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BJP Corporator resigns from party, says it's 'only doing communal politics'

Indore (MP), Feb 08 (ANI): BJP Corporator Usman Patel on February 08 resigned from all posts in the party. While giving reason for quitting BJP, he said the party has moved away from the real issues and going doing communal politics. "GDP is going down, inflation is rising but the party is bringing laws that create rift between people of all religions", added Patel.

Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra casts his first vote

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Priyanka Gandhi's son, Raihan Vadra cast his first-ever vote for Delhi Assembly elections 2020. Raihan Vadra said that he voted on development issues. "It was a nice feeling to take part in the democratic process. Everyone should exercise their right to vote," said Raihan Vadra. He was accompanied by his mother and father.

Discussed boosting trade, investment with PM Rajapaksa: PM Modi in joint statement

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): While addressing the joint statement in the national capital on February 08, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In today's talks we discussed the joint economic projects in Sri Lanka, and also discussed enhancing trade and investment relations. We also discussed to increase our people-to-people connectivity and encourage tourism." Earlier, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held delegation level talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi on February 08.

SGPC bans making of 'TikTok' videos inside Golden Temple

Amritsar (Punjab), Feb 08 (ANI): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has put up notices in Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib) to ban mobile phone videos. The notice reads, 'TikTok is prohibited here' after some TikTok videos were made inside temple premises. They have also urged the devotees to refrain themselves from such activities as Golden Temple is a place of worship. While speaking to ANI in Amritsar on February 08, the Manager of Sri Harmandir Sahib, Jaswinder Singh said, "We appeal to devotees coming here to refrain from such activities as it is a place of worship." "Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib yesterday (February 07) said if youth don't stop making videos then we will ask SGPC to ban mobile phones in Temple premises," he added.

India, Sri Lanka have fought terrorism befittingly: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): While addressing a joint statement with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in the national capital on February 08, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "India and Sri Lanka are neighbours as well as close friends. We share common bonds. Terrorism is a big problem in our region and both of us have fought it befittingly. We will further increase our cooperation against terror." Earlier, PM Rajapaksa and PM Modi also held delegation level talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi on February 08.

I thank police for arresting AAP worker who used abusive language against me: Alka Lamba

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Ex-AAP MLA Alka Lamba, on verbal spat with an Aam Aadmi Party worker at a polling booth, thanked the police for arresting AAP worker Harmesh who allegedly used abusive language against her. "As soon as I came out from polling booth I saw son of AAP candidate arguing with the police over getting admission inside polling booth. At that moment, an AAP worker Harmesh used abusive language against me. Thank the police who arrested him immediately," said Alka Lamba. Ex-AAP MLA Alka Lamba had a verbal spat with an AAP worker at polling booth number -126 and 123. A scuffle broke out between AAP and Congress workers near Majnu ka Teela after Congress candidate Alka Lamba tried to slap an AAP worker.

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurates Disha police station in wake of Hyderabad rape case

Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 08 (ANI): In the remembrance of braveheart veterinary Hyderabad doctor, who was gang-raped and burnt by four persons while she was returning to her home, a police station had been inaugurated in Rajahmundry. State Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on February 8 launched the first Disha Mahila Police Station of Andhra Pradesh. All four suspects in the case were killed in an encounter on December 6, 2019 at the same place where they had raped and burnt the girl. Disha police stations will aim at stringent punishment in case of crimes against women.

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora casts his vote for Delhi polls

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): The fitness trainer of a gym, where Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband Robert Vadra does his regular work out, was on Friday evening hit by a PCR van coming from the wrong side on the road. According to sources, the incident took place on the Lodhi road when PCR van allegedly coming from the wrong side hit Vipul Barik who was on his scooty. However, Robert Vadra stopped the PCR van and asked them to take the trainer to a hospital. Following which he was admitted to AIIMS for treatment.

PM Modi greets Sri Lankan counterpart at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): BJP leader Gautam Gambhir on Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 compared elections with cricket matches and also stated that if BJP comes to power, Delhi's development will be benefitted. "Whatever promises we have made, they are not unrealistic. We haven't made promises like we will make Delhi look like London or Paris, but whatever promises we have made will definitely be fulfilled. Every election is a test, just like when I used to play cricket every match was a test. If BJP wins, Delhi's development will be benefitted," said Gautam Gambhir.

