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Watch: Priyanka Gandhi offers 'chaadar' at Dewa Sharif Dargah

Barabanki (UP), Apr 27 (ANI): Congress Uttar Pradesh General Secretary (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday visited at Dewa Sharif Dargah in UP's Barabanki. She offered a 'chaadar' at the Dargah and took the blessing of Sufi Saint Haji Waris Ali Shah. Dewa Sharif is a famous pilgrimage town about 25 km from Lucknow in Barabanki district. It is the seat of renowned shrine of Sufi Saint Haji Waris Ali Shah, Haji Waris Ali Shah commanded mystical powers and revered by members of all communities. Devotees from far off places visit 'Mazars', popularly known as Dewa Sharif.

Amit Shah slams Shatrughan Sinha over his 'Jinnah' remark

Mayurbhanj (Odisha), Apr 27 (ANI): After Shatrughan Sinha controversial remark that Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a part of 'Congress family', while addressing a public meeting in Odisha's Mayurbhanj BJP president Amit Shah said, "Shatrughan Sinha has just gone to Congress. When he was in BJP he used to talk about nationalism. Now, he says that Jinnah was a great leader like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel. Congress leaders are praising Jinnah, who has divided the country." Shatrughan Sinha on his controversial remark said that it was a 'slip of tongue'.

Intensified cyclonic storm from Bay of Bengal expected to move towards AP: IMD

Chennai, Apr 27 (ANI): Deputy Director General of Meteorology, IMD Chennai S Balachandran informed that deep depression over southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into cyclonic storm and said, "Cyclonic storm is lying at 1250 km south east of Chennai and it's expected to intensify into severe cyclonic storm and move northwest towards south AP by 30 April."

CM Devendra Fadnavis campaigns for Mumbai North-Central candidate Poonam Mahajan

Mumbai, Apr 27 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a roadshow in Mumbai today. He campaigned for Mumbai North-Central candidate Poonam Mahajan. Priya Dutt will be contesting against Mahajan from Mumbai North-Central constituency. Polling is being held in Maharashtra in four phases, voting next on April 29.

PM Modi has forgotten voters in lust of power: Priyanka Gandhi

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 27 (ANI): Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East Priyanka Gandhi trained guns on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he has forgotten the voters who elevated him to the position of power. Addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, Priyanka said, "Whenever a person gets power, one of the biggest mistakes he does is he forgets who gave the power to him. The Prime Minister and the government have forgotten the people who elevated them to power."

PM Modi questions Congress for its plans to reduce armed forces in J-K

Sitapur (UP), Apr 27 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Congress is saying that they will reduce presence of armed forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress wants to repeal sedition law too. Can people with such mentality remove terrorism and naxalism?"

If PM feels that J-K is facing loss due to article 370 then he should leave it alone: Mehbooba Mufti

Kulgam (J-K), Apr 27 (ANI): On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that due to article 370 and 35A Kashmir is in loss, Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party Chief Mehbooba Mufti said, "If they feels that Kashmir is in loss then he should leave Kashmir, It depends on PM Modi how he wants to leave Kashmir. What Congress and National Conference did for Article 370 it was visible to everyone; I fought for 2 years to protect 370. I told before that if PM Modi government will touch 35 A then PDP will leave their govt."

LS polls: BJP will win over 3 parliamentary seats in J-K, says Ram Madhav

Anantnag (J-K), Apr 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Ram Madhav on Saturday expressed confidence of winning more than three of the six parliamentary seats in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. "We are confident of winning more than 3 parliamentary seats in Jammu - Kashmir in Lok Sabha elections. BJP has become the main stream party of the Kashmir Valley, today. We will work for peace and development in the region," Madhav told ANI in Anantnag where he came on Saturday to pay tribute to the slain soldiers of Pulwama attack.

PM works for 18 hours a day, Rahul Gandhi goes on vacations every 2-3 months: Amit Shah

Palamu (Jharkhand) Apr 27 (ANI): Drawing a parallel between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, BJP president Amit Shah on Saturday took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi over his vacations and compared it with PM Modi's working hours. "I have been working with Modiji since Gujarat, for the twenty years that I have known him he has not taken even a day's leave from work. On the other hand, you have Rahul baba, who goes for international vacations every two-three months leaving his party leaders, workers, and even his own mother worried," he said while addressing a poll rally in Palamu. Jharkhand will see polling on April 29, May 6, 12, and 19 in the remaining four phases of the Lok Sabha elections. The counting of votes will take place on May 23.

