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29

Sep

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PM called upon workers to celebrate festivals of all states in Delhi to strengthen “Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat’ feeling

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the new office of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi, located at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg. 'Branding'  Delhi as  a "mini India" where lakhs of people from different states live , PM Modi called upon BJP workers to celebrate prominent regional festivals with them to strengthen the feeling of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" and the country's unity.   Delhi is not just the capital of the country but also the capital of its cultural diversity, Modi said after inaugurating the Delhi BJP's new office building at DDU Marg. Speaking at the event,…

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29

Sep

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi described Ladakhis ‘amazing people’ asserting ,’Give Ladakh a voice…’

Even as many senior Congress leaders have been highly critical of government's handling of violence in Leh,  Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Ladakh’s people, culture, and traditions were under attack by the BJP and RSS, as he batted for inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule.   His remarks came in the wake of last week’s violence in Leh in which four people were killed in firing by the security forces and scores of others were injured. Fifty people have since been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in rioting.Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the main voice behind the…

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28

Sep

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‘Jan Suraaj will either be first or last’: Prashant Kishor

In an interview, Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor made a sensational prediction about Bihar’s political future, asserting that the Janata Dal (United), or JD(U), will win fewer than 25 seats in the upcoming assembly election. He further claimed the Bharatiya Janata Party would also suffer losses, and the Opposition alliance would finish in a distant third place.Kishor (or PK), a former election strategist and consultant, said that his Jan Suraaj party would contest all 243 seats and would not form alliances with any other group. Kishor said that his party "will either be first or come last."Kishor also launched an…

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28

Sep

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Bihar will see four Diwalis this year: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday that the people of Bihar would celebrate “four Diwalis” this year, each marking a distinct achievement or promise.   Speaking at a rally, the Union Minister laid out the four reasons for the multiple celebrations.   “This time, the people of Bihar have to celebrate four Diwalis,” Shah stated. “The first Diwali is to be celebrated on the day Lord Shri Ram returned to Ayodhya. The second Diwali, just yesterday, Modi deposited ₹10,000 each into the bank accounts of our Jeevika Didis, so celebrate that. The third Diwali, Modi reduced the prices…

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27

Sep

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Aga Rulhulla MP of the party seen as a rebel has urged unity for keeping BJP away from the political arena of UT

As the political lines are getting sharper over what happened in Leh on September 24, National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday said the people of Ladakh are now facing the consequences of the 2019 decision that separated the region from Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that their long-standing demands deserve serious attention from the Central Government.   Leh district in Ladkah UT witnessed massive violence claiming 4 lives and leaving over 90 people injured after protests turned violent amid demonstrations. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been very critical over handling of Leh developments by BJP led government…

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26

Sep

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Nitish targets Lalu over dynasty politics in Bihar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched a sharp attack on RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday, accusing him of caring only for his family rather than the people of Bihar.Speaking at the launch of the state's Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana (Chief Minister's Women Employment Scheme), Kumar took a direct dig at the Rashtriya Janata Dal chief without naming him. He referred to the time Lalu Yadav stepped down and immediately made his wife, Rabri Devi, the Chief Minister."I want to tell women that a lot of work is being done and the Prime Minister is working for you. The…

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26

Sep

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BJP names election in-charges for Bihar, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) officially on Thursday launched its campaign preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu by appointing senior leaders to oversee its strategies in these states. The announcement underscores the party’s determination to strengthen its position in these crucial electoral battlegrounds. For the high-stakes Bihar assembly elections, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has been named the in-charge. He will be supported by two co-in-charges: Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. The BJP, as the senior-most ally in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)…

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25

Sep

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Arvind Kejriwal criticises BJP, calls party ‘intoxicated by power’ amid Ladakh concerns

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal expressed grave concerns over the ongoing situation in Ladakh, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of eroding democratic rights and transforming states into Union Territories to consolidate power on Thursday.  In a strongly worded post on social media platform X, Kejriwal questioned whether India’s independence from British rule was achieved only to subject its citizens to what he described as the BJP’s authoritarian control. In his post, Kejriwal stated, “What is happening in Ladakh today is extremely alarming. Every true patriot should stand with the people of Ladakh. Did we take freedom…

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25

Sep

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Aaditya Thackeray hints at ‘vote chori’ strike after Rahul’s exposé

Uddhav Sena MP Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday announced in Mumbai that his party would soon unveil a significant "exposé" targeting alleged irregularities by the Election Commission during the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections.  Drawing parallels to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent accusations against the poll body, Thackeray promised to reveal critical flaws in the Election Commission’s conduct, likening the forthcoming disclosure to a “Rahul Gandhi-like expose”. When pressed for details on the timing of this revelation, Thackeray remained cryptic, stating, “We can’t reveal the timings of the surgical strikes.” He elaborated on his party’s prior concerns, noting, “We have already written…

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24

Sep

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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said BJP is the only party opposing statehood to J&K as it could not form government in the UT

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that an impression was developing in the Union Territory that its statehood will not be restored as the BJP could not win assembly elections last year. He said BJP was the only party that opposed statehood restoration.“Sometimes it looks like people of Jammu and Kashmir will not get statehood because the BJP lost the elections. This is an injustice because nowhere was it said that statehood will be restored only if the BJP wins,” Abdullah told media outside his private office in Srinagar.“If there is opposition to the restoration of…

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