Cabinet reshuffle in Gujarat sees Harsh Sanghavi appointed as deputy chief minister and new ministers inducted.
Harsh Sanghavi has been sworn in as the deputy chief minister of Gujarat following a recent Cabinet reshuffle by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state. At the age of 40, he has become the youngest individual to assume this role in Gujarat’s political history. Alongside Sanghavi, Rivaba Jadeja, who is married to cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, was also inducted into the Cabinet, along with 18 other new ministers joining the Council of Ministers.
In another significant development, 210 Maoists surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Jagdalpur, marking a considerable shift within the ranks of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist). Among those who laid down their arms were a central committee member and several other members from various organizational committees, including the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee. This mass surrender followed an announcement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who revealed that 258 individuals linked to the Maoist movement had surrendered in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra just days prior.
Meanwhile, the Singapore Police Force is conducting an investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Preliminary findings suggest there is no suspicion of foul play. However, the police indicated that the investigation might extend for up to three months, after which a decision will be made regarding the necessity of a judicial inquiry. The police urged the public to refrain from speculation and to avoid disseminating unverified information about the case.
On the international front, the Bangladeshi government has condemned the lynching of three of its citizens in Tripura, India, labeling the incident a “heinous act” and a severe violation of human rights. The three men were reportedly killed by villagers who suspected them of being cattle thieves. These individuals had entered Indian territory a few days before the incident. In response, India’s Ministry of External Affairs claimed that the deceased were smugglers involved in a murder of a local resident and called on Bangladesh to respect the international boundary while supporting the construction of border fencing.
In a related political development, activist Sharjeel Imam has announced that he will not be contesting the Bihar Assembly elections. His brother, Muzammil Imam, shared this update, explaining that Sharjeel Imam, who has been imprisoned for over five years, is accused of being part of a larger conspiracy related to the 2020 Delhi riots. Despite his earlier intention to run as an independent candidate from the Bahadurganj constituency, the rejection of his bail petition by the Delhi High Court and the subsequent lack of interim relief from the Supreme Court were significant factors influencing his decision. Imam cited these legal hurdles as obstacles that would prevent him from campaigning effectively and engaging with voters.
