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Amid speculations of ‘Operation Hasta’ going on in Karnataka to woo BJP leaders to join the Congress, former BJP Minister B C Patil and ex-MLA Narasimha Naik met Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar during the birthday party of noted Kannada film actor Sudeep Sanjeev, who is popularly known as 'Kiccha' Sudeep. (PTI)

Rahul parochial in opposing one nation, one election: BJP

 The Congress is set to hold yatras at the district level to commemorate the Kanyakumari-to-Kashmir Bharat Jodo Yatra, which was launched on September 7 last year, sources told PTI.

Hitting out at the opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc, senior BJP leader and Union minister Nityanand Rai on Sunday said the alliance does not have any 'neta' (leader) or 'niti' (policy). "Such parties and leaders are playing the drama of gathering at one platform. On the other hand, the people of India have come together to elect Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister for the third time in 2024 with a thumping majority more than the 2019 elections," he claimed. (PTI)

Former Tripura chief minister and CPI(M) leader Manik Sarkar has slammed the Centre for the formation of a panel to explore the feasibility of 'one nation, one election' and calling a special Parliament session this month, stating that the BJP is "scared" of the opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A. (PTI)

Sticking together is not going to be easy for the INDIA alliance, but if it manages to do so, the BJP will be defeated in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Sunday. (PTI)

"Modi govt wants democratic India to slowly turn it into a dictatorship. This gimmick of forming a committee on 'one nation, one election' is a subterfuge for dismantling the federal structure of India. For 2024, people of India only have 'one nation, one solution' - to get rid of BJP misrule," says Cong chief Kharge.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday appealed to the voters of the Ghosi assembly bypolls to support his party's candidate and "teach the BJP a lesson which purchases MLAs". (PTI)

Amit Shah's road show in Rajasthan

BJP names former UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma as its candidate for Rajya Sabha bypoll in the state

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on 'One Nation One Election'

Delhi: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on 'One Nation One Election' says, "I want to know that is it not necessary to first talk with all the parties? Have they(BJP) talked about this in various parties within the NDA?... I think this is just done to divert attention. You will see that this issue will automatically vanish in the coming two weeks."

Congress party to organise 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' in all the districts across the country to Commemorate the first anniversary of 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' on September 7.

"When 'Parivartan Yatra' will conclude after traversing through Rajasthan, it will mark the end of Ashok Gehlot-led government," says Union Home minister Amit Shah in Dungarpur, Rajasthan.

"Under PM Modi, unemployment reached highest in 42 years, prices of fuel and medicines increased considerably," says AAP MP SanjaySingh on PM Modi's 'India now is 1 billion aspirational minds, 2 billion skilled hands' remark.

INDIA alliance leaders have talked in context of 'Sanatan dharma' for vote bank, appeasement politics: Amit Shah at Rajasthan

Amit Shah attacks Rahul Gandhi at Rajasthan rally, says he termed Hindu organisations as 'more dangerous' than Lashkar-e-Taiba

"India will emerge as the world's third largest economy soon, this is our guarantee, this is PM Modi's guarantee," says BJP chief JP Nadda at 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' in Chitrakoot, MP.

Nadda reacts over 'Sanatana Dharma' remark

BJP chief J P Nadda flags off party's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' from Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh

Amit Shah slams I.N.D.I.A bloc over 'Sanatana Dharma' remark

Rajasthan CM Gehlot sees red diary even when someone wears red clothes, it contains details of 'mining, Kalisindh, teachers' scams: Amit Shah

"Ashok Gehlot should give an account of the corruption, scams and appeasement done in five years to the people of Rajasthan," says Union Home minister Amit Shah at 'Parivartan Yatra' in Dungarpur, Rajasthan.

"The UPA government allocated only Rs 1,60,000 crore to Rajasthan in 10 years, but PM Modi gave Rs 8,71,000 crore in the last nine years," says Union Home minister Amit Shah at 'Parivartan Yatra' in Dungarpur, Rajasthan.

Amit Shah lashes out at INDIA alliance from Rajasthan rally, says 'Ghamandiya gathbandan' can go to any extent for votebank politics

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks at 'Parivartan Yatra' in Rajasthan

I.N.D.I.A bloc floor leaders to meet at Kharge's residence on September 5

Following the meeting held in Mumbai by the I.N.D.I.A bloc, the floor leaders of the opposition alliance is set to meet Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi on September 5, according to reports.

