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PM Modi launches scathing attack on Congress ahead of Rajasthan polls

PM Modi criticised Congress in Rajasthan, alleging appeasement politics and neglect of women's issues

AAP complaints against BJP to EC over social media content against Kejriwal

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission accusing the BJP of using "absurd" content on social media to tarnish the image of its convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. An AAP delegation requested the Election Commission to take cognisance of the complaint and ensure proper action against the BJP, senior AAP leader and party MP Raghav Chadha said. "The BJP is using substandard and absurd content while trying to spoil the image of our party and leader Arvind Kejriwal. They are trying his character assassination," he charged, objecting to a post on November 5. Last week, the Election Commission issued a show-cause notice to Kejriwal for alleged disparaging remarks made by AAP against Prime Minister Narendra Modi its social media handle and asked him to respond to the charge of poll code violation by November 16. A day later, Chadha had accused the BJP of running a "derogatory and misleading" campaign on social media against Kejriwa

Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: Women outnumber men in voting in state

A total of 15.5 million voters cast their votes in all 90 Assemblies, out of which, 7.81 million were women, and 7.74 lakh were men

Telangana election: Public trusts PM's poll promises, says OBC Morcha head

Bharatiya Janata Party OBC Morcha National President K Laxman made remarks on Saturday after the release of BJP's manifesto by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Rajasthan polls: Petrol to come down by Rs 11.80 per litre, claims Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri alleged that the price of petrol in Rajasthan was the highest in the country because of the additional cess imposed by the Congress government in the state.

India incomplete without saffron colour: BJP leader on cricket jersey row

The row erupts as West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of changing the practice jersey of Indian cricket players to "saffron".

Reservations all over India, you have to give: Cong leader on BJP manifesto

BJP in its manifesto said that it will remove unconstitutional religion-based reservations and provide this to OBCs, SCs and STs.

'Deepfakes' a new threat to diverse society, says PM Narendra Modi

The PM said 'deepfakes' presented an imminent threat, especially since a sizeable section of Indians lacked the tools to verify the authenticity of such content

Palliatives, not solutions: When politicians hide failures under largesse

Voters have learnt to look for what they can get today, not tomorrow, and seem to choose parties offering the most generous packages - which encourages a rush to raid the treasury - notes T N Ninan

Madhya Pradesh election LIVE: Voter turnout of 71.11% recorded till 5:00 pm

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Chhattisgarh polls 2023 LIVE: Voting ends, 67.34% voter turnout recorded

The voting for the second phase of Chhattisgarh assembly polls is being held in 70 of the 90 Assembly constituencies in the state

Congress urges public to enthusiastically vote in Chhattisgarh, MP polls

The Congress on Friday appealed to voters in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh to make the best use of their vote and elect a Congress government that has the trust of the poor, farmers, women and youth. In an appeal to voters of Chhattisgarh, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said they have to help maintain just governance, which is capable of providing development, progress and social security to the state. "Our special welcome and congratulations to our young voters who are voting for the first time," he said. "Strengthen democracy, keep the faith. Because It's a matter of pride, Chhattisgarhiya of self-respect!" Kharge said. Voting is underway for 70 assembly seats in Chhattisgarh and the Congress is seeking to remain in power in the state. In a separate appeal to voters in Madhya Pradesh, Kharge said people of the state will win today because they are united for change. "We urge the youth who are voting for the first time to participate enthusiastically in this movement fo

State elections: AAP knocks EC's door against BJP's 'poll code violations'

The Aam Aadmi Party has sought swift action against the BJP to "uphold the integrity of the election", currently happening in five states of India.

Chhattisgarh elections: Bemetara now a 'love jihad' hub, says Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah said that the Chhattisgarh district has become a hub of 'love jihad', and OBC daughters are becoming targets

Police seize Rs 11 lakh cash from BJP candidate's vehicle in Chhattisgarh

The police seized cash worth Rs 11.50 lakh from the vehicle of Ram Dayal Uikey, a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from the Pali-Tanakhar seat in Korba district

Madhya Pradesh polls LIVE: Complete faith in voters of MP, says Kamal Nath

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BJP woos tribal vote in poll-bound states, cites icons and Murmu's election

Prime Minister Modi speaks about the community and his government's programmes for them

Rajasthan Cricket Association ex-VP leaves BJP for Congress ahead of polls

Amin Pathan alleged that today's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) only promoted industrialists from Gujarat and lamented the exclusion of Muslim candidates from Rajasthan Assembly elections

Chhattisgarh polls: Amit Shah labels Baghel 'prepaid CM' over 'scams'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that CM Baghel turned the entire state into a collection centre and an ATM for the Congress.

Chhattisgarh polls: Congress in nexus with Naxalites, says Himanta Biswa

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused his Chhattisgarh counterpart Bhupesh Baghel and his government for having a nexus with the Naxalites