Uttarakhand Claims 23 Crore Tourists In 3 Years, Congress Calls It Propaganda
Uttarakhand's government claims it received 23 crore tourists over the past three years, though the Congress party challenges this as exaggerated propaganda. The debate highlights tensions over tourism data accuracy and its impact on economic policies. Officials stand by their statistics, citing enhanced infrastructure and promotion as drivers behind the surge.
India Next? Chavan Blasts Centre on Venezuela Silence
In a bold critique, senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan blasts the Modi government's silence on Venezuela's crisis, where an elected president was allegedly ousted in violation of international law. Warning that India could face a similar fate, Chavan questions unproven US drug charges against Nicolas Maduro and links the turmoil to Venezuela's vast oil reserves. He urges India to take a firm stand on global issues like Ukraine and Israel-Hamas to assert its leadership and UN ambitions, rather than fearing American influence.
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