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Rahul Gandhi is criticised by PM Modi for the Bharat Jodo Yatra

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a shot at Congress scion Rahul Gandhi for his “Bharat Jodo Yatra” and claimed that people who have been removed from office are embarking on a yatra to return to power as the campaign for the forthcoming Gujarat Assembly elections heats up.

When speaking to a crowd in Surendranagar, Gujarat, which is going to the polls, Prime Minister Modi said, “People who lost their thrones in the past are on a yatra to reclaim them. They can achieve it, but they are collaborating with individuals who prevented the construction of the Narmada dam for 40 years.”

The Prime Minister continued, referring to Medha Patkar, a leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolan, who recently attended the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra “The leaders of the Congress party are uniting with the opponents of the Narmada dam project. Gujarati citizens have made the decision to avenge those who prevented the construction of the Narmada dam.”

“80% of the salt used in the nation is produced in Gujarat. Even after consuming salt produced in Gujarat, some people mistreat the state “While addressing the audience, he added.

He continued by criticising the grand old party for using terms like “neech” to describe him “The Congress had previously referred to me as “neech aadmi,” “maut ka saudagar,” and “naali ka keeda.” Congress politicians are now promising to show Modi their aukat in place of discussing development during elections.”

As part of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Medha Patkar

Recently, Medha Patkar was spotted accompanying Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra when it entered Maharashtra, along with Congress leaders. Patkar was also referred to by the party as a “social welfare” campaigner. It is interesting to note that Rahul Gandhi indulged Medha Patkar only a few weeks before the important Gujarat Assembly elections.

“People who are active in social welfare themselves join you when you accomplish something for the society… The Congress party tweeted that social activist Medha Patkar took part in the “Bharat Jodo Yatra”.

The BJP said that the Congress lacks issues to create a narrative in Maharashtra after Medha Patkar joined Rahul Gandhi’s “Bharat Jodo Yatra” there. JP Nadda, the leader of the BJP, attacked the Congress by calling it “anti-Gujarat.”

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Proposed Helipad at Navi Mumbai’s Lord Venkateswara Temple Sparks Discussion

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The under-construction Lord Venkateswara temple in Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, is nearing completion but now faces a new debate over a proposed temporary helipad within its 10-acre premises.

Raymond Consumer Care Limited, the temple’s principal donor, has requested the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to consider building the helipad on Plot No. 3, Sector 12, allotted by the Maharashtra government through CIDCO. However, site engineers informed Raymond that no such provision exists in the commencement certificate issued by CIDCO.

Raymond has asked TTD to escalate the proposal for management consideration. TTD’s Chief Engineer acknowledged that a helipad could serve as an emergency facility and a secure access point for VVIPs, given Navi Mumbai’s severe traffic congestion. TTD Executive Officer J Shyamala Rao clarified that the helipad is not part of the core temple construction and that no permissions have been granted yet. “We are still evaluating the proposal in line with Agama Shastras and regulatory guidelines,” Rao said.

Local devotees support the helipad, highlighting its potential to significantly cut travel time for pilgrims. The Chief Engineer also noted that nearby Sector 12 already hosts several helipads, making the proposal regionally viable.

The temple project has previously navigated major hurdles, including a legal challenge over CRZ norms and the complex rerouting of a Reliance Industries gas pipeline passing through the site.

If approved, the Navi Mumbai temple would become the first TTD temple globally to feature a helipad, potentially setting a precedent for future temples across India and abroad.

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Former BJP Yuva Morcha Leader Arrested for ₹3.5 Lakh Property Fraud in Nerul

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Nerul Police have arrested Ranjit Bhalchandra Naik, a former BJP Yuva Morcha office-bearer and real estate agent, for allegedly cheating a woman of Rs 3.5 lakh by falsely promising to sell her a flat and a shop in Sector 23, Nerul. Naik, who runs Samarth Krupa Developers, has been booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) due to multiple similar fraud cases linked to him.

The complainant, 51-year-old Ahmadi Abdurrah Mulla from Tala, Raigad, approached police after Naik failed to deliver the promised properties. Naik had offered her a 950 sq. ft. flat and a 450 sq. ft. shop in the Shivam Classic building at a discounted price of ₹45 lakh. Between May 2023 and mid-2025, Mulla paid Rs 3.5 lakh through cheque, online transfer, and cash. When she repeatedly asked for possession or a refund, Naik allegedly threatened her, prompting her to file a complaint on June 9.

Police investigations revealed Naik was already facing four similar cheating cases, registered in 2023 and 2024, at Nerul Police Station. Despite multiple summonses, he failed to appear for questioning.

“Recognizing a consistent pattern of fraud, we proposed applying MCOCA against Naik,” said Senior Police Inspector Brahmananda Naikwadi. The proposal, cleared by senior officers, led to Naik’s arrest on June 19. He was produced in court on June 20 and remanded to four days of police custody. Assistant Police Inspector Nilesh Phule is leading the ongoing investigation to identify more potential victims.

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Golden Jackals Spotted Near DPS Lake, Nerul: Fresh Call to Protect Ecologically Sensitive Zone

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A recent sighting of golden jackals behind DPS Lake in Sector 52A, Nerul, has reignited calls from environmentalists and local citizens to protect the ecologically sensitive area. Wildlife enthusiast Ashutosh Kelkar captured the sighting, drawing renewed public attention to the region’s rich biodiversity.

The DPS Lake area, surrounded by mangroves and part of a vital wildlife corridor near the NRI wetland, has been under scrutiny due to ongoing development pressures. Golden jackals, known to thrive in mangrove ecosystems, have been regularly spotted in the area, underscoring its ecological significance.

Environmentalists argue that the lake and surrounding green patches are essential urban habitats and should be designated as protected forest land. “CIDCO had earlier marked the DPS Lake plot as developable land, despite the revised Development Plan awaiting state approval,” said activist Sunil Agarwal. Allegations have also surfaced against a private builder for illegally cutting over 300 trees without permission or formal possession of the plot.

In response to growing public concern, Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has reportedly instructed CIDCO to immediately halt all development activities on the site. Naik has also asked the Forest Department to explore declaring the area a Conservation Reserve, which would ensure long-term ecological safeguarding.

Activists emphasize that the plot’s close proximity to mangroves makes it a critical part of Navi Mumbai’s coastal ecosystem. “The sighting of golden jackals confirms this is not just green space—it’s an active urban forest,” Agarwal stressed.

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