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'Leader of Propaganda, Photography, Panga': Shehzad Poonawalla lashes out at Rahul Gandhi
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him the "Leader of Propaganda," "Photography," and "Panga," accusing him of instigating violence against BJP MPs. BSP leader Mayawati condemned both BJP and Congress for politicizing Ambedkar's legacy. Parliamentary protests erupted over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, leading to a scuffle and injuries to two BJP MPs.
Leader of Propaganda, Photography, Panga: Shehzad Poonawalla lashes out at Rahul Gandhi
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him the "Leader of Propaganda," "Photography," and "Panga," accusing him of instigating violence against BJP MPs. Mayawati, BSP supremo, criticized both BJP and Congress, deeming them "two sides of the same coin" for exploiting Ambedkar's name for political gain.
Arvind Kejriwal slams centre for not allowing Delhi's tableau in Republic Day parade
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticized the central government for excluding Delhi's tableau from the Republic Day parade. He questioned their motives and accused them of lacking a vision for Delhi. Kejriwal also announced the launch of two welfare schemes: 'Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana' and 'Sanjeevani Yojana', providing financial assistance to women and senior citizens respectively.
BJP's membership drive begins in Jharkhand
The BJP launched its membership drive in Jharkhand on Sunday, aiming to add 60 lakh members. Jharkhand BJP chief Babulal Marandi initiated the drive, with events held at 5,628 centers. The party will conduct an active membership drive in January, followed by the formation of booth, Mandal, and district committees in February.
Maharashtra Cabinet Portfolios allocated: Fadnavis, Shinde, and Pawar take key roles
Maharashtra's cabinet portfolio allocation is complete. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis retains Home and Energy, while Deputy CM Eknath Shinde heads Urban Development. NCP's Ajit Pawar, the other Deputy CM, takes charge of Finance. Other key portfolios were distributed among BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP MLAs, largely mirroring the previous government's structure.
BJP leaders file 'Attempt to Murder' complaint against Rahul Gandhi following Parliament clash
BJP's Pratap Sarangi was injured in the altercation, while Gandhi denied pushing him. Both sides protested, with the opposition demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation. The incident led to adjournments in both Houses of Parliament.
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No problem if Ajit Pawar visits Hedgewar's memorial: BJP leader Chitra Wagh
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's potential visit to the RSS founder's memorial sparked discussion among BJP leaders. Following the Mahayuti's landslide election victory, BJP MLC Chitra Wagh emphasized the RSS's significant contribution to the win, suggesting that NCP leaders, including Pawar, should visit the memorial. While Pawar skipped the visit, some NCP legislators did attend.
BJP's Ram Shinde elected as Maharashtra legislative council chairperson
BJP's Ram Shinde was elected unopposed as chairperson of the Maharashtra legislative council, filling a post vacant since July 2022. With this, BJP holds presiding officer roles in both legislative houses. Shinde, a former minister, joined the Upper House in July 2022 after narrowly losing the Karjat-Jamkhed assembly seat to NCP's Rohit Pawar.
JP Nadda slams Congress over Preamble amendment, says 'bad lot' interfered with Constitution many times
Rajya Sabha House Leader J P Nadda criticized Congress's past actions, including the Emergency and Article 370, during a discussion on the Constitution's 75th anniversary. Nadda highlighted the abrogation of Article 370 as a corrective measure and invited Congress to observe an "anti-democracy day" on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency.
JPC to consider One Nation, One Election bill: What happens next?
The One Nation, One Election bill, aiming to synchronize Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, has been introduced in the Lok Sabha and will be reviewed by a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The JPC will have 90 days to scrutinize the bill and gather feedback, addressing potential benefits and challenges of simultaneous elections.
Congress 'anti-women', amended Constitution to help 'family': Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized the Congress party for amending the Constitution to benefit their dynasty and for not passing the Women's Reservation Bill. She highlighted Congress's economic policies and suppression of free speech, contrasting them with the BJP's commitment to women's empowerment and the enduring strength of India's Constitution.
Delhi Court issues notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in defamation complaint
A Delhi court issued notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in a defamation case filed by AAP leader Satyendra Jain. Jain alleges Swaraj made false claims about ED raid recoveries during a TV interview, damaging his reputation. The court will hear the matter on December 20.
PM's Museum and Library member asks Congress to return Nehru documents withdrawn on Sonia Gandhi's order
A PMML Society member urged Rahul Gandhi to recover crucial historical documents. The documents were reportedly removed from the museum under Sonia Gandhi's instruction. These include letters between Nehru and Edwina Mountbatten. A BJP MP questioned the content of these letters. The member previously requested Sonia Gandhi for access to the documents.
Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion: Key leaders sworn in, Devendra Fadnavis leads roadshow
Maharashtra's 10-day-old ministry expanded with BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Chandrakant Patil, and NCP's Hasan Mushrif sworn in as ministers. CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with his wife and Bawankule, held a roadshow in Nagpur after BJP's election victory. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar also arrived for the cabinet meeting and expansion.
Workers behind Ram Mandir were honoured while hands of those behind Taj Mahal were chopped off: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised Prime Minister Modi for honoring Ram Mandir construction workers, contrasting it with historical mistreatment of laborers, like those who built the Taj Mahal. He highlighted India's significant past economic contributions and credited Modi with resolving India's identity crisis and promoting a 'New India' vision.
