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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.
Field day for netizens as CPI-M leader 'drops' IndiGo from his travel plans
The airlines imposed a ban on Jayarajan, convenor of the ruling Left Democratic Front, after he allegedly manhandled two Congress youths who were protesting against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inside an aircraft on June 13.
Eknath Shinde in Delhi to discuss OBC reservation in Maharashtra
Earlier, he visited Delhi with deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP chief J.P. Nadda and others. Talking to the media on his arrival, Chief Minister Shinde said that he came to the national capital to hold a discussion regarding OBC reservations as the Maharashtra government is committed to providing justice to OBCs.
Cong to protest on GST, price rise & Agnipath
On Monday, both the Houses could not function amid the demand for discussion on price rise and GST. The Rajya Sabha, on the first day of the Monsoon session on Monday, witnessed strong protests by the opposition benches demanding discussions on Agnipath, hike in GST rates and other issues, leading to the House being adjourned for the day.
Presidential poll: Did Puducherry MLAs, MP wait for auspicious time to vote?
A.M.H. Nazeem of the DMK was the first to cast his vote in the Presidential elections minutes after 12 pm and was followed by the Leader of Opposition R. Siva of the DMK and other members of the opposition, which comprises six DMK and two Congress members. The lone MP, V. Vaithalingam of the Congress also voted.
Congress workers worship at Shiva temple at Sonia's 10 Janpath residence
Congress sources said that the Gandhi family performs 'Jalabhishek' to Lord Shiva on the first Monday of Sawan. At the same time, the family has also been offering prayers for many decades. However, the family refrains from giving the picture of worship to the media, as they want to keep it personal and religion is a matter of faith for them.
Congress could not prevent MLAs from cross voting
Congress MLA in Odisha Mohammed Moquim said, "I have listened to my conscience which guided me to do something for the soil and I voted for her though I am a Congress MLA and it is my personal decision." In the Presidential poll no whip is issued and the voters have the right to choose. Congress MLA Danasari Anasuya Seethakka, who was rumoured to have voted for the NDA candidate later clarified that she has not voted for the wrong candidate but one supported by the party and she only had an issue with the ballot paper.
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