Follow us on: facebook.com/dailypioneer RNI No.2016/1957, REGD NO. SSP/LW/NP-34/2019-21 @TheDailyPioneer instagram.com/dailypioneer/ Established 1864 OPINION 8 AVENUES 10 WORLD 13 Published From ENGAGE WITH IMPORTANCE OF PAK APPOINTS NEW DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL BHUBANESWAR RANCHI RAIPUR CHANDIGARH TALIBAN INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION ENVOY TO INDIA DEHRADUN HYDERABAD VIJAYWADA Late City Vol. 155 Issue 139 LUCKNOW, WEDNESDAY MAY 22, 2019; PAGES 16 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable JOFRA ARCHER INCLUDED IN ENG} WC SQUAD} 15 SPORT www.dailypioneer.com Opp flies into EVM rage Arunachal MLA, his son As tampering charges zoom, demand for VVPAT checks peaks dead in NSCN ambush PNS n NEW DELHI videos of the alleged movement 9 others killed of EVMs from one unautho- wo days before the count- rised storage house to another as terrorists Ting of votes for the Lok went viral. Videos showed Sabha polls, the Opposition some EVMs were reportedly attack convoy revived the charges of EVM stored at shops, others were tampering and moved the seen stacked in the boot of pri- AGENCIES n ITANAGAR Election Commission (EC) to vate vehicles. press for their demand for tal- However, terming it as uspected NSCN terrorists lying VVPATs with the elec- frivolous and unfounded, the Son Tuesday gunned down tronic voting machine figures. EC rejected allegations of dis- sitting MLA and NPP They also said the counting be crepancies in the handling of Assembly poll candidate first concluded in the centres EVMs and VVPAT (Voter Tirong Aboh and ten others, where doubts have emerged. Verified Paper Trail Machines) including his son and security The EC has rejected the in some districts of Uttar personnel, in Tirap district of charges. Pradesh and maintained that all Arunachal Pradesh, a top Leaders of as many as 22 machines are safe and secure. police officer said. Aboh (41), Opposition parties, including “After the close of polls, all who represented the Khonsa those from Congress, TMC, SP, polled EVMs and VVPATs are West constituency, was seeking BSP, TDP, RJD and Left, met brought under security cover to a re-election from the seat. the EC and demanded verifi- the designated strongrooms, Initial reports suggested cation of VVPAT slips of ran- which is sealed with double that seven people were killed in domly-selected polling stations locks in the presence of the the attack, but Director General before the counting of the candidates and in the presence of Police SBK Singh put the hunt down the perpetrators. blamed the ruling Bharatiya votes polled in the just-con- of observers of the EC. The death toll at 11 later in the day. My heartfelt condolences. May Janata Party for the “prevailing cluded Lok Sabha elections. entire process of storage and Aboh was on his way to his the departed souls rest in lawlessness and chaos” in the They also demanded that if any sealing of the strongrooms is constituency from Assam, peace,” he said. State. “If elected representatives discrepancy is found during Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, covered under videography. along with family members, Condemning the attack, of the state are not safe under VVPAT verification, 100 per TMC’s Derek O Brien, DMK’s Kanimozhi, CPI’s D Raja and other Opposition leaders come out after meeting the Election Continuous CCTV coverage is three police personnel and a NPP president and Meghalaya the present dispensations at the cent counting of the paper Commission over their concerns about EVMs, at Nirvachan Sadan, in New Delhi on Tuesday Ranjan Dimri | Pioneer done till completion of count- poll agent, when the suspected Chief Minister Conrad K Centre and the state, how can slips of VVPATs of all polling ing. Each strongroom is guard- NSCN rebels opened fire at Sangma sought the interven- common people feel secure,” stations of that particular for some other party, specially “Even if the EC disagrees only a change in guideline or ed with round-the-clock secu- their vehicles near 12 Mile tion of the Prime Minister’s the party said in a statement. Assembly segment should be the BJP. These things we have with us, it should consider that procedure. The EC has not rity by Central Armed Police area in the district at around Office and Union Home Demanding a high-level done and compared with the told the EC. We, in the last 75 per cent of the electorate rep- decided for six weeks and now Forces (CAPF). Further, the 11.30 am, Singh told PTI. Minister Rajnath Singh. judicial inquiry into the inci- electronic voting machine three-four years have been resented by these 22 parties is they are saying they will decide candidates or their designated One security officer, who “The NPP is extremely dent, it also said, “Chief (EVM) results. complaining about the EVMs before it. How does it matter if tomorrow,” Singhvi said. agents remain present at the sustained injuries in the inci- shocked and saddened by the Minister Pema Khandu and his “We told the EC that the in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and its changes the rules? It will be Earlier in the day, several strongroom for 24X7 vigil at all dent, has been admitted to news of the death of its MLA BJP Government are solely VVPAT machines should be even in States,” Congress leader times,” the EC said in a state- hospital in Dibrugarh, Assam, Shri Tirong Aboh (Arunachal responsible for lawlessness and counted first and if there is any Ghulam Nabi Azad said after ment. the DGP said, adding that the Pradesh) and his family. We all chaos in the State.” discrepancy, then all of them in meeting EC officials. “On the counting day, the MLA and ten others were condemn the brutal attack and Aboh was elected from the that segment should be count- Azad’s party colleague strongrooms are opened in the killed on the spot. Expressing urge @rajnathsingh and Khonsa West seat in 2014 on a ed. During elections, there Abhishek Singhvi said after sev- Pranab: Onus on EC to presence of the candidates/ his shock over the incident, @PMOIndia to take action Peoples’ Party of Arunachal were many EVMs which mal- eral requests to the EC for agents and observers under Chief Minister Pema Khandu against those responsible for (PPA) ticket. functioned and in many cases, months, the poll body has now videography,” said the Election said the perpetrators will be such attack,” Sangma tweeted. Assembly polls were held when votes for one political agreed to meet us on Commission. hunted down. Meanwhile, the Arunachal concurrently with Lok Sabha party were cast, it showed votes Wednesday to discuss the issue. put speculation to rest Continued on Page 7 “Action will be initiated to Pradesh Congress Committee elections in Arunachal Pradesh. PNS n NEW DELHI the Election Commission of India. They must do so and put ormer President Pranab all speculation to rest,” he said. CO sacked, IAF FMukherjee on Tuesday Pranab said as a firm expressed concern over the believer in the country’s insti- alleged tampering of voters’ tutions, it is his considered verdict saying the opinion that it is onus of ensuring the “workmen” officers face jail institutional who decide how integrity lies with the institutional the Election “tools” perform. Commission, Protests broke for copter crash which should put out in some parts all speculation to of Uttar Pradesh rest. He also said on Tuesday after there can be no videos of alleged room for specu- movement and lation that chal- tampering of lenges the very EVMs went viral basis of Indian on social media, a democracy. charge dismissed “I am con- by the EC as “friv- cerned at reports of alleged olous” and “unfounded”. tampering of voters’ verdict. The former President on The safety and security of Monday had lauded the role of EVMs which are in the custody the poll panel saying the 2019 of ECI is the responsibility of Lok Sabha polls were conduct- the Commission,” Pranab said ed “perfectly”. Speaking at a 12 seconds. The Mi-17 heli- in a statement posted on his book launch event, Pranab said Role of ATC at copter had no means of know- Twitter handle. that right from first Election ing it was under attack. “People’s mandate is sacro- Commissioner Sukumar Sen to Srinagar base While the air battle was on, sanct and has to be above any the present election commis- air defence was in full state of iota of reasonable doubt. The sioners, the institution is work- also under lens alert with surface-to-air missile onus of ensuring institutional ing very well. units ready to engage any integrity in this case lies with Continued on Page 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated during a dinner meeting with top National Democratic Alliance leaders in New Delhi on Tuesday PTI PNS n NEW DELHI intruding Pakistani aircraft. It was at this time that air CAPSULE enior officers of IAF may defence radars at Srinagar air- Sface action for the heli- port picked up a low-flying air- copter crash near Srinagar on craft on their screens. The COAST GUARD SEIZES PAK February 27 after it was shot by senior officer manning the CBI clean chit to MSY, Akhilesh in DA case BOAT WITH NARCOTICS own ground air defence lead- post of Terminal Weapons New Delhi: The Indian Coast ing to the death of six IAF per- Director (TWD) at the time PTI n NEW DELHI enquiry was conducted in the difference in computation of Guard on Tuesday apprehended sonnel on board and a civilian was likely the Chief Operations said PE and it was found that disproportionate assets in the a Pakistani boat off the Gujarat on ground. A Court of Inquiry Officer of the airbase. n a relief to former Uttar the allegations against early findings of 2007. coast and seized narcotics, is on to fix responsibility for This officer may have given IPradesh Chief Minister Respondent(s)..., for allegedly The agency said that PE is suspected to be heroin, worth deaths caused by friendly fire the final order to fire after the Mulayam Singh Yadav and his having acquired dispropor- not a criminal investigation as `600 crore, officials said. and the Commanding Officer helicopter, designated a slow son Akhilesh, the CBI has told tionate assets to their known envisaged under the CrPC and of the Srinagar airbase has flying target, could not be the Supreme Court that the source of income could not be hence there was requirement EC: DISSENT IN MCC CASES been sacked. identified through a critical sys- allegations of disproportionate substantiated”. for it to place the report before NOT TO BE MADE PUBLIC Though the IAF on tem called the Identification, assets against them could not “The further enquiry the jurisdictional court and New Delhi: Rejecting demand of Tuesday refrained from giving Friend or Foe (IFF) transpon- be substantiated and it had under the registered PE in the even the apex court had not Election Commissioner Ashok details of the incident or the der, sources said. closed the preliminary enquiry present case commenced after directed the agency to place Lavasa, the ‘full commission’ on findings of the probe, sources IFF systems onboard an on August 7, 2013. the judgement dated December before it or any other authori- Tuesday ruled that dissents and said the air defence fired an aircraft listen for an “interro- In an affidavit filed in the 13, 2012, of the court and was ty. minority views in EC orders in Israeli-made SPYDER surface- gation signal” from the ground top court, CBI said that since concluded on August 7, 2013. On April 12, the CBI had cases of model code violations to-air missile on February 27 and then respond with a “no prima facie evidence” of I further respectfully state and conducting further enquiry in “On careful examination of told the apex court that it had would not be made public. P5 from the Srinagar airbase after unique signal which identifies commission of cognisable submit that since, no prima a fair, impartial and profes- documents, statements of wit- closed in 2013 a PE against it mistook the MI-17 heli- it as a “friendly”. The system is offence against Mulayam and facie evidence of commission sional manner in the matter, nesses and the versions of the Mulayam Singh Yadav and his MODI PAYS TRIBUTE TO copter to be hostile. If found specifically designed to ensure his two sons, Akhilesh and of cognizable offence against had independently taken a suspects during the course of son Akhilesh in the dispro- RAJIV ON DEATH ANNIV guilty, the officers may be that friendly-fire incidents are Prateek, was found, the the suspects was found during decision to close the enquiry further enquiry, sufficient evi- portionate assets case. New Delhi: Prime Minister booked for culpable homicide avoided during the heat of Preliminary Enquiry (PE) was enquiry, hence, the PE in the against Respondent number dence to support the allegations The top court had direct- Narendra Modi on Tuesday took not amounting to murder battle. It is unclear if the IAF not converted into a criminal present case was not convert- 2, 3 and 5 (Mulayam, Akhilesh of possessions of dispropor- ed CBI to file its reply on a fresh to Twitter to pay tribute to under the IAF Act 1950 and be helicopter’s IFF was function- case/FIR and as such, no ed into a criminal and Prateek) on August 7, tionate assets, jointly or indi- plea by Chaturvedi seeking to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his jailed. ing at the time. enquiry was conducted in the case/FIR...and as such, no 2013, in view of the directions vidually, against Mulayam know the status of probe in the 28th death anniversary. This lapse could have taken There was a likelihood of matter after August 7, 2013. enquiry was conducted in the of the court in the said judge- Singh Yadav and his family assets case. place as the entire IAF was alert not adhering to a series of addi- The CBI said that after matter after August 7, 2013,” a ment,” the affidavit said. members could not be brought Yadav, who contested Lok BSP SUSPENDS that day as in the morning an tional steps which have to be conducting further enquiry in CBI SP said in the affidavit. CBI said that pursuant to out. Therefore, in view of direc- Sabha polls from Mainpuri RAMVEER UPADHYAY aerial battle had taken place in followed in the moments prior a “fair, impartial and profes- He said that the apex the apex court verdict in 2007 tion passed by court...in its seat in Uttar Pradesh, alleged Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party Rajouri sector when the to the launch of the SPYDER sional manner” in the matter, court in its 2012 verdict had on a plea by petitioner judgement dated December that the petition, filed on the on Tuesday suspended senior Pakistani jets had tried to tar- surface-to-air missile. The role it had independently taken a passed various directions in Vishwanath Chaturvedi, it had 13, 2012, the competent poll eve, was politically moti- leader Ramveer Upadhyay for get Indian military installations of the IAF’s Air Traffic Control decision to close the probe the matter and allowed the registered the PE on March 5, authority in CBI took a con- vated. ‘anti-party activities’. The former in retaliation to IAF air strikes (ATC) at Srinagar airbase is against them as per court’s CBI to take such independent 2007, to look into the allega- sidered decision on August 7, He had alleged that Energy Minister in the Mayawati in Balakot day earlier. being looked into. directions in the 2012 verdict. action, as it considers fit, on tions of acquiring of dispro- 2013, to close the PE against all Chaturvedi was trying to rake government, Upadhyay was Sources said the entire It is unclear whether the In its 21-page affidavit, the the basis of the enquiry con- portionate assets to the known the suspects”, the affidavit said. up an old disproportionate removed from the post of chief shoot-down sequence from the Terminal Weapons Director CBI said, “Thereafter in com- ducted by it, without seeking source of income against the It said that CVC was com- assets case against him and his whip of the party in the UP moment the missile was enquired and was told by the pliance of the directions of the any direction from any cor- trio, Dimple Yadav (Akhilesh’s municated about the decision family to malign their image Assembly but continued to be the launched to the moment of ATC that no friendly aircraft court in the judgement dated ner. wife), and other unknown per- taken in the PE on October 8, during the current general MLA from Sadabad. impact lasted approximately were flying in the area. December 13, 2012, further “Accordingly, the CBI after sons. 2013, along with reasons for elections. LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 city 02

By-elections to 13 Assembly seats expected

‘Exit poll projections exaggerated’ PNS n LUCKNOW Kanpur Nagar. Two other ministers in the fray are SP During the 2014 Lok PNS n LUCKNOW y-elections to as many as 13 Assembly Singh Baghel from Agra (reserved) seat Sabha elections, as Bseats could be in the offing as some and Mukut Bihari Verma from Ambedkar many as 14 BJP MLAs amajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav MLAs have tried their luck in the Lok Nagar. were elected to Lok Ssaid that the exit polls projected exag- Sabha elections. If these candidates win, Besides, the BJP legislators contesting gerated gains for Bharatiya Janata Party in bypolls will surely be held in their con- the Lok Sabha elections include MLA from Sabha. In the ensuing the just-concluded polling in the Lok stituencies. The MLAs are from both trea- Manikpur RK Singh Patel (Banda), MLA bypolls, 13 of these Sabha elections. sury and opposition benches and include from Iglas, Rajvir Singh Valmiki Diler Akhilesh wrote a letter to the rank and four UP ministers. (Hathras), Jaidpur legislator Upendra seats were wrested by file of the party and it is circulating in social During the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Rawat (Barabanki), MLA from Gangoh the then ruling media. “There is no need for despair and as many as 14 BJP MLAs were elected to Pradeep Chaudhary (Kairana), and party Samajwadi Party and do not get misled by exit poll results. With Lok Sabha. In the ensuing bypolls, 13 of legislator from Balha, Akshaywar Lal the support of the public, Samajwadi these seats were wrested by the then rul- Gaud (Bahraich). the BJP could retain Party-Bahujan Samaj Party-Rashtriya Lok ing Samajwadi Party and the BJP could The Samajwadi Party has fielded its only one seat Dal alliance is set to register a historic vic- retain only one seat. senior legislator Mohammad Azam Khan tory in Lok Sabha elections. The poll The BJP has fielded four UP ministers from Rampur Lok Sabha seat where he is results will not only stun pollsters but will and five legislators in Lok Sabha elections. pitted against Jaya Prada of BJP. Ambedkar Nagar seat while Apna Dal also go a long way in redefining the pol- Two legislators from Samajwadi Party and Another SP legislator, a rebel, is (Sonelal) MLA Sangam Lal Gupta is con- itics of Hindi heartland,” Akhilesh Yadav one each from Bahujan Samaj Party and Shivpal Singh Yadav who is contesting testing the Lok Sabha election from said in his letter. Apna Dal (Sonelal) also contested the Lok from Firozabad against SP’s official can- Pratapgarh on BJP ticket. “The authenticity of exit polls will be Sabha elections. didate and his nephew Akshay Yadav. If “The election season, as it is, never exposed on the day of counting — May 23. Cabinet minister and BJP MLA from Azam Khan and Shivpal Yadav win their peters out in Uttar Pradesh and we seem Party leaders and workers should remain Lucknow Cantonment, Rita Bahuguna elections, the SP will have to face bypolls to be heading for another round of by-elec- present at counting centres to thwart Joshi, contested the Allahabad Lok Sabha in two seats. tions in the coming months,” said leader designs of the BJP government to manip- seat while another minister, Satyadev The Bahujan Samaj Party has fielded of opposition in Assembly and SP MLA ulate poll results,” the SP chief said. Pachauri, is the BJP candidate from its legislator Ritesh Pandey from the Ram Govind Chaudhary. Meanwhile, the SP directed party cadre to guard strongrooms in shifts of eight hours each. SP state chief Naresh Uttam in an advi- sory issued to districts asked district chiefs to deploy experienced counting Oppn alliance to win 60 seats agents along with senior advocates in the counting halls till the process was complet- ed. The BSP has also asked its workers to in UP, says Sanjay Singh guard the strongrooms and match the EVM numbers so that they could not be PNS n LUCKNOW cussed about the formation of a new gov- changed at the time of counting. ernment at the Centre,” he said. “I feel the The advisory further asks workers to am Aadmi Party leader and Rajya gathbandhan will get more than 60 seats ensure that the green paper seal and spe- ASabha member Sanjay Singh on in UP and the BJP will be wiped off across cial tags are the same and only then per- Tuesday met Samajwadi Party chief the country. mission be given to open EVM for count- Akhilesh Yadav and claimed that the Exit polls will prove to be false, like ing. Congress general secretary Priyanka opposition alliance would win at least 60 it had happened before. The opposition Gandhi Vadra has also sent out a message Lok Sab.ha seats in Uttar Pradesh. will form a strong government at the asking party workers not to get demor- “This time the exit polls will be a total Centre,” he claimed. alised by exit polls predictions and failure. People have already lost faith in The AAP leader, who is party in- rumours. this exercise and after May 23, their lack charge of UP, said that the first priority “My dear Congress workers, don’t lose of belief will be cemented further. It is cer- of the opposition would be to prevent heart because of exit polls and rumours. tain that an opposition government will “communal” Narendra Modi and Amit Such things are spread to demoralise you. be formed at the Centre after May 23,” he Shah regain power at the Centre. You should be more alert now. Stay firm said. After the exit polls were aired on outside the strongrooms and at counting Talking to media after meeting Monday, Akhilesh Yadav had met Bahujan centres. We have firm belief that our hard Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow on Tuesday, Samaj Party president Mayawati and the Samajwadi Party-Bahujan Samaj Party joint candidate from Ghazipur, Afzal Ansari, stages a work will not go waste,” Priyanka said in Singh said that it was a courtesy call. two leaders were closeted for over an hour protest outside the strongroom, alleging that the administration was trying to change EVMs, her message. “We had a fruitful talk and we dis- to discuss the post-poll scenario. in Ghazipur on Monday UPEIDA to check overspeeding BSP suspends Upadhyay for on Agra-Lucknow E-way ‘anti-party “Thus, the average speed of the vehicle will be assessed and activities’ punitive action, if needed, will be initiated against the driver, the UPEIDA official said. The number of accidents on Agra-Lucknow Expressway has peaked in recent times. As per police records, 18 accidents are reported almost every week with seven people losing lives every fortnight, on an average. Overspeeding has been found to be the main reason of acci- dents. To check overspeeding, the UPEIDA had installed speed meters at two places but smart PNS n LUCKNOW Expressway distance in 2 hours drivers slow down the vehicle PNS n LUCKNOW 35 minutes while a bus/truck on reaching the point to escape larmed at the increase in should cover this distance in 3 surveillance. ahujan Samaj Party on Anumber of accidents on hours 15 minutes. “Therefore, the UPEIDA BTuesday suspended senior Agra-Lucknow Expressway, “Any vehicle covering this has now decided to install leader Ramveer Upadhyay for officials of Uttar Pradesh distance in less than the stipu- speed guns at different places ‘anti-party activities’. Expressway Industrial lated time will be booked for and even ask highway patrol to The Brahmin face of the Development Authority overspeeding and the driver randomly check speed of vehi- BSP and former Energy (UPEIDA) have decided to will be penalised,” a senior cles,” the official said. Minister in the Mayawati gov- strictly enforce speed restric- UPEIDA official told this Meanwhile, UPEIDA CEO ernment, Upadhyay was tions on vehicles passing the reporter on Tuesday. Awanish Awasthi suggested removed from the post of chief expressway. The new regulation is that tea kiosks be opened at dif- whip of the party in the UP The UPEIDA has decided expected to come into effect ferent places across the express- Assembly but continued to be to install speed guns at differ- from June. way where divers could be the MLA from Sadabad. ent places on the expressway to The time of a vehicle enter- served tea free of cost. The line This was confirmed by ensure that vehicles crossed the ing the expressway will be of thought behind this is that BSP general secretary Mewalal expressway in stipulated time. marked and the same will be drivers feel sleepy at night and Gautam. In a letter to A car is supposed to cover done once the vehicle leaves the the kiosks will help the drivers Upadhyay sent on Tuesday, the 302-km Agra-Lucknow expressway. in keeping sleep away. Gautam said, ‘’During the Lok Sabha polls, you worked against BSP candidates and supported ‘opposition’ candidates in Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Aligarh, Twelve killed in mishaps Hathras and on other seats. While you have been suspend- PNS n LUCKNOW up van near Pankutiya Sunni In Kaushambi, two mem- ed from the party and removed Mahri village in Baghauli bers of a family were killed and as chief whip of the BSP in dozen persons were killed police station area on two others injured after they Assembly, you will neither be Ain four mishaps across the Lucknow-Hardoi road on were hit by a speeding SUV on invited nor allowed to attend state since Monday evening. Monday night. National Highway 2 on any party meetings.” In Hardoi, three men were Police identified the vic- Tuesday morning. During the recent elec- killed when their motorcycle tims as Vimlesh (24), Prithviraj The victims were standing tions, Upadhyay openly sought rammed into a stationary pick- (21) and Ram Pujan (18). All by the roadside when they support for Bharatiya Janata three were inebriated and were were hit by the speeding vehi- Party candidates in Aligarh returning from a marriage cle. While Nusrat (30) and her and also candidates on other function. daughter Alisha (5) died on the seats. His brother Mukul The bodies were sent for spot, Nusrat’s mother-in-law Upadhyay had joined the BJP autopsy and a case was regis- and son were injured. in February after which there tered. The SUV driver was arrest- were speculations that he too In a similar mishap in ed and the vehicle was could join the saffron party Baghpat, four students coming impounded. along with his wife Seema. from Haryana were killed when In the last incident report- Upadhyay was found hob- their car rammed into a sta- ed from Pratapgarh, three per- nobbing with senior BJP lead- tionary truck near Sarfabad vil- sons were fatally struck by ers after his wife Seema lage on Eastern Peripheral lightning in Bhav village of Upadhyay refused to contest Expressway on Tuesday. Baghrai police station area on from Fatehpur Sikri (Agra The mishap took place Tuesday. rural) constituency on BSP when the driver lost control Sitaram (24), his sister ticket against Congress candi- over wheels and rammed the Sakshi (14) and Ram Babu date Raj Babbar and BJP’s Raj car into the stationary truck. (35) were working in a field Kumar Chahar. A girl, who suffered when they were struck by light- In 2009, Seema Upadhyay injuries, was admitted to the ning. The bodies were sent for was elected from Fatehpur district hospital. autopsy. Sikri seat on BSP ticket.

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PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n offer them prasad,” he said. LUCKNOW On being asked why he organises bhandara only on t was a case of small budgets Bada Mangal for feeding peo- Iand big devotion on the first ple when he could do so on any day of Bada Mangal which other day, he said that they try was celebrated with religious and feed orphans at orphanage. fervour in the city. “However, in such cases we do Devotees said they used not get the pleasure of serving their medium and small bud- them with our own hands gets and some organisations which we get in this case.” he pooled in their resources to said. Maheshwari’s father, who organise bhandaras on Bada actively participated in the Mangal. Right from the morn- arrangements despite the peak- ing, orange tents cropped up at ing mercury, said that they had several points in the city and kept a huge box to prevent the bhandara organisers were devotees from littering. seen bent on large woks of oil Gyanendra Verma, with tonnes of dough, making Balwant Singh and J Singh the necessary preparations. from the RS Foundation Trust, The first rounds of bhan- who pooled in money to daras started at 11 am and organise a bhandara, said the peaked in the afternoon. Even whole idea was to distribute as some bhandaras wrapped up prasad. “This is the second by the evening, others contin- time we are organising bhan- ued till 10 in the night. dara and we keep serving Sitting in the sweltering ‘prasad’ till 10 pm,” he said. heat with piles of potatoes and When asked if they were pumpkins surrounding him in following the directives issued Gomti Nagar, Vijay Verma, by the administration on not who is in outsourcing business, using plastic, Balwant Singh performed puja with his fam- said that it was difficult to get ily before starting the bhandara. kulhads in bulk. Talking to ‘The Pioneer’, “In case of plastic glasses, Verma said that his father had we can get them at one point told him that it was important but we cannot get kulhads in to feed the hungry. large quantities from one place “This is my fifth year in and then bringing them to the organising bhandara and I do spot is also a tedious job,” he so because I can feed a large said. number of people coming from Bhaghirathi Yadav, a small all categories and walks of life,” businessman who organised he said, adding that with 1.5 bhandara for the first time in quintal of flour, he would be Gomti Nagar, said that earlier able to feed over one thousand he used to pool in money with people. other people for bhandaras. “It Besides, Verma said, there is nice to see the children of the were several Muslim friends family participate in these who had also told him that they bhandaras. They get excited would break their rozas with when such functions are per- the prasad of the bhandara. formed and they also learn “Most of my Muslim friends about the culture,” he said. will visit in the evening,” he Yadav said that they had made added. Verma said he had arrangements for cleanliness. made all arrangements for (Clockwise from top left) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offering prayers at Hanuman Setu temple, devotees throng old Hanuman temple in Aliganj, prasad being distributed at one of the bhandaras in Aashiyana and devotees standing in long queues at Lord Satish Kumar, a helper, keeping the place clean as Hanuman temple on the first Bada Mangal in Lucknow said that for drinking water appealed by the Nagar Nigam. they were not using plastic “Not only have we kept dust- time to time,” he said. while transporting. “We would option but to use the plastic organised bhandara just in past two years. His family, dara. glasses. “We have made bins, we have also deployed Talking about avoiding the not mind the use of kulhads but glasses,” he said. front of his residence in Gomti including his 80-year-old “It gives us great amount of arrangements of a container volunteers who will remove the use of plastic glasses, he said while transporting them they Pankaj Maheshwari, who Nagar, said that he has been father, looked excited as they satisfaction and happiness and mug with which the peo- used plated and bowls from that kulhads posed a problem break and hence there is no runs a small business and organising bhandara for the prepared for starting the bhan- when we feed the devotees and ple can manage,” he added. Traffic diversions for Several bhandaras leave place littered with pattals, glasses Why the devotees throng PNS n LUCKNOW roads. Mayor Sanyukta Bhatia, to this Hanuman shrine? counting of votes espite the appeal made by who had specially made an DLucknow Nagar Nigam appeal to keep the place clean PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n ing of vehicles was prohibited authorities for keeping the and also inaugurated a website LUCKNOW and it will be a no parking zone. bhandara area clean, there for bhandaras to get themselves Regarding the other park- were several bhandaras in the registered, said that they would he Traffic Department ings the traffic officials said that city that left the area full of spread more awareness on the Tannounced the traffic the vehicles of the observers garbage. issue. diversions for the counting of would enter from Gate No 2 of The areas presented a On being informed that votes which will take place on the venue and then enter the messy picture with garbage several of the bhandaras used May 23 at the Rama Bai Sthal. pucca parking 2. strewn all over. plastic glasses, she said there The traffic officials while giv- The vehicles of the magis- The spot where these were some which had used ing the details of the diversions trates would be parked in the bhandaras were organised biodegradable and paper glass- said that no traffic movement pucca parking 3. The police across the city were found es. would be allowed from the staff vehicles would be parked strewn with plastic glasses and Incidentally, the district Rama Bai Sthal Crossing in the pucca parking 4, he ‘donas’ (leaf bowl). Those who administration has been run- towards the strongroom via added. partook in the community ning a campaign against the use the Rain Basera Crossing and The vehicles of the polling feast also threw the ‘donas’ of plastic and polythene for the the vehicles would be diverted staff coming from the Bangla and ‘pattals’ (leaf plate) on the past two days. towards the Shaheed Path Bazar side will move from underpass. Aurangabad trifurcation From the Rain Basera towards Bijnore, Aurangabad Crossing only the vehicles of underpass and they will park the agents of the political can- their vehicles on the pucca LMRC returns 2 bags, 4 mobiles to owners didates will be allowed to parking 05. Lucknow (PNS): Scores kept in water to show how it move towards the strongroom The vehicles of the polling PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n LUCKNOW It turned out that Rashid had direct- Lucknow. of people come to this floats. Established in 2001 the and no other vehicles will be staff coming from the ly boarded the metro after landing at “Right from providing immediate Hanuman temple because it temple falls in the area of the allowed. These vehicles will be Mohanlalganj side will enter ver the last few days, the Lucknow CCS Airport from Dubai on and had for- first aid to the needy, or reuniting displays a Rameshwaram temple trail which includes diverted towards the Baba from the Rain Basera gate of OMetro Rail Corporation team has gotten his mobile phone at Indiranagar parents with their children left behind at stone which floats in water. shrines such as the Khatu Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar the venue and will be parked in returned two bags and four mobile phones, metro station’s ticket counter,” LMRC stations and returning numerous belong- This is the Panchmukhi Shyam Temple and the University underpass. the pucca parking 5. including those priced high, to their officials said. ings left behind by the passengers, the Temple which is on the banks Hanuman Setu Temple,” said From the Shaheed Path The vehicles of the politi- rightful owners who had either forgotten Impressed by such professionalism and Lucknow Metro team ensures that every of the river Gomti and has an Mishra. underpass the ordinary traffic cal agents and candidates com- or lost them at the stations. sensitivity of the metro staff, Rashid passenger and belonging inside the metro idol which shows the five Members of the temple will not move on the service ing from the side of Indiranagar metro station controller expressed his gratitude in a hand-written premises is safe and secure,” said a senior faces of Lord Hanuman. admit that although among lane towards the Ramabai Mohanlalganj and Utraitia will Rajneesh had recently found a mobile letter, commending the service rendered official. The priest of this temple, the new categories of shrines Police Chowki and this traffic enter through the Rain Basera phone lying unattended at the ticket win- by Lucknow Metro team. Ever since the inauguration of com- Acharya Pawan Mishra, said it also attracted attention being will be diverted towards the gate and will be parked in the dow and kept it safely until the owner, “Incidents like these not only strength- mercial services on the entire North-South that there were thousands of on the banks of the Gomti and helipad side. pucca parking 8. Mohammad Rashid, came searching for it en the passengers’ belief in professional- corridor on March 8, cases of passengers devotees who came to the surrounded by a number of The traffic officials while The Traffic Department in the morning on May 16. ism but also bring joy to the faces of the forgetting their belongings inside the temple just to see this rare trees. giving the details of the park- officials said that if the normal “After due verification to ensure he was entire team when they receive such trains or stations have gone up manifold stone. The priest said that on the ings of the vehicles said that public faced any problem then the owner of the mobile phone, the hand appreciation from happy passengers. and the LMRC team is winning hearts by ‘The founder of the tem- auspicious occasion of Bada from the Ramabai Sthal to the they could contact the Traffic set was handed over to him by the station Lucknow Metro has always been receiving returning the belongings to their rightful ple brought this stone from Mangal the temple attracted Rain Basera Crossing the park- Control Room. controller Monika. a positive feedback from the people of owners safely. Rameshwaram and it has been huge crowds. Rajiv Gandhi remembered on Balidan Diwas

