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Politicos express outrage over Sakshi Maharaj's comment on Nathuram Godse

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Politicos on Friday continued to slam BJP's Sakshi Maharaj for his controversial comment on Nathuram Godse. Maharaj had embarrassed his party the ruling BJP by describing Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse as a "patriot." He later withdrew his remark and expressed regret on his statement in Lok Sabha. Dec 12, 2014
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Congress MPs stage protest outside parliament after Sakshi Maharaj calls Godse a 'patriot'

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Congress MPs on Friday staged protest and shouted slogans outside the parliament raising the issue of Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse being eulogized in Maharashtra. The MPs staged protest after BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj praised Godse and called him a patriot and a nationalist. However, Maharaj retracted after uproar sparked off over his comment. Dec 12, 2014
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Sakshi Maharaj takes u turn on Nathuram Godse 'patriot' remark

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Amid reports of Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse being eulogized at a function held in Maharashtra earlier this month, BJP leader Sakshi Maharaj on Thursday said that Godse was a patriot. However, later he took a u turn and said that he was misquoted, but he said that if he has said something by mistake he takes his words back. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha witnessed protests today as opposition leaders raised the issue in the house. Dec 11, 2014
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Godse a 'nationalist, not a traitor', says BJP lawmaker Sakshi Maharaj

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Stirring a political hornet's nest, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Sakshi Maharaj on Thursday said that Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Vinayak Godse was equally a patriot and a nationalist, and should not be seen as a traitor or considered as one. Godse had assassinated Mahatma Gandhi by shooting him in the chest thrice at point-blank range on January 30, 1948 in New Delhi. After a trial that lasted over a year, Godse was sentenced to death on November 8, 1949 and was subsequently hanged a week later. Dec 11, 2014
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Govt approves Rs 5 lakh compensation for 1984 riot victims' kin

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): The Government has approved a compensation of Rs. 5 lakh each to the kin of victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The decision was taken by the Union Cabinet at a meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to reports, the amount is an additional compensation which will be given to the families of the riot victims apart from what they have so far received from the government and other agencies. Over 3,000 victims of the 1984 violence, triggered by the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, are likely to benefit from the government's announcement. Politicos gave their reactions on the matter. Dec 11, 2014
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Home Minister assured that our suggestions will be taken into consideration: AAP on women safety

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Wednesday after meeting Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the issue of security of women in Delhi said that in last few months, the central government has not done anything for the safety of Delhi. He added that Aam Aadmi Party suggested many measures which could make Delhi safer for women. He further stated that they also appealed Singh to look into the matter of forceful religion conversion. AAP leader Dharamvir Gandhi said that Singh assured them that he will think upon the suggestions. Dec 10, 2014
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J and K's development work done over years not in 6 months: Sonia

Srinagar, Dec 10 (ANI): Saluting the people of Jammu and Kashmir for taking part in the ongoing assembly polls with enthusiasm, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said Congress made all efforts to provide relief to the flood victims. Taking a dig at the State Government, Sonia said the relief work during the 2005 earthquake had been much faster when Ghulam Nabi Azad was the Chief Minister of the state. Dec 10, 2014
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Under Modi's leadership, Jharkhand will be no. 1 state: Amit Shah

Giridih, Dec 10 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Wednesday while addressing a rally in Giridih district of Jharkhand assured that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Jharkhand will witness development. Taking a dig at Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi, Shah said that Gandhi's rally has assured BJP's win in the upcoming assembly elections. Dec 10, 2014
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Robert Vadra may lose 'no-frisk privileges', Politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra may soon lose 'no-frisk' privileges at airports reportedly and will have to stand in long queues and undergo security checks. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that Vadra being a private sector representative should not have been given this privilege by the previous government and now the government should take care that no person violates the Constitutional procedure. Meanwhile, NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that this may be a result of revengeful attitude of BJP towards Congress. Dec 9, 2014
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PM Modi wishes Sonia Gandhi on her 68th birthday

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished Congress President Sonia Gandhi a long and healthy life on her 68th birthday. "Best wishes to Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi on her birthday. May almighty bless her with a long and healthy life," tweeted PM Modi. Meanwhile, the latter has decided not to have any celebration in view of the recent tragic Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh and militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and in solidarity with the martyred army and police personnel. Sonia has also asked the Congress persons to follow her instruction. Jammu and Kashmir, which is in the midst of its five-phase state assembly elections, faced four terror attacks last week, which were aimed at undermining the democratic process. Earlier on December 1, the Maoists killed 14 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. Dec 9, 2014