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Rebel Rajbhar dismissed from UP government
Om Prakash Rajbhar, who had been making statements against the BJP and its leadership, was removed from the Yogi Adityanath cabinet on Monday after Governor Ram Naik dismissed him from ministerial position on the recommendation of the Chief Minister.
BJP will repeat 2014 UP victory in WB; 'Mahagathbandhan' vision-less: Ram Madhav
Backed by exit poll predictions, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav on Monday said that his party will surprise political analysts with a performance in West Bengal similar to that of Uttar Pradesh in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections."Bengal will surprise all the pollsters. We are hoping to do extremely well in Bengal. What UP was to us in 2014, Bengal will be in 2019," he told ANI here."Everybody has seen a tremendous outpouring of support for Prime Minister Modi and BJP in Bengal this time," Madhav said.India Today-Axis has projected a tough contest between the TMC and the BJP with both getting around 19 to 23 seats in the state, while another exit poll, NEws18-IPSOS, gave the TMC an edge over BJP, with the latter winning only 3-4 seats in the West Bengal, a state where the saffron party is wanting to make inroads.Madhav denied some exit polls projections that 'Mahagathbandhan' will get a sizable number of seats in UP at the cost of BJP. "I don't think so," he said.He said, "Mere coming ..
A day before election results, Amit Shah to host dinner for NDA leaders
BJP President Amit Shah is likely to host a dinner for NDA leaders on Tuesday.According to sources, Shah has invited the key leaders of National Democratic Alliance and will be meeting them over dinner two nights before the day of counting of votes in the Lok Sabha elections.the Union Council of Ministers is also expected to meet tomorrow, the sources said.Exit polls telecast after the culmination of polls on Sunday projected the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to retain power at the Centre with most of the pollsters giving Prime Minister Modi a clear majority again in the 543-member Lok Sabha.While the BJP and its coalition partners have said that the exit polls are showing the complete picture, the Opposition parties have termed the exit polls as wrong.Elections for 543 seats in the Lok Sabha were held between April 11 and May 19. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 23.
S Korea to hold talks with North on business people's trip to Kaesong industrial complex
South Korea has said that it will hold discussions with North Korea to provide humanitarian aid and allow business people to visit a shuttered joint industrial complex in the communist nation.The development has come days after the South Korean government announced that it would permit a group of business people to visit the complex in the North's border town of Kaesong.If realized, the envisioned trip will be the business leaders' first visit to the complex since the abrupt shutdown in February 2016 amid strained inter-Korean ties, reported Yonhap."We've had discussions with the North because this is an issue that businesses have long called for," Lee Sang-min, spokesperson of South Korea's unification ministry, said at a regular press briefing."We will continue discussions about specific schedules and the parts that require government assistance," Sang-min said.Seoul said that the decision to approve the visit was made to protect the property rights of businesspeople.Previous ...
Trump: if Tehran attacks, it will be 'official end of Iran'
President Donald Trump has issued an ominous warning to Iran, suggesting that if the Islamic republic attacks American interests, it will be destroyed. "If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again," Trump said in a tweet. Tensions between Washington and Tehran have been on the rise as the United States has deployed a carrier group and B-52 bombers to the Gulf over what it termed Iranian "threats." This account has been met with widespread skepticism outside the United States. The White House has sent mixed signals in recent days, amid multiple US media reports of infighting in Trump's cabinet over how hard to push Washington's arch foe Iran. The Trump administration has ordered non-essential diplomatic staff out of Iraq, citing threats from Iranian-backed Iraqi armed groups, and sent an aircraft carrier and heavy B-52 bombers to the region. On Sunday, a Katyusha rocket was fired into Baghdad's Green Zone housing government ...
Exit poll results are wrong, the opposition is winning: Tejashwi Yadav
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday termed the exit polls as a trick by the RSS-backed institutions and asked all his supporters to reject it, a day after these polls gave NDA a comfortable majority to return to power at the Centre and not-so-good prospects for the opposition alliance in Bihar."Before the exit, the market's own compulsions are sold in the name of Exit Polls. With the help of Sangh (RSS)-supported institutions and resources, playing with the psychology of the disadvantaged is their old weapon. Dismiss it. We are winning. Keep a close watch on the strong room. The tricks of people expert in playing the dirty games cannot be successful," Yadav's said in a tweet.National Conference leader Omar Abdullah had a different take on the exit polls."Every single exit poll can't be wrong! Time to switch off the TV, log out of social media & wait to see if the world is still spinning on its axis on the 23rd," tweeted National Conference (NC) leader Omar
Good decision, I welcome it: Rajbhar on his dismissal from UP cabinet
Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party chief OP Rajbhar on Monday welcomed the decision of his dismissal from Uttar Pradesh cabinet and accused the state government of not doing enough for the backward caste people.Speaking to ANI, Rajbhar said, "We welcome his decision. The Chief Minister has taken a very good decision. He formed Social Justice Committee and threw its report in a dustbin, he didn't have spare time to implement it. I request him to implement the Social Justice Committee's report as quickly as he took this decision today."Asserting that he will continue to fight for the rights of people of his community, Rajbhar also said that it was decided long ago that he will be removed from the cabinet."On the night of April 13-14 when Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister asked me to contest an election from their party else leave but I told him that I will contest from my party only. On the same day, it was decided that I will be removed from the cabinet."Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh ...
