Many voters in the DDC Polls said that they are voting to reaffirm their support for the incarcerated PDP leader.

Pulwama, J&K —

As the fourth phase of District Development Council (DDC) polls ended on Monday, the stats for the Valley’s southern district of Pulwama continued to be quite low.

With the majority of people preferring to stay away from the ballot, especially in the last few years, Pulwama has earned the tag of ‘Poll boycott capital of Kashmir‘.

While holding on to the tag, the people on Monday stayed away from the polling centers, as a result of which only 6.6 per cent of voter turnout was recorded for DDC elections to three seats.

However, people were seen flocking to cast their vote on one seat in Naira village, from where Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) youth wing president Waheed-ur-Rehman Para was contesting. Consequently, it recorded a comparatively better turnout of approximately 7.5 per cent.

Many voters, who talked to Digpu News, said that they are voting to reaffirm their support for the incarcerated PDP leader.

“The BJP government has failed to deliver on its promises and we are here only to support Waheed, who has ironically been jailed after filing his nomination for the election,” Mohammad Shabaan, a local said.

Another PAGD supporter, while pleading anonymity, said, “The times will change and we are here to exercise our opinion against the wrong policies of the present government.”

It is pertinent to mention here that Para was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for alleged links with militants two weeks back, a day after he had filed his nomination from the Pulwama-I seat on November 24.

Meanwhile, the State Election Commissioner (SEC), K K Sharma on Monday said that the fourth phase of DDC polls in J&K recorded 50.08 per cent voting while no untoward incident was reported anywhere in the UT.

Addressing a press conference in Jammu, Sharma said that 1916 polling stations were set up for the phase-4 of the DDC polls across J&K and that 364527 voters exercised their right to vote.

“People in large numbers came out to vote in J&K. In total, 34 constituencies went to polls — 17 each in Kashmir and Jammu,” Sharma said.

He said that phase one of the DDC polls recorded 50.3 per cent voting, the second phase witnessed 48.02 per cent voting. “Today in Jammu region, Poonch district of Jammu topped in the voting percentage at 70.42 while in Kashmir Ganderbal district topped with the total polling percentage at 56.28,” the SEC said.

In the first phase, however, only 6.70 per cent people voted while 8.67 and 10.87 poll turnout were recorded in the second and third phases in Pulwama district.

He said that there is no lack of nomination for the DDC polls across J&K. “Each district has 14 DDCs. There may be some vacant seats in Panchayat polls and for that elections will be held once the Chilla-e-Kalaan (40 day-harsh Winter period) starting from December 21,” he said.

Also Read: Security Forces Stand Guard During DDC Polls Phase 2

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Berlin scored early in the fourth minute of the game at Alte Forsterei

Berlin (Germany) –

Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick admitted that defending Bundesliga champions can play better after a 1-1 draw against Union Berlin on Saturday.

Berlin scored early in the fourth minute of the game at Alte Forsterei as Grischa Promel headed the underdogs into a shock lead.

Robert Lewandowski’s 16th goal in as many games this season levelled proceedings just after the hour but Bayern were unable to find a winner in an entertaining clash.

Bayern’s boss said that the team did not play the first-half with composure but he was satisfied with the second-half’s play.

“The first few minutes we were not present on the pitch as we had wanted to be. We could have defended better when we conceded the goal, without question. When the first ball becomes dangerous, our composure is not there. We played the safe pass or a long ball. I wasn’t too happy with that. We addressed that during the break. We wanted to play with more composure and occupy space better in the second half, to have men over,” Bayern’s official website quoted Flick as saying.

“I was more satisfied with the second half. We can definitely play better. Our idea is to put the opponent under pressure. Today we weren’t able to implement it as we had planned. It will be a difficult season, we knew that in advance. Now we have to take the positives from the situation and improve on the things that didn’t go so well,” he added.

Bayern, who are top of the table on goal difference ahead of RB Leipzig after 11 games, have now fallen behind in each of their past five Bundesliga matches – a trend that forward Thomas Muller is keen to buck.

“We’ve often gone a goal down recently. It happened very early today. The union fought hard and played man-to-man. We made life difficult for ourselves, especially in the first 20 minutes. We need momentum again and to bounce back again,” Muller said.

“We have the quality, mentally too, but of course it just happens that we not winning but rather drawing matches. It feels too little given our ambitions,” he added.

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Thousands of farmers will begin a tractor march at 11 am on December 13 from Shahjahanpur in Rajasthan and block the Jaipur-Delhi main road”

New Delhi [India]: Amid the prevailing deadlock between farmers and the central government over the new farm laws, the agitation in and around Delhi entered its 18th day on Sunday, with the protesters threatening to block the Delhi-Jaipur highway.

Meanwhile, at Singhu (Delhi-Haryana) border, security has been beefed up in view of the farmers’ call to intensify the agitation. “Thousands of farmers will begin a tractor march at 11 am on December 13 from Shahjahanpur in Rajasthan and block the Jaipur-Delhi main road,” Sanyukta Kisan Andolan leader Kamal Preet Singh Pannu had said on Saturday.

Earlier the farmers had planned to block the highways connecting the national capital with Jaipur and Agra on Saturday but deferred the Delhi-Jaipur highway blockade plan till Sunday.

The farmer union leader added they will sit on fast from 8 am to 5 pm on December 14 at Singhu border.

