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Activists condemn gang-rape of two Dalit sisters in Badaun

New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): Women activists on Thursday condemned the gang-rape of two teen girls in Badaun. The girls were allegedly gang-raped and later hanged from a tree in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district on Wednesday. The two girls, who were cousins aged 14 and 15, went missing from their house on Tuesday night. Their bodies were found hanging from a tree in Katra village on Wednesday morning. The incident triggered protests in the area with villagers alleging police apathy following which an FIR was registered against seven persons including constables Sarvesh Yadav and Rakshapal Yadav, who were suspended. As soon as the news spread, villagers gathered at the site and claimed that police had refused to register an FIR on Tuesday night. Four people, including a constable were arrested on Thursday. May 29, 2014
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Jitendra Singh calls for debate on Article 370, politicos slam

New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): A day after Minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh kicked up a controversy after he made a statement calling for a debate on Article 370, which gives special and autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, politicos from rival parties slammed him. Targeting the BJP, many said that immature ministers should understand their responsibility and speak cautiously. May 28, 2014
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Former SG says he faced pressure, Politicos give mixed reactions

New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): In a startling revelation about political interference in bureaucracy, former solicitor general Mohan Parasaran said that he faced political pressure in many sensitive cases by the members of UPA Government in the last one decade. Reacting to this CPI leader D Raja said that this should be answered by the Congress party as it ruled for the last decade during which Mohan Parasaran was the SG. Meanwhile, Congress leader Meem Afzal stated that the resignation of the SG does not mean he felt pressure from within the administration. He added that Parasaran should have resigned earlier if he sought any such pressure before. Parasaran had submitted his resignation on Tuesday along with Attorney General Goolam Essaji Vahanvati following the change in the Government at the Centre. May 28, 2014
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Delhi court to decide on bail petitions of telecom scam accused on May 30

New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): A Delhi court said on Wednesday that it would decide on the bail petitions of the accused allegedly involved in money laundering in 2G-scam case on May 30. The court granted two days extension to all the accused to scrutinize the documents related to chargesheet filed by Enforcement Directorate (ED). Former Telecom Minister A Raja, lawmaker of DMK Kanimozhi and seven other accused moved bail applications before a Delhi court on Monday. Lawyer of Vinod Goenka, one of the accused in the telecom scam, Majid Memon, said the accused sought more time to go through the documents related to chargesheet. May 28, 2014
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NDA govt forms SIT to bring back black money, politicos react

New Delhi, May 28 (ANI): In its first decision after taking charge, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe black money, mostly stashed abroad. Reacting over this CPI leader D Raja said that it is a good step that SIT has been formed and wish that SIT takes concrete steps to bring back the black money stashed abroad. Meanwhile, Congress said the SIT should first probe that the money BJP spent on Poll campaign was black money or white money. May 28, 2014
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Uddhav says Cabinet should be big to accommodate allies, Politicos react

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray's demand of having a big Cabinet in the Center to accommodate NDA allies has invited political reactions. RPI (A) leader Ramdas Athawale said that the allies should be given space in the Cabinet even if it is big or small. CPI leaders Atul Anjan and D Raja stated that this decision has to be taken by the BJP and its senior leaders as to what should be the strength and size of the Cabinet. May 24, 2014
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Politicos react as Sharad Pawar blames Congress for NCP's dismal performance

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Politicos on Saturday reacted over Sharad Pawar's statement where he blamed Congress party for his Nationalist Congress Party's disappointing performance in the Lok Sabha polls. With the Lok Sabha polls leaving the Congress badly bruised, key ally NCP demanded more seats for itself in the Maharashtra Assembly elections due later this year while attributing the debacle to "complete breakdown" of dialogue between ruling UPA allies. May 24, 2014
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Politicos react over CWC meeting on stock of poll

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): The Congress Working Committee will meet in New Delhi on Monday in the wake of party's worst-ever performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls. The meeting of the party's apex decision making body, which will be chaired by party president Sonia Gandhi, is expected to delve on exploring the reasons behind its defeat and chalking out its future strategy. CPI leader D. Raja said BJP benefited from the anti Congress anger all over the country and now it is for the Congress party to assess the situation and act accordingly. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the meeting is an internal matter of Congress and there was nothing to worry about poll decisions as they keep varying. Meanwhile, Congress leader Manish Tewari said that there is a need to go into things deeply to come to certain conclusions. May 19, 2014
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Politicos on Bihar's political saga

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Politicos on Monday reacted over the current situation in Bihar. The political drama in Bihar that began after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offered his resignation on Saturday continues to unfold with new twists and turns even on Monday. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that Nitish took a bold decision of resigning. CPI leader D Raja said that Nitish has done a right thing to own up such a responsibility. Congress leader Meem Afzal said that CM of any state cannot be the reason for the loss in Lok Sabha. RJD leader Manoj Jha said that there is lot of internal conflicts in Nitish’s party. May 19, 2014
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Election Landslide to Embolden Modi on World Stage

If prime minister-elect Narendra Modi can revive a faltering economy, as his people clearly believe he can, India may finally be able to deal with overseas allies, foes and rivals from a position of strength. May 17, 2014
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Early trends show people anger towards Congress: CPI

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): CPI leader D Raja on Friday said that the early trends show people’s anger towards the Congress government. Raja also added that the left will perform well in the 16th LS Polls. May 16, 2014