Tag: Congress
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US Congressmen demand fair wages for Bangladesh garment workers
The letter said, “We urge you to help stop exploitation against the Bangladeshi workers who have fueled the growth and profits of your businesses, and in support of the democratic, inclusive values that we share as a nation. I cherish.” The letter was signed by Ilhan Omar, James P. McGovern, Jan Schakowsky, Raul M. Grijalva,…
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Modi’s party gave a crushing defeat to the opposition in the elections of major states of India.
With final vote counting still underway, the Election Commission of India said on Sunday evening that the BJP has won or is leading in 163 of the 230 state assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh. In Rajasthan, BJP won 115 seats and lead in the 199-member assembly and the party was set to bag 54 out…
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India vs India dispute: who says what?
Ramesh accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “distorting history and dividing India” and said the parties in the India Bloc also aimed to “bring about India – harmony, amity, reconciliation and trust”. “So this news is indeed true. Rashtrapati Bhavan has sent invitations for the G20 dinner on September 9 in the name of ‘President…
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US congressmen hold meeting with 3 major political parties at envoy’s residence
Two visiting US congressmen held a meeting in Dhaka on Sunday with leaders of the three major political parties – Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League, its main political rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the opposition Jatiya Party in parliament. The meeting was held at the residence of US Ambassador to Dhaka Peter D. Haas in…
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Rahul Gandhi compares Modi to Ravana and BJP to hydra-headed demon king
Addressing the Lok Sabha during the debate on the opposition’s no-confidence motion against the Center on Wednesday, Rahul said, “Ravana used to listen only to Meghnad and Kumbhakarna. Similarly, Modi ji only listens to Amit Shah and (Gautam) Adani.Hitting out at the Center for its alleged failure to check violence in Manipur, the Congress leader…
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US congressional delegation to visit Dhaka next week
Meanwhile, Bangladesh and the US have been at loggerheads over human rights and good governance over the past few years. The US has imposed sanctions on the Rapid Action Battalion as well as seven current and former members of the force on charges of serious human rights violations. This creates discomfort between both the parties.…
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Congress veteran Siddaramaiah takes oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy Tejashwi Yadav, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Farooq Abdullah were also present during the swearing-in ceremony. Other opposition leaders present include Sharad Pawar, Kamal Haasan. Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan attends the swearing-in ceremony of…
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Siddaramaiah will be Karnataka’s next CM, DK Shivakumar will be his deputy: Sources
Central observers of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) have been asked to reach Bengaluru to organize the CLP meeting. Earlier, on Wednesday, Congress’ Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala said that a decision on the next chief minister of Karnataka would be announced today or tomorrow and a new cabinet would be in place within 72…
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Early trends show Congress crosses halfway mark in Karnataka, leading on 115 seats; BJP leading on 73 seats
Exit polls released after polling ended in Karnataka predicted that the Janata Dal-Secular JD(S) would not touch the 37 seats it won in the 2018 elections, but would remain a strong regional player in the state. If Karnataka returns a hung assembly, the JD-S may emerge as the kingmaker. The fiercely contested election, which saw…
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Surat court rejects Rahul Gandhi’s appeal to stay sentence in defamation case
The case pertains to remarks made by Rahul Gandhi using the surname ‘Modi’ while addressing a campaign event ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. At a rally in Kolar, Karnataka in April 2019, Rahul took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying “How can all thieves be surnamed Modi?” As per a Supreme…
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India’s Parliament adjourned following protests over Rahul Gandhi’s expulsion
A BJP spokesperson said on Thursday the court acted with “due judicial process” to reach its verdict in the case, one of many Gandhi is facing. Legal action has been widely taken against opposition party figures and institutions who have criticized the Modi government during its nine years in power. Domestic and international media have…
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Congress leaders say judiciary is under pressure
Some Congress leaders, including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, cited the change of judge in the case. Hours after the verdict, activist and Supreme Court lawyer Vineet Jindal filed a complaint with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, seeking Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from the House after serving a two-year sentence. A criminal defamation case was filed…
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Why are Peruvian politics so messed up? inside its halls of congress
Disillusionment among voters has grown, and the parliament now has an approval rating of only 7%. Angry protesters have demanded a clean sweep of the Congress and immediate elections. In an attempt to resolve the impasse and appease the protesters, the new President Dina Boluarte, who was Castillo’s deputy, called for snap elections and urged…
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Indian MP dies during Bharat Jodo Yatra
Indian MP dies during Bharat Jodo Yatra
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Bolsonaro in hospital in Florida; More than 1,500 supporters detained after Brasilia riots
Brasilia/Orlando, Florida reuters Right-wing Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital in Florida on Monday as more than 1,500 of his supporters besieged Brasilia after a storm stormed the capital over the weekend. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a leftist who took office on January 1 after defeating Bolsonaro in an…