Elections 2019: Maha Cong Meet on 20 May to Choose New CLP Leader
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The 2019 Lok Sabha elections is in the sixth phase in the ongoing seven-phase elections. All seven phases of voting will end on 19 May, results for which will be declared on 23 May.
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BJP Candidate's Car Attacked in Panaji
Two unidentified men Thursday midnight attacked a car in which BJP candidate Siddharth Kunkolienkar, who is contesting the bypoll for Panaji Assembly constituency, was travelling.
As per the complaint filed at Panaji police station, the incident took place at Mala locality in the Panaji Assembly constituency when Kunkolienkar was returned after visiting a temple.
(Source: PTI)
Did Not Have a Role in Denial of Sidhu's Wife Ticket: Amarinder Singh
Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee refused to have any role in the denial of ticket to Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife from Chandigarh. The Punjab chief minister on Thursday said she had been offered ticket from Amritsar and Bathinda, but she refused the same.
(Source: ANI)
Will Resign if Cong Loses in Punjab, says Amarinder Singh
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has said that he will “accept responsibility and resign” if the Congress Party gets wiped out in the Punjab Lok Sabha elections.
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi to Hold Rally in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a rally in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh today at 11:30 AM.
(Source: Twitter/ @BJP4India )
Priyanka Gandhi to hold roadshow in Mirzapur and Kushinagar.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will hold a roadshow today in Mirzapur and Kushinagar , Uttar Pradesh.
(Source: ANI)
History Shows That All Religions Have Their Extremists: Kamal Haasan
Commenting on the protests that took place in a rally in Trichy over Kamal Haasan’s remarks on Nathuram Godse, Haasan says,
(Source: ANI)
Maximum Defection of MLA's From Goa: Nitin Gadkari
Goa has broken all records in the country, as far as defection of MLAs is concerned, senior BJP leader and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways NitinGadkari said on May 16, adding that MLAs hop parties in Goa as casually as if they are strolling in a garden.
(Source: IANS)
Report Submitted to Madhya Pradesh EC on Pragya Thakur's Comment
District Election Officer, Agar Malwa District, has submitted his report to Madhya Pradesh Election Commission in the matter of Pragya Singh Thakur's statement “Nathuram Godse was, is and will remain a 'deshbhakt'.”
(Source: ANI)
Pragya Thakur's Road Show Cancelled in Burhanpur
BJP leader Pragya Thakur’s road show has been cancelled in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradresh. The party has given health issues as the reason.
(Source: News 18)
We Respect Mayawati, She Should Not Make Such Statements: Ramdas Athawale
Reacting to Mayawati’s jibe on PM Modi, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale says,
(Source: ANI)
Andhra Pradesh CM to Meet EC Today
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu to meet Election Commission of India.
(Source: ANI)
Cong Questions PM's Silence on Pragya Thakur's Remarks on Godse
Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on BJP leader Sadhvi Pragya's remarks describing Nathuram Godse as a "patriot".
(Source: PTI)
Pragya Thakur's Views Are Personal: BJP Chief Amit Shah
BJP Chief Amit Shah has tweeted saying that Ananthkumar Hegde, Pragya Singh Thakur and Nalin Kapel’s statement are their personal views and those statements do not belong to the Bharatiya Janata Party. However a disciplinary committee has been set up to review their statements that need to submit a report within 10 days.
(Soure: Twitter/ @AmitShah )
PM Modi addressing a rally in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
Addressing a rally in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi appeals to the voters. He says,
(Source: ANI)
Those Who Appeal for Separate Statehood of Jammu and Kashmir Will Be Punished This Election: PM Modi
Addressing the rally in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh PM Modi has said that those who wish for a separate statehood of Jammu and Kashmir will be punished this election.
(Source: Twitter/ @BJP4India )
Maybe Godse Would Have Thought, It Would Have Been a Good Idea Had He Not Chosen Violence: Kapil Mishra
BJP Leader Kapil Mishra tweeted about Naturam Godse saying that maybe the people will not be able to understand Bapu or Godse.
(Source: Twitter/ @KapilMishra_IND )
Ab Ki Baar, 300 Baar, Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar: PM Modi
While addressing the rally in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi exuded confidence about his party coming to power for the next 300 years.
(Source: ANI)
Rahul Gandhi Addressing Rally in Himachal Pradesh Takes a Jibe at Modi's Cloud Radar Remark
Congress President Rahul Gandhi is addressing a rally in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
You Had Chosen the Biggest Actor to Become Your PM: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Addressing a rally in Mirzapur, Priyanka Gandhi said that the people had chossen the biggest actor to become your PM. Rather you should have voted for Amitabh Bachchan, anyways nobody would have done anything.
(Source: ANI)
Modi to meet BJP workers in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting BJP workers in Delhi, as a part of the Lok Sabha Campaign.
