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JASOL’S JASWANT
A SOLDIER, ASTUTE POLITICIAN & A TROUBLE SHOOTER Aditi Nagar New Delhi: Jaswant Singh, former Union minister and one of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) passed away on Sunday after a prolonged illness. The 82-year-old leader had a political career that lasted for more than three decades in which he held several positions, including Union minister for defence and external affairs among others.
Jaswant Singh 3 JANUARY 1938 27 SEPTEMBER 2020
According to Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi, Major Jaswant Singh (Retired), former Cabinet Minister, passed away at 6:55 am on Sunday. He was admitted on 25 June and was being treated for Sepsis with Multiorgan Dysfunction Syndrome. Singh was born in Jasol village of Barmer district in Rajasthan in 1938. Educated at Mayo College in Ajmer, he later joined Indian Army after passing out from NDA. Turn to P6, More on P3
NARENDRA MODI @NARENDRAMODI Jaswant Singh Ji served our nation diligently, first as a soldier and later during his long association with politics. During Atal Ji’s Government, he handled crucial portfolios and left a strong mark in the worlds of finance, defence and external affairs. Saddened by his demise. Jaswant Singh Ji will be remembered for his unique perspective on matters of politics and society. He also contributed to the strengthening of the BJP. I will always remember our interactions. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.
Indian Army gears up to tackle China & harsh winters at Ladakh
AMIT SHAH @AMITSHAH The death of Jaswant Singhji, a senior politician of the country and a minister in Atal ji’s cabinet, is sad and an irreparable loss for the country. While in various positions in government and organization, he has left a deep impression on his duty. I express my condolences to his family. Om Shanti
ASHOK GEHLOT @ASHOKGEHLOT51 My heartfelt condolences at the passing away of senior leader from Rajasthan and former Union minister, Shri Jaswant Singh ji. May God give strength to his family members and supporters in this hour of grief. May his soul rest in peace.”
RAJASTHAN ROYALS BEAT KINGS XI PUNJAB IN
RECORD CHASE
Deploys T-72, T-90 tanks, infantry combat vehicles along LAC; these vehicles can operate at temperatures up to -40° Celsius Prez gives nod C h u m a r- D e m c h o k (Ladakh): Engaged in a conflict with China for almost five months, the Indian Army’s armoured regiments are ready to take on the Chinese Army at altitudes of over 14,500 feet in the area which is the world’s highest battlefield for tanks and infantry combat vehicles along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh. Along with the enemy across the border, the Indian Army is also working on war footing to fight the extremely harsh winters by building new shelters and prefabricated structures for the soldiers. A visit near the LAC in the Chumar-Demchok area in Eastern Ladakh shows that for countering the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s deployment of armoured columns, the Indian Army is battleready to face the Chinese Army with its T-90 and T-72 tanks along with the BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicles Turn to P6
to all 3 Farm Bills, Centre notifies them
Soldiers of the Indian Army operating T-90 Bhishma tank near the Line of Actual Control in the Chumar-Demchok area of Eastern Ladakh on Sunday. The army uses 3 types of different fuels to ensure that it does not freeze during the harsh winters. —PHOTO BY ANI
BATTLE READY AT THE HIMALAYAN HEIGHTS Indian armoured regiments have the capability to reach the LAC within minutes Army is logistically prepared in terms of tackling the harsh weather, with special winter clothing and other facilities such as fuel, spares and assemblies in place. Army is also making habitation of
the soldiers on a war footing by placing prefabricated container shelters and barrel shelters that use minimum cement and sand. In these shelters, there is proper insulation to protect soldiers from strong winds and winter, proper heating facilities along with basic needs like lavatory and kitchen.
There is no doubt that winters in Ladakh are going to be harsh. We are absolutely in control as far as advanced winter and forward winter stocking is concerned. High calorie & nutritious ration, fuel, oil, special winter clothing etc are available in adequate numbers. —Major General Arvind Kapoor
New Delhi: President Kovind gives his nod to all 3 farm bills, government notifies them President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday gave his assent to the three contentious farm bills passed by the Parliament that has seen farmers and the Opposition hit the streets in protest and one of BJP’s oldest allies, the Shiromani Akali Dal, quitting the NDA fold. The move comes at a time when farmers, particularly those in Punjab and Haryana, are protesting against the three bills — The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020; The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020; and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Turn to P6
Rajasthan Royals batsman Sanju Samson plays a shot during the Indian Premier League 2020 cricket match against Kings XI Punjab, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, Sunday
Mobiles of Deepika, others seized: NCB Mumbai: Mobile phones of actors Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh and others, have been seized, a Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) official informed. “Mobile phones of Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, Karishma Prakash, Simone Khambatta and Jaya Shah have been seized,” the NCB official said. “The statements of Karishma Prakash, Sara,
Deepika and Shraddha have been recorded. Kshitij Prasad has been placed under arrested after questioning. No fresh summon has been issued today. We have arrested more than 18 people,” Jain said. More on P6
Ex-Bihar DGP joins JD(U) Patna: Former Bihar police chief Gupteshwar Pandey, who took voluntary retirement from service a few days ago, joined the state’s ruling JD(U) on Sunday. Pandey, an outspoken police officer, joined the party in the presence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who is also the JD(U) president. The 1987 batch IPS officer had strongly defended Kumar on the issue of institution of a CBI probe into the mysterious death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Turn to P6
VIOLENT AGITATION AT DUNGARPUR ENDS
WELL DONE MR CHIEF MINISTER!
Gehlot’s ‘marathon’ efforts to pacify agitators paves way for peace to return to Dungarpur Aditi Nagar Jaipur: In a major late night development, the agitators who had kept Dungarpur and parts of Udaipur district on the boil, ended their violent agitation bringing much needed respite to the local public and administration. The candidates, who had kept
the police and administrative officials on their toes for the past few days, lifted their ‘siege’ from Kankri Doongri area, effectively ending the matter. The ‘breakthrough’ development came after CM Ashok Gehlot directed the officials to open a channel of communication with the agitators to
hold peace talks and hear their grievances. For the purpose, Gehlot had ferried his ‘brigade’ of senior and seasoned IPS officials including DG (Crime) ML Lathar, ADG (ACB) Dinesh MN and Commissioner Jaipur Police Anand Srivastava on Saturday night. Meanwhile, the offi-
CM Ashok Gehlot
cials and agitators held a meeting, attended by local representatives, social organizations and candidates as well, on Sunday at Kherwara which paved the way for peace and normalcy to return to the area. On CM Gehlot’s direction, minister for Tribal Area Development Arjun Bamniya was also present in the meeting and presented the government’s side. Notably, even though officials were on the
ground, it was Gehlot who was taking regular feedback on developments and issuing directions to the officials and political leaders, thus fording the tense situation with ease. Even on Sunday evening Gehlot held meeting on the issue with senior police officials. Political observers believe that the Dungarpur agitation could have snowballed in a major law and order situation with its ripple effects being seen in var-
ious other tribal dominated districts, however the calm and collective leadership in the face of adversity provided by the seasoned three time chief minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot and the trust his words find among the tribals led to the agitation being called off. With normalcy returning to the region, the vehicular traffic will also start to move on the NH8 which the agitators had blocked as a mark of protest.