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BJP indulging in distraction, Amit Shah must resign: Congress

BJP indulging in distraction, Amit Shah must resign: Congress

The Congress on Thursday accused the BJP of unleashing a pre-planned conspiracy to shield Home Minister Amit Shah after his “reprehensible statement” about BR Ambedkar, as it demanded that Shah must resign and apologise for his remarks. The opposition party also alleged that the BJP is “anti-Constitution” and “anti-Ambedkar”. Addressing a joint press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi condemned Shah`s remarks on Ambedkar and said they would continue to protest across the country and that a movement against this had already begun. “The BJP wants to divert attention from Shah`s remarks on Ambedkar and that is why they are raising other issues,” Kharge told reporters. He said they (Congress leaders) were only demanding the resignation of Home Minister Shah and were protesting “in support of our demands, but the BJP MPs blocked us from entering Parliament”. “They pushed me, I lost my balance and sat down,” the Congress chief said, adding that he condemns Shah`s remarks on Ambedkar. Kharge said they will run a …

Aamir Khan indulging in ‘Best Sheermal’ competition at Chef Vikas’ restaurant amid Laapataa Ladies Oscar campaign proves he’s Mr. Perfectionist; WATCH

Aamir Khan indulging in ‘Best Sheermal’ competition at Chef Vikas’ restaurant amid Laapataa Ladies Oscar campaign proves he’s Mr. Perfectionist; WATCH

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao are busy in Oscar campaigning for their film Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies) in the US. For the same, globally renowned Indian chef Vikas Khanna hosted them and the team’s film in his New York restaurant. Recently, he shared a video from the same where Aamir Khan took part in a ‘best sheermal’ competition.  Taking to his Instagram handle, Vikas Khanna shared a heartwarming video where the actor was seen making sheermal. Despite his limited knowledge, the Dangal actor perfectly completed his task. For those unaware, Sheermal is a soft and sweet flatbread from Mughlai cuisine. But, the competition created an exciting ambiance in the Michelin star chef’s restaurant.  Have a look: He captioned it, writing, “Today we had the most amazing competition of making “BEST SHEERMAL” between Aamir Khan & Mysha Rizvi. They both did an incredible job and finally, Mysha won. The past few days have been a dream to watch & work closely with @raodyness @aamirkhanproductions @officialjiostudios & team. Their humility, passion & simplicity won our hearts & …

BJP, its allies indulging in corruption, propagating `distorted` history: Sule

BJP, its allies indulging in corruption, propagating `distorted` history: Sule

Ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections 2024, NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule on Monday claimed the ruling BJP and its allies were steeped in corruption and accused them of insulting Maharashtra`s icons and propagating “distorted” history, reported news agency PTI. Speaking to reporters in Pune ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024, Supriya Sule said the BJP and its partners have nothing today to talk about the opposition. “In the last elections, issues like corruption were raised by them. Today they are not doing anything because they themselves are completely engulfed in corruption and the BJP and its allies do not have anything to talk against us,” the Lok Sabha member from Baramati said, reported PTI. On the Mahayuti`s claims that the opposition MVA has copied the ruling alliance`s schemes like Ladki Bahin and put them in its manifesto, Sule said it was the Congress and NCP which provided the biggest loan waiver to farmers during their tenure in power.It was the Congress and NCP which had given a price guarantee for the …

BJP accuses Congress govt. of indulging in revenge politics by getting interim report on ‘irregularities’ in COVID management

A file photo of a COVID Care Centre in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: The Opposition BJP termed the State government getting an interim report on alleged irregularities by the erstwhile party government in COVID-19 management as politics of revenge. Chickballapur MP and former Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Sunday accused the Congress government of indulging in revenge politics by “pressurising” retired judge John Michael D’Cunha to submit an interim report on the alleged irregularities by the BJP government in COVID-19 management. He said he would face any legal and political challenges. “I will face (the outcome of the inquiry). My conscience is clear. I pledged my life, worked hard to protect the lives of people and improved health infrastructure in hospitals. I have nothing to prove to this Congress government. This is political bankruptcy. I will face legal and political challenges,” he told presspersons here in reaction to Mr. D’Cunha submitting his report to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. “I am confident that he has given a fair report based on truth,” said Dr. Sudhakar, who was …

“It Becomes A Mandate, Which Restricts Them From Indulging In A Variety Of Roles”

Sathyaraj & Prabhas. (Photo Credit – Instagram) Actor Sathyaraj became popular among Hindi audiences with Rohit Shetty’s Chennai Express. The romantic action drama stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the lead role. Later, his role as Kattappa in Baahubali movies left a great impression on the Indian audience. The talented actor, who has been a part of many amazing South movies, was featured in a recently released Hindi movie, Munjya. When Baahubali: The Beginning was released, Sathyaraj’s Kattappa provided a lot of meme content. The equation his character shared with Prabhas’ Amarendra Baahubali was one of the highlights of the movie. In a new interview, the Munjya star has gotten candid about Prabhas and Thalapathy Vijay and the reason they only do larger-than-life characters. Sathyaraj on Prabhas & Thalapathy Vijay Doing Larger Than Life Characters The Baahubali actor said in an interview, “I think that is because the market and business of a few heroes have grown. So, when the projects they take on also get bigger, the films have to be dubbed …

