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PM Modi pays tributes to Shivaji on his birth anniversary
"I pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His courage and emphasis on good governance inspires us," Modi tweeted. He also tagged an audio and video montage of him paying tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji over the years. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi also paid tributes to the Maratha ruler on the occasion.
My son will be a better CM than others: Jitan Ram Manjhi
"I had claimed the chief ministerial post for my son Santosh Kumar Suman and I am sticking to that demand. I also maintain that he will become a better CM than any other leaders in Bihar. But the decision of Nitish Kumar is final and I am with him," Manjhi said during the Garib Sampark Yatra in Jahanabad.
Thackeray thunders at ECI order, vows to finish off 'thieves' in elections
"These thieves have stolen the name and symbol of Balasaheb Thackeray's party... It was done on the eve of Maha Shivratri today and Shivaji Jayanti tomorrow. But my 'Sainiks' (soldiers) are with me. We shall not rest till we bury these robbers in the elections," roared Thackeray amidst loud rounds of applause.
Is ED probe heading to Pinarayi Vijayan's office?
Though only an assistant private secretary, Ravindran is the last word in Vijayan's office. But the chat messages between Swapna Suresh (prime accused in the gold smuggling and Life Mission bribery cases) and Ravindran accessed by the ED have brought him into public domain. Analysis of the chat reveals that the two were extremely close.
L-G forced Delhi govt to appoint Tushar Mehta in MCD Mayor case: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister alleged that the L-G Saxena has committed criminal contempt of court by trying to get his lawyer to argue both sides of the case. Addressing a press briefing, Kejriwal said, "AAP's Mayor candidate Shelly Oberoi made the Delhi government and the LG parties in the case. Delhi government, which has the right to choose any lawyer, asked the Urban Development Secretary to appoint Gautam Narayan."
All opposition parties, except Congress, uniting against BJP: Tejashwi
"Congress has a direct fight with BJP in the country. At the same time, it should also allow regional parties to stay in the driving seat in states where they are stronger. The grand-old party should not delay any further for the opposition unity," Tejashwi said while addressing a gathering in CPI(ML)'s 11th party Congress here.
Congress must decide on Opposition unity without delay: Nitish Kumar
Speaking at the 11th national convention of CPI-ML held at the Sri Krishna Memorial hall here, Nitish Kumar said, "If all the Opposition parties, including the Congress, fight together, BJP will get less than 100 seats in next year's Lok Sabha elections." "I met Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi soon after the formation of the Mahagathbandhan government in Bihar. Now I am waiting for Congress to take a decision on Opposition unity," the Chief Minister said.
AAP recommends L-G to hold Mayoral polls on Feb 22
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sent a proposal to the L-G regarding the election to be held on February 22. "Recommended MCD Mayor elections to be held on 22 Feb," Kejriwal said in a tweet.
"Yesterday, AAP, the people and democracy won in the mayor's case in the Supreme Court. The conspiracy of L-G and BJP to elect the mayor unconstitutionally.
Chidambaram slams George Soros over 'revival of democracy' remark
In a series of tweets he said, "I did not agree with most of what George Soros had said in the past and I do not agree with most of what he says now. But to label his remarks as an "attempt to topple the democratically elected government in India" is a puerile statement". The former union minister further said in the tweet that the people of India will determine.
PM Modi, Amit Shah greet people on Maha Shivratri
"Greetings to everyone on the very special occasion of Maha Shivratri. Har har Mahadev!", PM Modi tweeted. Shah tweeted, "Best wishes of Mahashivratri to all countrymen. May Devadhidev Mahadev shower his blessings on everyone. Om Namah Shivay!" BJP National President J.P. Nadda said, "Mandaar Mala Kalitaalkaye Kapalmalangit Sundaraya.
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