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"It is most unfortunate": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on IFFK 2024 cancels screenings after Censor exemption certificates denial

Controversy has erupted at the ongoing 12th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) after the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has refused screening permission for several films, leading to the cancellation of multiple sc... read..

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"The entire country is hurt...": BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Congress leader's anti-Modi slogans

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday highly condemned the remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a Congress mega rally. Demanding an apology, she slammed into the opposition, saying that just because of the political rivalry, it's not right t... read..

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"I had taken the right step after due deliberation...": Former MP Mohammed Moquim on expulsion from Congress party

Former Odisha Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim, who has been recently expelled from the All India Congress Party (AICC) on Monday, stated that he took the right step by writing the letter to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, citing Congre... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi was the first to flee...": BJP MP Saumik Bhattacharya takes swipe at Congress leader

Bhartiya Janata Party MP Saumik Bhattacharya on Monday took a swipe at LoP and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, reacting to the recent sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Congress mega rally, and said that he was the first to run whe... read..

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"Sonia Gandhi should apologise": Nadda slams Congress over "Kabar Khudegi" remarks

The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges and an early adjournment on Monday as Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda strongly condemned derogatory slogans raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the mega rally org... read..

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"BJP-NDA never talked of killing anyone," says Kiren Rijiju over 'Kabar Khudegi' remark on PM Modi, seeks Congress apology

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday has demanded that the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, and LoP in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, should apologise on the floor of the Parliament for the alleged threat to Prime ... read..

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"Remote control with Amit Shah": Congress picks holes in appointment of Nitin Nabeen as BJP working President

The Congress party on Monday picked holes in the appointment of 5 time Bihar MLA Nitin Nabeen as the National Working President of the BJP.... read..

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"Abusing PM does not befit civilised society": Kiren Rijiju on Congress rally slogans

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday strongly criticised the Congress party over slogans targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the mega rally organised by the opposition against alleged 'Vote Chori', terming the sloganeering... read..

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Arvind Kejriwal targets BJP-Congress 'family rule', says AAP poised for strong showing in Goa Zilla Panchayat polls

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday asserted that Goa is witnessing a strong undercurrent for political change ahead of the upcoming Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections, claiming that voters have placed their faith in AAP candidat... read..

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Telangana: If attacks by Congress continue BRS will be forced to retaliate, says KTR

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has warned that continued attacks on BRS workers by Congress could force the party to retaliate, potentially leading to law and order breakdown, and urged Congress leaders to abandon their i... read..

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Congress leader defends "Kabar khudegi" remark against PM Modi, says "so much public anger for vote rigging"

Congress leader Manju Lata Meena on Sunday defended her remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a rally taken out by the party against alleged "vote chori". The Congress leader said that she was only showing the public anger which exists ... read..

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BJP demands apology over Manju Lata Meena's controversial remarks against PM, Congress calls it "baseless drama"

Both Houses of Parliament on Monday witnessed strong objections from BJP leaders to a Congress leader's controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress dismissed it as "baseless drama" and questioned the need to raise the issue in... read..

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"Everything fine from my side": Shashi Tharoor after skipping Congress' Ramlila Maidan rally

After missing Congress' 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday stated that he was abroad due to a prior commitment.... read..

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Indian Youth Congress holds protest at Jantar Mantar against "vote chori"

The India Youth Congress on Monday held a protest at Jantar Mantar against the central government over alleged "vote chori."... read..

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Punjab Congress chief moves High Court to mandate videography of vote counting in Zila Parishad polls

Punjab Congress chief and Lok Sabha MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking mandatory videography of the counting of votes in recently held Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in order to ensure ... read..

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"Condemning not enough": Kiren Rijiju calls on Congress to apologise in Parliament over "Kabar Khudegi" remarks

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday strongly criticised the opposition over sloganeering against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Congress mega rally against alleged 'Vote Chori' claims, drawing attention to remarks made by ... read..

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Tibetan Youth Congress condemns China-appointed Panchen Lama's remarks on reincarnation

The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest independence advocacy group within the Tibetan diaspora, publicly denounced the recent statements made by the China-appointed Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen (Gyaincain) Norbu, on Friday, describing them as a political... read..

