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Bihar by polls: Lalu, Nitish to share dais during campaign today

New Delhi, Aug 11 (ANI): RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar, will campaign together for the Assembly by-polls in Bihar from Monday. Both of them will hold five public meetings at Hajipur, Mohiuddinagar, Narkatiyaganj, Chapra and Mohania as part of campaign for the bye-elections in 10 seats scheduled for August 21. Aug 11, 2014
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Politicos on Narendra Modis speech at National Council meet

New Delhi, Aug 9 (ANI): Politicos on Saturday reacted over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at National Council meet. While addressing BJP workers during the National Council meet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that what BJP achieved in past 60 days the Congress could not in last 60 years. Modi had also said that Amit Shah was the ‘man of the match’ of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and Rajnath Singh was the ‘captain of the team’. Modi credited party workers for the historic win in the general elections and said that the government needs to function in order to fulfill people’s expectations. Aug 9, 2014
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Mixed reactions come as Rahul Gandhi alleges UP riots to be 'engineered'

New Delhi, Aug 09 (ANI): Mixed reactions come in as Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi alleged that UP riots were ‘engineered'. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that Gandhi is right and blamed the SP government in UP for the communal tensions. BJP said that Gandhi should think about the welfare of his own party and that the party should now give away its arrogance. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar supported Gandhi's remark in the wake of ongoing violence in the state. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha MP Mohammed Adeeb said that such politics for the vote bank should be stopped which results in loss of innocent lives. Aug 9, 2014
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Reactions flow as Priyanka Gandhi refutes taking up 'important post' in Congress

New Delhi, Aug 09 (ANI): Reactions from political leaders flow as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra emphatically denied what she called "conjecture" and "baseless rumours" about her taking up an 'important post' in Congress. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that this is her decision and that party will welcome the same. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that this is Congress' strategy to later bring out Priyanka in the central leadership from the back door. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that it might be that Priyanka Gandhi is looking for the right time to come in the front line. Aug 9, 2014
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Politicos welcome Modi's guidelines for bureaucrats

New Delhi, Aug 08 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday welcomed the 19-point guideline by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bureaucrats. Modi made amendments in All India Service (Conduct) Rules, 1968 and added 19 points, according to which bureaucrats will have to maintain political neutrality. BJP spokesperson Siddharth Nath Singh, said the step would bring in more accountability and transparency. The new set of rules also directs bureaucrats to take decisions solely in public interest, and make recommendations on merit alone. NCP leader Tariq Anwar, called it a positive sign. Aug 8, 2014
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TDP MP faces flak over 'sexist' remark

New Delhi, Aug 08 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday slammed TDP MP Murli Mohan Maganti for his sexist remark in the Lok Sabha. Maganti kicked up a storm as he made a sexist remark in the house. The Rajahmundry MP said that women should dress in a dignified manner while the lower house was having a discussion on atrocities against women. However, after drawing ire of other politicians, Maganti apologized for his sexist remark. Aug 8, 2014
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Centre to amend selection rules for Lokpal, politicos react

New Delhi, Aug 7 (ANI): Politicos on Thursday reacted over a committee which has been formed under the chairmanship of the Attorney General (AG) by the Centre to look into the amendments in Lokpal search panel rules, which were notified by the last UPA government. The government will go ahead with the appointment of chairperson and members of Lokpal only after the amendments are carried out in the rules. Aug 7, 2014
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Politicos react as Cabinet clears amendment to Juvenile Justice Act

New Delhi, Aug 7 (ANI): Politicos on Thursday reacted over Union cabinet approving amendment in the Juvenile Justice Act, which proposes to treat juvenile older than 16 years as adults if involved in heinous crimes such as rape and murder. The amended bill has the provisions that juvenile convicted for heinous crimes may face a jail term but will not be awarded life sentence or death penalty The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) will decide whether cases where a juvenile is involved in a heinous crime, would be tried under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act or normal trial court. At present, if an accused person is found to be a juvenile or under 18 years, he is tried by the Juvenile Justice Board and if convicted, is sent to a juvenile reform home for a maximum period of three years. Aug 7, 2014
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Cabinet clears 100% FDI in Railways and 49% in defence, opposition parties oppose

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): The Left and other opposition parties have strongly opposed the 100 per cent foreign investment in railway infrastructure projects and 49 per cent in defence. The Cabinet cleared the long-delayed proposal for raising FDI limit in defence to 49 percent and fully opened up the railway infrastructure segment, like high-speed trains, for foreign investment. The decisions taken at the Cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi came barely two weeks after the one to raise the cap of FDI in insurance sector from 26 percent to 49 percent. Aug 7, 2014
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Kamla Beniwal removed before completing tenure, Mixed reactions flow

New Delhi/ Kanpur, Aug 07 (ANI): Mixed political reactions flowed on Thursday after Governor of Mizoram Kamla Beniwal was sacked by the Government 2 months before her tenure could be completed. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the government should answer as to why Beniwal was removed just 2 months before her tenure was about to end. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that Narendra Modi has done so to defame Beniwal as he had differences with her. Meanwhile, BJP_s UP Unit President Laxmikant Bajpai said that the governors who do not follow the tradition of resigning on the formation of new government are dealt like this. Kamla Beniwal was the Governor of Gujarat and later transferred to Mizoram as she had differences with Modi and stood against him on various issues. Aug 7, 2014
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Politicos on forced conversion and gang-rape of girl in Meerut

New Delhi, Aug 6 (ANI): Politicos on Wednesday reacted over the force conversion and gang rape of a 20 year old girl in Meerut. BSP chief, Mayawati said that her party condemns the incident. BJP leader, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that condition of UP is very sad and it is painful to see its condition. Congress leader, Shobha Oza said that culprits should be punished. NCP leader, Tariq Anwar said that UP government is totally helpless. SP leader, Naresh Agarwal said that all this is a conspiracy to defame UP government. Aug 6, 2014
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Politicos react as SC gives 5 weeks' time for govt formation in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 06 (ANI): Politicos gave their mixed reactions after the Supreme Court gave a deadline of 5 weeks to the Centre to find a solution about forming a government in Delhi. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that BJP is scared of going for polls that is why it has been avoiding the situation. NCP leader Tariq Anwar stated that SC gave a good decision because Delhi needs a government. SP's Naresh Agarwal said that BJP should take a decision. Meanwhile BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that AAP and Congress earlier spoiled the situation in Delhi and Centre is now looking into the matter. Aug 6, 2014
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Impasse over Insurance Bill continues

New Delhi, Aug 06 (ANI): The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) lent its support to the insurance bill, as the other opposition parties oppose it. An all-party meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday has been scrapped. The deadlock between the government and the opposition parties on the Insurance Bill remains intact. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the party is supporting the bill as it is a good thing. However, CPI leader D Raja, opposed the bill. SP leader Naresh Agarwal, said that the stand of both parties on the bill is not clear. Mallikarjun Kharge, said that the party will take the decision after it is passed in the upper house of the parliament. Reportedly, the government is expected to take a final call on the issue on Thursday. Aug 6, 2014
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