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Public money, govt line: How DD News used pro-Modi govt farmer leaders to push E20

A nationwide debate is raging over ethanol-blended petrol, or E20, with motorists complaining of lower mileage and alleged engine damage. The government, meanwhile, has stuck to a central defence: E20 is good for farmers.

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In apparent rethink, PM Modi plays down ‘400-plus’ slogan

Analysis of PM Modi's campaign shift from development to fear tactics in Uttar Pradesh elections raises questions.

The Hindu

General Election 2024: Uttar Pradesh records over 25pc voter turnout in 8 LS seats till 11 am

Among the prominent candidates in the fray in this phase are the BJP's Jitin Prasada from Pilibhit, Union minister Sanjeev Balyan from Muzaffarnagar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajput community to boycott BJP candidates in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, Kairana, Saharanpur

The Rajputs held a ‘mahapanchayat’ and decided to boycott the BJP candidates in Muzaffarnagar, Kairana and Saharanpur Lok Sabha constituencies for allegedly neglecting the community while distributing party tickets, a leader said

The Hindu

Caste faultlines re-emerge in U.P.’s Muzaffarnagar

At the Rashtriya Lok Dal head office near the bustling Mahavir Chowk in Muzaffarnagar, the party’s green and white flag is flying above the Bharatiya Janata Party’s flag.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Mayawati gives separate State issue a push during campaign in western Uttar Pradesh

Mayawati promises separate state for western Uttar Pradesh if BSP wins, advocating unity and criticizing BJP policies.

The Hindu

BJP’s Rajput trouble comes to the fore in western U.P.

Thakurs or Rajputs constitute around 10-13% of the State population and their vote could affect the prospects of a party in Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Meerut, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Kairana, and Bijnor but this time the BJP hasn’t fielded any Thakur candidate from these seats

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Cars pelted with stones during election meeting of BJP candidate Sanjeev Balyan in Muzaffarnagar

Stone pelting at BJP rally in Muzaffarnagar damages cars, police search for accused, BJP demands strict action.

The Hindu

RLD seeks HC bench in Meerut as parties seek to address Jat demand for ‘statehood’

The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), a party with its base in Western U.P. took a stand on the issue of separate ‘statehood’ for the region by demanding a High Court bench in Meerut.

The Hindu

Student slap incident throws light on poor quality of schooling in rural Uttar Pradesh

As urban media descended on Khubbapur village of Muzaffarnagar, where a Muslim boy was slapped by his classmates at the instigation of his class teacher Tripta Tyagi, it became an opportunity for the children to complain about the corporal punishment they face in schools, irrespective of gender and age.

The Hindu

RSS journalism awards celebrate Hindutva propaganda

Indraprastha Vishwa Samvad Kendra, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s media wing, handed out its annual Devrishi Narad Journalism Awards on Wednesday.

Newslaundry

Odisha: Milk farmers’ body urges Union minister for MSP of Milk

BHUBANESWAR: Members of the Odisha Milk Farmers’ Association (OMFA) on Sunday submitted a memorandum to Sanjeev Balyan, Union minister of state for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, here demanding minimum support price (MSP) for milk at Rs 50 per litre.

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