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3 generations of Congress talked about eliminating poverty, welfare of poor but did nothing: Yadav
BJP general secretary Bhupender Yadav Monday targeted the Congress over its proposed minimum income guarantee scheme NYAY, saying three generations of the party's leadership only talked about eliminating poverty and welfare of the poor and but did nothing in reality. "Why would people of the country believe in Congress's promises when three generations of its leadership have merely talked about welfare of the poor and elimination of poverty but did nothing in reality," Yadav told a press conference here. Citing various public welfare schemes of the BJP government at the Centre, Yadav said, "Social justice for us is taking all sections of the society together and it reflects in the schemes being run by the government in the past five years." Yadav exuded confidence in his party's victory in the ongoing general elections and claimed the BJP will win all the 25 Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan. Responding to a question on the Centre's demonetisation move, Yadav said it was an achievement of .
Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to take over as IAF Vice Chief
Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria will take over as the Vice Chief of Indian Air Force on May 1 succeeding Air Marshal Anil Khosla who is superannuating tomorrow.Bhadauria is at present heading IAF's Bengaluru-based Training Command and in his earlier avatar as the Deputy Chief, he was the chairman of the Indian negotiating team for the 36 Rafale combat aircraft deal with France."Air Marshal Bhadauria will take over as the Vice Chief on May 1 and would be looking after all the air operations being carried out by the force," an IAF official said.Bhadauria was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Air Force on June 15, 1980 with the Sword of Honour.He went on to hold several important positions such as Commandant of the National Defence Academy, Senior Air Staff Officer at the Central Air Command and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff from January 2016 to February 28, 2017.Bhadauria served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Southern Air Command from March 1, ...
Violence overshadows phase four of Bengal LS polls
A Union Minister was attacked, Central forces fired in the air after Trinamool Congress backed villagers vandalised a booth, while there were reports of clashes, intimidation and booth capturing as violence overshadowed all other developments in the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal on Monday.
SP fields ex-BSF trooper against Modi in Varanasi
In a surprise development, the Samajwadi Party on Monday changed its candidate in the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat and fielded ex-BSF trooper Tej Bahadur Yadav against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
43.91% voting recorded till 3 pm in UP
An estimated 43.91 voter turnout was recorded till 3 pm in 13 Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttar Pradesh Monday as polling for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the state was underway. Seats where the polling is underway in the state are Shahjahanpur (SC), Kheri, Hardoi (SC), Misrikh (SC), Unnao, Farrukhabad, Etawah (SC), Kannauj, Kanpur, Akbarpur, Jalaun (SC), Jhansi and Hamirpur. In Kanpur, BJP workers clashed with police and allegedly threatened Circle Officer, Gwaltoli, Janardan Dubey and his subordinates posted on election duty. Dubey said some BJP agents forcibly tried to enter a polling booth in Parmat primary school and when they were stopped they threatened him of dire consequences. A case has been registered against BJP leader Suresh Awasthi and six others in this connection, District Magistrate, Kanpur, Vijay Vishwas Pant said. In Kannauj, a representative of Samajwadi Party candidate Dimple Yadav, Guddu Saxena, has complained to the observers that the district .
No one can play with country's security under Modi govt: CM
No one is being allowed to play with the country's security under the Modi government, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Monday. "In the five years of the Modi government, be it the issue of national security or internal security or the (economic) growth, the development is being seen everywhere. No one is being allowed to play with the security of the country today," the chief minister said, addressing an election meeting here. "When Modiji had taken oath as prime minister for the first time on May 26, 2014, he had said his government will not be for any religion or individual," said Adityanath. "He had said his government will work for the poor, farmers, women, youths and all sections of the society. Had the previous governments any concern for the poor, the bank accounts for them (the poor) would not have been opened after Modi came to power. "Rajiv Gandhi used to say when 100 rupees are sent (from the Centre), only 10 rupees reach the poor. The power brokers ...
