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Former Vice President Mike Pence's chief of staff, Marc Short, has criticized Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, stating that it is centered on a "grievance battle" and that policy issues are "anathema" to the campaign's focus. Short's comments reflect a growing divide within the Republican Party over the direction of Trump's influence and the future of the GOP.
The "Praja Darbar" initiated by the Congress government in Telangana has received over 5,400 petitions in just two days, with housing and revenue issues being the most common grievances. The program, which allows elected representatives to engage with the public and address their concerns, may become a regular event with the Chief Minister attending twice a week. While no timeline has been set for resolving the grievances, all departments have been instructed to expedite the process.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy held a 'Praja Darbar' at his official residence, where he personally listened to public grievances and assured prompt resolutions. The event witnessed a substantial turnout, with a focus on individuals with disabilities. The state government made comprehensive arrangements for the event, including grievance registration desks and an online petition submission mechanism. CM Revanth Reddy emphasized transparency and direct engagement with citizens, marking a departure from allegations of inaccessibility during the previous chief minister's tenure.
BuzzFeed Community asked its members to share TV characters they used to love but ended up hating as the series went on. The list includes Amy Santiago from Brooklyn 99, Serena van der Woodsen from Gossip Girl, Eleven from Stranger Things, and Tyrion Lannister from Game of Thrones. The post has received a lot of engagement from the community.
Hungary is holding up Sweden's admission to NATO due to grievances over criticism by Stockholm of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's policies. Hungary's parliament approved a bill on Monday to allow Finland to join NATO but the Swedish bill is still stranded. Swedish representatives have been repeatedly critical of Hungary's government, and Hungary accuses Sweden of taking a hostile attitude towards Budapest for years. Turkey has also held off approving Sweden's bid, accusing it of harbouring Kurdish militants.