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Meeting at Sharad Pawar residence amid Maharashtra political crisis

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Amid the political turmoil in Maharashtra in wake of allegations levelled by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh against the state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, a meeting is underway at the residence of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar on March 21. Party leaders Praful Patel, Ajit Pawar, Jayant Patil and Supriya Sule are present at the meeting. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, Congress leader Kamal Nath also attended the meeting. Earlier in the day, Sharad Pawar said that there will be no impact on Maha Vikas Aghadi government.

Will work to make Bengali one of official languages in UN: Amit Shah

Kolkata (WB), Mar 21 (ANI): In BJP's manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, Amit Shah promised to make efforts in the direction of making Bengali one of the official languages, at international level in the United Nations. Home Minister Amit Shah also promised investigation in all the political killing cases, irrespective of their party. Home Minister said, "We will constitute an SIT to investigate cases of political killings and take strict action against those responsible. We will provide up to Rs 25 lakh as a rehabilitation package to each of the victims of political violence in West Bengal."

Govt doesn't work according to BJP: Sanjay Raut on resignation demand

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): After BJP demanded Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's resignation on the basis of allegations levelled by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that the government does not work according to BJP. "Government has its own rule, regulation and it has majority that is why we run the government. So, allow the government to carry out their work," Raut added. Assuring that everything is smooth in Maharashtra Sanjay Raut said, "Param Bir Singh has worked on various posts and is a very responsible officer and he has worked well. Whatever he has written in the letter, Chief Minister will investigate it. Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has demanded investigation of what is written in the letter."

Modi most cruel PM, BJP is party of monsters: Mamata Banerjee

East Midnapore (West Bengal), Mar 21 (ANI): Intensifying attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of Bengal Assembly polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on March 21 termed his as the most "ruthless and cruel" PM, while also calling the BJP a "party of monsters". "BJP party means Bharatiya Joghonno (bad) Party. I was Lok Sabha MP seven times and I have seen many prime ministers. But I have never seen such a ruthless and cruel PM. BJP is a party of monsters, demons, Ravana, Duryodhana, Dushasana, unrest and terror," said CM Mamata in Nandakumar.

BJP will give 33% reservation to women in govt jobs in Bengal: Amit Shah

Kolkata (WB), Mar 21 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted some of the promises made in party's manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly, including 33% reservation for women in all state government jobs. Amit Shah further said, "Continuing PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, Rs 18,000, which Mamata didi didn't give to farmers since three years, would be transferred to 75 lakh farmers' bank accounts without any cut." BJP released their manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' on March 21 at their party office in Kolkata.

Amit Shah releases BJP's manifesto for WB polls

Kolkata (WB), Mar 21 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah along with BJP leaders, including party's West Bengal chief Dilip Ghosh and general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, released BJP's manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, at party office in Kolkata on March 21. West Bengal will go to polls in 8 phases starting from March 27. Counting will be held on May 02.

Didi is going, real change is coming: PM Modi in Bankura

Bankura (West Bengal), 21 Mar (ANI): With 6 days left for the West Bengal Assembly elections to begin, BJP is leaving no stone unturned to turn the people's mood away from the ruling TMC government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a public rally in Bengal's Bankura on March 21 where he was elated by the crowd's turn up. PM Modi said, "The picture of Bankura today is witness that people of Bengal have decided on May 2, 'didi jacche ashol poriborton ashche, ashol poriborton anche (Didi is going, real change is coming, real change is coming). West Bengal will go to polls in 8 phases starting from March 27. Counting will be held on May 02.

Didi kick me, but I won't let you kick Bengal's development: PM Modi

Bankura (West Bengal), Mar 21 (ANI): Targeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over Bengal's development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jibe at 'Didi' and said that she can "put her foot on my head and kick me but I will not allow 'Didi' to kick Bengal's development". "Didi, if you want you can put your foot on my head and kick me. But Didi, I will not let you kick Bengal's development and dreams of its people," said PM Modi in Bankura.

Didi only made hollow announcements in last 10 years: PM Modi

Bankura (West Bengal), Mar 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of making hollow announcements in the past 10 years, while also questioning the work done in Bengal during her government. "Didi, you have only made hollow announcements in the last 10 years, where is the work you claim to have done? You keep saying 'Khela Hobe' while people of West Bengal have decided 'Khela Shesh Hobe' (the game will end)," said PM Modi during a public rally in West Bengal's Bankura.

Will make Bengal free of infiltrators in five years: Amit Shah

Egra (West Bengal), March 21 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah addressed public rally in West Bengal's Egra on March 21 ahead of state Assembly elections. At the event, Shah said, "Can Mamata give you freedom from infiltrators? We will make Bengal free of infiltrators in five years. Our 130 cadres were killed. Goons of TMC shouldn't think that they will be spared. We will take action when our government comes to power in West Bengal on May 2," he said. The Bengal Assembly elections are scheduled to be held eight phases starting from March 27.

