Pitroda's claim on Constitution sparks row, BJP calls Congress 'anti-Dalit'

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday criticized the Congress, labeling it as "anti-Dalit," following comments by Sam Pitroda, the Indian Overseas Congress chief. Pitroda suggested that Jawaharlal Nehru had a greater role in drafting the Constitution than BR Ambedkar. The Congress leader deleted the post soon after the...

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Karnataka: Jagadish Shettar returns to BJP, had switched to Congress last year | Oneindia News
The Karnataka Congress has downplayed the development of Jagadish Shettar quitting the party to join the BJP. The former Karnataka Chief Minister, who had quit the BJP to join the Congress ahead of the state assembly polls last year, rejoined his old party on Thursday. Shettar cited his long association with the BJP, and said many of his well-wishers wanted him to join the party. #JagadishShettar #PoliticalSwitch #BJPReturns #CongressToBJP #KarnatakaPolitics #PartyHopping #PoliticalMove #LeadershipChanges #PoliticalDynasty #IndianPolitics #KarnatakaLeaders #PoliticalNews #BJPAlliance #CongressSwitch #JagadishShettarComeback #PoliticalTransitions #PoliticalShifts #BJPLeadership #KarnatakaBJP #CongressDefection ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.125~HT.96~

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Legislative branch of U.S. government
Modi, who was campaigning for BJP candidates Jagadish Shettar and Annasaheb Jolle, said “by insulting kings and queens, Congress insulted Chhatrapati Shivaji..
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PM Modi criticized Rahul Gandhi for allegedly appeasing a vote bank while neglecting atrocities by Muslim rulers, and aligning with parties glorifying Aurangzeb...
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PM Modi alleged at a campaign rally in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, on Saturday that Congress wants to extend the “Karnataka model” of offering reservation to all..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that Congress should apologise to the country for making false claims about the Electronic Voting Machines after..
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Sam Pitroda

Indian inventor and businessman (born 1942)
Advocate Prashant Bhushan expressed support for an inheritance tax on Friday, urging Congress to be "on the front foot" in response to Sam Pitroda's statements,..
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Former CM Baghel accuses PM Modi of lying about inheritance tax, referencing Indira Gandhi's donations. Modi uses Pitroda's comments to attack Congress. Baghel,..
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Congress dissociated itself from chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda's comments on inheritance tax and said his remarks were being sensationalised..
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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
Asserting that the opposition has fallen short, Union Minister and BJP's candidate for the Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency, Piyush Goyal, emphasized that the..
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Anurag Thakur lauded BJP's development initiatives, criticized Congress, and highlighted infrastructure projects. He emphasized inclusive governance, national..
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RSS chief Bhagwat reaffirmed support for reservations at VBVK event, countering false claims amidst BJP-Congress reservation debate. Telangana CM Reddy..
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Dalit

Marginalized castes in India and other South Asian countries
In Agra, Taj Mahal's city, politics and history intertwine with Dalit influence. Recent events amplified the pivotal role of Dalit voters, shaping the region's..
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Priyanka Gandhi criticizes BJP for wanting to change Constitution and using religion in politics. She emphasizes protecting people's rights, warns of the impact..
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Chandrashekhar Azad, a prominent figure contesting from Nagina, has stirred political discussions by challenging established parties. His background as a Dalit..
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B. R. Ambedkar

Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer (1891–1956)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on Tuesday regarding Congress's push for a quota for Muslims signifies a notable intensification of the BJP's..
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During an election rally in Amroha on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused the Congress party of allegedly intending to enforce 'Sharia..
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Congress called upon the Election Commission to halt the Surat elections, claiming that the BJP orchestrated a "match fixing" due to apprehensions about the..
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Jawaharlal Nehru

Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted the contributions of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who donated her jewellery during the 1962 India-China..
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