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Srinagar: April 28: Presence of a tin wrapped in while polythene created panic in Braripora area of Dalgate Srinagar on Monday after noon. Eyewitnesses told CNS that police suspended traffic on Dalgate road after it found a tin wrapped in white polythene. Police had apprehensions that the tin may contain explosive material. Reports said that to avoid confusion among tourists, the Bomb Disposal Squad carried the tin along with them and made See Dalgate on pg 11
Truck hits biker, woman dies on spot Srinagar: April 28: In a deadly road accident, a woman from Central Kashmir’s Budgam district died on spot when garbage lifting truck of Srinagar Municipal Corporation hit a biker at Solina Srinagar on Monday afternoon. Eyewitnesses told CNS that a SMC truck (JK01S-0137) coming from wrong side hit a biker (JK04C-3025) near Solina that resulted in the on spot death of 45 years old woman Aisha Begum wife of Abdul Rehman Malik resident of Haripora Haran Budgam. Police seized the vehicle See Truck on pg 11
Overloading in trains triger protest Anantnag, April 28: Scores of Government Employees from South Kashmir’s Anantnag district Monday staged a protest against Rail Authorities demanding additional bogies to be attached with the train so that overloading menace could be eliminated. The protestors halted Passenger train near Khanabal and raised slogans against Rail Authorities. Eyewitnesses told CNS that the protestors blocked railway track for all but four hours due to which passengers faced great inconvenience.Protesters See Protest on pg 11
Inside story Give me a chance, won’t let you down: Karra to people Srinagar, Apr 28 (KNS): Senior PDP leader and former Finance Minister Tariq Hameed Karra today appealed the voters of Srinagar-Budgam Parliamentary constituency to give him a chance to serve them on a bigger platform. “I am contesting the Parliamentary polls with the sole objective of highlighting, at a bigger platform, the vital political and economic issues confronting J&K,” Karra said according to a statement issued to KNS, while addressing a series of election meetings here. He said the Srinagar-
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On Edit Page Unemployment problem - a challenge for any government The state of Jammu & Kashmir called paradise on earth has excelled in many fields for dubious reasons other than the positive ones which could have taken this state forward rapidly on the path of peace, progress and prosperity. Declared as one of the most corrupt states of the county, now it has achieved one more dubious distinction of being one of the
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Srinagar: April 28: More and more village heads are resigning as mysterious warning posters are continuously appearing on mosque walls, lamp posts and shop shutters at different places in the three adjacent districts of Anantnag, Kulgam and Pulwama in south Kashmir. At least 14 village heads including three Sarpanchs tendered their resignations in these three districts on Monday. After the three political killings in Tral area, more than 300 village representatives belonging to different political parties have abdicated their posts. According to CNS, at least four village heads from Kulgam town tendered their resignation to the appropriate authority, and also publicized their action through public address system in their respective area. Those who quit the job are Sarpanchs, Nazir Ahmed Itoo (Hangal Buch) and Nisar Ahmed Wani (Balsoo) Panchas, Abdula Rehman Dar (Baripora) and Ali Muhammad Bhat (Hatipora),
Crackdown on stone-pelters continues, scores rounded up Srinagar: April 28: In a bid to stop South Kashmir type protests on the polling day in Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal on April 30, unprecedented security measures have been put in place in all the three districts. Besides the deployment of local police and Army at various places, 241 Companies of Para-military troopers have been deployed in all the three segments of Central Kashmir. Spokesperson CRPF, Kishor Prasad told Srinagar based news agency CNS that in all the three districts of Central Kashmir which is going for the Lok Sabha polls on April 30, at least 241 CRPF companies have been deployed. “We have deployed these companies keeping the number of polling booths into consideration. 88 Companies of CRPF have been deployed in Srinagar while 83 and 70 companies have been deployed in Budgam and Ganderbal respectively,” Prasad said. Sources told CNS that amid crackdown on alleged stone-pelters all around Srinagar city, Ganderbal See Election on pg 11
Ahead of polls, over 500 youths detained: Police Srinagar, April 28: Over 500 youth have been detained by police in fresh raids since yesterday in many parts of central and north Kashmir areas ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the Srinagar-Budgam constituency—to be held on See Police on pg 11
Auto ferrying Anti-poll posters seized Srinagar, April 28: Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday arrested a youth and seized an auto rikshaw carrying anti-election posters in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.Official sources See Seized on pg 11
Omar dares Modi to visit Kashmir ‘Thanks him for making Dr Farooq again a national leader’ Srinagar, Apr 28 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday dared BJP’s prime ministerial candidate to visit Kashmir for the election campaignstating he (Modi) doesn’t have guts to campaign for BJP candidates here. Omar also stated that he and his party is thankful to Modi that he again made Dr Farooq a national leader. “We are thankful that Modi has leveled such charges against the National Conference, we hope same will continue in future also. We were returning from Kangan and my father laughed and said that see I am again a national leader,” said Omar while addressing newsmen at his Gupkar residence. In a direct attack on National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, Modi had earlier accused Dr Abdullah and his family for commu-
nalizing the political atmosphere in Kashmir. Modi also advised Dr Abdullah ‘not to give lessons to people on secularism’. The BJP’s prime ministerial candidate also accused NC of being responsible for the exodus of the Pandits from valley in 1990. While referring to Modi’s allegations, Omar stated that the people of Jammu and Kashmir do not need the lecture of secularism from the person like Modi. “He is the one who doesn’t even know the full name of Mahatma Gandhi and he is habitual of manipulating the historical facts. The fact is that people of JK taught the values of secularism to the entire world. When the whole subcontinent was burning with the flames of communalism in 1947- Mahatma See Omar on pg 11
Mirwaiz seeks help from chemists to end drug menace Addresses anti addiction, social reforms meeting Srinagar, Apr 28 : In connection with his ongoing antidrug addiction and social reform drive Head of Muthida Majlis Ulema and chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed deep anguish over the increasing drug menace among the youth of Kashmir and sought cooperation from all people and agencies associated with the trade of sale and distribution of medicine and drugs in Kashmir. According to a statement issued to KNS, Mirwaiz was addressing a gathering of people engaged in the trade of medicine as well as the members of different
chemist and druggist Associations. He stressed that in order to curb drug addiction it was necessary to curtail the easy access to drugs and medicines used for this purpose and completely do away with the practice of selling drugs without prescription. Mirwaiz also expressed his dismay that the serious issue of sale of spurious and substandard drugs, ever on increase in the valley, was not paid any heed to by the government nor did the Govt. have any effective drug control policy in this regard. He said continuous reports in media about the sale and consumption See Mirwaiz on pg 11
Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh Flyover construction Permission issued to limited vehicles: Traffic Police Srinagar, Apr 28 : City traffic police issues new traffic plan along Jahangir Chowk- Ram Bagh Flyover Corridor from Ist May, 2014. According to a police statement issued to KNS, in view of construction on Jahangir Chowk-Rambagh flyover, limited number of vehicle will be allowed to travel from Jahangir Chowk to Budgam and adjacent areas. According to statement issued by city traffic Police, only limited number of 407 passenger vehicles bound to Budgam and adjacent areas will be allowed to travel through Rambagh route. Traffic Police city Srinagar has issued permission to limited number of 407 passenger vehicles which they have to display on the front wind screen. As limited number of vehicles
