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How did Pakistan respond to Rajnath's statement?

India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday that if India talks to Pakistan, then it will only be on 'Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK)'.

Rajnath Singh said this while launching an election rally in Panchkula, Haryana. He has also tweeted the defense minister said in the rally.

The statement of the Foreign Minister of Pakistan has also come after the statement of Rajnath Singh. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has released the statement of Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi stating that they have seen today's statement given by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. And it shows that India is stuck in a difficult situation because it has taken a one-sided decision, putting the peace and security of the region at risk.

"He condemns that India has held the entire public in Jammu and Kashmir for two weeks and the humanitarian crisis has been deepening there. The incident has also been reported by international human rights organizations and international media. The world community including the UN Security has also taken cognizance of this situation.

At the same time, Qureshi has clarified Pakistan's position on Jammu and Kashmir, saying that it follows the United Nations Charter Principle and international law and the decision of Jammu and Kashmir dispute will be only by international law, Security Council resolution and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

Is the decision on Kashmir worrisome for other states?

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always projected himself as an advocate of federalism. Like a person who believes in giving states more freedom.

But last week, Article 370 granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir was nullified and the state was divided into two union territories.

Curfew and all mediums of communication were banned in the state. Many people see this as a blow to the federal structure of India.

Now the new union territory, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will be directly governed from Delhi. The federal government gives union territories less autonomy than states. Sumantra Bose, Professor of International and Comparative Politics at the London School of Economics, considers them as "special municipalities of Delhi".

In the words of one commentator, the Modi government has tried to "spoil India's fragile federal balance" by ending the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and putting it in the category of Union Territories of the country.

Article 370 granting special state status was more symbolic in many ways because the decisions of the President in the last several years had greatly affected the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir.

In fact, after a lot of struggle and hard work, India went on the path of federalism.

Contrary to the federal system of government of USA and Canada having an economically strong and common culture, it was not easy for India to agree on power sharing despite religious-cultural diversity and poverty.

What will be the powers of the elected federal government and state legislatures is clearly mentioned in the Indian Constitution.

Yamini Iyer, chief executive officer of the Delhi-based Center for Policy Research, says, "The Constitution seeks to strike a balance between unitary governance, the state and the federal system."

However, some commentators have always been skeptical of the "authenticity of Indian federalism".

The appointments of governors in states are decided by the central government, which is usually politically motivated. Whenever the elected government of the states fails, their elected governors help the Center to direct governance in those states.

An adverse report of the governor against the state governments may form the basis of President's rule, after which states are ruled directly from Delhi. On the basis of this, the dismissal of the state government can also be done.

From 1951 to 1997, President's rule has been imposed on Indian states 88 times.

Many believe that the removal of Article 370 from Kashmir in India without consulting local people and politicians is a blot on India's federal system. This was done when Governor's rule was in force there.

Navneet Chadha Behera, author of 'Demystifying Kashmir' and former visiting scholar of the Brookings Institute, says, "The most important is that we are moving towards a unitary state and democratic principles are being revoked. This undermines federalism in India After this decision of the government, people are so busy celebrating happiness that they are unable to see the big picture of it.

"The more worrying thing is that it can happen to any other state. The federal government can dissolve the state government. It can divide the states and weaken its position. Also a matter of concern It is also that most of the people, media and regional parties are keeping silence on this and are not strongly opposing it. ''

Yamini Iyer believes that "federalism - which was considered by those who framed the Indian Constitution to be essential for the democracy of the country, today has very few people in its favor compared to 1947. It is dangerous for the democracy of India."

Those justifying the government's decision say that this is a "special case". At the same time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party had been talking about the removal of Article 370 for many years and termed it as an example of "appeasement" in the only Muslim majority state of the country.

However, there is a history of compromise with the aspirations of separatism in India. Some states in the Northeast are examples of this.

The Supreme Court of India has already stated clearly that "as more and more powers have been given to the Central Government under the scheme of the Constitution, this does not mean that the States are only lagoon behind the Center".

The court also said that "states are supreme within their jurisdiction. The Center cannot tamper with their conferred powers."

It will be interesting to see how the Supreme Court of India deals with the legal challenges against the decision taken on Kashmir. This would be a test for independence of the apex court.