SP dropped cases against terrorists according to UP Minister Suresh Khanna: CM Yogi

Shahjahanpur (UP), Apr 27 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Shajahanpur, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "When our government came, Suresh Khanna ji became a minister, he asked what should be the issues for cabinet meeting. I asked him what issues were brought up by Samajwadi Party in their meeting, he said 'in their first meeting they used to drop cases against terrorists' I said, no we will waive off loan of the farmers."

Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow in UP's Unnao

Unnao (UP), Apr 27 (ANI): Congress General Secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi held a roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao. Congress supporters came out to cheer for their leader. Priyanka Gandhi is on a campaigning spree in Uttar Pradesh. Lok Sabha elections are being held in all 7 phases in Uttar Pradesh. The results of election will be announced on May 23.

People from all faiths observe Urs of Darvesh Ghulam Qadir in Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Apr 27 (ANI): Annual Urs of Darvesh Ghulam Qadir was observed at Bandi Chechian in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch with religious fervour. Large number of devotees participated in the ceremony and offered prayers. This is the 20th Urs of Darvesh Gulam Quadir and will be celebrated for three days, it will conclude on April 28 with prayers. Urs of Darvesh Ghulam Qadir attracts people from every religion and it is also a perfect example of communal harmony in the region. Foods are also being offered to the devotees during the ceremony.

Whatever his views are, he must explain: Chidambaram on Shatrughan Sinha's remark

Mumbai, Apr 27 (ANI): Former finance minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram responded to Shatrughan Sinha's remark earlier today. Shatrughan Sinha sparked controversy after saying that Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a part of 'Congress family'. Chidambaram said, "Whatever his views are, he must explain. Until few days ago, Shatrughan Sinha was part of the BJP. So, let the BJP explain. I don't have to explain all that."

It was 'slip of tongue', wanted to say Maulana Azad: Shatrughan Sinha on his 'Jinnah' comment

Patna (Bihar), Apr 27 (ANI): Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha, who found himself in controversy after saying that Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a part of 'Congress family', on Saturday issued a clarification and said that he actually wanted to say Maulana Azad but due to "slip of tongue", he "accidently" associated Jinnah with other Congress veterans. "Whatever I said yesterday was slip of tongue. I wanted to say Maulana Azad but uttered Muhammad Ali Jinnah," Sinha told ANI.

Only one PM stole money from poor, his name is Narendra Modi: Rahul Gandhi

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 27 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementing demonetisation and Goods and Services Tax (GST). He said, "Not a single youth in the country can say 'Yes, chowkidar gave me employment' because unemployment rate in the country is highest it has been in 45 years. In 70 years, nobody did something as foolish as demonetization and Gabbar Singh Tax. Only one Prime Minister stole money from poor and his name is Narendra Modi."

PM Modi gives 'controlled' speeches from teleprompter: Rahul Gandhi

Raebareli (UP), Apr 27 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of lying in the last five years, and said the PM does not talk about employment, farmers or the Rs 15 lakh promise in his election speeches which Gandhi said the PM reads from teleprompter. "Narendra Modi has lied to the nation for the last 5 years. In his speech, he doesn't speak about employment, farmers or 15 lakh. He speaks by looking at the teleprompter and his speech is controlled by a controller from behind. Time is about to change," the Congress president told media in Raebareli.

I'm from backward caste but will take country forward: PM Modi on Mayawati's 'fake OBC leader' remark

Kannuaj (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday criticised Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati for discussing his caste, and said he might be backward caste-wise but will take the country forward. PM Modi was responding to Mayawati's remarks at a public rally where she had called PM Modi a "fake OBC" leader.

7 Army veterans join BJP in presence of Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Seven Army veterans on Saturday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in presence Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the national capital. Lieutenant General J.B.S. Yadav, Lieutenant General R.N. Singh, Lieutenant General S.K. Patyal, Lieutenant General (Retd.) Sunit Kumar, Lieutenant General Nitin Kohli, Colonel R.K. Tripathi, WG Cdr Navneet Magon joined the party at the BJP HQ.

Behenji is hugging SP which abused Ambedkar: PM Modi

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 27 (ANI): Slamming the SP-BSP alliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is asking votes for Samajwadi Party (SP) that insulted BR Ambedkar. "'Behenji' is happily asking for votes for the Samajwadi Party (SP), just for power, just to defeat Modi, you are hugging the people who abuse Babasaheb," PM Modi said at a public rally in UP's Kannauj.

Fire breaks out in a slum area in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in a slum-dwelling near Delhi's Lalita Park. Total 12 fire tenders rushed to the spot. Fire is under control now. No injuries have been reported yet. Reason behind the fire is still unknown.