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06

Apr

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BJP’s foundation Day was celebrated in a grand way across J&K with party unit organizing functions and celebratory events at multiple places besides party headquarters in Jammu.

BJP’s foundation Day was celebrated in a grand way across J&K with party unit organizing functions and celebratory events at multiple places besides party headquarters in Jammu. Larger part of the celebrations was seen by way of rallies and flag hoisting ceremonies to mark the significance of the day.   The party units organised programmes from the booth to the district level to spread awareness among the public about its ideology and initiatives.As part of the celebrations, BJP workers hoisted party flags at the residence of Sat Sharma in Jammu, at the party headquarters, and took out rallies across the…

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05

Apr

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Cong calls PM’s Lok Sabha seat hike proposal a ‘weapon of mass distraction’

The Congress has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposal of increasing the Lok Sabha House seats, calling it a 'Weapon of Mass Distraction (WMD)'. Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, in a post on X, said that the PM continues to make 'misleading' statements, tricking the public.   "The PM is up to his usual tricks of making misleading statements that are meant to deceive. He says South Indian states will not be hurt in any way if the strength of the Lok Sabha is increased by 50 per cent and the number of seats of each…

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05

Apr

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If you want me to protect you, vote for TMC: Mamata at Farakka

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission (EC) while addressing a public rally in Farakka, alleging unprecedented administrative overreach ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections.     Expressing strong displeasure over the transfer of officials, Mamata claimed that even civic bodies were being brought under the Commission’s control.   “I have never before heard of corporations, too, falling under their control,” she said. Alleging bias, she further remarked that officials from Bengal were being sent out while those “close to the BJP” were being brought into the state.   Reiterating…

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04

Apr

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Not temples or mosques, we want jobs: LF releases manifesto

With a strong focus on employment and industrial growth, the Left Front (LF) on Saturday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly Elections, placing jobs, governance, and women’s safety at the centre of its campaign.   The manifesto was released at Pramod Dasgupta Bhawan in the presence of senior CPI(M) leaders Biman Bose and Mohammed Salim. Emphasising a shift from identity politics, the Lf declared, “Not temples or mosques—we want jobs,” positioning development as its core agenda.   The manifesto promises permanent employment opportunities for every family, with a commitment to provide at least two job options to every…

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04

Apr

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Cong DAC to submit report on Haryana RS cross-voting

The Haryana Congress Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) is set to prepare a report and convey its decision to the party high command regarding the alleged cross-voting by five Congress MLAs in last month’s Rajya Sabha elections.   The committee, chaired by senior leader Dharampal Malik, met at the Haryana Congress office on Friday evening.   The five MLAs are accused of cross-voting in favour of the BJP-backed independent candidate. Satish Nandal has been issued a show-cause notice for “anti-party activities” by deliberately not supporting the Congress official candidate.   Polling for the two Rajya Sabha seats in Haryana was held…

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03

Apr

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BJP candidate list out; Annamalai’s name not on it

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced its list of 27 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, with former state president K. Annamalai missing from the lineup after he reportedly declined to contest. Sources said that Annamalai chose not to enter the fray due to dissatisfaction over seat allocation by alliance partner AIADMK.   BJP has fielded several prominent leaders across constituencies. Union Minister of State L. Murugan will contest from the Avanashi (SC) seat, while former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has been nominated from Mylapore. Sitting MLA and Mahila Morcha national President Vanathi Srinivasan will contest from…

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03

Apr

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One held in Punjab BJP office blast case

At least two suspects linked to the Punjab BJP office blast have been identified by the Chandigarh police, officials said on Friday. According to a senior police official, “further investigations are on,” adding that efforts are underway to nab the accused.   The explosion occurred around 5 pm on Wednesday when a suspected crude explosive device was hurled near the BJP office. No casualties were reported from the incident.   Forensic officials and the bomb detection squad were seen collecting evidence to determine the nature, material and intensity of the explosives used in the attack.   Officials said that on…

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02

Apr

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Will win over 170 seats: Shah beams in Bengal

Accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday filed his nomination papers as the party’s candidate for the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, marking a high-voltage start to his campaign.   Adhikari submitted his nomination at the Alipore Survey Building after a massive roadshow that began at Hazra Crossing. The procession, dubbed the ‘Vijay Sankalp Sabha’ (Victory Pledge Rally), saw Shah and Adhikari riding atop a decorated tableau, showering rose petals as they moved through South Kolkata.   The rally drew large crowds, with BJP supporters waving saffron flags and raising slogans. However, tensions briefly flared…

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02

Apr

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New alliance in Bengal? Owaisi, Kabir share stage at a rally

A new political alignment ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections came into focus on Wednesday as Asaduddin Owaisi and Humayun Kabir jointly addressed a public rally in Murshidabad.   The rally, held at Dubtala ground in Naoda, marked the first major public show of strength following the formal announcement of the alliance between Kabir’s newly launched Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on March 25.   Addressing the gathering, Owaisi launched a sharp attack on both the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP, targeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra…

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01

Apr

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TVK seeks tight security for Vijay; writes to Amit Shah

A senior leader of the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Wednesday has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking enhanced security for party founder and actor Vijay amid concerns over alleged lapses during his election campaign.   CTR Nirmal Kumar, Joint General Secretary of the party, highlighted security concerns in a letter addressed to the Union Home Ministry, stating that Vijay—who is currently under ‘Y’ category security cover—requires stronger protection as he campaigns for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.   Vijay formally launched his campaign on March 30 after filing his nomination from the Perambur constituency. Although the…

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