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22

Sep

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Congress leaders dismissed PM Narender Modi’s address as ‘mere repetition’ of earlier statements

 Within hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the eve of the implementation of the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, the Congress party dismissed the speech as a mere repetition of earlier statements. Congress also accused BJP led government of 'destroying' MSMEs over the years by its 'ill conceived' measures. While Jairam Ramesh described GST as Growth Suppressing Tax with all reforms inadequate, Pawan Khera reminded how demonetization had devastated MSMEs.Congress leader Pawan Khera said there was "nothing new" in the Prime Minister's remarks and accused the government of devastating micro, small and medium enterprises…

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21

Sep

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Karnataka BJP to stage statewide protest over poor condition of roads

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party President BY Vijayendra on Sunday announced that the party will stage a statewide 'rasta roko' (road blockade) protest on September 24, with workers taking to the streets in all 224 Assembly constituencies across Karnataka. The protest is in response to the poor condition of roads across the state of Karnataka— a problem that has drawn intense criticism.Congress government in the state is facing intense criticism from various sections claiming that roads in the state, especially those in Bengaluru are riddled with potholes. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has set one month deadline to fix all potholes.High-profile figures, including…

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21

Sep

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BJP’s Ravi Shankar Prasad said if Sam Pitroda loves Pakistan so much, then he should move to that country

After Congress Overseas chief Sam Pitroda stirred a political controversy saying he 'felt at home in Pakistan', BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday sharply criticised his remarks and said he should go to that country only.  Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "Why do all friends of Rahul Gandhi love Pakistan....?" "I would say if Sam Pitroda loves Pakistan so much , then he should move to that country", he added. Sam Pitroda reportedly said in a media statement that he had been to Pakistan and "felt at home" Speaking to a news agency Prasad said, "Sam Pitroda should go to…

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20

Sep

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Newly elected ABVP team assures students they will address all student issues in campuses

Buoyed over sweeping win in the polls,  newly elected Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) president Aryan Maan on Friday expressed gratitude to the students and said Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has given “befitting reply” to National Student Union of India (NSUI) by winning three out of four posts in the high-octane polls. The newly elected team of ABVP assured the students they will address key issues confronting students and stand with them for every genuine cause. ABVP’s Aryan Maan clinched the post of President after defeating Congress-backed NSUI candidate Joslyn Nandita Choudhary by 16000 votes. Maan got 28,821 votes, while…

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19

Sep

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BJP slammed Congress saying Pitroda’s remarks are anti national, must apologize to nation

The BJP today slammed Congress over  party’s overseas unit chief Sam Pitroda' 'gaffe' that Pakistan is like a home to him. BJP  has hit back over remarks,  accusing the Congress of having an “undying love” for Pakistan.   Pitroda's remarks sparked a political storm when he said that he “felt at home” during his visit to Pakistan as he also batted for improving his relationship with the neighbour. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) quickly seized on his statement to attack the Congress, mocking it as the “Islamabad National Congress” and accusing the party of having a soft corner for Pakistan, coming…

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19

Sep

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KTR pep up BRS cadre for Jubilee Hills bypoll

With a by-poll in the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency pending, Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao is putting in a determined effort to lift the morale of party cadre and chalk out a winning strategy. The party leadership does not want to lose another constituency in the city after its recent loss in the Secunderabad Cantonment by-poll.Despite the formation of a Congress government, the BRS still holds a strong grip on the city, as evidenced by its performance in the 2023 Assembly and local civic body elections. However, the recent defection of some city-based MLAs has motivated the…

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19

Sep

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BJP steps up Bengal poll preps with 5-day strategy meet

With a few months left before the state assembly elections, the political atmosphere in West Bengal is heating up. The BJP, along with the Sangh Parivar, has shifted into high gear to strengthen its organisational base in the state.   Since Wednesday night, the state and central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party have been engaged in a five-day marathon meeting at a five-star hotel in Salt Lake. The session, orchestrated by BJP’s All India General Secretary (Organisation) BL Santosh, saw a series of discussions at various levels — both individual and group. The deliberations continued into Thursday morning with…

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19

Sep

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Rahul Gandhi’s Gen Z call on ‘vote chori’ row draws BJP’s sharp reply

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's shoutout to the Gen Z of India to play a decisive role in safeguarding the Constitution and prevent alleged "vote theft" invited a stinging response from the BJP's Nishikant Dubey, who asserted that the generation stood firmly against dynastic politics. The slugfest started after Gandhi, fresh from his second round of voter fraud allegations, appealed to the country's students and the Gen Z, those born in the early 2000s, to protect democracy, as he pledged to stand by them in their fight against alleged "vote theft". "The country's youth, the country's students, the country's Gen Z…

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18

Sep

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EC not cooperating with CID in vote deletion probe: Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka D K Shivakumar supports Rahul Gandhi for his large-scale voter deletion charges. Backing Congress leader Shivakumar on Thursday, said that the Election Commission of India (EC) failed to cooperate with the CID investigation ordered by the Karnataka government.   "What Rahul Gandhi has said is true. We have to take some drastic action. My CM also knows," he stated.   There were some people who tried to delete a few voters' names by giving wrong telephone numbers.   "What Rahul Gandhi has said is a fact. There is nothing wrong with it. He has said…

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18

Sep

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To woo Thevar votes, EPS seeks Bharat Ratna for Muthuramalinga

Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK (All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) general secretary, has sought the Bharat Ratna Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar, who is the most prominent figure representing the Thevar community.This is being viewed as an effort to make inroads into the influential Thevar community, particularly after the expulsion of its leaders such as VK Sasikala, TTV Dhinakaran and O Panneerselvam.The request follows Palaniswami's meeting on Tuesday with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a key BJP troubleshooter, in New Delhi. While the meeting was held to discuss issues within the AIADMK and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Palaniswami avoided the press…

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