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Shivamogga, April 14 (IANS) Karnataka BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging a complete breakdown of governance and lack of administrative responsibility in the state.Addressing reporters in Shivamogga, Vijayendra said the Congress government has “no sense of dignity or decorum” and accused it of neglecting governance amid internal power struggles. He claimed that the administrative machinery has “completely collapsed” …

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) With just over a week remaining for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled on April 23, political activity has intensified across the state, with major parties accelerating their campaign efforts in what is shaping up to be a crucial electoral battle. The ruling DMK is preparing to host a major Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) rally in Salem on April 15, aimed at consolidating voter support in the final phase of campaigning.The party has invited Congress leader Ra…

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday asserted that there is “nothing controversial” in the proposed amendment to the Women’s Reservation Bill and appealed to all political parties to support it without politicising the issue. The Centre is seeking consensus across parties for the amendment to the Women’s Reservation Bill, also known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which provides for one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies. The…

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday paid tribute to B.R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, asserting that he would “fight with all his strength” to protect the ideals of the Constitution and Ambedkar’s vision of justice, equality, and dignity.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, “Babasaheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar did not just give us the Constitution; he gave us the dream of a strong India founded on justice, equality, and dignity. But today, certain forces are …

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm greetings to citizens on the occasion of Baisakhi, highlighting the festival’s message of gratitude, renewal and hope, while also acknowledging the vital role of farmers in strengthening the nation.In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister said, “Warm greetings on the joyous occasion of Baisakhi. This vibrant festival marks the spirit of gratitude, renewal and hope. It celebrates the hard work of our farmers, wh…

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajya Sabha Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, along with several other leaders, paid floral tributes to Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar at the Parliament on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Tuesday. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, Rajya Sabha member Ramdas Athawale, and Congress leader Udi…

Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) BJP State President and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Monday said that the decision to provide 33 per cent reservation for women is a historic moment that deserves to be recorded in golden letters, and described it as a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong will.Speaking after watching the live telecast of the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan held in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Modi and other dignitaries, Vijayendra said that the Prime Minister has un…

Junagadh, April 13 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi can never understand the suffering of rural poverty or mothers affected by smoke from ‘chulhas’ (stoves), Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Jagdish Vishwakarma said on Monday, targeting the party while campaigning for upcoming local body elections in Junagadh district. Addressing ‘Vikas Sankalp Sabha’ gatherings, Vishwakarma said that Rahul Gandhi, “whose roots and maternal family are in Italy”, could not relate to the realities…

Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) In a significant political development, around 15 Congress legislators held a breakfast meeting at the Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi on Monday, discussed the issue of Cabinet reshuffle and extended support through a signature campaign.According to sources, several MLAs participated in the informal meeting, stressing the need for a reshuffle. They cited that the government has completed three years in office and that there is a need to provide opportunities to new faces.Dur…

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Countering Congress’ allegation that the government is “hurrying” the implementation of the Women’s Reservation (Amendment) Bill, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Sunday that not acting now may make the quota’s implementation by 2029 general elections difficult. “If we don’t act now, it is possible that women’s reservation may not be implemented in time for the 2029 elections,” Union Minister Rijiju said, offering to respond to some of the conc…