PNS n LUCKNOW administered the Anti- Terrorism Day pledge to police overnor Ram Naik and officials at the DGP headquar- GDirector General of Police ters on Tuesday morning. OP Singh administered Anti- Meanwhile, UP Congress Terrorism Day pledge to their leaders and workers fondly staff on the 28th death anniver- remembered Rajiv Gandhi and sary of late Prime Minister organised several functions to Rajiv Gandhi on Tuesday as mark the day despite the Congress leaders and workers absence of state chief Raj paid tributes to their late leader Babbar. Rajiv Gandhi’s statues and observed the as Balidan at Kalidas Marg crossing and Diwas. Mall Avenue were garlanded by Paying tributes to the for- Congress leaders and workers. mer Prime Minister in Later, a symposium was Lucknow on Tuesday, the held at the state Congress head- Governor said that he was wit- quarters to remember the con- ness to the late leader’s work- tribution of the former Prime ing as he too was in Parliament Minister. during that time. UPCC spokesman Pankaj Naik lauded Rajiv Gandhi’s Tewari said that the leaders role in introducing information Congress workers paying floral tributes to late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on Tuesday highlighted how Rajiv Gandhi technology and also empower- scripted the rise of India in the ing youths of 18 years of age by Gandhi for introducing respective area. be done in this field and hence 21st century by initiating the making them part of elec- Panchayati Raj System, The Governor also every person must pledge to information technology era torate. empowering local body mem- expressed concern over terror- fight terrorism. and empowered 18-year-old He also remembered Rajiv bers for development of their ism and said that a lot had to DGP OP Singh also youths to cast votes. LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 city 04

International Biodiversity 50 students of KV visit border areas of Uttarakhand Day to be observed today

PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n process in and around the local- for conservation of plant biodi- LUCKNOW ities of their natural habitat versity not only during their since the beginning of civilsza- time but at present also. The he Secretary, Biodiversity tion which had been very use- involvement of tribal communi- TBoard, SP Yadav, said that an ful for eco restoration and the ties is also required to be action plan was being made for socio-economic development strengthened and expanded for the state of Uttar Pradesh for the of the area. the cultural and mythological conservation of biodiversity of “However, during recent way of preservation of natural various flora and fauna species. times the plant diversity and vegetation,” she said. Talking to ‘The Pioneer,” he tribal communities in India are The scientist pointed out said that they would be docu- in difficulty owing to moderni- that plants could be conserved menting the traditional knowl- sation in the tribal area, overex- through Vastu Shastra. edge which had been used over ploitation and indiscriminate “Vastu can be applied on the years for the conservation of and wanton destruction of nat- flowers and plants in the house. biodiversity in this action ural forest cover for meet- The plants play a significant role plan. ing the multiple requirements of in activating positive energy in The UP State Biodiversity the ever-growing population. our day-to-day life. Tulsi should Board has also highlighted the Consequently many impor- be planted in the north, east or paper which had been written tant plant species are becoming north east and in front of the by a team of former NBRI and rare and critically endangered or house. Peepal should be BSIP scientists and their stu- some of them have even become planted near a temple or any dents on the use of cultural and extinct. It is estimated that 10 other sacred place. Vat should tribal knowledge for the conser- per cent of all the species are be planted near a temple or vation of biodiversity. The team threatened in India,” she said. any other sacred place. Money which researched the paper She said that these extinc- plant may be planted inside the included Kamla Kulshreshtha, tions were irreversible and given room as it brings good luck to DC Saini, Shambhu Kumar, our dependence on food crops, the house. Big trees should be Deepak Kumar Gond and medicines and other biological planted in the south and west Gaurav Kumar Mishra. resources posed a threat to our direction of the house and Giving the details about the own well-being. “ should not be planted in front PNS n LUCKNOW Nepal border to give them a first-hand organised to motivate the students to schoolchildren visit the border areas of research, the former scientist The great forests which still of it. Spiny plant should be experience of how the Army person- join the Army and serve the nation. India with the objective of providing from the National Botanical exist were a grim reminder of planted in an open area and group of 50 students belonging to nel are guarding the nation, braving the The excitement and ebullience them a first-hand experience of the Research Institute what paradise was once and should not be planted in the AKendriya Vidyalayas visited most hostile weather conditions and was visible on the faces of the young prevailing security environment in (NBRI),Kamla Kulshreshtha, what could soon be lost. house because it produces bad Pithoragarh and forward areas as part treacherous terrain. boys who were awed to see soldiers the border areas. said that the tribal people had Nevertheless, the situation is not energy. A rock garden should be of a seven-day visit to border areas of The highlights of the visit were the operating under such difficult condi- The other objective of the initia- contributed a significant role in too bad to overcome. Our ances- developed in the south-west Uttarakhand under the ‘Seema weapons and equipment display and a tions. tive is to foster patriotism and nation- the conservation of biodiversi- tors had left various religious direction and should not be in Darshan’ initiative, from May 13 to 19. demonstration on rock climbing. ‘Seema Darshan’ is a unique initia- alism among students and provide ty and in the environmental beliefs for us towards nature and the north-east direction,” he During the tour, the students were A lecture on avenues and mode of tive of the Ministry of Human them an opportunity to experience the management and development it was a very constructive device pointed out. taken to Dharchula along the Indo- joining the Indian Army was also Resource Development under which border environment. Thunderstorm likely in city today LPG delivery Anti-Terrorism Day observed

PNS n LUCKNOW man looted PNS n LUCKNOW he Meteorological department has forecast Tthunderstorm in the city on Wednesday. There n a loot incident reported from Indira is also warning of duststorm, thunder storm accom- INagar, two armed miscreants riding a panied by gusty wind with speed of 30-40 km per motorcycle with their faces covered by cloth, hour and lightning at isolated places in the state. snatched a bag containing Rs 36,760 and The forecast for Lucknow is that duststorm and mobile phone from Daya Ram at gun point thunder storm are expected in some areas. The at Bajrang crossing around 3 pm on Tuesday. maximum and minimum temperatures would be Daya Ram, a delivery man of a cooking around 43 degree Celsius and 26 degree Celsius gas agency, had gone to Mohammadpur respectively. Mazra in Indira Nagar police area to deliv- The state forecast is that rain and ery an LPG cylinder. thunder storm were very likely at isolated He was stopped by the two miscreants places over the state. On Tuesday, the denizens in when he was returning to the office to hand the state capital felt the heat as the maximum over the cash he had collected during the temperature rose to 42.6 degree Celsius, 3 degrees day. The miscreants assaulted Daya Ram PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n of life. above normal, and the minimum temperature at when he refused to hand over the money bag LUCKNOW Anti-Terrorism Day was 26.1 degree Celsius, which was 1 degree above nor- and one other them placed a pistol on his also observed at RDSO in mal. temple and snatched the bag and his mobile nti-Terrorism Day was Lucknow on Tuesday. The In the state, Allahabad recorded the maximum phone set and escaped. The passers-by came Aobserved at the Divisional objective behind observing temperature of 45.6 degree Celsius. to know about the loot only when Daya Ram Commissioner’s office on May 21 as Anti-Terrorism Day Meanwhile, in view of the heat wave conditions raised an alarm but by then the miscreants Tuesday. is to wean away the youth prevailing in the state, District Magistrate Kaushal had disappeared in the lanes of the locali- On this occasion, Lucknow from terrorism and the cult of Raj Sharma has ordered closure of all schools up ty. The police are looking at the footages of Divisional Commissioner violence. to Class 12 affiliated to all Boards, from Wednesday the CCTV cameras installed in the area to Anil Garg administered a On this occasion RDSO (May 22). identify the miscreants. pledge to the staff of the office Director General The District Magistrate said that if any school The police registered the case of loot in to fight all forms of terrorism Virendra Kumar administered was found open despite the order, action would be the evening on the basis of the complaint and maintain harmony the anti-terrorism pledge to taken against it. Denizens protect themselves from heat wave as the tempetarure soars to 42.6 degree Celcius in the state capital on Tuesday filed by Daya Ram. amongst people from all walks the officers and staff of RDSO. SCHOOLSCAN Unemployed youth commits suicide in Gomti Nagar PNS n LUCKNOW with his uncle Sant Ram for the last On Monday night, he had come hanging from the ceiling. lated to death at some other place and three years and was looking for a job home in an inebriated state and had No suicide note was found in the the body was later hanged from the 22-year-old youth committed sui- in the state capital. on reaching the room bolted the door. room. tree. Acide by hanging himself from the In frustration, he had become The family became worried when Meanwhile, the body of an The deceased was wearing a cot- ceiling of his room at Maleshamau addicted to liquor and this was strong- Sandeep did not come down till 11 unidentified youth was found hang- ton shirt and jeans with socks but did under Gomti Nagar police station. ly opposed by his uncle. am. They went up and knocked the ing from a mango tree at Bhagu Kheda not have footwear. His body was found hanging in The police said that Sandeep had door but there was no reply. They village in Mohanlalganj on Tuesday The body was spotted at 5:30 am CMS STUDENTS QUALIFY the room on Tuesday afternoon. started coming to the house late in the broke open the door with the help of morning. by some morning walkers and they FOR FELLOWSHIP The deceased, Sandeep, was living night in drunken state. locals and found Sandeep’s body The locals claim he was strangu- informed the police about it. Three meritorious stu- dents of City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Campus I namely Kumar Pratyush, Aditya Pandey and CISH developing nutri-rich mango varieties: Director Shivang Pandey have been selected for Kishore PIONEER NEWS SERVICE n types of mangoes were studied lupeol content. The variety is the high beta carotenoid was the target trait but gradu- help in recognition and make Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojna LUCKNOW for important nutraceuticals becoming popular and thus can content when compared ally the increasing awareness them popular for fetching a (KVPY Fellowship Award) of in pulp and peel. Interestingly, serve as a rich source of uniquie with rich varieties. This about the medicinal properties better price in the market”, he the Government of India and angoes are valued for in addition to fruit pulp, mango compounds found in this compound was also found in of mangoes due to bioactive said. elevated school's flag high. All Mtheir unique colour, taste fruit peel is also rich in these hybrid. These bioactive com- the commercial varieties, compounds has given a new He further pointed out these students will be receiv- and aroma but rarely it has compounds. pounds help in reducing the Kesar, Dussehri and Malgoa direction in developing vari- that researches had indicated ing the scholarship of Rs. come to the people’s knowledge Peels of some varieties blood glucose level by inhibit- whereas Chausa, Janardhan eties with rich bioactive com- that the variability in mango 5000/- per month and Rs. that this unique gift of nature may be considered a source of ing the glucose absorption Pasand and Banganpalli pounds. CISH conserves one of varieties was associated with 20,000/- as annual contin- is full of bioactive compounds many unque bioactive com- from the intestine. Mangiferin were poor in vitamin A. the world’s richest arrays of varied amounts of these gency grant during the 1st to uncommon in other fruits. pounds and this fact was mango varieties and its analy- nutraceuticals and thus sever- 3rd year of graduation. At The studies have shown supported by biomedical stud- “CISH-ARUNIKA, A RED-BLUSHED sis of the fruits from the collec- al traditional varieties may be M.Sc. level course, they will that there is a wide range of dif- ies. tion has shown that a wide a treasure house for single be getting monthly stipend of ferences among the varieties Some of the common vari- HYBRID DEVELOPED BY THE INSTITUTE, range of variability in these or several bioactive com- Rs. 7000/- per month and indicating that new ones are eties were considered very tasty bioactive compounds is avail- pounds. annual contingency grant of rich in these bioactive com- but may lack neutraceuticals, HAS A LOT OF CONSUMER APPEAL AND able. These varieties have not “Mango varieties whichy Rs. 28,000/-. Thus, each stu- pounds and can be developed he said. “The study indicated IS ADDITIONALLY HIGH IN MANGIFERIN so far been screened out for this are rich in nutraceuticals can dent will be getting scholar- and a market for these fortified that the famous variety, purpose. Apart from known get a higher price for value- ship of Rs. 4,92,000/- during varieties will help in adding Langra, is rich in total antiox- AND LUPEOL CONTENT. THE VARIETY IS varieties, the Institute has added products or fresh five years of higher education. commercial value to the man- idant activity but low in BECOMING POPULAR AND THUS CAN developed several hybrids, a fruits as few are 100 times supe- Chief public relations officer goes. carotenoids. Wide variation in storehouse of these com- rior to others and very well Hari Om Sharma informed The Director, CISH the major nutraceuticals of SERVE AS A RICH SOURCE OF UNIQUIE pounds”, he added. established through research that this fellowship scheme is (Central Institute of Subtropical mango varieties provides COMPOUNDS FOUND IN THIS HYBRID. He said that researches data. This will only add to the a very enterprising project of Horticulture), Dr Shailendra opportunities for exploitation had established that mangoes farmers’ income, increase the Government of India to Rajan, said that they had as a nutraceutically-rich variety are considered as a super their incentive to grow the encourage the undergraduate developed several hybrids with or its use as a parent for fruit because of their rich traditional crop varieties rich in students. a high nutritive value and the hybridisation.” has antioxidant properties Mango hybrids are under eval- source of vitamins and miner- bioactive elements. During the breeding programme was still He said that as a result of helpful in protection against uation for this unique als. old days children used mango in progress. In future people more than a two-decade-long breast and colon cancers. characteristic of mango,” he “Mango varieties differ groves as playgrounds and would demand established breeding programme thou- The lupeol found in mango is added. from each other in shape, got an opportunity to taste the nutraceutically- rich mango sands of mango hybrids had reported to show a range of A few decades ago colour, size, aroma, taste and ripe mango fruits rich in vita- varieties and the Institute was been developed at CISH pharmacological activities CISH had a mandate of devel- many other characters. In the mins and nutraceuticals which working in this direction, he and a few dozen were against various disease condi- oping red -coloured varieties to same way they also show a large eliminate hidden hunger said. evaluated for their pulp and tions. These include tap the export market which variation in the bioactive com- mostly due to Vitamin A defi- Mango had been an impor- carotenoid content so that the conditions such as in?amma- was dominated by the coloured pound content of fruits. Some ciency. Although the mango is tant part of human nutrition variability created in form of tion, arthritis, diabetes, cardio- mangoes from Brazil and commercial varieties have a preferred for its sweet, luscious not only in India but also in dif- hybrids was directly used for vascular ailments, renal disor- other Latin American coun- high potential in the market but and aromatic flavour it is com- ferent parts of South East Asia. evolving new nutri-rich vari- der, hepatic toxicity, microbial tries. they are poor in nutraceutical paratively less known for its During the mango season peo- eties. infections and cancer,” he “Those days consumers value. Some of the varieties health benefits. However, ple consume a significant “CISH-Arunika, a red- said. from the US and European have a high content of these most of us are unaware about amount of this fruit sufficient blushed hybrid developed by Similarly ‘Saheb Pasand’, a countries were only aware compounds but are not known its remarkable health for correcting vitamin A defi- the Institute, has a lot of con- variety which is the sweetest about the qualities of red- to the common people and are benefits which are being grad- ciency. sumer appeal and is addition- one, has a high lupeol coloured mangoes. The red unavailable in the market. A ually validated through He said that more than 100 ally high in mangiferin and content also. It has double colour appearance of the fruit higher nutraceutical value will research”. LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 nation 05 Videos of alleged EVM tampering viral EC rejects by 2-1 vote Lavasa’s plea n EC rejects allegation by some people, allegations of EVMs were in proper security to record dissent note in its orders discrepancies and protocol,” the EC said. Another video is from PNS n NEW DELHI said to have stuck to his n Parties allege Ghazipur where SP-BSP ground, pressing for his EVMs were being alliance candidate Afzal Ansari he Election Commission on demand to include dissenting changed in is seen staging protest alleging TTuesday rejected with a views in the orders. strongrooms in that the administration was try- majority 2:1 vote election com- Earlier, in a press statement ing to change EVMs. In the missioner Ashok Lavasa’s issued on May 18, CEC Arora Ghazipur, Chandauli, video, Ansari and his support- demand that dissent notes should said, “The three members of the Domariyaganj ers were seen having a heated be recorded in its orders on EC are not expected to be tem- and Jhansi exchange with a police officer. model code violations. The EC plate or clones of each other. The officer is urging them to said the dissent notes and minor- There have been so many times PNS n NEW DELHI clear the area, but the leader ity views would remain part of decided that proceedings of the in the past when there has been and his supporters refuse to records as it is the case now. commission’s meetings would a vast diversion of views as it couple of days before the budge, claiming there was an Lavasa has recused himself be drawn, including the views can and should be”. Acounting of votes, several attempt to take out a vehicle from MCC violation cases, of all the commission mem- Earlier, in a letter on May videos of Electronic Voting loaded with EVMs. saying his dissent was not bers. “Thereafter, formal 4, Lavasa wrote: “The main Machines’ (EVMs) alleged On allegations of EVM being made part of the orders. instructions to this effect would objective of the MCC is to movement from one unautho- rigging in Uttar Pradesh’s He had dissented in at least six be issued in consonance with ensure free and fair elections by rised storage house to another Ghazipur, the EC said, “There of the 11 decisions that the EC extant laws/rules, etc,” the EC providing a level playing field besides tampering went viral was issue regarding “Having took on complaints against said in a statement. to all political parties and can- on social media prompting the watch on polled EVM strong Prime Minister Narendra Modi The EC had maintained didates and also to maintain a Election Commission (EC) to room by the candidates “which and BJP president Amit Shah that since the poll code violation certain degree of decorum in issue a statement clarifying A security jawan guards at a counting centre, prepared for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, in Mumbai on Tuesday PTI was resolved by conveying the for alleged poll code viola- cases are not quasi judicial in the political discourse during that all machines are safe and ECI instructions (sic).” tions. The two were given a nature, they are not signed by the electioneering.” secure. polled EVMs and VVPATs are under videography. Before the Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh at the In Domariyaganj too, some clean chit in all the decisions. chief election commissioner Lavasa did not attend any Terming it as frivolous and brought under security cover to counting of EVMs commences, instance of BJP. As the videos candidates had alleged that The ‘full commission’ of the (CEC) and fellow commission- MCC meeting after May 4. In unfounded, the EC on Tuesday the designated strong rooms, the counting agents are shown went viral, workers of various EVMs were not kept safely in panel, comprising Chief ers, and thus, the dissent cannot the letter, he enforced the rejected allegations of discrep- which is sealed with double the address tags, seals and ser- parties have started protests strongrooms. The EC, howev- Election Commissioner Sunil be made part of the order. importance of the MCC, say- ancies in the handling of EVMs locks, in the presence of the ial number of the EVMs to sat- outside the strongrooms in er, rejected these claims too and Arora and two other members “Status quo will be main- ing it “draws its strength and and VVPAT (Voter Verified candidates and in the presence isfy themselves to the genuine- these areas. said, “EVMs were in proper -Lavasa and Sushil Chandra- tained. Dissent will not be sanctity from the strict, prompt Paper Trail Machines) in some of Observers of the EC. The ness and authenticity of the A video clip of EVMs being security and protocol. Agitation deliberated on the contentious made public but would form and non-discriminatory districts of Uttar Pradesh, say- entire process of storage and machines used in the actual off-loaded and put in a room was unnecessary. They were issue, after which the part of EC records,” explained enforcement therein.” ing that each strong room is sealing of the strongroom is polls,” the EC said. “The visu- inside the counting centre convinced by DM and SP. The Commission said that dissent an official. As per the law governing guarded with round-the-clock covered under videography. als seen viral on media do not complex in Chandauli was matter is resolved.” notes and minority views would In a strongly-worded letter the functioning of the EC, security by Central Armed Continuous CCTV coverage is pertain to any EVMs used dur- doing the rounds on social The poll panel said that in remain part of records but to Arora on May 4, Lavasa is efforts should have an una- Police Forces (CAPF) and fur- done till completion of count- ing the polls, “ it added. media. Referring to the inci- Jhansi too there is no issue with would not be part of its order. learnt to have said that he is nimity, but in the case of a dis- ther, the candidates or their ing”, the EC said in a statement. The EC’s response came dent in Chandauli, the EC said the storage and handling of “In the meeting of the being forced to stay away from sent, a majority (2:1) view pre- designated agents remain pre- “On the counting day, the after political parties alleged in its report that some people EVMs as all machines are Election Commission held the meetings of the full com- vails. The poll panel’s rules sent at the strong room for strongrooms are opened in the that EVMs were being changed have made frivolous allega- stored in proper security and today regarding the issue of mission since minority deci- express preference for a unan- 24X7 vigil at all times. presence of the in strongrooms in Ghazipur, tion and EVMs were kept safe- protocol in the presence of MCC (Model Code of sions are not being recorded. In imous view, but also allow a “After the close of polls, all candidates/agents and Observer Chandauli, Domariyaganj and ly in strongrooms. “Frivolous political parties’ candidates. Conduct), it was interalia Tuesday’s meeting, Lavasa is majority decision. At 67.11%, it’s highest ever LS poll turnout

