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It's equally important to develop health services: Modi at Punjab cancer hospital opening
With Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Congress MP Manish Tewari and his cabinet colleague Jitendra Singh sharing the dais, Modi, who was given a rousing reception by party workers and supporters amid slogans of "Jai Shri Ram" and "Modi, Modi", said, "When the people of India will get modern hospitals and facilities for treatment, then they will get well sooner and their energy will be channelled in the right direction."
Rattled at losing Bihar, BJP resorts to 'divide and rule': Congress
State Congress President Nana Patole said that feeling "restless" after Bihar slipped out of its hands, the BJP is now hounding various Opposition-ruled states and parties through its weapons of the CBI, the ED, the IT and other central agencies to topple the state governments or break the non-BJP parties. "The CBI, ED, IT selectively targets those leaders or political parties which do not support the BJP.
Nitish Kumar government wins trust vote in Bihar Assembly
As Deputy Speaker Maheshwar Hazari announced the vote of trust, BJP's former Deputy Chief Minister objected to it, saying that it is not required. Hazari turned down his point and conducted the vote. Nitish Kumar, during the discussion on the motion, accused the BJP of just creating disputes in the society, and the Central government not doing anything apart from advertisements.
'Party decisions not in public interest': Shergill quits as Congress spokesperson
"The primary reason being that the ideology and the vision of the current decision-makers of the Indian National Congress is no longer in sync with the aspirations of the youth and modern India," he said in a letter to party chief Sonia Gandhi. "Furthermore, it pains me to say that decision-making is no longer for the interests of the public and the country, rather it is influenced by the self-serving interests of individuals indulging in sycophancy and consistently ignoring ground reality.
Sonali Phogat's death appears to be due to cardiac arrest: Goa CM
"The DGP is personally monitoring it. Though it appears to be cardiac arrest, we still will get a post-mortem conducted. An investigation is going on," Goa CM Sawant said. According to Goa police, Phogat felt uneasy on Monday night and was taken to a hospital the morning next (Tuesday) at around 8 a.m., where she was declared brought dead.
Deputy Speaker Maheshwar Hazari to run Bihar Assembly till Speaker is elected
Such a situation arose after Sinha deliberately announced the name of Janata Dal (United) MLA Narendra Narayan Yadav to conduct the proceedings of Bihar Vidhan Sabha soon after resigning and leaving the House. Sinha adjourned the House till 2 p.m. Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, the minister of parliamentary affairs immediately responded to the chair of speaker that it was illegal under the law of the House.
Vijay Kumar Sinha steps down as Bihar Assembly Speaker
Bihar Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Sinha announced his resignation during the special Assembly session called by the ruling party. "As I do not have the number and the ruling party has brought no confidence motion against me, I am resigning from the post of the Speaker," the BJP leader said while addressing the House.
Maharashtra 'Khoke campaign': Shinde group, Opposition MLAs in jostling, fisticuffs outside Legislature
Seething at the ongoing tirade by MVA labelling the Shinde Group as 'gaddars' (traitors) and '50 khoke' (Rs 50 crore), Shinde Group legislators retaliated in full force, sparking outrage in political circles. A few MLAs of Shinde Group accosted the MVA legislators who were raising slogans against the government for the fourth day since the Legislature started its monsoon session last week, resulting in shoving among the two sides.
Congress to announce poll schedule on Aug 28 for party president
"A virtual meeting of the CWC will be held on the 28th August, 2022 at 3:30 PM, to approve the exact schedule of dates for the election of the Congress President. Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi will preside over the CWC meeting," tweeted K.C. Venugopal, party General Secretary Organisation.
Mamata Banerjee has done enough for me: Anubrata Mondal
Anubrata Mondal has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the cattle smuggling scam. Referring to Mamata Banerjee as Didi (elder sister), he also said that he was overwhelmed by whatever she has done for him.
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