Politics peaks as heatstroke kills 8 in Maharashtra
After being grilled for 9 hours by CBI, Kejriwal says ‘they want to finish AAP, but country is with us’
Out after a 9-hour grilling, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says, “CBI questioning was conducted for 9.5 hours. I answered all the questions. The entire alleged liquor scam is false and is out of bad politics. AAP is 'kattar imaandaar party'. They want to finish AAP but the country's people are with us.”
Referring to crowds that had gathered at Nagpur rally, Jitendra Awhad warns that ‘traitors’ will not be forgiven
Strong undercurrent in favour of Congress party in Karnataka: Rahul Gandhi
Days after Kharge telephones Kejriwal, Maken urges lawyers in Congress not to represent the Delhi CM or AAP; says it will confuse workers
A full-majority government of BJP will be formed in Karnataka: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
BJP cannot rule Maharashtra on its strength and has to ally with Shiv Sena led by CM Eknath Shinde: Sena MP Gajanan Kirtikar
Jitan Ram Manjhi extends support to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
My party, Hindustani Awam Morcha strongly supports Bihar's CM Nitish Kumar & Mahagathbandhan. Today, Nitish Kumar & I have discussed the steps to be taken with regard to the 2024 elections: Jitan Ram Manjhi, Former Bihar CM
‘Was offered RS Seat, but didn’t want it; decision on joining other party by this evening,’ says Shettar
AAP holds protest in Amritsar, Punjab against the CBI questioning of Delhi CM & AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi excise case.
AAP leaders including Bhagwant Mann brought to Najafgarh police station
AAP's Gopal Rai holds emergency meet in view of Kejriwal's CBI questioning
AAP Delhi Convenor Gopal Rai holds emergency meeting in view of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's questioning by CBI.
AAP National Secretary Pankaj Gupta, Mayor of Delhi Shelly Oberoi & Deputy Mayor Aale Iqbal are also present in the meeting.
Congress launches 'Congress Baralide Pragathi Taralide’ Anthem
The Congress party launchedthe 'Congress Baralide Pragathi Taralide’ Anthem. It means 'Congress will come to power and bring progress'.
Congress leader Randeep takes a dig at BJP over Adani
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said, “Tyrannical Govts in Delhi & Bengaluru are mortally scared of brazen loot being exposed. ₹15 lakh never got deposited in Bank Accounts of ordinary Indian. But Adani got ₹20000 CR from Tax Havens in the account. Whose money is it?”
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh members conduct route march across 45 locations in Tamil Nadu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Goa; CM Pramod Sawant and other leaders received him
Former Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar joins Congress
Veteran BJP leader Jagadish Shettar's entry into Congress came after swift action by leaders MB Patil and Shamanur Shivashankarappa, who used their family connections to open the route for negotiations, sources said on Sunday.
Leader of Opposition Ajit Pawar denies meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Delhi LG flags grave procedural lapses on part of Delhi Govt in convening the one-day session of Delhi Assembly on Monday
Senior Congress leader Ashok Chavan not to be present in the MVA rally in Nagpur
RSS to conduct route marches at 45 locations in TN; SC had earlier rejected govt’s appeal against it
Former CM Siddaramaiah urges Kannadigas to boycott Amul Products
We are all Kannadigas. All Amul products have to be boycotted. It is in this way we need to send a message to the Centre.
PM only helps people like Adani, but the Congress helps the common people': Rahul
The Congress will form a government of the poor, the farmers, and of small-scale businessmen, Gandhi said from his rally. He added that Congress must win a minimum of 150 seats to make sure the BJP does not topple the government by any means.
'Only 7 per cent of secretaries in Central government are from Dalit, Adivasi, OBC communities': Rahul Gandhi
"The UPA govt had conducted a caste-based census in 2011" said the former Congress president, further asking PM Modi to make this record public to make it clear how many people in the country belong to each caste and community. According to Gandhi, if everyone is to be made a part of India's progress, we should have a clear number of how many people belong to each community.
'There's a Chinese director in Adani's company. Why's there no investigation despite Adani working in the defense sector?': Rahul Gandhi
Right after I raised the question of Adani's shell companies, the government stopped procedures in the Pariament: Rahul
He also added that it is the Opposition who usually protests in the Parliament, but this was the first time that the central government has stopped Parliamentary procedures. Gandhi further alleged that the LS Speaker said he "could not" allow Gandhi to counter the BJP's false claims against him in the Parliament.
"I'm asking once again, "Mr Prime Minister, what is your relationship with Adani'? And this Rs 20,000 crore rupees across shell companies — who does this belong to?", Gandhi said from the rally. He further added that he would not stop until these questions are answered.
'I had raised the question of who approved the Rs 1,000-crore SBI loan for Adani': Rahul
Adani got Bangladesh, Israel contracts right after PM Modi visited the countries, Gandhi said from his rally.
Rahul Gandhi brings up switching off microphones in Parliament at Kolar rally
Gandhi said he was raising some pertinent questions regarding the alleged Modi-Adani relationship when his microphone was switched off in the Parliament. Gandhi also pointed out that he had showed a picture in the Parliament of Modi riding Adani's private jet.
