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Modi's decision to talk in Hindi language with foreign leaders gets welcoming reactions

New Delhi, June 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to talk in Hindi language with the foreign leaders got welcoming reactions on Thursday. Former Indian Ambassador to US Naresh Chandra said that this is a welcoming step. He said that this will make foreign nations understand that this is Modi's national language and he is proud of it. SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav also praised Modi for the same. Meanwhile, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor also welcomed the step and said that many leaders use their regional language for meetings and therefore there is nothing wrong in the same. Jun 5, 2014
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Reactions flow in as UN and US condemn Badaun gang-rape

New Delhi, June 05 (ANI): Reactions flow in after the United Nations (UN) condemned the gruesome gang-rape and murder of two teenage sisters in Badaun and made an appeal for justice for the victims. Former Indian Ambassador to US Naresh Chandra said that it is for the UP government to take it into consideration and look into the matter. Meanwhile, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh also condemned the incident and involvement of United Nations in the same, and said that the state government should work on the situation to make things right. Jun 5, 2014
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Modi to meet Obama in September, positive reactions flow

New Delhi, June 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted the invitation of the US President Barack Obama and will meet him in September. This has invited positive reactions from various political and non political organizations. Former Indian Ambassador to US Naresh Chandra stated that the meeting of Indian PM with US President will strengthen relations between both countries. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor stated that it is natural to meet leaders of other nations for the Indian Prime Minister. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that US plays an important role in the matrix of Indian economy thus it is necessary to strengthen relations with it. Apna Dal leader Anupriya Patel stated that as an alliance partner there is full faith in Modi’s leadership to build up ties between both Inida and US. Jun 5, 2014
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Shashi Tharoor praises Narendra Modi, BJP reacts

New Delhi, June 05 (ANI): In high praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that Modi has remodelled himself from a hate figure to an avatar of modernity and progress. He said that it would be “churlish” of the Congress to ignore his inclusive and accommodative outreach. He also added that the development-centric approach of PM Narendra Modi suggested that he had evolved into "Modi 2.0”. Reacting over this, BJP said that it is good that the Congress party which used to criticize Modi has changed its opinion regarding him. Jun 5, 2014
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Congress says election defeat not verdict on performance

New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): The Congress party on Friday claimed that defeat in the recently concluded general election was not a verdict on performance. Citing a newspaper article by a foreign professor, Congress spokesperson Shashi Tharoor said the erstwhile Congress-led UPA government in the last ten years had a record second to none. May 31, 2014
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Sonia Gandhi elected as CPP President, Congress reacts

New Delhi, May 24 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi has been elected again as the party President at a meeting of the Congress Members of Parliament from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha held on Saturday. Congress leaders addressed media and appreciated this decision taken after majority supported it. Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the only agenda of the meeting was to elect the chairperson and Sonia Gandhi was chosen unanimously. Shashi Tharoor said that the authority should remain with one person suggesting that Sonia Gandhi should lead in the Parliament so that there is no difference. Ambika Soni stated that the party has taken the decision collectively and any necessary changes will be accepted. May 24, 2014
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Congress calls BJPs objection over PMO Twitter handle unnecessary

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): After BJP called Prime Minister Office renamed the prime minister's Twitter handle ‘unethical’ and ‘ungraceful’, Congress called the whole row as unnecessary hype. Shashi Tharoor said that it is only the earlier tweets of the PMO which are archived so that the new prime minister takes over it. Meem Afzal said that this is normal course of action and that BJP should make it clear what their agenda is. May 21, 2014
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Shashi Tharoor impressed with Modi over his emotional speech, other leaders call it natural

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): A day after Narendra Modi gave an emotional speech during BJP parliamentary meet, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that he was genuinely impressed by Modi’s recent comments and said that these are good signs on his part. He also said that opposition will support him on development issues, but will remain vigil if he turns away from welfare objectives of all. Further, Meem Afzal and Satyavrat Chaturvedi said that this is just normal and that Modi is shifting from anger oriented politics to emotional politics. May 21, 2014
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LS polls 2014: Shashi Tharoor wins in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiravananthapuram, May 16 (ANI): Congress leader and Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shashi Tharoor has won the Thiravananthapuram Lok Sabha seat. Tharoor defeated his main rival O Rajagopal of the BJP to the post. He said that he campaigned on the work that he did in last 5years and on the values and principles of the Congress party. May 16, 2014
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