West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar.
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Punjab CM calls attack on Kejriwal 'utterly shameful'
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday condemned the incident in which some liquid was splashed on AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi.
He said the alleged attack on the former Delhi chief minister was "utterly shameful."
On Saturday evening, Kejriwal was greeting people standing behind a cordon when a man approached him and splashed some liquid on him, following which the security personnel swiftly overpowered him.
Kejriwal and the security personnel accompanying him were later seen wiping their faces.
Sajad Lone terms CM Omar Abdullah Delhi's 'best bet in Kashmir's destruction'
Peoples' Conference chief Sajad Lone Saturday lashed out at Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, describing him as Delhi's "best bet in Kashmir's destruction and erosion" of its identity.
In a scathing attack against the chief minister, Lone, the Handwara MLA, took to X to allege that Abdullah does not have the guts to fight Delhi and does not dare speak against the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha or the BJP.
Political tension escalate in Odisha as Cong, BJD, BJP trade barbs over Modi's remarks
A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused opposition parties of conspiring against the country, the Congress, BJD and BJP on Saturday engaged in a war of words in Odisha, each blaming the other.
Senior BJD leader and party’s deputy leader in the Assembly, Prasanna Acharya, alleged that the BJP government in the state had done nothing in the last five months, except for changing the colour of buildings.
Watch | UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds 'Janta Darshan' at Gorakhnath temple
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to address public rally in Delhi at 2 pm today
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi to address public rally in Mananthavady, Sultan Bathery, and Kalpetta today
Congress flags rising CNG, LPG prices, calls Modi 'inflation man'
BJP goons wanted to 'burn Kejriwal alive', claims AAP
'AAP a group of bad elements': BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri on arrest of AAP leader Naresh Balyan in extortion case
'Are Kejriwal's dramas staged?' BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla slams former Delhi CM
'Governor should propose President's rule in Maharashra': Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut
'Kejriwal playing a fake sympathy card': BJP on fomer Delhi CM's allegations of liquid being thrown at him
'AAP MLA Naresh Balyan has been running extortion racket': Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva
BJP’s Parivartan Yatra likely to begin from all 7 Lok Sabha seats in Delhi from December 8
Modi govt running away from discussions on Adani, Manipur, Sambhal issues in Parliament: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh
Watch | Priyanka Gandhi addresses public rally in Wayanad's Mananthavady
People of Wayanad are my responsibility for next 5 years: Priyanka
Development in agricultural sector is essential for growth of Wayanad: Priyanka
I have much to learn from people of Wayanad: Priyanka
Watch | Arvind Kejriwal addresses press conference
'I challenge Amit Shah to arrest gangsters of Delhi': AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal
No alliance for AAP in Delhi Assembly elections: Arvind Kejriwal
'Results of Maharashtra elections are impossible': Congress MP Jairam Ramesh
Liquid thrown on me was harmless, but it could have been worse: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal
'Will businessmen, women of Delhi feel safe after attack on me and arrest of my MLA?' asks Kejriwal to Centre
Watch | Priyanka Gandhi addresses public rally in Wayanad's Sulthan Bathery
Sad to see politics involved in tragedies like Wayanad landslide incident: Priyanka
Caretaker Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde expected to return to Thane home today evening from his village in Dare
Possibility of a Maha Yuti meeting tonight: Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Shirsat
Shiv Sena has demanded the Home department in new Maharashtra govt: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Shirsat
Watch | RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses public gathering in Nagpur
NCP spokesperson Clyde Castro takes jibe at Maha Yuti leaders over CM selection in Maharashtra, shares cartoon
Maharashtra CM's name finalised, top BJP leadership's nod awaited: Raosaheb Danve
Mumbai: BJP leader Raosaheb Danve on Sunday said the name of Maharashtra's new chief minister has been finalised and a confirmation is awaited from the senior party leadership.
The people of Maharashtra know who will be the next CM, former Union minister Danve said without taking any name.
The oath-taking ceremony of the new Mahayuti government in Maharashtra will take place on December 5 evening at the Azad Maidan in south Mumbai and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend it, state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on Saturday. While there was no announcement yet on who would be the chief minister, BJP sources said Devendra Fadnavis, who has been chief minister twice and was deputy CM in the last Eknath Shinde-led government, was the frontrunner for the post.