BJP's LK Advani exercises his franchise in Aurangzeb Lane

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): One of the pillars of Bharatiya Janata Party, LK Advani exercised his voting power at a polling booth on Aurangzeb Lane. His daughter Pratibha Advani also cast her vote. Election on all 70 seats in Delhi is being held today. Whereas the results will be declared on February 11

Manoj Tiwari's 'impurity' remark on Kejriwal's Hunaman temple visit draws strong AAP reaction

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari made controversial remarks on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over latter's visit for a Hanuman pooja. "Woh (Arvind Kejriwal) pooja karne gaye the ya Hanuman Ji ko ashudh karne gaye the? Ek haath se joota utaarke,ussi haath se mala lekar...kya kar diya? Jab nakli bhakt aate hain na toh yahi hota hai. Maine pandit ji ko bataya, bahut baar Hanuman Ji ko dhoye hain." Responding to Tiwari's comments, AAP's Sanjay Singh condemned the Delhi BJP chief's remarks, and said, "Delhi ke CM ko itni achoot bhavna se dekhti hai BJP? Is se zyada gira hua aur ghatiya bayan ho nahi sakta. Abhi bhi aap us yug mein hain jahan daliton ko mandir mein pravesh nahi diya jata tha.Shri Ram bhi ab BJP ko nahi bacha sakte."

Every election is a test just like cricket matches: Gautam Gambhir

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): BJP leader Gautam Gambhir on Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 compared elections with cricket matches and also stated that if BJP comes to power, Delhi's development will be benefitted. "Whatever promises we have made, they are not unrealistic. We haven't made promises like we will make Delhi look like London or Paris, but whatever promises we have made will definitely be fulfilled. Every election is a test, just like when I used to play cricket every match was a test. If BJP wins, Delhi's development will be benefitted," said Gautam Gambhir.

Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa meets PM Modi at Hyderabad House

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): The fitness trainer of a gym, where Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband Robert Vadra does his regular work out, was on Friday evening hit by a PCR van coming from the wrong side on the road. According to sources, the incident took place on the Lodhi road when PCR van allegedly coming from the wrong side hit Vipul Barik who was on his scooty. However, Robert Vadra stopped the PCR van and asked them to take the trainer to a hospital. Following which he was admitted to AIIMS for treatment.

Watch: Alka Lamba throws slap on AAP worker during verbal spat at polling booth

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI):On the polling day, Delhi has witnessed a verbal spat of a political leader. Ex-AAP MLA Alka Lamba had a verbal spat with an Aam Aadmi Party worker at polling booth number -126 and 123. Scuffle broke out between AAP and Congress workers near Majnu ka Teela, where Congress candidate Alka Lamba tried to slap an AAP worker. Later the AAP worker was taken by the police officials.

Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari exercises his franchise

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's Delhi president Manoj Tiwari on February 08 cast his vote. Citizens are casting their vote in Delhi for 70 Assembly constituencies on February 08. The counting of votes will take place on February 11.

Watch: Delhi's oldest voter exercises her franchise

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): 110-year-old Kalitara Mandal, the oldest voter of Delhi, cast her vote for Delhi Elections 2020 at SDMC Primary School, Chittaranjan Park in Greater Kailash assembly constituency. She was given pick up and drop facility. Voting is underway in the national capital on February 08, and results will be declared on February 11.

Manmohan Singh participates in democracy's biggest festival

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Former prime minister Manmohan Singh on February 8 exercised his right to vote at Nirman Bhawan in New Delhi Assembly constituency. He was accompanied by his wife Gursharan Singh. Election on all 70 seats in Delhi is being held today, while the results will be declared on February 11.

AAP's Raghav Chadha, Congress leader Alka Lamba cast their vot

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party candidate from Rajinder Nagar, Raghav Chadha cast his vote. Congress's Rocky Tuseed and BJP's RP Singh are contesting from the assembly constituency here. On the other side, Congress candidate from the Chandni Chowk assembly constituency, Alka Lamba cast her vote at polling booth number 161 at Tagore Garden Extension. She is up against Prahlad Singh Sahni of Aam Aadmi Party and BJP's Suman Gupta.

Watch: President Kovind casts his vote

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind cast his vote at Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya, President's estate. First lady Savita Kovind also accompanied him and cast her vote. Voting for 70 Assembly constituencies is underway in the national capital on February 08. The counting of votes will take place on February 11.

Watch: Bridegroom prioritises voting, says 'marriage can happen later'

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): A groom before his marriage reached polling booth at MCD primary school in New Delhi's Shakarpur to cast his vote. Speaking to ANI, the groom said, "Voting is extremely important. Marriage can happen later, voting can't." His family also accompanied him. Voting for 70 Assembly constituencies is underway in the national capital on February 08. The counting of votes will take place on February 11.