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History of Stunning Political Alliances Between Arch Rivals

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Shiv Sena and Congress coming closure to form an alliance to form government in Maharashtra could be surprising for many. But here Sharad Pawar is working as a key link between Udbhav Thackeray and Sonia Gandhi.

Congress President Sonia Gandhi held discussion with senior party leaders and elected MLAs of Maharashtra assembly in Jaipur where the MLAs are stationed. The maximum number of Congress MLAs are favoring a Sena-led government to keep BJP out of power.

This alliance between Shiv Sena and Congress could look stunning but there are more stunning alliances in history.

  1. Mizoram’s Chakma Autonomous District Council

In 2018, the BJP with 5 members and the congress with 7 formed a post-poll alliance called United Legislature Party to form the Chakma Autonomous District Council government.

  1. BJP and PDP in J&K

In 2014, the BJP joined hands with its key rival Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of late Mufti Muhammad Sayeed to form government. It is to be noted that both the parties were arch rivals in the state politics.

  1. Congress and AAP

In 2013 Delhi assembly elections, Congress slipped to the third-position in seats but it gave outside support to AAP that was the second party with highest-seats in the assembly election. BJP was the single largest party in Delhi elections but it was short of the magic number.

  1. BSP joined BJP

In 1995, Mayawati snapped her ties with Mulayam Singh Yadav’s SP in different circumstances. She forged a BSP-BJP alliance to remain in power according to a seat sharing formula.

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Sena Exits NDA Government Following Sharad Pawar’s Advice; CWC Meeting To Discuss Maha Govt Formation

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The feud over government formation in Maharashtra reached the center on Monday when Shiv Sena’s only minister in the Modi-led government resigned.

Shiv Sena asked Arvind Swant to resign from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. He was Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. It was a precondition set by NCP chief Sharad Pawar to start negotiation for government formation in Maharashtra.

Important developments in Maharashtra politics

  1. Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyariinvited Shiv Sena to form government after BJP declined the stake claim to power. Shiv Sena has to show numbers by Monday evening.
  2. Udbhav Thackeray is tipped to the CM with an NCP-deputy according to a formula reached over the weekend.
  3. Congress chief Sonia Gandhi was reluctant to support Shiv Sena but Congress Working Committee will meet to discuss the situation under pressure from Maharashtra leaders.
  4. Saamna, the mouthpiece of Shiv Sena, indicated towards the possibility of Sena forming a government with the help of 54 NCP and 44 Cong MLAs.
  5. Shiv Sena moved its legislators to a resort in Mud Island after accepting the invite for government formation. Sena fears poaching of its MLAs by BJP.

BJP and Shiv Sena, long term allies for more than 25 years, fought as a coalition and won 105 and 56 seats respectively in the 288-member assembly. Together they are well ahead of majority mark that is 145. But Shiv Sena is insisting on a 50:50 formula of CM’s post for half term and an equal share in ministries. The formula is unacceptable to BJP.

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Babri Masjid Was Built On A Hindu Temple Admits Supreme Court

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Five-judge Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoiand Justices Ashok Bhushan, D Y Chandrachud, Sharad Arvind Bobde and SA Nazeer delivered its historic judgement on Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid land dispute case. It unanimously declared that the land belonged to Ram Mandir.

What was the historic judgement?

Chief Justice RajanGogoi led bench ordered that the entire disputed land measuring went to 2.77-acres to Hindus for Ram Mandir but the bench also said that Muslims would get 5-acres of alternate land. The decision was just the opposite of Allahabad High Court verdict of 2010.

What was the Allahabad High Court verdict?

Allahabad High Court on September 30, 2010 ruled that the 2.77-acres of disputed land be divided into three equal parts and given to Hindu Maha Sabha that represents Ram Lalla, Sunni Waqf Board and Nirmohi Akhara. But the High Court admitted that the disputed land was the birthplace of Rama and that the Babri Masjid was built on the ruins of the Hindu temple.

Highlights of the SC ruling

• It is proved that Hindus were in possession of the outer courtyard of disputed site
• UP Sunni Waqf Board failed to establish its case in SC
• Muslims offering Friday prayer at mosque proved that they were in possession the site
• Muslims didn’t abandon Friday payers despite obstructions
• The underlying structure buried under the disputed site wasn’t an Islamic structure
• ASI’s evidence can’t be taken as a mere opinion
• Both the Hindus and Muslims agreed that the disputed site was the birthplace of Lord Ram
• The faith of the Hindus about the site is undisputed
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2019: He Was Rightly Called The Iron Man Of India

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The country is celebrating 144th birth centenary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31st October. PM Modi paid tribute the great leader and addressed the nation in a program organized close to the Statue of Unity. Also, the entire country is running to show unity. But it is more important to know Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and his contribution to the country.