I am preparing from here: BJP's Parvesh Verma hints at contesting from New Delhi seat in Assembly polls
BJP leader Parvesh Verma announced his candidacy for the New Delhi Assembly seat, challenging incumbent Arvind Kejriwal. Verma expressed confidence in winning and hinted at a potential Congress-AAP alliance. Congress fielded Sandeep Dikshit for the same seat, criticizing AAP's corruption. Delhi elections are expected in early 2025.
'There is threat looming over Constitution': Ashok Gehlot hits back at Rajnath Singh
Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks on the Constitution's 75th anniversary, alleging the NDA government is weakening constitutional institutions. Gehlot expressed concern about a "threat looming over the Constitution" due to bills passed without debate.
"Should have done 10 years back...": BJP's Harsh Malhotra slams AAP over 'Mahila Samman Yojna'
Union Minister Harsh Malhotra criticizes the Aam Aadmi Party's new cash transfer scheme for women as a pre-election ploy. He argues the AAP government should have implemented the scheme earlier. The Delhi government, however, defends the initiative, aiming to empower women financially and plans to begin registrations soon.
BJP's Rahul Narwekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra assembly Speaker
BJP's Rahul Narwekar was elected unopposed as the speaker of the 15th Maharashtra Assembly. The Maha Vikas Aghadi chose not to contest. Narwekar previously recognized the Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar factions as the legitimate Shiv Sena and NCP, respectively. The Mahayuti coalition secured a resounding victory in the recent elections, winning over 230 seats.
"Mamata Banerjee is an integral part of the INDIA alliance": NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule
Supriya Sule and Priyanka Chaturvedi expressed support for Mamata Banerjee's potential leadership of the INDIA alliance, highlighting her success in West Bengal. TMC MP Kirti Azad praised Banerjee's record against BJP and her ability to unite people. Earlier, Kalyan Banerjee suggested the need for a strong leader within the INDIA bloc following Congress's defeats in recent assembly elections.
CM Fadnavis, deputy CMs Shinde, Pawar take oath as members of Maharashtra assembly
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, took an oath as members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on the first day of the three-day special session. The ceremony was conducted by the pro-tem speaker, Kalidas Kolambkar. The pro-tem speaker will administer the oath to the remaining 287 newly-elected MLAs.
Proud of my brother, nothing above country for him: Priyanka slams BJP over 'traitor' slur
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended her brother, Rahul Gandhi, against accusations of treason by BJP leader Sambit Patra. She highlighted the Gandhi family's contributions to India and Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra, emphasizing his commitment to the nation. She also criticized the BJP for avoiding discussion of the Adani issue in Parliament.
Four MLAS will be inducted in the council of ministers¡¯ expansion on December 7 in Assam
Assam's cabinet will expand on December 7. Four MLAs will join as ministers. Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala are the new ministers. Sanjay Kishan resigned, creating a vacancy. This expansion prepares the party for the 2026 assembly polls. Two ministers represent Barak Valley, and two are from Upper Assam.
Shiv Sena MLAs may boycott roles in Fadnavis-led Maha govt if Eknath Shinde rejects deputy CM post
Eknath Shinde's faction declared that no Shiv Sena MLA will take up any position in the new Maharashtra government unless Shinde is appointed Deputy Chief Minister. Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as Chief Minister, alongside Ajit Pawar and Shinde as Deputy Chief Ministers.
Eknath Shinde era is over, will never be CM again, says Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticized Eknath Shinde's removal as Maharashtra CM, predicting he won't hold the position again. Raut claimed BJP 'used' Shinde after the Mahayuti alliance chose Devendra Fadnavis as CM. Fadnavis was sworn in alongside Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Shinde, following BJP's election win.
Watch: Devendra Fadnavis' old "main wapis aunga" video goes viral after being selected as next Maharashtra CM
Devendra Fadnavis, after leading the BJP to a resounding victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, is poised to return as Chief Minister. His earlier vow, "I am an ocean, I will come back," resonates as he prepares to reclaim the top post after serving as Deputy Chief Minister.
Maharashtra: With swearing-in date nearing, Eknath Shinde assures full support to BJP
Eknath Shinde announced that the BJP will choose Maharashtra's new Chief Minister, and he will fully support their decision. The Mahayuti alliance of BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP retained power in the assembly elections. Talks are ongoing about the government formation, and the new CM will be announced soon. The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for December 5.
Shinde camp seeks Home Ministry; BJP announces CM's oath on Dec 5
Shiv Sena demands the home ministry portfolio in the new government, citing the previous division when BJP's Devendra Fadnavis was deputy CM. State BJP Chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated negotiations will occur between key leaders and not through media. The new legislative party leader is anticipated by December 3, and the swearing-in ceremony on December 5.
Amid suspense over Maharashtra CM, major Mahayuti meet cancelled
Amid ongoing suspense over the Maharashtra Chief Minister's post, a key meeting of the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance to finalize a power-sharing pact was cancelled on Friday. This meeting was initially planned in Mumbai after a discussion in Delhi on Thursday night between Maharashtra's outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Leaders of the alliance indicated that a new government could be in place by December 2.
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