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BJP is misusing power, people will teach them lesson in election: Kharge on IT raids

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Apr 08 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on IT raids at locations of Congress leaders said, "Whatever's happening in MP, it's being done out of vengeance. By threatening like this during elections, centre is trying to create environment of fear among our workers. Modi ji does this, so I said ED and IT department are being misused. Conducting raids at the residences of the CM, his private secretary, Congress is not scared of these things. Congress is ready to face challenges but they (BJP) want to win by misusing their power. People will teach them a lesson."

4 arrested for showing black flag to BJP workers during election campaign in UP's Aligarh

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 08 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) councilor and three others got arrested after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers were shown black flag by BSP workers during election campaign in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh on Sunday. The incident took place at Jamalpur area of Aligarh. Police immediately reached at the spot and controlled the situation.

LS polls: BJP releases election manifesto in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its 48-page election manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi today. The manifesto was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah in Delhi. BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' was launched in the presence of Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. BJP manifesto will provide short-term new agriculture loans up to Rs 1 lakh at a 0% interest rate for 1-5 years on the condition of prompt repayment of the principal amount.

LS polls: Priya Dutt files nomination from Mumbai North Central seat

Mumbai, Apr 08 (ANI): Congress leader Priya Dutta reached to Bandra Collector Office along with her brother and Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt on Monday. Priya Dutt filed nomination from Mumbai North Central parliamentary constituency.

BJP has worked towards providing decisive govt in last 5 years: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Speaking at the Bhartiya Janata Party's (BJP), election manifesto release in the national capital, BJP president Amit Shah said, "In these five years, the BJP has worked towards providing a decisive government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi."

BJP should launch 'Maafi Patr' instead of 'Sankalp Patr': Congress's Jaiveer Shergill

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to release its election manifesto, Congress leader Jaiveer Shergill said, "Instead of launching a 'Sankalp Patr' (manifesto), BJP should launch a 'Maafi Patr' for injecting a lethal injection of unemployment, farmers suicide, closing of businesses and putting youth towards Pakoda employment."

Farmers adopt anti-hail nets to protect apple farms from hailstorms in HP

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 08 (ANI): The apple farmers in Himachal Pradesh have started covering their fields with anti-hail nets. The farmers have adopted this method, from last few years, in order to protect their farms from hails and other natural disaster. Due to hailstorms, the crop used to damage more often. The farmers from rural areas of Shimla, Kinnaur and Kullu districts are now trying to protect their crop with these anti-hail nets. The apple farms can be seen covered in nets. The farmer said that these nets have helped them in hail prone areas, and helps them cover cost of one plant up to Rs.800. The government had also installed the anti-hail guns, but, it was unsuccessful between the farmers. The farmers are hoping to get good crop ahead of the season, and have started installing anti-hail net in their farms. The government is offering 80% discount to those farmers who are installing anti-hails net. Farmers only have to pay Rs. 30,000.

LS polls: Really excited to file nomination, says Urmila Matondkar

Mumbai, Apr 08 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Urmila Matondkar expressed her joy for filing elections nomination. Matondkar said, "I am really excited and I have good feeling about it too. All I want is everyone's support and well-wishes." While talking about being accused of making anti Hindu comments in an interview by a BJP worker she said, "The complaint filed against me is baseless and bogus. I believe in and respect Hinduism."

The minute you ask questions to BJP or PM, you are called anti-national: Sachin Pilot

Hyderabad, Apr 08 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Congress leader Sachin Pilot addressed mediapersons. Pilot said, "Incumbent government in Telangana is doing all it can to buy legislators and to pressurize lawmakers, to create environment of fear which is almost like what Mr Modi is doing in rest of India by using agencies to quieten the voices of anybody who questions BJP. The fact that you can ask a question about why there is a historic unemployment in India. 45 years and we've never seen the numbers of high unemployment. The minute you ask questions to BJP or the Prime Minister, you are called anti-national. You say why there is inflation, why are farmers committing suicide, we are told 'Go to Pakistan'. This sort of rhetoric, based on emotion, I don't think, serves India's election well." He further said, "Congress' manifesto, very clearly shows the Congress' party's position. We are not talking about mandir or masjid or temple or rel

LS polls: Priya Dutt visits Mount Mary Church before filing nomination

Mumbai, Apr 08 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Priya Dutt offered prayers at Mount Mary Church in Mumbai on Monday. She visited the church before filing election nomination. While speaking to ANI, she told that it was a tradition that has been following since her father's time.

