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Lok Sabha Elections HIGHLIGHTS: Citing security concerns, voting in East Tripura deferred to April 23
Lok Sabha Elections 2019 HIGHLIGHTS: Polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in East Tripura (ST reserved) constituency has been deferred from April 18 to April 23 on security grounds, Tripura Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sriram Taranikanti stated Tuesday. The Election Commission also urged the authorities to improve the law and order situation in the state.
A notification from the Election Commission of India said reports received from Tripura CEO and Special Police Observer indicated law and order situation prevailing in East Tripura Parliamentary constituency is “not conducive” to hold free and fair poll in the constituency on April 18.
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in East Tripura (ST reserved) constituency has been deferred from April 18 to April 23 on security grounds, Tripura Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sriram Taranikanti stated Tuesday. The Election Commission also urged the authorities to improve the law and order situation in the state.
Speaking to reporters in a late-night briefing, CEO Taranikanti said the Election Commission has deferred polling at East Tripura constituency in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on security grounds. The voting would now be held on April 23, and the state electoral authority has been instructed to ensure proper security conditions to build confidence among the voters.
“Everyone saw what happened during polling on April 11. I have travelled different districts. I have seen videos where activities were seen which were against the rules of Election Commission of India. We have forwarded those details to the Election Commission as well. We hope to develop law and order situation conducive for holding the elections April 23,” the CEO added.
The notification informed that Special Police Observer from Tripura has recommended deferring the poll which was earlier scheduled to be helfd on the April 18.
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Tripura Police Addl DGP transferred for law and order failure
An hour after the Election Commission of India deferred Lok Sabha polls at East Tripura seat to April 23 citing security reasons, a late night order from the Election Commission on Tuesday transferred Additional Director General (Law & Order) of Tripura Police Rajiv Singh due to incidents of law and failure under his command which were reported to the Commission in the run-up to Lok Sabha elections in Tripura.
East Tripura: Citing security concerns, Election Commission defers voting to April 23
Polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in East Tripura (ST reserved) constituency has been deferred from April 18 to April 23 on security grounds, Tripura Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sriram Taranikanti stated Tuesday. The Election Commission also urged the authorities to improve the law and order situation in the state.
Political threats days before East Tripura polling: Severed chicken heads, handwritten notes
Speaking to reporters in a late-night briefing, CEO Taranikanti said the Election Commission has deferred polling at East Tripura constituency in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on security grounds. The voting would now be held on April 23, and the state electoral authority has been instructed to ensure proper security conditions to build confidence among the voters.
BJP candidate says will be difficult to retain Moradabad
The election for the Moradabad Lok Sabha seat will be difficult but the BJP will win the contest, says the BJP's candidate Kunwar Sarvesh Kumar. Kumar, a Thakur and five-time MLA from Moradabad, is pitted against Congress' Imran Pratapgarhi, a poet who has often questioned the BJP government through his provocative compositions and fiery speeches.
Though Kumar, a political strongman, is well-known in the area, he is unsure about his re-election. "The election is going to be difficult," Kumar told PTI on the phone as he is busy campaigning in interior areas of the constituency. "The fragmentation of Muslim votes has not happened. The election has become Congress versus BJP," he added, saying that his party would win with a better margin.
AAP and Congress will form alliance in the end: Delhi BJP leader
Former Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay claimed Tuesday that despite the bickering between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, the two parties will form an alliance for Lok Sabha polls in the national capital.
The Congress and the AAP were fooling people with their allegations against each other, he said.
"I feel both the AAP and the Congress are fooling people by levelling allegations and counter-allegations. Ultimately they will contest the elections in alliance," Upadhyay, joint in-charge of the BJP for Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh, told reporters.
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Manik Sarkar appeals voters to avenge alleged poll-rigging while voting in second phase
Former Tripura chief minister and CPI (M) politburo member Manik Sarkar Tuesday urged voters to avenge an alleged poll-rigging held in West Tripura Lok Sabha seat during polling hours on April 11 while voting at East Tripura constituency on Thursday. He also asked them to stand firm against any attack.
“Avenge what was done on poll day in West Tripura seat. Don’t look out for police personnel. If attackers come in front of you, look them in the eyes. They will not find space to run away. Stand firm and stand determined. All voters are preparing themselves in this way in all booth areas (in East Tripura constituency),” Sarkar said at the sit-in-demonstration while reiterating the appeal to resist attacks.
