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Attack on Kejriwal: AAP to lodge official plaint
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) would file an official complaint against the attack on its chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday, party leader Manish Sisodia said here on Sunday.
Shah says BJP won't spare '84 riots culprits; slams Amarinder, Sidhu
Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "ensuring justice" to the families of the 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims, BJP chief Amit Shah Sunday said the culprits behind the pogrom will not be spared and attacked the Amarinder Singh-led government in Punjab for "failing" to honour its poll promises. Addressing a rally in favour of BJP candidate and actor Sunny Deol, contesting from Gurdaspur parliamentary constituency, Shah also attacked Punjab minister and former BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu for his remarks after Pulwama attack, asking him to shift to Pakistan. "Thousands of Sikhs were killed in 1984 and nobody was punished ever since. But after Modi government was formed, justice was delivered to families of the victims," Shah said. "Those who were involved (in the riots) and whether they are in Jabalpur, Kanpur or Delhi, they will be sent to jail," he added. He said Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, a three-time MP, was imprisoned because of the report prepared by the Special Investigation ...
Afghan Prez speaks to Pak PM, both leaders discuss bilateral and regional issues
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani spoke to Prime Minister Imran over telephone on Sunday during which both the leaders discussed issues of bilateral and region importance, an official statement said. "The two leaders exchanged views on matters relating to peace, security and prosperity in Afghanistan and the region," the statement said. Khan, during his conversation with President Ghani, said that prolonged conflict in Afghanistan has damaged the neighbouring country and also "adversely affected Pakistan over the past many decades." He said that for the sake of the two peoples, the leadership of both the country should aim to help build peace, promote economic progress, and advance connectivity for regional prosperity. The Pakistani Prime Minister reiterated his vision for finding a peaceful solution in Afghanistan, which is fully-owned and led by the Afghans. Khan underlined that Pakistan will spare no effort to advance the common objectives of building peace in Afghanistan and ...
Will issue advisory post May 23 in view of SP-BSP clashes: UP CM
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said post May 23, he will issue an advisory in view of the Lok Sabha poll results and the possibility of subsequent clashes between the workers of the SP and the BSP. Addressing a poll meeting here, he said, "On May 23, when the election results are declared, 'bua' (BSP supremo Mayawati) will say 'babua' (SP chief Akhilesh Yadav) is the head of the goons and 'babua' will say 'bua' is the epitome of corruption. This is certain." The chief minister said he will not allow any violence in Uttar Pradesh, adding, "We will issue an advisory so that the citizens are not caught in their violence." Hitting out at the political rivals of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Adityanath said, "During the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, (Congress leader) Priyanka Gandhi had talked about the combination of two boys (Congress chief Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav). "But Uttar Pradesh had said the pair was not of two boys, but of two oxen. .
Modi's remark against Rajiv Gandhi an insult to people, reflects his frustration: Sachin Pilot
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark against the late premier Rajiv Gandhi was an "insult" to the people of the country and reflected his "frustration" in the face of imminent defeat in the Lok Sabha election. Addressing an election in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, Modi had targeted the former prime minister while attacking Congress president Rahul Gandhi and said, "Your father was termed Mr Clean by his courtiers, but his life ended as bhrashtachari no 1." In a statement, Pilot, the Rajasthan Congress president, said, "It is very unfortunate that Modi made such an objectionable comment regarding a former prime minister. He has not only insulted Rajiv Gandhi but also the sentiments of the people of the country." He said the remark reflected "frustration" of Modi and his BJP in the face of imminent defeat in the Lok Sabha election. "He has lowered the dignity of PM's post and his words reflect BJP's mindset," Pilot said. Congress ..
BJP, Congress locked in intense battle in Rajasthan
The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections on Monday will witness intense battle between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 12 remaining parliamentary constituencies in Rajasthan.
BJP responsible for attack on me; we will not be silenced: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Sunday alleged that the BJP was responsible for the attack on him during a roadshow and claimed he was targeted because he had been lately questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "relationship" with Pakistan. The AAP supremo, during a press conference held at the party headquarters, said this was not only an attack on him but also an assault on the people of Delhi and the mandate they had given. The BJP rubbished the claim as Kejriwal's "propaganda". Kejriwal said, "This is the ninth attack on me and fifth one since I took charge as the chief minister of Delhi. And, for any attack on me in the future, the BJP will be responsible." "They (BJP) do not want a common man to enter politics so we are being targeted. Our only fault is that we have tried to bring development in Delhi, in education, health and other sectors. They are feeling insecure that people in other states might start asking questions to the party on such real issues," he ...