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"Congress has no vision": BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya on 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya slammed the Congress party and dismissed their 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally against the Special Intensive Review (SIR) issue, saying that the opposition party possess no vision for the development of this country.... read..

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"Pakistan connected to India's history": Congress' Husain Dalwai on Pak university introducing Sanskrit course

Congress leader Husain Dalwai, commenting on a university in Pakistan reportedly introducing a Sanskrit course for the first time since Partition, said that Pakistan is connected to Indian history and the country should therefore welcome this decision.... read..

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"Issue of vote chori going to be a mass movement": Congress Gen Secy KC Venugopal

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Sunday hailed the response Congress party got during its "vote chor, gaddi chhod" rally in Delhi's Ramleela Maidan, saying that this is the biggest rally which the national capital has seen in a long time.... read..

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Congress issues notice against MLA Anita Jatav in corruption allegations, demands report within seven days

Following the corruption allegations against Congress MLA Anita Jatav, Congress Rajashtan in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has demanded that the party's state president, Govind Singh Dotasar, present a factual report of the case within seven days.... read..

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Congress organised "Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra", attempt to malign election process: BJP's Patra criticises Ramlila Maidan rally

BJP leader Sambit Patra on Sunday criticised the Opposition's 'vote chor, gaddi chhod' rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, claiming that it is an attempt to malign the election process of the country.... read..

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Congress gears up for 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally in Delhi, Jharkhand unit president says it will be historic event

The Congress party is set to hold a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital on December 14, intensifying its campaign over alleged "vote chori" and the SIR issue, with party leaders describing the event as a crucial step in a decisive politi... read..

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"BJP govt is vote-stealing government": Odisha Congress in-charge Ajay Lallu

Odisha Congress in-charge Ajay Kumar Lallu on Sunday sharply criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, calling it a "vote-stealing government" and alleging that democracy in India is being held hostage.... read..

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"People chose you to protect rights, not snatch them": Odisha Congress Chief Bhakta Charan Das on SIR

At the Congress rally held at Ramlila Maidan against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das on Sunday accused the government of attempting "vote theft," alleging that the exercise threatens dem... read..

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"SIR brought to remove poor, backward, Dalit from electoral rolls": Congress MP Saptagiri Ulka

Congress MP Saptagiri Ulka on Sunday alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise is an attempt to remove the poor, backward, Dalit voters and traditional supporters of the party from the electoral rolls.... read..

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Baloch American Congress President urges Bollywood to expose 'forced occupation' of Balochistan

Tara Chand, President of the Baloch American Congress, has strongly appealed to Bollywood actors and the Indian film industry to produce a powerful film highlighting what he described as Pakistan's forced and undemocratic occupation of Balochistan.... read..

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ECI has to become accountable, transparent: Congress MP Bhagat ahead of 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Sunday said that the Election Commission of India has to become "accountable and transparent" and that it is the poll body's responsibility to address the concerns related to Special Intensive Revision.... read..

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"Responsibility to protect voting rights lies with Congress party": Himachal CM Sukhu on party's rally on "vote theft"

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said that the Congress has protected the right to vote since independence, and that the responsibility to do the same in the future also lies with the party.... read..

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"Congress can go to any extent to protect right to vote": Gaurav Gogoi on party's rally against "vote theft"

After the Congress held 'vote chor, gaddi chhod' rally at Delhi's Ramleela Maidan, Party MP Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday raised serious concern about "vote theft" allegations, emphasising the need to protect the right given by the Constitution to every citizen.... read..

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"Acting out of spirit of revenge": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari questions timing of GRAP-4 implementation in Delhi

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sunday questioned the timing of the implementation of Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) in Delhi, coinciding with the Congress party's major rally at Ramlila Maidan against alleged "vote chori" and the Speci... read..

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Opposition busy doing "Thethrology": Bihar BJP chief Jaiswal on Congress' 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

Bihar Minister and state BJP President Dilip Jaiswal on Sunday criticised the Congress 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally which is to be held at Delhi's Ramleela Maidan against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying the opposition was... read..

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Congress' Sukhjinder Randhawa praises Captain Amarinder; calls him "a man of his word who stands with others"

Congress leader and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Sunday responded to BJP leader and former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's recent remarks on the functioning of the Congress party, saying the latter is a ... read..

