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Darjeeling, April 21 (IANS) BJP leaders along with Bimal Gurung, President of the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha, on Tuesday welcomed Union Home Minister, Amit Shah’s, assurance that if the party is voted to power in the upcoming two-phased Assembly elections in West Bengal, it will work towards finding a solution to Gorkha’s problems “within six months”. HM Shah made the vow during his rally here on the last day of campaigning before the first phase of polls on April 23.He said, “As soon as a BJP gover…

Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the people of Tamil Nadu will deliver a massive victory to the NDA to teach a lesson to “Mr Stalin.” Speaking to IANS, Goyal said, “I am at least glad that finally Udhayanidhi Stalin and his father M.K. Stalin have realised that by hurting Tamil culture, Tamil pride, Tamil tradition, and Tamil heritage, and by calling Sanatan Dharma — which is a way of life for Tamil Nadu and for Indians, something that should be e…

Bengaluru, April 21 (IANS) The Karnataka unit of the BJP on Tuesday asked the Congress-led state government to drop its rigid stance and begin immediate talks with transport employees to prevent a complete disruption of public services, as workers launched an indefinite strike from Tuesday.Karnataka BJP president and MLA BY Vijayendra on Tuesday launched a sharp offensive against the Congress-led state government, accusing the administration of continuous failures that have exacerbated public ha…

Agartala, April 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed police authorities to take stringent action against those involved in post-poll violence following the announcement of results for the politically significant Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).A series of violent incidents were reported from different parts of the state after the declaration of TTAADC election results on April 17.The elections, held on April 12, saw the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), an al…

Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) A permanent political solution in the hills scattered over Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Kurseong in North Bengal will be achieved by next month if the BJP comes to power in West Bengal after the Assembly elections in the state, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, said on Tuesday.“On May 6, we will be deciding the matter and coming out with a solution which will bring smiles on the faces of our Gorkha brothers. Be it Congress or Trinamool Congress, they have left out patrioti…

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) NDA leaders on Tuesday reacted sharply over remarks made by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi regarding Bihar’s political developments and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, with some leaders saying his statements reflect a lack of seriousness and clarity in political understanding.Reacting strongly to Gandhi’s statements, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary questioned the clarity and seriousness of the Congress leader’s comments. …

Chennai, April 21 (IANS) Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), on Tuesday made a strong emotional appeal to the people of Tamil Nadu, urging them to support his party in the April 23 Assembly elections and vote for the “whistle” symbol. In a detailed statement addressed to the people of the state, Vijay expressed deep gratitude for the love and support he has received since entering politics.Vijay said his political journey, despite being marked by “unimaginable challenge…

Mumbai, April 21 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led MahaYuti government, accusing it of being “high on lies” and ignoring the growing drug menace in Maharashtra, especially Mumbai.In a scathing editorial in its mouthpiece, Saamana, the Thackeray-led party alleged that Maharashtra has emerged as the centre of the country’s biggest drug racket, while the government has chosen to remain a “mute spectator”.“Five thousand ec…

Chennai, April 21 (IANS) A.N.S. Prasad, spokesperson of the Tamil Nadu unit of the BJP, on Tuesday claimed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is witnessing a strong surge in public support across Tamil Nadu as campaigning for the Assembly elections concluded. Prasad in a statement said the NDA — led by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and comprising the BJP, PMK, AMMK and other allies — is heading towards a decisive mandate.He expressed confidence that AIADMK General Sec…

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, is set to lead a ‘Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra’ in Lucknow on Tuesday, marching from his official residence to the state Assembly over the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. The march, covering a distance of around 1.75 kilometres, is expected to begin shortly and will see the participation of Cabinet ministers, BJP leaders, and hundreds of women supporters.The protest has been organised to …