NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi after he alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah were “traitors” who had worked to “sell India”.BJP president Natin Nabin termed Rahul’s statement “regrettable” and said his continuous electoral defeats and the resulting frustration were now manifesting in his temperament and character.“Rahul Gandhi’s statement today is deeply unfortunate and, in a way, reveals his anarchic mindset. I believe that in the context of Indian politics, where propriety and social harmony are intertwined with the mutual respect accorded to one another, his statement is truly regrettable. I feel that his continuous electoral defeats and the ensuing frustration are now manifesting in his temperament and character,” Nabin said.“It is this very desperation and despondency that are driving him to make such statements today. I question the manner in which you choose your words: Is the eradication of Naxalism an act of treason? Is safeguarding this country’s territory an act of treason? Is elevating the global prestige of India’s Tricolour an act of treason?” he added.The BJP’s response came after Rahul, speaking at a rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli, alleged that the BJP had insulted freedom fighters such as Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar. He also reiterated that the Modi government’s policies had damaged India’s economy.“When these RSS workers come before you, they will speak of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Then you must say to their faces that your Prime Minister, Home Minister, and the organisation (BJP) are traitors — you have worked to sell India,” Rahul said.“They have worked to attack the Constitution,” he added.The Congress leader also accused the Union government of weakening MGNREGA, privatising the public sector, and appointing RSS-linked vice-chancellors who, he alleged, had little knowledge of science, history or geography, but were chosen because of their ideological affiliation.Rahul further alleged that the Constitution’s principle of “one person, one vote” was being undermined through special intensive revision of electoral rolls and the deletion of “crores of votes”.“Those who do not vote for them are being removed from voter lists… The Constitution is under attack 24 hours,” he said.“But the truth is now emerging and no one will be spared,” he added.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi after he alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah were “traitors” who had worked to “sell India”.BJP president Natin Nabin termed Rahul’s statement “regrettable” and said his continuous electoral defeats and the resulting frustration were now manifesting in his temperament and character.“Rahul Gandhi’s statement today is deeply unfortunate and, in a way, reveals his anarchic mindset. I believe that in the context of Indian politics, where propriety and social harmony are intertwined with the mutual respect accorded to one another, his statement is truly regrettable. I feel that his continuous electoral defeats and the ensuing frustration are now manifesting in his temperament and character,” Nabin said.“It is this very desperation and despondency that are driving him to make such statements today. I question the manner in which you choose your words: Is the eradication of Naxalism an act of treason? Is safeguarding this country’s territory an act of treason? Is elevating the global prestige of India’s Tricolour an act of treason?” he added.The BJP’s response came after Rahul, speaking at a rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli, alleged that the BJP had insulted freedom fighters such as Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar. He also reiterated that the Modi government’s policies had damaged India’s economy.“When these RSS workers come before you, they will speak of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. Then you must say to their faces that your Prime Minister, Home Minister, and the organisation (BJP) are traitors — you have worked to sell India,” Rahul said.“They have worked to attack the Constitution,” he added.The Congress leader also accused the Union government of weakening MGNREGA, privatising the public sector, and appointing RSS-linked vice-chancellors who, he alleged, had little knowledge of science, history or geography, but were chosen because of their ideological affiliation.Rahul further alleged that the Constitution’s principle of “one person, one vote” was being undermined through special intensive revision of electoral rolls and the deletion of “crores of votes”.“Those who do not vote for them are being removed from voter lists… The Constitution is under attack 24 hours,” he said.“But the truth is now emerging and no one will be spared,” he added.