Assam will get 'double engine ki sarkar', 'doosri baar, BJP sarkar': PM Modi

Bokakhat (Assam), March 21 (ANI): Ahead Assam Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed public rally in Bokakhat on March 21. At the rally, PM said, "It is now decided that Assam will get 'double engine ki sarkar', 'doosri baar, BJP sarkar'. The state Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in three phases starting from March 27.

Assam polls: Congress means instability, corruption, says PM Modi

Bokakhat (Assam), March 21 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Assam's Bokakhat on Mach 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed Congress party by saying they have no vision or intention to do any good. "When Congress was in power at the Centre and in Assam, there was double negligence and double corruption. You have to remember that Congress means instability, corruption. They have no vision or intention to do any good," said PM Modi.

Commenting on Rahul Gandhi's opinion is 'worthless': Javadekar on India's democracy remark

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar lambasted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his India's democracy remark and called his opinion 'worthless'. "Giving comment on Rahul Gandhi's opinion is worthless. Comparing India's democracy with Gaddafi and Saddam Hussein is an insult to the 80 crore voters. Only during the year of emergency, we witnessed a time like that of Gaddafi and Saddam," said Javadekar.

TN polls: 'DMK will win not less than 200 seats,' claims MDMK Chief

Chennai, Mar 17 (ANI): Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Vaiko claimed that DMK will win not less than 200 seats. While speaking to ANI, Vaiko appreciated DMK's manifesto and said that they have given very good promises to all sections of society from students, fishermen to labourers. On the promises made in the manifesto to provide jobs to the people of Tamil Nadu, Vaiko said, "Other states have given importance only to their students, unemployed youth but in Tamil Nadu students from other states come and they fetch their job, it affects our rights, our youngsters, our unemployed graduate. Their rights are encroached upon.

TN elections: MDMK releases poll-manifesto

Chennai (TN), Mar 17 (ANI): Ahead of state assembly elections, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam released their manifesto on March 17 at their party headquarters in Chennai. MDMK is contesting 6 seats on the DMK's rising sun symbol as part of the DMK-led front for the first time. Elections in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 06, while the counting of votes will be done on May 02.

TN polls: 'Our secular progressive front will fight 'Hindutva' forces,' says MDMK Chief

Chennai (TN), Mar 17 (ANI): Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Vaiko, after releasing his party manifesto for the upcoming state assembly elections, said that his secular progressive front will fight and protect Tamil Nadu from the invasion of 'Hindutva' forces and will win. Calling AIADMK the "most corrupt government", Vaiko said that their alliance will be thrashed out. MDMK chief Vaiko said, "Tamil Nadu is in the custody of the social justice and secularism. Now, there is a grave threat from BJP circles, Hindutva forces to destroy secularism and social justice. So it is our foremost duty to protect Tamil Nadu, from the invasion of Hindutva forces. And AIADMK government is the most corrupt government ever seen in Tamil Nadu is fully supporting the Hindutva forces. Therefore their alliance has to be thrashed out. For that purpose we have forced our front, and this is our secular progressive front to fight these forces. We will win".

After recovering from critical car accident, Shripad Naik back in Parliament

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Union Minister Shripad Naik arrived at the Parliament on March 17. He was injured in car accident in Karnataka on Jan 11. The mishap took place near a village in Ankola Taluk of Uttara Kannada district. His wife and personal assistance unfortunately died in the accident.

CM Chouhan announces night curfew in Bhopal, Indore amid rising COVID cases

Bhopal (MP), Mar 17 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed that positivity rate of COVID in state has increased to 4.3 per cent due to which state government has decided to impose night curfew in Bhopal and Indore as both the cities account to have 54 per cent of the total infections. "Night curfew in Bhopal and Indore from tonight 10 pm till morning, only essential services and commodities will be allowed," CM added.

Nagpur lockdown: Locals turn away eyes from COVID protocols at bus stand

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 17 (ANI): Amid surge in COVID-19 infections, Maharashtra government had announced week-long lockdown in Nagpur. Neglecting the seriousness of the situation, several people were seen violating COVID norms at city's bus stand area. People boarded busses without ensuring social distancing norms. Locals questioned the management for poor management of busses and on-ground implementation of the lockdown. Week-long lockdown is likely to end on March 21 if cases get under control.

Tejashwi Yadav again attacks Ram Surat Rai over alleged recovery of illicit liquor

Patna (Bihar), Mar 17 (ANI): RJD leader and Leader of Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav during a press conference on March 17 once again targeted Bihar Minister Ram Surat Rai over the alleged recovery of illicit liquor from school run by Rai's brother. Not only did Tejashwi questioned that why Rai's brother has not been arrested but also accused the minister of lying about his relation with his brother. Yadav said, "Minister said that he has no contact with his brother for past 10 years. But after our press conference, he confessed that his brother owns the school. It has been 5 months since the incident, why is his brother not arrested?"