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Vandalism Of Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi's Statues In Bengal Sparks Row
Political tension escalated in West Bengal's Asansol after the statues of former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were allegedly vandalised.
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Akhilesh Yadav vs BJP, And Appeal To Nitish Kumar In JP Narayan Statue Row
The Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre in Lucknow - a museum dedicated to the memory of the iconic socialist leader and politician - is at the heart of a political row brewing between Samajwadi Party boss Akhilesh Yadav and the ruling BJP.
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"Politics Of Appeasement Biggest Hindrance In Our Development Journey": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said politics of appeasement is the biggest obstacle in the country's journey of development, and cautioned against "a very large political class" which cannot see a way of doing positive politics
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Congress vs BJP In Madhya Pradesh Over Mahakal Lok Statues Collapse
The damage of statues in Ujjain's Mahakal Lok corridor in a thunderstorm on Sunday has turned into a political slugfest ahead of state elections, with the BJP hitting out at the Congress over corruption allegations.
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"Not For Politics": Congress's DK Shivakumar Slams BJP Over Jesus Statue
Congress's DK Shivakumar - who has been targeted by several BJP leaders this week over sponsoring a Jesus statue in his constituency - said on Friday that he was just fulfilling a promise made to the locals. The 57-year-old leader laid the foundation of the 114-foot tall statue in Karnataka's Harobele, about 80 km from Bengaluru, on Christmas.
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In Bhopal, Congress vs BJP Over Chandrashekhar Azad, Arjun Singh Statues
A political row has erupted in Congress-ruled Madhya Pradesh over the installation of a statue of former Chief Minister Arjun Singh at a prominent traffic junction in Bhopal where a statue of freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad once stood
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Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2019: Why Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Is Called "Iron Man Of India"
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was given the mammoth task of the political integration of India and is responsible for unifying 562 princely states in the country. This earned him the title of 'Iron Man of India'.
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Amit Shah To BJP Workers: Clean Statues Of All Leaders Irrespective Of Ideologies
Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah has asked party leaders and workers to clean statues of the great leaders and personalities in their localities irrespective of political ideologies.
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"Won't Beg Before You": Mamata Banerjee Rejects PM's Vidyasagar Statue
The massive political row over vandalising a statue of Bengal icon Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar continued today with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rejecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's offer of a new Vidyasagar statue at the same spot it was destroyed. The firebrand Trinamool leader, who has rarely backed out of a bare-knuckled fight, threw...
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In Bengal, Vidyasagar Lookalike Campaigns For BJP Amid Row Over Statue
In the massive political row over the vandalism of an Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar statue in clashes at BJP president Amit Shah's rally in Kolkata, the legendary 19th century reformer was seen in the campaign of a BJP candidate today. Or at least, an actor in costume, complete with a faux receding hairline, a dhoti, a brown shawl and a book in one han...
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Elections 2019: BJP-Trinamool Battle Peaks In Bengal Ahead Of Final Voting - 10 Points
The political battle over the violence and vandalism during BJP chief Amit Shah's road show in Kolkata has sharpened to a Bengalis versus outsiders conflict. Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress claims the BJP had brought in goons from outside the state who know nothing of Bengal's history and culture, which led to the vandalism of the statue of Is...
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Kites Get A Political Touch This Makar Sankranti. See Pics
PM Modi is the most popular face on the kites. Apart from images of political leaders, kites with Statue of Unity, Baahubali stars and messages like "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" are also getting popularity in the state.
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Need Lord Ram Temple, Not Statue: Seers To Uttar Pradesh Government
Some seers in Uttar Pradesh have raised objection against the Yogi Adityanath government's proposal to install a 221-metre-tall statue of Lord Ram on the banks of the Sarayu river in Ayodhya. At a three-day event in Varanasi, the seers called the gathering of Vishwa Hindu Parishad members and supporters in Ayodhya last week a "politically motivated...
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DMK To Unveil Life-Size Statue Of M Karunanidhi Next Month
A statue of late DMK chief M Karunanidhi will be unveiled next month, the party announced today. National leaders of various political parties are expected to attend the function to unveil the life-size statue on December 16.
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Centralisation Of Power One Of India's Main Problems: Raghuram Rajan
Excessive centralisation of power in the political decision making is one of India's main problems, former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has said, at a time when the country's central bank is locked in a tussle with the central government over its independence.