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It is very sad and dangerous that the leader of the INDIA alliance Udayanidhi Stalin compared 'Sanatana Dharma' to diseases like malaria and Covid and that he has to eradicate it: BJP national secretary Anil Antony

Delhi: On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, BJP national secretary Anil Antony says, "...It is very sad and dangerous that the leader of the INDIA alliance Udayanidhi Stalin compared 'Sanatana Dharma' to diseases like malaria and COVID and that he has to eradicate it. Is this the same mentality of the INDIA alliance including Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party? We also noticed that some other Congress leaders from Tamil Nadu have backed Udayanidhi's statements...This is one more reason why the people of India should support PM Modi and BJP and ensure that this dangerous, communal, corrupt INDIA alliance is thrown to the dustbin of history..."

We (I.N.D.I.A bloc) are very much confident that we will form the government in 2024: K C Venugopal

Chhattisgarh Deputy CM TS Singh Deo slams Udhayanidhi Stalin for his anatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark

Raipur: On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, Chhattisgarh Deputy CM TS Singh Deo says, "This can be his personal opinion. There are lots of religions in the world and any such comment on any religion is personal, everybody has the freedom. 'Sanatana Dharma' is an established way of life and a religious expression. It should be respected completely...I cannot say on behalf of Congress, I am not a spokesperson. I can say personally that India's 'Sanatana Dharma' is centuries old and is well established. The depth of 'Sanatana Dharma' and the teachings of Vedas and Puranas are incomparable..."

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi speaks on 'One Nation, One Election' committee

AAP Leader Sanjay Singh says reacts to Sanatana Dharma remark

Delhi: On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, AAP Leader Sanjay Singh says, "...There are different religions, castes and languages in India. It's our beauty that despite this we live together...On Udhayanidhi 's statement, I just want to say that in India we should respect every religion and no one should make a comment on another's religion"

There should be sedition case filed against such people," says BJP leader Sushil Modi on DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s 'Sanatan Dharma' remark

"His statement has hurt the sentiments of crores of people who follow 'Sanatan Dharma'."

"It shows that they don't have faith in the democratic processes," says BJP leader RP Singh as Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury refuses to be a part of 'One Nation, One Election' panel.

"I don't know what Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin's son Udhayanidhi Stalin said but it is our duty to respect people of all religions and protect their religious freedom, and INDIA alliance is manifestation of it," says JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar on DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s 'Sanatan Dharma' remark.

Congress party will always oppose things that are in the interest of the country: Keshav Prasad Maurya

KC Venugopal calls 'One Nation, One Election' committee a 'jumla'

On the committee for 'One Nation, One Election', Congress party General Secretary KC Venugopal says "Basically, this committee itself is a 'jumla' from their side. This is a clear systematical attempt to sabotage parliamentary democracy and to divert the attention of the Adani scam. This is not for strengthening the democracy..."

AAP Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on the committee for 'One Nation, One Election' committee

Delhi: AAP Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on the committee for 'One Nation, One Election' says, "It looks like the Central Government is afraid. They want to win anyhow. After INDIA alliance has been formed, they are thinking of new ways to form the government."

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar speaks on Sanatana Dharma remark, slams Stalin's Son

Delhi: On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, "...He is commenting on 'Sanatana Dharma', Hinduism without any worry of any response. Because he believes that his money, wealth and dynastic position put him in a situation where he can insult thousands of Indians and people from Tamil Nadu. The reality is that our country for 65 years before Narendra Modi became prime minister, has been exploited by few parasitic dynastic families... It should be our national mission that this country's politics get rid of such dynasts who only exploit and enrich themselves and don't care for anybody. They keep insulting the faith of crores of Hindus in our country."

Chennai: On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai says "...If you have to eradicate 'Sanatana Dharma', you have to finish off all the temples and people's essential religious practices...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh | On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, Congress leader Acharya Pramod says, "There is a competition among leaders to abuse Hindus. For 1000 years there have been efforts to erase 'Sanatan dharma'. No one could erase it..."

