New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): As a part of election campaign Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi's Talkatora Stadium to hold 'Mega Interactive Session' with people across the India with his followers and supporters.
Rajouri (JandK), Mar 31 (ANI): At least six people died and one person was injured after their vehicle fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Sunday. The incident happened in Darhal area of Rajouri. The injured person has been shifted to a nearby hospital.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 31 (ANI): While talking to ANI, CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Rahul Gandhi contesting from Wayanad said, "We are very clear, this election is an important one, that will decide whether a secular democracy will survive or not. Removing BJP is our priority. Coming here and fighting against LDF, what message this conveys, that Congress has to decide. Any party can decide which candidate will contest from which seat but what's the message they want to convey, they'll have to explain to people."
Vijayawada (AP), Mar 31(ANI): Speaking at a public rally in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that that if voted to power the party will deliver the NYAY (Nyuntam Aay Yojana) scheme like MGNREGA and other schemes. Rahul said, "In our manifesto we have taken a historic decision. We have decided to help eradicate poverty from India once and for all. We have decided Congress will conduct a surgical strike on poverty in 2019. We will give NYAY to people, NYAY is our non-violent weapon against poverty. I'm not Mr Narendra Modi, I don't lie. He said he'll give you Rs 15 Lakh, that was a lie. The government of India cannot give you Rs 15 Lakh in a bank account but government of India can give Rs 72,000 a year to the poorest people in India. We will deliver the NYAY scheme like we delivered MGNREGA, White Revolution and Green Revolution."
Visara (UP), Mar 31 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Visara on Sunday, state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "This is western UP, earlier when people used to go somewhere with bullock cart, their cattle used to end up in illegal slaughter houses. Who doesn't know what happened in Visara? How SP government suppressed sentiments here? When our government came, we shut all illegal slaughter houses."
Udhampur (JandK), Mar 31 (ANI): A day after a car explosion took place in Banihal town of Jammu and Kashmir, security has been tightened at Rehambal check post in the Jammu and Srinagar national highway on Saturday. There were no casualties in the blast near Banihal town of Ramban district.
Kanpur (UP), Mar 31 (ANI): A vintage car rally was organised by Kanpur District Administration and Election Commission for raising awareness of voters in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Sunday. Kanpur Divisional Commissioner Subhash Chandra and District Magistrate Kanpur Vijay Vishwash Pant along with IG Alok Singh flagged off the rally. More than a dozen old and precious cars took part in the rally. The center of attraction of the car rally was a Royal Cruiser. The vintage car rally was held to make people aware about voting.
Ghaziabad (UP), Mar 31 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on Sunday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Congress ke log aatankvadiyon ko biryani khilate the aur Modi ji ki sena aatankvadiyon ko goli aur gola deti hai. Congress ke log Masood Azhar jaise aatankvadiyon ke sath 'ji' laga kar aatankvad ko protsahit karte hain, yahi antar hai."
Nagina (UP), Mar 31 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Nagina on Sunday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah said that Congress president Rahul Gandhi is going to Kerala in a bid to win on the politics of appeasement. Speaking about Rahul contesting from Wayanad, Shah said, "I read on WhatsApp that Rahul Gandhi has run towards Kerala, leaving Amethi behind. Why has he escaped to Kerala? All of you know that this time Rahul Gandhi is done for in Amethi. So he is going to Kerala in a bid to win on the politics of appeasement."
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 31 (ANI): Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) by firing mortar shells and small arms in the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir today. Indian Army is retaliating strongly and effectively said officials. Further details are awaited in this regard.
Sirohi (Rajasthan), Mar 31 (ANI): A MiG 27 UPG aircraft has crashed during a routine mission from Jodhpur has crashed in Rajasthan's Sirohi. The incident happened on Sunday in Godana near Sheoganj area of Sirohi. More details are awaited on the incident.
