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An uproar erupted in Bihar after a CBI team visited the residence of former chief minister Rabri Devi in connection with a “further probe" in the land for jobs scam case. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), which is allied with incumbent CM Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United), protested against the Central Bureau of Investigation’s visit and accused the BJP, which is in opposition in the state but in power at the Centre, of using probe agencies to target the rivals. However, a CBI official told news agency ANI that the team visited Rabri’s residence only after she decided March 6 as the date of questioning. “A few days ago CBI summoned former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and she herself decided March 6 as the date of questioning at her residence. It is not that CBI barged in," the official stated. Another official said, “There is no search or raid taking place. The CBI had already filed its charge sheet in the case and the special court summoned the accused, including former Railways Minister … [Read more...] about ‘CBI Didn’t Barge In’: Probe Officials Visit Rabri Devi’s Residence in Land for Jobs Scam Case

The Sharad Pawar-led NCP, which won seven seats in the Nagaland assembly, said on Saturday it will soon decide whether it will join the NDPP-BJP government in the state or remain in opposition. Addressing a press conference here, NCP national general secretary Narendra B Verma said threadbare discussions were held on the issue at the first meeting of the legislative party. “I have gathered the views of the MLAs, and also the opinion of the state party leaders. The final decision on whether to join the government or to remain in the opposition and also the leader of the legislative party will be taken by the high command in Delhi in the next couple of days, after I return and apprise national president Sharad Pawar on Sunday," Verma said. The NCP had fielded candidates in 12 seats of the 60-member assembly for the February 27 elections. Verma said the seven MLAs of the party will work for the welfare of the downtrodden people of the state. The NCP will also support the … [Read more...] about NCP Says it Will Soon Decide Whether to Support NDPP-BJP Govt in Nagaland or Be in Opposition

Five companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 256 polling booths and 1,600 employees on duty – the stage is set for Thursday’s bypoll for the Andheri East Assembly constituency in Mumbai, which started as a prestige battle for the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), but is now a mere formality with the withdrawal of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Murji Patel. Rutuja Latke, the Shiv Sena (UBT) nominee, is expected to register a comfortable win . She is pitted against six candidates, four of whom are independents. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Congress have supported her candidature. The bypoll was necessitated owing to the death of Latke’s husband and Shiv Sena MLA Ramesh Latke in May. Ramesh Latke was a corporator from Andheri for several years, before being elected as the MLA in 2014. It is the first election after a revolt in the Shiv Sena by Eknath Shinde and 39 other legislators led to the collapse of the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha … [Read more...] about Andheri-E Nagar, Uddhav Raja: Thackeray May Retain Bastion in Today’s Bypoll | Drama Recap

It’s been a nail-biting poll trend in Meghalaya. Counting of votes began at 8 AM, and NPP seems to be taking a lead as per early trends as showcased by CNN-News18’s on ground reports. LIVE Updates The National People’s Party, led by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, is emerging as the single largest party. As per the trends at the time of writing this report, TMC and UDP come behind with 7 seats, and Congress and BJP are leading on 4 seats each. Conrad Sangma has previously hinted that his coalition with the BJP, which was dissolved ahead of the polls, may be resurrected soon. Amid the developments, let’s take a look at who Sangma is, and what had happened between him and the BJP. Who is Conrad Sangma? Sangma, who was born on January 27, 1978, in Tura, Meghalaya, became chief minister in the BJP-backed cabinet following a hung assembly in 2018. He is one of India’s youngest chief ministers. Purno Agitok Sangma, a nine-time Lok Sabha Member and former NPP leader, is his father. … [Read more...] about Meghalaya Elections: As NPP Maintains Lead, All About Conrad Sangma & Late Night ‘Meet’ With Himanta

Arrested former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia is being mentally harassed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in custody and pressurised to sign papers containing false charges in the excise policy case, senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh said on Sunday. In a press conference, Singh said Sisodia is being mentally harassed and being forced to sign a paper listing all allegations. “Manish Sisodia, who worked hard day and night to provide good education to 18 lakh children, whose education model is being hailed by the world… American President’s wife comes to India, she wants to see the schools built by Manish Sisodia and Arvind Kejriwal. Today, Manish Sisodia is being mentally harassed in CBI custody. They tell him that all allegations are provided in writing. You sign it," he said. Modi जी द्वारा उत्पीड़न इस क़दर बढ़ गया है-जिस @msisodia के शिक्षा मॉडल की चर्चा दुनिया भर में होती है मोदी जी की CBI कागज़ पर आरोप लिखकर ज़बरदस्ती Sign करवाने के लिए … [Read more...] about Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia Pressured to Admit False Charges in Excise Policy Scam, Claims AAP

The allegations in the Delhi excise policy case are serious and must be probed, the Congress said on Monday, as a court sent former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia to judicial custody till March 20. Asserting that its stand on the "misuse" of central agencies against opposition leaders is clear, the party also condemned the CBI "raid" at the residence of former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi. Earlier in the day, a court here sent Sisodia to judicial custody till March 20 in the Delhi excise policy case after the CBI said it did not require the custody of the senior AAP leader for now. The CBI arrested Sisodia last week in connection with alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped liquor policy for 2021-22. Asked why the Congress was "confused" about its stance on the issue, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said, "We are not at all confused, our stand is clear. We condemn the CBI raid at Rabri Devi's residence… it is no … [Read more...] about Allegations in Delhi Excise Policy Case Serious, Must Be Probed, Says Congress