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Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict's release stokes embers of Tamil sub-nationalism
The leaders said that it was the former Chief Minister and AIADMK leader, late J. Jayalalithaa who had in a declaration in the state assembly in February 2014 said that if the central government did not take a decision immediately for the release of the seven convicts, her government would go ahead with the decision of the state cabinet to release all the seven convicts.
Congress 'leaks' badly, youth may lose confidence: Shiv Sena
Sena's anxiety for the Congress - a ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) ally in Maharashtra - came on a crucial day when the grand old party was observing the death anniversary of the late former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. It pointed out how the party lost leaders like Sunil Jakhar, Hardik Patel and in the past Jyotiraditya Scindia and Jitin Prasada, yet - despite the outflow - everyone in Congress talks of 'reviving' the party.
'When big tree falls..': Adhir's Twitter account hacked, complaint lodged
Earlier in the day, Chowdhury's Twitter account stirred a major controversy after a remembrance message quoting former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's infamous quote, "When a big tree falls, earth gets shaken up," was posted from his Twitter account on the 31st death anniversary of the late PM.
There will be a sensation, says KCR after meeting Kejriwal, Akhilesh
"When two businessmen meet, they discuss business. When two politicians meet, they discuss politics. It's not a big secret. There should be sensation in the country and this will happen. Let us see what happens as we go forward," Rao said during a brief chat with media persons after a visit to a school in Delhi. The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief was asked if he discussed politics and political alternatives with Kejriwal and Akhilesh Yadav.
Upholding peace, holistic growth of NE key task for Modi govt: Amit Shah
Addressing the 'Swarn Jayanti Samaroh' (Golden Jubilee celebrations) of Ramakrishna Mission School at Narottam Nagar (Deomali) in Tirap district, he said that since Modi government came to power, a holistic development agenda was undertaken to develop the northeast region at par with the other states of the country.
KCR, Kejriwal teaming up for anti Congress opposition front
K. Chandrashekhar Rao, on his visit to Delhi on Saturday, will be visiting Mohalla clinics along with Kejriwal. He is also likely to issue a statement later in the day. Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin had also visited Delhi. Both Arvind Kejriwal and KCR share good personal relationship and have a understanding with Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee.
Tributes pour in on Rajiv Gandhi's 31st death anniversary
Taking to Twitter, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi said: "My father was a visionary leader whose policies helped shape modern India. He was a compassionate & kind man, and a wonderful father to me and Priyanka, who taught us the value of forgiveness and empathy. I dearly miss him and fondly remember the time we spent together."
'Lalu Prasad, family took land from unemployed youth in lieu of jobs'
The CBI has conducted raids on Friday morning in connection with the matter at 16 locations. The probe agency has registered a case against Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Prasad, then Union Railway Minister, his wife Rabri Devi, two daughters, and 15 others.
'Nitish wants to ensure support of all MLAs before playing his move'
Though JD-U leaders, including national President Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh claimed that the meeting was called for discussions on choosing the candidate for the coming Rajya Sabha elections, sources have said that Nitish Kumar may execute his "Paltimar" and he wants to discuss it with each and every MLA of the party.
44% very much satisfied with PM Modi's work, 38% with Centre led by BJP: Survey
This was revealed during an exclusive survey conducted by CVoter on behalf of IANS in the four states -- Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala -- and the Union Territory of Puducherry, where Assembly elections were held in 2021 According to the survey, 37.66 per cent respondents in the five states/UT are very much satisfied with the BJP government at the Centre while 44.77 per cent are very much satisfied with the performance of PM Modi.
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