2 day seminar on 9 years of RTI concludes Srinagar, Apr 28 : Jammu and Kashmir RTI Movement in association with Freidrich Ebert Stiftung (FES India) organized a two day seminar on “Nine Years of RTI Act – Role of civil Society in enhancing transparency” in Srinagar on 26-27th at a local hotel here. According to a statement issued to KNS, while speaking on the occasion speakers spoke on various issues and topics related to use of RTI. Rajeshwar Dayal, senior Advisor to FES India talked about the use of RTI and enhancing its usage among masses. “More and more people should make use of RTI, there is a very less number of people in India who make use of this revolutionary act, the need of the hour is to sensitize masses.” Rajeshwar Dayal Said. Suschismita Goswami, See Seminar on pg 11
Sajad seeks intervention of ECI to end arrest spree of youth Srinagar, Apr 28: Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference Sajad Gani Lone today sought intervention of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to put an end to the fresh arrest spree of youth in Kashmir. According to a statement issued to KNS, while addressing a series of poll meetings in different parts of north Kashmir,
Lone said the National ConferenceCongress and Peoples Democratic Party have invented yet another method of pre -poll rigging. “First the ruling coalition wants to fight the elections with the active and overt support of the bureaucracy. Not content with the bureaucratic support, the ruling coalition has now gone on an arrest spree,” Lone said, adding “the
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young men are being picked up and arrested on charges of stone pelting. They are being tortured in custody.” Sajad Gani Lone said the whole exercise of arrest and torture is a fig leaf of active and blatant pre- poll rigging. Lone appealed to the Election Commission to intervene and put an end to the blatant violation of the rights of See Sajad on pg 11
will be available in Jahangir Chowk for Budgam, Chadoora, Natipora, Rangreth, Nowgam, Kanipora and Charar-i-Sharief etc, the passengers can avail service for such routes from Batamaloo with effect from 01-05-2014. The Sumo vehicles which are not registered to any stand in Srinagar city will also be diverted on bypass to Tengpora to reach Baramulla. These measures are being taken to decongest the areas falling in and around the Flyover Corridor. These diversions are bound to cause inconvenience to passengers travelling towards Budgam and adjoining areas but cooperation of the people will be highly appreciated till the flyover project is completed. (KNS)
In Pulwama district Sarpanch Abdul Gani Bulla (Letapora), Panchas, Feroz Ahmed Bhat (Nayen) Mushataq Ahmed Hanji, Yasmeena Majeed (Letapora), Muhammad Shafi Shah, Fayaz Ahmed Dar, Gulshana Fayaz (Khrew Pampore), Nazir Ahmed Shiekh (Laru Kakapora), Sarjina Nisar(Sunargund Awanitpora) tendered their resignation on Monday. At least 56 village heads of Kakpora Block tendered their resignation. All the village heads from Halqa Parigam, Ratnipora, Kisrigam, Talangam, Narwa, Wagam and Gandipora resigned on Monday. These included 13 Sarpanchs, one Deputy Sarpanch and 42 Panchas. Those who tendered their resignations are Sarpanch Muhammad Ismail Bhat, Abdul Aziz Bhat, Deputy Sarpanch Ghulam Muhammad Bhat Panchs Muhammad Shafi Bhat, Abdul Gani Bhat, Hamid Bhat Fatima Banoo, Manzoor Gojri (Parigam Halqa), Sarpanch Sajad See Killings on pg 11
NC-Congress fear Modi for accountability: BJP Srinagar, Apr 28 (KNS): Taking strong exception to the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s criticism of Narendera Modi, BJP national executive member and former president of state unit of BJP Shamsher Singh says that Modi will visit Kashmir and National Conference and Congress are ‘hitting left, right and the centre just to conceal their mis governance and corruption.’ “You will see Modi visiting Kashmir valley very soon. He has to take care of the entire country and is facing paucity of time. Dr Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah could not lead the state towards progress. They have failed in every respect especially development,” the BJP senior leader told KNS on phone. He accused Dr Farooq Abdullah of failing to prevent Pandits from migrating to Jammu in 1990s. “Dr Farooq should show his contribution in preventing that migration. No doubt we supported Pandits when they migrated to Jammu but only on humanitarian grounds,” Singh told KNS. When asked about any soft See BJP on pg 11
New Govt at Centre shall have to address Kashmir, relations with Pakistan: Mufti ‘Denial of justice in Kashmir blots on democratic setup’ Kupwara, Apr 28 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said that any new Government at the Centre shall have to address Kashmir and relations with Pakistan as priority issues with focused attention as these are the two major challenges facing the country at present. According to a statement issued to KNS while terming denial of justice in Kashmir as a blot on the democratic system of India, Sayeed said PDP would use the Parliament as a forum for articulating the aspirations, highlighting the grievances, and voicing the insecurities of the people of J&K. “The trust deficit that exists in Kashmir today has been
created because the regional parties of the State have not been able to use the Parliament to highlight the genuine concerns of the people of J&K,” Sayeed said while addressing an election rally in this border town. Sayeed said the young teacher, Abdul Haq of Arwani killed in an encounter at Maniloo, Shopian last week is a tragic manifestation of the persistent persecution, state repression and denial of justice in Kashmir. “The trail of tragedies and the constant hounding that the family of Haq was subjected to by the security agencies, is unthinkable in a civilized and internationally acknowledged democratic setup,” he said and added that is why PDP during its brief stint in the Government between 2002 and 2005 tried to, in the first See Mufti on pg 11
Omar addresses Election rally at Kangan ‘If Mufti has guts, criticize separatists for boycott call’ Kangan, Apr 28 : Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah who is also Working President of the National Conference Monday lambasted PDP and its leadership for carrying the bogie of false propaganda aimed at making people believe that NC has anything to do with the boycott of Lok Sabha polls. “Mufti Sayeed and its team has no guts to name separatist leaders who have given the call for boycotting Lok Sabha polls”, Omar Abdullah said See Kangan on pg 11
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Explosion and Budgam, foolproof security arrangements have been put in place to thwart any kind of protests. Barricades, concertina wire and mobile bunkers have been erected at different places while night patrolling has been increased in volatile and restive parts of the Central Kashmir. A police official said that every possible step is being taken to maintain law and order. “We are monitoring the situation through CCTV cameras and large number of policemen are also doing rounds in civvies,” he said. On Monday police and CRPF personnel were seen busy in frisking and checking identity cards of the commuters while at different places private and public vehicles were stopped and checked thoroughly. Reports said that dozens of bikes were seized by police near Jahangir Chowk, Dalgate, Poloview and other parts of the city after the bikers failed to produce required documents. Meanwhile police have arrested scores of pro-freedom activists in Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal districts. Police Monday arrested several activists of Democratic Political Movement including District president Srinagar Muhammad Imran while distributing ‘election boycott’ posters amoung people. Reports said that at least 15 youth were arrested by police during nocturnal raids in Brein Nishat and its adjacent area’s like Manzgam, New Colony, Pohlu and Dangarmohalla. Sources said that police is calling each and every alleged stone-pelter to police stations and detaining them. “We don’t want to take any chances. All these detained stone-pleters would be released once elections are over,” a police official said. (CNS)
