Vimal V.J

V.J.S Foundation | ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ / Indian | INC | Footballer | Investor |

[Abhishek Singhvi @DrAMSinghvi]

First Maharashtra, now West Bengal. The BJP’s formula remains unchanged: manufacture a split, find a scapegoat. Yesterday it was Aditya Thackeray, today it is Abhishek Banerjee.

Democracy cannot survive if elected mandates are routinely subverted through political engineering, pressure tactics and backroom operations. What is being normalised today is profoundly dangerous for India’s democratic future.

[Rahul Gandhi @RahulGandhi]

Two of India's leading experts on the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dr. Manish Chandi and Dr. Vardhan Patankar sat down with me to explain what is truly at stake in Great Nicobar.

From the leatherback turtles that cross entire oceans to nest at Galathea Bay, to birds, fish and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth, to the stunning coral reels that could be wiped out completely - these islands are an ecological treasure unlike anything India has.

We also spoke about something deeply troubling: how the Forest Rights Act was bypassed, and how the Nicobarese and Shompen tribal communities were manipulated into signing away land that is rightfully theirs.

This is a podcast every Indian should hear. The more people understand what is being destroyed - and how quietly it is being done - the harder it becomes for this government to get away with it.

Tune in:

YouTube: https://t.co/SWZ4mQ5kQv

Spotify: https://t.co/zszbScrAOG

#GreenOverGreed

[Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ @PriyankKharge]

ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಗೃಹ ಮತ್ತು ಐಟಿಬಿಟಿ ಖಾತೆಗಳ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿಯನ್ನು ಪಡೆದ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾದ ಶ್ರೀ @DKShivakumar ಅವರನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿ ಮಾಡಿ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳನ್ನು ತಿಳಿಸಿದೆ.

ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳ ಬೆಂಬಲ ಮತ್ತು ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನದಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಶಾಂತಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಕಾನೂನು ಸುವ್ಯವಸ್ಥೆಯನ್ನು ಕಾಪಾಡುವ ಹೊಣೆಗಾರಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಶ್ರದ್ಧೆ ಮತ್ತು ಬದ್ಧತೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುವುದಾಗಿ ಭರವಸೆ ನೀಡಿದೆ.

[Rahul Gandhi @RahulGandhi]

उत्तराखंड के मेरे प्यारे भाइयों और बहनों,

आज मैं आप सबसे मिलना चाहता था, आपके बीच बैठकर आपकी बातें सुनना चाहता था, आपके सुख-दुख, आपकी आशाओं और आपकी चिंताओं को समझना चाहता था। दुर्भाग्य से, मौसम की गंभीर खराबी के कारण ऐसा संभव नहीं हो पाया।

आज सुबह मैं पंतनगर पहुँच गया था। वहाँ से हमें हेलिकॉप्टर द्वारा अल्मोड़ा में जनसभा के लिए जाना था, लेकिन मौसम की प्रतिकूल परिस्थितियों को देखते हुए पायलट ने उड़ान भरने से साफ़ इनकार कर दिया।

मुझे आपसे बहुत सी बातें करनी थीं - उत्तराखंड की वर्तमान स्थिति पर, प्रदेश के आर्थिक और सामाजिक मुद्दों पर, राज्य और आपके भविष्य पर, और उन चुनौतियों पर जिनका सामना आज उत्तराखंड कर रहा है। पौड़ी गढ़वाल में पूर्व सैनिकों के साथ भी एक महत्वपूर्ण मुलाकात और बैठक निर्धारित थी। साथ ही कोटद्वार में दीपक के जिम जाने का भी कार्यक्रम था।

प्रकृति के आगे हम सभी विनम्र हैं और सहयात्रियों की सुरक्षा के साथ कोई समझौता नहीं किया जा सकता। कई बार परिस्थितियाँ हमारी इच्छा के अनुरूप नहीं होतीं, लेकिन इससे मिलने की इच्छा और आपसे जुड़ाव कम नहीं होता।

मैं आपसे वादा करता हूँ कि बहुत जल्द फिर उत्तराखंड आऊँगा। तब हम जल्दबाज़ी में नहीं, बल्कि पूरा समय निकालकर मिलेंगे, बात करेंगे, आपके विचार सुनेंगे और मिलकर प्रदेश के बेहतर भविष्य की दिशा में चर्चा करेंगे।

जल्द ही मुलाकात होगी।

[Karnataka Congress @INCKarnataka]

ಮುಜರಾಯಿ ದೇವಾಲಯಗಳ ಆದಾಯಕ್ಕೆ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ 'ಶಕ್ತಿ'.

ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಗ್ಯಾರಂಟಿ ಯೋಜನೆಯಿಂದಾಗಿ ಮುಜರಾಯಿ ದೇವಾಲಯಗಳ ಆದಾಯ ಗಣನೀಯ ಏರಿಕೆ ಕಂಡಿದೆ. ಉಚಿತ ಬಸ್ ಪ್ರಯಾಣದಿಂದ ದೇವಾಲಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಭಕ್ತರ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿದ್ದು, ₹613.50 ಕೋಟಿಯಿಂದ ₹666.20 ಕೋಟಿಗೆ ಆದಾಯ ಏರಿಕೆಯಾಗಿದೆ.

[Congress @INCIndia]

ग्रेट निकोबार परियोजना
भारत का सबसे बड़ा घोटाला

- नेता विपक्ष श्री @RahulGandhi

[Kirti Azad @KirtiAzaad]

Rajesh Mehta of Rajesh exports the scamster who defrauded India by 15 lakh crores is standing next to our own Maha Manav Prime Minister, Mr. @narendramodi

From Asaram Bapu to rajesh Mehta Namo has “Bahut Purana Naata hai”
#Sebi #LIC

[Karnataka Congress @INCKarnataka]

ಕೆಪಿಸಿಸಿ ನೂತನ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರಾದ @HariprasadBK2 ಅವರು ಮಾಜಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ @siddaramaiah ಅವರನ್ನು ಗುರುವಾರ ಭೇಟಿ ಮಾಡಿ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ಪಡೆದರು.

[Congress @INCIndia]

The Congress President, Shri @kharge, has approved the candidature of the following persons as Congress candidates to contest the biennial/bye-elections to the Council of States from the states mentioned against their names👇

[Rahul Gandhi @RahulGandhi]

आकांक्षा डॉक्टर बनकर देश और समाज की सेवा करना चाहती थी। आकांक्षा के पिता किसान हैं। बेटी के डॉक्टर बनने के सपने के लिए किसान क्रेडिट कार्ड पर ₹3 लाख का कर्ज़ लिया। और नागपुर में खुद कुक की नौकरी कर ली, ताकि बेटी वहाँ coaching कर सके।

एक पिता ने जो कर सकता था, सब किया।
फिर NEET पेपर लीक हुआ। परीक्षा रद्द हुई। उस अनिश्चितता में आकांक्षा हमें छोड़ कर चली गई।

आकांक्षा की मौत आत्महत्या नहीं - मोदी जी की एक भ्रष्ट, टूटी हुई व्यवस्था की देन है।

और धर्मेंद्र प्रधान जी? आज भी कुर्सी पर हैं।
फिर वही कमेटी। वही ट्रांसफर। वही जाँच। न सुधार, न न्याय।

मोदी जी, कुर्सी स्थायी नहीं होती - आती-जाती रहती है। लेकिन आपने 12 वर्षों में शिक्षा व्यवस्था को जिस हद तक बर्बाद किया है, उसकी कीमत भारत की एक पूरी युवा पीढ़ी चुका रही है।

[Rahul Gandhi @RahulGandhi]

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, I want to ask every young Indian one question:

What kind of India do you want to inherit?

One where rainforests have been bulldozed for casinos, coral reefs erased from maps, tribal communities pushed off their land, and the air we breathe turned into poison?

Or one where India’s natural heritage is protected, our tribal communities are safe, and progress works with nature - not against it.

Right now, the Modi government is destroying Great Nicobar Island. More than 1.5 crore trees, ancient coral reefs, irreplaceable rainforests are being destroyed - to profit one businessman.

This is your inheritance they are bulldozing. And only you can stop them.

Sign the petition. Tell the Modi government we choose #GreenOverGreed 🇮🇳

#NicobarMatters

https://t.co/bJOIt0tzgs

[Vimal V.J @VimalINC]

Very well deserved sir. Better late than never.

[Pawan Khera 🇮🇳 @Pawankhera]

It is an honour to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha from the beautiful state of Karnataka.

I am deeply grateful to Congress President Shri Mallikarjun @kharge, CPP Chairperson Smt. Sonia Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition Shri @RahulGandhi, General Secretary (Organisation) @kcvenugopalmp, and General Secretary Smt. @priyankagandhi and General Secretary Communications, Shri @Jairam_Ramesh for their faith in me and for their constant guidance, encouragement and support.

I hope to prove worthy of the trust and confidence that the leadership has reposed in me.

As to those who are congratulating me on the culmination of my ‘tapasya,’ I have only this to say: the journey is far from over.

My ‘tapasya’ will truly be over only the day Shri @RahulGandhi takes oath as the Prime Minister of India in 2029.

[Congress Kerala @INCKerala]

A historic day for Karnataka!