LS polls: BJP leader appeal to vote for PM Modi by chanting 'NaMo' in UP's Meerut

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 08 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on Sunday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vineet Agarwal Sharda urged people to vote for Prime Minister Narendra Modi by repeatedly chanting 'NaMo'. He repeatedly chanted 'NaMo' word several times in over 20-30 seconds. Earlier, in a viral video, his breathless 'Kamal' chant became quite popular on social networking sites.

Lok Sabha elections are turning point in our nation: Sachin Pilot

Hyderabad, Apr 08 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan and Congress leader Sachin Pilot addressed mediapersons. Pilot said, "These Lok Sabha elections are really a turning point in our nation. Going forward for the next five years, people of Telangana have to choose which party and what leadership, they want in New Delhi. These are national elections and the Congress party is fighting these elections not just to win seats and come to power but we are fighting these elections to save the situation, we've created in last 70 years. The systematic dismantling of all the institutions of republic has been there in the last five years. The BJP government in New Delhi, 5 years ago came to power with the promises of 2 crore jobs every year, Mr Modi said, he'll deposit Rs 15 lacs in every individuals bank account, the income of farmer will be doubled. That was the claim BJP made. The Congress party, despite being only 45 members in the Lok Sabha did not allow M

Terror funding case: Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq arrives at NIA HQ

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Hurriyat Chairman and Kashmiri separatist leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq arrived at National Investigation Agency (NIA) office in Delhi today. He is being questioned in connection with Jammu and Kashmir (J and K) terror funding case. The agency had carried out a series of raids on separatists, including Mirwaiz last month.

LS polls: Bike company makes and sells helmets, seat covers with political parties' symbols

Chennai, Apr 08 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, a bike company came up with a unique and 'stylish' idea to create awareness among voters in Chennai. The company made 'stylish' political parties' symbols to attract riders. These symbols were on seat covers and helmet. The main aim of campaign was to create awareness among voters as well as to encourage them to wear helmet.

LS polls: Agra organises special voter awareness campaign for specially-abled voters

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 08 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, a unique voter awareness campaign pulled off in Agra. The campaign was held to create awareness among specially-abled, dumb and deaf, voters. These voters even took oath to cast votes during the campaign. The main aim of campaign was to provide special facilities to the voters at polling stations. Earlier, these voters complaint about the inconveniences they face at the polling stations. For example, there used to be no translator for blind voters, which cause problem to them. The campaign was organised by 'Agra Deaf Enable Society' to provide a better voting experience to these voters.

Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq arrives in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Hurriyat Chairman and Kashmiri separatist leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq arrived in Delhi today. He will appear before the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for questioning in connection with Jammu and Kashmir (J and K) terror funding case. The agency had carried out a series of raids on separatists, including Mirwaiz last month.

What Congress couldn't do, Indian scientists did under PM Modi's leadership: CM Yogi

Yellareddy (Telangana), Apr 08 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Telangana's Yellareddy on Sunday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "What Congress led government could not do for 55 years, scientists of the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi did, by conducting a strike in space and establishing India as a superpower in the world."

LS polls: Haldwani Municipal Corporation plays songs to create voter awareness while collecting waste

Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Apr 08 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the waste collection vehicles of the Haldwani Municipal Corporation in Uttarakhand played songs on voter awareness while collecting waste. Speaking to ANI on the matter, Nodal Election Officer said, "These vehicles play songs in regional language to increase awareness among voters, it is part of one of our many programmes." Polling in the nation will be held in seven phases and is scheduled to begin from April 11.

Chaitra Navratri: Devotees throng at Jhandewalan Temple to offer prayers on 3rd day

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): The Hindu festival 'Chaitra Navratri' marked its day three today with the worship of 'Maa Chandraghanta'. Devotees thronged temples in the national capital at Jhandewalan Temple to seek blessings of the almighty on the auspicious occasion. Maa Chandraghanta is a ferocious 10-armed goddess. Chaitra Navratri is being observed from April 6 to 14.

Congress' alliance with DMK is unholy preposterous alliance: Rajnath Singh

Madurai (TN), Apr 08 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Tamil Nadu's Maduri Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Congress' alliance with DMK is not really United Progressive Alliance (UPA) but unholy preposterous alliance. I am amazed why DMK allied with a Congress that is a sinking ship and is becoming leaderless."