Congress Writes to EC Over PM Modi’s Rajiv Gandhi Comment
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Four 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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Will Decide New PM After Election Results: Harish Rawat
Congress leader Harish Rawat said that they would decide after election results who the Prime Minister would be.
“Our leader has said it clearly we'll decide after election results that who will be the Prime Minister. But like Sharad Pawar Ji has said it again and again, 'coalition government have always been successful', an example of which is 2004-2014, when Singh was king,” he said.
LS Poll Trends Show Congress, Allies Staring at Defeat: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said for the first time since Emergency, people of the country are fighting elections to re-elect a government, adding trends of the first four phases of Lok Sabha polls show the Congress and its allies are staring at defeat.
Speaking at a poll rally in Gwalior, he alleged while the Congress displayed India's poverty to the world, his government has highlighted the nation's power.
He told the gathering that he had come not to campaign for himself, but to thank the people for supporting him since 2014.
Modi Will Go Down in 2019 With Rafale Taint: Sidhu
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, saying he had come to power in 2014 with a promise to clean the Ganga but will go down in 2019 with the 'Rafale' taint.
He claimed that the Modi government did not have a single achievement to its name and was deflecting from real issues.
"In 2014, Modi said neither will he indulge in corruption, nor will he allow others to do so (na khaunga, na khane dunga) but he has done just the opposite," the Punjab minister said.
"He came to power in 2014 seeking votes to clean the Ganga, but he will go in 2019 with the Rafale taint," Sidhu said, referring to the allegations levelled by his party against Modi on the multi-billion fighter jet deal.
Congress Writes to EC Over PM Modi's Rajiv Gandhi Comment
Congress has written to Election Commission demanding action against PM Narendra Modi for violating the Model Code of Conduct by saying "aapke Pita Ji ko aapke rajdarbaariyon ne Mr Clean bana diya tha, lekin dekhte hi dekhte Bhrashtachari No. 1 ke roop mein unka jeevankaal samapt ho gaya"
Schools in Rajouri Within 5 Km of LoC to Remain Shut Tomorrow
Mohammad Aijaz Asad, the Deputy Commissioner of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir said that schools within a certain distance of the LoC in Keri sector would be shut on 6 May. “As a precautionary measure and keeping in view safety of the students, all government and private schools up to 10+2 level within 0-5 km distance from LoC in Keri sector (Education Zone Doongi) of Rajouri shall remain closed tomorrow,” he said.
EC Rejects Plea Seeking Rescheduling of Voting Commencement During Ramzan
The Election Commission rejected the plea seeking rescheduling of the commencement of voting from 7 am to 4.30-5.00 am during the month of Ramzan.
"Commission does not find it feasible to alter the existing hours of poll for the 5th, 6th & 7th phase of general elections to the Lok Sabha, 2019," the EC said.
Shivraj Singh Holds Oil Lantern March in Bhopal
Former Madhya Pradesh CM and BJP leader, Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds a 'lalten (oil lantern) march' in Bhopal.
SP & BSP Candidates Are Pak Representatives: Varun Gandhi
BJP leader Varun Gandhi, says “candidates of SP and BSP are Pakistan's representatives.”
(Source: Times Now)
Congress Suspends Former MP Shakeel Ahmed from Party
The Congress has suspended former MP Shakeel Ahmed from the party for contesting as an Independent candidate from Madhubani Lok Sabha seat in Bihar.
(Source: TOI)
BJP Responsible for Attack on Me, We Will Not Be Silenced: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the BJP was responsible for the attack on him during a roadshow and claimed he was targeted because he had been lately questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "relationship" with Pakistan.
The AAP supremo, at a press conference held at the party headquarters, said this was not just an attack on him but an assault on the people of Delhi and the mandate they had given.
(Source: PTI)
Modi Targets Rahul Over Association With UK Firm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday targeted Rahul Gandhi for his alleged association with UK firm Backops, saying the Congress president's "scams" were being "unearthed from land, air and water".
Referring to Gandhi, Modi while speaking at rally in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar said the "naamdar" gets exposed every time he tries to malign him and the more he is targeted, the more 'lotus' will bloom.
The Home Ministry recently served a notice on Gandhi, saying it received a representation from BJP MP Subramanian Swamy, claiming that a company named Backops Limited was registered in the United Kingdom in 2003 with the Congress leader as one of its directors.
(Source: PTI)
Condemn Attack Against Arvind Kejriwal, Says Sheila Dikshit
Former Delhi Chief Minister & Congress' candidate from North-East Delhi Sheila Dikshit said that she condemned the attack on Arvind Kejriwal.
“Such attacks should not happen no matter who is the leader,” said Dikshit.
"PM Should Resign": Kejriwal Criticises Centre Over Inaction on Attack
Criticising the Centre’s inaction, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “A Chief Minister was attacked and the Central govt says, 'didn't receive the complaint, unable to move ahead with further proceedings, the PM should resign over it. It's not an attack on Arvind Kejriwal, it is an attack on Delhi's mandate.”
(Source: ANI)
Mayawati Urges Amethi and Rae Bareli Voters to Vote for Congress
Two Days after lashing out on the Congress, Mayawati came out in its support in the Amethi and Rae Bareli constituencies, from which Rahul and Sonia Gandhi are contesting.
“Phir kahin BJP iska fayda UP ke bahar kuch zyada na utha le. Ise khas dhyan mein rakhkar hi, hamare gathbandhan ne dono seaten Congress ke liye chhod di thi. Mujhe poori ummeed hai ke hamare gathbandhan ka ek ek vote har halat mein dono Congress neta ko milne wala hai. “
(Source: ANI)
Rahul Gandhi Responds to PM Modi's Remarks on His Father
“Modi Ji, The battle is over. Your Karma awaits you. Projecting your inner beliefs about yourself onto my father won’t protect you. All my love and a huge hug,” tweeted Rahul Gandhi in response to PM Modi’s remark, “Your father was termed ‘Mr. Clean’ by his courtiers, but his life ended as ‘Bhrashtachari No:1.’”
Arvind Kejriwal Conducts Roadshow in Delhi's Bawana Village
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today conducted a roadshow in Bawana Village, in the North West district of Delhi.
(Source: ANI)
EC Sends Notice to Pragya Thakur for Campaigning While Banned
Bhopal District Election Officer has sent a notice to the BJP candidate from Bhopal, Pragya Singh Thakur over complaint of her campaigning during the 3-day period when she was barred by EC from campaigning. The officer has sought a reply from her.
(Source: ANI)
Ghatal: BJP Candidate Threatens TMC Workers for Allegedly Coercing People Not to Vote
BJP candidate from Ghatal, WB & ex IPS officer Bharati Ghosh threatened TMC workers, saying, "You are threatening people to not cast their votes. I will drag you out of your houses and thrash you like dogs. I will call a thousand people from Uttar Pradesh to beat you up."
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Addresses Rally in Madhya Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday.
According to a statement issued by the BJP, the PM will hold a second rally at Gwalior at 4:30 pm.
(Source: PTI)
EC Orders Re-Polling at Eight Booths in Shahjahanpur Constituency
The Election Commission ordered re-polling at eight polling booths in Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha constituency. The voting will take place from 7 am to 6 pm on Monday, 6 May.
(Source: PTI)
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