Day before polling, an eerie silence prevails in Pulwama
An eerie silence descends on the streets of militancy-infested Pulwama district. People mill around but are guarded in their response. They want to talk about anything but elections. Pulwama, known as the "Anand (delight) of Kashmir" for its congenial climate, innumerable springs and water falls, hogged the headlines when a suicide bomber rammed his car into a CRPF convoy on February 14, killing 40 paramilitary forces. Since then the campaign for 2019 Lok Sabha polls has revolved around Pulwama and terrorism with parties making nationalism a key poll issue. On Monday, Pulwama -- a part of the Anantnag Lok Sabha seat -- will go to polls and all eyes will be on how the ground zero responds. Gulzar Wani, a grocery store owner, who virtually turned agitated when asked about the prospects of Monday's voting, says "I don't think that there will be any voting in this area. The machines may return untouched," he said. Senior police officials believe that the voting may not cross the ...
J-K police probing money distribution at BJP rally in Ladakh
Police are investigating an alleged incident of distribution of money at an election rally of BJP in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir last week, officials said. "An FIR has been registered by the district police of Leh under relevant sections of RPC against an incident of distributing cheques/cash to people gathered for BJP rally held on April 30 in Nubra assembly segment of 4-Ladakh parliamentary constituency," they said.
Would've supported Akhilesh if he was in PM race: BJP's Azamgarh candidate
Bhojpuri actor Dinesh Lal Yadav, the BJP's candidate against Akhilesh Yadav in Azamgarh, has said he would have supported the Samajwadi Party chief or its patriarch, Mulayam Singh Yadav, if they had been the prime ministerial candidate. In an interview to PTI, Dinesh Lal Yadav, who is popularly known as Nirahua, alleged that Akhilesh Yadav and the SP had created an "anti-national" image of the Yadavs, saying the "blind supporters" should of the party president should understand this. "If Mulayam Singh Yadav was running for the post of the prime minister, then I would have supported him. If Akhilesh was to become the prime minister, then I would have supported him," Dinesh Lal Yadav said. "But he (Akhilesh) is not in the race. He wants to make such a man (Rahul Gandhi) prime minister who says if his party (Congress) comes to power, then it would withdraw troops from the borders and scrap the sedition law," he added. The apparent reference was to the Congress' manifesto proposal of ...
TN CM takes potshots at DMK, questions move against Speaker
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami Sunday wondered why the DMK has submitted a motion seeking removal of Speaker P Dhanapal if it was confident of emerging victorious in bypolls to 22 Assembly constituencies in the State. Referring to DMK submitting a resolution seeking removal of Speaker P Dhanapal after he sent notices to three AIADMK MLAs seeking their explanation over "anti-party" activities, Palaniswami said it was due to fear of defeat at the hustings. Stalin has been claiming that his party would win in bypolls to all the 22 Assembly seats, he pointed out and wondered the rationale behind bringing a motion seeking Speaker's removal if the DMK was to win all the seats. If the DMK wins all the 22 seats, the main opposition party would automatically get majority in the House, he said adding, "they are gripped by fear of defeat at the hustings, and since they cannot win 22 Assembly seats, they have brought the no confidence motion against the Speaker." The AIADMK
Cong suspends Shakeel Ahmad, Benipatti MLA for anti-party activities
The Congress on Sunday suspended its former MP and senior leader Shakeel Ahmad from the party for contesting as an independent candidate from the Madhubani Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar against the party's decision.Along with him, Benipatti MLA Bhavana Jha was also suspended from the Congress Party for anti-party activities. Benipatti also falls in the same parliamentary constituency."EX MP Shakeel Ahmed has been suspended with immediate effect from the Congress Party for contesting as an independent candidate from the Madhubani Lok Sabha constituency in Bihar against the party's decision," said All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Motilal Vora."Along with this, Benipatti MLA Bhavana Jha has also been suspended from the Congress Party for anti-party activities with regard to the ongoing general elections," he added.Jha has been supportive of Ahmad's decision to contest as an independent candidate from Madhubani.Ahmed, who is confident of his winning from Madhubani, .
J-K BJP terms Mir's killing 'cowardly'
The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP Sunday termed the killing of party leader Gul Mohammad Mir a "cowardly act" and said his sacrifice would not go in vain. A BJP delegation also visited Mir's home in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district and assured his family members of full support. Mir, the district vice-president of the party who was popular in the area as 'Atal', was shot dead by three militants in his house at Nowgam-Verinag area of Anantnag district late Saturday. BJP General Secretary (organisation) Ashok Koul, along with MLCs Surinder Ambardar and Ramesh Arora, state spokesperson Altaf Thakur and Kashmir Media in-charge Manzoor Bhat, visited the bereaved family to extend their sympathies, a BJP spokesman said here. Describing the killing of Mir as a "cowardly act", national vice president and state in-charge Avinash Rai Khanna said the BJP activists have been risking their lives in Kashmir tostrengthen the nationalist forces, which cannot be "digested" by anti-national ...
