Dewas MP Sajjan Singh Verma is an exceptional Congressman for whom the buck stops nowhere.
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On Saturday he told party workers he needed to say some “ant-shantt” (rebuke in not so polite language) to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and general secretary Rahul Gandhi to persuade them to put the region on the railways map.
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“Gala galaa akhiri mein dabayega (we will get hold of their neck),” he added.
Verma said, “Then only will they (the Gandhis) open their eyes and ears.”
When some suggested starting an agitation, he said, “Nothing will come out of agitation. Akhabarbazi karvate raho (keep raising the matter in newspapers).”
When contacted, Verma first denied having said anything but later justified it on the grounds that his utterances were common language in the area.
He said he just wanted his constituency to develop and his statement had no other import.
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting.
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