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Ex Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu Arrested In Corruption Charges
Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the Chief of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is arrested in AP Skill Development Scheme corruption charges. The former Andhra Pradesh CM was served notice by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) CID's Economic Wing under the relevant IPC sections, including Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) and 465 (forgery), according to the notice, Prevention of Corruption… read-more
Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Former CM, Corruption charges, CID Economic Wing
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Oomen Chandy's Last Rites At His Home Constituency
Veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala Oomen Chandy's last rites are scheduled for July 20. Thousands of political leaders, including Congres' paid tributes and expressed grief. Notably, Oomen Chandy (79) passed away on July 18, after a prolonged illness due to throat cancer. His mortal remains were brought to his home constituency Puthupally. His last rites will be held with full state… read-more
Tags: Oomen Chandy, Kerala Politics, Former CM, throat cancer
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Uttarakhand Police Arrests 1 For Waving Knife During Harish Rawat's Program
In Uttarakhand's Kashipur, a man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a knife on stage during a programme of Congress party. The programme was attended by former state CM Harish Rawat. However, no untoward incident happened as the accused was nabbed by the Youth Congress members. "A case has been registered and the person has been arrested for brandishing a knife on a stage," said Dilip Kumar Kunwar, SSP.
Tags: Uttarakhand, Harish Rawat, Former CM, Congress Party, YOUTH CONGRESS
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My Party's Name To Be 'Punjab Lok Congress', Says Amarinder Singh
In the latest development, former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on November 2 announced on Twitter that he'll launch his party by the name of ''Punjab Lok Congress''. However, the registration is yet not done and the party symbol will be decided by Election Commission later. Besides, Singh also officially sent his resignation letter to Congress, accusing Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi of supporting Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Tags: Punjab CM, Punjab Lok Congress, Congress, Resignation, Former CM
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Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh To Launch Own Party Before Poll
In the biggest development of Punjab politics, former CM Amarinder Singh, who recently left the Congress on October 19, announced to launch his own party before the 2022 assembly election. Amarinder further said that he's ready to ally with like-minded parties. However, him joining BJP is unlikely, owing to the farmers' issue. ''The Battle for Punjab is on. Will soon announce the launch of my own political party,'' said Singh.
Tags: Former CM, Political Party, Punjab, farmer, Punjab Election
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BJP Former Minister Kalyan Singh Succumbs To Organ Failure
The 89-year-old UP's former CM Kalyan Singh passed away due to sepsis and multiorgan failure on August 21 at a hospital in Lucknow. The UP CM said, his last rite will be performed on August 23 and declared it as a public holiday. Condoling his death, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, ''I am saddened beyond words. Kalyan Singh Ji...statesman, grassroots level leader, and great human.''
Tags: Kalyan Singh, Former CM, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath
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Veteran Politician Mulayam Singh Yadav Hospitalized In Gurgaon
Former CM of Uttar Pradesh, Mulayam Singh Yadav was hospitalized at Gurgaon’s Medanta hospital on June 30. Reportedly, the Samajwadi Party's head is being treated for age-related health issues. … read-more
Tags: mulayam singh yadav, Uttar Pradesh, Medanta hospital, Former CM
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Police Arrest Former CM Akhilesh Yadav For Launching 'Kisan Yatra'
The Uttar Pradesh police have arrested ex-CM Akhilesh Yadav after he launched the 'Kisan Yatra' protests on December 7. They had held Akhilesh along with other Samajwadi Party leaders for trespassing the barricades placed near his residence. Earlier, the authorities have denied permission to launch the march citing the COVID-19 protocols. Terming arrests as ‘undemocratic move’, SP spokesperson stated the government is… read-more
Tags: Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party, Farmers' Protest, Former CM, UP Police
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Former Gujarat CM Keshubhai Patel Dies Of Cardiac Arrest At 92
Former Gujarat CM and veteran BJP leader Keshubhai Patel passed away of cardiac arrest at 92 on October 29. Reportedly, he had complained of difficulty in breathing, following which he was admitted to a hospital in Ahmedabad. He served Gujarat as a CM in 1995 and 1998-2001. Elected as a member of legislative assembly for six times, Patel had also created his own party, 'Gujarat Parivartan Party', in 2012.
Tags: Gujarat, Keshubhai Patel, Former CM, Cardiac arrest, Ahmedabad
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