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Arunachal: Sanitary pads given as ‘return gifts’

Itanagar, April 19 (UNI) In one of its kind initiative, sanitary pads were given as a ‘return gift’ to all the women voters who cast their votes in the women-managed polling stations at 5-DFO Social Forestry building, Itanagar and 45-Nirjuli KV NERIST under Itanagar Assembly Constituency on Friday.
Around 600 women voters benefitted from the initiative, which was coined by the District Election Office, Yupia and RO Itanagar, Shweta Nagarkoti Mehta.
The beautifully packed packets with a printed note reading “Thank you for your vote, your vote is the gateway to women empowerment”, was very well received by the voters.
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02 May 2024 | 7:41 PM

Krishnanagar, May 2 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "Modi Ki Guarantees are a bundle of lies," and accused the Centre of "discriminating" against the state by withholding funds for millions of workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act.

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Bihar :Those who imposed emergency, accusing BJP of endangering democracy : Rajnath

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02 May 2024 | 6:51 PM

Chhapra, May 2 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday expressed his surprise over allegations being levelled against BJP that "democracy is in danger" under its regime, saying those who had imposed emergency were indulged in such mud-slinging.

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Bihar :Those who imposed emergency, accusing BJP of endangering democracy : Rajnath

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02 May 2024 | 6:45 PM

Patna, Chhapra (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday expressed his surprise over allegations being levelled against BJP that "democracy is in danger" under its regime, saying those who had imposed emergency were indulged in such mud-slinging.

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CBI submits Sandeshkhali probe report, Cal HC directs WB Govt

CBI submits Sandeshkhali probe report, Cal HC directs WB Govt

02 May 2024 | 5:34 PM

to cooperate with agency
Kolkata, May 2 (UNI) Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the
West Bengal government to extend all co-operation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the investigation of alleged sexual assault on the women, grabbing of tribal land and extortion at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas, court sources said.

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