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TMC MPs stage protest against Amit Shah with red diaries at Parliament gate

New Delhi, Dec 01 (ANI): The Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs staged a protest outside the Parliament on Monday demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should give a clarification over Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah's alleged links with the Sahara Group. Raising slogans, the TMC lawmakers were seen holding a red book with Sahara inscribed on it. TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay said that in a CBI raid a red diary was recovered from Sahara's office in which Amit Shah's name was mentioned. BJP leader Jagdambika Pal said that the protest is an outcome of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's frustration. The TMC's outcry against the BJP chief follows his visit to Kolkata yesterday where he lashed out at Trinamool Congress for its alleged involvement in Saradha scam. Dec 1, 2014
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One dead as supporters of TMC and BJP clash in West Bengal

Birbhum, Dec 01 (ANI): A clash broke out between supporters of Trinamool Congress (TMC) party and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, killing one and injuring two others. The clash started over the issue of water supply in a paddy field in Baruipara village in Birbhum district. Police rushed to the area and started patrolling to check people from further conflicting. Earlier this month, TMC supporters had clashed with workers of BJP's youth wing in Jalpaiguri district after the BJP had called a 12-hour strike to support demands of tea garden employees for raising wages. Dec 1, 2014
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Uttarakhand CM urges Modi govt to release funds for Clean Ganges mission

Rishikesh, Nov 30 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has demanded quick release of funds from the central government with the aim to expedite the country's ambitious project of clean Ganges mission. Rawat inaugurated the two-day WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) Summit on Saturday, on the banks of River Ganga to lay emphasis on the cleanliness drive. Addressing the inaugural session, Rawat said that maintaining sanctity and purity of River Ganga was a top priority of the state government. Rawat sought aid from the Bharatiya Janata Party government led by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi for cleaning of River Ganga, which is a part of the much touted ‘Clean India mission'. Nov 30, 2014
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HC grants Amit Shah permission to hold rally in Kolkata; officials inspect venue

Kolkata/ New Delhi, Nov 29 (ANI): Officials appointed by the High court inspected the proposed venue of rally of Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Amit Shah in Kolkata on Saturday after the court gave Shah conditional permission to hold a public meet on Sunday despite objections from local police. Leaders from various political parties gave mixed reactions on HC's decision. Nov 29, 2014
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Opposition uniting to form 'unstable, corrupt govt' in Jharkhand: Amit Shah part - 2

Simdega, Nov 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Wednesday lashed out at the opposition parties in Jharkhand and accused them of forming an unstable and corrupt government in the state. While addressing a rally in Simdega ahead of the second phase of assembly elections he urged the people to vote for the BJP. Shah reminded them that Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the country's Prime Minister. The BJP president also used the occasion to taunt Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, saying the latter instead of pointing fingers towards the ruling party should reveal as to what the UPA did when it was in power at the Centre for ten years. Thanking the people of Jharkhand for supporting the BJP during the Lok Sabha elections, Shah said that his party will give a stable government to the state. Jharkhand witnessed an impressive 62 percent voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections yesterday. The second phase polling will be held on December 2. Nov 26, 2014
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Opposition uniting to form 'unstable, corrupt govt' in Jharkhand: Amit Shah part - 1

Simdega, Nov 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Wednesday lashed out at the opposition parties in Jharkhand and accused them of forming an unstable and corrupt government in the state. While addressing a rally in Simdega ahead of the second phase of assembly elections he urged the people to vote for the BJP. Shah reminded them that Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the country's Prime Minister. The BJP president also used the occasion to taunt Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, saying the latter instead of pointing fingers towards the ruling party should reveal as to what the UPA did when it was in power at the Centre for ten years. Thanking the people of Jharkhand for supporting the BJP during the Lok Sabha elections, Shah said that his party will give a stable government to the state. Jharkhand witnessed an impressive 62 percent voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections yesterday. The second phase polling will be held on December 2. Nov 26, 2014
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Opposition parties to corner govt in Parliament over Insurance Bill

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): The Opposition parties are likely to show a united front in Parliament on Tuesday to corner the ruling Bharatiya janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) over the Insurance Bill, which seeks to allow 49 per cent FDI in the sector. Nov 25, 2014
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launches fresh salvo on PM Modi questioning funds for lavish poll cam

Kolkata, Nov 25 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a fresh attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioning the funds being spent on lavish poll campaigns. Earlier, Banerjee had slammed ruling BJP for causing disturbance across the state and carrying out political vendetta against her party. She said that it is her Trinamool Congress (TMC) government who has busted the Saradha scam which had been transpiring since many years under previous government. Alleging the Prime Minister Modi for garnering publicity by clicking selfies, she said on the contrary of attracting such fake publicities, her government is popular because her party works for people and not for publicity. Attacking the BJP, Banerjee said the party that has been amassing people's money should not give sermons to others. Nov 25, 2014
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Bombs hurled at BJP rally in West Bengal

Howrah, Nov 24 (ANI): Bombs were hurled at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in Bandhaghat area of West Bengal's Howrah city. Two BJP workers who were reportedly injured by the bomb have been taken to the hospital. According to the media reports, the crude bomb was hurled during a clash between BJP and Trinamool Congress supporters. BJP's Howrah Unit Convener Sanjay Singh said that TMC workers were shouting slogans and disrupting the meeting that was being held in Bandhaghat. He added that the TMC party workers even clashed with the police force. Nov 24, 2014