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Amit Shah promises to come to West Bengal more often
That was assurance Shah gave to the senior party leaders of the state at a close-door meeting here on Friday afternoon. The meeting was attended by all the BJP legislators and MPs from the state, as well as the members of the party's state committee. A state committee member, who did not wish to be named, told IANS that although there were demands on imposing Articles 355 and 356 in the state, the Home Minister ruled out that possibility and said that it was not a solution.
Coronavirus should be a priority, not CAA, says Nitish
Nitish Kumar, while reacting to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on the issue, said that the way cases of coronavirus are increasing in the country, he should concern himself on a prevention plan. "The way cases are increasing in the country, it is a biggest challenge for us. They should have to look after its prevention. We will think about any policies that would come before us," he said.
MVA attacks Raj Thackeray for 'failed agitations', wants BJP's clarification
Congress's state chief spokesperson Atul Londhe said the BJP must define its stance on its Kaiserganj MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh's warning that Raj Thackeray would not be allowed to set foot in Ayodhya next month (June 5) until he apologises with folded hands for "humiliating" north Indians in the past.
CAA will be enforced in Bengal once Covid-19 pandemic is over: Amit Shah
Though the CAA was passed in 2019, rules regarding its implementation are yet to be framed. Amit Shah is on a three day visit to West Bengal. He returned to the state exactly a year after the BJP lost the state elections. Shah also said that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government is trying to divide the Gorkhas, Rajbanshis and Adivasis in north Bengal with an attempt to change the demography of the region.
BJP accuses Rahul of doing politics over Covid-19 deaths
Addressing a press conference at party headquarters here, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said that methodology to calculate the estimated death due to Covid-19 by the WHO is flawed and the Government of India had conveyed its objections to the global health body.
Bagga arrest: 2 cases lodged against Punjab Police
R.K. Rathore, the lawyer representing Punjab Police, told IANS: "The first case was lodged under sections of kidnapping, while the second was lodged under section of assault. The second case was lodged on the complaint of Bagga's father. Delhi police has detained four Punjab Police personnel and taken them to Janakpuri police station".
BJP leader Bagga arrested by Punjab Police from his Delhi residence
Confirming the arrest from his West Delhi's residence, Punjab Police later tweeted: "SIT of SAS Nagar Police is looking after the matter. A notice of 41 CrPC was issued against Bagga. This morning he has been arrested." After arrest, he was taken to Mohali for interrogation, sources said. Bagga's family has alleged that his father was allegedly slapped by the police.
Constitute Covid commission, pay Rs 4L compensation: Congress on WHO report
The Congress spokesperson said the Modi government has let India down on the World Stage once again as the mismanagement of the Covid pandemic by the BJP government is not hidden from anyone. He said the apathetic attitude has been evident all along. "The nation saw people gasping for oxygen during the second wave... India was shamed at the world stage when pictures of the bodies floating were circulated in the International Media."
BJP holds 'Hunkar Rally' in Alwar against communal violence, temple demolition
A large crowd from 11 Assembly constituencies of Alwar district participated in the rally, which raised voice against the recent cases communal violence in Karauli and Jodhpur, as well as the temple demolition in Rajgarh. Addressing the rally, BJP state unit chief Satish Poonia said that the Congress will be ousted from power in the 2023 Assembly elections.
Subsidy on electricity to become optional in Delhi: Kejriwal
"The Delhi government will now ask people whether they want to avail subsidy on electricity. From October 1, only those consumers who opt for it will be provided the subsidy," he said at a briefing.
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