India, Politics, 2nd May 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 02 May 2019

India, Politics, 02 May 2019

Rathore, a former Colonel in the Army, also mocked claims made by the Congress that its government had conducted six surgical strikes in the past. (Photo: ANI)

Entire Army is standing with BJP, PM Modi: Union Minister Rathore

'I was in the military so I am aware of what happened or what didn't happen,' Rathore said.

02 May 2019 8:25 PM

While addressing the public, Gandhi had referred to Amit Shah as a 'murder accused' and his son Jay Shah as a 'magician'. (Photo: File)

EC gives clean chit to Rahul on 'murder accused' remark against Amit Shah

EC said there was no violation of model code of conduct in his speech in an election rally in Madhya Pradesh.

02 May 2019 8:16 PM

The MNS won 13 seats in the 2009 Assembly polls and is believed to have eaten into the Shiv Sena and BJP's vote share, helping the Congress-NCP combine to retain power. (Photo: PTI)

If not for LS, NCP may have tie-up with MNS for state polls

The MNS is not contesting the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.

02 May 2019 6:59 PM

The Congress president will attend another rally in the North West Delhi constituency on May 7 in support of party candidate Rajesh Lilothia. (Photo: AP)

Priyanka's roadshows, Rahul's rallies to heat up LS poll campaigning in Delhi

The grand old party has fielded Sheila Dikshit and Vijender Singh from North East Delhi and South Delhi respectively.

02 May 2019 6:44 PM

In Amethi sitting MP and Congress president Rahul Gandhi is facing a serious challenge from BJP's Smriti Irani in the Lok Sabha Polls. (Photo: PTI)

'Chowkidar chor hai': Sidhu slams PM Modi in Amethi

In a wielded attack on Prime Minister Modi, Sidhu had said that he seeks votes in the name of the security forces and dead bodies.

02 May 2019 5:06 PM

Lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar on Thursday took a swipe at BJP Bhopal candidate Pragya Singh Thakur over her comments on Babri Masjid demolition. (Photo: File)

Sadhvi Pragya BJP's shameful choice: Javed Akhtar on her Babri comments

His comments come after Sadhvi Pragya had said she is 'proud' to accept that she was involved in demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.

02 May 2019 4:31 PM

'I have said very clearly that Congress is fighting this election on its own strength,' Priyanka Said. (Photo: ANI)

Would rather die than benefit the BJP: Priyanka

'Our candidates are fighting strongly in most constituencies,' Priyanka said.

02 May 2019 3:36 PM

Fielding 'undertrial terror accused' Pragya Thakur as a candidate for the Lok Sabha polls is BJP's way of consolidating the Hindutva vote bank, CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury has charged. (Photo: File)

Fielding Pragya Thakur BJP's way of consolidating Hindutva vote bank: Yechury

CPI(M) leader claimed the BJP's fear of being unable to retain 50 per cent of its seats has led it to rouse communal passions to get votes.

02 May 2019 3:26 PM

When someone from the crowd warned her to be careful with these deadly creatures, Vadra said: 'Nothing will happen, it's fine'. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Priyanka Gandhi playing with snake in her hand, says 'it's fine'

After having a chit-chat with some snake charmers at the village, Priyanka Gandhi not only held a reptile, but even played with it.

02 May 2019 3:17 PM

Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday questioned the Congress' approach towards the state of Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of ongoing Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File)

Omar Abdullah questions Congress' approach towards J&K

The National Conference leader also said that by ignoring the state like this, the Congress is giving a walkover to the BJP.

02 May 2019 3:13 PM

Irani slammed Gandhi days after a video went viral in which a group of children were heard raising objectionable slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of Gandhi. (Photo: ANI)

Families should keep their children away from Priyanka: Smriti Irani

'She makes children abuse,' Smriti said.

02 May 2019 2:46 PM

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East. (Photo: ANI)

My focus both on 2019, 2022 elections to defeat BJP: Priyanka

The Congress leader said that the BJP's narrative building is diverting the attention of the people from real issues.

02 May 2019 2:36 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said if voted to power, Rs 72,000 would be deposited in bank accounts of 5 crore people of the country within one year under NYAY scheme. (Photo: File)

Rs 72,000 will be deposited in bank accounts within a year under NYAY scheme: Rahul

The Congress chief said the poor were hit by the GST and asserted that the Congress was committed to save tribal land.

02 May 2019 2:14 PM

'Some JD(S) workers have even cast their votes to BJP,' Devegowda said.(Photo: ANI)

There was a lot of confusion in seat distribution between JD(S), Cong: GT Devegowda

Polling for the 28 seats in Karnataka got completed in two phases on April 18 and 23.

02 May 2019 2:08 PM

Lamba has been at odds with the AAP for quite sometime now. (Photo: File)

Alka Lamba skips Kejriwal's roadshow, says she was insulted by AAP

Kejriwal held the roadshow in Chandni Chowk on Tuesday with AAP Chandni Chowk candidate Pankaj Gupta.

02 May 2019 1:41 PM

Accompanied by BJP leader Kamal Sharma, Deol offered prayers at the Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak and had a glimpse of the Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal district of Pakistan through binoculars installed at 'darshan sthal' here. (Photo: ANI twitter)

BJP candidate Sunny Deol offers prayers at Dera Baba Nanak Gurdwara

Kartarpur Sahib is located in Pakistan's Narowal district across the river Ravi, about four kilometres from the Dera Baba Nanak shrine.

02 May 2019 1:25 PM

The state leadership of CPI(M) had rejected the charges of bogus voting and alleged that the chief electoral officer was acting in accordance with the UDF's ploy. (Photo: File)

Three CPI(M) activists booked for 'bogus voting' in Kerala

The CEO, on Tuesday, had also sought a report from the district collectors of Kannur and Kasragod on complaints of fake voting.

02 May 2019 1:13 PM

'After four phases of election, I can confidently say that this fascist Narendra Modi government is on its way out. There will be a new government at the Centre which will be driven by regional parties,' Brien said. (Photo: File)

Anti-BJP front will form govt, TMC to play kingmaker: Derek O'Brien

Brien ruled out the possibility of supporting the NDA in case it falls short of majority, saying it is a fight 'against ideologies'.

02 May 2019 1:04 PM

'BJP, Congress has started talking absurd about the SP-BSP alliance;' Mayawati said. (Photo: File)

Congress, BJP acting against SP-BSP alliance: Mayawati

Congress President Rahul Gandi had alleged that control of Mayawati and Akhilesh was in hands of PM Narendra Modi.

02 May 2019 1:04 PM

The Congress party in Uttar Pradesh is fighting a battle to lose, says Union Minister Smriti Irani, as the battle of ballots intensifies in India’s politically most important state where 80 Lok Sabha seats are up for grab. (Photo: File)

Congress is fighting a battle to lose: Smriti Irani

Irani's comment comes post Priyanka's statement that Congress had fielded some candidates in UP with an aim to cut BJP’s vote share.

02 May 2019 1:00 PM

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