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Ajay Maken appointed as DPCC President, will take charge immediately: PC Chacko

New Delhi, March 02 (ANI): Congress on Monday appointed Ajay Maken, who led the Congress party in the worst ever defeat in Delhi Assembly elections, as the Delhi Congress Pradesh Committee (DPCC) chief. The rejig was in continuation to Rahul Gandhi's campaign of revamping the beleaguered party. Speculations are rife that Rahul's sister Priyanka Gandhi will soon join active politics by accepting a general secretary post in the Congress party. This was, however, denied by Priyanka's office. Reacting on the same, party leader PC Chacko said that Maken will take charge of the office immediately. Mar 2, 2015
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Leadership Change in Congress State Units, AICC likely; politicos react

New Delhi, Mar 2 (ANI): In wake of the Congress' poor performance since the Lok Sabha poll debacle, the party is likely to make leadership changes in a number of states, which will also lead to a shake-up in the AICC, where some young general secretaries could be appointed. The changes, likely to be announced tomorrow or the day after, might see a stamp of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi with a number of young leaders taking over the party's reins both in states and AICC. Politicos on Monday responded on the issue. Mar 2, 2015
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Politicos condemn Sadhvi Prachi's remark on B-town Khans, BJP tells to ignore comment

New Delhi, Mar 2 (ANI): BJP controversial leader Sadhvi Prachi came under criticism with her statement that Hindus should boycott movies by Khan actors in Bollywood as they promote 'Love Jihad'. The statement was reportedly made during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) programme in Dehradun on Sunday. Prachi also said that Hindus should refrain from putting up posters of Khan actors on their walls. She further took pot-shots at Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, advising him to get married to an Indian girl. The BJP has, however, asked people to ignore her remarks. Mar 2, 2015
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Hindus must boycott films of Khans as they promote love jihad: Sadhvi Prachi

Dehradun, March 02 (ANI): BJP controversial leader Sadhvi Prachi came under criticism with her statement that Hindus should boycott movies by Khan actors in Bollywood as they promote 'Love Jihad'. The statement was reportedly made during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) programme in Dehradun on Sunday. Prachi also said that Hindus should refrain from putting up posters of Khan actors on their walls. She further took pot-shots at Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, advising him to get married to an Indian girl. Mar 2, 2015
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PIL in HC on whereabouts of Rahul Gandhi, politicos react

New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday reacted over the public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court seeking to know the whereabouts of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who has taken a sabbatical. Mar 1, 2015
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Bomb Explosion, Blast, Market Area, Hospital, Investigation

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Anti-graft crusader, Anna Hazare said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was allergic to him and added that the country would never progress under Modi's rule or that of Congress party vice-president Rahul Gandhi. When asked whether Hazare would meet Modi to express his concerns over the bill, the anti corruption activist said the prime minister was allergic to him. However, on Friday Modi said that the government was ready to make changes to the executive decree, while addressing lawmakers in the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, Hazare suggested on taking agricultural lands on lease. Hazare said he would launch a three-month movement from Maharashtra to New Delhi and voice his concern over the land acquisition bill. He had held a two-day agitation at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against the new land acquisition ordinance introduced by Indian government. Feb 28, 2015
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Venkaiah apologizes for Rahul jibe, says he respects Opposition & never used unparliamentarily langu

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday apologized for his remarks on Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha and said that he had not used unparliamentarily language in the House. He added that he respects the Opposition and had not intention to hurt anyone. The apology came after the Opposition threatened to disrupt proceedings in Parliament over Naidu's remarks. However, ruckus continued in the house after Naidu’s apology. Following the uproar, the House was briefly adjourned till 11:30 am. Feb 26, 2015