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Modi can't even manage Gujarat & dreaming of running the nation: Congress

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): After the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) lambasted the working of the Integrated Child Development Scheme in Gujarat and said in its report that every third child in the state is underweight, the Congress got a chance to raise questions over the development mantra chanted by the Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said on Saturday that Modi can't even manage Gujarat and he is dreaming of running the nation.

Oct 5, 2013

HM saying feelings over Telangana natural deliberate attempt to provoke: BJP

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): Even as Union Home Minister, Sushilkumar Shinde called feelings over Telangana natural, BJP Leader MM Joshi, on Saturday alleged that it was a deliberate attempt by the Congress-led UPA to provoke the people further.

Oct 5, 2013

Chidambaram on economic situation

Bangalore, Oct 05 (ANI): Speaking of his confidence in knowledge of numbers, Union Finance Minister, P Chidambaram on Saturday said that exports have picked up this year.

Oct 5, 2013

Pranab inaugurates Europalia-India festival in Brussels

Brussels, Oct 05 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee and Belgium's King Philippe inaugurated the Europalia Festival, a cultural extravaganza showcasing India's rich cultural heritage through 450 events to be held over a period four months. Europe got to see the diversity of India, when a classical Indian Band and a troupe of dancers performed for the distinguished guests of which many belonged to the royal family of Belgium. The guests were also treated to an exhibition of Indian statues which included the Hindu god of art and culture, Nataraja. Mukherjee arrived in Brussels with an aim to enhance educational and cultural exchange between the two countries, this being his maiden trip to Europe after taking over as the Head of the State.

Oct 5, 2013

Terror & talks cant go together: Venkaiah Naidu on Pak

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): Responding on what is proving to be the biggest infiltration bid across the Line of Control (LoC) in the recent past, Senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu said that government should not have hold any talks with Pakistan until it stops funding and aiding terrorism across the border. He also said that talks and terror can’t go together.

Oct 5, 2013

Gujarat CAG report: Congress sees everything in Gujarat in bad light, says Naqvi

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): After CAG report in Gujarat stated that every third child in Gujarat is malnourished and underweight, BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Congress sees everything in Gujarat in a bad light and their eyes are closed to see any development in the state. Further, talking about BJD President Naveen Patnaik’s statement on Narendra Modi, Naqvi said that every party has their own stands and principles, but the decision will come based on the likes and dislikes of the people and the nation has accepted Modi.

Oct 5, 2013

Jaganmohan Reddy begins his fast-unto-death as bandh continues

Vishakhapatnam/Hyderabad, Oct 05 (ANI): YSR Congress President Jaganmohan Reddy launched his fast-unto-death on Saturday against the Centre's move to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh and to create Telangana. Reddy asked why the decision on Telangana cannot be reversed when it is possible to reverse government’s decision on the Ordinance over convicted politicians. Meanwhile, the decision also triggered protest by certain groups and a shutdown in port city, Vizag, which paralysed the region. City roads remained deserted and public bus stands, schools and shopping malls were shut. Residents said that locals are venting their frustration and anger over the bifurcation and are taking to streets.

Oct 5, 2013

Gujarat supports inclusive development, Bihar supports exclusive growth: KC Tyagi

Chennai, Oct 05 (ANI): Talking about the CAG report on Gujarat stating that every third child in the state is malnourished and underweight, JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that Gujarat supports inclusive growth which is meant for just corporate sectors, while Bihar supports exclusive growth which is meant for every sections of the society. Tyagi also said that the report claims false hypocrisy of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi. Further, talking about BJP’s search for an ally, Tyagi said that JD (U) is not going to support the BJP in any case and this goes even if BJP senior leader LK Advani is the candidate.

Oct 5, 2013

Chandrababu Naidu to go on indefinite hunger strike to protest against Telangana

Hyderabad, Oct 05 (ANI): Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu has announced that he will go an indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi, as part of his party's protest against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.

Oct 5, 2013

BJP confident of winning Chhattisgarh again: Raman Singh

Raipur, Oct 05 (ANI): Hoping for peaceful elections in the state, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would definitely form the government again. Earlier on Friday Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath announced the polling dates for five states, including Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Mizoram. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ruled Chhattisgarh would be the first state to go to polls.

Oct 5, 2013

CAG report on Gujarat exposes Modi's tall claims: CPI

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): Reacting to CAG report that has stated that every third child in Gujarat is underweight, CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta on Saturday said that if Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi is unable to take care of malnutrition in his state then how he will solve poverty issues of the country if he becomes the Prime Minister. Speaking to mediapersons in New Delhi, he also said that the report exposes Modi's tall claims.

Oct 5, 2013

Keran sector infiltration by Pak Army violation of Indias territorial integrity: JKNPP

Srinagar, Oct 05 (ANI): Responding on what is proving to be the biggest infiltration bid across the Line of Control (LoC) in the recent past, Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party Leader Harsh Dev Singh said that the infiltration is done by the regular Pakistan Army and that this is a violation of India’s territorial integrity. He further said that the supplies coming from the back to the infiltrators proves that they belong to the Pak Army. Singh also demanded action from the state as well as central government.

Oct 5, 2013

CAG says every third child in Gujarat underweight, JD (U) slams Modi

Patna, Oct 05 (ANI): At a time when Chief Minister Narendra Modi is talking about the Gujarat growth model across the country, the Comptroller and Auditor General has stated in its latest report that every third child in the state is underweight. Speaking over this JD (U) leader Shivanand Tiwari slammed the BJP and said that the CAG report has exposed Modi’s tall claims of development.

Oct 5, 2013

Gujarat CAG Report: Narendra Modi should take care of Gujarat first and then think about country, sa

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): Talking about the CAG report on Gujarat which speaks of malnourished and underweight children in the State, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal said that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi should take care of Gujarat first and then think about the country. The CAG report came even when Modi is giving examples of and iis bragging about the Gujarat model of development in the country. Talking about BJP's search for an ally, Agarwal said that it is very evident from this only that when a party is searching for an ally instead of getting an ally, how strong or weak it might be. Agarwal also rubbished the 'Modi affect' and said that there is no Modi factor for public as such.

Oct 5, 2013

Naveen Patnaik not happy with idea of either Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi: BJD

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): After Odisha Chief Minister and BJD President Naveen Patnaik said that he is not ‘comfortable’ with the idea of Narendra Modi as the PM of the country, BJD leader Bhartruhari Mahtab said that Patnaik is not happy with either Modi or Rahul Gandhi as they do not have the idea what India represents. Further he said that the hype over both these leaders of the ‘so called National parties’ is created by the media and it will fade out after the 2014 General Elections.

Oct 5, 2013