggling messages.
Chilly winds carrying an acrid smell of pollutants persisted through the day as the city’s air quality deteriorated, with the maximum temperature settling at 23.5°C, 1.8°C below normal.
It is said that Citizens' complaints have also come forward stating that even when Metro work is completed, roads, footpaths and other infrastructure have not been repaired, resulting in pollution and causing traffic obstructions.
Indraj was speaking at a programme held on Friday to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, where 356 high-quality assistive devices were distributed to 208 Divyang beneficiaries.
She also inspected the boundary wall being constructed by the PWD and directed engineers to expedite all redevelopment work in the surrounding lanes.