What happened after offering prayers in Saura, Kashmir?

Protests and rallies were started by local people last week from the dargah in Saura area of ​​Srinagar in Kashmir, India.

Last week on 9 August Friday, there were mass protests in Saura itself. It was attended by thousands, including women and children.

There was still a barricade in every lane and every road in Shaura. At the same time a large number of security personnel were present. Security personnel believed that if he removed the barricade, people would come to the main road on a large scale.

Security personnel believe that if the protesters come to the main road, they will be difficult to handle and law and order will deteriorate.

Talking about this week, compared to last week, hundreds of people gathered after the prayer of today. These included men and women who took out a peaceful rally. The rally roamed the streets and reached the same dargah.

After the rally was over, loudspeakers of the dargah were singing songs that talked about the independence of Kashmir.

Through these loudspeakers, people were being called out of their homes since morning to join the protests. In a way, fear is dissipating and anger is increasing inside people.

During the protest, a protestor said that his rights were being taken away from him.

He said, "Why is our right being taken away from us. We are asking the Government of India to give back our rights to us. We have taken out a peaceful procession but still pellet guns and tear gas shells are left on us. If there is no more, what is there. ''

A female protestor said that by removing Article 370, the Government of India has turned Kashmir into a conflict zone.

She said, "We are protesting against the removal of Article 370. The Modi government has turned Kashmir into a conflict and war zone by doing this. The security personnel are attacking us with pellet guns and tear gas. We Will die for Article 370. ''

"This is the message for Modi that we neither want to live with India nor Pakistan. We want independent Kashmir. Every man has rights and we also have rights. We want independent Kashmir."

Why India can change the policy of not using nuclear weapons first?

India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that India is still firm on the policy of 'no first use' of nuclear weapons but 'what happens in the future depends on the circumstances'.

Rajnath Singh, who reached Pokhran for the fifth International Army Scout Masters Competition, said this to reporters. Along with this, Rajnath Singh also made many tweets.

He wrote in the tweet, "Pokhran is the place that witnessed Atal ji's determination to become a nuclear power and we are still committed to the principle of 'not used first'. India strictly abides by this principle. What happens in the future depends on the circumstances.

Simultaneously, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted about this. He wrote, "Today Pokharan Gaya and paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India and one of the stalwarts of independent India, on his birth anniversary."

Apart from this, Rajnath Singh tweeted that India holds the status of a responsible nuclear nation which is a matter of national pride for every citizen of India. The nation will be indebted to the greatness of Atal ji. ''

After the removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan continues to attack India. It has raised the issue internationally and has asked the United Nations to intervene in the matter.

Earlier in July, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said that if India gives up nuclear weapons, then their country is also ready to leave it. Imran Khan said this on the US tour.

During the tour, he said that nuclear war is not an option. During this time, Imran Khan also admitted that after the Balakot Airstrike there is tension on the borders of the two countries.

Speech of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi from Red Fort

Like every time on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day of India, this time also on the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the tricolor and gave a speech of about one and a half hours.

Modi, at the beginning of his speech, wished Rakshabandhan the country and also expressed concern over the flood situation in the country and recalled the sacrifices made for freedom.

In his speech, Modi first mentioned the removal of Article 370, which gives special state status to Kashmir. After this, he made the law of triple talaq within 10 weeks of taking oath for the second time as the Prime Minister, to strengthen the changes in the laws related to terror, to transfer Rs 90 thousand crores to the farmers, farmers and small traders. For pension, separate water power ministry, talked about the law related to medical studies.

He said that in view of how India of the 21st century should be, a blueprint for the next five years is being prepared.

Modi said that Islamic countries had abolished the three divorce laws, but India shied away from taking steps on this.

Passed the statute of removing Article 370 by a two-thirds majority. It means that everyone had this thing in their heart, but who came next. But you did not intend to improve.

For 70 years every government has tried something, but the desired results have not been achieved. In such a situation one needs to think afresh. It is our responsibility to fulfill the dream of the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

130 crore people have to bear this responsibility. In the last 70 years there has been work to strengthen the foundations of terrorism, separatism, familism, corruption.

