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Ahead of Sonia-Nitish meet, Congress indication to allies
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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh responding to a questions said that, "opposition unity does not mean that Congress should be weak and our allies should understand that they will not allow Congress to weaken and a strong Congress will be the pillar in opposition unity." He said that Rahul Gandhi's yatra is for strengthening the Congress and if the opposition gets united it is good.
'Sachin Pilot Zindabad' drowns out CM Gehlot ministers during immersion of Bainsla's ashes
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Earlier, a MBC society (most backward classes including Gurjar, Rebari, Raika, Dewasi, Gadaria, Banjara, Gadri, Gayari, Gadolia Luhar) meeting was held at Pushkar's Mela Ground. As soon as Minister of State for Sports Ashok Chandna came to deliver his speech, people started protesting by hurling shoes and other items. Supporters started raising slogans of "Sachin Pilot Zindabad".
India's milk production growth at 6%, more than global average, says PM Modi
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Addressing dignitaries after inaugurating the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit 2022 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi said that as compared to 2 per cent production growth at the global level, India is clocking 6 per cent growth in milk production.
Ramchandra Prasad Singh retorts to Nitish Kumar, says 'I was an IAS officer'
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Such a sensational statement given by R.C.P. Singh came soon after reporters asked him about Nitish Kumar's comment on him. As soon as he heard Nitish Kumar, he said: "Before joining politics, I was an IAS officer. When he was roaming on the streets, I was an IAS officer," Singh said."I passed the Civil Service Exam in 1982 and became an IAS officer. Where was he? Was he appearing in the examination?
Assam CM attacks Congress over Twitter post
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday fired a fresh salvo at the Congress over a tweet by the party. The Congress' tweet read: "To free the country from shackles of hate and undo the damage done by BJP-RSS. Step by step, we will reach our goal. The party also shared a picture showing a partially burnt RSS uniform, mentioning that "145 days more to go".
Lalu, Nitish will together meet Sonia in Delhi, says Tejashwi
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"Sonia Gandhi is currently outside the country. As soon as she returns to New Delhi, the two leaders will meet her in a bid to unite the opposition parties for the 2024 Lok Sabha election," Tejashwi said. Earlier, Nitish Kumar went to the national capital to meet the opposition leaders but as Sonia Gandhi was not there, he was unable to meet her.
PK just a 'businessman', says Lalan Singh
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"Everyone knows he is working for BJP in Bihar. At present he is acting behind the screen. He should come in front of the screen and face us directly. He has nothing to do with Bihar. He is just doing branding for himself. He was taking an appointment to meet the Chief Minister and on the other hand, he is branding himself before a media person as that the Chief Minister wants to meet him," JD-U national President Lalan Singh said.
Rahul skips inauguration of memorial of Kerala Gandhians, state chief apologises
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Both the Gandhians - Gopinathan Nair and K.E. Maman - are highly respected in the state. Rahul Gandhi was passing near the Noorul Islam Medical Sciences (NIMS) at Neyyatinkara during his Yatra and the organisers of the Kerala leg of the journey had agreed that he would inaugurate the memorials of the two Gandhians, constructed at the hospital building.
KCR to soon launch national party
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During a meeting with former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy here on Sunday, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) President stated that the formation of the national party and formulation of policies will soon take place. KCR, as Rao is popularly known, has been holding discussions with intellectuals, economists, and experts from various fields to work out an alternative national agenda.
NCP will not bow to rulers in Delhi: Sharad Pawar
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Speaking at the NCP national council meeting here, Pawar -- who on Saturday was re-elected unanimously the party president -- told the workers to be prepared for a "big fight". Pawar said that Chhatrapati Shivaji never bowed in front of Delhi rulers and the NCP follows that path which has established itself as a progressive national party. His remarks came as many Opposition leaders are under the spotlight of probe agencies, while NCP leaders such as Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh are under judicial custody.
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