‘No party whip’: BJD tells MPs to ‘exercise conscience’ on Waqf Amendment Bill | India News – The Times of India

BJD national Spokesperson, Sasmit Patra NEW DELHI: The Biju Janata Dal changed its stance on Thursday and told its party members to exercise their conscience in the interest of justice, harmony, and the rights of all communities in Rajya Sabha while giving their votes for the Waqf Amendment Bill. After the Lok Sabha, the bill…

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‘He is a disgrace’: Congress slams TN governor for ‘secularism’ remark | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday lashed out at Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi over his “secularism was an European concept” comment calling it “outrageous and unacceptable”. Party general secretary Jairam Ramesh called for the sacking of Ravi, calling him a “disgrace.”“This man, who has taken an oath on the Constitution, and who – inspite of…

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Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi says secularism European concept, not needed in India | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi on Monday said secularism was an European concept which was not needed in India. He went on to allege “one insecure Prime Minister introduced secularism in the Constitution during emergency in order to appease some sections of people.” The Tamil Nadu governor’s observations evoked strong retort from…

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