The Hindu Editorial Analysis : 19th July 2024

The Hindu Editorial Analysis

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Controversy arises over directive requiring eateries on Kanwar Yatra route in Uttar Pradesh to display owners’ names

• The police have mandated that all eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display the names of their owners to prevent any “confusion.” Opposition parties view this move as targeting Muslim traders.
• Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera labeled the order as “State-sponsored bigotry.” AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi compared it to apartheid and the Judenboykott, the boycott of Jewish businesses in Nazi Germany.
• Muzaffarnagar Superintendent of Police Abhishek Singh stated, “Preparations for the Sawan month have begun in the district. Approximately 240 km of the Kanwar Yatra route passes through the district.”
• All eateries along the route, including hotels, dhabas, and carts, have been instructed to display the names of their proprietors or workers. “This step aims to prevent misunderstandings among Kanwariyas and mitigate any potential law and order challenges. Everyone is complying voluntarily,” he informed reporters.
• Both AIMIM and the Congress have shared a video of Mr. Singh’s statement about the order. In a post on X, Mr. Khera said, “It is imperative that not only political parties but also all conscientious individuals and the media unite against this government-backed prejudice. We must prevent the BJP from regressing the country into a darker era..”
• AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi posted in Hindi on X, stating, “As per the directive from Uttar Pradesh Police, every food shop or cart owner is required to prominently display their name on a board to avoid Kanwariyas inadvertently purchasing from Muslim-owned establishments. This measure draws parallels to practices known as Apartheid in South Africa and Judenboycott in Hitler’s Germany.”
• On July 9, the VHP claimed that Muslims were selling puja items at various Hindu pilgrimage sites by “concealing” their identity. They urged all state governments to take effective steps to prevent them from operating such shops.

Police gunfight in Gadchiroli results in the death of 12 Naxals

During the encounter, one sub-inspector and one jawan sustained gunshot wounds. Security forces retrieved three AK-47 rifles, two INSAS rifles, and one carbine. The Deputy Chief Minister announced a cash reward for the security personnel involved.

• According to police reports, twelve Naxalites, including women from the Tipagad and Chandgaon Kasansur Dalams, were killed in an armed confrontation with security forces in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district on Wednesday.
• The operation began at around 10 a.m. and lasted beyond sunset, involving seven units of C60 commandos. It targeted a Maoist camp near Wandoli village, near the Chhattisgarh border. As per Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police Neelotpal, the operation was conducted based on reliable intelligence suggesting the presence of 12 to 15 Naxals.
• He stated, “The remains of 12 Maoists have been retrieved.”
• The officer confirmed that one of the deceased Maoists was identified as DVCM Laxman Atram, also known as Vishal Atram, who led the Tipagad Dalam and was in charge of the north Gadchiroli division.
• During the gunfire exchange, a sub-inspector from a C60 unit and one soldier were injured by bullets. Both are now safe and have been transported to Nagpur for additional medical care.
• Among the items recovered were seven automatic weapons, which included three AK-47 rifles, two INSAS rifles, one carbine, and one SLR. The identities of the remaining Maoists killed in the gunfire exchange are being determined.
• Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis declared a cash reward of ₹51 lakh for the C60 commandos and district police.

Four deaths have been reported as rain continues in Kerala

Water levels in all major rivers are still high; 474 people from 143 families have been moved to 31 relief camps statewide. An NDRF team has been dispatched to Thalavady. The IMD has issued an orange alert for 10 districts spanning from Kottayam to Kasaragod, and a yellow alert for four districts today.

• Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds struck many parts of Kerala for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, disrupting normal life in northern and central Kerala as well as in high-range areas.
• On that day, four deaths related to the rain were confirmed, despite the rainfall intensity decreasing. On Wednesday, a 30-year-old man named Unais succumbed to severe injuries sustained when a tree fell on him near Mattancherry bridge in Alappuzha municipality.
• Saneesh, aged 23 and from Mankulam in Idukki, drowned after slipping into a river. In another incident, a 45-year-old fisherman named Aloysius from Arthi lost his life when his boat capsized at sea near Maryanad in Thiruvananthapuram. The body of Rajesh, who had gone missing in Muthukunni, Palakkad on Tuesday, was recovered on Wednesday.
• Numerous trees were uprooted and fell on homes in Kuttiyadi during a brief whirlwind early in the morning.
• In Alappuzha, waterlogging persisted without pause in low-lying areas such as upper Kuttanad and Kuttanad. The water levels in all major rivers in the region, including the Pampa, Achencoil, and Manimala, remained elevated. A 16-member National Disaster Response Force team was stationed in Thalavady within Alappuzha district.
• Following a landslide in Kottayam on Wednesday, a house and a prayer hall sustained partial damage. So far, 474 individuals from 143 families have been moved to 31 relief camps across the state.
• The heightened rainfall is expected to persist over the next five days. Additionally, a new low-pressure area is expected to develop over the west central and nearby northwest Bay of Bengal by Friday.
• The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for 10 districts stretching from Kottayam to Kasaragod for Thursday, cautioning of very heavy rainfall.
• A yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha, predicting heavy rain. Squally weather with wind speeds ranging from 35 kmph to 45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph, is expected along and off the Kerala coast. Fishermen are advised to refrain from venturing into the sea.
• On Wednesday, Ayyankunnu in Kannur received the highest rainfall at 14 cm. Padamala in Wayanad followed with 13 cm, and Aralam in Kannur recorded 12 cm of rainfall.

Important questions

1. How have opposition parties and leaders reacted to the police mandate for eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route to display owners’ names?
2. What prompted the police operation in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, leading to the encounter with Naxalites?
3. How did Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis acknowledge the efforts of the security personnel involved in the operation?
4. How has the heavy rainfall in Kerala impacted the state according to the article?
5. What alerts has the India Meteorological Department issued and what precautions are being advised to residents and fishermen in Kerala?

Important vocabulary

1. Bigotry: Intolerance towards those who are different or hold different opinions from oneself.
2. Proprietor: The owner of a business or establishment.
3. Gunfight: A fight involving firearms.
4. Commandos: Specially trained soldiers or military personnel.
5. Maoist: A supporter or member of a communist party in India, typically involved in guerrilla warfare.
6. Cash reward: A monetary reward given as a prize or incentive for a particular achievement or service.
7. Fatality: A death, especially one caused by an accident or disaster.
8. Relocate: To move or transfer to a new place or position, especially temporarily.
9. Whirlwind: A rapidly rotating column of air, often associated with strong winds.
10. Landslide: The downward movement of a mass of rock, earth, or debris due to gravity, often triggered by heavy rainfall or other factors.

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