Politics

The controversy started on November 2 when the BJP tweeted a picture of the Tamil Nadu’s celebrated poet in saffron robes, which led to a political scuffle between the BJP and the DMK.

Former journalist Ram Bhadur Rai told News18 that Nehruvian legacy is “debatable” and NMML is 'not the jagir of 10 Janpath'.

The NCP has been repeatedly saying that the Sharad Pawar-led party and the Congress have received mandate to sit in the opposition in the state.

Uttar Pradesh Minister for Rural Development Anand Swaroop Shukla also termed the Congress as a pro-Pakistani party that pursued divisive policies.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh stressed that Pakistan's move 'indicated an ulterior motive' and Punjab is on heightened alert to check any nefarious design of the neighbouring country.

The BJP leaders expressed this view during a review meeting held in Dhule district on Sunday, state Tourism and FDA Minister Jaykumar Rawal told a television channel.

In a tweet, Raut put up a photograph of him with party chief Uddhav Thackery along with a message that said, 'journey is enjoyable before reaching the goal'.

Production of the series, which will feature professional artistes, will start over the next fortnight and it will be ready to air on premium web channels in three months, Shankar said.

The BJP's central election committee finalised the names for the bypoll on one assembly seat in Uttarakhand and three in West Bengal.

Minister Ramdas Athawale asked the Shiv Sena to not insist on the BJP sharing the chief minister's post for two-and-half year, noting that government formation was being delayed due to the allies bickering.

Both the parties, who were partners in the outgoing government, have not even started formal discussions even though the tenure of the current Legislative Assembly ends on November 8.

The move comes a day after the party asked Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari to declare a ‘wet drought’ in the state owing to unseasonal rain in various parts.

The PM was greeted at the airport on Wednesday night by Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and other dignitaries.

The sources said the EC would issue a notice in the next few days to the rival faction led by former minister and party working chairman P J Joseph seeking reply within three weeks.

Twenty-three members of the European Parliament visited Jammu and Kashmir on a two-day trip to assess the situation in the Valley after the abrogation of Article 370.

An activist said the latest controversial tweet by Mishra came at a time when Delhi was facing severe air pollution and Mishra allegedly gave a communal twist to the issue.