Suvendu Adhikari had quit as a state cabinet minister two weeks ago, and is likely to join the BJP in Delhi or in West Midnapore district on 19 December.
The LDF was leading in 10 out of the 14 district panchayats and 108 block panchayats of the total of 152, according to the State Election Commission figures.
Congress leaders also slammed the government’s decision to not hold Parliament’s winter session, saying if poll campaigning can take place amid Covid then why can’t session be held.
Asking the former ally to shun the arrogant attitude over the farm laws and accept what farmers want, Badal warned the BJP against any attempt to set Hindus against Sikhs.
Bukhari, a former PDP leader, said that his party will work for the development of Srinagar and added that the past leaders cannot be blamed for everything.
PM Modi hit out at the Opposition parties accusing them of being in favour of these farm sector reforms when in power but spreading falsehood and misleading farmers now.
If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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