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'Delimitation a reality, everybody should accept it': Assam CM
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The BJP leader's remarks came amid murmurs of discontent and displeasure among the allies of the saffron party in the northeastern state over the issue.
Partition of India was historic mistake, says MP CM Chouhan
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After hoisting the Tricolour at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal on Tuesday, Chouhan said, “India became independent because of the penance and sacrifice of the revolutionaries. But, there is still a pain in our chests. We got freedom, but did not get a united India. At that time, a historical mistake was made and India was divided into two... the pain of partition still remains."
'Modi hoisting Tricolour from Red Fort for last time': Lalu Prasad
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While hoisting the National Flag at 10 circular road residence of his wife and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi in Patna to celebrate 77th Independence Day, Lalu Prasad said that a large number of people sacrificed their lives to get Independence.
Vasundhara Raje meets Nirmala Sitharaman amid speculations about her role in Rajasthan polls
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For BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is frequently visiting the state and targeting the Ashok Gehlot government, while Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has sharpened his attacks on BJP leaders and even the Prime Minister to strengthen the Congress' position in the state.
Urgent need to uproot corruption, dynasty politics & appeasement: PM Modi
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Literally seeking a mandate for the next five years with the Lok Sabha elections just eight months away, PM Modi in his Independence Day address from the historic ramparts of Red Fort, said that it was important to have a performance oriented government at the helm to achieve the dream of a developed nation.
Debate over separate Lingayat religion resurfaces in Karnataka
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Tontada Siddaramara Swamiji made the announcement on Monday while speaking to reporters in Gadag. He said that necessary documents would be provided after studying the reason on which the report seeking separate religion status for Lingayats was rejected by the Centre. 
Rahul takes people by surprise with visit to industrial area in Delhi
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In a tweet, Congress television, which is the official channel of the grand old party, said, "Rahul Gandhi today suddenly visited Okhla Industrial Area to listen to people."
'Do whatever you can': Shivakumar tells BJP over pending contractor bills (Lead)
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Former deputy chief minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan had announced that the BJP leaders will meet the Governor over corruption allegations against Shivakumar and press for handing over the case to the Lokayukta for a probe.
PM Modi hoists Tricolour at Red Fort
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He inspected the Tri-Services guard of honour. On his arrival at the Red Fort, the Prime Minister was welcomed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt. Earlier, before heading towards the Red Fort, Prime Minister Modi paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
Country is with the people of Manipur: PM Modi
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Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Modi said that despite the continued violence, news of peace is coming continuously from the state. He also reitereted that there was a need to find solutions to ensure long-lasting peace. "Together, the state and the Central government are trying hard to solve those problems and will continue to do so," he added.
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