Millions of people displaced did not get human rights. We are trying to address the concerns of the hill brothers. Jammu and Kashmir can contribute a lot in India's development journey. The new system will directly facilitate the working of the citizens.

We went with the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', but within five years, the countrymen colored the entire atmosphere with the color of 'Sabka Vishwas'. When problems are solved, a feeling of self-reliance arises, the speed towards self-reliance increases with the solution. When self-reliance occurs, self-esteem is exposed automatically and self-esteem has a lot of potential.

Today every citizen can say 'One Nation, One Constitution'

The removal of article 370 and article 35A is an important step towards realizing Sardar Patel's dreams. The country asks those who advocate it if it was so important, why did you not make it permanent even after having such an overwhelming majority for 70 years.

Today, more than half of the households in the country have clean drinking water. A lot of his life is spent in fetching water. This government has pledged to bring water, ie drinking water, to every household.

In the coming days, we will move forward with the mission of water life. Center and states will work together for this. It has pledged to spend more than three and a half lakh crore rupees.

To prevent rainwater, sea water, micro irrigation, water conservation campaign, common citizens should be alert, children should be educated on the importance of water, work done in 70 years should be five times more than that in next five years, It has to be tried.

For the bright future of India, we have to be free from poverty and in the last five years in the direction of reducing poverty, there have been very successful efforts to bring the poor out of poverty. The country has to cross new heights, make its place in the world and we have to emphasize the freedom from poverty in our home and it is not good for anyone.

Jain sage Mahudi has written - There will come a day when water will be sold in the grocery store. He wrote this 100 years ago. Today we take water from the grocery store. This water harvesting campaign should not become official, it should become a campaign for the common man.

Now our country has reached a time in which there is no need to hide oneself about many things. There is a similar theme - we are having a massive population explosion, which creates a crisis for the coming generations. There is a conscious class in our country who understands this very well. Before giving birth to a child in his house, he thinks whether he will be able to fulfill his human needs. He takes care of his family by accounting and limiting a small family and contributes to the country. He also does patriotic work by keeping a small family. This family constantly progresses, we should learn from them. Before any baby arrives, think about what future they will give to them. One has to worry about the population explosion. The state and the center will all have to fulfill this obligation.

A change of heart and mind of the people running the system is necessary only when the desired results are found.

Going to celebrate 75 years of independence. I repeatedly say among my officers that after so many years of independence, government cannot interfere in the lives of ordinary citizens. People will have to create an eco-system for the betterment of their family, for the progress of the country. There should be no pressure from the government but there should not be any shortage. Go ahead with dreams, be present every moment as a government partner. Can we develop that type of system? In the last five years, I have ended an unnecessary law every day. Abolished 1450 laws. In just 10 weeks, we have finished many laws.

We have done a lot of work in the field of 'Is of Doing Business'. This is a halt, my destination is 'Is of living'.

Our country should move forward, but cannot wait any longer for incremental progress. In an effort to bring India to global benchmarking, we have decided that Rs 100 lakh crore will be spent for modern infrastructure. Want to make efforts towards making Sagarmala, Bharatmala, modern railway station, bus station, hospital, university.

Our country should move forward, but can not wait anymore for incremental progress. In an effort to bring India to global benchmarking, we have decided that 100 lakh crore rupees will be spent for modern infrastructure. Want to make efforts towards making Sagarmala, Bharatmala, modern railway station, bus station, hospital, university.

Today every citizen talks about the Vande Bharat Express, the airport. The citizens of the country, who were once satisfied with the talk of a rail stop, have changed. He talks about four lanes, he talks about 24-hour power, today he asks for data speed. The changing mood has to be understood.

Till now, the government and public have been running around the area of ​​which area, which class, what group has done for it, how much has been given, whom it has given, whom it has got. But now what we all do for the country together, it is the demand of the country to live, fight and walk with it. That is why the dream of a five trillion economy is cherished. This can be possible if 130 crore citizens go ahead with small things.

Why don't we think of becoming an export hub? Every district of our country has some identity. Some districts have the identity of perfume, some have the identity of sarees, some have famous sweets and some have utensils. By making this diversity familiar to the world, if you force them, you will get employment. This will be extremely important for the micro economy. We have to work towards becoming a tourist hub. Talk of increasing tourist destination.

