While BJP has reserved comment on Governor RN Ravi's dismissal of DMK minister Senthil Balaji, state party chief Annamalai says governors can 'criticise govt inside the assembly'.
Analysts say control of resources & democratic institutions are immediate reasons that lead to political violence in West Bengal, where Panchayat polls are to be held on 8 July.
At a separate meeting, Sharad Pawar attacked the rebel NCP leaders and criticised BJP for its 'divide and rule' politics, but refrained from responding to his nephew’s criticism.
In the last two days, Nadda met Prahlad Patel, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Mansukh Mandaviya, Nirmala Sitharaman, Arjun Ram Meghwal, while Santhosh met Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
NCP state chief Jayant Patil from Sharad Pawar faction informs poll panel about disqualification of nine rebel MLAs. Action will be taken as per extant legal framework, says EC.
While 32 of 53 NCP MLAs were at dy CM's meeting, 17 MLAs & 1 Independent attended Sharad Pawar’s. Ajit needs 36 MLAs to pledge NCP's support to govt. Workers sign affidavits at both meets.
India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.
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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