Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Amid mounting political criticism over the Congress party extending support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and MLA S. Rajeshkumar on Thursday defended the decision, asserting that the move was taken solely to safeguard the secular character of Tamil Nadu and prevent communal forces from gaining influence in the state.In a detailed statement issued amid the rapidly evolving post-electi…
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Guwahati, May 4 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday termed the BJP-led NDA’s performance in the Assam Assembly elections as a “historic victory”, attributing it to the development-oriented governance under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the “double-engine” government.Speaking to reporters as counting of votes progressed, Sonowal said the scale of the mandate reflects the people’s strong and positive support for the BJP and its allies from the very beginning.He …
Bengaluru, April 24 (IANS) As a special Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is held to discuss internal reservation, the Karnataka BJP on Friday alleged that the government has created confusion instead of providing internal reservation to Dalits, thereby sowing seeds of discord and pushing communities into conflict.The BJP claimed that the people of the state will not forgive the government for this.Speaking to the media at the BJP state office, former Deputy Chief Minister a…
Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi framed the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as a decisive ideological contest, asserting that the battle was between the DMK-led alliance and what he described as an AIADMK-BJP combine seeking to expand its influence in the state. Addressing party workers and supporters, Gandhi alleged that the BJP was attempting to exert control over the AIADMK, and through it, shape the political direction of Tamil Nadu. H…
Kathmandu, April 22 (IANS) Nepal’s Lumbini Province has become the first province in the country to pass a bill aimed at ensuring the livelihood and welfare of the Dalit community. Although the country has a national law on Dalit rights — which focuses on penalising discrimination against Dalits and ensuring equal rights — the bill endorsed by the Lumbini Provincial Assembly places greater emphasis on ensuring housing, medical, and educational facilities for Dalits.Besides Lumbini, Nepal has…
Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) Marking the 135th birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday announced a major push toward digital education and social empowerment by establishing 200 Ambedkar E-Libraries in urban areas across the state. Addressing a state-level programme in Jaipur, the Chief Minister said the initiative aims to expand access to knowledge and digital resources, particularly for backward and deprived sections, in line with Baba Saheb’s …
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday issued a strong message urging citizens to defend the Constitution, uphold social justice, and protect the rights of the oppressed, while reaffirming India’s commitment to pluralism.He was speaking at an event organised to mark the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B. R. Ambedkar.Stalin quoted Ambedkar’s enduring words, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.”Stalin, …
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) On the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday visited the Ambedkar Memorial and paid floral tributes, describing Baba Saheb as the pillar on which the strong structure of Indian democracy stands today. Speaking to reporters, CM Gupta said, “Baba Saheb was the pillar of India on which the strong structure of Indian democracy stands today. He laid the foundation of our democracy, and his contributions will be remembered…
Amaravati, April 14 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that the greatest tribute that can be offered to Dr B.R. Ambedkar is to uphold democratic values.The Chief Minister, through a social media post, offered tributes to the architect of the Indian Constitution, social reformer, and Bharat Ratna, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, on the occasion of his 135th birth anniversary“Dr. Ambedkar stands as an exemplary figure; despite enduring caste discrimination and the s…
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to B.R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, describing his contribution to nation-building as deeply inspiring and enduring for generations.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. His efforts towards nation building are deeply motivating. His life and work continue to inspire generations to build a just and progressive society.”In a video message shar…