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Opposition backs Uddhavs criticism of BJP

New Delhi, March 13 (ANI): Various opposition parties have backed Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray’s veiled attack on the BJP in the party mouthpiece Saamna. Thackeray said that the Saffron Party has angered its allies. There are no saints left in politics these days and everyone is an opportunist. Instead of attacking its enemies, the BJP was hurting itself. Ali Anwar of the JDU hit out at the BJP and accused it of not abiding by coalition dharma. He said that this is precisely the reason behind the JD (U)’s decision to sever ties with the BJP. Meanwhile, Naresh Agarwal from the Samajwadi Party has said that the Modi wave is entirely a creation of the media and his association with small regional parties is testimony to his insecurity with regard to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. Congress, however, refused to comment on the issue. Mar 13, 2014
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US court dismisses Devyani's indictment in visa fraud case, politicos hail verdict

New Delhi/Lucknow, March 13 (ANI): In major relief to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, a US court has dropped all charges against her. In a 14 page order, US District Judge said that Khobragade had full diplomatic immunity at the time of her indictment on visa fraud and underpaying her maid. The judge said, Khobragade served as Consular officer in the US from October 26, 2012 to January 8, 2014, a position that cloaked her with consular immunity as per the Vienna Convention. Meanwhile, political leaders welcomed the US court's verdict. Mar 13, 2014
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Politicos react as Greater Noida University expels students who cheered for Pakistan

New Delhi, Mar 9 (ANI): A private university in Greater Noida expelled six students- four of them Kashmiris- from one of its boys' hostels after a stand-off between two groups over 2nd March India-Pakistan cricket match. Reacting on the same, BSP Leader Sudhindra Bhadoria said that a matter like this should be carefully studied and then a step should be taken. NCP Leader Tariq Anwar said that this should not be seen as an anti-national thing. BJP Leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that BJP is not in favor of any kind of discrimination on the basis of religion or caste. CPI Leader Atul Anjan said that it is not wrong to cheer for another team for their good play but raising provocative slogans against your nation should not be done. Mar 9, 2014
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LS polls: Politicos react as MM Joshi questions Rajnath over Varanasi seat

New Delhi/ Nagpur, Mar 9 (ANI): A month ahead of Lok Sabha polls, the internal strife within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came out in open when the party announced its second list of candidates in a meeting. During the meeting which was attended by BJP's top brass, senior party leaders Sushma Swaraj and Murli Manohar Joshi questioned party president Rajnath Singh for allegedly trying to force Joshi out of Varanasi. Sources present at the party meeting said that Varanasi parliamentary seat was a major point of contention in the meeting. Joshi, the sitting MP from Varanasi asked Rajnath to make clear whether the Varanasi seat be given to him or not. Reacting on the same, NCP Leader Tariq Anwar said that the day BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was projected; there were speculations of disturbance within the party. He also added that Modi has a dictator attitude. Further, Congress Spokesperson Satyavrat Chaturvedi said that Sushma and Advani are worried about the people, who by somehow or the other means want to gain power. Meanwhile, BJP Leader Shahnawaz Hussain said that his party will discuss the matter in a meeting. Mar 9, 2014
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Kejriwal uses Chartered plane, Politicos react

New Delhi, March 08 (ANI): Arvind Kejriwal invited criticism after he used a chartered plane to fly to Jaipur and then took a Mercedes car form the airport sighting his 'simple thoughts' against luxury. NCP leader Tariq Anwar, said that Kejriwal is doing what he was against earlier and that Kejriwal's real face is coming to the forefront. BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that AAP has double standards and Kejriwal is not sure of his words himself. Meanwhile, CPI leader Atul Anjan said that this is the fabric of politics and Kejriwal may have used the plane when it would have required by his duties. Mar 8, 2014
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Politicos react over Kejriwal's detention in Gujarat

New Delhi, March 05 (ANI): As AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal was detained in Gujarat on Wednesday, BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that some people think that they are above law and that is why they land up in such situation. Reacting over the same, JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that this is nothing more than dictatorship by the state government and that it is to the relief that Kejriwal was not shot at. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that he was not aware of the situations at the time, but this sure shows dictatorship in the state. Mar 5, 2014
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Political parties gear up as EC sounds poll bugle

New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): As Election Commission declared the Lok Sabha polls schedule, BSP Leader Sudhindra Bhadoria on Wednesday welcomed the move saying that this is a festival of democracy for BSP. Meanwhile, NCP Leader Tariq Anwar said that the schedule of polls is long but also added that it was a compulsion for EC as India is a big nation. Mar 5, 2014
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UP doctors strike intensifies, political parties call it unfortunate

New Delhi/ Ahmedabad, March 05 (ANI): As doctor’s strike in Uttar Pradesh intensified on Wednesday, political parties condemned the same and called it ‘unfortunate’. BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said that the state government should take action and assure doctors of all possible security to them. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar also condemned the SP government in the state and said that they should look at the demands of the doctors to solve the issue as soon as possible. Meanwhile, NCP leader Majid Memon said that whatever may be the reason, doctors should not have resorted to go on a strike, which is causing trouble and loss to many innocent patients. Mar 5, 2014
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Jagdish Tytler files nomination from N-E Delhi, politicos condemn

New Delhi/ Ahmedabad/ Ludhiana, March 05 (ANI): Politicos, on Wednesday condemned Former MP Jagdish Tytler, after he filed his nomination for Northeast Delhi Lok Sabha seat under primaries project. BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said that this is an attempt to raise sentiments of the Sikhs who are still not over that dreadful incident. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that Congress and BJP have this policy that they always keep such people in their parties who are involved in some sort of controversy. Following the suit, SGPC President Avtar Singh Makkar said that such things are happening against Sikh sentiments and that the community condemns the same. Tytler’s candidature was withdrawn by Congress in the last Lok Sabha polls due to protests over his alleged role in 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Mar 5, 2014
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DLF's high-rise plan near Rashtrapati Bhavan draws flak from politicos

New Delhi, March 04 (ANI): Real estate giant DLF's proposed high-rise residential project, barely a kilometre from Rashtrapati Bhavan, is on hold. The CBI will look into DLF's high-rise plan. The Urban Development Ministry approved DLF's high-rise residential project worth Rs 10,000 crore just one km from Rashtrapati Bhavan keeping aside the security concerns. Last November, the CBI registered a preliminary enquiry (PE) against officials of the urban development (UD) ministry for allegedly favouring DLF, giving it permission to construct the building. The PE was registered following a reference from the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), which received a complaint. Meanwhile, terming the plan as violation of laws, political leaders condemned it. Mar 4, 2014
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Karunanidhi praises Narendra Modi, polticos react

New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): DMK Chief M Karunanidhi showered praises over the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, a sign that may hint towards a pre-poll alliance between the two parties. Karunanidhi described Modi as a "hard worker" and a "good friend." DMK chief’s remark has created ripples in an already animated political scene. It is the political season to influence people and win friends, and the BJP is currently winning more than its Congress rival. Mar 1, 2014
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