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Get ready for Assembly polls: JP Nadda to J&K workers
During a party function in Jammu and Kashmir, BJP's national president J P Nadda urged party workers to ensure victory in upcoming assembly elections. He emphasised the need for a strong showing by the party's cadre base. Nadda also paid tribute to party ideologue Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. J&K BJP president Ravinder Raina called for unity among workers to secure the UT's first BJP chief minister and majority in the next elections.
Third Eye: Wait for new chief continues, proving loyalty to fishermen & beginning of hopping season
Mukesh Sahni of the VIP party believes that the Nishad community is not supporting him in big numbers, which is why his party did not win a single seat in Bihar's Lok Sabha election. Sahni's party fought three Lok Sabha seats in Bihar as part of the INDIA alliance. Regardless, Sahni remains optimistic about the assembly elections next year. To prove his Nishad credentials, Sahni held a party meeting on a Ganga river trip and served two big Katla fish measuring 43 kg.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal victim of 'deep political conspiracy', people need to rally behind him, says wife Sunita
Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accused the BJP of orchestrating a political conspiracy against her husband. She claimed that Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case was based on false allegations from TDP MP Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy. Sunita Kejriwal alleged that Reddy changed his statement to implicate Kejriwal after his son was arrested and denied bail.
'Lack of democracy within BRS; leaders suffocating': Congress' Prabhakar Rao
on Saturday, Prabhakar Rao said, "There is a lack of democracy in the BRS party. Most of the leaders are suffocating there. It is a regional party. Whatever decision is taken by the party chief is final. So, most of the MLAs and MLCs were suffocating in this BRS party as they were not allowed to speak at all."
MUDA scam: More than Rs 3800 cr, transferred to CM Siddaramaiah's wife's name, claims BJP
On the MUDA scam, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "... It is a more than Rs 3800 crores scam and the plots which duly authorised by MUDA have been transferred in the name of the wife of CM Siddaramaiah. There is a huge scam and the then DC who has now been t...
Hathras stampede: UP govt hiding its failure by making minor arrests, says Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for attempting to evade responsibility for the Hathras stampede, which claimed 121 lives, by making minor arrests. Yadav accused the government of not learning from administrative failures and emphasized the need for a judicial inquiry into the arrests, labeling them as a conspiracy. He highlighted the plight of the attendees, mostly poor and marginalized, blaming the BJP government for neglecting their welfare and demanding accountability for the tragic incident.
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BSP leader murder: Supporters stage protest, demand CBI probe, eights suspects held over killing
Several suspects have been detained in connection with the murder of BSP state president K Armstrong, but doubts persist among political leaders and supporters regarding their involvement. Armstrong was brutally killed by a gang near his home in Perambur, prompting calls for a CBI investigation from his supporters who allege a planned murder and intelligence failure. Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed shock and ordered swift police action, but opposition leaders criticized the DMK government for failing to maintain law and order, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence under its tenure.
CM Stalin calls BSP leader's murder 'deeply saddening,' orders swift justice
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed grief over the assassination of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader, Mr. Armstrong, by unidentified men near his residence in Perambur, Chennai. He ordered the police to conduct the case expeditiously and bring the culprits to justice. Eight suspects have been arrested and a special team has been formed to investigate the murder.
BSP leader's killing: Party supremo Mayawati to visit Chennai tomorrow; appeals for peace
BSP Tamil Nadu head K Armstrong was murdered near Perambur residence. Mayawati will visit Chennai, urging action. Chennai police arrested eight suspects; CM MK Stalin conveyed condolences, ordered expedited probe. BSP workers gathered at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital mortuary, staged road roko and sit-in protests on Poonamallee High Road, demanding CBI probe.
Rahul Gandhi "deeply shocked" at BSP leader's "abhorrent" killing, confident TN govt "will ensure culprits brought to justice"
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed deep shock over the brutal killing of K Armstrong, the Tamil Nadu Chief of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), near his residence in Chennai. He extended heartfelt condolences to Armstrong's family, friends, and followers, emphasizing that Tamil Nadu Congress leaders are in close contact with the state government to ensure swift justice for the culprits. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also condemned the assassination, assuring expedited police action to bring the perpetrators to justice. BSP Chief Mayawati strongly condemned the killing, urging the state government to swiftly punish those responsible.
Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh appointed as chairperson of AAP Parliamentary Party
The Supreme Court in April granted bail to Sanjay Singh, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) last October in an alleged money laundering case related to the Delhi liquor policy scam. He spent six months in jail.
Rahul Gandhi to be on Gujarat visit; to address party workers and meet Rajkot fire victims' kin
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Saturday to address party workers and meet families affected by recent tragedies, including the Rajkot game zone fire, boat capsize in Vadodara, and Morbi bridge collapse. His visit comes amidst tensions following clashes between BJP and Congress workers over alleged remarks by Gandhi. Complaints and FIRs have been filed, leading to the arrest of five Congress workers. Gandhi will also meet the families of these arrested workers during his visit to the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee office in Paldi.
