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01

Feb

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‘Jhaadu wale ja rahe hain, Modi ji aa rahe hain’: Ravi Kishan taunts AAP

BJP's Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan has expressed confidence in his party’s triumph in the forthcoming Delhi Assembly elections, asserting that BJP candidate Shikha Rai is poised to secure victory in the Greater Kailash constituency. “Jhaadu wale ja rahe hain, Modi ji aa rahe hai (the broom is going, Modi ji is coming),” Kishan remarked reflecting the party’s optimism as the elections approach. His statement took aim at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), whose election symbol is the broom. The Greater Kailash seat is anticipated to witness a fierce contest, with Shikha Rai facing off against…

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01

Feb

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BJD slams BJP for undermining Odisha’s fiscal success

The opposition Biju Janata Dal on Saturday said the Fiscal Health Index (FHI), published by the Niti Aayog, shows the state's outstanding financial management during the Naveen Patnaik dispensation and has proved BJP's allegations wrong.   BJD leader Santrupt Mishra, a close aide of the former CM, said at a press conference that during the previous government, Odisha consistently demonstrated fiscal discipline and prudent financial management, setting an example for the entire nation.   "The Bharatiya Janata Party's repeated propaganda that nothing has been accomplished during Patnaik's tenure has been decisively proven wrong by this report," he claimed.   Mishra…

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31

Jan

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Tripura CPI-M names Jitendra Chaudhury as State Secretary for 3 years

The CPI(M) on Friday said its MLA Jitendra Chaudhury has been re-elected as the party's Tripura unit secretary and a state committee comprising 61 members has been constituted for the next three years.   Six women have been included in the state committee, a party leader said.   "Jitendra Chaudhury, the leader of opposition in the Tripura Assembly, has been re-elected as the CPI(M) state secretary unanimously at the party's 24th state conference that ended here today. A 61-member state committee has also been constituted," senior party leader Pabitra Kar told the media.   These decisions were taken during the…

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31

Jan

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Naidu, Pawan to campaign for Delhi polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party is roping its alliance partners in the campaign for Delhi polls.   Accordingly, Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is set to campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party candidates in Delhi.   Naidu, who will be, reportedly, going to New Delhi on Saturday, will campaign in parts of Delhi, especially in the areas with a significant Telugu voter base, on February 2 (Sunday).   Also read: 'Special Status' demand gets a fresh lease of life in Andhra   It has been learnt that BJP’s local leaders have already finalised the campaign…

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31

Jan

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Congress condemns attack on MP Manoj Kumar, seeks Nitish’s clarity

On Friday, the Congress party condemned the attack on its Sasaram MP, Manoj Kumar, and called on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to explain his position and clarify his party JD(U)'s involvement in the incident. The Congress demanded the immediate arrest of those responsible and strong punishment for them. Manoj Kumar, a Dalit leader, was severely injured on Thursday after being attacked by a group of people in what police believe was a road rage incident in Bihar's Kaimur district. At a press conference at Congress headquarters, Bihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh, Bihar CLP leader Shakeel Ahmad, and former…

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31

Jan

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YSRCP refuses to accept Vijayasai Reddy’s resignation

The YSRCP on Saturday said that the party did not approve the resignation of V Vijayasai Reddy from the Rajya Sabha, but respected his choice.   Earlier in the day, Reddy resigned as a member of the Upper House and announced he was quitting politics due to "personal reasons".   He met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at his residence in New Delhi and submitted his resignation.   In a post on 'X', YSRCP called Reddy a pillar of strength for the party since its inception.   "Even though we do not approve of your decision, we still respect your choice.…

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31

Jan

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Kejriwal seeks criminal case against Haryana CM over ‘poisoned’ Yamuna

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has written to the Election Commission (EC) demanding a criminal case against Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini concerning the rising ammonia contamination levels in the Yamuna, which supplies water to Delhi. In his letter, Kejriwal accused the Haryana CM of engaging in a “deliberate conspiracy” to influence the Delhi elections by sending contaminated water to the capital. Kejriwal claimed the ammonia levels had sharply increased from 3.2 parts per million (ppm) on 15 January to 7 ppm a few days later, creating a severe water crisis in Delhi. Kejriwal stated that…

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30

Jan

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TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha to campaign for Delhi polls from Jan 31

Trinamool Congress (TMC) will campaign for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in poll-bound Delhi.   MP Shatrughan Sinha will be the flagbearer for the TMC.  As per sources, Shatrughan Sinha will start campaigning from Purvanchal-dominated areas of Delhi from January 31. Earlier today (Tuesday), AAP said that the Samajwadi Party (SP) will campaign for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the forthcoming Delhi assembly elections. Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, Shivsena UBT and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) have already extended their support to the ruling AAP in Delhi. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will…

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30

Jan

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Priyanka shown black flags, go back slogans in Wayanad

Black flags were waved by CPI(M) workers at Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday while she was on her way to visit the family of the woman killed by a tiger last week in Mananthavady village here.   The black flags were waved at Priyanka's cavalcade near Kaniyaram here by CPI(M) workers over her alleged delay in returning to the district, especially after the tiger attack, since she won from the constituency.   They also shouted "go back" at her as her motorcade sped away, according to visuals on TV channels.   She reached the victim's home…

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30

Jan

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Congress blames VIP culture for mishap

The Congress has strongly criticised the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government over the stampede at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh.   Rahul Gandhi attributed the incident to “mismanagement” and the administration’s “special focus on VIP movement” instead of ensuring the safety of common devotees.   The stampede, which occurred on Wednesday amid millions of pilgrims attending the Mauni Amavasya, resulted in multiple casualties.   While the exact number of fatalities and injuries is still being ascertained, the incident has raised serious concerns over the management of the religious gathering.   Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his heartbreak…

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