“NO ELECTRICITY, NO VOTE,” SOUTH AFRICANS THREATEN TO SHUN RULING PARTY ANC. (PHOTO)

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 “No electricity, no vote,” South Africans threaten to shun ruling party ANC Residents in Katlehong, a township outside Johannesburg, have resolved to boycott South Africa's upcoming local elections on November 4 due to long-standing failures by authorities to provide basic services like electricity. For over 20 years, around 180 households in the community have relied on illegal electrical connections pulled from neighboring areas to power their homes. Angry over the lack of formal grid infrastructure, residents are directing their frustration at the ruling African National Congress (ANC). "We have made a collective decision: no electricity, no vote," said community leader Lesiba Rankapole, 59. "We know it is illegal, but we had no choice because we cannot live without electricity. Our children cannot progress without electricity." "I was born ANC, but today I do not want anyone to tell me about the ANC because I am suffering," added 57-year-old resid...

INDIA: THIEVES TARGETED TGE HISTORIC BHOLA NATH SHIV TEMPLE AT GOR ALI IN HATKHOLA, BAKSA, ASSAM TODAY. (PHOTO).


 In a shocking incident, thieves targeted the historic Bhola Nath Shiv Temple at Gor Ali in Hatkhola, Baksa, Assam, on November 7. Taking advantage of the night, the intruders broke into the temple’s donation box and escaped with cash and other valuables. The stolen money was intended for the temple’s upkeep and charity, leaving the community concerned and shaken.


The Bhola Nath Shiv Temple, under the Anand Bazar police station’s jurisdiction, is a sacred place for many local devotees. Every Monday and Thursday, people gather at the temple to offer prayers and seek blessings, contributing donations to support the temple’s activities. This recent incident has left the devotees disheartened, as they feel a strong spiritual and emotional connection to the site.


This is not the first time the temple has faced theft. In recent years, similar incidents have occurred multiple times, prompting the temple’s management committee to install CCTV cameras to prevent further crimes and gather evidence if needed. Despite these efforts, thieves managed to carry out another successful robbery, raising questions about the effectiveness of the security measures.


Local devotees and the temple management are deeply worried about the recurring thefts, as they rely on donations to maintain the temple. The theft has intensified calls from the community for stronger police action and better security to protect the sacred site from future incidents.

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