‘Saranga’ hero and ‘Uljhan’ producer Sudesh Kumar passes away. india news
The actor was admitted to Breach Candy hospital on Monday after suffering from breathing problems. “On his request, we brought him back home on Thursday, where we set up a temporary medical unit. But he breathed his last the next morning,” his wife Jaya Dhawan told TOI over phone.Born in 1931 in the border city of Peshawar in pre-independence India – birthplace of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor and from where Shah Rukh Khan draws his lineage – Sudesh’s family relocated to Bombay when he was young. “He graduated in science from Elphinstone College. His father wanted him to become a doctor,” Jaya said.But Kumar joined Prithviraj Kapoor’s theater group. “They were also distant relatives,” she recalled. One of his early films was ‘Paisa’ (1957) directed by Prithviraj.His real name was Sudesh Dhawan. But the actor’s screen name kept changing. He was Sudesh in some, Sudesh Kumar in some and Sudesh Kumar in most. The actor initially got roles in low-budget costume dramas and devotional plays before gaining mainstream attention in the role of a doctor in Prasad Productions’ superhit family drama, ‘Chhoti Behen’ (1959). He was paired opposite Nanda who played the hero.In the sixties, Sudesh regularly established his foothold in the southern society, working with premium directors like K Shankar (‘Bharosa’, 1963), Vasu Menon (‘Grahasti’, 1963), A Bhimsingh (‘Khandaan’, 1965 and ‘Gopi’, 1970) and CV Sridhar (‘Dharti’, 1970). Old-timers will remember him dancing with the step-perfect Mumtaz to the rock and roll track, “Aa Dance Karein, Thoda Romance Karein”. Jaya said, “Khandaan was one of her favorite films.”Another interesting addition to the critical and commercial success of producer-director Vasant Joglekar was Aaj Aur Kal (1963), set in the princely states of pre-independence India. Sudesh played the role of a young Congress leader, who is also the son of a humble coachman, who wants to attract people to the national movement and thereby attracts Raja’s younger daughter (Tanuja).He is best remembered for producer-director Dhirubhai Desai’s ‘Saranga’ (1961), where a prince falls in love with a commoner girl with tragic consequences. Two tracks from the film, ‘Saranga Teri Yaad Mein’ (singer: Mukesh, lyrics: Bharat Vyas, music: Sardar Malik) and ‘Ha Deewana Hoon Main’ (same trio) became chartbusters, finishing at number 9 and number 20 on the annual list of the popular countdown show, Binaka Geetmala. The title song has received over 2.5 million views on YouTube which underlines its eternal appeal. A heartbroken Sudesh walking through a thicket of leaves while lip-synching to the song is one of the unforgettable images of old Bollywood.With dwindling meaningful screen presence, Sudesh began making films prolifically in the 1970s. But before this he had assisted Raj Khosla in ‘Do Badan (1966)’. As a producer, his first venture was Man Mandir (1970), starring the unlikely pairing of Sanjeev Kumar and Waheeda Rehman.Sudesh formed a successful director-producer combo with Raghunath Jhalani, delivering two smart and moderately successful off-beat thrillers, Uljhan (again with Sanjeev Kumar) and Badalte Rishtey (with Jeetendra, Reena Roy and Rishi Kapoor) and the box-office turkey, Jaan Hatheli Pe (1987).In 1982, he was married to Mumbai-raised Jaya Naik née Dhawan, who had modeled for Vicco, Complan and Farex, among other products. They were neighbors who first met outside the residence of Sudesh’s close friend, popular lyricist Rajendra Krishna.“Even a year ago he was full of life and energy,” recalls the lyricist’s son Rajesh Duggal. Jaya said that she had visited the southern temples in February. He said, “Despite his age, he was remarkably fit. He never used a walking stick.”The last rites were performed at the Shivaji Park crematorium on Friday.
मुजफ्फरनगर: मोहसिन रंगरेज़ बने शहर अध्यक्ष, संगठन विस्तार के जरिए क्षेत्र में पकड़ मजबूत करने की तैयारी
शाहपुर लोकदल ने क्षेत्र में अपने संगठनात्मक ढांचे को मजबूत करने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम उठाते हुए मोहसिन रंगरेज़ को शहर अध्यक्ष (अल्पसंख्यक प्रकोष्ठ) नियुक्त किया है। इस नियुक्ति को पार्टी द्वारा स्थानीय मुजफ्फरनगर स्तर पर संगठन को सक्रिय और प्रभावी बनाने की रणनीति के रूप में देखा जा रहा है।
पार्टी पदाधिकारियों का मानना है कि नई जिम्मेदारी मिलने से क्षेत्र में संगठन को नई ऊर्जा मिलेगी और जनसंपर्क गतिविधियों को गति मिलेगी.
