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LDF, UDF kicking people of Kerala like a football: Rajnath Singh

Thrissur (Kerala), Mar 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lashed out at United Democratic Front (UDF) Left Democratic Front (LDF) by saying that both the parties are kicking people of Kerala like football. He said that LDF and UDF are playing a friendly battle in which whoever wins but ultimately people of Kerala will be defeated. In last seven years NDA has been strengthened as an alternative in Kerala, he added. The Defence Minister addressing a public rally in Irinjalakuda.

WB polls: Mithun Chakraborty leads roadshow in Bishnupur ahead of 2nd phase

Bishnupur (West Bengal), Mar 28 (ANI): Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty, who recently joined Bharatiya Janata Party, held a roadshow in West Bengal's Bishnupur on March 28. "The voter turnout recorded yesterday shows that 'poriborton' (change) is coming," he said. In the first phase, 30 seats covering all assembly constituencies from the districts of Purulia and Jhargram and a segment of Bankura, Purba Medinipur and Paschim Medinipur went to polls to decide on the electoral fate of 191 candidates, including 21 women. The remaining seven phases for the 294-member West Bengal Assembly will be held on different dates with the final round of voting scheduled on April 29. Counting of votes will take place on May 2.

BS Views of the Week: How Bangladesh has fared in half a century of its history

From why consumer durables companies are heading towards raising prices to the three important things missing in the BJP’s messaging for the upcoming assembly elections, here's what Business Standard columnists wrote this week.

'Didi' wants elections as means to make her nephew the next CM: Amit Shah

Purulia (WB), Mar 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah continued to train guns at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. "Modi ji wants elections to be for your welfare. Didi wants elections as a means to make her nephew the next Chief Minister. Do you want the nephew as your CM or development in Bengal?," said Amit Shah.

TN polls: Stalin, Chief Minister EPS hold massive roadshows

Tamil Nadu, Mar 25 (ANI): As assembly polls near for 234 seats in Tamil Nadu, political leaders have intensified campaign to appeal voters. CM Edappadi Palaniswami held a campaign in Melur district of Madurai. DMK president MK Stalin campaigned in Tiruvannamalai. Massive crowd gathered amid COVID-19, in support of the AIADMK and DMK. Tamil Nadu elections are scheduled to be held on 6th April and counting of votes will be done on May 2.

Kerala polls: UDF to file complaint to EC over alleged discrepancies in voter's list

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 25 (ANI): United Democratic Front (UDF) will file a complaint with the Election Commission over alleged issue of duplication in the voter's list, informed party candidate from Vattiyoorkavu constituency, Veena S Nair. She said, "As we are approaching Assembly elections, we have come to understand that thousands of bogus votes have been created...UDF will file a complaint with the Election Commission today on the issue of duplication in the voter's list. The people of Kerala wish for a change in Government." Kerala will go to polls on April 06 and results will be declared on May 02.

Kerala polls: Javadekar releases NDA manifesto

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 24 (ANI): Ahead of the assembly polls in Kerala, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, released National Democratic Alliance (NDA) manifesto. The manifesto was released in Thiruvananthapuram on March 24. While speaking to ANI, Javadekar said, "Our manifesto focuses on Kerala's holistic development with provisions for jobs, terror and hunger-free state, law on Sabarimala and 'love jihad'. The rift between CPM and Congress in Kerala is a drama. 'Bengal mein dosti, Kerala mein kushti' is hypocrisy," he added.

How television is made: A peek inside Kodak's smart TV factory in Noida

Television has transformed entertainment in its own way. At a click of the button, it can travel you to the hills of Himachal to the beaches of Goa, witness cricketers breaking records and leaders making crucial announcements. In a nutshell, you can watch anything and everything. But do you know how television is made? Business Standard visited a Kodak facility in Noida to witness and record the process. Watch the video to get a sense of all the hard work that goes into making the biggest source of your entertainment - Smart TV.

Development of Bengal is BJP's commitment: PM Modi

Purba Medinipur (WB), Mar 24 (ANI): Ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 said that the BJP government is committed to the development of the state. "TMC'er khela sesh hobe, bikash arambho hobe" (TMC's game will finish, development will begin). "The development of Bengal is BJP's commitment. We will work very hard for Bengal's future and I am here to promise this... "Bangla chai, BJP sarkar, (West Bengal wants BJP Government)," said PM Modi.

Kerala polls: Amit Shah holds roadshow in Thrippunithura

Kochi (Kerala), Mar 24 (ANI): Ramping up the campaign for the upcoming assembly elections in Kerala, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Thrippunithura in support of BJP's candidate K S Radhakrishnan for which a huge crowd gathered in support of the party on March 24. "People are bothered by both the parties LDF and UDF in Kerala. Seeing such a massive crowd gathered here shows that public is seeing BJP as the right opponent and supporting the party and I assure to perform best in Kerala Assembly Elections with high support," HM Shah said while talking to ANI. Slamming the Congress party he said, "Congress is a confused party, and they are fighting against the communist in Bengal. The leadership is confused so the party is." BJP supporters raised party flag and raised slogans like "Modi ji ki Jai" and "Bharat Mata ki Jai". Elections for Kerala Assembly seats are scheduled to be held on April 6 and the results will be announced on May 2.

