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Congress polarised Assam's elections by aligning with AIUDF: Himanta Sarma

Guwahati (Assam), Mar 09 (ANI): Ahead of Assam assembly elections, state Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 08 said by doing an alliance with communal party Congress has polarised the election in the state. He said, "By forging alliance with communal party Congress has polarised the election. Had Congress contested separately, polls would have been fought on development issues. But by aligning with AIUDF, Congress has made this poll a conflict of civilizations." Assam assembly elections will be held in three phases on March 27, April 1 and April 6.

High-level team set up by Railways to investigate cause of Kolkata blaze

Kolkata, Mar 09 (ANI): Speaking on the massive fire at the 13th floor of a multi-storey building in Kolkata on March 08, which claimed lives of at least seven people, General Manager of Eastern Railway, Manoj Joshi said, "A high-level team has been set up by railways to investigate cause of the fire. We will cooperate with the State in any probe they will conduct."

Uttarakhand BJP MLA denies rumours of 'unhappiness' over CM

New Delhi, Mar 09 (ANI): As Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat met top BJP leaders in Delhi amid speculation of revolt against him by state party MLAs, Uttarakhand BJP MLA Munna Singh Chauhan dismissed the rumours of "unhappiness over the CM", and said that Trivendra Singh Rawat continues to be the Chief Minister. Chauhan also clarified that there is no official legislature party meeting called for tomorrow.

TN Assembly polls: Will work on 234 seats to defeat AIADMK-BJP alliance, says CPI (M)

Chennai, Mar 08 (ANI): While speaking to media in Chennai on March 08, General Secretary of CPI (M) in Tamil Nadu state, Balakrishnan spoke on seat sharing ahead of the assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. Balakrishnan said, "CPI (M) has forged an alliance with DMK and has been allocated six seats for the Assembly elections. We will work on all the 234 seats to defeat the AIADMK-BJP alliance."

Got fake call asking me to work for Mamata Banerjee: Farooq Abdullah

Udhampur (JandK), March 08 (ANI): "Few days ago I got fake call where a person impersonating as Jharkhand chief minister asked me to work for Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata and get Rs 50 lakhs. I called JMM MP who told me Devegowda (former PM) got same call," claimed National Conference president Farooq Abdullah who is smelling BJP's role in it, and said, "They'll use any means to pit us against one another."

Watch: Railway stations illuminate on International Women's Day

Mumbai/ Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 08 (ANI): On the occasion of International Women's Day, Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus was illuminated on March 08. The pink lights theme adorned the night of Mumbai. Meanwhile, Lucknow's Charbagh railway station also lit up with pink lights. World celebrates the International Women's Day every year on March 08.

DMK chief MK Stalin holds massive public rally in Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli (TN), Mar 07 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin held a grand public rally on March 07. Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 06 and counting of votes will take place on May 02. DMK will contest elections with Congress.

Give BJP 5 years, will make Kerala number 1 state in country: Shah

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 07 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah urged people of Kerala that if they give BJP five years, then it will make the state the number one state in the country. He also lambasted at UDF and LDF by saying they cannot develop Kerala.

LDF, UDF competing for scams: Amit Shah

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 07 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah said that Left Democratic Party and United Democratic Party have a healthy competition of doing corruption rather than developing Kerala. "When UDF comes there is solar scam when LDF comes, it's gold scam. Will the Kerala CM tell us whether the people involved in the dollar scam were a part of his office or not," He was addressing a public rally in Thiruvananthapuram.

Amit Shah slams Congress for its alliances, asks 'what is your direction'

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 07 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Congress by asking that what's its direction? "I cannot understand the Congress. In Kerala, they are fighting against the communists. In West Bengal, they have an alliance with them. Congress has allied with the Muslim League and ISF in Kerala and West Bengal but in Maharashtra they are with Shiv Sena. What is your direction?" he said.

Kerala polls: Amit Shah inaugurates concluding session of Vijaya Yatra

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 07 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the valedictory function of BJP Kerala Vijay Yatra in Thiruvananthapuram on March 07. He inaugurated the concluding session of the Kerala Vijaya Yatra. 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan, Union Minister V Muraleedharan and BJP state president K Surendran were also in attendance. Kerala Legislative Assembly poll is scheduled to be held in a single phase on April 6. Counting of votes and declaration of election results will take place on May 02.

