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India Political Highlights | 'He can't threaten Oppn, it is not Gujarat politics,' says Cong MP Manickam Tagore over Amit Shah's remarks on AmbedkarCongress leaders protested in Lucknow against CM Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government. 'One nation One Election' Bill received varied opinions from several political leaders. EC reviewed preparedness for Delhi polls and held meeting with representatives of political parties. 21 members from Lok Sabha; 10 from Rajya Sabha named in JPC for 'One Nation, One Election' Bills. Amit Shah addressed a press conference at the BHP HQ in Delhi after his remarks on B R Ambedkar. Later in the day, Delhi BJP announced State Election Committee for the Assembly elections 2025. Join us tomorrow for political updates from across the country only with DH! Thank you and good night.
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Former minister Anand Sharma slams Yogi for his jibe at Priyanka on support for Palestinians

Former Union minister Anand Sharma on Tuesday hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for taking a swipe at Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her support for Palestinians, saying his criticism is "unjustified" and in conflict with India's firm and consistent position on Palestine.

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Maharashtra Cabinet exclusion is move to end Bhujbal 'chapter', but he won't give in easily: Jitendra Awhad

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad on Tuesday said not including NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal in the Maharashtra cabinet was a move to end his political career, but he is someone who will not give in easily.

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Block railway crossings and stations in Punjab from 12 to 3 pm today: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher

JP Nadda chairs BJP General Secretary meeting to discuss Delhi assembly elections, other issues

"Congress is anti-reservation, wants to give reservations to Muslims by increasing quota limit beyond 50 pc": Amit Shah

"Unconstitutional, attack on federal structure": One Nation, One Election bill receives fierce pushback from Opposition

If BJP cooperates, the House can work well and the session can be expanded beyond 4 days: CM Sukhu

In a secular nation, should there be common law for every religion or not: Amit Shah slams Congress in Rajya Sabha

No one will be able to stop our party workers: UP Congress president Congress president Ajay Rai on Congress to hold protest at the state assembly

"Electronic voting in Parliament failed...": Gaurav Gogoi takes dig over vote on 'One Nation One Election'

The ideology to take the country forward rapidly from an inflexion point will remain an example for the whole world: Scindia on 'One Nation One Election'

Parties within the INDI alliance are asking Congress 'ab to jaag jao, Kumbhakaran ki neend se': Scindia on Congres being critical of elections being conducted through EVM and questioning its credibility

The central government along with the state government is committed to finding a solution: Scindia on Manipur issue

The amount of development and progress that has occurred in this region has been nothing short of astounding: Scindia on the North East region, and if it has caused hindrance in developmental work

In 60 years what was built, 60 per cent of that has been built in 10 years: Scindia on the central government's efforts to develop the North Eastern states

We are looking at 100% saturation of any one single issue that we will take up and we are committed to that: Scindia on the government's action plan to match up Chinese infrastructure at border areas

Samajwadi Party MLA Pallavi Patel sat on a dharna at the Vidhan Sabha premises till late Monday night demanding a probe against allegations of irregularities in the technical education department.

Opposition MPs question BJP govt's intention in bringing bill on ST reservation in Goa Assembly

I believe that the 'One Nation, One Election' bill is in the nation's interest: UP Minister Nitin Agrawal

The continuous election process over five years harms the country's resources and also puts a halt to the development process, he said.

From 12 noon to 3 pm, we will stop the trains in Punjab today: Farmer Leader Sarwan Singh Pandher

Close to 50 farmer labourers commit suicide every day… Reports say that in 2022, farmers bore a loss of approximately 15 lakh crore due to not getting MSP, and 8.5 lakh crore in 2023... We are getting ready for bigger protests in the future. Today or tomorrow we will announce it… Almost all tracks that cross Punjab will be jammed, he added.

The leaders that were chosen by the common people are living in palaces and the people who voted for them are on the road… We have told all Punjabis to peacefully protest any BJP official visiting any part of Punjab. If they are stopping us, they will not be able to enter any place in rural Punjab, he further said.

