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Modi govt has failed to fulfil promises made to people: Sachin Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday accused the Narendra Modi government of not fulfilling the promises it had made to people in the run-up to its election.

He said the Congress will make people aware about the government's failures by visiting villages and hamlets.(PTI)

Punjab BJP chief slams AAP for failing to undertake development in state

The two-day executive meeting of the BJP's Punjab unit concluded here on Monday, with party's state chief Ashwani Sharma hitting out at the ruling AAP for failing to undertake development and making "hollow promises".

He alleged that the Bhagwant Mann government has created an atmosphere of anarchy in Punjab.(PTI)

Attempts made to forget Netaji, our effort to honour him: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday lamented that attempts were made to erase the memory of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and claimed the Narendra Modi government took several initiatives such as setting up of a memorial in Andamans to honour his legacy.(PTI)

BJP to launch signature campaign against closure of institutions, offices in HP

The BJP would launch a signature campaign at all the places where the Himachal Pradesh government has shut down offices and institutions opened by the previous government, the party's chief spokesman Randhir Sharma said on Monday.

The protest rallies will be held from February 15 to February 28, he said.(PTI)

Be aggressive, don't be mute spectator to allegations: K'taka law minister to BJP men ahead of polls

Karnataka Law Minister J C Madhuswamy on Monday called on party men to be "aggressive" in their response political opponents' allegations against the government ahead of Assembly polls, as he derisively suggested that the ruling BJP and its men have become "mute spectators" to such developments.(PTI)

Existence of J'khand tribals to come under threat if BJP returns to power: Soren

Accusing the BJP of exploiting Jharkhand's resources, Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday claimed that the existence of tribals in the state will come under threat if the saffron party manages to return to power.

Addressing a rally in Simdega as part of the 'Khatiyani Johar Yatra' – a programme to mark three years of the UPA government in the state – Soren stated that the BJP has put Gujarat and Maharashtra on development path but "ruined the social fabric" of Jharkhand.(PTI)

The country is moving towards dictatorship, says ex Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

Congress a group of traitors: J&K BJP chief after Digvijaya Singh’s remarks on surgical strikes

Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Monday accused the Congress of being a "group of traitors" after opposition leader Digvijaya Singh questioned the 2019 surgical strikes on terror camps by Indian armed forces across the border.

He said the Congress should be ashamed by seeking proof of the surgical strikes carried out by the IAF in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pulwama terror attack. (PTI)

Those who criticize Ramcharitmanas are uneducated and uncouth...They are like eunuchs, says JD(U) leader

A legislator of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) on Monday hurled invectives at those who spoke ill of the 'Ramcharitmanas', an apparent reference to ally RJD.

JD(U) MLC Maheshwar Singh said, "Kshatriyas look up to Lord Rama as an ancestor. His ideals find the most eloquent expression in the Ramcharitmanas. Those who criticize the work are uneducated and uncouth (anpadh, ganwaar). They are like eunuchs (ye hijre log hain)."

Cong should change name to PPP, BJP spokesperson hits back at Digvijaya's surgical strike remark

Some in SP against Maurya's Ramcharitmanas remarks, will take up matter with Akhilesh

A day after Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya alleged that certain verses of the Ramcharitmanas promoted social discrimination, a section of party leaders on Monday opposed his remarks and said they will take the matter up with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.

Maurya, who is considered a prominent OBC leader in Uttar Pradesh, had said certain portions of the Ramcharitmanas "insult" a large section of society on the basis of caste and demanded that these be "banned".(PTI)

BJP has no guts to listen to achievements of Rajasthan govt: Ashok Gehlot over ruckus in Assembly

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday targeted BJP MLAs for creating a ruckus during the Governor’s address in the state Assembly on the first day of the budget session, saying they have no guts to learn about the government's achievements.

Alleging conspiracy, he said the BJP legislators wanted to sabotage the governor’s address so that the public will not get to know about the government’s achievements over the years.(PTI)

When Cong lost polls, Rahul resigned...but some hold on despite failing back to back: Sachin Pilot

"In 2019, when Cong lost the polls, Rahul Gandhi resigned & refused to become the Congress chief again,though we wanted him to be. He set an example. But on the other hand, there are few people who cling to positions even though they fail back-to-back," says Cong's Sachin Pilot.

Pakistan safe for Siddaramaiah to contest polls, claims BJP leader C T Ravi

BJP National General Secretary C T Ravi on Monday claimed that Pakistan would be a safe place for Congress leader Siddaramaiah to contest the polls as it suited the former Karnataka chief minister's "mindset".

The Chikkamagaluru MLA took a dig at Siddaramaiah in response to a question about the former chief minister's wish to contest from Kolar, touted to be a safe seat, in the forthcoming assembly polls.(PTI)

Cong demands President sack Koshyari; 'better late than never', says Shiv Sena (UBT) faction

The Congress on Monday demanded Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, who has expressed the desire to quit, be sacked by the President and not allowed to quit while the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction took a dig saying "better late than never".(PTI)

Congress distances itself from Digvijaya Singh's doubting of surgical strikes

India yet to have an authentic history of India's national freedom movement: R N Ravi

HP CM calls on President Murmu, VP Dhankhar

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on President Droupadi Murmu here on Monday.

