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Rahul's positions helped BJP, he's leader of BJP’s B-team: Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying his positions have repeatedly helped the BJP. "Rahul is effectively acting as the leader of the BJP’s B-team. That is the experience of the country," he added. Vijayan claimed that the Congress weakened Opposition unity in states like Delhi and Haryana, enabling the BJP’s rise.
Nitish Kumar skips Eid namaz at Patna's Gandhi Maidan for 1st time in 20 yrs
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar was absent from Eid namaz at Patna's Gandhi Maidan for the first time in 20 years, deputing his son Nishant Kumar instead. Kumar visited several khanqahs in Patna to exchange Eid greetings. While Nitish is likely to step down after his Rajya Sabha election, Nishant recently decided to take plunge into politics by joining JD(U).
BJD suspends 6 MLAs over cross-voting during Rajya Sabha polls
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday suspended six MLAs over involvement in anti-party activities, including cross-voting during recent election to four Rajya Sabha seats from Odisha. The suspended MLAs are Chakramani Kanhar, Naba Kishor Mallick, Souvic Biswal, Subasini Jena, Ramakanta Bhoi and Devi Ranjan Tripathy. Earlier, Congress expelled its three MLAs in Odisha for cross-voting in the polls.
Mamata calls PM 'biggest infiltrator', BJP says 'She doesn't have right to be CM'
Addressing a large gathering on Eid in Kolkata, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that PM Narendra Modi and the BJP-led central government are the biggest infiltrators. Reacting to Mamata's remarks, BJP leader Shishir Bajoria stated, "Anyone who calls the Prime Minister of the country an infiltrator doesn't have the right to occupy the constitutional post."
Inflation is coming, Modi govt has no strategy: LoP Rahul Gandhi
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said India could be headed towards inflation as rupee is weakening against dollar and industrial fuel prices are rising. "Production and transport will become costlier, MSMEs will be hit hardest, prices of everyday items will rise, and FII money will flow out," he added. Gandhi said that Narendra Modi-led government has neither direction nor strategy.
Himanta Biswa Sarma faces challenge from three Gogois in Assam
In Upper Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma faces a challenge from 'three Gogois', Gaurav Gogoi, Akhil Gogoi and Lurinjyoti Gogoi. The Bharatiya Janata Party is banking on consolidating Ahom community votes, while a fragile opposition alliance tests unity in a crucial electoral battleground.
'Dhurandhar 2' spreading lies & hatred: AIMIM's Waris Pathan
Speaking about 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan said the film is spreading lies and hatred. "I don't watch such nonsense and propaganda films, based solely on lies," he said. "There are some people who just want to earn a few rupees by spreading hatred...they know nothing else," he added. The movie exposes Pakistan-based terrorism.
275 people including ex-judges slam US report that sought ban on RSS
As many as 275 former judges, retired bureaucrats, and armed forces veterans criticised a report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, which suggested that the US government ban RSS. Calling the report "highly motivated", their statement said it displays "intellectual bankruptcy and deranged conclusions". They urged the US government to run background checks on all contributors.
He always says truth: BJP after Tharoor backs govt stance on Iran war
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth praised Congress' Shashi Tharoor while taking a dig at Rahul Gandhi. He said, "Tharoor always stands with the country...he always says truth...Gandhi should learn from this." This comes after Tharoor weighed in on India's response to Middle-East war and said, "India knows what our interests are and will act to protect our interests."
PM Modi goes to Saudi & shakes hands, does Hindu-Muslim in India: CM Mamata
During Eid celebrations in Kolkata, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused PM Narendra Modi of fostering a Hindu vs Muslim narrative. "He goes to Saudi Arabia and shakes hands there...However, when you shake hands abroad, you seem to forget everything. But when you return to India, the Hindu-Muslim narrative begins again," she said. "You are the bigger infiltrator," she added.