PNS n NEW DELHI cent in 2019 LS poll, north- cent respectively. Goa record- cent, according to the EC’s eastern states of Tripura (83.20 ed 74.94 percent, Gujarat 64.11 Voter Turnout app. he voter turnout for the percent), Nagaland (83.09 per- percent, Haryana 70.30 per- The cumulative turnout Tjust-concluded Lok Sabha cent) and Manipur (82.69 per- cent, Jharkhand 66.83 percent, figure of the first six phases poll was the highest ever, ever cent) were not too far behind. Karnataka 68.63 percent and stood at 67.34 per cent, which since the first elections in The overall high turnout in Delhi 60.63 percent.+ is 1.21 per cent more than the 1951, at a tentative 67.11 per- West Bengal at 81.91 percent In 2019, the voter turnout corresponding constituencies cent, a jump of 1.16 per cent was still short of the 2014 fig- saw a decreasing trend from in 2014. across 542 constituencies, bar- ure of 82.22 percent. the first to the seventh phase, The lowest being in first ring Vellore where polls were The highest increase in which took place on Sunday. election held in 1951 with rescinded. the turnout between 2014 and According to data provided by 45.67% voter participation. But, the Election 2019 was in Madhya Pradesh the EC, in phase one, the Thereafter turnouts were Commission (EC) figures are (71.2 percent from 61.61 per- turnout was 69.61 per cent. It 47.74% in 1957, 55.42% in still provisional and are subject cent , a jump of 9.59 percent), went down marginally to 69.44 1962, 61.33% in 1967 , 55.29% to change depending on the followed by Himachal Pradesh per cent in phase two and fur- in 1971, 60.49% in 1977, turnout in Vellore. The poll (71.52 percent from 64.45 per- ther down to 68.40 per cent in 56.92% in 1980, 64.01% in panel is yet to announce a cent). The biggest dip in terms the third phase. In the fourth 1984-85, 61.95% in 1989 fresh date for elections in of turnout was in Jammu and phase, the turnout saw a dip of (when National Front won Vellore. The EC had cancelled Kashmir, with 29.39 percent nearly three per cent and under V P Singh), 55.88% in the polls there on the grounds polling which is 20.33 percent stood at 65.50 per cent. In the 1991-92 (during which of excessive use of money lower than 49.72 percent fifth phase, the turnout was Congress president Rajiv power. recorded in 2014. 64.16 per cent, but went up Gandhi was assassinated), The overall turnout in 2014 Two Hindi heartland marginally to 64.40 per cent in 57.94% in 1996, 61.97% in was 65.95 per cent. recorded Bihar and UP record- the sixth and penultimate 1998, 59.99% in 1999, 57.98% (L-R) Senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, former president Pranab Mukherjee, former vice-president Hamid Ansari, party’s general secretary Lakshadweep recorded the ed less than 60 percent turnouts phase. In the seventh and the in 2004, 58.19% in 2009 and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and party president Rahul Gandhi after paying tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 28th death anniversary, at his memorial ‘Veer PTI highest turnout at 84.96 per- - 58.08 percent and 59.6 per- last phase, it was 65.16 per 66.44% in 2014. Bhumi’ in New Delhi on Tuesday CPM demands repolling in SC rejects PIL for 100% matching of Bengal’s Diamond Harbour ED gags media talk PNS n NEW DELHI the CPI(M) candidate from VVPAT slips with EVMs on May 23 Diamond Harbour in the just- Probe agency ongoing investigations have transactions apart from super- he CPI (M) has written to concluded Lok Sabha polls, New Delhi: The Supreme ed by the CJI on May 7 had been published in the media. vising investigation of all its Tthe Election Commission Fuad Halim. BJP has also peti- Court Tuesday dismissed a dismissed a review plea filed by Director Sanjay These information relating to zonal offices in the country. (EC) alleging “large-scale irreg- tioned the poll panel demand- PIL seeking 100 per cent 21 opposition leaders, led by impending action may jeopar- Cases relating to fugitive liquor ularities” in the May 19 polling ing re-polling in the entire matching of Voter Verifiable Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kumar Mishra dise the interests of ongoing baron Vijay Mallya. held in the Diamond Harbour Diamond Harbour parliamen- Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) N Chandrababu Naidu, seeking issues a investigations,” the latest order Diamantaires Nirav Modi and Lok Sabha constituency of tary constituency. slips with Electronic Voting that random matching of said. Mehul Choksi and those West Bengal, where Chief “It is clear that the state unit Machines (EVMs) during the VVPAT slips with EVMs be memorandum Henceforth, it said, “any involved in the IPL scam. Minister Mamata Banerjee’s of the BJP has entered into an counting of votes on May 23 for increased to 50 per cent. officer other than the autho- The fresh order has been nephew Abhishek Banerjee is understanding with the TMC Lok Sabha polls. The opposition leaders had rised officer if found interact- issued after it was found that contesting. for the latter’s support for its A larger bench headed by said that the present system of PNS n NEW DELHI ing with the media, the same the line of investigation to be In his letter, CPM general candidates in certain other Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi 2 per cent of random matching should be brought to the taken by the agency was secretary Sitaram Yechury constituencies like Mathurapur, has already dealt with the mat- of VVPAT slips with EVMs was he Enforcement knowledge of the principal “leaked” to the press by certain alleged that the scale of irreg- Jadavpur etc., in return for the ter and passed an order, said a inadequate and did not inspire TDirectorate on Tuesday special director or undersigned officials and hence, it was ularities were such that the EC BJP’s support to the TMC can- vacation bench comprising jus- confidence among the elec- issued an order to gag its offi- (Director) immediately.” The required to check such should invoke Article 324 of didate for Diamond Harbour tices Arun Mishra and M R torates. cials from interacting with order stated “any deviation instances, sources claimed. the Constitution. Article 324 PC, who happens to be the Shah and refused to entertain Prior to this, the top court journalists and said non-adher- will amount to dereliction of The ED is a central probe deals with vesting of superin- nephew of the Chief Minister the plea filed by a Chennai- had on April 8 directed the ence to the new directive would duty and liable for punitive agency that probes offences -- tendence, direction and control of West Bengal. based organisation ‘Tech 4 All’. Election Commission to invite “punitive action”. action.” Prevention of Money of elections in an Election “I am besieging you to “The CJI had dealt with increase random matching of ED Director Sanjay Kumar It added that an earlier cir- Laundering Act (PMLA) and Commission. look into the large-scale, brazen this matter. Why are you tak- VVPAT slips with EVMs from Mishra issued a one-page cular issued in this regard in Foreign Exchange “The ECI must ensure irregularities which are clear- ing chance before a two-judge the bench said. one to five polling booths per memorandum asking all its November, 2018 “has not been Management Act (FEMA)-- ‘free-and-fair’ elections by ly detailed in Dr Fuad Halim’s vacation bench. We will not list The apex court not only assembly segment in Lok Sabha officers to keep away from followed in right spirit.” to check high-value economic ordering re-polling in the entire letter, cancel the poll of May 19 any such case for urgent hear- denied urgent hearing of the polls, saying it would provide “unwarranted interaction with The headquarters of the crimes and black money constituency,” Yechury said, and order a re-polling in the ing,” it said. matter but took the PIL on greater satisfaction not just to the media”. agency handles some of the involving money laundering while listing out the alleged constituency,” Yechury wrote in “We cannot override the “board” and dismissed it. political parties but also to the “It has been observed that most high-profile cases of and forex violations. irregularities underlined by his letter to the EC. CJI’s order... This is nonsense,” A three-judge bench head- entire electorate. PTI certain information relating to money laundering and hawala Centre, Rajasthan spat stalls recovery of Home Secy directs States to Apex court rejects plea 10th century antiquity from Switzerland ARCHANA JYOTI n NEW DELHI year the Swiss officials had con- police, there has been no move- gear up ahead of monsoon challenging appointment tacted the Indian Embassy ment in the case. Sometimes aught in the procedural there regarding its possession they say that concerned offi- PNS n NEW DELHI Uttarakhand and Delhi-NCR. Cwrangling between the with a private person who cials have been transferred The Home Secretary said the Centre and the Rajasthan offered to donate after it sometimes they make excuses nion Home Secretary Rajiv Centre would provide all possible of observers in Bengal Government, a precious antiq- became known that it was that papers were being collect- UGauba on Tuesday directed assistance under the NDRF and the New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday Bengal, to approach the Calcutta High uity- a 10th-century-old stone stolen and clandestinely smug- ed,” rued the official. States to step up their preparedness SDRF besides mobilisation of central refused to entertain a plea challenging the Court. sculpture, Varah, which was gled out of the country. The Gargach temple from by advance planning and deployment forces to the states and the UTs in appointment of two retired bureaucrats as Barrackpore was one of the seven con- stolen from an Indian temple “They (the Swiss where the idol which has of human, physical and financial connection with preparedness dur- observers in West Bengal for the Lok stituencies in West Bengal where polling two decades ago, is still stuck in Government officials) asked images of lord Vishnu engraved resources ahead of the monsoon sea- ing the South-West Monsoon. Sabha polls, saying the voting is already was held in the fifth phase of the general Switzerland which had agreed us to produce the documents all over is an ASI protected son. Gauba said during the recent cyclone over. elections. to return it last year itself. so that procedure for formal monument. In Rajasthan, 162 Addressing the annual confer- ‘Fani’, loss of human lives was min- While Vivek Dubey was appointed as During the hearing on Tuesday, the The treasured stone sculp- retrieval of the antiquity can be monuments are centrally pro- ence of Relief Commissioners and imal due to accurate and early weath- a central police observer for West Bengal counsel appearing for the Election ture-- depicting Varah as a the- initiated,” said the official. tected under the ASI. Secretaries here, the Home Secretary er forecasting by the India and Jharkhand, Ajay Nayak was appoint- Commission (EC) said that polling for the riomorphic boar was stolen He explained that since However, Varah is not the also reviewed the preparedness for Meteorological Department (IMD) ed a special observer for West Bengal. Lok Sabha elections was already over. from the ruins of the Gargach the sculpture was stolen from only antiquity that has been the South-West Monsoon expected and timely mobilisation of resources The petition had alleged that they had The counsel for Mandi said that temple in Atru town, a little- the temple in Rajasthan, the stolen from the country. to arrive by June 6 and disbursement besides better coordination between been appointed in contravention of the law although the polling was over, results of known site in Baran district, ASI on behalf of the Ministry As per the ASI, at least 31 of central assistance. the Centre, state governments and so as to ensure “certain favours” are grant- the general elections have not been close to the Rajasthan-Madhya has been asking the State ancient items have been brought The Centre released over Rs other relevant agencies. ed at the time of election. declared yet. Pradesh border way back in (Rajasthan) police to furnish back from countries like 17,000 crore as assistance to states Speaking on the occasion, A vacation bench comprising Justices “The election process is still going on. 1987. Atru site alone has nine the documents such as FIR and America, Australia, Canada, affected by natural calamities like Director General, IMD, K J Ramesh Arun Mishra and M R Shah said: “Since Results are yet to come,” the lawyer said. temples, including Gargach, relevant papers to expedite its Germany and Singapore among floods, cyclone and drought last said India has set a new benchmark the election is over, we are not inclined to To this, the bench said, “You go to the Ganesh, Shitalamata and retrieval. An FIR with the dis- others between 2014 and 2017. year, Gauba said adding the central in disaster risk reduction as demon- entertain this petition under Article 32,” high court. We are permitting you to go Nagdev Jain temple, all under trict police was registered on India is a signatory to the 1970 government has sanctioned addi- strated during cyclone Fani. The the bench said. to the high court”. the Archeological Survey of July 31, 1987 regarding the theft UN Convention on Means of tional battalions of the National IMD is in the process of building the The bench however granted liberty to The petitioner’s counsel then said that India (ASI). of the heritage item. Prohibiting and Preventing the Disaster Response Force (NDRF) most advanced early warning weath- petitioner Ramu Mandi, who contested judicial work in the high court there was An official from the Union “But despite several illicit Trafficking in cultural which are being raised in Jammu and er system in coordination with var- the polls as an independent candidate affected due to the lawyers’ strike in Culture Ministry said that last reminders to the Rajasthan property. Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, ious stakeholders, he said. from Barrackpore constituency of West Kolkata. PTI LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 nation 06 Karnataka Congress Pak boat carrying heroin worth `600 cr seized TN RAGHUNATHA n MUMBAI the Pakistani boat and suc- gence input from the ceeded in apprehending the Directorate of Revenue fter an interception and a intruding boat within the lim- Intelligence (DRI) and other Ahot pursuit that followed, its of Indian waters. agencies that a Pakistani fishing lawmaker slams party the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) “During the hot pursuit, boat was to deliver narcotics off on Tuesday apprehended a crew of the Pakistani boat Gujarat and that it was to be Roshan Baig calls State party chief ‘flop show’, Gen Secy Pakistani fishing vessel off the threw bags containing the sus- received by an Indian boat. Gujarat coast, took into custody picious material in the water. The ICG swiftly respond- its six crew members from the However, the ICG personnel ed to the intelligence inputs, by Venugopal ‘buffoon’; slapped with showcause notice boat and seized 200 kg heroin boarded the Pakistani boat, diverting ships on deployment worth Rs 600 crore in the took its six-member crew into and rushing it towards the PTI n BENGALURU Baig for his outbursts. It said international market. custody and managed to Pakistani fishing boat in the Baig’s remarks were being con- Acting on a tip off that a retrieve the narcotics consign- Arabian Sea off Gujarat’s n a no-holds barred attack, sidered seriously as an “anti Pakistani fishing boat was set ment from water,” Additional Jakhau coast in Ktch region, Isenior Karnataka Congress party activity”, and asked him as to deliver a narcotics consign- Director General K Natarajan, bordering Pakistan. The Coast leader Roshan Baig on Tuesday to why disciplinary action ment off the Jakhau coast in Coast Guard Commander Guard deployed Aranjay, a fast accused the State party chief of should not be taken against him. Gujarat, an ICG ship inter- (Western Seaboard), said. patrol vessel, two interceptor being a “flop show” and scoffed Seeking Baig’s explanation cepted Pakistani fishing boat ‘Al Having tested of a sample boats and an aircraft for inter- at AICC general secretary KC in a week, the notice signed by Madina’ in the wee hours of from the seized consignment cepting the Pakistani boats. Venugopal as a “buffon”, prompt- KPCC general secretary VY Tuesday. using a drug detection kit, the international market “which will ICG had received inputs from Official sources said that ing the party to issue a show- Ghorpade said, “On failing to The intercepted Pakistani authorities prima facie found it further verified by appropriate the National Technical the ICG intercepted and appre- cause notice for his outburst. reply further disciplinary action boat indulged in “evasive was Heroin. agencies”. “The ICG personnel Research Organisation hended the Pakistani fishing Baig, a senior MLA, also will be taken against you.” manoeuvres” to avert getting The ICG personnel in all are interrogating the appre- (NTRO) about a Pakistani ship boat nearly 200 nautical miles slammed former chief minister The notice has taken strong apprehended. However, the seized 195 packets weighing hended crew members of the trying to enter Indian waters along the International Siddarmaiah for “dividing” the exception toBaig’s comments ICG ship — braving rough approximately 200 kg of Heroin Pakistani boat,” Natarajan said. Later on the night of May Maritime Boundary Line off Hindu society by attempting to against Venugopal, Rao and weather conditions — chased which is worth Rs 600 crore in Earlier on May 19, the 20, Natarajan received intelli- the Gujarat coast. give separate religion tag to Siddaramaiah. “By making Lingayat community and statements to the media and “abusing” the Vokkaliga com- causing discomfort to the party munity during his tenure in the and expressing your displeasure Woman opts for ‘Chicken top post. publicly through the media, The attack by Baig who was Assembly polls (a year ago). I you have conducted yourself by miffed over being denied tick- feel sorry for such going against the party’s prin- Dinner’ with PUBG et to contest Lok Sabha polls general secretary coming to our ciples. Your conduct has dent- came after the exit polls pre- State...,” he said. ed party’s prestige,” it said. dicted a rout for the Congress- “KC Venugopal is a buf- Baig said the “drastic deci- mate over hubby, kid! JD(S) alliance in Karnataka foon, I feel sorry for him, I feel sions” led to the downfall of the and NDA’s return to power at sorry for my leader Sri Rahul party in the Assembly election IANS n AHMEDABAD had taken away her cell phone,” the Centre. Baig also appealed Gandhi ji,” Baig told reporters and now the same was reflect- says Falguni Patel, Coordinator to the Muslims to “compromise here. He added, “Buffoons like ed in the Lok Sabha exit poll nline game PUBG at Abhayam. with the situation” (about BJP- Venugopal and arrogant atti- results too. O(PlayerUnknown Battle- “When we told her that she led NDA being in power) and tude of Siddaramaiah and the “Nobody should divide the ground) has taken the world by won’t be allowed to use her not to remain like “cattle” and flop show president Dinesh religion. A chief minister should storm and has spawned myri- phone or to go out from obser- be reduced to a vote bank. Gundu Rao...The result is this behave like a statesman. What ad situations and new highs in vation home since it is sup- “Venugopal (in-charge of (Lok Sabha exit polls forecast).” it means if he (Siddaramaiah) addiction. posed to be for the protection party affairs in the State) should A red-faced Karnataka thinks he will win the election Now take the recent case of of women, she dropped the have resigned when the Pradesh Congress Committee by dividing the religion? Isn’t it this Ahmedabad woman, all of idea. Then she sought help to Congress got 79 seats in issued a “showcause” notice to madness?,” he said. Students celebrate after WBBSE Class X examination results were declared, at St. Margaret school in Kolkata, on Tuesday PTI 19 and married with a year-old reach her friend, who she baby, who wants divorce from revealed much later during the her husband, not because of counselling session, was her Former police chief has called any domestic feud or discord, PUBG gaming partner whom Why hesitate to declare Even IPS officers in Kerala watch helplessly for the immediate introduction but because of her immense she came into contact while of biometric system as well as indulgence in PUBG. playing the game,” Falguni linking of Aadhaar Card for The case came to light Patel told IANS. foolproof election process when she called the 181 Her husband did not like DMK is with Cong? as CPI(M) cadre subvert poll process Abhayam women helpline her obsession with the game seeking help to get divorce. and refused to let her play, KUMAR CHELLAPPAN n using all kinds of methods Strangely, Hareendranath , was to interfere in what was hap- However, she did not men- which caused tension between AIADMK asks Stalin CHENNAI which include threats, physical the booth agent of the pening inside the booth. The tion this in the first place. She them and she decided to leave assaults and impersonation Opposition candidate and police is not authorised to wanted to be lodged at a her husband and went to her PTI n CHENNAI that the DMK was an ally of the ven as the Opposition lead- with the connivance of the protested against the woman enter the booth without autho- women’s observation home, parents. Congress and therefore, Stalin Eers complained to the presiding officers,” Senkumar being allowed to vote because she risation by the presiding offi- away from her family and her Even they didn’t like her he ruling AIADMK in Tamil should have said his party would Election Commission of India has written in Ente Police was not his wife. But the presid- cer. The presiding officer as parents, so that she could play addiction and took away her TNadu hit out at DMK chief M only be a part of the UPA cabi- about the “frauds” which could Jeevitham (My Life in Police) , ing officer as well as the agents well as the polling officer at leisure with her gaming mobile phone. K Stalin on Tuesday for saying his net. be committed by the BJP on his memoirs which was released of of the CPI(M) candidate threatened the ASPs that if they partner. Patel said the counsellors party would decide on being part “If he was an honest leader the Electronic Voting Machines on Sunday. Interestingly, 18 shouted him down and warned complained to the authorities “The girl called 181 and explained to her not to take of the next Union cabinet formed and a politician who stood by his (EVMs) and the Voter booths in Kerala’s Kannur and him that they would chop his about casting of bogus votes, told us that she wants to be at such crucial decisions in a by “whichever party” after the principles, shouldn’t he have said Verifiable Paper Audit Trail Kasargod districts had re-poll hand if he utter a word. Even as they would not be allowed to a women’s observation home as rush, just for the sake of a game Lok Sabha results, asking what that the DMK will not be part of (VVPAT) machines, a former on Sunday as per the directives Hareendranath watched with live peacefully in the State,” it is not working out with her as her marriage of two years, as was his “hesitation” over stand- any other (central) cabinet than chief of the Kerala Police has of the EC following reports of shock , the lady who claimed that Senkumar quotes the officers as husband nor she wanted to go well as the life of her child, was ing firmly with ally Congress. the one headed by the come out with startling disclo- widespread impersonation and she was his wife, cast the vote and telling him. to her parents’ home as they at stake. Asked if the Dravida Congress?,” a write-up in the sures about how the CPI(M) casting of fake votes. went out of the polling booth, “ The former police chief Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) AIADMK mouthpiece asked. subvert poll process in Kerala As a young superintendent reminiscences Senkumar. has called for the immediate would be a part of the next Union “What is the logic behind by casting fake and bogus votes of police in Thalassery , “Two young assistant introduction of biometric sys- cabinet formed by “whichever saying he will respond to this after with the connivance of friend- Senkumar had to stand helplessly superintendents of police who tem as well as linking of party”, Stalin had said, “I can counting,” it added. ly presiding officers. outside the booth as many per- were on polling duty saw a Aadhaar Card for foolproof respond to this only after the con- Recalling state BJP chief TP Senkumar, who retired sons (women and men) cast fake woman casting votes 33 times election process. The CPI(M) clusion of counting on May 23.” Tamilisai Soundararajan’s recent as chief of Kerala Police in June and bogus votes with the con- in a booth in Kannur district. cadre in the State identify those Latching on to his statement, statement that the DMK was in 2017, says in his service story nivance of the presiding officers. When one of the ASPs asked people whose names figure in All India Anna Dravida talks with the saffron party, pos- that there is blatant violation of “I saw a woman entering the the presiding officer how a per- the voters list but who are not Munnetra Kazhagam sibly for a post-poll alliance, the all democratic norms by the polling booth and casting her son was casting 33 votes in a present at the time of election (AIADMK) mouthpiece article said she had “exposed CPI(M) cadre in the State. vote with the claim that she was single booth, the latter told him and cast their votes through “Namathu Amma” pointed out Stalin’s double standards”. “Elections are manipulated the wife of Hareendranath. to mind his own work and not party workers. Sena says Modi govt ‘EC could have taken decisions quickly’ PTI n HYDERABAD have taken some decisions (on ing campaign time in the state will have to consider postpon- elections but you have to do it MCC violations) in time, and as “there was so much of vio- ing the entire election in the very carefully, selectively in a will get second term ormer chief election com- also while passing orders, it lence from all sides” in West state if this is the attitude, and few cases”. Fmissioner TS should have given reasons. He Bengal. officially it must to be contra- “In spite of so much of PTI n MUMBAI jecting that the BJP-led NDA toric win,” the Marathi daily Krishnamurthy Tuesday said did not go into specifics. But he added EC should dicted and they (the State gov- hatred, personal attacks and would get over 300 seats to com- claimed. the poll body has done ‘a good “There is also criticism by have also even thought of post- ernment) did contradict”, he violence, we have been able to he Shiv Sena Tuesday fortably cross the majority mark “Modi will be the prime job’ in conducting the Lok one of the Election poning the elections in such said. complete (the elections”), Texpressed confidence that a of 272 in the Lok Sabha. minister again and the Congress Sabha elections but could have Commissioners about dissent cases because political parties “So, there was a better Krishnamurthy said. government headed by Prime “There was no need for and other opposition parties will taken decisions on certain having been not recorded; I should know “these sort of understanding between polit- According to him, EC Minister Narendra Modi will be political pundits to say the Modi fail to make a mark. But, it is bet- complaints in time. don’t see no reason why dissent things” would not be con- ical parties and state govern- should insist on having ade- re-elected for a second term as government will be re-elected. ter to wait till May 23 for the He also came out in sup- cannot be recorded”, he said. doned. ments and the Election quate paramilitary forces to the exit polls show a “clear The ground situation was such actual results,” said the Sena, port of the demand of Election “They (EC) could have “The ‘brahmastra’ that the Commission”, he said. conduct the elections in future trend” in the BJP-led NDA’s that people were leading the poll which is an ally of the BJP at the Commissioner Ashok Lavasa taken decisions quickly instead EC has is postponement. You Krishnamurthy said he is within 4-5 phases, which would favour. campaign and had made up Centre and in Maharashtra. that his dissent be recorded in of waiting for some time; sec- can’t do it in every case, (but) “very disturbed” by hate be ideal. At the same time, it also their mind to vote Modi back to The editorial also had a orders on model code of con- ondly they could have given where there is too much of vio- speeches and personal attacks “I am sure they (EC) would praised Congress chief Rahul power,” the Sena said in an edi- word of praise for Rahul Gandhi duct (MCC) violation cases. reasons whenever they have lence, they (political parties) by politicians during the cam- have considered shorter sched- Gandhi and his sister and party torial in party mouthpiece and his sister Priyanka Gandhi “Election Commission did taken a view and third one is if should know and it has to be paign in the seven-phase elec- ule, but they did not have ade- general secretary Priyanka ‘Saamana’. Vadra. a good job (in conduct of elec- somebody wants dissent to be dealt with very seriously. In tion that concluded Sunday. quate paramilitary forces. So, Gandhi Vadra for their “hard Noting that theexit polls “They worked hard. The tions), reasonably well...”, he recorded, it’s in fairness to serious violations, parties “Somehow this time, so now onwards they have to work”, saying their party will get show a “clear trend” in favour of Congress will be successful as a told PTI. record”, Krishnamurthy said. should know that we will post- much of hatred, personal build on the paramilitary enough seats to bag the leader the Modi-led government, it said strong opposition party,” it said. The former CEC said he He also expressed the view pone the elections”, he said. attacks and all that...felt very forces... adequacy of paramili- of opposition’s post in the new there are also predictions of the “In 2014, Rahul Gandhi was not surprised by political that the EC should have con- When he was serving as disturbed that such things tary forces so that our target Lok Sabha. BJP having a clear lead in the could not win (enough) seats to parties’ attack on the Election sidered postponing elections in CEC, Krishnamurthy recalled, should have happened”. should be four or five phase Elections to 542 seats of 543- Congress- ruled Rajasthan, get the leader of opposition’s Commission, saying when it violence-hit constituencies of a ruling party member in a He said the EC should elections, and not seven-phased member Lok Sabha ended on Madhya Pradesh and post. This time, the Congress takes a decision on complaints West Bengal to send a strong state said all the poll observers give a strong message to polit- elections in future”, Sunday and counting of votes is Chhattisgarh, and also in West will have a leader of opposition of MCC violations, it has to be message to political parties should be taken to the police ical parties that violence, hatred Krishnamurthy said. scheduled for Thursday. Bengal, where the Mamata in the Lok Sabha. This will “one way or the other”. that such things cannot be station and they should not and personal attacks cannot be He said the “big takeaway” Most exit polls have forecast Banerjee-led TMC is in power. surely be Rahul Gandhi’s suc- But Krishnamurthy, who condoned. allowed to function. tolerated. from the elections is that there another term for Prime Minister “In Maharashtra, the Sena- cess,” the Uddhav Thackeray-led oversaw the 2004 General EC, Krishnamurthy said, “I called up the Chief “A n d o n l y ‘brahmastra’ that is need for urgent implemen- Modi, with some of them pro- BJP alliance will register a his- party said. Elections, said the EC should took prompt action in curtail- Minister and told him that we the EC has is postponement of tation of electoral reforms. Panneerselvam hails exit polls Hindi heartland states hold key to BJP’s tally PTI n CHENNAI Monday dismissed the exit Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) polls suggesting a bad show by chief Amit Shah on Tuesday PTI n NEW DELHI Sabha in the 2014 polls by between 33 to 65 seats of the the view that the party’s expect- and Chhattisgarh — where it amil Nadu Deputy Chief the AIADMK in the just-con- evening, where Prime Minister bagging 165 of the 185 seats at state’s 80 seats. ed losses in some states will be had 62 of the total 65 seats- TMinister O Panneerselvam cluded Lok Sabha election in Narendra Modi is also expect- ith exit polls varying stake there, a strike rate of Different exit polls suggest made up with gains in West after losing power in the three on Tuesday hailed the exit Tamil Nadu as “imposing of ed to be present. Wwidely in their projection nearly 90 per cent. that the BJP could end up Bengal and Odisha to propel it states to the Congress in 2018. polls favouring a second term opinions” and exuded confi- “The exit polls show that all of seats for the BJP, much will Most of the exit polls have winning only 89 seats in the beyond the majority mark of BJP leaders have, however, for the BJP-led NDA at the dence that they would be people residing in India are depend on the party’s show in forecast the BJP to be much five states if the most grim 272 seats again. insisted that support for Modi Centre, saying it indicated a proved wrong. going to give a good verdict Hindi heartland states, espe- ahead of the opposition in forecast of its tally comes Exit polls have been unan- combined with the three state “good verdict” to be given by Panneerselvam, the that the BJP should come back cially Uttar Pradesh, to deter- states like Bihar, Madhya true. But its final tally may imous in predicting another governments’ “unimpressive” the voters. AIADMK coordinator, also to power,” Panneerselvam said. mine if its final tally comes near Pradesh and Rajasthan, while zoom to 144 if the most opti- term for Prime Minister performance has swung the Responding to Chief expressed confidence that the Asked about the same exit its current numbers or falls the Congress is seen to be mistic prediction turns out to Narendra Modi, with some electoral pendulum in the saf- Minister K Palaniswami’s ruling coalition would secure a polls painting a bleak picture much short. running it close in be correct on counting day on forecasting a majority for the fron party’s favour. remarks that the exit polls grand victory in Tamil Nadu, for the BJP-led NDA in Tamil Riding on its superlative Chhattisgarh. May 23. The formidable caste BJP on its own. BJP president Amit Shah were “imposing of opinions”, despite the exit polls projecting Nadu, he said, “The AIADMK win in five key Hindi-speak- However, they have pro- arithmetic in the support of When the Lok Sabha poll has asserted that his party will his deputy said such views otherwise. alliance will secure a grand vic- ing states of Uttar Pradesh, jected diametrically opposite the SP-BSP alliance has posed campaign began, many repeat its sweep of the three were based on the respective He was speaking to tory in all the 38 Lok Sabha Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, numbers for the BJP and its a strong challenge to the BJP observers were of the view states and also do better and individuals’ “frame or mind”, reporters here before leaving seats and the 22 Assembly seg- Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, rival SP-BSP alliance in Uttar in the politically crucial state that the BJP will find it difficult not any worse than its previous but did not elaborate. for Delhi to attend a dinner for ments where bypolls were the BJP had notched up its Pradesh, with the saffron of Uttar Pradesh. to repeat its 2014 success in show in Uttar Pradesh. Palaniswami had on NDA leaders to be hosted by held.” maiden majority in the Lok party being given anywhere However, BJP leaders are of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh May 23 will tell. LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 nation 07 Ambani to withdraw defamation 1 dead in post-poll violence in Bengal suits against Congress, Herald joined the BJP just before the lence with the supporters of workers are being targeted.” Ahmedabad: Anil Ambani’s resumes after the summer vaca- The complainants said the Mamata may Lok Sabha elections after he BJP and TMC continued to Ghosh said, “never in the Reliance Group has decided to tion, Champaneri said. defendants made libelous and was refused nomination for the fight overnight defying pro- history of Bengal such things withdraw the `5,000-crore civil Reliance Defence, Reliance derogatory statements against eliminate our parliamentary seat. He is con- hibitory orders. have been noticed,” he said defamation suits filed in an Infrastructure and Reliance the Reliance Group and its chair- testing on a Lotus ticket against Things took turn for worse reminding “in 2009 Parivartan Ahmedabad court against Aerostructure-- part of the Anil man Anil Ambani pertaining to candidate: BJP the TMC’s outgoing MP when BJP workers blockaded had ensued with the Left get- Congress leaders and National Ambani-owned Reliance Group- the Rafale fighter jet deal and his SAUGAR SENGUPTA n KOLKATA Dinesh Trivedi. road and suburban trains for ting lesser seats than TMC in Herald newspaper over their - had earlier filed civil defamation firms. They asked the defendants Vijabargiya, also the party’s three hours on Tuesday morn- Lok Sabha elections. But there statements and an article on the suits against Congress leaders to “cease and desist” from level- mid ongoing post poll vio- observer for Bengal tweeted, ing demanding arrest of the was no violence then. It was a controversial Rafale fighter jet including Sunil Jakhar, Randeep ling allegations against the com- Alence in different parts of the Mamata Banerjee had alleged TMC goons who had smooth transition of power. deal. The suits were being heard Singh Surjewala, Oommen pany in connection with the Bengal, including Bhatpara- ordered the arrest of Singh who reportedly been on the ram- The ongoing violence is only a in the court of city civil and ses- Chandy, Ashok Chavan, Rafale deal. Kakinara industrial belt of could even be bumped of in an page for the past several days. prelude to what we are likely to sions judge P J Tamakuwala. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Sanjay The defamation suit filed North 24 Parganas in the encounter warning the Chief Train passengers narrowly see after the poll results are out.” “We have intimated the Nirupam and Shaktisinh Gohil, against the National Herald per- northern fringes of Kolkata Minister would be held respon- escaped injury as crude bombs He warned “if the TMC goons defendants that we are going to and some journalists and news tained to an article published by where the TMC and BJP work- sible if anything happened to were hurled and stones were resort to violence the BJP will withdraw the suits against them,” organisations like the National it, titled ‘Anil Ambani floated ers continued to fight with his party candidate. pelted at the static trains, give a befitting reply.” the complainant’s lawyer, Rasesh Herald. The defamation suits Reliance Defence 10 days before crude bombs and guns for the Violence continued to take sources said, adding police and Meanwhile, the Election Parikh, told PTI on Tuesday. were also filed against the Modi announced Rafale deal’. third day on Tuesday senior its toll throughout Bengal while the Central forces had been Commission on Tuesday PS Champaneri, the lawyer National Herald’s editor Zafar The article “misleads the saffron leader Kailash a youth was shot dead near deployed and were conducting ordered re-polling at one booth representing the National Herald Agha, and Vishwadeepak, the general public to believe that Vijayvargiya alleged that Chief Kharagpur IIT and another route-marches through out in North Kolkata where BJP’s and some other defendants, said author of a news article published undue business favours are being Minister Mamata Banerjee three persons getting grievously Bhatpara region known other- Rahul Sinha, TMC’s Sudip he was told by the Reliance by it. extended to them by the gov- could get his party’s injured in a shootout at Sitai wise for its notoriety. Bandopadhyay and CPI(M)’s Group’s counsel that he received Before going for summer ernment of the day,” the petition Barrackpore Lok Sabha candi- village in Coochbehar of North A group of BJP leaders led Koninika Ghosh were engaged instructions from his client to vacation, the court was hearing said. It conveys a “negative image” date Arjun Singh eliminated in Bengal. In both the cases the by State party president Dilip in a multi-cornered fight. withdraw the defamation suits applications moved by the defen- and “adversely affects the public an encounter. BJP claimed the victims as Ghosh on Tuesday met State The election would take against them. The formal process dants questioning the territorial perception” of Reliance Group Arjun Singh a four-time their supporters accusing the segment under Barrackpore Governor KN Tripathi “draw- place at booth number 200 on to withdraw the suits will be jurisdiction of the court in and its chairman Ambani, it TMC MLA and strongman TMC for the violence. parliamentary constituency ing his attention towards the Wednesday a day ahead of the taken up in the court when it Ahmedabad to hear such suits. said. from Bhatpara-Naihati region But the Bhatpara Assembly remained the epicenter of vio- ongoing violence where the BJP counting of votes. NDA decries Opp for questioning EC From guns to ghosts! Bengal