Today, we are watching our political stability with pride. Today the world is eager to do business. We have worked towards increasing the growth rate while controlling inflation. The fundamentals of our economy are very strong and it gives us confidence to take them forward.

Those who are working towards the wealth creation of the country should be respected. Those who are engaged in creating wealth are also the wealth of our country. His honor will give new strength.

To present all the forces that have taken up terrorism in the right form in front of the world. India should fulfill its role in this, attention has to be paid to it. India's neighbors are also battling terrorism. Our neighbor Afghanistan is celebrating its 100th year of independence. I wish him many many best wishes.

Our policy to destroy those who create the atmosphere of terrorism is clear. The security forces, the army has done an excellent job. I bow to them, salute them. Military reforms have been under discussion for a long time. Many reports have come. We can be proud of such a system. They also strive for modernity. Today technology is changing. In such a situation, all the three armies should move together at the same height, in accordance with the changing security and war in the world. In view of this, we will now arrange a Chief of Defense Staff (CDS).

Can we make this two October (Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti) free from single use plastic. We can move towards bidding farewell to plastic. Plastic is being used to make highways. I would ask all the shopkeepers to put boards on their shops - do not expect a plastic bag from us. Gift a cloth bag on Diwali. Your advertisement will also be from the diary, calendar.

Let us decide that what I become in my country in my life will be priority. We have to 'emphasize the local product for Lucky Tomorrow'.

Our Rupee Card is running in Singapore. Why should we not force digital payment? Yes to digital payment, cash no. Banking, place of business, I want to emphasize these things.

To increase the employment of the youth of the country from Lal Qila can you decide that before 2022 we will visit at least 15 tourist destinations of India with our family. Make children habitual. Do not prepare 100 tourist destinations. Decide by targeting. If the people of India go, then the people of the world will also come there.

The farmers urge the brothers, asking if they can reduce the use of chemical fertilizer in their fields, if possible, stop using it.

The world believes the professional of the country. Chandrayaan is set to reach the moon. We are less often seen in playgrounds. Today the sportspersons of the country are illuminating the names, the government and the people have to do it together to advance the country, bring change. One and a half lakh wellness centers will have to be built in the village. We have to provide drinking water to 15 crore rural homes, build roads, lay a network of startups, move forward with many dreams.

Let us resolve to take the country forward on the occasion of 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi, 70 years of the Constitution, 550th festival of Guru Nanak Dev.

Earlier, on the occasion of Independence Day, the Prime Minister greeted the countrymen in the morning. He wrote, "Warm Independence Day to all countrymen. Jai Hind."

How was Sonia Gandhi elected interim president of Congress?

Sonia Gandhi has been elected the interim president of the party in the Congress Working Committee meeting held on Saturday to elect the Congress President.

Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Harish Rawat said after the meeting ended that Sonia Gandhi had been elected interim president and Rahul Gandhi's resignation from the post of president had also been accepted.

After the meeting, Congress General Secretary Venugopal and party spokesman Randeep Surjewala said that in the second meeting of the Congress Working Committee, three resolutions were unanimously passed.

1- Rahul Gandhi came as a new ray of hope and led the party. The party thanked him for this. After the defeat in the Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi resigned taking responsibility for this. His resignation has been accepted. However, he has been requested to continue to show the party the way forward.

2- The Working Committee learned the views of all the state leaders of Congress and passed a resolution that everyone wishes that Rahul should continue in his post. An appeal was made to Rahul Gandhi to withdraw his resignation, which he turned down and said that the link of responsibility should begin with him. Sonia Gandhi was appealed to take charge of the party. And he has been elected the interim president of the party until a full-time president is elected.

3- The issue of Jammu and Kashmir was discussed in the working committee and a resolution was passed that the government would be requested to send a team of opposition parties to Jammu and Kashmir to take stock of the situation.

During the meeting, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi told the media that the Kashmir issue was discussed in the meeting.

Rahul Gandhi said that in the midst of a meeting to elect the Congress President, there were reports of violence in some areas of Jammu and Kashmir and death of some people after which he was called there.

He said that "The situation in Jammu and Kashmir has deteriorated after which the issue of Jammu and Kashmir was discussed in the meeting. It is important that the Prime Minister and the government should tell the country with complete transparency what the situation is in Jammu and Kashmir?"