Central forces have created a "reign of terror" in West Bengal: TMC to EC
The Trinamool Congress Monday approached the Election Commission alleging that the central forces deployed in West Bengal have created a "reign of terror" in the minds of voters and acted in a manner which is not conducive to free and fair elections. TMC leaders Shanta Chhetri and Chandan Mitra submitted two letters to the EC - one alleging illegal action taken by the forces as well as violation of model code of conduct by BJP candidates and the second related to firing by Central Forces personnel inside polling booths in Dubraipur and Birbhum Parliamentary constituency. Central forces have been deployed in almost all the booths in West Bengal, but there has been stray incidents of violence across the state during the first three phases. Violence was reported on Monday as well in Asansol and Birbhum. "After the deployment of central forces, there have been various instances where, at the instruction of the leaders of the BJP, the Central Forces have acted in a manner which is not ...
Farmers have been given a raw deal in this election: Rashtriya Kisan Manch president
Farmers have been given a raw deal in this election season with leaders failing to present a plan that will improve their lot, Rashtriya Kisan Manch president Shekhar Dixit said Monday. "In a rare election full of allegations and counter-allegations, the farmers have again been given false promises by different political parties," he told reporters here. He said many farmers are giving up farming due to political apathy to address their problems despite the fact that agriculture in the nucleus of Indian economy. Reports of suicide by debt-ridden farmers have become a regular feature, he said. "I do not have any grudge for any particular party, but all of them should come forward with a plan that would improve the lot of farmers," Dixit said and appealed to people to "vote for a candidate who is committed to sort out problems of farmers". Election to 542 Lok Sabha seats is being conducted in seven phases between April 11 and May 19. Election in Vellore constituency in Tamil Nadu has ...
Rahul doesn't apologize for Rafale remarks linking SC
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the contempt petition filed against him by the BJP, terming it a political move and also an attempt to gag him in a political discourse during ongoing elections.
Parrikar aide, ex-RSS chief join race for Panaji seat
Former Goa RSS chief Subhash Velingkar and late Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's aide Sidharth Kuncalienkar filed nomination papers for the May 19 Panaji Assembly by-election, here on Monday.
SC moved after EC does not act against PM, Shah
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on Tuesday a Congress petition which claimed that the Election Commission had refused to take action on a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah for allegedly making "hate speeches" and "using" armed forces for "political propaganda" during the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
SP fields former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav against PM Modi
Samajwadi Party (SP) on Monday replaced its Varanasi Lok Sabha candidate Shalini Yadav with former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav, who will face Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the fray."Brave soldier Tej Bahadur has got the SP ticket from Varanasi," the party announced on its official Twitter handle.Tej Bahadur was already in the fray as an independent candidate from Varanasi parliamentary constituency.It is worth mentioning that Tej Bahadur Yadav was dismissed from the Border Security Force (BSF) in 2017 after he released a video, depicting the poor quality of food served to soldiers.Yadav had posted four videos on social media in January 2017, which showed him complaining about unpalatable food at his camp along the Indo-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir.The videos triggered outrage across the nation, but the BSF dismissed his allegations.After announcing his decision to contest against Prime Minister Modi, he had said: "I am contesting as an Independent candidate from Varanasi. ...
Central forces working for BJP, terrorising voters: Trinamool to EC
Seeking action from the Election Commission (EC), the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday accused security forces deployed to ensure free and fair elections of working at BJP's behest and creating a "reign of terror" among voters.
SP fields ex-BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav against Modi
The Samajwadi Party on Monday nominated former BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav, who was dismissed after complaining about the quality of food, as its candidate against Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi. The SP, which is in an alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Rashtriya Lok Dal, had earlier declared Shalini Yadav as its candidate from Varanasi, while the Congress has renominated Ajai Rai. "I was sacked for raising the issue of corruption. My sole objective will be to strengthen and eliminate corruption in the forces," Yadav told reporters when asked about the SP decision to field him. Yadav will be challenging Modi in Varanasi constituency of Uttar Pradesh, an SP leader said. The former Border Security Force (BSF) soldier had uploaded a video on social media in 2017, complaining that poor quality food was being served to the troops in the icy, mountainous region along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. He was later dismissed on the charge of ...