Police April 30 and Baramulla-Kupwara-to be held on May 07 respectively. Official sources told GNS that the majority of youth were picked up by police during night raids from their respective areas in Srinagar and Baramulla districts. A police spokesman in a statement issued to GNS that keeping In view the stone pelting incidents and violence resorted by miscreants on the poll day in South Kashmir on 24th April, police had initiated action to identify the ‘trouble mongers’ and ‘stone pelters’. Following this action Police has so far arrested 70 stone pelters in South Kashmir with 25 arrests made in Pulwama, 09 in Shopian, 12 in Awantipora, 13 in Kulgam and 11 in Anantnag District, the official said, adding that further arrests are expected in coming days as more stone pelters who have already been identified are yet to be arrested. “In the meantime to ensure peaceful and violence free polling in Central Kashmir, police has been taking preventive measures and arrested around 400 stone pelters and trouble mongers in this range”, he said. The official said similarly arrests have been made in North Kashmir; around 60 stone pelters have been taken into preventive custody. Nobody will be allowed to disrupt the electoral process. The arrests have been made and will continue to be effected to instill confidence among the voters so that no one attempts to intimidate the people by resorting to violence against those who want to exercise their franchise. The majority of the youth arrested are from old City Srinagar. “These youth were arrested earlier on stone-throwing charges and later released,” police sources said, adding, “They have been arrested to avoid South Kashmir-like situation during the elections in Srinagar on Wednesday.” Protests, clashes and stone-pelting were witnessed in several areas of South Kashmir during the polls on April 24. (GNS)
Seized told GNS that on a specific input police and Special Operation Group laid a check point in Bandipora and detained Abid Farooq Jan, resident of Qazipora in the district. “The youth was in an auto (JK05B 3146) and the auto was carrying election boycott posters of Hurriyat Conference headed by Syed Ali Geelani. We have detained him as well as seized anti election material and auto,” a source told GNS. Meanwhile, in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, police arrested a youth after he was found tearing down the posters and flags of National Conference at Dhudarhama. Official sources told GNS that Fayaz Ahmad, son of Muhammad Ramzan, who is a resident of Dhudarhama was found bringing down NC flags and posters in the area and after which he was arrested by police. “When police came to know, they arrested him,” sources added. Meanwhile, police have registered cases in both the incidents and investigations have been taken up. The Ganderbal district - which falls under Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency is going for polls on April 30, while Bandipora - which falls under Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency is going for polls on May 7. (GNS)
Killings Andrabi, Deputy Sarpanch Gulzar Wani, Panchs Abdul Gani, Ishaq Ganaie, Yasmeena Bano and Amina Bano (Puchal), Sarpanch Haji Ghulam Ahmed Mir form Gandipora Halqa, Sarpanch Nisar Shiekh, Panchs Ghulam Mohi-u-Din, Bashir Mantoo, Aamina Banoo, Jabar Lone, Muhammad Akbar Dar (Kisrigam), Sarpanch Bashir Khan, Panchs Noor Muhmmad Sofi, Ghulam Muhammad Shah, Jameel Wani, Farooq Dar, Afrooza Banoo, Shameema Akhtar (Narwa), Sarpanch Muhammad Yousuf Rather, Panch Muhammad Anwar Bhat and Manzoor Ganaie form Lajoora, Sarpanch Ali Muhammad Ganaie, Panchas Ashraf Teli, Abdul Karim Hajam, Zubeeda Akhtar and Tasleems Akhtar from Tulangam Halqa, Sarpanch Muhammad Akbar Bhat and Panch Haneefa Banoo from Wagam, Sarpanch Bashir Malik, Panch Bashir Rather, Nazir Rather, Ghulam Hasan Rather, Rashid Dar and Majeed Khan from Hakripora Halqa, Sarpanch Nazir Mir and Panch Shezada Banoo from Narrach Halqa,Sarpanch Syed Hameedullah Andrabi, Bashir Ahmed Mir, Panchas Shafqatul-Islam, Mubeena Akhtar, Rafiq Dhobi, Shehzada Banoo, Haleema Akhtar, Hasan Bhat, Ghulam Nabi Reshi, and Bashir Ahmed Akhoon from Ratnipora Pulwama. A Panch from Rooh Anantnag Abdul Salam Rather son of Abdul Raheem also tendered his resignation. Meanwhile, the authorities have revived night
Zabarwan Times patrolling by the army, paramilitary and police, following the recent increase in militancy related incidents. (CNS)
Omar Gandhi saw a ray of hope only from Kashmir.” Remarking that it was his party National Conference that introduced the idea of Hindu Muslim unity, Omar stated that the exodus of Pandits is a known fact and everyone in Kashmir accepts the same. “It was not the tenure of NC when Pandits left their homes- Jagmohan was the governor of Jammu and Kashmir and ‘he was installed by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’ who at that time was the union home minister, said Omar, adding that Kashmiri Pandits migrated with BJP’s support. “Jagmohan was a minister in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government. BJP people are experts in using the pain of Kashmiri Pandits for politics.” Omar added that BJP’s prime ministerial candidate during his recent visit to Jammu talked about everything except the issue of valley’s Pandit community. “Now the issue of Pandits suits BJP and it is playing politics over the miseries of the community.” The chief minister stated further, “Do you [Modi] have the guts to come to Kashmir to seek votes. You can visit Jammu, to Ladakh and to any other place in the country. But given the condition you have created for yourself here, how you have tried to defame the people of Kashmir. I don’t think people here have a place for you in their hearts.” Omar added that he would have to resign from politics if Modi would have praised him. “Since he has targeted us and termed us communal, we are thankful to him. We don’t need any certificate of secularism from the person like Modi.” After a question over his father’s remark that those who vote for Modi should drown in sea was posed to Omar, he stated that Dr Farooq’s statement was blown out of the proposition and that he used those words in a proper context. “When it was said that those who vote against Modi should go to Pakistan, we replied differently.” Omar stated that his party is raising the issue of Modi and BJP during the parliamentary polls and that during the assembly elections he will seek votes on the developmental issues.(KNS)
BJP chemistry between BJP-PDP as is alleged by NC and the Congress, the former J&K BJP president said: “We have no relation with the PDP and it is just to avoid attention of public and in order to conceal their failures that NC-Congress making such remarks. We fought elections in two seats of Jammu on our own and we will win them both. Azad has sensed his defeat that is why he is blaming PDP for it,” Singh remarked, adding that it was Omar who did not waste any time to become a minister in BJP led NDA government in the centre. He asked the chief minister Omar Abdullah to show him development or any milestones he has achieved in last five and a half years of his government. “We have not seen any planning models in last five and half years of this government. Now why they are always seen bashing Modi is because they (NC-Congress) fear accountability from him. They know when Modi will become Prime Minister of the country, he will not spare the corrupt,” Singh added. (KNS)
Mirwaiz of fake and substandard drugs specially in Govt. run hospitals was a matter of great concern. Addressing the gathering, Mirwaiz said that our young generation was getting entrapped in drug addiction, drinking, gambling and other immoral activities and it was the duty of all sections of the society including persons associated with drug trade to understand their responsibility and duty towards the society. He said that these days’ complaints about the supply of fake drugs, the nexus between doctors and medical representatives , providing drugs without proper prescription and unnecessary clinical tests at the behest of unscrupulous doctors have become common practice and in such circumstances the cooperation of people engaged with medical profession and supply of medicines was very essential to stop this trend. On this occasion members associated with the medical trade assured Mirwaiz of their fullest Cooperation and gave valuable suggestions. Disclosing that a number of government and other agencies were involved in the racket of fake drug supply, they said that there was no effective drug control system to check all this and a number of irregularities were going on in many Hospitals of the state.