Life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Born on 31st October 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat, his real name was Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel. He passed his matriculation at the tender of 22 and decided to continue his studies to become a barrister. Patel traveled to England to work to complete his education and became a barrister in 30 months that is six months earlier than the normal course. He returned to Gujarat as a lawyer and became a famous barrister.

Patel’s fight for freedom

Inspired by Gandhi, Patel joined the Indian freedom movement and led BardoliSatyagrah to oppose the tax imposed by the then British government. The movement forced the Britishers to forgive the tax for that year. After this victory, Patel emerged as a public figure in Gujarat. But it was just the start of the journey.

Patel became chairman of municipal corporation

He was made head of Gujarat Congress in 1920 and remained on the top post till 1945. During these years, he supported non-cooperation movement of Gandhiji and uprooted alcoholism, untouchability and other social abuses. He also occupied post of Chairman of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation in 1922, 1924 and 1927.

Leader of Quit India Movement

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Election Results 2019: BJP Emerges Loser In Both The States

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Contrary to the exit polls results, BJP seems to be at a great loss. It has lost more than it gained. Also, the opposition isn’t winning in flying colors. During election campaigns, BJP projected its prospects as bigger than ever before but it isn’t uncommon for political parties to inflate their prospects in election rallies.

Claims BJP made in election campaigns

The party claimed to cross 225 seats in Maharashtra with its long-term ally Shiv Sena but the party is far behind its projected seats. In Haryana, it claimed to bag 75 out of the 90 assembly seats without any alliance but the results seem to be just the opposite. BJP is struggling to make a government in Haryana on its own. It has to take help of smaller parties to stake a claim for government formation.

Reasons for losing seats in Haryana Assembly Elections

  1. Voters believe on local issues and caste affiliations still play a crucial role in deciding preference of political candidates.
  2. BJP has to pay heed to local economy that is in shambles. The masses are worried about their future.
  3. Businessmen, middle-class and agricultural community sees dark future in present conditions. They need change but the opposition isn’t ready to take the lead.

Future of BJP in Maharashtra and Haryana

BJP is emerging as the single largest party to stake claim to form government. In Maharashtra it can easily form a government for second time but it can’t be said about Haryana where it is a couple of seats short from the magic figure.

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Maharashtra Election 2019: Check Your Name In The Maharashtra Election Commission Voter List

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Maharashtra is going to poll on 21st October. This time, elections would he held in single phase and the result would be declared after three days on 24th October.

Which are the main parties in Maharashtra Election 2019?

There are four main contestants in the Maharashtra assembly elections. These parties are:

• Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP)

• Shiv Sena

• Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

• Congress

Highlights of Maharashtra Election 2019:

• Election will be held for 288 constituencies

• There are 3,237 contestants in the fray

• Polling will be held in 96,661 centers

• Total 8.9 crore electorate will vote

• There are 4.6 crore male voters

• Number of female voters is 4.2 crore

• There are 2,634 other voters

Voter list keeps record of every electorate. You can also find other details related to your district and polling booth in the voter list.

Check your name and other details on the voter list

  1. Visit website of Chief Election Officer of Maharashtra https://ceo.maharashtra.gov.in/
  2. Click on “Find Name In Voter List”
  3. Name on voter list can be searched in two ways – with name and voter ID card
  4. Find “Name Wise” tab and click on the corresponding box that will dropdown menus with two options – district and constituency
  5. Click on any one of the option and like district/constituency name and enter first name, last name and middle name. Also, answer a simply math question. It will different for every user
  6. Click on search button to see your name and fill form number 6, if your name isn’t in the list
  7. Find “ID Wise” name by clicking on the corresponding box and choosing
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PM Modi Promises To Stop Water From Flowing To Pakistan In His Poll Promise In Haryana

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Pakistan over the issue of water while addressing a rally in Hisar. He said that he always accomplishes what he decides to do. Pakistan has warned India that any attempt to water flow would be considered an act of aggression.

What did Narendra Modi say?

PM Modi started his speech with water issue in Haryana. He assured the farmers that the Haryana water won’t flow towards Pakistan. He also took a dig at Pakistan over his earlier statement about stopping water flowing to neighbouring country. He said that his reference to water upsets people in Islamabad.