​Heartiest congratulations to the man of the hour, Shri.D. K. Shivakumar, on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka!

​From a dedicated grassroots worker and the ultimate troubleshooter to the state’s highest office, this is a victory for pure perseverance, loyalty, and hard work. DKS has always been a huge inspiration and source of strength to the Congress leaders and workers of Kerala.

​A massive shoutout to Siddaramaiah ji for setting a stellar example of dignity, unity, and statesmanship during this smooth transition. The Congress party stands stronger than ever!

​A new chapter of progressive governance, inclusive growth, and roaring prosperity begins today. The future of Karnataka shines brighter than ever under your leadership, @DKShivakumar ji!

[Srivatsa @srivatsayb]

It was nearly a decade ago. DK sir was Karnataka’s Power Minister, and we were on a tour near Ramanagara district. Suddenly, he said he wanted me to see his mulberry farm. DK sir has a deep passion for agriculture and sericulture. He took me to his wonderful farm and walked me through the entire process of silk manufacturing with remarkable depth and mastery.

Today, as we drove from HAL airport to Raj Bhavan for his oath-taking, I noticed his beautiful silk attire and asked if it was from his own farm and factory. He laughed - and had a look that said, “you remember.” 😄

Rarely does politics produce a leader like DK Shivakumar. Rarely does a person pour every waking hour into the pursuit of their calling with such relentless dedication. DK sir means different things to different people, but to me, he is someone I observed for years, learning the nuances of politics and society from him. He always offered a unique insight drawn from vast experience, and each one taught you something substantial. My early years in politics were spent travelling the length and breadth of Karnataka with him, and it was an enormously enriching experience.

His loyalty to the party is legendary. He always says, “I was born a Congressman and I will die a Congressman.” Having closely witnessed the pressure the BJP put on him, sending him to jail and tormenting his family, very few men could have survived it, let alone emerged stronger.

In private moments of tremendous pressure, he would tell us, “My blood is Congress. I will never betray my party. Sonia ji is like my mother, I will never leave Congress, no matter what.” That is the depth of love that he carries, especially for the Gandhi family.

Today, his long-cherished dream of becoming Chief Minister has become reality. Knowing him as I do, I am absolutely certain he will be among the finest CMs my state has ever seen. There is no task he cannot accomplish once his mind is set and with a strong team, he will deliver good governance.

Six years ago, fate and opportunity brought me to Delhi. DK sir had just become KPCC President and would often discuss his plans and strategies for winning the 2023 Karnataka election. When I told him I had been called to Delhi, he asked me to come see him. I went to his house, as always, late at night. He said he was very happy for me, and that from that day forward, “You are not my man. You are my leader’s man”. 😄

DK sir, we are happy to see you as Chief Minister. May Karnataka rise under your leadership, and may we win the 2028 election with the biggest majority yet. Much love.

[Congress Kerala @INCKerala]

The most uneducated head of state.

[Congress Kerala @INCKerala]

Most vulnerable major economy of the world title goes to our VishwaGuru!

[Congress @INCIndia]

The Modi government is finally waking up to the power of Gen Z.

Bright young students like Vedant, Sarthak, and Nisarg have exposed serious irregularities in CBSE’s On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. Rules were repeatedly relaxed in the tender process, ultimately favouring Coempt Edutech - a tainted company with a controversial past from its earlier avatar, Globarena Technologies.

18-year-old Sarthak Sidhant, in particular, has put forward a compelling, evidence-based case using official documents to prove how the tender criteria were changed multiple times to enable Coempt Edutech to win.

It was heartening to see Sarthak present his findings before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, invited by Chairman Shri Digvijaya Singh (@digvijaya_28).

Congress believes Gen Z is not just the future - they are the present. Their voices must be heard, their concerns addressed, and their talent empowered.

[Vimal V.J @VimalINC]

Heartiest congratulations to Shri. @DKShivakumar avaru.

A visionary leader who has earned our trust. We are confident that under your leadership, Karnataka will become India's No. 1 performing state.

Wishing you a transformative tenure as Chief Minister.

@mlanaharis

[Congress Kerala @INCKerala]

Worked alone in silence with her boss to make India the most mismanaged major economy in the world.

[Karnataka Congress @INCKarnataka]

ದೇವರು ವರನೂ ನೀಡಲ್ಲ, ಶಾಪನೂ ನೀಡಲ್ಲ. ಕೇವಲ ಅವಕಾಶ ನೀಡುತ್ತಾನೆ. ಸಿಕ್ಕ ಅವಕಾಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಏನು ಮಾಡುತ್ತೇವೆ ಎಂಬುದು ಮುಖ್ಯ.

@DKShivakumar