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Row in Rajasthan Assembly as Bill increasing jail time for paper leak is introduced

Opposition BJP MLAs attacked Congress govt in Rajasthan Assembly over paper leaks, demanding CBI probe & life imprisonment for those involved. BJP MLAs entered the well of the House raising slogans & later staged a walkout. Former Deputy CM Pilot had also protested, demanding disbanding of RPSC.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Chhattisgarh govt launches housing scheme to fend off criticism

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel announces ambitious rural housing project, 'Gramin Awas Nyay Yojana', funded by State to ease process of receiving grants for eligible beneficiaries. Opp. BJP claims 16 lakh beneficiaries lost out due to State's failure to provide matching grants under PMAY. CM's move seeks to counter criticism ahead…

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

Police allege three ABVP members gang-raped Dalit girl

17-year-old Dalit girl allegedly gang-raped by 3 men in Jodhpur; accused linked to BJP's student wing ABVP. BJP & ABVP deny links. CM Gehlot condemns incident, promises harshest punishment.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023

KCR stands rejected and isolated across the nation, says Eatala Rajender

Addressing a press conference at the party office here, he said it was a lesson for the Chief Minister for bragging beyond his means.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Why opposition’s INDIA will face tough call on 209 seats in 2024 Lok Sabha election

NEW DELHI: The 26-party opposition bloc’s Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) may find it difficult to win at least 209 of the total 543 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 parliamentary election even if they reach an understanding on seat-sharing.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2023

Show of strength: On the NDA and its coalition versus the Opposition

The point being made is that the Bharatiya Janata Party under Narendra Modi, despite its position of strength, is eager to have a broad coalition

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

HC stays investigation on FIR against BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya

Karnataka HC stays FIR against BJP IT cell head for tweet criticising Rahul Gandhi. HC questions how tweet against individual can be invoked for creating enmity between groups. Complaint alleged video defamed Rahul Gandhi & promoted enmity between classes. HC stayed further investigation.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

UCC designed to establish hegemony of the majority: Thirumavalavan

. VCK founder Thirumavalavan claims BJP's UCC is an attempt to create a law that establishes majority's culture hegemony. He defends 'Triple Talaq' law as progressive and claims Sangh Parivar wants India to have a mono-culture and promote cultural nationalism. Congress promotes Indian nationalism based on 'unity in diversity'.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

BJP is indulging in “goondaism” out of frustration: CM

CM Siddaramaiah defends suspending BJP MLAs, says they're jealous of Congress' progress & indulging in goondaism. BJP anti-oppressed, anti-poor & opposed to democracy & Constitution. Refers to delay in appointing Leader of Opposition & allegations of IAS officers being reduced to clerks.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Political tussle in Karnataka Assembly reaches crescendo as 10 BJP members are suspended for ‘unruly behaviour’

BJP MLAs suspended for 'indiscipline' in Karnataka Assembly: 10 BJP members suspended from Assembly for two days for tearing copies of Bill and hurling them at Deputy Speaker's chair. BJP leaders submitted notice to Assembly Secretary seeking no-confidence motion against Speaker. CM Siddaramaiah termed behaviour of BJP members as 'act…

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023