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Will Prime Minister Narendra Modi stand down, retire, in September?

No, not a chance, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Monday. “There is no need to search for his successor. He is our leader and will continue,” he declared in Nagpur.

Mr Fadnavis was snapping back at claims by Shiv Sena strongman Sanjay Raut that the Prime Minister – who will turn 75 on September 17 – will resign this year in accordance with the ruling party’s unspoken rule – that party leaders older than that cannot hold ministerial berths.

The party has said no such rule exists and there is at least one member of the union cabinet who is over that ‘age limit’ – 80-year-old Bihar leader Jitan Ram Manjhi, who is the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Minister. Others, including Mr Modi are within a year or two.

Nevertheless, the buzz about Mr Modi’s ‘future’ – flagged by the AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal during last year’s election, when he claimed Home Minister Amit Shah was being groomed to take over – broke after the PM’s visit to Nagpur and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh head office.

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The RSS is widely seen as the ruling party’s ideological mentor.

Mr Modi’s visit Sunday was his first since becoming Prime Minister 11 years ago.

READ | PM Modi Visits RSS HQ For 1st Time Since Becoming Prime Minister

The visit has been picked up, and played up, by the opposition Shiv Sena (the faction led by ex-Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray) in Maharashtra, with Sanjay Raut declaring the RSS had summoned the Prime Minister to discuss the question of his successor.

“He (Mr Modi) probably went to the RSS headquarters to write his retirement application in September,” Mr Raut declared, claiming also his successor would be from Maharashtra.

“Modi’s successor will be from Maharashtra… and the RSS will decide on that.”

“From what I understand the ‘sangh parivar‘ wants a change in the country’s leadership. PM Modi’s time is over. They want a change and want to choose the next BJP chief,” he declared.

The response was swift and assertive.

Mr Fadnavis said, “In 2029 we will see Modi as Prime Minister again.” He also took a sharp swipe at talk of Mr Modi – whom he called “our father” – being phased out.

“In our culture, when the father is alive, it is inappropriate to talk about succession. The time has not come to discuss it,” he said, throwing in a sneer about it being “Mughal culture”.

The “Mughal culture” jab was a reference to another row – over the grave of 18th century of Aurangzeb, whose unmarked tomb in the state is at the heart of a major controversy.

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The FIR initially registered in connection with the Lamborghini crash in Noida, which left two labourers injured, did not mention the driver’s name, prompting allegations that the police were trying to hush up the matter. Noida police have now added the accused Deepak’s name and clarified the reason behind the delay.

Test Drive Gone Wrong

The Lamborghini Huracan involved in the accident belongs to YouTuber Mridul Tiwari, who has a following of nearly 19 million on the video-streaming platform and posts funny videos. Mridul reportedly wanted to sell the car and had spoken to Ajmer-based luxury car dealer Deepak. Yesterday, Deepak took the car for a test-drive and lost control, hitting two labourers sitting on the roadside.

Driver Arrested, But ‘Unknown’ In FIR

Deepak, the only occupant in the car at the time of the accident, was arrested soon after the crash. But the FIR said the driver’s name and address were ‘unknown’. This raised questions. If police had already taken the driver into custody, why was he not named? Questions were also raised on whether the FIR should mention the YouTuber and if his name had been skipped on purpose. The case has been filed under sections related to rash driving and act endangering life or personal safety of others.   

Police Add Name, Explain Delay

Noida Police explained that when they received the complaint, the complainant was not aware of the driver’s identity and address. “Later, during the investigation, the name came to light and was added accordingly. The car driver/accused, Deepak, has been arrested. The car has been taken into police custody, and legal action has been taken as per the rules,” they said in a statement.

Is The YouTuber Liable?

Mridul Tiwari, who owns the car, was not driving it at the time of the crash. Neither was he present in the car. So, he is unlikely to face a case in this connection and the onus is on the driver. However, the YouTuber will be liable to face action if the car is found to be faulty and not in optimal working condition. He may, however, be liable to pay compensation, but this will be handled by the insurance company if the vehicle is insured.