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Kejriwal accuses Congress and BJP of playing dirty politics

Amritsar, April 11 (ANI): AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal, during a road show in Amritsar on Friday, accused the ruling Congress party and the BJP of playing dirty politics and sticking to the seat of power while trying to topple his AAP government in Delhi. He also said that AAP had no other option than leaving the government as both Congress and BJP were behind them, not allowing any proper functioning of their government and passage of important bills. Kejriwal further added that to save the nation both the prime ministerial candidates BJP's Narendra Modi and Congress' Rahul Gandhi have to be driven out of the country. Kejriwal was holding a road show in Amritsar to support his candidate, Dr. Daljit Singh, who is contesting from the city.

Rahul Gandhi takes on Narendra Modi over his marital status

Doda, April 11 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday assailed BJP's PM candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for not revealing his marital status till filing his nomination from Vadodara. Rahul said that Modi should not be talking about respecting women of the country if he cannot give respect to his own wife.

Girls having sex before marriage should be punished, restates Abu Azmi

Mumbai, April 11 (ANI): After Mulayam Singh Yadav sparked controversy on Thursday by questioning the amended anti-rape law and the death sentence for rapists, Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi came up with another outrageous comment saying irrespective of consent any woman having sex with a man should be hanged. Restating his stand Azmi on Friday said that no one will like it if an unmarried couple is living together and having sex before marriage and they should be punished.

Women activists condemn Mulayam's remark on rape law

New Delhi/ Lucknow/ Patna, April 11 (ANI): Women activists on Friday condemned SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's remark on rape law wherein he said that it was unfair to award death penalty to rapists for their 'mistakes'. AIWC President Shobha Oza said that it is unfortunate and that rape is a heinous crime and that there should be no leniency towards rapists. AIMWPLB Chairperson Shaista Amber said that the statement is shocking and that Election Commission should take action against such act. Further, Women's Rights Campaigner Kavita Krishnan said that Yadav is trivializing rape and that there should be a model code of conduct on such statements.

Delhi gang rape victim's parents condemn Mulayam for defending rapists

New Delhi, April 11 (ANI): The parents of Delhi gang rape victim condemned Samajwadi Party Supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's comment that three rape convicts sentenced to death in Mumbai "made a mistake" and did not deserve to be hanged. The victim's mother said that rape is not a mistake by any chance and that it is just a crime. Further, her father said that Yadav is from SP and is also a prime ministerial candidate from the party and such remarks from political leaders would encourage the criminals and demotivate women of the society. They also appealed the people not to vote for such politicians who have such negative ideas about women security.

LS polls: Voting commences in Mizoram for single seat

Mizoram, April 11 (ANI): Voting for a single Lok Sabha seat in Mizoram constituency began on Friday, for which additional eight companies of central para-military forces have been deployed. The Mizoram Lok Sabha seat is witnessing a three-cornered contest between the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and the United Democratic Front which is an alliance of eight opposition parties. An electorate of 7,02,189, of whom 3,55,954 are women are eligible to cast votes in 1,126 polling stations. In 385 polling stations, mainly in urban areas, the VVPAT system, under which a paper trail would show the voters their choice of candidates, has been installed.

Will bring back black money in foreign banks within 100 days of Modi's govt: Ramdev

Bhubaneswar, April 11 (ANI): Endorsing Narendra Modi in Bhubaneswar, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev extended a promise to bring back Indian currency stashed in foreign banks within 100 days of Modi's government. Continuing its tirade against Congress, Ramdev blamed the union government for the lack of development in the state despite of resources and money. Ramdev has been touring India to garner votes for BJP after the party accepted his proposal to bring back black money stashed in foreign banks.

TMC workers attack EC officials in Malda, party says it respects EC

Kolkata, April 11 (ANI): A group of Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers on Thursday attacked Election Commission officials in the Manikchak area of Malda Dakshin constituency of the state. The attack reportedly occurred when the officials tried to stop a two-wheeler rally of the party as such rallies have been banned by the poll panel. They also allegedly damaged a video camera when the officials were trying to take pictures of the rally. The TMC has however, said that it respects the Election Commission and knows the rule of the game. TMC leader Derek O' Brien said that they will comment on the incident once they get full information.

Mulayam's shocker: Boys err at times, wrong to hang rapists

Moradabad, April 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday sparked outrage with his comments questioning the new anti-rape law. Addressing a rally in Moradabad, Mulayam said that boys make mistakes at times and they should not be hanged for it. Mulayam has said that his party would change the law that entails death for rape.

