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MP News: Jailed For 4 Months, BJP Leader Made Rewa Unit Vice President

**Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Controversy Erupts Over BJP District Executive Committee Appointments**

A fresh controversy has emerged in the formation of the BJP district executive committee in Bhopal. The party has appointed a leader who was imprisoned for four months as the vice president of the district unit. This leader was jailed for assaulting the chief executive officer of the Rewa Janpad.

Manish Shukla, who had previously been expelled from the BJP, has now been reinstated and appointed as the district vice president. This move has sparked significant debate and controversy within the party ranks.

In addition, Vivek Gautam, nephew of former Vidhan Sabha Speaker Girish Gautam, has been appointed as the general secretary of the district unit. Despite the party receiving resignations from relatives of various leaders to avoid conflicts, such appointments continue to take place.

The recent decisions have raised questions about the internal dynamics of the BJP’s district leadership and its approach to handling controversies within the party structure.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/mp-news-jailed-for-4-months-bjp-leader-made-rewa-unit-vice-president

Maharashtra Minister Dattatray Bharane Directs Officials To Ensure Krishi Samruddhi Yojana Benefits Reach Villages

**Mumbai:** The Agriculture Department’s review meeting of the ambitious **Krishi Samruddhi Yojana** was held today at the Maharashtra Agricultural Education and Research Council.

Minister Dattatray Bharane instructed officials to ensure that the scheme’s benefits reach the last farmer at the village level and provide relief to those affected by natural calamities.

During the meeting, a detailed review of ongoing projects under the scheme was conducted. The program aims for the holistic and sustainable development of farmers while strengthening agricultural infrastructure.

Under the scheme, an annual capital investment of ₹5,000 crore is planned, with a total of ₹25,000 crore earmarked for farmers’ agricultural projects over five years.

Minister Bharane highlighted key objectives of the scheme, including:

– Increasing capital investment
– Building infrastructure
– Enhancing productivity
– Promoting crop diversification
– Strengthening the value chain
– Supporting climate-resilient and sustainable farming
– Increasing farmers’ income

Officials were also instructed to implement necessary sub-schemes to ensure effective execution.

The review meeting was attended by several senior officials, including:

– Agriculture Department’s Additional Chief Secretary
– Pune Agriculture Commissioner
– Director of Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Project Phase-2
– Managing Director of MahaBeej
– Managing Director of Maharashtra State Agricultural Industrial Development Corporation
– Director-General of Maharashtra Agricultural Education and Research Council
– Vice-chancellors and registrars of all agricultural universities
– Directors of various departmental divisions including extension, education, quality control, and resource development

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https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-minister-dattatray-bharane-directs-officials-to-ensure-krishi-samruddhi-yojana-benefits-reach-villages

EAM S Jaishankar Slams Double Standards At UNGA, Calls For Stronger Global Cooperation Amid Trump’s Russian Oil Threat – VIDEO

United Nations: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that terrorism remains a “persistent threat” to development and stressed that the world must show neither tolerance nor accommodation to terrorist activities. Addressing the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting here, Jaishankar said those who act against terrorists on any front render a “larger service to the international community as a whole”. Speaking on the correlation between international peace and global development, he said that in recent times, both deteriorated in parallel. “A persistent threat to development is that perennial disruptor of peace – terrorism,” he said, adding, “It is imperative that the world display neither tolerance nor accommodation to terrorist activities.” As the world confronts conflict, economic pressures and terrorism, the limitations of multilateralism and the United Nations are visible, Jaishankar said. “The need for reforming multilateralism has never been greater,” he said, adding that today, the international situation is both politically and economically volatile. “We as members of G20 have a particular responsibility to strengthen its stability and give it a more positive direction that is best done by undertaking dialogue and diplomacy, by firmly combating terrorism, and by appreciating the need for stronger energy and economic security.” Speaking on peace and global development, he said ongoing conflicts, particularly in Ukraine and Gaza, have starkly demonstrated the costs, especially to the Global South, in terms of energy, food and fertiliser security. “Apart from jeopardising supplies and logistics, access and cost themselves became pressure points on nations. Double standards are clearly in evidence,” he said. Jaishankar stressed that while peace enables development, threatening development cannot facilitate peace. He said that making energy and other essentials more uncertain in an economically fragile situation helps no one, and called for moving the needle towards dialogue and diplomacy, “not in the opposite direction towards further complications”. In any conflict situation, there will be a few who have the ability to engage both sides and such countries can be utilised by the international community, both to achieve peace and to maintain it thereafter, he said. “So even as we attempt to address complex threats to peace, the value of encouraging a buy-in from those supportive of such goals should be appreciated,” he said. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ’s editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/eam-s-jaishankar-slams-double-standards-at-unga-calls-for-stronger-global-cooperation-amid-trumps-russian-oil-threat-video