Rahul Gandhi is not 'pappu' but highly education, intelligent man; Sam Pitroda
Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) chief Sam Pitroda on Sunday said that Congress president Rahul Gandhi is not a "pappu" but a highly educated, intelligent man who can take the country forward."I have spent a fair amount of time with Rahul to talk about how we will take the country forward. I have great confidence in him contrary to what BJP has been saying about him for the last ten years. He is not a 'pappu'. He is a highly educated, intelligent young man. India needs young leaders," Pitroda said at a press conference here."India needs modern mind, it needs mind which is induced with technology, not jumlas (false promises). The country needs a man with character; it needs a leader who feels for the people and who believes in democracy and talks about we, not me. I can assure Rahul brings a lot of good qualities," he said.Since 2014, trolls on social media have often referred to Rahul Gandhi as a "pappu" (greenhorn).Pitroda said, "I had a chance to work with his grandmother (Indira ...
Kerala CM condemns attack on Kejriwal
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Sunday condemned the attack on Aam Admi Party supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and said the inaction of the police has encouraged the attackers. Kejriwal was slapped allegedly by a disgruntled AAP supporter during a roadshow on Saturday. "We are outraged and horrified by this act of aggression against the Chief Minister of a state," Vijayan said in a Facebook post. He said the attack on Kejriwal was an attempt to muzzle the voices against the Sangh Parivar. Vijayan said he had spoken to Kejriwal over the phone and that this was not the first time he has been attacked. The inaction of the Delhi police, which is controlled by the Central government, has served as an encouragement for the attackers, Vijayan said. Kejriwal Sunday alleged that the BJP was responsible for the attack and claimed he was targeted because he had been lately questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'relationship' with Pakistan. The AAP ...
Cong seeks apology from PM Modi over his remarks aginst Rajiv Gandhi
The Congress party on Sunday sought an unconditional apology from Prime minister Narendra Modi for his remarks against former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.On Saturday, attacking Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi while addressing an election rally in Uttar Pradesh had said, "Your father was termed 'Mr Clean' by his courtiers, but his life ended as 'Bhrashtachari No 1'.He was apparently referring to Bofors scam, in which Rajiv Gandhi was an accused.At an election meeting today, former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's objectional language does not suit the image of a Prime Minister; rather it has only lowered his reputation among the people.""Modi's words against Rajiviji is not acceptable to a civilized society and he should take back his words and apologise...We expect him to tender an apology to the people of India," she added.The Congress leader who is contesting Lok Sabha polls from North East Delhi Parliamentary constituency said, "When the Prime ...
AAP to lodge police complaint over attack on Kejriwal: Sisodia
The AAP will lodge a police complaint over Saturday's attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia said on Sunday, alleging that the BJP was sending a message that even if someone tried to kill the CM, he would be spared. At a press conference earlier in the day, Kejriwal himself held the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) responsible for the attack on him during a roadshow in the national capital and accused the police of following the "script" given by the ruling party. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo was slapped allegedly by a disgruntled supporter of his party during a roadshow at Moti Nagar on Saturday. "Such a big conspiracy was hatched against the chief minister. There was an attack on his convoy and the Delhi Police released the perpetrator. "They are saying they do not have a complaint. This means the BJP, through the Delhi Police, is sending a clear message that if anyone tries to attack the Delhi chief minister or even kills him, he will be saved by
51 constituencies in 7 states to vote in fifth phase
A total of 51 seats spread across seven states are scheduled to vote in the fifth phase on Monday, with Rae Bareli and Amethi seats in Uttar Pradesh among the most watched contests.
Probe into Jaya's death definite after DMK forms govt: Stalin
Exuding confidence that the DMK would form the government in Tamil Nadu after the poll results are out, party president M K Stalin Sunday said the first thing the government would do was order an inquiry into the death of former chief minister J Jayalalithaa. Seeking votes for party candidate Pongalur N Palanisamy in Sulur constituency here, Stalin said many women belonging to the AIADMK have been requesting him to order the inquiry and punish the guilty. He said the people of Tamil Nadu had already sealed the fate of the 'authoritarian' rule of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on April 18 when the Lok Sabha polls were held. Similarly, voters would give a good mandate in the by-polls -- 18 seats already held and four more to be held on May 19 -- leading to the ouster of the AIADMK government, Stalin said. Coming down heavily on the Modi-led government at the Centre, Stalin said it had given false promises like bringing black money back and providing two crore jobs per ...
Centre cuts bag supply to choke wheat buy: Punjab CM
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday accused the central government of acting at the behest of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to create shortage of gunny bags and obstruct procurement of wheat in the state.