CPI doesn't need to learn patriotism from RSS: D Raja
A controversy erupted after a Bharat Mata portrait, allegedly associated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shakhas, was used at a World Environment Day event at the Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, which led Kerala minister P Prasad, a Communist Party of India (CPI) leader, to boycott the programme.
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CPI(M-L) likely to contest around 45 seats in Bihar Assembly election
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The Hindu
4 hours ago
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BJP spreading baseless allegations against Opposition-ruled States, says Speaker Appavu
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The Print
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Installation of Ambedkar statue in MP HC's Gwalior Bench complex being stopped by RSS-BJP: Cong
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