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Mr. Tran Quoc Vuong, Politburo Member and Permanent Member of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Secretariat cum Head of the organizing sub-committee for the 13th National Party Congress, informed that all related works for the political event had been prepared rigidly and thoughtfully.   Some photos of the preparation for the 13th National Party Congress in the capital city of Hanoi: … [Read more...] about Country ready for most important political event, 13th National Party Congress

When he launched the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), founder S. Ramadoss declared that none of his family members would enter politics. Years later, Anbumani Ramadoss, a doctor by training, justified his foray saying that he also had the right to choose a path for himself. Dr. Ramadoss is now again in the fray for the Dharmapuri seat, contesting on the PMK’s ‘Mango’ symbol. … [Read more...] about Fathers and sons, no longer an anathema in TN politics

The National Guard can be tasked with ensuring a peaceful transition of power. An unprecedented number of troops were sent to Washington, even more service members than are currently stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. You all did a tremendous job, and we are very proud of the job you did. But the way you have been treated in D.C. is simply unacceptable. You don’t deserve to be resting on concrete or marble floors. You were sent to ensure the violent rioting that happened in 2017 when Trump was inaugurated wasn’t replicated on January 20th, 2021 with President Biden’s ceremony. Mission accomplished. … [Read more...] about Michigan State Rep. Calls on Gretchen Whitmer to Bring National Guardsmen Home

Economist R.S. Deshpande said the book filled a critical gap in understanding the middle class and their political behaviour, an area that has not received much attention. “The four characteristics that define the new middle class are: aspirations, being observant, aware of their power and being expressive within a small group. Dr. Prabhu’s book comes out with a new methodology to assess their political behaviour,” he said. … [Read more...] about Aspirational middle class driving politics today: Ashwath Narayan

Mr. Pawar is a Congress ally at the Centre and Maharashtra. A party insider said Mr. Kappan seemed inclined to jump ship and ally himself with the UDF. Such a move could potentially offset the erosion of votes cased due to the defection of Jose K. Mani to the LDF. … [Read more...] about AICC plots new political course for State