Seminar representative from Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) gave a PowerPoint presentation on importance of proactive disclosure (Section, 4 of the Act). “Government of J&K has almost failed to implement section 4 which will ensure handy information to the information seekers on their websites. We have made some recommendation to J&K State Government and State Information Commission for implementation of this section,” she said. Seminar was attended by hundreds of RTI Activists, students, civil society members, people associated with business etc. Poet and scholar, Zareef Ahmad Zareef while speaking at the occasion said, “corruption has engulfed whole Kashmiri society and Role of RTI activists and whistleblowers is very crucial during this time and they are playing very important role in purifying society,” he said. Prof. Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi, discussed the importance of transparency and accountability in Islam. “The concept of right to know was given by Islam 1400 years ago and modern democracies have adopted this law in most recent times. The need of the hour is that everyone among us plays his role and duty he is meant to play.”
Mufti instance, address the fundamental issue of ensuring security and upholding the dignity of the people. “It is heartening to note that the atmosphere of relaxation which was visible in the nook and corner of the State during that period is being widely acknowledged even today,” he said. Sayeed said unfortunately, right from its inception, the present anarchist regime has become synonymous with anti-people oppressive measures fueling a new wave of alienation among the youth. “In the very first year of this government in 2009 two innocent ladies lost their honour and life in an awful incident in Shopian leading to protests, killings and wanton detentions. In the very next year in 2010, we saw 120 innocent youth, including kids and girls, falling to the bullets of the Government forces and there seems to be no end to the reign of persecution let loose by Omar Abdullah-led Government,” he said and add-
ed that instead of addressing the just concerns of the people, the present government resorted to reckless use of the draconian Public Safety Act (PSA) to suppress the voices of dissent resulting in the arbitrary and extended detention of not only the entire separatist leadership but herding of hundreds of educated youth across Kashmir to the already overcrowded jails while dubbing them as stone-pelters. Expressing the hope that the new Government at the Centre will take tangible measures to address the causes of alienation and trust deficit in Kashmir, Sayeed said unfortunately all the well-meaning announcements made previously by different Prime Ministers be it the P V Narasimha Rao’s “Sky is the limit”, or Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s “Insaniyat Kay Dairay Main” or Manmohan Singh’s “making borders irrelevant” were rarely implemented on the ground. “Unless these proclamations get institutionalized and legitimized for them to have an impact on the ground, there can be no headway as far as the resolution of Kashmir issue is concerned,” he said. Urging people to vote and support Muzaffar Hussain Baig, PDP candidate for Baramulla-Kupwara Parliamentary constituency, Sayeed said PDP is not about making alliances to be in power, the party’s role is to make the Parliament of India a forum for representing the Kashmir issue for debate and dialogue at the national level. Fayaz Ah Mir ZP Kupwara, Imtiyaz Ahmad Banday, Gh Mohd Mir ,Mohd Afzal Wani, Ab Ahad MirShiraz Ahmad, Gh Ahmad Peer ,Khurshid Iqbal Shah, Choudhry Salam u din, Din Mohd Cheetah,Mehraj ud did ,Riyaz Ahmad ,Mehraj ud did Peer , Mohd Abdul Gh Hussain, Gh Mohd, Ab Rashid, Sonaullah, Siraj ud din, Fayaz Ahmad Wani, Tanveer, Khurshid, Bashir Ah , Choughry Siraj ud Din, Tahir Ah, also addressed these rallies. (KNS)
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mu and fielding candidates tactfully by the PDP was done with the sole objective to help BJP and Narendra Modi. Omar said that every vote cast in favour of PDP will strengthen BJP and Narendra Modi whose ideology and anti-Jammu and Kashmir agenda are open secrets. He added that every vote in favour of NC-Congress joint Candidates would strengthen secular, democratic ethos of the Country and help holistic and equitable development of Jammu and Kashmir besides restoration of peace and political stability in the State. Making a fervent appeal to the voters of Srinagar-Budgam Lok Sabha constituency to return their popular leader Dr. Farooq Abdullah to the Parliament by casting votes in huge number in his favour on 30th of April, Omar said that Dr. Farooq Abdullah is the best, strongest voice to represent Jammu and Kashmir in the Parliament bravely and with the courage of conviction. Omar Abdullah referred to the repeated requests made by Tariq Hamid Karra to the leadership of National Conference for admitting him in the NC fold and said that this indicates the state of mind of Tariq Karra vis-à-vis his statements from PDP podiums. Omar said that neither Karra has any faith in PDP and its leadership nor PDP trusts Tariq Hamid Karra. “PDP has fielded him from Srinagar since they couldn’t find any candidate who was willing to contest against a towering figure like Dr. Farooq Abdullah”, he said and added that when this is the situation how serious could PDP and its candidate be in wanting to represent the State in Delhi. The public meetings were also addressed by the President, National Conference, Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Forest Minister, Mian Altaf Ahmed. (KNS)
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these young men. “The Election Commission needs to understand that there is a historical trust deficit in terms of fair conduct of polls in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Inaction by the election commission is tantamount to passive facilitation of pre poll rigging,” he said. “It is high time for the Election Commission to step in, if not for the Kashmiris, maybe for the sake of its own credibility.” Lone said the NC-Congress government has not learnt any lesson from the rigging of 1987 elections. “We all need to remember the infamous rigging by the NC Congress coalition in 1987 and its consequences. The coalition is as shameless in its resolve to hold on to power as it was in 1987. He said the opposition Peoples Democratic Party too has stepped in and insisted on the arrest of young men on charges of stone -pelting in District Baramulla. (KNS)
Kangan adding that instead of accusing separatist leaders on this count, PDP and its leadership is blaming National Conference which has time and again advocated a greater participation in the electoral process and has even rendered numerous sacrifices for upholding the cause of democratic institutions in J&K. Omar said that PDP’s habit of lying and basing half-baked arguments on self-propagated myths is a chronic reflection of the party’s hollowness. According to a statement issued to NS, Omar said that in yet another propagandist and apologist move that reeks of hypocrisy Mufti Sayeed has started pointing fingers of suspicion towards the Election Commission of India by casting aspersions about the fairness of polls in the Anantnag-Pulwama Parliamentary constituency. “By issuing such statements Mufti Sayeed has in advance conceded the defeat of his daughter Mehbooba Mufti contesting from Anantnag-Pulwama Parliamentary constituency. Rather than accepting defeat with grace, Mufti Sayeed is coming up with one excuse after another to start justifying the defeat of Mehbooba Mufti in advance”. Addressing Election rally at Kangan in Ganderbal district this afternoon, Omar said that PDP anticipating its defeat in Anantnag has started getting entangled in its own web of lies like a conspirator whose conspiracies have failed. “PDP will taste a more miserable defeat in Srinagar going to polls on 30th of this month.” The Working President, National Conference said that Mufti Sayeed’s politics is guided by the sole temptation of personal political ambitions. “Muftis can go to any extent for seeking power. We will soon observe the father-daughter duo imploring their mentors in New Delhi requesting for helping them to be in limelight willy-nilly”, he said and added that PDP’s trait has been falsehood and opportunism and its leadership when out of power is like a fish out of water. Referring to the open support by PDP to Narendra Modi to become the Prime Minister of India, Omar Abdullah said that the tactical fielding of candidates by PDP in Jammu-Poonch and Udhampur-Doda Parliamentary constituencies was aimed at dividing the votes and helping BJP. He referred to the statement made by former Chief Minister of the State, Ghulam Nabi Azad in this regard who has also substantiated this fact that contesting Parliament elections in Jam-
all arrangements to diffuse it near Suliman Teng hills. “There was no explosive material in it. The tin contained some food items,” a police official told CNS adding that traffic was suspended as a precautionary measure and for the safety of the people.
