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Why not 'Lakhimpur Files' now? asks Akhilesh
Akhilesh's comment came in response to a question by reporters on the sidelines of a function in Sitapur on Wednesday. "Your Sitapur is a neighbouring district of Lakhimpur Kheri. If a movie has come upon Kashmir, then a film can be made on Lakhimpur Kheri incident also," Akhilesh said.On October 3, 2021, violence erupted in Lakhimpur Kheri district after an SUV allegedly belonging to son of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra 'Teni', mowed down four farmers and a journalist.
Decks cleared for Sawant's appointment as Goa CM?
Sawant, who appeared to have been facing competition from Vishwajit Rane, the Health Minister in Sawant's previous stint as CM from 2019-22, met Prime Minister Modi in the national capital on Wednesday, along with state BJP chief Sadanand Shet Tanavade and the party's national General Secretary in-charge of Goa, C.T. Ravi.
Azad, Sonia to meet for sorting out issues, Rahul, Priyanka may also join in
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who is leading the 'G-23' group demanding sweeping organisational changes in the party, is likely to meet party interim chief Sonia Gandhi on Thursday to address the grievances of the group sources said. Its likely that Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi will also be present at this meeting. On Wednesday, 'G-23' leaders met at Azad's residence to chalked out their strategy ahead of the meeting.
Cong 'dissenters' say collective, inclusive leadership the way forward
Congress dissenters, or the 'G-23' group seeking a sweeping overhaul in the party's functioning, met at senior party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's residence and over Kashmiri food, discussed their strategy to take their point to the party leadership, specially the Gandhi family. Shankarsinh Vaghela and Sandeep Dikshit were also taking part. Vaghela has been in the Congress in the past but his present status is not clear.
Presidential election will not be easy for BJP, says Mamata
Though the BJP won four states in the recent Assembly polls but winning the Presidential election will not be an easy task for it because they don't have even half of the legislators of the country, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday. The Presidential election is conducted through an electoral college with Parliament and legislative assembly members casting their votes in order of preference for the candidates in fray.
Sonia Gandhi appoints five leaders to assess post-poll situation
Six days after the Congress' near washout in five Assembly elections, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday appointed five senior leaders to assess the post-poll situation in these states. The leaders would suggest organisational changes after interacting from MLA candidates and important leaders. Rajya Sabha MP Rajani Patil will oversee Goa, Jairam Ramesh Manipur, Ajay Maken Punjab, Jitender Singh Uttar Pradesh and Avinash Pandey Uttarakhand.
Punjab CM promises pro-people policies
Punjab's 28th Chief Minister entered the secretariat premises in an atmosphere of festivity with rousing welcome by employees standing around and in balconies. Mann was given a guard of honour from the 82nd Battalion of the Punjab Police at the secretariat. Chief Secretary Anirudh Tewari and DGP V.K. Bhawra along with senior IAS officers welcomed the Chief Minister by presenting bouquets.
PM Modi congratulates Mann on taking oath as Punjab CM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Bhagwant Mann on taking oath as chief minister of Punjab. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Congratulations to Shri @BhagwantMann Ji on taking oath as Punjab CM. Will work together for the growth of Punjab and welfare of the state's people." Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mann as the 17th Chief Minister.
Chhattisgarh CM to watch 'The Kashmir Files', invites all MLAs
Taking a lead in the Congress, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednedsday will be watching 'The Kashmir Files' movie in Raipur. He has invited all the MLAs from the state to watch the movie. Baghel will be watching the 8 p.m. show in a cinema hall in the state capital.
Social media misused by political proxies to hack democracy: Sonia in LS
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday raised the issue of misuse of social media platforms by political proxies in the Lok Sabha. Taking up the issue during Zero Hour, she urged the government to put an end to systematic influence and interference of Facebook and other social media giants in electoral politics of the world's largest democracy.
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