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Modi cannot respect others' sisters, wives: Mayawati
In a scathing personal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BSP President Mayawati on Monday said he cannot be expected to respect others sisters and wives as he had abandoned his own wife for political gains.
Cracks between Congress and JD(S) widen in Karnataka
Cracks within the ruling coalition partners in Karnataka appeared to widen as JD(S) state president A H Vishwanath and former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah accused each other of not following the "coalition dharma." The flare-up between the two leaders that could complicate matters for the Congress and JD(S) further stemmed from the growing 'Siddaramiaah for CM' clamour within the Congress. The call has irked the JD(S) leadership, with Vishwanath Sunday flaying it as "chamchagiri" (sycophancy) and questioning the ability of Siddaramaiah as an administrator. "What is so special (about Siddaramaiah rule), was his administration greater than Devraj Urs'? People remember Devraj Urs even today after 30 years. What great administration happened (during Siddaramaiah) to remember it for decades? What major developmental work happened? Nothing...," Vishwanath had said Sunday. A miffed Siddaramaiah tweeted Monday, "I would raise the jealous statement by Vishwanath in the ...
Priyanka offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in MP
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday offered prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar temple here as she kicked off her campaign for the fourth and last phase of Lok Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh. She later also held a roadshow to campaign for the Congress candidate from Ujjain Lok Sabha seat, which will go to polls on May 19. State Chief Minister Kamal Nath, former Union minister Suresh Pachouri and other party leaders accompanied her to the temple. "Priyanka Gandhi offered prayers for over an hour at the temple after which she held a roadshow here. The response to her roadshow was overwhelming," state Congress spokesperson Shobha Oza told PTI. The Congress has fielded former MLA Babulal Malviya against BJP nominee Anil Firoziya from the Ujjain seat, After the roadshow, Gandhi will go to Ratlam where she will address an election meeting, Oza said. The Congress general secretary will later go to Indore where she will hold another roadshow in the evening,
In Punjab, Rahul pitches for Pitroda's apology over 'hua to hua' remark
Sam Pitroda must apologise to the people of the nation for his "happened, so what" remarks on 1984 anti-Sikh riots, said Rahul Gandhi on Monday while campaigning in Punjab."Whatever Pitroda has said about 1984, is wrong and he should apologize to the nation for this. He should be ashamed of what he said," the Congress party president said at an election rally in the Fatehgarh parliamentary constituency, which will go to polls on May 19.Overseas Indian Congress Chief Pitroda stirred controversy on May 9 when he said "It (riots) happened in 1984, so what?" while referring to the anti-Sikh riots of 1984.Congress party, however, later issued a statement distancing itself from Pitroda's comments, asserting that justice must be given to victims of both 1984 and 2002 riots.The Congress president, once again, sought to corner PM Modi over Rafale and said: "I repeatedly asked him to have a debate with me over Rafale deal for 15 minutes but he did not pay heed to it, as he knows that after I ...
All eyes on 4 Union Ministers in Bihar last phase polls
Of all the candidates in the fray from Bihar for the seventh and last phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, the main focus will be on four Union Ministers who are facing tough battles.
Goa University recruitment process unfair: GFP to Guv
The youth wing of the Goa Forward Party Monday petitioned Governor Mridula Sinha alleging that injustice was being meted out to domiciles of the state in recruitments in the Goa University. A delegation of Goa Youth Forward, the GFP's youth wing, led by functionaries Raj Mallik and Durgadas Kamat met Sinha, who is the chancellor of GU, in the afternoon and apprised her of what the party claimed were gross loopholes deliberately left by university authorities while advertising vacancies for 82 posts. The GYF's memorandum to the governor claimed that during GU's recruitment drive for 82 posts, a deliberate move was being made to keep "Goans" out. It said the university was "reluctant" to apply the requirement for domicile for the posts despite it being part of the institution's statute. "This is another ploy to deny Goans their right by not implementing the domicile requirement. University authorities do not have the right to bypass any statute without the permission of ..
KCR offers prayers at Trichy temple ahead of meeting with Stalin
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao offered prayers at Ranganathaswamy Temple here on Monday, ahead of his meeting with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin in Chennai later in the day.Dressed in traditional attire, KCR visited the temple along with a delegation of ministers in the presence of heightened security.In Chennai, KCR and Stalin are expected to hold discussions on emerging political developments in the country and the possibility of forming a non-BJP, non-Congress federal front.Earlier this month, the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) chief met chief ministers of Kerala and Karnataka, Pinarayi Vijayan and HD Kumaraswamy, on separate occasions to discuss the formation of a federal front government after the declaration of Lok Sabha election results.Six out of the seven phases of general elections in the country have now concluded, and the last phase of polling for the remaining 59 Lok Sabha seats will take place on May 19.The Election Commission in its .