Truck and arrested the driver. “We have registered a case in this regard and investigation is going on,” a police official said. (CNS)
Protest accused that the train services were stated in valley with much hype but at the end of the day, the tall claims of the authorities turned out to be a mere ‘hoax’. “Overloading in trains has become the order of the day and it has become difficult for passengers especially female travelers to travel in train. We demand that either more bogies to be added to the train or another train service should be started,” a protester Fayaz Ahmed told CNS. A Railway official told CNS that they are mulling to add more bogies to the present two trains that run on the tracks at present. He said that the process will take time and the job cannot be done within days. (CNS)
Give me a chance, won’t let you down: Karra to people Srinagar, Apr 28 (KNS): Senior PDP leader and former Finance Minister Tariq Hameed Karra today appealed the voters of Srinagar-Budgam Parliamentary constituency to give him a chance to serve them on a bigger platform. “I am contesting the Parliamentary polls with the sole objective of highlighting, at a bigger platform, the vital political and economic issues confronting J&K,” Karra said according to a statement issued to KNS, while addressing a series of election meetings here. He said the Srinagar-Budgam Parliamentary constituency is being represented in the Parliament by National Conference representatives for the past almost 60 years without making any tangible contribution on ground. “Let the voters of this constituency give PDP next 5 years, we would try our best not to let them down,” he said and urged the youth to lead the movement for change. Karra said as a legislator and a minister in the State for a brief stint between 2003 and 2008, he worked day and night for the welfare of the people. “It was because of my staunch views and the stand taken by me on the issues concerning political and economic injustices meted out to Kashmir, that some hidden hands from Delhi to Srinagar, ensured my defeat in 2008 Assembly polls through tactical rigging,” he said. “Today it is a contest between those who sacrificed Kashmir’s interests for power and those who got sacrificed for trying to safeguard Kashmir’s interests, he said and added: “I am sure this time round the emancipated voters of Srinagar won’t allow any electoral maneuvering in Srinagar which has only led to systemic political and economic disempowerment of its inhabitants.”
OFFICE OF THE DEAN, FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY University of Kashmir Counseling Notification (P.G Entrance Test – 2014) No.06 Consequent upon the vacancies having been created on account of non completion of admission formalities by some of the candidates in the below mentioned programmes under the Faculty, the resultant vacancies shall be filled up through counseling as per the schedule given below. The eligible candidates who have obtained merit up to the cut off points shown against each discipline (for open as well as reserved categories) are directed to attend the office of the concerned Departments in this regard: 3rd May 2014 at 10:00 A.M to 02:00 P.M S.No
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The candidates falling within the eligibility range are directed to download the counseling forms from the University website www.kashmiruniversity.net and submit the same to the office of the concerned Departments on the date of counseling half an hour before the proceedings of the counseling start. The vacant seat/s shall be filled up purely on the basis of merit and counseling. Besides, candidates who fail to attend counseling shall, under no circumstances, be considered for admission. Vacancies if any, caused there after shall be filled up from the waiting list. The aspirant candidates shall remain in touch with the concerned HODs/ Directors of Centres to explore the possibility of their admission. Beside, the candidates who have qualified the entrance test for admission to MCA course and are interested in shifting from North and South campuses to collage or vice versa are directed to attend the counseling on scheduled date and time. Sd/-(Prof. M.Y. Shah) Dean Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology
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‘Clinching evidence’ to arrest Modi, Amit Shah in Ishrat case, Sibal says AHMEDABAD: Union minister Kapil Sibal raked up alleged fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan on Monday to hit out at Narendra Modi saying the BJP’s PM nominee and Amit Shah were being “shielded” despite existence of “clinching” evidence to arrest them. “I want to ask who is shielding Modi and Shah when, according lawyers like us, there is clinching evidence to arrest them in the case of fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others,” Sibal told reporters here. The hard-hitting attack by Sibal came on the last day of campaigning for the single-phase polls in Gujarat to be held on April 30. Joining Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, party vice-president Rahul Gandhi and other leaders in attacking Modi’s development model, Sibal said, “... Many models are being talked about in the country now, but this is an encounter model of Lone News Agency Kangan Gujarat.” Elaborating aboutGulzar “clinching News Agency Soura
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evidence” Sibal said, “There are call records of talk between accused police officer DG Vanzara and the then minister of state for Home Amit Shah at the time of encounter and before the encounter that took place on June 15, 2004. “There are statements of police officers under CrPC 164 pointing fingers at them,” the minister said. Quoting from resignation letter of Vanzara, Sibal said, “Vanzara has said that ‘being field officers, they have simply implemented the conscious policy of this government.” “Clearly, all this could not have happened without Modi’s knowledge,” he alleged. “All the pieces have now fallen into place. The highest authority in the state, from the evidence as disclosed, now needs to answer. Courts need to stand up for human rights and deal swiftly against those who, through fake encounters, eliminated people,” Sibal said. Responding to a query that whether the CBI which works under the Central government is protect-
Khan News Agency Ganderbal Zahid Book Depot Chadoora Tariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk Abdullah News Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Lal Chowk Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Rashid News Agency Dalgate Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Hilal News Agency Budgam Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Chadoora KIEV: The mayor of mented on the circumstances gunmen have seized governBARABANKI: Uttar Bhat News Magam News Ukraine’s second-largest city of Agency the shooting and it was not ment Zargar buildings, set Agency up road-Kunzar Pradesh chief minister was shot in the back onDar MonNewsclear Agency Beerwah Newsprotests AgencytoSumbal who was behind it. Kernes blocksBashir or staged Akhilesh Yadav on Monday day and pro-Russia insurgents wasAgency a staunch opponent of the demand greater autonomy or Pattan Reshi News Safapora Saleem News Agency appeared to be defending seized yet another govern- pro-West Maidan movement outright annexation by Russia. Basharat Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore ment building as tensions rose News that toppled President Viktor Ukraine’s acting govern- Priyanka Gandhi’s husband Robert Vadra, acAltaf Agency Pulwama in eastern Ukraine ahead of aNews Yanukovych in February and ment Javaid and theNews WestAgency have ac-Qazigund cusing BJP of blownew round of US sanctions. Jeelani News Baramulla News Agency Sopore was Agency widely viewed as the orcusedG.M Russia of orchestrating ing the issue of land Armed insurgents Shah tacitlyNews ganizer of activists sent to Kiev the unrest, they fearHandwara Agency Kupwara Sultanwhich News Agency deals out of proporbacked by Moscow are seeking from eastern Ukraine to harass Moscow could use as a pretext tion and attacked Younis News Agency Langate Sheikh News Agency Islamabad more autonomy in the for an invasion. Last Narendra Modi Reshi News Agency Islamabad Three Way News Agency Tral region from the interim month, Russia annexed saying his name government in Kiev. InTurray a News Agency Tral Badru Agency CrimeaNews weeks afterBijbehara meant “model of dibid to ratchet up the presseizingNews control of theArwani Rahi News Agency Kulgam Malik Agency viding India”. sure on Russian President Black Sea peninsula. Yadav, without Rah News Agency Byepass Shaheen News Agency Kargil Vladimir Putin, President On Monday, masked
Akhilesh Yadav defends Robert Vadra, calls Modi a ‘model of dividing India’
Mayor of eastern Ukrainian city shot in the back
Barack Obama has promised to levy new sanctions on Russian individuals and companies in retaliation for Moscow’s alleged provocations in eastern Ukraine. Hennady Kernes, the mayor of Kharkiv, was shot in the back Monday morning, his office said. Kernes was said to be undergoing surgery and “doctors are fighting for his life”, according to the city hall. Officials have not com-
those demonstrators. However, he has since softened his stance toward the new Kiev government and insisted that he does not support the pro-Russia insurgents or any annexation of Ukrainian territory.Kharkiv is in eastern Ukraine where pro-Russian
militants with automatic weapons seized another city hall building in eastern Ukraine, this time in Kostyantynivka, 160km (100 miles) from the Russian border.After the seizure, about 15 armed men guarded the building. Some posed for pictures with residents while others distributed St George’s ribbons, the symbol of the pro-Russia movement.
