Evening briefing: Jairam Ramesh takes ‘⅓ PM’ dig at Modi; Sanjay Raut on Kangana being slapped; and more

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Updated on: Jun 7, 2024, 18:27:17 IST

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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised PM-elect Narendra Modi and BJP, calling the 2024 election results an "ultimate loss" for BJP. He referred to Modi as a "one-third prime minister" along with Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar, accusing BJP of valuing power over democracy. Ramesh doubted the sustainability of the NDA alliance. Meanwhile, TDP's Chandrababu Naidu praised Modi's tireless campaign efforts. Rahul Gandhi also alleged Modi and Amit Shah of orchestrating India's "biggest stock market scam" worth ₹30 lakh crore, demanding a parliamentary inquiry into the matter following the significant market crash post-elections. Dig Deeper

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut commented on Kangana Ranaut being slapped by a CISF constable at Chandigarh airport, linking it to sentiments about the farmer's protest. Raut expressed sympathy for Ranaut but emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, especially regarding protests. Ranaut, a BJP MP-elect, confirmed the incident, stating that the constable mentioned her mother's involvement in the farmers' agitation. The constable, Kulwinder Kaur, explained her action, citing offense to remarks made by Ranaut about the farmers. The CISF has suspended the constable pending investigation. Dig Deeper

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Sports Goings

Wasim Akram criticized Pakistan's shocking defeat to the United States in the T20 World Cup, stating that it will be tough for Pakistan to qualify for the Super 8s. He praised the USA for their performance, especially in the Super Over. Pakistan's batting collapse and lackluster fielding contributed to their defeat. Akram highlighted the need for more effort and fighting spirit from the Pakistani team. Other former Pakistani cricketers like Shoaib Akhtar and Kamran Akmal also expressed disappointment, with Akhtar calling the loss hurtful and disappointing, while Akram considered it an insult to Pakistan cricket. Dig Deeper

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DJ Alex Pall of The Chainsmokers expressed interest in collaborating with actor Ram Charan, particularly impressed by his role in "RRR". Pall emphasized the importance of a meaningful fusion of music styles, rather than aiming solely for increased Indian fanbase. He praised Bollywood cinema, recalling being captivated by a Bollywood movie on a flight. This isn't the first time The Chainsmokers have shown admiration for Indian cinema; previously, they expressed interest in acting alongside Priyanka Chopra. Meanwhile, Ram Charan is busy with upcoming projects like "Game Changer" with Shankar and films with directors Buchi Babu Sana and Sukumar. Dig Deeper

Lifestyle and Health

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That’s all we have at this hour in our evening briefing. Catch you tomorrow morning

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