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I-T raids: I have not violated the law, says Shivakumar

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Karnataka energy minister D K Shivakumar at his residence in Bengaluru on August 2. (PTI Photo)

Bengaluru: After being grilled by the Income Tax sleuths for three consecutive days in connection with an alleged tax evasion case, Karnataka Minister D KShivakumar on Saturday said he has not violated the law and the truth will eventually come out.

The I-T department on Wednesday began its searches on various properties linked to Shivakumar, who is hosting 44 Gujarat Congress MLAs at a resort on city outskirts to forestall alleged attempts by the BJP to poach the MLAs ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls.

Ahmed Patel, political secretary to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, is locked in a bitter fight in the election.

“I’m not the kind of person that violates the law and the Constitution…the truth will come out,” he told reporters after emerging from his residence at a posh locality here.

Without divulging any details on the searches conducted at various properties linked to him, the power minister said, “Only after I get the entire panchnama and the documentation will I speak to you.”

During the searches at about 66 places across the country in connection with a case of alleged tax evasion, IT officials said they have seized cash and jewellery worth over Rs 15 crore have so far.

Shivakumar, who hails from the Vokkaliga community, has considerable influence in Bengaluru Rural and neighbouring Ramanagara districts.

He is also the Congress’ propaganda committee chief ahead of the 2018 Assembly polls.

The 55-year-old minister, considered a resourceful trouble shooter for the Congress with proximity to the party high command, is a six-time MLA.

Thanking the party and its leadership for backing him, Shivakumar said, “All my leaders across the country have stood by me in the crisis…I don’t want to embarrass my party and I will not.”

“At no point of time I will let down my leaders and my party,”he added. Despite repeated queries from the mediapersons about the raids, Shivakumar said he would discuss it in detail later. “Things have been discussed, deliberated at various levels…I don’t want to tell anything now,” he said.

On Wednesday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a statement had alleged that the I-T department action was an attempt to silence the voice against the BJP.

He had on Friday termed the I-T raids against Shivakumar a “politically motivated” move on part of the Centre.

The Karnataka government has expressed its “strong protest” to the Centre over the use of CRPF personnel during searches, saying it cast aspersion on the state police.

The raids at the resort, had on August 2 sparked a huge political row with Parliament getting disrupted and the Congress terming it an “unprecedented witch-hunt” to win one Rajya Sabha seat.

(PTI)

Jab Harry Met Sejal Review: Just No Point In Meeting Either “Harry” Or “Sejal”

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Banner: Red Chillies Entertainment
Producer: Gauri Khan
Director: Imtiaz Ali
Star Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma Aru Krishansh Verma, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Evelyn Sharma, Sayani Gupta, Paras Arora, Kavi Shashtri et al
Music: Pritam, Diplo & Hitesh Sonik

Director Imtiaz Ali still seems to be reeling under the hangover of the Karina Kapoor Khan & Shahid Kapur starrer Jab We Met but seriously there cannot even be the oddest comparison between Jab We Met & Jab Harry Met Sejal and it doesn’t even sound like a sequel too. Besides not even in the wildest imagination can one say that Jab Harry Met Sejal is a straight take off on that Hollywood blockbuster movie When Harry Met Sally which was so full of romance.

The most poorly scripted scenario of Jab Harry Met Sejal entails that it is a story of a bored tourist guide whose life takes a turn thanks to a spunky tourist. Harinder “Harry” Singh Nehra (Shah Rukh Khan) takes visitors on a tour across several European countries. He’s a bit aloof, rude & even finds it difficult to maintain long lasting relationships. Sejal Jhaveri (Anushka Sharma) is a tourist who has taken the services of Harry along with her entire family. She gets engaged during the trip to Rupen (Kavi Shastri). Unfortunately, her engagement ring gets lost and she refuses to go back to Mumbai until she finds it. She compels Harry to help her find the ring and he agrees to do so reluctantly. How Harry & Sejal discover each other and also themselves during the course of their “RING DHUNDO MISSION” forms the rest of the story of Jab Harry Met Sejal.

