DMK MP sparks controversy by calling Hindi heartland states 'Gaumutra States', issues apology after backlash

Credit: DNA- Published on December 6, 2023
Referring to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh as the 'Gaumutra States', Senthilkumar stoked controversy after making remarks in the Lok Sabha that people in the country should realise that BJP can only win elections in these States.

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Madhya Pradesh

State in central India
Moving westward, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are also slated to experience rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds until May 12.
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Scattered light to moderate rainfall is also predicted in east Uttar Pradesh, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Vidarbha.
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Chhattisgarh

State in central India
Chhattisgarh witnessed a 72.8% voter turnout across 11 Lok Sabha seats, showing variations in percentages. The election saw 220 candidates, with BJP dominating..
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Former Congress functionary Radhika Khera, who quit the party last Sunday alleging she was tortured by her colleagues after visiting Ram temple, and actor..
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Chhattisgarh's final Lok Sabha polls saw 67% voter turnout. Tragedies, EVM glitches, and high candidate count marked the election. The state anticipates improved..
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Rajasthan

State in Northwestern India
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It was not a minor coincidence that the day Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Rae Bareli on Feb 20 was also the day Sonia Gandhi was elected to Rajya..
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Shubham Narwal, from a Rajasthan village, defied odds to become the first Navy officer, inspired by his hardworking mother's sacrifices. His journey showcases..
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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
CPI MP Vishwam urged PM Modi to investigate Adani and Ambani's alleged wrongdoings and black money hoarding, criticizing BJP's defense. CPI MP also highlighted..
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Responding to it, Amit Malviya, Bhartiya Janta Party's in-charge of the National Information and Technology Department on Wednesday targeted the Congress party..
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Lok Sabha

Lower house of the Parliament of India
Kanpur is one of Uttar Pradesh's eighty Lok Sabha seats. On May 13, during Phase IV of the General Elections, it will cast a vote. On June 4, the results will be..
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Congress leader and candidate from Lakshadweep, Muhammed Hamdullah Sayeed, has claimed that there is "strong resentment" against the policies and inaction of..
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On Wednesday, Russia said that the US attempted to "unbalance" Indian politics by making it "harder to have the General Parliamentary elections." Speaking at a..
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On Tuesday, the Supreme Court had hinted at granting interim bail to Kejriwal to enable him to campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
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