India Political Highlights: Kejriwal demands control of Delhi Police by state govt after body of trans person is found in Rohini

Some of the top political news from India include: Second Opposition meeting in Bengaluru on July 13-14. Amit Shah sounds 2024 poll bugle from rally in Bihar. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is now visiting relief camps in Manipur's Churachandpur after reaching the troubled area in a helicopter. This comes after his convoy was stopped by the Manipur police at Bishnupur. PM Narendra Modi held late-night meeting with the top brass of the BJP. Thank you for joining us as we tracked the political landscape of the country today! For more latest news, log on to https://www.deccanherald.com/

Rahul Gandhi's Manipur visit nothing but media hype, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, in a tweet in Hindi, has demanded that control of the Delhi Police be handed over to the state government

The Delhi CM made the demand after reports surfaced of a trans person's body being found near Japanese Park in Delhi's Rohini district.

Former Manipur CM Okram Ibobi slams Centre for stopping Cong rally in Manipur

"This type of dictatorship...what is the fate of our democracy? This is a sample. This is a dictatorship. We are not coming here to politicise. We are coming here just to meet the people who are suffering, just to console them," said Ibobi.

Give reservation to women in Lok Sabha, Assemblies before talking about the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, said NCP supremo Sharad Pawar

Samajwadi Party, TMC have backed Rahul Gandhi after his convoy was stopped in Manipur

Representatives of the two parties slammed the Centre for not letting the Congress scion visit troubled areas of the state by road.

Bhim Army national president Vinay Ratan asks supporters to remain calm after attack on founder Chandrashekhar Azad

Ratan has also asked for additional security for Azad after the latter was shot at yesterday in UP's Saharanpur.

Rahul Gandhi visits relief camp in Manipur's Churachandpur, officials have said

Next Opposition meeting will be held in Bengaluru and not in Shimla, NCP chief Sharad Pawar announces

The meeting will be held on July 13-14.

HM Amit Shah said from his Bihar rally that leaders who have ditched the NDA must be punished

Shah, from his rally,also alleged that Opposition leaders who attended the June 23 meeting at the behest of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar were all involved in scams.

Supriya Shrinate addresses a presser after Rahul Gandhi's convoy was stopped near Bishnupur

Amit Shah is speaking at a rally in Bihar's Lakhisarai

The Home Minister vowed to fight corruption as he launched BJP's 2024 LS polls campaign from the state where the Opposition met to discuss on fighting the BJP together!

Rahul Gandhi 'irresponsible' to visit Manipur, says BJP's Sambit Patra

"The situation in Manipur is due to the legacy issue, in which Congress has played an important role. I don't want to cite those issues because of the sensitivity attached to them. All Manipur Students' Union during a press conference yesterday demanded to boycott Rahul Gandhi's visit and enumerated those legacy issues. Many civil society organisations had also given a call that Rahul Gandhi should not come to Manipur and incite sparks. Rahul Gandhi's behaviour is highly irresponsible. I've always said, Rahul Gandhi and responsibility never travel together," said Patra in a presser today.

Omar Abdullah says Centre should consider that India is a diverse country before going forward with Uniform Civil Code

The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister made the remarks on the occasion of Eid, reminding the Centre that Muslims also have their Shariat law. He further prayed for the pilgrims who are on their way for the Amarnath Yatra.

Authorities used teargas to disperse crowds in Bishnupur as protests erupted after Rahul Gandhi's visit

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HM Amit Shah has reached Patna, where he is set to address a rally

After the Opposition meeting in Patna chaired by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, the BJP has lashed out at the Opposition, claiming that such coalitions will not be able to topple the Modi government in 2024. In a countermeasure to the Opposition meeting, the BJP has been organising rallies to show their strength in the state. Read the full story!

PM Modi has left Manipur to fend for itself, says Kharge after Rahul Gandhi's convoy stopped

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad's health condition stable, vehicle used by attackers recovered

The vehicle used by the attackers of Dalit leader and Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad have been recovered from a village here, police said on Thursday.

A bullet grazed Azad's abdomen when unidentified assailants opened fire at his car in Saharanpur district's Deoband where he had gone to attend a ritual at a supporter's home on Wednesday evening.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi returns to Imphal after his convoy was stopped by police near Bishnupur.

Wait till July 13, says Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on UCC

Meanwhile, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "Law Commission of India has put UCC in the public domain.July 13 is the last date, (we) should wait till then."

Rahul Gandhi's convoy en route Manipur's Churachandpur stopped by police, says K C Venugopal

Rahul Gandhi's convoy has been stopped by police near Bishnupur. Police say that they are not in a position to allow us. People are standing on both sides of the road to wave to Rahul Gandhi. We are not able to understand why have they stopped us?Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal told ANI.

In BJP, party is family. BJP eliminated dynasty and vote bank politics, says Party chief J P Nadda in Rajasthan's Bharatpur.

BJP National President J P Nadda inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of new BJP district offices from Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

AIUDF MLA arrested for 'assaulting' BJP worker, others in Assam

AIUDF MLA Nijam Uddin Choudhury has been arrested for allegedly "assaulting" a BJP worker and others and "preventing" police personnel from performing their duties in an outpost in Assam's Hailakandi district, a senior officer said on Thursday.

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Amid UCC debate, M K Stalin slams PM Modi for escalating religious conflicts

Meanwhile,Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi forescalatingreligious conflicts by raking up theUniform Civil Code issue. "He (PM Modi) said that Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented and said that there should not be two laws in our country. He is looking to escalate religious conflicts and confuse people to win (elections). I am sure, people will teach a lesson to BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections," Stalin said.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at Imphal for two-day visit to strife-torn Manipur

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived at Imphal for a two-day visit to strife-torn Manipur on Thursday. He will leave for Churachandpur district where he will visit relief camps to meet people displaced by ethnic strife that rocked the northeastern state since early last month.

