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India Politics Highlights| BJP names polls officers for elections of state presidents, national council membersHello readers! Political activity in Delhi is heating up as the capital heads to polls in February. The BJP launches scathing attacks on AAP, with Union Min Shivraj Singh Chouhan writing a letter to CM Atishi over the non-implementation of central farmer schemes. While this happened, Delhi BJP chief Sachdeva released a list of 'fake voters' that were present in Delhi's voting lists, stating many AAP leaders and/or their kin were registered twice. AAP has responded by calling all such claims fake on both accounts. Meanwhile, a Sanatana Dharma row has arisen in Kerala, with V D Satheesan accusing CM Pinarayi Vijayan of favouring Sangh Parivar. Stay tuned for the latest political news and analysis from around the country. That's all for today, thanks for staying with us. Stay tuned with DH to track the latest updates!
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Sanatana Dharma: V D Satheesan accuses Pinarayi Vijayan of favouring Sangh Parivar

Reacting to Kerala CM's statement, Satheesan said it was akin to saying that everyone who goes to a temple, applies sandalwood paste, or wears saffron is part of the RSS.

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Ajit Pawar's mother prays for reconciliation between her son and his uncle Sharad

Ajit Pawar, who started out in politics as his uncle's protege, parted ways with him after more than three decades by splitting the party in 2023.

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AAP MLA claims BJP, Congress conspiring to demolish Malviya Nagar slum

Reacting to the allegation, the BJP's Delhi unit spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor hit out at Bharti and said he had lost political relevance.

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National Conference running visionless, directionless government in Jammu and Kashmir: BJP

"The National Conference is running a government that is both visionless and directionless. The party has failed miserably on all fronts of public importance and not delivered on the poll promises made in its manifesto," the Jammu and Kashmir BJP's chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi said.

-PTI

Newly appointed Bihar governor Arif Mohammed Khan to take oath today

All of AAP's allies insulting Hindus, Why is AAP not doing more? asks BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla

LG has ensured against temple demolitions, so why is CM Atishi making such claims? asks Congress leader Udit Raj

Your government has no sympathy for farmers, writes Agri Min Chouhan to Delhi CM Atishi

BJP releases a list of fake voters; say AAP's Sanjay Singh a voter in 2 places

These are criminal activities by AAP, EC should take action: Virend Sachdeva in press conference

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar takes oath as 23rd Governor of Kerala

Arvind Kejriwal's wife also a voter in 2 places: Virend Sachdeva 

Doubt Modi govt will survive till 2026: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut

Maharashtra cabinet to hold meeting today in Mumbai

Several important decisions are expected to be taken including a 100 day programme of the state government

It is a conspiracy of the AAP because they can see they cannot win in Delhi this time: BJP MP Praveen Khandelwa on Delhi CM Atishi's statement

BJP is rattled as they have no policy or face (for CM) in Delhi: AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar

Arvind Kejriwal runs away from major issues: BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva

Sachin has not mentioned Priyank's name in his note... BJP is jealous of Priyank because he is doing well: Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre on Bidar Contractor Sachin Panchal’s alleged suicide

Silence of Centre on Bangladesh is adding to the speculation, want them to reply to the people who are torturing us and showing us their red-eye: TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee

Bound by our election promises and have started process of implementing some of them, for other promises, we need change in system: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

BJP welcomes DU naming college after Veer Savarkar, says unit chief Sachdeva

Hindutva is a political agenda created by Sangh Parivar. We don't agree with Hindutva policies. The CM was trying to appease the Sangh Parivar: Congress leader VD Satheesan

Delhi has a govt based on 'jhooth and loot': BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

Hon’ble Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar called on Hon’ble President, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji, to exchange New Year greetings at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

My wife has filed an application to the District Electoral office, Sultanpur to delete her name from there, on January 4: AAP's Sanjay Singh on BJP's comments

On Lalu Prasad Yadav's statement that alliance doors are always open for CM Nitish Kumar, he says, "You keep asking him this, what else would he say? He said this just to calm you all down."