Kamal Nath speaks on ticket distribution for Assembly elections in Madhya pradesh

The Mumbai meeting has clearly given a message to the country of the solid unity amongst the parties in the I.N.D.I.A alliance: KC Venugopal

Congress party General Secretary KC Venugopal on the seat sharing process amongst members of the I.N.D.I.A alliance says, "We are very much confident...The Mumbai meeting has clearly given a message to the country of the solid unity amongst the parties in the I....NDIA alliance. We will start the seat-sharing process and we will complete it smoothly. As far as possible we will fight unitedly against this BJP and Modi government."

Congress will distract, lie, slam, and do everything that holds the country back, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Adhir Ranjan not joining 'One Nation One Election' committee

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut shares details about Special Session of Parliament called by PM

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, "PM Modi has called a Special Session of Parliament. No one knows why this session is called. In Maharashtra, we have Ganesh Utsav so we can't go...We have heard that PM Modi wants to have a discussion on China invading Ladakh. If PM Modi is devastated by the map that was published by China in which Arunachal Pradesh's and Ladakh's land of India was shown and wants to discuss it then we welcome it...A special session should be called on Manipur and China's intrusion into our land. Then discussion will happen. I am thankful to PM Modi if he's going to discuss these."

“Such people should get out of their colonial mindset”: VHP leader hits out at Udhayanidhi over ‘Sanatan’ rant

Rajya Sabha MP and RJD leader Manoj Jha reacts on Sanatana Dharma remark

Delhi: "Main samajhta hoon ki kabhi-kabhi hum logo ko prateek muhavaro ke andar jaakar ke sochna hoga...", Rajya Sabha MP and RJD leader Manoj Jha reacts on Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark.

Udhayanidhi Stalin's ‘Sanatan Dharma’ remark: SC lawyer files complaint with Delhi Police, seeks lodging of FIR

Who is Udhayanidhi Stalin to abolish 'Sanatana Dharma':, Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai

Parliamentary Standing Committee to hear the views of domain experts on three Bills to replace IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act for three days from Sep 11

"'One Nation, One Election' will help avoid wastage of money and there will be no hindrance to the development works as well," says UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

"Why did the need to clean Delhi arise today? Because the BJP, in 15 years, turned Delhi into garbage mound," says Delhi minister Atishi on cleanliness drive for the upcoming G20 Summit.

Sanatana' is eternal, nothing is going to happen with these political remarks: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Bhubaneswar: On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says "The reality of some people in Tamil Nadu has now come out...Just a few days ago, we organised Kashi Tamil Sangamam and Lord Vishwanath is commemorated in every village in Tamil Nadu...'Sanatana' is eternal, nothing is going to happen with these political remarks..."

BJP has politicised religion and this is the reason why anyone comes up and says anything about religion: Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Sanatana Dharma remark

Delhi: On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, Congress leader Rashid Alvi says "This country is known to respect all religions. Our Constitution is secular because people from various religions stay in our country so that the country can remain united, but in the last 9 years, BJP has politicised religion and this is the reason why anyone comes up and says anything about religion. The person who said this is wrong but the leaders of BJP are responsible for politicising religion."

DMK Joint Secretary and Spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai speaks on Sanatana Dharma remark

State BJP vice president Narayanan Thirupathy reacts to Sanatana Dharma remark

On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, State BJP vice president Narayanan Thirupathy says "This is not new for DMK. For them, good things are bad and bad things are good. 'Sanatana Dharma' is eternal. DMK is a communal party that hops on the vote bank of Muslims and Christians because they vote religiously. The votes of these communities are decided at their respective worship places, whereas Hindus don't vote like that. DMK is like a cancer, it will be treated by the principles of 'Sanatana Dharma'..."

Ghaziabad,UP : On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, VHP Central Joint Secretary Vijay Shankar Tiwari says, "People should get out of their colonial mindset...'Sanatana' means one which is eternal...'Sanatana' has grown continuously and is growing more."

BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla speaks on Sanatana Dharma remark by Udhayanidhi Stalin

Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest of Ram Janmabhoomi reacts to Sanatana Dharma remark

On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest of Ram Janmabhoomi says "...'Sanatana Dharma' cannot be eradicated at any cost. 'Sanatana Dharma' has existed for centuries and will remain so. He (Udhayanidhi Stalin) does not understand the real meaning of 'Sanatana Dharma', whatever he is saying is absolutely wrong..."

BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain on Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark

There will be no Congress government in the state after the Parliament elections: BJP leader KS Eshwarappa

Shivamogga, Karnataka | On the question of whether BJP can do 'Operation Lotus' at present, BJP leader KS Eshwarappa says, "Wait and watch, your (Congress) own MLAs don't have hope on you, Congress has no future in this country. Congress party is making big news in the state. They are saying that half of the BJP MLAs will come to our party, but not a single MLA has gone to Congress. There will be no Congress government in the state after the Parliament elections."

Maharashtra Congress launches Jansamvad Yatra, after the third meeting of I.N.D.I.A in the run up to the 2024 LS polls

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Bhaun Khola village near Garud today and met locals of the village.

CM PS Dhami understood the problems of the area and assured villagers that the State Govt is working for the upliftment of people. CM Dhami is on a visit to Bageshwar to campaign for by-elections being held on Bageshwar Assembly seat.

“Bought-out idea…”: TN BJP chief Annamalai hits back at Udhayanidhi Stalin over his "eradicate Sanatana" remark

Our government believes in 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas: : Tripura CM Manik Saha

Tripura | Sonamura, Sepahijala: Tripura CM Manik Saha says "During 2023, many people had anticipated a change in govt, but once again, the BJP-IPFT government received the people's blessings to continue in power. Our party stands firmly with the people of the state. Our government consistently prioritises the welfare of the people, in contrast to the previous government. Our government believes in 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'"

Begusarai, Bihar | Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, "BJP Bihar is opposing the cut in Hindu holidays... Nitish Kumar wants to bring Shariya law to Bihar. There are schools in Bihar where the holiday is on Friday rather than Sunday. In the name of education, it's a conspiracy to keep Hindu children away from their own culture..."

Hindu Mahasabha President Swami Chakrapani speaks on Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma remark

Delhi: On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, Hindu Mahasabha President Swami Chakrapani says "...'Sanatana Dharma' has existed for centuries and will remain so. The people connected with the INDIA alliance are not fighting with PM Modi, they are fighting with 'Sanatana Dharma'. Their objective is to finish 'Sanatana Dharma'...We never target Stalin ideology or comment on Christianity or Islam, then why are they targeting 'Hindu Sanatana'...?

Nagpur: On Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatana Dharma should be eradicated' remark, Maharashtra Congress Chief Nana Patole says, "Congress' stand is clear, we do not want to comment on any religion or to hurt anyone's sentiments..."

Assam Govt to introduce Bill in state assembly to ban polygamy

On banning polygamy in the state, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says "A legal committee was formed to check if polygamy can be banned by the state govt or not. Later, we asked the public for their opinion if they had any objections. We received a total of 149 suggestions from the public, out of these, 146 suggestions were in favour of banning polygamy and 3 suggestions were against this. We will now proceed to the next phase of the process, which is to complete the final drafting of the bill in the next 45 days, which will also include the issue of 'love jihad'. I expect that in December, we will be able to table this bill in the State Assembly..."

Nadda to flag off BJP’s ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ in Madhya Pradesh today

BJP national president JP Nadda will on Sunday flag off his party’s ‘Jan Ashirward Yatra’ in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh to seek the blessing of the people and reach out to them, from the holy city of Chitrakoot in Satna district.

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I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders forged alliance to save their families: J P Nadda

Referring to the meeting of the I.N.D.I.A bloc in Mumbai on Friday, Nadda said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is taking the country forward while the people (who) gathered in Mumbai are trying to take their families forward."

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Champaran mutton pe charcha: Rahul imbibes 'political gyan' from Lalu, learns 'secret recipe'

Gandhi and Prasad discussed politics and exchanged views on 'hate being spread' by the BJP - as the RJD supremo taught his signature 'Champaran mutton' recipe to the Wayanad MP.

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Adhir declines invitation as Congress calls Kovind panel 'systemic attempt to sabotage’; objects to Kharge’s exclusion

Chowdhury’s letter to Home Minister Amit Shah expressing 'no hesitation whatsoever in declining to serve' on the committee, which he described as a 'total eyewash', came as the Congress described the Ramnath Kovind-led high level panel as “nothing but a systemic attempt to sabotage” country's Parliamentary democracy.

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