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Umesh Pal murder: The story of a bloody fallout
In 2004, after Atiq Ahmed won the Lok Sabha polls to Phulpur constituency here, his younger brother Ashraf contested from Allahabad West Assembly seat - polls necessitated after Atiq Ahmed resigned to become an MP - on a Samajwadi Party ticket. For Ashraf, victory was a foregone conclusion but he surprisingly lost to Raju Pal, a novice candidate fielded by the BSP. Atiq Ahmed could not digest the defeat since it came as a challenge to his own fiefdom.
RDX used in Pulwama sent from Nagpur, why no probe done yet, asks Congress
"I want to inform you all... The 300 kgs used in that terror strike was despatched from Nagpur. Who sent it, from where was it sent?" he asked. Addressing a massive rally of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Patole said that even a CBI inquiry was also ordered into the matter, but almost four years later, there has been no outcome of its investigations.
Excise scam case: Arvind Kejriwal's questioning finishes after nine hours
Kejriwal, who joined the probe at the CBI headquarters at 11.05 a.m., was asked about AAP leader Vijay Nair, businessman Sameer Mahendru and how the policy got leaked before it was implemented. A team of senior officials recorded his statement.The CBI has filed a charge sheet in the mattet and now they are all set to file a supplementary charge sheet.
Asked 56 questions, case 'fake', says Arvind Kejriwal after CBI questioning
Arvind Kejriwal joined the probe at the CBI headquarters at 11.05 a.m. and questioning lasted over nine hours before ending at around 8.15 p.m., after which he left the CBI headquarters for his residence. Holding a press conference at his house, he told media persons that he was asked 56 questions and he gave answers to all.
When Atiq Ahmed saved Manmohan Singh-led UPA govt in 2008
The book "Baahubalis of Indian Politics: From Bullet to Ballot" by Rajesh Singh mentions how these six legislators, with over 100 criminal cases against their names collectively, had the distinction of being musclemen who saved the UPA government from a collapse, according to a PTI report.
Delhi LG, govt clash over summoning of one-day Assembly session
In response to the Lt Governor's criticism, Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj cited the rules on "Adjournment of the House and procedure for reconvening". "Let me enlighten LG saab - Under Rule 17 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Delhi Assembly, Honble Speaker has the power to call a sitting of the House 'at any time after the House has been adjourned sine-die'".
AIADMK not to contest Karnataka elections, will back BJP
The AIADMK's decision to support the BJP in Karnataka comes at a time when the BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai had engaged in confrontation with the party. However, sources in AIADMK told IANS that the BJP national leadership has requested the party to extend its support in the Karnataka elections.
Give us 150 seats as BJP will try to break Congress govt, Rahul appeals to Karnataka's people
Addressing a mega "Jai Bharat" rally here, he stated that he is happy that the Congress unit is fighting unitedly. "The party is all set to get a full majority. One thing you remember... The BJP, with full force, will attempt to break the government with the 40 per cent money taken from the people.
Atiq & Ashraf killings: Post-mortem underway, burial later
The post-mortem will be done by a panel of doctors and the entire process will be video-graphed. The burial of the two bodies will take place in the Kasari Masari graveyard amid heavy police security, with only a few distant relatives and locals allowed inside the ground.
I am shocked over Atiq Ahmad's murder: Mamata Banerjee
"I am shocked by the brazen anarchy and total collapse of law & order in Uttar Pradesh. It is shameful that perpetrators are now taking the law in their own hands, unfazed by the police and media presence. Such unlawful acts have no place in our constitutional democracy," the chief minister Mamata Banerjee said in a Twitter message on Sunday afternoon.
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