LS Polls phase 3: Kalam, Hooda and Bikram Singh vote

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): Elections to the Lok Sabha moved into high gear as voters exercised their franchise on Thursday in 91 constituencies in the third phase of polling in 11 States and 3 Union Territories amidst tight security. Big wigs from the political world came out to cast their vote which included Former President APJ Abdul Kalam, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh.

People in Kashmir vote in third phase of world's biggest election

Rajouri, Jammu, Poonch, April 10 (ANI): People in Jammu and Kashmir lined up outside polling booths to cast their votes as third phase of world's biggest election kicked off on Thursday. Security forces have stepped up measures to protect voters in the province. A young and enthusiastic first-time voter from Jammu district, Radhika, said she would vote for someone who works for welfare of youth. An elderly voter from Poonch district, Sukhdev Singh, urged people to vote wisely.

Voting takes place amid heavy security in Maoist-inflicted areas

Gumla / Kandhamal /Gaya / Gadchiroli, April1 10 (ANI): Braving the outlawed rebels, people in Maoist-hit areas came out and voted as third phase of general election began on Thursday. Security forces have stepped up measures to protect voters. Security personnel and police officials manned polling booths in Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and Maharashtra. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), also ensured smooth elections and encouraged more and more number of voters to participate in world's biggest elections. Voters lined up outside polling booths, who were waiting for their turn, to vote eagerly. Attacks in Maoist inflicted states increase before every election season, as the rebels are against the democratic exercise.

Jaitley is a sinking ship: Capt Amarinder

Amritsar, April 10 (ANI): Former Punjab Chief Minister and Congress candidate from Amritsar Capt Amarinder Singh on Thursday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley is a sinking ship and should contest from somewhere else rather than contesting from Amritsar. Jailtey is contesting against Amarinder Singh after replacing BJP's previous nominee for Amritsar Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Congress slams Modi for hiding marital status till filing nomination

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): The Congress on Thursday took a potshot at BJP candidate Narendra Modi, a day after he declared himself married to Jashodaben, saying that if Modi could not take the responsibility of his wife how could he talk about protecting women of the country.

Election panel chief urges people to vote

New Delhi, Apr 10 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner of India, VS Sampath, on Thursday urged people to vote as the third phase of the nine phases of 16th LS polls began today. Sampath said it is a big day for India's democracy. The elections to choose members to the 543-seat Lok Sabha, or House of the People, will be spread over five weeks in nine separate phases and will end on May 12. Results would be announced on May 16.

Modi has not denied that he is married, says younger brother

Ahmedabad, April 10 (ANI): A day after BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi while filing his nomination from Vadodara on Wednesday declared himself married to Jashodaben, his brother Prahlad Modi has said that Modi had never denied the fact. Refusing to comment further on the fresh controversy, he said that Modi himself has declared the fact and therefore he is nobody to speak something in that regard.

AAP's Shazia Ilmi hits back at VK Singh over 'anti-national' remark

Ghaziabad, April 10 (ANI): AAP's Shazia Ilmi on Thursday hit back at rival BJP candidate VK Singh who had called her 'immature' and 'anti-national.' Ilmi said that Singh should not be talking about transparency if he hides his year of birth to extend his tenure in army.

LS Polls: AS Lovely, Prakash Karat, JP Agarwal cast vote

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): Elections to the Lok Sabha moved into high gear as voters began exercising their franchise on Thursday in 91 constituencies in the third phase of polling in 11 States and 3 Union Territories amidst tight security. DPCC Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely cast his vote and said that this time people of Delhi will chose Congress. CPM general secretary Prakash Karat and Congress leader JP Agarwal also cast their vote.

Gandhi clan cast their vote

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): Elections to the Lok Sabha moved into high gear as voters began exercising their franchise on Thursday in 91 constituencies in the third phase of polling in 11 States and 3 Union Territories amidst tight security. Various political leaders cast their vote during the third phase of Lok Sabha Polls on Thursday. Congress President Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Gandhi along with husband Robert Vadra cast their vote in New Delhi. Rahul Gandhi's rival cousin and BJP leader Varun Gandhi also cast his vote.

Narendra Modi lashes out at Congress in Darjeeling rally

Darjeeling, Apr 10 (ANI): BJP's PM Candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a rally in Darjeeling town of West Bengal. Speaking at the rally he lashed out at the Congress saying that the country needs a strong Government at Centre and also asked the people to give him 60 months to serve them when they gave 60 years to Congress.