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BSF should work impartially as PM Modi-regime might end tomorrow: Mamata Banerjee
“I am not saying that everyone in BSF is bad. But I request you to operate independently and impartially. Modi is there today. He might not be there tomorrow. But you will be there to protect the country. So it is unfair to resort to torture on people. Rather you work together with people,” Mamata said while addressing a campaign rally at Jalpaiguri for the July 8 panchayat polls in the state.
Congress takes swipe at PM over surge in tomato prices
In a tweet (in Hindi), Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "Prime Minister had said that tomato, onion and potato are his 'TOP' priority. But due to wrong policies... first tomatoes are thrown on streets and then they are sold at Rs 100 per kg." He also attached a news report highlighting the soaring prices of tomato and other items.
Will give Rs 46,000 cr but bring Rajendra Rathore's rule in Rajasthan: Shekhawat
If sources in the party are to be believed, the video is from Sawai Madhopur where Shekhawat says, "I will implement ERCP, will also pay Rs 46,000 crore, but you should bring Rajendra Rathore's rule. (Aap Rajendra Rathore ka raaj bana do, turant lag jayega). Leader of opposition in Rajasthan Assembly Rajendra Rathore, Sawai Madhopur MP Sukhbeer Singh Jaunpuriya and many other BJP leaders can be seen in the video when Shekhawat was making the statement on Sunday.
PM Modi to visit poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, flag off 5 Vande Bharat trains
States like Goa, Bihar and Jharkhand will get Vande Bharat train connectivity for the first time through these trains. PM Modi will also launch the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission in the state. Later during his day-long visit, will go to Pakaria village in Shahdol district and interact with stakeholders there.
CM Mamata 'cautions' BSF of FIRs in case of firing at the border
“I love Cooch Behar so much. Your children are killed here in firing at the borders. I have told the police to keep watch and take action after registering FRs in case of any such firing at the bordering villages. The state government will take action. No one has the right to shoot people to death,” she said while addressing a campaign rally for Cooch Behar for the forthcoming panchayat polls.
Ratnesh Sada slams Manjhi for removing slippers while meeting Amit Shah
“Jitan Ram Manjhi has insulted the entire Musahar community by removing slippers during his meeting with Amit Shah. It is shameful and embarrassing for our community,” Sada said. He said that the person (Amit Shah) who did not allow him (Manhji) and his son to wear slippers during the meeting cannot give them respect.
Two BRS rebels decide to join Congress after meeting Rahul Gandhi
They announced their decision after meeting Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Rahul Gandhi in the national capital.
Krishna Rao, Srinivasa Reddy, along with their followers and some other leaders, will join the Congress at a public meeting to be addressed by Gandhi in Khammam district on July 2.
PM Modi holds meeting with Cabinet Ministers, Manipur likely in focus
Sources in the Prime Minister's Office have refused to comment on the meeting, however it is being speculated that Shah has briefed Modi about the Manipur situation as well as on the all-party meeting convened on June 24. The meeting took place within 12 hours of the Prime Minister returning to India after his state visits to the US and Egypt.
Letter war between BJP, Congress ahead of PM Modi's MP visit
Senior leaders of both the political parties on Monday wrote letters on different issues accusing each side. First, a letter was written by senior BJP leader and state Home Minister Narottam Mishra to state Congress president Kamal Nath. In his letter, Mishra accused Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge of "promoting cow slaughter" and has sought Kamal Nath's reply on his statement.
Kharge takes swipe at PM Modi's silence over Manipur, demands removal of CM Biren Singh
His remark comes in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairing an important meeting on Sunday night after wrapping up his US and Egypt state visits. Taking to Twitter, Kharge said, "Reports indicate that finally the Home Minister has spoken to Prime Minister Modi on Manipur. For the last 55 days, Modi ji did not say a word on Manipur. Every Indian is waiting for him to speak.
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