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Guv's varsity visits trigger fresh Raj Bhavan-Secretariat row in Bengal
"The manner in which the Governor is roaming around like a white elephant to different universities is not realistic, proper or as per the norms. We never showed any arrogance towards the new Governor. We want to cooperate with him. But he is misusing his powers and going beyond his limits again and again," Basu told mediapersons on Friday.
Asad planned to attack convoy to halt Atiq's transfer to UP
The two did not plan to attack the convoy and free Atiq Ahmad - as is being claimed by a section of media-- but to embarrass the UP government, create a sensation and prevent Atiq's frequent trips to UP. Asad, sources said, wanted questions to be raised on Atiq's security so that his transfer from Sabarmati jail in Gujarat to UP would be halted.
If BJP bags 35 LS seats of Bengal, Trinamool regime will collapse: Amit Shah
"If the people of West Bengal gift BJP 35 seats in 2024, then they will not have to wait even till 2026. Mamata Banerjee's government will collapse even before that," Shah said at a public rally at Suri in Birbhum district of West Bengal. However, during his 20-minute speech, the Home Minister did not utter a single word about the forthcoming polls for the three-tier panchayat system in West Bengal which is scheduled in 2023 only.
Congress dares BJP to stop Rahul Gandhi from entering Maharashtra
In a sharp reaction, state Congress President Nana Patole challenged Bawankule to stop Gandhi from coming to this state and "doesn't need the BJP's permission" to visit whenever he wants. "Gandhi's visit to Mumbai is still not finalised but he will come to the state very soon... Nobody can stop him. The Congress activists will give him a rousing welcome.
Excise policy case: Kejriwal summoned by CBI for questioning
As per the probe agency, Nair had arranged meeting of the owner/controller of Indo Spirits Sameer Mahendru, with Kejriwal and when that didn't materialise, arranged a video call through Facetime on his phone for both and in the video call, Kejriwal allegedly told Mahendru that Nair was "his boy" and that Mahendru "should trust him and carry on with him".
Modi inaugurates AIIMS, Assam; targets earlier govts over lack of health infra
Speaking on the occasion, Modi pointed out, "The first AIIMS was built in Delhi during the 1950s. People from all corners went to AIIMS Delhi for treatment, but no government understood the need of setting up AIIMS campuses all over the country." "It was the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government that took the initiative of building AIIMS in other cities," he added.
Nitish returns home to grand welcome after Delhi visit
The Janata Dal (U) workers welcomed him with rose petals in the party's head office in Patna. The party workers chanted slogans -- "Desh Ka Neta Kaisa Ho, Nitish Kumar Jaisa Ho (The country's leader should be like Nitish Kumar". The Chief Minister was in the party office to celebrate the birth anniversary of Bhim Rao Ambedkar.
Karnataka polls: JD(S) cashing in on rebellion in BJP, Congress
While the Congress and BJP are enagaged in fire-fighting, the Janata Dal(Secular) - waging a battle against the national parties - is all set to utilise the rebellion to its advantage ahead of the elections. JD(S) is all set to accommodate rebel candidates who missed out tickets from both the parties in its second list. The party has already announced the first list of 93 candidates ahead of national parties in December, 2022.
CMs, Guvs of Telugu states pay rich tribute to Ambedkar
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao said that the life of Ambedkar is a proof of the philosophy in encountering the obstacles with self-confidence.
Chief Minister KCR praised Ambedkar as a brave and noble person who did not give up despite facing discrimination in the name of colour and caste and the social evil of untouchability from his childhood.
Opposition unity my only goal ahead of 2024 LS polls, says Nitish
"Uniting the opposition parties is the only goal for me and I am working on it. Don't worry, you will get information slowly. Wait for sometime," he told media persons at Patna airport. "As you know, I went to Delhi for three days and met the leaders of opposition parties. We sat together yesterday (Wednesday) and discussed with them. Uniting the opposition parties is the only goal and every leader will make efforts on it. They have given statements about it," he said.
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