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Congress prepares ground to shield Rahul as rivals target him for predicted poll debacle

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Congress on Wednesday tried to shield party vice president Rahul Gandhi even as rivals targeted him over the predicted poll debacle. Former BJP leader Jagdambika Pal who crossed over to join BJP before elections said that the Congress worked under Rahul's leadership during election campaigning and therefore he should be held responsible for his party's defeat. May 14, 2014
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Arun Maira says Sonia called shots on appointments and UPA policies, Politicos react

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Following release of books criticizing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, another book on Singh by outgoing Planning Commission member Arun Maira released a book saying Sonia Gandhi called shots on appointments and UPA policies. Reacting on the same, Congress leader Meem Afzal and Rashid Alvi said that these books are coming as the government is about to change and these people are to leave the position they are holding, with the purpose of gaining credibility in the BJP. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that Maira is right but the timing is controversial. Meanwhile, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar and Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui supported the view. May 14, 2014
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Politicos condemn Giriraj Singh's 'all terrorist from one community' remark

New Delhi/ Nagpur, May 14 (ANI): Political leaders on Wednesday condemned Giriraj Singh's remark wherein he asked why all terrorists belong to one community. Congress leader Meem Afzal and NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that it shows that BJP uses religion in everything and that Singh is an immature politician. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that what Singh said shows the ideology of the BJP and RSS. Meanwhile, RSS leader Virag Pachpor also condemned such statement where a certain religion is generalized like this. RJD leader Manoj Jha said that its shocking that people like Singh is allowed in politics. May 14, 2014
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Sonia to host farewell dinner for Manmohan Singh today, Politicos react

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Congress president Sonia Gandhi will host a farewell dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday. According to sources a memento is also expected to be presented to Dr Singh signed by all members of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) and Union Ministers. The Prime Minister will be demitting office on May 17, a day after the Lok Sabha elections results are announced. May 14, 2014
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BJP slams Congress over move against Modi in snooping row

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): The BJP on Friday said the Congress party is aware of its defeat due to which it is trying to divert attention by probing the snooping allegations leveled against the BJP’s prime ministerial Narendra Modi. The Congress party-led Indian government is likely to appoint An Allahabad High Court sitting judge to probe snooping allegations against Modi. Meanwhile, NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that interfering in one’s life is against law and strict action should be taken against those involved. May 2, 2014
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Pakistan army chief calls Kashmir 'jugular vein of Pakistan', politicos condemn

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Politicos on Thursday condemned Pakistan’s Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif’s statement that Kashmir is the "jugular vein" of Pakistan and the issue should be resolved in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of Kashmiris and in line with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions for lasting peace in the region. May 1, 2014
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Didnt show gun, just a lotus, says Modi on FIR; politicos slam

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday condemned BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for saying that FIRs were registered against him for not showing knife, pistol or gun but for flashing lotus to the people. May 1, 2014
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Political storm over Modi's controversial selfie flashing party symbol

New Delhi/ Ahmedabad, April 30 (ANI): Political leaders created a storm after BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi clicked a controversial selfie flashing party symbol after casting his ballot in Ahmedabad. Modi, who is contesting from Vadodara in Gujarat, cast his vote on Wednesday in a crucial stage of the seventh phase of mammoth democratic exercise in which political heavy weight such as ruling Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi is in the fray. Taking a dig at him NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that Modi had already assumed himself as Prime Minister of India. Post voting, Modi clicked a selfie of his inked finger along with party's election symbol lotus - triggering political slugfest with political leaders alleging that Modi breached EC's Model Code of Conduct. Apr 30, 2014
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Govt takes stringent safety measures as Bangladesh marks first anniversary of 'Rana Plaza collapse'

Dhaka, April 25 (ANI): One year after Bangladesh's garment factory collapse that killed over 1,100, workers, manufacturers and exporters say the scenario has changed with government taking stringent safety and clearance measures. On April 24, 2013, the eight-storey Rana Plaza building in Savar, housing garment factories and shops collapsed. Managing Director of Evince group and former president of Bangladesh garment manufacturer and exporters association, Anwar-Ul-Alam Chowdhury (Parvez), said after deep introspection it was deduced that the disaster occurred due to lapses by several institutions. On Wednesday (April 23), protesters and family members of victims demanded compensation on the eve of the one year anniversary of the collapse of Rana Plaza. Apr 25, 2014
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Coalgate: CBI to record statement of key PM aide

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): In Coalgate probe, CBI is likely to examine as a witness T K A Nair, advisor to PM, in connection with alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks. Speaking on the same NCP leader Tariq Anwar on Friday said that CBI wants to go to the depth of the matter. Mar 21, 2014
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Spicejet crew committed a dangerous act while flying: Tariq Anwar

New Delhi, March 20 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar termed the manner in which the crew of Spicejet risked the lives of passengers as grave. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show cause notice to Spice jet, asking why its license should not be suspended, after a video showed cabin crew on a Goa - Bangalore flight dancing in the aisles. The video went viral on social media. Mar 20, 2014