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'PayCM' posters row: Karnataka Cong condemns arrests, to intensify campaign
Congress state President D.K. Shivakumar said that from Friday all MLAs will post the PayCM posters at the government offices. "Where they will be posted, we will update you," Shivakumar maintained. "The BJP party leaders have put up QR code posters with our photos. When I went to inquire, the media had made posters of me to be behind bars, can I book a case on that? It is common for people to question and criticize those in power," he said.
Manish Tewari preparing to contest Congress presidential poll: Sources
Every candidate requires 10 Pradesh Congress committee delegates to propose his/her name for the candidature. Tewari is one of the vocal critics of the Congress leadership and has demanded reforms in the party. However, there are now chances that there could be a multi-cornered contest if Tewari throws in the hat.
11 Congress MLAs suspended on last day of Gujarat Assembly amid din
When the house was discussing the amendment bill on Gujarat National Law University, a senior Congress leader demanded for a debate on OBC reservation in local bodies. Speaker Neemaben Acharya turned down the request saying that the party should have moved a request for it earlier. Since the house is in the middle of a discussion, a sudden debate was not possible, he asserted.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat visits mosque, meets Umer Ilyasi of Imam foundation
RSS's Sunil Ambekar said it was a part of the continuous dialogue with the people. The meeting comes on the heels of Bhagwat interacting with a group of intellectuals from the Muslim community. In August, a five-member delegation met Bhagwat, and the meeting lasted for more than an hour.
'Unprecedented things happening in Kerala': Vijayan slams Guv for praising RSS
"Unprecedented things are happening in Kerala as we all saw a press meeting in Raj Bhavan... such a thing is happening in Kerala for the first time and perhaps in the country also. There are times when differences of opinion between the state government and Governor arise and when it happens, then are accepted ways to address such.
Karnataka Anti-Conversion Bill set to be implemented
The bill, which has been effective in the state through promulgation, has been passed in the Legislative Council during the ongoing Monsoon session. It was passed in the Legislative Assembly on December 21, 2021. Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Wednesday tabled the Act in the assembly to be sent for the Governor's consent. Once the consent is given, which is just a formality now, it will be implemented across the state.
Sonia not to endorse anyone for Congress President polls: Sources
The sources said that the issue of Rajasthan in the event of Gehlot joining national politics was also discussed, but their is no official word on it yet. Gehlot is tipped to file his nomination next week for the Congress President's post; however, he is reportedly reluctant to leave the Chief Minister's chair in Rajasthan.
Amanatullah Khan sent to 5 more days of police custody
During the course of the hearing, public prosecutor Atul Shrivastav submitted that the money in relation to the case had been transferred to Dubai. The present case pertains to certain illegal appointments made by AAP MLA Khan in the Delhi Waqf Board during his tenure from March 2016 to October 2016, and these appointments were made by him in violation of provisions of the Waqf Act as well as the rules.
WBSSC scam: Partha Chatterjee, three others get judicial custody till Oct 5
The court ordered similar judicial custody till October 5 for three others arrested in this connection namely former president of West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) Kalyanmoy Gangopadhyay, former WBSSC secretary, Ashok Saha and former convener of WBSSC's screening committee, SP Sinha.
CM Gehlot meets Sonia Gandhi ahead of Cong president's poll notification
CM Gehlot, who arrived in the national capital on Wednesday morning, had told the media ahead of the meeting that he will not back out from any responsibility. "I will not back out from any responsibility and will serve the party wherever and in whichever capacity I am required in this hour of crisis," he said. However, he said the party wants Rahul Gandhi to take over as the party president.
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