Rahul Gandhi hits out at Modi from Kolar rally
"if you can pay thousands of crores to people like Adani, we can give money to the poor, the women, and the youth. Just like you helped Adani, we shall help Karnataka's elderly, women, and youth," the Congress leader said in his speech. He has also accused the Karnataka BJP leaders of taking 40 per cent commission in whatever work the government has to do.
Rahul Gandhi announces host of promises for the people of Karnataka if Congress comes to power
Gandhi promises Rs 3000 per month for two years to every Karnataka graduate and Rs 1500 per month to diploma holders. He also said that this should be completed in the first cabinet meeting of the new government if Congress comes to power.
Randeep Surjewala is addressing the Congress rally in Kolar, Karnataka
Surjewala, the Karnataka BJP-in-chargewelcomed Rahul Gandhi to the podium.
Mallikarjun Kharge speaks at the Jai Bharat rally in Kolar, Karnataka
Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge set to address Congress rally in Kolar, Karnataka
Atishi slams Centre over CBI summon for Kejriwal
Atishi, the Delhi Education Minister, has hit out at the BJP-led central government over the CBI summon sent to CM Arvind Kejriwal to probe into his alleged participation in the liquor policy case. According to Atishi, the Centre is afraid of Kejriwal's growing popularity.
'People of Karnataka will not forgive Jagadish Shettar, Laxman Savadi,' says B S Yediyurappa
'Haven't decided yet,' says Jagadish Shettar on being asked whether he will join Congress
BJP 'unhappy' with Jagdish Shettar resignation: Yediyurappa
The veteran BJP leader has announced that the party is unhappy with Shettar for his resignation. He pointed out that it was the BJP who made him he party's state president and also the Chief Minister, and added that he public knows about Shettar only because of the BJP.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is addressing a gathering in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai
Shah is currently attending the ceremony whereDr Appasaheb Dharmadhikari is being awarded the 2022 Maharashtra Bhushan award.
Mahua Moitra, Kapil Sibal slams BJP after the killings of Atiq Ahmed and his brother
The TMC MP spewed rage on social media, where she accused the BJP of turning India into a "mafia republic", further adding,I will say it here, I will say it abroad, I will say it everywhere because it is the truth". She further added, "2 men in custody shot dead in front of a zillion policemen & cameras - this is the death of the rule of law."
On the other hand, Rajya Sabha MP and former Congress leader Kapil Sibal has also slammed the BJP-led UP government for the murders of Atiq and his brother. He said in an interview with PTI,"Two murders have taken place - one of Atiq and his brother and second is of the rule of law."
Karnataka CM Bommai reacts to Jagdish Shatter quitting the party
Bommai said to members of the press that it is unfortunate that the former CM has decided to quit the BJP, and admitted that it would have an effect on the incumbent party. However, he further added that the party has the capability of overcoming the challenges that will be brought forth by him quitting. The CM, however, has remainded adamant about the policy of giving the younger generation a chance in the upcoming Assembly elections.
Former Karnataka CM Jagdish Shettar has announced that the Congress has been sending him feelers
Shettar, a Lingayat leader with considerable influence, has quit the BJP after not being given a ticket for the 2023 Assembly Elections in the state. Shettar also said to reporters he met in Hubbali,"I am discussing with my well-wishers on which decision is suitable for me."
The veteran leader had earlier said that he had been humiliated by his party, which has made him "stubborn" to contest the election.
(With inputs from IANS)
'The alcohol policy that Kejriwal and Sisodia had implemented in Delhi supported corruption': Sambit Patra
While the Delhi CM is headed towards the CBI office in connection to the liquor policy scam case, BJP spokesperson Patra has lashed out at him and his former deputy Manish Sisodia in a press conference. Patra also added that during the 'holistic' investigation that is being carried out by the CBI, questions are being raised on whether Sisodia was the only man behind this policy or is there another 'kingpin' behind the same.
Patra has also pointed out that Sisodia's then-secretary has admitted in front of the magistrate that the proposal of forming the Delhi Liquor Policy 2021 was given to him along with some necessary documents in Kejriwal's house.
'Kejriwal, Rahul and Sonia Gandhi have become one, they will celebrate Jashn-e-Corruption,' says BJP
Will decide next course of action later, whether I have to fight independently or with a party, says Jagadish Shettar
CBI arrests YS Bhaskar Reddy, uncle of Andhra CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Vivekananda Reddy murder case
Kejriwal said that the policy will benefit Delhi, but there was loss of Rs 3,000 crore, says BJP
Arvind Kejriwal did corruption wearing Manish Sisodia's glove, says BJP
BJP questions Kejriwal on excise scam, says he has contracted blacklisted companies
Kejriwal is the kingpin of the liquor scam. says Sambit Patra
BJP briefing on Delhi CM Kejriwal under way
If Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt, then there is no one in this world who is honest: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
If BJP has ordered to arrest me, CBI will follow instructions, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat calls on India to share traditional knowledge for global welfare
Rahul Gandhi to address rally in Kolar today
In poll-bound Karnataka, Congress leaderRahulGandhiis scheduled to address a rally inKolaron Sunday where he had made Modi surname remarks for which he was convicted of criminal defamation leading to his disqualification from Parliament.
IANS
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