It was a courtesy meeting, a statement from the CM office said.(PTI)

BJP demands action against poll officials for 'defacing' PM Modi's photograph in public places in Tripura

The ruling BJP in Tripura on Monday urged the Election Commission to take action against those poll officials who 'defaced' Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photographs in banners and hoardings put up in public places in the state instead of removing them.(PTI)

RSS and Netaji have same goal of making India great: Mohan Bhagwat

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said the goals of his right-wing organisation and that of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose are similar - making India a great nation. His comment comes amid the criticism that the ideologies of the RSS and the freedom fighter were not the same.

Lauding Netaji's contribution to India's freedom struggle, Bhagwat urged everyone to imbibe the qualities and teachings of Bose and work towards making the country a "vishwa guru" (world leader).(PTI)

PDP delegation joins Rahul Gandhi in Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu; highlights public issues

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) delegation on Monday joined Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during the Bharat Jodo Yatra here and discussed various issues including the government's eviction drive as well as demands of Kashmiri Pandit employees with him, a party leader said.(PTI)

Ramayana, Mahabharata, Vedas, Upanishads will be taught to children in the state: MP CM Chouhan

"Ramayana, Mahabharata, Vedas, Upanishads will be taught to children in the state...There're some people in the country who take pleasure in criticising our culture, spirituality, religion and great men, but they don't now much harm they're causing to the country," says MP's Chief Minister Chouhan.(ANI)

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to CEC requesting to declare an election to 167-Maniktala Assembly constituency, Bengal

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar requesting to declare an election to 167-Maniktala Assembly constituency, West Bengal, following the demise of MLA Sadhan Pande in February 2022.

Digvijaya Singh questions surgical strikes

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday questioned the surgical strikes and accused the government of peddling lies, drawing furious reaction from the BJP which said the opposition party was blinded by its "hate" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has "insulted" armed forces.(PTI)

No issue bigger than the restoration of statehood in J&K: Rahul at Cong Yatra

"There is no issue bigger than the restoration of statehood in J&K. Congress will use its full power to get statehood reinstated in J&K," says Rahul Gandhi at Congress's Bharat Jodo Yatra atat Satwari in Jammu.(ANI)

In Himachal new culture with these locks has started, says BJP's Jairam Thakur

"We did not take as much debt as the Congress government took in its previous tenure. In this government, the biggest industry has been locked, there are locks everywhere. A new culture with these locks has started," said former CM and BJP leader Jairam Thakur.(ANI)

Siddaramaiah won't contest Assembly polls from Kolar, claims Yediyurappa

Senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa on Monday claimed that Congress leader Siddaramaiah was allegedly playing a drama by saying he would not contest the Assembly polls from Kolar segment as announced and may go back to his home district of Mysuru instead. Ending speculation, Siddaramaiah had earlier this month announced that he would be contesting the polls from Kolar, if the party high command agrees.(PTI)

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari says he wants to resign

Under fire from Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) for his comments on legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has expressed his desire to step down.

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How many Dalits did Prakash Ambedkar help?: Union Minister Narayan Rane on Uddhav Thackeray & Prakash Ambedkar alliance

"Is there anyone left with Uddhav Thackeray? There were 56 MLAs, and now even 12 are not left, what is left with them, is there any of their workers left on the ground?," Rane said, adding, "any election? How many Dalits did Prakash Ambedkar help? How many houses were built? Uddhav Thackeray & Prakash Ambedkar have no worth to talk about PM Modi who works for people," speaking of theUddhav Thackeray & Prakash Ambedkar alliance.(ANI)

Digvijaya Singh questions Centre over surgical strike

Mamata dares Centre, says she doesn’t have fear of agencies being unleashed on her

Listen to Yogi’s hate speeches first: Digvijaya hits back at Rajnath over his barb at Rahul Gandhi

Modi says message in naming 21 islands is of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat

21 islands in Andaman & Nicobar islands named after Param Veer Chakra awardees

Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth anniversary

Thackeray, Ambedkar to announce alliance

In a significant development in Maharashtra politics ahead of local body polls, Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi founder are expected to announce an electoral alliance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils the model of National Memorial dedicated to Netaji

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin welcomes CJI's suggestion on SC judgements in relgional languages

Congress MP Deepender S Hooda to file defamation case against WFI Chief

All Indians will always be indebted to him: President Murmu on Netaji's birth anniversary

PM Modi pays tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary

Narendra Modi pays tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray on his birth anniversary

Mohan Bhagwat hails Netaji on his birth anniversary

On Netaji's birth anniversary, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat paid tributes to the leader saying that he had given his entire life for the nation.

Multidimensional poverty in Kerala is only 0.7 % which is the lowest in the country: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan

My govt is committed to uplifting the extremely poor & vulnerable families: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan

Bar Association writes to Shah to probe 'international conspiracy angle' in BBC documentary on Modi

Congress's Bharat Jodo yatra resumes from Vijaypur in Samba district of Jammu & Kashmir

People in Tripura will drive out CPI(M), Cong candidates: Deb

Hitting out at the CPI(M)-Congress alliance in Tripura, seniorBJPleader Biplab Kumar Deb on Sunday said the two parties, "having fooled people for decades with fake promises, should now be ready to get a befitting reply" from them in the next month’s elections.

He claimed that the CPI(M), which ruled the state for 25 years, has no chance of returning to power.

"Communists have become non-existent worldwide. There is no chance of the CPI(M) returning to power in the state, given that it oppressed people here for several years," Deb said during a rally in Sonamura area of Sepahijala district.

AIMIM, AAP, DAP 'B-teams' of BJP formed to cut Congress votes: Jairam Ramesh

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Democratic Azad Party (DAP) of being theBJP's "B-teams", alleging they were formed with the sole aim to cut the Congress votes' in the country.