New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi flagged off the ‘Run for Ambedkar, Run for the Constitution’ marathon here on Sunday, urging people to unite against forces whose “ultimate aim is to finish the Constitution”. Addressing the participants on the occasion, LoP Gandhi said, “The Constitution is the message of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Ji. If there had been no Constitution, we would not have been able to see India in this form.”He alleged that individuals asso…
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New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday flagged off the ‘Run for Ambedkar, Run for Constitution’ marathon at New Delhi’s Mandi House, drawing a large turnout of participants in the national capital. The event, organised by the All India Congress Committee SC Department in coordination with its OBC Department, witnessed significant public participation from Congress leaders and workers.Addressing those present, Gandhi alleged that individual…
Bagalkot, April 4 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Saturday that he is being targeted by the RSS and Manuvadis because he is against inequality. He addressed a gathering organised by the Karnataka Shoshita Samudayagala Mahaa Okkuta (Karnataka Oppressed Communities Federation) in Bagalkot.Siddaramaiah criticised the BJP and RSS, saying: “I am being targeted by RSS and Manuvadis because I am against inequality and stand with the marginalised. They are trying to attack…
Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) The second day of the Maharashtra State Legislature’s budget session witnessed a heated exchange over the mounting burden of non-academic duties imposed on school teachers. NCP legislator Vikram Kale in the state Legislative Council on Tuesday raised a poignant “Calling Attention” motion, highlighting the plight of educators who are increasingly being diverted from their primary role of teaching.The debate took a sharp turn when Kale alleged that teachers were recently assi…
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Nationalist Congress Party President and MP Sunil Tatkare on Sunday scoffed at the rumours over a possible merger between two NCP factions, making it amply clear that it will remain with the NDA.“We are with the NDA, and a decision has been taken to remain with it permanently. I have not taken any decision without late Ajit Pawar’s consent. Irrespective of who says what, our role is to carry forward the party and the ideology given by Dada, and we are firm on…
Mumbai, Jan 28 (IANS) The untimely death of a dynamic leader, the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP President Ajit Pawar, has left a void in the state’s politics and given rise to countless questions about the future course of action. Issues such as party leadership, the NCP’s position in the government, and the merger between the Ajit faction and the NCP headed by his uncle and Maratha strongman Sharad Pawar are being debated now.It is unlikely that Sharad Pawar will become a member of …
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Maharashtra state president Sunil Tatkare, on Sunday released its first list of 37 candidates for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.Notably, three family members of former minister and party’s in-charge for the BMC polls Nawab Malik have been given nominations. They include Malik’s brother Abdul Rashid (Kaptan) Malik, his sister Saeeda Khan and Abdul Rashid (Kaptan) Malik’s daughter-in-law Bushra Malik….
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Maharashtra Congress on Wednesday announced an alliance with the Rashtriya Samaj Paksha (RSP) led by Dhangar community leader Mahadev Jankar for the upcoming Municipal Corporation and Zilla Parishad elections. The announcement was made by Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President Harshwardhan Sapkal following a meeting with Jankar.Sapkal said, “Mahadev Jankar is a promising voice for the Bahujan community. At a time when the Bharatiya Janata Party is undermini…
Madurai, Dec 22 (IANS) Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan MP launched a sharp attack against the BJP and its ideological affiliates, asserting that the party would never be able to gain a foothold in Tamil Nadu, irrespective of the form it takes. Addressing a massive protest at the Palanganatham roundabout in Madurai—held against what he described as communal politics surrounding the Tirupparankundram Deepam controversy—Thirumavalavan accused the RSS of attempti…