बुढ़ाना विधायक राजपाल बालियान के आवास पर हुई बैठक में दी गई बधाई।
नवनियुक्त शहर अध्यक्ष मोहसिन रंगरेज़ को बधाई देने के लिए। राजपाल बालियान एके के आवास पर एक बैठक हुई, जिसमें बड़ी संख्या में पार्टी कार्यकर्ता और स्थानीय नागरिक शामिल हुए.
बैठक के दौरान विधायक राजपाल बालियान ने कहा कि संगठन को मजबूत करने में समर्पित कार्यकर्ताओं की भूमिका बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है और मोहसिन रंगरेज से अपेक्षा है कि वह पार्टी की विचारधारा को अधिक से अधिक लोगों तक पहुंचाने में सक्रिय भूमिका निभाएंगे।
अल्पसंख्यकों को विकास की मुख्यधारा से जोड़ने पर जोर दिया गया
बैठक के दौरान विधायक राजपाल बालियान ने कहा कि अल्पसंख्यक समुदाय को विकास की मुख्य धारा से जोड़ना पार्टी की प्राथमिकताओं में से एक है। उन्होंने उम्मीद जताई कि नई जिम्मेदारी मिलने के बाद मोहसिन रंगरेज़ संगठन और समाज के बीच बेहतर समन्वय स्थापित करेंगे.
इस मौके पर कार्यकर्ताओं से पार्टी की नीतियों को जन-जन तक पहुंचाने में सक्रिय भागीदारी सुनिश्चित करने की अपील भी की गई।
स्थानीय जन प्रतिनिधियों एवं कार्यकर्ताओं ने समर्थन व्यक्त किया
कार्यक्रम में नगर अध्यक्ष मनोज सैनी, पार्षद सोनू सैनी, पार्षद आदिल खान, पार्षद कलाम अंसारी, पार्षद आसिफ सलमानी, मनोनीत पार्षद अभिषेक चौधरी व राहुल बालियान सहित कई जन प्रतिनिधि व कार्यकर्ता मौजूद रहे।
सभी ने मोहसिन रंगरेज़ की नियुक्ति का स्वागत किया और विश्वास जताया कि उनके नेतृत्व में संगठन मजबूत होगा और पार्टी की गतिविधियों में तेजी आएगी.
मोहसिन रंगरेज़ ने शीर्ष नेतृत्व के प्रति आभार व्यक्त किया
नियुक्ति के बाद मोहसिन रंगरेज़ ने पार्टी के शीर्ष नेतृत्व का आभार जताया और कहा कि उन्हें जो जिम्मेदारी सौंपी गई है, उसे पूरी निष्ठा और समर्पण से निभाएंगे.
उन्होंने कहा कि संगठन को मजबूत करने और क्षेत्र की जनता से संवाद बढ़ाने के लिए लगातार प्रयास किये जायेंगे, ताकि पार्टी की नीतियों को व्यापक स्तर पर प्रसारित किया जा सके.
संगठन के विस्तार को लेकर कार्यकर्ताओं में उत्साह का माहौल
नगर अध्यक्ष (अल्पसंख्यक प्रकोष्ठ) पद पर नियुक्ति के बाद स्थानीय कार्यकर्ताओं में उत्साह का माहौल देखा गया. पार्टी पदाधिकारियों का कहना है कि संगठनात्मक विस्तार से क्षेत्र में राजनीतिक गतिविधियों को नई दिशा मिलने की संभावना है।
इस नियुक्ति को आगामी संगठनात्मक कार्यक्रमों और जनसंपर्क अभियानों को मजबूत करने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम माना जा रहा है।
लोकदल द्वारा शाहपुर क्षेत्र में मोहसिन रंगरेज़ को नगर अध्यक्ष (अल्पसंख्यक प्रकोष्ठ) नियुक्त किये जाने से संगठनात्मक गतिविधियों को गति मिलने की उम्मीद है, वहीं कार्यकर्ताओं ने इसे क्षेत्रीय स्तर पर पार्टी की पकड़ मजबूत करने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण कदम बताया है.