![India-Bangladesh border The recent West Bengal assembly elections received widespread coverage in Bangladesh, as did the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) historic landslide victory, which brought the party to power for the first time in the strategically important eastern border state.The BJP’s success marks the first time since 2014 — when the Narendra Modi government first assumed office at the Centre — that the political dispensation in Kolkata is ideologically aligned with the one in New Delhi. The win also comes at a time when Bangladesh, too, is under new leadership: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Tarique Rahman became prime minister in February general elections held 18 months after public protests ended 15 years of uninterrupted rule by Awami League’s Sheikh Hasina.New Delhi-Dhaka ties plunged to unprecedented lows under the caretaker Muhammad Yunus administration, which succeeded Sheikh Hasina and oversaw the transition to the BNP government.The BJP’s rise to power in West Bengal — the state that shares the longest border with Bangladesh — is expected to shape bilateral ties significantly, at least in the near future.Border fencingThe BJP now governs three of the five states bordering Bangladesh, while one, Meghalaya, is governed by an ally (National People’s Party).Among them, West Bengal’s 2,217-km frontier alone constitutes nearly 54% of the total 4,096-km border with the neighbouring country — making the state especially vulnerable to illegal immigration attempts.For years, the BJP accused Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) — which was voted out after 15 years in power — of protecting Bangladeshi “infiltrators” as a “vote bank” and obstructing the Border Security Force (BSF) from acquiring land needed for border fencing. In response, one of the new administration’s first decisions was to transfer land to the Union home ministry, under which the BSF operates, for fencing, with the acquisition to be completed within six weeks.The move triggered an immediate reaction from Dhaka, with Humayun Kabir, foreign affairs advisor to Prime Minister Rahman, stating that Bangladesh “isn’t afraid of barbed wire.””People of Bangladesh are not afraid of barbed wire… Govt of Bangladesh is also not afraid; where we need to talk, we will talk."Humayun Kabir, foreign affairs advisor to Bangladesh PM Tarique RahmanAccording to the Ministry of Home Affairs, as of August 2025, about 1,648 km (74%) of the West Bengal–Bangladesh border had been fenced. Of the remaining 569 km, 456 km was considered feasible for fencing, while the remaining 113 km was classified as non-feasible.Within the 456 km feasible stretch, the executing agency (BSF) had been handed over land for 78 km. For the remaining 378 km, the erstwhile state government had not yet initiated land acquisition for 149 km, while the remaining 229 km was still undergoing various stages of acquisition, largely due to what were described as delays by the TMC dispensation.‘Assam model’ in West Bengal?A picture, they say, is “worth a thousand words.” A photograph shared by Himanta Biswa Sarma following his swearing-in on May 12, marking his second consecutive term — and the BJP-led government’s third in Assam — appeared intended to convey a message.The photograph showed Sarma alongside his West Bengal counterpart, Suvendu Adhikari, accompanied by the cryptic caption: “Bad days for… (You know who).” Though the remark stopped short of naming anyone explicitly, it was widely interpreted as a reference to alleged illegal infiltrators from Bangladesh.Sarma’s administration has adopted what it describes as a policy of “pushback” to send suspected illegal immigrants back across the border into the neighbouring country. Despite criticism, he has declared that “Assam would fight and pushbacks would continue.”On April 25, Sarma announced that “20 illegal immigrants” had been sent back, the largest such number since 21 people were similarly returned on March 1. He added that “rude people don’t understand soft language” — remarks that prompted Dhaka to summon New Delhi’s acting High Commissioner to lodge a protest.”Rude people don’t understand soft language. We continuously remind ourselves of this prophetic line when we expel infiltrators from Assam who don’t leave themselves."Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam CMThe public bonhomie between Sarma and Adhikari suggests that West Bengal could also consider adopting the “Assam model”. Combined with Adhikari’s past remarks on Bangladesh and the BJP’s stand on infiltrators, that possibility appears increasingly likely.The Teesta water-sharing agreementHowever, a positive outcome is expected on one front: the long-pending Teesta river water-sharing agreement.Although the treaty was close to being signed when then Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh visited Dhaka in September 2011, it was blocked by Mamata Banerjee, who was months into her first term as chief minister.The Trinamool supremo remained steadfast in her opposition to the pact, reiterating as recently as July 2024 that sharing Teesta’s water would deprive northern West Bengal of drinking water and irrigation needs.Congratulating the BJP, Bangladesh’s ruling BNP described Banerjee as an “impediment” to an agreement, with its senior leader Azizul Bari Helal stating that both the Modi government and Dhaka “desired the agreement.””Previously, we saw that Mamata Banerjee was actually the impediment to establishing the Teesta Barrage. Now, in my opinion, the Teesta Barrage agreement (would) be helped by Suvendu."Azizul Baree Helal, BNP leaderThe Teesta dispute centres on the river that originates in the Himalayas, flows through Sikkim and West Bengal in India, and then enters Bangladesh via the Rangpur division before merging with the Jamuna river. The Teesta is approximately 414 km long, with about 305 km in India and the remaining 109 km in Bangladesh.An ad hoc agreement was signed in July 1983, intended to remain in force until the end of 1985. Under the arrangement, India was to receive 39% of the Teesta’s waters, Bangladesh 36%, while the remaining 25% was left unallocated.A new treaty nearly passed in 2011 but Banerjee’s government in West Bengal blocked it.India’s outreach to BangladeshThe BJP’s victory in West Bengal came days after the appointment of former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi, who has close roots in the state, as India’s next high commissioner to Bangladesh. The move marked a rarity — the appointment of a politician rather than a career diplomat to an ambassadorial role — signalling New Delhi’s intent to reset ties with Dhaka through political engagement rather than routine diplomacy.In an article for The Times of India, Constantino Xavier, a senior fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP), New Delhi, described Trivedi’s appointment as India’s “signal of clear commitment” to repairing bilateral ties.”Dinesh Trivedi’s appointment signals a clear commitment to repairing relations with Bangladesh, and giving the state (West Bengal) a greater role through para-diplomacy."Constantino Xavier, Senior Fellow, CSEP”After vetoing the Teesta river deal in 2011, it became increasingly clear to New Delhi that CM Mamata Banerjee was not willing to go out of her way to engage Dhaka."Constantino Xavier, Senior Fellow, CSEPSensing the inevitability of a BNP victory, New Delhi had begun reaching out to Rahman following his return in December 2025 after 17 years in the UK. After the demise of Rahman’s mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, external affairs minister S Jaishankar attended her funeral in Dhaka and also delivered a condolence letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the bereaved family.In February, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and foreign secretary Vikram Misri attended Rahman’s swearing-in ceremony, underlining India’s intention of continued engagement with Bangladesh’s new leadership.Yet, the decisions of the BJP administration in Kolkata are expected to be crucial going forward.The way forwardThe BJP’s much-touted “double-engine” model has finally reached West Bengal. As per the party’s own political theory, this would pave the way for closer coordination between the Centre and the state — in West Bengal’s case, particularly on matters related to Bangladesh.Having made illegal infiltration a central political issue in both West Bengal and Assam, the BJP will now have to strike a careful balance between fulfilling its electoral promises on border security and immigration, and ensuring that its actions do not further strain India’s already fragile ties with Bangladesh— particularly at a time when both sides are attempting to rebuild trust and move past the bitterness of the recent past.The BJP may have made history on May 4, when vote counting took place in West Bengal, but the real test for the Adhikari government lies ahead.