Mamata Banerjee indulging in appeasement politics by disobeying HC order: BJP

Prabhu Lal Saini, a former minister and vice president of the Rajasthan BJP, charged on Thursday that Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, and the INDIA alliance were engaging in appeasement politics. Following the Calcutta High Court`s 2010 decision to revoke OBC certificates given in West Bengal, he specifically targeted Banerjee. Saini charged her with defying the high court`s decision, calling it an extremely shameful act. “The Congress and its allies have made a malicious attempt to create division in the country and disintegrate democracy based on appeasement politics,” he said at a press conference at the party office here. According to a PTI report, Saini stated that although Banerjee had pledged to provide minority communities with 10&#37 reservation during the most recent assembly elections, the Constitution does not allow for religiously based reservations. According to Saini, Banerjee is openly disobeying the high court`s instructions because of her “stubbornness”. Jitendra Gothwal, the state general secretary of the BJP and a member of parliament, charged that the Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) was undermining the …

After Lok Sabha polls Phase II ‘washout’, desperate PM Modi indulging in ‘fear-mongering’: Congress | Latest News India

The Congress on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is indulging in “fear-mongering” as he is “desperate” after facing a “washout” in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh attack PM Narendra Modi on X.(ANI file ) The party also alleged that the electoral bond scheme was a scam and the BJP got ₹8,200 crore from corporates between 2018 and 2023 through the bonds and awarded them projects. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! In a statement shared on ‘X’, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that “in the last five years, the Prime Minister has taken donation of ₹8200 crore and has given a business of ₹4 lakh crore to corporates in lieu”. He added the prime minister had in 2017 said that the electoral bond scheme was revolutionary and would bring transparency in political funding but the Supreme Court has now declared it unconstitutional. “The SC verdict was a big jolt to the Prime minister and he kept putting …

Jaishankar in Bengaluru | EAM accuses Congress government in Karnataka of indulging in “competitive populism”

Union Minister S. Jaishankar during a press meet at BJP office ahead of Lok Sabha election 2024, in Bengaluru | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar In an oblique reference to the guarantee schemes of the Congress government, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on April 15 accused the Congress government in Karnataka of indulging in “competitive populism”  “Taking to competitive populism is when you make promises despite knowing that you cannot deliver them,” Mr. Jaishankar told media persons in Bengaluru. “This is exactly what we are seeing in Karnataka at the State government level,” he maintained.  Also read | Narendra Modi has no moral right to seek votes in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah Replying to a query, he described competitive populism as “irresponsible promises made by some State governments” and said: “Do not confuse this with the welfare programmes taken up by the Centre.  Going further into the subject, he said: “The Centre is giving five kg of rice to poor. This is not populism as this is part of basic obligations.”  Similarly, he said: “We have in the last …

“Australian Players Indulging In Heinous Behaviour…”: Legend “Appalled” By His Team’s “Bad Habit” In Sydney

File image of the Australian cricket team© AFP After the second Test of the India vs South Africa series ended in less than two days, once again there has been a fresh debate about the future of the format. The spectator attendance have been falling. Recently, South Africa also named a depleted squad for their Tour of New Zealand. It made cricket supporters around the world wonder if Test cricket has lost its tag of being the ‘ultimate’ format. In the most of this former Australian cricket team captain Ian Chappell suggested some wholesome changes.  “It’s no secret that Test cricket is an endangered species. Administrators are enamoured of T20’s popularity and its huge financial rewards; there has been a world-wide explosion of T20 leagues and now players are signing long-term contracts with major T20 franchises. These are all contributing factors. However, the list also includes the exorbitant cost of preparing cricketers through longer-form first-class competition, and a lack of competitiveness among a number of Test-playing nations,” Ian Chappell wrote in his column …

BJP indulging in `gimmick show` through Ram Mandir inauguration: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the BJP was indulging in a “gimmick show” through the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The TMC supremo asserted that “she does not support festivities that exclude other communities”. Addressing a public programme at Joynagar in South 24 Parganas district, Banerjee said she does not believe in dividing masses on religious lines. “I believe in festivities that take along people from all communities and speak about unity. The BJP is doing it (Ram Mandir inauguration) under court instruction but doing it before Lok Sabha polls as a gimmick show,” she said. “I don`t believe in dividing people on religious lines,” she said. The Ram temple in Ayodhya will be inaugurated on January 22, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and more than 6,000 people expected to attend the `Pran Pratistha` ceremony. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, …