A dumbbell with blood stains links the husband to the murder of a Delhi Police commando. delhi news
New Delhi: Fingerprints and blood stains found on the dumbbell emerged as crucial forensic evidence linking 28-year-old Ankur to the alleged murder of his wife. LampblackIn January, a SWAT commando of the Delhi Police Special Cell was at Mohan Garden in southwest Delhi, the police said in the charge sheet filed before the Dwarka court.The over 500-page chargesheet filed last month names over 35 witnesses and alleges murder and cruelty by a married woman’s husband or relatives. The police have also added the section of dowry death against Ankur’s parents. The incident was recorded on January 23 at the couple’s residence in Mohan Garden.According to police, investigators recovered a dumbbell from the scene, which was allegedly used in the attack. Forensic analysis revealed fingerprints and blood stains on the object, strengthening the case against the accused.Ankur was arrested soon after the incident and is currently in judicial custody. Police said the couple had frequent disputes before the crime, which escalated on the day of the incident.During interrogation, Ankur reportedly told the police that the argument broke out after Kajal objected to giving pocket money to her younger brother. “He said his wife argued over the issue. He tried to pacify her but failed. In anger, he picked up a dumbbell and hit her on the head several times,” police said.After battling for life and death for several days, Kajal died on January 27.Police said Kajal had joined Delhi Police in 2022 and was later posted as a commando in the Special Cell’s SWAT team. In 2023, she married Ankur, a defense ministry clerk posted in Delhi Cantt. The couple has a one-and-a-half year old son and are residents of Ganaur in Sonipat district of Haryana.Kajal’s elder brother, who is also a 2018 batch Delhi Police constable, has alleged that Ankur physically assaulted him, demanded dowry and continuously harassed him.
Woman charged after Indian-origin schoolgirl killed in car crash in London after all charges initially dropped
British-Indian Nooriya Sajjad
A woman has been charged in connection with a tragic car crash that killed two eight-year-old girls, including Indian-origin schoolgirl Nooriya Sajjad, when a vehicle plowed into a primary school fete in London.Claire Freemantle, 49, of Edge Hill, Wimbledon, is charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death and seven counts of dangerous driving causing serious injury following the incident at The Study Prep School in Wimbledon in July 2023.According to his legal team, he is expected to plead not guilty when he appears at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 16.The accident occurred during the end of the year summer session celebrations when a Land Rover crossed the fence and entered the school grounds. Nuria Sajjad and her classmate Selena Lau, both eight years old, were killed, while more than a dozen others were injured.Freemantle was initially investigated, but in June 2024 police said she had suffered an epileptic seizure and would not face charges. That decision was later overturned after the victims’ families raised concerns, prompting a re-investigation.He was arrested again in January last year and released under investigation.His lawyers have questioned the reversal of an earlier decision to take no further action. A statement from his legal team said “serious questions must be answered” over why the case was reopened.Mark Jones, criminal defense partner at Payne Hicks Beach LLP, said she would be “traumatized for the rest of her life by the terrible loss and injury” and would be “completely devastated” by what happened.He added: “We trust the initial decision of the CPS [Crown Prosecution Service] “Serious questions remain to be answered about what was right under these tragic circumstances and what led to its reversal today.”The Metropolitan Police have acknowledged shortcomings in their initial handling of the case. In a statement, it said: “We regret how we initially handled this incident and the impact it had on those affected.It added: “We must now allow both the criminal proceedings and the independent investigation to do their job. However, following a review of the Roads and Transport Policing Command we will fundamentally reset how the Met investigates fatal and serious collisions.”Separately, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the conduct of 11 Metropolitan Police staff in the investigation, including allegations that officers provided misleading information to families and failed to handle the case. The watchdog is also investigating claims of possible racial bias in the way the case was managed.
MP tourism cruise disaster: Bargi dam tragedy: MP tourism launches cruise despite forecast of strong winds | india news
Officials said the search will continue until all the passengers are traced.
