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Only Kejriwal can defeat BJP, Cong has no appetite, says Raghav Chadha
The AAP, which is making a foray, beyond its base in Delhi and now Punjab, into Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, is the only party which can stand up to the BJP and its misuse of central agencies against political opponents, says senior leader Raghav Chadha. In an interview with IANS, Raghav Chadha, the party's newly-elected MP from Punjab and one of those who have been around the days of India Against Corruption (IAC), talks about the party's aims in Punjab, expansion plans, and other political issues.
Gujarat: Bajrang Dal workers scrawl 'Haj house' on Cong office walls
Pictures of the incident that took place late on Friday night has going viral on the social media. Reacting to it, Gujarat Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi called it a handiwork of some three or four people. "By tarnishing our image with such activities, the ruling party wants to divert people's attention from the main issues. BJP forgets that thousands of people have suffered from the flood situation in Gujarat,"
Kapil Sibal to take oath again today in Rajya Sabha
On July 18, the first day of Monsoon Session, BJP Member from Karnataka Jaggesh had to take the oath for a second time as his oath was also not in order. Without naming Jaggesh, Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu had said that while taking the oath, one should read the prescribed form and any deviation will make their oath invalid.
PM calls for intensifying 'Har Ghar Tiranga' movement
Prime Minister Modi also recalled the monumental courage and efforts of those who dreamt of a flag for free India and shared some interesting nuggets from history, including details of the committee associated with our Tricolour and the first Tricolour unfurled by Pandit Nehru.
Festive mood at Droupadi Murmu's residence in Delhi
Folk artistes in traditional attires carying musical instruments from different parts of the country were seen celebrating Murmu's victory since the evening at her residence on Umashankar Dikshit Marg in the national capital.
Opposition in Bengal slams Trinamool's decision to abstain from voting in Vice Presidential poll
The CPI(M) and Congress described the decision as a fallout of a subtle understanding between Trinamool Congress and BJP, whose main aim, they said, is to weaken the anti-BJP space in the country. According to state Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, two decisions of the Trinamool Congress on Thursday have proved its clandestine understanding with the BJP.
Presidential poll: Congress to decide course of action against Gujarat MLAs who cross-voted
It is estimated that Murmu, who secured 121 votes from the state, has recieved BJP's 111, NCP's one, Bharatiya Tribal Party's two and Congress' seven votes. Whereas, Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha, who was supposed to get 64 votes - Congress' 63 and one from independent MLA Jignesh Mevani, secured 57 votes.
Hope Murmu functions as Custodian of Constitution without fear or favour: Yashwant Sinha
In a statement, he also thanked opposition political parties for choosing him as their consensus candidate in this election. "I also thank all members of the Electoral College who voted for me. I accepted the offer of Opposition parties solely guided by the philosophy of Karma Yoga preached by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita - 'Do your duty without expectation of the fruits thereof'.
Sonia Gandhi had problem while speaking during ED grilling
Sources said that Sonia Gandhi is suffering post Covid complications and she had problems while speaking. Earlier, Priyanka Gandhi had told ED officials that her mother doesn't keep well, and she was looking after her medicines. She said that she would assist her mother due to her poor health. She had requested the officials to let her be present in the ED office during her questioning which was accepted.
Trinamool to abstain from voting in Vice Presidential poll
The decision was taken on Thursday afternoon at a meeting chaired by party supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, which was attended by 33 out of the 35 Trinamool MPs. "Each member was given the opportunity to present his/her views in front of the Chief Minister. Thereafter, 85 per cent of the MPs present at the meeting voiced in favour of abstaining from voting in the Vice Presidential poll," Trinamool's national General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee told mediapersons after the meeting.
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