Results reflect mood against Narendra Modi Government, says Congress
The Hindu
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The clean sweep in and byelections and wins in and Maharashtra on Tuesday prompted the Congress to claim that the results reflect the mood against the Narendra Modi Government.
With Himachal Pradesh scheduled to have its Assembly elections around November next year, the bypoll results are of special significance for the party since the State witnessed a direct contest between the ruling BJP and the Congress.
“The win in the Mandi Lok Sabha that was not only a BJP stronghold but also part of Chief Minister’s home district indicates that the vote is against the Central Government. If you look at the data of the Lok Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh, the BJP had got 70% vote share. We have not only bridged that deficit but got more to win a seat,” All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Himachal Rajeev Shukla told reporters at a press conference.
Almaya Munnettam (Lay People to the Fore), group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church opposed to the synod-recommended Mass, rejected a circular issued by Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil and apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur on June 9 to implement the unified Mass in the archdiocese from July 3.
Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group-A T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. The batting unit came apart in the chase, after being well placed at 72 for two. With 48 runs needed from eight overs, Pakistan found a way to panic and lose. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the loss.