Top news of the day: Kharge says time to decide between ‘democracy and dictatorship’ at INDIA rally; Congress gets fresh I-T notice of over ₹1,745 crore, and more
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INDIA parties’ mega rally in Delhi, fresh I-T notice to Congress and more in The Hindu’s top news of March 31, 2024.
INDIA rally in Delhi | Time to choose between ‘dictatorship and democracy’, says Congress chief Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on March 31 described the RSS-BJP combine as “poison” that has “destroyed” the country, and called on all Opposition parties to unite to defeat the ruling party in the Lok Sabha elections. This election is to save democracy, the country and the Constitution, he said at the Loktantra Bachao (Save Democracy) rally of the INDIA bloc at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. “We need to unite and only then will we be able to fight the BJP. We won’t succeed if we keep attacking and fighting each other,” Mr. Kharge said.
PM Modi trying to do match-fixing in Lok Sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 31 accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to do “match-fixing” in the Lok Sabha polls and asserted that if the BJP succeeds in its endeavours, the country’s Constitution will be changed and people’s rights taken away. Addressing the INDIA rally, Mr. Gandhi said this is not an ordinary election but one to save the country’s democracy and Constitution.
Kejriwal promises six guarantees if INDIA comes to power
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s wife Sunita Kejriwal on March 31 read out a letter from her husband at the INDIA rally in which he sought the cooperation of 140 crore Indians to build a new India. He added that he was taking the liberty to give these six guarantees to the 140-crore people of India that will be implemented in the first five years on behalf of the India alliance if it comes to power. He apologised to the INDIA bloc partners that he did not get to discuss these guarantees with them before announcing them as he was in jail.
Congress gets fresh I-T notice of over ₹1,745 crore, total tax demand rises to ₹3,567 crore
BJP internal feud escalates as rebels accuse party leadership of collusion with Congress, prompting warnings from loyalists.
The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost around ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.
Advocates in North Andhra unite for agitations to establish a High Court Bench in Visakhapatnam.
Telangana government leads rescue efforts for trapped workers in collapsed tunnel, with support from various agencies and experts.
Congress leaders in Karnataka continue public discourse on Chief Minister change despite central leadership intervention, urging unity and discipline.
Suvendu Adhikari demands NRC implementation in West Bengal amid concerns over 'false voters' raised by Mamata Banerjee.
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has booked 112 cases against the unnecessary wastage of drinking water collecting fines up to ₹5.6 lakh in the last week.
East Coast Railway extends Bhubaneswar-Yasvantpur weekly special train services with nine additional trips for passenger convenience.
Over 1,400 pilgrims from coastal Karnataka complete Maha Kumbh Mela yatra via special train with some shortcomings.
Divine Touch School walkathon promotes fitness and gratitude with Police Commissioner as chief guest at Ramakrishna Beach.
MSRTC bus service between Maharashtra and Karnataka suspended indefinitely due to safety concerns after driver assault in Karnataka.
District police conduct extensive cordon and search operations to maintain law and order during Maha Sivaratri celebrations in Sri Sathya Sai district.
The rise in gold prices in recent months has severely hit the families who have marriages scheduled in the next few days in Tiruchi