MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2024 www.thestatesman.com Pages 12 |` 5.00 LC INDIA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER SINCE 1818 X.com/thestatesmanltd. Fb/thestatesman1875 KOLKATA | NEW DELHI | SILIGURI | BHUBANESWAR SHARAD PAWAR ATTRIBUTES MAHA DEFEAT TO PROPAGANDA LIVING LIFE OF PRIVATE CITIZEN FEELS VERY GOOD: CHANDRACHUD P5 JUSTICE IN CONFLICT P4 P6 WEATHER SMOG/SHALLOW TO MODERATE FOG IS LIKELY IN THE MORNING. MAINLY CLEAR SKY. SMOG/SHALLOW FOG IS LIKELY IN THE EVENING/NIGHT. THE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM TEMPERATURES WOULD BE AROUND 28 AND 12 DEGREES CELSIUS RESPECTIVELY RAINFALL: Nil RELATIVE HUMIDITY Max. 97 % TEMPERATURE Max: 29.1 °C (+2) SUN RISES 06:53 hrs MOON RISES 02:22 hrs The alliance partners may go for 21-12-10 formula based on the number of seats won Soren stakes claim to form govt in Jharkhand, to take oath on 28 Nov MUMBAI, 24 NOVEMBER Min: 12.0 °C (+1) SUN SETS 17:25 hrs MOON SETS 14:00 hrs THUMBNAILS Nihang Sikhs participate in the traditional horse race to celebrate the Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Prakash Utsav in Jalandhar.n ANI Three killed in violence, arson in Sambhal over court survey of masjid: Three youths were killed in violence that broke out during a court survey of Jama Masjid in Sambhal on Sunday. Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Onjney Singh has confirmed the three casualties while over 50 people, including 20 policemen, were injured. The deceased are identified as Noman, Bilal, and Naeem. Two critically injured persons, Anees, and Ayaan, have been brought to Moradabad District Hospital. (Page 5) A day after the landslide victory, the Mahayuti partners have internally started a discussion about the government formation, and as per sources, a formula of 21-12-10 based on the number of seats won is being worked upon. The Mahayuti has won a record 236 seats of which 132 were won by the BJP, 57 by the Shiv Sena and 41 by the NCP. Sources said the parties have arrived at the probable formula of 21-12-10 for the induction of ministers in the new cabinet. Of the total 43 ministers, the BJP is expected to have a lion’s share with 21 ministers, with 12 posts going to the Shiv Sena and 10 to the NCP. The Mahayuti parties held a preliminary discussion on the cabinet formula and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar are expected to visit Delhi to discuss the issue with the BJP’s Central leadership, including Home Minister AGENCIES RANCHI, 24 NOVEMBER Amit Shah. Sources said that the ministerial posts would be distributed according to the number of seats won by the three partners. According to the ministerial formula of the constituent parties in the grand alliance, one ministerial post will be given for every six to seven MLAs. A three-term legislator of the Mahayuti said: “If we consider one ministerial post for every six to seven MLAs, the BJP with 132 seats will get 22 to 24 minister posts in the new government. Shiv Sena, which bagged 57 seats, can get 10 to 12 ministerial posts. Similarly, Ajit Pawar led NCP, which won 41 seats, will get a total of 8 to 10 PM Modi calls for participation of youth in building 'Viksit Bharat' STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE SAMBHAL, 24 NOVEMBER Emphasising the significant role of the youth in shaping a ''Viksit Bharat'', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced a landmark initiative, the 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue,' which will take place in New Delhi, on January 11-12. In his monthly ''Mann Ki Baat'' address, he said the grand event, marking the 162nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, will serve as a platform for crores of youth across the country to unite, deliberate, and present ideas for India’s future. Thousands of young individuals, meticulously selected from villages, blocks, districts, and states, will gather it. Speaking about the event, the PM expressed his vision for fostering new leadership and nurturing grassroots political engagement. “From the ramparts of the Red Fort, I have urged the youth with no political lineage to step into politics. 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue' is another step in that direction,” he said. The dialogue will feature national and international experts, thought leaders, and dignitaries. The PM himself will participate and interact with the youth, encouraging them to present innovative ideas for the nation’s progress. These insights will contribute to creating a comprehensive roadmap for India’s future. In the 116th episode of the month programme, the PM also his own National Cadet Corps (NCC) experience, saying it instils a spirit of discipline, leadership and service in the youth. “Today is a very special day. It is NCC Day. As soon as the name of NCC comes up, we remember our school-college days. I myself have been an NCC Cadet, so I can say with full confidence that the experience gained from it is invaluable for me,” he said. Pointing out that the NCC instills a spirit of discipline, leadership and service in the youth, he said whenever there is a disaster, be it a flood, an earthquake or an accident, the NCC cadets unfailingly make themselves available there to help. Citing the efforts being undertaken continuously to strengthen NCC in the country under his government, Modi said, “In 2014, about 14 lakh youth were associated with NCC. Now in 2024, more than 20 lakh youth are associated with NCC.” On the provision for NCC made in 5,000 new schools and colleges, he said the biggest aspect is that earlier the number of girl cadets was just around 25 per cent and at present the number has risen to almost 40 per cent. ministerial posts.” He cited the present stipulated norms that the council of ministers can have a maximum of 43 members including the chief minister. However, the three parties have yet to formally decide on the chief minister’s post as it will be finalised during their