MSNBC Analyst Blames ICE Policies After Shooter Opens Fire on Dallas Facility [WATCH]

During Wednesday’s broadcast of *Katy Tur Reports* on MSNBC, network Security and Intelligence Analyst Christopher O’Leary discussed the recent shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Texas. He argued that federal law enforcement practices should be reviewed alongside calls to reduce heated political rhetoric.

O’Leary began by characterizing terrorism as a form of communication aimed at shaping perceptions beyond those directly affected. “So, terrorism is theater. It’s intended to influence an audience beyond its immediate victims. It’s putting a message out. And terrorism falls into really three categories: It’s either religiously motivated, ideologically motivated, or, in this case, politically motivated,” he said.

He added, “The politically motivated ones don’t happen in a vacuum. It happens because conditions have been set that people start acting out against.”

According to O’Leary, the current environment has fueled anger and contributed to violent acts targeting government institutions. He cited several factors, including diminishing confidence in institutions, economic inequality, and the operational methods of federal law enforcement agencies.

“The conditions are distrust in institutions that’s been building for quite some time, attacks on institutions, the wealth gap, oppressive policies—at least this is what people perceive—and then the militarization of ICE and other federal law enforcement, the wearing of the masks, the aggressive tactics,” O’Leary explained.

He argued that these conditions create a sense among some individuals that violent acts are the only available means of protest. “So, the people who are starting to act out against this feel it’s their only recourse. Again, this is predictable. We see this happening throughout our history and in other places as well,” he said.

While noting that toning down heated political rhetoric is important, O’Leary maintained that addressing underlying policies and enforcement methods is equally necessary.

“So, we can tone down the rhetoric, and that’s the right message. But you also have to start looking at what policies you’ve implemented and what tactics you’re using, because if you tone down the rhetoric but you leave those other pieces in place, nothing’s going to change,” he emphasized.

O’Leary’s comments followed reports of gunfire directed at an ICE facility in Texas, which authorities confirmed is under investigation.

His remarks highlighted an ongoing debate over the relationship between public discourse, government policy, and violent acts targeting federal agencies. He framed the Texas shooting as part of a broader pattern in which political motivations drive individuals to target institutions they see as symbols of oppressive or unfair practices.

As the investigation into the ICE facility shooting continues, O’Leary’s analysis suggests that federal agencies may face increasing scrutiny—not only over the incidents themselves but also over the policies and tactics that critics argue contribute to the conditions in which such attacks occur.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/09/msnbc-analyst-blames-ice-policies-after-shooter-opens-fire-on-dallas-facility-watch/

1984 riots case: Sajjan Kumar’s appeal listed for hearing in SC after Diwali

Justices J K Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi, while hearing the matter, asked the counsel for the parties to specify the allegations, testimony of witnesses, and findings by the trial court and the high court in the case. “When the reversal was made, what persuaded the high court to make a reversal,” the bench inquired.

The high court had set aside the trial court’s 2010 verdict, which acquitted Kumar in the case. Senior advocate R S Cheema appeared for the CBI, while senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan represented Kumar in the top court.