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTwisha Sharma Case Triggers Debate After Mother-In-Law Criticises Her Even After DeathKerala Swearing-In Ceremony Triggers Political Row Over Full Rendition Of Vande MataramNEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Allegation Emerges After Rajasthan Whistleblower Flags Viral PDF MatchKMC Issues Notices To 17 Properties Linked To Abhishek Banerjee In Building Violation ProbeNorway PM Defends India Asks Journalist Helle Lyng To Respect Indian DemocracyMamata Escalates Attack, Says BJP Will Be Ousted From Power In Delhi After Bengal Poll DefeatFalta Repoll Heats Up As Political War Of Words Escalates Between BJP And TMCTMC MP Saayoni Ghosh Reacts After BJP Leader’s Alleged Rs 1 Crore Beheading Remark‘The World Needs More Sambandh’: Iceland PM Kristrún Frostadóttir Praises PM Modi At Oslo SummitTMC Candidate Jahangir Khan Pulls Out Of Falta Re-Poll 2 Days Before Voting | Headlines@9123Photostories”Faltu khana na banaye, agar koi…” CM Yogi Adityanath urges people on being mindful while cooking: 5 tips on how to cook ‘right’ at home5 cat breeds that look majestic and regal10 simple work habits that save you hours every weekNeurologist shares 5 things she personally prioritises to protect children’s healthKhatron Ke Khiladi 15: From Orry getting a bikini wax before KKK to Rubina Dilaik-Jasmin Bhasin and Gaurav Khanna-Farrhana Bhatt’s reunion; here’s why these contestants are already making headlinesThe snake that “plays dead”: Inside the bizarre defence tactics of hognose snakesAditi Rao Hydari’s home gives a rich mix of culture, comfort, and creativity: 5 ideas to borrowMike Tyson says he caught Brad Pitt with his ex-wife: A look back at every cheating allegation the actor has ever facedSuccess quote of the day by Aristotle: “It is during our darkest moments that…”Why some employees keep getting promoted without being the loudest in the room123Hot PicksSBI apprentice recruitment 2026US Iran warCBSE Class 12 re-evaluation 2026Gold price predictionAdani Group stocksNEET exam cancelledMHT CET Result 2026Top TrendingCBSE Answer SheetTwisha SharmaIPL Playoff RaceTN Results 2026Odisha 12th ResultsIPL 2026IPL Orange Cap 2026India VS Afghanistan Squad AnnouncementMHT CET Result DateJahangir Khan](https://vknewstoday.in/wp-content/uploads/1779268203_photo.jpg "India-Bangladesh border The recent West Bengal assembly elections received widespread coverage in Bangladesh, as did the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) historic landslide victory, which brought the party to power for the first time in the strategically important eastern border state.The BJP’s success marks the first time since 2014 — when the Narendra Modi government first assumed office at the Centre — that the political dispensation in Kolkata is ideologically aligned with the one in New Delhi. The win also comes at a time when Bangladesh, too, is under new leadership: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Tarique Rahman became prime minister in February general elections held 18 months after public protests ended 15 years of uninterrupted rule by Awami League’s Sheikh Hasina.New Delhi-Dhaka ties plunged to unprecedented lows under the caretaker Muhammad Yunus administration, which succeeded Sheikh Hasina and oversaw the transition to the BNP government.The BJP’s rise to power in West Bengal — the state that shares the longest border with Bangladesh — is expected to shape bilateral ties significantly, at least in the near future.Border fencingThe BJP now governs three of the five states bordering Bangladesh, while one, Meghalaya, is governed by an ally (National People’s Party).Among them, West Bengal’s 2,217-km frontier alone constitutes nearly 54% of the total 4,096-km border with the neighbouring country — making the state especially vulnerable to illegal immigration attempts.For years, the BJP accused Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) — which was voted out after 15 years in power — of protecting Bangladeshi “infiltrators” as a “vote bank” and obstructing the Border Security Force (BSF) from acquiring land needed for border fencing. In response, one of the new administration’s first decisions was to transfer land to the Union home ministry, under which the BSF operates, for fencing, with the acquisition to be completed within six weeks.The move triggered an immediate reaction from Dhaka, with Humayun Kabir, foreign affairs advisor to Prime