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Yogi's Twitter following tops 25 mn mark
It is noteworthy that Yogi's popularity transcends borders. Several leaders and celebrities are yet to reach this mark in terms of followers on social media. He is also the first Chief Minister to cross this number on Twitter. Yogi has achieved this figure in a span of eight years. He started his official handle on Twitter in September 2015.
'BJP in no mood to accomodate JJP, to shift focus on non-Jat voters in Haryana'
According to BJP sources, JJP leader and Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala has been indicated by the saffron party that if he wants, he can opt out of the alliance. The BJP has now made up its mind to focus on non-Jat voters in the state in view of the 2024 Lok Sabha and the subsequent Assembly elections, sources said.
Punjab Governor reminds CM of dereliction of constitutional duty
Quoting the relevant portion of orders of the Supreme Court which were passed on the petition of the state government, the letter reads: "It would be necessary to underscore that both the Chief Minister and the Governor are constitutional functionaries who have specified roles and obligations earmarked by the Constitution.
Congress plans to hold joint rally of Kharge, Rahul in poll-bound MP
The proposal to hold a joint rally of the two senior Congress leaders came a day after the party's General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra kicked off her election campaign in Jabalpur. Sources said that looking at the grand success of Priyanka Gandhi's public meeting in Jabalpur, "we are planning to organise a joint rally of Kharge and Rahul Gandhi in the Bundelkhand region in July".
ED arrests TN Electricity Minister Senthil Balaji
But the Minister, according to sources, fell unconscious after his arrest and is currently admitted at a hospital in Omarandur Estate, Chennai. The marathon interrogation took place at the Minister's official residence here on Tuesday, amid simultaneous raids at his home and office. Although the central probe agency is yet to issue.
BJP inherited toolkit of British dictatorship: Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said in a tweet in Hindi, "The political progeny of BJP-RSS, who stood against Indians and fought in favour of the British in the freedom movement, should not pretend to be nationalistic on the statement of the former CEO of Twitter."
Opposition meet in Patna to send message of unity, set date for next meeting
A source revealed that Kharge and Rahul Gandhi will reach in Patna on June 23 and will first attend a programme at the party headquarters at Sadakat Ashram. At the party headquarters, the two leaders will unveil a statue of B.R. Ambedkar and then address the party workers.
Time has come for making India a permanent UNSC member, says Rajnath
He said this while addressing a special commemorative seminar organised by the Indian Army to celebrate 75 years of UN Peacekeeping here on Tuesday. The Defence Minister also said the conflicts have a ripple effect as was being felt in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. "When there is a conflict, it is harmful to the directly involved actors. Moreover, it has negative externalities for those involved indirectly.
Under PM Modi's leadership 'Naya J&K' scripts new chapter in its history
The Himalayan region has become a part of the PM's dream which he has envisioned for India in 2047 and it is striving hard to contribute towards India's endeavour to emerge as the topmost country in the world. Pertinently, the government after August 5, 2019, when the Centre announced its decision to revoke J&K's so-called special status and bifurcate it into two Union Territories, has left no stone unturned to implement the people-friendly schemes in the region.
Raj CM raises horse trading issue amid truce talks with Pilot camp
Referring to the role of a tribal woman MLA who refused to take the bait thus saving the Congress government from collapsing during the 2020 rebellion, Chief Minister Gehlot said, "People came with wads of cash for Ramila Khadia, and laid the same in the car's boot but she won't touch it with a barge pole and turned them back."
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