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Fear and loathing for Peter Dutton as he stirs paranoia and threatens democracy

The opposition leader doesn’t have many fans among Crikey readers, and whipping up a frenzy over stateless people has entrenched the antipathy.

Crikey

UDF’s Vicharana Sadas covering all Assembly constituencies from December 2, says Kerala Opposition Leader

UDF to launch Vicharana Sadas in Kerala to question government’s priorities; opposition Leader v.d. Satheesan alleges misuse of police and criminal elements to terrorise the opposition. he warns police not to be servile.

The Hindu

Miscreants urinate on youth in Meerut; one arrested

Meerut student assaulted, urinated on by miscreants; prime accused arrested. Victim pleaded for mercy as one suspect urinated on him; four suspects booked under IPC. Opposition attacks UP govt; Mahan Dal president demands CM Yogi Adityanath's resignation.

The Hindu

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U.P. Minister issues message a day after cheque row

A day after being criticised by the Opposition parties for the “insensitivity” towards the grieving mother of a slain Army soldier, U.P. Minister Yogendra Upadhyay issued a clarification on Saturday.

The Hindu

Mahua Moitra | Outspoken parliamentarian

Mamata Banerjee breaks silence on suspension of TMC MP Mahua Moitra; her fiery speeches, political derring-do & family legacy have made her popular. Despite controversies, her unapologetic & defiant stand against BJP's allegations of 'cash for query' has garnered support from Opposition. Her future depends on balancing personal ambition &…

The Hindu

In outreach to 90 Delhi-based diplomats, Bangladesh Foreign Secretary invites western poll observers

Bangladesh government urges Opposition to participate in polls, invites western observers. Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen held outreach with 90 diplomats in Delhi, pushing back on western proposal for dialogue with BNP. Govt committed to holding inclusive, transparent polls; India assured of no interference in domestic affairs.

The Hindu

Karnataka: Opposition slams Cabinet decision on withdrawing consent given to CBI to probe D.K. Shivakumar

A day after the State government decided to withdraw consent given to the CBI to investigate the alleged disproportionate assets cases against Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, the combined Opposition has slammed the decision.

The Hindu

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Satheesan faults government for growing influence of drug rackets

Opposition leader V.D. Satheesan visited the home of Arshad, murdered by a gang, incl. minors. He highlighted the growing influence of drug mafia & accused govt of failing to protect informants & trace sources of narcotic substances. UDF to protest if govt fails to address issue.

The Hindu

Starmer picks EU anthem as music that ‘sums up Labour Party’

The Opposition leader talked about the ‘sense of destiny’ and ‘moving forward to a better place’ in Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.

The Independent UK

Odisha BJP accuses State government of manipulation for tweaking tribal land laws

BJP accuses Odisha govt of manipulating Tribal Advisory Council's recommendation to allow tribals to transfer land to non-tribals. Govt put Cabinet approval on hold, but Opposition demands complete withdrawal. After meeting Governor, BJP MLAs allege govt approved transfer of STs' property to non-STs, against TAC's decision. They demand Governor's intervention…

The Hindu

Fear and loathing for Peter Dutton as he stirs paranoia and threatens democracy

The opposition leader doesn’t have many fans among Crikey readers, and whipping up a frenzy over stateless people has entrenched the antipathy.

Crikey

KTR is worried, claims Congress as it releases call recording of his talk with BRS leaders

KTR urges BRS cadre to go door-to-door in Sircilla constituency, engage people in discussions & assure them their issues will be resolved. He warns against believing & speaking of Congress' resurgence, & assures he'll spend more time in constituency next time. #TelanganaElections2018

The Hindu

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams Opposition Leader for ‘intemperate outbursts and use of offending remarks’

kerala chief minister pinarayi vijayan slams opposition Leader for intemperate outbursts. Accuses Congress of vilification campaign. Criticizes v.d. Satheesan for denying MLAs opportunity to hold govt. accountable. Claims increasing bipartisan support for public outreach. Reels out figures of petitions resolved by Cabinet. Disapproves of using children's school time for non-study…

The Hindu

Harshness of amendments made to PMLA in 2019 shocking, says Kapil Sibal

Justice Trivedi questions Sibal on his role in Opposition when PMLA was passed in 2002. Sibal argues that amendments made in 2019 were violative of Article 20(3) and 21 of the Constitution. He says ED can arrest a person without informing him of the charges.

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Labour’s NHS policy is a total and utter mess, claims Rishi Sunak

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer criticised the Prime Minister for trying to blame the Opposition for Government ‘failures’.

The Hindu

BJP accuses YSRCP of corruption and diversion of funds

BJP alleges State govt. of 'large scale corruption' under guise of development. S. Muni Subramanyam raised issue of diversion of 1% of TTD funds for MCT. He said funds should be used for religious purposes, not civic maintenance. YSRCP leaders accused of below-the-belt comments against Opposition. Subramanyam challenged them to…

The Hindu

Bonus for paddy crop to be announced in Winter Session of Maharashtra Legislature, says Shinde

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announced bonus for paddy crop in Winter Session. He, along with Deputy CMs, attended a shaasan aplya daari programme. Mahayuti govt plans to bring 8-10k hectare of land under irrigation. Opposition MVA disputed claims of Mahayuti winning two-thirds of panchayat polls. Govt schemes like health care,…

The Hindu

Amid drought, a political slugfest in Karnataka

Drought in Karnataka: In Karnataka's drought-hit areas, political bickering has taken precedence over relief measures, with the Congress and Opposition in a war of words.

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Kerala CM Pinarayi refutes Congress charge that Navakerala Sadas is elitist

Pinarayi Vijayan refutes Opposition's criticism of his inaccessibility at Navakerala Sadas. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve says Sadas contrasts with UDF's outreach. V.D. Satheesan draws parallel to colonial rulers' durbars. A.K. Balan claims Congress boycott widened fissures in UDF. Pinarayi Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas contrasts with UDF's outreach, with Opposition alleging elitism.…

The Hindu

Raining promises: Competitive populism in the Assembly elections in five States

Competitive populism has been the defining theme of campaigning for the Assembly elections, and attempts at communal polarisation have been relatively understated

Evening Standard

Senior Tory not ruling out party turnaround despite huge Labour lead in the polls

A senior Tory has refused to rule out a colossal swing in the polls as Rishi Sunak refused to rule out calling an early election.

The Hindu

LDF interprets IUML leader’s presence at ‘Nava Kerala Sadassu’ as an omen of bipartisan political endorsement and rejection of Congress’s boycott

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government seemed to interpret the attendance of an Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader at the ‘Nava Kerala Sadassu’ chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Kasargode as an indication of rising bipartisan political approval for the programme and an “encouraging sign” that the Congress…

The Hindu

Haryana government to move Supreme Court against High Court verdict quashing 75% quota in private jobs

Opposition parties blame BJP-JJP coalition govt for not strongly perusing case in court; Haryana govt to move SC against HC verdict; Act makes it mandatory for employers to reserve 75% of jobs for locals; INLD leader says JJP betrayed youth, calls for apology.

The Hindu

Leaders upset as crisis brewing in BJP over appointments: CM

CM Siddaramaiah says discontent brewing in BJP over appointments of B.Y. Vijayendra and R. Ashoka as party president and Leader of Opposition respectively. CM claims several BJP leaders displeased, including Arvind Bellad and others. He challenges HDK to disclose "pen drive" details and says Kumaraswamy lacks morality. CM says desperation…

The Hindu

With month-long Navakerala Sadas, LDF hopes to regain political mojo ahead of LS polls

KozhikodeNava Kerala Sadas, LDF's month-long outreach programme, aims to regain political mojo ahead of LS polls. UDF boycotts event. Specially designed bus for CM, Cabinet, top bureaucrats. Objective: bring governance to grassroots, enhance mass contact. UDF criticises govt for depleting exchequer. Cabinet reshuffle post Sadas. Sadas to streamline processes, harness…

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