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25

Feb

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Luxury campaign vans in high demand ahead of TN polls

As Tamil Nadu gears up for the Assembly elections, demand for ultra-modern campaign vehicles fitted with luxury interiors and advanced technology has surged, with a Coimbatore-based firm reporting a sharp rise in orders from political parties across southern India.   Operating from Sivananda Colony, the private company has carved a niche in designing and manufacturing customised mobile campaign units for leaders in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. With alliance talks and seat-sharing negotiations under way, parties are upgrading their campaign infrastructure, triggering fresh demand for high-end vehicles.   Workers at the unit said traditional Tempo Travellers are increasingly being…

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25

Feb

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The mother of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) chief Udey Bhanu Chib on Tuesday condemned his arrest, terming it unjustified and politically motivated, while the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) asserted that Congress is undeterred by such actions.

Hours after he was taken into police custody,  mother of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) chief Udey Bhanu Chib on Tuesday condemned his arrest, terming it unjustified and politically motivated, while the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) asserted that no action would deter its workers from continuing their fight against "wrong policies" of the BJP government.   Rajni Bala, mother of Chib, said the action against her son reflected the government's "authoritarian" and "high-handed" approach, asserting that peaceful protest is a fundamental democratic right.Chib was arrested by Delhi Police in connection with the shirtless protest staged by a group…

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24

Feb

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BJP on Tuesday alleged that Rahul Gandhi was the “mastermind” of the Congress youth wing’s “naked protest” at the AI Impact Summit last week and asserted that the long arm of the law will soon reach the “rogue” person .

Asserting that law will follow its course,  the BJP on Tuesday alleged that Rahul Gandhi was the "mastermind" of the Congress youth wing's "naked protest" at the AI Impact Summit last week and maintained that the long arm of the law will soon reach the "rogue" person who organised the "anarchic incident" to defame India from behind the scenes.   This came after a Delhi court sent Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Uday Bhanu Chib to a four-day police custody in connection with the "shirtless protest" at the AI Impact Summit venue.   Addressing a press conference at the BJP…

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24

Feb

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Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Monday said its recent protest at the AI Impact Summit was peaceful and alleged that its leaders were being politically targeted and falsely implicated.

A day after Delhi court observed that ‘shirtless protest’ at AI summit had imperiled nation’s image in the eyes of foreign stakeholders while it sent  4 persons to Police custody, Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Monday said its recent protest at the AI Impact Summit was peaceful and aimed at drawing attention to what it described as a 'compromised' Prime Minister, alleging that its leaders were being politically targeted and falsely implicated.   Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, IYC leaders claimed that their workers faced lathi-charge in recent protests across the country and were being treated 'like terrorists',…

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23

Feb

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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday rallied behind Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that he has been doing his job as the Leader of the Opposition and taking the government as well as the BJP to task.

In a significant political statement showing his support to Rahul Gandhi amid talk of leadership change in the INDIA bloc, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday rallied behind the Congress leader, saying that he has been doing his job as the Leader of the Opposition and taking the government as well as the BJP to task.   Replying to a question about suggestions that a section of the INDIA bloc is projecting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to lead the opposition alliance, Abdullah made it clear that no such meeting to discuss the leadership has taken…

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22

Feb

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Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has defended Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, against accusations by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju who described Gandhi as “a dangerous person for India’s security.”

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has defended Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, against accusations by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju who described Gandhi as “a dangerous person for India’s security.”     The senior leader of the party  Ramesh on Sunday stated, “He is Leader of Opposition…. He speaks responsibly. He doesn’t speak casually. He speaks based on the facts he has, and whatever he says, he provides evidence.” He referenced Gandhi raising concerns about national security related to border tensions with China five years ago, which he claimed caused governmental panic.   Ramesh further alleged the…

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22

Feb

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Akhilesh accuses BJP of ‘playing’ with his security

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP government of “playing” with his security and demanded an explanation for the withdrawal of National Security Guard (NSG) protection previously provided to him.   In a statement issued from the Samajwadi Party headquarters in Lucknow, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said the government must clarify the reasons behind the security review that led to the removal of his NSG cover.   “The BJP government is playing with my security. I had NSG security, but it was withdrawn. The government should have disclosed why,” Yadav said, alleging that security-related decisions were being…

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21

Feb

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Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma said on Saturday said that the  Jammu and Kashmir government has “shattered” the dreams of unemployed youth in the Union territory by “outsourcing” around 23,000 jobs

  Making a big political accusation, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma said on Saturday said that the  Jammu and Kashmir government has “shattered” the dreams of unemployed youth in the Union territory by “outsourcing” around 23,000 jobs, The BJP leader asked the Omar Abdullah government to rollback the order or face the “wrath of the youth”.     “The Abdullah government has outsourced, sold around 23,000 jobs instead of filling them through a transparent recruitment process. It has shattered the dreams of poor, unemployed youth. This is a huge betrayal with the youth of J-K,” Sharma said here.He was…

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21

Feb

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10 Congress workers detained for staging protest at AI Impact Summit

Ten Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers were arrested for staging a brief protest at an exhibition hall of the AI Impact Summit and raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.   "They were removed immediately and were taken to Tilak Marg police station. No one will be allowed to breach the law and order situation," the officer said.   The protesters marched inside Hall No 5, wearing or holding white T-shirts with images of Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump printed on them, along with slogans such as "India US Trade Deal", "Epstein Files", and "PM is compromised",…

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20

Feb

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Congress appoints Vinod Jakhar as head of NSUI

In a major organisational reshuffle within student political leadership, the All India Congress Committee appointed Vinod Jakhar as the new National President of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Friday.   The move was announced by the Congress High Command, noting that the appointment comes into force with immediate effect.   The appointment, according to the party leadership, has been approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge himself.   The official appointment letter was issued by AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal. With this appointment, Jakhar will now lead the Congress’s student wing across the country.     The…

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