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‘I distribute freebies which angers PM’, says Kejriwal
“I say yes, I am distributing freebies. What problems do you have? I give seven types of freebies: (1) free electricity, (2) world-class schools, (3) free medicines, (4) free water, (5) free bus rides for women, (6) free pilgrimage for senior citizens, and (7) we are making efforts to provide employment to youths.
Riddled with infighting, K'taka BJP now hopes to capitalise on UCC
Of its five guarantees, the Congress has implemented two important schemes -- free travel for women and free rice. And the registration for free power is in full swing. The saffron party is waiting to gain traction with the heated debate on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country.
UCC issue yet to flare up in Bengal as BJP goes slow on it
Political observers feel that there are two reasons why the UCC is not becoming a hot topic in the state. The first reason is the increasing political heat over the forthcoming polls for the three-tier panchayat system with violence and clashes already taking a toll of 12 lives.
Parliament's Monsoon Session to commence from July 20
In a tweet, Joshi, who also holds the portfolio of Coal and Mines said, "Monsoon Session, 2023 of Parliament will commence from 20th July and continue till 11th August. Urge all parties to contribute towards productive discussions on Legislative Business and other items.
Hope govt allows discussion on all issues: Cong on Monsoon session of Parliament
Taking to Twitter, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said, "...and we hope Joshi-avare that the government will allow discussion on all issues of concern to the people that the Opposition has been raising continuously, including those on which the Prime Minister has maintained a studied silence."
PM Modi advocates digital payments for transparency
Addressing the 17th Indian Co-operative Congress, the Prime Minister said: "Embrace digital transactions for transparency. Minimise cash payments. India is now known for digital payments."
Rahul Gandhi to address public rally in Khammam; to set tone for Assembly polls in Telangana
The Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in December 2023. State Congress President Revanth Reddy has declared that the public rally by Rahul Gandhi will provide much necessary momentum for the party.
'Mamata Banerjee enemy of Rajbanshi people': KLO chief in video released from underground
In a video message shot at an undisclosed location - a copy of which is available with IANS, he also called upon the people of the community to boycott Trinamool in the forthcoming panchayat polls.
Amritpal, aides not on hunger strike, say police
Dibrugarh Deputy Commissioner Biswajit Pegu and SP Shwetank Mishra visited the jail on Friday after Amritpal’s wife Kirandeep Kaur claimed that her husband and some of his aides were on a hunger strike in protest against the "deplorable facilities in the jail".
'Your communication unconstitutional, disregarded': CM Stalin in scathing letter to TN Governor Ravi
The decision had been kept in abeyance by the Governor but the political high drama continued in the state.In a letter to the Governor, Stalin, starting with a polite greeting, made scathing remarks on his decision to dismiss Senthil Balaji,, saying his order needs outright disregard.
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