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I relish Opposition's criticism - winks Pawar at BJP's 'Twitter-bomb'
"I enjoyed reading those (14) tweets. I am accused of minority appeasement and caste politics. The NCP's policies are not based on such things. I don't give much importance to the criticism," said Pawar with a mischievous glint in his eyes, making it clear he cared little for the Opposition's repeated assaults. Pawar -- who was accorded a hero's welcome here on Friday morning -- said he was more concerned about the unity of the state which is in 'danger' than the Opposition barbs at him.
Sonia Gandhi takes digital membership as Cong enrols 2.6 cr members
Through the digital membership drive, Congress has added 2.6 crore members across all booths in all the Assembly segments of the country.
Mann likely to announce 300 units of free power in Punjab on Sat
Earlier on April 11, Mann had met Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He had discussed the 300 units free electricity scheme in Punjab. Since then, there has been a speculation about its announcement. For the past several weeks, preparations are going on to make 300 units of electricity free in Punjab. Earlier, Mann had also met senior officials of Punjab.
PM to unveil 108 feet statue of Lord Hanuman in Gujarat's Morbi
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said that this statue is the second of the four statues being set up in the four directions across the country, as part of 'Hanumanji4dham' project. It has been set up in the west, at the Ashram of Param Pujya Bapu Keshvanand ji in Morbi. "The first statue of the series was set up in the north in Shimla in 2010. Work on the statue in the south at Rameswaram has been started," the PMO added.
Manjhi calls Lord Ram 'imaginary' character, triggers row
Speaking at an event organised by HAM MLA Praful Kumar Manjhi at Sikandra in Jamui district to mark Ambedkar Jayanti on Thursday, Manjhi said: "I don't believe Ram was a God. Ram was a character created by Tulsidas and Valmiki to spread their message." On September 22 last year, Manjhi had sparked a row after calling Lord Ram a historic figure who is just a character in a mythological story.
Better health facilities not limited to treatment of diseases, they also encourage social justice: PM
Modi was speaking after virtually dedicating the K. K. Patel Super Specialty Hospital in Bhuj, Gujarat, to the nation. "When cheap and best treatment is available to the poor, his faith in the system is strengthened. If they get freedom from the worry of the cost of treatment, they work hard to get out of poverty with more determination," he said.
Speak up to reduce communal tension in nation, Gehlot urges PM Modi
"I again appeal to the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi to give a message to the nation to reduce the increasing communal tension in the country and direct the State Governments to take action against the mischievous elements who are creating nuisance in the name of religion," he posted on twitter in Hindi.
India will again become ‘Akhand Bharat’ in 15 years: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat | Key Points
The RSS chief said that it was the dream of Swami Vivekananda and Maharishi Arvind that it will become a reality, if all of us put a little more effort. He made this statement while inaugurating the idol of Brahmalin Mahamandaleshwar Shri 1008 Swami Divyanand Giri, in Haridwar. Mohan Bhagwat made these remarks while seconding the statement of astrologer Swami Ravindra Puri who said that astrological predictions suggest India will realise the dream of Akhand Bharat in the next 20-25 years.
After Raj Thackeray's barbs, BJP drops 'twitter bomb' on Sharad Pawar
Fadnavis launched a blistering, no-holds-barred attack at Pawar, ranging from the Constitution to the mafia to 'The Kashmir Files' and the man who coined the word 'Hindu terror' -- though the immediate political provocation for the loaded verbal assault was not clear.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan's bulldozer act gets party's backing
Endorsing the move to demolish properties of those accused of violence and heinous crimes, the party's in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, P. Murlidhar Rao, said on Thursday that Chouhan took action depending on the ground situation. "Depending on the situation on the ground, Chief Minister Chouhan took the action. Wherever a bulldozer is required, he (Chouhan) is using it," Rao said.
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