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Bangladesh land demarcation bill brings disagreement by Indian political parties

New Delhi/ Guwahati, Dec 20 (ANI): BJP condemned the introduction of constitutional amendment bill related to Bangladesh in Rajya Sabha which seeks to ratify the land boundary agreement with Bangladesh despite protests. Meanwhile, leaders of Assam regional party also protested against the introduction of the Bangladesh Land Demarcation Bill. Regional Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leaders shouted slogans and burnt effigies of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and state Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, after Bangladesh Land Demarcation Bill was introduced in Rajya Sabha. Dec 20, 2013
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Cabinet approved Anti Communal Violence Bill: Shinde

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): The Cabinet has cleared the Anti Communal Violence Bill and is likely to be tabled in the current session of the Parliament. Titled 'Communal Violence (Prevention and Control) Act, 2013', has been opposed by several states and the main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sees it as an attempt to infringe on the constitutional rights of a state. However, Janata Dal-United JD (U) backed the bill, calling it in favour of humanity. Dec 17, 2013
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Happy that leaders concerned about SC's wrong decision on gay rights: Anand Grover

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): After union leaders like Kapil Sibal and P Chidambaram expressed concern over re-criminalizing gay sex and upholding the constitutional validity of Section 377 of IPC by the Supreme Court, Senior Advocate Anand Grover expressed happiness about the same. He said that SC's duty is to look after the rights of people, but in this case, the SC has curbed people's rights. Grover said that the central government should pressurize to review the apex court's verdict. Dec 12, 2013
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Red beacon only for Constitutional authorities, says SC

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that only Constitutional authorities are entitled to the privilege which guarantees right of way to read beacon cars. Constitutional authorities include the President, Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, governors, the Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court judges and the heads of both houses of Parliament. Dec 10, 2013
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Communal Violence Bill caught in political battle

New Delhi, Dec 5 (ANI): Politicos on Thursday expressed their divergence on the Communal Violence Bill ahead of the winter session of Parliament. Even as the Congress is trying to build consensus, other parties are demanding amendment in the bill. Dec 5, 2013
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Foreign Secy Sujata Singh to visit Bangladesh fostering strong bond between two nations

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): In the midst of political deadlock and violence gripping Bangladesh over the polls, Indian Foreign secretary is scheduled to visit Bangladesh for fostering strong bond between the two countries. Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Syed Akbaruddin said that Foreign Secretary, Sujata Singh would meet Bangladeshi PM, Sheikh Hasina and leader of main opposition, Khaleda Zia during her visit ahead of the nation’s polls. Akbaruddin also said that the Foreign Secretary is likely to discuss the Constitution Amendment Bill on the land boundary agreement with Bangladesh. Singh will be undertaking her first visit to Bangladesh on Wednesday to review aspects of bilateral relationship between the two neighbouring countries. Dec 4, 2013
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