Political sources say Modi is 'keen' on getting the NCP (SP) over to the Mahayuti to counter Eknath Shinde's 'demands' and to act as a cushion against his present allies, Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu, 'in case their relationship became untenable'.
Insiders say President Kovind has been told he will not be re-nominated, reveals R Rajagopalan.
Government offices located in New Delhi's central area, including North Block and South Block, will be closed from 2 pm on Thursday till 9:30 am on Friday in connection with the 'Run for Unity' to be flagged off by Prime Minster Narendra Modi.
The challenge would be held in the first week of May and could continue for ten days.
The EC again rubbished the Aam Aadmi Party's claim that EVMs could be tampered with
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