Rebel TMC MPs to merge with little known Tripura-based Nationalist Citizen Party of India
The rebel lawmakers of the Mamata Banerjee-led party are set to merge with a little known Tripura-based Nationalist Citizen Party of India
The rebel lawmakers of the Mamata Banerjee-led party are set to merge with a little known Tripura-based Nationalist Citizen Party of India
Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the BJP government in Odisha over the alleged manhandling and arrest of Tikiri Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Chameli Ojha, accusing it of employing "repressive tactics" to silence elected representatives who raise public issues.
Odisha's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll has entered its final phase, with enumeration forms reaching a record 98.65 per cent of the state's electorate, reflecting significant progress in the drive to ensure an accurate and updated voter database.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday dedicated and laid the foundation stone for 341 development projects worth over Rs 295 crore in Janjgir-Champa district, aiming to strengthen infrastructure and improve public services across the region.
The fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon have further complicated the situation, with Iran accusing the US of lacking the will to fulfill its commitments.
"Rahul Gandhi can do whatever he wants to do. As long as the BJP is in politics, no one can shake the culture of the North-East," Shah said.
Significantly, after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suggested the possibility of a "conspiracy," NCP founder Sharad Pawar told media persons that the incident was purely an accident and must not be politicised.
He said the government had been given 40 days to reconsider its policies on cow protection.
The cadres surrendered along with automatic weapons and ammunition under the Poona Margem initiative being carried out by Chhattisgarh Police. Two of those who laid down arms are women.
The a Padma Bhushan awardee was speaking after inaugurating the Banaras Literature Festival-4 on Friday at Hotel Taj in Nadesar, by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
