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Ghulam Nabi Azad: Article 370 has been there for last 70 years, will continue to staySubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 11:20 IST
Azad said that the Congress has stood witness to the developments in Jammu and Kashmir since the Instrument of Accession was signed on October 26, 1947, adding that the party affirms the whole of Jammu and Kashmir is part of India.
Punjab: Birthday celebration brings leaders togetherSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 10:49 IST
Haryana Finance Minister Capt. Abhimanyu, who is the election-in-charge of Chandigarh and Punjab; Sanjay Tandon, the city BJP chief, and Harmohan Dhawan, Aam Aadmi party candidate graced the occasion with their presence.
In Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, Bansal and Jain are biggest rivals for last 28 yearsSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 10:44 IST
The two lawyers, who started their political career as student leaders, fought their maiden Lok Sabha battle in 1991, in which Jain lost to Bansal. But Jain avenged his defeat in the very next elections in 1996.
As tea garden jobs fade away, there is trouble brewing for parties in DarjeelingSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 10:33 IST
At present, the condition of tea gardens and its workers present a picture of deprivation and want even though the tea plantations are touted as India's second largest employer. In Darjeeling district itself, three tea gardens have been closed and workers are still to receive their dues.
Lok Sabha polls 2019: BJP using pressure tactics, wants me to withdraw: NCP’s Madha candidate Sanjay ShindeSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 09:36 IST
Accompanied by NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Shinde filed his nominations papers with the Election Commission Wednesday afternoon. Pawar came to Madha in a bid to send out a strong message to BJP about how much the seat matters to him.
After Modi jibe, Ajit Pawar hits back: ‘He should not be worried about our family’Subscriber Only
April 4, 2019 09:18 IST
At an election rally in Wardha, Modi had claimed that NCP chief Sharad Pawar was “losing his grip over the party” and his nephew Ajit Pawar was trying to take control.
Scrap Triple Talaq Bill, send for review: Muslim women’s rights body in charter of demands ahead of Lok Sabha pollsSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 09:15 IST
The Parishad, which works for issues related with Muslim women and seeks their resolution through constitutional methods, in its manifesto said practices like polygamy, halala and female circumcision should be brought under broader gender justice law.
AAP withdraws from Lok Sabha poll fight in Maharashtra, cadre ‘disappointed’Subscriber Only
April 4, 2019 09:11 IST
Another leader, not wishing to be named, claimed that due to the delay in sending the list to Delhi, some of the candidates, who were on the party's probables list, had joined the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) and received tickets to contest.
Telangana polls: Opposition fighting for breathing spaceSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 08:51 IST
The 2018 assembly election has changed the electoral landscape of Telangana. There was a KCR wave and there are no signs that it is receding. The challenge for the opposition is to regain some face, and show that it still can put up a spirited fight.
Election 2019 News: ‘PM Modi is old and in a hurry, so he lies,’ says Rahul Gandhi
April 5, 2019 01:18 IST
Elections 2019 updates: Rahul Gandhi addressed a public meet in Nagpur today where he said that unlike PM Modi he did not believe in lying and that he was in politics for the long haul.
Lok Sabha polls 2019: Ready to contest polls if party asks, says BS HoodaSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 08:24 IST
Hooda was responding to the speculation around his possible candidature from Sonipat or Faridabad constituency of the state. “I don’t have such wish or intention, but I am disciplined soldier of the party."
Lok Sabha polls 2019: Manpreet not able to face voters, so shying away from contest, says Harsimrat KaurSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 08:14 IST
In a statement, Harsimrat Badal said Manpreet had ruled himself out of the race because he knew he had denied promised benefits to each and every section of society.
Lok Sabha polls 2019: With new party, ‘aam aadmi’ Dharamvira Gandhi to take on ‘Maharani’ Preneet Kaur againSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 12:20 IST
Former Minister of State for External Affairs and wife of Capt Amarinder Singh, Preneet Kaur had represented Patiala three times in the Lok Sabha before tasting defeat at the hands on Gandhi, who won by a margin of 20,900 votes.
BJP makes point with Brigade turnout: Kolkata visit paid off, say supportersSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 07:57 IST
Hundreds of BJP supporters and party workers, wearing “Main Bhi Chowkidar” T-shirts, “NaMo Again” caps and Modi masks kept up the tempo at the venue. It was a massive turnout by any account, according to political observers.
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Three new political parties to test electoral waters in PunjabSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 07:50 IST
Political observers are of the view that all these new parties are taking the Lok Sabha polls as a sounding board for finalising their plans for the 2022 assembly polls in Punjab.
SVEEP: Punjab public urged to vote through selfies, slogan contests in Lok Sabha elections 2019Subscriber Only
April 4, 2019 07:44 IST
Deputy Commissioner cum District Electoral Officer Vinay Bublani, while interacting with the youth, exhorted them to be ambassadors of the voters’ awareness drive.
Uttar Pradesh: Two BJP candidates get Y+ securitySubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 07:45 IST
The state police have provided Y+ security to two BJP Lok Sabha candidates actor-turned-politicians Jaya Prada and Dinesh Lal Yadav, known as ‘Nirahua’, who are contesting from Rampur and Azamgarh seats.
Decision 2019: In video appeal, AAP’s Bhagwant Mann seeks campaign funds from publicSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 07:37 IST
In the ten-minute video, posted on Mann's Facebook page on Wednesday, the party's state chief can be seen saying, "We can beat the candidates in honesty and transparency but we cannot beat them in money."
Lok Sabha polls: Mayawati slams Congress manifestoSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 07:28 IST
"The Congress’ habit of not fulfilling promises is what has led to the people not having any faith in them. There is no difference between the BJP and the Congress in this,” Mayawati tweeted.
Medical College, railway line: Wayanad voters have high hopes from Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 09:19 IST
Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad today: With the Congress president pitching himself as a candidate from this constituency in Kerala there is renewed hope among locals that their demands would be fulfilled by their star candidate.
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Capt Amarinder Singh seeks support from Beas deraSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 07:30 IST
PPCC chief Sunil Kumar Jakhar and general secretary incharge Asha Kumari flanked the CM. The trio had a closed-door meeting with the Dera chief having a huge following across Punjab.
Lok Sabha polls 2019: Barring PDA, major parties choose old warhorses over new blood in PunjabSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 07:30 IST
The Congress has given a ticket to 73-year-old MP Chaudhary Santokh Singh, while AAP has given it to 69-year-old Justice (retd.) Zora Singh, who held the first inquiry in Bargari and Behbal Kalana incidents.
Yogi Adityanath: NRIs feel proud when told they are from Modi’s IndiaSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 07:11 IST
Yogi claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had now become a brand all over the world to the extent that whenever he goes to attend international conferences in the presence of Presidents of other countries, the organisers request him to inaugurate the summit.
Gujarat: BJP puts up united face as Geeta Rathwa files nominationSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 06:33 IST
Sources said that state BJP president Jitu Vaghani reprimanded Ramsinh Rathwa, who had openly made his displeasure known at having been dropped for the upcoming polls, as well as Jayanti Rathwa, who had made anti-party statements and announced earlier that he would file his nomination as an independent candidate.
Gujarat: Ex-Union minister Bharatsinh Solanki declares Rs 7.5 cr assetsSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 06:31 IST
In his affidavit, Bharatsinh Solanki has declared movable property including cash, various bank accounts, bonds, debentures, shares, vehicles and gold worth over Rs 1.41 crore. His wife, Reshma too, has cash of Rs 16.75 lakh as well as USD 79,706.
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