naming anyone, said the issue was being raised by BJP as an attempt to distract the attention of the people from other things, an apparent reference to the BJP questioning the land deals by Vadra, son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi. “BJP is unnecessarily blowing the land issue out of proportion. This is not a big thing. Which party does
Election Observers visits Kupwara reviews election preparedness KUPWARA, APRIL 28: The Election Observers Dr. S. Murli Krishna and Mr. M.A. Reddy along with Returning Officer, 01-Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency, Dr. Fa-
rooq Ahmad Lone visited Kupwara district to review the overall election. The District Election Officer Kupwara, Mr. Itrat Hussain Rafique briefed the visiting Election Observers about the election preparedness in Kupwara district through PowerPoint presentation.
Speaking on the occasion, the Election Observers impressed upon the concerned authorities to ensure smooth conduct of the elections in the district as per the guidelines of
the Election Commission of India. He asked the concerned officers to deliver their duties with full cooperation and spirit. The District Election Officer Kupwara, Assistant Returning Officers for Karnah, Kupwara, Lolab, Handwara and Langate, Superintendant of Police Kupwara, Nodal
ing Modi and Shah from arrest, Sibal said, “CBI is not working under the Central government”. CBI, investigating the alleged fake encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others, has not included any political leaders in chargesheets filed by it but has charged police and IB officers for murder and criminal conspiracy among other things. asked if any top Congress leader in Central government is “soft” on Modi and Shah and is instrumental in keeping them out of the CBI chargesheet, Sibal replied in the negative. On the snooping controversy, Sibal said his government will appoint a judge to probe the incident before May 16. When his attention is drawn to reports in media that some retired judges have declined to head the Commission appointed by Centre to conduct inquiry into alleged snooping of a woman architect in Gujarat, Sibal said,”I do not believe in newspaper reports ..
Officers of each activity were present in the meeting, informed about the all activities which include election plan, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) training and ar-
rangements for smooth conduct of the election . Earlier, 2nd randomization of EVMs was also held in presence of the visiting Election Observers, Returning Officer Baramulla in presence of all political parties representatives and concerned Assistant Returning Officers.
2nd phase of diversion via Ram Bagh to start from May 01, 2014 SRINAGAR, APRIL 28: According to Superintendent of Police Traffic, City Srinagar, only limited number of 407 passenger vehicles bound to Budgam and adjacent areas will be allowed to travel through Ram Bagh route. Traffic Police City Srinagar has issued permission to limited number of 407 passenger vehicles which they have to display on the front wind screen. As limited number of vehicles will be available in Jehangir Chowk for Budgam, Chadoora, Natipora, Rangreth, Nowgam, Kanipora and Chrar-i-Sharief etc. The passengers can avail service for such routes from Batmaloo from May 01, 2014. The Sumos not registered to any stand in Srinagar City will also be diverted on Bye Pass to Tengpora to reach Batmaloo. These measures are being taken to decongest the areas falling in and around the Flyover Corridor. These diversions are bound to cause inconvenience to passengers travelling towards Budgam and adjoining areas.
DEO, EOs convened meeting with Zonal, Sectoral Magistrates at Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, APRIL 28:District Election Officer, Ganderbal, Mr. Sarmad Hafeez convened a meeting of Zonal and Sectoral Magistrates here today to review the arrangements put in place for free, fair and transparent Lok Sabha Elections in Ganderbal district which is a part of 02-Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency. The General Observer for the Ganderbal district Mr. A.K. Singh and Security Observer Mr. Sanjay Srivastav were also present on the occasion. The meeting discussed the transportation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and election material besides deployment of Poll Staff.
not give land to companies to set up project for the development of the area when it comes to power. By creating hype over the issue, BJP
is distracting the attention of the people from other things,” he said, without naming anyone, while addressing an election rally at Jaidpur. Though, he said rules have been framed for land ac-
quisition in the state and no one can forcibly acquired the land nor it can be auctioned for recovery of debt. Attacking the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Yadav said, “You don’t know the full form of Modi. It is ‘model of dividing India’ and Modi wants to divide the country on the caste and religious lines.” He claimed Modi was made the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate due to pressures from Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, but his intention would never be fulfilled. “Only propaganda of Modi was being done and in reality BJP was nowhere,” he alleged.
SC dismissed PIL seeking CBI probe against Sahara New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking probe by CBI and ED in an alleged illegal transfer of 270 acres of land in Lucknow by state government to Sahara India 20 years ago. A bench headed by Chief Justice RM Lodha dismissed the PIL and expressed concern over such petitions being in the Supreme Court. “Don’t bring such petition in the Supreme Court,” the bench, also comprising justices MB Lokur and Kurian Joseph said. It, however, allowed the petitioner to approach High Court in the matter. “We are dismissing the petition but it will not come in the way for petitioner to approach the High Court,” it said. The petitioner, Vishwanath Chaturvedi, contended that land, which was meant to develop park and playground, was SC dismissed PIL seeking CBI probe against Sahara The apex court dismissed the PIL and expressed concern over such petitions being in the Supreme Court. “It is respectfully submitted that the State Government acquired large tracts of agricultural land of several villages in Tehsil & District Lucknow from farmers for public purpose. Out of the aforesaid acquired land, 270 acres of land which is the subject matter of present petition was illegally transferred to Sahara India though the land use of the same was demarcated under the Lucknow Master Plan as green belt, play grounds, parks etc,” he said.