'I'm pure cobra, will finish you in one bite': Mithun Chakraborty after joining BJP

Kolkata, Mar 07 (ANI): Actor Mithun Chakraborty after joining BJP said that he will join the campaign for party from March 12th ahead of assembly elections in West Bengal. He said, "I am a pure cobra. You will be finished in one bite. Now, remember the new slogan - Ek chhobole chhobi (One bite and you will become a photo)." West Bengal Assembly elections will be held in 8 phases starting from March 27.

'Will join party's campaign on March 12th': Mithun Chakraborty on his role in BJP

Kolkata, Mar 07 (ANI): Actor Mithun Chakraborty after joining BJP said that he will join the campaign of the party which is about to begin from March 12th. "The campaign will begin on 12th March. I will join. If you have watched Fatakeshto (film series), you would know," he said. Chakraborty added that, he wants to make a glorious West Bengal like Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. Mithun Chakraborty joined BJP ahead of assembly elections in West Bengal. The state will go to polls on March 27th.

IAF officers on International Women's Day motivate others to join Air Force

Ghaziabad (UP), Mar 07 (ANI): On the occasion of 'International Women's Day, women officers of Indian Air Force have messages for women, who want to join IAF. These women officers, posted in different branches of IAF, urged women of the country to join the Air Force and serve the nation. Wing Commander S Dhami, who is a Helicopter Pilot, urged families to motivate and support their girls who want to wear the uniform of Air Force, because it will boost the morale of the girl to achieve the goals. Wing Commander, Shweta Batra, who is posted in Logistics branch, said that if a girl has positive attitude she can achieve anything. "Everyone should think that if they can take one step ahead, that step will open ways for them."

'Govt in Kolkata, we will also go there to speak with farmers': Rakesh Tikait

New Delhi, Mar 07 (ANI): BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said farmers' union will go to Kolkata on March 13 to speak to farmers as "Govt has gone to the state". "Govt has gone to Kolkata so we will also go there on 13th March to speak with farmers," said BKU leader Rakesh Tikait. Prime Minister Modi is currently in West Bengal to address public gathering ahead of elections. Farmers protest against farm laws is going on since November, last year.

Watch: Amit Shah hold massive road show in Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari (TN), Mar 07 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah held a massive road show in Kanyakumari on March 07. Hundreds of people thronged to be a part of the road show and get a glimpse of the Home Minister. Ahead of state assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Home Minister Amit Shah is on a 1-day visit in state.

Amit Shah offers prayers at Kanyakumari's Suchindram Temple

Kanyakumari (TN), Mar 07 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers at Suchindram Temple in Kanyakumari. Amit Shah performed 'aarti' and took blessing. Kick-starting BJP's campaign in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, Amit Shah is one a 1-day visit in the state. He is expected to hold several events including a massive road show in Kanyakumari. Home Minister received a grand floral welcome in the city.

TN polls: 'Congress, DMK, Left, VCK will sweep elections,' says Dinesh Gundu Rao

Chennai (TN), Mar 07 (ANI): On the upcoming state assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, Congress in-charge of Tamil Nadu, Dinesh Gundu Rao while addressing a press conference on March 07 claimed that secular front, comprising Congress, DMK, Left, VCK, will clean sweep the elections. Dinesh Gundu said, "BJP by entering into an alliance with AIADMK, its intention is to finish off AIADMK. They want to kill all opposition parties and have 'one party-one man rule' in the country. Secular front will sweep these elections and send down a message across country that secularism, socialistic principles, good governance and democracy will be upheld in this country."

WB polls: PM Modi to address public rally in Kolkata

Kolkata/Durgapur (WB), Mar 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold the first rally in West Bengal on March 7 after the announcement of the assembly poll schedule. The rally will be held at the Brigade Parade ground in Kolkata. According to party sources, many folk artists have been invited to perform at the event. The elections for the 294 Assembly seats in West Bengal will begin on March 27. The state is going to witness eight-phase Assembly polls this year. West Bengal is likely to witness a triangular contest this time with TMC, Congress-Left alliance and the BJP in the fray.

Tamil Nadu polls: MDMK gets 6 seats in DMK alliance

Chennai, Mar 06 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, while speaking to ANI in Chennai on March 06, the chief of Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK), Vaiko spoke on seat sharing with Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Vaiko said, "MDMK has joined hands with DMK. The talks went well. DMK president MK Stalin has signed an agreement in which 6 Assembly constituencies have been allotted to MDMK."