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Could have garnered more votes in support of Yashwant Sinha: Mamata
The chief minister's stand on the issue of Presidential Polls had been quite shifty since the beginning. She was the one to initiate the meeting of the opposition parties to field a united opposition candidate in the Presidential polls. Finally, the opposition zeroed in on Yashwant Sinha, who had to resign from Trinamool Congress's national vice- president post to contest the polls.
National Herald case: ED summons Sonia again on July 25
After the first round of interrogation, the Congress interim president left for lunch break with her daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, when the ED sent her fresh summons calling her again. Earlier in the day, Sonia reached the ED's headquarters at around 12.10 p.m and was questioned by a team of additional director Monika Sharma.
Several Cong workers detained from outside party Headquarters in Delhi
Among the detainees were Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, former Union Minister P. Chidambaram, Delhi Congress leader Ajay Maken, Indian Youth Congress president B. Srinivas among several others.
Herald case: Priyanka seeks ED's permission to assist ailing Sonia
According to sources, Priyanka told the ED officials that since her mother does not keep well, she takes care of the medicines and hence her presence is required. She requested the ED officials to allow her to be present at the questioning room. Considering the Congress president's health condition, the ED has agreed to let Priyanka be around her mother but in a separate room.
Congress MPs move adjournment notices in RS, LS over ED 'misuse'
In Lok Sabha, the notice was given by Gaurav Gogoi and Manickam Tagore. Congress MP K.C. Venugopal gave a suspension of business notice in the Rajya Sabha, citing the "misuse of central agencies in the country which includes the ED, CBI and I-T department to target political leaders by the ruling party." In a joint move, the floor leaders of the opposition will also meet to chalk out an agenda regarding the session.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann admitted to Delhi hospital
The CM was admitted for treatment in Delhi's Apollo Hospital on Wednesday after a complaint of stomach pain. As per the information, Mann was diagnosed with an infection. A source told IANS that he was being treated under a team of multi doctors. The CM has been admitted to a private ward in the hospital and his health condition is normal.
Sonia facing speech issues, may seek some relief: Sources
The source said that Sonia Gandhi faces some problems while speaking due to post-Covid issues. "She has a problem due to the disease. We will see how to proceed further," said the source. Due to her health issues, Sonia Gandhi was unable to join the probe earlier and had sought postponements earlier. As per the scheduled date, she has to appear before the ED on Thursday.
Delhi: Heavy security around ED office ahead of Sonia's appearance
Paramilitary forces have been deployed in nearby areas to avoid any kind of untoward incidents. The police have also deployed extra teams to keep an eye on those visiting the nearby areas and lanes. Sonia Gandhi has been called to join the investigation in connection with the National Herald case. Earlier, she was summoned twice by the ED, but had sought postponement on health grounds.
AAP, AIMIM's entry in MP politics sends warning signal to BJP, Cong
While the Arvind Keriwal-led AAP bagged one Mayoral post besides winning around half-a-dozen municipal wards, Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM also made an impressive entry into state politics by winning as many as six municipal wards. After the second phase of counting on Wednesday, results of five municipal corporations -- Rewa, Katni, Morena, Dewas and Ratlam -- were announced, in which the AAP managed to win one municipal ward while the AIMIM won three municipal wards.
Nadda to hold 'Abhinandan Yatra' to mark Murmu's victory
As per the plan, after declaration of election results, BJP chief J.P. Nadda will hold a road show from party's Delhi unit office at Pandit Pant Marg to Rajpath on July 21 evening. Over 5,000 Delhi BJP workers will participate in the road show along with Nadda. Voting for the Presidential election was held on July 18 and counting will take place on July 21.
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