(Source: ANI)
Rahul Gandhi Speaks to The Quint
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Mamata Doing 'Didigiri', Lost Her Mental Balance: Rupani
lamming West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the violence at BJP chief Amit Shah's Kolkata road-show, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani Friday said she had lost her mental balance and was indulging in 'didigiri' (bullying).
(Source: PTI)
PM Modi Slams Pragya Thakur
Prime Minsiter Modi slams Pragya Thakur saying that he will never be able to forgive her for insulting Bapu.
(Source: News 24)
NPF to Review Its Alliance With BJP in Manipur
Contending that the BJP does not pay heed to its ideas and suggestions, the NPF, a partner in the saffron party-led alliance in the state, has convened a meeting of its leaders on Saturday to decide if it would continue to stay in the coalition or withdraw support.
Denying the allegation, the BJP said it has extended all possible cooperation to its partners to ensure smooth functioning of the government.
(Source: PTI)
The UP model of dealing with goons is gaining popularity in the country: BJP State Spokesperson
The Uttar Pradesh model of dealing with crime and criminals is "gaining popularity" across the country, BJP state spokesperson Chandramohan has claimed. He also said the BJP will win because of the plethora of development works done in the state in the last two years.
(Source: PTI)
MP BJP Leader Suspended for Calling Gandhi Father of Pak
BJP leader Anil Saumitra suspended from primary membership of the party over his social media post calling Mahatma Gandhi “father of Pakistan.”
The party has sought his response in seven days.
(Source: ANI)
BJP, RSS Are Not 'God-Ke Lovers' but 'God-Se Lovers': Rahul Gandhi
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday, 17 May, took a swipe at the BJP over its leaders making controversial remarks on Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse, saying the BJP and the RSS are not "God-ke Lovers" but "God-se Lovers".
The Pandora's box opened on Thursday with BJP's Bhopal Lok Sabha candidate and Malegaon blast accused Pragya Singh Thakur lauding Godse as a "patriot" and issuing an apology hours later, saying she respected Gandhi and his work for the country cannot be forgotten.
"I finally got it. The BJP and the RSS... Are not God-Ke Lovers. They are God-Se Lovers," Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
Political Leaders Should Refrain from Addressing the Media During 'Silence Period': EC
The Election Commission says that in multi-phased poll, silence period of last 48 hours may be on in certain constituencies while campaign is ongoing in other constituencies. In such event, there shouldn't be reference amounting to soliciting support for parties or candidates in seats observing silence period.
“During the silence period, star campaigners and other Political Leaders should refrain from addressing the media by way of press conferences and giving interviews on election matters,” says the EC.
(Source: ANI)
Resentment Among People Due to Politics of BJP, Says Rajesh Pilot
There is resentment among the people of the country due to the politics of the ruling BJP government at the Centre, Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot said on Friday, 17 May.
Referring to the violence in West Bengal and BJP nominee Pragya Thakur's statement on Nathuram Godse, Pilot said it is for the first time that a constitutional institution like the Election Commission of India had to face several questions.
"The type of politics that BJP has done in past few days, it has created an environment of resentment in not only the Congress and other political parties but also in the entire country," Pilot said at a press conference in Jaipur.
(Source: PTI)
Elections Have Been Amazing, There Will Be Govt with Full Majority, Says PM Modi
During (election) campaigning, I told people of the country 'I am thanking you' for your support, PM Modi said during a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi.
"Elections have been amazing (shandar). There will be government with full majority," he added.
Campaigning for Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Comes to an End
The Campaigning for Lok Sabha elections 2019 has ended. The last phase of polling will take place on Sunday, 19 May.
Poll Body Will Have to Address All Grievances Simultaneously: Chandrababu Naidu on EC's Repoll Decision
“The Election Commission has ordered re-polling at five polling stations of Chandragiri Assembly Constituency & Chittoor Parliamentary Constituency after 25 days, they have to address all grievances simultaneously, they have to take proper action,” ANI quotes Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu as saying after meeting with the EC officials.
Plea in HC to Remove Election Symbol from Ballot Paper, EVM
A plea was filed in the Delhi High Court on Friday, 17 May, seeking to remove election symbol from the ballot paper, including the unit of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), in the municipal elections in the national capital.
The petition, listed for Friday, could not be heard as the bench concerned did not sit and would hear it on 27 May.
The plea filed by Alka Gahlot, who had contested and lost the MCD polls in 2017, said the state Election Commission puts the reserved symbol on the ballot paper in "blatant violation" of the provisions of the Constitution and the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act as there is no reference to political parties in the Part IX and IX-A of the Constitution and the Act.
