On the recent farm loan waiver announced by the Maharashtra government, Shah had said through it the state was offering relief to the farmers. And though the BJP does not have a clear majority in the Assembly and relies on the Shiv Sena, the BJP's electoral performance at various elections in the state have grown from strength to strength, adding to the already simmering tensions within. "Our biggest achievement is ending communalism, dynastic rule and appeasement (politics)", he said. "If we want to make India a "Hindu Rashtra", then Bhagwat is our first choice, first preference".
The cultivators, who recently went on a strike against Maharashtra government, had demanded implementation of the recommendations of the Swaminathan committee report, along with a blanket loan waiver.
Agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan Agriculture scientist M S SwaminathanWith Presidential polls coming closer, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday recommended the name of agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan for the post.
The BJP is ready for mid-term elections in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said, in an apparent response to Shiv Sena's threat to withdraw support but the chief of the junior ally on Thursday mocked at the poll retort.
Shah is now on a three-month nationwide tour covering all states to take stock and strengthen the party organisation across India, as part of the three-year celebrations of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in power under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Though the game pegs Republicans against Democrats, attendees and participating lawmakers showed unity in wake of the shooting. Brooks told CNN that he was contacted by Capitol Police and told his name and office number were on the list.
Panaji: The Shiv Sena treaded cautiously on the issue of beef ban, saying the "Centre should take states into confidence before arriving at a stand on it".
"Uddhavji will recommend his name to Amit Shah when he calls on him at "Matoshree" (Thackeray's residence) on Sunday", Raut said.
A Sena functionary said: "The Shiv Sena will not stretch the presidential candidate issue beyond a point and give its nod to the BJP".
The party had been rooting for Mohan Bhagwat - the chief of BJP's ideological mentor Rashtraiya Swayamsevak Sangh - for the President's post.
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