He further said that holding a free and fair Lok Sabha election on April 18 would be an ‘acid test’ for the Election Commission. “It will be an acid test for them (EC). If people lose faith, everyone will face trouble,” Sarkar said. Read more
Rahul Gandhi: Cong believes in allowing people to express faith
With the BJP led NDA trying to turn the Sabarimala issue into a major poll plank, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Tuesday said his party believes in allowing people to express their faith and sentiments and never stop them from "genuinely" expressing their belief.
Addressing a massive poll rally in Pathanamthitta, where the famed Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple is located, Gandhi said his party wants an India "where people can express what is there inside their heart as long as those expressions are peaceful and non-violent".
However, he was cautious not to mention the name of Lord Ayyappa or the recent agitations witnessed by the state against the entry of young women there.
"The Congress party believes in allowing all people t express their faith, express their beliefs and express thei sentiments," Gandhi said
"But the Congress will never take an action that stop people from genuinely expressing their faith," he said, addin that he leaves the matter to the "wisdom of the people of th state."
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Who is Ferdous Ahmed?
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The 45-year-old actor stoked a controversy when he was seen campaigning for TMC’s Raiganj Lok Sabha candidate Kanhaiya Lal Agarwal in North Dinajpur district Sunday. Irked with this, the BJP questioned the presence of a foreign national in a political campaign. The saffron party alleged that it is a violation of the model code of conduct as the TMC is trying to woo the minorities which will play a decisive role in North Dinajpur. Read more about Ferdous Ahmed
Shatrughan Sinha's wife joins Samajwadi Party
Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam Sinha Tuesday joined the Samajwadi party. She met with SP leader Dimple Yadav in Lucknow and formally joined the party. She is pitted against Union minister Rajnath Singh who today filed his nomination papers from Lucknow.
Lucknow: Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam Sinha joins Samajwadi Party in presence of Dimple Yadav. pic.twitter.com/sgFg3C5oRm
PM Modi in Bhatapara: Naamdars did corruption over the land given for printing newspaper
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PM Modi in Bhatapara: Whoever will challenge their family, they will abuse them
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PM Modi in Bhatapara: BJP wave has made the mahamilavatis sleepless
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PM Modi addresses public meeting at Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh
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Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses Chandrababu Naidu of 'misusing' office
YSR Congress chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Tuesday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of "misusing" his office and sought the Governor's intervention to stop the "growing attacks" on his party cadre, "misuse" of state funds and to protect EVMs.
"We have lodged a complaint with Governor ESL Narasimhan that Chandrababu Naidu, who has appointed his own henchmen in crucial places to help TDP in all ways during the elections and post-poll violence and sought his intervention to put the issue under check," PTI quoted Reddy as saying.
"There are many instances of violence which is still unabated and attacks on YSRCP cadre are on the rise as Chandrababu Naidu has given out-of-turn promotions belonging to his community to target the Opposition Party and its sympathisers," he said.
Rajnath Singh files nomination from Lucknow
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday filed his nomination from the Lucknow constituency for the Lok Sabha elections. Singh led a roadshow on his way to file the nomination papers. He is seeking a second term from the same constituency.
Thank you Lucknow! Your affection and energy in today’s roadshow was overwhelming and it would remain etched in my memory. pic.twitter.com/V3WzJwOdRs
— Chowkidar Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 16, 2019
In pictures: Amit Shah hold roadshow in Tumakuru, Karnataka
Stills from BJP president Amit Shah's roadshow in Tumakuru, Karnataka.
BJP President Amit Shah is holding a roadshow in Karnataka's Tumakuru. Earlier, he offered prayers at Siddaganga mutt in Tumakuru. The prayers were conducted for 'the electoral victory of PM Narendra Modi.'
There is a conspiracy to push Chhattisgarh in a phase of violence: PM Modi
PM Modi said, "There is a conspiracy to push the state again in a dreadful phase of violence," adding that you need to be cautious of those supporting Naxalites and Maoists.
Incidents happening in Chhattisgarh because of encouragement to naxals by the Congress, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister said that incidents were happening in the state because of encouragement to naxals by the Congress.
