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Hindu conversions should be stopped with Modis help: Ashok Singhal

Bhopal, Feb 22 (ANI): Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Ashok Singhal on Saturday said that of late a major concern that has come up in front of them is the decreasing number of Hindus and that unless conversions were stopped immediately, the day would not be far off when Hindus would be reduced to a minority in this country. Addressing a press conference, Singhal said it has become "imperative" for each Hindu couple to have five children. Feb 22, 2014
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War of words between BJP & Congress over LS, Congress says no one day without disruption

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): As 15th session of Lok Sabha ended with many pending bills to be passed and government deciding to pass the anti-graft bill through ordinance, the opposition started on war of words over the issue blaming each other for Parliament disruptions. MoS for parliamentary affairs, Rajeev Shukla said that not one day went by when the opposition had not caused disruption at the lower house. Commenting on BJP leader Sushma Swaraj’s allegation that it was Congress leaders who created chaos, Shukla said that they were few Seemandhra MPs who had regional sentiments attached to the issue. Feb 22, 2014
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Disruptions created by Congress MPs in last session of Parliament disappointing: Sushma Swaraj

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Saturday said that the most disappointing aspect of the UPA-2 regime (2009-14) were the repeated disruptions created by Congress Members of Parliament, and added that she came away from the final session of the 15th Lok Sabha with a feeling that institutions have been eroded with time. Feb 22, 2014
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Ukraine opposition seeks to oust president

Images of morning routine at the Maidan Square protest camp, on the day militant anti-government activists threaten to storm the president’s palace. Duration: 00:39 Feb 22, 2014
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Guinea pig meat sees gastronomic boom in Peru

The 'cuy', or guinea pig, is a traditional food of the Peruvian Andes. The meat of the little animal has seen a gastronomic boom in recent years, not only in Peru but also in the United States. Duration: 01:13 Feb 22, 2014
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I see UPA-II rule as a 'lost opportunity': Arun Jaitley

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley on Saturday addressed a press conference in Delhi. Speaking at the conference, Jaitley said that UPA suffers from policy paralysis and lack of leadership. He further said that he sees UPA-II as a 'lost opportunity' and added that they had a great chance but they threw it away, Feb 22, 2014
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Congress wants to become hero by passing anti-graft bill through ordinance: BJP

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Reacting on government's decision to pass the anti-graft bill through ordinance, BJP Spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi said that Congress wants to become heroes in the eyes of people by passing the bill when they failed to do anything else in their 10-year rule. Lekhi said that the opposition sat till 6:00 pm on Friday to pass the prioritized bills but Congress itself never mentioned the aforesaid bill during that time. She said that if the anti-graft bill is not in the priority list of Congress, then nothing can be done about it. Feb 22, 2014
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Narendra Modi praises Arunachal Pradesh's courage to defy China's threats

Pasighat, Feb 22 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's Prime Ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a rally in Pasighat area in Arunachal Pradesh. Modi appeared on the stage wearing a traditional attire of the state. Making an apparent reference to the recent entry of Chinese troops into the state, Modi praised the courage shown by the people of the state to defy China's threats. Apart from Arunachal Pradesh, he will be addressing two more rallies in north east region today. The other rallies will be in Assam and Tripura. Feb 22, 2014
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Congress to pass anti-graft bill through ordinance, politicos draw contradictory reactions

Mumbai/ New Delhi/ Kolkata/ Lucknow, Feb 22 (ANI): After government decided to pass the Anti-Corruption Bills through an ordinance, political parties draw contradictory reactions over the same. Congress leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi said that opposing the bill reflected the hypocritical nature of the opposition which had earlier asked for a strong law against corruption. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that there is no option left now when opposition never allowed the passage of bills in the Parliament. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal said that passage of any bill can't end corruption in any way. CPI (M) leader Mohd Salim said that such a way of passing nay bill will lessen the value and importance of Parliamentary sessions. Feb 22, 2014
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AAP warns Congress over 'goons attacking Vishwas in Amethi', says UP govt biased

Noida, Feb 22 (ANI): Commenting on AAP- Congress clash in Rahul Gandhi's constituency Amethi, AAP leader Ashutosh warned the Congress party to stop such things or else there will be a protest in whole UP. He said that organizing rallies and to promote their party is a democratic right of any party and no party can come in between the same. Further, Ashutosh said that when the party went to state police for filing complaint, nobody paid any heed to the same. He said that this clarifies that Mulayam Singh Yadav and Gandhi are united. Feb 22, 2014
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Delhi power tariff subsidy: Hope for less problem when AAP govt returns, says party

New Delhi/ Noida, Feb 22 (ANI): Reacting to opposition over Delhi power tariff subsidy given by former Delhi government, party leaders Ashutosh and Sanjay Singh hoped that any such problems won't be faced by the people of the national capital once the party comes back to government with majority. Ashutosh said that the party won't interfere with the court's decision but problem will lessen one the audit of electricity companies are done. Feb 22, 2014
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