Lok Sabha polls: Talk about my father, but also explain Rafale, says Rahul

With the last two phases of Lok Sabha elections 2019 closing in, top leaders like PM Narendra Modi, Mamata are raising the poll pitch at rallies. Catch all LIVE updates here

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Talk about my father, but also explain Rafale: Rahul to Modi

“If you have to talk about Rajiv Gandhi and about me, do so definitely,” Rahul Gandhi said at an election rally in Haryana. “But first explain what you have done on the Rafale issue. You should also explain to the people your unkept promise of 2 crore jobs for the youth,” he added.

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You have made IAF jets your 'own taxi': Congress to PM Modi

Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making Indian Air Force jets his "own taxi" and paying "as low as" Rs 744 for using IAF aircraft for election trips, reported news agency PTI. "Distraction and fakery is your last resort. You have made Indian Air Force jets your own Taxi! You have paid as low as Rs 744 for using IAF jets for election trips!" Congress leader Surjewala said.

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Repolling to be held in 13 polling stations in Tamil Nadu on May 19

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Former Punjab IAS officer SS Channy joins BJP

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SC dismisses plea seeking direction to debar Rahul from contesting polls

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Centre and the Election Commission to debar Congress President Rahul Gandhi from contesting Lok Sabha elections till the issue of his citizenship is decided, said news agency PTI. 

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SC rejects sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav's plea

The Supreme Court has rejected plea of sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav challenging rejection of his nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat

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Modi a serial liar: Congress on PM's INS Viraat allegation

The Congress on Thursday hit back at PM Narendra Modi for alleging that the late Rajiv Gandhi used INS Viraat as "personal taxi" on a family vacation, saying he is a "serial liar" who does not have the courage to fight elections on issues such as unemployment and demonetisation, said news agency PTI. Read more...

 

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