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Amit Shah hails Syama Mookerjee, Prem Dogra for their contribution in JandK's Udhampur

Udhampur (JandK) Apr 03 (ANI): While addressing public rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur BJP president Amit Shah said, "This is Jammu Kashmir where Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee has sacrificed his life to make Jammu and Kashmir with India an unbreakable bond. JandK is an integral part of India today due to the movement of Prem Nath Dogra."

LS polls: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik holds roadshow in Odisha's Berhampur

Berhampur (Odisha), Apr 03 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik conducted roadshow in Odisha's Berhampur today as part of his election campaign. Thousands of BJD supporters turned up for his rally. Several leaders of BJD were also present during his election campaign. Odisha CM's party is gearing up for upcoming LS polls and assembly elections in the state.

People in JandK will support Congress because of Amit Shah's comments on Article 370: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Anantnag (JandK), Apr 03(ANI): Speaking to mediapersons about BJP chief Amit Shah's comments on abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, Congress leader Ghulam Nabui Azad on Wednesday said, "If he (Amit Shah) has said so then it is all the more reason for the people of Kashmir to see that the BJP is defeated and Congress is brought back to power into the national level. Further speaking on Congress' manifesto, Azad said, "In Kupwara somebody asked me why so many chapters for Kashmiri people in the manifesto. This time Rahul Gandhi ji was more pragmatic and he broke all the records, he announced the manifesto headed by former finance minister and senior leaders eight months before the election. We have squeezed our manifesto but whatever was necessary to be incorporated because never we have done such exhaustive work. It is very inclusive and touches the heart of every citizen of our country."

We promise NYAY against BJP's '15 lakh in accounts' lie: Rahul Gandhi

Bokakhat (Assam), Apr 03 (ANI): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took pot shots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a public rally in Assam's Bokakhat. Hailing his party's Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) promise, Rahul Gandhi said, "Narendra Modi unemployed people, took your money. We will deposit Rs. 3.60 lakh in five years to the bank accounts of the 20 per cent poorest Indians." The 2019 general election is scheduled to be held in seven phases from 11 April to 19 May 2019 to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha.

Watch: Rapturous crowds listen to PM Modi in Kolkata

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 03 (ANI): Five leopard cubs were found dead in a sugarcane farm in Pune's Junnar today. This incident took place in Awasari village. One of the farm workers said, "We had come here to cut the harvest. Owner told us to burn the trash on field we didn't know the cubs were there. A woman spotted them later and told us about this." Cause behind the death is not known.

Boeing working hard to make 737 MAX aircraft safe: FAA representative

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): As the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft continue to be grounded in numerous countries after the devastating Ethiopian Airlines and the Lion Air crashes, US Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) South Asia representative Thomson M Miller on Wednesday said that US-based aviation giant Boeing is working very hard on to ensure the aircraft is safe. Miller said, "India has passed its audit and matched the minimum standards for international aviation safety. We consider the India civil aviation system to be safe and well looked after meeting the minimum standards. The aviation authorities here are thriving to go beyond minimum standards. Speaking about the recent two crashes, Miller said, "Any accident in aviation is tragic, it's a terrible event. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and Boeing are very engaged in that. We make decisions based on data, and investigations are going on for both the accidents. Boeing is working very hard to ensure the aircraft is safe, the FA

5 leopard cubs found dead in sugarcane farm near Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 03 (ANI): Five leopard cubs were found dead in a sugarcane farm in Pune's Junnar today. This incident took place in Awasari village. One of the farm workers said, "We had come here to cut the harvest. Owner told us to burn the trash on field; we didn't know the cubs were there. A woman spotted them later and told us about this." Cause behind the death is not known.

It feels like 'Urban Naxals' hijacked Congress' manifesto: CM Yogi

Baghpat (UP) Apr 03 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Uttar Paradesh's Baghpat, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath came down hea'ily on Congress' manifesto, he said, "It doesn't feel like that it's a manifesto of national party, it feels like urban naxals infiltrated in Congress and hijacked it."

Mehbooba Mufti files nomination from Anantnag, says 2020 will be deadline for JandK's relation with India

Anantnag (JandK), Apr 03 (ANI): PDP chief and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti filed her nomination from Anantnag parliamentary constituency on Wednesday. Soon after filing her nomination, Mufti said, "If according to Amit Shah, 2020 will be the deadline of article 370, then 2020 will also be the deadline for JandK's relation with India." Mufti's comment came days after BJP chief Amit Shah said that the party believes in removal of Article 370 and 35A can solve Kashmir problem.

Former Karnataka Chief Secy K Ratna Prabha joins BJP

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Apr 03 (ANI): Retired IAS officer and former Karnataka chief secretary K. Ratna Prabha on Wednesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in presence of state BJP president B.S. Yeddyurappa and party leader Umesh Jadhav. "I have decided to join BJP as PM has been striving to develop the country in a unique manner. I wanted to do service to the nation and I felt this was one party apt for me to fulfill my desires to work for the people," the retired IAS officer told ANI.

