The Aam Aadmi Party has denied reports that Arvind Kejriwal might enter the Rajya Sabha following electoral losses in Delhi. Speculation arose after AAP nominated its current Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora for the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll. If Arora resigns, his seat could go to Kejriwal.
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Violence broke out at Delhi University's Ramjas College as students clashed during a protest against a teacher accused of molestation. The incident involved the use of sticks and iron rods, leading to the professor, who denies the allegations, resigning from his dean position. Differing views emerged on the origin of the confrontation, further fueling the controversy.
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Farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health deteriorated sharply after 41 days of fasting, leading to severe kidney and liver problems. Doctors have been monitoring his condition closely, as vomiting and low blood pressure persist. Despite medical concerns, Dallewal insisted on addressing a large mahapanchayat gathering, urging farmers to continue fighting for their legal rights.
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee accused Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of favoring the wealthy and denying West Bengal's central funds for schemes like MGNREGA. Banerjee suggested this was because the BJP failed to form a government in the state. BJP countered this, demanding an apology and insisting there’s no discrimination against states.
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