Chandy asks LDF to clear stand on Joice George
The Hindu
Alleged derogatory remarks against Rahul Gandhi
Senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy has asked the Left Democratic Front (LDF) leadership to clear their stance on the alleged derogatory remarks made by former MP Joice George against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Mr. George reportedly said Mr. Gandhi would visit only women’s colleges and girls should be ‘cautious’ while dealing with the former Congress president. Speaking to mediapersons here on Tuesday, Mr. Chandy said that making such a statement was inappropriate for a person who led a decent political career.As Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the fourth time, at Kesarapalle IT Park located near Vijayawada on June 12 (Wednesday), arrangements are underway for a live telecast of the ceremony at eleven places across the Nellore district.
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer has invited the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), to form the government in the State. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Kesarapalle near here on June 12 (Wednesday). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of national leaders will take part in the event
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