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Naxalism was issue due to political instability in Jharkhand: PM Modi

Daltonganj (Jharkhand), Nov 25 (ANI): While addressing public gathering in Jharkhand's Daltonganj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "BJP has made an effort to free Jharkhand off naxals and create a peaceful environment here. Naxalism was an issue due to political instability here. Govts used to get toppled here, they didn't want to serve people but simply enjoy the power."

Watch: Bengal BJP vice president allegedly thrashed by TMC workers

Karimpur (WB), Nov 25 (ANI): While entering polling booth, West Bengal BJP vice president and candidate for Karimpur bypolls, Joy Prakash Majumdar was allegedly manhandled and kicked by TMC workers on Nov 25. BJP leader alleged that TMC activists were false voters who had assembled with the intention of rigging polls. Assembly bypolls is underway in the constituency.

People of Jharkhand always stood by 'kamal': PM Modi

Daltonganj (Jharkhand), Nov 25 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Jharkhand's Daltonganj Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Jharkhand especially Palamu, has always been a strong fortress for BJP. If lotus is blooming across the country today, it's due to the blessings of the people here and the party workers. The people here have always stood by 'kamal'."

LS Marshals tried to push Congress members forcefully, manhandled women too: MP Hibi Eden

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): The winter session of Parliament has entered its sixth day and reports of clash with Lok Sabha Marshals and Congress MPs came in. Speaking on it, Congress MP Hibi Eden said, "We had raised a very genuine issue (Maharashtra) in Lok Sabha and protested in democratic manner. Unfortunately, we were taken out by Marshals who tried to push us forcefully. We have filed complaint with the Speaker. We were in the well of the House, there is no contact with Marshals unless they enter the well. They tried to get banners from us and our colleagues tried to resist it, our women colleagues were manhandled too."

Recent government formed in Maharashtra will fail to prove strength: Jayant Patil

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, NCP leader Jayant Patil said that recent government formed in Maharashtra will fail to prove strength. "Today Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena, Samajwadi Party and CPM, gave a letter to Governor stating that recent government formed in Maharashtra with no majority and so it will fail to prove strength. So, with the support of 162 MLAs allow us to form the government in Maharashtra."

Birthplace of lord Ram was stalled by Congress: PM Modi

Daltonganj (Jharkhand), Nov 25 (ANI): While addressing public gathering in Jharkhand's Daltonganj Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The matter of dispute over the birthplace of lord Ram was stalled by Congress. Had they wanted a solution, it could've been found much earlier. But they didn't do that, they cared about their vote bank. Such thinking of Congress affected the country."

BJP's win in Maha is both moral and political victory, Congress trying to hijack: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday said that it's the Congress who is murdering democracy and questioning us on the same. He said, "BJP-Shiv Sena got mandate to form government with Devendra Fadnavis as CM. It's the Congress that is murdering democracy and questioning us on the same. BJP's win in state is both moral and political victory, which Congress is trying to hijack." It comes after when Congress leader in Lok Sabha said that 'democracy has been murdered in Maharashtra.'

Maha tussle: Sonia Gandhi leads Congress protest outside Parliament premises

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Congress party staged protest infront of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament on Nov 25. They are protesting against BJP over Maharashtra power tussle. The protest was led by Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi. Senior Congress leaders Anand Sharma, Manish Tewari and Adhir Chowdhury were also present during the protest.

Rahul Gandhi speaks briefly in LS, accuses govt of 'murdering' democracy in Maharashtra

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday spoke briefly during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha but did not ask his query and accused the government of "murdering" democracy in Maharashtra. Gandhi, who spoke while opposition members were protesting in the House over the manner in which government was formed in Maharashtra, said he was not asking his question but there was no point "as democracy has been murdered in Maharashtra". Speaker Om Birla asked Congress members to take their seats as their leader was speaking. However, the protest continued. The House was subsequently adjourned till 12 noon. Earlier today, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi led the party's protest in Parliament premises over the government formation in the state. BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Maharashtra Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar as his deputy on Saturday morning. The Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena have been trying to form a non-BJP government in the state. Th

Maha tussle: We'll raise issue in both Houses, our alliance is totally intact, says KC Venugopal

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting was held on Nov 25. Speaking on this, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said that we'll raise issue in both Houses as our alliance is totally intact. "We had a parliamentary strategy group meeting today, in which we discussed the Maharashtra issue. We will raise this issue in both Houses of the Parliament today. Our alliance (Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena) is totally intact," said KC Venugopal.

