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Nitin Gadkari releases BJP's manifesto for TN Assembly polls

Chennai, Mar 22 (ANI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari along with VK Singh, including party's Tamil Nadu chief L Murugan, released BJP's manifesto on March 22 for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, at Le Royal Meridien Chennai. Tamil Nadu will go to Assembly polls in single phase on April 06. Counting of votes will be held on May 02.

Congress wants to consolidate all democratic, secular forces: Adhir Chowdhury

Kolkata, Mar 22 (ANI): Congress West Bengal Chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that Congress wants to consolidate all the democratic and secular forces in order to hack it out all communal and autocratic forces, said Congress' West Bengal Chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on being asked about oppositions' allegation of differences between Congress and Indian Secular Front (ISF). "Our stand is clear that we want to consolidate all the democratic and secular forces in order to hack out all communal and autocratic forces. The political perception is very distinct," said Congress' Chowdhury.

Visiting Assam is nothing more than a picnic for Rahul Gandhi: Amit Shah

Udalguri (Assam), Mar 22 (ANI): Union Home Minister and BJP leader took a fresh jibe at Congress Scion Rahul Gandhi during a public rally in Assam's Udalguri on March 22 and said that visiting Assam is nothing more than a picnic for Rahul Gandhi. "Recently, Rahul baba visited Assam. For him, visiting Assam is nothing more than a picnic. When he talks about labourers, I feel like laughing, as Congress didn't do anything for tea garden workers during the time they were in power," said Home Minister Shah ahead of Assam polls.

Assam polls: Congress indulges in opportunistic politics, says JP Nadda

Behali (Assam), Mar 22 (ANI): Ahead of the Assam assembly polls, while addressing a public rally in Behali district on March 22, the national president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), JP Nadda said, "There is BJP and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) on one side, Congress and Badruddin Ajmal's party on the other side. All Congress does is 'latkana', 'atkana' and 'bhatkana' while we protect, fight for your rights and help you prosper. You must decide what you want." "Congress has no shame. In Kerala, they are against CPI (M) while in tandem with CPM in Bengal. They have alliance with Muslim League in Kerala, Furfura Sharif in Bengal and Badruddin in Assam. Congress indulges in opportunistic politics," he added.

Anil Deshmukh explains events of Feb 15 amid corruption allegations

Nagpur (Maharashtra)/Mumbai, March 22 (ANI): After BJP leader Amit Malviya contradicted claims of NCP leader Sharad Pawar who said that Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh was in hospital on February 15, Deshmukh on March 22 himself clarified after he was discharged from the hospital on February 15, he briefly communicated with media persons outside the hospital. "A few journalists were waiting for me at the hospital gate after I got discharged on 15th February. I was feeling low and weak so I sat on the chair there and responded to their questions. Then I went straight to my car and went home," he said.

Assam polls: 'Terrorists surrendered, entered in mainstream since BJP came in power', says Amit Shah

Majuli (Assam), Mar 22 (ANI): Ahead of the Assam assembly polls, while addressing a public rally in Majuli district on March 22, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Congress ruled for 15 years. Many terror outfits killed people. Our security jawans were killed. No probe was done. Bullets, guns and people getting killed are a thing of the past since we have come." "Terrorists surrendered, left terrorism and entered in mainstream, he added.

19 terrorists killed in 2021, no civilian casualty: Kashmir IGP

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), March 22 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Srinagar on March 22, IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar informed that 19 terrorists have been eliminated this year, and four security forces personnel were killed. "As far as encounter SOP is concerned, security forces follow procedure. Result is the killing of 19 terrorists this year. There's been no civilian death," said Kumar. 4 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in today's encounter in JandK's Shopian.

4 terrorists killed in Shopian encounter affiliated to LeT: Kashmir IGP

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), March 22 (ANI): All four terrorists who were killed in today's encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba, informed Kashmir IGP Vijay Kumar on March 22. One Army personnel was also injured and situation is under control now, he further informed.

