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Abhishek Banerjee Set to Appear Before ED
Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary, is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on September 13, according to a well-informed source within the party. This development could result in his absence from the inaugural meeting of the opposition coordination committee known as 'INDIA,' scheduled to take place in the national capital on the same day. The source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, informed PTI about the potential clash in Abhishek Banerjee's commitments.
If he indeed appears before the ED, Abhishek Banerjee is set to present himself to ED officials at their city office on September 13. Abhishek Banerjee, a prominent figure within the TMC and often regarded as its virtual second-in-command, is also a member of the coordination panel for the opposition alliance 'INDIA.'
I.N.D.I.A. Coordination Committee to Discuss Seat Sharing and Election Strategy
The first meeting of the Coordination Committee for the opposition alliance 'INDIA' will take place on Wednesday, September 13. The 14-member panel, considered pivotal for opposition unity, will convene at the residence of NCP leader Sharad Pawar in the evening. The meeting's agenda includes negotiations on a seat-sharing formula and the formulation of a comprehensive campaign strategy ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Sources indicate that leaders from various opposition parties have called for swift progress in devising a seat-sharing formula to ensure the presentation of joint opposition candidates against BJP contenders in Lok Sabha constituencies. Nonetheless, it is recognized that the parties must overcome their individual interests and egos to reach a consensus on such a formula. Although specific criteria for seat allocation remain undecided, it is likely to consider party performance in recent polls.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to embark on 3-Day Visit to Punjab
Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is scheduled to embark on a three-day visit to Punjab, commencing on September 13, as confirmed by party sources. During this visit, Kejriwal will participate in several significant programs, aiming to fulfill key election promises of the AAP.
Additionally, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is expected to make a significant policy announcement during Kejriwal's visit. On Wednesday, Kejriwal is slated to inaugurate a 'School of Eminence' in Amritsar, alongside Mann, as part of the AAP's commitment to providing high-quality education to the state's children. This institution marks the first of 117 'Schools of Eminence' to be established in Punjab by the AAP government in the near future.
Further activities on Kejriwal's agenda include addressing a public gathering in Amritsar and conducting town hall meetings with entrepreneurs on September 14, both in Amritsar and Jalandhar.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George Confirms New Nipah Virus Case In Kozhikode
Kerala Health Minister Veena George has announced the detection of another Nipah virus infection case in Kozhikode. (PTI Input)
Govt Lists Bill On Appointment Of CEC For Parliamentary Session
The government listed Bill on appointment of Chief Election Commissioner, other election commissioners for Parliament session beginning Sep 18, news agency PTI reported.
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