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The BJP criticised the Allahabad High Court's observations on wearing the hijab in schools, saying courts should not decide what people wear. BJP spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam said school administrations should determine dress rules while respecting citizens' constitutional freedoms
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BJP leaders have criticised New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his opposition to an upcoming RSS event, with Nalin Kohli saying the stand contradicts his position on pluralism. TMC MP Saugata Roy said New York authorities would ultimately decide
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The Allahabad High Court’s ruling dismissing a plea for a student to wear a hijab with her school uniform has triggered political debate. BJP leaders backed institutional dress codes, while opposition voices stressed religious freedom and students’ right to practise their faith
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Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led West Bengal government of reneging on its pre-poll promise of Annapurna Bhandar assistance for women and excluding beneficiaries through eligibility rules. She claimed payments to many former Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries were stopped or withheld, triggering protests
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The Karnataka Assembly passed eight Bills without discussion amid Opposition protests demanding Minister B Nagendra's resignation. Key amendments allow limited use of park land for public utility projects, enable remote property registration, regulate rural properties and seek administrative reforms for Bengaluru's transport system
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BJP Maharashtra vice-president Keshav Upadhye criticised Rahul Gandhi’s Pune student outreach programme, calling it a “political comedy show.” He accused Congress of politicising the event, questioned its past positions on key issues and alleged the party was using caste and religion
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The BJP passed a resolution criticising the Congress’ decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram at party events. The party announced a nationwide campaign to highlight the national song’s history, significance and legacy while opposing any political compromise
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The Congress defended its practice of singing only the first two stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ at party events, citing a 1937 CWC decision and the views of leaders like Gandhi, Netaji and Tagore, amid criticism from the BJP over the issue
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BJP president Nitin Nabin on Thursday accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram by deciding to sing only its first two stanzas at party events. He likened the Congress to the "new Muslim League," alleging the move was driven by vote-bank politics.
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AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal alleged that former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was arrested at the BJP's behest and claimed the corruption case would eventually be proved false. Jain and five others were arrested by the ACB in an alleged DJB tender case
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The Cockroach Janta Party alleged that its Kolkata meeting was cancelled after the venue owner faced pressure from BJP leaders. The party also claimed six other halls refused space and said it would continue its campaign demanding improvements in West Bengal government schools
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BJP president Nitin Nabin appointed senior leaders to oversee party affairs in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Vinod Tawde will handle Uttar Pradesh, Satish Poonia Punjab and Tarun Chugh Gujarat, with Jagdish Patel as UP co-in-charge
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The West Bengal BJP will distribute a 41-page book highlighting the state government’s first 100 days in office. The publication details investment, welfare schemes, administrative reforms, women’s safety and financial empowerment, along with a comparison of election promises and achievements
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of worsening healthcare, inflation and corruption. He alleged public welfare services had deteriorated and said people were determined to vote the BJP out in the 2027 Assembly elections
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BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla again submitted his resignation to party chief Nitin Nabin, citing pressing financial and personal circumstances. Despite the party previously rejecting his resignation, Poonawalla said he had made a final decision to leave his posts and membership
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The Congress hit back at Home Minister Amit Shah over his demand for an apology regarding Vande Mataram, accusing him of diverting attention from government failures. Jairam Ramesh also attacked Shah over his remarks on Ambedkar and the RSS
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday praised students who protested over paper leaks and alleged police excesses, particularly girls who he claimed faced abuse and violence. He announced a girls-only “Chhatron ki Goonj” interaction in Pune on August 22
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Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday condemned the alleged conduct of Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during Vande Mataram’s rendition at the party headquarters. Congress rejected the BJP’s accusation, saying Sonia Gandhi was seeking a chair for Kharge
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The Cockroach Janta Party has demanded immediate arrest of those allegedly responsible for the death of Mafik, father of CJP volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez, in West Bengal. The outfit alleged political workers assaulted the family after Hafeez inspected a government school
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BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee wrote to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi expressing anguish over an alleged incident involving Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day. He demanded an unconditional apology, highlighting the song’s historical significance and association with India’s freedom movement