India Political Highlights: Rahul's Manipur visit had a political agenda, why didn't he come before, says N Biren Singh

People like Owaisi push forward Jinnah-type culture. Under the leadership of PM Modi, the country has been moving forward, said Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. Mallkarjun Kharge and Randeep Singh Surjewala have arrived at Sonia Gandhi's residence for parliamentary strategy meeting. Assam CM and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused the Congress of 'crying about Manipur' when the state is moving towards normalcy. The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi over his visit to Manipur, saying the Congress leader came to the north east state to gain political mileage. The Opposition gears up for the next all-party meet, with the first exposing brief fissures between AAP and Congress over the Ordinance issue. All's fine though amid the myriad parties, insists TMC's Derek O'Brien. Meanwhile, the Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group is to meet today ahead of the Parliamentary body hearing on Uniform Civil Code that has kicked up a new political storm with BJP and Opposition parties trading barbs. Thanks for staying with us, we will be back with more political updates tomorrow. Goodnight!

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Rahul's Manipur visit had a political agenda, why didn't he come before: N Biren Singh

"We can't stop anyone. But the timing - it has been 40 days. Why did he not come earlier? He is a Congress leader but in what capacity was he making the visit? I don't think the timing was right. He seemed to have come with a political agenda. He came & then there was an incident in the market & BJP office was attacked. Did he come for the situation in the state or for political mileage? I don't support the manner in which he came": N Biren Singh

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Mallkarjun Kharge and Randeep Singh Surjewala arrive at Sonia Gandhi's residence for parliamentary strategy meet

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Situation in Manipur is improving now. Congress is crying about Manipur when the state is moving towards normalcy. The state government and Union Home Ministry are working closely towards it (restoring peace)," says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Manipur situation. (PTI)

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The meeting of the seers condemned the recent statements by some ministers on the move to withdraw Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act and amend Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, Gurudevananda Swami of Odiyuru Mutt told reporters here on Friday.

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