Elections 2019: Rahul Gandhi to Release Party Manifesto on 2 April
Catch all the latest updates on the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections here.
Catch all the latest updates on the Lok Sabha Elections 2019 here.
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EC Holds Training Session for Officials in J&K’s Doda
The Election Commission has organized a training program for around 1800 Presiding Officers and Polling Staff in J&K’s Doda district from 25 March to 1 April for Lok Sabha Elections 2019. Training session includes videos demonstrating duties of polling personnel and hands-on training on use of EVMs and VVPATs.
Two MGP MLAs Join BJP in Goa
Two of the three MLAs of Goa’s Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) joined the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) in the wee hours of Wednesday, 27 March, The Indian Express reported. The BJP’s strength in the Goa assembly is now up to 14.
The MGP is currently an is currently a part of the BJP-led coalition government in the state.
EC Seeks Details of Niti Aayog VC's Comments on Congress
The Election Commission is learnt to have decided to seek details of remarks made by Niti Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar in which he had attacked Congress over minimum income guarantee promise.
Sources in the poll panel told PTI, since Kumar is part of "bureaucratic executive", such remarks may be violative of the model code.
"It is not a case of one politician attacking the other or one party attacking the other," said a functionary.
Kumar had accused the Congress of promising the moon to win elections.
He had also tweeted, saying "The proposed income guarantee scheme fails the economics test, fiscal discipline test and execution test".
EC Pulls Up Railways, Air India Over Modi's Face on Tickets
The Election Commission writes to Ministry of Railways and Ministry of Civil Aviation, asking them why have the pictures of PM Modi have not been removed from rail tickets and Air India boarding passes even after Model Code of Conduct has come into effect. They have been asked to submit a reply within three days.
EC Sends Notice to Modi Biopic Producers
EC sends notice to four producers of film 'PM Narendra Modi'. The Congress and the CPM had complained to EC about the film's release, saying it's being done with political intent. EC had sent notices to two newspapers on 20 March over publishing 'PM Narendra Modi' film's poster for promotions.
Priyanka Gandhi Arrives in Lucknow, to Visit Amethi, Rae Bareily and Ayodhya
Congress General Secretary for eastern UP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived in Lucknow on Wednesday, 27 March, to visit Amethi today. She will go to Rae Bareli tomorrow and will visit Ayodhya on Friday, 29 March.
(ANI)
Three-Cornered Contest Likely in Telangana
With the process of filing nominations coming to a close, battle lines have been drawn in Telangana for the Lok Sabha elections in what appears to be mainly a three-cornered contest among the ruling TRS, Congress and the BJP.
Telangana, with 17 Lok Sabha constituencies, goes to the polls in the first phase on 11 April.
(PTI)
AIMIM to contest only Aurangabad LS seat in Maharashtra
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has said his party would contest only the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency in Maharashtra and no other seat.
"AIMIM has decided that it will be only contesting ONLY the Aurangabad parliamentary constituency in Maharashtra & will not be contesting Mumbai or any other seat," Owaisi tweeted.
The party on Tuesday, 26 March announced the candidature of Imtiaz Jaleel from Aurangabad.
(PTI)
P Chidambaram Defends Cong's NYAY Scheme
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, during a press conference on Wednesday, 27 March, defended the Congress’ Minimum Income scheme, saying that the party has consulted with experts in the subject and that India has the capacity to implement a scheme of this kind.
He said that the scheme, which is said to benefit 25 crore people. And that given India’s capacity, it could have been implemented 20 years ago as well.
(NDTV)
Bhojpuri Singer and Actor Dinesh Lal Yadav Joins BJP
Bhojpuri singer and actor Dinesh Lal Yadav 'Nirhua' has joint the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in April-May.
(ANI)
Actor Urmila Matondkar Joins Congress
Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar joined Congress in presence of party President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, 27 Congress.
BJP MP From Hardoi Joins SP
Anshul Verma, BJP’s sitting MP from Hardoi, joins Samajwadi Party (SP) in presence of party president Akhilesh Yadav.
Giriraj Singh Will Contest From Begusarai, Reiterates Amit Shah
BJP party President Amit Shahhas said that Giriraj Singh will contest the elections from Begusarai and the party organisation will solve all the issues that he has.
EC Notice to BJP Member for Sharing ‘Main Bhi Chowkidar Hoon’ Video
The Election Commission has issued a show cause notice to a member of the BJP's National Election Committee for sharing an audio-visual advertisement titled "Main Bhi Chowkidar Hoon" on social media without complying with the directions of the poll body, an official said.
He said Neeraj has been directed to submit a reply within three days.
BJD's Pinaki Mishra to Take on Sambit Patra in Puri
BJD releases list of candidates in Odisha, Pinaki Mishra to contest from Puri parliamentary constituency.
BJD Releases List of 36 Candidates for State Polls
BJD releases a list of 36 candidates for state assembly elections.
Will Contest If Cong Asks Me, Says Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi who is currently in Amethi has said that she hasn’t decided on contesting elections, but she will definitely contest if the Congress party asks her to.
“I have not decided yet; if my party asks me to contest, I will definitely contest. My wish is to work for the party,” Gandhi added.
TRS MP AP Jithender Joins BJP
Telangana Rashtra Samithi(TRS) MP AP Jithender Reddy joins BJP in presence of BJP President Amit Shah.
Congress Workers Are With Me: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that he has the support of the Congress worker in Nagpur.
“Congress workers are calling me and saying that I am sure to win (Lok Sabha elections) and that they are with me. They say that physically they might be campaigning for Congress but mentally they are with me.”
Rahul Gandhi to Release Party Manifesto on 2 April
Congress President Rahul Gandhi to release party’s manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections on 2 April at the party headquarters.
Deepak Pauskar Takes Oath as Goa Minister
Deepak Pauskar on Wednesday night took oath as a Goa cabinet minister.
After taking oath, Pauskar said, "I feel good to be a part of BJP. Modi should become the Prime Minister again. We will put in all the efforts to make our two MPs from Goa win the upcoming Lok Sabha elections."