Prime Minister Modi to Visit Kargil War Memorial

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial on Friday to pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, according to a statement from his office on Thursday.

“On the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July 2024, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit the Kargil War Memorial and pay homage to the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) announced.

Additionally, the PM will virtually initiate the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project. This project involves the construction of a 4.1-km-long twin-tube tunnel at an altitude of around 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road, providing all-weather connectivity to Leh. Once completed, it will be the highest tunnel in the world.

Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi to Appear in UP Court

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will appear before the MP-MLA court in Sultanpur on Friday for a hearing in a defamation case.

Congress district president Abhishek Singh Rana said on Thursday that Gandhi will arrive at Lucknow airport at 9 am on Friday and then proceed to Sultanpur.

Local BJP leader Vijay Mishra filed a defamation case on August 4, 2018, against Gandhi for making alleged objectionable remarks against then BJP president and current Home Minister Amit Shah. The court granted bail to Gandhi in this case on February 20.

Jharkhand Assembly Session to Commence

A heated monsoon session of the Jharkhand Assembly is set to commence on Friday, with the Opposition BJP aiming to corner the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led government on issues like corruption, deteriorating law and order, and infiltration.

This will be the last session of the fifth Jharkhand Assembly as the state heads to polls later this year. Governor CP Radhakrishnan has approved the week-long session, which will include six working days and conclude on August 2. The ruling alliance is expected to highlight the government’s achievements ahead of the elections.

Bengal BJP Rally Against Hike in Power Bills

The West Bengal BJP will hold a rally on Friday to protest against the Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation after the Calcutta High Court granted permission last week.

The HC allowed the BJP to hold the rally with a maximum of 1,000 supporters, provided they adhere to noise pollution regulations and do not inconvenience the public. The BJP sought police permission to hold the rally over the alleged increase in electricity bills, requesting necessary direction from the authorities to proceed.

The West Bengal government’s counsel argued that as there has been no hike in electricity charges by CESC, the need for a demonstration does not arise.