Article 370: National Conference has knocked on the Supreme Court

The leaders of the National Conference have moved the Supreme Court against the President's order on Article 370 related to Jammu and Kashmir.

National Conference leaders Mohammad Akbar Lone and Hasnain Masoodi have challenged the presidential order issued on August 5 in the Supreme Court.

According to this order, the special status accorded to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 has been abolished.

Members of Parliament Lone and Masudi have challenged the Jammu and Kashmir (Reorganization) Act, 2019, seeking to declare it 'unconstitutional, invalid and ineffective'.

This is the fourth petition filed in the Supreme Court in the last five days regarding the abolition of special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

The petition filed by the leaders of the National Conference stated that they are members of Parliament and as citizens of India have been hurt by the President's orders.

The petition said, "Article 370 (1) (d) has been used in the President's order to replace Article 370 itself and thereby changed the federal relationship between the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the President." The order has been issued during the period when President's rule is in force in the state. This is an attempt by the government to change the federal character.

It has been argued that 'the President's order excuses the temporary situation, which means that before the coming of an elected government, without consulting the people of the state or without elected representatives, the records of Jammu and Kashmir Be changed forever. '

The petition said that "the freedom and democratic rights which were guaranteed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir at the time of joining, is like abolishing it overnight".

Earlier, the Supreme Court refused to immediately hear a petition filed in this regard by a Delhi lawyer.

Another petition has been filed in the court seeking removal of curfew and other restrictions including phone lines, internet, news channels.

On Friday too, a Kashmiri lawyer approached the Supreme Court against the President's order and sought directions to stop human rights violations in the state.

There has been unprecedented curfew situation in Jammu and Kashmir since last Monday, communication and information have been completely blacked out.

Pakistan has reacted strongly to declaring diplomatic relations and breaking trade ties.

Rupert Cowell, a spokesman for the High Commission for Human Rights at the United Nations, has expressed 'deep concern' and said it would 'worsen the human rights situation.'

Curfew was relaxed in other areas including Srinagar in view of Friday prayers and there have been reports of protests in the meantime.

The petition has demanded that the President's order be declared illegal and unconstitutional.

Protests in Srinagar, police fired tear gas shells: media reports

Several international media groups have reported reports of alleged 'protests' in Srinagar on Friday in protest against the elimination of most of the provisions of Article 370 from India's Kashmir.

Aljazeera, the New York Times, Washington Post and the news agency Reuters have claimed that security forces fired tear gas shells and opened fire in the air to control the protesters. Some of them have also been claimed injured.

Reports have also claimed that 'restrictions on foreign journalists and communication services' continue in the valley. However, Indian media reports are claiming normalcy in Kashmir and it is being said that the situation is peaceful.

Qatar's news group Aljazeera has claimed that it has 'exclusive video footage of the protests' on Friday.

The protests began after Friday prayers in Srinagar, Kashmir, India, according to Aljazeera.

Aljazeera's report claimed, "Thousands of people started moving towards the central part of Srinagar ignoring the curfew."

The report claimed that some protesters held black flags and some carried placards in their hands with slogans like 'We want freedom' and 'Article 370 not approved'.

India's Narendra Modi government on Monday decided to remove Article 370 giving special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

The government has decided to divide Jammu Kashmir into two parts, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. Both the parts have been made a union territory.

Even before this decision came into force, 10,000 additional security forces were sent to Jammu and Kashmir.

Priyanka Gupta, the presenter of Al Jazeera, claimed in a local source that on Friday, 'the police fired in the air, fired tear gas shells and rubber-studded steel bullets to repel the protesters'.

Priyanka Gupta was quoted as saying, "We understand that some people have been injured. Some people have also been hurt by pellet guns."

News agency Reuters quoted a police officer as saying that 10,000 people took part in the protest. The official was quoted as claiming that the protesters had gathered in the southern part of Srinagar and were sent back to the Iowa Bridge.

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Srinagar after Friday prayers, as reported by the Washington Post. The report claimed that the protesters were raising slogans 'in support of freedom'.

The report also quoted six eyewitnesses as saying that the security forces asked the protesters to return but instead of returning, they sat on the road and after that the firing started.

