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Wreath laying ceremony of councillor and cop, killed in Sopore terror attack, performed

Baramulla (JandK), Mar 29 (ANI): The wreath laying ceremony of Councillor Riyaz Ahmad and Police personnel Shafqat, who were killed in a terrorist attack on March 29, were held in Sopore. Several officers were present to pay their last tribute to the officers. One more councillor was also injured in the attack that took place at Municipal Office in Sopore.

There's secret understanding between PM Modi, Kerala CM: Congress

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 29 (ANI): General secretary of Indian National Congress Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed Kerala government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Centre by alleging that there is a secret understanding between both the parties. He alleged that Kerala government is purchasing electricity from Adani's Long Term Wind Power Project by paying him high cost. "The solar power is available at Rs 1 cheaper to Adani's Wind power. The quota of the solar power was reduced by PM Modi and CM Vijayan 2.5 per cent to 0.25 percent why, then Kerala would have benefitted," he said.

People will reply with votes: Shahnawaz Hussain on death of BJP worker in Bengal

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain condoled the death of BJP worker, who was allegedly beaten by TMC workers a month before. He said that the people of the state will give reply to TMC by their votes. BJP worker Gopal Majumdar had alleged last month that three TMC workers attacked his house and his mother. Following the alleged attack, several BJP leaders including Suvendu Adhikari had visited Shobha's residence to take her to the hospital. She was being treated at a private hospital and had returned to her home four days ago. Following her death, BJP candidate in Dumdam Uttar constituency Dr Archana Majumdar blamed TMC activists for her death.

DK Shivakumar's convoy attacked by supporters of BJP's Ramesh Jarkiholi

Belagavi (Karnataka), Mar 28 (ANI): A convoy of Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar was allegedly attacked by supporters of state BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi in Belagavi on March 28. A group of people were seen thrashing Shivakumar's SUV car passing by a road in Belagavi. Jarkilholi on March 27 called the state Congress chief an impotent and alleged his hand behind the alleged sex tape which forced Jarkiholi to resign as a minister. Shivakumar dismissed his allegations and labelled Jarkiholi as a "frustrated" man.

'Khud bhi dubte hai, dusro ko bhi dubaate hai': Rajnath Singh on Rahul Gandhi

Thrissur (Kerala), Mar 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on March 28 took a pot shot at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's sea dive in Kerala during campaigning, by saying that he sinks others with himself. Singh added that Rahul's track record is not good, highlighting his defeat in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi during 2019 Lok Sabha polls. "Unka track record thik nahi hai jaha jate hai khud bhi dubte hai dusro ko bhi duba dete hai," he said.

MK Stalin will be next Tamil Nadu CM, assures Rahul Gandhi

Salem (Tamil Nadu), Mar 28 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is in the last leg of campaigning in Tamil Nadu, on March 28 "guarantee" that DMK president MK Stalin will be the next chief minister of the state, adding that the state will pave the way for removing the BJP from Centre. "I can guarantee that Stalin will be the CM. Decision has been made, now elections will formalise it. But the fight doesn't stop here as RSS and BJP have unlimited money. To stop them, we have to first oust them in Tamil Nadu and then remove them from Delhi," said Gandhi in Salem where he addressed a joint public rally with Stalin.

Manipur's Shirui peak erupts in flames, CM seeks Centre's help

Shirui (Manipur) March 28 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has sought help from the Central government in dousing the fire at Shirui peak, located in the Ukhrul district. The Chief Secretary of Manipur has also written a letter to the Centre in this regard. The massive fire broke out in the wee hours of the morning. "Very unfortunate to see the fire spreading at Shirui Peak, Ukhrul District, Manipur. Spoken to Union Home Ministry Additional Secretary to extend all possible help from NDRF to douse the fire. An official letter has also been sent from the Manipur Chief Secretary," the Chief Minister tweeted.

Save Kerala from UDF, LDF: Rajnath urges voters

Thrissur (Kerala), Mar 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has appealed to the people of Kerala to save the state from United Democratic Front (UDF) and Left Democratic Front (LDF). "The past of Kerala was very glorious and we want to make it glorious again but because of LDF and UDF's regressive ideology, the state is falling behind continuously," he said.

Joe Biden hailed PM Modi's leadership during Quad summit: Rajnath Singh

Thrissur (Kerala), Mar 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on March 28 said US President Joe Biden hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in strengthening India during the first Quad summit which was virtually attended by the heads of India, US, Japan and Australia. "Newly elected US President Joe Biden in 'Quad meeting' had said that India, under PM Modi's leadership is strengthening," he said.

Mansukh Hiren death case: NIA recovers CPUs, number plates from Mithi river

Mumbai, Mar 28 (ANI): In the latest development in Mansukh Hiren death case, the National Investigation Agency took arrested police officer Sachin Waze to Mithi River bridge in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla complex on March 28 for evidence recovery. A team of divers recovered CPU, number plates of a vehicle, and other items from the river. Waze, Assistant Police Inspector in the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU), was arrested in connection with the investigation into the recovery of explosives from a car parked near Ambani's house in Mumbai on February 25. Mansukh Hiren, the owner of the vehicle that was found containing explosives outside Ambani's house, was found dead in a creek on March 5 in Thane.

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.

'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.

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.