Election Flying Squad seizes Rs 1 crore from vehicle in Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Mar 24 (ANI): Election Flying Squad seized Rs 1 crore from a vehicle during checking at Pettavaithalai bridge in Trichy on March 24. The vehicle also had an AIADMK flag. Further investigation is underway. Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 6.

WB Assembly Polls: Amit Shah holds roadshow in Medinipur

Medinipur (West Bengal), Mar 23 (ANI): Ramping up the campaign for the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Medinipur for which huge crowd gathered in support of the party. The roadshow began from Dak Bunglow ground and culminated at Bolpur Chowrasta More. BJP supporters raised party flag and chanted "Jai Shri Ram" and "Vande Mataram" slogans. Shah, with state BJP president Dilip Ghosh was seen waving to the crowd. Elections for 294-West Bengal Assembly will be held in eight phases, with the first phase on March 27 and last on April 29. The results will be announced on May 2.

Tamil Nadu: Memorial temple built for MGR, Jayalalithaa has pictures of PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah

Madurai (TN), Mar 23 (ANI): Pictures of several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including that of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, can be seen inside the temple meant to commemorate late Tamil Nadu chief ministers J Jayalalithaa and MG Ramachandran. In the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, BJP is contesting the elections in coalition with the AIADMK. Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu are scheduled to be held on April 6 and counting of votes will be done on May 6.

Congress proved to be a failure: CM Sonowal

Onboard, Mar 23 (ANI): Ahead of Assam state assembly election, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal recalled his government's work and termed their 5-year rule better than Congress' 60-year rule. Sarbananda Sonowal said, "When we started 5 years back, we had challenges like corruption, good governance, make Assam extremists and illegal migrants free. Congress has proved to be a failure, in their 60-year rule, they could not perform."

Target is to form BJP govt: CM Sonowal on chief ministerial candidate

Onboard, Mar 23 (ANI): When asked that who will become the Chief Minister, if BJP retains power in Assam, CM Sarbananda Sonowal said that the target is to form BJP government as it is the highest level of satisfaction. CM Sarbananda Sonowal said, "You ask the Parliamentary Board, why are you asking me? We are BJP workers, our target is to form BJP government in the state. That's our highest level of satisfaction. Who becomes CM is not the question." Denying any competition from Congress alliance, CM Sonowal said that BJP has taken everyone along and therefore everybody feels secure and protected. "We are sure and confident that we will be able to defeat this enemy of nation," he added.

CM Sonowal backs his govt's work for tea labourers

Onboard, Mar 23 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was in all praises for his government's work for uplifting not only the daily wages of the tea workers but also for providing them quality habitation, connectivity and other amenities. CM Sarbananda Sonowal said, "No problem in daily wages for tea workers. BJP in its small period enhanced daily wages by Rs 80. How many times did Congress increase the daily wages of tea labourers during their regime? Our government has worked for the up gradation of tea labourers not only their wages but also their quality habitation, and also quality connectivity and other amenities like electricity, houses."

Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK leader washes people's clothes during campaign

Nagapattinam (Tamil Nadu), Mar 23 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader Thanga Kathiravan, who is a candidate from Nagapattinam, was seen washing clothes while campaigning ahead of Assembly elections in the state. He also promised locals to give washing machine after winning the elections. Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled to be held on April 06.

Tamil Nadu polls: DMK candidate makes dosa while campaigning

Chennai, Mar 23 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Prabhakar Raja, who is a candidate from Virugambakkam constituency, made 'dosa' while campaigning for upcoming elections in Chennai on March 23. Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled to be held on April 06.

Will institute Tagore Prize, Satyajit Ray Award on lines of Nobel, Oscars: Amit Shah

Gosaba (West Bengal), Mar 23 (ANI): BJP-led Modi government will be instituting Tagore Prize on lines of Nobel Prize and Satyajit Ray Award on the lines of Oscars to pay tribute to two sons of Bengal, said Home Minister Amit Shah during a public rally in West Bengal's Gosaba. "We will be instituting Tagore prize on the lines of Nobel Prize and Satyajit Ray Award on the lines of Oscars to pay tribute to the two sons of Bengal," said Home Minister Deshmukh.

Congress has mixed youth with experience for Kerala polls: Rahul Gandhi

Kottayam (Kerala), Mar 23 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday while addressing a meeting said that the party has injected a lot of young people in Kerala while also retaining the old guards. "We've mixed youth with experience. We've made a Congress revolution - maintained our experienced people and injected lots of young people into this system. MLAs who get elected from United Democratic Front (UDF) will have a different mindset, energy, different set of ideas," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said. "That is what we want to do with Kerala. We don't want to build our organization at your expense. We want to break the line between our organization and the people of Kerala. We want your voice to come into our system," he added. Assembly elections in Kerala are scheduled to be held on April 6 and counting of votes will be done on May 02.