(Source: PTI)
SC Refuses to Grant Protection from Arrest to SP-BSP Alliance Candidate in Rape Case
The Supreme Court on Friday, 17 May, refused to grant interim protection from arrest to a SP-BSP alliance candidate from Ghosi Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, who was seeking relief till 23 May in a rape case registered against him.
"Absolutely no case," a vacation bench of Justices Indira Banarjee and Sanjiv Khanna said at the outset of the hearing.
The counsel appearing for petitioner Atul Rai, who is accused of raping a college student from Varanasi, said polling in Ghosi is scheduled on 19 May in the last phase.
"It is not a case for quashing. Fight it out. Fight the election and this case too," the bench told the counsel, adding, "Sorry. You are well aware about the procedure of quashing".
(Source: PTI)
Unlike Modi, Vajpayee Had A Big Heart, Says Cong's Varanasi Candidate
Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a man with a big heart who took everyone along, quite unlike Narendra Modi, says Congress' Varanasi candidate and old BJP hand Ajay Rai.
Rai, who takes on Varanasi MP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this Uttar Pradesh temple town, said the election this time is easier than in 2014.
”The election is relatively easier this time than last time as people have seen through Modiji's tall and fake promises and he has not delivered anything,” Rai told PTI ahead of the election on Sunday.
(Source: PTI)
Modi Is an Actor, Says Priyanka; Compares Him to Asrani in Sholay
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday, 17 May, dubbed Narendra Modi an "actor" and said Amitabh Bachchan would have been a better choice for the prime minister's post.
In another Bollywood reference, she likened Modi to Asrani's character in Bachchan-starrer Sholay.
"Prime Minister Modi is not a leader, he is an actor. It would have been better if Amitabh Bachchan was made the prime minister," she said at an election meeting at the end of her roadshow in Mirzapur.
In Gorakhpur, she asked the crowd, “Have you seen the ‘Sholay' movie and Asrani's role in it? He used to always say ‘angrezon ke zamane mein' (during the time of the British).” “And in the same way Modi ji talks about Jawaharlal's work, Indira Gandhi's work and Rajiv Gandhi's work. Why doesn't he talk about his work in the last five years?” she said.
(Source: PTI)
Maha Cong Meet on 20 May to Choose New CLP Leader
The Maharashtra Congress Legislature Party (CLP) will meet on 20 May to choose its new leader after the resignation of Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil as CLP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, state unit chief Ashok Chavan said on Friday, 17 May.
Addressing a press conference, Chavan said AICC general secretary Mallikarjun Kharge will be present at the meeting.
Vikhe Patil had quit after his son Sujay joined the BJP when the NCP refused to the leave Ahmednagar Lok Sabha seat for ally Congress.
Chavan also said candidates have been asked to submit campaign reports, hoping that these would come in by 20 May.
(Source: PTI)
Sunny Deol Approaches HC 'Fearing Misuse of Official Machinery' by Congress in Polls
Actor and BJP candidate from Gurdaspur Sunny Deol on Friday, 17 May, moved the Punjab and Haryana high court in Chandigarh "fearing misuse of official machinery" by the ruling Congress and sought adequate measures, including deployment of additional paramilitary forces, to ensure free and fair polling.
Deol also demanded that the Gurdaspur constituency be declared "super sensitive", claiming it was prone to violence. He cited the incidents of poll-related violence in the border constituency during panchayat polls which were conducted across the state in December 2018. "We moved the court because we feared the official machinery could be misused in the elections by the Congress," advocate Pankaj Jain, the counsel for Deol, told reporters.
(Source: PTI)
Days Ahead of Poll Results, Chandrababu Naidu Meets Arvind Kejriwal
Days ahead of the declaration of the Lok Sabha poll results, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi on Friday, 17 May, with the AAP terming it a "courtesy visit".
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh were also present at the meeting.
According to sources, Naidu and Kejriwal discussed the scenario after the election results are declared and what role their parties, the TDP and the AAP would play in government formation if such a situation rises.
(Source: PTI)
EC Orders Re-Poll in Saltora & Chhatarkanali Assembly Segments of WB's Bankura Constituency
The Election Commission has ordered re-polling in Saltora and ChhatarKanali assembly segments of Bankura constituency in West Bengal, reports ANI.
MNM Seeks Calling off of May 19 Polls
The Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) party on Friday sought calling off the Sulur bypoll scheduled on 19 May after authorities denied permission for party chief Kamal Hassan to campaign there.
The party said permission was denied citing law and order issues and that many petitions had been sent, requesting denial of permission for the campaign, MNM General Secretary A Arunachalam said in a petition to the Election Commission of India.
Earlier, the Coimbatore police had denied permission to Haasan following a furore over his 'free India's first extremist was a Hindu' remarks, due to which Haasan could not undertake campaigning on Friday.
Arunachalam said permission had been sought for the campaign today and that MNM had been orally informed it would be granted.