discussion with the BJP’s central leadership in Delhi. The Mahayuti sources said that after getting the nod from the BJP’s central leadership, the leader of the Mahayuti bloc will formally stake a claim for the formation of the government and it is likely that the swearing-in ceremony may take place by Wednesday. All-party meet held ahead of Winter Session of Parliament STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE NEW DELHI, 24 NOVEMBER The BJP-led NDA government at the Centre on Sunday convened an all-party meeting on the eve of the Winter Session of Parliament, during which it expressed its willingness to discuss on any topic. The meeting, in the Main Committee Room of Parliament House Annexe here, was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and was attended by as many as 42 leaders from 30 political parties including the principal Opposition party Congress. During the meeting, discussions were held on the smooth functioning of Parliament during the session. The Opposition, especially Congress, raised the issue of indictment of billionaire businessman Gautam Adani and the Manipur issue. Climate conference ends with fund promise of $300 bn a year SNEHASIS SUR BAKU, 24 NOVEMBER The developed countries agreed to a quantum of 300 billion USD per year for climate finance as against a demand of 1 trillion USD made by the developing nations as the climate conference ended in the wee hours of Sunday, after getting extended by a day. However, there is still confusion whether the 300 billion USD will be granted from the public finance of the developed countries or it will also be sourced from business sector, non government organisations, banks snd financial institutions. The negotiations and the tug of war between the North and South continued even till late Saturday evening and the delegations from the developing countries and island nations walked out even before the plenary session. The developing countries P12 Mahayuti parties begin talks on govt formation AGENCIES Min. 33 % BGT: JAISWAL, KOHLI TONS SET UP INDIA FOR EMPHATIC WIN OVER OZ once again managed to shirk the responsibility of cleaning up the world’s pollution, the biggest cause of which is their rapid industrialisation in the past and the developing nations are made to suffer for that at present and also in the days to come. The UN secretary general Antonio Guetress said in a statement issued after the conference: “An agreement at COP29 was absolutely essential to keep the 1.5 degree limit alive. I had hoped for a more ambitious outcome ~ on both finance and mitigation ~ to meet the great challenge we face. But this agreement provides a base on which to build. It must be honoured in full and on time. Commitments must quickly become cash. All countries must come together to ensure the top-end of this new goal is met”. The executive secretary of the United Nations Framework of Climate Change Conference (UNFCC), the organiser of the conference said in the closing plenary: “It has been a difficult journey, but we've delivered a deal. This new finance goal is an insurance policy for humanity, amid worsening climate impacts hitting every country. But like any insurance policy, it only works if premiums are paid in full, and on time. Promises must be kept, to protect billions of lives. This deal will keep the clean energy boom growing, helping all countries to share in its huge benefits: more jobs, stronger growth, cheaper and cleaner energy for all.” In the last COP, the target for use of renewable energy had a triple increase and this COP has shown a three-fold growth of climate finance. But the reality will depend on whether the funds are released and made available to the right party for the right cause to save the planet. Hemant Soren, leader of the INDIA Bloc in Jharkhand, on Sunday staked claim to form the next government in the state after being re-elected as the leader of the coalition. Following a meeting of the newly elected MLAs here, Mr Soren visited Raj Bhavan to meet Governor Santosh Gangwar, where he tendered his resignation as Chief Minister and submitted a list of 56 elected MLAs from the alliance to prove his majority. The Governor accepted Mr Soren's resignation and appointed him as the caretaker Chief Minister until the new government was formed. Mr Soren is expected to take oath as Chief Minister on 28 November at Morabadi Ground, Ranchi. The INDIA bloc secured a decisive victory in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly, winning 56 seats ~ the JMM with 34, the Congress with 16, the RJD with four, and the CPI-ML-L with two. This marks the first time in Jharkhand's history that a government will be formed with a two-thirds majority. Earlier in the day, a meeting was held at the Chief Minister's residence on Kanke Road, attended by MLAs and leaders from the four alliance partners ~ the JMM, the Congress, the RJD, and the CPIML-L. Jaishankar in Italy for G7 meet STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE NEW DELHI, 24 NOVEMBER External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Italy on Sunday on a three-day visit, primarily to attend the Outreach Session of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Fiuggi for which India has been invited as a guest country. "Minister of External Affair, S Jaishankar was welcomed in Rome by Ambassador Vani Rao and officials from the Foreign Ministry," the Embassy of India in Italy said in a post on X. "EAM will travel to Fiuggi, Italy to participate in the Outreach session of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, where India has been invited as a guest country. He is also expected to meet his counterparts from Italy and other participating nations in the G7 related engagements and hold bilateral discussions during the visit," the Ministry of External Affairs said. During the visit, he will also participate in the tenth edition of the MED Mediterranean Dialogue in Rome, being organised by Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy.