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BJP's demand to honour AB Vajpayee with Bharat Ratna draws mixed response

New Delhi/ Kolkata, Nov 19 (ANI): The demand of BJP to honour former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee with the highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna drew mixed response from political ledaers. After the government honoured cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and scientist C.N.R Rao with the highest civilian award, the BJP criticised Congress party for not bestowing the same honour to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor appreciated Vajpayee's contribution to the country, however, said that the spirit with which Tendulkar was given the honour was different. Meanwhile, Union HRD minister MM Pallam Raju said that if the government decides, he will surely be honoured with the award. However, Communist Party of India, General Secretary, Tariq Anwar had a different view and stated that Vajpayee was not eligible for the honour. Nov 19, 2013
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Narendra Modi a tea-vendor, but not pro poor: Ali Anwar

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): While talking about Narendra Modi's attack on Congress President Sonia Gandhi, JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that this is very low standard politics and that Modi may bea tea-vendor but is not pro-poor. He said that Modi has done nothing for the poor but just for the corporate sector of the country. Nov 15, 2013
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Polarizing nation in habit of BJP and Narendra Modi: Ali Anwar

New Delhi, Nov 07 (ANI): Talking about BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally in Chhattisgarh wherein he targeted Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that it is in the habit of BJP and Modi to polarize the nation. Further, he said that the incident which took place in Patna is a lesson for everybody but Modi is trying to make it an issue and to gain sympathy from people. Anwar also said that Modi is suffering from 'Nitish phobia'. Nov 7, 2013
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PM should attend CHOGM in Colombo: NCP

New Delhi, Nov 7 (ANI): NCP leader Tariq Anwar on Thursday said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should attend the CHOGM in Colombo as it is a Commonwealth summit and not a bilateral talk between India and Sri Lanka. Nov 7, 2013
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Ali Anwar on fresh Muzaffarnagar violence

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Even as at least four people were killed in two separate incidents of violence in Muzaffarnagar district, Janata Dal (United) leader Ali Anwar said that in order to save the country from this kind of violence all the people should come together and fight it. Three men were killed as mobs from Hussain Kalan village and neighbouring Mohammadpur village clashed on Mohammadpur Road, about 35 km from Muzaffarnagar, while in a separate clash one woman was killed. Reports suggest that a woman was killed when she along with her husband was attacked by a mob. The woman was killed on the spot, however her husband survived and is admitted in a Meerut hospital. Both the incidents took place in the Budhana area which falls in rural Muzzaffarnagar. Oct 31, 2013
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Mixed political response on NYT editorial criticism of Modi

New Delhi/Lucknow, Oct 28 (ANI): Leaders of some of political parties have given a mixed response to the New York Times criticism of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. In an editorial, the NYT said Modi cannot hope to lead India effectively if he inspires fear and antipathy among many of its people. It further stated that Modi's rise to power has troubled many Indians deeply, especially the country's 138 million Muslims and its many other minorities, and added that they worry that if he becomes India's next prime minister, he might exacerbate sectarian tensions that have subsided in the last decade. Responding to the NYT article, senior BJP leader Vinay Katiyar said he did not believe in the report, and described it as very misleading. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Congress President Rita Bahuguna Joshi, seemed to agree with the gist of the article. Union Minister of State for Agriculture and senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar too agreed with the report. Oct 28, 2013
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Maulana Sadiq's remarks do not imply Muslims are sympathetic towards Modi: NCP

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar on Saturday said that Maulana Kalbe Sadiq's statement that Muslim doors are not closed for talking to Narendra Modi meant that there is scope for forgiveness in Islam, but it does not imply that Muslims are sympathetic towards the Gujarat chief minister. Earlier this week, Maulana Kalbe Sadiq said that Modi should show that he cares for Muslims. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board deputy chief said Modi can garner votes for the BJP, if he shows that he cares for Muslims. The noted scholar, however, added that it cannot be forgotten that the 63-year-old Modi did fail to prevent the Gujarat riots. Oct 26, 2013
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Every 3rd child in Gujarat is a victim of malnutrition: NCP

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Even as BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi accused SP and BSP of being hand in glove with the Congress on the issue of corruption and pushing away the state from developmental goals, NCP general secretary Tariq Anwar asked Modi what kind of development is he talking about as every 3rd child in Gujarat is a victim of malnutrition. Oct 20, 2013
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Nation understands their intentions: JD-U on Modi's Kanpur rally

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Commenting on Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial aspirant Narendra Modi's rally in Kanpur on Saturday, Janata Dal United (JD-U) leader Ali Anwar on Saturday said that the nation fully understands their intentions. Oct 19, 2013
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State govt & district administration responsible for MP temple stampede: Tariq Anwar

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Talking about a major stampede in a Hindu temple in Datia district of Madhya Pradesh which killed at least 113 people, NCP leader Tariq Anwar said on Monday that the state government as well as district administration is responsible for the mishap. He further said that any such places where such a crowd is collected, there should always be precautions taken on the prior basis and there should be no confusion regarding the same as it can be a major reason for any mishap to take place. Oct 14, 2013
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NCP on twin terror attack in Jammu

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Reacting to the Militants attack that took place at a police station and an Army cantonment in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning, NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the talks that are going to be held between Indian PM & Pakistan PM in the US on the sidelines of a United Nations session is good and diplomatic talks should never be abandoned. Sep 26, 2013