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Shinde tables Telangana Bill in RS amidst protests, marshals called in

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Thursday moved the Telangana Bill in the Rajya Sabha for consideration amid protests. Meanwhile, the BJP did a huge about turn and opposed the tabling of the Telangana bill in the Rajya Sabha. Leader of the opposition Arun Jaitley stood up and said that he was opposed to the tabling of the bill on constitutional grounds. However, the Home Minister had by then, already officially tabled the bill, with a de facto bodyguard of other MPs. Feb 20, 2014
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JandK village council leaders hail Rahul Gandhi for 73rd amendment

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Around 50 village council leaders from Jammu and Kashmir met Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi at his residence in New Delhi and hailed him for getting 73rd amendment of the Constitution approved by the cabinet in the Kashmir valley. The Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference, Shafiq Mir said their struggle for getting the amendment approved has been possible only with the help of Gandhi. Reportedly, the 73rd amendment of the Constitution empowers the Panchayati Raj (village councils), a demand that has been pressed upon by Congress party and Gandhi himself. However, Mir took a dig at Narendra Modi and said he will not succeed in the province. Feb 18, 2014
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Tarun Tejpal charged with rape in Goa Police chargesheet

Panaji, Feb 17 (ANI): Goa police on Monday filed chargesheet against former Tehelka Editor-in-Chief Tarun Tejpal under new criminal law amendment act (2013). Tejpal is accused of sexually molesting a junior women colleague inside an elevator in Goa's Grand Hyatt Bambolin Hotel during annual think fest 2013. If proven guilty, Tejpal can be sentenced for more than seven years of imprisonment. The team investigating the case had travelled to New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore to take the statements of the victim's family and friends. A few witnesses who attended the Thinkfest, where the incident reportedly took place, also gave their statements. Feb 17, 2014
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Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill should be moved in constitutional manner: AAP Leader

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): A rift appears to have emerged within Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as party leader Ashok Agarwal on Friday said that, AAP led Delhi government should follow legal framework while introducing the Delhi Jan Lokpal bill in Delhi Assembly. Talking to mediapersons, he said that the government should have presented the Bill to the Lt Governor first. Feb 14, 2014
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Kejriwal govt to table Jan Lokpal Bill in Delhi Assembly today

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): The Arvind Kejriwal government has declared that it will table the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi assembly today, ignoring Union Law Ministry's view that the Centre's prior approval is required. The Union Law Ministry has held that the rules governing Delhi government's legislative business were constitutional where Centre's consent was required before its passage. The Law Ministry has held that the Transaction of Business Rules (TBR) make it mandatory that the Lt Governor refer to the Centre every legislative proposal which may necessitate additional financial assistance. Feb 13, 2014
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Harsh Vardhan on Delhi Jan Lokpal

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): BJP leader Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that the BJP is in favour of stringent norms to control corruption but it has to be passed in a constitutional way. He further added that the Delhi Jan Lokpal should be brought in public so that all can have a look on the laws and rules mentioned in it. Feb 10, 2014
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LG working for Congress against AAP govt, Jan Lokpal constitutional: Ashutosh

Lucknow, Feb 07 (ANI): After Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill came under scrutiny following solicitor general’s claims that it is unconstitutional, AAP leader Ashutosh said that Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung is working for Congress against AAP’s Delhi government with the purpose to destabilize national capital’s government. Ashutosh said that any conversation between the LG and the solicitor general is confidential and should not be leaked and if it does, something is suspicious. Further, he claimed that the bill is well within the government’s rights and is constitutional. Feb 7, 2014
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Solicitor general says Delhi Jan Lokpal unconstitutional, politicos react

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): After Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran claimed Delhi Jan Lokpal bill to be unconstitutional, politicos reacted on different fronts. On one hand, JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that the solicitor general belongs to central government and that he is speaking words of ruling Congress government. On the other hand, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal said that Arvind Kejriwal is aware that his government is short-termed and therefore is trying to convince people that he is fulfilling his promises. He also said that any leader should follow constitutional norms and no bill can be passed otherwise. Feb 7, 2014
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Tewari on Narendra Modi: Even President's office is not spared to score political brownie points

New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Wednesday criticized Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for mentioning the name of President Pranab Mukherjee during his political rally in Kolkata. Tewari also said that august constitutional offices should not be dragged into controversies, and added that the sanctity of constitutional processes should be respected. Feb 5, 2014
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Telangana bill: Constitutional violations by Congress, bill not in shape: TDP

Hyderabad, Jan 31 (ANI): Upset over Telangana bill, Telugu Desam Party President Chandrababu Naidu said that that the Congress violated a lot of Constitutional norms in the process and that the bill is not in shape. Naidu said that he was not allowed to present his views on the bill and that Congress is acting in a scripted manner. He also said that he will approach the President regarding the bill. Jan 31, 2014
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