In March, the Australian Hindu Media lambasted Avani Dias for attempting to give a clean chit to Khalistanis and insinuating the role of Hindus in the vandalism of the Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple in Brisbane.
During a public address, Viriato Fernandes was seen telling the people that he had met Rahul Gandhi before the 2019 elections and had told him that the people of Goa prefer dual citizenship (Indian and Portuguese).
The Chief Minister's reference to offering Fatiha was sparked by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's recent visit to the home of the late mafia-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari to offer condolences to his family.
In 1963 and 1974, the Congress-led Govts enacted a law called the Compulsory Deposit Scheme Act, forcing taxpayers to deposit up to 18 per cent of their incomes.
Eight contenders other than the BJP dropped their candidature for the Surat Lok Sabha seat since Congress candidate Nilesh Kumbhani's form was canceled. The latest withdrawal was made by BSP candidate Pyarelal on 22nd April after which the BJP was declared the winner unchallenged.