CM Kejriwal says situation in Delhi alarming, may need Army help

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal today said the situation in Delhi has become “alarming” after the toll in the communal violence over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in northeast Delhi rose to 20. Kejriwal flagged concern that the Army might have to be called in as police is “unable to control it”.

• Kejriwal said the situation has become “alarming”, adding that he is writing to union home minister Amit Shah. “I have been in touch with large number of people whole night. Situation alarming. Police, despite all its efforts, unable to control situation and instill confidence (sic),” Kejriwal tweeted. “Army shud (should) be called in and curfew imposed in rest of affected areas immediately. Am writing to Hon’ble HM to this effect,” he added. 
• The Delhi Police late on Tuesday issued shoot-at-sight orders in four areas of northeast Delhi — Bhajanpura, Maujpur, Khureji Khas and Chand Bagh — where looting, arson and rioting of unprecedented scale were reported throughout the day even as the toll in the violence over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) climbed to 24 on Wednesday. 
• The orders were issued after the union home ministry appointed SN Shrivastava, a 1985-batch IPS officer, as Special Commissioner (Law and Order), Delhi. 
• Police also cleared the Jaffrabad metro station of women anti-CAA protests camping there since Saturday, leading to counter-agitations on Sunday that triggered the violence. 
• The flare-up after Monday night with incidents of arson, looting and setting vehicles and shops on fire in several localities like Chand Bagh, Bhajanpura, Gokulpuri, Maujpur, Kardampuri and Jaffrabad also saw pitched battles between members of two groups who hurled petrol bombs and even opened fire. 
• National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval marched through the affected areas late last night and also took stock of the situation, sources said.
• According to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital authorities, the number of dead has risen to 20 while the number of injured has gone up to 189, although the situation at the hospital “seems to be settling”. 
• The toll from communal violence over the CAA has risen from 13 on Tuesday to 20 today (Wednesday), PTI quoted Medical Superintendent of GTB Hospital, Sunil Kumar, as saying.
• Police struggled to check the rioters who ran amok on streets, burning and looting shops, pelting stones and thrashing people, as the communal flare-up over the CAA escalated in north-east Delhi.
• Earlier, at least four bodies were brought to the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital from the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital (LNJP) Hospital, a senior official said. Later, while interacting with reporters, GTB MS said, from Tuesday midnight it is a “trickle of patients and not a gush of injured persons as was earlier”. 
• There are people with several kinds of injuries, including from gunshots, while many sustained trauma from jumping from rooftops to escape violence, he said, adding that many received head injuries, as well. “We are fully prepared with doctors, nurses, paramedics, consumables, linen and other paraphernalia and hoping that the situation won’t worsen from here,” he said. 
• Asked if the victims have been identified, Kumar said, “Many people have been identified, some are yet to be”.
• Meanwhile, Section 144 was imposed in parts of the city and shoot-at-sight orders were in place in northeast Delhi as of Tuesday evening. Home minister Amit Shah held a three-hour meeting with top MHA officials and Delhi Police representatives to take stock of the situation.
• At midnight, Delhi Police Special Commissioner Satish Golcha said the protesters have left the Jaffarabad metro station and added that the Maujpur Chowk was also clear. "Now, 66 Futa road is absolutely clear of all protests," he said. Earlier, there were reports of stone pelting in Laxmi Nagar, however, the mob dispersed shortly later.
• Home minister Amit Shah cancelled his planned trip to Kerala and held a three-hour meeting with Delhi Police and home ministry officials. Newly appointed Special Commissioner of Police SN Srivastava was also present. The meeting lasted for three hours and according to sources, heads are expected to roll over Delhi violence. Shah has held three meetings over the past 24 hours.
• National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval took stock of the situation in the national capital. Doval held a meeting with Delhi Police officials and chaired a meeting at DCP north-east office. Source: https://www.domain-b.com/

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Textile Minister inaugurates 55th IIGF in New Delhi

