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'PM defamed country abroad': Congress defends Rahul's speeches in UK
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said: "When the Prime Minister said that nothing has been done in past 70 years, he is demeaning the country and its people." She also slammed Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur for his comments on Gandhi. Gandhi, in London, said that Indian political leaders can give a talk in Cambridge or Harvard Universities.
Union Minister Shekhawat records statement in defamation case against Raj CM
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harpreet Singh Jaspal of the Rouse Avenue Courts, post recording Shekhawat's witness in the matter, scheduled the next recording of complainant's witnesses on March 7. Shekhawat filed a defamation case against Gehlot on March 4, claiming that Gehlot made defamatory statements against him in connection with the Sanjivani Credit Society scam.
In London, Rahul Gandhi calls RSS 'fascist'
The Wayanad MP made the remarks during an interation at London-based think tank Chatham House on late Monday evening.
"The complete capture of India's institutions by the RSS has changed the nature of country's democratic contest," he added. Rahul Gandhi also alleged the Opposition is "not allowed to have any conversation around the Demonetisation.
Manik Saha stakes claim to form BJP-led government for 2nd term in Tripura
"After being elected as the Leader of the Legislature Party, called on Governor to stake claim to form the government in the state. My sincere gratitude to all for electing me as the leader of the legislature party. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we shall work together to build 'Unnata Tripura, Shrestha Tripura' and ensure the welfare of all sections of people," Saha wrote on Twitter.
Such raids will continue till 2024 Lok Sabha election, says Tejashwi Yadav
"I have already asked the CBI about why it is bothering to conduct raids on our house every month. I also offered to open an office inside our residence. They are coming to Patna and spending the money of taxpayers. We always cooperate with the central agency but they have not found any proof of it," Tejashwi Yadav said.
Conrad Sangma to take oath as Meghalaya CM on Tuesday
Speaking to the reporters here, Sangma said: "As the constituents of the new alliance to form the government are exactly the same as the preceding one, all have unanimously agreed to call it Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) 2.0." In the MDA 2.0 government in Meghalaya, there will be 12 ministers -- eight from the NPP, two from United Democratic Party (UDP) and one each from Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP) and the BJP.
Opposition come out in Lalu Prasad's support against CBI interrogation
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress General Secretary, said, "Those opposition leaders who have not bowed down against BJP are being subjected to harassment through ED and CBI. Today, they are torturing Rabri Devi while Lalu Prasad and his family are being harassed for years because they did not bow down. BJP wants to crush the opposition voice."
Manik Saha to be Tripura CM again
Assam's Transport Minister Parimal Suklabaidya, who was BJP's central observer in the legislature party meeting, announced Saha's name as the legislature party leader. Saha's name was proposed by Union Minister of State Pratima Bhowmik. A BJP leader told IANS that Saha accompanied by other party leaders would meet Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya in the Raj Bhavan late Monday evening to stake his claim to form the government.
Will oppose RSS till my last breath, asserts Siddaramaiah
"Whether I am in power or otherwise, until I am alive, I will remain opposed to the RSS," he said. Addressing a meeting of Congress party workers at T. Narasipur in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah stated that the RSS is opposed to an equal society, and he opposes it for this reason.
CBI came to my home for questioning in the IRCTC matter: Rabri Devi
The CBI has summoned RJD chief and former Union Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi and 14 others under land for job scam in Patna and Rabri Devi had given the CBI time for questioning on Monday. A 12-member team in three SUVs reached Rabri Devi's residence at 10 a.m. on Monday and stayed for 4 hours, coming out at 2 p.m.
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