In fact Jab Harry Met Sejal begins on a swift note. No time is wasted in explaining Harry’s life, his enthusiasm as a guide, his moments of loneliness when no one is watching & his troubled relations with women are well explained in a few minutes in the song “Safar”. Sejal is also introduced in no time and the fun begins as they try to find the misplaced ring. The humor comes out very well and the 1st half moves at a breezy pace. The sequence where Sejal gets into trouble in a Prague bar and the scene thereafter stands out as the best & the most exciting portion of the 1st half of the movie. The song “Hawayein” is also played at a poignant & sweet point of the film minutes before the intermission. But post – intermission, the film becomes a long yawn inducing drag. The makers seem confused as the narrative gets chaotic. The twist in the tale, related to the ring, might come across as stupid or unfair by a section of the audiences. At one point, one wonders where exactly the film is heading to. The finale also has a twist but this one is better than the 1st. The film ends on a predictable & clichéd note.

First things first director Imtiaz Ali’s story is absoluty weak and gives a deja vu of some of the prominent love stories of Shah Rukh Khan. Imtiaz Ali’s screenplay too is absolutely faulty and rather inconsistent. No doubt some of the sequences are deftly handled and bring out the best emotions. Watch out for the sequence where Harry innocently asks Sejal for a hug. But there’s not much of a backstory provided. What prompted Harry to leave his village & what exactly was his equation with his family? Why did he never return back to his “pind”? Harry getting overwhelmed in the church and crying seems bizarre. Same goes for him crying out the name of the girl in the echo sequence. Even Sejal’s actions seem unjustified. The manner in which she pretends to be Harry’s girlfriend and is vying for his attention & praises from him also don’t make the intended impact. It’s also bewildering how Sejal’s family members leave her alone in Europe and they don’t even seem too worried about her. Nobody decides to cancel their return journey to Mumbai for Sejal’s sake and she is left on her own. Moreover, it is revealed that Harry is a man with loose character who has been caught getting physical with his clients. In fact, he was to get deport after one more such case. Yet, Harry’s bosses have no qualms when such a high – profile client like Sejal is left at his mercy. Imtiaz Ali’s dialogues however are straight out of life and yet well – worded.

That apart Imtiaz Ali’s direction, just like the script, is also a bit shaky. Known for handling films like Jab We Met, Love Aaj Kal, Rockstar & Highway, the writer – filmmaker doesn’t seem to be in a complete form.

Pritam Chakraborty’s music is a mix of some great as well as average tracks. “Main Banoo Teri Radha” is definitely the best song of the whole lot, especially for the way it’s shot & placed. “Hawayein” is the next best and again, it’s placed at a beautiful moment in the film. “Safar” serves as a nice introductory track. But “Beech Beech Mein” & “Raula” don’t make the desired impact. Whereas “Phurrr” is relegated to the background and could have been done away with totally & “Butterfly” is foot – tapping, played during end credits. Hitesh Sonik’s background score is in sync with the film’s mood.

K U Mohanan’s cinematography is stunning. The locales of Europe and its bylanes are very well captured. Aarti Bajaj’s editing could have been crisper & smooth. The way the song “Beech Beech Mein” begins all of a sudden immediately after the intermission confuses the audiences.

Performances are wonderful. Shah Rukh Khan looks dashing and performance – wise, he is good. He brings out the angst beautifully without going overboard. Also, the trademark sarcasm that he nailed in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna & Kal Ho Na Ho is brought out here in a few scenes and it works very well. However, some of his Punjabi dialogues are difficult to comprehend. Anushka Sharma is on another level altogether in this film. She gets into the skin of her character and her performance makes one smile, guffaw and even move viewers, as and when required. Chandan Roy Sanyal as Gayasuddin has a miniscule role. Aru Krishansh Verma as Mayank has a crucial part and is quite decent. Evelyn Sharma as Mayank’s fiancé doesn’t get much scope.

In conclusion Jab Harry Met Sejal has its moments of glory. But the film is riddled with cliches & flaws that takes the film down, thanks to the poor script. At the box office, the film might have a good weekend but will struggle in the weekdays and in Week 2 too.

