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Sonia Gandhi turns 76, Cong leaders extend greetings
She was the longest-serving president of the Congress who was recently replaced by Mallikarjun Kharge. "Extending my warm birthday greetings to CPP Chairperson, Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji. Her grace, dedication indomitable spirit and dignity in the wake of adversity has inspired millions. I wish her a long and healthy life," tweeted Kharge.
J&K: Modi led dispensation wins 30-yr long Pak proxy war in 3 years
During the past three years, the dispensation led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi took multiple steps to end the 30-year long Pakistan sponsored proxy war in J&K and has almost won it. Terrorism in the Himalayan region is on its last legs and Union Territory is witnessing an unprecedented development. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the State Investigation Agency (SIA) have played a pivotal role in breaking the backbone of Pakistan sponsored terrorism in the Himalayan region by acting tough against the terror sponsors and their financers.
PM made 36 foreign visits in 5 years with objective to foster closer relations: Govt
"Such visits are an important means by which India serves its national interest and implements foreign policy objectives. These visits have enhanced understanding of India's perspectives on regional and global issues among foreign partners at the highest level.
Gujarat 'one-sided', Himachal and Delhi results 'harbinger of change': Congress-NCP
"There was no doubt in anyone's mind about the Gujarat verdict... All the power of the country was used to achieve that, decisions were taken specifically to favour one state, efforts were made to divert many development projects there," said NCP President Sharad Pawar. State Congress President Nana Patole said that barring Gujarat, the other election outcomes have been satisfactory, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, where the Congress ousted the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in the home-state of its president J.P. Nadda.
BJP's win in Gujarat shows people's anger against dynasty politics: PM Modi (Watch Video)
Addressing the BJP workers at the party office here, the Prime Minister thanked them for the success in the Gujarat polls in which the saffron party bagged 156 seats of total 182. "The blessings of 'Janata Janardan' are overwhelming. The BJP's vote share is testimony to its affection for the BJP. I express my humble gratitude to the people of Gujarat, Himachal and Delhi," he said.
'Nation First': RSS chief says while lauding India's G20 Presidency
"We have to go too far to unite the entire world. The G20 Presidency has boosted the morale of the people in the country. The people have realised that India was not lagging in the world and was poised to become 'Vishwaguru'," RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said here. He said this while addressing the valedictory function of the third year training camp at sprawling Reshimbagh ground.
After Gujarat assembly polls, AAP set to join club of India's national parties
"Through the votes of Gujarat, the Aam Aadmi Party is becoming national party. For the first time, politics based on education and health is getting recognition in the country. Congratulations to the people of India", senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia said in a tweet on Thursday morning. Even with the early trends not favourable to the AAP in Gujarat, the party started celebrating the feat of becoming a national party.
AAP, independents prove to be 'double-edged swords' in Gujarat elections
Patidar leader and BJP candidate from Viramgam Hardik Patel should thank the AAP candidate for making his victory easy. Patel polled 98,627 votes, and had AAP candidate Amarsinh Thakor not got 47,072 votes, it would have been difficult for him to get elected, because of Thakor vote division. Congress candidate Lakhabhai Bharvad fetched only 42,412 votes.
'Refrain from making such statements': Assam CM tells Badruddin Ajmal over remarks on Hindus
Ajmal had earlier said that Muslim men get married soon after they attain the age of 21 according to the law, while Hindus keep themselves unmarried till the age of 40 to have illegal relations with at least three women.
Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal retains Padampur Assembly seat
BJD's Barsha Singh Bariha polled 1,20,807 (58 per cent) votes, BJP candidate Pradeep Purohit managed 78,128 (37.51 per cent) votes, while Congress' Satya Bhusan Sahu finished a distant third with only 3,594 (1.73 per cent) votes. "BJD's Barsha Singh Bariha won the Padampur by-election by a margin of 42,679 votes," said Bargarh district electoral officer and collector, Monisha Banerjee.
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