‘Will become animals in next birth’: Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA warns voters ‘influenced’ by money, liquor and gifts | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: BJP MLA and former Madhya Pradesh minister Usha Thakur made an accusation that some individuals cast their votes based on money, alcohol and presents, stating that such individuals who compromise democracy will face reincarnation as various animals. She claimed that beneficiaries receive thousands of rupees through various BJP government initiatives, according to statements…

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‘People have developed habit of begging from government,’ says MP mantri, triggers row | India News – The Times of India

Patel said, ‘Gathering army of beggars doesn’t strengthen society, it weakens it’ BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh minister Prahlad Patel has sparked a controversy by equating public demands and petitions to govt with “begging”. At a function in Rajgarh district on Saturday, panchayat and rural development minister Patel said this “army of beggars” is weakening society.“People have…

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‘In turmoil today because of past sins’: Manipur CM Biren Singh hits back at Congress after apology | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has sharply countered Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “absence” from the conflict-hit state. Singh attributed Manipur’s ongoing challenges to what he called the “sins of the Congress,” singling out decisions made during previous administrations. “Everyone, including yourself, is aware that Manipur is…

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Gandhi, Ambedkar Parliament statues relocated, govt draws Congress fire | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha secretariat on Thursday said statues of Mahatma Gandhi, B R Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shivaji, among others, are being respectfully relocated to a “grand Prerana Sthal” in the Parliament House Complex itself as part of a landscaping exercise, even as the move drew sharp criticism from the Congress.The Lok Sabha secretariat clarified…

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