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I said the truth, entitled to ask question: Sam Pitroda defends his remarks on Balakot

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Indian Overseas Congress Department chairman Sam Pitroda on Saturday said he doesn't regret his comments on Balakot air strikes as he spoke the "truth" by asking a question to which he had every right. Pitroda also questioned the reactions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah and said the latter went "wild" with his remarks on Balakot.

Amit Shah conducts roadshow in Kerala's Pathanamthitta

Pathanamthitta (Kerala), Apr 20 (ANI): Bhartaiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Amit Shah conducted roadshow in Kerala's Pathanamthitta today. Large number public gathered to show their support to the BJP. Former cricketer and BJP leader Sreesanth was also present in the roadshow. Lok Sabha election in Pathanamthitta is scheduled to be held on April 23 in third phase.

EC postpones scrutiny of Rahul's nomination papers over alleged discrepancies in candidature

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 20 (ANI): After an independent candidate from Amethi, Dhruv Lal, filed a complaint alleging discrepancies in Congress president Rahul Gandhi's candidature, the Election Commission officer of the district ordered postponement of scrutiny of Gandhi's nomination papers to April 22. Ravi Prakash, Lal's lawyer told ANI, "On basis of certificate of incorporation of a company registered in UK, he declared himself a UK citizen. A non-citizen can't contest polls here." "There are no details on assets and profits of the company mentioned in the affidavit. There are a number of mistakes in his educational qualification certificates. The original educational certificates should be presented so that his (Rahul Gandhi) claim can be established," Prakash added.

LS polls: BJP will win all 26 seats in Gujarat, assures Vijay Rupani

Rajkot (Gujarat), Apr 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani on Saturday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win 26 out of 26 seats in the state. He said that the people of Gujarat have faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he will do well for the state. Voting for phase three of the Lok Sabha elections to be held in 115 parliamentary constituencies spread across 14 states on April 23. Gujarat (26) will go for polling in the third phase.

Rahul Gandhi wears 'janeu' in Amethi, hides in Wayanad: Prakash Javadekar

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 20 (ANI): Union Human Resources Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said that Congress president Rahul Gandhi wears his 'janeu' in Amethi but hides when he is in Wayanad, the second constituency from where he is contesting the Lok Sabha elections. Javadekar also questioned the need of fighting from two seats and asserted that the Congress president has foreseen his defeat in Amethi, and thus, is running to Wayanad.

Amit Shah conducts roadshow in Karnataka's Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka) Apr 20 (ANI): Bhartaiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Amit Shah conducted roadshow in Karnataka's Shivamogga on today. Large number public gathered to show their support to BJP. Many other prominent leaders from the party were present in the roadshow. Lok Sabha election is Shivamogga is scheduled to be held on April 23 in third phase.

Watch: Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi over 'Chowkidar' term

Supaul (Bihar), Apr 20 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday addressed people of Bihar's Supaul. While addressing the rally the Congress president mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his Chowkidar (watchman) term. Mocking the Prime Minister he said, "Brothers and sisters don't make me Prime Minister, I want to be the Chowkidar. Brothers and sisters you thought that PM Modi will be your Chowkidar but he became Chowkidar of Anil Ambani, Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya."

Watch: 'Yaha baadh ayi to kya Chowkidar aya', asks Rahul Gandhi to people in Bihar

Supaul (Bihar), Apr 20 (ANI: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday addressed people of Bihar's Supaul. While addressing the gathering, he hailed Congress' regime and said that when the area was affected by floods his party gave relief of 1,100 Crore. He asked from the people that when flood came, did the 'Chowkidar' come, did he provide any relief package to them."

PM has defamed real Chowkidars of Bihar: Rahul Gandhi

Supaul (Bihar), Apr 20 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday addressed a public rally in Bihar's Supaul. While addressing the rally he slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 'Chowkidar' word. He said that youngsters from Bihar who do job of a watchman are honest. Slamming PM Modi he said that the Prime Minster called him 'Chowkidar' of nation but in reality he is a 'Chowkidar' of Anil Ambani and he defamed all the youngsters of Bihar.

Mayawati is asking votes for people who used to abuse Ambedkar: CM Yogi

Moradabad (UP), Apr 20 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked on SP and BSP grand alliance and said, "I am ashamed to say that the people who used to abuse Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar and the kind of insulted remarks they made about him today Mayawati ji is supporting and ask to vote for them."

Both India, Pakistan making Kartarpur Corridor a reality, politics shouldn't be played: Sidhu

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Congress leader and Tourism Minister in the Punjab government, Navjot Singh Sidhu, on Saturday said the Kartarpur Corridor is becoming a reality with equal contribution from both India and Pakistan's governments, and urged that politics should not be played on it. Sidhu added that it takes "two hands to clap" and the Kartarpur Corridor was a result of the mutual symbiosis between India and Pakistan.

