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He was a dynamic young man: Rahul Gandhi on 1st meeting with Sidhu Moosewala
Recalling his first meeting with late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "He was a dynamic and talented young man, so I inducted him into...party." "I felt that he was entering a dangerous field...[and]...I should protect him in my own way," Rahul added at the rally in Punjab's Sangrur. Sidhu was shot dead on May 29, 2022.
Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Mumbai hours after discharge in Pune
NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on Wednesday, hours after being discharged from Pune’s Ruby Hall Clinic. "We're admitting Baba to Breach Candy Hospital for further tests. Thank you all for your concern and good wishes," his daughter Supriya Sule posted. The 85-year-old had been hospitalised in Pune on Monday with cough and chest discomfort.
Expected from Class 7-fail person: Kishor on Bihar CM’s ‘crime & apradh’ remark
Reacting to Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary's remark that "crime can happen" in state but "not apradh", Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor said, "When a person who has failed Class 7 is made...leader...such statements can be expected." Kishor stated that the CM Choudhary gives people an opportunity to laugh every five to ten days through his remarks.
‘They want posts’: Rohit Pawar targets NCP leaders after Shah meet
Rohit Pawar questioned the purpose of the meeting between senior NCP leaders and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, alleging they were seeking positions and ministerial posts. He also warned the Pawar family of an alleged attempt to marginalise Sunetra and Parth Pawar. NCP leaders have denied claims of an internal leadership crisis and said the meeting was pre-planned.
PM Modi called & asked him to take rest as Supriya is ready: Sharad Pawar's aide
NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar's close aide Vitthal Maniyar said PM Narendra Modi called Pawar and enquired about his health following his discharge from hospital. Maniyar stated that PM Modi asked Pawar to rest and told him that his daughter Supriya Sule is ready and will take care of the country. Pawar was admitted to hospital on November 2.
Delhi Dy CM Parvesh Verma, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari sing 'Modi kahin nahi jayega'
Delhi Deputy CM Parvesh Verma shared a video of himself and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari singing 'Modi kahin nahi jayega' (Modi will not go anywhere). The video comes amid a controversy over Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's "Modi ka baap bhi jayega" remark directed at PM Narendra Modi. Earlier, the BJP had released a rap titled 'Modi kahin nahi jayega'.
Union Minister sings 'Kahin nahi jayenge Modi' while playing harmonium
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared a video of himself playing the harmonium and singing 'Kahin nahi jayenge Modi' (Modi will not go anywhere). The song follows Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's 'Modi ka baap bhi jayega' remark. Meghwal also sang that those who have lost their credibility will go.
Youth Congress suspends office-bearers across states for missing rally in Delhi
The Congress youth wing has suspended dozens of office-bearers across multiple states for failing to attend the INDIA bloc's rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1. So far, over 80 office-bearers have been suspended and asked to explain themselves, and sources said the number could eventually rise to 500. Around 60 suspended office-bearers are from Madhya Pradesh.
'Just call me Senator': Abdul El-Sayed takes swipe at Donald Trump
Abdul El-Sayed took a direct swipe at Donald Trump during his victory speech after winning Michigan's open Senate seat. "Donald, look, I know you struggle with my name, so after JD swears me in in January, you can just go on and call me Senator," he said. His remark followed months of campaign rhetoric targeting his Muslim identity and heritage.
Akhilesh announces he won't contest UP Assembly polls, says 'It isn't auspicious'
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday announced that he will not contest UP Assembly polls, saying it is "not auspicious to contest". "Last time, I came from Parliament to take the CM's oath. Once again, I will come from Lok Sabha to take the oath as CM of UP," he stated. BJP said Akhilesh fled the poll battlefield.