Ajay Rai, head of India's Congress party in Uttar Pradesh, claims police detained him at an Ayodhya hotel upon arrival for a temple visit. This occurred amidst a growing controversy over alleged embezzlement of donations to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, a key symbol for the ruling BJP.
US Ambassador Sergio Gor announced the initial US-India trade deal is in its "final steps." India recorded its fifth driest June in over a century, impacting agriculture. Delhi authorities began a month-long voter list revision, while Pakistan discussed Indus Water Treaty rights amid discord. Congress leader Ajay Rai claimed detention in Ayodhya.
Congress claims UP chief Ajay Rai and other leaders were placed under house arrest to prevent their visit to Ayodhya's Ram Temple, amid controversy over temple funds. The party criticized the BJP government's actions as unconstitutional and demanded their immediate release.
An FIR has been filed against UP Congress chief Ajay Rai and 30 others in Mahoba for allegedly making derogatory remarks against PM Modi and violating public order during a gathering on May 22. The complaint cites traffic obstruction and inciting discord.
UP Congress chief Ajay Rai was hospitalized after fainting during a Lucknow event. Initially feared to be a stroke or seizure, doctors now suspect sodium depletion caused his collapse. While his blood pressure was high, preliminary tests show no serious brain injury. Rai has regained consciousness and is stable, easing concerns among party members.
