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PM Modi brought 25 crore people out of BPL: Anurag Thakur

New Delhi, February 4: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the truth regarding those who only gave slogans such as "gareebi hatao", but failed to remove poverty. He said that the Prime Minister has witnessed poverty and has brought 25 crore people out of below the poverty line.

Appointments under Congress made without transparency: Assam CM slams Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, February 3: Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his reservations against the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection committee that recommends the appointment of Election Commissioners, saying that it was "ironic," pointing out that such appointments under the Congress government were made without transparency.

Restless BJP ally in Kerala BDJS explores new political options

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 27: Days after the Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS), the second-largest ally of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Kerala, passed a resolution in Kottayam to explore alternative political partnerships, the party leadership has called for a crucial state committee meeting on February 1 to address the issue.

All legislative bodies should play effective role in achieving goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047, says Lok Sabha Speaker

Patna, January 21: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated on Tuesday that the tradition of barrier-free, orderly discussion and smooth communication should be maintained in legislatures. Expressing concern over the decline in the number of sittings, Birla said that it should be the endeavour of all Presiding Officers to ensure no disruptions occur in the houses, despite agreements and disagreements.

JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill to next meet on Jan 31

New Delhi, January 21: The second meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament on 'One Nation One Election' Bill, also known as the 'Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill', 2024 will be conducted on January 31, 2025.