PM Modi in Korba: When I came here during assembly elections, I had brought the statements of Congress leaders to your attention. Congress was calling naxals as revolutionaries. Today, incidents happening here are because of encouragement to naxals by Congress. #Chhattisgarhpic.twitter.com/XA1Xezv3MW
Congress has decades of experience in betraying people: PM Modi
The Prime Minister took a dig at the Congress and said that the party has been disconnected from the land that it does not understand the needs and sentiments of the people. He further said that the Congress has decades of experience in betraying people and deceiving them.
PM Modi addresses a public meeting in Chhattisgarh.
PM Modi is addressing a public meeting in Korba, Chhattisgarh.
BJP delegation to approach EC against campaign ban on Adityanath
BJP delegation comprising senior leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Jagat Prakash Nadda will approach the Election Commission later today against the ban on UP CM Yogi Adityanath who has been barred from election campaigning for 72 hours.
EC flying squad checks luggage of BS Yeddyurappa in Karnataka
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh files his nomination from Lucknow for upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019.
'Mahamilawat' made that person the CM whose party got least number of seats in Karnataka: Amit Shah
BJP President Amit Shah in Davanagere, Karnataka: JD(S) got the least number of seats in the recently held state Assembly elections, BJP got the most number of seats but the 'mahamilawat' made that person the CM whose party got the least number of seats.
For Congress, Karnataka is ATM of corruption: Amit Shah
"Congress-led UPA govt gave only Rs 88,583 crore to Karnataka under the 13th Finance Commission. However, BJP led NDA govt allocated Rs 3.88 lakh crore under the 14th Finance Commission. For Congress, the development of Karnataka isn't important. In fact, Karnataka is an ATM of corruption for them," Amit Shah said.
BJD worried only about personal gains: PM Modi
Slamming the BJD government over mining and chitfund scams, the prime minister said the Naveen Patnaik-led party is only worried about personal gains. "How can they (BJD) think of common people when all they do is protect those involved in chitfund and mining scams. It is the Modi government that amended decades-old mining law and ensured that a part of the fund from the resources extracted is utilized for the development of local infrastructure," he claimed.
Amit Shah addresses rally in Karnataka's Davanagere
Seems like poll body has found its powers, says SC as it turns down Mayawati’s plea against EC ban
“Seems like the Election Commission has woken up and found its powers,” the top court said today. The bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, was hearing a PIL filed by an NRI in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seeking action against political parties for “hate speeches” made by their leaders or representatives. It also said that it was satisfied with the EC’s action over provocative speeches by politicians and that no further orders are needed at this stage. Read More
Sushil Modi to file defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for his 'all thieves are Modi' remark
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Prakash Raj interview: Mr Modi or Mr Rahul Gandhi is not going to run your constituency
Having announced earlier this year that he will enter electoral politics, Prakash Raj says his election campaign doesn’t involve the typical roadshow and mega rallies but corner meetings and conversations. “I am very sure that this country is ready for alternate politics from these two political parties. And I have had a conversation with people over the past six months,” he says. Read full interview
Prakash Raj, independent candidate from Bangalore Central, believes only when Independents get a chance will people realise their power in Parliament. (Expressphoto: Aaron Pereira)
Rajnath Singh holds roadshow before filing nomination from Lucknow
PM Modi: Once we come to power, we will implement Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha
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Besides Kollam, Rahul Gandhi to address rallies in three more districts
Gandhi assured the cashew farmers in the state that his party if voted to power, will to take up their cause. "We will start a conversation to help make cashew growing a viable alternative", he said adding that it was an "honour" for him to fight elections from kerala. Rahul Gandhi arrived here last night on a two-day visit to Kerala. Besides Kollam, he would address rallies in three more districts. Gandhi, who is contesting from Wayanad district as a second constituency besides the Congress stronghold of Amethi, will be addressing meetings in his constituency on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi: The country is now 'under attack' from the BJP-RSS
Hitting at the Sangh forces, the AICC chief alleged the country is now under attack from the BJP-RSS and there was an ideological fight going on between the BJP on one side and Congress on the other. "No matter how many times you (BJP/RSS) attack us, we will use love and non-violence to convince you are wrong," he said. "In the last five years, our Prime Minister promised several things. Two crore job opportunities.. Rs 15 lakh deposits in bank accounts and price support for farmers," he said. Gandhi asked the people how many of them had received the money in their bank account promised by the Prime Minister.
