'Because Musharraf wanted to see Rahul Gandhi as PM': BJP's jibe at Shashi Tharoor

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Tharoor's 'eulogising' of Pervez Musharraf, the BJP said Musharraf wanted Rahul Gandhi to become the PM in 2019.

As Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday termed Pervez Musharraf as 'foeturned-real force for peace' in his condolence message, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla attacked the Congress for finding peace in a person" who had hailed Osama Bin Laden". This is the Congress that doubted Balakot, called its own Army chief 'sadak ka gunda' but hails Musharraf, the BJP leader said. "Once upon a time, Musharraf had hailed Rahul Gandhi as a gentleman," Poonawalla tweeted.

Shashi Tharoor condoled his death and said Musharraf was once an implacable foe of India but he became a real force for peace between 2002 and 2007. "I met him annually in those days at the UN and found him smart, engaging and clear in his strategic thinking. RIP,"

Shashi Tharoor's post read.

"Parvez Musharraf who had hailed Osama Bin Laden

Tripura assembly election: Trinamool Congress releases election manifesto

THE party released its manifesto in the presence of TMC Tripura incharge, Rajib Banerjee; State TMC President, Pijush Kanti Biswas and party MP Sushmita Dev. The document details the party's vision for the people of Tripura for 2023-28.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday released the party's election manifesto for the upcoming Tripura Assembly elections a fortnight before the polls.

The party released its manifesto in the presence of TMC Tripura incharge, Rajib Banerjee; State TMC President, Pijush Kanti Biswas and party MP Sushmita Dev. The document details the party's vision for the people of Tripura for 2023-28.

Earlier in January, the party released its election manifesto for Meghalaya state.

TMC is in full mood to spread its influence beyond West Bengal and is mulling to give a tough fight to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura and are contesting the polls in Mamata Banerjee's face.

"It has been decided that the election of Tripura will be done keeping Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in front," Party leader Rajib Banerjee, State in-charge Tripura, told ANI earlier, adding that as there is no alternative of Mamata Banerjee in Bengal, and the party is preparing to contest the elections in Tripura on the same lines.

On the other hand, the BJP is also gearing up for the polls, with Chief Minister Manik

Saha conducting a door-todoor campaign today in the morning.

Saha held a door-to-door campaign in Goalabasti and Masterpara (Gita Mandir) in Agartala on Sunday ahead of Tripura assembly elections on February 16.

The minister visited the area and met the local people and urged them to cast their votes in the election.

While speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister said, "We've got a wonderful response from the public. The way people supported us in 2018, I believe the people's support has increased by many levels."

"I truly believe that this time we can win a record number of seats in the Tripura elections. The main reason for this is our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His work has reached even the last person in this country," added Saha.

Stressing various schemes and the work of the central government, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said, "Be it Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Nal se Jal Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana or electricity, our Prime Minister has addressed every issue. In our state, we have also worked with the same passion and dedication."

"The double-engine government has worked and a lot of many schemes have been implemented. We have reached a 100 per cent saturation point with schemes in the state. That is why people of the state support us," he said.

& Taliban had sung praises of Rahul Gandhi too - called him a gentleman and pledged his support to him!! Perhaps this is the reason why Shashi Tharoor is eulogising the architect of Kargil & a backer of terrorism!! Sigh," Shehzad wrote.

Musharraf's comment on Rahul Gandhi that Shehzad referred to dates back to 2019 ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. In an interview, Musharraf said he would like to see Rahul Gandhi as the prime minister of India. "My hopes, frankly, honestly talking, not for India or

Pakistan, if we want peace Modi Saab is not the man for peace," Musharraf said.

On being asked about Rahul Gandhi, Musharraf said when his mother, elder brother and son went to Delhi (when Musharraf was the president), Rahul Gandhi had invited his son for a cup of tea. Manmohan Singh invited all three of them for lunch, he added. "I mean these are things that should be encouraged. You know I used to encourage the cricket match with India...instead of creating a hysteria..." Musharraf had said.

No such thing as judiciary vs government: Union law minister Kiren Rijiju

THE law minister was referring to reports that the central government was at loggerheads with the judiciary over selecting judges for the higher judiciary through an apex court collegium

The people of India, who elect the government, are supreme, and the country is governed according to the Constitution, law minister Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday, reiterating that there was no conflict between the judiciary and the government.

“There is nothing like judiciary versus government in the country. It is the people, who elect the government... are supreme and the country runs as per the Constitution of India.” Rijiju said as chief guest at the valedictory programme of the 150th foundation day of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association in Prayagraj.

The law minister was referring to reports that the central government was at loggerheads with the judiciary over selecting judges for the higher judiciary through an apex court collegium.

Mentioning crores of cases pending in the country, the maximum of which are at