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Anurag Thakur, Priyanka Gandhi in Joint Parliamentary Committee for ‘One Nation One Election’
4 weeks ago

Anurag Thakur, Priyanka Gandhi in Joint Parliamentary Committee for ‘One Nation One Election’

Live Mint  

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Manish Tewari, BJP leader Anurag Thakur have been included as members of a Joint Parliamentary Committee for One Nation One Election’. The other members are — Dharmendra Yadav, Kalyan Banerjee, Supriya Sule, Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Sambit Patra, Anil Baluni, Anurag Singh Thakur named as members of JPC. Ramesh — Bansuri Swaraj — Parshottambhai Rupala …

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‘Decision to Grant Citizenship Has Given People an Identity’: BJP's Shantanu Thakur Says Ready for Bangaon Battle
7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Decision to Grant Citizenship Has Given People an Identity’: BJP's Shantanu Thakur Says Ready for Bangaon Battle

News 18  

Shantanu Thakur, the descendant of Harichand Thakur — who founded Matua-ism, a Vaishnavite religious reform movement — and Minister of State for Shipping has been the face of the CAA movement for the BJP. Thakur is contesting from Bengal’s Bangaon, which is set to vote in phase 5 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to CNN-News18, Thakur expressed confidence …

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Modi a capable leader, says Jai Ram Thakur
8 months, 1 week ago

Modi a capable leader, says Jai Ram Thakur

Hindustan Times  

Former Himachal chief minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday said, “Today we have a capable leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and it is a matter of good fortune and pride for us.” Former Himachal chief minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur addressed a Panna Pramukh conference at Nalagarh in Solan district. We are …

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Rahul Gandhi, Asad from Aurangzeb school of thought: Anurag Thakur
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, Asad from Aurangzeb school of thought: Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and MIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi of being from the “Aurangzeb school of thought with democracy on their lips but Shariah in their hearts”. Unleashing a no-holds-barred rhetoric against the Congress at a press conference at the BJP office on Wednesday, Mr. Thakur …

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PM Modi heaps praise for Bharat Ratna awardees PV Narasimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi heaps praise for Bharat Ratna awardees PV Narasimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, Chaudhary Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned a brief note for former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao Garu and Chaudhary Charan Singh, agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur after President Droupadi Murmu conferred Bharat Ratna upon them posthumously on Saturday. Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh On behalf of the late Chaudhary Charan Singh, Bharat Ratna was received …

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President Droupadi Murmu to present Bharat Ratna Award to PV Narsimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, and 3 others today
9 months, 2 weeks ago

President Droupadi Murmu to present Bharat Ratna Award to PV Narsimha Rao, Karpoori Thakur, and 3 others today

Live Mint  

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday will present Bharat Ratna to five eminent personalities-Former PMs Chaudhary Charan Singh, PV Narasimha Rao, former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, Agronomist MS Swaminathan, and BJP veteran LK Advani at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recommended five eminent personalities for the Bharat Ratna award. According to ANI news agency, President Murmu …

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Govt can call Parliament's special session to make law on MSP if it wants, says farmer leader Sarwan Pandher
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Govt can call Parliament's special session to make law on MSP if it wants, says farmer leader Sarwan Pandher

India TV News  

Farmers' Protest: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Saturday said that the government can call a special session of the Parliament and make a law on legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price. No govt worked as much for farmers as Modi govt did, says Union Minister Commenting on the work done by the Centre, Thakur said, "No government has done …

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‘CAA will be implemented across India within 7 days’: Union Minister Shantanu Thakur makes bold ‘guarantee’ in Bengal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘CAA will be implemented across India within 7 days’: Union Minister Shantanu Thakur makes bold ‘guarantee’ in Bengal

Op India  

The Citizenship Act will be implemented across India within the next seven days, Union Minister Shantanu Thakur made this bold assertion as a guarantee in West Bengal on Sunday. Not just in West Bengal, the CAA would be implemented in every state of India within a week.” VIDEO | "Ram Mandir has been inaugurated, and within the next seven days, …

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Don't fall into CAA trap, says Mamata even as BJP promises to implement it within a week
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Don't fall into CAA trap, says Mamata even as BJP promises to implement it within a week

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: The mercury in West Bengal politics soared on Monday over the issue of implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act. While chief minister Mamata Banerjee, during her north Bengal visit, urged people not to fall into the CAA trap, Union minister Shantanu Thakur said the newly amended act would be implemented not only in Bengal but also across the country …

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‘Paltu Ram’ strikes again? Why Nitish Kumar could leave INDIA alliance
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Paltu Ram’ strikes again? Why Nitish Kumar could leave INDIA alliance

Firstpost  

Is Nitish Kumar leaving the INDIA bloc? It all depend on Nitish Kumar’s antaratma.” The BJP’s decision to honour ex- Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur with a posthumous Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, is said to be among the top reasons for Nitish doing so, as per NDTV. Nitish also took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi – …

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‘Congress said same before 2014, 2019’: Anurag Thakur on Kharge's ‘hoist flag at home’ barb at PM Modi
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Congress said same before 2014, 2019’: Anurag Thakur on Kharge's ‘hoist flag at home’ barb at PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day speech, set the tone for ‘next August 15’ with an assertion that he is going to present his government's achievements during his next speech from Red Fort – given that the Bharatiya Janata Party makes a comeback after the 2024 general elections. Countering the PM's claim, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said, "He …

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Congress backs China-funded portal: Minister Anurag Thakur
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress backs China-funded portal: Minister Anurag Thakur