PM failed to fulfil promises: Rahul Gandhi in Kollam
Coming down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Tuesday said he has "failed" to fulfil the promises made during the last five years. "The promises Modi has given to you, he has not fulfilled. but Anil Ambani gets Rs 30,000 crore in Rafale deal. "The Prime Minister is speaking of nationalism and he gave the biggest defence deal to a person who has not made a single aircraft," Gandhi charged. The Congress President was addressing an election rally at the St Stephen college grounds here in Kollam district.
Congress and 'Mahamilawati
PM Modi also said, "Congress and 'Mahamilawati" group desperate to oust chowkidar because of BJP onslaught on corruption." "A 'jal shakti' ministry to be formed by the new BJP government, ending the water crisis in the country," Modi added.
Watch | PM Modi addresses rally in Odisha
PM Modi said, "We amended decade-old mining law and ensured that a part of the fund from the resources extracted is utilized for the development of local infrastructure." "The central govt procure rice at Rs 19-30/kg and send it to Odisha. Odisha govt has to add only Rs 2/kg to it. However, they claim that they provide rice at a subsidised rate to the people of Odisha. It's an utter lie," he added.
Lok Sabha Elections 2019 LIVE updates: EC invoked temporary ban on Yogi Adityanath, Mayawati, Maneka Gandhi and Azam Khan.
Lok Sabha Elections 2019 LIVE updates: As the Election Commission suspended four top political leaders for a few days over their campaign speeches that allegedly “contaminated” the poll process, two new speech videos emerged which the Opposition flagged for alleged hateful and abusive content. Delivered on Sunday by BJP chiefs of Himachal Pradesh and Kerala, these speeches triggered complaints to the Election Commission. While Himachal BJP chief Satpal Singh Satti referred to a purported Facebook post to use the word “ma……d” in the context of Rahul Gandhi, his Kerala counterpart made a derogatory reference to Muslims.
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Modi won't come to power easily, says Deve Gowda
Meanwhile, JD(S) Chief and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda in an interview to The Indian Express said, "I do not believe Modi will return to power easily. Neither of the two groups will get a clear majority… there will be regrouping after the polls. Mayawati is saying, ‘I am not going with the Congress or BJP’… Mamata Banerjee is also taking a hard decision. In these circumstances, they will all have to be brought together after the polls. If that is done, then the coalition will be a success.
Election Commission temporarily bans Adityanath, Mayawati for hate speech
On Monday, the Election Commission invoked its extraordinary powers to temporarily ban four political leaders — UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BSP chief Mayawati, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi and SP leader Azam Khan — from campaigning for their provocative speeches. While Adityanath and Khan were barred for three days (72 hours) starting Tuesday morning, Gandhi and Mayawati cannot campaign for two days (48 hours).
The Supreme Court also turned down BSP leader Mayawati’s appeal against the EC action barring her from campaigning for 2 days and asked her to file an appeal in a court of law. “Seems like the Election Commission has found its powers” observed the Apex Court taking note of the action taken by the poll panel on Monday against leaders for violating Model Code of Conduct.
Tripura Police Addl DGP transferred for law and order failure
An hour after the Election Commission of India deferred Lok Sabha polls at East Tripura seat to April 23 citing security reasons, a late night order from the Election Commission on Tuesday transferred Additional Director General (Law & Order) of Tripura Police Rajiv Singh due to incidents of law and failure under his command which were reported to the Commission in the run-up to Lok Sabha elections in Tripura.
East Tripura: Citing security concerns, Election Commission defers voting to April 23
Polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in East Tripura (ST reserved) constituency has been deferred from April 18 to April 23 on security grounds, Tripura Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sriram Taranikanti stated Tuesday. The Election Commission also urged the authorities to improve the law and order situation in the state.
Political threats days before East Tripura polling: Severed chicken heads, handwritten notes
Speaking to reporters in a late-night briefing, CEO Taranikanti said the Election Commission has deferred polling at East Tripura constituency in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on security grounds. The voting would now be held on April 23, and the state electoral authority has been instructed to ensure proper security conditions to build confidence among the voters.
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BJP candidate says will be difficult to retain Moradabad
The election for the Moradabad Lok Sabha seat will be difficult but the BJP will win the contest, says the BJP's candidate Kunwar Sarvesh Kumar. Kumar, a Thakur and five-time MLA from Moradabad, is pitted against Congress' Imran Pratapgarhi, a poet who has often questioned the BJP government through his provocative compositions and fiery speeches.