Sensex jumps over 1,000 points after exit polls project second term for Modi
Indian equities staged a robust rally in the early morning trade on Monday, a day after exit polls of the general elections projected BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to win with a comfortable majority.By 12:15 hrs, the S & P BSE Sensex galloped 1,032 points at 38,963 while the Nifty 50 was up 308 points to 11,715.The polls predicted between 242 and 365 for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA and between 77 and 164 for the opposition Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA).To rule, a party needs to win 272 seats. In the 2014 election, Modi's alliance won 336 seats.According to India Today Axis exit poll, the NDA is projected to win anything between 339 to 365 seats in the 545-member Lok Sabha with the Congress party-led opposition alliance at a distant 77 to 108.Exit polls have a long history of going wrong in India. Still, they are generally considered more accurate than opinion polls conducted before actual voting.A second term for Modi will mean ...
TMC busy with post-poll calculations after exit polls
Miffed with exit poll predictions, the Trinamool Congress is busy with post-poll calculations based on reports received from the districts, a senior party leader said Monday. Dismissing the exit poll predictions, he said, "We do not have to worry about these exit poll reports, which in most cases do not match. "We have our internal party report. We also have reports from districts and each and every constituency." The TMC leadership is also in talks with various opposition parties in the country, party sources said. "Most of these exit polls are baseless and biased towards the BJP. We are not bothered about the exit polls. Talks are on with all the opposition parties on the post-poll scenario. "It is for sure that the BJP has lost the election. The TMC will play an important role," said another senior TMC leader, who did not wish to be named. TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu, who has been meeting leaders of regional and opposition parties over the last few days, will meet ..
Gulf countries strengthen oil coordination amid tensions: Kuwait
Kuwait's deputy foreign minister said countries in the Gulf have strengthened coordination to provide oil to global markets amid increased regional tensions. "It is normal amid this escalation that Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries take these steps," Khalid al-Jarallah told reporters late Sunday on the sidelines of a Ramadan sit-down organised by the Iraqi embassy. "There is cooperation and coordination between Kuwait and the Gulf countries to provide guarantees for oil tankers and continuous supply of energy to global markets." Jarallah's comments come days after sabotage attacks against tankers in highly sensitive Gulf waters and the bombing of a Saudi pipeline -- the latter claimed by Iran-aligned Yemeni rebels. Both attacks targeted routes built as alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, the conduit for almost all Gulf exports. The US Fifth Fleet headquartered in Bahrain said the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council began "enhanced security patrols" Saturday in .
Elect honest and effective MPs: India's first voter Negi
Negi also expressed his desire to vote again Sunday during the final phase of 2019 general elections
Exit polls showing expected results, we look forward to May 23: VK Singh
Union Minister General (retd) VK Singh on Monday welcomed the exit polls and said that the predictions reflect years of hard work done by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government at the centre."The exit polls show trends that one had expected owing to the hard work of our government under the leadership of PM Narendra Modiji. We remain confident about our work and performance and look forward to May 23. #PhirEKBaarModiSarkaar," General Singh tweeted.His tweets came after exit polls on television channels on Sunday projected the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to retain power at the Centre with most of the pollsters giving Prime Minister Modi a clear majority again in the 543-member Lok Sabha.While the BJP and its coalition partners have said that the exit polls are showing the complete picture, the Opposition parties have termed the exit polls as wrong.Elections for 543 seats in the Lok Sabha were held between April 11 and May 19. The counting of votes is scheduled ..
UP Governor dismisses OP Rajbhar from Cabinet on Yogi's request
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik on Monday accepted Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's request and dismissed Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar from the post of Minister for Backward Class Welfare and 'Divyangjan' Empowerment with immediate effect.This comes after Adityanath earlier today wrote to state governor Ram Naik requesting him to immediately dismiss Rajbhar from the state cabinet.Rajbhar had earlier resigned from the Cabinet but his resignation was not accepted.On May 1, Rajbhar had stated that he has resigned as a cabinet minister from the state government over the seat-sharing agreement with the BJP."I had resigned on the night of April 13 from the post of state minister when they (BJP) said that you have to contest on our symbol. I told them I will contest from only one seat but from my own party. However, they did not agree to that either. Following which, I immediately resigned but they did not accept my resignation," Rajbhar had said back ...