India should show its glorious way of life to world: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

RAF deployed outside Cong office in Lucknow ahead of Cong's 'gherao' of UP assembly

KTR drove an autorickshaw to assembly today in solidarity with autorickshaw drivers

KTR along with BRS MLAs protest against the State government dressed as autorickshaw drivers, to demand justice for auto drivers in the state

Our demand is that the Govt keeps up its word, forming a welfare board for the autorickshaw drivers, giving Rs 12,000 of subsistence per month and insurance and every aspect that was converted in their election manifesto has to be delivered immediately, he said.

You are dealing a blow to the soul of the Constitution: Cong MP Imran Masood on One Nation One Election Bill

On One Nation One Election Bill, Congress MP Imran Masood says, "As soon as it was tabled (in Lok Sabha), it became clear that it cannot be passed. 360 MPs are required to get this passed but 20 MPs of their (NDA) total strength were absent since this is lethal for the country. You are dealing a blow to the soul of the Constitution. You want to break the federal structure...You are preparing to finish the small parties. In 7-10 years, small parties would be finished. You want to destroy the multi-party system in our country...I would like to congratulate the BJP MPs who remained absent..."

Our party workers are standing here and they will protest against the atrocities done by the Yogi govt: Ajai Rai

I don't think this Bill can be passed because BJP won't be able to get 2/3rd majority in Lok Sabha: SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav on ONOE Bill

Yesterday, the Home Minister insulted Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar: Jairam Ramesh

If govt) had received over 400 seats, then it would be 'One Nation, One Party' followed by 'One Nation, One Leader' like neighbouring countries: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

Thanks to the people of the country for saving democracy, he added.

An Official Language Bill was presented in J&K Assembly, according to that act, languages Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi, English can now be used for official purposes: G Kishan Reddy

'One Nation, One Election' Bill an attempt to end the federal structure of the country: Sanjay Raut

Deputy CM and NCP President Ajit Pawar to attend the proceedings of Maharashtra Legislature today

Dy CM and NCP President Ajit Pawar, NCP Working President Praful Patel and NCP State President Sunil Tatkare may meet Chhagan Bhujbal in Nashik in the next few days to pacify him.

Chhagan Bhujbal to meet his supporters in Nashik today to decide on the future course

Their display is going to be a complete failure: Dy CM Brajesh Pathak on UP Congress' protest in Lucknow today

'One Nation One Election' Billgoes against the federal structure of the country, it goes against the Constitution of this country: Priyanka Chaturvedi

Where are the 20 lakh EVMs that were stolen: Pappu Yadav

Currently, the need is for One Nation One Education, One Health, One Justice, One Economy: Pappu Yadav on ONOE Bill

It is impossible to get a 2/3rd majority when they did not even get 272 votes: Jairam Ramesh on ONOE Bill

This is nothing but a distraction to divert attention from important issues: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on ONOE Bill

Congress itself is surrounded by its own wrong deeds. Its leaders and workers are directionless: Brajesh Pathak

Are they getting employment or training for terrorism?:    Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on CM Yogi Adityanath's 'we are sending our youth to Israel for opportunities' remark

"Are they getting employment or training for terrorism? They (UP govt) should release the list of people who are employed (in Israel) and what are they doing there? We have not heard about this."

Bhujbal slams supporters hurling slippers at Ajit Pawar's photo to protest his exclusion from Maha cabinet

It's a failed attempt: Congress MP Manickam Tagore on One Nation One Election Bill

Here's what Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said on Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray's suggestion to Congress to stop targeting Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

Congress have misused their power and made false promises: CT Ravi

Delhi LG VK Saxena writes to CM Atishi and asks for special assembly session to be convened on 19th-20th December for laying of 14 pending CAG reports.

NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar met PM Narendra Modi today in the Parliament regarding pomegranate issue of farmers.

NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar, accompanied by pomegranate farmers from Satara and Faltan, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and presented him with pomegranates. Sharad Pawar emphasized that they did not have political discussions in the meeting.

Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva alleges AAP of snatching the benefits of reservation from Dalits

Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh Assembly Umang Singhar carries a tea kettle to Assembly premises in protest against the state government. Here's what he said

Police are after our workers as if they are criminals: Ajai Rai

Mahrashtra: Opposition leaders protest against MSP issue of farmers on the stairs Vidhan Sabha

When they (Congress) thought that they are losing Hindu votes, then they removed the 'Palestine' bag and started advocating for Hindus: Giriraj Singh

It is clear that BJP don't have numbers for ONOE bills: TMC leader Sagarika Ghose

BJP leader Ram Kadam attacks Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray over his demand to give Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar

The infiltrators of Bangladesh have made Aadhar cards with Hindu names. Therefore, it’s important to implement UCC:  Kailash Vijayvargiya

I am suggesting him to stop doing all this drama and stand for the public issues: Congress leader Rohin Reddy on KTR joining auto driver's protest

Coimbatore BJP unit will observe a black day on coming Friday because the law and order has died today in the city: K Annamalai on founder of Al-Umma SA Basha’s funeral procession

Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Tariq Hameed Karra and other party leaders hold a protest march to Raj Bhavan in Jammu.

Congress party is protesting against issues including Union HM Amit Shah's speech regarding BR Ambedkar, Manipur, Adani and the restoration of J&K statehood.

"Even after the US Department of Justice report, Adani is not being arrested...Another issue is that Manipur has been burning for a year, several people have died but nothing is being done...Another issue is that Union HM has spoken against BR Ambedkar in Parliament. He should have taken his name with respect. It is a sad affair that he has been sitting in such a big position but speaking against BR Ambedkar. We are ending our protest here as we are not allowed to go to the Raj Bhavan," Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief Tariq Hameed Karra said.

BRS MLCs arrived at the Telangana Legislative Council in an autorickshaw to stage a protest demanding the state government to fulfil its promise to support auto drivers.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy leads The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) ‘Chalo Raj Bhavan’ rally

Hyderabad | TPCC Chief and Congress MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud says, “Congress party is staging a mega protest ‘Chalo Raj Bhavan,’ highlighting the malpractices and scams of Adani, where in Modi is reluctant to appoint a JPC; and the Manipur episode…” On BRS' leaders' protest for the demand of auto drivers, he says, “They are doing these gimmicks to draw the attention of the media and people of Telangana. What did they do for the auto unions and drivers for the 10 years they were in power? Why didn’t they allow them to earn money…”

PM Modi wants to take the country towards rapid development and is eliminating all the obstacles in its path: Anil Vij on ONOE Bill

It is similar to when people who do modelling are tasked at carrying Coca Cola or surf in their hands: Anil Vij

When there is no fear of going to polls in 5 years, they will do things arbitrarily: APP MP Sanjay Singh on ONOE Bill

The opposition is vehemently attacking it, but I feel the country needs One Nation One Election:  BJP MP Yogender Chandolia

Congress workers stage 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest in Dehradun over Adani issue

Congress leaders protest in Lucknow against CM Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh Government

Government will be able to save a lot of money through this: Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari on  'One Nation One Election' Bill

"This is a very important bill for the country. Development work stops when the Model Code of Conduct is imposed. So, it is better that elections are conducted at once. It will be very beneficial. Government will be able to save a lot of money through this," she said.

MVA should look within themselves about what they have said about our government for the last 2.5 years: Eknath Shinde

It’s sad to see police brutality on Congress workers: Cong General Secretary and UP in-charge Avinash Pande

Getting approval on ONOE difficult for BJP; they had to refer it to JPC: Priyanka Chaturvedi

Congress workers hold protest in Vijayawada demanding arrest of industrialist Gautam Adani

Congress leaders protest in Lucknow against Yogi Adityanath-led UP govt

Congress incharge for Uttar Pradesh, Avinash Pande says, "The barricade that he been set up here to stop us will be broken down by us somehow. We will fulfill our resolve to protest in Assembly today."

Congress workers hold 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest march in Ranchi as part of the party's nation-wide agitation over various issues.

EC reviews preparedness for Delhi polls, holds meeting with representatives of political parties.

AAP to launch scheme for free treatment of elderly after winning Delhi polls: Kejriwal.

