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Election commission bans Ramdevs camp over honeymoon remark

Himachal Pradesh / Punjab/ New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Election Commission of India on Tuesday (April 29) banned another camp of yoga guru, Ramdev in Himachal Pradesh, over his ‘honeymoon remark’. Ramdev, in Lucknow had said that Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi visits Dalit households for picnics and honeymoon, which deeply offended the concerned community and triggered a storm. Chief electoral officer of Himachal Pradesh, Narinder Chauhan, said holding yoga camps with an intention to support any political party is prohibited. Following derogatory remarks of Ramdev, the Election Commission earlier banned him from conducting meetings and programmes in Lucknow. Meanwhile, Congress leader Meem Afzal called for Ramdev’s arrest as he violated Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Act. Senior lawyer, Majid Memon, said Ramdev should not make statements, as he is not affiliated to any party. Apr 29, 2014
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Mixed reactions flow, soon after Chidambaram accepts mistakes of UPA 2

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Soon after Finance Minister P Chidambaram accepted that UPA made and termed 2010-11 to be most critical years, reactions from various political parties flowed in. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi stated that it's too late for Congress to realize its mistakes. Rajya Sabha MP Mohd Adeeb said that it was already known still if Congress has realized mistakes then they should do something to improve it. CP (I) leader D Raja stated that UPA 2 govt could not connect with common man. Meanwhile, Congress leader Meem Afzal viewed it as Chidambaram's personal opinion. Apr 29, 2014
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NCW Issues Notice to Ramdev over his 'honeymoon' Remark

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): NCW chairperson Mamta Sharma on Tuesday strongly condemned Yoga Guru Ramdev's 'honeymoon' remark. Ramdev had recently said that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi goes to houses of Dalits "for picnics and honeymoon". Slamming Ramdev for the objectionable comments, she said that Ramdev should be arrested. She added that NCW has issued a notice against him. Apr 29, 2014
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Politicos react over Congress CD attacking Modi

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Political leaders gave mixed reactions over the release of Congress’ CD attacking BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi. Congress leaders Rashid Alvi and Meem Afzal stated that BJP and Modi should justify its relations with criminal personalities. Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui said that this war of CD is an act of diversion from real issues. Apr 29, 2014
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Politicos react to Narendra Modis communal comment on Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Political leaders from various parties on Tuesday reacted to BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi’s comment on NC Chief Farooq Abdullah. Modi on Monday had said that the Abdullah family had turned Kashmir communal. Congress leader Meem Afzal stated that Modi is unaware of Kashmir’s history so he should visit Kashmir once elections are over. Rajya Sabha MP Mohd Adeeb also said that Modi should be thorough with Kashmir’s history referring to Sheikh Abdullah’s sacrifices for the state. Meanwhile, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy and Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui supported Modi’s statement saying that Farooq Abdullah and his party are responsible for increase of communalism in Kashmir. Apr 29, 2014
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Ahmed Patel says, Congress ready to support 'secular' front; politicos react

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): A day after key Sonia aide Ahmed Patel stated that the Congress may consider dropping its claim to lead the next 'secular' coalition at the Centre and lend support to a non-BJP front in order to deny Narendra Modi the prime ministership, politicos gave mixed reaction. While the Congress restated that it is ready to support any secular power, the BJP said that the Congress has already admitted its defeat therefore it is looking for support. Apr 29, 2014
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Congress protests against Ramdev over his derogatory remark

Bhopal / Bangalore, April 28 (ANI): Congress supporters and workers protested in various parts of the country on Monday against yoga guru Ramdev over his derogatory remarks on party's vice-president, Rahul Gandhi. Ramdev had said Gandhi visits Dalit households for picnics and honeymoon, which triggered a storm especially among Dalit community. In IT hub Bangalore, members of the youth Congress party and Schedule Caste department took to streets and shouted slogans against Ramdev. Following Ramdev's remarks, Election Commission banned Ramdev from conducting any meetings and programmes in Lucknow till May 16, the day results of general elections will be announced. Apr 28, 2014
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I also know enough English, used 'honeymoon' word metaphorically: Ramdev

