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Govt demands apology from Rahul as Congress objects
Goyal said that his statement has brought disrepute to the country and Rahul Gandhi should apologise. He said, "A prominent Opposition leader goes abroad and attacks Indian democracy. He has levelled allegations against the press, judiciary and the institutions. He has insulted the people of India and Parliament. There is freedom of speech in India and MPs can speak in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi should apologise in Parliament."
New political alignment on cards: OPS to forge alliance with Sasikala, Dhinakaran
The three are from the powerful Thevar community of South Tamil Nadu and Thevar's have been the traditional support base of the AIADMK. Recently a meeting of the Thevar community decided to make an alliance between the three high profile leaders who had been very powerful during the golden time of AIADMK when.
CPI-M, Congress fight in Kerala but unite in Tripura against BJP: Amit Shah
Addressing a party office bearers meeting and then a public meeting in Kerala's Thrissur, he said that the Narendra Modi government had provided Rs 1,15,000 crore to Kerala in the past five years as against the UPA government's Rs 45,900 crore. Listing out other benefits to the state, he said that it had provided Rs 8,500 crore for the rural employment scheme in Kerala - an amount no other state got, as well as Rs 317 crore for the development of Guruvayur temple.
Arvind Kejriwal to take out 'Tiranga Yatra' in Jaipur on Monday
AAP's Rajasthan in-charge Vinay Mishra said that from Monday, the party is going to start the election preparations in Rajasthan.
Kejriwal and Mann will start the election preparations through 'Tiranga Yatra'. The 'Tiranga Yatra' will reach Ajmeri Gate via Sanganeri Gate.
TN actor-politician Seeman booked over remarks on migrant workers
Addressing a rally at Erode on February 13, the NTK founder-leader threatened the migrant workers that cases would be registered against them. Political strategist Prashant Kishor had come out against Seeman for openly calling for violence against Hindi-speaking people in Tamil Nadu.
Amit Shah to visit Chhindwara to 'corner' Kamal Nath in his bastion
During his visit to Chhindwara, Shah would hold meetings with district BJP workers and also be participate in a mega rally organised by the state BJP unit, Sharma told the press on Sunday. "Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Chhindwara on March 25. During this, we will take a pledge to win the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat in 2024," he added.
Want discussion on 'burning issues' in Parliament, says Mallikarjun Kharge
Kharge said that he met Dhankhar ahead of the Parliament's resuming session to seek his cooperation. "We, as Opposition parties, are keen to play a constructive role in making the government accountable and would want discussion on every burning issue facing the nation," he said.
Beware of those who ridicule India on foreign soil: PM Modi
"For the world, India is like the mother of democracy. A few years ago, I got an opportunity to inaugurate the statue of social reformer Basavanna. Today, someone is insulting Basaveshwar," he said, indirectly targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. "People should be careful of those who ridicule our country from foreign soil. They talk against our 'Bharat' which is the mother of democracy," PM Modi said.
Days after quitting JD-U, two-time MP joins BJP with son, supporters
Meena Singh is considered as a prominent leader with a stronghold in Bhojpur and Rohtas districts. Her husband Ajit Singh was also a very strong leader of the region. She was not pleased with the decision of Chief Minister and party chief Nitish Kumar who had announced Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as his political successor.
Rahul, ED-CBI actions to keep temperatures up in 2nd half of Budget session
On the last day of the first phase of the Budget Session on February 13, the proceedings of the Lok Sabha went on smoothly throughout the day, but the uproar continued in the Rajya Sabha on the last day as well, following which Chairman Jaideep Dhankhar adjourned the House proceedings till March 13.
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