DEEPAK K UPRETI n NEW DELHI “Opposition attack” on insti- important role in fulfilling be eradication of poverty. tutions including EC. regional aspirations and it Rajnath said India has ational 'Democratic The resolution con- was a "strong pillar" of emerged strong globally and polls replete with tales NAlliance (NDA) on demned poll Violence in regional hopes. Modi is no more a soft state. Tuesday asserted that India West Bengal and Kerala. expressed concern over Paswan said NDA will SAUGAR SENGUPTA n following me. It simply seemed call it a gossip spread by the was no longer a “soft state” NDA allies expressed full "unnecessary questions" win more seats than project- KALNA/BURDWAN so to me. I turned around to local goons “who find this after five years of the Modi faith in Modi who in turn being raised over the " ed by the Exit polls on find none. It was just 8 place suitable for their anti- Government and criticised said NDA today"represents integrity" of EC. Sunday. He said people have hough they have held their in the evening.” social activities during the Opposition’s attempt to hopes and aspirations" of "Our elections could be a voted for Modi. He said on Tspirits high in an atmos- Another person refusing to evening.” There could be a bit “question” integrity of the India and has turned into an global brand but opposition certain occasion PM turned phere of continuing blood- be identified said, “Often in the of psychological aspect too in Election Commission (EC). organic entity . was creating hurdles...", he emotional. Paswan said EVM shed the election staff of nights we hear mild jingles of the whole story of fear as All the NDA allies, bar- Union Home Minister said. Prime Minister said issue was a bogus one. Burdwan district find them- ghungroo as though someone “some people get so over- ring three, who attended a Rajnath Singh who spoke to some narratives like those of Among others SAD selves snowed under by the fear is dancing to the tunes of tabla whelmed by the stories that dinner here with Prime media along with RLSP caste and casteism need to leader Prakash Singh Badal, of ‘spirits’. and harmonium. We hear the they would listen to some Minister in attendance passed leader and union minister change and "we need to come JDU leader Nitish Kumar Cut to MBC Institute of sound of musical instruments sounds of music or find some a resolution which expressed Ram Vilas Paswan said Prime out of it". While saying so, he and SHiV Sena Chief Udhav Engineering in East Burdwan. very distinctly accompanied people trailing them.” concern over alleged Minister said NDA played an said the main focus need to Thackeray attended the meet. The late evenings are quite by faint wails of women though Anurag Srivastav the uncanny for staff designated for none of us have gathered the District Magistrate says he did counting duty. The employees courage to go inside there.” not listen to such stories let fear to trade beyond the main Haripada Manna a local alone the sounds himself. The Bihar should be gates of the dominating struc- said “this was a place associat- phantoms are often apprehen- Blood may spill on streets if results ture. The reason, “It is eerie ed with the zamindars of the sive of the IAS cadre, some of granted special beyond that iron gates. You feel yore. The kings had built their his staff say lightly while the the presence of some weird elephant house somewhere heard it myself I have seen peo- DM gives a bureaucratic assures are manipulated: Upendra Kushwaha status: Nitish things upstairs,” one of the here and there was a dance ple scurrying past this place in saying, “I have everything staff say. house too. It is said that the the evenings. Normally we do under CCTV surveillance. My PTI n PATNA These could be through manip- IANS n PATNA Biswajit Bagdi a local says, zamindars brought women not venture this side.” work is to ensure security to the ulation of the EVMs or any “I was going towards the wash- from other places and enjoyed However Chandranath poll staff and everyone else and he Opposition Mahagath- other measures at the counting head of attending a dinner room when I felt someone was them here. Though I have not Chakrabarty a history teacher I am doing so.” Tbandhan in Bihar on centres. The leaders of the Ameeting being hosted by Tuesday alleged that attempts NDA are hereby warned not to BJP president Amit Shah in the were being made to manipulate indulge in such a misadventure. national Capital on Tuesday Lok Sabha poll results in favour There is tremendous public night, Bihar Chief Minister of the ruling NDA and warned anger and blood may spill on Nitish Kumar said that the blood may spill on the streets the streets, for which we shall State should be granted special on account of tremendous pub- not be held responsible, category status. lic anger. Kushwaha told reporters. “We are still in favour of At a joint Press conference The exit polls appear to the special category status to here, which was addressed by NDA winning 30 or more seats have been a step in this direc- Bihar. This issue is very impor- RLSP chief and former Union in Bihar out of 40 was mis- tion. We have all toured the tant for us. We will continue to minister Upendra Kushwaha, leading and aimed at causing state during elections and can raise it,” the Janata Dal-United RJD State president demoralisation among our say, without any hesitation, (JD-U) chief told the media Ramchandra Purve, State cadres, with a mala fide intent. that we are set to win most of here on Tuesday. Congress president Madan Earlier, we used to hear the seats in the State. Such has Nitish Kumar also down- Mohan Jha and other leaders of about booth loot. This time, it been the public response in played differences over his ally the Grand Alliance, they is suspected that attempts may favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s alleged exit polls prediction of be made to loot the results. Mahagathbandhan, he said. demand to abolish Article 370. New Govt to focus on Opp flies into land, labour reforms, EVM rage export promotion: Report Report sees three The report sees three pos- From Page 1 Derek O’Brien of the TMC, possible scenarios sible scenarios of reform -- Before the counting of Ramgopal Yadav of the SP, of reform — acceleration, status quo, and EVMs commences, the count- Kanimozhi of the DMK, Manoj acceleration, status regression, and has analysed ing agents are shown the Jha (RJD), Majeed Memon quo, and regression the effect these might have on address tags, seals and serial (NCP) and Devinder Rana GDP growth. number of the EVMs to satis- (NC) among others discussed It estimates a 2.5 percent- fy themselves to the genuine- the VVPAT issue along with PTI n MUMBAI age points boost or drag to its ness and authenticity of the larger strategy of formation of base case of 7.5 per cent for machines used in the actual a non-BJP Government at the and and labour reforms, average real GDP growth dur- polls,” the EC said. “The visu- Centre. The leaders then Lprivatisation and export ing FY2020-2025. als seen viral on media do not approached the EC to raise the promotion would be at the top “We see baseline growth pertain to any EVMs used issue of VVPAT. of agenda of the new govern- rising up to 10 per cent in our during the polls,” it added. “We are asking the EC to ment irrespective of which acceleration scenario of effec- BJP leader and Law respect the mandate of the party or coalition takes charge tively enforced major reforms; Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad people. It cannot be manipu- after the poll results on May 23, or narrowing to 5 per cent in took a swipe at the Opposition, lated. If there is a blood test and a report has said. our regression scenario of saying EVMs were fine when it shows some discrepancy, Most exit polls have pre- stalled reforms,” the report its leaders like Mamata then the whole body should be dicted a sweeping victory for said. Banerjee, N Chandrababu scanned. Similarly, we demand the BJP-led National The accelerated reform sce- Naidu, Amarinder Singh and that if discrepancy shows up in Democratic Alliance (NDA), nario assumes the new gov- Arvind Kejriwal win elections one VVPAT, then all of them in which is expected to win over ernment would have a suffi- and come to power but they that Assembly segment should 300 seats in the election. cient majority to introduce turn unreliable when “it be counted,” Naidu said Irrespective of which party important legislative reforms, appears that Modi will come addressing the media along or combination of parties form and the will to implement back to power”. with the other leaders. the new government after the reforms, it said. Earlier, in a meeting BSP leader Satish Chandra results of the Lok Sabha elec- If the official election out- attended by Ahmed Patel, Mishra alleged that “there is tion announced on May 23, the come bear out the exit poll Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ashok large-scale bungling relating to priority is likely to be on trends, dollar/rupee will con- Gehlot, Abhishek Singhvi of the EVMs in Uttar Pradesh. We reforms on land, labour, pri- tinue to grind lower in coming Congress, TDP’s Chandrababu demand deployment of Central vatisation and export promo- days. The three-month forecast Naidu, Satish Chandra Mishra forces”. The Opposition parties tion, Goldman Sachs said in its for USD/INR is 69, it said. of the BSP, Sitaram Yechury of also raised concerns over the report Tuesday. It remains neutral on the the CPI(M), D Raja of the CPI, transportation of EVMs ahead “We see potential reforms rupee on a medium term hori- Delhi Chief Minister and AAP of counting of votes and urged (by the new government) to zon, expecting USD/INR to convener Arvind Kejriwal, the EC to probe the issue. focus on land transparent auc- edge higher to 71 on a 12- tions, and digitisation of month horizon. records; labour creating an The report anticipates the enabling regulatory environ- banking system liquidity situ- ment and privatisation in areas ation to normalise as currency Pranab: Onus on EC... such as agriculture and bank- in circulation reduces from its From Page 1 ing,” it said. high post elections, and with At a time when the Election Commission is under fire from The promotion of exports potential liquidity operations Opposition parties for being biased, Pranab also said all the three through targeting new markets by the RBI. commissioners are appointed by the executive and they are doing such as Eastern Europe and In the event of a decisive their job well. “You cannot criticise them, it was a perfect con- Central Asia; and creating a mandate which enables further duct of elections. If democracy has succeeded, it is largely due credible system of grading and progress on structural reforms, to perfect conduct of elections by election commissioners start- certification will also be a area the report expects a faster ing from Sukumar Sen to the present election commissioners,” of priority for the new govern- recovery in the corporate earn- Pranab said. ment, it said. ings over the medium term. LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 op nion 08 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION Choking the Opposition Emboldened by the euphoria over exit polls, the BJP is Engage with Taliban trying to destabilise MP, Karnataka Governments ertain things just don’t change in Indian politics no matter how historic While the US has made several U-turns in brokering peace in Afghanistan, India’s biggest Ca verdict is or how tectonically an elec- tion shifts. And that is the transactional nature policy failure has been the inability to make its only military base in Tajikistan operational of power players, the smaller ones trading their stock with the big brother and getting happy returns on investment. And the more we pontificate on ideology and extol the power of the ballot, the hollower they ring as the recipient of the people’s trust, in the end, will always go to the highest bidder, the voters’ fate be damned. And as is tradition, ASHOK K MEHTA the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which exit polls have shown as comfortably cruising into its second term, is engaging he Afghanistan peace process in horse-trading to extend its territorial expanse in Opposition States where it has undergone nuanced changes is expected to wrest a healthy pick of Lok Sabha seats. And even though the and several U-turns under the Trump dispensation. These are voter may choose different parties for his local and national needs, fact is, despite worth reflecting upon. a possible victory, the BJP is keen to push its unitary zeal in contravention of Tn It is no longer Afghan-owned, led the federal spirit. So it is keen on using the Lok Sabha surge to make desper- and driven, but steered by an American Afghan Pashtun, Zalmay Khalilzad, who ate State-level inroads lest it doesn’t find a favourable circumstance later. In was appointed as Special Envoy in short, strike the iron while it is still hot to simplify a national narrative across September 2018. Before that, it was the dizzyingly complex layers of our polity. For a “party with a difference,” it Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Alice Wells, who ran the show and held at least is hell-bent on reinforcing the coercive politics of the past and falling back on three structured meetings with the Taliban comparative referencing to justify its acts — if they did it, why can’t we? So at Doha and Islamabad, starting February the BJP leadership is looking to topple Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh gov- 2018. She had ruled that the US could hold direct talks with the Taliban only after it ernments first where the Congress is hanging by a thread. Expectedly, resort had first engaged with the Kabul politics and cash doles are expected to dominate post-poll talks. Government. That priority was over- Ever since the Congress and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) alliance assumed turned by the Khalilzad-led peace process, power in Karnataka despite inherent contradictions, the BJP has been relent- which has completed six rounds, the fifth being the longest, lasting for all of 15 days. lessly trying to destabilise it. Though the two allies jointly fought the Lok Sabha The central issues of the framework together, the Congress in 21 and the JD-S in seven, an adverse verdict may accord: a) time-frame for withdrawal of US lead to an organic collapse. In the 225-member Assembly, the BJP has 104 forces; b) no use of Afghan soil for terror- ist attacks on the US and its allies; c) dia- seats, Congress 77, JD-S 37, others two. With a halfway mark at 113, an ambi- logue with elected Government in Kabul; tious BJP can have a happy hunting ground among players who want to be and d) ceasefire. The Taliban wants foreign relevant to a national party that has won convincingly. If the Congress loses forces to withdraw in six months and not in one-and-a-half years as the US wants; two bypolls being held simultaneously, then the JD-S might get antsy and even dialogue with the Kabul Government; look to the BJP for a lifeboat. and ceasefire only after the withdrawal of tionship between Pakistan and strategic assets in Afghanistan ANSF would be capable of its only foreign airbase in Ayni In Madhya Pradesh, the BJP has already moved ahead with its state unit foreign forces. According to the Taliban, the Taliban. Mohammad Umer for which President Obama resisting the Taliban indepen- in Tajikistan even as Chinese only two issues — the first two — consti- Daudzai, Afghanistan and former President Karzai dently after December 2014 troops are patrolling Wakhan asking Governor Anandiben Patel to convene a special House session to dis- tute the framework accord. President Ashraf Ghani’s spe- signed the bilateral security when International Security corridor on Tajikistan’s south- cuss key issues and test the Congress majority, which it feels has dipped since n In his latest State of the Union cial envoy and head of the High agreement (BSA) in 2014, Assistance Force combat role east border, 30 km from last December. Of course, the Congress is precariously perched here, with 114 Address, US President Donald Trump said, Peace Council, was in New which provides US troops ended but would require US air Pakistan-occupied Kashmir “great nations do not fight endless wars.” Delhi last week for consulta- access to military bases like support and assistance in casu- (PoK) to prevent Uighurs from out of 230 seats, two short of the majority mark of 116. The wafer-thin anx- Last December, he did a U-turn on tions. He said: “The Taliban Bagram and Kandahar until alty evacuation. When Konduz returning to Xinjiang. iety was the reason that the Congress went on the backfoot in effecting a gen- Afghanistan. Having been reluctantly per- team, which is led by Mullah 2024 and beyond. The agree- became the first provincial India secured operational erational change in State-level leadership. It brought in old warhorse Kamal suaded by his Generals to stay the course, Baradari, is facilitated by ment also states that the key capital to fall to the Taliban in clearance from Russia to use in a policy speech in August 2017, he lashed Pakistan.” Rawalpindi will be American ally will not abandon 2014, all hell broke loose in Ayni in 2002. It has not Nath as the Chief Minister, who quickly got on board two MLAs of the Bahujan out at Pakistan, saying all it has given the the main benefactor from any Afghanistan militarily and Pentagon, sparking fear of a deployed combat aircraft but Samaj Party (BSP) and one of the Samajwadi Party (SP). The BJP is just a US are lies and deceit after receiving $31 peace deal and after the US’ financially for years after 2014, strategic collapse. utilises it for airlifting relief and breath away at 109 seats. Though BSP chief Mayawati has been quiet to main- billion and praised India for its construc- withdrawal, the vacuum will be the then deadline for most for- China, Russia and the US construction material to Ayni tive role in Afghanistan. The then Defence filled up by “Iron Brothers” eign forces to withdraw. The this month issued a joint state- and on to Farkhor from where tain some semblance of integrity, the fact is she is upset. First, the Congress Secretary, James Mattis, issued a “last China and Pakistan. The treaty agreement was initialled ment saying that “an inclusive it is trucked to Afghanistan. It poached on her Guna candidate. Second, her MLAs are yet to get berths. Third, chance” ultimatum to Pakistan to act absence of threat from by NSA Rangin Dadfar Spanta Afghan-led peace process will has invested $100 million for while she had already threatened to pull out of the MP government over arrests against the Taliban sanctuaries which did Afghanistan would secure the and US Ambassador Ryan ensure an orderly and respon- renovating Ayni and extending of her supporters during Bharat Bandh, she has criticised the Ashok Gehlot not work despite intensified drone strikes China-Pakistan Economic Crocker. Why is the BSA under sible withdrawal.” That is not the runway to 3,200 m and in Pakistan. Soon, Trump did multiple U- Corridor (CPEC), currently wraps? And why has the the direction the Khalizad built three hangars for MiG 29 government in Rajasthan recently over the gang-rape of a Dalit woman. While turns: Embraced Pakistan, criticised India under terrorist attacks from the Taliban not raised the issue of peace process is headed bombers. Around 100 Indian both Gehlot and Kamal Nath have resorted to old manipulations to keep her for doing five minutes of work like build- Pakistani Taliban in foreign bases unless that is part towards. Air Force personnel are in abeyance, that agreement might not hold if the Congress’ tally fares badly ing libraries in Afghanistan and replacing Afghanistan and the of an unlikely secret agreement India has refused to engage deployed there for mainte- Wells with Khalilzad an as interlocutor to Balochistan Liberation Army. between the two? with the Taliban because it will nance of the airfield. Still, India in these two States. And though nobody might state it explicitly, observers are work out an exit deal with the Taliban. Daudzai told his Indian inter- n If the mercurial Trump not negotiate with Kabul. New cannot use Ayni as an opera- wondering whether the CBI’s clean chit to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and father n Pakistan is now a key facilitator and locutors that he did not think were to suddenly order troops’ Delhi may be a key strategic US tional air base because of the Mulayam is linked to withdrawing support to the Congress in Madhya Pradesh. de facto guarantor for the Taliban’s atten- the Khalilzad peace process pullout, it could prove cata- partner but in Afghanistan, Russia-China-Pakistan axis. It dance at the peace talks. In 2016, former could be completed before the strophic. James Dobbins, a for- Pakistan holds the cards. India’s is one of New Delhi’s foreign It is a sad comment on our democracy that this wheeling-dealing is taking place US President Barack Obama ordered a presidential elections in mer US Envoy to Afghanistan, hesitation to start a back chan- policy failures, which would despite a presumed single-party dominance and a decisive verdict. But with drone strike against Taliban leader Emir September 2019. He should not fears it could lead to a civil war nel with the Taliban is unwise otherwise have acted as a Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself declaring that some MLAs of Bengal Mullah Akhtar Mansour for playing tru- be surprised if the US post- — back to 1996. Gen Kenneth at a time when the organisation strategic fulcrum between ant on peace talks. Till 18 months ago, pones elections a third time McKenzie of CentCom has is known to be praising its Afghanistan and PoK. Modi 2.0 Trinamool Congress would migrate to his side post-elections, everything seems Islamabad used to say it has no control, and appoints an interim said Afghan national security development works and eco- should work on Ayni. justifiable. It seems the BJP doesn’t believe such efforts are unethical in its only some influence on the Taliban, despite Government as suggested by forces will dissolve without nomic assistance in (The writer is a retired larger pursuit. Elections, then, will soon become a tokenism. all its leaders residing in Karachi and Pakistan with the Taliban on US support. In 2014, a report Afghanistan. Gen Bipin Rawat Major General of the Indian Quetta. It says it has applied unprecedent- board. published by Special Inspector has said he favours engagement Army and founder member of ed pressure on the Taliban to open talks n Surprisingly, nowhere General for Afghanistan with the Taliban. India has not the Defence Planning Staff, cur- with Kabul. Now, Kabul has asked in the discourse is there any Reconstruction (SIGAR) had succeeded in creating strategic rently the revamped Integrated Love has no boundaries Washington to reveal the nature of the rela- mention of US retention of its made the assessment that pressure points like activating Defence Staff) Dutee Chand has declared that she is in a same-sex relationship; she should be applauded for her bravery S O U N D BITE ame-sex relationships in India have only I am concerned about reports You have to be excited Even though the boundary Your (partymen) attention is recently become legal after the Supreme of alleged tampering of voters' about your work. The day between the two nations (India required. Be strong and remain Court read down the infamous Section verdict. Safety and security of you carry the burden of and China) has not been demar- alert near the counting centre and S EVMs is the responsibility of ‘veteran', ‘legend', ‘thes- cated, there are several border the strong rooms. I am hopeful 377 of the Indian Penal Code last year. That the Election Commission. pian' (it wouldn't work). trade points between them. that your hard work will pay. was a long time coming and it finally allowed Former President Actor Chinese Envoy Congress leader those with alternative sexual choices, rather —Pranab Mukherjee —Anupam Kher —Luo Zhaohui —Priyanka Gandhi non-heterosexual ones, to come out in the open without fear of harassment by the author- ities. However, many people who have such sexual orientation still do not step out of the L E T T E R S T O T H E EDITOR closet because of fear of ridicule, a loss of pres- tige and in many cases a genuine fear for their Devalued predictions Exit poll confusion May 23 drama physical safety. For public personalities it is even tougher; coming out might mean abuse from co-workers (teammates in the case of athletes), fans, sponsors and Sir — This refers to the editori- xit polls have accorded the Modi Government Sir — This refers to the editorial, al, “Vote for leadership” (May 21). moments to rejoice at least until the electronic vot- “Vote for leadership” (May 21). being boxed in an image trap. And while we would like to believe that attitudes Whether it’s about television rat- Eing machines reveal the final count on May 23. In a way, National Conference have moved on, the fact is that they have not. Not even in the developed world ing points (TRP) or the love for Almost all pollsters were unanimous about a saffron leader Omar Abdullah closed the where same-sex marriage is a right enshrined by law. Therefore, ace sprinter Prime Minister Narendra Modi is surge, with some projecting 300 plus seats for the NDA. lid by saying that all exit polls can- another matter for debate, but it One or two among them dared to stick their neck out not be wrong. The 2014 exit polls Dutee Chand’s decision to declare her sexuality and say that she has been in a was shocking that the news chan- at the risk of being dumped in the isolation ward. Yet, were quite close to the actual long-term gay relationship should be welcomed. This will give hope and courage nels started declaring the exit poll the exit poll predictions present a minefield of confu- result. If we go by the same anal- to others who are scared and not as privileged. Dutee herself risked ostracisa- results within seconds of the last sion to the curious observer. Pollsters reached the mag- ogy, Modi is back, albeit with a votes polled (6.30pm). The six ical number of more or less 300 through various com- lesser majority, thus forcing him tion, coming as she does from the conservative interiors. While her family has main pollsters showed that for the binations and permutations, where the NDA tally in Uttar to change and mellow down for threatened to disown her, fans and sponsors must stand by her and become second time, Modi’s National Pradesh ranged between 22 and 68, West Bengal four bull run is likely to continue in the intervening period, greater acceptance. However, if the her new family. That she chose to make the revelation during training for the World Democratic Alliance (NDA) will and 22 and Maharashtra 34 and 40. which helps the hawkish investors book profits after a actual result throws up a variation rule, winning anywhere between As can be seen, pollsters converged on the same bear run. And exit poll results dampened the spirit of the of 25 to 30 per cent, the whole Athletics championship proves that sexuality is her private right and freedom and 287 and 336 seats. target through umpteen different ways. Die-hard scep- Opposition even to the extent of suspending planned thing will become topsy-turvy. has nothing to do with her unwavering focus on sports. She was as commit- What’s even funny is that the tics have shown the fault-lines vividly. Exit polls have meetings. However, May 23 can spring some pithy sur- Then, it will be like opening a ted to chasing excellence in a discipline that shaped her identity. final tally each survey predicted bestowed a cover of credibility to the numbers that are prises, even obstruct the anticipated upsurge of saffron. Pandora’s box or releasing a can was varied but were uniformly to emerge from the electronic voting machines. In the Haridasan Rajan of worms. Opposition parties will We have always believed what consenting adults do is their business and well above the 272 seats needed dawn after, the share market indices rose sharply and the Kozhikode be quick to make their calcula- old social mores have to change in the modern world. India always seems like to form a Government. As if to tions and either the mahagath- a country which has one foot stuck in the past and one in the future, but we provide some relief to the bandhan or the federal front will Opposition, two surveys showed polls had given 68 more seats to one State, it excelled in another. economy of the period that we are succeed. But there are many ifs cannot let our social values continue to be determined by laws from Victorian the NDA falling short — by the NDA than it got. But after the Hence, there is nothing wrong passing through now. and buts. Predicting an election in times. Therefore, not only should people like Dutee be allowed to love anyone between five and 30 seats. results, we had the Congress-led with Naidu devaluing exit polls. Nationalism cannot be reduced to the world’s largest democracy is they want to, going forward, India should look at modifying its marriage laws to Surprisingly, Vice President M United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee gross majoritarianism. Likewise, really difficult as several factors allow for gay unions as well, just like Taiwan did recently. India can surprise peo- Venkaiah Naidu mocked the pre- ruling India for the next 10 years. Faridabad politics does have its genesis in like caste, religion, region, money dictions, saying “exit polls do not It has also been observed that confrontation but the reverse power and voting percentage ple at times. It has, for example, accepted a one-time adult pornstar as a gen- mean exact polls. We have to when forecasters made mistakes in Much-needed break would be the very antithesis of matter. uine Bollywood star today. So why can’t we now move forward on this front as understand this. Since 1999, most a few States but got the bigger pic- socio-political evolution. The “us D Nagarjuna well? Sexuality has to be normalised in discourse. Social progress cannot be of the exit polls have gone wrong”. ture right, the error in one State versus them” needs to yield to the Hyderabad I agree with the Vice President was cancelled out by the error in Sir — It’s good that this impatient notion of “we and the problem.” determined by those who claim to stick to “Indian cultural values” because these and want to mention here that exit another; if the NDA or the UPA nation gets a few days to ponder R Narayanan Send your feedback to: have mutated and Dutee is a shining example. polls after the 2004 Lok Sabha did not rise to the expectations in over the ethos, evolution and the Navi Mumbai [email protected] LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 analysis 09 www.dailypioneer.com FIRSTCOLUMN Excelling in stock POINTCOUNTERPOINT BUFFOONS LIKE VENUGOPAL AND ARROGANT YOU CANNOT HIDE TRUTH AND TRUE INCIDENTS. market moves ATTITUDE OF SIDDARAMAIAH…THE RESULT IS THIS PROBABLY BAIG WAS KEEPING IT TO HIMSELF. HE WAS (LOK SABHA EXIT POLLS FORECAST). FORCED TO SPEAK OUT LOOKING AT THE SITUATION. Having a good knowledge about continuation —SENIOR KARNATAKA CONGRESS LEADER —UNION MINISTER chart patterns allows investors to speculate ROSHAN BAIG DV SADANANDA GOWDA positively about trends A revolution in rural job creation HIMA KOTA or a novice, stock price alterations are haphazard movements China’s ‘Taobao’ model is worth emulating by Indian policy-makers to revitalise the up and down without any rhyme or reason. However, a trained Feye can see patterns in these random moves. Chart patterns are geometric shapes found in price data that can help a trader under- e-commerce industry and harness multiplying effects of digital technology in rural areas stand price action as well as make predictions about where the price is likely to go. Patterns can show both continuation as well as rever- sal trends. Continuation patterns,when they occur, indicate that a price trend is likely to continue and are a pause in the price action of varying durations as they generally occur mid-trend. A pattern is considered complete when it has formed and then ‘breaks out’, potentially continuing with the former trend. Continuation patterns can be seen both in bullish and bearish markets. Continuation patterns like all price patterns are made of the fol- lowing four pieces: Old trend: The trend that the stock price is in as it starts to form the price pattern. Consolidation zone: A con- strained area defined by set support and resistance levels. Breakout BINDU DALMIA point: The point at which the stock price breaks out of the consol- idation zone. New trend: A resumption of the old trend that the stock oon, the din of a bitterly fought, fractious elec- price enters as it comes out of the consolidation zone. tion, where the discourse veered around Continuation patterns form in a few different shapes but for most Ssome of the most irrelevant issues, will recede part, they look quite similar. The only real difference one will see is and the focus of the new Government will revert to policy interventions and formulating the forth- in the shape of the consolidation zone. The consolidation zones of coming Budget. Economic policies of an elected some continuation patterns have support and resistance levels that Government have the single largest bearing upon converge as the pattern forms while others have support and resis- the destiny of its polity. An increase in per-capita tance levels that remain parallel. Every other aspect of the price pat- disposable income is one of the most vital indica- tern is identical. Common continuation patterns include triangles, tors of successful governance and one that invari- flags, pennants and rectangles. ably favours the incumbent. Undoubtedly, the pre- Flags and pennants are formed during a small period of con- dominant electoral issue, which was relegated to solidation or pause, after a defined uptrend or downtrend. After a the background, hinged on declining rural and sharp move, market takes a breather and moves sideways. A flag urban income, decreased savings and slowing con- looks like a parallelogram, a bullish flag normally sloping downwards sumption. Conversely, closer to voting, poll dynamics showed that by March 2019, “net future and bearish flag sloping upwards. These patterns are usually accom- expectations about the economy clocked a positive panied with heavy volume and mark a midpoint of a trend. A pen- 48.6 per cent” as people were more optimistic about nant is also formed during the period of consolidation (sideways the larger economic course of the country in the movement) — the support and resistance lines converge each other likely event of Modi’s second coming. (like a symmetrical triangle). Break of the flag and pennant indicate With the median age of India’s population being the continuation of the trend. Flags and pennants are short-term 30 years, this aspirational demograph has gone past patterns that can last from one to 12 weeks. Ideally, these patterns the roti-kapda-makaan basics of the last century will form between one and four weeks. to mobiles, internet and entrepreneurship. As for- ly 30,000 billion yuan ($4.44 trillion) in 2017. a compelling model to pursue as a ‘Global Best And in less developed regions, people are buying Triangles are of three types: Symmetrical, ascending and ward planning yields results only after gestation The prototype has thrown surprising results Practice’ prototype for India. The report demon- a wider variety of consumer goods online, offset- descending. Ascending triangle in a bullish trend indicates further periods of a three to five year lag, policy-makers for India to emulate: Though e-commerce is always strated how digital technology has the potential to ting the disadvantages of their local markets. This bullishness and is considered continuation pattern. In an ascend- will have to find ways to leapfrog job creation once more developed in urban areas, surprisingly harness inclusive growth, unlike previous revolu- has enabled 10 million SMEs and start-ups in the new regime is in place by June. India’s consump- online retail sales in rural areas grew faster than the tions, especially when policies and public-private remotest of villages to start businesses from home ing triangle, the support line is sloping upward and resistance line tion story has been losing momentum in major sec- national average. From 2014 to 2017, online retail sector work in synergy. Experience in other devel- and work on flexi-timings, shrinking urban-rural remains a horizontal line. Descending triangle in a bearish trend can tors like FMCG, cars and two-wheelers and ser- sales in rural China increased from RMB 180 bil- oped countries has made for a compelling case to income disparities. also be considered as a continuation pattern, indicating bearish trend vices activity — slipping to multi-quarter lows as lion to 1.24 trillion, a compound annual growth rate adapt and integrate digitally enabled ecosystems as As China leads the world in mobile payments to continue after a small pause. In this kind of triangle resistance, income stagnates — which is reflected in declin- of 91 per cent, compared to 35 per cent national- an engine for transformational growth in provid- and online money transfers with 1.25 billion inter- the line is sloping downwards while the support line remains as a ing rural demand. The next Government will be ly. So, replicating this model in India, we can just ing jobs and enhancing livelihoods to the rural pop- net users, digital footprints, Artificial Intelligence horizontal line. A rectangle is a continuation pattern that forms as confronted with the challenging task of lifting imagine how this surge can alter the rural job-scape, ulation at their doorstep, without the need to (AI) and algorithms are helping in risk-assessment a trading range during a pause in the trend. The pattern is easily investment sentiments by remonetising the econ- which is in need of policy interventions. The expe- migrate to bigger cities. in real time. “So now, Chinese startups have access identifiable by two comparable highs and two lows. The highs and omy as consumption fuels jobs and income from rience in Taobao villages has sparked strong inter- Achieving inclusive growth is a vital pillar to to credit without collateral via the innovative ‘310’ lows can be connected to form two parallel lines that make up the job-earnings fuels consumption in turn. est among policy-makers to tap the potential of e- achieve Sustainable Development Goals of the credit model: 3 minutes to apply for a loan, 1 sec- top and bottom of a rectangle. Rectangles are sometimes referred Policy-makers have a key role to play in fos- commerce as a tool for poverty alleviation, finan- United Nations. To achieve this, digitisation has ond to get it approved, with 0 manual interference,” tering an enabling environment that supports inno- cial empowerment for stay-at-home employment been proven to have had a multiplier impact on signifying speed, precision and efficiency. to as trading ranges, consolidation zones or congestion areas. vation for both agri-entrepreneurship and micro- and rural vitalisation. The breakthrough was seen inclusive growth in China as its e-commerce mar- Digital platforms have evolved into an insti- Rectangles can extend for a few weeks or many months. If the pat- entrepreneurship. Consider this: The combined most in the ratio increase of women-to-men entre- ket has become the largest in the world within a tutional form where they act as the nodal insti- tern is less than three weeks, it is usually considered a flag and market cap of the three largest IT companies of the preneurs in e-commerce being at near parity, com- span of just 10 years, moving millions out of pover- tutions to create an enabling environment for also a continuation pattern. Ideally, rectangles will develop over a US — Apple, Microsoft and Amazon — equals pared to a ratio of 1:3 in traditional businesses. ty. To further this model, it needs collective collab- SMEs with support in marketing, product man- three-month period. Generally, longer the pattern, more significant India’s GDP and importantly, just the Chinese e- The Alibaba Group initiative of the Rural oration with best research minds globally to work agement, online operations, customer service, will be the breakout. A three-month pattern may be expected to ful- commerce major Alibaba’s m-cap equals 20 per cent Taobao Programme, in collaboration with the together and evolve paradigms that will optimise cash management, logistics, business advisory fill its breakout projection. However, a six-month pattern might be of our GDP. These growth models necessitate that Government, supported rural clusters with real- the power of digitisation in order to bridge and data analysis, covering essentially every expected to exceed its breakout target. policy-makers fire on all cylinders with newer par- time access to a wide range of goods and services, income and opportunity inequalities. aspect of running a business. The Tao Factory After a look at the types of continuation price patterns, let us adigms to kick-start innovation and growth in the replacing the expensive brick and mortar shop-floor The data coming out of the Chinese model platform on Alibaba connects 40,000 factories understand what causes them. In an up trend, the momentum moves IT enabled sectors as also focus on the nascent dig- business model. This helped farmers earn more for offers great insights into how India can integrate from more than 30 industries with Taobao sell- ital platforms as job-creators. their produce as they could directly sell their pro- open e-commerce platforms with mobile payments ers to form an integrated supply chain market. down due to periodic profit booking. A good lot of traders think that The focus of this article is specifically on rural duce to urban consumers in online platforms. The and digitally based financial services “in order to This calls for well-tested pilot-modules if the it is enough or that they have reached their target. So they want to e-commerce as a propeller for job-creation. This programme required job-stepping multiple initia- support SMEs access larger potential markets than Chinese experience has to be successfully sell their position. The supply increases reducing the momentum will need public private-partnerships with the likes tives to streamline cross-country linkages in infra- the gravity model for trade in the physical world.” Indianised. Once disadvantaged groups can par- of price rise or the price might even drop. Buy smart money finds of Amazon, Walmart, Reliance Retail and other e- structure by laying the ground work for service net- Why this model is best adaptable in India is because ticipate in the modern digital economy, positive it an opportunity to add more to their position. So the price slows commerce platforms on a national scale. The works in counties and villages; providing training the platform-centered ecosystem has low entry bar- results could follow in a sustainable way. to drop or it may even rise. Similarly, in a down trend, a lot of traders, nascent e-tail market in India is projected to grow in e-commerce and promoting entrepreneurship; riers for capital requirements and also because edu- I personally anticipate unprecedented rapid who are short, want to book some profit. Those, who think that at 30 per cent annually, targeting $73 billion by 2022. and developing rural financial services through the cation and digital skill requirements are minimal, structural and growth oriented reforms to gather the stock is available for a bargain, start buying. But smart money Herein lies the biggest untapped job-creation poten- Ant Financial subsidiary of Alibaba. which is a perfect fit to India’s rural demograph- pace under Modi 2.0 because ‘Team Modi’ will be finds it easy to sell when there is increased demand. When sup- tial, a prerequisite for which is deepening electron- The Rural Taobao Programme has now ics, where people with low literacy levels can be gain- on performance overdrive in his follow-on term. ply becomes more than the demand, the price falls further. And the ic payments through smartphones in order to expanded from 212 villages in 12 counties in 2014 fully employed. Modi has the pulse of the nation right, knowing reduce cash payments and encourage digital to more than 30,000 villages in 1,000 counties in China, too, was earlier a high-cash economy too well that emerging India strives to enter the mid- trend continues. This tug of war between buyers and sellers moves mode of transactions for online commerce. 2018, spreading from the coast to inland. It focussed until the mobile payment revolution happened. dle-income category, with a per capita income of the prices up and down, causing continuation chart patterns in stock China embarked on creating rural jobs a decade on improving rural e-commerce supply chains, pro- Before the advent of digitisation, in the pre-digi- $2,000, wherein the aspirational classes seek charts before they continue in the direction of the original trend. ago by implementing the ‘Taobao’ model for moting connectivity between agriculture and tal commerce era, only proximity to a well-devel- empowerment through an honourable livelihood Having good knowledge about continuation chart patterns allows expanding employment avenues, alleviating pover- commerce and enhancing e-commerce training. oped commercial area afforded residents access to instead of welfarist handouts by the State. investors to speculate positively about the further course of the trend. ty and vitalising the rural economy by harnessing The scheme grew rapidly and by 2018, had sup- an array of physical marketplaces and consumer (Multiple references have been made from the It allows them to add more to their existing position and helps investors multiplying effects of digital technology in rural ported 1,016 demonstration counties, covering 737 products. Now through Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall Digital Technology and Inclusive Growth Report to hold on for a longer period without worrying about temporary areas. Consequently, e-commerce grew rapidly in poverty-stricken counties (89 per cent of the total), e-platforms, the average shopping distance on these of the Louhan Report 2019. The writer is an author, setbacks in stock prices. China as trade volumes increased from less than including 137 counties with extreme poverty (41 platforms is close to 1,000 kilometres, compared columnist and chairperson for the National (The writer is Assistant Professor, Amity University) 1,000 billion yuan ($120.8 billion) in 2004 to near- per cent of the total). The experience in China offers with a few kilometers in traditional retail markets. Committee for Financial Inclusion at Niti Aayog) United colours of Opposition a pipedream? FOREIGN EYE Undaunted by exit polls, Opposition unity efforts have gained momentum this past week. Almost all players have at some point in time dreamt of the prime ministerial job but the road to it is strewn with many hurdles and their contradictions unity efforts gained momentum this many aspirants. In 2004, the UPA won Sharad Pawar is the seniormost leader, past week and is continuing to gather the race. who has good relations with all play- strength even after the exit polls. Naidu wants to cobble together a ers and had been nursing prime min- Can the anti-BJP front become a coalition of regional parties and take isterial ambition for decades. How do reality? Most major Opposition parties help of the Congress to form a you reconcile these interests for a sin- are coming together as they don’t want Government at the Centre. Though the gle position, which is not vacant yet? THERE ARE to be caught napping if the BJP fails to Congress may be the single largest It is not going to be easy for the get a majority. UPA chairperson Sonia Opposition party, Naidu expects it to non-BJP parties to stake claim. They NO WINNERS Gandhi has convened a meeting of 21 play second fiddle and reserve the have to cross many hurdles, including The tangled global webs of KALYANI SHANKAR Opposition parties on May 23, the day Prime Minister’s post for a regional choosing their prime ministerial face, when the results will be announced. leader. There are too many aspirants for a Common Minimum Programme interdependence between ost exit polls have predicted a Sonia Gandhi, who took a back seat the post among the regional satraps. and dealing with inherent contradic- hardware and software, clear majority for the ruling ever since she handed over the baton The Congress is the only party other tions in such a coalition among other China and the West, show MBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to her son Rahul Gandhi last March, than the BJP that is likely to cross the things. Past record shows that there how vulnerable both sides but this hasn’t stopped the Opposition has come to the forefront again because rout in his State, Naidu has been busy BJP out’ move which is binding the 100 mark and it would surely demand have been five non-Congress, non-BJP are to the other and how from going ahead with its plans of the Congress feels that senior looking for a national role. He has been Opposition. But for all these, the the top post for Rahul Gandhi. Pre-poll Governments so far and none of them forming a non-BJP coalition to stake Opposition leaders like former Prime visiting Rahul Gandhi, Mamata results have to show a hung Parliament allies like Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam lasted a full term. Four of them had the impossible it is for either to claim to power. Opposition leaders, Minister HD Deve Gowda, Nationalist Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief with the BJP getting less than 200 seats. chief MK Stalin, Deve Gowda and support of the Congress while the BJP achieve technological including West Bengal Chief Minister Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar, Akhilesh Yadav, Sharad Yadav, Sharad Only then can the Opposition get a Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi supported the fifth one. autarchy. But this struggle Mamata Banerjee, have pooh-poohed Mamata Banerjee, Loktantrik Janata Pawar, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo chance. Prasad Yadav have supported Rahul After May 23, if the NDA forms the is not really about the exit poll predictions, claiming they Dal (LJD) chief Sharad Yadav and oth- Mayawati and others, holding intensive Let us once assume that there is a Gandhi’s claim. Mamata Banerjee, too, Government, the Opposition should technology. It is about were all wrong. Congress leaders in pri- ers will have no hesitation to work talks with them about staking claim possibility of a situation as created in is a front-runner for the post. Mayawati play a constructive role as a collective vate have rubbished them pointing out under her. During the campaign, Sonia with the President in case the BJP did 1996 or 2004. In 1996, the Congress has not hidden her ambitions of entity if they don’t achieve their dream. dominance: Who is to be that the pollsters had gone wrong in Gandhi had herself reminded people not get the majority. Insiders say that supported the United Front becoming the Prime Minister since They must remember that by staying the master. Whether it is 2004. It is this hope that is keeping the about the 2004 surprise victory of the they want to try the Karnataka model Government. The constituents chose many years. Telangana Chief Minister divided, they helped Prime Minister China or the US, both sides unity move going forward. UPA in spite of the “India shining cam- where the Congress prevented the BJP Deve Gowda as Prime Minister though K Chandrashekhar Rao believes that Modi get a second term. Had they been will suffer and third Opposition parties are preparing paign” of the BJP. from forming the Government by he was the fourth choice after VP Singh, with his 16 seats, he can become the united before the elections, they might parties will perhaps suffer for a 1996 (United Front) or 2004 The main anchor for the unity supporting a junior party Janata Dal Jyoti Basu and GK Moopanar. Even at kingmaker. Odisha Chief Minister have defeated the BJP. (UPA) post-poll scenario, expecting a move is Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister (Secular) though the BJP had emerged that time, it was not easy for the rag- Naveen Patnaik, too, is demanding the (The writer is a senior political com- most. hung Parliament. The Opposition N Chandrababu Naidu. Fearing a total the single largest party. It is this ‘keep tag coalition to decide as there were price of a special status for his State. mentator and syndicated columnist) (The Guardian Editorial) LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 avenues 10