Though Kumar, a political strongman, is well-known in the area, he is unsure about his re-election. "The election is going to be difficult," Kumar told PTI on the phone as he is busy campaigning in interior areas of the constituency. "The fragmentation of Muslim votes has not happened. The election has become Congress versus BJP," he added, saying that his party would win with a better margin.
AAP and Congress will form alliance in the end: Delhi BJP leader
Former Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay claimed Tuesday that despite the bickering between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress, the two parties will form an alliance for Lok Sabha polls in the national capital.
The Congress and the AAP were fooling people with their allegations against each other, he said.
"I feel both the AAP and the Congress are fooling people by levelling allegations and counter-allegations. Ultimately they will contest the elections in alliance," Upadhyay, joint in-charge of the BJP for Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh, told reporters.
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Manik Sarkar appeals voters to avenge alleged poll-rigging while voting in second phase
Former Tripura chief minister and CPI (M) politburo member Manik Sarkar Tuesday urged voters to avenge an alleged poll-rigging held in West Tripura Lok Sabha seat during polling hours on April 11 while voting at East Tripura constituency on Thursday. He also asked them to stand firm against any attack.
“Avenge what was done on poll day in West Tripura seat. Don’t look out for police personnel. If attackers come in front of you, look them in the eyes. They will not find space to run away. Stand firm and stand determined. All voters are preparing themselves in this way in all booth areas (in East Tripura constituency),” Sarkar said at the sit-in-demonstration while reiterating the appeal to resist attacks.
He further said that holding a free and fair Lok Sabha election on April 18 would be an ‘acid test’ for the Election Commission. “It will be an acid test for them (EC). If people lose faith, everyone will face trouble,” Sarkar said. Read more
Rahul Gandhi: Cong believes in allowing people to express faith
With the BJP led NDA trying to turn the Sabarimala issue into a major poll plank, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Tuesday said his party believes in allowing people to express their faith and sentiments and never stop them from "genuinely" expressing their belief.
Addressing a massive poll rally in Pathanamthitta, where the famed Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple is located, Gandhi said his party wants an India "where people can express what is there inside their heart as long as those expressions are peaceful and non-violent".
However, he was cautious not to mention the name of Lord Ayyappa or the recent agitations witnessed by the state against the entry of young women there.
"The Congress party believes in allowing all people t express their faith, express their beliefs and express thei sentiments," Gandhi said
"But the Congress will never take an action that stop people from genuinely expressing their faith," he said, addin that he leaves the matter to the "wisdom of the people of th state."
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PM Modi conducts roadshow in Bhubaneswar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is conducting a roadshow in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. BJP president Amit Shah is also addressing a public rally in Thrissur, Kerala.
Politics of division in Congress' DNA, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
Accusing Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu of inciting Muslims against BJP in Bihar, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "Yesterday Priyanka (Gandhi Vadra) ji was giving her mandate on nationalism, I think she has forgotten her party's legacy. Today a Congress leader (Navjot Singh Sidhu) talks about 64 per cent minority, what kind of a mandate is this and how is it making the nation strong." He further said that the politics of division is in the DNA of the Congress. "This is not a new tradition. When sloganeering over the country's division was going on in JNU, Rahul Gandhi went there to support them. Today a voice is rising from Kashmir saying that whenever we wish we can divide India. What is the mentality of this tukde tukde gang, Priyanka ji needs to understand this legacy," Prasad said.
Who is Ferdous Ahmed?
Ferdous Ahmed, who recently stirred a controversy by campaigning for Trinamool Congress in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, is a Bangladeshi actor and model who has acted in over 200 films in the Bangladeshi and West Bengal cinema.
The 45-year-old actor stoked a controversy when he was seen campaigning for TMC’s Raiganj Lok Sabha candidate Kanhaiya Lal Agarwal in North Dinajpur district Sunday. Irked with this, the BJP questioned the presence of a foreign national in a political campaign. The saffron party alleged that it is a violation of the model code of conduct as the TMC is trying to woo the minorities which will play a decisive role in North Dinajpur. Read more about Ferdous Ahmed
Shatrughan Sinha's wife joins Samajwadi Party
Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam Sinha Tuesday joined the Samajwadi party. She met with SP leader Dimple Yadav in Lucknow and formally joined the party. She is pitted against Union minister Rajnath Singh who today filed his nomination papers from Lucknow.
