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Thrikkakara bypoll result comes as 'booster' for Congress
When votes were counted and Uma was leading right from the first minute, the social media was abuzz with trolls and the "biggest victim" appeared to be the Left candidate, an interventional cardiologist Joe Joseph, who was fielded by the CPI-M. A media critic on condition of anonymity said, "Had such a candidate (referring to Joseph) would have been selected by the Congress and if he would have lost, it would have been a war of words in the Congress party, with everyone hitting hard at the leadership."
Government wants to have me killed: Rakesh Tikait
Terming the recent black paint attack on him in Karnataka a "well-planned" conspiracy, he alleged that there was also a plot to kill him when he visited General Bipin Rawat's residence in Delhi to pay homage to him after he passed away in a helicopter accident last December. It is a crucial time which cannot be wasted in infighting as the government is playing "sabotage" politics to disband the farmers' union, he stated.
Tripura CM to contest polls 1st time; multi-cornered contest in 4 seats
Political pundits say that the by-elections in four assembly seats will be a multi-cornered contest between the ruling BJP, and the CPI-M-led Left Front, the Congress, and the Trinamool Congress and these by-polls are considered as a semi-final before the next year's general elections to 60-seat Tripura assembly.
Rajya Sabha elections: 4 BSP turncoats spell trouble for Rajasthan Congress
This is the same hotel which hosted Congress' Chintan Shivir, however, Congress concerns seem to be escalating as six Congress MLAs are yet to join the political fencing and have missed their Friday deadline. It needs to be mentioned here that the BJP has supported Subhas Chandra as its second candidate for the RS seat which has heightened the worries of the Congress and thus it has taken its MLAs for political fencing to Udaipur.
Ready to face investigation by any agency: Manish Sisodia
The issue was raised after AAP leader and Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a PMLA case. "I am not afraid of any agency. In the past, I faced CBI investigation, but they could not find anything against me," Sisodia said.On Thursday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had said in a press conference that the central agencies are likely to arrest Sisodia next, citing intel he received from his 'sources'.
UP will give momentum to India's growth story: Modi
He said the youth of Uttar Pradesh have the ability to give wings to the dreams of corporates and businessmen. "Your dreams will be realised by the commitment and passion of the youth," he stated. Addressing the Third Ground Breaking Ceremony here, the Prime Minister said, "We are the fastest-growing nation among other G-20 countries. Our government followed the mantra of reform, perform and transform."
After Sonia, Priyanka also tests positive for Covid-19
"Congress President, Smt Sonia Gandhi has been meeting leaders & activists over last week, some of whom have been found Covid +ve. Congress President had developed mild fever & Covid symptoms last evening. On testing, she has been found to be Covid positive", Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala had informed in a tweet on Thursday.
Target killings result of 'The Kashmir Files': Manjhi
"When the film was released, the BJP forced Nitish Kumar government to tax free it in the state. Several cabinet ministers and other legislators went to the theatre to watch the movie on the expenses of the state government. At that time I said that it was a conspiracy of militants to make the film and I am saying it again," Manjhi said.
Thrikkakara bypoll: After 5 rounds of counting, CPI-M accepts defeat
While interacting with the media at the Ernakulam district committee office of the CPI-M, district secretary C.V.Mohan termed the development "unexpected". "We never expected this, but we humbly accept the people's verdict. With the kind of efforts we put in this should not have happened. We have to analyse where we went wrong," he added.
Modi leaves for Lucknow to lay foundation stone for 1,406 projects
Modi will also visit the ancestral home of President Ram Nath Kovind. In a series of tweets Prime Minister Modi said, "Leaving for Lucknow, where I will take part in the Ground Breaking Ceremony @ 3.0 of the UP Investors Summit. The foundation stone for various investment projects will be laid which will transform the lives of people in UP."
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