Sujata Sachdeva: The 55th edition of India International Garment Fair 2015 (IIGF) was inaugurated by Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Textiles at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Monday. In his inaugural speech, Gangwar highlighted the need to strengthen apparel exports. A three day annual fair is being held till July 15, 2015. Also present at the inauguration were Sanjay Kumar Panda, Secretary Textiles, Sunaina Tomar, JS Exports, Virender Uppal, Chairman AEPC, Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman (EP), Puneet Kumar, Secretary General AEPC, Executive Committee Members, among others. Emphasis on inclusive growth: In his speech Gangwar said “Given its employment and export intensity, apparel industry plays a significant role in realising the vision of ‘Make in India’. The new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised on the economic vision based on boosting manufacturing, growing exports and generating more and more employment. The idea is to embark on the path of inclusive and participatory growth,” he said.  Appreciating the efforts of fair organisers in bringing together a large number of exporters to the event, while attracting reputed overseas buyers, Gangwar said his ministry would continue to provide support for organising IIGF, as this industry provides large employment and earns precious foreign exchange for the country. Panda pointed out that the 55th IIGF is the largest garment show in South Asia, covering apparel and fashion accessories, encompassing a vast exhibition area of around 17,256 square meters. The objective is to showcase latest garment and fashion accessory trends. “This sector being the highest employment provider in the manufacturing sector has a much bigger role and responsibility. India has the significant advantage of a young population offering huge potential for a demographic dividend by getting gainful employment in this sector with just three months of training,” he added. Rise in exhibitors and buyers: With more than 400 exhibitors this edition of IIGF has seen a remarkable increase in the number exhibitors from several states such as Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal, etc. “The 55th IIGF has attracted 305 buyers from across globe, of which 202 are from the traditional markets and 103 are from non-traditional markets. 2,921 buyers have already registered for the fair. This is an indication that buyers have started showing faith and see India as a safe and compliant destination for sourcing garments,” informed Uppal. IIGF is being organised by AEPC in association with AEMA, GEA and CMAI as partner associations and GEAR as the co-organisers. Buyers from across EU, Asia, USA, Brazil, UK,US, etc, are participating. Big buyers including One Jeanswear Group from USA, Grupo Hotelshops, Mexico, PJSC Melon Fashion Group from Russia, The Original Factory Shop from UK, Cortefiel from Spain, among others are all there. Source: Article

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Atal Bihari Vajpayee,Madan Mohan Malviya to be conferred with Bharat Ratna

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Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and educationist Madan Mohan Malviya were on Wednesday chosen for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna. The announcement came ahead of Vajpayee's 90th birthday on Thursday. A meeting of the Union Cabinet was convened in Delhi today where the was taken. "The President has been pleased to award Bharat Ratna to Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya(posthumously) and to Atal Bihari Vajpayee," a press communique from Rashtrapati Bhavan said. One of India's most charismatic leaders, Vajpayee is lauded as a statesman  and has been often described as the moderate face of BJP. Vajpayee, who has been ailing for sometime, has been credited for taking bold initiatives, notable being the attempt to bridge Indo-Pak differences. India's longest serving prime minister outside of Congress party, Vajpayee's detractors called him "mask" of the RSS. Several BJP leaders and

MPs, including Murli Manohar Joshi, have demanded that the top honour be awarded to Vajpayee. NDA partner Shiv Sena too came out in support of conferring Bharat Ratna to the first BJP Prime Minister. An educationist with a vision, Malviya's main achievement was the establishment of the Banaras Hindu University. Born on December 25, 1861, Malviya was catapulted into the political arena immediately after his first moving speech at the second Congress session held in Kolkata in 1886. He was President of INC in 1909 and 1918. Malviya is also remembered for his stellar role in the Independence movement and his espousal of Hindu nationalism. He was one of the initial leaders of the right-wing Hindu Mahasabha. The recommendation for Bharat Ratna is made by the Prime Minister himself to the President. No formal recommendation for this is necessary. Source: The Asian Age, Image: flickr.com

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