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Grand Alliance in Bihar heading towards crisis; Cong bitter
The opposition Grand Alliance in Bihar Thursday appeared to be heading towards a crisis, with a number of Congress leaders claiming the party was "not getting a fair deal" in seat-sharing arrangement and urged the high command to step in before it was too late. Former test cricketer Kirti Azad, who joined the Congress recently, said he would request the party leadership to take "decisive" measures. "It is indeed very demoralising for the entire party, not just the prospective candidate, if one does not get a chance to contest one's sitting seat. I would urge the top Congress leadership to think clearly and take some decisive steps," the sitting MP of Darbhanga said. The cricketer-turned-politician has been mortified with the arm-twisting by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the major alliance partner in the Grand Alliance which is insisting on contesting the Darbhanga seat. Azad, who had for long been associated with the BJP, was inducted into the Congress in New Delhi by party chief Rahul .
At Meetrut rally, Yogi Adityanath praises PM Modi for Mission Shakti
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the successful test of India's first Anti-Satellite (A-SAT) missile. While speaking at a rally here he said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi India has become a superpower in space technology with the success of Mission Shakti."India has become the world's sixth largest economy and under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India will be among the top three economies of the world," Adityanath added.Speaking at a political rally in Meerut, the UP chief minister tried to underline the good work done by the NDA government in Centre and the state as he sought vote for the BJP candidate Rajendra Aggarwal. The rally was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.BJP's Rajendra Aggarwal is pitted against BSP's Haji Mohammad Yakub and Congress' Harendra Aggarwal from Meerut.Adityanath also praised Prime Minister for surgical strikes and air strikes against ...
PM Modi slams Congress for questioning surgical strikes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out at the Congress again for demanding proof of surgical strikes and suggested the demand was unnecessary and appeared to bring forth the rival party's distrust of the Indian Army."When we entered the homes of the terrorists and killed them then is it right to question the valour of our jawans? Is it right to abuse our Army Chief? Will people forgive those who give anti-national statements just to become a hero in Pakistan?" Modi said addressing a public rally in Rudrapur."Will people forgive those leaders who have made anti-India statements in order to become hero in Pakistan," asked Prime Minister to the people attending his rally.The Prime Minister also accused the Congress party for not having regard for defence forces by saying that political party while in power sat back on Rafale deal because they were not getting any 'malai'."The Indian Armed forces had asked the previous government to provide them with modernised weapons, Rafale ..
Shatrughan meets Rahul, to join Congress on April 6
Rebel BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha, met Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday and will formally join the party on April 6.
Indonesian leader taps 'hologram campaigning' ahead of polls
Indonesia's president has started beaming a hologram of himself to reach voters in key battleground provinces as he shuttles around the Southeast Asian archipelago ahead of national polls. Joko Widodo, running for re-election in the world's third-biggest democracy, has a tight schedule so he and his vice-presidential running mate are projecting three-dimensional images of themselves at some campaign rallies, his team said. The high-tech campaign launched this week and is targeting the heavily populated provinces of West, Central and East Java -- seen as key sources of support. More than 190 million people are registered to vote on April 17, with thousands running for seats in parliament and local councils across Indonesia, the world's biggest Muslim majority nation. Like the candidate himself, Widodo's life-sized hologram will keep moving across the Southeast Asian nation in the coming weeks. The 57-year-old leader is believed to be the first Indonesian politician to rely on a ...
Modi dubs SP-RLD-BSP alliance 'saraab'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dubbed the alliance of the Samajwadi Party (SP), Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in Uttar Pradesh as 'saraab', saying it is harmful for one's health and the state.
In BJP's battle for Chandigarh, fight for ticket gathers steam over 'chai' and coffee
As the battle for the high-profile Chandigarh constituency gathers steam amid intense lobbying for tickets within parties, its coffee versus tea inside the BJP with hopefuls using the humble beverages to mobilise support in a bid to put forward their case. While the party's sitting MP, actor-turned-politician Kirron Kher, is on her "coffee with Kirron" drive, city BJP chief Sanjay Tandon, who hopes to be fielded this time, has been holding "chai pe charcha" to connect with people. Over coffee, Kher has been talking to voters from different walks of life -- from techies to senior citizens, banking on the work she has done in the last five years. She is credited with getting the Centre's nod for changes in the Union territory's employees' housing scheme, which was pending since 2008, the approval for need-based changes in houses of the Chandigarh Housing Board and in the industrial areas. Besides, the conversion of leasehold to freehold residential properties has also been allowed ...
Our focus is 2022 UP elections: Priyanka
Hours after she asked her party workers to start preparing for the 2022 UP Assembly elections, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday started marathon meetings with the party's booth workers in her mother Sonia Gandhi's Parliamentary constituency here.
Nepal, India to review bilateral ties after delay
After months of delay, officials from Nepal and India will finally review bilateral ties as Indian Foreign Secretary Vijay Keshav Gokhale arrives here on Thursday.
Modi calls SP-RLD-BSP alliance 'saraab'
Prime Minister Narendra on Thursday dubbed the alliance of the Samajwadi Party (SP), Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in Uttar Pradesh as 'saraab', saying it is harmful for one's health and the state.
'Grand alliance' candidates for Jharkhand 'soon'
Three partners of the 'grand alliance' in Jharkhand are likely to announce the candidate in the first week of April, a Congress leader said on Thursday.