PM Modi in Bhatapara: Naamdars did corruption over the land given for printing newspaper
PM Modi in Bhatapara: The naamdars are enjoying today by doing corruption over the land which was given to them for printing newspaper after independence. Not only this, they also take commission in the country security and protection.
PM Modi in Bhatapara: Naamdars in Congress have cases against them for tax fraud
PM Modi in Bhatapara: The Congress calls the honest taxpayers of the country greedy and selfish, but its own 'naamdars' have cases running against them for tax fraud worth crores.
PM Modi in Bhatapara: Whoever will challenge their family, they will abuse them
PM Modi in Bhatapara: Today the naamdar said abuses to Modi, tomorrow it can give to the adivasis and to someone else the day after. They make fun of our traditional adivasi attire. Whoever will challenge their family, their legacy, they will abuse them like this only.
PM Modi in Bhatapara: BJP wave has made the mahamilavatis sleepless
PM Modi in Bhatapara: There is a BJP wave in the whole country which has made the Congress and 'mahamilavatis' sleepless. In their desperation, they are abusing me and insulting me and you too are witness to that.
PM Modi addresses public meeting at Bhatapara, Chhattisgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing an election rally at Bhatapara in Chhattisgarh. He earlier addressed public rallies at Korba in Chhattisgarh and Samabalpur in Odisha.
Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses Chandrababu Naidu of 'misusing' office
YSR Congress chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Tuesday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of "misusing" his office and sought the Governor's intervention to stop the "growing attacks" on his party cadre, "misuse" of state funds and to protect EVMs.
"We have lodged a complaint with Governor ESL Narasimhan that Chandrababu Naidu, who has appointed his own henchmen in crucial places to help TDP in all ways during the elections and post-poll violence and sought his intervention to put the issue under check," PTI quoted Reddy as saying.
"There are many instances of violence which is still unabated and attacks on YSRCP cadre are on the rise as Chandrababu Naidu has given out-of-turn promotions belonging to his community to target the Opposition Party and its sympathisers," he said.
Rajnath Singh files nomination from Lucknow
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday filed his nomination from the Lucknow constituency for the Lok Sabha elections. Singh led a roadshow on his way to file the nomination papers. He is seeking a second term from the same constituency.
In pictures: Amit Shah hold roadshow in Tumakuru, Karnataka
Stills from BJP president Amit Shah's roadshow in Tumakuru, Karnataka.
Amit Shah holds a roadshow in Karnataka
BJP President Amit Shah is holding a roadshow in Karnataka's Tumakuru. Earlier, he offered prayers at Siddaganga mutt in Tumakuru. The prayers were conducted for 'the electoral victory of PM Narendra Modi.'
There is a conspiracy to push Chhattisgarh in a phase of violence: PM Modi
PM Modi said, "There is a conspiracy to push the state again in a dreadful phase of violence," adding that you need to be cautious of those supporting Naxalites and Maoists.
Incidents happening in Chhattisgarh because of encouragement to naxals by the Congress, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister said that incidents were happening in the state because of encouragement to naxals by the Congress.
Congress has decades of experience in betraying people: PM Modi
The Prime Minister took a dig at the Congress and said that the party has been disconnected from the land that it does not understand the needs and sentiments of the people. He further said that the Congress has decades of experience in betraying people and deceiving them.
PM Modi addresses a public meeting in Chhattisgarh.
PM Modi is addressing a public meeting in Korba, Chhattisgarh.
BJP delegation to approach EC against campaign ban on Adityanath
BJP delegation comprising senior leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Jagat Prakash Nadda will approach the Election Commission later today against the ban on UP CM Yogi Adityanath who has been barred from election campaigning for 72 hours.
EC flying squad checks luggage of BS Yeddyurappa in Karnataka
Rajnath Singh files his nomination from Lucknow
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh files his nomination from Lucknow for upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019.
'Mahamilawat' made that person the CM whose party got least number of seats in Karnataka: Amit Shah
BJP President Amit Shah in Davanagere, Karnataka: JD(S) got the least number of seats in the recently held state Assembly elections, BJP got the most number of seats but the 'mahamilawat' made that person the CM whose party got the least number of seats.