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: BJP leader and Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday charged that China, NewsClick website and Congress are linked to an "anti-India umblical cord" as he cited a news report which alleged that Chinese companies were funding the portal. Addressing a press conference along with Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar at the BJP headquarters here, Thakur charged that …

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E-auction of 808 FM radio stations soon: Anurag Thakur
1 year, 5 months ago

E-auction of 808 FM radio stations soon: Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday said as part of an initiative to expand the reach of radio, the third batch of 808 channels in 284 cities would be e-auctioned soon. He said community radio stations played a key role in realising the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ‘Jan Bhagidari’ and ‘Jan Andolan’. The Minister …

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Four NSFs reported cases of sexual harassment in last 3 years: Sports minister Thakur briefs Rajya Sabha
1 year, 5 months ago

Four NSFs reported cases of sexual harassment in last 3 years: Sports minister Thakur briefs Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

The Sports Ministry on Thursday said the POSH Act, 2013 is applicable to all National Sports Federations and in the last three years, only four NSFs have reported complaints of such nature. “The Ministry has also issued instructions to all NSFs from time-to-time on the prevention of sexual harassment in sports,” Thakur wrote in his reply during the question hour …

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Wrestlers’ stir gets political heft as more Opposition leaders extend support
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers’ stir gets political heft as more Opposition leaders extend support

The Hindu  

Political support for the ongoing protest by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh widened on April 28, with several Opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party and the Rashtriya Lok Dal, expressing solidarity with their cause. Among them were Trinamool MPs Dola Sen and Aparupa Poddar, who visited the …

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Election Commission decision on parties 'continuously on decline' based on rules: Union Minister Anurag Thakur
1 year, 9 months ago

Election Commission decision on parties 'continuously on decline' based on rules: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on April 11 said the Election Commission acted as per rules in denying the national and the State party status to those who were not getting support of the people and were "continuously on decline". "Those who did not get votes, who did not get acceptance by the public and had continuously been on the decline, …

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Centre hikes DA by 4% for govt employees, pensioners
1 year, 9 months ago

Centre hikes DA by 4% for govt employees, pensioners

Live Mint  

Union Minister Anurag Thakur announced a 4% hike in dearness allowance for Central government employees on Friday. The Centre said that the Cabinet had approved the release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners. Following a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, Thakur told reporters that the combined impact …

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Anurag Thakur hits out at KCR for failing Telangana
1 year, 10 months ago

Anurag Thakur hits out at KCR for failing Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Stating that it would make no difference if corrupt leaders come out with allegations against the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union I&B minister Anurag Singh Thakur said that the BRS government had failed to fulfill its promises to the people of the state. Thakur lashed out at Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and his family and accused …

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Congress flouting COVID-19 protocols, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur
2 years ago

Congress flouting COVID-19 protocols, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday hit out at the Congress over its Bharat Jodo Yatra, accusing the party of abdicating its responsibility by flouting COVID-19 protocols when the pandemic was rearing its head once again. Mr. Thakur also sought to know whether Rahul Gandhi, who is leading the Bharat Jodo Yatra, had undergone his COVID-19 test as Himachal Pradesh …

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Himachal poll results: ‘Respect people’s mandate’- How HP CM Jairam Thakur reacted to BJP’s defeat
2 years, 1 month ago

Himachal poll results: ‘Respect people’s mandate’- How HP CM Jairam Thakur reacted to BJP’s defeat

India TV News  

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur, giving his first reaction on assembly election results in which his party- BJP lost to Congress on Thursday, said he respects the people’s mandate. “I respect people's mandate and I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other central leadership during last 5 years. Notably, the state has seen a tradition since 1985 …

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AAP won't win a single seat in Himachal assembly polls, says Anurag Thakur
2 years, 2 months ago

AAP won't win a single seat in Himachal assembly polls, says Anurag Thakur

India Today  

As barely a month left for the Himachal Pradesh assembly election, a war of words has begun between the political parties, with Union Minister Anurag Thakur deriding the chances of AAP forming a government in the state. Asserting to form a government in Himachal, Anurag Thakur claimed that the AAP would not be able to win a single seat in …

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Amit Shah, Anurag Thakur tried to topple govt in Punjab; but Operation Lotus failed: AAP
2 years, 3 months ago

Amit Shah, Anurag Thakur tried to topple govt in Punjab; but Operation Lotus failed: AAP

India Today  

A political firestorm erupted in Punjab after AAP MLA Sheetal Anugral accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur of toppling the Punjab government. In an exclusive interview with India Today, AAP MLA Sheetal Angural said that three men, claiming to be high court lawyers, had offered him Rs 25 Crore on behalf of the …

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India's Overall Performance Improved in Commonwealth Games: Anurag Thakur
2 years, 5 months ago

India's Overall Performance Improved in Commonwealth Games: Anurag Thakur

News 18  

Union Youth Affairs & Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said the country’s overall performance has improved in Commonwealth Games and “we are heading towards a new India." Thakur said this while interacting with the volunteers of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan and the National Service Scheme at Peterhoff here as a part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan’. He also exchanged …

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Parallel meetings of JD(U), RJD begin amid soaring political temperatures in Bihar
2 years, 5 months ago

Parallel meetings of JD(U), RJD begin amid soaring political temperatures in Bihar

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Parallel meetings of the JD which helms the Bihar government, and the opposition RJD are on here Tuesday amid speculations of a major political move by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The meeting of the RJD legislators is convened by party leader Tejashwi Yadav at his mother Rabri Devi's Circular Road bungalow, a stone's throw from the CM's Anney Marg …

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