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Presidential poll: Opposition decide to field joint candidate
In the meeting, a resolution was passed to field a common candidate in the next Presidential poll. "In the forthcoming Presidential election which is being held on the 75th anniversary of India's independence, we have decided to field a common candidate who can truly serve as custodian of the Constitution and stop the Modi government from doing further damage to Indian democracy and India's social fabric," it said.
'Why is Congress silent?': BJP demands answers on AJL shareholders
Speaking to IANS, BJP's national spokesperson Nalin Kohli said: "The manner in which the first family of Congress (the Gandhis) has grabbed properties worth thousands of crores of AGL is a serious matter and it smells of corruption. Therefore, both Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are out on bail." Kohli said that there are names of many big people in it, all of whom are considered to be important or close to the Gandhis and the Congress.
Yogi announces priority for 'Agniveers' in UP
The Agniveers will get priority in recruitment to police and related services in the state. On Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had unveiled the 'Agnipath scheme' of short-term contractual recruitment, extending maximum of four years, of soldiers in the tri-services that include the Army, the Navy and the Air force. The Chief Minister also tweeted: "The double-engine government of BJP is dedicated and committed for the upliftment of the youth and to secure their future."
Sachin Pilot detained outside Congress office
Sachin Pilot who was sent to Narela police station said, "its bad sign for democracy as leaders and workers are not allowed to visit their party offices." Congress leaders who are protesting over the questioning of Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate have alleged that they were not allowed to go to the Congress headquarters at 24 Akbar Road here and many MPs claim that they were not even permitted to leave their house.
Delhi police enters AICC office, alleges Congress
"Today, Delhi Police forcibly entered the HQ of India's oldest political party. As they burst the doors open to the AICC HQ, they trampled upon the democracy our forefathers fought and gave their lives for. The BJP has truly killed Indian democracy. It doesn't get darker than this," said K.C. Venugopal, Congress general secretary (organisation).
Sonia, Rahul and Priyanka not listed as shareholders of Associated Journals
The other directors listed are Mallikarjun Kharge, Pawan Bansal, Suman Dubey and Sam Pitroda who are all also shareholders in Associated Journals. Congress leader Jitendra Singh said, "Equity shares were allotted as per procedures there is no money laundering as payment was through cheque and this is to muzzle the voice of the people which Congress has been raising from the last 8 years."
Mamata Banerjee ignores AIMIM for opposition meet
The Trinamool Congress leader has invited 22 political parties to the meeting but ignored AIMIM. The presidential elections will take place on July 18 and the results will be declared on July 21. Like Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), which is staying away from the meeting because of the invitation extended to the Congress party, AIMIM is also strongly opposed to sharing any platform with the Congress.
Rajnath reaches out to Congress as cracks appear in opposition camp
Sources said Rajnath called up Kharge over the phone on Tuesday. After the talks, the Congress, however, said that it was a formality and no breakthrough has been achieved. Kharge said, "Rajnath Singh called me and spoke about the Presidential polls. But when asked about the proposal, there was no response. I am saying if the opposition comes up with a non controversial name... will the government accept that? It's a formality."
UP's 'ODOP' products to be on Modi's gift list
According to the government spokesman, Prime Minister's branding is expected to give a boost to ODOP exports with UP government setting a target to clock almost Rs 3 lakh crore of exports from these products in the next five years. Famous products from different districts of the state have been selected for Prime Minister's visit to different countries.
Sushant 2nd death anniversary: Cong slams BJP, CBI for probe delays
Congress General Secretary Sachin Sawant said here it has been two years now since the unfortunate demise of Rajput, 675 days since the CBI started investigations and 615 days since an AIIMS panel ruled out murder. "The question still remains as to when will the CBI declare the final conclusion? The dirty politics of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) using someone's tragedy for settling political scores is abhorrent," said Sawant.
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