Haridwar (Uttarakhand), May 04 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday registered an FIR against Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury for calling Hindus 'violent' and saying that 'Ramayana and Mahabharata are also filled with instances of violence and battles'. Ramdev, along with saints of Hindu community, complained to the SSP of Haridwar about Yechury's alleged 'anti-Hindu' comments, and said millions of Hindus all across the country should register FIRs against the CPI(M) leader.
Patna (Bihar), May 04 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on reports that 11 girls may have been murdered in Muzaffarpur shelter case, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "Along with Brijesh Thakur, many others are involved. I guarantee you that there are many ministers and close aides of Nitish Kumar ji who are involved in the case. Governor should dismiss the government." Meanwhile, talking on the same case RJD leader Rabri Devi said, "Government should answer who are the culprits and why are they protecting them in Muzaffarpur shelter home case. CBI is telling lies in front of court. BJP and JDU people are involved in this, Prime Minister has the responsibility to see why are culprits of Muzaffarpur Shelter home case are protected. CBI is under him."
Jaipur( Rajasthan) May 04, (ANI): Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot said PM Modi is seeking vote in the name of armed forces. Gehlot said, "PM Modi is nervous right now and he can go to any extend to win the election". While talking to ANI, he further added, "PM Modi is scared that Rajasthan people will vote to Congress due to which PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are focusing on Rajasthan and campaigning continuously". He said, "There is not any problem with his campaigning in the state, but the language he use in rallies, comments such as soldiers were playing video games and there was no surgical strike during UPA government as a Prime Minister of the Country is not good".
New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took jibe on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari and called him a dancer. CM Kejriwal said, "Manoj Tiwari dances very well. Dilip Pandey doesn't know how to dance, he knows how to work. This time, vote for someone who works. Do not vote for a dancer". Responding to Arvind Kejriwal's comment, Manoj Tiwari said, "By abusing me he has directly insulted people of 'Purvanchal' and the same people will now show him what will be its consequences."
Amethi (UP), May 04 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Amethi's Rasulabad, Congress general secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra put allegations on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that they tried to bribe Amethi pradhan. She further added, "I have send manifesto in the envelope but BJP is sending money to Amethi's pradhan. She claimed BJP had send Rs 20,000 in an envelope to village pradhan".
Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 04 (ANI): Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Rathore held a roadshow in Jaipur today. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) followers came out in large numbers to extend support to their leader. The elections are being held in Rajasthan in two phases. The next polling will be held on May 06.
Pratapgarh (UP)/ New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Today I read that during UPA one of 'naamdar's' business partner got defence offset contracts. 'Apni sarkar, dost bhi apna aur raksha sauda bhi bada yaani naamdar ke liye malai ka poora intezam tha'." Meanwhile, talking on the same case, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, "Please undertake any investigation you want, do any inquiry you want, I am ready as I know I have not done anything wrong, but please also investigate Rafale."
Pune (Maharashtra), May 04 (ANI): Drought in many parts of Maharashtra is adversely affecting students from these regions who are living in other cities of the state for higher education or to prepare for tests for government jobs. Student Helping Hand organisation provides two-time meal for free to students from drought-affected regions. President of Student Helping Hand organisation, Kuldeep Ambedkar said, "Around 2,000 students filed application seeking help. But due to financial constraints, we are able to provide food only to 600." Vinayak Renewal, MA student who works part-time at a clothing shop said, "I don't want my father to die due to debts. So I bear educational and renting expenses from my own earnings." Many students won't be going back to their homes during summer holidays as that would increase financial burden on their families. The Government of Maharashtra has declared 151 talukas as drought affected.
Pratapgarh (UP) May 04 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed 'Mahagathbandhan' and said, "Congress leaders are happily sharing stage with Samajwadi Party in rallies, these people have betrayed Behen ji so cunningly that even she is not able to comprehend."
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra), May 04 (ANI): While speaking against the alliance between AAP and Congress party social activist Anna Hazare said, "I feel very hurt. In 2010-11, we did a very big movement against Congress for introducing Lokpal Bill. In 2011, Arvind Kejriwal also did movement against then Congress government. Today, it makes feel sad when I hear, that he (Arvind Kejriwal) wanted to make alliance with Congress for power and money. Where are we going today, for money and power? Do we have humanity, social and national vision or not?"
New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Deputy Inspector General (operations) of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Randeep Kumar Rana gave fresh update on the Cyclone Fani which has affected the coastal districts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. He said, "Cyclone Fani has weakened and is covering areas of West Bengal in the form of cyclone. It is further moving towards Bangladesh. The situation is under control and there is not much damaging effect. 9 teams of NDRF are present in West Bengal."
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), May 04 (ANI): Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed media and slammed the Congress government for failed governance. He said, "This is unfortunate that we have to release the charge sheet within the fourth month of formation of the government. We are of the opinion that even if government keeps changing, the development works should keep going."
New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital, after being asked about an apology to the Supreme Court (SC) over his comment 'Chowkidar chor hai', Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, "Process is going on in the Supreme Court and I made a comment attributed to SC so I apologised. I did not apologise to BJP or Modi ji. 'Chowkidar Chor hai' is slogan and it's reality."
New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Congress president Rahul Gandhi questioned Election Commission's credibility and said,"When it comes to BJP, Election Commission is absolutely on the straight line, but when it comes to Opposition, Election Commission is completely biased. The PM Modi and RSS is pressurising the institution, it is visible."
Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 04 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot addressed media on May 04. Questioning the central government over the development work done in Rajasthan is past five years, he asked, "What did central government give to the people of Rajasthan in past five years." He further added, "Every five years you come to gather votes, but how many airports, hospitals or universities have you made? Central government has failed to answer all these questions. The truth is that central government will go to any extend to hide their report card."
Kathua (J and K), May 04 (ANI): The traffic police introduced sticker challan system in JandK's Kathua on Friday. This system was introduced following the disorder of parking in the city. To regularise the flow of traffic and also managing the parking slot such set up will help. A total number of 28, 135 vehicles were challaned, 371 vehicle were seized in last two months which includes school bus also. A fine of Rs 42, 51, 300 has been collected from them. Police has appealed the people to cooperate with them and park their vehicle within the parking line.
New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Congress president Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his comment that 'Congress did surgical strikes in video games' and said, "The Army, Air Force or Navy are not personal properties of Narendra Modi ji like he thinks. When he says that surgical strikes during UPA were done in video games then he is not insulting Congress but the Army."
New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while speaking to ANI on several political key issues, Indian Overseas Congress Chief Sam Pitroda said, "Based on our assessment we believe we are winning, we are winning because at the ground level reality is very different from what the media is portraying. People at the bottom have figured this out that Modi government did not deliver."
New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Congress president Rahul Gandhi slammed Narendra Modi government and said, "The biggest issue right now is unemployment and the way Modi ji has destroyed the economy. Country is asking that Modi ji you promised us 2 crore jobs, what about that? He doesn't speak a word on jobs or farmers as he has nothing to say."
New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while speaking to ANI on Congress president Rahul Gandhi citizenship issue, Indian Overseas Congress Chief Sam Pitroda said, "He (Rahul Gandhi) has been Member of Parliament (MP) for 15 years; you sat with him in the parliament. You worked with him in parliament. Why did you wake up today with lies? You think people are stupid? Don't underestimate the intelligence of Indian people."