Around 50,000 people are now staying in over 300 relief camps across the state since ethnic strife started in May this year.

Think about any possible storm before implementing UCC, says NC chief Farooq Abdullah

"They (Central government) should think that the country is diverse, people of all religions live here, and Muslims have their own Shariat law. They should think about any possible storm that would come if they do that (implement UCC)," National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullahsaid.

'Double-engine government failed to control situation in Manipur', Congress slams BJP ahead of Rahul Gandhi's visit

Meanhwhile,Manipur Pradesh Congress president Keisham Meghachandra Singh said, "The present situation is that normalcy has still not been established in Manipur. The double-engine government has not been able to control the situation here. We do not have any expectations from Union Home MinisterAmit Shah and CM N Biren Singh. There is a complete failure of law and order."

Double-engine government has become the triple problem government, says Congress leader

It's good that Rahul Gandhi is going to Manipur, says Sanjay Raut

It's a good thing that Rahul Gandhi is going to Manipur. Union Home Minister went there but nothing happened. PM has not said even a word about Manipur till now. The situation in Manipur is deteriorating as China is involved in it, said Uddhav Thackeray faction MP Sanjay Raut.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah attends mass prayer at Eidgah ground in Chamarajpet on the occasion of Bakrid.

Visuals from Congress office in Manipur ahead of the arrival of Rahul Gandhi:

Amit Shah to address rally in Bihar’s Lakhisarai today

On the BJP front,Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah will address a mega rally today at Lakhisarai in Munger Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar.

Shah will visit the state for the first time after the June 23 Opposition meeting hosted by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in Patna.

The union home minister is scheduled to arrive at the airport here in the afternoon and will be received by senior BJP leaders, including the party's state president Samrat Choudhary, and union ministers from Bihar.

Subdued by Shinde in advertisement, Fadnavis trying to garner publicity on his own, says NCP leader Clyde Crasto

Congress gets poll-ready in Chhattisgarh with new Deputy CM move

The Congress's move to appoint Chhattisgarh minister T S Singh Deo, locked in a turf war with Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for months, as deputy CM appears to be an attempt to stem infighting in the state unit and prepare it for the year-end Assembly polls.

Baghel, who faces a formidable challenge from the Opposition BJP in the crucial Assembly elections, hailed Singh Deo's appointment on Wednesday, seeking to put up a united face.

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Our priority is to work together for the development of Chhattisgarh, says newly appointed Deputy CM T S Singh Deo

Newly appointed Chhattisgarh Deputy CM T S Singh Deo said, "Our priority will be to work together for the development of the state. I will fulfil the responsibilities given to me. The CM is Bhupesh Baghel and we will fight on the face of the current CM only, this is how Congress works but we will all work together. No specific responsibility has been given to me as of now."

As UCC debate heats up in the country, SAD leader says that party believes that implementation of the law is not in the interests of the minorities in the country.

Opposition parties meeting likely be held on July 14

A meeting of Opposition parties will be held on July 14. As of now, the venue of the meeting is Shimla but it can change to Jaipur as well. The final decision regarding the venue is yet to be taken but the Congress will be hosting the meet, reported ANI quoting sources.

Rahul Gandhi leaves for Manipur from his residence in Delhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has left for Manipur from his residence in Delhi.Rahul will be in Manipur on June 29 and 30 during which he will visit relief camps and interact with civil society representatives in Imphal and Churachandpur.

Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit violence-hit Manipur today.

BJP launches campaign in poll-bound Rajasthan

With a series of rallies by senior leaders, theBJPhas started itscampaigninRajasthan. While Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed a rally at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s bastion at Jodhpur on Wednesday, party president J P Nadda is set to hold a slew of functionsinBharatpur on Thursday. Home Minister Amit Shah will beinUdaipur on Friday.

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Congress seeks to mollify Singh Deo with Deputy CM post, gets poll-ready in Chhattisgarh

The Congress move on Wednesday to appoint Chhattisgarh minister TS Singh Deo, locked in a turf war with Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel for months, as deputy CM appears to be an attempt to stem infighting in the state unit and prepare it for the year-end Assembly polls. Baghel, who faces a formidable challenge from the Opposition BJP in the crucial Assembly elections, immediately hailed Singh Deo's appointment, seeking to put up a united face. What works in Singh Deo's favour is that he is a prominent leader and has a considerable following in the northern part of the state (Surguja).

BJP rules out change in Telangana party leadership

In Hyderabad, BJP national General Secretary and party incharge for Telangana Tarun Chugh on Wednesday ruled any out change in the state leadership of the party and clarified that there is no plan to appoint a new President for the state unit.

PM Modi holds meet with senior BJP leaders

The top brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, met here on Wednesday.

BJP president J P Nadda was also part of the deliberations amid speculation over changes in the government and organisations, including at the state-level, as the party gears up for key Assembly elections due later in the year and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

There was no official word on the meeting that came against the backdrop of Shah, Nadda and BJP general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh holding marathon deliberations over organisational and political issues.

Congress public meeting in Telangana on July 2 to mark end of CLP leader's 'padayatra', ex-MP to join party

The 'padayatra' of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader in Telangana Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka will conclude on July 2 with a public meeting at Khammam. Former MP Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy would join the party on the occasion.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would attend the meeting.

Today is the 105th day of Vikramarka's 'padayatra' which began near Adilabad.