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Indian Projects To Boost Lankan Economy Discussed As S Jaishankar Holds Talk With Lankan Ministers

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday held talks with Sri Lankan Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and discussed projects and investment plans by India that would strengthen the economy of the island nation.

During the โ€œdetailedโ€ virtual meeting, Jaishankar also raised the issue of Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody and urged for their early release as a humanitarian gesture.

โ€œJust concluded a detailed virtual meeting with Sri Lankan Finance Minister @RealBRajapaksa. Reaffirmed that India will be a steadfast and reliable partner of Sri Lanka,โ€ Jaishankar tweeted after the meeting.

โ€œWe positively noted the extension of the USD 400 million swap facility and the deferred ACU settlement of USD 515.2 million. Discussed the early realisation of USD 1 billion term loan facility for essential commodities and of USD 500 million LoC for fuel purchase,โ€ the external affairs minister said.

Jaishankar said he assured that India will take up with other international partners initiatives to support Sri Lanka at this important juncture.

โ€œWelcomed the progress on Trincomalee Tank Farm which will contribute to energy security,โ€ he said in another tweet.

โ€œConsidered projects and investment plans by India that would strengthen Sri Lankan economy,โ€ Jaishankar said.

โ€œUrged early release of Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody as a humanitarian gesture, he added.

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In BJPโ€™s First List For UP Elections, 60% Of 107 Candidates Are OBC, Dalits

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Lucknow: The Bhartiya Janta Party Partyโ€™s outreach to the other backward class (OBC) was evident from the list of names that was announced by the party for the first two phases of elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Of the 107 candidates whose names were announced 44 are from OBC and 19 from Scheduled Caste or Dalit community, said a BJP functionary.

The list of names includes 63 sitting MLAs and 21 fresh names. About 20% of the sitting MLAs have been dropped. There are also 10 women in the list of 107. The party has also fielded OBC and SC candidates from seats that are not reserved for these communities.

After the exit of three OBC ministers and a dozen legislators, the party has had to defend itself against allegations that it has been unable to secure empowerment of the socially and economically marginalised communities. The ministers, Swami Prasad Maurya, Dara Singh Chauhan and Saini had quit citing the oppression of OBCs and SCs.

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will contest from the Gorakhpur Shaher assembly constituency while deputy chief Minister KP Marya will contest from Sirathu in Prayagraj.

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