Besides Kumar’s appeal, the pleas of co-convicts Balwan Khokhar and Girdhari Lal were also listed for hearing in the apex court.

The case relates to the killing of five Sikhs in Delhi Cantonment’s Raj Nagar Part-I area of southwest Delhi on November 1-2, 1984, and the burning down of a Gurudwara in Raj Nagar Part-II. The anti-Sikh riots broke out after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984, by her two Sikh bodyguards.

Kumar surrendered before a trial court in the capital on December 31, 2018, to serve the sentence following the high court’s December 17, 2018 judgment awarding him life imprisonment for the “remainder of his natural life.” After his conviction, Kumar resigned from the Congress party.

The high court convicted and sentenced Kumar to spend the remainder of his life in jail for the offences of criminal conspiracy and abetment in the commission of crimes including murder, promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, acts prejudicial to the maintenance of communal harmony, and defiling and destruction of a Gurdwara.

It also upheld the conviction and varying sentences awarded by the trial court to five others, including Khokhar and Lal.

The high court’s verdict noted that over 2,700 Sikhs were killed in the national capital during the 1984 riots, describing the event as a “carnage of unbelievable proportions.” The court labeled the riots a “crime against humanity” perpetrated by those who enjoyed “political patronage” and were aided by an “indifferent” law enforcement agency.

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https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/1984-anti-sikh-riots-sc-to-hear-sajjan-kumars-plea-against-conviction-post-diwali-break-23595748

From Selling Utensils To Running Extortion Rackets: The Story Of Pune’s Andekar Gang

**Pune Police Crack Down on Andekar Gang Following Murder of 18-Year-Old Ayush Komkar**

After the murder of 18-year-old Ayush Komkar, Pune Police have intensified their crackdown on the notorious Andekar Gang and its family members, who have been implicated in various criminal cases. Simultaneously, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has taken decisive action by demolishing illegal structures established by the gang and their relatives in Nana Peth’s fish market and other locations.

According to sources, more than 70 shop owners operating in the area have jointly filed complaints against the cruelty and extortion practices of the gang members with the Pune Police.

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### 13 Arrests Made So Far in Ayush Komkar Murder Case

Ayush Komkar was murdered on September 5 in Nana Peth, in what is alleged to be a conspiracy masterminded by his grandfather, Suryakant alias Bandu Ranoji Andekar. The murder was reportedly carried out as an act of revenge for the death of Bandu’s son, Vanraj Andekar (40), a former Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) corporator, who was shot dead near his residence in Nana Peth on September 1, 2024.

Following a complaint lodged by Ayush’s mother, Kalyani, the police booked 15 individuals in connection with the case. These include Bandu (68), his son Krushna alias Krushnaraj Suryakant Andekar (40), nephews Shivam Udaykant Andekar (31), Shivraj Udaykant Andekar (29), and Abhishek Udaykant Andekar (21), their mother Lakshmi Udaykant Andekar (60), as well as sister Vrundavani Nilanjay Wadekar (40) and her children Swaraj (22) and Tushar Nilanjay Wadekar (26).

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### History of the Andekar Gang

The Andekar family’s involvement in criminal activities dates back to the 1970s. Initially, the family ran a utensil business that involved exchanging new utensils for old clothes. However, Bandu’s brother, Balu Andekar, reportedly committed the family’s first crime in 1970 when he attacked a local goon over a minor dispute, breaking the man’s finger.

Balu capitalized on the fear his actions stirred among local residents and formed a gang that began extorting money from vendors. To assert dominance, he eliminated a rival, Appa Taru of Kasba Peth, in 1975 by collaborating with another local goon, Promod Malvadkar.

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### Dispute and Gang Wars Between Andekar and Malvadkar Crews

The alliance between Balu Andekar and Promod Malvadkar soured, leading to a violent fallout. On July 17, 1984, Malvadkar murdered Balu with swords in the Shivajinagar court premises. This assassination escalated into a gang war between the Andekar and Malvadkar factions, resulting in the deaths of six people, including Malvadkar’s father, brother, and a cousin.