Watch: Rahul Gandhi mocks PM Modi over his 'Chowkidar' slogan

Siliguri (West Bengal), Apr 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday termed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as 'speed breaker' in the development of the state. "There is a speed-breaker in West Bengal which you know by the name of 'Didi'. This 'Didi' is the speed-breaker in your development," PM Modi said at a public rally in Siliguri.

Cannabis and drugs worth Rs 7 crore destroyed by Tripura Police

Agartala (Tripura), Apr 03 (ANI): Tripura police on Wednesday destroyed cannabis and drugs worth Rs 7 crore in Agartala's RK Nagar area. Over 70,000 kg cannabis has reportedly been seized by the police and security forces in last one year. Deputy Inspector General (Northern Range) of Tripura, Lalhminga Darlong said, "Ganja, cough syrup and heroine was destroyed. Ganja is 4, 752 kgs, cough syrup 56,261 bottles, tablets 355754 and heroine 1kg 96 grams."

LS polls: 'Didi' is the speed breaker in development, says PM Modi in West Bengal

Siliguri (West Bengal), Apr 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday termed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as 'speed breaker' in the development of the state. "There is a speed-breaker in West Bengal which you know by the name of 'Didi'. This 'Didi' is the speed-breaker in your development," PM Modi said at a public rally in Siliguri.

LS Polls: Amit Shah takes dig at Congress' dynasty rule in Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand), Apr 03 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah slammed Congress, while addressing a public gathering in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi on Wednesday. He said that Congress ran government to move forward its dynasty rule and on the other hand BJP is running government for uplifting the poor. "Jawaharlal Nehru said 'we will remove poverty,' Indira Gandhi gave slogan 'remove poverty,' Rajiv Gandhi also said ' remove poverty,' Sonia Gandhi said in Italian 'remove poverty' and again Rahul Gandhi is saying that ' remove poverty,' they gave speeches rather than removing poverty. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought drastic change in the life of the poor within five years,"said Shah. Arunachal Pradesh is among the states that will vote in the first round of the general elections on April 11.

Arunachal Pradesh CM Khandu debunks Congress' accusation of BJP indulging in 'cash for vote' scam

Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh), Apr 03 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday reacted on Congress accusing BJP of indulging in 'cash for vote' in state. Debunking all the allegations, CM Khandu said that Congress itself indulged in cash for votes. He also asserted that the probe will be conducted by Election Commission and Income Tax department. Khandu also took a review meeting in this regard. Almost Rs 1.8 crore has been seized from some vehicles in Arunachal Pradesh on April 2. Congress alleged that the money was seized from the convoy of Arunachal Pradesh's chief minister and were meant to bribe voters.

Congress accuses BJP of 'cash for vote' scandal ahead of PM's rally in Arunachal Pradesh

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Congress accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging in 'cash for vote' scandal in Arunachal Pradesh ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in the state. Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, "It seems 'take note, give vote' campaign has started through black money. Rs 180 lakh were recovered from the convoy of Arunachal Pradesh's Chief Minister Pema Khandu. Sensational videos of cash recovery are available on social media. What can be a bigger cash-for-vote scandal because cash is recovered at midnight, while in morning Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a rally in Pasighat."

I welcome party's decision: Navjot Kaur on losing ticket to Pawan Bansal from Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Apr 03 (ANI): Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who had applied for Congress ticket from Chandigarh said that she welcomes party's decision of choosing Pawan Bansal as Lok Sabha candidate. Speaking to ANI, she said, "Pawan Bansal ji is a senior leader. I respect the party's decision and we will work towards his win. My vision was to work for the benefit of the youth in the area. Unfortunately, it could not take off."

LS polls: NCP leader Supriya Sule files nomination from Maharashtra's Baramati seat

Baramati (Maharashtra), Apr 03 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Supriya Sule on Wednesday filed her nomination from the Baramati parliamentary constituency for the Lok Sabha elections. Sule, who is the incumbent MP from Baramati since 2009, said she will take it as a challenge to come out victorious for the third consecutive time.

It's an effort to weaken armed forces: BJP on Congress' AFSPA amendment promise

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticised Congress' promise of amending Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). She said, "The result of AFSPA amendment will be terrorist friendly. Is this right? It is an effort to weaken the armed forces. They are trying to dilute the immunity of our security forces."

LS polls: NDA candidate against Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Wayanad seat

Wayanad (Kerala), Apr 03 (ANI): Bharat Dharma Jana Sena (BJDS) chief Tushar Vellapally, who is the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, today filed his nomination to contest against Congress president Rahul Gandhi. BJP chief Amit Shah had announced on Twitter that the party will field Vellapally as NDA's candidate against Gandhi for the Wayanad constituency. Vellapally is confident that he will defeat Rahul Gandhi.