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Dr. Abhilash Dawre

19 March 2025 at 5:18:41 pm

Twenty-Four Nigerian nationals detained

Dombivli: Police have detained 24 Nigerian nationals from a high-profile society in the Khoni-Palava area of Dombivli. The detained foreign nationals are originally from Ghana and Uganda in South Africa. Police are investigating whether the detained Nigerians have any connection with drug trafficking. The major action was carried out through a joint combing operation conducted by Thane and Navi Mumbai Police between 3 am and 10 am. During the operation, a Nigerian woman allegedly attempted...

Twenty-Four Nigerian nationals detained

Dombivli: Police have detained 24 Nigerian nationals from a high-profile society in the Khoni-Palava area of Dombivli. The detained foreign nationals are originally from Ghana and Uganda in South Africa. Police are investigating whether the detained Nigerians have any connection with drug trafficking. The major action was carried out through a joint combing operation conducted by Thane and Navi Mumbai Police between 3 am and 10 am. During the operation, a Nigerian woman allegedly attempted to flee by jumping from a building. Police said further action would be taken against her after obtaining details of the hospital where she is undergoing treatment. DCP Atul Zende told ‘The Perfect Voice’ that among the 24 Nigerian nationals detained, there are 14 men, six women, and four children. Out of the 24, seven individuals possess valid documents. Eight others do not have visas or passports, while passports of nine individuals have been submitted before the court as criminal cases against them are currently under trial. During the combing operation, Navi Mumbai Police also apprehended a Nigerian national wanted in a narcotics-related case. He has been handed over to Navi Mumbai Police custody. Out of the 24 detained individuals, nine already have cases registered against them under the NDPS Act. Police said no drugs were recovered from the detained Nigerians during the operation. However, investigations are underway to ascertain whether they have any links to drug trafficking activities. Police revealed that two Nigerian nationals had earlier also been arrested from the Palava area. The investigation has found that foreign nationals are able to obtain accommodation in the Khoni-Palava area at cheaper rental rates, leading to their settlement in the locality. Police are also investigating whether landlords had informed the police before renting flats to the Nigerian nationals. Action will be initiated against landlords who failed to provide such information to the police. Property agents who acted as intermediaries in arranging accommodation for these Nigerian nationals will also face action, DCP Zende said. The combing operation was carried out under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police Suhas Hemade and Senior Police Inspector Sandipan Shinde of Manpada Police Station. The operation involved 2 ACP, 25 officers, and 80 police personnel.

BJP’s youngest working President takes charge

Bihar leader Nitin Nabin’s rise signals a strategic shift for the saffron party amid leadership transition

New Delhi: The appointment of Bihar BJP minister Nitin Nabin as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) National Working President has created a frisson of excitement through party ranks as well as among political observers. The decision was announced on Sunday by national general secretary Arun Singh on behalf of the BJP’s Parliamentary Board. Following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, party president JP Nadda was appointed Union Health Minister, prompting a search for a new national president. Nadda had become national president in 2020, with his term ending in June 2024, he has been on extension since then.


This move is viewed as a strategic shift linking Bihar’s politics with national dynamics. The central leadership chose Nabin for his organizational experience, grassroots connect, and administrative skills. His appointment also implies that the so-called ‘cold war’ that was brewing between the BJP and its parent body, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has ended.


The appointment naturally signals more than an organizational tweak as it is poised to shape national politics ahead. Nabin is seen within the BJP as a leader who has served at every level, from the youth wing to state government and now the national organization, embodying the party’s trust.


Insiders know him as a disciplined organizer, a strong strategist and a solid ground-level connector. Thos familiar with Nabin’s skills say it is no surprise that when the party needed to sharpen its national structure, eyes turned towards him.


Nabin began his political journey with the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), serving as national general secretary and to engage youth for Bihar. This experience propelled him to state in-charge for Chhattisgarh and now working national president.


Nabin boasts a strong hold in Bihar, credited with helping the BJP win more seats there. He has won the Bihar Assembly elections for a record fifth consecutive time and rejoined the cabinet. He currently represents the Bankipur constituency.


Bengal Gambit

Hailing from the Kayastha community, a reliable core BJP voter base, this appointment strengthens organizationally while signalling social representation and balance. Top posts for Kayastha leaders have long been discussed. Nabin could play a key role in upcoming West Bengal elections and Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 polls.


A familiar name in Bihar politics, the five-time MLA serves as Road Construction Minister in the current government. Winning Bankipur constituency four times in a row after delimitation, Nabin has carried forward his late father Naveen Sinha’s legacy while shining in government and organisation.


He is known for accelerating road construction and advancing urban housing schemes under his leadership. His path from youth politics to cabinet minister and now national working president places him among the BJP’s influential leaders.


The BJP appointed him in-charge for Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, which the party won decisively. His dual experience in government and organization is extensive.


Public Trust

Nabin, MLA from Patna’s Bankipur seat, has won public trust for five straight terms. His debut victory came in the 2006 by-election, followed by wins in 2010, 2015, 2020, and 2025. In 2020, he triumphed by nearly 84,000 votes, defeating Shatrughan Sinha’s son Luv Sinha handily. In 2025, he secured 98,299 votes, beating RJD’s Rekha Kumari by a massive 51,936 votes-his biggest margin yet.


Born in Patna on May 23, 1980, Nabin studied in Delhi. His father, Naveen Kishor Sinha, was a BJP stalwart and MLA who started in the JP Movement. He died of a heart attack in 2005 at age 55, when Nabin was just 26.


Post his father’s death, Nabin plunged into electoral politics, quickly building his own mark. Before that, his BJYM role honed his organizational skills. He first joined Nitish Kumar’s cabinet in February 2021 and was re-inducted last month after elections. He now handles Road Construction and Urban Development and Housing.


At just 45, Nabin is the youngest to hold this BJP responsibility, Amit Shah was 50 when he became national president. It is a bold gamble by the party.


"The BJP not only promotes youths but also guides and curates them to achieve larger goals. It is the only party that allows its grassroots workers to thrive. I have always worked on the ideas of my father, who considered the party as his mother and prioritised the nation over everything. I think that is the reason the party has blessed me with this opportunity to continue working with BJP workers."

Nitin Nabin, Working President, BJP

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