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New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the BJP-led alliance's sweeping victory in Maharashtra as popular endorsement of its governance model and rejection of the Congress' "lies and deceit", as he accused the Gandhi family of spreading the "poison of casteism and divisiveness". Buoyed by the NDA's unprecedented scale of win in the politically prized state, Modi flayed the Congress for "betraying" the Constitution's secular principals and cited the Waqf Act, which his government is seeking to amend, as an example of its "appeasement politics". The Congress has tried to inflict capital punishment on true secularism, he claimed, asserting that the Waqf law has no place in the Constitution. Reiterating his call for "ek hain to safe hain" (we are safe if united), he said this is the biggest message from Maharashtra after the Haryana polls and it has become the country's "mahamantra". It is becoming increasingly difficult for the Congress to come to power on its own, he said, dubbing the opposition party as parasitic. The Congress and its allies tried to divide people with lies and deceits, he said in an apparent reference to their claim of threat to the Constitution from the BJP, a plank which harmed the ruling party in the Lok Sabha polls in a few states, but were rejected. The Congress' priority is only family, he said in a swipe at the party's Gandhi family and not people of the country. The royal family is now spreading the poison of casteism, he added. A family's hunger for power has gone up so much that it has eaten up the party, he said, claiming that fire of disaffection is surging with the Congress as many of its own leaders no longer identify with its existing values. When it comes to good governance, people trust only the BJP, he said, noting that the party has also put up an impressive show in the bypolls held across the country. It is a historic stamp on the BJP's governance model, he said. "Development, good governance and true social justice have won. Lies, deceit, divisive forces, negative politics and nepotism have suffered a big defeat," he said of the Maharashtra poll results. People have preferred stability and the state has broken all records in its support of the BJP-led alliance, he added. In a swipe at the longtime BJP ally-turned-bitter rival Uddhav Thackeray, who heads a Shiv Sena faction, he said the leaders who resorted to betrayal and tried to create instability have been roundly rejected by people. He said the Congress allied with Uddhav Thackeray but the party and its leaders could not speak in support of the policies of his father Bal Thackeray, a leading Hindtutva voice of his time. With the Delhi Assembly polls round the corner, Modi highlighted the popular support for the BJP in major cities in many states and emphasised on his party's agenda for making Indian cities among the best in the world. His government has been working to boost urban infrastructure by launching new metro trains, highways and electric buses, he said, describing cities as engines of development that also strengthens villages. The urban region's support to the BJP is a message for modern India and a rejection of those putting obstacles in its development, said Modi. Urban India wants ease of living and it trusts the BJP, he added. The prime minister noted that Maharashtra has become the sixth state where people have elected the BJP to power for a third straight term, stressing that it underscores people's truth in its good governance model. The BJP-led alliance had won a majority in the 2019 assembly polls in Maharashtra but its then ally Thackeray joined hands with the opposition to form government, which fell in 2022, paving the way for the saffron party to power as it allied with the faction headed by Eknath Shinde, who became the chief minister. "The Congress and its ecosystem had thought that by spreading lies in the name of the Constitution, they could divide the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in small groups. This is a solid slap on their faces," said Modi. The Congress and its allies have failed to grasp the changed realities of the country's mood, as voters do not want instability and believe in "nation first" and not in those preferring "kursi first". The voters in Maharashtra also evaluated the Congress on the basis of the false promises made in other states like Karnataka, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh, he added. "Neither their false promises nor their dangerous agenda worked in Maharashtra," Modi said. The prime minister said the Maharashtra election also shows that only one Constitution will work in India and that was given to the people of the country by B R Ambedkar. The Congress and its allies were again trying to create a wall of Article 370 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir, he said. "I want to say this to the Congress and its allies that no force in the world can bring back Article 370 and insult our Constitution," Modi said. His party has respected the country's values and traditions, and India will now advance with the mantra of "vikas aur virasat" (development and heritage), Modi said. The Congress, he said, has been stoking divides in the name of region and caste, and that its espousal of urban naxalism has become a challenge for the country. The remote control of this urban naxalism is outside the country, he said. 