Minister Rahman, stating that Bangladesh “isn’t afraid of barbed wire.””People of Bangladesh are not afraid of barbed wire… Govt of Bangladesh is also not afraid; where we need to talk, we will talk."Humayun Kabir, foreign affairs advisor to Bangladesh PM Tarique RahmanAccording to the Ministry of Home Affairs, as of August 2025, about 1,648 km (74%) of the West Bengal–Bangladesh border had been fenced. Of the remaining 569 km, 456 km was considered feasible for fencing, while the remaining 113 km was classified as non-feasible.Within the 456 km feasible stretch, the executing agency (BSF) had been handed over land for 78 km. For the remaining 378 km, the erstwhile state government had not yet initiated land acquisition for 149 km, while the remaining 229 km was still undergoing various stages of acquisition, largely due to what were described as delays by the TMC dispensation.‘Assam model’ in West Bengal?A picture, they say, is “worth a thousand words.” A photograph shared by Himanta Biswa Sarma following his swearing-in on May 12, marking his second consecutive term — and the BJP-led government’s third in Assam — appeared intended to convey a message.The photograph showed Sarma alongside his West Bengal counterpart, Suvendu Adhikari, accompanied by the cryptic caption: “Bad days for… (You know who).” Though the remark stopped short of naming anyone explicitly, it was widely interpreted as a reference to alleged illegal infiltrators from Bangladesh.Sarma’s administration has adopted what it describes as a policy of “pushback” to send suspected illegal immigrants back across the border into the neighbouring country. Despite criticism, he has declared that “Assam would fight and pushbacks would continue.”On April 25, Sarma announced that “20 illegal immigrants” had been sent back, the largest such number since 21 people were similarly returned on March 1. He added that “rude people don’t understand soft language” — remarks that prompted Dhaka to summon New Delhi’s acting High Commissioner to lodge a protest.”Rude people don’t understand soft language. We continuously remind ourselves of this prophetic line when we expel infiltrators from Assam who don’t leave themselves."Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam CMThe public bonhomie between Sarma and Adhikari suggests that West Bengal could also consider adopting the “Assam model”. Combined with Adhikari’s past remarks on Bangladesh and the BJP’s stand on infiltrators, that possibility appears increasingly likely.The Teesta water-sharing agreementHowever, a positive outcome is expected on one front: the long-pending Teesta river water-sharing agreement.Although the treaty was close to being signed when then Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh visited Dhaka in September 2011, it was blocked by Mamata Banerjee, who was months into her first term as chief minister.The Trinamool supremo remained steadfast in her opposition to the pact, reiterating as recently as July 2024 that sharing Teesta’s water would deprive northern West Bengal of drinking water and irrigation needs.Congratulating the BJP, Bangladesh’s ruling BNP described Banerjee as an “impediment” to an agreement, with its senior leader Azizul Bari Helal stating that both the Modi government and Dhaka “desired the agreement.””Previously, we saw that Mamata Banerjee was actually the impediment to establishing the Teesta Barrage. Now, in my opinion, the Teesta Barrage agreement (would) be helped by Suvendu."Azizul Baree Helal, BNP leaderThe Teesta dispute centres on the river that originates in the Himalayas, flows through Sikkim and West Bengal in India, and then enters Bangladesh via the Rangpur division before merging with the Jamuna river. The Teesta is approximately 414 km long, with about 305 km in India and the remaining 109 km in Bangladesh.An ad hoc agreement was signed in July 1983, intended to remain in force until the end of 1985. Under the arrangement, India was to receive 39% of the Teesta’s waters, Bangladesh 36%, while the remaining 25% was left unallocated.A new treaty nearly passed in 2011 but Banerjee’s government in West Bengal blocked it.India’s outreach to BangladeshThe BJP’s victory in West Bengal came days after the appointment of former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi, who has close roots in the state, as India’s next high commissioner to Bangladesh. The move marked a rarity — the appointment of a politician rather than a career diplomat to an ambassadorial role — signalling New Delhi’s intent to reset ties with Dhaka through