We don't take Kamal Haasan seriously: DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Mar 22 (ANI): On being asked about Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan's comment that both AIADMK and DMK are not support-worthy, DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin said, "I don't want to comment on Kamal Haasan. We don't take him seriously." Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled to be held on April 06 this year.

MVA alliance members to meet CM Uddhav today: Maharashtra Congress in-charge

Bengaluru, Mar 22 (ANI): AICC Maharashtra incharge HK Patil on March 22 said that the decision on state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh's resignation will be taken by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and a meeting of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) members will be held today. "Balasaheb Thorat and Ashok Chavan will meet Chief Minister Thackrey to discuss alleged letter of Mumbai Police Commissioner... NCP chief Sharad Pawar already spoke to media and said, 'we'll discuss resignation as well. Whatever alternatives come, we'll see, even resignation is one alternative'. Further NCP has clarified that it will be discussed and decided but the final decision will be of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. However, the core group of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) members will meet the Chief Minister today evening and it is the CM who will take the final decision in the matter as soon as possible," said Patil. After former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh accused HM Anil Deshmukh for money extortion from

No question of Deshmukh's resignation until after probe: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, March 22 (ANI): Speaking on the accusation on Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh of directing suspended cop Sachin Waze to collect Rs 100 crore, state Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Nawab Malik on March 22 said there will be a probe (against Home Minister Anil Deshmukh) in the matter and party will take a call only after probe. "Param Bir Singh's letter raises questions, it was written after transfer. There'll be a probe (against Home Minister Anil Deshmukh). Resignation has been asked on basis of letter, no question it'll happen. Party will take a call only after probe," Malik told ANI. Earlier, in an ongoing investigation in the Mukesh Ambani bomb scare case and Sachin Waze case, former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, in a letter to Maharasthra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, accused state HM Deshmukh of demanding extortion money from Waze. However, Deshmukh, dismissed the allegations.

Will have to face consequences: Raut on BJP's demand of President's rule in Maha

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Amid BJP's demand of President's rule in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that whoever will misuse power of central agencies, will have to face consequences. He said, "If someone is attempting to get President's Rule imposed in Maharashtra by misusing central agencies, then I am warning them - you yourself will get burnt in that fire." Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, in a letter to Maharasthra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, accused state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh of demanding extortion money from Sachin Waze. To which, BJP demanded President' rule in Maharashtra and Deshmukh's resignation for the probe in the letter.

We will implement CAA in Assam: State BJP chief

Majuli (Assam), March 22 (ANI): Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, state BJP chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass on March 21 said that the party will soon implement Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Speaking to ANI, Dass said, "This has been passed (by the Parliament). There is no question of stepping back, this is an ideological commitment of BJP. CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) is not going to cause any harm. We will definitely implement it, rules will be formed." Assembly elections for 126 seats in Assam will be held in three phases starting from March 27 and the counting of votes will take place on May 2.

Holi 2021: Sales get affected due to COVID

Agra (UP), Mar 22 (ANI): Holi is around the corner. Ahead of the celebrations, Agra market stocked up with colours, gulal, water guns and other items. However, the sales are down this year due to COVID-19 pandemic. A shopkeeper said, "Sales are down by 50% compared to last year." A very few number of customers were seen in the market.

Three terrorists eliminated in encounter in J and K's Shopian

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir), March 22 (ANI): Three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian in the early hours of March 22. Two of them were associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba. The encounter broke out at the Manihal area of Shopian and it is currently underway. More details are awaited.

TN polls: 'Confident' DMK installs countdown clock at party headquarters

Chennai, Mar 21 (ANI): DMK seemed confident ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. A digital countdown clock has been installed at the entrance of party's headquarters in the run-up to the Election. Tamil Nadu will go to Assembly polls in single phase on April 06. Counting of votes will be held on May 02.

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.