Kangra, April 28 (ANI): Despite an Election Commission ban on his campaigns in Lucknow, yoga guru Ramdev, while holding a press conference in Himachal Pradesh, accused the Congress of misusing the Election Commission. Ramdev claimed that he used the word 'honeymoon' in a political context and the Congress has changed the context. Apr 28, 2014
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EC bans Ramdev in Lucknow, BJP saddened while Politicos welcome move

New Delhi, April 28 (ANI): While Election Commission’s ban on Ramdev against holding any meetings in Lucknow saddened the BJP, other political leaders welcomed the move. Congress leader Shobha Oza said that Ramdev’s place is either in jail or in mental asylum. NCP National Secretary Majid Memon said that he is not a political person and such remar5ks from him is not considered apt. CPI leader D Raja said that Ramdev cannot consider himself above law and that EC’s decision is right. Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui said that the yoga guru should sit in his ashram and should remain quiet. Apr 28, 2014
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Congress condemns 'Damad Shree' video released by BJP

New Delhi/ Lucknow, April 28 (ANI): Congress on Sunday condemned BJP's video 'Damad Shree' which attacked Robert Vadra and his land deals on a large scale. Rita Bahuguna Joshi said that Modi wave was a false propaganda and that people will see what bad ways BJP is taking to attack Congress. Rashid Alvi also condemned such an act. Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that this is the same old stale matter, just wrapped in a booklet and CD. He also said that the BJP has no facts on this. Meem Afzal said that Congress doesn't do such dirty politics or else they could have released 'patnishree' or 'snoopshree'. Apr 28, 2014
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Congress reacts to Yashwant Sinha's Gujarat Model remark

New Delhi/ Patna, April 27 (ANI): Congress leaders on Sunday reacted over BJP leader Yashwant Sinha's remark that Gujarat Model is applicable only in Gujarat. Meem Afzal stated that BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi should be asked to react over this statement. Satyavrat Chaturvedi said that even Congress has been saying this that Gujarat Model will not work in other states and all states need their specific model. Also Rashid Alvi hit out at BJP saying that they do not have any model and there are only rifts in the party. Yashwant Sinha had earlier said that Gujarat Model of development will work only in Gujarat; the country will have a different model if NDA comes to power. Apr 27, 2014
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Ramdev shouldnt have used a word like honeymoon: Yashwant Sinha New Delhi, Apr

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): Hours after an FIR was lodged against yoga guru Ramdev for his comment against Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi that he goes to houses of Dalits for "picnics and honeymoon”, BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Saturday said that he should not have used such words during his speech. Apr 26, 2014
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Did not intend to insult Dalits, my 'honeymoon' comment misinterpreted: Ramdev

Vadodara, Apr 26 (ANI): Clarifying his earlier remark that Rahul Gandhi goes to Dalit's houses for picnic and honeymoon, Yoga Guru Ramdev on Saturday said that people have taken what he said about Rahul in a wrong way. He also said that he did not meant to insult Rahul or Dalits. He also added that if his statement hurted the dalits, he regrets it. Apr 26, 2014
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FIR against Ramdev for his 'honeymoon' comment on Rahul

Lucknow/ New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): An FIR has been lodged against yoga guru Ramdev by the Uttar Pradesh police, for his comment against Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi that he goes to houses of Dalits for "picnics and honeymoon". The controversial remark by Ramdev, who is supporting the BJP this elections, drew flak from various quarters. CPI leader D Raja lambasted Ramdev for insulting the Dalit community and especially the women and said that his remark refers to women as 'commodities, which are purchasable'. Meanwhile, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has hit back at the Congress party after it demanded a public apology from Ramdev for insulting dalits. Ramdev an avid supporter of BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi has been touring India to garner votes for BJP after the party accepted his proposal to bring back black money stashed in foreign banks. Apr 26, 2014
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Modi says Shinde immature in discussing Dawood matter in media, politicos slam

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday slammed BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for his comment on Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde. Modi said that the issue of bringing back underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, to India was not a matter to be discussed openly in the media and this shows Shinde's immaturity. He also compared the matter to the United States pursing Osama bin Laden saying that they did not conduct any press conference before going after the al-Qaeda terrorist. Apr 26, 2014
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