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Kanhaiya Kumar joins Congress in presence of Rahul Gandhi, Jignesh Mevani says he extends support
29 Sep

Kanhaiya Kumar joins Congress in presence of Rahul Gandhi, Jignesh Mevani says he extends support

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Jignesh Mevani and Kanhaiya Kumar, both of whom shot into the limelight with their fierce and unrelenting opposition to the Narendra Modi government over the past few years, joined the Congress party on Tuesday. Mevani, currently an independent MLA from Gujarat’s Vadgam, had earlier announced that both he and Kanhaiya Kumar would join the Congress. On his part, Kumar, earlier a national executive council member of the Communist Party of India (CPI), had remained tight-lipped, even as his party comrades rebuffed the speculation over his imminent departure. On Tuesday afternoon, all doubts cleared. Kanhaiya was officially inducted into the Congress…
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Babul Supriyo not politically significant, his departure not a loss to BJP, says Suvendu Adhikari
19 Sep

Babul Supriyo not politically significant, his departure not a loss to BJP, says Suvendu Adhikari

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Reacting to former union minister Babul Supriyo joining Trinamool Congress, West Bengal's leader of opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari claimed that his exit was not a loss for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP leader, however, stated that the Asansol MP Babul Supriyo should have told the party before leaving. "Babul Supriyo should have told BJP before leaving the party. His exit is not a loss for BJP. He is not a mass leader and not a good political organiser. However, personally, he is my good friend," West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said. "He could have resigned from Lok…
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Rape Case Filed Against Chirag Paswan’s Cousin, An MP
14 Sep

Rape Case Filed Against Chirag Paswan’s Cousin, An MP

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Delhi Police has registered a case of rape, criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence against Prince Raj, cousin of LJP chief Chirag Paswan and MP from Bihar’s Samastipur. The FIR was lodged at Connaught Place Police Station three months after a complaint by a woman, reportedly a party worker, who alleged that she had been raped and threatened by Raj. The FIR also mentions Paswan, accusing him of trying to hide evidence. The police lodged the FIR on September 9 on directions from a Delhi court, after the complainant approached it. The woman in her complaint accused Prince Raj of…
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Yogi Adityanath calls Congress ‘mother of terrorism’, takes ‘Abba Jaan’ swipe at Samajwadi
13 Sep

Yogi Adityanath calls Congress ‘mother of terrorism’, takes ‘Abba Jaan’ swipe at Samajwadi

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday dubbed the Congress as “mother of terrorism” and the Samajwadi Party a “bichhu” without naming it. The chief minister launched the attack on the opposition parties in Kushinagar while laying foundation stones for projects worth Rs 400 crore in the district, shortly after inaugurating the district prison in Sant Kabir Nagar built at the cost of Rs 126 crore. Adityanath also accused the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party governments of liking “darkness”, after allegedly having failed to ensure proper power supply to people. "The Congress is the mother of all terrorism in the…
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Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani resigns ahead of crucial state assembly polls
11 Sep

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani resigns ahead of crucial state assembly polls

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Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Saturday resigned from the post of Chief Minister. He made the announcement while talking to reporters, did not reveal what prompted him to step down. Rupani’s resignation has been followed by that of his cabinet. The reason behind this unexpected move is unclear. This can be considered as a “course correction” before the upcoming state elections. As per the Sources, Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Health Minister, and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel have been touted as possible replacements for Rupani. The reason behind this unexpected move is unclear. This can be considered as a…
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Nusrat Jahan’s first public appearance post delivery, opens up about child’s father
09 Sep

Nusrat Jahan’s first public appearance post delivery, opens up about child’s father

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Trinamool Congress MP and actress Nusrat Jahan made her first public appearance on Wednesday (September 8) after delivering her first child on August 26. This is also the first time, the actress-turned-politician spoke about the father of her newborn son. She resumed work less than a month after delivering her child and when asked by mediapersons on when can one get the first glimpse of her son, Nusrat said, "You should ask his father that. He is not letting anyone see him at the moment." Jahan was admitted to a hospital in Park Street on August 25, and gave birth…
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Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s father arrested
07 Sep

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s father arrested

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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's father Nand Kumar Baghel was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly making derogatory comments against a community. The action comes after a controversy erupted over the alleged remarks of Baghel's father against the Brahmin community. The chief minister had said he was 'pained" by such comments and asserted that nobody was above the law in his government and police will take appropriate action in the matter. He was later sent to 15-day judicial custody by a court in Raipur.  Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's father Nand Kumar Baghel arrested, produced before a court in Raipur over his alleged derogatory remarks…
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`Will not allow screening of Javed Akhtar films till he apologises with folded hands to RSS`: BJP MLA
05 Sep

`Will not allow screening of Javed Akhtar films till he apologises with folded hands to RSS`: BJP MLA

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Javed Akhtar must apologise to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for comparing the organisation to the Taliban, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Kadam has demanded and warned that the lyricist’s films will not be allowed to screen. Several social media users also protested against Javed Akhtar’s comments and a Mumbai-based lawyer said he has filed a police complaint against him. Kadam, who is a BJP spokesperson, said Javed Akhtar’s statement is not just shameful, but painful and humiliating for crores of functionaries of the RSS, which is his party’s ideological mentor, and the Vishva Hindu Parishad. The writer has also…
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Bengal BJP MLA Soumen Roy joins TMC
04 Sep

Bengal BJP MLA Soumen Roy joins TMC

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On the day the bypolls dates in West Bengal were announced by the Election Commission, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Soumen Roy on Saturday joined the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). The BJP MLA from Kaliaganj was earlier a member of the TMC. "BJP MLA Soumen Roy is rejoining us for the development of Bengal and North Bengal," TMC leader Partha Chatterjee said. "He wants to keep the culture and heritage of Bengal intact," he added. With Soumen Roy joining the TMC, the BJP's tally in the state assembly has come down to 71. In the last four weeks, four BJP…
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West Bengal: BJP leaders Biswajit Das, Manatosh Nath join Mamata’s Trinamool Congress
31 Aug

West Bengal: BJP leaders Biswajit Das, Manatosh Nath join Mamata’s Trinamool Congress

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Two leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday. BJP MLA Biswajit Das and councillor Manatosh Nath joined the saffron party at a ceremony in Kolkata.  In an interaction post the joining, Das said he has returned to his "home" and will continue to work for people of the state and constituency. "Due to some misunderstandings, some changes were made that shouldn't have been made. I've returned to my home now and I will continue to work for people of my state and constituency," he said.  Earlier on Monday, Bishnupur MLA Tanmoy Ghosh had joined…
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