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Politicos react over apparent hike in gas prices soon

Bhopal/ New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): Political reactions come in as NDA government is all set to raise the gas price following rail fare hike. BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that all these are necessary steps because Congress left the situation in such state, that only measures like these can bring India back on track. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rashid Alvi and CPI leader Atul Anjan condemned the decision. Jun 24, 2014
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Reactions flow in as Congress plans to bring in Muslim quota in Maharashtra before polls

Bhopal/ New Delhi/ Lucknow, June 24 (ANI): Reactions flow in as Congress plans to bring in 4.5 per cent quota for Muslims in Prithviraj Chavan governed Maharashtra state. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the party had this agenda from the very beginning and the task was stalled because of some disruptions. CPI leader Atul Anjan Congress is offering lollypop just before the elections. BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi also attacked Congress for fooling a community. Meanwhile, Muslim Cleric Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali said that this is a welcome step and that this will help Muslim community develop. Jun 24, 2014
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Vyapam Scam: MP CM hits back at rival parties, says will file defamation

Bhopal/ New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said he is preparing to file defamation suit over allegations leveled by the opposition parties against his wife and his government pertaining to the Vyapam Scam. Earlier, Congress leader K. K. Mishra, who had leveled allegations of Union Minister Uma Bharti being involved, asked Chief Minister Chouhan to order a probe in the multi-crore Vyapam Scam and also alleged the involvement of a powerful person in this case. The recruitment scam had reportedly involved manipulation in the selection process for government jobs conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB). A Special Task Force has been constituted for an investigation into the Vyapam scam which had detained Laxmikant Sharma, a former state technical education minister, for interrogation. The high profile teacher's recruitment scam in Madhya Pradesh is being linked to Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's wife, Sadhna Singh. Jun 23, 2014
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Politicos react as BJP ally Shiv Sena wants rail fare hike roll back

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Politicos on Sunday reacted over BJP ally Shiv Sena’s demand of a roll-back of the hike or a reduction in quantum of hike. The 14.2 per cent hike will pinch the pockets of the 70 lakh commuters of suburban railways in Mumbai. The average Mumbaikar will have to pay almost double for season pass tickets. Jun 22, 2014
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BJP says govt's top priority safe return of Indians from Iraq

New Delhi/ Navsari/ Hoshiarpur, June 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said primary concern of the government was safe return of stranded and abducted Indians in Iraq as families prayed for their security in the war zone. Meanwhile, CPI leader Atul Anjan asked the central government to send a special plane to Baghdad to airlift stranded citizens. Chief of Mission of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)-Delhi, Dominik Bartsch, said it would have big impact in the region, as refugees would stream out. Jun 21, 2014
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Politicos react on reports of Prithviraj Chavan being replaced by NCPs Shinde as CM

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted on reports of Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan being replaced by NCP leader Sushil Kumar Shinde. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the final decision will be taken by Congress party. CPI's Atul Anjan also stated that the Congress and NCP leaders should focus on changing ideals not people. JD (U) Chief Sharad Yadav said that if Congress wants it can replace Chavan with Shinde. BJP leader MJ Akbar said that the anger of Maharashtra's people will reflect in the Assembly results. Jun 21, 2014
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US Lawmakers seek PM Modi to address Congress, Politicos react

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Political leaders gave mixed reactions after two powerful American lawmakers sought a joint address to the US Congress by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that US recognizes the importance of India under PM Narendra Modi and therefore the move is not surprising. Meanwhile, CPI leaders D Raja and Atul Anjan said that the move is very normal as the NDA government has similar principles as that of the US. CPI (M) leader Nilotpal Basu also said that the ideology of the BJP and that of US is almost the same. Jun 21, 2014
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BJP says rail fare hike demand of hour, political leaders condemn

New Delhi, June 21 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted over a 14.2 per cent of hike in rail fare which includes both hike in passenger fare and freight fare. Though, BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that this was the need of the hour to repair what was dismantled and disturbed by the Congress. Meanwhile, CPI leaders D Raja and Atul Anjan said that the hike is unfavorable to people and against them. CPI (M) leader Nilotpal Basu said that this is condemnable and that party will hit the streets against the same. Jun 21, 2014
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Railway passenger fare hike by 14.2%, Politicos react

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): Railway Ministry on Friday hiked passenger fare by 14.2% ahead of the actual railway budget of the new government. Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda said that the previous government's orders about fare hike were passed by him and he had to implement the orders to meet all expenses. Political leaders condemned the highest fare hike in railways up till now. RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav said that BJP government has sarcastically shown its good days to people. CPI Gurudas Dasgupta said that hike in railway fare will bring a disaster in coming days. TMC leader Derek O'Brien said that the new government is playing the same dirty tricks of the previous government and burdening the common man. Meanwhile, Congress leader Ajay Maken slammed the new government saying that if UPA did not implement the laws made by it then why the new government did so. Jun 20, 2014
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Mukesh Ambani says crisis in Iraq might affect oil prices; politicos react

New Delhi, June 20(ANI):Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has said the crisis in Iraq will lead to higher fuel prices which in turn will raise inflation. While the BJP said it will try to control inflation, opposition parties slammed the BJP led NDA government as well Ambani over the matter. Jun 20, 2014