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Kerala BJP ready to pull out all stops, but it doesn't stand a chance in 2024
The state has 20 Lok Sabha seats and in the 2019 parliamentary polls, the Kerala BJP led NDA finished a distant third in 19 seats and managed a mere 15.64 per cent of the votes, while the Congress led UDF which won 19 seats secured 47.48 per cent. The then ruling CPI-M led Left got 36.29 per cent votes and just one seat.
Akhilesh Yadav to unveil Kanshi Ram statue; set to strike at BSP's Dalit base in UP
The party will use the upcoming Ambedkar Jayanti to kick off its campaign. SP president Akhilesh Yadav will unveil a statue of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram at a function in Rae Bareli on April 3.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath orders compensation to farmers after crop loss
The chief minister said there should be no delay in paying compensation to farmers and emphasized that guarding farmers' interests was the government's top priority. According to the government spokesman, the chief minister also instructed that timely information should be made available to the farmers about weather forecasts.
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned Kashmir's Lotus Stem in 'Mann Ki Baat'
He said that Lotus Stem is not only reaching different states of the country but is also exported to other countries, including the UAE. This correspondent recently met the Managing Director of a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) and also had interaction with the farmers who cultivate Lotus Stem, who are also part of the FPO.
Battle royale in the offing between Swapna Suresh and Kerala CPI-M Secretary
It all began when Govindan sent a Rs 1 crore defamation notice to Suresh, who reacted immediately by saying that she will not apologise to Govindan. On Saturday, Govindan made it clear that he will go forward with the case as what Suresh did was not right.
Nitish Kumar slams Bihar chief secretary for vacant posts in BPSC
An event was held in Patna to celebrate the 75th anniversary of BPSC where Kumar was the chief guest. Nitish Kumar has also directed the Chief Secretary to sit with his Principal Secretary Deepak Kumar and resolve the problem. "You have given speech and work which is all right but we are expecting more from you. Why the posts are vacant in BPSC and why you have not taken steps to fill it. Please sit with the principal secretary of CMO Deepak Ji and sort the issue," the Chief Minister said.
BJP blames Bihar government for stopping Amit Shah's rally in Sasaram
The Union Home Minister is currently staying in Hotel Maurya, Patna, and will hold a meeting with senior BJP leaders. "The state government has imposed section 144 in Sasaram. Our state party president Samrat Chaudhary has clearly said that the state government has stopped Amit Shah's rally in Sasaram. How could it be possible if section 144 is imposed there? We have scheduled a programme at Nawada and it will be held tomorrow," Mayukh said.
Road rage case: Navjot Sidhu walks out of jail after 317 days
Donning black turban and a Pathani suit with a blue jacket, former Punjab Congress chief Sidhu, who was released prematurely with a remission of 45 days in his prison term, said he was told that he would be released by 11.45 a.m. He got a rousing reception by his supporters, who had been desperately awaiting his release since morning.
Sharad Pawar favours SC-appointed panel over JPC for probe into Adani issue
Justifying his stand, Pawar said: "It is a common sense that the JPC will have more members from the ruling party (BJP) since it has an overwhelming majority in Parliament. Hence, in terms of effect, the JPC would not be a balanced panel as against the Supreme Court appointed committee which has independent experts."
'Attempts are being made to ruin my image', says PM Modi in Bhopal
PM Modi made the remarks in Bhopal where he flagged off 11th semi-high-speed Vande Bharat train at Rani Kamlapati Railway Station during his day-long visit to the city. It is the first Vande Bharat Express for Madhya Pradesh, which will run between Bhopal and New Delhi.
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