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President Polls: BJP To Announce Candidate Next Week

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While the opposition remains mum after the Delhi Mamata Meets, BJP led NDA to announce a candidate next week.

New Delhi: With water resources Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at the helm of the ship, BJP this Friday launched its latest 14-member campaign committee for the un-named candidate the party will back for the upcoming presidential polls.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) , according to sources, will look to announce their nomination for the presidential race this week before Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs to Germany for the G7 summits.

The voting that is scheduled for July 18, will receive the last nominations on 29th this month. The counting is set to happen on the 21st of July, 3 days before President Ramnath Kovindโ€™s tenure ends on the 24th of July.

The panel that further includes Ministers, G Kishan Reddy, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sarbananda Sonowal, Arjun Meghwal and Bharati Pawar will take steering of the committee to gain nationwide support for the candidate. Some other names include Tarun Chugh, DK Aruna, Rituraj Sinha, V Srinivasan, Sambit Patra and Rajdeep Roy.

The committee will be hosted by Vinod Tawde and CT Ravi who will act as co-conveners.

The polls are calculated through the electoral college that includes the votes of MLAs and MPs. Each vote from each MLA will depend on the stateโ€™s population and the total number of assembly seats.

The total strength therefore comes up-to 10,86,431. According to which the BJP-led NDA will be 13,000 votes short.

In the 2017 presidential polls, the BJP-led did not have the numbers to cut the deal, but was backed by oppositions from the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), YSR Congress and BJD.

Telangana CM K Chandrashekhar Rao of the TRS this time around will fetch votes for the opposition.

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Mumbai: 12-Year-Old Rescued From Child Marriage

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This 12-year-old girl whose father passed away a couple of years ago was formerly studying in Kurla East, Mumbai.

Harmony Foundation, in collaboration with local law enforcement, orchestrated a crucial rescue operation today to save a 12-year-old girl from the atrocity of child marriage in Kurnool Dist in AP. This intervention highlights the Foundationโ€™s commitment to protecting childrenโ€™s rights and eradicating child marriage.

This 12-year-old girl whose father passed away a couple of years ago was formerly studying in Kurla East, Mumbai. Following this, her mother remarried, and the family relocated to Andhra Pradesh. Through reliable sources, Harmony Foundation discovered that the girl was being forced into marriage, scheduled for the 16th of this month.

The wedding card confirmed these distressing plans prompting immediate action from Harmony Foundation who contacted the Superintendent of Police, Kurnool Mr.Krishnakant to take immediate action against this wedding.

Furthermore, Harmony Foundation also managed to obtain her Aadhar Card from the school she attended in Kurla East, confirming her birth in May 2012, and showcasing that she turned 12 years old in May 2024. Swift arrangements were made for her rescue and rehabilitation. This case highlights a distressing pattern where everyone is shirking their responsibility for her welfare.

Photo Credits: Harmony Foundation

Dr. Abraham Mathai, Founder-Chairman of Harmony Foundation said Child marriage is a grave violation of human rights that robs young girls of their childhood, education, and future opportunities. It reinforces cycles of poverty, illiteracy, and abuse and poses severe health risks due to early pregnancy and childbirth. Despite legal frameworks established in our country to prevent such practices, child marriage remains prevalent in various regions, driven by socio-cultural norms and economic pressures.

Harmony Foundation urges communities to recognize that child marriage is not just a social issue but a grave criminal offence. The legal age of marriage is established to ensure that individuals are mature enough to make informed decisions about their lives. Forcing children into marriage not only robs them of their rights but also subjects them to a life of hardship and unfulfilled potential. Unfortunately, in many cases that we witness itโ€™s the family that carries forth such heinous acts of child marriage to get rid of their responsibilities.

This rescue operation of the minor girl backed by the AP police, exemplifies the critical need for vigilance and active participation in safeguarding childrenโ€™s rights. It also highlights the importance of awareness and education in combating child marriage, Dr. Mathai pointed out.

Photo Credits: Harmony Foundation

Harmony Foundation has always been rescuing minors, and with partner NGOs in collaboration with the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Police (AHTU), has rescued young children from trafficking. Also, since 2005, Harmony Foundation has silently assisted in the rescue of young women who have been tricked, trapped, and trafficked into the flesh trade.

Harmony Foundation calls on all sectors of society to join in this mission by reporting cases of child marriage, supporting victims, and enhancing an environment where every child can thrive without fear of premature and forced matrimonial commitments. The Harmony Foundation remains resolute in its mission to eliminate child marriage and ensure that every child enjoys a childhood free from exploitation and abuse. We commend the police and all involved parties in this case for their swift action and dedication to justice, Dr Abraham Mathai concluded.

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