The Washington Post report claimed that at least eight people were injured in security forces' action.

"Some women and children jumped into the water," Reuters quoted an eyewitness. "He (the police) attacked us from both sides," another eyewitness was quoted as saying.

Earlier on Friday, security forces gave relief to the restrictions and allowed people to offer Namaz in nearby mosques. Jama Masjid in Srinagar remained closed. However, a police officer stationed there told Reuters that the youths pelted stones at him.

Jeffrey Zettelman writes in the New York Times that protests followed (in Kashmir) even after the sanctions. The unrest continued on Friday. The sound of gunfire was heard. The entry into Kashmir continued without permission from foreign journalists.

The New York Times has published some photos in this article. Jeffrey has written about these, these are the first photographs that Indian photographers have taken. They are working to capture and publish these photographs even after the restrictions on communication and the barbed wire attached to the miles.

Meanwhile, local journalist from Jammu Mohit Kandhari said that the schools have opened after five days in Jammu.

According to reports, thousands of people demonstrated in Karachi city of Pakistan on Friday.

The protesters 'blew the effigy of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a terrorist' and criticized the United Nations for taking no action.

After five days curfew, what is the situation in Jammu and Kashmir?

Section 144 was imposed in Jammu on Monday even before the Government of India abolished the autonomy given in Article 370 and divided Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, which has now been removed.

On the other hand, curfew continued in Kashmir for the fifth day and there is no information about when it will be removed.

An order issued by DM Sushma Chauhan of Jammu states that Section 144 imposed on August 5 under the urban limits of Jammu district is withdrawn.

It has been further stated that the schools, colleges and educational institutions which have been closed till now can open normally from 10 August i.e. Saturday.

This arrangement is only for Jammu. Meanwhile, clashes and stone pelting have been reported from many places in the Kashmir Valley.

BBC correspondent Aamir Peerzada in Srinagar visited hospitals on Thursday and Friday, where he came to know that some people injured in pellet guns and tear gas had been admitted.

They were brought here after some incidents of stone pelting and clashes with security forces in some parts of Kashmir.

Pirzada said, "Yesterday we went to Sher-e-Kashmir Hospital where we came to know that about 10 people injured by pellet guns were brought here, three of whom are in critical condition. After that we went to JBC Hospital Bemina where we It was learned that six people were injured from pellet guns. A report also showed us that a bus carrying a few people from Bemina was stoned and it overturned.

"There is news of three people being killed and more than 27 injured in this incident."

Aamir Peerzada visited GMC Hospital today. This is an eye hospital, here earlier people have been brought to the injured by palette guns.

He said that so far 26 such people have been brought to the GMC Hospital who were moderately injured by pellet guns.

The restrictions in Kashmir of India are the same. Security forces on the roads are forcing people to move but all means of communication are closed.

Ladakh has been carved out of Jammu and Kashmir into a union territory. Kargil in Ladakh is a Muslim-dominated area. The situation in Kargil also remains tense.

BBC correspondent Zubair Ahmed visited Kargil on Friday and found the atmosphere there tense.

Action on Radhika-Pranay warns the media!

The news group NDTV has criticized the ban imposed by its founders Radhika and Prannoy Roy on traveling outside the country as "violation of basic rights". In a statement, it has been called a 'warning to the media'.

In a statement released on its website, NDTV claimed that Radhika and Prannoy Roy were prevented 'on the basis of a fictitious and baseless case of corruption'.

It has also been reported that the case was registered by the CBI two years ago and the case has been challenged by the Roy couple's company in the Delhi High Court, where it has been pending for two years.

Two years ago the CBI had also conducted raids against NDTV founder Prannoy Roy in Delhi and Dehradun.

It was then reported that this action has been taken in the case of alleged loss to a private bank.

NDTV said in a statement issued in this case that the officials did not inform the court and any of the Roy couple about the action.

NDTV has said, "These actions are a warning to the media to follow them or suffer the consequences."

According to the news group, Radhika and Prannoy Roy were going out of the country for a week. He was to return on 15 August. NDTV has claimed that both of them have been coming out of the country in the past.

"In such a situation, it is ridiculous to indicate that their exit may be dangerous."

There is no statement from the government or officials about this.