PSYCH–ED II 2017: 72 schools qualify to compete round II across six cities

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466 schools registered from 95 cities across India. Initiative reaffirms the growing interest among schools and students in Psychology

Bangalore: The first round for the Second year of Psychology Quiz Psych-ED 2017 was successfully conducted on Friday, August 4th, 2017. 466 schools across 94 cities had registered for this contest, out of which 72 schools cleared the first round to qualify for the semifinals to be held in Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi-NCR, Jaipur and Mohali, these would be conducted at Fortis facilities in these respective cities. Each participating school nominated a team of three students from their senior secondary classes. The first round was an online test that was conducted within the premises of the school.

This is the second time Department of Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences, Fortis Healthcare organized a quiz competition on Psychology, titled, “PSYCH-ED 2017”. This is an exclusive quiz designed for students from Class XI & XII to test their knowledge of Psychology and allied sciences and challenge the participants. It enables them to analyses situations in an astute manner. The questions present several insights into changing psychological perceptions and how people in the field would react and relate to them. This unique initiative has been conceptualized & led by Dr Samir Parikh, Director, Department Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences, Fortis HealthcareLtd.

Lavanya, psychology teacher, Amity School, Push Vihar which has qualified the online round I, shared, “Quiz was very challenging and it pushed the kids to explore different concepts beyond the course books. Overall it was a very good experience for the participants”.

“Overall, it was a good experience for the children and it was a pleasure to participate in such an exciting quiz. This is very innovative and unorthodox way to provide students with a platform to learn more about psychology,” said Veronica Ingels, Psychology teacher, Inventure Academy, Bengaluru. The school has qualified for the regional round.

Added Ms Bulbul, teacher, Oakridge International School, Mohali, “I am extremely happy that the students have cleared the online round. My students loved every bit of it though they were not from the psychology stream. Hoping for the best.” The students will be competing with other qualifiers in round II.

Speaking on this distinct concept, Dr. Samir Parikh said, “The quiz couples immense enthusiasm with competitiveness which makes it come to life. I am looking forward to the following rounds and am very excited to see which school will emerge as the winner of the Fortis National Psychology Quiz Psych-ED 2017.The Winner, the First and Second Runners’ up teams will be awarded a cash prize of Rs 50,000; Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively. Free Comprehensive Psychology internships for all six teams who reach finale will also be organized at any of the Fortis centres. More importantly it generates interest in psychology and we would hope a lot of these young bright minds would take psychology in the future considering the huge deficit of experts in our country”.

Rajasthan Youth Association to give away free textbooks to 5,000 students in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru: Rajasthan Youth Association (RYA) is giving away textbooks to 5,000 college students on Sunday (August 6th) as part of the 43rd Annual Book Bank and Scholarship programme. Also, 250 needy students will be given scholarships on the day to cover the year’s tuition fee. This year the RYA is expanding its charity from Bengaluru to colleges in Chintamani, Chikkaballapura, Andhahalli and Vemagal too.

The event will be inaugurated by Priyank Kharge, Minister for IT, BT and Tourism and Dr. Ramesh, Vice Chancellor of Bangalore University. The other dignitaries include Gajacharya Dr. Sri Vishal Munniji Marasa; Arjuna awardee Reeth Abraham; Vidya Laxman, Technical Director, Tesco International; and Dr Nirmal Sancheti, President, Terapanth Professional Forum, Bangalore.

The event will be held on Sunday (August 6), 10 am at the Jnana Jyothi auditorium, Central College campus in Gandhinagar.

Bengaluru: IT raids enter 3rd day: CM Siddaramaiah says politically motivated

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Bengaluru: As the Income Tax raids at various properties linked to Karnataka Minister D K Shivakumar continued for the third consecutive day today,Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called it a “politically motivated” move on the part of the central government.

Raking up the issue of IT sleuths using CRPF during the searches, he also hit out at the BJP for calling it a fight against corruption, saying most of its own leaders were facing graft charges.

In a swoop down that has raised a political storm, the IT department on Wednesday began its searches on various properties linked to Shivakumar, who is hosting 44 Gujarat Congress MLAs at a resort on city outskirts to forestall alleged attempts by BJP to poach on them ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls.

Ahmed Patel, political secretary to Congress President Sonia Gandhi, is locked in a bitter fight in the election.

During the searches at about 66 places across the countryin connection with a case of alleged tax evasion, IT officialssaid they have seized cash and jewellery worth over Rs 15 crore have sofar.

