POLITICS
Sharad Pawar is not PM face, Oppn unity paramount: Praful Patel
Praful Patel said Pawar was going to play an important role to bring many forces together. He said, "Sharad Pawar was never and will never be the PM face. He only speaks about the real issues of this country. Some workers of the party expressed their views but Sharad Pawar is not aspiring for the PM post. "We know our limitations and he is not the opposition's face but will play an important role." Patel said the NCP was going to play a key role in the upcoming General Elections. But the party's stand was clear that there was a need for the Opposition to unite.
AIMIM's undiminished sway over Hyderabad makes it irreplaceable in Telangana
No matter which party was in power in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh, the support base of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) remained intact. There has been no change after Telangana was carved out as a separate state in 2014. Despite the reservations the Asaduddin Owaisi-led party had over the division of Andhra Pradesh, the party adapted itself to the new political scenario dominated by the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS). This friendship and the secular image of Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao helped TRS secure the support of Muslim voters.
Wracked by infighting & revolt against PCC chief, Congress in disarray
The Congress appears to be in complete disarray with resignation of some of its top leaders in recent weeks and the open revolt by some seniors against state Congress chief A. Revanth Reddy. The recent resignation of sitting MLA from Munugode constituency, Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy, and his subsequent defection to BJP has added to the woes of the Congress, which does not look ready to confidently face a by-election. The outcome of the upcoming by-election is likely to indicate the direction of the wind before the 2023 polls.
Petrol, diesel prices regulated by election dates, not by global rates: Congress
Addressing a press conference, party spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh alleged that retail inflation, GDP growth, and a depreciating rupee are some of the examples that paint a concerning picture of how the economy was being managed. He alleged that the BJP government was creating new lows with more data points released by its own government. The middle and lower-income groups suffer the most due to the callousness and incompetence of the government. The party leader said the prices of crude oil have been consistently on a downward spiral for the last few months and are at a seven-month low.
I don't promise restoration of Article 370: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Addressing a public meeting in north Kashmir's Baramulla town, Azad said, "To restore Article 370 would need around 350 votes in the Lok Sabha and 175 votes in the Rajya Sabha. This is a number no political party has or is likely to ever get. The Congress has shrunken to less than 50 seats and if they speak of restoring Article 370, they are making false promises." He said his political agenda includes restoration of statehood, land and jobs for the locals as these are achievable objectives.
Buoyed by Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress says it has rattled BJP-RSS
Sonia Gandhi too is hopeful about the Congress getting back after this yatra. On the launch day, she said, "This is a landmark occasion for our great party with such a glorious legacy-the Indian National Congress. I am confident that our organisation will be rejuvenated. It is also a transformational moment in Indian politics."
Bihar minister's photo with accused in terror case goes viral
The minister seen in the photo is Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Mohammad Israil Mansuri, who was recently in news after he accompanied Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inside the Vishnupad temple in Gaya, which triggered a massive controversy. The shrine authorities do not allow a non-Hindu person inside the temple.
'Will issue QR code-based ID cards': Madhusudan Mistry on Congress MPs' letter on presidential polls
In a letter addressed to Congress MPs, including Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, Karti Chidambaram, Pradyut Bordoloi and Abdul Khaleque, who wrote to the central election authority chairman, Mistry said, "For the first time, we are issuing QR-code based identity cards to all the delegates across the 28 states and nine Union Territories that have Congress committees.
Assam Chief Minister slams TRS over security breach in Hyderabad rally
Tension prevailed during Ganesh immersion procession at MJ Market in Hyderabad on Friday when a TRS leader confronted Sarma on the dais and tried to dislodge the mike. "A man with a personal security guard came close to me on stage and asked why I was criticising the Telangana Chief Minister. I told the person that I have not started my speech yet.
Gulam Ali, a Gurjar Muslim from Jammu and Kashmir, nominated to Rajya Sabha
BJP's IT Cell head Amit Malviya praised the decision and tweeted, "The President on recommendation of GoI has appointed Shri Gulam Ali, a Gurjar Muslim, from J&K, to the Rajya Sabha. This is a significant step assuming that prior to abrogation of Article 370, the community was literally not recognised and all social benefits to them were denied."
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