Jabalpur/Bhopal: Wind warnings ignored came under scrutiny as the death toll in the Bargi Dam cruise accident rose to 11 on Saturday, with rescue teams pulling out two more bodies – both children – from a reservoir in central Madhya Pradesh.The drowning incident has become a source of criticism after the cruise, operated by MP Tourism, was launched on Thursday evening despite a forecast of winds gusting up to 50 kmph – far above the recommended 25-30 kmph limit for water sports – after officials revealed that the cruise was launched on Thursday evening. Later the wind speed was estimated to increase to about 74 km per hour.Safety practices elsewhere in the state appeared to be in line with those guidelines. Water sports at Lower Lake in Bhopal were suspended on the same day due to high wind warning. National water sports coach Mayank Thakur said they defended slightly below the official limit, stopping operations even at speeds of 20-22 kmph. “The life of every single athlete is precious,” he said.Prashant Kushwaha, associated with the International Canoe Federation, underlined that none of the warnings from meteorological officials were taken lightly. “If the wind speed exceeds safety standards, we prohibit the launching of boats,” he said.Accounts from within the tourism department alleged a pattern of neglect. An employee said that weather information is often not taken before launching boats.Attempts to contact senior officials received no response.The latest victims, identified as Viraj Soni (4) and Tamil (5), were pulled out of the reservoir of Bargi dam.Six members of the Soni family of Darhai village were on board the ship. Four survived. The body of Viraj’s mother Nisha was found first. Tamil was on the cruise with his father and cousin. Both are still missing.Bargi sub-divisional police officer Anjul Ayank Mishra confirmed the recovery, adding that eight women and three children were killed.The search operation continues for the third day, four people are missing. Over 200 personnel of police, SDRF, NDRF and Army continued the search in the water, battling strong winds and poor visibility.According to CCTV footage at the entry point, 43 people boarded the cruise, investigators said. Twenty-eight were rescued that night. Rescue teams recovered four bodies on Thursday, and five more the next day.Officials said the search will continue until all the passengers are traced.
उत्तराखंड: महिला आरक्षण पर विपक्ष के रुख के खिलाफ कांग्रेस नेता बीजेपी में शामिल, अपमानित करने का आरोप
विपक्ष पर महिला आरक्षण में अड़ंगा लगाने और प्रदेश कांग्रेस पर अन्याय करने का आरोप लगाते हुए दो महिला नेताओं समेत बड़ी संख्या में कांग्रेस नेता भाजपा में शामिल हो गये. पार्टी मुख्यालय में आयोजित कार्यक्रम में प्रदेश अध्यक्ष ने सभी नए सदस्यों को पार्टी का पटका और फूल माला पहनाकर स्वागत किया. सभी को पार्टी की रीति-नीति और वैचारिक आधार से अवगत कराया।
रुद्रप्रयाग की पूर्व जिला पंचायत अध्यक्ष लक्ष्मी राणा, महिला कांग्रेस की वरिष्ठ उपाध्यक्ष और रुद्रपुर नगर पालिका की पूर्व अध्यक्ष मीना शर्मा और घनसाली के पूर्व विधायक प्रत्याशी दर्शन लाल आर्य ने मंच से भाजपा के नारे लगाए। अध्यक्ष महेंद्र भट्ट ने कहा कि महिला अधिकारों पर संसद में विपक्ष के रुख से भाजपा परिवार और प्रदेश की जनता भी नाखुश है. आप सभी नारी शक्ति वंदन कानून के समर्थन में और महिला विरोधी विरोध के विरोध में एक साथ आये हैं। जनता के सहयोग से हम लोकतांत्रिक तरीके से महिला अधिकारों के अपराधियों को सबक सिखाएंगे।
प्रदेश महासचिव दीप्ति रावत भारद्वाज ने कहा कि भारतीय जनता पार्टी ने हमेशा महिलाओं के उत्थान, सम्मान और स्वावलंबन को अपनी प्राथमिकता में रखा है। केन्द्र एवं राज्य सरकार की विभिन्न जनकल्याणकारी योजनाओं से महिलाओं के जीवन में व्यापक एवं सकारात्मक परिवर्तन आये हैं, जिससे भाजपा के प्रति उनका विश्वास और मजबूत हुआ है।
पार्टी में शामिल मीना शर्मा ने कहा कि कांग्रेस ने संसद के अंदर महिला शक्ति के साथ जो अन्याय किया, वही कांग्रेस पार्टी ने प्रदेश में हमारे साथ किया है. जब मैंने अपने साथ हुए अन्याय के खिलाफ आवाज उठाई तो पार्टी नेताओं ने मेरा अपमान किया. इस मौके पर प्रदेश महासचिव कुंदन परिहार, रुद्रपुर विधायक शिव अरोरा समेत पार्टी पदाधिकारी मौजूद रहे।
IPL 2026: ‘We’re keeping it simple’- Ruturaj Gaikwad eyes playoffs after big win vs MI | cricket news
Ruturaj Gaikwad The performance of the entire team was affected after guidance Chennai Super Kings Great win by eight wickets Mumbai IndiansA result that keeps their playoff hopes alive.Gaikwad, who was named player of the match for his unbeaten 67, highlighted how CSK managed to regain control after a brief phase of pressure. “Feels good. We started really well, the first few overs, then they got the momentum and we pulled it back,” he said, pointing to the bowlers’ ability to react under pressure.
