The opposition’s show of unity at the Brigade Parade Ground Rally in Kolkata calling for Modi’s ouster is the story that dominates headlines of most of the newspapers today. “At Mamata rally, 25 opposition leaders vow to oust Modi govt” is the top story in the Indian Express. The Hindu writes ”PM candidate not a priority, BJP past its expiry date, Mamta tells rally attended by 20 key leaders”. The Pioneer leads ”United India vows to fight Modi”. DNA headlines ” Mahagathbandhan against the nation, says PM”.
Writing on the JNU sedition case, Hindustan Times writes ”Court pulls up police on Kanhayia charge sheet”. ”Government and cops in blame game over sedition case” notes Asian Age.
In another story, the Asian Age quoting Karnataka BJP President B.S. Yeddyurappa says ”Don’t worry, we won’t destabilise Karnataka government”.
”UP police change approach to encounters, opt to fire at legs” states Hindustan Times adding ”The tactic appears to have been adopted to counter criticism cops face over a spate of encounter deaths in the state”.
”NHA ropes in five analytics firms to detect fraud in health scheme” reports the Indian Express.
”21 Bangladeshis deported from Assam” writes the Hindu adding ”they were under detention for violation of the Passport Act”.
”Army launches surgical strikes on honey traps” leads the Mail Today.