Modi rule 'complete disaster'; UPA-III could be a reality: Chidambaram
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has described the five year rule of the Narendra Modi government as a "complete disaster", saying the BJP will not be able to form the next government and UPA-III could be a reality. The former Union minister also said the BJP's "campaign of polarisation" is a complete failure in southern and western states and the impact it will have in northern and eastern India remains to be seen. "We are absolutely confident that the BJP will not be able to form the government again. The government will be a non-BJP government. Obviously, the UPA that is Congress plus pre-election allies will play a big part. If there are more post election allies, I think UPA-III has a very good chance," he told PTI in an interview. Giving an analysis of the performance of the Modi government, Chidambaram said on economic front, it has absolutely and conclusively established that economic growth has slowed down and "unemployment is highest in 45 years". "In fact, I have the ..
Atishi alleges poll code violation by Gambhir over pamphlet distribution
AAP's East Delhi candidate Atishi Marlena on Monday wrote to the Election Commission seeking registration of FIR against her BJP rival Gautam Gambhir over his alleged violation of the poll code by distributing pamphlets without details such as printer's name. The AAP nominee had on Sunday written to the EC seeking a 72-hour campaign ban against the cricketer-turned-politician for carrying out a road show without permission. On Monday, Atishi again wrote to the poll panel, alleging that Gambhir is distributing pamphlets without carrying in them details such as the printer's name which is a violation of the model code of conduct. She has already moved court against the BJP candidate alleging that he had enrolled as a voter in Rajender Nagar and Karol Bagh Assembly segments in violation of the Representation of the People Act. Atishi, Gambhir and Congress' Arvinder Singh Lovely have locked horns in a three-way contest in the East Delhi constituency. Delhi goes to poll in sixth phase of ..
Amid Bengal violence, over 38% voting in LS 4th phase (2nd Ld) (2 p.m.)
Amid widespread violence in West Bengal, EVM glitches in Rajasthan and Jharkhand, and officials removed in Odisha, voter turnout touched almost 40 per cent till 2 p.m. in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections on Monday.
US, Pakistan officials discuss Afghan-peace process
US and Pakistani officials held delegation-level talks on the Afghan peace process here on Monday, the media reported.
Action against Gambhir in voter id case only after we receive complaint: Delhi CEO
Delhi's Chief Electoral Office Monday said any action against BJP East Delhi candidate Gautam Gambhir for allegedly possessing two voter identity cards can only be taken if the poll authorities receive a complaint in this regard. The Aam Aadmi Party's East Delhi candidate Atishi Marlena has moved court against the cricketer-turned-politician alleging that he had enrolled as a voter in Rajender Nagar and Karol Bagh Assembly segments in violation of the Representation of the People Act. "We have come to know through media reports that Gambhir is registered as a voter at more than one place in Delhi. We have not received any complaint in this regard yet. Once we receive a complaint, we will initiate an inquiry and suitable action will follow," Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh said. The Election Commission carries out a routine exercise to detect and delete duplicate entries in the electoral roll before elections. Asked if the authorities failed to detect duplicate entries in .
TMC's 40 MLAs in touch with him, claims Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Monday that 40 TMC MLAs were in touch with him and will desert their party once the BJP wins the general elections. He also accused TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee of nepotism, insisting she wants to politically establish her nephew in West Bengal. Modi also assailed her over her prime ministerial ambitions, saying "Didi, Dilli door hai (Delhi is far away for you). "Forty TMC MLAs are in touch with me and all your MLAs will desert you once the BJP wins the elections. Political ground has slipped from under your feet," Modi told an election rally in Sreerampur, targeting the West Bengal chief minister. Mocking Banerjee for often losing her cool as she was "sensing defeat", Modi said she cannot even dream of becoming the prime minister. "With just a handful of seats, 'Didi' you can't reach Delhi. Delhi is far away. Going to Delhi is just an excuse. Her real intention is to politically establish her nephew," he said. Banerjee's nephew ..