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The political crisis in the Philippines has escalated dramatically as Vice President Sara Duterte issued a public threat to have President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta assassinated if any harm comes to her. The shocking statement underscores the deepening rift between two of the country's most powerful political families and reflects the violent legacy of Duterte's lineage. During a Facebook livestream, Duterte declared that if she were harmed, she had already made arrangements for President Marcos, the First Lady, and Speaker of the House Martin Romualdez to be killed. "I said, do not stop until you kill them, and he said yes," Duterte revealed in the profanity-laced address. This statement, described as an "active threat," prompted the Presidential Security Command to ramp up protection for the president and first family, as reported by Al Jazeera . Duterte's comments come amid her increasingly acrimonious relationship with Marcos, whom she has accused of being a liar and unfit to govern. In October, she described their relationship as "toxic" and admitted that she sometimes imagines beheading him. These tensions, per Rappler , have turned a once-powerful political alliance into a bitter public feud. Sara Duterte's remarks are not surprising when viewed against the backdrop of her family's history. Her father, Rodrigo Duterte, famously admitted to running a "death squad" during his tenure as mayor of Davao City. During a Senate inquiry in October, the former president confessed to employing gangsters to kill criminals and ordering police to provoke suspects into fighting back to justify extrajudicial killings, according to Al Jazeera . Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, notorious for its brutality, is currently under investigation by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity. Over 6,000 people were officially killed during the anti-drug campaign, though human rights groups estimate the real number to be as high as 30,000. Despite international condemnation, Rodrigo Duterte remains unapologetic, stating, "I offer no apologies, no excuses. I did it for my country." The public fallout between Sara Duterte and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marks the dramatic collapse of a partnership that swept the 2022 elections on a platform of "unity." Dubbed the "UniTeam," their alliance brought together two powerful dynasties: the Marcoses of the northern Philippines and the Dutertes of the south. Their campaign, however, avoided substantial policy discussions, as noted by The Nation . Tensions began to surface when Sara resigned from her cabinet position as education secretary in June 2024, accusing the administration of using her for political purposes. The relationship further deteriorated when the Marcos-controlled House of Representatives denied her office funding due to questions surrounding the misuse of confidential funds. In retaliation, Sara threatened to dig up the remains of Marcos's father, the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., from the national cemetery and dump them into the sea, per Al Jazeera . Sara Duterte's threats have raised concerns about the normalisation of violence in Philippine politics. Critics argue that her father's leadership, characterised by his embrace of extrajudicial killings, has set a dangerous precedent. Rodrigo Duterte openly boasted about his "death squad" and dismissed concerns about human rights, further embedding a culture of impunity within the nation's political system. Human rights advocates warn that such rhetoric risks destabilising the country's democratic institutions. The political chaos comes as the Philippines faces mid-term elections in May, a crucial test of Marcos's leadership and an opportunity for Duterte to consolidate her political ambitions ahead of the 2028 presidential race.GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Princely Umanmielen's return to the Swamp ended with a police escort . Umanmielen, who spent three years at Florida before transferring to Ole Miss, left the stadium with a number of officers surrounding him. And the defensive end still tried to get at heckling fans. It started when Umanmielen left the sideline in the waning seconds of a 24-17 loss to the Gators . He was walking toward the visiting locker room when at least one fan yelled at him from the stands. Umanmielen clearly didn't like what he heard and made his way toward the seats. Officers quickly stepped in and escorted Umanmielen back toward the locker room. They then walked him directly to the team's waiting busses, but more fans were in the path and shouted at him again. Umanmielen turned and started toward the fans before officers stepped in and stopped him. It was the latest bit of oddness for Umanmielen, who wore an orange Gators ski mask through Ole Miss' practice facility late in the week. He finished the game with seven tackles, including a sack. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

The dizzying array of legal threats to Brazil's former President Jair BolsonaroThe New Orleans Pelicans ’ injury woes continue, and honestly, it feels like déjà vu. Zion Williamson ? Still out. The Pelicans say he’s “progressing well” from that pesky left hamstring strain, but don’t hold your breath for a quick return. He’ll be reevaluated in two weeks, but let’s face it — this timeline sounds more optimistic than realistic. Zion’s played just six games this season, and the Pelicans have gone 1-12 since his last appearance on November 6. Not exactly a winning formula. Jose Alvarado ? Same story. The gritty guard, also sidelined with a left hamstring strain, is on the same two-week reevaluation plan as Zion. Add him to the list of “progressing” players. Meanwhile, second-year wing Jordan Hawkins ? He’s been dealing with low back soreness, and now the Pelicans have revealed it’s actually a lumbar spine annular fissure. He’s out at least another week. Just brutal luck for a team that can’t seem to catch a break. There’s a glimmer of hope, though. Brandon Ingram and Herb Jones practiced in full Wednesday, and both are questionable for Thursday’s game against Phoenix. Ingram, battling right plantaris tendonitis, has missed five straight. Jones? A whopping 18 games with a right shoulder strain. If they can suit up, it’ll be a much-needed boost for a team on life support. Let’s be real here — the Pelicans are walking a tightrope. The Western Conference waits for no one, and with Williamson and Alvarado still weeks away (at best), this season’s outlook could spiral ever further fast. Can Ingram and Jones save the day? Maybe. But New Orleans’ margin for error is razor-thin, and the injury bug refuses to let up. Stay tuned, folks — this could get messy. This article first appeared on Hoops Wire and was syndicated with permission.