POLITICS

Amit Shah trying to incite violence, charges Mallikarjun Kharge
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"People of Karnataka are peace-loving and have faith in principles of Buddha and Basava. Amit Shah says there will be riots if Congress comes to power. Why? The Congress has ruled 60 to 70 years. Where have the riots happened? Amit Shah is now trying to provoke people. "There is a history of violence, rioting in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. But, people of Karnataka are peace loving," Kharge said.
Vote for BJP in Jalandhar bypoll to strengthen Modi: Amarinder Singh
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"The Jalandhar by-election will set tone for the 2024 general elections in Punjab which are very crucial for the country's future", he said while addressing a public meeting here. The former Chief Minister maintained that the country needed Modi as the Prime Minister for five more years at least to further strengthen and consolidate its position at global and domestic level.
Excise policy case: Delhi HC adjourns hearing on Sisodia's interim bail plea to May 10
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Appearing for the probe agency, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S.V. Raju submitted before the bench of Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma that "the change from 5 per cent to 12 per cent in the interest rate was made to get the kickback money. He (Sisodia) made the policy in such a way that guaranteed return in form of kickbacks came".
Teams coming from Delhi to spread communal & caste violence in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
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"Some of them are also offering money to the minority youths for indulging in nefarious activities. People do not want riots, only some immoral political leaders prefer riots," the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said while addressing an administrative review meeting in Malda on Thursday.
BJP leaders to join Bajrang Dal in Hanuman Chalisa recital across Karnataka
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The manifesto promise by Congress has been turned into a launch pad for BJP in the last phase of the election campaign which will end on May 8. According to Bajrang Dal workers, the event has been organised across the temples especially in Hanuman temples on Thursday between l p.m and 7 p.m. The BJP has declared its support.
Nitish recalls Atal Bihari Vajpayee's leadership quality
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Sharing an instance, Nitish told mediapersons, "When I was the union railway minister, a train accident in West Bengal had claimed more than 100 lives. I was under immense pain and decided to resign from the post. When I tendered my resignation to Atal Ji, he refused to accept it. He accepted it only after repeated requests."
Mamata expresses solidarity with protesting wrestlers
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The Chief Minister issued a Twitter message claiming that as a human being her solidarity is with the protesting wrestlers. She also warned the Union government that the nation will not forgive it if the wrestlers are hurt."Disrobing the honour of our daughters in this manner is utterly shameful. India stands by its daughters and I as a human being definitely stand by our wrestlers. Law is one for all. 'Law of the ruler' can't hijack the dignity of these fighters.'
Excise policy case: Delhi HC seeks ED's response on Sisodia's bail plea
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Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma issued notice on Sisodia's bail plea and another application seeking interim bail on the ground of his wife's ill-health. ED's counsel Zoheb Hossain said that the response will be filed to both the bail applications within a week.
'Final decision in 1-2 days': Sharad Pawar keeps suspense alive on retirement move
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Coming down specially to meet the protesting NCP activists outside the Y.B. Chavan Memorial Auditorium, he said that he has the highest regards for the sentiments of his party workers. "I respect your emotions... I should have discussed my plans with all of you. But I knew you wouldn't have permitted me to take the decision," said Pawar.
Rahul dubs govt's 'Beti Bachao' as 'hypocrisy', condemns manhandling of wrestlers
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In a tweet in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi, who was disqualified as a Lok Sabha MP in March this year, said, "Such behaviour with the players of the country is shameful. 'Beti Bachao' is just hypocrisy. In fact, the BJP has never shied away from committing atrocities on the daughters of the country." He also attached a video of protesting wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, where both were seen in tears after the incident.
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