Sanjay Singh appointed as chairperson of AAP Parliamentary Party
Sanjay Singh, Rajya Sabha MP from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been appointed as the chairperson of the AAP Parliamentary Party and as the leader of the party in Rajya Sabha. He expressed gratitude to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for entrusting him with these responsibilities, vowing to fulfill them with dedication. Singh previously served as the AAP's Rajya Sabha leader and was recently re-elected to the Upper House, taking oath on March 19.
Lalu Prasad Yadav predicts fall of Modi government by August, urges party workers to prepare for elections
Former Bihar Chief Minister and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has called on his party workers to gear up for possible early elections, predicting the fall of the Modi government by August. Yadav stated that the current government in Delhi is very weak and could collapse soon.
BRS suffers major setback, six party MLCs join Congress in Telangana
Six opposition BRS MLCs in Telangana have joined the ruling Congress, a significant setback for the opposition party. The party, which lost the Assembly polls last year, has been struggling with desertions, with several leaders, including six MLAs, leaving the party. The Congress has 25 members, while BRS has 25.
BJP is a 'parasite', 'ate up' regional parties: Jairam Ramesh
Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi for promoting consensus outside but confrontation inside Parliament, calling BJP a 'parasite.' He lauded the INDIA bloc's resurgence, deemed the 2024 election a personal defeat for Modi, defended Rahul Gandhi’s Agnipath remarks, criticized Modi’s 'parjeevi' tag, noted BJD's Rajya Sabha support, accused BJP of twisting Gandhi’s words, criticized the non-biological PM, and mentioned Varanasi.
Hathras stampede: 'Govt can't run away from its responsibility', says Akhilesh Yadav
The Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday formed a three-member judicial commission headed by a retired high court judge to probe the Hathras tragedy, also looking into the possibility that a "conspiracy" was behind the stampede. The panel will submit its report in two months.
NCP-SP approaches ECI to register party to accept funds before Maharashtra polls
Nationalist Congress Party - Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) is learnt to have moved the Election Commission of India ahead of the assembly polls in Maharashtra, seeking to register itself as a distinct political party under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 so that it can accept donations ahead of elections.
INDIA bloc parties walk out of Rajya Sabha during PM Modi's speech
During PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha, LoP Kharge was denied the opportunity to speak, leading to a walkout by Congress-led bloc parties. Chairman Dhankhar condemned the walkout, calling it an insult to the Constitution. Modi reiterated his duty to be accountable for his government's performance.
Student outfits of some INDIA bloc parties protest at Jantar Mantar, plan march to Parliament
Student outfits from various Indian bloc parties, including AISA, SFI, AISF, Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha, and NSUI, gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest alleged irregularities in exams conducted by the National Testing Agency. They demand the scrapping of NTA, Education Minister's resignation, and decentralization of entrance tests.
"Never in history, there has been such disregard...": RS chairman Dhankar to Kharge amid disruption
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar sternly addressed Leader of Opposition in the House, Mallikarjun Kharge, asserting that Kharge could not continuously "rundown the chair." Dhankhar noted a recurring disregard for the chair from Kharge’s side. This exchange occurred during a debate on the motion of thanks to President Droupadi Murmu's address.
"Ours is not a political alliance, it is a time-tested friendship": PM Modi on meeting with Shiv Sena MPs
The Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-Ajit Pawar MPs congratulated Narendra Modi on taking the oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term following the Lok Sabha polls. Taking to 'X', PM Modi wrote, "Had a great meeting with Shiv Sena MPs. Ours is not a political alliance--it is a time-tested friendship, bound together by common ideals and a shared vision for India's development."
NDA parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, PM Modi likely to speak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) parliamentary party meeting on Tuesday, in what will be his first speech to the MPs of the ruling bloc during the first session of Parliament since he assumed office for a third term. Though Modi in the past has addressed the NDA MPs on a few occasions, especially when he was elected as their leader ahead of all his three terms, he generally speaks at the meetings of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs during sessions.
Every political party in Bihar wants a piece of Kushwahas
The Kushwaha community in Bihar, comprising 4.2% of the state population, is being targeted by both the ruling coalition and opposition parties ahead of the assembly election. The JDU has nominated Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha for the MLC seat, which was promised to the Rashtriya Lok Morcha. The BJP is willing to send Kushwaha to the Rajya Sabha, as there are two vacancies in Bihar.
Aam Aadmi Party MPs to boycott President Murmu's address in Parliament
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to three days' Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remand by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Following this development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced that its Members of Parliament would boycott President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday.
Centre using CBI to frame Kejriwal, has discriminated the most against Delhi govt: Akhikesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav visited Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi at LNJP Hospital, expressing concern for her health amid her hunger strike for Delhi's water supply. Yadav criticized the BJP-led Centre, alleging increased challenges for chief ministers and accusing the CBI of targeting opposition figures. He praised Atishi's courage in fighting for Delhi's issues, highlighting her efforts despite obstacles. Atishi, admitted to ICU after her hunger strike, was stable. Her strike, demanding water solutions, ended with hospitalization.
BJP leaders link development funding with party poll success
After winning 25 of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat, BJP leaders in Gandhinagar are becoming more aggressive. The Vadodara BJP president emphasized not spending development funds in areas where the party lacks support, while Junagarh MP Rajesh Chudasma vowed to take action against those who opposed him during elections.
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