The delegation discussed issues related to the OBC community's participation in the Central Government and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). During the meeting, the delegation presented their concerns, seeking greater representation and addressing challenges faced by OBC employees in these
Amid farmers' protest, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sandeep Pathak on Thursday said blocking roads in Punjab will only harm farmers and asserted that only the central government is capable of resolving the issue.
"CM Siddaramaiah had passed a bill forcefully opposing the amendment made by the Central Govt to Waqf. The motive is clear: When Modi ji is interested in bringing transparency to Waqf, the Siddaramaiah government wants to protect the land grabbers," Vijayendra told during a press conference
He criticised the BJP for neglecting the middle class and prioritising politics over people's welfare. Highlighting AAP's governance model, he urged the Centre to strengthen primary and district hospitals instead of launching scattered schemes.
Congress leader Harish Rawat on Saturday said that the central government should look into the concerns regarding the proposed delimitation of parliamentary constituencies and also consult other political parties.
Suggesting that the delimitation process must not meddle with the number of parliamentary seats, he said that states, which have implemented population control measures, shouldn't be punished since it would be "unfair".
Amid the delimitation row, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva on Monday urged the Central government to find an alternative to the delimitation exercise and asserted that southern states should not be adversely affected.
Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party Delhi on Tuesday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party over Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, calling former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal "sharab ka dalal" (broker of alcohol).
Earlier this month, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital and discussed the issue of statehood, the security situation and the budget session.
The Mumbai Police on Sunday morning confirmed that the person arrested for allegedly attacking actor Saif Ali Khan is an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh.