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Humare paas Modi hai: Ram Madhav quotes 'Deewaar' dialogue to attack 'mahagathbandhan'
"Humare paas Modi hai," said BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav while hailing the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attacking the grand alliance or 'mahagathbandhan' of the Opposition." As in a movie there is a dialogue in which Amitabh Bachchan says that he has a mother(mere paas ma hai), we have Modi(Humare paas Modi hai)," he said while addressing a gathering here on Saturday.The BJP leader was referring to the iconic "Mere paas maa hai" dialogue from Deewaar, which actually was delivered by veteran actor Shashi Kapoor in conversation with Amitabh Bachchan."There is no leader like Modi in any other party. Hence no one is ready to face him, so they are forming an alliance. The grand alliance could not be formed because they couldn't decide who will be Prime Minister from their side," added Madhav.He also claimed that results of these elections are already known to all and said, "This is an important election which has begun on April 11 and will go on in seven phases till .
Imran Khan to visit Iran
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to visit Iran in the coming months, reported Iranian state agency, Islamic Republic News Agency.Confirming the same, Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said, "Prime Minister will pay an official visit to Iran in the near future but the details of the visit would be announced later."This will be Imran Khan's maiden visit to Iran after taking over as the Prime Minister last August.The neighbouring countries reached a brink of war after the February 13 attack in Iran, in which 27 members of Iran's elite paramilitary Revolutionary Guard Corps force were reportedly killed.Tehran accused Islamabad of harbouring the terror outfit responsible for the deadly terror attack.Iran which borders Pakistan share a nearly 1,000 km between the two countries. In recent years, Iran has witnessed several cross-border attacks carried out by Jaish al-Adl and other affiliated groups.Notably, both Jaish al-Adl and Jaish-e-Mohammed groups are ..
Amarinder busy with 'parivar bhakti', visited Jallianwala Bagh with 'naamdaar' instead of VP: PM Modi
Taking a jibe at Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the former did not get time to attend the government's Jallianwala Bagh event with Vice President Venkaiah Naidu as he was busy with 'parivar bhakti'.The jibe comes a day after Amarinder accompanied Congress chief Rahul Gandhi to the Jallianwala Bagh memorial on the centenary of the massacre. Addressing a rally here, Prime Minister Modi said: "I have known Capt Amarinder Singh for a long time. I have never raised a question on his patriotism. I can understand the kind of pressure which must have been put on him for this kind of 'parivar bhakti' (devotion for family).""He boycotted the event. Do you know why? Because he was busy in 'bhakti' of 'Congress parivar'. He went to Jallianwala Bagh with naamdar (Rahul)but did not find it right to attend an event with Vice President. This is the difference between 'Rashtrabhakti' (nationalism) and 'Parivar bhakti'," he added.Prime ...
Modi wave stronger now than in 2014: Modi
A Modi wave lashing the country is now stronger than what it was in 2014 when he stormed to power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared on Sunday.
Birender Singh offers to resign from Cabinet, Rajya Sabha
Union Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh, a senior BJP leader from Haryana, Sunday said he has offered to resign from the cabinet and from Rajya Sabha. The announcement, made by the minister during a press conference at his official residence here, followed selection of his son Brijendra Singh's name as the BJP candidate from Hisar in Haryana. The senior leader said he has informed the BJP president Amit Shah about his resignation offer, with which he wants to send across a message of anti-dynastic politics as his son has got the Lok Sabha ticket. In 2016, he was shifted to Steel Ministry from the Ministry of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water and Sanitation. Singh had joined BJP in 2014 after his over four-decade-old association with the Congress party.
Modi speaking lies about Sabarimala: Kerala CM
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a liar.
Ivanka Trump in Africa to promote women at work program
Leaving behind the White House battles over border walls and tax returns, Ivanka Trump is visiting Ethiopia and Ivory Coast in pursuit of a very different goal advancing a global women's program she hopes will outlast an administration better known for "America First" isolationism. The president's daughter and senior adviser arrived in Africa on Sunday on a commercial flight, opening a four-day swing to advocate for an initiative that aims to boost 50 million women in developing countries by 2025. Her plans include visiting with women working in the coffee industry and touring a female-run textile facility, as well as meeting with dignitaries and appearing at a World Bank policy summit. But even thousands of miles from Washington, Trump is sure to be shadowed by her father's efforts to cut international aid, as well as his past disparaging comments about the continent. While she has drawn praise for taking on this project and for making this trip the contrast between her priorities
Sudan protesters present demands to military in talks
Sudanese protest organisers presented demands including the creation of a civilian government in talks with the country's new military rulers late Saturday, the group spearheading demonstrations said. Thousands remained encamped outside the army headquarters in the capital overnight to keep up the pressure on a military council that took power after ousting veteran leader Omar al-Bashir on Thursday. A 10-member delegation representing the protesters held talks with the military council and delivered their demands on Saturday, according to a statement by the umbrella group leading the protests, the Alliance for Freedom and Change. One of the alliance's leaders, Omar al-Degier, said in the statement that the demands include restructuring the country's feared National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), whose chief Salih Ghosh has resigned following the ouster of Bashir. "We will continue... our sit-in until all our demands are met," including the formation of a fully civilian ...
Moily uses Imran Khan's better chance of peace remark to target Modi in Chikkaballapur
There are no clear favourites this time in the high-profile constituency of Chikkaballpur that has sent former Karnataka Chief Minister Veerappa Moily to Parliament twice and has never disappointed the Congress barring once during the Janata Party regime, keeping Moily and his BJP rival Bache Gowda on the edge. Predominantly a backward and an agrarian constituency -- 58km from state capital Bengaluru -- Chikkaballapur has gone into an election mode by bringing in national issues in favour and against Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the centre stage. While local leaders slug it out to prove credentials of Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi, farmers are facing a drought-like situation for the 14th year in a row. Seeing politicians indifferent to their needs, locals have decided to keep their cards close to the chest till the last moment. "No one is bothered about the plight of the common man. By now, we do not expect politicians from any party to show any concern or sympathy ...
Assange's father wants him extradited to Australia
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's father has called on the Australian government to help his son and suggested he could be brought back to his home country, the media reported on Sunday.
More corruption in Uttar Pradesh now: Shivpal
Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party-Lohia (PSPL) chief Shivpal Yadav on Sunday said that corruption had increased in Uttar Pradesh because Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had no control over the bureaucracy.
After Surjewala experiment, Congress banks on big names in Haryana
By 0fielding former Union Minister Kumari Selja, state Congress President Ashok Tanwar and former cabinet Minister Ajay Singh Yadav for the May 12 Lok Sabha elections in Haryana, the opposition Congress has again taken a political gamble of fielding big names to take on the ruling BJP in Haryana.
Voting begins in Finland's 'anti-austerity election'
Finns began voting in a general election Sunday where the centre-right government is expected to be overturned amid widespread opposition to its spending cuts, and the far-right is predicted to make large gains. As polling stations opened at 9:00 am (0600 GMT), Helsinki was typically quiet, and a trio of young women where the first to appear at the Normaalilyseo high school in the city centre to cast their votes. A record 1.5 million Finns, over a third of the electorate, have already cast their ballots during a week of advance voting this month. "After those who have voted in advance, we have about 1,700 people who have a right to vote today (in this district)," election official Vesa Hintsanen said at the school Sunday. Much of the debate in the run-up to the election has been about whether the next government should continue the current administration's public spending cuts. The opposition Social Democratic Party, which Finland's main polls predict will win by a margin of about two
IAF air strike must be celebrated, govt lauded, says VHP chief
The IAF air strike on a terror camp in Balakot in Pakistan needs to be celebrated as it showed the valour of the armed forces as well as the resolve of the country's political leadership, Vishwa Hindu Parishad working president Alok Kumar said here. Speaking at a function here to launch a national foundation in the memory of late VHP chief Ashok Singhal on Saturday, Kumar questioned those who have claimed that the armed forces and their operations should not be politicised or used to seek votes. Opposition parties have been accusing the NDA of politicising the Air Force's strike inside Pakistan on February 26 post the Pulwama terror attack on February 14 which killed 40 CRPF jawans. "The Indian Air Force has never crossed the border since 1971. This time, our forces went across and razed terror camps. They (opposition) say not to use this in elections," he told the gathering. "This courage (to defeat the enemy) was always there in the Indian Air Force. It is just that ..
