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Congress-BJP verbal duel over Droupadi Murmu’s tribal status turns ugly, apology demanded and legal action threatened

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Ajoy Kumar’s remarks about the NDA’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu took an ugly turn on Wednesday when he threatened to sue a couple of BJP leaders including the party’s in-charge of national information and technology department Amit Malviya.

The Times of India

Indian Presidential election 2022 | Shiv Sena seemingly supported Droupadi Murmu as she is tribal, not as NDA nominee, says NCP

Maharashtra NCP president Jayant Patil told reporters on July 13 that the Sena had not discussed with the NCP before announcing its support to Droupadi Murmu.

The Hindu

Analysis | Loktantrik Janata Dal-Janata Dal (Secular) merger plans in Kerala go awry

Presidential election puts Loktantrik Janata Dal in a dilemma about it merger plans with Janata Dal (Secular).

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Cong leader Ajoy Kumar says Droupadi Murmu represents 'evil philosophy of India', BJP hits back

Congress leader Ajoy Kumar has kicked off a controversy, saying that NDA's presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu represents a "very evil philosophy of India" and should not be made a "symbol of Adivasi", a remark which drew sharp reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Read more on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray cites earlier support to Pratibha Patil and Pranab Mukherjee to back ‘right person’

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday cited the party’s support to Pratibha Patil and Pranab Mukherjee to back the presidential nominee of a different political formation. “When Pratibha Patil’s name came up, Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray had backed her, going beyond party politics.

The Times of India

Amid murmurs of further split in Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray backs Droupadi Murmu

MUMBAI: A day after 12 out of Shiv Sena’s 19 Lok Sabha MPs demanded the party support Droupadi Murmu for the presidential poll, Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray announced his support for the BJP-led NDA nominee. He claimed there was “no truth” to reports about pressure from his MPs and said…

The Times of India

Ballot box for presidential election arrives in Chennai

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Droupadi Murmu meets BJP lawmakers in West Bengal

BJP leaders claim many of Trinamool lawmakers might vote in favour of the NDA nominee

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TDP takes pride in supporting Murmu, says Naidu

She will be an inspiration to downtrodden sections of society: TDP chief

The Hindu

Murmu gets tribal reception at Vijayawada airport

NDA Presidential nominee is on a nationwide tour to mobilise support

The Hindu

NDA Presidential nominee Murmu thanks Jagan for extending support

YSRCP chief tells party MPs, MLAs to make no mistake while voting for her

The Hindu

Uddhav Thackeray faction backs Droupadi Murmu; support dwindling for Yashwant Sinha

Mr. Thackeray said Shiv Sena was announcing support to Droupadi Murmu without any pressure

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Situation under control in Goa, says Congress; all eyes on Trinamool as Murmu visits West Bengal, and more

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The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee’s remarks on Droupadi Murmu keeps everyone guessing

Now, the West Bengal CM, who played a key role in bring the Opposition parties together, softened her stand on the NDA nominee

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Andhra Pradesh: TDP supports Droupadi Murmu’s candidature for President’s post

Decision in tune with the party’s commitment to social justice, says Naidu

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NDA Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu reaches Siliguri, in West Bengal

The ruling SKM of Sikkim said Droupadi Murmu could not travel to the State because of her tight schedule.

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NDA Presidential candidate meets BJP and JD(S) leaders in State

Bengaluru

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After Assembly, Shiv Sena legislative party in Lok Sabha to split too

14 out of the 19 of the Shiv Sena’s Lok Sabha MPs are likely to ask Speaker Om Birla for recognition as a separate group

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The Times of India

BJP plans big show for president candidate Droupadi Murmu in Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: NDA candidate Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Hyderabad on July 12 as part of her campaign for the July 18 presidential poll. Telangana BJP is planning a grand welcome to Murmu.

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Indian Presidential Election 2022 | Will push for final settlement of Kashmir issue if elected, says Yashwant Sinha

Restore Statehood and conduct Assembly elections, the Presidential candidate tells Centre

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Shivpal Yadav declares support for NDA presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu

Om Prakash Rajbhar, Shivpal, lone BSP MLA attend dinner hosted by Yogi Adityanath

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NDA presidential nominee Droupdi Murmu reaches home State Odisha to rousing reception

She holds discussion with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik about her candidature

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BJP chose Droupadi Murmu as President nominee only to gain tribal votes: Medha Patkar

Wondering what could Draupadi Murmu who could not bring electricity to her native village, or Yashwant Sinha, the Presidential nominee of major Opposition parties and an economist, could do after being elected, Ms. Patkar claimed that a President becomes the rubber stamp of the ruling party.

The Times of India

Maharashtra govt may delay naming mantris by 10 more days

MUMBAI: A week after CM Eknath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis took oath, there is still uncertainty over cabinet expansion. Senior BJP leaders felt induction of ministers should be postponed in view of NDA presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu's visit to Mumbai on July 14, which will be followed by…

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Indian Presidential Election 2022 | Droupadi Murmu in Assam, to meet NDA MPs and MLAs

Murmu is set to leave for Meghalaya in the afternoon

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