POLITICS
BJP should decide the fate of Mukesh Sahani, says JD-U
JD-U leader and Building Construction Minister Ashok Chaudhary said: "During 2020 Assembly election, the seat distribution was done between the JD-U and the BJP. The JD-U had adjusted Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha and BJP accommodated Mukesh Sahani-led VIP. Mukesh Sahani became cabinet minister under BJP quota. Hence, the BJP can take the initiative to remove him from the post of cabinet minister."
Abhishek Banerjee summoned again by ED on March 29
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee -- nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was on Monday questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case pertaining to an alleged coal scam, has been again summoned by the probe agency to join the probe on March 29.
Ask Vivek Agnihotri to put film on YouTube, says Kejriwal on tax-free demand for 'Kashmir Files'
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday that if people are so eager to watch 'The Kashmir Files', they should ask director Vivek Agnihotri to put the film on YouTube. "Where is the question of making it (the film) tax-free," Kejriwal asked, while reacting to the demand for making 'The Kashmir Files' tax-free, during the ongoing Assembly session
Mamata Banerjee in damage control mode
Three hours after Banerjee ordered the arrest of Hossain while on a visit to the site of the violence at the Bagtui village in Birbhum district, the latter was taken into custody. In her statement at the site, the Chief Minister said, "The kin of the victims said they telephoned Anirul and asked him to send police to Bagtui but he didn't." "I want him (Hossain) arrested. He can surrender but, otherwise, I want him to be arrested immediately," Banerjee told the state Director General of Police Manoj Malviya at Bagtui.
After meeting G-23 leaders, Sonia seeks reports on situation in various states
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, who has taken a proactive role since the banner of revolt raised by the 'G-23' group against the party's current system of working, has sought reports from the General Secretaries and state in charges about the political situation in the states they handle.
Kerala CM Vijayan expresses happiness after meeting PM, Congress smells a rat
"The meeting with the PM was excellent. He gave us a patient hearing and the response was encouraging. Overall, it was a positive feeling and we expect the Centre will give us the sanction for our K-Rail project," said Vijayan."We know that the people are with us, as our track record speaks of our development agenda for the state. People believe us and the protests going on in the state are scripted. We assure the people that the ongoing survey is being done for social impact assessment, and not for land acquisition.
Issue of PK discussed in Rahul, Guj leaders meet but no decision yet
There was no decision and the leaders moved on to discuss the organizational issues of the party in the meeting held two days back, a source said.
There are said to be back-channels talks going on again after the initial negotiations failed, but the Congress denied it. However, the party has taken on board a close aide of Kishor, to work for the party without any condition, as the joining of the political consultant was stalled by Congress leaders because he wanted a major say in ticket distribution.
RJD shuts its doors to Mukesh Sahani
A day after all three MLAs of the Vikassheel Insan Party (VIP) joined the BJP, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has given an indication that its doors are also shut for beleaguered party chief Mukesh Sahani. Former Chief Minister Rabri Devi said: "Whatever he sowed, he is reaping the same."
Mamata targeting Governor to hide law and order failures: Dilip Ghosh
The Governor has become a thorn in the flesh for the Trinamool because he asks questions. Whenever this type of incident (Birbhum violence) happens, he directly asks questions to the administration. This time also, the Governor asked where is the law and order? If a Trinamool Congress leader was killed, why police forces were not deployed immediately? In reaction to that killing, 12 people including children and women were burnt to death.
BJP MP pushes for 'One nation, One election' in Rajya Sabha
Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, the BJP lawmaker batted for simultaneous elections. He said that in 1967, the then government had dismissed many state governments and held fresh Assembly polls. "From then only, the nation got into an election mode with polls being held in different intervals throughout the year," he added. Continuous holding of elections, Vats said, also drains the administrative and national resources.
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