Afternoon briefing: Rahul Gandhi's big claim on NDA govt; curfew imposed in Odisha city amid communal violence, and more
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi of the Congress has suggested that the NDA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, might struggle to survive its third term as the BJP failed to secure a simple majority of 272 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In an interview with the Financial Times, Rahul highlighted a "tectonic shift" in Indian politics following the June 4 verdict. The opposition's INDIA bloc secured 234 of 543 seats, while the BJP-led NDA got 293. Rahul, expected to become the new Opposition leader, emphasized the fragility of the current government. Rahul will retain Rae Bareli, and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest from Wayanad. Dig Deeper
Curfew and internet suspension were enforced in Balasore, Odisha, after clashes between two communities over allegations of cow slaughter during a religious celebration. Tensions erupted on Monday afternoon when locals noticed red water in drains, suspecting it was animal blood. This led to confrontations and stone pelting, injuring at least 15 people, including five policemen. The violence escalated at night with attacks on houses and vehicles, prompting police to resort to blank firing. Balasore SP Sagarika Nath confirmed the curfew and urged residents to stay indoors. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi and local leaders appealed for peace. The last curfew in Odisha was in Bhadrak in 2017 due to communal violence. Dig Deeper
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Sports Goings
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Lifestyle and Health
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That’s all we have at this hour in our afternoon briefing. Catch you in the evening.
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