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Modi government determined to erase colonial past
A new naval ensign, renaming Race Course Road as Lok Kalyan Marg, repealing of redundant colonial-era laws and the grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at the India Gate canopy are few such instances. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had talked about being free from every sign of slavery on Independence Day this year.
Rahul Gandhi: National flag is under attack
Rahul Gandhi said, "This flag belongs to every state. It doesn't belong to any particular religion or caste, it belongs to everyone. This flag guarantees protection to every single person in the country. It guarantees right to practise any religion. But today the national flag is under attack. The aim of the Bharat Jodo Yatra is to listen to the people of India. We don't want to crush the voice of the people like the BJP and the RSS do." Rahul Gandhi said that today the institutions of the country are under threat.
'Ashok Gehlot in demand in Delhi, now Sachin Pilot should be made Rajasthan CM'
Bairwa was on a tour to Jodhpur on Tuesday. Talking to the media here, he said, "If Gehlot becomes the national president and Sachin Pilot becomes the chief minister, then no one can beat us in Rajasthan. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is an old leader and he is in demand in Delhi. He has played his innings well," said Khiladi Lal Bairwa.
Plan upgrading all 10 lakh govt schools together: Kejriwal to PM Modi
"He announced plans to upgrade 14,500 schools which is a good step. But there are 10 lakh government schools in the country. In this way, it will take more than a hundred years to fix all the schools. You are requested to make a plan to fix all ten lakhs schools together," said CM Arvind Kejriwal while sharing the letter in a tweet.
Bharat Jodo Yatra' to be turning point of Indian politics: Congress
"A day when India's oldest political party will launch the longest padyatra ever undertaken. It is a sombre day, a day for quiet reflection and renewed resolve. This is a turning point in Indian politics. It marks a new beginning," Jairam Ramesh said. In Kanyakumari Rahul Gandhi will visit the Thiruvalluvar Memorial, Vivekananda Memorial and Kamaraj Memorial.
Karnataka Minister Umesh Katti dies of heart attack
According to family sources, 61-year-old Umesh Katti complained of chest pain and collapsed in the bathroom at his Dollars Colony residence at 10.30 p.m. He was immediately shifted to the M.S. Ramaiah hospital. However, Umesh Katti succumbed to heart attack at the hospital.
Sheikh Hasina meets Rahul Gandhi
After the meeting, the former Congress chief said that India and Bangladesh are natural allies and it is important that the two countries work towards strengthening this bond. Earlier in the morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Hasina at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she was accorded the ceremonial Guard of Honour.
Rahul Gandhi to launch Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Kanyakumari
From there, he will arrive Kanyakumari and will visit to Thiruvalluvar Memorial Vivekananda Memorial and to Kamraj Memorial. Also there will be a prayer meeting at Mahatama Gandhi Mandapam, following which, Rahul Gandhi will launch the Yatra in presence Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot among others.
R.C.P. Singh questions use of 'Janata Darbars', Nitish flares up
BJP OBC Morcha national General Secretary Nikhil Anand claimed: "Only 5 to 10 per cent problems would be solved in the Janata Darbars of Nitish Kumar. The reality of Janata Darbar is to fool people in Bihar. Since 2010, the terror of red tapism has increased in Bihar where bureaucrats are not even listening to the Chief Minister, and they do not care about the ministers and legislators."
All set for Rahul Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo' yatra: Congress
Rahul Gandhi will arrive here on Wednesday afternoon and from the airport, fly on a helicopter to Kanyakumari and after spending time at the various places there, begin the yatra. Senior leaders and Chief Ministers of the Congress will be present on the occasion, apart from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin.
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