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BJY succeeded in fighting 'BJP narrative of hatred', says Rahul Gandhi
Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar joined Gandhi when he started his day's march from Nagrota to Udhampur. Talking to media, Rahul Gandhi said: "There were a lot of lessons for us in the Yatra and we have learnt a lot after meeting people of various shades during our journey. There is no scope for hatred in the country as Congress believes in spreading the message of love.
Disagree with Digvijaya Singh's remark on surgical strikes: Rahul Gandhi
While addressing a press conference here, the Gandhi scion -- spearheading the Bharat Jodo yatra -- said that the party completely trusts the Army and there is no need of any proof on it. "Do not agree with Digvijaya Singh's statement, we have full trust in our Army if it does something there is no need to give proof. I personally disagree with him and this is also official position of the party", he said.
Congress to hold press conferences across nation on Jan 25
A total of 22 press conferences would be held to draw people's attention to the promises made by the BJP which remain unfulfilled, they added. As part of its public outreach programme, the Congress has announced that it would deliver a letter written by the former party president to each house along with a charge sheet against the Central government from January 26.
AAP vs BJP: Delhi may get a new Mayor on Tuesday
Both the main stakeholders of the MCD -- the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party -- have been putting in maximum efforts to get the Mayor and maximum members in the Standing Committee from their own party. The AAP has fielded Shelly Oberoi and the BJP has fielded Rekha Gupta for the post of Mayor, while AAP's Aaley Mohammad Iqbal and BJP's Kamal Bagri will fight for the deputy mayoral's post.
Left historians neglected Netaji's contributions to freedom struggle: Assam CM
While speaking at a function held celebrate Bose's birth anniversary on Monday in Guwahati, Sarma said that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as a personality symbolised patriotism and nationalism of the highest order and that his contributions towards the nation's freedom struggle were immense and incomparable.
BJP only national party in India, says Nadda
Addressing the BJP Rajasthan State Working Committee meeting here, he attacked the Congress over its Bharat Jodo Yatra, alleging that those who raised slogans against India are walking in it. Nadda also said that in 2023, the BJP will form a government in Rajasthan with a three-fourth majority under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Judges don't face elections or public scrutiny: Law Minister Kiren Rijiju
Addressing an event of the Delhi Bar Association, Rijiju, in Hindi, said: "Every citizen asks questions to the government and questions should be asked. If the public would not ask questions to the elected government, then who would they ask questions to... we do not step away from questions, we face it because we are elected representatives."
Congress as fence sitter in MCD mayoral polls will benefit BJP
Congress ex-MLA Anil Bhardwaj said: "The ruckus witnessed at the civic centre when the Mayoral election was set to take place was very shameful as both the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party councillors betrayed the confidence of the people to indulge in hooliganism and undermine democratic norms in the greed for power."
Congress terms Digvijaya comments on surgical strikes 'personal'
"The views expressed by senior leader Digvijaya Singh are his own and do not reflect the position of Congress. Surgical strikes were carried out before 2014 by UPA government. Congress has supported & will continue to support all military actions that are in the national interest," Congress General Secretary, in charge of communication, Jairam Ramesh said.
'Ram is identity of India, why can't be taught in schools', asks Shivraj Chouhan
While addressing a gathering in the presence of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari here, Chouhan said: "Ram Hindustan Ki Pehchan Hai (Ram is the identity of India)." He said "our" religious "granthas" (scriptures) are capable to educate people morally, so "why can't these granthas be taught in schools".
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