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Residents of slain soldier's village in UP desire for strong govt, raise concerns on politicisation of Army

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 14 (ANI): Residents of Pansukha village in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, which is the native place of slain soldier Sepoy Sudesh Kumar, have expressed desire for a strong government at centre and have also raised 'concerns on polticisation of security forces'. "We want that country stays secure; want strong government; doesn't matter which party forms government. One of our brothers was martyred, it hasn't crushed our spirit. Many including me are preparing to get into forces but we feel security forces must not be politicised," Jitendra, a local, said.

Will do anything to stop PM Modi, Amit Shah: CM Kejriwal on AAP-Congress alliance

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Congress-AAP alliance said, "Congress-AAP alliance is still underway, the country is in danger. To save the country from Modi Ji and Amit Shah Ji's 'jodi', we are ready to do whatever is needed. Our efforts will continue till the end."

PM Modi slams Congress in Moradabad, says 'they used to cry before world after terror attacks'

Moradabad (UP), Apr 14 (ANI): While addressing a public rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad on Sunday slammed Congress and said, "What used to happen earlier? Terrorists used to come from Pakistan, attack us and Congress government used to cry before the world that we've been attacked. But this is new India. When terrorists attacked Uri, brave soldiers of the country conducted surgical strike there. When they committed the second mistake in Pulwama, we entered their home and conducted airstrike. Udhar walon ko bhi samajh mein aa gaya hai ki agar teesri galti di to lene ke dene padd jaenge."

3 dead, 3 injured in plane crash at Nepal's Tenzing-Hillary Airport

Solukhumbu (Nepal), Apr 14 (ANI): A pilot and two police personnel died in a plane crash at Nepal's Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Solukhumbu district today. Three others who were injured in the crash are undergoing treatment at a hospital. The aircraft of Summit Air slipped off the runway during takeoff and hit stationary chopper of Manang Air.

We demand 50% VVPAT counting, which EC is denying: Chandrababu Naidu

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on EVMs said, "EC is acting under BJP, they are not correct, they have to act impartially which they are not doing. Also, we doubt even EVMs are under manipulation and that's why we are demanding 50% counting of VVPATs. They are not agreeing."

CM Fadnavis condemns Sharad Pawar's statement linking Rafale deal and Manohar Parrikar

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 14 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sharad Pawar has stirred a controversy by saying that Late Manohar Parrikar resigned from the post of defence ministry because Rafale deal wasn't acceptable to him. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis responded to the comment and said, "Rahul ji too had attempted to say something like this earlier. It was a crass joke but Manohar ji was alive then, so he could give a reply." He added, "Making such statements after the death of Manohar Parikar ji, doesn't seem nice. Manohar Parikar ji gave reply to this when he was alive."

Priyanka Gandhi will win wherever she contests from: Raj Babbar

Agra (UP), Apr 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Raj Babbar on Congress general secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi said, "People are enthusiastic about Priyanka ji. The day she enters electoral politics, people will welcome her. She will win wherever she will contest from. All people in Gandhi family have their own responsibilities in congress party."

SP-BSP knew 'Modi ki aandhi mein akele tinke ki tarah beh jaenge' so they came together: Rajnath Singh

Nagina (UP), Apr 14 (ANI): While addressing a public rally, Home Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajnath Singh in Uttar Pradesh's Nagina on Sunday said, "SP-BSP formed an alliance to stop Narendra Modi ji. It could have never been imagined that these two parties will come together in UP. They knew 'Modi ki aandhi mein hum (SP and BSP) akele tinke ki tarah beh jaenge', so they came together."

'EC not paying adequate attention': Opposition reiterates concerns on alleged EVM malfunctioning

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): The opposition parties on Saturday reiterated their concerns regarding the alleged malfunctioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and accused the Election Commission (EC) of not paying 'adequate attentions' to purported questions that were raised post the completion of first phase of Lok Sabha elections. The opposition also raised eyebrows on the VVPAT machines allegedly displaying voted symbol only for three seconds instead of seven seconds. "Questions were raised after the 1st phase of election; we don't think EC is paying adequate attention. If you press the button before X Party, vote goes to Y party. VVPAT displays only for 3 seconds, instead of 7 seconds," Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi told media in a joint opposition presser.

Army is just source of earning commission from Defence trades for Congress: PM Modi

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed Congress party while addressing a public rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Sunday. He said that Army is just a source of income for the Congress party. "For Congress, Army is just a source of earning commission from Defence trades," said PM Modi.

