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Uttar Pradesh declares The Kerala Story tax-free, CM Yogi to watch with entire cabinet

The Uttar Pradesh government will make The Kerala Story tax-free in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on May 9, 2023.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

If party is above individuals, why is BJP seeking votes in name of Modi, asks Jagadish Shettar

“The truth is there cannot be a party without leaders. Both leaders and party are important,” says former Karnataka CM.   Pointing out BJP’s failure to expand its base in southern States, including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, Mr. Shettar said the reason is lack of leaders.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

Friction within MVA after Sena (UBT) ticks off Pawar for ‘failing’ to groom successor in NCP

Fresh schisms developed within the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) troika after the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faction said its ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar had reportedly “failed to find a political legatee” to take the NCP forward.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Sharad Pawar to meet Nitish Kumar on May 11, calls for alternative at Centre

Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar on May 8 expressed his belief that India needs an ‘alternative’ to the present NDA government and said he would meet Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during the latter’s visit to Mumbai on May 11.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Panneerselvam, Dhinakaran meet and agree to have a working arrangement

AIADMK expelled coordinator O. Panneerselvam and AMMK general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Monday met and decided to have a “working arrangement” between their groups to “defeat betrayers, and the common adversary, the DMK.” 

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel hits out at ED over ₹2,000 crore liquor scam allegations

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel dismissed the Enforcement Directorate’s allegations of an alleged ₹2,000-crore liquor scam in the State as “fabricated”

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

I am already living a bonus period, Kharge says in response to a death threat to him

Obliquely responding to the alleged death threat issued by Manikanth Rathod, a history-sheeter contesting the Assembly Elections from Chittapur constituency in Kalaburagi district as BJP candidate against his son and Congress candidate Priyank Kharge, All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Mallikarjun Kharge asserted that he was already living the “bonus…

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Opposition parties blame the government for the Tanur tragedy and for turning a blind eye towards safety violations by ‘politically connected’ boat operators

SHRC registers case, issues notices to Collector and District Police Chief to file affidavits about the incident; BJP calls for Riyaz’s resignation

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel calls Rs 2,000 cr liquor scam charge 'fabricated', accuses ED of acting as BJP tool

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has launched a scathing attack on the BJP and central agencies on Monday, calling the Enforcement Directorate's claim of unearthing a Rs 2,000 crore scam "concocted" and aimed at discrediting his government when the assembly elections are round the corner.

The Times of India · May 8, 2023

JD(S) facilitated communal forces to grow in State, says Priyank Kharge

Recalling how Janata Dal (Secular) had brought down the Congress-JD(S) coalition government headed by late N. Dharam Singh by withdrawing its support, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson and former Minister Priyank Kharge said that JD(S) facilitated the growth of communal forces in the State.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023