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Can interdisci- ferently, our educational institutes AND KNOWLEDGE nomical science to produce the inter- in creative and innovative ways, and time programme in Diploma in and for postgraduate pro- plinary education address part of the should provide an enabling platform esting area of computational gastron- solve unstructured problems. Front Office Operations (DFO), grammes in Fashion Design problem by equipping our students with where students can develop their inter- OF THE WORLD omy. As we go ahead with the notion Development of these important soft- Food & Beverage (DFB), and and Fashion Business skills to understand and solve real- disciplinary skills along with their reg- of interdisciplinary education and skills are a direct consequence of inter- House Keeping (DHK). Management. world problems? Can an interdiscipli- ular study programmes. For this to hap- research, we should be conscious about disciplinary education. This course provides syl- Eligibility: For UG pro- nary research mindset nudge our stu- pen, the educators first need to get out these different degrees of inter-disci- It is the joint responsibility of the labus that combines theory grammes is Class XII in any dents towards creative problem solving? of their silos. Class projects should be plinarity and use them appropriately. educational system and the student- and practice of Hotel Industry. stream. For PG programmes The words ‘multidisciplinary’, floated with students and supervisors body to become aware of our rapidly Duration: One year graduation is mandatory from ‘interdisciplinary’ and ‘trans-discipli- from different disciplines. Experts from OTHER BENEFITS changing world and to take appropri- Eligibility: Candidates who any recognised university or nary’ are used a lot. In a multidiscipli- different walks of life should regularly Building connections amongst dis- ate action from the perspective of inter- have recently passed Class XII institute. nary approach, each discipline con- interact with students to broaden their parate concepts are crucial learning ele- disciplinary education. from any recognised board Last date to apply: May 31, tributes a piece of the jigsaw and it is thought processes and the ability to ments provided in the framework of The writer is Director, IIIT-Delhi can enrol in this course. 2019. Last minute prep tips Technical education takes centrestage rmoured with world class infra- Astructure and reinforced with R L TRIKHA, FIITJEE expert, shares do’s and dont’s for JEE eminent faculty, the Jaypee Universities have created a niche for Advanced exam scheduled to be held on May 27 themselves in revolutionising the field of technical education. fter the successful completion of tive vibes affect your preparation Located in Himachal Pradesh Athe second session of JEE Main level. (Jaypee University of Information 2019 conducted by NTA in the nDo’s: Technology, JUIT), Madhya Pradesh month of April, many aspirants are nArrive early at the examination (Jaypee University of Engineering and eying to clear the JEE Advanced centre Technology, JUET) and Uttar 2019 scheduled to be conducted on nKeep your admit card with you Pradesh (Jaypee University, May 27, 2019. With NTA’s decision nListen to the instructions given Anoopshahr, JUA), the universities to conduct the Main exam twice a in the examination hall carefully offer undergraduate, postgraduate year has provided many students nDo check for your name, pho- and doctoral programs in major with a second opportunity to tograph and your roll number in branches of engineering, creating enhance their performance. The front of the computer system technocrats who are excelling in dif- best of the two scores will be con- assigned to you. ferent spheres of life. sidered to mark the rankings for get- nRead all the questions carefully Talking about increasing the ting shortlisted for the JEE nClear your doubts if any Universities’ reach to a larger num- Advanced. Around 2,24,000 students nDo remember to collect your ber of students, VC of Jaypee will be declared eligible to appear in Type with single digit/Decimal Type help in fast learning. admit card once the exam is over. University Prof SC Saxena said: “In JEE Advanced examination. Answers, passage based questions nDon’t start a fresh topic: nDon’ts: addition to increased professional Students eagerly awaiting good having four choices with one or Don’t start a fresh topic. Try to nDo not indulge in any unfair counseling of outgoing class XII stu- score and ranking in the JEE Main more correct, Matrix-Match/Matrix- strong the topics and sections which practice in the exam hall dents in schools, in the first phase of exam are simultaneously getting List Type. It is thus advised to prac- are already been studied by you. nDo not hurry while answering five years starting June 2019, special Academic fee discount for ready to face the final JEE Advanced tise as many online mock tests/past nCreate a bunch of flash cards: the questions incentives for wards of wards of Defence/ Paramilitary n test. Organised by IIT Roorkee, papers as possible. In the era of cut- For all the important formulas and Do not disturb other candi- Defence/Paramilitary forces are being forces both the papers — Paper I and Paper throat competition to get through topics, try to make flash card as it dates offered. There will be a reservation II will be conducted in computer- the IIT’s, preparation strategies play will help in memorizing it quickly nDon’t answer in a hurry. On of 10 per cent seats for admission in based mode and it is mandatory to a major role in the road to success. and easily. the other hand, don’t waste time also all BTech programmes offered in n JUIT-Waknaghat: 30 per cent appear in both. There are no changes The following tips will help students nSolve mock tests: Attempting JUIT, JUET and JUA and special aca- in tuition fee n in the pattern of the exam, the time prepare well for the JEE Advanced the mock test will help to know your Don’t spare more than the demic fee concession will also be n JUET-Guna & JU- duration allotted to each paper 2019: preparation level. Not only this, the required amount of time on an offered.” He further added that edu- remains three hours with objective nKeep your Focus right: As just students will get familiar with the answer cation is the most important tool for Anoopshahr: 30 per cent in type questions from Physics, a week is left for the exam, you have computer-based test. Mock test is the nDon’t answer questions simply transformation and empowerment as tuition and development fee Chemistry and Mathematics with to keep your focus intact. Stick to replica of the actual exam; it will also as you could lose marks if you identified by the founder of n Additional 5 per cent equal weightage. As in past, various your plan and strategy because a new help them to learn time manage- answer negatively marked ques- Jaiprakash Sewa Sansthan (JSS), concession to wards of war types of questions are possible to be strategy may give worst results. ment. tions. Jaiprakash Gaur, who always empha- widows and PWD (Persons asked such as single/multi correct nConcept wise study: Go for nStay positive: Take right sised that imparting quality education out of four given choices, Numerical concepts wise studies. This will amount of pressure. Don’t let nega- The writer is Director, FIITJEE is the best service to the society. The With Disability) special discount offer is dedicated to Professor SC Saxena further the above cause. Vice-chancellor, Jaypee University located at the Jaypee Institute of The VC attributes the high rank- Information Technology (JIIT) ICSI signs MoU for Int’l commerce olympiad Victorious end of C’ship ing of the Jaypee Institutions to the Jaypee Universities have teacher stu- Noida, centrally handles campus he seven-day District Basketball Universities’ key infrastructure and dent ratio much better than the placement of the graduating students he Institute of Company ticipating in this single level exam- TChampionship held at DPS resources including well qualified and AICTE norms of 1:20,” adds Saxena. of all the campuses. “Some of the TSecretaries of India (ICSI) ination that aims at promoting rea- Rajnagar Extension ended on a victo- experienced faculty, fully equipped The Jaypee Universities have prominent companies visiting Jaypee signed an MoU with Science soning skills and creating aware- rious note. Girls from SG Public School labs, well stocked library, separate also made sure to open doors to glob- Universities are Adobe, Microsoft, Olympiad Foundation (SOF) at the ness about the CS course and brought accolades for the school by hostels for boys and girls, good qual- al exposure for its students by way of Amazon Web Service, SAP Labs, ICSI Head Office, New Delhi for profession among the student winning the girls championship where- ity food, fully networked campus, exchange programmes and memo- Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Ola Cab, holding the International community across the globe. as in the boys competition New Era facilities for games and associated randum of understanding (MoUs) Gemalto, FICO, XL Caltin, Samsung Commerce Olympiad (ICO) for President ICSI, CS Ranjeet School won. utilities for student's comfort and with international universities. The R&D, ST Microelectronics, Grofers, the students of Class XI and Class Pandey and Officiating Secretary A team of 14 best players was providing excellent environment for Universities also organise interna- The Smart Cube, Ericsson, XII, in schools across India, Dubai, ICSI, CS Ashok Kumar Dixit selected for the State Level Basketball teaching learning process. “Balanced tional conferences, talks, national Cognizent, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Nepal, Singapore and Qatar. signed the MoU on behalf of ICSI, Championship. Asha Sharma, the faculty focus between cutting edge workshops with delegates from Technologies, among many others.” The ICO, which was earlier whereas SOF Founder Director, Mayor of Ghaziabad also graced the results and class room teaching has around the world. Prof Carsten He claimed that the placement per- known as the CS Olympiad Mahabir Singh and Rajan Marwah event to encourage and uplift the paved the way for imparting high Mueller of Germany is a visiting fac- centage of eligible students touches (ICSO), was first conducted by were signatories from the SOF. determination of the participants. The quality education. Our faculty is ulty at the Guna University. Over the up to 100 per cent. “In 2018, the max- ICSI on September 15, 2016 & ICSI Central Council Mayor was also felicitated as an emblem encouraged to undertake research years, Jaypee Institutions have built imum package received by students October 4, 2016, in the academic Members CS Nagendra D Rao and of gratitude by the Principal of DPS and have their papers published in a strong network with leading com- was `39.12 lakh and the average and year 2016-2017 in association with CS B Narasimhan were also pre- Rajnagar Extension, Pallavi Upadhyay highly indexed and cited interna- panies for recruiting their engineer- the highest packages have seen an the SOF. Thousands of schools sent during the MoU signing cer- on behalf of the populace of the school tional journals. It is important to note ing graduates. Saxena informs that upward trend in the last three years,” since then have been actively par- emony. and the District Basketball Association. that to offer quality education, all the Placement Cell of the Universities he said. LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 avenues 11 ‘Hospitality degree takes you high’ The hospitality industry is booming and offering plenty of lucrative options to those who have just graduated, says DR KULNEET SURI

hile most graduates are con- cerned that almost all industries Ware drying up when it comes to jobs, there’s one sector that is still boom- ing and will continue to do so in the years to come. As our country’s economy improves, people are starting to invest more in tourism which in turn is boost- ing the hospitality industry. There are more hotels than ever, flights are over- booked and the current technology is helping the cause. The demand for pro- fessionals is at an all-time high and you can easily secure your dream job right AIAI routeroute after you pass out. Here is a list of the jobs you can bag as a fresher right after completing your hospitality degree. Event Manager: This is probably the most widely available post now. You can Dr Kulneet Suri Developments taking place in artificial intelligence are spreading across the globe on an be a part of small startups, grab a job in Senior Director at IMS, Noida a top firm or start your own independent unprecedented and unforeseen scale, says SACHIN DEV DUGGAL venture. Be it a corporate event like have to deal with. launching a product or announcing an Travel Assistant or Manager: While rtificial Intelligence (AI) have more time to focus on mak- child’s knowledge and keeps the challenges that every student idea, or any personal event like marriages travel assistant will be the most available has touched every indus- ing their subjects as fun and inter- teacher available to do other faces. or birthday parties, the demand for event post on offer, but you can also land man- Atry including education esting as they are engaging for AI CAN IMPROVE THE more pressing work. Thereafter, Better institutional man- managers are shooting up. A hospitality agerial posts if you can show a top insti- where it is changing the way stu- their pupils. SYSTEM FOR feedback on performance and the agement: With a growing num- degree from the right institute will give tute like Doyens Fly. The latter will come dents, teachers and administra- Individualised learning: plan. ber of schools across the globe, you the best possible start and you can with a better package, more responsibil- tors are moving forward. Since learning styles differ from STUDENTS, Virtual teachers: Although there is an increasing interest in earn without limits in the right job. ities and less to frequent travelling. The developments taking child to child, personalised learn- TEACHERS AND it’s happening slowly, some uni- school management platforms You will be responsible for planning Your task will involve direct inter- place in the technology called ing can assist those children who versities are introducing virtual for educational administrators. and managing an entire event. With fre- action with the customers. You will have artificial intelligence are spread- face challenges learning (children ADMINISTRATOR teachers and faculty who are AI helps create such platforms quent promotions, the role will increas- to prepare itineraries, take care of trav- ing across the globe on an with ADHD, autism or dyslexia). THOUGH THERE useful in helping students who which can assist institutions ingly become managerial and you will el and staying bookings, notify cus- unprecedented and unforeseen While it’s not manually possible may not be available in class- with recruitment, student infor- have to handle a team. This profile is not tomers about the date and time and so scale. As per the AI Market in the for a teacher to cater to every SHOULD BE rooms all the time. mation and fee collection. restricted to any particular sector as on. There will be times when people will US Education Sector report, the child’s ability in a class of 30 stu- CONSIDERATION Chat campus: International Safety and security: With almost all industries have the requirement contact you just to inquire about travel AI market in the US education dents, AI can. It can help kids INTO THE EXECUTION universities are using AI to design the help of AI, spotting patterns for an event planner now. arrangements about the place they want sector is expected to grow at a experiment to find which is the systems that could help students in a student’s behaviour or con- Flight attendant or cabin crew: The to visit. So, part of your job profile will CAGR of 47% from 2018 until best way they can learn new skills. OF THESE SYSTEMS on the campus in various ways. duct to gauge violence in the aviation industry is the most common also include gaining knowledge about 2022. Of the numerous ways Making education accessi- The AI-enabled program or a school is made easy. Students choice right after you complete your air various places. artificial intelligence will change ble to all: AI-enabled tools make chatbot called chat campus would who are consistently violent hostess training. Not that you can’t land Hotel Frontend Staff: You can either the education sector, we’ve out- classrooms available to all despite be answering questions about the towards others can be handled any other job in the hospitality sector with apply for a hotel clerk or something like lined 10 ways below. language, location or physical campus. For example, where will with more humanity, but can your degree but being a cabin crew is a bellhop. You can also secure trainee or Enhanced teacher-AI col- impairment. This helps such stu- teachers, who often take their the next class take place or what also be better tracked to ensure probably one of the most satisfying. Your assistant positions if your degree is from laboration: Physical, human dents in pursuing education who students assignments home to are the details on the next assign- their pattern of violence is pay scale is much higher as compared to an accredited institute. Salaries start at a teachers see certain limitations might not be able to undertake grade them. This allows more ment? These free up time from stopped. any other profiles, it involves extensive decent amount of mid-six-figures and like there is no scalable way for education otherwise for variety of time to teachers to invest in each both teachers as well as admin- AI can overall improve the travelling and no desks, and your hospi- shoot up to almost 3 times when you students to participate with teach- reasons. How? Think about a stu- student or other activities that istrators to do more pressing system for students, teachers tality skills are the only ones you will ever become a manager. ers. This leads to gaps between dent who can take classes virtu- engage the classroom. tasks. and administrators. Though cer- need to rise up the corporate hierarchy. Responsibilities will include attend- the lessons teachers submit to ally because they’ve been in the Automated grading: Adaptive learning: This is tainly, there should be consid- The salary of an airhostess is higher ing to the hotel’s guests, taking care of the their administrators and the prin- hospital for eight weeks. Grading can be a difficult, and assumed to be one of the most eration into the execution of than a cabin crew. The main responsibil- reservations, informing customers about ciples students understand. With Automating admin job: A sometimes burdening, process for crucial areas where AI could be these systems of AI, their devel- ity of both is to attend to the need of pas- the hotel’s facilities and much more. You better use of AI (as well as VR and teacher spends hours weekly — teachers. Instead, AI-based com- beneficial, Schools could be opment and utilisation can add sengers during the flight and guide them may sit at the reception, take care of the other technologies), participa- even daily — in assigning and puter programs can replicate a enabled to keep track of the value to institutions of education through emergencies if the need arises. restaurant section or any other special tion can become more scalable to assessing homework and tests. teacher’s behaviour to assign progress of each student and worldwide. You can work with both domestic and facility the hotel may have. One degree is allow engagement between class- With the help of AI, this task grades to students’ tests. This make alterations in the course international airlines and the only thing the ticket for any job profile and the hotel es of all sizes and teachers who could be done faster and easier for standardizes assessing every and update the teacher about the The writer is Founder-CEO, Engineer.ai that changes are the type of passengers you industry is the perfect one for fast growth.

magine you have to write down as many to advance your creativity, memory and central idea. It also helps you to discover make connections that you can easily uses for a brick as possible. In general, problem-solving abilities. It will be great if MINDIT new relationships among unrelated ideas and remember and think with clarity. One of the Ipeople would just start listing all their you could expand your range of tools to get lets you hold every little information, in order major advantages of mind mapping is that it ideas. However, what if you started from a a competitive edge and leverage full potential what, why and then following each thread. synchronization between both sides of your to help solve problems and make better favors information retention and usage. It is broader perspective, such as thinking about of your brain. Would you still be limiting Mind map unleashes the power of the brain without any conscious effort. This decisions. more than visually processing/representing the properties of a brick. It is heavy, so you yourself to conventional ways? A powerful human brain it helps to keep your thoughts helps the mind in building richer ‘Too much of anything is good for information, it is about finding ways to could use it: as a paperweight, to hold down graphic process provides the absolute tools focused and organised. The concept that connections, which proves to be more nothing.' The statement holds true for the understand, store and use new information in a garbage bag while raking, as an exercise to unlock the dynamic potential of the brain. whether you are more of right brain person effective in easily retaining longer and conventional methods of learning. However, an efficient, instant and productive manner. weight, to grill juicer chicken, etc. It is also To put it simply, this technique extracts or a left-brain person has become quite complex information in the end. with the help of mind mapping, you learn to Another advantage of is that it is an thick, so you could use it to prop up a ideas from your head to visually represent or popular in the recent times. If you put more Mind mapping provides practical focus on what is relevant and or valuable, integrated approach to information planter or as a doorstop. It is red, it is hard, outline information. It translates what is in use to your right brain, you think more solutions and save so much time by focusing and void out the rest, which makes complete processing. It forces you to connect new to it's rectangular and others. your mind into a highly organised visual logically and if you put more use to your left- on the important aspects of your problem. learning process easier and less existing information, draw complex Brain is highly responsive to visuals and picture. brain, you think more creatively. With mind maps, you branch out all the overwhelming. conclusions, see the bigger picture in order graphics; it processes images faster than That is mind mapping: Once you start, While scientifically speaking, a person aspects of your problem and are able to Remembering even complex information to transform it into knowledge. words. Nevertheless, what if I tell you that the possibilities seem almost endless. By always uses his whole brain, what mind investigate each branch thoroughly. To find is easy if you use the right approach. The The writer is Sunanda Rao, you could use a technique starting out with the basic questions-who, mapping does is that it creates the 'solution' to your problem becomes your shortcuts used in mind mapping help you Founder-director of Conccept