“This is a politically motivated raid; the timing also clearly shows that it is politically motivated,” Siddaramaiah told reporters here.

He said “I’m not against the raid or search on anyhouse, but the time that they have selected and the intentionof the central government and the IT department…”

On Wednesday, Siddaramaiah in a statement had charged that the IT department action was an attempt to silence the voice against BJP.

Asked whether he feels that Shivakumar will come out clean, the Chief Minister today said “let us see, we do not know what has happened, what they have found during the searches, but according to me it is a politically motivated.”

“He is a Minister. Taking reserve police to his houseand other places is not fair,” he said.

Without divulging any details, IT department sources said the searches at different places and questioning of the minister in this regard continued today also.

Questioning the motive behind IT sleuths going to the resort where MLAs are lodged, Siddaramaiah objected to the use of CRPF without keeping the state police in the loop.

Also, hitting back at the BJP for terming raids as fight against corruption, he said, “there are corruptioncharges against (union minister) Ananth Kumar, only inquiry is still going on.”

“There are corruption charges against so many BJP leaders in Karnataka. Is Yeddyurappa (Karnataka party chief) not facing corruption charges?” he said.

(PTI)

Sunanda Pushkar’s death: HC notice to Arnab, Republic TV on Tharoor’s plea

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court today sought a response from journalist Arnab Goswami and his channel Republic TV on Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s plea to refrain from “misreporting” his wife Sunanda Pushkar’s death and asked them to respect his “right to silence”.

Justice Manmohan issued notice to Goswami and Republic TV after Tharoor alleged that they continued to engage in “defaming and maligning” him despite an assurance given in the court on May 29 by their counsel.

Taking note of this, the bench said, “You (Goswami and the channel) have to respect Tharoor’s right to silence.”

Senior advocate Salman Khurshid, appearing for Tharoor, submitted that the court must direct Goswami and the channel to not mention the expression “murder of Sunanda Pushkar”, as it is yet to be established by a competent court that her death was “murder”, to ensure the trial was not prejudiced.

Senior advocate Sandeep Sethi, appearing for Goswami and the channel, said they have only placed the actual evidence and the police report while broadcasting the news.

“We have not called him a murderer in any of the news broadcasts on the channel (Republic channel),” Sethi said.

The judge, however, said orally that he had asked the counsel who had assured that names would not be taken.

“They will have to abide by that,” the judge said.

Advocate Sethi replied, “My client stands by what was assured by me.”
The court has now fixed the matter for further hearing on August 16.

The court was hearing an application moved by Tharoor in his pending Rs 2 crore defamation suit against Goswami and the channel for allegedly making defamatory remarks against him while airing news relating to the mysterious death of his wife.

Pushkar was found dead in a suite of a five-star hotel in south Delhi on the night of January 17, 2014. The matter is still under investigation.

(PTI)

Herman Mogling Award: Highest Honor for Karnataka-based Journalist

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Bengaluru: For once, those who break the news will make the news. The Bengaluru Urban District Union of  Working Journalist (BUWJ) has instituted the Herman Mogling Life Time Achievement Award to recognize the works of a journalist from Karnataka selected by an eminent Jury.

The Award to be presented every year starting from 2017, will comprise a certificate, medallion with the embossed image of Mogling and cash prize or rupees one lac.

The Herman Mogling award will represent the highest honor for any Karnataka-based journalist as there will be only one winner every year, according to Byrasandra Gangaraju, president, BUWJ, who will be decided by a Jury comprising eminent personalities like Former MP and The Iconic Policeman H.T. Sangliana, Shri. Rama Jois

Former Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and Former governor of Jharkhand and Bihar states and Hunasvadi Rajan, Editor Samyukta Karnataka.

The award is open to all journalists from mainstream media, English and regional media in Karnataka. “The final winner will be selected from about 20 shortlisted journalists who have done exemplary work in Karnataka,” he said.

The award ceremony is powered by Herbalife and organized by Breathe Entertainment, Supported by  Krupanidhi Group of Institutions, Prestige Group and the event will be held in Radisson Blu Atria hotel on 12th  August, Saturday 2017.

Incidentally, the Hermaan Mogling Life Time Achievement Award has a lot of rich history to back its pedigree.

