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Locals in Mathura tonsure man's head for not paying back loan

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), May 23 (ANI): Locals of Ading village in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura tonsured the head of man whom they accused of not paying back the money he had loaned. The man was later tied to a pole. Police has taken the cognizance of the matter and took the man in question in custody, and assured of registered FIR against those found to be involved.

Independent candidate from Bihar's Buxar brandishes gun during press conference

Kaimur (Bihar), May 22 (ANI): Independent candidate from Bihar's Buxar, Ramchandra Yadav, brandished a gun during a press conference in Kaimur. He said that to protect the nation and constitution, he is ready to take up arm. After getting the news, security forces conducted raid at his residence.

Congress-JD(S) alliance was purely based on electoral requirements: Congress MLA

Bengaluru (Karnataka), May 22 (ANI): While speaking to media in Bengaluru today, Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) K Sudhakar said, "This is the stand that I took when this alliance was formed. I said on day one that Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance was purely based on electoral requirements. It is a very unholy alliance, this is what I have been saying since day one."

NCP leader Jaydutt Kshirsagar joins Shiv Sena in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 22 (ANI): A day before the declaration of Lok Sabha elections results, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Maharashtra Minister Jaydutt Kshirsagar joined Shiv Sena in Mumbai today. He joined Shiv Sena in presence of party chief Uddhav Thackeray. He submitted his resignation today to speaker Haribhau Bagade.

LS polls: Security arrangements ensure that EVM can't be tampered with, says Former CEC

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), May 22 (ANI): Ahead of the declaration of Lok Sabha elections results, while speaking to ANI in Bhopal today, Former chief election commissioner (CEC) OP Rawat said, "Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) can't be tampered with. EVM security protocol is so strict whenever a strong room has to be opened, representatives of all political parties have to be there, machines are taken out in their presence, mock poll is also conducted." "In fact when making EVM ready for the polling, a mock poll is again conducted at polling station where all the polling agents are asked to vote and then count, so all these arrangements ensure that EVMs can't be tampered with," Rawat added.

Opposition don't have courage to accept defeat that's why blaming EVM: Shivraj Chouhan

Bhopal (MP), May 22 (ANI): Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday slammed Opposition parties over ongoing Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) row. He said that the Opposition parties know that they are not wining the Lok Sabha elections and that is why they are blaming the EVMs. Giving the example of his defeat in the recent election, the former MP CM added that he didn't blamed EVMs for his defeat rather he accepted that the party was defeated because of him. "It takes courage to accept our defeat and they (Opposition) don't have the courage so the better to blame EVM," added Chouhan.

BJP's Delhi wing protest against Opposition over EVM row at Rajghat

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The Delhi wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protested against the Opposition parties in the national capital today. They protested over the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) issue at Rajghat in Delhi. The protest was lead by Minister of State (MoS) of Parliamentary Affairs Vijay Goel. BJP's south Delhi candidate Ramesh Bidhuri and BJP's North West Delhi candidate Hans Raj Hans accompanied him in the protest.

LS polls: Entire nation hopes to see Modi as PM again, says Ram Madhav

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI ahead of the Lok Sabha election results, which will be announced on May 23, National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ram Madhav said, "Entire nation is hoping to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi as again the PM of the country and that expectation will be fulfilled tomorrow." "Congress president Rahul Gandhi is searching for excuses for their defeat and tomorrow they will also be blaming the voters for the same," Madhav added.

Kulgam encounter: 2 Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists neutralized

Anantnag (J and K), May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on Kulgam encounter DIG South Kashmir Atul Kumar Goel said, "Two terrorists were neutralised. They have been identified as Zahid Mantoo of Shopian and Irfan Ahmad Bhat of Kulgam. Both belong to Hizbul Mujahideen. Huge quantity of arms, ammunition and explosives were recovered."

22-year-old man allegedly kills his father, chops off body in a fit of rage

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): A 22-year-old man murdered his father in a fit of rage, the police said. The accused after killing his father, chopped off the latter's body and disposed it off. The incident took place in Delhi's Shahdara. "The body was chopped off and packed in 5-6 bags. The family members did not have good terms among themselves. We started having a doubt on Tuesday, when they did not open their shop and got to know about the incident on Tuesday night", informed a local. The accused took the extreme step as his father used to often scold him. He has been apprehended along with his friend for being an accomplice in the crime. Further investigation is underway.

If Udit Raj's remark didn't show murder of democracy then which statement does, asks Chirag Paswan

Patna (Bihar), May 22 (ANI): Jan Shakti Party (LJP) Central Parliamentary Board chairman Chirag Paswan on Wednesday reacted on Congress leader Udit Raj's remark on Supreme Court. He said that the Opposition parties, out of desperation, are raising questions on Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), institutions and now judicial system. "Opposition said that if BJP comes into power then it's the murder of democracy but if this kind of statement didn't show murder of democracy so which statement shows it," said Paswan. The congress leader Udit Raj today raised questions over the way the Apex Court has dealt with complaints of EVM rigging and with petitions seeking review of 100 per cent VVPAT slips along with electronic voting machines on vote counting day.

