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Not expecting votes from senior leaders, but from ordinary workers: Shashi Tharoor
"I am expecting support from the ordinary voters and that's the impetus I am getting after my visit to two states and from the calls I am getting," said Shashi Tharoor. He, however, pointed out that some senior leaders like Mohsina Kidwai, Saifuddin Soz and Thampanoor Ravi (Kerala) have pledged their support.
National Herald case: Five leaders to join ED's probe today
According to the information, J. Geeta Reddy, Shabbir Ali, P. Sudarshan can join the probe on Tuesday. The ED has also summoned Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar and his brother D.K. Suresh to appear on October 7. All the leaders are likely to be questioned about Young India and Dotex connection.
When Mr Nadda filed his nomination: P. Chidambaram
"The election to the post of Congress President has generated enormous public and media interest. That is a good augury for the Congress party I suppose it is next only to the 'unanimous election by popular vote' of Mr J P Nadda as the BJP President in January 2020!" P. Chidambaram added
Mukhtar Ansari ambulance case: Hospital owned by Mau doctor sealed
The Mau-based doctor Alka Rai, who was accused of helping Ansari get an ambulance, along with her bother Sheshnath Rai have been booked under the Gangster Act. Both of them co-own Shyam Sanjeevani hospital in Mau district, which has been sealed, the police added. The vehicle was registered with a fake address in Barabanki district. The Barabanki District Magistrate on September 29 had ordered police officials to seal the hospital.
Amit Shah to address historic public rally in Rajouri today
Over enthusiastic members of the Pahari community from different parts of Rajouri and the neighbouring Poonch district have started reaching Rajouri town where high security is being maintained in and around the venue at the town's bus stand. In the evening on Monday, Shah met delegations of Paharis, Gujjars/Bakarwals, Dogras and Sikhs at the Raj Bhavan where he spent the night.
CM Kejriwal was in Gujarat that day, says AAP after LG questions absence at Raj Ghat
The party also alleged that the letter has been written by the LG "on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's instruction". "CM Arvind Kejriwal has always attended Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti programmes in the last several years. CM was in Gujarat on that day and that's why he could not attend the programme.
Amit Shah arrives in Jammu on 3-day visit to J&K
He is accompanied by Union Minister Jitendra Singh and senior officers of the MHA.Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha, Chief Secretary Arun Mehta and other senior civil and police officers received the home minister at the technical area of Jammu airport. Senior local BJP leaders, Ravinder Raina, Nirmal Singh and others were also present.
Bharat Jodo Yatra impact makes even RSS talk on inflation, jobs: Congress
Also, former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (JD-S) said on social media on Monday that the statement of Dattatreya Hosabale, the General Secretary of RSS holds mirror to the current condition in India. "Now, there are big questions over claims of Achche Din," Jairam Ramesh said.
AAP government in Punjab wins vote of confidence
The lone Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and BSP MLAs were present in the House but did not speak against the motion. A total of 93 legislators voted in favour of the confidence vote. "I congratulate the people of Punjab for naming the Mohali airport as Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport. I will try to get Halwara airport named after Kartar Singh Sarabha," Bhagwant Mann said.
Sonia Gandhi arrives in Karnataka to take part in Bharat Jodo Yatra
Shivakumar said Sonia Gandhi is taking part in the Bharat Jodo Yatra on October 6 in Karnataka. "She will participate in the padayatra from wherever it begins on October 6. Former Opposition leader in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge will arrive in the state on October 5 and he will also take part in the padayatra on October 6," Shivakumar said.
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