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Bengal assembly passes motion against central agency activities in state
Participating in a discussion in the matter, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while launching a scathing attack against the Leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi might not be aware of the "excesses" on part of the central agencies in the state. The Chief Minister became furious after in the midst of her speech a comment was passed claiming that all in Trinamool Congress are thieves.
Whoever wants to join BJP can go, I can even lend my car: Kamal Nath
Kamal Nath, who is also leading the party in Madhya Pradesh as MPCC chief since 2018 and under whose leadership the party had won the last assembly elections, added that he will offer his car to those wanting to go to the BJP. Nath's comment came amid the Congress's failure to prevent an exodus from the party as eight of its Goa MLAs last week joined the long list of Congress leaders who have switched to the BJP in recent years, including over 22 from Madhya Pradesh.
EC proposes lowering anonymous political donations from Rs 20,000 to Rs 2,000
Sources said that the poll panel wrote a letter to the Union Law Ministry recommending various amendments in the Representation of the People Act. Recently, the Commission delisted 284 non-compliant registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs), declaring more than 253 of them inactive. Earlier, the Income Tax Department raided a number of such entities across the country on charges of tax evasion.
Instead of following others, India needs to be original for development: RSS Chief
"If we start following other nations like China, Russia, America, it will be an imitation. The nation can develop in its originality", said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat. To achieve the long-term goal of development, it is necessary to take pride in the geography and history of India.
It's official, Maharaja Hari Singh's birthday now public holiday in J&K
"To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh, September 23 of every year shall be observed as holiday in government offices and educational institutions across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 (Central Act 26 of 1881)," a government order said on Monday.
PM Modi to address meeting of BJP Mayors on Tuesday
"At 10:30 AM tomorrow, 20th September, will address a meeting of all the Mayors belonging to@BJP4India," the Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted. He added, "With growing urbanisation, it is important that we view it as an opportunity and work together towards building modern, futuristic cities."
Shashi Tharoor gets Sonia Gandhi's 'approval' to run for Congress President
Sonia Gandhi gave her nod shortly after meeting Tharoor and a few other Congress leaders on her return following a medical check-up abroad. Tharoor, who was one of the G-23 members of the party who had demanded sweeping reforms in the Congress, is now likely to throw his hat into the ring for the race to the top party post, voting for which will be held on October 17.
Two-time Punjab CM Amarinder Singh joins BJP
Among those present included senior leaders Ashwani Sharma, Sunil Jakhar and others. Earlier, Amarinder Singh met union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J.P. Nadda. Welcoming Amarinder Singh and others into the party, Narendra Tomar said he had always kept national interests above partisan interests. He said with his joining the party, the BJP will be strengthened further in Punjab.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Ujjain's Mahakal corridor on Oct 11
While reviewing the project during a visit to Ujjain, the chief minister said: "The first phase of ambitious project of Ujjain Mahakal Corridor is nearing completion. Prime Minister Modi will visit Ujjain to offer prayer at the temple and to inaugurate the project on October 11."
Union Minister leaves for US Global Clean Energy Action Forum meet in US
Before leaving on a five-day visit to the US as the head of a high-level Joint Ministerial official delegation, the Science Minister said, since the forum will bring together all the stakeholders including at least 30 Ministers from different countries, hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, scientists and academicians, it is also an acknowledgement of the leading role assumed by India under PM Modi in issues related to Clean Energy concerns.
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