Preparations to welcome new LS members have completed: Lok Sabha Secretary General

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Secretary General of the Lok Sabha Snehlata Shrivastava on Wednesday informed that the Lok Sabha has made preparations to welcome the new members of Lok Sabha after the General Election results. She said that the officials have made preparations of their registration and providing the members with materials and necessary documents.

Experts lay stress on bio-diversity conservation to keep Ganga clean

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The National Mission for Clean Ganga and the International Union for Conservation of Nature jointly organised a one day workshop on the occasion of "The International Day for Biological Diversity" in New Delhi. The workshop was organised to develop a road map for expanding and up scaling sustainable agriculture in the Ganga basin especially for flood plain areas and to amplify the impact of several other initiatives of National Mission for Clean Ganga on the health of the holy river. The Namami Gange programme which is an Integrated Ganga Conservation Mission, is working towards realizing the vision of Aviral and Nirmal Ganga. The aim and objectives of National Mission for Clean Ganga are to ensure effective abatement of pollution and rejuvenation of the river by adopting a river basin approach. The mission also focuses on maintaining minimum ecological flows in the river Ganga with the aim of ensuring water quality and environmentally sustainable development.

EC means 'Eradicated Credibility', EVM is 'Electronic Victory Machine' for BJP: Congress

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): The Congress on Wednesday slammed the Election Commission for rejecting the demand of major Opposition parties for 100 per cent counting of VVPAT's in case. While addressing a press conference, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said, "I read out "VVPAT slips have been counted due to either non display of result from control unit or under rule 56 D of conduct of polls rule or whatsoever 'the reason shan't be included in draw of lots for mandatory verification of VVPAT slips'. What's the reason? Is it because 'Chunav Achar Sanhita' has become 'Modi Prachar Sanhita'? Won't you do anything for credibility of EVMs? Will you make EVMs 'Electronic Victory Machines' for BJP? Is it because EC stands for 'Enfeebled Commission', 'Eradicated/Eliminated' Credibility'?

Nitish Kumar should look at his family before commenting on others: Tejashwi Yadav on not casting his vote

Patna (Bihar), May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on various political matters and current issues in Patna today, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "I personally don't want to create any kind of controversy as last time during elections in 2015 several controversies were generated which were related to me and my elder brother Tej Pratap Yadav. Election Commission (EC) created chaos between our ages but this is already well known that who's younger and who's elder between us." "Better, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar should look at his family first before commenting on others," Yadav added.

LS polls: Preparation of 'laddu' on full swing ahead of result day

Ludhiana (Punjab), May 22 (ANI): The preparation of 'laddu' is on full swing ahead of the counting day of Lok Sabha Elections 2019. Several sweet shops have been ordered to prepare 'laddu' in abundance in Punjab's Ludhiana ahead of the elections result. Party workers and supporters of Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are excited before the results will be announced. While speaking to ANI, President of the Punjab Halwai Association Narinder Pal Singh said, "We have received orders mainly from two political parties i.e, BJP-SAD and Congress. Around 10 to 12 quintals of orders we have received by now from both the parties. The orders have been coming in right after the exit polls." The Lok Sabha elections were held in seven phases across the nation. The results of the polls will be declared on May 23.

Security tightens around EVM strong rooms ahead of vote count

Mumbai / Bhubaneswar (Odisha)/ Bhopal (MP), May 22 (ANI): Security has been tightened around strong rooms ahead of vote counting that is scheduled to be held on May 23. Bhopal Collector, Sudam Khade said, "Three-tier security is present at EVM strong room. All counting agents, polling agents and candidates will be frisked before entering the area. Movement of EVMs and counting will be done under police presence and CCTV surveillance". All the arrangements as per the guidelines of ECI have been completed. AC facilities in all the rooms have been provided. CCTV cameras have also been installed.

Local train movement affected due to technical glitch in signalling in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 22 (ANI): Local train movement was affected due to technical glitch in signalling in Mumbai's Goregaon on Wednesday. Many passengers were stranded due to the glitch. The Western Railway in a tweet said, "Due to technical glitch in signalling at Goregaon at 7.05 am, train movement was affected. It has been restored at 07.50 am. Trains will be delayed for some time due to this. Inconvenience is deeply regretted." In another tweet by DRM Mumbai Central, Western Railways said, "Due to technical failure at Goregaon station all local services are running 20-25 minutes late. Inconvenience caused to passengers is deeply regretted".

Shashi Tharoor raises his concern over unauthorised movement of EVMs

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), May 22 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor also jumped into the ongoing issue of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). He said that he has not seen any irregularities of EVM in Kerala, but he raised concerns over unauthorised movement of the EVMs. "We have seen the video of the unauthorised movement of the EVMs. I gathered the information that these EVMs are not used in the elections. If machines that have nothing to do with the election are being transported before the polling counting date, what does that mean? We are very puzzled and concerned. I think my party and other parties were right to go to see the Election Commission. I hope EC will take exemplarily action against those who are foolish enough to move unnecessary machines the day before counting," said Thaoor. Earlier, 22 Opposition parties met Election Commission regarding EVM issues.

University students stage protest against 20% fee hike in WB's Birbhum

Birbhum (West Bengal), May 22 (ANI): Students of Visva-Bharati University staged protest in West Bengal's Birbhum. They took the step against 20% fee hike. After the protest, gate of university was allegedly locked and 200 teachers along with staff members were trapped inside the premises.