POLITICS

Cong to focus on social base expansion in 'Chintan Shivir'
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Each state has been told to focus on sub-castes and give more representation to them in the party. The BJP in Uttar Pradesh has successfully withered away non Jatav from the BSP, which is helping them immensely in their vote base. Taking cue from this the party wants to similarly increase its social base in each state, add more people and expand its vote share which has been on decline since 2014.
Why Anusuiya Uike's name is doing the rounds as possible presidential candidate
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One such name is Anusiya Uike, who is the Chhattisgarh Governor and a tribal leader. Born in Rohana Kala village in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, Anusuiya has seen many ups and downs in life. Right from school, she was interested in social and political activities. Anusuiya has tried different levels to work for the uplift of the tribals.
It was Indira Gandhi who first ordered use of bulldozers on minorities at Turkman Gate: BJP
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In a series of tweets, Amit Malviya, in-charge of the BJP's National Information & Technology Department, said: "Does everyone in the Congress party, from Manish Tewari to Rahul Gandhi, suffer from amnesia or are they simply ill informed about their own past? Forget the Nazis and Jews, in India it was Indira Gandhi who first ordered the use of bulldozers on minorities at the Turkman Gate...
Will Chintan Shivir lead to repeat of 2004 for Congress?
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Ahead of the CWC meet, a meeting was held on May 3 in the Congress War Room where senior leaders Ambika Soni, Jairam Ramesh, Mukul Wasnik and party general secretary, organisation K.C. Venugopal discussed the preparations for the Chintan Shivir. Another meeting was called the previous day under the chairmanship of former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda in which the subject of agriculture was discussed.
Amit Shah's eventful Bengal visit may help revive BJP state unit
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The question also arises on whether Shah gave a clear message to the state party leaders to stop the infighting and work unitedly to boost the falling morale of the party workers. Political observers feel that only time can tell whether the minister's visit will ultimately help the Bengal unit of the BJP or not. However, these observers admit that Shah utilized these two days as a seasoned politician in giving clear messages to his party workers in the state.
AAP joining Trinamool to push for Pawar as joint Oppn candidate?
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In a latest development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is now engaged in discussions with other Opposition parties, leaving aside the Congress, on the possible strategy for the Presidential elections. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal recently met the leaders of Trinamool Congress and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) to discuss the poll strategy.
Rahul should undertake Bharat Yatra: recommendations for 'Chintan Shivir'
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Chennithala is part of the sub-committee chaired by Mukul Wasnik and according to sources, he has given his ideas which will be taken up during the Chintan Shivir and it includes a Bharat Yatra by Gandhi. Other suggestions include that the party should dedicate one month in a year to raise funds for the party, jumbo committees should be avoided at all levels.
'No need to worry', Goa CM's wife on LPG, fuel price hike
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"The prices have not just increased in the state alone, but across the globe. To curtail the impact, the government has laid stress on social schemes. I feel that we do not have to worry. We will have to tolerate it for sometime. But something will work out for sure," she told reporters, when asked to comment on rising prices of essential commodities.
Owaisi condemns honour killing in Hyderabad
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Stating that that the murder of Nagraju is against Islam, the Hyderabad MP said the girl had married the man of her choice and the law of the land permits it. Billapuram Nagaraju (25) was hacked to death in Saroornagar area on the night of May 4 in front of his wife and in full public view by her brother and his friend.
Bagga's mother accuses Kejriwal of conspiring against her son
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"Punjab police came to my son's residence in Delhi and dragged him in the police van. The cops did not even gave him a chance to wear turban. When my husband tried to make videos on his phone, they snatched the phone and took it away with themselves. "The entire conspiracy was done by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal," said Kamaljeet Kaur.
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