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Naidu says was misquoted on loan waiver statement
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, [India], June 22, (ANI): Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu, who drew flak for his 'loan waiver has become a fashion now' statement, on Thursday defended his stance, while saying that he was referring to the approach of the political parties who are not focussing on long t
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JDU's support for Kovind speaks of his acceptability among non-NDA pa
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 21 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said that the fact that the opposition Janata Dal (United) has extended support to Ram Nath Kovind for the post of president, speaks volumes about his acceptability among non-NDA part
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Oppn parties decide to meet on June 22 to discuss presidential nominee
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): The opposition Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI) have decided to meet on June 22 to discuss the Centre's decision on presidential nominee Ram Nath Kovind.
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As Opposition fumes, Centre seeks support for Kovind
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The Centre on Monday appealed all Opposition parties to support Bihar Governor Ramnath Kovind for the post of President, whom the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declared National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee for the top post.
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Can never be against nomination of 'Dalit' Ramnath Kovind: Mayaw
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India] June 19 (ANI): Despite expressing her support for National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Presidential nominee Bihar Governor Ramnath Kovind, Bahujan Samaj Party Chief Mayawati on Monday said the Centre should have taken all Opposition parties in 'good faith&#
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NDA, UPA should give consensus on next President's nomination: Baba R
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 19 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Monday said that consensus on the nomination for the upcoming Presidential elections is needed by the political parties as the dignity of the post matters.
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Kang becomes South Korea's first female Foreign Minister
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], June 18 (ANI): Kang Kyung-wha was appointed as South Korea's first female foreign minister on Sunday despite facing strong objections from the opposition parties.
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Shiv Sena now bats for Swaminathan as next President
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai [Maharashtra] [India] June 16 (ANI): Shiv Sena on Friday said that if political parties have problem with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's candidature for the post of next President then consider M. S. Swaminathan for the post. Swaminathan is known for stee
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Centre reaches out to Opposition for consensus over presidential polls
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and M. Venkaiah Naidu have reached out to the Opposition parties to finalise a consensus candidate for the upcoming Presidential elections.
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Fatigued, defeated lot is active for Presidential election: Giriraj Singh
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] June 14 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday censured the Opposition parties for creating hurdles in the forthcoming election for the next President and said they are a lot of fatigued and defeated people.
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Presidential election: Naidu meets Rajnath, to discuss with Jaitley before
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): In the wake of the Presidential elections to be held on July 17, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said he had exchanged views with Home Minister Rajnath Singh and hence, would talk to different parties.
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Opposition to huddle today over Presidential polls
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): With the date of nominating candidates for the upcoming Presidential polls inching closer, the Opposition parties are slated to meet at 4pm here today to deliberate on the same.
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