Reactions flow as MEA strips Devyani Khobragade of diplomatic charge

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Reactions flowed on Saturday after MEA stripped Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade of her duties as Director in the Development Partnership Division for making unauthorized statements in the media. Congress leader Manish Tewari accused the BJP government of double speak and not taking a decision in favour of Devyani as they supported her as Opposition during previous government. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that MEA should understand what problems Khobragade had to face in USA. Meanwhile, Security Expert Rajiv Dogra said that Devyani issue can be viewed from various angles, one of them being that USA government did not behave well with her. Khobragade has been placed under a ‘compulsory wait’. The vigilance case against her is underway on charges that she had failed to disclose that her husband is a US citizen and that she has got US passports for her two children. Dec 20, 2014
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Post Peshawar attack, MHA issues guidelines to schools over security; politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): The Union Home Ministry has issued fresh guidelines to schools across the country over security measures, days after militants in Peshawar killed 132 innocent school children. The fresh Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for schools issued by the MHA has advisory such as concrete boundary walls with at least three to four gates and three telephone lines at the main gate. The SOP also says that telephone number of nearest police station and PCR van should be displayed prominently in schools. It also emphasized on giving importance to CCTV cameras and alarm system. Dec 20, 2014
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Kota BJP MLA accused of threatening CMHO on phone suspended, Politicos react

New Delhi/Jaipur, Dec 19 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Friday after BJP MLA Prahlad Gunjal who had allegedly threatened chief medical and health officer (CMHO) Dr RN Yadav with dire consequences was suspended from the party. BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that the Rajasthan government took the right step. National Commission for SC Chairman PL Punia welcomed the suspension of MP. However, Congress leader Pratap Singh Khachariyawas said that BJP had to suspend the MLA because of public pressure and that the BJP leaders have always used abusive language. Leaders from other political parties also expressed similar sentiments. Dec 19, 2014
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ISIS Twitter handler says I'm soldier and I have no regrets, politicos condemn

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday condemned the remarks of Islamic State's Twitter account handler Mehdi Masroor Biswas. Biswas had said that he is a soldier and he has no regrets for whatever he did. Politicos said that the government should take strict action against him as his activities are against the country. Dec 19, 2014
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Pages of Robert Vadra-DLF land deal case file goes missing, Politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Friday after two pages of controversial DLF-Robert Vadra deal went missing from government records. Minority Affairs MoS Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the Haryana government will do the needful in the case. Congress leader Rashid Alvi blamed Haryana government for making excuses as they had nothing to prove against Robert Vadra. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that the Modi government is capable of even finding out the missing pages. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that BJP is in power and can find the missing papers. Dec 19, 2014
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Politicos react after Kota BJP MLA abuses CMO on phone

New Delhi/Jaipur, Dec 19 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Friday after Kota BJP MLA Prahlad Gunjal threatened the Kota Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr R N Yadav on phone for not allowing his relative's transfer. According to reports, Dr Yadav has registered a complaint of threat and intimidation against Gunjal. It is also understood that Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has sought a report on the incident. Taking serious note of the alleged threats Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chandra Kataria stated that his department will take action as per law against the errant legislator. Meanwhile, Congress leader Narendra Budhania criticized the alleged threats made by Gunjal, terming them as shameful. NCP leader Majid Memon and JD (U) leader Ali Anwar also expressed similar sentiments and appealed the Rajasthan government to take appropriate action. Dec 19, 2014
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Politicos react even as BJP denies Mamata's claims of engaging in vendetta politics

New Delhi, Dec 19 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday stated that the investigation in the Saradha chit-fund scam was being undertaken under the Supreme Court's jurisdiction and the Central government had no role to play in the case. The party further denied engaging in a political vendetta against the Trinamool Congress (TMC), as claimed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Other politicos from various parties also reacted on the issue. Dec 19, 2014
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Politicos react as Yogi Adityanath says religion conversion should continue

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Monday after BJP leader Yogi Adityanath still held his opinion for religion conversion. NCP leader Majid Memon said that such issues should not be given much importance because they tend to raise communal disharmony. BSP Chief Mayawati said that UP government should take note of the situation. JD (U) Chief Sharad Yadav said that BJP only tries to spread communal tension. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that Central government should make strict laws regarding religion conversion. Dec 15, 2014
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BJP welcomes decision to celebrate Dec 25 as 'good governance day'; JD (U) condemns decision

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): BJP leaders on Monday welcomed the Central Government's decision to celebrate December 25 as 'good governance day'. MoS Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that no one should raise any objection on celebration of 'good governance day'. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that it will be a good way to celebrate former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday. However, JD (U) leader Ali Anwar criticized the government for making December 25 'good governance day'. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that national 'Good Governance Day' will be observed each year on the birthday of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Dec 15, 2014
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Politicos react after gunman holds hostage at Lindt cafe in Australia

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Monday after an armed assailant kept unknown number of hostages inside the Lindt cafe in Martin Place in Sydney. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao hoped that the people in hostage may return home safely. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that all the nations should get together to fight against terrorism. NCP leader Majid Memon said that the matter should be investigated. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar that India should become more careful of Islamic Militants. Dec 15, 2014
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Politicos condemn Pak hockey players as they shame game with obscene gestures to crowd

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Politicos condemned Pakistan hockey team for disgracing the game as they made obscene gestures towards Indian fans and media after their win over India. Soon after their 4-3 win, Pakistani players went into a frenzy mode and started celebrating their victory in a wild fashion. BJP leader Kirti Azad said that this was a shame and the International Hockey Federation should take action over the same. NCP leader Majid Memon said that Pakistan players should maintain patience as the same is giving a wrong message to public. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar termed them as undisciplined. RJD leader Manoj Jha said that it was shame and that the Pakistani people may not have liked the same too. Dec 14, 2014
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Beheading at LoC: NDA backs UPA's decision, faces flak

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Modi-led NDA government faced flak on Friday after the government in an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court backed the steps that were taken by the Manmohan Singh government when Pakistan had beheaded the soldiers at LoC. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had during the Lok Sabha elections rally slammed the UPA government on its response to the killing of two soldiers. NCP leader Majid Memon said that NDA had talked about many things during election rallies which it failed to follow after forming the government. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that NDA is following UPA's footsteps. Dec 12, 2014
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Pranab claims in his book Indira didn't know about Emergency provisions, Politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Friday after President Pranab Mukherjee in his autobiography stated that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was not aware of the Constitutional provisions of Emergency that was imposed in 1975 and it was Siddartha Shankar Ray who led her into the decision. BJP leader GVL Narsimha Rao said that these revelations are quite interesting. BSP Chief Mayawati said that it is a matter of investigation. NCP leaders Majid Memon and Tariq Anwar said that it was very big mistake committed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. JD (U) leader Sharad Yadav Indira Gandhi was a very aware Prime Minister. Dec 12, 2014
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Jitan Ram Manjhi invites yet another controversy, calls for raising reservation limit to 80%

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi invited yet another controversy as he called for raising reservation limit from present 49.5 per cent to 80 percent for OBCs, SC/STs and other sections of the population. However, JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that the party has no such proposal. BJP Spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao said that Manjhi is actually addressing Nitish Kumar and is paving way to keep the post of chief minister intact in future. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that Manjhi do not deserve to be a deputy minister and is given the post of chief minister and that is what is speaking up. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi said that the criteria for reservation should be economical and people from below poverty line should be given reservations. Dec 12, 2014