India Political Highlights: CBI probe sought in Tamil Nadu illicit liquor case, Soren to face floor test tomorrow

BSP leader Akash Anand to pay tribute to party's TN chief who was killed by miscreants

July 10 Assembly bypolls acid test for NDA, I.N.D.I.A

In 36 days after the Lok Sabha results, the main political players in the country are bracing for Assembly bypolls in 13 seats spread across seven states, which will have ramifications for Congress, BJP, JD(U), RJD, Trinamool Congress and AAP.

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Mortal remains of state BSP President K Armstrong kept in Corporation School ground in Perambur for public homage (ANI)

Armstrong killing: BSP Supremo Mayawati leaves for Chennai to pay tribute to slain party leader

Delhi BJP holds extended executive committee meeting on Delhi Assembly Poll (PTI)

Former Uttar Pradesh CM and BSP chief Mayawati reaches Chennai, to pay her last respects to late BSP Tamil Nadu President K Armstrong.

BSP Chief Mayawati and party's National Coordinator, Akash Anand pay their last respects to Tamil Nadu BSP President K Armstrong.

Had the government been serious, the accused would have been arrested, but now since that's not the case, we urge the state government to refer the case to the CBI: Mayawati (ANI)

I request the Tamil Nadu government to consider this request as it is a very serious, sensitive issue. The Tamil Nadu government should take appropriate necessary action in this regard: VCK Founder-President Thol Thirumavalavan (ANI)

A person is murdered at 7 pm and no one is answerable. Previously 65 Dalits were killed in Kallakurichi. Mayawati has even demanded a CBI probe. If there is nothing to hide, why do they get a CBI investigation done: BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla

Congress' Priyanka Gandhi expresses grief over loss of lives in Assam's flood situation; appeals party for assistance

'We want Budget Session of Modi govt to be held smoothly: JD(U) leader K C Tyagi

On the Monsoon Session of Parliament starting from July 22, JD(U) leader K C Tyagi said, "We want the Budget Session of the Modi government to be held smoothly. We request the opposition leaders to let the Parliament function without any hindrance."

Manipur Congress leaders huddle as Rahul Gandhi set to visit state on July 8

Manipur Congress leaders along with AICC state-in-charge Girish Chodankar on Sunday discussed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's visit to the northeastern state.

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OPD to begin soon in Jammu AIIMS: J P Nadda

Health Minister J P Nadda on Sunday said that OPD will soon at begin at AIIMS Jammu.

Speaking to presspersons after taking a tour of AIIMS Jammu, he said, "In February, PM Modi had inaugurated AIIMS Jammu. After that, classes started here...I saw the facilities here...I tried to understand how AIIMS Jammu is moving ahead...AIIMS Jammu has become one of the best institutions in India. Its facilities, infrastructure, equipment, appliances and logistics are of world standard...soon, OPD will begin here...we are trying to get more faculties here. The faculties who have come here so far are India's best faculties."

Watch | BSP chief Mayawati departs from Chennai for UP

Here's what BJP national spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi said on Rahul Gandhi

"Talk about religious things with sensitivity, with respect and dignity... I'll say, leave your arrogance and talk about religious issues with simplicity, honesty and modesty... As a LoP, he (Rahul Gandhi) is free to raise any issue in the parliament. But, I would like to say to him that he is not only in the opposition, they (Congress) are in govt in many states, show by performing there... When we were in opposition, we had shown the Gujarat model by acting..."

AIADMK demands CBI probe into Kallakurichi illicit liquor case

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami said, "Kallakurichi illicit liquor case should be investigated by CBI. The state police is involved in this matter so if the state government investigates, the real culprits will not be punished. If the CBI will investigate the state police's investigation, it will be conducted fairly. Therefore CBI should investigate and arrest the real culprits...."

Jharkhand cabinet likely to be expanded after trust vote on Monday

On the eve of the crucial floor test of the Hemant Soren-led Jharkhand government on Monday, both the ruling alliance and the opposition held separate meetings to meticulously craft strategies for the special assembly session.

While the JMM, Congress, and RJD legislators exuded confidence in securing a successful outcome in the trust vote, opposition BJP asserted that it wouldn't be easy for the ruling alliance. (PTI)