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Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL seeking compulsory voting in Parliament, Assembly polls
Upadhyay had moved the plea on Wednesday. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma said that voting is a choice and judges are not lawmakers who can pass such directions. The bench, also comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad, said that it cannot force a person in Chennai to come back to his home town in Srinagar and vote there.
BJP-backed candidate wins Telangana MLC seat
Reddy secured 13,436 votes, crossing the required quota of 12,709 ballots to emerge victorious. He was declared elected after 21 rounds of counting, defeating his nearest rival G. Chennakesava Reddy of the PRTU. AVN Reddy had contested as the candidate of the BJP-affiliated teachers' union.
Rahul Gandhi has become a permanent part of anti-nationalist toolkit: Nadda
Addressing media this morning, Nadda said: "It's unfortunate that the Congress party is indulging in anti-national activities. After being repeatedly rejected by the nation, Rahul Gandhi has now become a permanent part of this anti-nationalist toolkit." He further said: "At a time when India is becoming the 5th largest economy in the world and G20.
Minority face of Trinamool turns rebel, to skip crucial party meeting today
He has decided to skip the crucial meeting of the party at Kolkata on Friday afternoon to be chaired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to finalise the strategy for the forthcoming polls for the three-tier panchayat system in the state. "The main agenda of the meeting is the forthcoming panchayat polls. The party high- command will give instructions there. There is no scope to say anything. So, I will not be attending the meeting," Chowdhary said.
Clerics disapprove of Mehbooba Mufti's temple visit
The clerics said that the "tradition of another religion is against their faith". Vice Chancellor of madrassa Jamia Sheikh-ul Hind, Maulana Mufti Asad Qasmi, said: "Muslims should follow their religion only. There is no permission as per the Sharia to adopt traditions of other religions." He however added that this was not a 'fatwa'.
Karnataka to witness high-voltage campaign by PM Modi, Rahul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Davanagere on March 25 and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address a mega public rally in Belagavi on March 20. The Vijaya Sankalp Yatra launched by the BJP on March 1 from four directions of the state is congregating at Davanagere on March 25.The programme is being organised in a 400.
Will run nationwide campaign to seek Rahul's apology: BJP
Speaking at a press conference, former Union minister and BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said: "Rahul Gandhi has insulted India on foreign soil for which he should apologise. The BJP will run a campaign for his apology." Prasad said that it has become Rahul Gandhi's habit to insult the people of India and democracy on foreign soil. "How long will he mislead the country?" he questioned.
Delhi Police seeks details from Rahul about sexual harassment victims 'who approached him'
A senior police officer said the notice was issued after the police took cognisance of social media posts and sent a list of questionnaires. "Delhi Police has issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi to give details about those victims who approached him regarding their sexual harassment. Police have asked him to give details of these victims so that security can be provided to them," said the official.
Yediyurappa's 'gherao' by BJP workers leads to poll yatra being called off
The development took place after party workers, allegedly supporters of BJP national General Secretary C.T. Ravi, surrounded Yediyurappa on Thursday afternoon, demanding that incumbent MLA from Mudigere M.P. Kumaraswamy be denied the ticket for re-election. Visibly disturbed by the turn of events, Yediyurappa turned back, leading to cancellation of the roadshow.
Hinduism can survive only if Hindus claim identity with pride: Assam CM
Addressing a gathering at the inaugural function of Shiva Charitra programme at Belagavi in Karnataka, Sarma said: "Every Muslim will claim that they are one. Likewise, Hindus must also tell say they are Hindus with all pride. Only then will the Sanatana dharma (religion) survive. The thoughts of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj could be found everywhere."
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