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BJP insulting freedom fighters by calling Congress a party of Pakistan: Hardik PatelSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 06:18 IST
Addressing an election meeting in Porbandar before Congress candidate Lalit Vasoya filed his nomination papers for Porbandar Lok Sabha seat, Hardik Patel said the attack by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Congress is in essence an attack on the stalwarts who led the freedom struggle of the country.
Maharashtra: Meet Ashok Shankarrao Chavan, Nanded candidate and labourerSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 06:06 IST
While independents who are namesakes of major parties’ official candidates are an old election ploy, 28-year-old Ashok Shankarrao Chavan shares former CM and sitting Nanded MP Ashok Chavan’s middle name too.
Gujarat: Chhotu Vasava files papers from Bharuch on his tribal party ticketSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 05:42 IST
Chhotu Vasava, who had voted in favour of Congress treasurer Ahmed Patel during his closely-fought contest to the Rajya Sabha in 2017, ensuring his win, had hoped that the party would support his candidature from the Bharuch Lok Sabha seat on a BTP ticket.
Gujarat: Paresh Dhanani files nomination from Amreli, says district leads in fight for regime changeSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 05:42 IST
After much speculation, the Congress had late on Tuesday night announced Paresh Dhanani as the party candidate for the Amreli Lok Sabha seat.
EC unlikely to defer Modi film; I&B for more time on Namo TV replySubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 11:08 IST
The SC said that the above action of the state “directly impinge upon the fundamental right to the freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution of India”.
Gujarat: Seven MLAs in Congress list of 24 candidates for Lok Sabha pollSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 05:18 IST
Party sources said that the sitting MLAs have been chosen over others owing to their popularity in their areas and thus winnability in the parliamentary elections.
Low down the social ladder, and small in numbers, why they still matter in Uttar PradeshSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 11:59 IST
Kurdi Nangal has an estimated 9,000 voters, including Jats (6,000), Kashyaps (700), Jatavs (600), Brahmins (300), Prajapati (150) and Jogi (150).
Poll officers seize Rs 1.8 crore from two vehicles in Arunachal CM’s convoySubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 04:55 IST
The money was seized from the vehicles on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally in Pasighat Wednesday after Congress workers alerted poll officials in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district.
Mamata hits back: From now on, I will not call him PM, he is the expiry babuSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 04:50 IST
The TMC chief also took a swipe at BJP for spending “huge amounts” on election rallies and said the PM was trying to do his own publicity.
PM Modi on AFSPA: Congress wants to remove shield for Army menSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 06:41 IST
Referring to the Congress manifesto promise of changing the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, he said the party wants to “remove the shield for Army men”.
Upset Shaina has message for BJP: Field more women in pollsSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 14:00 IST
“Here on, I will champion the cause of reservation even if I have to fight the male chauvinistic mindset in my party and all other parties,” Shaina said.
Jammu & Kashmir: PDP MLC’s nephew joins Hizbul MujahideenSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 04:19 IST
Manhas said Kamran left home 20 days ago for neighbouring Mulga town. “He was studying there (in Kulgam),” he said. “Now we have come to know that he has joined militancy.”
Sidhu’s wife backs Congress Chandigarh choice, says won’t contest another seatSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 03:36 IST
On Tuesday, Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu was overlooked by the Congress for nomination from Chandigarh despite her aggressive campaign for a month.
BJP fields former Congress hand in Rae Bareli, pits Bhojpuri actor Nirahua against AkhileshSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 07:21 IST
In Rae Bareli, BJP candidate Dinesh Singh was known to be close to the Gandhi family and was a key Congress leader in the constituency before he joined the the saffron party in April 2018.
BJP bows to Shiv Sena, drops anti-corruption crusader Kirit Somaiya in Mumbai North EastSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 03:29 IST
Somaiya had alleged patronage of Thackeray family in the corruption in country's richest civic body BMC.
Some Congress leaders may not contest without tie-upSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 03:20 IST
Sources said Maken raised this concern after the Congress central leadership asked for names of contenders from all seven seats in case there is no tie-up with AAP.
JD(U) Sitamarhi candidate withdraws, party fields BJP Bihar former minister Sunil Kumar PintuSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 03:14 IST
Sitamarhi, which was won by RLSP’s Ram Kumar Sharma in 2014, is seen as a traditional RJD seat. RJD’s Arjun Rai had won the seat in 2009, and the party’s Sitaram Yadav had won in 2004.
Amit Shah slams Congress over AFSPA promise, repeal of sedition lawSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 03:08 IST
In an apparent reference to the PDP-BJP coalition government Jammu and Kashmir, he said, “When pressure came to dilute AFSPA, we pulled out.”
AAP writes to poll body over PM ad on cabsSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 03:05 IST
The complaint pointed out that political ads on vehicles such as buses, cabs, autos and e-rickshaws are not allowed, as per transport department regulations
Alka Lamba’s question to voters: Should I resign from AAP?Subscriber Only
April 4, 2019 03:05 IST
Standing on a stool outside the mosque with a microphone in hand, Lamba addressed around 50 people who had collected at the spot, and asked them if she should resign. The crowd responded with a ‘no’.
Lok Sabha polls: Upendra Kushwaha to contest from two seatsSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 03:01 IST
While Kushwaha said he had been contesting from Ujiyarpur besides Karakat because of “demand and pressure” from his party workers, sources said Kushwaha “had not been getting very good feedback from Karakat”.
BJP leaders push own cause, panels lie in waitSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 02:56 IST
A senior leader said that in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls, the BJP state unit has been forming several poll committees — for public campaign, party manifesto, poll management, media coordination, publicity and road shows.
NYAY criticism: Election Commission may censure NITI Vice Chairman Rajiv KumarSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 07:06 IST
The Model Code forbids the use of official machinery and personnel for furthering the interest of the party in power during election season.
Hardeep Puri and Atishi spar over sealing issueSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 02:48 IST
AAP’s East Delhi candidate Atishi hit back: “Even children in Delhi know that if you wanted, you could have stopped sealing in Delhi within two minutes by bringing in an ordinance. But you did not want to do it.”
EC issues showcause notice to Yogi Adityanath over ‘Modi ji ki Sena’ remarkSubscriber Only
April 4, 2019 02:49 IST
While referring to developments after the Pulwama attack, Adityanath had said during a rally that while the Congress used to feed biryani to terrorists, PM Narendra Modi’s Army gives bullets and bombs to terrorists.
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