Third inspection of Election Expenditure Registers conducted SRINAGAR, APRIL 28: The third inspection of Election Expenditure Registers of the candidates of 02 Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency was today conducted in presence of Election Expenditure Observer Dr. Khumkar Mahesh, Nodal Officers Expenditure Monitoring and Assistant Expenditure Observers at Srinagar. During the inspection, all the expenditures incurred by the contesting candidates and shown in their Expenditure Registers for 15 Assembly segments of the Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency spread over Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal districts were
thoroughly examined, inspected and compared with the Shadow Registers and folders of evidence maintained by the Central Accounting Team, assisted by the Accounting Teams, located at the Assembly levels. The deficiencies and lacunae were brought to the notice of candidates /election agents and same were recorded in the Shadow Registers for necessary reconciliation. The contesting candidates were requested to correctly account for all the expenditures from the date of nomination to the date of declaration of the result of election,
both dates inclusive, to facilitate submission of Expenditure Observer’s final report after 30 days of declaration of results.The deficiencies and lacunae were brought to the notice of candidates /election agents and same were recorded in the Shadow Registers for necessary reconciliation. The contesting candidates were requested to correctly account for all the expenditures from the date of nomination to the date of declaration of the result of election, both dates inclusive, to facilitate submission of Expenditure Observer’s final report after 30 days of declaration of results.
29. 04 .2014
HOROSCOPE Aries
March 21-April 19
Don’t discount your ability to be extremely resourceful if you need to be, Aries. If you don’t have everything you need or all of the required information, take time to think. Who can you ask? What places can you access? Who might know where you can find what you need? Rather than panic because the pieces aren’t all there, instead make a list of contacts and go for it. Trust in yourself.
Taurus April 20-May 20
Try not to let today’s blues get you down, Taurus. While it’s true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you’ll feel better knowing it’s coming.
Gemini May 21-June 21
Dare to be different, Gemini. It can be so easy to fall into a drill. Sleeping at the same time, eating at the same time, wearing the same style, and going about work the same way day after day. Before you know it, you feel like you’re in a rut. The only way to get away from this is to make a decision to break free by doing something unique. Try a new haircut. Wear colors that are unusual for you. If the need is there, consider a new career. Pursue expansion.
Cancer June 22-July 22
If your lifestyle is considerably different than that of others, resist feeling self-conscience about it today, Cancer. Try to remember that you chose the life you have for specific reasons. Even if you’ve come to a point where you’re considering a change, there’s no need to feel badly, ashamed, or embarrassed about where you are now. Everyone has to make his or her own way. If this conforms to the norm, that’s fine. If it doesn’t, that’s fine, too.
Leo
July 23-August 22 An enhanced feeling of determination could motivate you today, Leo. Finish the things that aren’t complete and make some plans for this evening. Don’t hesitate to take on something that feels complicated or big. Chances are you’ll be able to handle most anything and it will feel great when it’s finished. Enjoy your day by making the most of opportunity.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Feeling the effects of today’s energies, Virgo? Take heart if this is the case, because the end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it seems. Do your best to take things one step at a time and see about making some plans for a little fun this evening. Get together with friends or take in a movie. Help yourself feel better by staying busy and focused and follow up with some recreation. Before you know it, the aspect will pass and you’ll be back to normal.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Consider making some plans for a vacation or short getaway, Libra. Looking forward to something fun can make even the toughest of days far easier to handle. You’ll be amazed how much you can manage when there’s an end in plain sight. Your entire attitude can lighten. So take the bull by the horns and create an incentive for yourself. Do something special to reward the hard work you do day after day.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 Don’t judge someone if he or she has a different lifestyle than what you consider to be OK, Scorpio. You probably lean toward the traditional, yet not everyone feels this way about relationships, working, or lifestyle. While it may seem impossible to understand and even frighten you, try not to be too harsh on those you deem odd. You’d be better off using that energy to keep your own life on track.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
Friends seeking advice or a shoulder to cry on could be plentiful today, Sagittarius. You’re one of best people to give them the support and care they need. Just be sure that you don’t give so much to others that you don’t have anything left for yourself. True friendship is about sharing and the exchange of problems and help. Running yourself down will leave you in a place where you aren’t going to be much help to anyone.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Getting through today shouldn’t pose too big a problem for you, Capricorn. You may feel a huge second wind that can give you the drive and determination to see your chores and projects through. Make some plans for this evening, such as getting together with friends or taking in an event that really intrigues you. Until then, go about your tasks bit by bit. You’ll get things finished before you know it.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
Working within boundaries and restrictions could really get to you today, Aquarius. Yours is an independent spirit and your best achievements are often born of doing things your own way. Yet like it or not, we all have to follow guidelines and rules. Do your best to follow suit and finish what needs to be done. Afterward, you may find more freedom to act independently without consequences. Exercise patience and diligence as needed today.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Chances are that you’ll feel upbeat and positive today, Pisces. Consider sharing this energy with those around you who are feeling less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouses, and children. Even neighbors and extended family can pick up on your spirit without you even realizing it. Share your optimism with everyone you can today. If you see someone hurt or angry.
