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Opposition defaming Army via malicious allegations, misinformation campaign: BJP
Hitting out at the opposition, the BJP said the Narendra Modi government has changed nothing. Former union minister and senior BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said that opposition parties are defaming the Indian army via malicious allegations and a misinformation campaign. "Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has clarified that the 'Agniveer' recruitment process is the same as it was since pre-independence.
Shinde group's bomb - 'Thackeray wanted to patch up with BJP'
The Shinde group's newly-named Shiv Sena Leader in Lok Sabha Rahul Shewale said that Thackeray had allegedly discussed the issue of alliance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an hour and also with the party leaders. "At our meetings recently, Thackeray had stated how he had made all possible efforts to rebuild the alliance with the BJP, but could not do it. He also asked us (MPs) to make our own attempts for a tie-up," Shewale added.
Shiv Sena 'completely finished' in a month as 12 MPs also join Shinde camp
He added that the 12 MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and submitted a letter to this effect as the Shiv Sena Parliamentary Party Group in the Lower House. "While Rahul Shewale is the new Shiv Sena group leader, Bhavana Gawali is now the chief whip of the party in the Lok Sabha," said Shinde. The CM also made it clear that the whips issued by Gawali will now be applicable to all the 18 Shiv Sena MPs in the Lok Sabha.
Karnataka: Infighting in Cong escalates; both Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah eye CM post
On Tuesday, Shivakumar reiterated his earlier appeal that the Vokkaliga community should support his candidature for the post of the Chief Minister. On the other hand, Siddaramaiah has stated that party MLAs and high command will take a call on who will become the Chief Minister, adding he is "very much" in the race for the coveted post.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says 12 Shiv Sena MPs joined him
Speaking to mediapersons, he said that the 12 MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and submitted a letter to the effect as a Shiv Sena Party Group in the Lower House. "While Rahul Shewale is the new Shiv Sena Group Leader, Bhavana Gawali is the Chief Whip of the party in Lok Sabha," said Shinde.
Alva files nomination for V-P, says winning and losing part of life
She said, "I believe this nomination is an acknowledgement, by the united opposition, of the over 50 years I have spent in public life, as a member of both Houses of Parliament, a Union minister, a Governor, a proud representative of India at the United Nations and on other global platforms, and as a fearless champion of women's rights and the rights of underprivileged and marginalised groups and communities across the length and breadth of our great nation."
Now, OPS removed from AIADMK deputy legislative leader post
R.G. Udhayakumar, who is a former minister and a close confidant of Edappadi K. Palaniswami, replaces Panneerselvam as the deputy leader of the legislative party which makes him the deputy leader of opposition in the Assembly.
NCP warns Shiv Sena rebels against criticising Pawars
NCP Chief Spokesperson Mahesh Tapase, NCP Youth President Suraj Chavan, and MLC Amol Mitkari strongly slammed former minister Ramdas Kadam, who was sacked as a Deputy Leader by Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray on Monday. At a media briefing, Kadam, weeping uncontrollably before the mediapersons, alleged that he was "deeply grieved" to witness the Sena collapsing in this manner and squarely blamed NCP's Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar for its decimation.
Opposition continues protest for discussion on GST, other issues; RS adjourned for day
As the House met for the day in morning, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and other opposition members had given suspension of business notices under rule 267 to discuss 'Agnipath', hike in GST rates, price rise besides other issues which were rejected. As members continued to press for it, Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu adjourned the House till 2 p.m.
Shiv Sena set for another 'big leak', several MPs may join CM Eknath Shinde
The MPs, around a dozen, are expected to soon announce their formal support to Shinde after attending an online meeting with him on Monday. In anticipation, the Maharashtra Police and Central government has given these MPs extra security at their homes or offices in Mumbai to prevent any untoward incidents.
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