Congress workers protesting against the state government detained in Lucknow.

State Congress chief Ajay Rai, other leaders detained by police during protest march in Lucknow against state government

Police fire tear gas shells to disperse Assam Pradesh Congress Committee members holding 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest in Guwahati over Adani issue

Police foil J&K Congress' march to Raj Bhavan seeking Adani's arrest in Srinagar

Police prevented Congress workers from marching towards the Raj Bhavan to protest against the BJP's policy to "defend" billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, and its "utter failure" to maintain peace in Manipur.

The Congress workers assembled at the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) headquarters on MA Road, officials said.

However, as soon as they tried to move out of the office and march towards the Raj Bhavan, police stopped them and closed the gate of the Congress office, thus confining them inside, they added. (PTI)

Congress workers hold protest march from Shahid Smarak to Raj Bhavan in Rajasthan's Jaipur over Adani issue

'By putting Constitution and values ​​at stake, BJP wants to suppress voice of Congress,' says Sachin Pilot

Priyanka Gandhi, three other leaders to represent Congress in JPC on 'One Nation One Election'

Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari, Sukhdeo Bhagat, and Randeep Surjewala would represent Congress in the Joint Parliamentary Committee on One Nation, One Election Bills.

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, with the opposition terming the move as "dictatorial".

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy leads Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) ‘Chalo Raj Bhavan’ rally outside Raj Bhavan, Hyderabad on Manipur and Adani issues

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to address a press conference today at 5:30 pm at BJP HQ, party says

'Amit Shah should be sacked,' says Kharge on HM's speech in RS during Constitution debate

If someone says wrong about B R Ambedkar, he should be removed from the cabinet: Kharge

"These people do not believe in the Constitution. They talk about Manusmriti...PM Modi made 6 tweets to defend Amit Shah. What was the need for this? If someone says wrong about B R Ambedkar, he should be removed from the cabinet. But they are friends and are supporting each other's sins," he said.

Amit Shah begins addressing media at BJP HQ in Delhi

'Congress gave Bharat Ratna to themselves, Ambedkar honoured when BJP came to power,' says Amit Shah

The way Congress has distorted comments made in Parliament is extremely condemnable: Amit Shah

BJP speakers established in Parliament that Congress is anti-Ambedkar, anti-reservation, anti-Constitution, says Shah

'Congress distorted my remarks on Ambedkar, I come from party that can never insult him,' says Shah

My speech, which was clear and without any confusion, is on Rajya Sabha record: Amit Shah on row over remarks on Ambedkar

If my resignation makes Kharge ji happy, I can give but this won't solve his troubles; he has to remain in opposition for 15 more years: Shah

Amit Shah has insulted Baba Saheb, the country cannot tolerate this: Aaditya Thackrey

'EVM complaint cannot be raised only when you lose,' says Omar Abdullah

On EVM, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah said, "I said the same thing that I have been saying continuously. That is, if someone has a complaint regarding EVM, that complaint should remain for the whole year. That complaint cannot be raised only when you lose. Complaints should be made about EVM even after winning. And if not EVM, should we go back to ballot paper? Have we forgotten what used to happen with ballot paper? The way votes were inserted in ballot boxes. I have not forgotten it."

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackrey visited Deekshabhoomi and paid homage to Lord Buddha, Dr BR Ambedkar

'We will protest in Parliament until Amit Shah apologises for remarks on Ambedkar,' says TMC leader

21 members from Lok Sabha; 10 from Rajya Sabha named in JPC for 'One Nation, One Election' Bills

Delhi BJP announces State Election Committee for Delhi Assembly elections 2025

Congress party, leaders receive notice from X over sharing video clips of Amit Shah's Rajya Sabha speech

The Congress party and some of its leaders on Wednesday received notices from social media platform X for sharing certain video clips of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on their handles.

Opposition sources said the communication by X refers to the notice it has received from the Cyber Crime Coordination Centre of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for removal of the content shared by them, which is in violation of the law of India.

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'He can't threaten Oppn, it is not Gujarat politics,' says Cong MP Manickam Tagore over Shah's remarks on Ambedkar