Polls 2019: Priyanka Slams Modi, Questions Vikas in Varanasi
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Three phases have been completed in the ongoing seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. All the seven-phases of voting will end on 19 May, with the results coming out on 23 May.
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Priyanka Salms Modi, Questions Vikas in Varanasi
Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination seeking re-election from Varanasi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Saturday accused him of not visiting a single village there.
"The prime minister travels across the globe, undertakes boat rides in Varanasi, but he has not visited the villages in his parliamentary constituency," she said during a roadshow in favour of Congress' Unnao candidate Annu Tandon.
"The prime minister should at least visit a village in his constituency, speak to the people and try to understand the reality," she said.
Congress Releases Names for By-election
Congress releases names of Subhash Rathod and Kusumavathi Shivalli, for by-election to legislative assemblies of Chincholi and Kundgol, respectively, reported ANI.
PM Modi's Accusations Baseless, Says Mayawati
Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging that Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav called him “neech”, the BSP Chief said:
“Today in Kannauj PM Modi said that we (Mayawati and Akhilesh) had called him 'neech' but we never said so. His accusations are baseless. With due respect we had always considered him someone belonging to upper caste,” she said.
Rahul Gandhi Halts Speech During 'Azaan' in Amethi
Congress President Rahul Gandhi halts his speech during 'Azaan' in Amethi, earlier today.
Rajnath Singh Meets Mulayam in Lucknow
Home Minister Rajnath Singh today met former UP CM and SP leader Mulayam Singh Yadav at the latter's residence in Lucknow.
Raghav Chadha Files Writ Petition Challenging Bidhuri's Candidature
A writ petition has been filed by AAP's South Delhi Lok Sabha candidate Raghav Chadha challenging the decision of the Returning Officer in which nomination papers of BJP candidate Ramesh Bidhuri were wrongly accepted despite concealment of important facts.
Amit Shah Slams Meek Reponse to Terror From Pakistan During UPA Time
BJP president Amit Shah today slammed meek response to terror from across the border during Congress-led UPA time, and remorsefully recalled beheading of soldier Hemraj over which the then prime minister Manmohan Singh did not say even "ohh!"
But, now every bullet (fired from across the border) is responded with a bomb, he said.
"Under former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Pakistans alia, malia and balia (referring to terrorists) used to come and take away heads of jawans after killing them,” Shah said.
'Confident of Winning All Three Seats,' Says BJP's Ram Madhav in J&K
BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav said that he was confident of winning all three parliamentary seats in Jammu and Kashmir.
“ We are confident of winning more than three parliamentary seats in Jammu & Kashmir in Lok Sabha elections. BJP has become the main stream party of the Kashmir Valley, today. We will work for peace and development in the region,” Ram Madhav said.
No One Foolish Enough to Do Noteban in 70 Years: Gandhi
Addressing a rally in Rae Bareli, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said that no one was “foolish” to do a noteban in 70 years.
“The prime minister who stole from the poor and his name is Narendra Modi,” Gandhi said.
Patna Court Summons Rahul in Connection With Defamation Case
A Patna Court summoned Congress President Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on 20 May, in connection with defamation suit against him by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Modi.
Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav for Asking Crowd to Chant 'Chowkidar Chor Hai'
A case was registered against Congress President Rahul Gandhi for repeatedly asking the crowd to chant 'chowkidar chor hai', in a rally in Samastipur where RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was also present .
A case was registered in Ara Civil Court by an advocate against both the leaders.
Re-polling to Be Held in Two West Bengal Polling Stations
Re-polling to be held at polling stations number 19 at Dhologachh SSK, 37-Patagora Balika Vidhyalay in Islampur assembly segment and polling station no. 191-Loha Gachhi on 29 April.
Delhi Court Issues Summons Against Shashi Tharoor
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court issues summons against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor as an accused over his 'scorpion' remark on the PM Narendra Modi. Court asks Shashi Tharoor to appear before it on 7 June.
Those Behind Mining Scams Will Be Put Behind Bars: Amit Shah in Odisha
Addressing a rally in Odisha, BJP president Amit Shah said that “all those involved in chit fund and mining scams in Odisha will be put behind bars by BJP in 90 days of coming to power.”
Sunny Deol Holds First Roadshow
Sunny Deol held his first roadshow after joining BJP, campaigns for BJP LS candidate from Barmer, Kailash Choudhary. Manvendra Singh is the Congress candidate for the Barmer LS constituency.
Modi Biopic Producers Write to EC Seeking 'Clarification'
The makers of Modi biopic ‘PM Narendra Modi’ have written to the EC seeking clarification on its decision staying its release.
"We seek clarification in this regard from your office as we intend to promote film in areas which are no more affected by MCC after end of polling on 29 April," the letter said.