MI were 57 for 1 in the powerplay, but CSK led the attack Noor Ahmed (2/26) and Anshul Kamboj (3/32) tightened the noose in the middle overs. Gaikwad was particularly pleased with Kamboj’s approach, saying, “He’s someone who keeps it really simple, sticks to the process and his mind is thinking like a batsman’s mind.” He also noted Noor’s improvement and said that the spinner “has made some adjustments and performed really well.”CSK lost while chasing 160 runs sanju samson to hurry up Jasprit BumrahBut Gaikwad stressed the importance of one of the top three batting deep. “It was about getting through the first few overs and then staying in there as one of the top three,” he said.He opened the innings with Karthik Sharma, who impressed with an unbeaten 54. Praising the youngster, Gaikwad said, “Good confidence booster for him and for us too. Yes, he is a six-sixer, but he has other games too, but he chooses special balls.”Gaikwad also shed light on the team selection decisions, explaining the balance CSK sought by opting for all-rounders. “We thought about how to get the balance right, how to bring in a batsman at number eight and an extra bowler. Veer and Ghosh are guys who can contribute with both.”He remained still while contemplating his form. “As I always say, I was feeling good, feeling confident, but this is T20 cricket. I am in a good mental state and it is only a matter of time.”With the win, CSK remain firmly in the playoff race, and Gaikwad stressed the team’s simple approach going forward: “There will be mistakes but we have to make sure we come back stronger, give everything for the jersey and the fans.”
Indian-origin man in critical condition after saving sister in Australian restaurant fire: ’70 percent of his entire body burnt’
47 year old Baljeet Singh He is being treated in the burns unit at the Royal Adelaide Hospital after suffering burns to about 70 per cent of his body in a fire at the Mustard Seed restaurant in Hahndorf on Tuesday night.Family members said Singh acted without hesitation when a fire suddenly broke out inside the compound, Australia Today reported.His brother-in-law Inderjit Singh told 7News that when the flames spread in the building, Baljit pushed his sister Satbir away.Indrajit said, “My brother-in-law… I got very angry at him and he saved my wife. He is a brave man.”According to the family, the couple had gone inside the restaurant after hearing an unusual sound when suddenly flames started rising.Indrajit said: “Suddenly a big fire lit up… He pushed my wife and he got burnt to a great extent, and my wife also got burnt.”Baljeet Singh has undergone emergency surgery as doctors continue efforts to stabilize his condition. His relatives described his injuries as extremely serious and said they were hopeful of his recovery.The family said, “His entire skin is burnt… his entire body is 70 per cent burnt. He is a tough man and we are praying for him.”The family is grappling with the trauma while also battling online rumors that they were involved in setting the fire.Indrajit said, “I am very saddened by the rumors and speculations.”He further said, “It is really devastating because right now we are going through a lot of pain and mental pressure.”Mustard Seed Restaurant owners said the establishment is more than a business, calling it a second home built on memories and regular customers.South Australian police are still investigating the cause of the fire. The family have also raised concerns that the fire may be suspicious and have urged anyone with information or CCTV footage to assist investigators.