Rs 5 lakh, 2 air rifles seized from vehicle in Coimbatore
The flying squad of Election Commission has seized Rs 5 lakh in cash and two air rifles from a vehicle during a checking at Thondamuthur road here on Thursday.It is learnt that the money and air rifles were seized since they were kept without any valid documents. An investigation is on. Further details awaited.
PM high on arrogance, needs no alcohol: Congress on Modi's 'Sarab' jibe
"The Prime Minister is so high on arrogance, he does not need alcohol," the Congress said on Thursday while slamming Prime Minister Modi for his 'Sarab' jibe."Modiji you have crossed all limits of indecency by calling political parties in a democratic system as SARAB (alcohol). You are so high on arrogance, you don't need alcohol. No statesman has ever fallen so low," Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said while addressing a press conference here.Prime Minister Modi, while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, had coined a new acronym for the alliance of opposition parties in the state of Uttar Pradesh."Take 'SA' from Samajwadi Party, 'RA' from Rashtriya Lok Dal and 'B' from Bahujan Samaj Party, it would make Sarab," he had said.Accusing the Prime Minister of mocking the poor of the country, Surjewala said: "It is unfortunate that when we speak of 'NYAY', Mr. Modi mocks the poor of the country. Previously he had mocked the poor of the country during ...
Vijay Gokhale meets Nepali counterpart Bairagi, holds bilateral talks
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, who is on a two-day state visit to Nepal, met his counterpart Shanker Das Bairagi and held bilateral talks here on Thursday.Gokhale also called on Foreign Minister of Nepal, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali on the first day of his visit.The foreign secretary is in the Himalayan nation to review the progress made in the ongoing India-aided projects in Nepal.Gokhale's visit to Nepal comes a day before the Nepal Investment Summit 2019 is set to commence.During the visit, the Foreign Secretary is scheduled to meet Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.As per information from the Nepal Investment Board, a total of 602 participants from 38 different nations have confirmed participation. A total of 110 officials and investors will be from India.In 2017, Nepal had organised the International Investment Summit on March 2 and 3, where India had committed USD 31700 million for the reconstruction bid of Nepal.This year, Nepal expects participation of about 1,000 officials and ..
Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar appointed Deputy CM of Goa
Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar, who switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party from Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) on Wednesday, was appointed as the state's new Deputy Chief Minister.Ajgaonkar has become the second deputy chief minister after Vijai Sardesai in the Pramod Sawant government in Goa.State Joint Secretary (General Administration) Varsha Naik has issued an order which states "government is pleased to designate Vijai Sardesai, minister and Manohar Ajgaonkar, minister as the Deputy Chief Minister with immediate effect."The development comes a day after Sudin Dhavalikar was dropped as the Deputy Chief Minister and two MLAs of MGP merged their party's legislative wing with the BJP.The two MGP legislators were Ajgaonkar and Deepak Pauskar, a legislator from the Sanvordem assembly constituency in South Goa.
Bijoy Mohapatra returns to BJP in Odisha
Veteran politician and former Minister Bijoy Mohapatra, who had resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) four months ago, returned to the party on Thursday.
Modi says govt showed courage for surgical strike on land, air and space; compares 'dumdaar BJP' to 'daagdar oppn'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the BJP's campaign from Uttar Pradesh with a blistering attack on the opposition while keeping the focus on a strong government, saying his administration had shown the courage to conduct a surgical strike in all spheres -- land, sky and space. The contest is between a "a decisive government and an indecisive past", Modi said at the BJP's Vijay Sankalp rally in this western Uttar Pradesh town a day after announcing that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by shooting down a live satellite. He said the country's 130 crore people had made up their mind that the NDA would return to power. "...India has made up its mind who to vote for...For proof, see the large number of people attending this rally," he said amid loud applause from the gathering. Calling himself the nation's 'chowkidar', Modi said, "It was this chowkidar's government that had the courage to conduct surgical strikes on land, sky and space. India should
Push for May's Brexit deal after quit pledge (3rd Lead)
Efforts to persuade UK MPs to back Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal will continue on Thursday, a day after she promised to resign from her post if it was approved.
Dalit-Muslim union creates a flutter in Maharashtra (Dangal 2019)
When Prakash Ambedkar filed his nomination papers from the Solapur and Akola Lok Sabha constituencies as a Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) nominee this week, more than 200,000 supporters followed him in each town, sending shivers down the political parties, especially the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena and the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party alliances.
China to 'eliminate poisonous influence' of ex-Interpol chief
China has said it is investigating other public security officials to "thoroughly eliminate the poisonous influence" of former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei, who is facing possible graft charges. Meng -- who had also served as vice minister of public security -- has been expelled from the Communist Party and his official positions while his case was handed over to prosecutors. He had vanished last September during a visit to China from France, where Interpol is based, and was later accused of accepting bribes. The Public Security Ministry said in a lengthy statement late Wednesday that it held an internal meeting that "stressed that it is necessary to completely and thoroughly eliminate the poisonous influence of Meng Hongwei". It said that Meng's expulsion was "all his own doing" and that he had used state assets to support his family's extravagant lifestyle, echoing a party anti-graft watchdog statement announcing his expulsion on Wednesday. All party cadres involved in Meng's case ...