88 packets of cannabis worth over Rs 70 lakh seized in Tripura, 1 held

Churaibari (Tripura), Nov 25 (ANI): In a joint operation, Police and Border Security Force (BSF) intercepted a truck and seized 'ganja' (cannabis) worth around Rs 70 lakh in Tripura's Churaibari on November 24. They have seized 88 packets of dry cannabis weighing 818 kg. While speaking to ANI, the police official said, "The driver of the truck has been detained. The 'ganja' consignment was seized from a truck with a Haryana registration number from the Churaibari check post at the Tripura-Assam border." Further investigation is underway in this regard.

Congress leaders attend party's Parliamentary Strategy Group meet

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Congress leaders went to 10 Janpath for Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group meet on Nov 25. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was seen outside 10 Janpath. Ghulam Nabi Azad, KC Venugopal and other leaders also attended the meeting. 10 Janpath is the official residence of party interim president Sonia Gandhi.

CM Yogi holds Janta Darbar, addresses people's grievances in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a Janta Darbar in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur on November 25. The Janta Darbar was held at Gorakhnath Temple in order to address the grievances of the people. Several people submitted their applications to CM and appealed to him to take steps to provide some solution to their problems. Yogi Adityanath used to hold such meetings before taking over as the chief minister.

Karti Chidambaram, Shashi Tharoor arrive at Tihar Jail to meet P Chidambaram

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Congress leader Karti Chidambaram arrived at Tihar Jail to meet his father P Chidambaram on Nov 25. Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor also went to meet him. P Chidambaram is currently lodged in jail in connection with INX Media money laundering case.

Thick layer of smog blankets Delhi, creates problems for morning joggers

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): The air quality of national capital took a major hit due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavorable meteorological conditions in past one month. A thick layer of smog blankets Delhi on November 25. On November 01, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) declared public health emergency in Delhi due to rising air pollution levels. Residents of Delhi have complained of a spike in respiratory problems, allergies and other health issues. The stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana made the situation even worse in Delhi.

1 dead, 4 injured after unidentified miscreants open fire at wedding in UP's Hapur

Hapur (UP), Nov 25 (ANI): One person died and four others were injured after unidentified miscreants opened fire at a wedding ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur. Hapur's Superintendent of Police, Sanjiv Suman said,"Prima facie it appears to be a case of personal rivalry. Injured persons have been admitted to hospital."Police has started investigation in the case.

Kiln owner to donate 51,000 bricks for Ram Temple construction in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (UP), Nov 25 (ANI): A Kiln owner is going to donate 51,0000 bricks for the construction of Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. On November 09, Supreme Court ordered central government to formulate scheme for setting up a trust within 3-4 months over the disputed site for construction of temple, while giving verdict on Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute case. The Ayodhya dispute is a political, historical, and socio-religious debate that almost ended after the verdict. However, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board will file a review petition against the verdict.

This Odisha woman has 20 toes and 12 fingers

Ganjam (Odisha), Nov 25 (ANI): Extremely rare in the world, a woman has 20 fingers in her toes and 12 fingers in her hand surviving in Odisha's Ganjam district. She was born with this defect and couldn't be treated as they belonged from a poor family. However, doctors specified that it's a disease but some people treat it like social stigma. The old woman has to go through mental harassment and has to confine herself to her house.

Sharad Pawar never agreed to Ajit Pawar's decision to support BJP: NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal

Mumbai, Nov 25 (ANI): NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal said that party chief Sharad Pawar has never agreed to Ajit Pawar's decision to support BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. He further added that party has separated into two parts, on being asked about twitter war between Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar. He made this statement after meeting NCP MLAs at the hotel in Mumbai.

Tourist season begins at Kovalam in Kerala

Kovalam (Kerala), Nov 25 (ANI): Kovalam in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram is getting a full tourism season after the last year's devastating floods. Though the numbers may be less compared with earlier seasons, the administration is hoping that the tourist flow will increase once the season progresses. The tourism season starts in November and continues till February. Tourists visiting Kovalam are mainly from countries like UK, Russia, Germany and Scandinavian countries.