‘No proposal before govt’: Karnataka on reports of reservations to Muslims in jobs | India News – Times of India

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah. (ANI) NEW DELHI: The Karnataka chief minister’s office (CMO) issued a statement on Tuesday dismissing media reports about potential Muslim job reservations as “another new lie.” The CMO confirmed that whilst there were demands for such reservations, no formal proposal existed.The CMO’s clarification came amidst ongoing controversy about Muslim reservations in…

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‘Does PM Modi not come under EC’s jurisdiction?’: Sanjay Raut on Uddhav Thackeray’s bag check | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accused the Election Commission of partiality in its inspection procedures during election campaigns. Raut claimed that while Shiv Sena leaders face rigorous scrutiny of their luggage, helicopters, and private vehicles, prominent leaders from the ruling alliance seem to bypass similar checks. Raut alleged, “Our luggage, helicopter, private…

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Talk of anti-conversion law in Maharashtra worries church leaders | India News – Times of India

MUMBAI: For the minority Christian community in Maharashtra, the election offers difficult choices, especially after home minister Amit Shah’s statement that a BJP govt in the state will implement the anti-conversion law and never allow quota for minorities. Despite the fact that no Christian candidate has been fielded by major political parties in Mumbai, community…

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Uddhav’s bags checked, asks EC if it checks Modi & Shah | India News – Times of India

Uddhav Thackeray (File photo) NAGPUR/NASIK: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray expressed outrage after his bags were checked by officials deployed by EC at Wani, Yavatmal, ahead of a rally Saturday. A video circulated by the party shows Thackeray’s bags being examined, a move he termed “biased” and questioned whether such checks were conducted on…

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Vote for regional parties is support for BJP, Telangana CM Reddy tells Muslims | India News – Times of India

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy appealed Monday to Muslims to support Congress in the upcoming elections, warning that voting for regional parties could indirectly benefit BJP govt at the Centre. He emphasised that only two main political factions exist: “Modi Parivar” and “Gandhi Parivar”. “While Modi Parivar is trying to divide…

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