Chowdhury, who made the remarks while speaking on the contentious NRC issue, sought to explain his remarks, noting that his family came from Bangladesh.
Shaw's remarks came a day after veteran industrialist Rahul Bajaj said the people were afraid to criticise the government.
You're doing a good job, but despite that, we're not confident you'll appreciate if we openly criticise you, says Bajaj
The meetings were attended by chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya Sarbananda Sonowal, Pema Khandu and Conrad Sangma respectively
Shah exhorted the police forces to take proactive steps towards improving their image among the public through behavioural and professional changes
Shah will likely be the one to announce any more moves related to Hindu nationalism while Modi stays above the fray, focusing on economic reforms and acting as a statesman on the world stage
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The Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party, and the Congress--the combine that had expected to govern Maharashtra--are expected to challenge the BJP in Parliament which resumes after the weekend.
Gadkari said BJP-Shiv Sena should come together to form the government for the sake of welfare of the people
The website buzzed with varying hashtags as people reacted to the ongoing political development in the western state.
Congress activists claimed there was a nexus between the BJP and West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress and raised slogans like 'Modi-Didi bhai bhai'
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The TDP leader alleged that BJP had done graver injustice to Andhra Pradesh than the Congress
4,000 motorbikes and 20,000 helmets have been sold in the state leading up to the rally. The BJP is seeing it as a launchpad for the upcoming polls
The bill may come up for a discussion in a day or two, the BJP leader, who did not wish to be named, said
Shah will occupy the front row seat at the session, which was once occupied by present Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu