AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the long jail stay of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam is due to amendments made to the UAPA during the Congress-led UPA government. He claimed the same “subjective” provisions he opposed in Parliament are now being used to deny them bail.
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key figure in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, attributing it to efforts by both UPA and NDA governments. The NIA seeks to uncover the broader conspiracy linked to Rana’s role, emphasizing the need for justice for the victims and the investigation’s significance.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Aligarh Muslim University for its 50% Muslim reservation, questioning its fairness to SCs, STs, and OBCs, despite central funding. He emphasized the need for equal opportunities as mandated by the Constitution and pointed out political parties hindering favorable policies for electoral gain.