You can abuse me but can't divide this nation: PM Modi challenges NC, PDP

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that both the families destroyed lives of 3 generations of the state. The bright future of Jammu and Kashmir can be ensured only after their departure. "Abdullah family and Mufti family destroyed lives of 3 generations of Jammu and Kashmir. The bright future of Jammu and Kashmir can be ensured only after their departure. They can bring their entire clan into field, can abuse Modi as much as they want but they won't be able to divide this nation," said PM Modi.

LS polls: Union Minister Birender Singh offers resignation after his son gets ticket

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): Union Minister for Steel, Chaudhary Birender Singh offered to resign from the cabinet and Rajya Sabha to party president Amit Shah as his son Brijendra Singh got ticket to contest Lok Sabha elections from Haryana's Hisar. While speaking to ANI, Birender Singh said, "When BJP goes for elections. They're against dynastic rule, so I thought it proper that if my son gets nomination I should resign from RS and as Minister. So I've written to Amit Shah ji, that I leave it to party, forthwith I'm ready to resign."

LS polls: Priyanka Gandhi holds road show in Assam's Silchar for Congress candidate

Silchar (Assam), Apr 14 (ANI): Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi today held a road show in Assam to campaign for party's MP candidate for Silchar Lok Sabha constituency. Sushmita Dev, the incumbent Congress MP, is seeking her re-election from Silchar.

Actor Dharmendra campaigns for Hema Malini in Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 14 (ANI): Actor Dharmendra campaigned for his wife and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura. Hema Malini is BJP's candidate from Mathura Parliamentary constituency. He said, "Our prayers are coming true slowly. I have been sharing love through the medium of my movies. And you people have given me way more love than that. I would like to ask you, "Would you give me my right? Would you give Hema her right?"

Congress restricted Army from taking strong step against terrorists: PM Modi

Kathua (J and K), Apr 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed a public rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua. He slammed Congress by saying that it has never has trust on Indian Army. "Congress always underestimated Indian Army, Congress doubts on Army. Congress stopped Army from taking strong step against terrorists," said PM Modi.

PM Modi lauds J and K voters for coming out in large numbers for first phase LS polls

Kathua (J and K), Apr 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir to campaign ahead of Lok Sabha elections. Addressing the rally he said, "You have proven the strength of democracy in India, in the first phase of elections. By coming out to vote in huge numbers in Baramulla and Jammu, you have given a befitting reply to the terrorist leaders, opportunists and people in 'mahamilawat'."

There are reasons to review Article 370, 35A: Defence Minister Sitharaman

Bengaluru, Apr 14 (ANI): Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocated for the repeal of Article 370 and 35A in an event in Bengaluru on Sunday. She said, "There is clear cut discrimination even against own people. Don't know how it works but 3-4 families of J and K are prospering. Every central government give funds don't see people receiving the funds. With all this isn't there a reason to review Article 370 and 35A."

PM Modi slams Punjab CM for skipping Jallianwala Bagh event, says he was busy in 'Parivar bhakti'

Kathua (J and K), Apr 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed a public rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua. While addressing the gathering he slammed Congress leader and Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh over skipping Jallianwala Bagh event organised by the Government. "The whole nation was remembering the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh yesterday. But on this day too, the Congress played politics. Yesterday, the nation's Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu went to the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar and paid homage to the victims. But during this event organised by the government, Congress leader and Punjab Chief Minister was absent. He insulted the programme... Because he is too busy in the 'bhakti' (devotion) of the Congress," said PM Modi.

Just like TV shows, Rahul Gandhi's speeches are also imaginary: CM Fadnavis

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 14 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called Congress president Rahul Gandhi's election promises 'imaginary' as he compared the latter's speeches to television shows, and said that just like there is a disclaimer before a TV program, soon there will be disclaimer before Gandhi's speech that it has no "connection with reality" and is showed only for 'entertainment purpose'. "TV serials begin with the disclaimer 'All characters in this story are imaginary'. In few days, TV channels will also show disclaimer 'Yeh bhashan kalpanik hai' before Rahul Gandhi's speeches," Fadnavis said at a public rally in Ahmedabad.

Hardeep Singh Puri terms Mayapuri violence 'failure' of Kejriwal government

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri came down heavily on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government for the Mayapuri violence that occurred between locals and security forces, which were in the area to implement NGT's sealing order. Puri termed the clash a "failure" of Delhi government, "particularly of Arvind Kejriwal". On Saturday, locals in Mayapuri protested security forces' attempt to seal scrap industries which then turned violent causing injuries to 14.