MARKETING AT FIRST ENERGY IN BRIEF STUDY CENTRES Location: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru he telecom industry has Stipend: `5000 per month become one of the fast grow- Link: internshala.com/i/724606 TEZPUR UNIVERSITY SIGNS MOU NEW OFFICE FOR IIT-M Ting sectors globally since it Application deadline: May 28, 2019 ueen’s University Belfast in UK will also offer opportunities for he new premises of Center for Sheffield, UK is plays a major role in our daily life. and Ireland as well as a student and staff exchange for the Computational Brain Research pleased to offer the India Therefore, there is a demand for GRAPHIC DESIGN AT UXINDIA Qmember of the prestigious purposes of study, research and T(CCBR), Indian Institute of Postgraduate Taught Location: Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Russell Group of UK research teaching. It will also enable scholars Technology-Madras (IIT-M), was Scholarship 2019 to Indian trained professionals and the importance of Telecommunication Bengaluru intensive universities, has signed a from Tezpur University to inaugurated at Bhupat and Jyothi students joining the university ` ` MoU with Tezpur University in commence PhD study at Queen’s in Mehta School of Biosciences on to study a taught masters pro- Engineering is growing. Stipend: 7,000- 8,000 per month Link: internshala.com/i/724607 Assam. September 2019. campus. This dedicated workspace Lakshaya Bharti Institute gramme in September 2019. Telecommunications is concerned will house researchers and staff of Application deadline: May Through the MoU, the Primarily, the scope of of International Hotel Thescholarship 2019 is worth with all types of information and universities will collaboration will be in research, the CCBR. Management, Delhi, has 10% of their tuition fee. transmission networks. Students 29, 2019 explore mutually aligning with the strengths of both Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co- introduced a unique scholar- No additional scholarship interested in micro-electronic beneficial the institutions. Initially, identified founder of Infosys and a ship scheme Atithya Shree for application is required, if you devices, signal processing, data BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT opportunities over the research areas of interest are distinguished alumnus of IIT-M, students taking admissions in meet the eligibility and award networking, coding and transmis- (SALES) AT CLEARTAX next five-year years. primarily within the engineering inaugurated the new premises in the the institute. The scholarship criteria below the scholarship sion can do well in this sector. One Location: Chennai, Delhi, The collaboration field. presence of Professor K Vijay scheme is divided into three will be applied as a tuition fee needs 10+2 with Physics, Mumbai, Bengaluru Raghavan, Principal Scientific categories under which a stu- discount. Students must accept ` Advisor, Professor Bhaskar dent can get concession in their offer from the University Chemistry and Mathematics. Stipend: 10,000 per month Link: internshala.com/i/724608 HIMALAYAN SUMMIT AT IIT ROORKEE Ramamurthi, Director, IIT-M, annual fee between 10 per cent of Sheffield before 16:00 (UK Entrance to the IIT’s is through the Professor Partha Mitra, visiting and 30 per cent. time) on June 14, 2019 to JEE and for others it is AIEEE. A Application deadline: May 28, 2019 The Design work. They highlighted scheme was set up in faculty member, IIT-M and Those students got 60 to receive this award. few more colleges to study are: Innovation Center various challenges multi-dimensional Professor Mahabala distinguished 70 per cent mark in Class XII, Eligibility: To be eligible nColumbia Institute of MARKET RESEARCH AT NAANDI (DIC), IIT Roorkee being faced by them. space with the long chair, CCBR, IIT-M along with will get 10 per cent concession for the scholarship, applicants Engineering and Technology, FOUNDATION organised a Himalayan This summit provided sighted vision, researchers and faculty of IIT-M. in annual fees. Those students must be a national of or per- Raipur. Course: BE Electronics and Location: Delhi, Bengaluru Summit on the Design opportunities to primarily to address who qualify Class XII with manently domiciled in India Telecommunication Engineering Stipend: `15,000 per month Innovation Challenges different DICs to select the problems of the marks between 71 to 80 per- Students’ taught master’s n Link: internshala.com/i/724609 in the Himalayan their problems and Himalayan region Christian College of Engineering region. Various NGOs, identify potential field which makes most of CONVOCATION AT SNU cent, will get 20 per cent con- programme must be scheduled Application deadline: May 28, 2019 cession in annual fees. to commence at the university and Technology, Bhilai. Course: BE scientists, collaborators. the northern part of Similarly, those who have in September 2019. Subject to Electronics and Telecommunication academicians working The center under our country and offers he Shiv Nadar University (SNU) scored more than 80 per cent meeting the eligibility and Engineering TELECALLING AT JETIC HEALTHCARE in the Himalayan the ‘National Initiative a vast potential for Tcelebrated its fifth convocation in their intermediate, get 30 award criteria the scholarship nJD College of Engineering and (PEPODEAL) region shared their for Design Innovation various activities. ceremony at its Greater Noida per cent concession in annual 2019 will be awarded automati- Management, Nagpur. Course: BE Location: Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Bengaluru campus. The university chancellor, fees. cally. Students must be self- Electronics and Telecommunication Stipend: `2,000 per month Shiv Nadar conferred honorary The important thing is funded and classified as over- Engineering Link: internshala.com/i/724610 WORKSHOP ON LUXURY INDUSTRY doctorates on four distinguished under this scholarship is a spe- seas for tuition fee purposes. nJabalpur Engineering College, Application deadline: May 30, 2019 individuals — Dr Ashok Seth, cial concession for the girl If you are studying a two- he Luxury Connect Business “Over the last few years, with Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, Jabalpur. Course: BE School, Gurugram organised a the economy doing well and more world-renowned cardiologist and tudents of every category will year Masters programme the Electronics and Telecommunication HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) AT REFLEXION get a 10 per cent concession in scholarship will be available in Tworkshop on — Opportunities disposable income, there has been the chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Engineering Location: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru in Luxury Industry — for a change in the consumption Institute; Lord Charles Powell, an fee. Those students who have the second year of your studies ` qualified Class XII in this year subject to successful comple- Stipend: 2,500 per week academicians across Delhi-NCR at pattern of the Indians. The spurt in eminent British diplomat, politician are eligible for this scholarship. tion of year 1. Link: internshala.com/i/724611 its boutique campus. affluence, and the emergence of a and businessman; Dr To fill this scholarship The scholarship is not Application deadline: May 28, 2019 The aim of the workshop to new breed of young population has Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, form and any other queries applicable to any years in update them about what luxury is led to a rapid growth of the luxury Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, related to scholarship please industry or study abroad years SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING AT SHREE and what future does it beholds in sector. One of the challenges that Padma Vibhushan, distinguished visit www.lbiihm.com. that are compulsory or option- VALLABH JEWELLERS India. Abhay Gupta, Founder-CEO of India faces in the luxury industry is Indian space scientist and former Application deadline: Last al elements of your course. Luxury Connect Business School dearth of skilled and talented head of ISRO; and Mike Lawrie, Location: Work From Home addressed the gathering about the persons who understands the date to fill the application form For more information- ` Global Technology Leader & Stipend: 2,000 per month benefits and challenges faced in the understand the luxury product and President, CEO and Chairman, DXC is 13 July 2019. https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/inter Link: internshala.com/i/724612 national/enquiry/money/pgtin- luxury industry and how we can services, marketing, financial and Technology, in recognition of their Application deadline: May 30, 2019 collaborate to curb the same. operational aspects.” The University of ternational. outstanding achievements. LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 money 12 Sensex slumps 383 pts on profit booking FinMin seeks AAI shares PTI n NEW DELHI The AAI is yet to issue capital infusion. PTI n MUMBAI in the general election has the company posted a 49 per cent. Minister Narendra Modi. The shares to the government in “The finance ministry has already been factored in appro- cent decline in March quarter Traders believe that though results of the seven-phase polls he finance ministry has lieu of the equity infusion written to AAI for issuing enchmark indices took U- priately. profit. Maruti, IndusInd Bank, a profit-booking emerged at will be announced on May 23. Tasked Airports Authority of worth Rs 656.56 crore made shares in lieu of the paid-up Bturn from record high lev- After hitting an intra-day M&M, Bharti Airtel, SBI, higher levels but election rally Meanwhile, the Indian India to issue shares in lieu of over the years. The matter capital of Rs 656.56 crore els touched during early trade record high of 39,571.73, the PowerGrid, Hero MotoCorp, may continue if the election rupee was trading marginally the Rs 656 crore capital it has came to the notice of the min- infused by the Government,” on Tuesday, with the BSE 30-share index ended 382.87 Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Infosys, results come as per exit polls lower at 69.76 against the US received from the government, istry last year during discus- the sources told PTI. Sensex tripping nearly 383 points, or 0.97 per cent, lower Yes Bank and TCS too fell up prediction. dollar. sources said. sions over share buy back by Once the issuance of shares points and the NSE Nifty shed- at 38,969.80. The gauge hit the to 3.25 per cent. On Monday, the 30-share Brent crude, the global AAI, a 100 per cent gov- profit making public sector to the government is sorted out, ding over 119 points as day’s low of 38,884.85. On the other hand, RIL, index skyrocketed 1,421.90 benchmark, was trading at ernment owned statutory cor- enterprises. steps would be initiated for investors hurried up to book In a similar movement, HUL and Bajaj Finance ended points, or 3.75 per cent, to 72.01 per barrel, higher by poration, was constituted by an Subsequently, officials of converting the AAI into a profits. the broader NSE Nifty plunged in the green, rising up to 1.08 39,352.67, and the Nifty soared 0.04 per cent. Act of Parliament and came the ministries of finance, cor- company under the Companies An intense selling was 119.15 points, or 1.01 per cent, per cent. 421.10 points, or 3.69 per cent, Globally, bourses in Asia into being on April 1, 1995, by porate affairs and civil aviation Act. After conversion, the gov- seen, barring initial hours, to 11,709.10. The broader BSE midcap to 11,828.25. ended on a mixed note, while merging erstwhile National held discussions on corporati- ernment can decide on divest- across sectors after market par- Tata Motors was the biggest and smallcap indices ended in The rally came after a those in Europe were trading in Airports Authority and sation of AAI and legal opin- ment of equity, share buyback ticipants sensed that exit polls loser in the Sensex pack, dip- the red in line with bench- majority of exit polls forecast the green in their respective International Airports ion was also obtained on share or listing of the AAI on the euphoria over BJP’s likely win ping 7.05 per cent, a day after marks, falling up to 0.84 per another term for Prime early deals. Authority of India. issuance corresponding to the bourses. Singapore, Canada seek to join WTO consultations against India NCLAT to hear plea against Flipkart PTI n NEW DELHI works; machines for recep- with export value of USD 120 dispute settlement process. tion, conversion and transmis- billion annually, has substantial If the bilateral consulta- PTI n NEW DELHI Tribunal in its order on May 15. ution of books, mobiles, com- set out in the Foreign Exchange ingapore and Canada have sion or regeneration of voice, trade interest in this matter,” it tions requested by the com- A three-member NCLAT puters and related accessories, Management (Transfer or Issue Sexpressed interest in joining images or other data; and parts said. plainant with India do not he NCLAT has admitted a bench headed by Chairman and e-commerce marketplace of Security by a Person Resident consultations in a case filed by of telephone sets. Similarly, Canada has said result in a satisfactory solution, Tpetition filed by an online Justice S J Mukhopadhaya has Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd. Outside India) Regulations, Japan in the WTO’s dispute set- It alleged that imposition of that during 2016-2018, India’s it can request the WTO to set vendors association challenging directed to list the matter for The CCI had ruled that 2017. tlement body against India’s import duties on these prod- imports from Canada of ICT up a dispute panel to pass a rul- the orders of fair trade regula- hearing on July 30. looking at the present market “As such, Flipkart Internet is import duties on certain infor- ucts by India infringes WTO products have aggregated at ing on the matter. tor CCI, which had absolved e- The NCLAT is the appellate construct and structure of online bound by these laws, the com- mation and communication norms as India has committed USD 28.7 million. Singapore and Canada commerce major Flipkart of authority for the orders passed marketplace platforms in India, pliance of which is ensured by technology products, including zero per cent bound tariffs on “This reflected 31.2 per require approval from India unfair practices using its dom- by the CCI since May 2017. “it does not appear that any one the relevant authorities,” the mobile phones. these products. cent of India’s total imports of and Japan to join the consul- inant position. Passing an order on player in the market is com- order said. According to a communi- While bound tariffs or ICT products from Canada. tation process. The National Company Law November 6, 2018, the CCI manding any dominant position Citing the market construct cation of the World Trade duties refer to the ceiling over ICT is an important sector for A WTO member country Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had held that the business prac- at this stage of evolution of mar- and the context of examining Organisation (WTO), both which a WTO member coun- Canada’s economy which relies can file a dispute if it perceives has also approved the delay of 12 tices of Flipkart and Amazon are ket”. allegations against Flipkart, the countries have stated that they try cannot impose import duty, on access to global markets. that another country’s trade days in filing appeal (By the not in violation of competition While concluding that there CCI noted that there is also no have a substantial trade inter- the applied tariff is the duty “Over 2016-2018, Canada’s policies or actions are violating association) against the order of norms and rejected allegations is no violation of Section 4 of the case of contravention of Section est in information and com- which is currently in place. global exports of all ICT prod- global trade norms. the Competition Commission of of abuse of market dominance Competition Act, which pertains 4 by Amazon as well. munication technology (ICT) In a separate communica- ucts averaged USD 11.3 billion India’s bilateral trade with India (CCI). made by All India Online to abuse of dominant market AIOVA, as mentioned in goods. tion, Singapore said it “desires and accounted for 2.8 per cent Canada and Singapore stood at “The appeal is admitted for Vendors Association (AIOVA). position, the CCI said that the CCI order, is a group of over On May 14, Japan dragged to be joined in India’s consul- of all Canadian exports,” the USD 7.23 billion and USD hearing. As the respondents AIOVA has alleged abuse of Flipkart marketplace is required 2,000 sellers selling on e-com- India to the WTO over the tations with Japan”. north american country said in 17.7 billion respectively, in have appeared, no further notice market dominance against to comply with conditions merce marketplaces such as import duties imposed on cer- “This is because Singapore, its communication. 2017-18. Chinese Taipei has need be issued,” said the Flipkart India Pvt Ltd, which is applicable to entities involved in Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal tain electronic goods including as one of the world’s largest As per WTO rules, seeking also expressed interest in join- National Company Law into wholesale trading/ distrib- the business of e-commerce, as etc. telephones for cellular net- exporters of ICT products, consultation is the first step of ing these consultations.

