POLITICS

Cabinet reshuffle or expansion after Delhi visit: K'taka CM Bommai
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"The High command has to give directions on my visit and it will be decided in New Delhi itself whether there would be cabinet reshuffle or just cabinet expansion in the state," he said. Speaking to reporters Bommai said that the matter of cabinet expansion has been discussed with party President J.P. Nadda already. He had assured that he would inform after conducting a meeting in this regard.
When will PM terminate Teni?, Congress after SC decision
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Congress General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said: "When will PM sack the minister from his council, when will BJP stop protecting people who have ditched farmers?". A bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and comprising Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli asked the Allahabad High Court to examine afresh whether Mishra should be granted bail or not.
Manjhi demands ban on religious processions
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Manjhi said that such processions were a serious threat to the unity and integrity of the country. "Following violence in several places including in Delhi over Hanuman Jayanti, the unity and integrity of the country is under huge threat. Hence, the time now has come to ban religious marches," Manjhi said in a tweet on Monday.
Dusted, rusted approach of vote bank is no longer working, says Nadda
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In a letter to fellow citizens, Nadda said: "Indian politics has undergone a rapid transformation in the last eight years. The tried, tested, or I should say dusted and rusted approach of vote bank politics, divisive politics, and selective politics is no longer working."
BJP constantly overshadowing Cong's contributions to freedom struggle
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From Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the country's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister to the architect of the Constitution and the inspiration of Dalits, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and revolutionary Bhagat Singh, the BJP has made its claim stronger through its works, policies, and by building monuments and museums.
Ex-Army chief questions Mann's meeting with British MP Dhesi
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"Despite knowing that Dhesi has an anti-India stand on Kashmir, why CM Mann and Raghav Chadda met him recently in Punjab and must explain what assurance has been given to the British MP by Maan and Chadda," Gen Singh said. He further said that it was said that discussions were held on giving certain facilities to the Non Resident Indians (NRIs) in Punjab.
Modi on 3-day visit to Gujarat from April 18
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The Prime Minister will visit the Command and Control Centre for Schools in Gandhinagar on April 18. On the second day of his visit, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects at Banas Dairy Sankul in Diyodar, Banaskantha. Later in the day, Modi will lay the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar.
Not clear if contractor's death was suicide or murder: Eshwarappa
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"I have tendered my resignation so as to not cause embarrassment to the party in connection with this case," Eshwarappa said. Santhosh K Patil, a civil contractor and local BJP leader from Belagavi, committed suicide by consuming poison on April 12 at a lodge in Udupi.
Bengal bypolls: Massive decline in vote share keeps BJP worried
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In the Ballygunge Assembly constituency, the BJP candidate, Keya Ghosh, finished third by managing only 12.8 per cent of the total votes polled. In the 2021 Assembly elections, BJP's Loknath Chatterjee not only finished second, but also secured 20.50 per cent votes. However, despite Trinamool's Babul Supriyo winning from Ballygunge, the party will ponder over its declining vote share there.
By-polls: BJP faces setback in 1 LS seat, 4 assembly segments
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Former union minister and Trinamool Congress candidate Shatrughan Sinha won from Asansol Lok Sabha seat by over 3 lakh votes. Former minister in the Narendra Modi government and Trinamool Congress candidate Babul Supriyo won from Ballygunge assembly constituency.
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