For Congress, Karnataka is ATM of corruption: Amit Shah
"Congress-led UPA govt gave only Rs 88,583 crore to Karnataka under the 13th Finance Commission. However, BJP led NDA govt allocated Rs 3.88 lakh crore under the 14th Finance Commission. For Congress, the development of Karnataka isn't important. In fact, Karnataka is an ATM of corruption for them," Amit Shah said.
BJD worried only about personal gains: PM Modi
Slamming the BJD government over mining and chitfund scams, the prime minister said the Naveen Patnaik-led party is only worried about personal gains. "How can they (BJD) think of common people when all they do is protect those involved in chitfund and mining scams. It is the Modi government that amended decades-old mining law and ensured that a part of the fund from the resources extracted is utilized for the development of local infrastructure," he claimed.
Amit Shah addresses rally in Karnataka's Davanagere
Seems like poll body has found its powers, says SC as it turns down Mayawati’s plea against EC ban
“Seems like the Election Commission has woken up and found its powers,” the top court said today. The bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, was hearing a PIL filed by an NRI in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seeking action against political parties for “hate speeches” made by their leaders or representatives. It also said that it was satisfied with the EC’s action over provocative speeches by politicians and that no further orders are needed at this stage. Read More
Sushil Modi to file defamation case against Rahul Gandhi for his 'all thieves are Modi' remark
Prakash Raj interview: Mr Modi or Mr Rahul Gandhi is not going to run your constituency
Having announced earlier this year that he will enter electoral politics, Prakash Raj says his election campaign doesn’t involve the typical roadshow and mega rallies but corner meetings and conversations. “I am very sure that this country is ready for alternate politics from these two political parties. And I have had a conversation with people over the past six months,” he says. Read full interview
Rajnath Singh holds roadshow before filing nomination from Lucknow
PM Modi: Once we come to power, we will implement Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sambalpur, Odisha: For 20 years you trusted Odisha's govt blindly but now the people of the state want change. Once we come to power in the state we will implement Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
Besides Kollam, Rahul Gandhi to address rallies in three more districts
Gandhi assured the cashew farmers in the state that his party if voted to power, will to take up their cause. "We will start a conversation to help make cashew growing a viable alternative", he said adding that it was an "honour" for him to fight elections from kerala. Rahul Gandhi arrived here last night on a two-day visit to Kerala. Besides Kollam, he would address rallies in three more districts. Gandhi, who is contesting from Wayanad district as a second constituency besides the Congress stronghold of Amethi, will be addressing meetings in his constituency on Wednesday.
Rahul Gandhi: The country is now 'under attack' from the BJP-RSS
Hitting at the Sangh forces, the AICC chief alleged the country is now under attack from the BJP-RSS and there was an ideological fight going on between the BJP on one side and Congress on the other. "No matter how many times you (BJP/RSS) attack us, we will use love and non-violence to convince you are wrong," he said. "In the last five years, our Prime Minister promised several things. Two crore job opportunities.. Rs 15 lakh deposits in bank accounts and price support for farmers," he said. Gandhi asked the people how many of them had received the money in their bank account promised by the Prime Minister.
PM failed to fulfil promises: Rahul Gandhi in Kollam
Coming down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Tuesday said he has "failed" to fulfil the promises made during the last five years. "The promises Modi has given to you, he has not fulfilled. but Anil Ambani gets Rs 30,000 crore in Rafale deal. "The Prime Minister is speaking of nationalism and he gave the biggest defence deal to a person who has not made a single aircraft," Gandhi charged. The Congress President was addressing an election rally at the St Stephen college grounds here in Kollam district.
Congress and 'Mahamilawati
PM Modi also said, "Congress and 'Mahamilawati" group desperate to oust chowkidar because of BJP onslaught on corruption." "A 'jal shakti' ministry to be formed by the new BJP government, ending the water crisis in the country," Modi added.
Watch | PM Modi addresses rally in Odisha
PM Modi said, "We amended decade-old mining law and ensured that a part of the fund from the resources extracted is utilized for the development of local infrastructure." "The central govt procure rice at Rs 19-30/kg and send it to Odisha. Odisha govt has to add only Rs 2/kg to it. However, they claim that they provide rice at a subsidised rate to the people of Odisha. It's an utter lie," he added.