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Delhi’s lieutenant governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader, Arvind Kejriwal, lost the recent election because of their pride. Saxena mentioned that Kejriwal made several disrespectful comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to him, these comments upset the people of Delhi, and they showed their feelings by voting the AAP out of power.

Saxena pointed out that Kejriwal had once said that the Prime Minister would need to be born again to win in Delhi. He believes that when someone talks about another person with a sense of superiority, it shows either a big distance between them or an inflated sense of self-importance.

In the recent elections, Arvind Kejriwal lost his seat to the BJP candidate, Parvesh Verma, by over 4,000 votes. The AAP, which had won 62 seats in the last election, only managed to win 22 seats this time. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made a strong comeback by winning 48 seats in Delhi after 27 years, with Rekha Gupta becoming the new chief minister.

Saxena also commented on Atishi, who is the temporary chief minister. He noted that even though Kejriwal had promised to return as CM if AAP won, he is currently not allowed to sign documents or enter the CM’s office due to a Supreme Court ruling.

Additionally, while Gupta presented a report on Delhi’s liquor policy, it revealed that poor management resulted in a loss of about ₹2,002.68 crore to the government. The audit highlighted various problems that led to this financial loss.

A serious argument erupted between West Bengal’s ruling party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), and the main opposition party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This happened after a woman died when her car flipped over. She was reportedly being chased by a group of men in another car in Paschim Bardhaman district.

Union minister Sukanta Majumdar, who is also a BJP MP, accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of making West Bengal unsafe for women. He stated, “Every day, terrible crimes happen against women, and the government does nothing to help!” He criticized Banerjee for promising to protect women but claimed that under her government, women are harmed instead.

In response, TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh released a video. He said that the police believe this incident was just a traffic accident and denied that the woman was being harassed. He warned that false information is being spread about the woman’s death.

The woman, who was just 27 years old and worked in management, died in what police are calling a “road accident.” According to police investigations, she was actually trying to overtake another vehicle when the crash occurred. However, her grieving mother raised concerns about the police investigation, saying they aren’t doing enough to find the people in the other car.

The woman was traveling to a function in Gaya, Bihar, with three of her coworkers. Police have taken both cars involved in the incident and are currently investigating the case.

Delhi’s air quality has stayed in the “moderate” range for the seventh day in a row. On Tuesday, the lowest temperature was 11.7°C, which is a bit cooler than normal. The good news is that the temperature is expected to rise, with nighttime lows expected between 14-16°C on Wednesday, making the nights feel warmer.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) mentioned that both day and night temperatures will increase until Wednesday due to a weather change called a western disturbance affecting the area. Some light rain is possible on Thursday and Friday.

As for daytime temperatures, they might reach about 30°C by Wednesday. On Monday, the highest temperature was 27.5°C, which is two degrees higher than usual. The day before, it was 26.1°C.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) showed a reading of 188, still in the “moderate” range at 9am Tuesday. It was slightly better at 186 on Monday. Because of this, the Commission for Air Quality Management in the NCR decided to lift some restrictions under their Graded Response Action Plan.

Thanks to better mixing height and good weather conditions, pollution in the air is spreading out more effectively, which has led to an improvement in air quality. The AQI is expected to stay mostly in the “moderate” range, with some chances of slipping to the lower end of the “poor” category.

A terrible accident happened in the Seshachalam forest on Tuesday morning around 5:30 AM. While walking to Mahashivratri celebrations at Lord Shiva’s temple in Talakona, at least five people were killed, and many others were hurt when a group of elephants attacked them.

According to a police officer, the devotees tried to scare the elephants by shouting, but this made the elephants even angrier. They surrounded the people and charged at them. The frightened devotees ran, but some were caught by the elephants, leading to five deaths and several injuries.

Rescue teams from the police and forest department quickly arrived to help. The injured were taken to the nearest hospital, where doctors said that two of them are in serious condition. The deceased devotees were from Urlagaddapadu village in the Railway Koduru Mandal. More updates are expected soon.

On Monday, BY Vijayendra, the president of the BJP in Karnataka, claimed that the Congress-led state government is leading Karnataka towards financial ruin. This statement came after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed claims that the state was facing an economic crisis. Vijayendra wrote an open letter challenging the CM’s comments, saying that the government’s poor money management, wasted funds, and rising debts are harming the state’s finances.

With the state budget coming up on March 7, Vijayendra pointed out some alarming issues. He mentioned that government departments owe around ₹6,000 crore in unpaid electricity bills. The transport department owes even more—₹7,000 crore. “Karnataka is heading towards complete bankruptcy under the Congress government. They are struggling to pay salaries. Power supply companies can’t pay their bills. The state is facing a severe financial crisis,” he stated. He also asked the government to release a detailed report about the state’s financial status.

Vijayendra accused the Congress government of using ₹25,426 crore meant for welfare programs for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes but not following through on their promises. He tied this financial mismanagement to a lack of order in the state, saying things like the recent violent incidents in places such as DJ Halli and KG Halli have scared people and made crime worse.

The BJP leader also criticized Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s comment that “even God cannot fix Bengaluru’s traffic problems,” questioning the government’s ability to manage things. He pointed out that fare hikes on the Bengaluru Metro and state buses are putting extra financial strain on the people.

Vijayendra warned that Karnataka’s debt has shot up by ₹2 lakh crore in just two years. “How much more will you borrow this year? Karnataka used to be a wealthy state but now can’t even pay its electricity and contractor bills,” he added. With the budget session approaching, he urged Siddaramaiah to focus on stabilizing the economy. He expressed concern that if the government keeps mismanaging funds, the state could face even worse financial trouble.

In response to this, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the BJP’s claims are misleading. He argued that it was the previous BJP government that drove the state’s economy into trouble. “The BJP left behind ₹2,70,695 crore in unpaid bills in various important departments. They approved spending without real planning,” he stated.

Siddaramaiah accused the BJP-led central government of holding back financial resources that Karnataka should have received. He mentioned that changes in tax distribution mean Karnataka is getting ₹51,000 crore instead of the ₹73,000 crore it deserves. He also pointed out that cutting off GST compensation created a revenue shortfall of ₹18,000-₹20,000 crore each year. Despite these issues, he insisted that Karnataka’s economy is steady. “Our budget grew by an average of 18.3% over the last two years, while it only grew by 5% during the BJP’s four years,” he claimed.

Siddaramaiah highlighted that the state is spending ₹90,000 crore each year on direct benefits and subsidies. He criticized the central government for its rising national debt and argued that this affects state finances. Karnataka is allocating 15.01% of its budget to capital projects, more than states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana. “Despite the BJP’s attacks, Karnataka remains strong,” Siddaramaiah concluded, asking the opposition to stop spreading false information and work for the state’s growth.

As both parties clash over these issues, the upcoming budget session is set to be a heated debate on Karnataka’s economic future.