UP CM recommends sacking of Rajbhar from cabinet, Governor accepts
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Monday recommended to the governor immediate sacking of SBSP leader Om Prakash Rajbhar from his cabinet for his outbursts against senior NDA partner BJP. Governor Ram Naik accepted the recommendation and relieved Rajbhar from his post of Backward Class Welfare and Divyangjan Empowerment Minister, an official spokesperson said here. Adityanath also recommended that all other Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) members holding the rank of minister of state be removed immediately, the spokesperson said here. Rajbhar has often been making controversial statements against the saffron party, the latest being during the Lok Sabha election campaign when he said that BJP members should be "thrashed" with shoes. He had recently sent a letter to the chief minister stating that he was resigning from the cabinet. Rajbhar had also fielded party candidates from several constituencies inUttar Pradesh and supported Congress and SP-BSP alliance candidates ..
Om Prakash Rahbhar dismissed from Yogi government
Governor Ram Naik on Monday dismissed Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar from his ministerial position on the recommendation of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Naidu to meet Mamata for post-poll alliance talks in Kolkata
A day after meeting Congress president Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will meet West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here on Monday, sources said. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president will meet Banerjee as part of his efforts to unite opposition parties against the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha election results on May 23. "Naidu will hold a meeting with Mamata Banerjee at West Bengal secretariat this afternoon. Both will hold talks on the strategies of the 'mahagatbandhan' (grand alliance)," a highly placed source said. During his interaction with Banerjee, Naidu is expected to brief her about his meetings with all political leaders in New Delhi over the weekend, the source said. Naidu had a busy Sunday as he called on the Gandhis, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar and Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury. On Saturday, he had met Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati and ..
Australian PM Morrison looks set to form majority govt: report
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison could form a majority government as the ruling conservative coalition was on course to win some more seats in the election which defied exit polls to deliver a shock defeat to the opposition Labor Party, forcing its leader Bill Shorten to resign. A party needs 76 seats for a simple majority in the 151-member House of Representatives, the lower house of Parliament. Before the election, the Coalition held 73 seats, while Labor 72. According to ABC, the Liberal party led by Prime Minister Morrison was expected to secure Bass, Chisholm, Boothby and Wentworth seats that could lead the Coalition to secure majority with at least 77 seats. On Monday morning, another Liberal candidate of Indian-origin Dave Sharma raced ahead of the independent candidate Kerryn Phelps. Phelps later conceded that she had lost the eastern suburbs Sydney seat to Sharma who was leading the sitting MP by 2572 vote. So far, coalition has won 75 seats as compared to Labor's ...
May 23: A day to celebrate India's democracy (Comment)
On May 23, the seven-week long Indian election process will come to an end. The votes will be counted and a winner will be declared. No matter who wins, the real winner will be Indias democracy. I say this as an Indian American who has had the privilege of living in the two largest - and, I would add, greatest - democracies in the world. I have watched in awe as this years election in India has unfolded. It brought back memories of Indias national election of 2014. The scope and size of that election was unrivalled in the history of the world.
UP CM writes to Governor seeking immediate dismissal of OP Rajbhar from state cabinet
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday wrote to state governor Ram Naik requesting him to immediately dismisses OP Rajbhar from the state cabinet.Rajbhar, a minister for backward class welfare and 'divyangjan' empowerment had earlier resigned from the cabinet but his resignation was not accepted.Informing about the same, office of Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh tweeted, "Today UP CM Yogi Adityanath has written a letter to Governor and have requested him for immediate dismissal of Backward Welfare Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar from the cabinet."Rajbhar who is also the chief of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), had on May 1 stated that he has resigned as a cabinet minister from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath government over the seat-sharing agreement with the BJP."I had resigned on the night of April 13 from the post of state minister when they (BJP) said that you have to contest on our symbol. I told them I will contest from only one seat but from my own
Entire Opposition in political ICU after exit polls: Giriraj Singh
Union Minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh on Monday said that the entire Opposition leaders slipped into oblivion after the exit polls came out on Sunday.His jibe at the Opposition came after exit polls on television channels on Sunday projected the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to retain power at the Centre with most of the pollsters giving Prime Minister Modi a clear majority again in the 543-member Lok Sabha.Singh's tweet in Hindi roughly translates as, "The entire Opposition, including Mamta Banerjee and N Chandrababu Naidu, has reached ICU politically after seeing exit polls. Now after 23rd, all these people should introspect for a better future,"However, the Opposition parties have termed the exit polls as wrong.