Rajkot (Gujarat), Feb 10 (ANI): Handicraft exhibition was held in Rajkot by Gujarat government. Various stalls of crockery, handicrafts were put on display during the exhibition. Models walked on the ramp to promote the work of local artisans. A participant said,"We walked on ramp here promoting the locals artists. It was a golden opportunity to promote them. It gave us happiness." Young models walked on the ramp wearing indigenous Gujarati textile.
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Election commission on Delhi assembly elections 2020 stated that Police administration should have been more vigilant during election. "Some incidents occurred that made Election Commission feel that Police administration should have been more vigilant, that is why EC took cognizance of the matter," said Delhi CEO.
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Delhi BJP Chief Manoj Tiwari on exit polls stated that Aam Aadmi Party should blame their actions and should not cry over EVMs. "We are saying why we are crying about EVMs. If AAP wins then EVMs are fine and if BJP wins then EVMs are bad. If we were not able to win in Jharkhand, did we blame the EVMs? Blame your actions," said Manoj Tiwari. "Why are AAP people getting upset, despite the exit poll giving them 44 seats? For now, they have been restless to blame EVM. This exit poll is till 3 pm, followed by voting at 7-7: 30 pm. BJP is going to form government with 48+ seats," he further added.
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh informed that the voter turnout in Delhi was 62.59%, which is about 2% more than last Lok Sabha elections. "The voter turnout in Delhi was 62.59%. It is about 2% more than the last Lok Sabha elections. The highest voter turnout was recorded in Ballimaran assembly constituency at 71.6 per cent, while the lowest voter turnout was recorded in Delhi Cantonment at 45.4 per cent," said Delhi CEO.
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh on Sunday said that in the history of 70 years, first time Election Commission had not revealed the total voting turnout of Delhi Assembly elections. He also raised suspicion and said "something is wrong".
Bengaluru, Feb 09 (ANI): Fire Department informed that smoke entered wards at Sagar Hospital in Bengaluru, following a short circuit in the UPS room at the hospital on February 09. Patients have been shifted from the site of incident as a precaution. No fire has been reported. The situation is under control now.
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking on exit polls Rajya Sabha MP KTS Tulsi said that Congress seems to made sacrifice for preventing splitting up of votes. "Congress seems to have made a sacrifice for preventing the splitting up of votes which would have resulted in victory for BJP. If Congress had also equally applied force in campaign process, it would have resulted in BJP winning," said KTS Tulsi on exit polls.
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking to ANI on Delhi assembly elections, Delhi Congress Chief Subhash Chopra stated that he is against Congress-AAP alliance and can't see Arvind Kejriwal forming government in Delhi again. "Let the results be out. Personally, I am against it. I can't even think of letting Arvind Kejriwal form government in Delhi again. There's no question of any alliance," said Subhash Chopra.
Kolkata, Feb 09 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets industry representatives, trade bodies, investment bankers and farmers' organizations. The Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey also accompanied her in the meeting. FM Nirmala Sitharaman meeting with industry representatives and others trade bodies comes after Union Budget 2020 presented in Parliament on February 1.
Varanasi (UP), Feb 09 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa offered prayers at Sarnath Buddhist Temple in UP's Varanasi on Feb 09. Security was also beefed up ahead of his visit to Varanasi. PM Rajapaksa is currently on a five-day visit to India.
Indore (MP), Feb 09 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Madhya Pardesh, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi questioned that how many Pakistani Muslims, opposition wants to give citizenship to? "Congress Party or those who are opposing CAA, tell us how many Pakistani Muslims they want to give citizenship, they should make a list. If someone wants citizenship, then the Citizenship Act 1955 has a provision," said Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a press conference in Indore.
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Kapil Sibal said that Election Commission must explain the reason for not announcing the final percentage of the votes' poll. "I am surprised, normally within 24 hours, they (Election Commission) disclose, what is the extent of the final percentage of the votes' poll, but this time they haven't done it," said Kapil Sibal to ANI.
Chennai, Feb 09 (ANI): On being asked on the speculations that superstar Rajinikanth will launch his political party, former deputy mayor of Chennai, Karate R Thiagarajan on Sunday said that Rajinikanth may announce to launch his party between May and June. He said, "Superstar Rajinikanth may announce to launch his party between May and June. Supporters of DMK and AIADMK will support Rajinikanth when he launches his party."
Brahmapur (Odisha), Feb 09 (ANI): At least 6 passengers died after a fire broke out in a moving bus in Odisha's Brahmapur. The accident occurred in Ganjam district. Around 40 passengers sustained severe injuries in the horrific accident. Injured were rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital following the incident. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): In a welcoming gesture, Shaheen Bagh protestors gave way to Hindu funeral procession on February 09. Protesters opened the barricades for smooth passage of processions. One of the protestors said, "We respect each other and by allowing the procession to pass through, we have not done anything unusual. We have allowed buses and ambulances also".
Mendoza (Argentina), Feb 09 (ANI): Mumbai-based Kaamya Karthikeyan became the youngest girl in the world to summit Mount Aconcagua. Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America. Karthikeyan summited the 6962-meter-tall mountain on February 1, 2020. Kaamya is studying in 7th standard at Navy Children School in Mumbai.
Varanasi (UP), Feb 09 (ANI): Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Guru Ravidas temple in Varanasi. Priyanka Gandhi offered prayers on his birth anniversary. She also held a road show here.
Sikar (Rajasthan), Feb 09 (ANI): Rajasthan BJP president, Satish Poonia on Sunday welcomed and congratulated CP Joshi's statement on implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "I welcome and congratulate CP Joshi that he has supported it. Before him, many Congress leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Jai Ram Ramesh, Salman Khurshid and Kapil Sibal have also said that Citizenship Amendment Act will have to be implemented." Earlier, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker, CP Joshi said that Government of India has passed Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and State Government has to implement it.
Mumbai, Feb 09 (ANI): Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers gathered to participate in a rally at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on February 09. Raj Thackeray led the march. Protesters are demanding ouster of illegal Bangladeshi and Pakistani immigrants.
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that if Kejriwal wins Delhi assembly elections, then it will be a victory of the developmental agendas."We fought this election with all our strength. In this election, BJP put forth all the communal agendas and Arvind Kejriwal put forth developmental agendas. If Kejriwal wins, then it will be a victory of the developmental agendas," said Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.