Politics

01

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Assembly showdown between Vijay and Udhayanidhi on Cauvery issue

Joseph Vijay, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, justified his demand for a bilateral dialogue with Karnataka about the Cauvery water dispute in the Assembly on Friday by saying that he is ready to accept any "humiliation" in case dialogue can ensure the protection of the state's interest.   Vijay made the statement amidst a tiff with the Leader of the Opposition, Udhayanidhi Stalin, over the Karnataka proposal for constructing the Mekedatu dam. Refuting the demand of Udhayanidhi for holding an all-party meeting, Vijay said that Tamil Nadu will never sacrifice its water rights and asked the opposition not to politicise the…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Congress on Friday issued a whip to its MPs in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, asking them to be present in their respective Houses on August 10, 11 and 12 as “very important” issues will be taken up for discussion.

The Congress on Friday issued a whip to its MPs in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, asking them to be present in their respective Houses on August 10, 11 and 12 as "very important" issues will be taken up for discussion.   The Congress has also conveyed to all INDIA bloc allies to ensure that their MPs remain present on the three days, sources said.The issuance of the whip comes amid reports that the contentious FCRA amendment bill will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament next week. There is also talk of the Constitution Amendment…

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31

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

CJP convener Abhijeet Dipke on Friday urged the BJP to heed its “godfather” RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s advice not to label protesting Gen Z youth as anti-national.

A day after Bhagwat interacted with Gen Z in Mumbai, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convener Abhijeet Dipke on Friday urged the BJP to heed its "godfather" RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's advice not to label protesting Gen Z youth as anti-national, and cited lack of synchronisation between the ruling party and its ideological mentor.   Speaking to reporters, Dipke demanded that the ruling party align with the RSS chief's acknowledgement that the youth agitation at Jantar Mantar over NEET examination irregularities had stemmed from genuine grievances.   Bhagwat on Thursday came out strongly in support of Gen Z, saying their grievances…

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30

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Vijay’s delimitation front falters without AIADMK

Both the AIADMK and the DMK have decided to boycott an all-party meeting of Members of Parliament convened by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for Saturday, dealing a blow to efforts to build a unified regional strategy against the Centre's proposed constituency redrawing exercise. The absence of Tamil Nadu's two major Dravidian parties exposes deep political divisions over how to address the issue.   The meeting was called to formulate a joint response from Tamil Nadu MPs to reports that the central government is considering reintroducing the delimitation bill alongside provisions for women's reservation. Under the proposals, parliamentary boundaries would…

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29

Aug

By The Press Editor

Nation, Politics

Rahul Gandhi hails Cong’s legacy on Foundation Day

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday extended greetings to Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members on the organisation's Foundation Day. He said India's greatest strength is its youth and highlighted the IYC's legacy of providing young Indians a platform to raise their voices and concerns and fight for their rights, dreams and aspirations.   In a post on X, the Congress leader wrote, "Greetings to all Indian Youth Congress members on IYC's Foundation Day! India's greatest strength is its youth, and IYC has a proud legacy of giving young Indians a platform…

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29

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday invoked the 2023 Parliament security breach while questioning Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s silence on the July 20 students’ protest.

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday invoked the 2023 Parliament security breach while questioning Union Home Minister Amit Shah's silence on the July 20 students' protest, saying "History should not be repeated". He also recalled the Opposition's demand for a statement from Shah at the time.   In a post on X, Ramesh wrote, "On December 13, 2023, while the Winter Session of Parliament was underway, two individuals jumped into the Lok Sabha from the Visitors' Gallery. They were raising slogans and releasing yellow smoke from canisters. At the same time, two other individuals released canisters of colored smoke…

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28

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Former TMC MLA Asish Banerjee found dead at party office

Former Deputy Speaker and former MLA of Trinamool Congress Asish Banerjee was found dead in his party office, Birbhum District Police said on Sunday, and added that a suicide note has been found. Banerjee was a former MLA from Rampurhat constituency.   Police officials said that "Asish Bandyopadhyay was found dead by hanging" in his party office. "A suicide note has been found, in which the deceased mentioned that 'no one is responsible for my death'," a police official said.   His body is being taken to Rampurhat Medical College for post-mortem. Following the news, TMC workers gathered outside the…

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28

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

Abhishek Banerjee blames BJP, media for Asish’s suicide

Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday expressed profound grief over the death of former MLA and former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly (WBLA), Asish Banerjee, while raising severe concerns over the circumstances leading to his tragic death.   In a post on X, the TMC leader paid tribute to the veteran politician and former educator, describing him as a "lifelong teacher and public servant" who served the people of Birbhum with dignity, honesty, and simplicity.   "A lifelong teacher and public servant, Ashish Banerjee devoted decades to serving people with honesty, dignity and simplicity. He…

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27

Aug

By The Press Editor

Politics

They tried framing me: Ex-TMC MLA’s suicide note raises questions

Alleged pressure triggered by corruption accusations appears to have played a crucial role in the death of former TMC MLA and ex-Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee, whose body was recovered on Sunday morning from a party office near his residence in Rampurhat. Birbhum. A note found near his body suggests that Banerjee had been under intense mental distress due to being implicated in a financial scandal linked to the Tarapith-Rampurhat Development Authority.   According to the contents of the note, a conspiracy had allegedly been underway for several days to frame him in the case, despite his claims of having no…

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27

Aug

By The Press Editor

Nation, Politics

Shehzad Poonawala seeks relief from BJP in second resignation

Shehzad Poonawalla, who recently tendered his resignation as a national spokesperson for the BJP, has resubmitted his request to the party leadership, urging them to accept his decision and relieve him of all organisational duties. In a letter addressed to BJP president Nitin Nabin, which he subsequently published on X, Poonawalla expressed gratitude that the party had initially turned down his exit and requested him to reconsider. However, following period of thorough reflection, he stated that he had reached a final conclusion to step down from both his official role and active party membership.   Resignation Letter. With utmost humility,…

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