Economy, national security, protection of democratic values key priorities for Indian diaspora in US
As the crucial weeks-long general elections began in India, issues like sustained economic growth, national security and protection of democratic values are among key poll priorities for the Indian diaspora across the US as it galvanizes support for various political parties. An Indian-American community group recently organised an election campaign kickoff event in upstate New York, voicing its support for the Bharatiya Janata Party and Narendra Modi in the 2019 elections. With slogans of 'Abki bar 400 paar', Modi supporters among the diaspora said they are confident that he will return to power for a second term. American India Public Affairs Committee president Jagdish Sewhani said the 2019 general elections are very crucial for the future of India. "National security is a top priority of the BJP," he said, adding that another term for Modi will ensure sustained economic growth and development in the country. Members of the Indian-American community organised and participated in ...
Fadnavis pays tribute to Ambedkar, says Congress did nothing to preserve Babasaheb's memories
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], Apr 14 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday paid tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar here on his birth anniversary.After paying homage, Fadnavis alleged that in the past, Congress governments did nothing to preserve the memories of Ambedkar whereas BJP has restored many key places related to the Dalit leader."I am also delighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made utmost attempts to preserve not only thoughts but also memories of Dr BR Ambedkar. There was a long pending demand of making a memorial at the place where Ambedkar breathed his last but the past Congress government didn't acquire even an inch of that place. After I became CM, we got land worth Rs 3600 crore within three days. Now the construction work is ongoing and by 2020 a grand memorial will be built. The way this government has restored the key places related to BR Ambedkar, be it in Alipur or London, is really significant," Fadnavis told reporters here.He went on to ...
BJP in Himachal gunning its own leader (Poll Trivia)
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh is gunning its own party leader, who resigned from the Jai Ram Thakur-led cabinet two days ago.
BJP has promised to look into our Gorkhaland demand: Gurung
Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) leader Bimal Gurung, on the run since the 2017 agitation in the Hills, has claimed that the BJP leadership gave him assurances that it would look into his statehood demand if it returns to power at the Centre. Statehood is a dream for every Gorkha living in the Hills, he said, adding that the saffron party's pitch for a permanent political solution was also "very encouraging". The BJP, which is eyeing a third straight term in Darjeeling, has made no mention of statehood in its manifesto, but assured a "permanent political solution" in the Hills and scheduled tribe tags for eleven Gorka communities. "We have sent a memorandum to the BJP, demanding Gorkhaland. They(BJP) have assured us that they will look into it. We are happy that their (BJP's) manifesto speaks about bringing a permanent solution to the region," Gurung told PTI in an interview over phone. Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah for "being sympathetic
Marathas sulk in underdeveloped Marathwada
Despite giving a Deputy Prime Minister, a Lok Sabha Speaker, several Union Ministers, four Maharashtra Chief Ministers and a Deputy Chief Minister, the Marathwada region of Maharashtra remains the most backward in the state.
BJP drags Rahul Gandhi's name into alleged 'Tughlaq Road poll scam'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday dragged Congress president Rahul Gandhi's name into what Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed as 'Tughlaq Road Poll Scam', in an apparent reference to a claim of cash flow from 'a person who lives on Tughlaq Road to headquarters of a major political party'.Responding to a remark by Gandhi on PM's Mann Ki Baat programme, BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi said that the Congress chief has done nothing in his life other than 'Tughlak scam work'."Is he talking about Tughlak scam work," Lekhi replied to Gandhi's comment in which he said that the Congress manifesto was about 'kaam ki baat' while the BJP manifesto was about 'mann ki baat'.Gandhi, at a rally on Thursday, had said: "The Congress manifesto is not the 'mann ki baat' of one megalomaniac, this is 'kaam ki baat' of the nation."Addressing a rally in Assam on Thursday, PM Modi said: "There is a Tughlaq Road in Delhi and there is a bungalow there where a big leader lives. During the last few ...