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PM Modi says opposition abusing him because of unhappiness with good work done by NDA govt

In his second rally on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his attack on the opposition parties who are trying to cobble up a mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

February 10, 2019

Mere first step

The recent increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for 14 crops being put down during the ensuing ‘kharif’ season appeared substantial enough for the announcement to attract bold headlines ~ and kudos from political entities inclined in the government’s favour. As was only to be expected, the Opposition said it was misleading eyewash, fell …

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July 9, 2018

Lok Sabha proceedings disrupted for 21st straight day

Congress and BJP members on Thursday traded charges over the near washout of the Budget session as the proceedings of the Lok Sabha were disrupted for the 21st consecutive day. Noisy protests by AIADMK members seeking early constitution of the Cauvery water management board saw the House being adjourned for the day. Congress leader Sonia …

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April 5, 2018

Andhra people feel betrayed by BJP: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday accused the BJP-led NDA government of betraying the people on the Centre’s promise of giving special status to the bifurcated state. “Five crore people of Andhra Pradesh feel that the BJP government is playing with our emotions,” Naidu told reporters here, days after …

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April 4, 2018

Raj Thackeray calls for ‘Modi-mukt Bharat’

Launching a scathing attack on the BJP-led NDA government, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday called for opposition unity and a “Modi-mukt Bharat” by 2019. Addressing party workers at a rally at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai, Thackeray said, “The country is fed up with the false promises made by (Prime Minister) …

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March 19, 2018

Lok Sabha adjourns amid noisy protests over various issues

The Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon today as members from various parties, including NDA ally TDP and AIADMK, continued their protests on various issues for the fourth consecutive day. Members from the TDP, AIADMK, TRS and TMC trooped into the Well, with many holding placards and raising slogans. While the TDP was demanding …

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March 8, 2018

Centre has moral obligation to do justice to Andhra: Chandrababu

TDP chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday reiterated that the Centre has a moral responsibility to fulfil the promises made to his state in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Parliament. Naidu was responding to the discussion on the motion of thanks to the …

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March 7, 2018

SC seeks govt’s reply on CPI-M’s plea against electoral bonds

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre’s response on a plea by the CPI(M) and its general secretary Sitaram Yechury challenging the government’s decision on issuing electoral bonds. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud issued notice on the plea and said it will be …

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February 2, 2018

‘NDA govt betrayed farmers after coming to power’

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attacked the BJP government saying it sought votes from people by promising better days, but ‘betrayed’ them and the farmers after coming to power. Nitish Kumar also cautioned the people to be wary of GM crops, saying his party was vehemently opposed to it as these will not benefit the …

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September 25, 2016

Congress attacks NDA govt over stabbing incident

The Congress on Wednesday latched on to the stalking and murder of a woman incident in Delhi to target the NDA government claiming the Centre’s ruling alliance is also in power in the three "worst" performing areas in terms of crimes against women. "We express grave concern, sorrow and anger at the kind of situation …

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September 21, 2016

‘Cases of atrocities against women not being controlled’

Rajasthan Congress President Sachin Pilot on Wednesday attacked the state government over rising cases of atrocities against women saying the state ranks second in the country despite Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje being a woman. Addressing a public meeting in Alwar, Pilot said cases of atrocities against women are on the rise in Rajasthan and the …

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September 14, 2016