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### Rise of Gangster Suryakant Alias Bandu Andekar

Bandu Andekar was implicated in multiple cases related to the murders linked to the Malvadkar gang conflict. A Pune court sentenced him to life imprisonment.

Despite this, upon release, Bandu declared himself the gang’s leader and resumed extorting ‘hafta’ (protection money) from local vendors.

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### Andekar Family’s Political Influence

The Andekar gang’s influence extended into politics. While Bandu was operating criminal activities, his brothers Udaykant and Ramakant won Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) corporator elections. Additionally, Bandu’s wife Rajashree Andekar was elected to civic offices twice, in 2007 and 2012. His son, Vanraj Andekar, secured a PMC corporator seat in 2017 on an NCP ticket.

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### Criminal Records of the Andekar Gang Members

Over the years, multiple cases have been filed against the Andekar gang:

– **Bandu Andekar:** 17 cases since 1981, including murder, riots, extortion, Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA), and Arms Act violations.
– **Krushnaraj Suryakant Andekar:** 8 cases.
– **Shivam Andekar:** 5 cases, among others.

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### Extortion from Fish Market Vendors

From 2012 onwards, the gang intensified extortion activities by demanding protection money from fish market vendors, under the pretext of shielding them from PMC encroachment drives. Leveraging their criminal and political influence, gang members demanded over ₹50,000 per vendor monthly, reportedly collecting more than ₹40 lakh every month from the fish market alone.

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### Police Action and Current Developments

Nikhil Pingale, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime), informed *The Free Press Journal* that 15 individuals are presently in custody in connection with the Ayush Komkar murder case.

With over 70 vendors having already lodged complaints relating to the gang’s criminal activities, police expect additional reports in the near future.

The ongoing scrutiny of the Andekar gang’s illegal activities by law enforcement serves as a stern warning to other criminals operating in the region.

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*The Pune Police and PMC remain committed to restoring law and order in Nana Peth and its surrounding areas, strengthening efforts to dismantle criminal networks that have long exploited local communities.*
https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/from-selling-utensils-to-running-extortion-rackets-the-story-of-punes-andekar-gang

Ukraine restores diplomatic relations with Syria, Zelensky says

Ukraine Restores Diplomatic Relations with Syria, Says President Zelensky

Ukraine has restored diplomatic relations with Syria, reversing the break that occurred in 2022. At that time, Ukraine severed ties after the Syrian government, led by the ousted President Bashar al-Assad, recognized certain regions of Ukraine occupied by Russian forces as “independent” territories backed by Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the restoration of diplomatic relations during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale Palace in Rome, Italy, on July 9, 2025.

https://www.jpost.com/international/article-868489

‘Israel’s policy runs counter to the world, we are committed to dialogue,’ Syria’s Sharaa at UNGA

**”Israel’s Policy Runs Counter to the World, We Are Committed to Dialogue,” Says Syria’s Sharaa at UNGA**

Sharaa, who became the first Syrian leader to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) podium since 1967, reiterated his calls for the lifting of sanctions on Syria.

During his speech at the 80th UNGA held at the UN headquarters in New York on September 24, 2025, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa emphasized Syria’s commitment to dialogue despite opposing policies.

The president highlighted that Israel’s current policies run counter to the international community’s efforts and stressed the importance of diplomatic engagement.

*Photo Credit: REUTERS/JEENAH MOON*
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-868488

Establishment Fears About Trump’s Focus on the Fed Are About Optics, Not Policy

The political establishment is trying to stoke panic by claiming that Trump is politicizing the Federal Reserve. However, the Fed is already a political institution.

From their perspective, the real danger is not that Trump is changing the Fed; it’s that he is making its true nature harder to hide.

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https://mises.org/podcasts/guns-and-butter/establishment-fears-about-trumps-focus-fed-are-about-optics-not-policy

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