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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.

Ram Vilas Paswan hits opposition, says Chirag has all qualities that leaders of his age lack of

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan on Wednesday held a press conference in the national capital. During the press conference, he hailed his son Chirag Paswan, by saying that he has all the qualities that leaders of his age lack of. On May 20, the Union Consumer Affairs Minister said that his party cadres will decide, if his son Chirag Paswan should be given ministerial post in PM Narendra Modi's cabinet, if NDA returns to power.

'I am not leveling allegations on SC, only raising my concerns': Udit Raj on his VVPAT slips tweet

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Congress leader Udit Raj on his tweet 'why doesn't Supreme Court want VVPAT slips be counted, is it involved in the rigging?' he said, "When 22 parties went to Supreme Court asking for increase in number of VVPAT slips being counted, Supreme Court rejected it saying it will cause a delay. Election process continues for 3 months, hampering the development work, so what is the big deal if it takes 1-2 more days? I am not leveling allegations on Supreme Court, I am only raising my concerns."

Abducted kid rescued, accused shoots himself on being caught in UP's Bhadohi

Prayagraj (UP), May 22 (ANI): A child was abducted by his father's driver from his school's gymnastic hall in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Tuesday. The kid was rescued by the police in Bhadohi on Tuesday night. The accused shot himself in panic on seeing the police and succumbed to injuries. Earlier, he demanded a ransom of Rs 3 crore.

If opposition parties want to join BJP, will welcome them: Jay Panda

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on being asked if BJD will support NDA, BJP leader Baijayant Jay Panda said, "My Party president has said that we are confident of getting more than 300 seats. We will form the government with NDA allies. If other parties seeing the national mood want to also join in, I think, BJP will keep an open mind."

RS Prasad slams opposition parties over EVM tampering claims

Patna (Bihar), May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on EVM tampering claims, Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "This is nothing but an excuse just to justify their defeat, I have said several times, if they win Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh then EVM is ok and if BJP wins EVM is tampered what this means. They went to the Supreme Court after the hearing Supreme Court said that 5 EVMs sample will be there in every assembly constituencies. They were silent for 4 phases and from the fifth phase, they came to know that these people are going to be defeated, so they are making excuses. Do not put blame on EVMs for your defeat. The country wants to make PM Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India again."

'BJP has a lot of talent': Jay Panda on Odisha's next CM if exit poll turns true

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on who will be the next Odisha's Chief Minister if exit poll turns true, BJP leader Baijayant Jay Panda said, "I joined BJP after much soul searching. I am happy to carry out whatever responsibility the party gives me. BJP has a lot of talent and we are going to cooperate with each other."

PM Modi, President Xi share good chemistry, says outgoing Chinese Envoy

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Luo Zhaohui stated that China's President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share good chemistry and that he was very touched by their informal meeting in Wuhan last year. "PM Modi and Chinese President met seventeen times in the last five years. PM Modi paid official trips to China and the Chinese President paid visits to India. PM Modi went to Chinese President's hometown Xi'an in last April. Despite their busy schedules, the two leaders spent their time together and it really touched me," Luo told ANI in an exclusive interview.

LS polls: Re-polling underway at a polling booth in North Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal), May 22 (ANI): Re-polling is underway at a polling station number 200 in North Kolkata parliamentary constituency. ECI had declared poll void held on 19 May at the polling station. Results of the 17th Lok Sabha elections will be declared on May 23.

Kerala BJP decides to sue and prosecute Thomas Isaac for defamatory statement

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala unit president PS Sreedharan Pillai said Kerala BJP has decided to sue and prosecute Finance Minister Thomas Isaac of CPM for his defamatory statement. Pillai said, "Kerala BJP has decided to sue and prosecute Finance Minister Thomas Isaac of CPM for a defamatory statement he made on May 06. I have claimed Rs 10 crore as compensation besides seeking criminal prosecution against Isaac." Earlier, Isaac had reportedly alleged that Pillai is making use of his position as the BJP state president as a golden opportunity to sabotage development in Kerala.

NSA Ajit Doval attends 17th BSF Investiture Ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): National Security Adviser Ajit Doval attended the 17th Investiture Ceremony of Border Security Force (BSF) at Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, Doval said, "We should remember our brave security personnel, who lost their lives in country's service. There are very few people, who take their country more important than their own lives. We pay tribute to these bravehearts."