Congress is closely monitoring developments in the ruling alliance in Haryana, where the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) is under pressure to review its ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the light of ongoing farmer agitation. A congressional official said on condition of anonymity that his party had adopted …
Read More »From BJP to becoming Rajinikanth’s right-hand man: Who is Arjuna Murthy?
Before joining the BJP, Arjuna Murthy had ties to the DMK and the first party family. When Rajinikanth addressed his first press meeting, minutes after announcing on Twitter that he would take the political step and officially launch his party in January 2021, he introduced a man to the media …
Read More »Farmers in other states will not be able to sell crops in Madhya Pradesh, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Thursday that the state government will only buy the yield of Madhya Pradesh crops, and if someone from other states tries to sell their crops in the state, then their trucks will be confiscated and will be imprisoned. Addressing the crowd …
Read More »Tukde-Tukde Gang Turns Farmer’s Mix Into Shaheen Bagh
Manoj Tiwari said he hoped that real farmers protesting against farm laws would understand the reality. New Delhi: BJP deputy from Delhi and former chairman of the party’s state unit, Manoj Tiwari, claimed on Wednesday that the so-called “tukde-tukde gang “was trying to turn the farmers’ uproar on the borders …
Read More »Why spiraling farmers’ protests are making Punjab politicians nervous
After the euphoria now the apprehension. With farmers’ protests showing no immediate signs of ending and protesters have hot on their heels, many political parties are looking to profit from the move. One thing the farmers have made clear is that while politicians may try to milk protests, they should …
Read More »Amarinder, Kejriwal cross swords on notification of new farm law
Punjab’s Chief Minister Amarinder Singh called his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal “this crafty little one” as the two traded positions over the notification of one of the three new central agricultural laws in the national capital. A day earlier, Punjab’s chief minister had criticized Party leader Aam Aadmi (AAP) for …
Read More »Can’t work with party, TMC rebel Adhikari says after talks
Rebel lawmaker Suvendu Adhikari informed Trinamool Congress (TMC) leadership on Wednesday that he was unable to work for the ruling party, people familiar with the matter said. Adhikari sent a text message to TMC leader Saugata Roy, saying that his problems with TMC were far from over. He responded to …
Read More »Gautam Gambhir will campaign for BJP in Jammu and Kashmir for DDC polls
Cricketer-turned-BJP MP Gautam Gambhir will campaign for the party in the ongoing district development council elections in Jammu and Kashmir, probably next week, a party source said Tuesday. You can also campaign for the BJP “in a big way” during the West Bengal Assembly elections next year. “Gambhir will participate …
Read More »TMC Averts Crisis, Says Rebel Leader Suvendu Adhikari Will Not Leave Party
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) averted a major crisis on Tuesday night ahead of crucial assembly elections when its heavyweight leader Suvendu Adhikari told top leaders at a low-key meeting that he will not leave the party. Adhikari had kept a distance from the TMC for more than two months. He …
Read More »Will play a role in Tamil Nadu Assembly election, says MK Alagiri
Former Union Minister and ousted DMK leader MK Alagiri said on Tuesday that he will play a role in the 2021 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. However, he ruled out the possibility of joining the BJP, saying he will not respond to the rumors. After giving his condolences to SR …
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