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SC to hear PIL filed against Kejriwal-led AAP agitation

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Even as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remains adamant about not moving his AAP agitation to Jantar Mantar from Rail Bhawan over a demand for the suspension of 'errant' policemen and full control over the Delhi Police, the Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) filed against the agitation. The Kejriwal-led AAP protest entered its second day on Tuesday, and neither of the two major political parties-the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party-are in favour of its continuance. Jan 21, 2014
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AAP wants government to fail: Kirti Azad

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Reacting to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal led protest demanding suspension of Delhi Police personnel, who have been accused by his administration of dereliction of duty; Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) leader Kirti Azad on Tuesday said that Kejriwal was looking for a way for government to fail. Kejriwal says the Delhi Government must be given charge of the city's police force which currently reports to the central government via the Home Ministry. His demand comes after last week's gang-rape of a Danish tourist, and a controversial midnight raid by Law Minister Somnath Bharti in South Delhi's Khirki Extension area. Jan 21, 2014
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BJP isolated and frustrated: Meem Afzal

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Reacting to Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) comment that the ongoing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) protest was a joint conspiracy of the Congress and AAP, Congress leader Meem Afzal on Tuesday said that BJP has become isolated and frustrated, and that is why they were making such statements. Earlier, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar had said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal led protest demanding suspension of Delhi Police personnel, who have been accused by his administration of dereliction of duty is a planned conspiracy of the Congress and AAP. Jan 21, 2014
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BJP says protest a joint conspiracy of Congress and AAP

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Reacting to the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal led protest demanding suspension of Delhi Police personnel, who have been accused by his administration of dereliction of duty; Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said that that the protest was a planned conspiracy of the Congress and the AAP. He further said that Kejriwal had demeaned patriotism through his statement on Republic day. Jan 21, 2014
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Case should be registered against members involved: Arvinder Singh Lovely on medical tests of Africa

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): DPCC Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely on Saturday criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Admi Party saying that a case should be registered against the members involved in performing medical tests of African nationals. The vigilantism of the AAP cadre in rounding up some African nationals for medical tests on suspicion of being involved in drug and sex racket has attracted widespread condemnation from both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Jan 18, 2014
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Haryana Government hounding Khemka: RK Singh

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Backing suspended IAS officer Ashok Khemka, former Union Home Secretary and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader RK Singh on Saturday said that the Haryana Government is trying to hound Khemka for carrying out his duties properly. Singh's comment came shortly after the Haryana Government ordered an inquiry by the CBI against Khemka for awarding a contract to a company in Gujarat worth eight crore rupees. Jan 18, 2014
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Modi can sell tea if he likes, won't become PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Mocking Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) meet said that Modi could never become the prime minister, and added that if he wants to sell tea at the meet, the Congress can arrange for it. Jan 17, 2014
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BJP is a loser: Somnath Bharti on BJP asking for his resignation

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday staged a protest demanding the resignation of AAP leader and Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti, who had been pulled up by a court for tampering with evidence in a case he handled last year. The demonstration was led by BJP leader Aarti Mehra, and people raised slogans against the law minister. Jan 15, 2014
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Opposition mocks Congress pitching Rahul Gandhi as anti-graft hero for 2014 polls

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday ridiculed the new posters showcasing Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, as the anti-corruption hero for the 2014 general elections. The posters also mention the nine legislations which Gandhi has been keen on that include the Whistleblowers Bill and amendments to Prevention of Corruption Act. Communist Party of India leader Atul Anjan, said that the ruling Congress is a puzzled party and has never come in clear with their strategies and plans before the public. Meanwhile, JD (U) leader Ali Anwar, said that the Congress party is known for following dynastic politics and only takes care of a family's interests. Jan 15, 2014
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Voting for AAP like voting for Congress: Kiran Bedi

Haridwar, Jan 14 (ANI): Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi supported Narendra Modi for prime minister of India and slammed Aam Aadmi Party saying voting for it would be like voting for the Congress party. While addressing mediapersons in Haridwar, Bedi said that people should vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and ensure a Congress-free country. Close aide of veteran anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare, Bedi said that Modi has proven his skills as chief minister of Gujarat three times. However, contrary to Bedi's claims, JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said BJP only wants to dominate. Jan 14, 2014
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Congress should show outrage on Natarajan rather than on Narendra Modi: BJP

New Delhi/ Bhopal, Jan 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party slammed the ruling Congress party for showing outrage against Narendra Modi's remark and said that anger should have been instead directed against the red-tapism shown by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. BJP Spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman asked Congress to divert its sense of outrage towards its former Minister of Environment and Forests Jayanthi Natarajan. According to reports, as many as 350 files were found to be held back, some even dating back to 2011, by Natarajan during her tenure, which delayed clearances for various developmental projects. Jan 14, 2014
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UP Cops Criticised for Beating, Kicking Women Protestors

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh lambasted at the Firozabad police authorities on Tuesday for attacking women protestors with lathis, knocking down some of them when they were protesting against an accident on a highway. Jan 14, 2014
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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