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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extends greetings on 77th Republic Day eve
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
In a message issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Birla said that January 26 marks 77 years since India became a sovereign and democratic republic in 1950. He said the Constitution provides the framework of governance and guarantees citizens the rights of equality, freedom and justice, ca
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"Rahul Gandhi is cowardly leader": Tej Pratap Yadav on Shakeel Ahmad's sta
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Jan Shakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav on Sunday called Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi a "cowardly leader" as he agreed with former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad's statement against the senior Congress leader.
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"Register as a voter when you turn 18": PM Modi urges youth on National Vo
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
PM Modi said, "The voter is the soul of democracy. Whenever a young person becomes a voter for the first time, the entire neighbourhood, village, or even the city should come together to congratulate them and distribute sweets. This will increase awareness about voting among people."
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'Recently, institutions like ECI have faced sustained pressure': Mallikarj
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
"National Voters' Day is a powerful reminder that a nation's future belongs to its people, and that our collective voice can shape our shared destiny. The people of India deserve a free, fair and fearless elections, where clean electoral rolls and level-playing field is the primary requis
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"Aware voter determines the direction of nation": CM Dhami extends greetin
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
"Heartiest greetings to all of you on National Voters' Day, dedicated to the spirit of a participatory, aware, and vibrant democracy. An aware voter determines the direction and condition of the nation through their right to vote; this right is the true foundation of strength and trust in
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"Becoming a voter is an occasion of celebration," says PM Modi on National
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
"Greetings on #NationalVotersDay. This day is about further deepening our faith in the democratic values of our nation. My compliments to all those associated with the Election Commission of India for their efforts to strengthen our democratic processes. Being a voter is not just a consti
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"Talk to him": Tharoor on former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad's "no inter
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on controversial remarks made by former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad against the party leadership, saying it was not appropriate to discuss such matters publicly.
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"My India, My Vote": India celebrates National Voters' Day today; Presiden
Updated : 2 months ago IST
India observes National Voters' Day on January 25 each year to celebrate democracy and empower every citizen to take part in the electoral process. The day marks the foundation of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which was established on January 25, 1950, under Article 324 of the I
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Former Congressman Shakeel Ahmed calls out Rahul Gandhi's leadership, BJP
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed stirred a controversy on Saturday, alleging that there's "no internal democracy" in Congress and Rahul Gandhi wants to "throw out" the senior leadership of the party.
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"No democratic environment in Bangladesh": Awami League leader Bahauddin N
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Awami League leader Bahauddin Nasim alleged that democracy, human rights and rule of law have collapsed in Bangladesh. His remarks echoed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's accusations that the interim government has plunged the country into an "age of terror" marked by violence, repre
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"No internal democracy in Congress, whatever Rahul Gandhi says is final":
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad lashed out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over the party's consistent electoral failures, claiming unwillingness within the party to address the issues, while pointing out that there's a lack of competence at the top leadership.
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"Yunus government has blood on its hands": Former Awami League MP Bahauddi
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Former Awami League MP Bahauddin Nasim backed Sheikh Hasina's criticism of the Yunus-led interim government, alleging widespread violence, repression and insecurity in Bangladesh ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections.
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