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BJP hits out at Shinde s remark on arrest of youth from minorities

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reacted strongly to Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's comment that he has asked all state Chief Ministers to be careful while arresting youth from the minority communities. Talking to mediapersons, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar accused Shinde of pursuing a divisive agenda. He also said that criminals should not be identified on the basis of religion. Jan 10, 2014
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BS Yeddyurappa, two party MLAs rejoin BJP

Bangalore, Jan 09 (ANI): Karnataka Janta Party (KJP) president B S Yeddyurappa and two of his party MLAs formally rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, Yeddyurappa said that the decision to quit the BJP was wrong in hindsight, as it had helped the Congress to come back to power. He said the need of the hour for the BJP was to stay united and to aim for 20 Lok Sabha seats from Karnataka. Jan 9, 2014
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Modi mocks PM's remarks, says indeed good times are ahead

New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday mocked at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while addressing overseas Indians at the ongoing Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas meet. In an apparent reference to the upcoming general elections, Modi said it will take another few months for good days to usher in. Dr. Singh on Wednesday had assured Indian diaspora that the country's economy is heading for good times, and there is no reason to despair about India's present or worry about its future. Jan 9, 2014
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BJP raises concern over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) raised concern over reports of atrocities hurled on minority Hindu community in Bangladesh post elections. While addressing a news conference in New Delhi, BJP spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman said that although it is Bangladesh’s internal matter, her party is worried over the violence against Hindus. Jan 9, 2014
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After AAP, Congress Blames BJP for Office Attack; 13 People Arrested

Charging upon Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh said that the nationalist Opposition party was playing 'good cop, bad cop' strategy regarding the attack at AAP office in Ghaziabad by activists belonging to a right wing outfit. Jan 9, 2014
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Yeddyurappa Prepares to Rejoin BJP

B S Yeddyurappa will rejoin Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has also initiated proceedings to merge his party Karnataka Janata Paksha (KJP) with BJP. Jan 4, 2014
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BJP hits out at PM over corruption, telecom scam

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), lashed out at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday over corruption and failure to come clean on the telecom scam, which has been a blot on his government. BJP spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Congress Party, under Singh's governance has not acted against those involved in the telecom scam. Jan 3, 2014
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Opposition takes dig at Maharashtra govt over Adarsh scam report

New Delhi/ Mumbai, Jan 03 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a jibe at the Maharashtra government for "partially" accepting the Adarsh housing scam report and for not taking action against involved lawmakers. After intervention of Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, the provincial government of Maharashtra had accepted the report. However, it refused any action on lawmakers as no criminality was revealed. The President of BJP unit in the state, Devendra Fadnavis, said that they would challenge the decision in the High Court and ensure the involved lawmakers were brought to book. Jan 3, 2014
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Opposition takes dig at Maharashtra govt over Adarsh scam report

New Delhi/ Mumbai, Jan 03 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a jibe at the Maharashtra government for "partially" accepting the Adarsh housing scam report and for not taking action against involved lawmakers. After intervention of Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, the provincial government of Maharashtra had accepted the report. However, it refused any action on lawmakers as no criminality was revealed. The President of BJP unit in the state, Devendra Fadnavis, said that they would challenge the decision in the High Court and ensure the involved lawmakers were brought to book. Jan 3, 2014
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BS Yeddyurappa rejoins BJP

Bangalore, Jan 03 (ANI): Former chief minister of Karnataka BS Yeddyurappa rejoined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and would merge his regional Karnataka Janata Paksha (KJP) ahead of 2014 general elections. This came a year after Yeddyurappa walked out of the party alleging betrayal. Yeddyurappa, a strongman from the majority Lingayat community, said formalities would be completed within three to four days. Senior BJP leader Ananth Kumar said the sole purpose of the merger was to defeat the Congress Party. Jan 3, 2014