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Congress leaders analyze reasons behind massive defeat in general elections

New Delhi/ Guna, May 23 (ANI): India's out of favour Congress leaders did introspection over disconnect with the people of the country and analyzed the reasons behind the party's massive defeat in the world's biggest democratic exercise. Congress leader, Priya Dutt stated that the Congress needs to go back to the people and ask their advice to understand where the party went wrong in gaining their confidence. Meanwhile, Congress leader Captain Amrinder Singh who was declared winner against senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley in Amritsar constituency of Punjab, said the failure of Congress was a collective responsibility and that there is nothing wrong with the leadership of Rahul Gandhi. May 23, 2014
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BJP applauds Modi's move to invite Nawaz Sharif to attend his oath ceremony, Congress reacts

New Delhi/ Pune, May 21 (ANI): While the BJP hailed the prime minister-designate Narendra Modi's invite to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to attend his swearing-in ceremony on May 26, the Congress slammed his move. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that in the past such initiatives were undertaken by Manmohan Singh's government which faced a lot of criticism at the hands of BJP. May 23, 2014
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Reactions flow in over invitation to Pakistan for attending Modi's swearing-in ceremony

New Delhi/ Pune, May 22 (ANI): Reactions flow in after an invitation was sent to Pakistan for attending swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi for the post of prime minister. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the same was against the country if done by the UPA government and has become a positive thing for the BJP when they are doing it. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that though BJP is doing what they used to criticize as opposition party, it's a positive step. Meanwhile, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said that Modi is following Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said that one sure can chose friends, but not neighbours. May 22, 2014
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Akhilesh Yadav sacks 36 SP leaders, Politicos react

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): After UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav sacked 36 minister ranked leaders in UP, party leader Naresh Agrawal said that the decision was taken keeping in view the bad performance of the party in respective regions. Reacting on this, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said that rather Akhilesh Yadav should have taken moral responsibility and should have resigned. May 20, 2014
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Newly elected MPs of BJP to meet today to formally elect Modi as its leader

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): The BJP Parliamentary Party is holding a meet in New Delhi today to formally elect BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi as its leader. Parliament House is all decked up to welcome the new MPs, especially Narendra Modi. Modi will be elected by BJP's 282 MPs as the Parliamentary Party leader at a meeting in the central hall of Parliament. Party patriarch LK Advani will propose his name as the new leader of the Parliamentary Party. Later, the NDA MPs will also elect him as the leader of NDA parliamentary coalition. After Modi's election as the Parliamentary Party leader, the BJP-led NDA will stake claim to form a new government at the Centre. May 20, 2014
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Vijay to direct Arya again

Actor Arya and director Vijay, the successful combo of Madrasapattinam, seem to be joining hands again. The duo is likely to come together for a romantic entertainer. There are also speculations that the movie might be another historical flick, something similar to their earlier movie Madrasapattinam. May 17, 2014
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Bangladeshi migrants should have no voting rights: Ex- BSF DG

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Former Director General of India's paramilitary Border Security Force, Prakash Singh, said that illegal migrants from neighbouring Bangladesh should not be granted voting rights in India. Singh was speaking during the launch of book 'Bangladesh Migrants - A Threat to India' in New Delhi, which has been penned by former Additional Director General of BSF, PK Mishra. May 14, 2014
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Arun Maira says Sonia called shots on appointments and UPA policies, Politicos react

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Following release of books criticizing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, another book on Singh by outgoing Planning Commission member Arun Maira released a book saying Sonia Gandhi called shots on appointments and UPA policies. Reacting on the same, Congress leader Meem Afzal and Rashid Alvi said that these books are coming as the government is about to change and these people are to leave the position they are holding, with the purpose of gaining credibility in the BJP. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that Maira is right but the timing is controversial. Meanwhile, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar and Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui supported the view. May 14, 2014