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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
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Picture posted of Rahul Gandhi in Uttarakhand, Reactions flow

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): After much chaos was created on Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhis absence from the Parliament as Budget Session began, his picture of being present in Uttarakhand was posted by one of the party workers. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that only Congress can clarify about Gandhis presence in Uttarakhand. Congress leader Rajeev Shukla said that media keeps posting visuals of Rahul Gandhi unnecessarily and stir controversy. Congress leader Jagdish Sharma said that the party workers cannot tolerate rumors about Rahul Gandhis absence from the Parliament. He added that Gandhi will soon become the partys President. Feb 25, 2015
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Rahul Gandhi seeks time to reflect on 'recent events', politicos react

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has taken a few weeks off to "reflect upon recent events and the future course of the party. Reactions flowed in on Tuesday over this. Rahul has been "granted leave of absence for a few weeks after which he will return and resume his active participation in the affairs of the Congress party Feb 24, 2015
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Congress defends Rahul Gandhis break from politics

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): The Congress party defended party’s vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s leave of absence from parliament as a break to reflect and chart a course for the future of the party. He further said the leave has been granted for a few weeks after which Gandhi will return and resume his active participation in the affairs of the Congress party. Feb 24, 2015
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Budget session to begin today, Venkaiah Naidu says Govt ready to debate, discuss issues

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): The budget session of Parliament is beginning on Monday with President Pranab Mukherjee's address to members of both the houses of Parliament. Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said that the government is ready to discuss and debate issues if raised in the parliament. Naidu even appealed the parties let the parliament function and raise the issues they have with the ordinances inside the parliament. He further said Congress President Sonia Gandhi assured him that Congress is also interested in allowing Parliament to function and that they have some issues which will be raised inside the parliament for discussion. Feb 23, 2015
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Nitish Kumar expresses gratitude to all for attending his swearing-in ceremony Part - 2

Patna, Feb 22 (ANI): Nitish Kumar after taking oath as chief minister of Bihar, addressed mediapersons in Patna and expressed gratitude to all the dignitaries who attended his swearing-in ceremony. Kumar thanked Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, UP CM Akhilesh Yadav and Assam CM Tarun Gogoi among others. He also said that Congress President Sonia Gandhi could not attend the event but sent a letter congratulating him. Kumar also said that he took over as the chief minister of the state as the people were not happy with his decision to resign from the post. He also talked about his vision for development of Bihar. Feb 22, 2015