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    'BJP authoritarian, undemocratic': Akhilesh Yadav predicts win in 2027 UP polls

    'BJP authoritarian, undemocratic': Akhilesh Yadav predicts win in 2027 UP polls

    Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of being undemocratic and authoritarian, posing a threat to the Constitution, while addressing party workers in Lucknow. He alleged widespread corruption, a collapse of law and order, and failure to deliver on development, further claiming the BJP is seizing land from the poor.

    ED arrests ex Haryana MLA, associate in 'fraud' linked money laundering case

    ED arrests ex Haryana MLA, associate in 'fraud' linked money laundering case

    The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former Haryana MLA Ram Niwas and ex-HSVP official Sunil Kumar Bansal for alleged money laundering related to misappropriation of funds within the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran. Accused were taken into custody on June 9 in Chandigarh.

    Did BJP demand UP CM's resignation after Kumbh Mela stampede?: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

    Did BJP demand UP CM's resignation after Kumbh Mela stampede?: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

    Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah rejected the BJP's call for his resignation regarding the Bengaluru stampede. He accused the BJP of politicizing the incident. Siddaramaiah questioned why the BJP did not demand resignations during past tragedies like the Kumbh Mela stampede or bridge collapse. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized the Karnataka government and demanded resignations.

    How to kill MNREGA in three easy steps? Just follow these govt's 'tricks', says Jairam Ramesh

    How to kill MNREGA in three easy steps? Just follow these govt's 'tricks', says Jairam Ramesh

    Jairam Ramesh has criticized the central government's decision to cap MNREGA expenditure at 60% for the first half of FY 2025-26, calling it a deliberate attempt to dismantle the scheme. He outlined a "three-step formula" involving fund starvation, expenditure restrictions, and work allocation halts. Ramesh proposed corrective measures, including wage hikes and scrapping the Aadhaar-based payment system.

    Bengal Speaker accepts privilege motion against Suvendu Adhikari for 'defamatory' remarks against CM

    Bengal Speaker accepts privilege motion against Suvendu Adhikari for 'defamatory' remarks against CM

    West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee accepted a privilege motion against Suvendu Adhikari for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee outside the assembly. The motion, triggered by Adhikari's claims that Banerjee praised Pakistan, has been forwarded to the privilege committee for review, with a report expected by the next session in September.

    'Not our decision, senior party leaders decided': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on re-conducting caste census

    'Not our decision, senior party leaders decided': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on re-conducting caste census

    Karnataka government decides to redo the caste census. The decision comes after complaints and concerns about data accuracy. Party leaders suggested the re-census. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says the process will be transparent. Online surveys and door-to-door data collection will occur. AICC leaders discussed the matter with the CM. The government aims to address community concerns.

    'If politicians give you money, take it as it...': Prashant Kishor in Bihar rally

    'If politicians give you money, take it as it...': Prashant Kishor in Bihar rally

    Garkha, Bihar | Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor says, "All of you have to take a pledge that you will not vote for those politicians who have looted Bihar and the future of your children... If politicians give you money, you should take it as if it has been stolen and looted from you... Next time you don't have to vote for any political party, politician or caste, you have to vote for the future of your children...

    Congress expels MP leader Laxman Singh for 6 years for 'anti-party activities'

    Congress expels MP leader Laxman Singh for 6 years for 'anti-party activities'

    The Congress party has expelled Laxman Singh, a former Madhya Pradesh MLA and brother of Digvijaya Singh, for six years due to anti-party activities. Tariq Anwar, from the Disciplinary Action Committee, announced the expulsion, without detailing the specific actions that led to the decision. The state PCC had recommended action, leading to the AICC's Disciplinary Action Committee's involvement.

    '11 years, 33 mistakes': Kharge accuses Modi of misleading nation with false promises

    '11 years, 33 mistakes': Kharge accuses Modi of misleading nation with false promises

    Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11-year tenure, alleging 33 mistakes and accusing him of frequent dishonesty. Kharge claimed Modi deceives the youth and the poor for votes, failing to deliver on promises like employment and MSP. He asserted that Modi never admits to mistakes or apologises for unfulfilled commitments.

    '11 years, 33 mistakes': Kharge accuses Modi of misleading nation with false promises

    '11 years, 33 mistakes': Kharge accuses Modi of misleading nation with false promises

    Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11-year tenure, alleging 33 mistakes and accusing him of frequent dishonesty. Kharge claimed Modi deceives the youth and the poor for votes, failing to deliver on promises like employment and MSP. He asserted that Modi never admits to mistakes or apologises for unfulfilled commitments.

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