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UN chief Guterres rebukes Trump, says US refugee ban against principles
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [U.K.], Feb. 1 (ANI): Reacting to US President Donald Trump's executive order banning immigrants to enter the country, newly appointed UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said the border policies based on religion, ethnicity or race were "against the fundament
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Terrorism will grow till religion is sold as commodity, says Pak Defence M
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan. 29 (ANI): Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that terrorism will continue to grow till religion is being sold as a commodity and hatemongers continue to spread sectarian hatred.
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EC asks CEOs to tighten noose over political parties seeking votes on reli
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 24 (ANI): The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday requested the Chief Electorate Officers (CEOs) to take note of the Supreme Court's verdict of not seeking votes in the name of religion.
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Don't seek votes in favour of religion, follow SC verdict: EC instruc
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 24 (ANI): Reminding the Supreme Court's verdict of not seeking votes in the name of religion, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday categorically asked all political parties to strictly comply with the judgement.
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Rahul's use of Congress symbol at Jan Vedna not objectionable, says C
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Lucknow, (Uttar Pradesh), [India], Jan. 14 (ANI): Senior Congress leader P. L. Punia on Saturday, expressing his views on Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) complaint against Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for hurting religious sentiments, said that Rahul Gandhi's use of the Con
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BJP files complaint with EC against Rahul Gandhi for "hurting religio
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan. 13 (ANI): Days after the Election Commission warned all political parties from making statements based on religion or face stern action, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday filed a complaint with the poll panel against Congress vice president Rahu
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EC censures Sakshi Maharaj for violating Model Code of Conduct
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 12 (ANI): The Election Commission of India on Thursday censured Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj for violating the Model Code of Conduct and the Supreme Court's decision not to seek votes in the name of religion.
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EC warns all political parties, says won't be "silent spectator&
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 10 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming polls in five states, the Election Commission on Tuesday issued an advisory to all political parties calling on them to refrain from making statements based on religion, or face stern action.
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BJP moves EC accusing Mayawati of seeking votes in name of caste
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 9 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party leader Neeraj Saxena has moved the Election Commission of India (ECI) againstBahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati, accusing her of seeking votes in name of caste and religion.
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Pak considering plan for uniform prayer timings for all religions
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jan. 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif-led government has said it is planning to introduce uniform prayer timings for all religious sects across the country.
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BJP is sure to sweep UP Polls: Rita Bahuguna Joshi
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan 5 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said on Thursday that it is sure of winning the elections in view of the Supreme Court decision that outlawed seeking votes in the name of religion, caste, race, community or language.
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Yogi Adityanath hails SC decision on no vote for religion, demands more ex
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)[India], Jan. 5(ANI): Hailing the Supreme Court's ruling on no vote for religion, Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) MP from Gorakhpur Yogi Adityanath has asserted that the provision needs more detailed explanation.
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