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Politicos react as Modi govt completes 100 days' office

New Delhi, Sep 01 (ANI): Political leaders on Monday reacted as Narendra Modi-led BJP government completed its 100 days' office. Modi was sworn-in as prime minister of India on May 26 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. CPI-M leader Brinda Karat said that the Modi-led government had disappointed the people of the nation. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that Modi's government has failed to deliver its promises to the people. BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi said that BJP has a fixed goal to achieve after coming to power. Sep 1, 2014
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PM Modi's foreign visits can fetch more investments for India: Tariq Anwar

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): NCP leader Tariq Anwar has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan, saying such visits abroad can bring in more investments for the country. Modi is currently on a five-day bilateral visit of Japan. He is being accompanied by a high-level delegation, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh. Aug 31, 2014
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Politicos react on worsening situation in Pakistan

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday reacted over the critical situation in Pakistan which has led to an unstable situation in the neighbouring country. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that Pakistan is a neighbour and India wants to maintain good relations with them, but unless their political situation gets improved, things cannot work out between both nations. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that it is unfortunate that Pakistan has not been able to strengthen and stabilize its democratic situation. Aug 31, 2014
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Politicos condemn Yogi Adityanath's remark on minorities sparking riots

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday condemned BJP leader Yogi Adityanath's remark on minorities instigating riots in areas dominated by their population. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that it is a condemnable remark and such statements made by political leaders shows their mentality and the path they are leading the nation to.NCP leader Tariq Anwar also condemned the remark saying that there are many examples where minority population is dominant and have never been a victim of riots or communal disharmony. Aug 31, 2014
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Modi says Pakistan made a spectacle of talks, politicos react

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comment on Pakistan. Modi expressed disappointment over Islamabad making a spectacle of New Delhi's peace efforts by reaching out to Hurriyat leaders, and said India has no hesitation in discussing any outstanding issue with Pakistan within the bilateral framework. Aug 30, 2014
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Politicos react on PM Modi's Japan visit

New Delhi/ Lucknow, Aug 30 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Japan visit which began today. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that all political leaders holding important offices take foreign tours but it is worthy only if it brings something good for the country. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that Modi's return will tell what the visit was like. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that a delegation of businessmen will help Modi in dealing foreign trade with Japan. SP leader Rajendra Chaudhary wished good luck to the PM for his journey. Meanwhile, BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that PM Modi's visit is being looked forward to by both countries and hoped that it will be termed as a historic visit. Aug 30, 2014
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LG Najeeb Jung likely to invite single largest party to choose a CM and end Delhi's deadlock, politi

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): According to reports Lieutenant Governor (LG) is likely to write to President Pranab Mukherjee discussing alternatives on government formation in Delhi. Jung's recommendation will go through the home ministry to the Union Cabinet, which will then advise the President. The President can accept or reject that advice. If he accepts it, the single largest party will be asked to name its leader who will then be invited to take over as chief minister. Meanwhile, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said his party will react to the ongoing speculation about government formation in Delhi only after Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung takes a final call on the issue. Hussain said the people of Delhi want this political deadlock to end. Aug 29, 2014
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Mixed reactions flow after JandK Assembly passes resolution on Indo-Pak talks

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday gave mixed reactions on the resolution passed by Jammu and Kashmir Assembly urging the Central government to resume talks with Pakistan. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that every State assembly has the power to pass such resolutions and it is not something against the Indian policy. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that urging the government to resume talks is a fair resolution and it is nothing debatable. BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said that JandK assembly should have passed a resolution which solves the issue of ceasefire along borer. Meanwhile, BJP leader Sambit Patra condemned the passing of such a resolution calling it anti-India. Aug 29, 2014
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Politicos hope Modi's Japan visit to be better for India

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan will turn out to be beneficial for India. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that tours are commonly taken by Prime Minister and Foreign Minister but it would be better if they bring something beneficiary for the nation. NCP leader Tariq Anwar stated that such trips help in establishing stable relations between India and foreign countries. BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said that Japan has always been a friendly nation to Modi and it will be a fruitful trip. Aug 29, 2014
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BJP and RSS supports Najma Heptullah's remark even as others condemn the same

New Delhi/ Lucknow, Aug 29 (ANI): Even as other political leaders and Muslim clerics condemn Minority Affairs Minister Najma Heptullah's remark, BJP and RSS came out to support the minister on her remark. Heptullah had said that there is nothing wrong in calling Indian as Hindu on which she stood by and said that she had used the term' Hindi' and not 'Hindu'. BJP's Spokesperson Sambit Patra said that she must have meant cultural unity in her statement. RSS Ideologue Rakesh Sinha said that Heptullah had said the right thing and that 'Hindu' signifies India and is its identity and that every religion should accept the same. Meanwhile, Congress' Manish Tewari and NCP's Tariq Anwar condemned the same claiming that such remarks can divide the 'secular India'. Muslim Cleric Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi also slammed the remark. Aug 29, 2014
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Politicos, women activists condemn gangrape of minor in Delhi, demand strict action

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): A minor girl was abducted and gang-raped at knife-point allegedly by five people in east Delhi's Madhu Vihar on Wednesday night. According to reports, three of the rapists were minors, who were known to the girl and one of them is believed to be her friend. On Thursday, the Madhu Vihar police apprehended two of the three juveniles accused and arrested another 35-year-old man. The remaining two accused, including a minor, are still evading the law. Teams of the east Delhi police are looking for them. Meanwhile women rights activists and politicos have condemned the crime and asked for strict action in the case. Aug 29, 2014
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Case registered against Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda's son, politicos demand thorough probe

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): A Bangalore based model has filed a case against Karthik Gowda, son of Union Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda, under section 420, 376 and 406 (charges relating to cheating and dishonesty) of the Indian Penal Code. The model claims that she got married to Karthik Gowda on June 5, 2014 after meeting him on May 8, 2014. The model also said that she wanted his family to accept her as their daughter-in-law. Gowda, however, refuted the allegations saying that since the news came right after his son Karthik Gowda’s engagement, it raises suspicion. Meanwhile, political leaders said that a thorough investigation should be done in the case. Aug 28, 2014
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After flag meet, Pak again violates ceasefire

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): A few hours after a flag meet took place between India and Pakistan’s Border Security forces, Pakistan again violated the ceasefire in Akhnoor district of Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the government should take immediate steps to ensure peace along the border. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the government should continue to hold talks with Pakistan and try to solve the situation peacefully. BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that the government is trying to ensure peace along the border and our army will leave no stone unturned to fight back and save the civilians. Aug 28, 2014
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Politicos hail SC's advice to PM, CMs to not appoint tainted people as ministers

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Indian politicians hailed the Supreme Court's advise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Chief Ministers of not inducting charge sheeted persons facing trial for offences involving moral turpitude as ministers. The Congress hoped that Modi would follow the court's advice to make India a better democracy. Aug 27, 2014