Top events today: Putin declares day of mourning, BJP's 4th list of candidates likely today, and more
Vladimir Putin pledged to seek justice against those responsible for the “barbaric terrorist attack" at a Moscow concert hall that claimed over 130 lives. Here are the top events today: Russia is grieving the deadliest terrorist attack in Moscow in over twenty years, with authorities confirming the death toll has risen to 133 while rescue teams persist in their search for victims. In a televised address on Saturday, President Vladimir Putin informed the nation that security forces had apprehended four suspects attempting to escape to Ukraine.
Putin declared Sunday a national day of mourning and vowed to pursue anyone responsible for ordering and organizing the incursion. Read here. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh plans to visit the Siachen area, the world's highest battlefield, on March 24 to celebrate Holi with the armed forces personnel stationed there.
Holi, the festival of colours, will be observed from March 24 to March 25. “Tomorrow, 24th March, I shall be in Siachen, the world’s highest battlefield. Looking forward to celebrate Holi with the Armed Forces personnel deployed there," Singh posted on X.
Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) held a meeting of its Central Election Committee on Saturday to decide the names of the candidates from Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The list, which is expected to be announced on Sunday, will include candidates from Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh. The decision was made during a three-hour Central Election Committee meeting attended by key BJP leaders on Saturday.
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