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Congress demands action against MLA for distributing sword in pandal

Patna, Oct 4 (UNI) Terming the distribution of swords in a Durga puja pandal by the BJP MLA of Sitamarhi as "grossly inappropriate" and a "criminal act", Congress leader and former MLC Premchand Mishra on Friday alleged that it was being done to create communal tension.
Mishra said here that no action was initiated against such people as they were enjoying the patronage of the people in power.
He alleged those in the government were openly flouting the law and were engaged in spoiling the atmosphere under the guise of Durga Puja.
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NU hosts precursor event of national space science symposium

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