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Ghosi bypoll to see first INDIA bloc-BJP clash in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh's Ghosi bypoll is a major showdown between BJP and INDIA bloc, with leaders of both sides campaigning for their candidates. SP, Congress, Left parties, AAP, and NDA allies are all involved. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is actively involved in INDIA alliance activities. A win for SP will strengthen…

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INDIA bloc resolves to hold seat-sharing talks

Mumbai summit of Opposition INDIA bloc resolves to start seat-sharing talks immediately”; but sources said the meeting also witnessed differences over caste census

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Countdown to the end of the fascist BJP regime has begun, says Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin alleges BJP's rule has shown "scant regard" for democratic ethos, and is a threat to democracy. He claims Modi govt has least respect for Parliament, courts, and has turned premier agencies into its "hit squad". INDIA alliance of 28 parties formed to protect India's sovereignty, dignity,…

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Opposition parties allege BJP's nine-year rule has shown disregard for democratic ethos; 17-yr-old dies in accident at incense manufacturing unit; 30-yr-old security guard injured while cleaning licensed gun. INDIA bloc of Opp. parties condemn BJP's undermining of democracy, while teenager and security guard suffer accidents.

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INDIA Mumbai Meet: Be prepared for more attacks, raids by central agencies, Kharge warns opposition leaders

Kharge also said that the BJP government will ‘misuse’ the central agencies as much as the Opposition alliance will gain ground. Read further on Dynamite News:

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At INDIA dinner, several leaders call for a quick bite into election season

INDIA bloc urged to pick up pace, decide seat-sharing formula. Leaders discuss special session of Parliament, common manifesto, coordination committee, logo.

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Three-day public Ganeshotsav at Idgah Maidan in Hubballi

Municipal Corp. of Hubballi-Dharwad allows public celebration of Ganesh festival at Idgah Maidan, despite opposition from Congress members. Mayor Veena Baradwad ruled that the issue was passed, and Commissioner Eshwar Ullagaddi said the resolution will be sent to State govt. for ratification. Last year, High Court upheld the decision to…

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"2 more regional parties to join INDIA": Sena (UBT) MP ahead of third Oppn meet today

Ahead of the third meeting of the Opposition alliance — INDIA — in Mumbai, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Anil Desai on Thursday said two more Maharashtra-based regional parties will join the bloc. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hooda blames BJP-JJP Government in Haryana for bringing State to a standstill

Bhupinder Singh Hooda, former Haryana CM and current leader of the Opposition, criticized the ruling BJP-JJP govt for failing on all fronts, causing inflation to rise 4x, unemployment 3x, and pushing the state into a debt trap. Unemployment rate is 8.8%, 2.02 lakh govt posts are vacant, and 12 unemployed…

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AAP spokesperson pitches Kejriwal as INDIA bloc's PM face; Atishi says he is not in race

AAP spokesperson pitches for Arvind Kejriwal as Opposition bloc’s PM candidate but Delhi Cabinet Minister Atishi says Kejriwal has no such aspirations.

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INDIA and the hurdle of convincing the voter

INDIA needs to counter criticism of it being merely an anti-Modi alliance, dispel doubts regarding its vision and governance capabilities and must take steps to appeal to the average Indian voter

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Former A.P. CM Chandrababu Naidu supports caste-based census

TDP chief Naidu calls for caste-based Census to aid poverty alleviation; outlines 6 election promises for Andhra Pradesh.

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Fear of INDIA bloc prompted govt. to slash LPG cylinder price, say Opposition parties

INDIA bloc leaders claim Modi govt slashed LPG prices due to fear of losing elections and Opposition coming together. Leaders from the bloc questioned if govt will return billions of rupees looted from people since 2014.

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Nitish Kumar predicts early Lok Sabha polls, stresses Opposition unity

Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that she was apprehensive that the Lok Sabha elections could be held in December this year, or in January.

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'INDIA vs NDA' as both alliances hold parallel meetings on Sep 1 in Mumbai

With the Lok sabha elections scheduled for early next year a direct battle is brewing between the Opposition INDIA alliance and the ruling NDA. On September 1 both alliances will have parallel high level meetings in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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Parties will not be comfortable in joining hands with BJP, no reason for me to change approach: RLD's Jayant Chaudhary

Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary dismissed as “conjecture” the talk about the possibility of his party switching to the National Democratic Alliance

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I have no personal desire to hold any post in INDIA, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Amid buzz in political circles was that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might be appointed as INDIA convener at its Mumbai meeting on August 31 and September 1, he said that he had no “personal desire” to hold any post in the Opposition alliance. The Opposition BJP in Bihar took…

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Convener, synergy, committees: Puzzles before the opposition’s Mumbai meet this week

Nearly six weeks after the opposition’s 26-party INDIA bloc was announced, the process to fine-tune its intricacies has been set in motion. The allies are meeting in Mumbai this week, hosted by the Maha Vikas Aghadi, which has the NCP, Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress and represents the alliance…

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Satheesan slams govt., but Minister says Onam kit distribution on track and will be completed on Monday

Opp. Leader Satheesan accuses State govt. of choking Civil Supplies Corp., pushing it into deep crisis. Govt. cut free Onam kits from 87 lakh to 6 lakh, only 10% distributed. Food Minister says kits to ration shops completed, distribution to beneficiaries to be done by Mon. Opp. Leader claims govt.…

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BJP feeling threatened due to INDIA’s unity, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said BJP threatened by Opposition unity; INDIA to meet in Mumbai to discuss strategy; Tejashwi Prasad Yadav attacked PM Modi for selling public assets to private companies; RJD's Jha accused PMO of being guilty in caste-based survey.

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Student slap incident throws light on poor quality of schooling in rural Uttar Pradesh

As urban media descended on Khubbapur village of Muzaffarnagar, where a Muslim boy was slapped by his classmates at the instigation of his class teacher Tripta Tyagi, it became an opportunity for the children to complain about the corporal punishment they face in schools, irrespective of gender and age.

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PM Modi ‘lied’ on Chinese incursion into India’s land in Ladakh: Rahul Gandhi

Mr. Gandhi extended the Congress’ support to the demands of the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, which are fighting for the status of the Sixth Schedule, a separate Public Service Commission, reservation of jobs for locals and two separate parliamentary constituencies for Leh and Kargil.

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A galaxy of film stars and cricketers have entered Parliament with very little to show for

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