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'Gaddar' can't be made CM: Gehlot tears into ex-deputy Sachin Pilot
In an interview with NDTV, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot launched a scathing attack on his former deputy Sachin Pilot, saying "a gaddar (traitor) cannot be the Chief Minister". "How can people accept a man who does not have even 10 MLAs... Someone who rebelled against the party and has been named a traitor," Gehlot said in a no-holds-barred attack.
Prime Minister greets people on Lachit Diwas
In a tweet in Assamese, the Prime Minister said: "Greetings on Lachit Diwas. This Lachit Diwas is special because we mark the 400th birth anniversary of the great Lachit Borphukan. He epitomised unparalleled courage. He placed the well-being of people above everything else and was a just as well as visionary leader."
Better to observe and fight this battle: Azam Khan
In an informal talk with reporters, he said: "What is the use of commenting on injustice meted out by those in office. We should, in fact, set an example for future generations by displaying unity and power of democracy in this by-election." Azam Khan urged party members and workers to display unity, and work for the victory of SP candidate Asim Raja in the December 5 by-election.
Had Ahoms succumbed to Mughals, Southeast Asia's unique culture would have been lost: Assam CM
Sarma was attending the celebrations of the 400th birth anniversary of Ahom commander Lachit Barphukan at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the saga of courage, patriotism and sacrifice displayed by Lachit Barphukan - the great Ahom army general - is undoubtedly one of the most glorious chapters of Indian history.
Bengal's 'biggest thief' will be nabbed in Dec: Suvendu Adhikari
His comments came 24 hours after BJP legislator Agnimitra Paul claimed that December will be a "crucial" month for state politics, as more than 30 Trinamool Congress MLAs are in constant touch with the saffron party. Talking to mediapersons outside the Raj Bhavan after meeting new Governor C.V. Ananda Bose, Adhikari said, "I am not saying that the state government will topple in December.
Rebels' presence in Gujarat polls a boon or bane for ruling BJP?
This raises questions if is this part of the strategy of the ruling party to divide the dominant communities' vote and get benefit for the party candidate, or to take their support, if they are elected, to form the government in a case where there is a hung Assembly. Senior journalist from Vadodara, Manu Chavda explained why these BJP leaders revolted against the party candidate.
Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra faces heat in Madhya Pradesh over Rahul Gandhi's remark on Savarkar
BJP leader Archana Chitnis, who is an MLA from Burhanpur, launched a veiled attack on Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on Savarkar. She said: "Savarkar was a man of daring personality and he will always be remembered as a true patriot. We (BJP) do need any certificate from Rahul Gandhi or his loyalists." She further said the Congress leader should first read about the history before making any comment on Savarkar.
Bihar people in Maha were safe under MVA govt: Aditya Thackeray
"During the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, there was no such incident of violence against Bihari people. We are living together and respecting each other," Aditya Thackeray said after meeting Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav in Patna on Wednesday.
Satyendar Jain gets relief from Delhi court on food issue
Satyendar Jain said that he is still an undertrial prisoner and not a convict, and he cannot be treated this way and made to starve or relinquish his religious beliefs and be denied his basic medical needs. The Delhi court has sought a reply from the Tihar Jail authorities and will hear the matter at 2 p.m. on Thursday.
'No political discussions': Thackeray Jr. after meeting Bihar CM, Deputy CM
Earlier, Tejashwi Yadav accorded a warm welcome to the Sena-UBT leaders at his mother and ex-CM Rabri Devi's home and presented them a copy of a book on his father Lalu Prasad Yadav - a former Union Minister and ex-CM - to the visiting dignitaries.
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