“On December 14, all farmer leaders will sit on fast sharing the stage at Singhu border. We want the government to take back the three farm laws; we’re not in the favour of the proposed amendments. The Centre wants to thwart our movement but we’ll continue it peacefully,” he said.
Pannu alleged that the central government is trying to “fail” the farmers’ movement, making attempts to divide the farmers.

“We’ll foil any attempt by the Centre to fail our movement. The government made a few small attempts to divide us and instigate people. But, we will peacefully take this movement towards victory,” he stated.

A delegation of farmers from Haryana, including those connected with Farmer Producer Organisation, had expressed their support, in a letter, for the three farm laws with the modifications proposed by the central government, on Saturday.

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar had said, “Progressive farmer leaders from Haryana met me and submitted a memorandum with their signatures supporting the three farm laws. They also shared their experiences on how these laws are benefitting them.”

Meanwhile, Tomar has appealed to the protesters to stop their agitation as talks are still going on.

Farmers have been protesting in and around the national capital since November 26 against the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance, and Farm Services Act, 2020; and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. 

Also Read: Why have Indian farmers occupied the streets?

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National team striker Bala Devi, who recently became the first Indian woman to score a goal in Europe, idolizes legendary boxer MC Mary Kom.

Bala said she had met her biggest source of inspiration during the Asian Games in 2014 and termed record six-time World Champion and Olympic bronze medalist a friendly person. “Mary Kom is a big source of inspiration for me. She came from such humble beginnings and through her hard work, she broke so many records. Even after becoming a mother, she continues to break records and win laurels for the country,” Bala told AIFF TV.

“We interacted at the Asian Games in 2014 and watched her train. She is a very friendly person and also supported us during our games,” she added.
Earlier this year, the attacker signed for Scottish side Rangers Women FC and credited the ‘international exposure’ provided by the federation as a key factor as Indian football moves forward together.

“I have represented India a lot. In my mind, I always wanted to play at the international level and after the AIFF gave us so many international exposure tours, I gained a lot of experience of playing against European teams and I realized that I can play and compete with them,” opined Bala.
“Then, I started seeking out teams and eventually chose to sign for Rangers as they are one of the best clubs in the world. I heard a lot about them and they also have a blue jersey like the Indian team,” she added.

Bala made her debut for Rangers FC in the Scottish Women’s Premier League in February, before the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill.
With the competition having resumed since October, the mercurial forward created history as she scored her first competitive goal for the club on Sunday in a win against Motherwell.

“Ever since I gave my trials at this club, I wanted to inspire every Indian player back home. I have always stayed positive and have wanted to be an inspiration for all the girls and young players in India who want to play internationally. It is something that has always been on my mind and I take it into account every time I step on to the pitch,” she said.

Subsequently, the striker was named as a nominee for the AFC International Player of the Week alongside star names such as Iran’s Sardar Azmoun, Korea Republic’s Son Heung-min, and Japanese icon Saki Kumagai.

“After the goal, a lot of people wished me, and many were talking and writing about it, which made me feel very proud,” Bala said.
“After that, I was nominated for the AFC Player of the Week, and seeing my name on the list alongside such icons made me happy. I just want everyone to continue supporting us so we can keep achieving bigger things for the country in the future,” she signed off.

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Subhash Gurjar swears by his illustrious experience and says nothing can be achieved without discipline.

Most of us dream about creating a better world for everyone. Some succeed and some fail. Here is a success story of a visionary from a small town, Karauli in Rajasthan.

Subhash Gurjar has become an inspiration to many. Son of Army personnel, Late Shri Bharat Singh, he got into Army school where he got exposure to learning different cultures of India. The school had students from every state and the Ministry of defence managed the school. So, discipline, time management and love for the country was the prime focus. His inspiration was his family, he admired his father and followed his footsteps. Being the eldest in the family gave him a sense of responsibility and self-dependency. Academically, he was a smart student since the beginning, he started taking tuitions when he was in class 11^th.

In his early age, he understood the value of discipline and while studying for his graduation in Commerce college of Jaipur, he started an Institution called “Success Commerce Horizon”. He had as much as 80 students in the first year of opening and it became a successful business for him while he was pursuing his graduation.

After completing an MBA in Finance and Marketing, he was inducted into ICICI Bank as Unit Manager. But his passion for the acquiring and imparting education gave him the way back in the industry. Subhash Gurjar got an offer from Shekhawati Education City where he took up the role as Director Administration. After working in an educational group for a long period, he understood the value of technology and moved to Ascent Technology Consulting as Vice President Products and Operations. A Company that deals with the fintech industry through financial control and business continuity.

“I have learnt through my experience that hard work may be the key to success but discipline is the pathway to that door. I have seen that in my family and I see that in my team,” said Subhash Gurjar.

His growth and exposure to various industries made Subhash Gurjar aware of the gap between industry expectations and available skill sets of manpower. He envisions filling that gap and creating a better world for both ‘the industry and humanity’. His aspirations for creating a financial ecosystem for MSMEs and small business houses that covers all the aspects of the financial world which include compliances, consultancy and products.

While sharing his future plans “ There is something unique on the way and my team is working hard on the same. It will be launched in the new financial year. At this point, we can only share that this idea will make life easy for businesses for their day-to-day operations and compliances. Stay safe and healthy in this pandemic time.” 

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