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1367.00 1330.05 1339.90 14.00 JETAIRWAYS 135.00 153.85 130.65 150.75 GAIL 352.40 352.40 335.00 338.85 GMRINFRA 15.80 15.90 15.30 15.40 DEEPAKNI 293.45 293.45 283.00 284.60 BAJFINANCE 3418.05 3488.00 3375.00 3439.00 31.45 RELIANCE 1329.30 1366.25 1329.30 1339.75 COALINDIA 239.95 241.40 234.55 237.30 HSCL 109.00 109.00 98.00 99.30 LEMONTREE 74.10 74.45 73.00 73.60 HINDUNILVR 1772.90 1797.45 1772.90 1788.00 15.50 YESBANK 144.95 145.00 138.60 141.00 MANAPPURAM 125.35 128.30 124.50 125.80 EMAMILTD 374.00 374.00 360.00 360.00 THYROCARE 439.00 460.95 428.55 456.00 ITC 307.00 310.00 305.30 306.40 -0.60 IBULHSGFIN 806.00 836.60 794.10 808.25 HEROMOTOCO 2726.00 2727.00 2645.20 2656.85 PVR 1807.10 1823.40 1784.90 1811.45 GREAVESCOT 142.90 142.90 136.95 137.05 SBIN 346.05 347.10 336.15 337.55 BRITANNIA 2807.00 2866.95 2794.05 2846.05 KAJARIACER 614.00 623.05 609.25 622.40 JMFINANCIL 86.00 86.25 84.10 85.00 COALINDIA 239.70 241.45 234.50 237.20 -0.50 JPASSOCIAT 4.80 4.97 4.71 4.76 INDIACEM 103.10 103.90 99.10 99.65 ASTRAL 1271.70 1271.70 1155.75 1163.00 GSKCONS 7499.95 7540.00 7288.00 7454.00 HDFC 2141.20 2178.90 2104.10 2118.00 -4.50 JUSTDIAL 663.80 725.55 656.05 711.15 HDFCLIFE 399.90 403.50 396.00 402.15 AVANTI 336.50 339.00 331.60 333.75 MOIL 149.00 151.35 148.00 149.20 LT 1455.00 1462.05 1437.85 1445.00 -6.45 DHFL 128.00 132.00 122.50 129.90 LICHSGFIN 525.00 537.25 523.10 525.40 JINDALSAW 82.95 83.50 78.00 80.00 FCONSUMER 41.50 41.50 40.00 40.10 NTPC 129.70 129.75 127.75 128.50 -0.75 IBVENTURES 349.70 359.00 328.00 334.00 ULTRACEMCO 4785.05 4785.10 4620.00 4689.00 INTELLECT 227.60 233.85 226.65 228.05 BBTC 1170.30 1178.00 1136.35 1138.00 BAJAJFINSV 8239.00 8335.00 8100.05 8170.00 -65.00 HDFCBANK 2433.00 2449.00 2399.95 2403.80 FEDERALBNK 104.40 104.40 100.75 101.35 CUB 204.00 209.85 202.05 208.80 GET&D 268.30 271.45 259.00 265.00 IBULHSGFIN 800.00 836.60 794.15 808.00 -6.55 SPICEJET 127.55 131.35 126.10 126.65 IDFCFIRSTB 43.40 43.70 42.85 43.35 LTI 1770.50 1781.15 1757.45 1770.65 ATUL 3818.00 3853.00 3780.80 3824.00 KOTAKBANK 1503.00 1514.80 1483.80 1490.00 -12.55 INFY* 723.50 723.50 707.00 709.20 PFC 116.95 117.40 110.40 111.50 GLENMARK 586.90 586.90 566.35 575.05 BDL 292.95 301.55 286.90 293.90 BAJAJ-AUTO 3014.00 3043.90 2969.05 2980.05 -26.25 BAJFINANCE 3415.35 3484.90 3371.55 3432.65 JUBLFOOD 1311.00 1345.00 1291.30 1302.15 NESTLEIND 10989.95 10989.95 10532.05 10634.00 CORPBANK 25.45 25.45 23.70 23.95 HDFCBANK 2438.00 2449.40 2399.45 2408.95 -23.40 MARUTI 7100.05 7130.30 6813.55 6857.80 JKCEMENT 906.80 994.00 906.80 944.30 SHANKARA 524.90 540.00 506.00 521.00 ISEC 202.00 203.45 198.25 200.50 ONGC 175.10 176.50 173.80 174.25 -1.75 DELTACORP 178.50 187.50 177.35 183.30 ONGC 175.00 176.00 173.70 174.30 CHAMBLFERT 165.20 166.00 159.80 160.85 PIIND 1109.30 1126.85 1109.30 1123.00 WIPRO 290.60 291.00 286.00 287.30 -2.95 LT 1453.00 1462.20 1437.10 1448.20 SRTRANSFIN 1110.00 1141.95 1080.00 1085.55 BOSCHLTD 17650.00 17653.65 16983.75 17394.40 VINATIORGA 1888.85 1900.00 1821.55 1853.50 VEDL 168.40 168.75 163.80 165.40 -1.70 ADANIPORTS 412.00 412.00 385.00 387.00 LAKSHVILAS 78.25 78.25 75.60 76.70 SYNDIBANK 35.80 35.80 33.70 34.20 INDOSTAR 365.75 371.00 353.25 359.00 TECHM 780.00 784.80 768.10 770.35 -9.00 ZEEL 362.90 367.50 344.85 348.10 FSL 52.00 52.80 51.10 51.55 EVEREADY 77.30 77.35 72.30 77.35 WHIRLPOOL 1419.75 1445.00 1411.85 1445.00 SUNPHARMA 414.20 423.75 405.65 408.60 -4.90 RELCAPITAL 125.00 126.00 119.00 121.65 ORIENTCEM 112.95 116.70 112.00 113.95 HFCL 21.45 21.70 20.65 20.75 ASTRAZEN 2304.75 2323.65 2201.00 2218.00 AXISBANK 789.70 791.80 771.05 773.10 -9.30 PCJEWELLER 109.00 109.00 102.20 103.80 CENTURYTEX 958.50 994.30 958.50 967.75 IDFC 38.00 38.05 35.80 36.50 SIS 886.00 980.00 857.95 869.00 BANKBARODA 123.85 127.30 121.80 125.35 DCBBANK 233.95 233.95 227.40 230.45 MGL 892.00 892.00 852.05 855.75 HUDCO 41.80 41.80 40.20 40.75 CIPLA 565.45 580.00 552.75 558.65 -6.80 PNBHOUSING 775.30 808.40 773.00 788.10 PETRONET 236.00 241.00 235.65 240.35 MANPASAND 104.85 105.05 100.00 101.50 JSWENERGY 68.05 68.65 66.05 66.50 HCLTECH 1071.40 1074.00 1052.65 1059.85 -13.70 HINDPETRO 301.90 301.90 279.00 285.10 GRUH 322.00 326.45 308.05 311.00 SBILIFE 650.20 660.30 647.00 657.15 GICHSGFIN 259.15 260.00 252.25 254.60 ASIANPAINT 1384.00 1384.00 1352.70 1354.05 -19.90 HEG 1684.00 1749.00 1626.00 1637.10 WABAG 302.50 319.70 297.00 309.05 RADICO 351.30 357.05 345.90 347.25 BAJAJCON 344.00 353.00 331.00 337.95 HINDALCO 199.75 200.00 193.20 195.75 -3.00 IBREALEST 121.90 122.95 115.25 116.95 VEDL 168.00 168.60 163.90 165.00 FDC 172.50 189.00 172.20 180.65 MPHASIS 945.10 947.80 935.05 937.00 YESBANK 145.00 145.00 138.50 141.10 -2.45 TATASTEEL 484.80 485.00 469.80 473.50 EIHOTEL 180.90 181.65 177.90 180.95 ADANITRANS 225.00 232.00 223.00 224.50 QUESS 718.00 718.00 686.00 686.50 GUJGAS 165.00 166.00 161.20 162.70 TCS 2148.05 2148.70 2102.55 2106.20 -37.75 TITAN 1233.00 1253.95 1233.00 1248.35 TATAELXSI 866.00 868.65 834.15 840.10 OIL 185.00 185.95 180.60 182.00 CENTRALBK 27.75 27.75 26.60 26.75 KPRMILL 608.00 623.50 603.10 623.00 INFY 722.65 722.65 707.70 709.25 -13.15 SUNPHARMA 414.00 423.55 405.50 408.70 RBLBANK 688.80 688.80 663.40 669.20 INDIANB 254.30 256.25 244.35 247.00 ABB 1440.45 1455.00 1414.30 1426.00 MAGMA 129.85 130.00 126.40 127.70 ICICIBANK 408.60 410.80 397.60 400.30 -7.40 ICICIBANK 408.15 410.95 397.85 400.35 BHARTIARTL 340.85 340.85 328.80 330.80 VOLTAS 589.00 594.95 580.70 586.50 NAVKARCORP 30.25 30.25 28.85 29.50 AIAENG 1719.00 1719.00 1659.45 1710.00 GAIL 350.70 350.80 335.35 339.00 -6.60 HDFC 2135.00 2178.00 2104.65 2114.10 ORIENTBANK 96.70 98.00 94.00 95.25 INOXLEISUR 333.00 337.00 325.00 329.00 KANSAINER 417.00 419.80 403.00 405.40 ECLERX 925.10 952.95 925.10 936.20 UPL 1018.00 1043.60 996.80 999.00 -19.85 BPCL 397.50 398.00 368.95 374.70 HEIDELBERG 200.00 202.00 195.95 200.30 NETWORK18 30.80 30.85 29.65 30.25 FORTIS 127.10 127.25 124.75 125.60 HAL 657.50 658.00 647.95 648.50 EICHERMOT 21240.05 21375.00 20812.05 20880.00 -417.20 INDUSINDBK 1500.00 1515.00 1441.00 1447.55 POWERGRID 188.45 188.45 183.80 184.00 HINDCOPPER 41.45 42.40 40.50 40.60 TTKPRESTIG 7170.00 7432.45 7168.65 7428.80 FLFL 470.55 470.55 458.00 463.15 M&M 660.00 662.70 634.40 640.10 -13.15 ADANIPOWER 47.50 48.10 44.85 46.00 GRASIM 895.00 900.00 863.00 866.25 CEATLTD 1018.00 1018.00 981.00 987.20 NLCINDIA 65.95 65.95 64.55 64.80 TATAMETALI 617.00 617.00 600.05 603.00 HEROMOTOCO 2725.00 2726.95 2648.00 2657.25 -56.20 ASHOKLEY 88.30 89.70 87.25 88.25 IDBI 37.80 37.95 35.25 35.45 OMAXE 203.85 205.60 202.95 204.10 GPPL 89.00 91.50 89.00 90.00 DBL 543.25 543.25 543.25 543.25 POWERGRID 188.25 188.60 183.75 184.00 -4.05 JAICORPLTD 113.10 118.70 113.10 113.90 JSWSTEEL 286.00 286.35 277.70 279.75 BERGEPAINT 325.00 325.00 308.45 311.70 MRF 54850.00 54998.00 54389.90 54517.45 LAURUSLABS 372.00 375.15 369.00 369.90 SBIN 345.90 347.55 336.25 336.95 -7.75 KOTAKBANK 1502.00 1515.00 1483.60 1487.20 MUTHOOTFIN 617.90 637.00 608.15 618.75 IFCI 10.20 10.21 9.75 9.93 GHCL 245.00 246.50 241.05 244.05 SYMPHONY 1223.75 1236.75 1203.75 1211.00 JSWSTEEL 284.85 286.50 277.50 279.00 -6.50 ITC 307.00 309.85 304.85 305.30 ICICIPRULI 358.00 360.55 345.35 347.05 HIMATSEIDE 193.55 194.45 187.55 188.55 ERIS 614.90 614.90 594.45 608.00 DLF 175.00 176.40 169.65 171.20 CONCOR 499.00 499.00 481.30 483.50 THERMAX 999.00 999.00 980.75 990.00 GESHIP 249.90 251.65 247.50 247.50 TATASTEEL 484.85 484.90 468.75 472.10 -11.70 TATAMTRDVR 89.10 89.10 82.30 83.10 BAJAJELEC 552.00 564.90 548.55 561.60 LAXMIMACH 5520.10 5700.00 5431.00 5444.00 CRISIL 1415.00 1431.45 1400.00 1428.00 IOC 158.00 159.25 152.40 153.55 -4.10 AXISBANK 791.00 791.00 771.55 773.10 ASHOKA 121.20 122.05 118.50 120.55 RAJESHEXPO 665.00 665.00 652.85 661.00 TATAINVEST 882.65 899.95 857.75 864.35 ULTRACEMCO 4789.00 4789.00 4618.05 4649.60 -124.60 DRREDDY 2600.00 2699.85 2599.95 2662.55 MRPL 63.50 63.65 60.40 61.80 SHILPAMED 385.00 387.75 370.05 374.50 SREINFRA 24.20 24.20 23.25 23.40 BHARTIARTL 340.00 340.10 328.55 331.00 -9.10 RELINFRA 123.25 123.65 116.25 118.20 RNAM 207.30 207.40 204.75 206.25 LALPATHLAB 1079.00 1089.55 1065.00 1082.00 DBCORP 196.05 197.00 193.30 195.00 MARUTI 7105.00 7137.75 6818.00 6871.80 -212.80 UBL 1340.00 1483.55 1340.00 1427.75 ALBK 46.30 46.75 44.70 45.10 SYNGENE 601.00 607.25 599.95 605.00 LINDEINDIA 546.00 550.05 544.20 547.65 GRASIM 902.70 902.70 862.00 863.05 -27.25 CADILAHC 253.45 254.80 242.65 244.55 NMDC 96.20 97.20 93.00 93.20 KSCL 479.00 482.85 463.50 467.25 MAXINDIA 70.95 70.95 64.60 65.50 INDUSINDBK 1499.90 1514.00 1443.00 1444.15 -50.50 ESCORTS 595.00 613.55 585.35 595.45 IGL 313.20 314.90 304.70 306.10 TAKE 140.00 140.40 137.00 137.70 SFL 1255.00 1255.00 1201.00 1230.00 ADANIPORTS 409.00 411.40 385.30 386.55 -13.55 EDELWEISS 171.00 183.60 171.00 180.85 MAHLOG 456.65 506.00 456.65 488.50 THOMASCOOK 239.70 239.70 233.00 236.90 GUJFLUORO 990.00 995.00 984.00 984.00 BPCL 395.50 397.35 368.30 375.35 -16.45 TORNTPHARM 1634.90 1634.90 1525.20 1601.05 TRIDENT 63.75 65.20 63.40 63.95 IOB 12.40 12.56 11.76 11.87 APLLTD 531.25 537.00 526.35 529.95 ZEEL 363.95 367.00 344.40 346.80 -15.70 INDIGO 1450.00 1512.00 1450.00 1475.90 TIMETECHNO 91.95 93.40 85.30 86.00 JSLHISAR 77.35 78.35 76.00 76.55 GRINDWELL 599.15 602.95 590.00 593.20 TATAMOTORS 185.25 186.90 174.05 177.60 -12.55 GRAPHITE 362.50 369.25 351.30 356.10 RCF 57.00 57.30 56.20 56.60 ISGEC 517.45 517.45 490.20 495.50 SHK 158.50 158.50 152.50 152.65 HINDUNILVR 1773.00 1796.50 1772.00 1783.50 BLISSGVS 172.85 175.00 169.30 170.55 VGUARD 207.85 209.40 204.55 204.90 VTL 1095.15 1127.45 1075.00 1124.00 NIFTY NEXT 50 CIPLA 565.00 580.30 553.45 559.00 VIPIND 455.95 455.95 447.00 450.40 SONATSOFTW 336.20 336.85 328.60 330.90 BALMLAWRIE 171.80 173.25 169.10 169.85 PNB 88.40 89.00 84.95 86.15 J&KBANK 57.85 58.80 57.80 58.20 NATCOPHARM 529.90 529.90 519.05 524.00 ALKEM 1712.20 1715.00 1683.65 1690.00 TCS 2145.00 2149.95 2101.60 2109.20 RALLIS 146.30 147.70 144.00 144.75 TRITURBINE 116.15 117.35 108.60 109.00 BASF 1299.00 1321.90 1269.00 1269.00 SCRIP OPEN HIgh LOW LTP CHANGE HINDALCO 200.00 200.20 193.40 196.00 GODREJCP 675.30 680.00 655.80 661.00 UCOBANK 17.70 17.70 17.15 17.20 HERITGFOOD 445.00 455.00 440.00 452.95 NIFTY NEXT 50 27180.40 27250.50 26786.10 26859.05 -222.35 JUBILANT 570.00 584.00 532.00 537.40 ABCAPITAL 95.30 97.40 94.35 94.85 MINDTREE 983.15 985.75 979.15 980.00 HSIL 271.45 272.35 263.20 264.50 TNPL 184.55 186.00 181.20 184.50 UBL 1348.00 1483.70 1347.95 1430.00 55.75 IOC 158.75 159.15 152.40 153.35 KEI 421.80 422.00 413.15 415.25 AJANTPHARM 1034.65 1043.85 1006.05 1016.95 NHPC 23.15 23.30 22.75 22.80 TEAMLEASE 2922.30 2922.30 2813.50 2884.70 BANKBARODA 123.20 127.30 122.00 126.10 3.20 DMART 1325.00 1331.20 1266.60 1274.90 JISLJALEQS 53.75 54.20 51.45 53.00 CROMPTON 226.00 228.45 221.10 222.80 SKFINDIA 1887.55 1897.65 1830.00 1840.00 NILKAMAL 1145.40 1154.45 1124.35 1137.50 DIVISLAB 1658.00 1715.00 1658.00 1697.95 38.25 MERCK 4560.00 4650.00 4182.70 4317.60 AARTIIND 1650.15 1723.40 1650.00 1713.00 KRBL 335.05 349.80 334.75 342.00 JSL 38.40 38.40 36.40 37.75 GDL 142.00 142.00 138.50 138.50 SBILIFE 650.00 664.00 646.05 659.35 13.65 L&TFH 127.00 130.35 123.70 124.80 SAIL 51.95 52.00 50.00 50.60 WELCORP 138.45 139.20 133.30 133.80 PNCINFRA 165.00 174.00 162.55 168.00 SOLARINDS 1110.80 1120.00 1092.00 1120.00 INDIGO 1482.00 1511.00 1455.00 1482.00 27.05 MOTHERSUMI 127.15 127.70 120.10 120.55 IPCALAB 937.15 940.05 896.00 920.00 GRANULES 108.20 110.55 107.20 107.20 PRESTIGE 261.65 266.70 257.05 264.75 APARINDS 641.05 641.05 625.75 632.90 PETRONET 237.00 241.45 235.60 240.25 4.25 PEL 2288.00 2380.85 2218.00 2228.10 NBCC 57.55 58.90 55.80 56.35 COCHINSHIP 372.25 375.90 360.00 362.35 WABCOINDIA 6155.05 6155.05 6067.55 6079.75 ALLCARGO 106.25 106.25 104.00 104.25 HDFCLIFE 400.00 404.00 396.05 402.65 5.60 NCC 105.30 107.80 103.15 106.80 RECLTD 145.25 146.85 138.90 140.55 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11.12 11.12 10.75 10.75 AUROPHARMA 665.00 680.00 658.85 665.50 1.25 BANDHANBNK 608.95 619.00 580.00 587.20 CHOLAFIN 1437.45 1450.00 1381.55 1416.80 SWANENERGY 110.95 110.95 104.25 104.55 SUPREMEIND 1011.00 1028.40 1000.80 1018.95 AKZOINDIA 1688.80 1697.75 1678.75 1685.00 DABUR 389.95 389.95 381.65 382.30 -0.10 TECHM 784.00 784.80 769.45 773.45 BALKRISIND 800.00 800.00 758.50 768.15 BLUESTARCO 733.35 753.75 733.35 750.90 REDINGTON 93.00 94.70 90.05 92.45 SUDARSCHEM 313.00 313.40 303.00 307.00 MRF 55000.00 55150.00 54415.00 54700.00 -61.30 M&MFIN 415.80 415.80 399.65 402.25 AMBUJACEM 226.00 226.90 219.50 220.55 TV18BRDCST 29.00 29.40 28.35 28.65 INOXWIND 60.65 62.10 60.10 61.00 FORBESCO 2130.00 2174.00 2099.95 2117.00 PGHH 10960.00 10960.00 10721.00 10895.70 -19.65 LUPIN 758.00 776.65 745.00 747.55 SPARC 146.65 151.15 144.50 145.70 AMARAJABAT 660.00 660.00 625.15 628.10 GALAXYSURF 1034.05 1070.00 1034.00 1054.95 GILLETTE 6970.45 6971.70 6860.05 6860.05 ICICIGI 1150.00 1158.15 1130.65 1140.00 -4.05 WOCKPHARMA 387.10 399.70 381.00 383.30 JAMNAAUTO 59.20 59.20 54.05 55.30 MOTILALOFS 728.00 746.00 726.50 735.00 ANDHRABANK 24.80 24.90 24.00 24.80 PGHH 10828.30 10850.00 10727.70 10833.90 BAJAJHLDNG 3302.00 3360.00 3251.00 3309.95 -15.80 AUROPHARMA 665.00 679.75 660.00 667.65 INFRATEL 270.80 281.20 270.25 275.00 GSPL 185.50 188.20 181.85 185.70 CARBORUNIV 361.00 364.50 356.60 356.65 COFFEEDAY 249.00 249.00 245.65 247.00 OFSS 3434.50 3434.50 3364.15 3410.00 -16.85 SIEMENS 1185.00 1237.70 1167.70 1182.05 RAYMOND 822.60 829.45 804.15 807.55 IBULISL 290.70 290.70 285.00 290.00 MAHINDCIE 228.30 229.15 222.50 229.05 VBL 911.95 920.00 906.50 920.00 MARICO 365.00 365.50 359.25 361.65 -1.80 UJJIVAN 341.00 347.40 327.70 329.80 KTKBANK 119.15 119.15 111.85 112.65 CHENNPETRO 214.70 215.40 205.85 206.75 PTC 70.25 70.95 69.50 70.05 FINOLEXIND 464.90 464.90 449.95 455.00 SIEMENS 1190.40 1241.70 1170.80 1186.00 -6.10 WESTLIFE 359.95 363.00 352.00 360.00 PERSISTENT* 609.90 611.25 605.00 610.05 MAHABANK 16.80 16.80 15.50 15.75 UFLEX 226.80 229.70 225.60 226.90 CENTRUM 30.50 30.80 29.80 30.50 L&TFH 127.00 130.30 123.50 125.40 -0.65 CUMMINSIND 764.00 764.00 737.95 743.25 IRB 128.25 129.95 123.35 124.80 MFSL 416.00 417.50 407.95 411.65 SUNDRMFAST 532.00 535.00 519.00 521.20 GEPIL 924.50 924.50 895.00 895.00 COLPAL 1165.15 1178.80 1153.70 1161.75 -6.50 TATAPOWER 66.45 66.45 63.60 64.40 LTTS 1767.70 1776.75 1707.00 1718.70 CARERATING 965.00 989.00 943.45 989.00 IEX 148.55 152.95 145.50 152.95 CERA 2941.70 2947.00 2885.45 2916.05 MCDOWELL-N 549.90 562.85 543.50 550.30 -3.15 IDEA 12.60 12.65 11.70 11.85 HCLTECH 1072.00 1075.05 1052.05 1056.95 TORNTPOWER 248.40 248.40 240.00 241.85 SOMANYCERA 374.20 377.15 363.00 365.25 ASTERDM 131.65 131.65 129.00 129.00 NIACL 167.00 167.00 162.80 163.05 -1.10 BAJAJFINSV 8218.00 8327.70 8102.10 8185.00 OBEROIRLTY 563.75 572.50 545.00 556.65 BAJAJHLDNG 3328.35 3357.00 3249.45 3300.05 TVTODAY 276.00 279.00 267.80 272.40 AEGISLOG 204.00 206.95 203.10 205.45 BIOCON 529.00 531.85 517.65 519.05 -4.00 BHEL 66.40 66.40 62.90 63.35 BATAINDIA 1365.00 1391.85 1362.25 1378.40 SUVEN 254.90 257.00 252.15 253.10 PRSMJOHNSN 92.05 92.25 89.80 90.25 GAYAPROJ 167.25 170.00 161.00 170.00 ABB 1440.00 1457.95 1414.00 1424.50 -12.60 BHARATFORG 483.80 483.80 463.20 467.00 VENKYS 1699.90 1699.90 1616.00 1631.75 MEGH 64.40 64.75 62.15 62.60 COROMANDEL 412.00 415.85 401.80 405.50 STARCEMENT 111.95 113.00 111.00 112.50 PAGEIND 22598.80 22660.00 22050.00 22230.00 -234.80 UPL 1019.00 1043.35 995.55 1003.00 JYOTHYLAB 155.05 166.00 154.80 163.85 FRETAIL 443.40 445.10 429.15 437.00 MHRIL 216.35 218.45 209.60 210.00 DHANUKA 381.00 381.00 365.00 365.45 AMBUJACEM 225.10 227.05 219.15 221.40 -2.80 ICICIGI 1147.85 1158.05 1130.70 1144.00 SUNTV 568.40 571.05 542.70 544.85 GODREJIND 485.00 485.00 468.30 473.90 NIACL 165.95 166.65 162.45 162.45 ITDC 247.85 247.85 235.90 238.90 BOSCHLTD 17622.00 17683.05 16950.00 17400.00 -221.75 SUNTECK 472.05 476.30 459.65 471.70 TVSMOTOR 496.00 507.75 487.50 490.00 APLAPOLLO 1617.00 1620.00 1530.90 1563.40 LUXIND 1249.90 1251.40 1195.05 1195.05 NAVNETEDUL 108.00 109.60 107.10 107.50 SRTRANSFIN 1105.80 1142.90 1081.20 1082.00 -15.45 DABUR 391.15 391.15 382.00 382.80 KEC 295.60 298.45 286.00 292.00 MARICO 364.35 365.60 359.50 361.00 KNRCON 240.25 240.25 233.95 239.00 MONSANTO 2473.20 2480.00 2442.00 2471.30 GICRE 230.05 230.10 226.15 227.75 -3.25 TATAGLOBAL 235.95 237.15 229.80 232.00 GODREJPROP 855.00 871.20 846.65 849.10 CYIENT 556.00 556.30 542.00 548.70 EIDPARRY 183.95 184.45 179.35 179.35 3MINDIA 23044.85 23189.00 22800.00 22900.00 DLF 174.50 176.45 169.50 171.25 -2.50 BHARATFIN 928.00 939.85 887.85 892.70 MINDAIND 344.80 346.50 333.05 340.95 NAUKRI 1844.95 1901.00 1844.00 1868.05 MINDACORP 123.95 125.20 120.30 120.30 SHOPERSTOP 459.70 464.00 457.50 464.00 PIDILITIND 1218.00 1218.00 1186.10 1199.40 -17.60 BAJAJ-AUTO 3005.85 3044.00 2970.30 2985.00 INFIBEAM 45.95 45.95 44.00 45.35 TRENT 367.00 373.70 362.80 371.00 NBVENTURES 97.80 97.80 93.00 93.70 SUPPETRO 205.00 205.00 200.05 203.55 NHPC 23.20 23.35 22.75 22.80 -0.35 BEL 98.55 99.85 95.55 96.80 ENGINERSIN 115.85 116.00 111.90 112.65 JKLAKSHMI 361.50 369.95 352.50 365.10 ABBOTINDIA 7513.40 7840.00 7511.95 7700.00 LAOPALA 202.40 202.45 192.15 199.90 LUPIN 756.00 776.50 745.00 746.45 -13.10 AUBANK 696.00 709.45 685.80 696.60 WELSPUNIND 54.15 54.15 52.05 52.50 DEEPAKFERT 134.70 136.50 131.50 131.95 CENTURYPLY 171.75 171.75 167.15 168.00 SHARDACROP 357.85 360.00 352.35 355.00 SAIL 51.75 52.00 50.00 50.50 -0.95 BIOCON 529.95 532.05 517.80 518.85 COLPAL 1172.00 1177.00 1145.45 1158.90 NAVINFLUOR 690.00 692.00 666.60 690.00 ESSELPRO 132.40 132.90 131.50 132.25 TVSSRICHAK 2080.00 2084.80 2055.00 2059.90 HINDZINC 262.00 262.50 254.20 255.60 -5.50 NOCIL 124.00 128.90 121.00 127.85 NTPC 129.20 129.75 127.70 128.45 REPCOHOME 440.85 442.15 420.30 425.25 VMART 2312.30 2312.30 2220.15 2266.00 ELGIEQUIP 260.00 263.50 256.90 263.50 CADILAHC 251.70 255.00 243.00 244.80 -5.75 ASIANPAINT 1383.50 1383.85 1352.20 1358.00 PHOENIXLTD 607.70 620.00 606.80 617.95 CCL 260.45 265.65 250.00 261.90 ENDURANCE 1149.90 1152.00 1145.00 1146.45 SUPRAJIT 205.00 205.70 199.05 203.00 ACC 1670.00 1681.00 1595.50 1620.60 -42.35 RAIN 108.80 109.80 104.50 106.00 DCAL 224.40 232.00 216.40 219.45 SHREECEM 20366.40 20925.85 20104.85 20420.00 TATACOMM 556.20 558.95 541.00 542.80 GULFOILLUB 860.10 865.00 860.00 862.00 HINDPETRO 301.50 301.85 278.70 286.00 -7.50 ACC 1669.00 1680.00 1598.65 1612.20 HEXAWARE 357.00 364.50 355.70 357.65 HINDZINC 264.90 264.90 254.15 255.30 ZENSARTECH 245.60 250.00 244.50 250.00 SANOFI 5501.80 5509.80 5458.90 5509.80 GODREJCP 678.10 681.90 654.10 659.55 -18.40 BOMDYEING 120.80 120.80 114.10 115.40 NIITTECH 1266.55 1301.85 1263.65 1290.05 EQUITAS 135.80 137.05 132.30 133.00 OFSS 3410.10 3474.90 3397.15 3418.50 SCHAEFFLER 4844.05 4937.40 4810.00 4870.00 PEL 2290.00 2383.25 2216.10 2224.90 -62.95 DCMSHRIRAM 589.00 606.80 570.90 578.20 BIRLACORPN 580.65 612.90 580.60 588.00 MMTC 25.80 25.80 24.75 25.05 CAPPL 378.00 379.00 363.10 365.20 CHOLAHLDNG 507.05 525.00 507.00 521.05 NMDC 97.20 97.20 92.80 93.35 -2.70 BEML 917.25 924.40 890.00 896.70 EICHERMOT 21241.00 21308.00 20840.10 20880.15 PFIZER 3171.90 3279.90 3167.10 3171.00 NH 197.00 200.00 185.25 191.00 HONAUT 23992.65 24035.10 23723.90 23757.90 CONCOR 498.95 498.95 479.80 482.60 -14.25 SRF 2945.00 2977.00 2900.00 2939.35 GSFC 97.50 99.10 95.90 97.25 GLAXO 1271.90 1279.00 1260.00 1271.05 SJVN 24.45 24.50 23.50 24.15 KIOCL 127.40 132.10 127.40 130.20 BANDHANBNK 606.95 620.00 575.40 587.30 -17.80 M&M 660.00 662.40 634.50 637.20 PIDILITIND 1221.50 1221.50 1187.00 1202.15 ITDCEM 123.20 124.40 120.65 124.00 TIMKEN 569.90 569.90 545.20 555.40 SHRIRAMCIT 1481.30 1486.60 1461.45 1478.50 ICICIPRULI 356.10 360.55 345.20 346.65 -10.65 CANBK 261.20 269.95 257.45 260.55 HAVELLS 760.00 766.45 754.95 758.00 INDHOTEL 149.00 150.30 148.55 149.85 SADBHAV 243.00 248.50 238.00 238.00 BAYERCROP 4067.45 4080.00 4057.55 4065.00 DMART 1324.00 1331.70 1265.00 1274.95 -43.15 NATIONALUM 52.00 52.00 48.90 49.30 ITI 93.90 93.90 89.85 90.30 MCX 840.05 853.00 822.30 826.95 IFBIND 801.10 801.10 780.00 789.10 HATSUN 723.90 724.00 711.00 724.00 BHEL 65.95 66.15 62.85 63.35 -2.60 ADANIGREEN 44.15 45.30 43.30 43.75 EXIDEIND 216.80 218.75 208.90 209.75 RAMCOCEM 788.00 793.45 762.70 770.00 GMDCLTD 75.90 76.00 73.10 73.10 JCHAC 1872.00 1890.00 1856.50 1890.00 MOTHERSUMI 127.50 127.70 120.10 120.50 -6.55 WIPRO 290.15 291.00 286.20 286.85 DIVISLAB 1658.05 1712.15 1658.05 1694.50 SCHNEIDER 104.40 106.75 100.95 101.25 TIINDIA 384.00 387.40 370.75 379.90 RATNAMANI 873.00 873.20 861.00 861.00 IDEA 12.60 12.65 11.70 11.85 -0.70 PHILIPCARB 143.25 143.35 133.00 133.60 CASTROLIND 147.00 148.00 145.00 146.20 SCI 32.10 32.45 30.90 31.00 ZYDUSWELL 1289.25 1300.95 1255.85 1265.50 SUNCLAYLTD 2569.05 2610.90 2565.00 2610.90 world 13 LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 Pak appoints new envoy to India Indonesia’s Joko Widodo Moin-ul-Haq to start fresh engagement with new govt PTI n ISLAMABAD Foreign Minister Shah iated and downed a MiG-21 in Additional Secretary Amina Mahmood Qureshi said in a an aerial combat and captured an Baloch was appointed areer diplomat Moin-ul- video message on Monday night. IAF pilot, who was later released Ambassador in Malaysia, Javed re-elected president Haq has been appointed as Qureshi said, “New Delhi, and handed over to India on Khattak in Portugal, Saqlain CPakistan’s new High India, is very important… After March 1. Sayeda in Kenya, Rukhsana Afzal AFP n JAKARTA ciencies and very micro prob- Commissioner to India to start consultation I have decided to Qureshi expressed hope that in Singapore, Khalid Jamali in lems, clearly in an attempt to a new process of engagement appoint Moin-ul-Haq, the cur- Haq would perform his new job Czech Republic and Ataul housands of soldiers fanned sway public opinion and dele- with the country where a new rent ambassador in France, who with best of his abilities. Munim in Algeria. Tout across Jakarta on gitimise Widodo.” It was government will be formed soon, will be sent to Delhi, and I hope Since assuming the office Sarfaraz Ahmad appointed Tuesday after the surprise early unclear if huge crowds would amid strained relations between that he (Haq) will deliver.” in August last year, Prime as ambassador to Sudan, Imran announcement of official flood the streets to support the two nuclear-armed neigh- Qureshi said that Indian Minister Khan repeatedly Haider was appointed as ambas- results in Indonesia’s election Subianto, but there was little bours. elections were coming to an end reached out to India for the sador in Tajikistan, Major showed Joko Widodo re-elect- sign of Tuesday. Prime Minister Imran Khan and it was possible that after the resumption of peace talks on all General Abdul Aziz Tariq in ed leader of the world’s third- “There will be protests on Monday approved appoint- elections a new process of outstanding issues. But India Brunei and Major General biggest democracy. from disappointed (Subianto) ments of over two dozen ambas- engagement could start. The has made it clear to Pakistan Muhammad Khalid Rao in The election commission supporters but I don’t think it’ll sadors in various countries results of India’s general election that terrorism and dialogue will Bosnia Herzegovina. had been due to give the final be significant,” said including India, China and Japan. would be announced on May 23. not go hand-in-hand. Qureshi said council gener- tally of the divisive poll on Syamsuddin Haris, a political Haq, in his mid-fifties is the The relationship between Confirming other major als appointed included Khalid Wednesday, but the results analyst at the Indonesian current ambassador to France. the two neighbouring nations appointments, the foreign min- Majeed in Jeddah, Ayesha Abbas were revealed early Tuesday Sciences Institute. He has previously served as chief currently is at all-time low after ister said Naghmana Hashmi, Khan in New York. with little advance notice amid “Authorities have been of protocol at the Foreign Office. a Pakistan-based Jaish-e- career diplomat, is being sent to Ambassador in Kuwait fears of unrest. anticipating this,” he added. He joined Foreign Service of Mohammed (JeM) suicide China, which is “very important” Ghulam Dastagir will replace Presidential challenger The presidential cam- Pakistan in 1987 and was post- bomber attacked a CRPF convoy country for Pakistan. Muazzam Ali Khan in Abu Prabowo Subianto had warned paign was punctuated by bit- ed in countries like Turkey, in Pulwama in Jammu and She will replace Masood Dhabi, while Qazi Khalilullah, of possible mass uprisings in ter mudslinging and a slew of Canada and Sri Lanka. Kashmir on February 14 that Khalid, the incumbent envoy to serving as ambassador in Russia, response to his claims of wide- fake news online — much of The post of High killed 40 soldiers. China, after completion of his was being given an extension of spread cheating. it directed at the presidential Commissioner to India fell Amid mounting outrage, tenure. six months. Tensions have also spiked contenders. vacant after Sohail Mehmood the Indian Air Force (IAF) car- Additional Secretary Imtiaz Qureshi hoped that the high since police said last week The soft-spoken Widodo was appointed Pakistan’s new for- ried out a counter-terror opera- Ahmad was appointed ambas- newly-appointed ambassadors that they arrested dozens of — who pointed to his efforts to eign secretary in April. tion, hitting what it said was a sador to Japan while Zaheer and consul generals will play a Islamic State-linked terror sus- boost Southeast Asia’s biggest The decision came after a JeM training camp in Balakot, Janjua, currently serving as addi- pivotal in promoting the soft pects — including some who Incumbent Indonesian President Joko Widodo (left) and his running mate Ma’ruf economy with a huge infra- detailed meeting with Prime deep inside Pakistan on February tional secretary to Europe, was image of Pakistan and will adopt planned to cause chaos by det- Amin pose for photographers as they declare their victory in the country’s structure push — stood in Minister Khan, who formally 26. sent to Pakistani mission in the best behaviour with Pakistani onating bombs at any post- presidential election in Jakarta, Indonesia on Monday. Widodo has been elected for stark contrast to fiery nation- approved the new appointments, The next day, the PAF retal- Brussels. community living abroad. election protests. a second term, official results showed, in a victory over a would-be strongman who alist Subianto, a strongman On Friday, the US embassy aligned himself with Islamic hard-liners and vowed Tuesday to challenge the result who courted Islamic hardliners in Jakarta issued a heightened in the country’s highest court. AP and promised a boost to mili- security alert for Indonesia, the tary and defence spending. 13 hurt as world’s biggest Muslim major- unofficial results for the April Indonesian media as saying a Online, Subianto was pil- Christchurch attacker charged ity nation. 17 poll put bitter rival Widodo formal appeal would be filed at loried by social media users car hits There was a heavy securi- ahead by a wide margin. the Constitutional Court. who poked fun at his repudia- ty presence in Jakarta on Widodo, who had held off Subianto unsuccessfully tion of the unofficial results and pedestrians Tuesday, including in front of declaring victory after last challenged Widodo’s 2014 vic- for kissing the ground as he with terrorism: Police the elections commission month’s polls, confirmed the tory over him at the same declared himself president. office, which was barricaded win Tuesday. court. Last month, a record AFP n WELLINGTON Terrorism Suppression Act Ahead of the shooting, in China with razor wire and protected “After we’re sworn in... we Analysts and election offi- 245,000 candidates ran for was only introduced in 2002 Tarrant posted a rambling by scores of heavily armed will be president and vice pres- cials have discounted Subianto’s public office in Indonesia, from he man accused of shoot- and is untested in the courts. manifesto on social media in PTI n BEIJING troops. ident,” Widodo told reporters claims that the result was affect- the presidency and parliamen- Ting dead 51 Muslim wor- Police said the decision to which he identified himself Subianto, a 67-year-old in Jakarta with running mate ed by voter fraud and wide- tary seats to local positions — shippers in the Christchurch lay the terror charge more by name and described him- t least 13 people were retired general, has targeted the Ma’ruf Amin, a Muslim cleric, spread cheating. the first time all were held on mosque attacks was formally than two months after the self as a white supremacist Ainjured, two of them crit- commission by accusing it of at his side. “The scale of abuses and the same day. charged with terrorism for attack was made following out to avenge attacks in ically, when a car ploughed allowing a string of election Subianto, meanwhile, errors in the conduct of the Widodo and Amin won the first time on Tuesday, consultation with prosecutors Europe perpetrated by through pedestrians in the violations. rejected the results but called election are clearly very minor the country’s top jobs with New Zealand police said. and government legal Muslims. southern Chinese city of The former military man for supporters to remain calm overall,” Jakarta-based political 55.5 per cent of the vote against In addition to the terror experts. Tarrant, a 28-year- He live-streamed himself Guangzhou on Tuesday morn- — who has strong ties to the and said his camp would pur- analyst Kevin O’Rourke said 44.5 per cent for Subianto and charge, Brenton Tarrant also old Australian, is currently in as he opened fire in the ing. Suharto dictatorship that col- sue “legal avenues”. before Tuesday’s official results. his wealthy financier partner faces 51 charges of murder a high-security prison under- packed Al Noor mosque dur- A car pulled away at a red lapsed in 1998 — has kept up Earlier Tuesday, Subianto’s “(Subianto) and his camp Sandiaga Uno, the commission and 40 of attempted murder going tests to determine if he ing Friday prayers and then light in Tianhe district at a steady string of rhetoric since legal director was quoted by are harping on minor defi- said Tuesday. over the March 15 attacks is mentally fit to stand trial travelled across town to con- about 8.50 am (local time) and that rocked the South Pacific for the worst massacre in tinue the carnage in the sub- drove through a pedestrian nation. “The charge will modern New Zealand histo- urban Linwood mosque. crossing, hitting a number of allege that a terrorist act was ry. His next court appearance Ardern’s government people before colliding with carried out in Christchurch,” is scheduled for June 14. tightened the country’s gun two other cars, Hong Kong- US delays Huawei ban for 90 days police said in a statement. Police said they had met laws in the wake of the attack based South China Morning New Zealand Prime survivors and victims’ fami- and has said it will review Post reported. AFP n WASHINGTON rivals in next-generation 5G Minister Jacinda Ardern has lies Tuesday to explain the laws dealing with hate speech. The injured people were mobile technology. characterised the mosque additional charges. It has also pushed inter- taken to a hospital, two of S officials have issued a 90- US intelligence believes US underestimates killings as “a well-planned “Police are committed to national efforts to ensure whom were in critical condi- Uday reprieve on their ban Huawei is backed by the terrorist attack” since the day providing all the support nec- social media giants to do tion, Guangzhou police bureau on dealing with Chinese tech Chinese military and that its Tarrant, a self-described essary for what will be a more to combat online said on Weibo, China’s equiv- giant Huawei, saying breathing equipment could provide white supremacist, allegedly challenging and emotional extremism, including the so- alent of Twitter. space was needed to avoid Beijing’s spooks with a back- company: Founder carried them out. court process to come for the called “Christchurch Call” A motorist surnamed Ding huge disruption. door into the communications But until now the charges victim’s families and sur- unveiled by world leaders was detained, the police said, A Commerce Department networks of rival countries. AFP n BEIJING security of the United States” — against him were less expan- vivors of the attack,” they and top technology firms in adding that an investigation filing said the delay does not For that reason, a move analysts said was clear- sive, as New Zealand’s said. Paris last week. was on. change the ban imposed by Washington has pushed its uawei founder Ren ly aimed at Huawei. President Donald Trump on closest allies to reject Huawei Zhengfei struck a defi- At the same time, the US national security grounds, an technology, a significant chal- Hant tone Tuesday Commerce Department action with major implications lenge given the few alternatives against American attempts to announced an effective ban on Bangldesh halts visas for Pakistani for US and Chinese technolo- for 5G. block his company’s global American companies selling or gy firms. Last week, President ambitions, saying the US transferring US technology to Instead, it grants a tempo- Donald Trump declared a “underestimates” the telecom Huawei. US internet giant rary license that will allow “national emergency” empow- giant’s strength. Google, whose Android mobile Huawei to continue doing ering him to blacklist compa- Ren spoke to Chinese state operating system powers most nationals amid impasse business with American firms. nies seen as “an unacceptable media days after President of the world’s smartphones, “The Temporary General risk to the national security of Donald Trump issued orders said this week it was beginning PTI n DHAKA/ISLAMABAD ministry official familiar with applications, barring while his wife and son were in License grants operators time the United States” — a move aimed at thwarting Huawei’s to cut ties with Huawei in the development told PTI. Bangladesh high commission’s Dhaka. No official in the to make other arrangements analysts said was clearly aimed business in the United States, light of the ban. angladesh high commis- The foreign office in press and visa affairs council- Pakistani high commission was and (gives) the Department at Huawei. the latest salvo in a months- The move could have dra- Bsion in Islamabad has Dhaka, however, is yet to make lor Iqbal Hossain from meeting immediately available for com- space to determine the appro- At the same time, the US long effort to stop the compa- matic implications for Huawei stopped issuing visas to any formal confirmation and his family, the official said. ments over the impasse. priate long term measures for Commerce Department ny’s charge to the top of the smartphone users, as the tele- Pakistani nationals for one no official notification has “Issuance of any visa to Pakistan apparently has Americans and foreign announced the effective ban on leaderboard in next-genera- coms giant will no longer have week over a fresh diplomatic been issued on the halting of Pakistani nationals remains delayed the renewal of the visa telecommunications providers US companies selling or trans- tion 5G technology. “The cur- access to Google’s proprietary row, a Bangladeshi official said visas to the Pakistani nationals. suspended as the visa counter after Dhaka refused to accept that currently rely on Huawei ferring US technology to rent practice of US politicians services — which include the Tuesday, amid strained bilateral But the official, who pre- in Bangladesh High the nomination of the new high equipment for critical services,” Huawei. underestimates our strength,” Gmail and Google Maps apps ties since 2013 when Dhaka ferred anonymity, said the Commission in Islamabad has commissioner of Pakistan to said Secretary of Commerce It is the implementation of Ren said, according to CCTV. — a source close to the matter decided to hang several of the Bangladeshi diplomat in charge been closed since last Monday Bangladesh for over a year. Wilbur Ross. this ban that was delayed “Huawei’s 5G will absolute- told AFP. 1971 war criminals. The diplo- of issuing visas refrained from [May 13],” Dhaka Tribune In March 2018, Pakistan “In short, this license will Monday by 90 days. ly not be affected. In terms of But the Commerce matic row between Bangladesh processing the application by quoted Hossain as saying. Foreign Ministry proposed allow operations to continue But the Huawei fight is 5G technologies, others won’t Department on Monday issued and Pakistan is on the rise since Pakistanis as Pakistani author- The Bangladeshi councillor Saqlain Syedah as its new high for existing Huawei mobile over more than just US nation- be able to catch up with Huawei a 90-day reprieve on the ban on last year when Dhaka denied a ities had been sitting on his said they had informed the commissioner to Bangladesh. phone users and rural broad- al security. in two or three years,” he said. the transfer of technology by visa to the Pakistan high com- own official visa renewal appli- South Asia wing of the Bangladesh refused to band networks.” Washington sees Huawei’s Last week, Trump declared allowing temporary licences. missioner. cation for the past four months. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in accept Syedah’s “agreement” The Huawei confrontation rise as emblematic of China’s a “national emergency” “The US 90-day temporary “You can call it a sign of Pakistani high commis- Pakistan. According to the offi- (documents related to propos- has been building for years, as drive to wrest global techno- empowering him to blacklist licence does not have much protest against the Pakistani sion in Dhaka is not process- cials, Hossain is living in al of nomination) as Pakistan the world’s largest company has logical and economic leader- companies seen as “an unac- impact on us, we are ready,” gesture,” a Bangladeshi foreign ing his family members’ visa Islamabad with his daughter high Commissioner. raced to a huge advantage over ship from the United States. ceptable risk to the national Ren said. Stop it! Japan anti-groper mobile Indian peacekeeper to be honoured app becomes smash hit posthumously with UN medal AFP n TOKYO scared to call out for help, she as well as parents and their chil- “Molesters tend to target PTI n UNITED NATIONS peacekeeper at a solemn cere- Secretary-General Antonio “We remember that more said. But by using the SOS mes- dren about scams or prowlers. those who appear shy and reluc- mony here. Guterres will preside over the than 3,800 personnel paid the Tokyo police smartphone sage mode, “they can notify But the function to “repel tant to lodge a police complaint,” n Indian peacekeeper is India is the fourth largest ceremony this week at which ultimate price. And we express Aapp to scare off molesters other passengers about groping molesters” was added a few said Akiyoshi Saito, a certified Aamong the 119 military, contributor of uniformed per- the Dag Hammarskjold Medal our deepest gratitude to the has become a smash hit in while remaining silent”. months after the launch. social worker who supported police and civilian personnel sonnel to the UN peacekeep- will be awarded posthumous- 100,000 civilian, police and Japan, where women have long There were nearly 900 grop- And an online conversation some 800 former molesters dur- who will be honoured this ing. It currently contributes ly to 119 military, police and military peacekeepers deployed run the gauntlet of groping on ing and other harassment cases about the app — caused by a ing a rehabilitation programme. year with a prestigious UN more than 6,400 military and civilian peacekeepers, who lost around the world today and to packed rush-hour trains. on Tokyo trains and subways female pop idol being assaulted Groping on trains can occur medal this year for courage and police personnel to the UN their lives in 2018 and early the countries that contribute Victims of groping can reported in 2017, according to late last year — resulted in its in any country where trains are sacrifice in the line of duty. peace operations in Abyei, 2019. these brave and dedicated activate the Digi Police app, the latest available data from the sudden popularity. frequently crowded, Saito told Police Officer Jitender Cyprus, the Democratic The commemoration of women and men.” which either blasts out a voice Tokyo Metropolitan Police Yui Kimura, a 27-year-old AFP. “But the idea that men are Kumar made the supreme sac- Republic of the Congo, Haiti, the International Day of United The Secretary-General shouting “stop it” at top vol- Department. “But it’s the tip of beer shop employee on the superior to women, which is rifice while serving in the UN Lebanon, the Middle East, Nations Peacekeepers will added that this year, the United ume, or produces a full-screen the iceberg,” Toyamine said, nation’s northern island of Japan’s traditional bias, may Organisation Stabilisation South Sudan and the Western begin with the UN Chief lay- Nations marks 20 years since SOS message — which victims with victims often hesitant to Hokkaido, says she is always help sustain” sexual harassment Mission in the Democratic Sahara. ing a wreath to honour all UN the Security Council first man- can show other passengers — come forward. worried about groping when- on trains in the country, he Republic of the Congo According to the UN infor- peacekeepers who have lost dated a peacekeeping mission reading: “There is a molester. Offenders face up to six ever she visits the capital. added. (MONUSCO). mation last year, India has lost their lives since 1948, when the to protect civilians. Please help.” The app has months in jail or fines of up to “I tend to be vigilant on Awareness of the issue has He will be honoured with the highest number of its UN’s first peacekeeping mis- “Peacekeepers protect men, been downloaded more than 500,000 yen ($5,500 dollars). Tokyo trains as dodgy men can risen in Japan in recent years, the Dag Hammarskjold Medal peacekeepers deployed in var- sion, the UN Truce Supervision women and children from vio- 237,000 times, an “unusually The potential jail sentence is happen to be in front of me at with women exchanging tips on on Friday as the world organ- ious UN peacekeeping opera- Organization (UNTSO), began lence every day, often at great high figure” for a public service increased to 10 years if violence any time,” Kimura said. how to avoid the unwanted isation observes the tions in the last 70 years, with operations in Palestine. personal risk.” app, said police official Keiko or threats are used. Reina Oishi, a 21-year-old attention online. International Day of United 163 military, police and civil- In a video message, the Under-Secretary-General Toyamine. The Tokyo Metropolitan university student in Tokyo, East Japan Railway runs Nations Peacekeepers. ian personnel from the coun- Secretary-General said the day for Peace Operations Jean- “Thanks to its popularity, Police Department quietly also said: “I want to download women-only carriages during India’s Permanent try making the supreme sacri- honours more than one million Pierre Lacroix said UN the number is increasing by launched the free Digi Police app the app as I have been groped so rush hours and has set up secu- Representative to the UN fice in the line of duty. men and women who have Peacekeeping deploys to some some 10,000 every month,” three years ago. many times.” Experts agree that rity cameras on some lines Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin Of the 3,737 peacekeepers served as UN peacekeepers of the most complex and diffi- Toyamine told AFP. It initially aimed to provide the app could be a boon for notorious for a high rate of grop- would collect the medal on who have died since 1948, 163 since the first UN mission in cult places, protecting some of Victims are often too information for elderly people, “silent” victims. ing. behalf of the fallen Indian have been from India. 1948. the world’s most vulnerable. LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 sport 14 PUNCH PERFECT Mary makes winning start in 51 kg to set up semifinal clash against Nikhat in Indian Open

