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Cong charges BJP of 'Talibanizing' India in veil of nationalism
AICC spokesperson Ajay Kumar said in the recent past weeks, there been several instances like the Pulwama killing, murder of Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, a jailed terror financer Niranjan Hojai in Assam, in which the BJP's links have emerged, "tearing the veil" of its hollow nationalism. Detailing the incidents at a media conference, he alleged that the BJP's activists was involved in some of these killings and terror activities in the country.
Congress denies reports of Goa MLAs joining BJP
Sources said that Rao arrived in Goa to persuade the MLAs who have made their minds to join BJP. These Congress MLAs (group) who are keen to join BJP have demanded three cabinet berths and other key posts, sources said. "Goa is always full of speculations. I don't see anyone (keen to join BJP), these are rumours, right from day one. I think we should not unnecessarily speak about this speculative thing... all are together," Rao said.
Maharashtra Congress accuses BJP of 'bloodying' country in garb of nationalism
AICC Spokesperson Dr Ajay Kumar said in the recent weeks, there have been several instances like the Pulwama killing, murder of Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, a jailed terror financer Niranjan Hojai in Assam, in which links with the BJP have emerged, "tearing the veil" of its hollow nationalism. Detailing the incidents at a media conference, he alleged that the BJP was involved in some of these killings and terror activities in the country.
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to expand cabinet in a couple of days
Ahead of their meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Shinde and Fadnavis addressed media here. Incidentally, Shinde did much of the talking after a two line introduction by Fadnavis. Answering a question about portfolio allocation, Shinde said, "Tomorrow is Aashadhi Ekadashi. We (Shinde and Fadnavis) will meet in Mumbai after that and then discuss portfolio allocation."
Jagan Mohan Reddy elected YSRCP president for lifetime
An announcement in this regard was made on the second and final day of the party plenary here on Saturday. YSRCP general secretary V. Vijaysai Reddy, who was the returning officer for the election of the party president, announced the unanimous election of Jagan Mohan Reddy as the lifetime president of the party.
Oppn can't brush away corruption charges by pointing fingers at us: BJP
Irrespective of the party in power, the opposition always accuses the ruling party of misusing the investigative agencies, and during the last few decades, the politics of accusation has gained momentum. Opposition parties, including Congress, Trinamool Congress, NCP, RJD, and Shiv Sena, regularly accuse the Central government of misusing the ED, the CBI, and other Central agencies.
Pre-poll IT raids on Akhilesh cronies were straight out of Congress playbook
In recent years, the CBI has failed to make the desired impact on the target and associates. The Income Tax and Enforcement Directorate are the new favourites. They create the right buzz, hit the target hard and make an impact on the common man. At the turn of the century, Mulayam Singh and Mayawati were booked in cases of disproportionate assets.
PM to lay foundation stone for development projects worth over 16,000 cr in Deoghar
He will also perform a pooja at Baba Baidyanath temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to address the closing ceremony of Centenary celebrations of Bihar Legislative Assembly in Patna at 6 p.m. As a key step to provide direct connectivity to Baba Baidyanath Dham, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the Deoghar Airport which has been constructed at an estimated cost of around Rs 400 crore.
3 Trinamool leaders shot dead in West Bengal, 1 held
Acting on a tip-off, a team of the Baruipur District Police arrested Aftafuddin from his hideout late Friday night. Though Aftafuddin was not among the six persons named in the FIR filed on Friday, he was one of the many suspects.
Mahua dares BJP to prove wine, meat are not offered to worship Maa Kali
She also drew references to three popular temples in India -- Maa Tara temple at Tarapith in West Bengal, Shaktipeeth Temple at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh and Kamkhya Temple in Guwahati. According to Moitra, in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh and Assam, the Chief Ministers should inform through affidavits that 'karanbari' (alcohol) and meat are not offered there for worship.
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