CJP alleges its Bengal volunteer’s father died after attack by BJP workers

CJP alleges its Bengal volunteer’s father died after attack by BJP workers

[ad_1] The Cockroach Janta Party political campaign alleged on Saturday that the father of one of their volunteers in West Bengal’s Bankura district died after being critically injured by Bharatiya Janata Party workers. The incident took place in Karisunda village of the district’s Indus block. The local police confirmed to Scroll that a person had … Read more

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge alleges BJP workers ‘purified’ Uttarakhand ground where he spoke

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge alleges BJP workers ‘purified’ Uttarakhand ground where he spoke

[ad_1] Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday alleged in the Rajya Sabha that persons associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party had performed a ritual to purify the ground in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani where he addressed a rally on August 8. Kharge, the leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, said that he had never sought … Read more

Jharkhand students protest LIVE updates: Govt announces fresh talks; student body alleges ‘political manoeuvring’

Jharkhand students protest LIVE updates: Govt announces fresh talks; student body alleges ‘political manoeuvring’

[ad_1] “Govt. playing games”: Student leader calls for unity among protestors Amid ongoing protests over irregularities in Jharkhand’s recruitment examinations, student leader Ravindra Paswan accused the State government of attempting to fragment the movement and warned of a massive ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march on August 10 if demands were not met. “What we have witnessed … Read more

Goons being sent to students’ homes, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Goons being sent to students’ homes, alleges Rahul Gandhi

[ad_1] Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that persons who had taken part in the protests in July against the alleged mismanagement of competitive examinations were being harassed and goons were being sent to their homes. Speaking at a press conference along with protesters from New Delhi, Mumbai, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh, Gandhi said … Read more

E20 Fuel Policy: ‘Why the hurry?’ Punjab Assembly opposes E20 policy, alleges Centre acted under US pressure | India News

E20 Fuel Policy: ‘Why the hurry?’ Punjab Assembly opposes E20 policy, alleges Centre acted under US pressure | India News

[ad_1] File photo: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addresses the House NEW DELHI: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution opposing the Centre’s E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy, expressing concern that the use of E20 fuel could damage vehicles that are not compatible with the higher ethanol blend.Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema moved the … Read more

Congress alleges 84 lakh voters risk removal in Karnataka ‘without thorough verification’

Congress alleges 84 lakh voters risk removal in Karnataka ‘without thorough verification’

[ad_1] The ruling Congress in Karnataka has alleged that more than 84 lakh voters could be removed from the state’s electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise “without thorough verification”, The Indian Express reported. The party warned that genuine electors could be disenfranchised in the process. However, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer V … Read more

‘Was offered Rs 35 crore’: TVK MLA alleges political horse-trading; 3 arrested, V Senthil Balaji named | India News

‘Was offered Rs 35 crore’: TVK MLA alleges political horse-trading; 3 arrested, V Senthil Balaji named | India News

[ad_1] Complaint filed over alleged conspiracy to topple TVK-led Vijay government NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu Police arrested 3 people over an alleged horse-trading bid aimed at destabilising Vijay-led government. The action followed allegations by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA N Ilaiyaraja, who claimed he was offered Rs 35 crore to influence his vote on … Read more