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Owaisi slams appointment of BJP member as Telangana Governor's PRO
The Hyderabad MP reminded Soundararajan that the Governor is a titular head. "Appointing a BJP party member as your Public relations officer is a case of impropriety," he tweeted. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President was reacting to a tweet by a journalist that the PRO of BJP in Tamil Nadu is handling public relations for Soundararajan, who is also Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.
Yogi govt to set up stadiums, open gyms in 100 gram panchayats
In order to promote sports talent and hone the skills of players coming out from the small villages and districts, the Yogi Government, in its second innings, has prioritised providing sports facilities to all the players. According to the government spokesman, the focus of the state government, which is engaged in realising the mission 'Khoob-Khelo-Khoob-Badho', is mainly on the players coming out of the villages.
'Where is Rahul?', Cong makes video to silence critics
In a video of approx. 2.50 minutes, the party says, "In the country there is a segment who looks to be anti-government, but asks questions about the opposition, particularly Rahul Gandhi." The video has pictures from Bhatta Parsaul where Rahul led a protest against the then Uttar Pradesh government on land acquisition. The video also shows him in Hathras, Dharavi and Lakhimpur Kheri.
The video shows Rahul leading protests which he spearheaded after his debut in politics.
Giriraj Singh advocates for nationwide implementation of NRC
"After the Jahangirpuri incidents, efforts are on to disturb the eternal social harmony of the country. Hence, the time has come for the implementation of NRC in the country. I believe it is a matter of discussion from 'Sadak' to 'Sansad' (Road to Parliament)," Singh said in a video statement and a tweet on Thursday.
Big fight after 9 years: All eyes on Friday's Guwahati civic polls
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has fielded 40 candidates, giving added importance to the GMC elections while the ruling BJP is making all out efforts to win the polls. After its success in the recent Punjab Assembly elections and buoyed by its first taste of success in two municipal wards in Lakhimpur and Tinsukia districts in last month's civic polls, the AAP is seeking to expand its base in Assam and in the northeastern region.
Pilot meets Sonia Gandhi, discusses forward plan for Rajasthan
Sachin Pilot discussed issues related to the committee which was formed after his rebellion from the Congress. While sources say that Pilot was happy with the outcome of the meeting, it was not clear what assurances were made to him and his return as state President - a post he was stripped of along with his Deputy Chief Ministership - was discussed or not.
After Jahangirpuri, BJP to urge East and South Delhi Mayors to remove encroachments
Sources in the Delhi BJP said that a similar encroachment removal drive will be carried out in other parts of the city in the coming days. "We had received the go ahead from the BJP central leadership for the anti-encroachment drive in Jahangirpuri. Now, the other two municipal corporations, East and South, will also be urged to remove encroachments by Bangladeshis and Rohingyas in the coming days," they said.
Delhi CM Kejriwal sounds AAP bugle in Karnataka, seeks vote for 'honest' govt
Addressing a convention organised to announce the pact between the Karnataka State Farmers' Association and AAP, Kejriwal said: "AAP is not a party of gangsters and rapists. AAP runs an honest government." Kejriwal also compared the attitude of the Centre on the now-repealed farm laws to the arrogance of Ravana, and congratulated the farmers for compelling the government to withdraw the agri laws.
Venkaiah Naidu voices concern over rising nexus between politicians and civil servants
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said, "Politicians being wise and receptive to good suggestions would not like the risk of being punished for any bad decision and wrongdoing and hence, the officials should present the truth and various scenarios in a convincing manner."
AAP inciting people to attack BJP HQ, Amit Shah's residence: Delhi BJP
Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly Ramvir Singh Bidhuri said: "AAP leaders are instigating people to attack BJP headquarters and Union Home Minister's residence. This is irresponsible as well as illegal." AAP leaders should apologise to the whole country for such shameful statements, Bidhuri said.
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