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Watch | Priyanka Gandhi addresses public rally in Wayanad's Kalpetta
Will write to Kerala CM, pressurise Centre to provide rehabilitation to Wayanad landslide victims: Priyanka
'BJP unleashing divisive politics': Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad
Watch | Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addresses public rally in Delhi
Manusmriti did not consider women as equal to men: Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi
Eknath Shinde leaves for his Thane residence from Satara
Meeting of newly elected legislators NCP (SP) to be held today
Had it not been for Ambedkar, Nehru and the Constitution, we would not have voting rights, administrative processes like we have today: Kharge
BJP loots pension from senior citizens, MSP from farmers: Kharge in Delhi
Poverty, inflation, discrimination is increasing under Modi govt: Kharge
50 per cent reservation cap will be increased if Congress comes to power: Kharge
They are leaving no stone unturned to break our unity, says Kharge
Addressing the Maha Rally to defend the Constitution at Ramleela Maidan, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said, "They are leaving no stone unturned to break our unity... They leave behind the common man because they hate them. Our fight is against this hatred. For that, political power is essential..."
Every time Kejriwal raises concerns people, he gets attacked: Punjab AAP Chief
Punjab AAP President Aman Arora on Sunday said that Kejriwal get attacked every time he raises concerns of people of Delhi.
"Every time Kejriwal raises the concerns of the people of Delhi, he gets attacked. These are BJP-sponsored activities. If the BJP thinks that they can bring the morale of the AAP soldiers down, then they are mistaken. The more such incidents happen, the more our spirits will be high...," he said.
Correct compensation has not been given to victims of Wayanad tragedy: Priyanka Gandhi
Addressing a rally in Wayanad's Kalpetta, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said, "I have met farmers who are facing great difficulties. They are growing crops, coffee, tea, rubber, etc. But they are not getting right prices for it...I intend to work very hard, together with you, to understand these problems in depth. And then try my best to bring all the parties together to resolve them...It's very sad that until now, the correct compensation, relief and rehabilitation has not been given to the victims of the tragedy (Wayanad landslide incident)..."
House gets adjourned even before discussion begins, says Kharge
Speaking to presspersons on the early adjournment of Parliament after addressing a Maha rally in Delhi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said, "They (Govt) put allegation that we do not let the House run... So many people have been elected and are sitting in the Parliament. They want to have discussions but the House is adjourned even before that saying that we are disturbing. This is their responsibility and not ours..."
Congress delegation will visit violence-hit Sambhal, says Kharge
Congress delegation to visit Sambhal tomorrow: Ajay Rai
UP Congress Chief Ajay Rai said that Congress delegation will visit Sambhal on Monday. "The incident in Sambhal is very unfortunate. Tomorrow our delegation will go there and we will see the atmosphere there... the government has done this deliberately...," he told news agency ANI
Telangana BJP releases charge sheet against CM Revanth Reddy
Union Minister and BJP President Telangana G Kishan Reddy and other BJP leaders released a charge sheet against CM Revanth Reddy's government, showing alleged failures of the Telangana government during the last year. in Hyderabad.
Ajmer Sharif dargah represents secular nature of India: Owaisi
On a suit claiming Shiva temple within Ajmer Sharif Dargah, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "... Ajmer Sharif dargah represents the secular nature of India... Not just Ajmer Sharif dargah, but Salim Chishti dargah is also under scanner... Places of worship act needs to be followed."
Will support whatever BJP decides for Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde
Speaking to media on Sunday, Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde said, "I am doing good now. I had come here to rest after the hectic election schedule... I did not take any leave during my 2.5 years as the CM. People are still here to meet me. This is why I fell ill... This government will listen to the people... I have already given my unconditional support to the decision of the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and BJP President, and I will support whatever they decide for Maharashtra..."
Indian economy cannot progress as long as it benefits only handful of billionaires: Rahul Gandhi
Taking to X, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said Indian economy cannot progress as long as its benefits only handful of billionaires.