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BJP govt formed through vote theft: Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel ahead of 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has been formed through the stealing of votes, and that the 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally will spread this message acros... read..

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"Congress trying to distract from real issues": BJP's Bhawna Bohra slams Opposition's 'vote chori' rally in Delhi

After the Congress held 'vote chor, gaddi chhod' rally at Delhi's Ramleela Maidan on Sunday, BJP leader Bhawna Bohra accused the party of "neglecting its responsibilities" and instead is trying to distract people from the real issues by constantly talking... read..

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Congress leader TS Singh Deo slams BJP, says institutions being 'captured' to influence polls

Senior Congress leader T.S. Singh Deo on Sunday asserted that the Election Commission is being politically misused.... read..

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"It's EC and BJP's victory, not people's": Congress leader Saleem Ahmed on recent state polls

The Congress is set to hold a mega rally in the national capital on Sunday, alleging "vote chori" and accusing the BJP and the Election Commission of influencing election outcomes.... read..

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"Will Rahul Gandhi speak on Delhi vote chori?" AAP asks ahead of Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan

Ahead of Congress's major rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan today over alleged "Vote Chori," the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) questioned the party's silence on alleged rigging in the Delhi Assembly elections, asking whether Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabh... read..

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BJP MP Chandoliya slams Congress as 'bankrupt', accuses Nehru-Indira of vote theft ahead of Ramlila Maidan rally

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Yogender Chandoliya on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party ahead of its planned rally at Ramlila Maidan against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing the grand old party of lacki... read..

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"Making another attempt to save illegal infiltrators": BJP's Tarun Chugh on Congress' mega rally against 'Vote Chori'

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tarun Chugh on Sunday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to protect illegal infiltrators in the country through his party's mega rally, "Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod," scheduled to be held in the national capi... read..

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"We are lacking a neutral umpire for conducting elections": KC Venugopal ahead of Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan over 'vote theft'

As the Congress is set to hold a rally against the alleged 'vote chori' at Ramlila Maidan on December 14, party MP KC Venugopal on Saturday slammed the Election Commission of India and said, "We are lacking a neutral umpire" in this country for conducting... read..

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If accused in murder of Zubeen Garg escape, history will not forgive CM Sarma: Assam Congress leader Ripun Bora

Former Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Ripun Bora on Saturday said that the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee remains firm in its demand for justice for Assam's beloved artist Zubeen Garg.... read..

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Congress to hold 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally at Ramlila Maidan: Bhupesh Baghel

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that the Congress party will hold a "Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod" rally at Ramlila Maidan here on Monday, calling it a step towards a decisive political battle.... read..

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Congress leaders pay tribute to security personnel killed in 2001 Parliament attack

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday paid tribute to the security personnel who lost their lives in the 2001 Parliament attack on its anniversary.... read..

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Renaming MGNREGA will cost lot of govt resources: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday responded to the reports of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Scheme, saying that a lot of government resources are spent on the renaming pro... read..

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"Modi govt an expert at renaming schemes and laws...": Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on MGNREGA renaming

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday tore into the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning their concerns with the name 'Mahatma Gandhi' over the reports of renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as the "Pujya Bapu Rural E... read..

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"Rare to find people with such clean image in politics...": Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Shivraj Patil

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday remembered the former Union Minister Shivraj Patil as he paid final respects to him at his last rites ceremony.... read..

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"Wonderful victory to UDF": Congress leader Satheesan on Kerala local body poll results

Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly and senior Congress leader VD Satheesan on Saturday thanked the people of the state for what he termed a "wonderful victory" for the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the local body polls,... read..

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attends last rites of former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil in Latur

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday attended the last rites of former Union Home Minister and senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil, who passed away at his residence in Latur at the age of 90.... read..

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Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal hails Shivraj Patil as "guiding light"

Maharashtra Congress on Friday condoled the passing of senior party leader and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil, remembering him as an erudite statesman whose dignified presence shaped parliamentary traditions for decades.... read..

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Speaker to examine e-cigarette allegations in Lok Sabha, says Congress MP Tariq Anwar

Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Friday said that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla would examine the allegations surrounding the reported use of e-cigarettes inside Parliament and determine whether the claims made by BJP MP Anurag Thakur are factually correct.... read..

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