कौशांबी में समाधान दिवस: अफसरों ने सुनी जनता की शिकायतें, त्वरित निस्तारण के दिए सख्त निर्देश
उत्तर प्रदेश के कौशांबी जिले की तहसील सिराथू में आयोजित संपूर्ण समाधान दिवस के दौरान आम लोगों की समस्याओं को सुनने और उनके समाधान पर जोर दिया गया. इस अवसर पर पुलिस अधीक्षक सत्यनारायण एवं जिलाधिकारी अमित पाल ने संयुक्त रूप से जनसुनवाई की. बड़ी संख्या में लोग अपनी शिकायतें लेकर पहुंचे, जिन्हें अधिकारियों ने ध्यान से सुना। अधिकारियों ने संबंधित विभागों को सभी शिकायतों का समय पर और उचित तरीके से समाधान करने का निर्देश दिया, ताकि लोगों को जल्द राहत मिल सके और प्रशासन पर उनका विश्वास बना रहे.
अधिकारियों ने शिकायतों को गंभीरता से सुना
संपूर्ण समाधान दिवस में फरियादी अपनी-अपनी समस्या लेकर पहुंचे। किसी ने राजस्व संबंधी समस्या बताई तो किसी ने पुलिस संबंधी शिकायत की। पुलिस अधीक्षक एवं जिलाधिकारी ने सभी शिकायतों को गंभीरता एवं संवेदनशीलता के साथ सुना। उन्होंने प्रत्येक आवेदन की समीक्षा की और संबंधित अधिकारियों को त्वरित कार्रवाई करने का निर्देश दिया.
समयबद्ध एवं गुणवत्तापूर्ण निस्तारण पर जोर दिया
अधिकारियों ने साफ कहा कि शिकायतों का निस्तारण समय से और उचित तरीके से किया जाए। पुलिस अधीक्षक सत्यनारायण ने निर्देश दिये कि जिन मामलों में पुलिस की भूमिका हो, उनमें त्वरित एवं पारदर्शी तरीके से कार्रवाई की जाये. उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि पीड़ितों को अनावश्यक परेशानी नहीं होनी चाहिए.
राजस्व एवं अन्य विभागों को भी निर्देश
जिलाधिकारी अमित पाल ने राजस्व विभाग एवं अन्य संबंधित विभागों के अधिकारियों को लंबित मामलों को प्राथमिकता के आधार पर निस्तारित करने के निर्देश दिये। उन्होंने कहा कि लोगों की समस्याओं का त्वरित समाधान करना प्रशासन की जिम्मेदारी है और इसमें किसी भी तरह की लापरवाही नहीं होनी चाहिए.
कई विभागों के अधिकारी मौजूद थे
इस कार्यक्रम में राजस्व और पुलिस विभाग समेत कई अन्य विभागों के अधिकारी और कर्मचारी मौजूद रहे. सभी ने मिलकर यह प्रयास किया कि लोगों की समस्याओं का समुचित समाधान हो और उन्हें समय पर न्याय मिले।
(रिपोर्ट:अनूप कुमार अयोध्या)
‘Green card holders lied’: Four aliens charged in New Jersey with voting illegally in federal election
Four foreign nationals in New Jersey have been charged with voting illegally in US federal elections and making false statements in their citizenship applications.U.S. Attorney Robert Fraser announced that David Neville, 73, of Atlantic County; Jacenth Beadle Exum, 70, of Bergen County; Idan Choresh, 43, of Monmouth County; and Abhinandan Vig, 33, of Monmouth County, were all foreign residents at the time they were registered to vote. Each of them falsely claimed to be US citizens on voter registration forms, which is a legal requirement to participate in federal elections.According to the complaints, Neville voted in the 2020 and 2024 general elections, Beadle Exum and Wigg voted in 2020, and Choresh voted in the 2022 election, including the race for the U.S. House of Representatives.Authorities further alleged that after the vote, all four applied for U.S. citizenship using Form N-400 Naturalization Applications, in which they swore that they had never registered or voted in a federal election.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch said, “This administration will not tolerate aliens who attempt to vote in our elections even when they know they are not eligible.”He added: “As alleged, these green card holders lied to register to vote and then lied to immigration authorities by falsely claiming to have never voted in a federal election.”Neevili is accused of voting by an alien and making false statements in naturalization cases. Choresh has been charged with voting by an alien, unlawful purchase of citizenship or naturalization and making false statements. Wigg is charged with unlawful purchase of citizenship or naturalization, while Beadle Axum is charged with two counts of false statements regarding naturalization.FBI Director Kash Patel said: “Voting of non-citizens is a federal crime – period – and while other administrations may have looked the other way in the past, those days are over. We continue to work around the clock with our interagency partners to ensure that those who engage in this type of conduct will not go unpunished.”