The BUWJ, which has instituted the award, is affiliated to Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ), the largest media body in India with a legacy of 85 years started by the legendry literary genius, Dr. DV. Gundappa  in 1932.

And for media researchers and Kannada lovers in particular, the Hermaan Mogling Award has special added significance. Hermann Friedrich Mogling, a diminutive German, who landed in Mangalore in 1836 with only a Bible in his pocket, went on to be known as the pioneer of Karnataka journalism – or more correctly, Kannada journalism – launching Karnataka’s (then Mysore) first vernacular newspaper, Mangalura Samachara, after falling in love with and mastering Kannada. His paper was printed using stone slabs which exist to this day in the Basel Mission Printing Press in Balmatta, Mangalore.

Kishore Joseph, also executive member of BUWJ,  social activist and Director, Breathe Entertainment who are executing the award ceremony said it was a commendable initiative to pay tribute to the godfather of Journalism in Karnataka who brought out the first ever Kannada vernacular newspaper.

The award ceremony will Inaugurated by Shri. K.J. George  Minister for Bengaluru Development and Town Planning. In charge Minster, Bengaluru District and will also see heavy weight participation from motivational gurus, celebrities, top politicians and bureaucrats.

“A unique, one of its kind initiative by the Bangalore Urban District Union of Working Journalists to honour and recognise the power of the pen through the Lifetime achievement award is step in the right direction to motivate the younger generation to draw inspiration from such great journalists. Journalism has the power to awaken the mind and stir the soul”.  Said Mr. Ajay Khanna, Vice President and Country Head – Herbalife International India.

“Hermann Friedrich Mögling, a name to remember in the Karnataka’s History.  A pioneer of newspaper in Karnataka by its humble inception the “Mangalooru Samachara”, Hermann dwelled &  immersed with Karnataka’s culture so well that he realised that his journey has started. Just in the search to quench his thirst for literature he was awarded as a doctorate for his literary work in Kannada called as Bibliotheca Carnataca. Being acclaimed as a young Kannada writer, he produced nearly 36 literary works, published a list of more than 3000 Kannada proverbs, and composed about 20 poems which were considered to be a ground-breaking and exceptional Kannada literature, in a short period of 20 years. To say it’s just a prodigy where a man of Germany had a soul proclivity towards Kannada & it’s poetic literature.It is a great honour for all the recipients of the award confirmed in his name”, says Prof. Dr. Suresh Nagpal. Chairman of Krupanidhi group of institutions.

For media enquiry call Kishore Joseph, Executive Committee Member, Bengaluru Urban District Working Union of Journalist, Ph: 9483537475.

Hyundai Unveils ‘The Next Gen VERNA’ in India

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by Saleela Kappan

Chennai/Bengaluru: Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the country’s 2nd largest car manufacturer and leading passenger car exporter unveiled the much-awaited Super Performer Brand – The Next Gen ‘VERNA’ with SUPER BODY STRUCTURE in Chennai today. Hyundai Motor India breaks new ground with its 5th Generation game-changer sedan slated for launch on August 22, 2017.

The Next Gen Verna is a technological marvel developed with Futuristic Design, Dynamic Performance, Super Safety and New Technology & Advanced Features. The Superior performance of Next Gen Verna stems from vehicle’s SUPER BODY STRUCTURE frame built out of 50% Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS).

Speaking at the Showcase, Mr. Y.K Koo, Managing Director & CEO, HMIL said, “We are proud to announce the unveiling of the most awaited and aspirational Next Gen Verna for Indian market. The 5th generation Next Gen Verna is a true expression of a Superior Sedan crafted with perfection and excellence in Engineering. Next Gen Verna will create a disruption in the sedan segment with its benchmark features and performance for customers’ delight. Verna has a rich legacy and has strong presence in more than 66 Countries for over 8.8 Million customers across the world and 3.17 lakh units in India.”

The Next Gen Verna is a result of our numerous Product Clinics and Rigorous Product tests on various terrains in India and worldwide. Our R&D Centre in Namyang (S. Korea), Chennai and Hyderabad has put extreme efforts to make this a world-Class sedan for Product Supremacy and utmost customer satisfaction, he added.”