Raised law and order issues hoping for action from Centre, I was attacked instead: Kejriwal
AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday targeted the BJP-led central government over alleged inaction on law and order issues here, claiming that instead of taking action against criminals, an attack was orchestrated on him during his November 30 padyatra in the city.
The BJP is yet to respond to the allegations.
Speaking at a press conference, Kejriwal said, "The liquid thrown on me was harmless, but it could have been dangerous. This is the third attack on me in the last 35 days."
CPI(M) writes to EC alleging inconsistencies in Maharashtra polls
CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has urged Chief Election Commissioner to examine and address the concerns on the alleged discrepancies and disparities regarding the polling percentages in the Maharashtra Elections.
Jitendra Ahwad elected as NCP (SP)'s Legislature party leader; Rohit Patil named chief whip
NCP (SP) elected Jitendra Ahwad as its Legislature Party leader at a meeting on Sunday.
Former Home Minister RR Patil's son Rohit Patil has been appointed as chief whip of the party.
Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde lands in Mumbai
I.N.D.I.A. bloc floor leaders to meet on Monday 10 AM to discuss floor strategy
Wayanad rehabilitation: Priyanka Gandhi says she will write to Kerala CM, 'pressure' Centre
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said she will write to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and put as much as pressure on the Centre to provide the rehabilitation of Wayanad landslide victims.
"I will be writing to the Chief Minister of Kerala and trying to put as much as pressure possible on the Centre as well to provide the rehabilitation that they deserved," she said while addressing a meeting at Kalpetta.
Amit Shah planned an attack on Arvind Kejriwal yesterday and got our MLA arrested today: Priyanka Kakkar
Shiv Sena would have won 90-100 seats if Ajit Pawar's NCP was not an ally: Shinde group MLA
Mumbai: Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil on Sunday said the Eknath Shinde-led party would have won 90-100 seats in the November 20 assembly polls if Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party was not part of the Mahayuti.
The Mahayuti comprises the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP. Pawar had joined the Shinde government in July last year and was made deputy CM.
"We contested only 85 seats. Without Ajitdada, we could have won 90-100 seats. Shinde never asked why Ajit Pawar-led NCP was inducted in his government," Patil told a regional news channel.
Will you now demolish Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Gol Gumbaz: Kharge to Hindutva outfits
Wondering if RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s diktat not to look for a 'Shivling' in every mosque was double-speak, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday asked whether Hindutva outfits would now target Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, Charminar and Gol Gumbaz, as they were built by Muslims.
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Hindus of Bengal need to unite & work as it shares border with Bangladesh: Sukanta Majumdar
DGP meet: PM Modi expresses worry over threats generated from digital frauds, cybercrimes, potential of deepfake to disrupt relations
PM attended the 59th All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals of Police.
PM expanded the mantra of SMART policing and called upon the police to become strategic, meticulous, adaptable, reliable and transparent. The PM called upon the police to convert the challenge posed due to digital frauds, cyber crimes and AI into an opportunity by harnessing India’s double AI power of Artificial Intelligence and ‘Aspirational India’. Discussing the success of hackathons in solving some key problems, PM suggests deliberating about holding National Police Hackathons, said the PMO
Welcome Vijay as he has entered politics: TN BJP President K Annamalai
Upon reaching Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai said, "I'm very happy that I was able to return today to Coimbatore. Our cadets and our leaders have come here to give me a great welcome. I am grateful to our party which permitted me to take a three-month break for my studies abroad. For the 3 months, our senior leaders did tremendous work here... We welcome Vijay as he has entered politics. He is a very famous actor, a person who is at the top of his acting career and he wants to enter politics. Let's see how he works in the next one year and how active he is... If there is any place where we have to comment, we ought to criticise..."
Amid suspense on Maharashtra CM, Mahayuti leaders shoot off their mouths
Discordant voices emerged on Sunday from the Mahayuti even as the alliance continued to remain in the throes of government formation more than week after it swept the Maharashtra assembly polls.
Shiv Sena MLA Gulabrao Patil on Sunday said the Eknath Shinde-led party would have won 90-100 seats in the November 20 assembly polls if Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party was not part of the Mahayuti.