TMC can stop me from attending rallies, not BJP's victory
BJP president Amit Shah on Monday dared West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to arrest him for chanting 'Jai Shri Ram', claiming that the TMC supremo can stop him from attending rallies in Bengal, but not the BJP's victory march in the state. Addressing a rally at Canning in Joynagar Lok Sabha constituency, he said, "Mamatadi gets angry if someone chants Jai Shri Ram. I am chanting Jai Shri Ram here today, if you (Mamata Banerjee) have the guts, arrest me. I will be in Kolkata tomorrow." A video clip showing Banerjee fuming at people for chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' in Ghatal Lok Sabha seat went viral on social media recently. Hitting out at the TMC government for denying him permission to land his chopper at Baruipur in Jadavpur Lok Sabha seat, Shah said, "The Mamata Banerjee government is visibly perplexed. She wants to stop me from attending rallies. Can you (Banerjee) prevent your defeat this way? "The TMC can stop me from attending rallies but can't stop the ...
Coalition of regional parties no longer means instability: TRS
Coalition politics has matured in India, and several regional parties forming government no longer means instability at the Centre, a key TRS leader said Monday ahead of Lok Sabha poll results next week. Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Working President K T Rama Rao, the number two in the party led by his father and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), said it is now "the turn" of regional parties, especially those who belong to neither camps -- UPA and NDA. "They (those not aligned with UPA and NDA) are the ones who are going to be key decision-makers in terms of formation of the next government," KTR, as he is referred to by many, told PTI in an interview. "That is becoming more and more evident as each and every phase (of elections) is completed. We have always said neither the Congress nor BJP will get majority on their own; it is regional parties, which are going to be key decision-makers in respect to formation of next government," he said. According to him, what
UK Brexit talks stagger on but parties remain far apart
Brexit talks between Britain's Conservative government and the main opposition Labour Party are resuming with little sign of progress, as the two parties remain far apart on terms of the UK's departure from the European Union. Senior Conservative and Labour officials have been meeting for weeks in an attempt to find a compromise Brexit deal that can win majority support in Parliament. Labour Brexit spokesman Keir Starmer told Monday's Guardian newspaper his party would only support a deal if was put to a referendum vote. Starmer said that "a significant number" of Labour lawmakers "would not back a deal if it hasn't got a confirmatory vote." Prime Minister Theresa May has rejected a new referendum, saying voters made their decision in 2016 when they narrowly opted to leave the EU.
Thai exile's parents seek information on his disappearance
The parents of a self-exiled Thai activist who disappeared after reportedly being extradited from Vietnam have visited government offices and diplomatic missions to seek information about his fate. Siam Theerawut is one of three exiles that human rights groups are expressing concern about because neither Thai nor Vietnamese authorities acknowledge holding them. All three fled Thailand after a May 2014 military coup to neighboring Laos, where they continued political activities critical of their homeland. Thai authorities have been seeking their return on charges of insulting the monarchy. After several fellow Thai activists in Laos were abducted and killed earlier this year, the three are believed to have moved to Vietnam. Siam's parents presented letters Monday to Thailand's National Human Rights Commission, the Vietnamese Embassy and the European Commission's office.
J-K Governor expresses shock over rape of 3-yr-old
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Monday expressed deep shock and pain over the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl in Bandipora district. Malik directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir to work swiftly in the case and ensure that the culprit gets exemplary punishment for this shameful act, an official spokesperson said. "On learning about the unfortunate incident, the Governor immediately spoke to S P Pani, the IGP Kashmir, and took detailed review of the ongoing investigations into the case," he said. The Governor has also talked to religious leaders of different communities and asked them to deplore this gruesome incident unanimously and make appeal to the people to remain calm and not let anti-social elements disturb peace and harmony in society, the spokesperson said. Normal life was affected in the city due to a strike called by a religious-cum-separatist organisation against the incident. Most schools, shops and other business establishments in the city
GOP recruiting women, political outsiders to run for House
Top Republicans are hunting district-by-district for just the right candidates women and minorities in many cases to help them recapture the House six months after a political tidal wave swept Democrats into control of the most diverse majority in history. Among the recruits are a Republican woman in the Oklahoma state Senate and a black political novice from Houston with Iraq combat experience and three Ivy League degrees on his resume. They are part of the GOP drive to gain at least 18 seats in the 2020 elections to win the majority historically a tall order for the party out of power in presidential election years. Finding women and minority candidates is an imperative for an overwhelmingly white GOP openly embarrassed that just 13 of its 197 House members are women. By contrast, 89 of the 235 House Democrats are women and nearly 90 are black or Hispanic. But Republicans want challengers with other qualities too, following a 2018 election that saw the GOP lose 31 districts that .
