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Would rather die than forming alliance with BJP: Nitish Kumar
While interacting with media persons here, Nitish Kumar further said that the next Assembly polls would bring forth his party's capability. His statement comes a day after BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi said that the top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the party national president have decided against having any kind of truck with Kumar in Bihar.
People of Kashmir gave me hearts full of love, not hand grenades: Rahul
Despite the continuing snowfall senior local leaders, Dr. Farooq Abdullah of the National conference (NC) and Mehbooba Mufti of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) attended the rally. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress general secretary, also addressed the rally. Speaking at the rally, Rahul Gandhi said he was warned that he might be attacked in Kashmir, but the people here did not give him hand grenades, but hearts full of love.
India safeguarding farm subsidy, says Tomar on G20 sidelines
Addressing the media after inaugurating the 1st International Financial Architecture Working Group Meeting of G20 in Chandigarh, the Union minister categorically said the support for agriculture production cannot be diluted. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's interest will be protected," said Tomar while responding to a question
PM Modi likely to visit Mumbai on Feb 10
According to a source, "PM Modi is likely to visit Mumbai again on 10th February to participate in Dawoodi Bohra community's Arabic Academy in Andheri East. He is expected to share the dais with His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin." Earlier on January 19, the Prime Minister was in Mumbai to lay foundation stones for a slew of projects.
'Waste of Supreme Court's precious time': Rijiju on pleas against ban on BBC documentary
Rijiju tweeted: "This is how they waste the precious time of Hon'ble Supreme Court where thousands of common citizens are waiting and seeking dates for Justice". The Supreme Court will consider, on February 6, petitions against a government order blocking the sharing of clips of the BBC series, which questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership during the riots,
Unwell Raj CM Gehlot stays away from BJY
Gehlot tweeted in Hindi on Monday, "Due to getting infected with pneumonia on 26 January, I am unable to attend any public event. I had a heartfelt desire to attend the closing ceremony of #BharatJodoYatra in Srinagar today but could not go there due to doctors advice."
With BJY, a new Rahul has taken birth: Antony
"With the yatra coming to a close, I am seeing a new Rahul and this Yatra will come to a close only when the present BJP government is sent packing at the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The yatra has helped Rahul to see an India which has now realised that this is going to be re-birth of him," said Antony, while taking part in a party event here,
13 Lok Sabha seats with sizeable portion of Muslim voters under focus of Bengal BJP
The sources said that there will be a special drive during which party volunteers will go to the doorsteps of these minority voters and will take note of their grievances so that the BJP will be able adopt strategies for these constituencies for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Special emphasis in the exercise will be given to those who come from backward financial background.
Centre to convene all party meet today on eve of Budget session
It will begin with President Droupadi Murmu's address to both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall, after which the economic survey for 2022-23 will be laid in Parliament. On Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2023-24. The first part of the session will be held from Tuesday till February 13.
SC agrees to examine plea against ban on BBC documentary on Gujarat riots
Advocate M.L. Sharma mentioned the plea for urgent listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud. The top court agreed to hear on February 6. The top court will also hear next Monday, a separate petition filed by journalist N. Ram and advocate Prashant Bhushan on taking down their tweets with links of the documentary.
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