The BJP is trying its best to ensure that they find something that will embarrass the government and seek my resignation. That is not going to happen because I have got a clean slate: Priyank Kharge

They ignored farmers and MSP law is still not implemented, I am surprised that they still have the audacity to talk about farmer: AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Chouhan's letter to Atishi

Farmers in Delhi were not given the status of farmers: Delhi BJP State President Virendraa Sachdeva on Chouhan's letter to Atishi

Concerned about China building large dams over Brahmaputra, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Modi govt enemies of farmers, brought in three black laws that ruined them, says Sanjay Singh

AAP's Sanjay Singh sends defamation notices to BJP's Manoj Tiwari and Amit Malviya; says, "cannot be that I take no action when BJP leaders spread lies"

Chief Minister of Kerala has tried to malign the Hindu philosophy: BJP leader V Muraleedharan

BJP has no leaders or icons, they are promoting and legitimising those who supported the British Raj: Congress MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain on Veer Savarkar college

Don't abuse Trinamool by supporting the wrongdoings of BSF: Mamata Banerjee

This government is in the hands of the medical mafia: Karnataka LoP R Ashoka

Mamata Banerjee is the only leader who has criticized and abused the BSF: BJP leader Anirban Ganguly

Insulting great people has become the identity of Congress: BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Congress MP Naseer Hussain's statement

Delhi govt's responsibility to implement centre' schemes: Congress' Sandeep Dikshit

"In any government, there can be disagreements, but when people elect a government, it is the government's duty to deliver on its promises. It is the responsibility of Delhi Government to implement the central government's schemes in the state.

"Unfortunately, AAP engages in low-level politics," says Congress candidate from New Delhi Assembly constituency, Sandeep Dikshit.

NSUI asks Modi to name a college under DU after Manmohan Singh 

National Students' Union of India (NSUI) writes to PM Modi demanding to name a college under the University of Delhi after the late former PM Dr Manmohan Singh.

NSUI also demands that a Central University be named after Dr Manmohan Singh and include his life journey in the curriculum.

Rajnath Singh visits DRDO, interacts with scientists to mark the 67th Foundation Day

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited DRDO Headquarters in New Delhi on Friday and interacted with senior scientists & officials to mark the 67th Foundation Day of the organisation.

MoS Sanjay Seth also attended the meeting. In his address, Rajnath Singh commended DRDO for developing the indigenous capabilities of the country by equipping the Armed Forces with state-of-the-art technologies/equipment and bolstering the defence sector through collaboration with the private sector

I am commencing fast unto death over demand for cancellation of Bihar PSC exam: Prashant Kishor in Patna

Our job to represent the facts: Amit Shah at book launch of 'J&K and Ladakh Through the Ages

At the book launch of 'J&K and Ladakh Through the Ages', Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "The historians did what they did but now who can stop us? The nation is free and there is a government that is running according to the country's views.

"It is our jobs now to represent the nation with facts and proof and from our point of view."

BJP needs to do their homework: Priyank  Kharge

On Bidar Contractor Sachin Panchal’s alleged suicide, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge says, "BJP needs to do their homework. Am I an accused?

"The BJP is trying hard to establish their leadership and give report cards to central leadership about how many times they scolded Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, raised slogans against Priyank Kharge."

Govt will fulfil promises in the manifesto: Nasir Aslam Wani

Advisor to J&K Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani says, "The state government has initiated to fulfil the promises made in the manifesto. I am hopeful that all the promises will be fulfilled by the state government

"The J&K Chief Minister is himself monitoring the situation following snowfall in the state. Roads are being cleared timely, electricity is being restored timely."

BJP announces election officers for the election of the state presidents and national council members

Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav appointed election officer for Gujarat, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan for Karnataka, Union Minister Piyush Goyal for Uttar Pradesh, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for Bihar, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for Madhya Pradesh.