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Reform-minded governor wins Indonesian presidential race

The reform-minded governor of Jakarta, Joko Widodo, is declared the winner of Indonesia's presidential election after a closely-fought race against a controversial ex-general with deep roots in the era of strongman Suharto. Duration: 01:06 Jul 23, 2014
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Ram Naik takes oath as UP governor

Lucknow, July 22 (ANI): BJP veteran and former petroleum minister Ram Naik on Tuesday took oath as Uttar Pradesh's Governor in Lucknow. Naik was appointed as Governor of Uttar Pradesh in the first appointment of five Governors by the recently-elected Narendra Modi government. Jul 22, 2014
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Outgoing UP Governor Aziz Qureshi gets guard of honour

Lucknow, July 22 (ANI): The outgoing Governor of Uttar Pradesh Aziz Qureshi was given guard of honour by army in Lucknow on Tuesday. Qureshi who is also the Governor of Uttarakhand, was given additional charge of Uttar Pradesh after BL Joshi resigned from the post on June 16. Qureshi on Monday courted controversy by saying that even almighty can_t prevent occurrences of rapes. Jul 22, 2014
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Even God can't stop rape incidents: UP Governor

Lucknow, July 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Governor Aziz Qureshi on Monday came up with another insensitive remark about the rapes happening in the state. Praising Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, Qureshi said that the rape incidents should not be made a political issue as it is a crime that even god can't stop. Jul 21, 2014
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Top Assam Minister quits cabinet of Gogoi Minister Tarun Gogoi - Part - 2

Guwahati, July 21 (ANI): Underscoring the political crisis in Assam, the state's Education and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma quit the cabinet of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday demanding his immediate ouster. 32 Congress MLAs are likely to follow him. The rebel Congress leader tendered his resignation letter to the Governor after briefing him that he has no confidence in Tarun Gogoi's leadership. Jul 21, 2014
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Top Assam Minister quits cabinet of Gogoi Minister Tarun Gogoi - Part - 1

Guwahati, July 21 (ANI): Underscoring the political crisis in Assam, the state's Education and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma quit the cabinet of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday demanding his immediate ouster. 32 Congress MLAs are likely to follow him. The rebel Congress leader tendered his resignation letter to the Governor after briefing him that he has no confidence in Tarun Gogoi's leadership. Jul 21, 2014
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Kejriwal should not be taken seriously, Delhi needs government: Binny

New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): AAP_s expelled leader Vinod Kumar Binny on Monday slammed the AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal saying that Kejriwal is never stable on his opinion so he should not be taken seriously. He said that Lieutenant Governor should take the decision over government formation in Delhi and added that no matter whether government is formed with or without polls but Delhi needs a government to govern the state. Jul 21, 2014
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Naidu, KCR May Shake Hands at Iftar Feast

Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana - N Chandrababu Naidu and K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) - are likely to shake hands or at least come face to face during an Iftar feast on Wednesday, to be hosted by joint Governor ESL Narasimhan at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad. Jul 20, 2014
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Politicos react as UP governor talks about Biryani when asked about rapes in UP

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Politicos on Sunday reacted on Uttar Pradesh Governor Aziz Qureshi, who when asked about the rising cases of rape and murder in Uttar Pradesh, asked a reporter whether he tasted the biryani or not. The UP governor made this comment after attending the roza iftar party hosted by Advocate General V. C. Mishra. Jul 20, 2014
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Chaos over government formation in Delhi continues

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Political parties on Thursday continued targeting each other over the issue of government formation in Delhi. Former Income Tax Official Arvind Kejriwal was elected to lead the Delhi government last year but resigned after 49 days, accusing the BJP and Congress of blocking his legislative agenda. According to the newly-appointed Delhi unit BJP Chief, Satish Upadhyay, the party will consider government formation if invited by the Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung. However, AAP leader Manish Sisodia questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on what grounds will BJP form the government in Delhi. Jul 17, 2014
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BJP has never done any horsetrading nor will it do in future: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the BJP has never done any horsetrading nor will it do in future. A war of words broke out between the BJP and the Aam Admi Party since Thursday morning with AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal alleging horse trading and tweeting that Delhi Lieutenant Governor might call BJP for formation of government in Delhi. Jul 17, 2014