December 11, 2024 07:51 IST
First published: December 11, 2024 at 07:51 IST
It will take a long time for Bhopal, a shocked and scared city to return to normalcy. Hundreds have yet to return home, most shops in the old city are closed and in offices, attendance is low. For people who go out of their way to help the less fortunate, the system can collapse.
Responsibilities of MPs
If there is a problem with immunity, the Madhya Pradesh government could be sued for damages in the US for the Bhopal tragedy, US lawyer Melvin Belli said. He said the principle to be followed was laid down by the House of Lords in England in 1865, where the court said that if someone stores something harmful to the life and property of others, he should be liable for the damage.
Prime Minister for consent
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi accused the opposition parties of neglecting national interest for political gain and supporting agitations that seek to undermine the unity and integrity of the country. The opposition’s role in Punjab, Assam and Jammu and Kashmir was contrary to propaganda, the Prime Minister told public meetings during his visit to Himachal Pradesh.
End Iran Hijacking
A six-day hijacking of a Kuwaiti airliner ended in dramatic fashion on December 9 when Iranian security guards stormed the plane, capturing the four Arab hijackers and freeing the nine hostages on board. Iran planted smoke bombs with four guards disguised as technicians, a doctor and two cleaners. The operation followed a day of heightened tensions after the hijackers demanded a replacement plane to fly them out of Tehran.