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17

Feb

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BJP’s Bandi Sanjay questions Rahul Gandhi’s caste lineage

A political storm has erupted in Telangana over caste politics, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress getting into an heated exchange.    This comes days after Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s caste background. BJP leader Bandi Sanjay responded by demanding to know the caste of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.   At a public event, Sanjay challenged the Congress’s stance on caste. He claimed that Rahul Gandhi could not be considered a Hindu, as his father, Rajiv Gandhi, had Parsi roots.   Sanjay explained that if a son inherits his father’s caste, Rajiv Gandhi…

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17

Feb

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LoP Adhikari, BJP MLA Paul suspended from Bengal assembly

  It has been learnt that the suspension comes due to the misconduct to the Chair of the Speaker. Meanwhile, BJP MLAs walked out of the state assembly to protest against the state government over the Saraswati Puja issue. BJP leader Agnimitra Paul lashed out at CM Mamata Banerjee and called her government 'anti-Hindu'.   Also read: RG Kar victim’s parents withdraw plea for reinvestigation in SC She, further, added that Hindus were being cornered in the state and jihadis were disrupting the Saraswati Puja. Speaking to the media, Paul said "Mamata Banerjee's government is anti-Hindu. The Hindus are being cornered…

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17

Feb

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Gogoi may be ‘unknowingly trapped’, Sarma claims anti-India nexus

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi may have been "trapped or blackmailed" as part of a larger "anti-India" conspiracy involving his British wife, Elizabeth Colburn. Addressing mediapersons on the sidelines of an event, the Assam CM said the matter had transcended political rivalry and evolved into a national security concern. "We started discussing this topic about a parliamentarian, but now it has escalated to a much higher level. It is no longer related to Gaurav Gogoi. Now, we have proof or information of an anti-India force actively working behind this. We will decide in…

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17

Feb

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Palaniswami targets DMK, vows to form mega alliance for 2026 polls

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has said that his party would form a mega alliance for the 2026 Assembly election to take on the DMK and win polls. He also targeted Chief Minister MK Stalin over crimes against women and children.   Addressing a public meeting, a conference of the party's Ilaigyargal-Ilam Pengal Pasarai (youth forum), he mocked at DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) president Stalin for saying that the constituents of his party led alliance in the state were of the same ideology. "In that case, what is the need for separate parties?, all the parties could be merged…

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16

Feb

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Annamalai slams Stalin over three-languages in education policy

Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party State President K Annamalai on Sunday slammed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for his stance against the three-language formula in education. "Private schools where the sons, daughters or grandchildren of Tamil Nadu ministers, including the Chief Minister, study can teach trilingualism. Shouldn't government schools where our children study teach trilingualism — Tamil, English and a third Indian language?" Annamalai said in a post on X. The BJP leader accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government of imposing an "outdated" education policy of the 1960s on the children of Tamil Nadu. "In private schools run by…

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16

Feb

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Tharoor clarifies stand on praising Kerala’s CPI-M govt

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday clarified that he did not praise the CPI(M)-led government in Kerala, but instead highlighted the state's progress in the startup sector.   Speaking to reporters here, Tharoor said that his article in an English daily did not contain any political references. He emphasised that his focus was solely on Kerala's growth in entrepreneurship and innovation, aiming to highlight the state's development in that specific area.   Tharoor's response followed the political storm triggered by his article in the English daily, where he praised Kerala's entrepreneurial growth under the LDF government. While his party questioned…

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16

Feb

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Vijay’s TVK to hold first general council meeting on Feb 26

Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is set to hold its first general council meeting in Mahabalipuram on February 26. This would mark a significant milestone since the party's formation on February 2, 2024.   Vijay's entry into politics has reshaped the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.   He was announcing the launch of TVK, he emphasised that his party would stand firmly against corruption and divisiveness.   He also confirmed that TVK would contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.    In August, Vijay introduced TVK's official party flag and flag song at its headquarters in Panaiyur,…

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16

Feb

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Punjab Congress leadership shake-up: Key contenders in race

The Congress party has appointed former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior leader Bhupesh Baghel as the new in-charge of Punjab Congress. He becomes the third senior leader to hold this position after Shakeel Ahmed and Harish Rawat.   The decision to appoint Baghel is crucial, as several senior leaders in Punjab Congress are vying for the state president’s position. Assigning the leadership to a junior leader could create coordination challenges within the party. Upcoming elections for key party positions According to sources, fresh elections will be held for key party positions, including Congress President, Working President, and General Secretary. Several…

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16

Feb

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No rift between TDP, Janasena: Pawan Kalyan clears rumours

Drawing the curtains on speculation about a 'gap' between the TDP leadership and Janasena, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan attended the 'Euphoria Musical Night' organised by the NTR Trust on the occasion of its 28th anniversary here.   The speculation stems from recent developments, including Kalyan's conspicuous absence from a meeting of ministers and secretaries chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, as well as the Janasena chief being ranked tenth in terms of file clearance, below CM Naidu and Minister Lokesh.   However, Kalyan's presence at the 'Euphoria Musical Night' on Saturday effectively put an end to the speculation,…

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Feb

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Tamil magazine site blocked for posting cartoon on PM Modi?

After BJP's complaint to the Centre against a Tamil digital magazine alleging it published a cartoon showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an offensive manner, the magazine said its portal is inaccessible to its readers and Chief Minister MK Stalin and leaders of political parties condemned the "blocking" of the website.   The magazine said in a social media post that there have been numerous reports stating that the Vikatan website has been blocked by the central government.   It said: "Many users from different locations have reported that they are unable to access the Vikatan website. However, as of…

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