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Even Priyanka's entry will not save Congress: Rival parties on new poster

New Delhi, Aug 06 (ANI): A controversial banner has once again come up claiming that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would soon be joining active politics. The major omission from the banner is the photograph of Rahul Gandhi. Reacting over this, rival parties on Wednesday said that even Priyanka Gandhi's entry will not help congress to come out of the current situation. The party will survive only if the family autocracy ends. Aug 6, 2014
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UPSC row: Opposition continues to pressurize govt

New Delhi, Aug 06 (ANI): The Opposition on Wednesday came out strongly against the government over the UPSC row. Slamming the government for its decision to go ahead with the UPSC Civil Services Aptitude Test 2014 exam as scheduled on August 24 with non-inclusion of English marks, political leaders demanded that the government should take more concrete steps and do justice to the students. Aug 6, 2014
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In U-turn, NCP backs insurance bill as it was a 'UPA initiative', politicos react

New Delhi, Aug 5 (ANI): As the government tried to push forth with the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill - that provides for 49 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector - it received a boost from unexpected quarters when a key UPA ally came to its support. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) decided to back the bill, as it was "after all a UPA government initiative". At an all-party meeting held in the Parliament on Monday, senior NCP leader Praful Patel said his party had no problem in supporting the bill. Aug 5, 2014
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UPSC Row: Debate continues over CSAT

New Delhi, Aug 5 (ANI): Even as the government agreed not to test candidates for English skills in the civil services preliminary examination scheduled for August 24, it faced ire from the protesting civil-service aspirants. Politicos also took the opportunity to attack the Modi government over the matter. The Arvind Verma committee report submitted to the government has recommended that no change should be made in the CSAT as it is a scientifically formed exam and shouldn't be tinkered with. However, protestors are vowing to continue their almost month-long stir to demand scrapping of the CSAT. Aug 5, 2014
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Bihar cannot fight problems like flood alone, needs special status: JD (U)

New Delhi, Aug (ANI): JD (U) leader Ali Anwar on Monday said that problems like flood threat have become common in Bihar. Anwar said that Bihar is a poor and backward state so it cannot fight the problems alone and thus needs the co-operation of Central government. He also said that Bihar should get the status of a special state. Aug 4, 2014
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Kerry says PM Modi was denied visa by previous govt; politicos react

New Delhi, Aug 01 (ANI): Politicos on Friday took a dig at PM Narendra Modi over the visa row after the US Secretary of State John Kerry gave explanation of US denial of visa earlier. Kerry said that the decision was taken by a"different" government and the current government would welcome Prime Minister Modi. Aug 1, 2014
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Sushma Swaraj raises snooping issue with US; politicos react

New Delhi, Aug 01 (ANI): A day after External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj raised with US Secretary of State John Kerry the issue of American intelligence agencies allegedly snooping on BJP; politicos asked why the BJP was in constant denial of the fact till now. Swaraj on Thursday conveyed Kerry the 'public anger in India' over the issue. Aug 1, 2014
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Politicos react on US State Secretary John Kerry_s visit to India

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over US State Secretary John Kerry_s first visit to India. BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that it is a good step from the side of both the governments in order to maintain healthy relations between two nations. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that the two nations should raise the issues which have been dormant since a long time. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that it is a good opportunity to hold bilateral talks as both nations_ companionship will improve world economy. Jul 31, 2014
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Politicos react as US drops PM Modi_s name from its religious freedom report

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over the religious freedom report for 2013 which was released by US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington DC on Monday, two days before his India visit.US government has for the first time since 2007 dropped all references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with regard to the 2002 Gujarat communal riots in its annual International Religious Freedom Report. Jul 31, 2014
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Politicos react as Natwar Singh drops book bomb on Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted on the interview of former Foreign Minister Natwar Singh in which he said Rahul Gandhi didn't let Sonia to become Prime Minister in 2004.Natwar Singh said Rahul feared she would be killed like his father Rajiv Gandhi and insisted she turn down the post. Jul 31, 2014
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Former PM seeks probe even as Nitin Gadkari dismisses bugging claim, Politicos react

New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Political leaders react as Former PM Manmohan Singh seek probe over a bugging device found at Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari_s residence even as he dismissed any such claims. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that the Congress itself will get trapped if a probe is conducted. Congress_ Manish Tewari demanded answer from the government over the infringement on privacy. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that investigation should be done as demanded by Singh. CPI leader Atul Anjan condemned the present government over snooping. Jul 28, 2014
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Politicos react on communal violence in Moradabad

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): Politicians on Sunday condemned the recent communal clashes of Uttar Pradesh, which erupted after villagers protested over the installation of loudspeakers at a temple. At the epicenter of the trouble in Moradabad district is a temple in Muslim-dominated Akbarpur village belonging to the Jatav community. Congress leader, Rashid Alvi said that the BJP is responsible for the Kanth violence. NCP leader, Tariq Anwar said that Akhilesh government has very less control. Jul 27, 2014
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Politicos react on communal violence in Moradabad

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): Politicians on Sunday condemned the recent communal clashes of Uttar Pradesh, which erupted after villagers protested over the installation of loudspeakers at a temple. At the epicenter of the trouble in Moradabad district is a temple in Muslim-dominated Akbarpur village belonging to the Jatav community. Congress leader, Rashid Alvi said that the BJP is responsible for the Kanth violence. NCP leader, Tariq Anwar said that Akhilesh government has very less control. Jul 27, 2014