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Model Code of Conduct & its Evolution F ree and fair elections form the bed rock of democracy. This envisages a level playing field for the contestants and an equal opportunity for all parties for presenting their policies and programmes to voters. In this context the Model Code of Conduct(MCC) gains relevance. The MCC intends to provide a level playing field for all political parties, keep the campaign fair and healthy, avoid clashes and conflicts between parties, and ensure peace and order. It aims to ensure that the ruling party, either at the Centre or in the states, does not misuse its official position to gain an unfair advantage in an election. This instrument is a major contribution of Indian electoral system to the cause of democracy. The MCC is a set of norms for conduct and behavior on the part of the Parties and candidates, in particular. The uniqueness of the MCC is the fact that this was a document that originated and evolved with the consensus of the political parties. The origin of the MCC dates back to 1960 when the MCC started as a small set of Dos and Don’ts for the Assembly election in Kerala in 1960. The Code covered conducting of election meetings/processions, speeches, slogans, posters and placards (CEC-Shri K.V.K.Sundaram). In 1962 Lok Sabha General Elections, the Commission circulated this code to all the recognized political parties and the State Governments were requested to secure the acceptance of the Code by the Parties. (CEC-Shri K.V.K.Sundaram). Report received after the 1962 general election showed that the Code was followed by and large. In 1967, the Code was followed in the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. (CEC-Shri K.V.K.Sundaram). Evolution of the MCC and its implementation since 1967 · In 1968, the Election Commission held meetings with political parties at State level and circulated the Code of Conduct to observe minimum standard of behavior to ensure free and fair elections. (CECShri S.P. Sen Verma)
· In 1971-72, during General Election to the House of the People/ State Legislative Assemblies the Commission circulated the Code again. (CEC-Shri S.P. Sen Verma) · At the time of general elections to some State Assemblies in 1974, the Commission issued the code of conduct to the political parties in those States. The Commission also suggested constituting committees at district level headed by the District Collector and comprising representatives of political parties as members for considering cases of violation of the code and ensuring its compliance by all parties and candidates. · For the 1977 Lok Sabha general election, the Code was again circulated to the political parties. (CECShri T. Swaminathan). · In 1979, Election Commission, in consultation with the political parties further amplified the code, adding a new Section placing restrictions on the “Party in power” so as to prevent cases of abuse of position of power to get undue advantage over other parties and candidates. (CEC-Shri S.L.Shakhdar) · In 1991, the code was consolidated and re-issued in its present form. (CEC-Shri T.N.Seshan). · The present code contains guidelines for general conduct of political parties and candidates (no attack on private life, no appeal to communal feelings, discipline and decorum in meetings, processions, guidelines for party in power – official machinery and facilities not to be used for electioneering, prohibition against Ministers and other authorities in announcing grants, new schemes etc). · Ministers and those holding public offices are not allowed to combine official visits with electioneering tours. · Issue of advertisements at the cost of public exchequer is prohibited. · Grants, new schemes / projects cannot be announced. Even the schemes that may have been announced before the MCC came into force, but that has not actually tak-
en off in terms of implementation on field are also required to be put on hold. · It is through such restrictions that the advantage of being in power is blunted and the contestants get the opportunity to fight on more or less equal terms. · MCC has got the judicial recognition of the highest court of land. The dispute over the date when the Model Code of Conduct should come into force -- the issuance of the press release by EC announcing the poll dates or the date of actual notification in this regard was resolved in the Union of India Vs. Harbans Sigh Jalal and Others [SLP (Civil) No.22724 of 1997)] decided on 26.04.2001. The apex court gave the ruling that the Code of Conduct would come into force the moment the Commission issues the press release, which precedes the notification by a good two weeks. This ruling lay at rest the controversy related to the dates of enforcement of MCC. Thus the MCC remains in force from the date of announcement of elections till the completion of elections. Legal Status for Model Code: Views of the Election Commission There is an opinion in certain quarters for providing legal status to MCC. The Election Commission has, however, taken a stand against granting of such status to MCC. According to the Commission bringing the MCC on the statute book will only be counter-productive. In our country, elections are conducted within a very limited time span according to a well laid down schedule. Normally, a general election in a State is completed in about 45 days, from the day of announcement of the election schedule by the Commission. Thus, the expedition and promptness in dealing with the cases of violation of the model code of conduct is of the essence. If no timely action is taken to curb the violations and against the violators of the model code during the limited period when the election process is on, the whole significance of the MCC would be lost and the violator
would be able to reap the benefit of such violation. If the model code of conduct is converted into a law, this would mean that a complaint would lie to the police/Magistrate. The procedures involved in judicial proceedings being what they are, a decision on such complaints would most likely come only long after the election is completed. MCC is not a Hindrance to Developmental activities One often gets to hear the complaint that the MCC is coming in the way of developmental activities. However, even during the short period when MCC is in operation, the ongoing development activities are not stopped and are allowed to proceed unhindered, and only the new projects, etc. which have not taken off on the ground that have to be deferred till the completion of elections. If there is any work that cannot wait for any reason (relief work on account of any calamity, etc), the matter can be referred to the Commission for clearance. It is apt to refer to the following passage from a very recent Judgment (dated 16.02.2012) of the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) in Writ Petition No. 1361 of 2012 (Dr. Nutan Thakur Vs. Election Commission of India): ‘It shall not be out of place to mention that after election, peoples’ representatives discharge their obligation almost for a period of five years. The elections are held at the fag end of their tenure unless the assembly or Parliament is suspended or dissolved earlier. While holding the office, it is always obligatory on the part of the peoples’ representative to discharge their obligation honestly and fairly to serve the nation. In case they failed to discharge their obligation during their entire term while in office or in opposition, then making statement as a measure of allurement or appeasement to the peoples after issuance of Election Notification, shall be nothing but an instance of unfair practice on their part.’
Instant Feedback To Voters Through VVPAT
Voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) is a method of providing feedback to voters using a ballot less voting system. VVPAT is intended as an independent verification system for electronic voting machines that allows voters to verify that their votes are cast as intended and can serve as an additional barrier to changing or destroying votes. Under VVPAT, a printer-like apparatus is linked to Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). When a vote is cast, a receipt is generated showing the serial number, name and symbol of the candidate. It confirms the vote and the voter can verify the details. The receipt, once viewed, goes inside a container linked to the EVM and can only be accessed by the election officers in rarest of rare cases. The system allows a voter to challenge his or her vote on basis of the paper receipt for the first time. As per a new rule, the booth presiding officer will have to record the dissent of the voter, which would have to be taken into account at time of counting. The VVPAT system was not manufactured due to doubts on the EVM, but was part of the up gradation of the system. Chronology of events leading to the use of VVPAT v In All Party Meeting held on 4th October 2010, there was a broad consensus among Political Parties about the continued use of Electronic Voting Machines and several Political Parties suggested that the possibility of incorporating a “Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail” should be explored. v The Election Commission referred the matter to the Expert Committee to examine the possibility of a paper trail and also directed the manufacturers i.e. Bharat Electronics Limited, Bangalore (BEL) and Electronics Corporation of India Limited, Hyderabad (ECIL) to develop a prototype of VVPAT system. v On the recommendation of Technical Experts Com-
mittee, a field trail was conducted in Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi, Jaisalmer, Cherapunjee and Leh in the month of July 2011 in the presence and participation of all stakeholders including general voters, national and state political parties, civil society organizations and media. v After incorporation of the changes recommended after the first field trial , a second field trial of prototype VVPAT system was held in Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram, Leh, Jaisalmer and Cherapunjee in July-August, 2012. The Technical Expert Committee approved the final design of the VVPAT units in its meeting held on 19th February, 2013.v The Government of India, vide their notification, dated 14th august 2013, has amended the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, enabling the Commission to use VVPAT with electronic voting machines.. v For the first time Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) with Electronic Voting Machines was used for the Noksen Assembly seat in Tuensang district of Nagaland in September, 2013. v In a ruling in October 2013, the Supreme Court (SC), in the case of Subramanian Swamy vs Elec-
tion Commission of India (ECI), has held that VVPAT (Vote Verifiable Paper Audit Trial) is “indispensable for free and fair elections” and thus, directed the ECI to equip Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with VVPAT systems to “ensure accuracy of the VVPAT system”. v The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to introduce a paper trail in EVMs, in a phased manner, for the next general elections in 2014, saying it will ensure free and fair polls. The apex court also directed the Centre to provide financial assistance for introducing Vote Verifier Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system. v In pursuance of the Supreme Court order, the Election Commission ordered VVPAT systems to be used in the New Delhi assembly for the upcoming assembly elections. The pilot project was launched across 186 polling stations that will cater to 1,18,596 registered voters.v The Election Commission also instructed the Mizoram election department to use Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail System (VVPAT) system in 10 Assembly constituencies during recently held elections to the 40-member state legislature. VVPAT was also introduced in one constituency each in Delhi (as mentioned above), Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. The Commission will need about 14 lakh VVPAT machines to introduce the system in all 543 Lok Sabha constituencies during forthcoming Lok Sabha elections . However, the Commission is apprehensive that so many machines can be produced and testing them in such a short duration of time. The Commission feels that covering all Parliamentary constituencies may not be possible before 2019 General Elections. The Commission has stated that approximately 1500 crore Rupees would be required for procuring VVPAT and installing it at all polling booths across the country .
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