Vol. 67 No. 186 | MONDAY | MAY 6, 2024 | 25Pages | `5 & for Pune `6 only Quality at Value www.freepressjournal.in MEMBER: AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATION JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2023 EDITIONS: MUMBAI*, Pune, Nashik, Konkan, Indore, Bhopal, E-paper ADITYAANANYA PART WAYS? The couple broke up after dating for two years, reports suggest EDIT A SELF-DEFEATING URBAN CYNICISM 3 COS SET TO RAISE `6,400 CRORE VIA IPO THIS WEEK RAMJI KARENGE BEDA PAAR BISWAJEET BANERJEE & BP SINGH / AYODHYA In a vibrant display of unity and solidarity PM Narendra , Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led a spectacular road show through the streets of Ayodhya. As the nation gears up for the third phase of polling on May 7, optics apart, the extravaganza was all about political messaging and reinforcing BJP's commitment to Hindutva values. Amidst chants of "Jai Shri Ram" and fervent displays of support, citizens from all walks of life poured into the streets, proudly showcasing D r Sushama Nagarkar helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to become employment-ready and provides opportunities to live and work in the communities of their choice with dignity and self-respect. Turn to the Mumbai page to read how they do this. ROHIT JERSEY IN DEMAND, HARDIK’S GOES ABEGGING JOE WILLIAMS / MUMBAI Amidst the unfolding drama of the Indian Premier League 2024 season, the Mumbai Indians, once hailed as five-time champions, now find themselves grappling with a disheartening reality . CONTD. ON NATION their allegiance to the cause. The atmosphere was electric as attendees illuminated the night with their mobile phone flashlights, creating a spectacle of unity and strength. This road show wasn't just a celebration; it was a strategic move to bolster Hindutva ideals ahead of a crucial vote. (The polling  Faizabad Lok in Sabha seat, under which the Ayodhya segment falls, will take place in the fifth phase on May 20.) "With every step, PM Modi and Chief Minister Yogi reaf- firmed their resolve to preserve our cultural heritage and traditions," Kamlesh Srivastava, the city BJP president, said. As the show meandered through the heart of Ayodhya, people of all ages and genders flooded the streets, proudly displaying 'Modi Ka Parivar' posters. Before the procession started, PM Modi offered prayers at Ram Lalla temple. He made his offering by prostrating before the idol. ‘‘ t AyA odhya, I prayed to Prabhu Shri Ram for the well being of my fellow 140 crore Indians," PM Modi posted on X after the visit. CONTD. ON NATION BIG NAMES IN Father is in, son stays out THIRD ROUND OUR CORRESPONDENT BENGALURU FPJ NEWS SERVICE Ahmedabad / Bengaluru The campaign for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections which saw the BJP-led NDA and the INDIA bloc slug it out on issues like redistribution of wealth, Muslim appeasement, reservations and sexual harassment charges against a JD(S) leader, concluded on Sunday evening in 92 seats in over 11 states and Union Territories. The voting is on May 7. The stakes are high for the BJP in this round as in 2019 the party won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. In this round, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra focused on issues of caste census and economic survey social jus, tice, unemployment, "injustice" to farmers and crony capitalism. Over 1300 candidates, including around 120 women, are in the fray Among the . bigwigs are Union ministers Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and SP Singh Baghel (Agra). CONTD. ON NATION The buzz that the multiple sexual assault case accused Prajwal Revanna will arrive in Mangalore on Sunday morning from Dubai came to naught. SIT teams were stationed at Mangalore and Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru but he was not on board the 6.30 pm scheduled flight.  Amit Shah-HDK Meeting: Late on Saturday night, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy and assured the latter that Prajwal’s sex tapes row will have no impact on the alliance with the JD(S). Sources close to Kumaraswamy said that Shah is said to have assured that BJP will rally behind both JD(S) Aadhar Housing Finance, Indegene and TBO Tek are poised to try their luck 0 0 33 c. 28 c. Sunrise : 06:08 am Sunset : 07:04 pm 26/11: Congress leader stirs row BJP asks EC to act against Wadettiwar FPJ NEWS SERVICE / MUMBAI The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged the Election Commission to take action against Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar, for allegedly peddling lies and defaming its Mumbai North Central nominee and 26/11 prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. Wadettiwar, the leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra legislative assembly , purportedly called Nikam an "anti-national" and accused him of concealing the information that the then Maharashtra ATS chief, Hemant Karkare, wasn't killed by Kasab during the 26/11 terror attack, but fell to a bullet of a policeman with RSS leanings. His allegations were premised on a book "Who Killed Karkare" written by a retired police officer SM Mushriff. "As a responsible leader, the opposition leader should desist from making such comments that can help the enemy nation," Nikam said. Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has stirred up a hornest's by claiming that it was not Ajmal Kasab who killed police official Hemant Karkare but a policeman with RSS leanings and that Ujjwal Nikam supressed this fact and, therefore, was a traitor. CONTD. ON NATION Punia suspended, Paris games bid in jeopardy and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda.  The meeting took place at the Taj West End Hotel. Sources said that Kumaraswamy in turn assured Shah that the JD(S) will take strong action against Prajwal. The MP has been already suspended by the party and a showcase notice has been served on Revanna.  Meanwhile, the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Sunday remanded former minister and JD(S) MLA HD Revanna in the custody of the Special Investigation Team for three days. CONTD. ON NATION VIPUL KASHYAP The National Anti-Doping Agency has suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia indefinitely a move that could , potentially jeopardise his bid to compete in the Paris Olympics, which is scheduled to be held later this year. According to sources, Punia failed to provide his urine sample for the selection trials at Sonepat on March 10, prompting NADA to issue the order suspending him from participation in any future events. CONTD. ON NATION