What are Modi’s plans for next five years?

PM Modi said that his government had plans to invest Rs. 3.5 lakh crore in next five years to make infrastructure to provide water for drinking and irrigation purposes. He said that his emphasis was on to improve water condition under his Jal Jeevan Mission. He said that his government wanted to remove farmer’s reliability on monsoon for irrigation. He addressed two rallies in Gohana and Sonipat and later in Hisar in Haryana.

How did PM Modi slam opposition parties?

Modi targeted opposition parties saying that they are busy fighting among themselves. He also said that opposition parties were unable to provide stable government in Haryana. He said that BJP government in Haryana took bold steps to improve the overall condition of people. He patted Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar for the good work done by the BJP government in Haryana.

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Sanctions on Turkey- Donald Trump Inflict Sanctions on Turkey for Syria Offensive

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The President of US Donald Trump has thrust sanctions opposed the chief person of Turkey’s administration in retaliation to their invading against the Kurds in Syria, and make a small footprint of US mob or troop in-country.

The President of the US said that the steel toll would be raised to 50 percent and consultations over $100 billion craft deals should put on hold. He signed a law-making order inflicting the sanctions of Monday night. 

Words of US President

His words that: ” The circumstances in and in relative to Syria, and in certain the current actions by the executive of Turkey to lead a military invasion into northern Syria, diminished the offensive to conquer the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq, imperil civilians, ISIS, and more endanger to damage the security, stability and peace of state, and create so many more problems to the United States.”

This Government order will authorize the US to impose vigorous supplementary Sanctions on those which are seriously involved in human rights abuses, block a ceasefire, intercept dislodge persons from going back home, forcefully reconstruct the displaced persons, or intimidating the security, peace, and stability in Syria.

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The Second US Presidential Candidate Sounds Concern Over Kashmir

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US Senator Elizabeth Warren voiced concerns over the communication lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir after the center revoked the Article 370 and 35A and bifurcated Kashmir into two Union Territories on August 5.

What did Ms. Warren say?

Elizabeth Warren is the second presidential candidate for the Democratic Party to raise the Kashmir issue. Her statement came almost a month after the fellow Democrat Bernie Sanders expressed concerns over Kashmir.

An influential American politician, Ms. Warren said that India-US ties were rooted in their shared democratic values and that she was concerned about the recent events in Kashmir leading to restrictions and continued communication blackout.

One of the fiercest critics of US President Donald Trump, the Massachusetts senator often accused Trump of undermining democracy through his acts.

What did Senator Bernie Sanders say?

Bernie Sanders said he was deeply concerned about the Kashmir situation at a campaign rally last month. He said that the communication blockade must be lifted immediately and the US government must speak boldly in support of international humanitarian law and UN backed peaceful resolution.

The Vermont Senator earlier raised the Kashmir issue during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the US last month. He wrote an op-ed in a local newspaper criticizing the deafening silence of Trump after the lockdown in Kashmir. The same day President Trump shared sated with PM Modi at the mega “Howdy Modi” … Read the rest

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Bihar Flood: BJP MP Ram Kripal Yadav Fell Into River While Visiting His Constituency In Patna

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In a freak incident, BJP MP and former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav fell into Dardha River while visiting flood affected areas in his Parliamentary constituency.

How did MP Ram Kripal Yadav fall in the river?

The incident took place when the lawmaker was trying to cross the overflowing river on a contraption made with tyre tubes tied to bamboo shafts. But the contraption started tilting to one side only a few yards from the shore. The contraption couldn’t bear the load of lawmaker and his supports resulting in Ram Kripal Yadav falling into the river.

Who saved the lawmaker from river?

Locals standing at the bank of the river saved the lawmaker and his supporters. The locals immediately dived into the river to bring the lawmaker out. Ram Kripal Yadav fell unconscious for some time due to the shock.

Who is Ram Kripal Yadav?

A former deputy mayor of Patna, Ram Kripal Yadav was formerly with RJD before joining BJP in 2014. He shunned his long ties with Lalu Prasad Yadav to join BJP and defeated Lalu’s daughter Misa Bharti in Parliamentary elections of 2014. He retained his seat in the 2019 elections.

Bihar flood

Heavy rainfall over the weekend in Bihar created a flood like situation in the state. And the state capital Patna is among the 15 worst hit districts of the state. Ram Kripal Yadav was visiting his parliamentary constituency when he fell into river along with his supporters. He took the extreme step of crossing the river on a contraption due to unavailability of boats.

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