PM Modi in Kargil for Vijay Diwas Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Kargil today to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Vijay Diwas. He will visit the Kargil War Memorial to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation. In addition, PM Modi will virtually initiate the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project. This ambitious project involves the construction of a 4.1-km-long twin-tube tunnel at an altitude of approximately 15,800 feet on the Nimu-Padum-Darcha road, ensuring all-weather connectivity to Leh. Once completed, this will be the highest tunnel in the world.
Rahul Gandhi to Appear in UP Court for Defamation Case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to appear before the MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, today. The defamation case, filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra in August 2018, stems from alleged objectionable remarks made by Gandhi against then BJP president and current Home Minister Amit Shah. Gandhi was granted bail in this case in February 2020. He will arrive at Lucknow airport at 9 AM before proceeding to Sultanpur for the hearing.
Jharkhand Assembly Session Begins
The final session of the fifth Jharkhand Assembly starts today. The session is expected to be intense, with the Opposition BJP planning to confront the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)-led government on issues such as corruption, law and order, and infiltration. This session, approved by Governor CP Radhakrishnan, will last until August 2, with six working days. The ruling alliance is likely to use this opportunity to highlight their achievements ahead of the upcoming state elections.
Bengal BJP Protests Against Power Bill Hike
In West Bengal, the BJP will hold a rally today to protest against the Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) following a recent High Court ruling. The Calcutta High Court allowed the rally with a maximum of 1,000 participants, provided it adheres to noise pollution regulations and does not inconvenience the public. This rally comes in response to the BJP’s claims of increased electricity bills, despite the state government’s counsel arguing that there has been no hike in charges by the CESC.