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Will I have to touch feet of PM to get MGNREGA funds: CM Mamata
Incidentally, Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari has filed a public interest litigation seeking a CBI probe and an audit by the CAG in the implementation of MGNREGA scheme in the state. Without directly referring to that development, CM Mamata said that some leaders from West Bengal are constantly appealing to the Union government so that the Central funds to the state government are blocked.
Shiv Sena symbol row: Delhi HC junks Uddhav Thackeray's plea against EC freeze order
After hearing the submissions of the parties, Justice Sanjeev Narula also directed the poll panel to adjudicate the pending dispute as expeditiously as possible and dismissed the plea. A detailed order along with reasons for dismissing the plea will be made available later, the court said.
BJP will sweep Gujarat Assembly polls, says Amit Shah
Till now, Congress holds the record of winning the maximum number of seats ever. In 1985, under Chief Minister Madhavsinh Solanki's leadership, it bagged as many as 149 seats in the 182-member Assembly. Home Minister Shah, accompanied party's Naranpura candidate Jitendra Patel, Ellisbridge candidate Amit Shah and Sanand candidate Kanu Patel while they filed their candidature forms before the election officer.
Thousands of CPI-M activists lay siege to Raj Bhavan in Kerala
Neither Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan nor his cabinet colleagues participated in the rally. Vijayan and the Governor have been at loggerheads ever since he refused to ink Ordinances or Bills which are concerning the higher education sector.
Meghwal calls Rajasthan BJP chief Poonia 'rising sun', triggers speculation
Addressing the BJP's working committee meeting being held in Jhunjhunu, he said, "We have a ritual of giving water to the rising sun. So let's all come together and walk along with Poonia."
Harbhajan Singh in AAP's star campaigners' list for Gujarat polls
AAP’s list of star campaigners for Gujarat comprises 20 names, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan, Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha, among others. The list also has the name of Deputy CM of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, who was recently under the radder of central probe agencies in connection with the alleged irregularities in Delhi’s liquor policy.
AIMIM local leaders against contesting all Muslim-dominated seats in Gujarat
Their fear is that the party is weak in some constituencies, and if the AIMIM fields candidates in those seats, chances of losing will increase. So in the interest of the party, AIMIM should focus on limited seats.
Shivraj may spring a surprise with Cabinet reshuffle in MP
Around 10 sitting ministers can be replaced with new faces, and the third reshuffle and expansion of the Cabinet is likely to take place by the second week of December, sources said. The sources claimed that Chouhan has expressed his disappointment at the performance of several ministers of his Cabinet and they may be replaced with new faces. A series of discussions has been held in the core committee meetings on this count, and a possible list of ministers has been prepared. The final decision will be taken after obtaining consent from the Centre.
No objection in Chirag's inclusion in NDA: RLJP chief Pashupati Paras
Chirag Paswan established himself as one of the biggest crowd pullers while campaigning for the BJP during Mokama bypolls. Following his eight-hour long successful road show in Mokama, the BJP has opened the doors for him in the NDA. Sources have said that Chirag Paswan may get a ministry portfolio in the Centre.
Gujarat polls: BJP releases list of 12 candidates, Alpesh to contest from Gandhinagar South
The party has fielded OBC community leader Alpesh Thakor from Gandhinagar South. The other names in the list include Lavingji Thakor from Radhanpur, Rajulben Desai from Patan, V.D. Jhala (Himmatnagar), Ritaben Patel (Gandhinagar North), Bakaji Thakor (Kalol), Babu Singh Jadhav (Vatva), Kamlesh Patel (Petlad) and Arjun Singh Chauhan from Mehmedabad constituency.
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