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ix-time world champion Mary Kom made a successful return to 51kg category by over- Swhelming her opponent Mala Rai of Nepal to reach the semifinals and be assured of a medal as Indians continued to dominate the India Open boxing tournament here on Tuesday. Walking into the ring to the loud cheers of a packed crowd at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium here, the London Olympic Bronze medallist wasted little time in her 5-0 win. Such was the aura of the 'Magnificent' Mary that even her opponent showed no regret in the loss as she was seen sporting a broad smile hug- ging the Indian boxing idol in excitement. "It's also a learning experience for me. The Indian shuttlers Nepal opponent was experienced and quite strong. It's glad to be back in India. We all are trying our best to make the country proud," Mary Kom, who made her competitive debut at suffer 2-3 loss home in 51kg, said. The celebrated Manipuri boxer had opted out of the Asian Championships last month in PTI ■ NANNING order to prepare for the World Championships. Mary will be up against fellow Indian and ameer Verma suffered a shocking straight-game loss in men's Asian Championships Bronze medallist Nikhat Ssingles on Tuesday as India were stunned 2-3 by a young Malaysia Zareen in a blockbuster semi-final as the duo in a group 1D match to jeopardise their hopes of reaching the knock- confirmed two medals for India. out stage of the Sudirman Cup mixed team championship here. Strandja Cup Gold medallist Nikhat was Mixed doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini equally impressive with a flurry of punches Ponnappa produced a brilliant performance to outdo Malaysia's against compatriot Anamika in her 5-0 victo- Goh Soon Huat and Lai Shevon Jemie 16-21, 21-17, 24-22 in an ry. hour and 10-minute opening match to give India a 1-0 lead. Up against her 'idol', Nikhat will be look- But India's decision to field ing to avenge her South Asian Games defeat to world No 13 Sameer instead of Mary Kom in the semifinals. Kidambi Srikanth in men's "I was nervous nervous last time but this singles backfired as the former time I'm well prepared and hope to give my best," couldn't get going against Lee Nikhat said. Zii Jia, losing 13-21, 15-21 in 48 Strandja Cup Silver medallist Manju Rani minutes to allow Malaysia level kept attacking her opponent, Cleo Claveras the the 21-year-old Indian slowly made a eration, Narwal from Rindhana in Sonepat experienced Dinesh Dagar, who won a Silver the scores 1-1. Tesara of Philippines right from the start to earn comeback with his clever footwork to win 4-1 joined the camp only last year and caught every- medal at the last edition of this tournament, was Olympic and world championship Silver medallist P V Sindhu a win by RSC (Referee Stop Contest) in Round in a split decision. one by surprise. far from convincing but overcame Filipino then steamrolled Goh Jin Wei 21-12, 21-8 in 35 minutes to bring 1 to move to the 48kg semi-finals. "It was a close fight. He was dangerous with In 2018, Narwal had settled for a Bronze at Marjon Angcon Pianar 3-2 in a split decision. India back on track but doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Monika was equally dominant in her quar- his left hook and landed powerful punches. the Asian Games Invitational Test Tournament "He can be better than he did today," Nieva Reddy lost narrowly 20-22, 19-21 to Aaron Chia and Teo Ee Yi. ter-final bout against Thailand's Apaporn Pawan outworked him with his clever footwork in Jakarta in February. He then went on to said of Dagar who had defeated 2012 Olympic With India and Malaysia level at 2-2, Ashwini once again took Intongsee which she won 5-0. which was the key," India's chief performance change the colour of the medal to silver at the Bronze medalist Evaldas Petrauskas of Lithuania the court — two hours after her mixed doubles match — along- Kalavani was declared winner by RSC in director Santiago Nieva said. Belgrade International Boxing tournament in en route to winning Silver at the GeeBee with N Sikki Reddy but the women's doubles pair couldn't get across Round 2 over Bhutan's Tandin Lhamo while "He (Narwal) really applied the pressure and August. Tournament in Finland in March. the world No 13 pair of Chow Mei Kuan and Lee Meng Yean, los- Nitu did not enjoy the same fortunes and was the Argentine could not sustain in the end. He "We could not compete at the Junior Youth World Championship Bronze medal- ing 11-21, 19-21. blanked 0-5 by former world champion Josie scored very well from the outside. It was a fair Nationals for four years due to the suspension ist Ankit Khatana (60kg) began the day for the Eighth seeded India's hopes will now rest on their next match Gabuco of Philippines. decision," Nieva said of the bout, adding that the and made a direct entry to seniors last year," Indian's in the men's section with a win over when they take on the mighty China on Wednesday. Earlier, Haryana youngster Pawan Narwal Haryana lad needs some more international Narwal said. Ryan Boy Empoc Moreno of Philippines. China boosts of All England champion Chen Yufei and world outsmarted Youth Olympics Gold medallist exposure. Talking about the camp in Patiala, he said: Ankit will take on Prakash Limbu Ijam of No 2 Shi Yuqi besides three formidable doubles pairs — all figur- Brian Arregui Agustin in the 69kg category as Narwal will next face Clair Marven of "I've got some good partners in the camp and Nepal in the quarterfinals. ing the world's top 10 and it will take a miraculous effort from India all the five boxers in the men's section advanced Mauritius for a place in the semifinals. Santiago Sir is working really hard for me. There Ashish (64kg) and Manjit Panghal (75kg) to overcome the 10-time champions. to the quarterfinals. Having lost out four years of competitions has been a huge improvement in me." also made the quarterfinals in their respective India had reached the quarterfinals in the 2011 and 2017 edi- The Argentine dominated the first round but at junior level due to suspension of boxing fed- In the bottom half of the draw in the 69kg, sections. tions of the Sudirman Cup. Mkhitaryan to miss Pain-free Murray optimistic about return

AFP ■ LONDON The former world num- Europa League final ber one told Tuesday Times ndy Murray is confi- there was "very little chance" AFP ■ LONDON Adent he can return to he would play singles during competitive tennis and has the grass-court season. rsenal's Armenian midfielder hinted at a doubles spot at "Potentially doubles, but AHenrikh Mkhitaryan will miss Wimbledon, inspired by I'm not trying to get ready for the Europa League final against American doubles great Bob singles just now," he said. Chelsea in Baku amid fears over his Bryan's return from hip "The thing I said before safety. surgery. was that, if I wasn't feeling Mkhitaryan's well-being was a The two-time good, there was more chance concern for Arsenal due to the tense Wimbledon champion, 32, in that I would play and then political dispute between Armenia January announced plans to stop after Wimbledon. and final hosts Azerbaijan. retire after this year's "Whereas if it's feeling The Premier League club have Wimbledon due to injury, good, it makes a bit more decided against Mkhitaryan travel- expressing doubt as to sense to give it time to make Giroud gears up ling with the rest of Unai Emery's whether he would even make ruled out an appearance in career-threatening hip prob- sure that it's as good as pos- squad for next Wednesday's game. it to the All England Club. the singles draw, nearly four lem, but he could return by sible before I try to play sin- "We are very disappointed to The Scot has all but months after surgery on a playing in the men's doubles. gles on it." announce that Henrikh Mkhitaryan will not be travelling with the squad to face Arsenal for our UEFA Europa League final against Chelsea," an Arsenal state- AFP ■ LONDON past decade. ment announced on Tuesday. HI names women's team for U-21 tourney "Maybe you would get more "We have thoroughly explored all livier Giroud is relishing the time at Arsenal. They would be the options for Micki to be part of the PTI ■ NEW DELHI The team will then play yet anoth- Chetna, Ajmina Kujur and Baljeet Oprospect of beating his old more patient," he added. squad but after discussing this with er match against the Irish national Kaur will command the mid-field for Arsenal team-mates when he "At Chelsea you have to be Micki and his family we have collec- ockey India on Tuesday named an team on June 6 following which, the India, while the forward-line will lines up for Chelsea in the ready quickly because in terms tively agreed he will not be in our H18-member Indian junior Indian junior team will travel to feature Mumtaz Khan, Beauty Europa League final in Baku on of trophies it has been the best travelling party." women's team for the Cantor Belarus to play five matches with the Dungdung, Sharmila Devi, Reet and May 29. club in England for the last 10 Azerbaijan's ambassador to the Fitzgerald U-21 International 4- host nation's senior, junior and devel- Lalrindiki. The 32-year-old French years. UK, Tahir Taghizadeh, had insisted Nations tournament in Dublin, fol- opment teams starting June 9. Speaking about the team selection, World Cup winner's move "You don't have time at Mkhitaryan would be free from any lot to miss it. I will be cheering my lowed by matches in Baranovichi, The Indian team will be captained coach Baljeet Singh said, "We have a across London 18 months ago Chelsea and when you are young threat of violence, but it was report- teammates on! Let's bring it home." Belarus. by Suman Devi Thoudam and her good few weeks of matches coming up has failed to deliver the regular it is quite difficult to find your ed the star didn't believe he would be UEFA, European football's gov- The Indian team will first travel to deputy will be Gagandeep Kaur. in Ireland and Belarus against some of first team football he hoped after place. "I don't want to kill the safe on the pitch. erning body, insisted they had done Ireland where they will play a match Bichu Devi Kharibam and the stronger teams in the world. falling behind compatriot dreams of these young Chelsea "Having considered all the cur- all they could to ensure Mkhitaryan's each against the Irish national team Khushboo have been selected as the "We have selected our team keep- Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre- players. rent options, we had to take the tough safety in Baku. and Canada junior women's team on Goalkeepers who will guard the goal- ing in mind the challenges we are Emerick Aubameyang in the "They are very talented, but decision for me not to travel with the Mkhitaryan had featured in 11 May 28 and 29 respectively. That will posts, while Defenders Ishika going to face there, and I am sure both pecking order at Arsenal. it makes sense because Chelsea squad to the UEL Final against games during the Europa League be followed by the Cantor Fitzgerald Chaudhary, Priyanka, Mahima the tours will help our players in gain- However, he has played a invest more in every transfer Chelsea," Mkhitaryan tweeted. campaign and his absence will be a U-21 tournament featuring India, Choudhary, Simran Singh will join ing further experience of playing huge part in the Blues run to the window and they buy more top "It's the kind of game that does- big blow as Arsenal look for the vic- Ireland, Canada and Scotland which Suman Devi Thoudam and quality teams at a high intensity. I am Europa League final and is the players in the world who are n't come along very often for us play- tory they need to qualify for next sea- is scheduled to be held from May 31 Gagandeep Kaur in the backline. looking forward to seeing our team joint top scorer in this season's more experienced." ers and I must admit, it hurts me a son's Champions League. to June 4. Midfielders Preeti, Mariana Kujur, excel in foreign conditions." competition with 10 goals. Giroud has scored 17 goals "I always like playing against in 62 appearances for Chelsea my old teams," Giroud, won since joining in January 2018, three FA Cups in five-and-a-half but has largely been used as an years at Arsenal, told the Daily understudy to Gonzalo Higuain Xavi's last match ends in defeat Mail. since Alvaro Morata's loan move "It's going to be tough, and to Atletico Madrid. it could be painful if it's not Chelsea director Marina AFP ■ TEHRAN produced an improved dis- sey featuring the number six he coach in Qatar, where there is going the right way, but you have Granovskaia added: "We are play to register only their sec- has worn in his career. less pressure, to test myself and to put the feelings and memo- very pleased that Olivier will be avi Hernandez's dazzling ond win in six matches. But Al Sadd's second defeat get some experience," Xavi ries aside. a Chelsea player for another sea- Xcareer came to a low-key Just 11,000 spectators were in a row, following their 4-1 told Spain's Efe agency in "I enjoyed the years I spent son. "Since joining us 18 months end when his Qatari side Al present in the 100,000-capac- thrashing by domestic rivals Al Tehran just hours before facing there. It has been a big part of my ago, he has at times had to be Sadd were beaten 2-0 by ity stadium, mostly wearing the Duhail in last week's Amir Persepolis. career, my first club in England patient and wait for opportuni- Iranian giants Persepolis in red of Persepolis, who won the Cup final in Doha, meant "I think football has bid and it will always be special, but ties, but has still been able to their last group match of the Iranian league title days before Xavi's illustrious career ended farewell to one of the best now I feel my blood is blue. The make a positive contribution to AFC Champions League on this match. in a low-key fashion. players in the world ... it was same as the national team, blue the team. Monday. Several home fans bran- Xavi, who became the first beautiful to work with a play- suits me well." "Whether it is his unselfish The 39-year-old midfield dished banners reading "Adios player in history to play 150 er with Xavi's calibre," Al Sadd's Giroud on Tuesday signed link-up play or his 10 Europa genius, who helped Spain win Xavi" to show their apprecia- UEFA Champions League current head coach Jesualdo a one-year contract extension League goals this season, he has the World Cup in 2010 and tion of the player who with matches, has indicated that he Ferreira said after the match. with the Blues, believes there is been a crucial member of the won four UEFA Champions Andres Iniesta formed the will stay in Qatar to begin a Ferreira has predicted Xavi a more cut-throat culture at his squad and we hope he will be League titles and eight La Liga backbone of one of Barcelona's coaching career, probably "will be a great manager". new club compared to the able to pick up a second Chelsea titles with Barcelona, was greatest ever sides. remaining in a highly-paid Fellow Al Sadd midfielder Gunners and part of the reason winner's medal in Baku later this cheered by fans at the Azadi Xavi was also honoured by role with Al Sadd, rather than Gabi also paid tribute to his why Chelsea have outstripped month to accompany last sea- Stadium in Tehran where the Persepolis management return to Spain. captain and fellow Spaniard, Arsenal for silverware over the son's FA Cup win." already-eliminated Persepolis who presented him with a jer- "The idea is to start as a calling him a "role model". LUCKNOW | WEDNESDAY | MAY 22, 2019 sport 15 HANDLING PRESSURE MOST IMP AT WC: KOHLI Expecting tough competition Indian skipper stresses on the need to maintain intensity from first ball "Any team can upset anyone. That is one thing we have in mind. Focus will be on to play the best crick- et that we can. You have to play to the best of your potential in every game because it is not a group stage situa- tion." "Playing everyone once is great for all the teams in my view. It is going to be a different challenge and every team will have to adapt quickly to," added Kohli. Mahi's role massive in Talking about his side's first four games, Kohli said, "That sets the tone nicely for us. Everyone will have to be India's campaign: Shastri at their best and maintain intensity from the first match onwards. You PTI ■ MUMBAI "It will be very challenging. If don't have any room for complacen- you look at 2015 and 2019 now, the cy and that is why it is the World Cup ahendra Singh Dhoni will gap has become closer between the and the most important tournament. Mhave a massive role in India's teams. You see what Afghanistan, "We expect that kind of pressure bid to regain the World Cup, Bangladesh were in 2015 and what from the first second we step on the coach Ravi Shastri said on Tuesday, they are now, so it is a strong com- field. We are not going to let ourselves harping on the veteran's ability to petition. West Indies, on paper, is think that 'first week onwards we will influence the game's little as strong as any other team," he get into it'. You have to arrive on the moments. said. day match ready with hundred per- "Massive as it has always been," The pitches in England have cent match intensity and start build- Shastri told reporters when asked become flatter over the years with ing from there. This is the challenge." what he thinks would be Dhoni's the recent ODI series, involving the PTI The recent series between role in the ICC's upcoming show- hosts and Pakistan, witnessing Indian skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri speaks during press conference ahead of India’s departure for the ICC World Cup starting in England from May 30 Pakistan and England saw 300-plus piece. scores over 350 runs almost regu- PTI ■ MUMBAI scores being the norm but Kohli said "He is right there, his commu- larly. things could change in the quadren- nication has been fantastic. As a The former skipper said India igh quality rivals competing in nial tournament. keeper, he has shown over the years will have to be flexible since over- a Round Robin format has Kuldeep and Chahal are "As I said the pitches are going to that no one is better than him in cast conditions can change things Hmade the upcoming World be very good. It is summer and the this format, not just in taking at the Old Blighty. Cup the "most challenging" for India conditions are going to be nice. We catches, inflicting those run-outs "I think our mantra will be to skipper Virat Kohli, who says main- expect high scoring games but a bilat- or stumping, these are little be flexible according to the condi- taining intensity from the first ball will pillars of our attack: Virat eral series can't be compared to a moments in the game which can tions because this is one country be key to his side's fortunes in the Word Cup, it is very different. change it on the head and there in the world where the pitches may showpiece event, starting May 30. PTI ■ MUMBAI World Cup pre-departure press "So we might also see 260-270 was no one better than him," he be flat but if there is overcast con- Kohli, who has competed in two Kuldeep was dropped conference here. kind of games and teams defending said. dition then you have to be up for World Cups before, said they do not ot overtly worried about from the Kolkata Knight Apart from the two wrist it because of the pressure factor. We Dhoni, who will be playing in it," he said. have much breathing space because NKuldep Yadav's lack of form Riders team during last spinners, the pace trio of Jasprit expect all kinds of scenarios in the his fourth World Cup, amassed 416 "In no other country, overcast they have four tough games upfront during the IPL, skipper Virat month's Indian Premier Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and World Cup." runs at an average of 83.2 in the last conditions matter so much but in and in a way it should help them. Kohli on Tuesday said the League (IPL) because of Bhuvneshwar Kumar makes it More than the conditions, his IPL and led Chennai Super Kings England they do, London might For the first time since the 1992 Chinaman bowler and Yuzvendra probably India's best ever attack team will have to come out on top in to the final, and Shastri said he was not make that difference but if you edition, all teams will play each other Chahal are "pillars" of India's poor form but Kohli felt it going into a World Cup. high-pressure situations, said the impressed with his footwork dur- go up north and it does get over- once to decide the semifinalists. bowling attack, going into the was a good reality check Kohli also did not seem wor- skipper. ing the league. cast then you will see things hap- After opening their campaign South World Cup. for the 24-year-old. ried about all-rounder Kedar "It is always good to go to any "It is great to see the way he pen, so we have to be ready for that Africa on June 5, India will take on Kuldeep was dropped from Jadhav, who too missed the latter place in advance. It does (help) get- was moving in the IPL especially and prepare to be flexible." Australia (June 9), New Zealand the Kolkata Knight Riders team that it happened in the IPL rather half of IPL after hurting his shoul- ting rid of the nerves you might have when he was batting, the footwork, Talking about the bowling (June 13) and Pakistan (June 16). during last month's Indian than during the World Cup," der. as a side going into the World Cup. the power with which he was hit- attack, the coach said: "This is an "Personally, it will probably be the Premier League (IPL) because of Kohli said, firmly backing the "Kedar also, we understand White ball cricket in England, play- ting the shots, he will be a big play- experienced unit. They have been most challenging World Cup I have poor form but Kohli felt it was a spinner. the kind of pitches they got play- ing an ICC event, the conditions are er in this World Cup," Shastri said together for the last 4-5 years, they been part of because of the format and good reality check for the 24-year- "So he had time to reflect and ing at home. We are not worried not that difficult compared to Tests. at the team's pre-departure press have bowled as a unit together, they also the strength of all the teams. If old. correct things and come into about him. He was looking in Handling the most pressure is the conference. accomplished what they set out to you look at Afghanistan from 2015 to "In hindsight, if you look at it, World Cup even stronger. We good space. Yes he did not get most important thing in World Cup Shastri said it would be the do in Tests and the endeavour will now, they are a completely different someone like Kuldeep who has know the kind of skill set he pos- runs but Twenty20 is such a for- and not necessarily the conditions." most challenging World Cup con- be the same here as well, to com- side," said Kohli at the pre-departure had so much success, it is impor- sesses alongside (Yuzvendra) mat in which you don't get runs Kohli said his highly-rated bowl- sidering the quality of the opposi- plement each other and keep the press conference in Mumbai on tant to see a period where things Chahal. They are two pillars of our and it can go on like that for a few ing line-up is ready for the challenge. tion teams and the change in for- pressure right through the 50 Tuesday. don't go your way. We are glad bowling line up," Kohli said at the games." mat. overs." Willey makes way for ‘Dhoni will be India's trump card’

PTI ■ NEW DELHI in the team. He understands the days. Archer in Eng squad game so well and has experience "In such scenario, India rain" of his cricket team, of leading India in two WC will benefit as they have one of BMahendra Singh Dhoni will wins. His experience will be vital the strongest batting line ups. AFP n LONDON be India's trump card at the for captain and coach and he English wickets are now bats- World Cup because of his vast can be their trump card," Abbas men's paradise," he said. ofra Archer's late bid for an experience, reckons former said. When asked about Pakistan JWorld Cup place was Pakistan skipper Zaheer Abbas. "Also, it is the first WC team which has seen some last rewarded when the Sussex fast India grabbed the Twenty20 under Virat Kohli's captaincy moment changes in the final bowler was named in hosts World Cup under Dhoni's lead- and he would be eager to prove squad, Abbas said that this is the England's 15-man squad for ership in 2007 apart from win- his mettle as a captain," he felt. "best possible combination". the tournament announced on ning the ODI World Cup in Abbas also said the pitches "They should now forget Tuesday. 2011. The team also won the in England will suit strong the loss against England and Barbados-born Archer Asia Cup twice (2010 and 2016) Indian batting line-up where focus on World Cup. They only became qualified for under Dhoni and the 400 or 450 runs in an innings must improve their fielding ," England in March and has Champions Trophy in 2013. could be a possibility. said the veteran. played just three one-day inter- His lightening skills behind "We have seen that in the Pakistan could not win a nationals. the stumps are still intact but his recently-concluded Pakisan- single WC match against India He edged out left-arm image of world' best finisher England series, that over 300 so far. Can the team break this quick David Willey, a veteran took a hit, recently. runs were scored and chased. jinx this time? of 46 ODIs, after both pacemen However, Abbas said at a Now in World Cup, 450 runs "Record is with India but featured during England's 4-0 big event like World Cup, could be a possibility as there is Pakistan can beat any team on series win at home to Pakistan Dhoni's experience will count a no grass on the wickets and their day . It will depend on which concluded Sunday. lot. bowlers will get little help from who handles the pressure well. Meanwhile, Jofra Archer "India has a genius called the conditions," said the stylish It will be the match of the tour- marked his call-up to England's Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the batsman who was called Asian nament for sure, no matter World Cup squad on Tuesday team. He is the brain of cricket Bradman during his playing who wins." by setting his sights on taking the prized wicket of India cap- tain Virat Kohli. The 24-year-old, whose Zampa confident of posing Test experience helped father is English, has already faced many of the world's lead- ing cricketers while playing for dual spin threat with Lyon the Rajasthan Royals in the Riaz in WC selection IPL. And the Sussex quick had PTI ■ LONDON tight. That means I can attack no problems in naming some from the other end." PTI ■ KARACHI become a mentally and physi- of the best batsmen in the game dam Zampa believes his Zampa, who has played in cally stronger bowler now after as his World Cup targets. Aattacking leg-spin and English conditions following a akistan fast bowler Wahab playing a lot of domestic crick- "I'd quite like to get Virat Nathan Lyon's precise off-spin spell at Essex last summer, said PRiaz on Tuesday attributed et and I hope that my team can Kohli out because I wasn't can play a huge role as Australia communication is the key to his inclusion in the World Cup benefit from my experience in able to in the IPL," Archer told of inside information." England decided against select- look to defend their title at the their success. squad, despite not being a part the mega-event," he said. Sky Sports. "Chris Gayle as He added: "To be honest, I ing Hales following the ICC World Cup. "We've communicated real- of the ODI squad in the last While Amir was with the well," added Archer, mention- think international cricket is Nottinghamshire batsman's Zampa and Lyon shared 12 ly well over the last few months. couple of years, to his experi- team in England, though he did ing the big-hitting West Indies probably the same intensity as ban for recreational drug use. wickets between them in the We speak a lot in the nets, we ence of playing Test cricket in not play, Wahab was not even batsman. And for all his lack of the IPL. I think the only thing Even though Willey five-match ODI series win over speak a lot in the field, just about England. named in the provisional squad England experience, Archer that changes is the amount of offered a different angle of Pakistan in the United Arab whatever - anything — spin Wahab, 33, said it is a of 23 players for the tourna- believes the time he has spent overs.” attack as the only left-arm Emirates. bowling, field settings or how dream come true to get a chance ment. in the IPL has been good There was no place also in quick in contention, Archer's "I think it was a few the ball's going to come out. Just to play his third successive Wahab said he was looking preparation for the pressure of a squad, again captained by ability to bowl at 90 mph — months ago where we actually anything," he said. World Cup. forward to the World Cup as the a World Cup. Eoin Morgan, for back-up and his variety of slower balls spoke to each other and said, 'I "I think it's going to play a "It is a responsibility now pitches were expected to be dry "I think I probably have a spinner and batsman Joe — has seen him get the nod. reckon we can play a huge role huge role for us sometime because I have been recalled in England and that would help bigger advantage over some of Denly, with slow left-armer England squad: Eoin Morgan coming up in the World throughout the World Cup. I because of my experience. I have Muhammad Amir won unex- him reverse swing the ball. the other guys in our team," he Liam Dawson recalled as cover (capt), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Cup together so let's do every- don't know if it will be every not played too many ODIs in pected call to the national team He felt Pakistan were white- said. for Adil Rashid, who is nurs- Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler thing we can to make sure game but I definitely see us play- England but playing in Test for the World Cup after washed in the recent ODI series "We play (these guys) twice ing a shoulder problem. (wkt), Tom Curran, Liam we're both there'," Zampa told ing a huge role together." matches there has helped me a Pakistan's poor performance against England because of a (season) in the IPL, so you Both Denly and Willey Dawson, Liam Plunkett, Adil reporters. Zampa reckons taking lot and I know the conditions in the one-day series against poor fielding. know their weaknesses, you were named in England's pro- Rashid, Joe Root, Jason Roy, "We play two different roles. wickets in the middle over will and pitches well now," Wahab England recently. "Fielders need to support know their strengths, you know visional squad, as was opener Ben Stokes, James Vince, Chris (Lyon) is so accurate, a beauti- be key and said skipper Aaron told the reporters in Lahore. "I am confident that I can their bowlers especially on if they can't run between the Alex Hales. Woakes, Mark Wood.Archer ful off-spinner, bowls to his field Finch has backed them to go for Wahab and another experi- live up to the expectations and pitches where conditions favour wickets... it gets you an extra bit James Vince came in after targets Kohli scalp really well and bowls really wickets. enced left-arm pacer do the job given to me. 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