SUPER BODY STRUCTURE

The Next Gen Verna with ‘SUPER BODY STRUCTURE’ is built on Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) body structure including Hot stamping Applications that enables the sedan for superior performance and unmatched safety ensuring Best-in-Class body rigidity, Structural Changes and Crash Performance. The Rigid and Responsive Chassis, and improved impact Harshness offers Superior Road feedback to the driver for a confident driving experience. The SUPER BODY STRUCTURE ensures adequate weight control thus enhancing both performance and fuel efficiency.

The Next Gen Verna has outstanding low NVH characteristics by the use of enhanced sound absorption materials and STRONG BODY STRUCTURE (AHSS) and improved engineering of design. Multiple measures have been taken to contain NVH to barely perceptible traces such as engine and transmission mount design change, implementation of tunnel insulator, extensive application of foam filler in cavity etc.

Superior Ride & Handling

The Next Gen Verna is engineered to deliver superior ride and handling for utmost driver confidence and enthusiastic driving experience. The 5th Generation Verna is built on the All New K2 platform thus enabling precise tuning of key suspension components for enhanced cornering and high speed stability, superior ride comfort and precise handling performance, making it the Next Gen Sedan optimised for Indian conditions. The rear suspension geometry has been modified for stable and comfortable ride for rear passengers by vertical angle of rear shock absorbers and coil springs on the coupled torsion beam axle.

The front suspension uses an optimally designed McPherson strut with coil springs and gas shock absorbers along with a front stabilizer to help reduce the body roll when cornering. The standard Motor-Driven Power Steering System (MDPS) has been tuned to provide superior feedback while cornering and at high speeds thus delivering precise handling response and confident drive. The front wheel caster angle has been modified to further enhance the steering feedback to the driver at Highway speeds.

Engine and Transmission

The Next-Gen Verna is equipped with the most powerful powertrain options with a choice of two power packed 1.6 litre Dual VTVT petrol and 1.6 litre U2 CRDi VGT diesel engine. The engines with advanced 6 Speed Manual and 6 Speed Automatic Transmissions have been tuned to provide superior low and high speed performance to suite city & highway driving with high fuel efficiency.

The Best-in-Class powerful 1.6 litre Dual VTVT petrol engine offers 123PS power with high fuel efficiency and 1.6 litre U2 CRDi VGT diesel engine offers best in segment 128PS power.

Bookings Open: The booking for Customer starts today at all the dealerships across India.

For further information, contact:

Hyundai Motor India Ltd
Ravi Sharma (+91 9899290497)
Email: ravisharma@hmil.net

Hyundai Motor India Ltd
V Anand (+91 9810758141)
Email: anandv@hmil.net

Rahul Gandhi shown black flags, his convoy attacked in Gujarat

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Ahmedabad: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday faced hostile black-flag waving crowds shouting slogans in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his tour of flood-hit Dhanera town in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, forcing him to beat a retreat. His car was pelted with stones, shattering some windows.

The person who threw stones at Gandhi has been detained, Banaskantha’s superintendent of police told news agency PTI.

Gandhi, who arrived here on Friday on a day-long visit to flood-affected regions of north Gujarat, flew down to Dhanera straight from flood-affected Rajasthan areas and spoke to people from Manotra village as well as surrounding areas, before proceeding to the town’s agriculture produce marketing yard to meet the farmers and traders there.

Later, as he reached Lal Chowk in Dhanera he met with crowds showing him black flags and shouting slogans for Prime Minister Modi while protesting against him.

“BJP goons attack Congress VP Rahulji’s car in Lal Chowk, Dhanera, Banaskanta, Gujarat. Disgusting and disgraceful,” Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said in a tweet on Friday.

The Congress vice-president was to address a brief public meeting in Lal Chowk but it had to be cancelled after he was heckled. Police lathi-charged the people to disperse them and Gandhi left the scene.

Even as his car moved on, people pelted water pouches at his cavalcade. He later proceeded on a visit of flood-hit villages of Banaskantha district. As he was going to Dhanera helipad, his car was pelted with stones and some window panes were shattered.

Gandhi is to take a tour of Banaskantha and Patan districts, which are the worst-affected regions in the floods in the state in 70 years. North Gujarat is otherwise a drought-prone region.

Over 200 persons are estimated to have died and 4.5 lakh people affected by the floods in the state.

(Agencies)

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