Associated with Akademi for 23 yrs, writer has objected to Union minister Arjun Meghwal inaugurating its literary festival last month, saying he has no ‘known credentials in literature’.
Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal says 'it was PM Modi who took the decision for the passage of the long-pending bill', rebuts criticism on 'delayed implementation, lack of OBC quota'.
Six-time MLA Suryakanta Vyas insistent despite party’s unwritten age rule. In response to swipe by Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat, she says 'been in politics even before he was born'.
Shahpura MLA Kailash Meghwal's suspension comes amid turmoil within Rajasthan BJP. Raje supporters said to be unhappy with central leadership for not declaring her CM face for polls.
MLA Kailash Meghwal says he'll write to PM to remove Arjun Ram Meghwal from cabinet, Union minister threatens to file defamation case. Both are prominent Dalit faces in state.
Responding to question from an AAP MP, Minister of State for Law & Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal says 204 cases pending for over 20 yrs, adds govt regularly filling up judicial vacancies.
For Meghwal, of Dalit weaver community, the journey from administrative services to Union minister has been long. His elevation is being seen as BJP's attempt at caste balancing.
It is obscene that a man so detached from India should occupy such a powerful position in a party that governed India for most of its republican history.
About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
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