Begusarai (Bihar), Mar 31 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh came under spotlight for sharing the stage with former Bihar minister Manju Verma who is out on bail in Muzaffarpur shelter home case on Saturday in Bihar's Begusarai. He was addressing the party workers while sharing the stage with Manju Verma. The Patna High Court on March 12 granted bail to Manju Verma in connection with a case about possession of illegal ammunition which is related to the Muzaffarpur shelter home case. Verma had been arrested under arms act linked to the Muzaffarpur case.
Vijayawada (AP), Mar 31 (ANI): Speaking at a public rally in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada on Sunday, Congress president said that the party will give special status to the state the moment Congress comes to power in Delhi. Rahul said, "When Manmohan Singh ji committed to this state that we will give special status and that we will give what Andhra Pradesh deserves, it wasn't just an individual it was the PM of India. Mr Modi has been Prime Minister for 5 years and he has not fulfilled this commitment and frankly I am surprised that the parties in Andhra Pradesh aren't aggressively pushing for Mr Modi to give Andhra what it has been promised. It is not only a commitment made by Congress and Manmohan Singh ji, it's a commitment made by the country to Andhra Pradesh and it's our commitment that we'll give special status to Andhra Pradesh the moment we come to power in Delhi."
New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Speaking about Congress president Rahul Gandhi contesting from Wayanad, CPI(M) ex- General Secretary Prakash Karat on Sunday said, "Decision of Congress to field Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad shows their priority now is to fight against Left in Kerala. It goes against Congress' national commitment to fight BJP, as in Kerala it's LDF which is the main force fighting BJP there and to pick a candidate like Rahul Gandhi against Left means that Congress is going to target the Left in Kerala. This is something which we will strongly oppose and in this election we will work to ensure the defeat of Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad."
Buxar (Bihar), Mar 31 (ANI): Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey was caught on camera while having a verbal altercation with a Sub District Magistrate (SDM) in Bihar's Buxar on Saturday. This incident took place after the official had stopped his convoy for allegedly violating the model code of conduct (MCC). In this video it can be seen that Choubey was sitting on the front seat of a vehicle and can be seen furiously reacting to the official who attempts to apprise the Union Minister about election commissions order. "What's the issue? Who's order is it. Send me to jail if you have to do something. This is my vehicle and you cannot seize it," said Choubey to an official who in turn informs him that EC's order is to confiscate the vehicles and not the individual and they will look into it. Later speaking to media persons, SDM KK Upadhyay said that action will be taken as per the provisions of law. "There was no permission for vehicles but it has been reported that there were many vehi
New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing the press conference in the national capital today, Congress senior leader and former defence minister AK Antony said, "Congress president Rahul Gandhi ji has given his consent to contest from two seats, very happy to inform you that he will also contest from Wayanad in Kerala."
New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): While talking to mediapersons about the possible alliance between Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi, former chief minister Sheila Dikshit on Sunday said, "You will get to know about it in a matter of few hours, by this evening or by tomorrow. There will be an official announcement."
New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing the press conference in the national capital today, Congress Spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala spoke on whether Congress president Rahul Gandhi not confident in Amethi so contesting on two seats. He said, "Why did Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji leave Gujarat and contest from Varanasi? Was he not confident in Gujarat? These are immature and childish comments. Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani will complete a hat trick of losses."
Kishanganj (Bihar), Mar 31 (ANI): RJD MLA Haji Abdus Subhan referred Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as 'Sahab' during a public rally in Bihar's Kishanganj recently. The MLA statement was reportedly made in presence of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. Subhan said, "China has put a veto on declaring Masood Azhar 'Sahab' as an international terrorist. Till now can anyone say if Prime Minister Narendra Modi is saying anything against China? He will not comment anything against China, but he is speaking against who has no power and which has 22 crore people. Pakistan is nothing before us, India won't need an hour in destroying Pakistan."
Chhapra (Bihar), Mar 31 (ANI): Over 10 coaches of Surat-bound Tapti-Ganga express train derailed near Chhapra in Bihar on Sunday. The incident happened near Gautamsthan railway station and four people have been injured. More details are awaited.