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Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal, SAD president Sukhbir Badal mourns Sheila's demise

Chandigarh, Jul 20 (UNI) Former chief minister S Parkash Singh Badal and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday expressed grief at the demise of former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dixit.
In a statement here, the former CM said Sheila Dixit was known for her warm and affable nature and affinity with the common man. ''Dixit was respected across party lines because of her mature personality and ability to listen to all points of view''.
Mr Sukhbir Badal said the former Delhi chief minister was a dynamic personality who transformed Delhi during her three terms in office. He said Dixit was largely responsible for modernisation of the National Capital and making it a more clean and green city. ''Dixit will be remembered for the development works carried out by her as well as her pro common man attitude'', the SAD president added.
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27 Apr 2024 | 2:21 AM

Kangra, Apr 26 (UNI) In a joint operation, the Kangra police and Himachal Pradesh Excise department seized 62 boxes of country liquor at Gurkhari, in the outskirts of Kangra town on Friday.

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Will hold leaders involved in killings of innocent people accountable if voted to power: Altaf Bukhari

27 Apr 2024 | 1:57 AM

Srinagar, Apr 26 (UNI) Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Friday asserted that it will hold regional parties and their leaders accountable for their involvement in the killings of innocent people when it comes to power in Jammu and Kashmir.

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BJP's victory in UP confirmed in 2nd phase: Swatantra Dev

27 Apr 2024 | 1:48 AM

Lucknow, Apr 26 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh on Friday claimed that the wave in support of National Democratic Alliance (NDA), under the leadership of Narendra Modi, has been confirmed in the second phase of Lok Sabha polls, after the voting trends of the first phase.

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Around 64 07 pc votes polled for 13 Rajasthan seats

27 Apr 2024 | 1:39 AM

Jaipur, April 26 (UNI) Around 64.07 percent of 2.80 crore voters exercised their franchise in 13 parliamentary constituencies in the second and final phase of Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthan amid tight security arrangements on Friday.

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