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Vandalism Of Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi's Statues In Bengal Sparks Row
Political tension escalated in West Bengal's Asansol after the statues of former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were allegedly vandalised.
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Akhilesh Yadav vs BJP, And Appeal To Nitish Kumar In JP Narayan Statue Row
The Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre in Lucknow - a museum dedicated to the memory of the iconic socialist leader and politician - is at the heart of a political row brewing between Samajwadi Party boss Akhilesh Yadav and the ruling BJP.
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"Politics Of Appeasement Biggest Hindrance In Our Development Journey": PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said politics of appeasement is the biggest obstacle in the country's journey of development, and cautioned against "a very large political class" which cannot see a way of doing positive politics
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Congress vs BJP In Madhya Pradesh Over Mahakal Lok Statues Collapse
The damage of statues in Ujjain's Mahakal Lok corridor in a thunderstorm on Sunday has turned into a political slugfest ahead of state elections, with the BJP hitting out at the Congress over corruption allegations.
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"Not For Politics": Congress's DK Shivakumar Slams BJP Over Jesus Statue
Congress's DK Shivakumar - who has been targeted by several BJP leaders this week over sponsoring a Jesus statue in his constituency - said on Friday that he was just fulfilling a promise made to the locals. The 57-year-old leader laid the foundation of the 114-foot tall statue in Karnataka's Harobele, about 80 km from Bengaluru, on Christmas.
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In Bhopal, Congress vs BJP Over Chandrashekhar Azad, Arjun Singh Statues
A political row has erupted in Congress-ruled Madhya Pradesh over the installation of a statue of former Chief Minister Arjun Singh at a prominent traffic junction in Bhopal where a statue of freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad once stood
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Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2019: Why Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Is Called "Iron Man Of India"
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was given the mammoth task of the political integration of India and is responsible for unifying 562 princely states in the country. This earned him the title of 'Iron Man of India'.
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Amit Shah To BJP Workers: Clean Statues Of All Leaders Irrespective Of Ideologies
Union Home Minister and BJP president Amit Shah has asked party leaders and workers to clean statues of the great leaders and personalities in their localities irrespective of political ideologies.
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"Won't Beg Before You": Mamata Banerjee Rejects PM's Vidyasagar Statue
The massive political row over vandalising a statue of Bengal icon Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar continued today with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rejecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's offer of a new Vidyasagar statue at the same spot it was destroyed. The firebrand Trinamool leader, who has rarely backed out of a bare-knuckled fight, threw...
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In Bengal, Vidyasagar Lookalike Campaigns For BJP Amid Row Over Statue
In the massive political row over the vandalism of an Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar statue in clashes at BJP president Amit Shah's rally in Kolkata, the legendary 19th century reformer was seen in the campaign of a BJP candidate today. Or at least, an actor in costume, complete with a faux receding hairline, a dhoti, a brown shawl and a book in one han...
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Elections 2019: BJP-Trinamool Battle Peaks In Bengal Ahead Of Final Voting - 10 Points
The political battle over the violence and vandalism during BJP chief Amit Shah's road show in Kolkata has sharpened to a Bengalis versus outsiders conflict. Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress claims the BJP had brought in goons from outside the state who know nothing of Bengal's history and culture, which led to the vandalism of the statue of Is...
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Kites Get A Political Touch This Makar Sankranti. See Pics
PM Modi is the most popular face on the kites. Apart from images of political leaders, kites with Statue of Unity, Baahubali stars and messages like "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" are also getting popularity in the state.
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Need Lord Ram Temple, Not Statue: Seers To Uttar Pradesh Government
Some seers in Uttar Pradesh have raised objection against the Yogi Adityanath government's proposal to install a 221-metre-tall statue of Lord Ram on the banks of the Sarayu river in Ayodhya. At a three-day event in Varanasi, the seers called the gathering of Vishwa Hindu Parishad members and supporters in Ayodhya last week a "politically motivated...
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DMK To Unveil Life-Size Statue Of M Karunanidhi Next Month
A statue of late DMK chief M Karunanidhi will be unveiled next month, the party announced today. National leaders of various political parties are expected to attend the function to unveil the life-size statue on December 16.
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Centralisation Of Power One Of India's Main Problems: Raghuram Rajan
Excessive centralisation of power in the political decision making is one of India's main problems, former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has said, at a time when the country's central bank is locked in a tussle with the central government over its independence.