BJP began to betray people's faith since came into power: Priyanka Gandhi

Mananthavady (Kerala), Apr 20 (ANI): Congress general secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a public rally in Kerala's Mananthavady. Attacking the Prime Minister and BJP-led Government, Priyanka Gandhi said that the moment the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came into power it began to betray the faith of the people and forget who gave it the power. "5 yrs ago, a Government came into power that was voted in with a big majority. In all their wisdom, people of our country placed their faith and hopes in BJP Government. That government, from the moment it came to power, began to betray that faith,' said Vadra. General elections that started from April 11 are being held in seven phases across the country and the results will be declared on May 23. Kerala, which has 20 Lok Sabha seats, 2will go to polls in a single phase on April 23.

ISIS module case: NIA conducts raids in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana), Apr 20 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out raids in Hyderabad in connection with Islamic State (ISIS) module case today. The raids were conducted at three places in Hyderabad since morning. More details are awaited in the incident. Further investigation is underway.

LS polls: Sumalatha Ambareesh may win from Mandya seat, says Yeddyurappa

Hubli (Karnataka), Apr 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on independent candidate Sumalatha Ambareesh, former Karnataka CM and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran leader BS Yeddyurappa said, "Sumalatha Ambareesh giving a very good fight, she may win from Mandya seat". Further speaking about Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Yeddyurappa said, "For one week, he was there only. Afterwards, he lost mental balance and started speaking nonsense wherever he goes".

Yeddyurappa diary: If there's even small amount of truth in it, I'll retire from politics, says BS Yeddyurappa

Hubli (Karnataka), Apr 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on 'Yeddyurappa diary', former Karnataka chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran leader BS Yeddyurappa said, "If there's even a small amount of truth in it, I will retire from politics. Officials and experts checked my handwriting and signature and they have said it wasn't my signature. It wasn't a diary but only 2-3 loose sheets."

Mulayam Singh might have to come to rally forcefully, my sympathy is with him: Piyush Goyal

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Apr 20, (ANI): While talking to media in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said "Mulayam Singh Yadav had expressed his views earlier in the parliament, that he wants Narendra Modi to be the Prime Minister of this country again. May be Mulayam Singh Yadav had to come to the rally forcefully, due to some situation. I feel bad and my sympathy is with Mulayam Singh Yadav for being in this situation".

Minor girl attacked with acid in Bihar's Bhagalpur, neighbour arrested

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Apr 20 (ANI): A 17-year-old girl was badly injured after her neighbour threw acid on her in Bihar's Bhagalpur on Friday. The incident took place in Aliganj area of Bhagalpur. He followed a failed attempt to molest her. This unfortunate incident happened when the victim was at home with her mother. Speaking to media persons, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Roop Ranjan Hargave said, "The culprit, Prince, along with three other persons barged into the victim's house and tried to molest her, while keeping her mother at gunpoint. When the girl resisted, they threw the acid on her face. We have recovered a gun from the spot." Prince has been apprehended in this regard. The victim has been shifted to the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), where she is being treated for her injuries.

Kashmir Road Safety Foundation initiates road safety awareness campaign in Srinagar

Srinagar (J-K), Apr 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir traffic police department in collaboration with the Kashmir Road Safety Foundation (KRSF), an NGO has organised road safety awareness campaign among the Kashmir students. The main objective of the organisers is to create awareness among the Kashmiri students about traffic safety rules and regulations. This workshop will be conducted in 10 different higher secondary schools, across the Kashmir valley. The aim is to educate teenagers so that they may not violate traffic rules and neglect their safety. The students appreciated this step, as it helped them to understand the importance of traffic and safety rules.

Delhi Police crime branch reaches at Rohit Shekhar Tiwari's residence

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): The crime branch of Delhi Police reached at Rohit Shekhar Tiwari's residence today. Rohit Shekhar was found dead on April 16 under mysterious circumstances. The questioning is taking place at Rohit's residence in Defence Colony in south Delhi. Speaking to ANI on this matter, Rohit Shekhar Tiwari's mother, Ujjwala Tiwari said, "There was tension between Rohit and his wife since the first day of marriage. It was a love marriage. Currently, Delhi crime branch is questioning the wife of Rohit Shekhar Tiwari." Rohit was declared dead when brought to the Max Hospital in Saket on April 16.

Is PM Modi a business development manager for Ambani, Adani?: Congress

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Punjab Tourism Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Saturday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over benefitting Ambani and Adani. He said that the Prime Minister has travelled almost 55 countries on which Ambani and Adani accompanied him and signed 18 big contracts which were preferentially belonged to Government companies. The congress leader alleged that PM Modi have personally benefitted Ambani and Adani and questioned that 'Is the Prime Minister of India a business development manager for Ambani and Adani?