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RSS evolving as an unconstitutional organization: Mayawati

Lucknow, Aug 23 (ANI): BSP Chief Mayawati on Saturday took a dig at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Talking to mediapersons in Lucknow, she said that the RSS is evolving as an unconstitutional organization and that the comment made by its chief Mohan Bhagwat on Hindutva can cause communal tension in the nation. Bhagwat had stirred controversy recently when he said that India is a Hindu nation and Hindutva is its identity. Targeting BJP, she said that the party is trying to take advantange of the communal tensions in Uttar Pradesh. She also took a dig at Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh and said that whichever party he joins suffers downfall. Aug 23, 2014
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RSS wants all post-1947 secret files made public, politicos react

New Delhi, Aug 21 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh’s (RSS) demand that all official papers of Independent India to be declassified. Recently, the BJP-led NDA government refused to declassify a report on India’s worst military defeat at the hands of China in 1962. When it was in the opposition, the BJP had asked for the Henderson Brooks-Bhagat report, which clinically analyses reasons for India’s humiliation, to be made public. Aug 21, 2014
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CPI (M)s Sitaram Yechury slams Modis Independence Day address as disjointed from reality

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 16 (ANI): Senior CPI (M) leader, Sitaram Yechury, came down heavily upon PM Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address to the nation and referred to the speech as completely disjointed from reality. Yechury also said that the speech was very high on rhetoric. Referring to Modi’s call to end communal and caste violence, Yechury wondered if the PM was addressing the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Critics say the BJP is the political offspring of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and has a deep-seated bias against India's 160 million Muslims. The party denies the charges and says it is opposed to the appeasement of any group. Harping on that sentiment, Yechury said RSS is very active in its pursuit of divisive politics, which is a major cause of communal tension. Aug 16, 2014
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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat hoist national flag on Independence Day

Nagpur, Aug 15 (ANI): Celebrating India's 67 years of independence from the British rule, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday hoisted the national flag in Nagpur city. While wishing the nation on its 68th Independence Day, Bhagwat said the foundation of India stands on the sacrifices made. Aug 15, 2014
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Venkaiah Naidu holds RSS Raksha Bandhan function at his residence

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Bhartiya Janata Party_s Members of Parliament on Thursday attended the RSS Raksha Bandhan function held at Union minister Venkaiah Naidu _s residence. BJP leaders Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Manoj Tiwari, Prakash Javadekar were present at the function. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Manmohan Vaidya was also seen in attendance. Aug 14, 2014
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RJD - JD (U) alliance will be successful: Ali Anwar

New Delhi, Aug 12 (ANI): JD (U) leader Ali Anwar has said that the alliance between Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar is a natural one and is going to be successful. Earlier, Anwar had said that an alliance between the JD (U), the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress in Bihar was the need of the hour politically, as all three parties have similar socialist ideologies. Aug 12, 2014
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Centre Alerts States to Take Drought Relief Steps

In the wake of most districts in the country not receiving enough rainfall so far, the Union government has empowered state governments to initiate drought relief measures by utilising funds under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Aug 10, 2014
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JD (U), RJD, Congress to formally announce alliance today for Bihar by-polls

New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): The JD (U) is expected to make a formal announcement of the party_s alliance with the RJD and Congress for the Bihar bypolls at 2.30pm today. The three major political parties in Bihar - Janata Dal (United), Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress - have formally sealed an alliance to contest the upcoming Assembly by-elections in the state. Jul 30, 2014
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Politicos react as govt puts field trials of GM crops on hold

New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): Politicos on Wednesday stated that the Modi government should think in the interest of the farmers and not the foreign firms that would be benefitting from the adaption of the GM crops. Earlier on Tuesday, Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar had said that the field trial of 15 genetically modified (GM) crops approved recently by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) is just a recommendation and no decision has been taken yet on the contentious issue. Apparently, the Modi government is coming under pressure from the RSS, as two outfits linked to the Sangh have now demanded that the Centre put a ban on field trials of the GM crops. Sources said that the outfits have been assured that the government will tread with caution on this issue. Jul 30, 2014
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Field trial of GM crops a recommendation by expert panel, not decision: Javadekar

New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has said that the field trial of 15 genetically modified (GM) crops approved recently by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) is just a recommendation and no decision has been taken yet on the contentious issue. Apparently, the Modi government is coming under pressure from the RSS, as two outfits linked to the Sangh have now demanded that the Centre put a ban on field trials of the GM crops. Sources said that the outfits have been assured that the government will tread with caution on this issue. Jul 30, 2014
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Auto rickshaws go on a day long strike against Delhi Police

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): A large number of auto rickshaws in New Delhi are observing a day long strike against the Delhi Police on Monday. The drivers alleged highhandedness of policemen and said that they are troubled as police officials ask for bribe, threatening the drivers to impose heavy fines unnecessarily. Vice President of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, Rajendra Soni, said that the drivers are highly troubled by such bullying attitude of police. Soni further said that the general public will face difficulty due to the strike. He added that BJP’s Delhi President Satish Upadhyay has assured them of action against such offenses. Jul 28, 2014