political engagement rather than routine diplomacy.In an article for The Times of India, Constantino Xavier, a senior fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP), New Delhi, described Trivedi’s appointment as India’s “signal of clear commitment” to repairing bilateral ties.”Dinesh Trivedi’s appointment signals a clear commitment to repairing relations with Bangladesh, and giving the state (West Bengal) a greater role through para-diplomacy."Constantino Xavier, Senior Fellow, CSEP”After vetoing the Teesta river deal in 2011, it became increasingly clear to New Delhi that CM Mamata Banerjee was not willing to go out of her way to engage Dhaka."Constantino Xavier, Senior Fellow, CSEPSensing the inevitability of a BNP victory, New Delhi had begun reaching out to Rahman following his return in December 2025 after 17 years in the UK. After the demise of Rahman’s mother, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, external affairs minister S Jaishankar attended her funeral in Dhaka and also delivered a condolence letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the bereaved family.In February, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and foreign secretary Vikram Misri attended Rahman’s swearing-in ceremony, underlining India’s intention of continued engagement with Bangladesh’s new leadership.Yet, the decisions of the BJP administration in Kolkata are expected to be crucial going forward.The way forwardThe BJP’s much-touted “double-engine” model has finally reached West Bengal. As per the party’s own political theory, this would pave the way for closer coordination between the Centre and the state — in West Bengal’s case, particularly on matters related to Bangladesh.Having made illegal infiltration a central political issue in both West Bengal and Assam, the BJP will now have to strike a careful balance between fulfilling its electoral promises on border security and immigration, and ensuring that its actions do not further strain India’s already fragile ties with Bangladesh— particularly at a time when both sides are attempting to rebuild trust and move past the bitterness of the recent past.The BJP may have made history on May 4, when vote counting took place in West Bengal, but the real test for the Adhikari government lies ahead.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTwisha Sharma Case Triggers Debate After Mother-In-Law Criticises Her Even After DeathKerala Swearing-In Ceremony Triggers Political Row Over Full Rendition Of Vande MataramNEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Allegation Emerges After Rajasthan Whistleblower Flags Viral PDF MatchKMC Issues Notices To 17 Properties Linked To Abhishek Banerjee In Building Violation ProbeNorway PM Defends India Asks Journalist Helle Lyng To Respect Indian DemocracyMamata Escalates Attack, Says BJP Will Be Ousted From Power In Delhi After Bengal Poll DefeatFalta Repoll Heats Up As Political War Of Words Escalates Between BJP And TMCTMC MP Saayoni Ghosh Reacts After BJP Leader’s Alleged Rs 1 Crore Beheading Remark‘The World Needs More Sambandh’: Iceland PM Kristrún Frostadóttir Praises PM Modi At Oslo SummitTMC Candidate Jahangir Khan Pulls Out Of Falta Re-Poll 2 Days Before Voting | Headlines@9123Photostories”Faltu khana na banaye, agar koi…” CM Yogi Adityanath urges people on being mindful while cooking: 5 tips on how to cook ‘right’ at home5 cat breeds that look majestic and regal10 simple work habits that save you hours every weekNeurologist shares 5 things she personally prioritises to protect children’s healthKhatron Ke Khiladi 15: From Orry getting a bikini wax before KKK to Rubina Dilaik-Jasmin Bhasin and Gaurav Khanna-Farrhana Bhatt’s reunion; here’s why these contestants are already making headlinesThe snake that “plays dead”: Inside the bizarre defence tactics of hognose snakesAditi Rao Hydari’s home gives a rich mix of culture, comfort, and creativity: 5 ideas to borrowMike Tyson says he caught Brad Pitt with his ex-wife: A look back at every cheating allegation the actor has ever facedSuccess quote of the day by Aristotle: “It is during our darkest moments that…”Why some employees keep getting promoted without being the loudest in the room123Hot PicksSBI apprentice recruitment 2026US Iran warCBSE Class 12 re-evaluation 2026Gold price predictionAdani Group stocksNEET exam cancelledMHT CET Result 2026Top TrendingCBSE Answer SheetTwisha SharmaIPL Playoff RaceTN Results 2026Odisha 12th ResultsIPL 2026IPL Orange Cap 2026India VS Afghanistan Squad AnnouncementMHT CET Result DateJahangir Khan")
