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Vote split: Cong shocked as BJP’s ally JDU decides to field over 100 candidates in Guj

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November 27, 2017

New Delhi, Nov 27: The unexpected decision of JD(U), which is an ally of BJP, to field more than 100 candidates in the Gujarat Assembly elections has left the Congress worried.

The Opposition believes that BJP supremo convinced JD(U) to take the poll plunge to spoil the chances of Congress and its allies in the state.

The Congress and its allies are also closely watching the whirlwind campaign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that kick-started on Monday with a rally in Bhuj. The party's leaders are already apprehensive about Modi's ability to swing the elections in favour of the BJP almost single-handedly.

"The JD (U), at the most can boast of support in 8-10 constituencies. By contesting 100 seats, the JD (U) is punching way above its weight," a senior Congress leader said.

Chhotubhai Vasava, a JD (U) rebel who supported Congress leader Ahmed Patel in the crucial Rajya Sabha election in the state in August has been given a free hand to put up candidates on eight seats.

Vasava is contesting the elections under the banner of the Bhartiya Tribal Party, but some of his candidates will be in the fray on a Congress ticket.

The Congress is leaning on JD (U) rebel Sharad Yadav for campaigning in the areas where Vasava has fielded or backed candidates.

Yadav said Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and Gujarat Congress chief Bharatsinh Solanki have been in touch with him on strategising for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state.

There are at least a million migrant voters- mostly from eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar -in the industrial belt of Surat and Ankleshwar, who are also the target of Yadav's campaign.

Asked about the JD (U)'s decision to field 100 candidates in the Gujarat elections, Yadav said that he suspected that the BJP will have the final word in the selection of candidates for Nitish Kumar's outfit.

"I hear they are fielding some Chhotubhai from Jhagadia Assembly seat from where Bhartiya Tribal Party's Chhotubhai Vasava is in the fray. This is only to confuse voters and cut our votes," Yadav said.

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shaji
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Tuesday, 28 Nov 2017

BJP is tryig to win election by any means.  It will not mind to kill its own party supporters to get sympathy from voters.  Their leaders are licking foots of everyone to get votes.   However i am sure that voters are aware of the fraud and cheating of bjp leaders and they have decided to throw them out.

 

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March 3,2020

Tehran, Mar 3: Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Monday urged Indian authorities to ensure the well-being of all Indians and not let "senseless" violence prevail.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Thursday that law enforcement agencies were working on the ground to prevent violence and ensure restoration of confidence and normalcy.

Mr Kumar has urged international bodies not to make irresponsible statements at this sensitive time. "Iran condemns the wave of organised violence against Indian Muslims. For centuries, Iran has been a friend of India. We urge Indian authorities to ensure the wellbeing of ALL Indians & not let senseless thuggery prevail. Path forward lies in peaceful dialogue and rule of law," Zarif tweeted.

The communal violence over the amended citizenship law in Delhi has claimed at least 42 lives. Frenzied mobs have torched houses, shops, vehicles, a petrol pump and pelted stones at police personnel.

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January 22,2020

New Delhi, Jan 22: The BJP on Wednesday cited statements of several opposition leaders to accuse them of "abusing" Hindus for their appeasement politics and referred to the Congress as "Muslim League Congress".

Seeking apologies from Congress president Sonia Gandhi and NCP chief Sharad Pawar, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said leaders of these parties have used the ongoing protests against the amended citizenship law to "abuse" Hindus.

Chavan has said in a public meeting that the Congress decided to join hands with the Shiv Sena to form government in Maharashtra as Muslims wanted the party to stop the BJP, Patra stated, claiming that it shows the opposition party has nothing to do with people belonging to other religions, including Hindus.

Patra also referred to a statement from an NCP leader to attack the opposition.

Asked about Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge's reported jibe at the RSS for its "non-participation" in the freedom movement, the BJP leader shot back, asking if parents of Sonia Gandhi, who is of Italian origin, had fought in India's independence struggle.

The Indian National Congress, he said referring to the opposition party's full name, should be called "Muslim League Congress".

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Keshu
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Thursday, 23 Jan 2020

LOL...this is a waste body

This guy cannot even debate with Kanaiah kumar.

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January 27,2020

New Delhi, Jan 27: The government on Monday issued the preliminary information memorandum for 100 per cent stake sale in national carrier Air India. As part of the strategic disinvestment, Air India would also sell 100 per cent stake in low cost airline Air India Express and 50 per cent shareholding in joint venture AISATS, as per the bid document issued on Monday.

Management control of the airline would also be transferred to the successful bidder.

The government has set March 17 as the deadline for submitting the Expression of Interest (EoI).

EY is the transaction adviser for Air India disinvestment process.

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