Seven Veterans Join BJP in Sitharaman's Presence
Seven veteran officers joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in presence of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Lt Gen JBS Yadav, Lt Gen R N Singh, Lt Gen SK Patyal, Lt Gen Sunit Kumar, Lt Gen Nitin Kohli, Colonel RK Tripathi, WG Cdr Navneet Magon joined the party at the BJP HQ.
Meant To Say Maulana Azad: Shatrughan Sinha
BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha corrected his earlier statement and said he had meant to say Maulana Azad and not Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The actor-turned-politician had earlier said that Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah was part of the Congress family and praised him for his role in independence and development.
He corrected his statement later, saying, “Whatever I said yesterday was slip of tongue. I wanted to say Maulana Azad but uttered Muhammad Ali Jinnah.”
(ANI)
Case Against Gambhir For Rallying Without Permission
Following the directives of the Election Commission (EC), the Delhi Police registered a case against cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir for holding an election rally without taking permission.
East Delhi Electoral Officer K. Mahesh on Saturday asked the police to take action against Gambhir for rallying in Jungpura on Friday without permission and violating the model code of conduct.
"We have registered Delhi Police (DP) Act against Gautam Gambhir and are taking action against him under Non Cognizable Report," Deputy Commissioner of Police Chinmoy Biswal said.
(IANS)
Opposition Alliance Of 'Opportunists' Will Fail In Their Mission: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the SP-BSP-RLD tie-up, saying the alliance of " opportunists" wants a helpless government because its mantra is 'Jaat, paat japna; janata ka maal apna'.
He was speaking at an election rally in Kannauj, a day after filing his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat for a second term.
(PTI)
Felt Abandoned and Rejected: Kavita Khanna on Being Denied Ticket
Kavita Khanna, wife of late actor Vinod Khanna and a ticket aspirant in Punjab’s Gurdaspur has expressed disappointment for being overlooked, even as she pledged support to the BJP, news agency ANI reported.
“I felt hurt because I understand party the has right to decide candidate but there is a way of doing it, and the way it was done I felt abandoned and rejected, I was made to feel insignificant, she said adding that she won’t make it a personal issue and put “entire might and support with Prime Minister Narendra Modi”.
Mamata Knows The Size Of PM's Kurtas: Raj Babbar
Responding on PM Modi’s remark that TMC chief Mamata Banerjee sends him sweets and kurtas every year, Congress leader Raj Babbar has taken a jibe at her, news agency ANI reported.
"Two products from West Bengal are famous across the world. One is sweets made of cottage cheese and another is the kurta. But till date, Mamata ji has not sent these to any of us or anyone else. If she wants to gift them, she sends it to only one person. So you can understand that she knows the size of the PM's kurta," Raj Babbar said.
Shiv Sena Appoints Priyanka Chaturvedi as 'Upneta'
Days after Priyanka Chaturvedi joined Shiv Sena, she has been appointed as the party’s ‘Upneta’, reported news agency ANI.
Case Filed Against Azam Khan for Violating MCC
A case has been filed against Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan for violating Model Code of Conduct at a rally in Shahabad in Rampur, news agency ANI reported, quoting Saloni Agarwal, CO (Milak, Rampur).
“Comments made by Azam Khan on 25 April were found to be in violation of MCC and a case was registered against him and two others," she said.
CBI, ED, IT Working Like IT Cell of BJP: Tejashwi Yadav
Speaking against raids against Opposition leaders by investigating agencies, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has said: “Raids are being held against Mayawati, against our family. BJP people are trying to frame opposition leaders. Because they know that in these polls, they're going to get defeated by 'mahagathbandhan' in respective states. CBI, ED, IT are working like IT cell of BJP.”
PM Modi Killed 40 CRPF Jawans in Pulwama: Ex - Maha Min
Former Maharashtra Education Minister Vasant Purkhe said PM Modi murdered 40 people in Pulwama, reported Times Now.
“I am straight away alleging that Modi killed 40 people because how can that RDX be trasported when all vehicles get checked,” Purkhe reportedly said during a rally.
AAP to Hold Press Conference at 3.30 pm
The Aam Aadmi Party will hold a press conference on the BJP’s governance at 3.30 pm today, tweeted the Raghav Chadha, the party’s Lok Sabha candidate from the South Delhi constituency.
We Have Right to Ask PM What Happened to Development Model: Sharad Pawar
NCP chief Sharad Pawar said on Friday night, 26 April that Opposition parties and people have the right to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi what happened to the development model promised by him and the BJP.
He was addressing an election rally in Maharashtra’s Thane for NCP candidate Anand Paranjpe.
"You and I have the right to ask PM what happened to his development model," the NCP chief said.
Modi won the last Lok Sabha elections by promising Gujarat-like development model for the country, but in the last five years he did not say anything about unemployment and the plight of small traders, labourers, Dalits and tribals, Pawar said.
(Source: PTI)
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