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    Puducherry Election: Congress Seeks Overwhelming Majority

    New Delhi, April 8 Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that the Congress is committed to ensuring statehood for Puducherry, as it should not be run from Delhi, while appealing to the people of the Union Territory to give his party an overwhelming majority.A day before the polling for the Puducherry...
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    Udhayanidhi Stalin Criticizes BJP's Influence in Puducherry

    Puducherry, April 7 Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre on Tuesday, alleging that Puducherry is being used as a "testing ground" for policies that he described as detrimental to the public.Addressing campaign meetings for candidates...
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    Local Autonomy and Statehood Key Issues in Puducherry Election

    Puducherry, April 7 Political parties and their candidates made a frantic, last-ditch effort to win over voters as the campaign for the Puducherry assembly elections came to a close on Tuesday.Candidates spent the day crisscrossing the union territory to make their final appeals before the 6...
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    Udhayanidhi Stalin: Puducherry Targeted by BJP

    Puducherry, April 7 Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday claimed that the BJP wanted to gain full control of the Union Territory, just as it sought to gain control of Tamil Nadu through the AIADMK led by Edappadi K Palaniswami.Campaigning for the DMK-led Secular Progressive...
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    Puducherry Faces BJP's 'Testing Ground' for Anti-People Policies

    Puducherry, April 7 Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin claimed on Tuesday that the BJP wanted to gain full control of the Union Territory, just as it aimed to control Tamil Nadu through the AIADMK led by Edappadi K Palaniswami.Campaigning for the candidates of the DMK-led Secular...
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    Puducherry's Debt and Statehood Demand Under Scrutiny

    In Puducherry, R. Siva, a leader of the DMK, has repeatedly promised statehood, jobs for youth, the development of the Tidel Park, and improved basic amenities during his campaign in the Villianur Assembly constituency.While his supporters highlight details like the MLA office remaining open...
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    Tamil Nadu CM’s Plea for Puducherry Statehood Fuels Election Campaign

    Puducherry, April 7 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin has alleged that the Centre has shown no interest in granting full statehood to Puducherry, despite the union territory’s legislative Assembly passing resolutions 14 times urging such a move.Addressing a rally here and...
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    Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Addresses Puducherry Concerns, Seeks Change

    Puducherry, April 6 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Monday alleged that the Centre has shown no interest in granting full statehood to Puducherry, despite the union territory's legislative assembly passing resolutions 14 times urging such a move.Addressing a rally...
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    Puducherry: Congress Promises Fare-Free Buses and Job Reforms Amidst Allegations

    On April 6, Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, accused the AINRC-BJP government in Puducherry of "30 per cent commission" and a "liquor license regime," as well as the manufacture of counterfeit drugs. He stated that the issue of fake medicines was not just about corruption...
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    Puducherry Elections: Congress Promises Civic Polls After Counterfeit Drug Allegations

    Puducherry, April 6 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticized the ruling AINRC-BJP government over alleged manufacturing of counterfeit drugs, asserting that it was not just corruption but a murderous act as spurious drugs were being distributed across the country.Addressing a rally...
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    Puducherry Assembly Elections: AIADMK Focus on Statehood

    Puducherry, April 5 AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami said on Sunday that his party would make all efforts to secure full statehood for Puducherry.Addressing a rally here, campaigning for the AIADMK and other constituents of the NDA in the April 9 Assembly polls, he said his party...
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    Ladakh Activist Eyes Talks with Centre After Statehood Push

    Kargil, Apr 5 Activist Sonam Wangchuk defended the demand for statehood and safeguards under the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh on Sunday, and said he would not back out from joining talks with the government if the need arises.Addressing a press conference, Wangchuk, who was released on March 14...
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    Congress Leader Accuses Govt of Marginalizing J&K People

    Jammu, April 5 Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government on Sunday, accusing it of treating the people of the Union Territory as "second-class citizens" by denying them statehood.He also targeted...
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    Kharge Attacks NDA's Corruption Allegations in Puducherry

    Puducherry, April 4 Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said on Saturday that the NDA "is an opportunistic alliance that thrives on corruption and the looting of public assets".Addressing a rally of the INDIA bloc in Puducherry, the Congress president said Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
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    Alliance Confusion and Fatigue: Puducherry Elections See Local Party Pushback

    Puducherry, April 4 TVK chief Vijay on Saturday described the DMK-Congress alliance as a "confused alliance" and the NR Congress-BJP tie-up as an "exhausted one" in Puducherry.Addressing a rally here for the April 9 elections, Vijay criticised both national parties for failing to grant...
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    J-K Situation: Dy CM Questions Normalcy Claims & Security Allocations

    Jammu, April 1 Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary questioned the rationale behind the withdrawal and selective allocation of security to MLAs on Wednesday, saying such actions create confusion about the ground situation and undermine democratic principles...
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    PM Modi Highlights Odisha's Cultural Heritage

    New Delhi, April 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted the people of Odisha on 'Utkala Dibasa', and said the state stands tall as a timeless symbol of cultural and spiritual greatness.Utkala Dibasa, also known as Odisha Foundation Day, is celebrated on April 1 to mark the...
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    Odisha Day Celebrations Highlight State's Progress

    New Delhi, April 1 President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings on Odisha Day and said that the state's talented and hardworking people are playing a significant role in the 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) journey.Odisha's invaluable contribution to India's freedom struggle and...
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    Modi Praises Odisha as Symbol of Culture and Spirit

    New Delhi, April 1 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Odisha Day, stating that the state stands as a "timeless symbol" of culture and "spiritual greatness".Odisha Day, or Utkal Divas, is celebrated annually on April 1 to commemorate...
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    Odisha Day Celebrations Highlight State's Contribution

    New Delhi, April 1 President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Odisha Day and lauded the state's "significant role" in the journey of 'Developed India'.Odisha Day, or Utkal Divas, is celebrated annually on April 1 to commemorate the formation of...
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