Kejriwal launches Punjab campaign, shown black flags
Black flags greeted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as he launched the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) election campaign in Punjab here on Monday. He was campaigning for AAP's Sangrur candidate Bhagwant Mann.
Digvijay committed "big sin" by not voting, says Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh, who is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Bhopal seat in Madhya Pradesh, committed a "big sin" by not casting his vote. Singh, a registered voter at his hometown Raghogarh in the state's Rajgarh Lok Sabha seat, did not exercise his franchise during the polling held there on Sunday. The Congress leader, who is pitted against BJP leader and 2008 Malegaon blast accused Pragya Thakur, stayed put in Bhopal, asking people to come out and vote. "Diggy Raja you have committed a big sin...in the festival of democracy, the President, Vice President stood in queues to cast their votes, but Diggy Raja did not," Modi said at a rally in the state's Ratlam district. "His (Singh's) arrogance came to light yesterday in Bhopal. When people are electing their representatives and even I exercised my franchise in Ahmedabad, Diggy Raja neither cared for democracy nor people," he said in remarks laced with ...
South Korea pledges to strengthen military post N Korean missile threat
South Korea on Monday vowed to heighten its missile defence capabilities in response to "threats" posed by North Korea's short-range missiles."Our military has been developing our own missile defence capabilities with a focus on the Patriot system in order to counter threats posed by North Korea's short-range missiles," Yonhap News Agency quoted South Korea's defense ministry spokesperson Choi Hyun-soo, as saying."We will continue to beef up such capabilities aimed at effectively fending off threats from all directions," she added.Patriot system was developed by the defence ministry especially to respond to nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction.This comes a week after North Korea test-fired two short-range missiles, just five days after the launch of a barrage of projectiles into the East Sea.However, the ministry has admitted that it has not yet determined the details of the weapons tested by Pyongyang."The South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities are analysing details .
Amit Shah's Bengal rally cancelled
BJP President Amit Shah's scheduled rally in West Bengal's Baruipur on Monday was cancelled after the landowner who had rented out his property withdrew his consent, a party spokesperson said here.
While "boasting" on air strikes, PM Modi "disrespected war strategy", says Cong
The Congress on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks that cloud cover could help IAF planes evade Pakistani radars during the Balakot strikes, saying that while "boasting" he "disrespected war strategy" and committed an "unforgivable crime". In an interview to a private news channel aired on Saturday, Modi said he relied on his "raw wisdom" to dispel doubts of defence experts who wanted the air strikes to be deferred due to inclement weather. Taking a swipe at Modi, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala tweeted, "In 70 years no PM has made fun of military might, but Modi ji kept his raw wisdom above military's professionalism." "He is so busy garnering votes in the name of military that he ended up insulting the forces. While boasting, Modi ji disrespected war strategy and committed an unforgivable crime," he said. The CPI(M) has also moved the Election Commission, alleging that Modi had revealed "operational details of a sensitive military mission" .
This 'Special 25' will contest against Modi in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually no fight in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi, a fact even his worst critics will agree to. However, a look at his rivals in the electoral contest reveals interesting facts.
Opposition abusing PM Modi because he deserves it: Mayawati
Hitting back at BJP which has accused her of using abuses against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BSP supremo Mayawati on Monday justified it saying "those doing something worth being abused are naturally abused"."Prime Minister Modi is using his caste and poor economic background to lure voters. In his rallies, he is also telling the public that opposition is hurling new abuses on him every day. However, it is obvious that one is abused only when he does something worth being abused," she said addressing an election rally.The former chief minister also accused BJP of not fulfilling even one-fourth of its election promises and increasing corruption."The Central government, through a hurried implementation of demonetisation and GST, has increased poverty and unemployment in the whole country. It has also hurt the country's economy. Corruption has increased at all levels in this government and even defence deals haven't remained untouched by it", she said.Mayawati appealed to voters to ...