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India Politics 05 Apr 2019

India, Politics, 05 Apr 2019

Priyanka Gandhi kept taking mobile phones of the supporters whoever requested for selfie and obliged them. (Image: ANI)

Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow, woos voters through selfie in Ghaziabad

Priyanka took a step forward and ensured best selfies for supporters by clicking them herself.

05 Apr 2019 7:57 PM

Kumar had severed his ties with the Grand Alliance in July, 2017, less than two years after his partnership with arch rival Prasad and the Congress succeeded in delivering a crushing defeat to the BJP-led NDA in the assembly polls. (Photo:File)

‘Bogus’ tweets Prashant Kishor on Lalu Prasad’s claims on Nitish Kumar

Kishor, had worked with Kumar and Prasad as a strategist during 2015 assembly polls.

05 Apr 2019 7:55 PM

The Congress chief also said he was not bothered by the criticism of the Nyay minimum income scheme promised in the party manifesto. (Image: File)

Modi threw out his guru Advani, is this Hinduism, asks Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi said he was inspired by the prime minister's "false" promise of depositing Rs 15 lakh in every Indian's bank account.

05 Apr 2019 6:49 PM

Party sources on Friday said Vivek Oberoi will campaign in various constituencies in the state, though a detailed schedule is yet to be drawn up.

Gujarat: Modi biopic hero Vivek Oberoi in BJP star campaigner list

Other actors on the list include Union minister Smriti Irani, Hema Malini and Paresh Rawal, both sitting Lok Sabha MPs.

05 Apr 2019 6:49 PM

Aam Aadmi Party manifesto, which will list out its agenda for the general elections, will focus on its endeavour to get full statehood for Delhi, a source said.

AAP likely to release manifesto for LS polls on April 25: Sources

The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to release its manifesto on April 8.

05 Apr 2019 6:37 PM

The BJP president claimed that the NRC is a major step taken by prime minister Narendra Modi during the last five years to drive out illegal migrants from Assam. (Image: ANI)

Amit Shah asks Rahul to clear stand on Omar Abdullah's demand for separate PM

''Kashmir will always remain a part of the country and we cannot allow it to have a separate Prime Minister'', he said.

05 Apr 2019 6:34 PM

The Prime Minister also slammed National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah for pitching for revival of the post of a separate Prime Minister for Jammu and Kashmir and targeted its ally Congress over it. (Image: ANI)

Modi raises 'Ahmed Patel', Gandhi 'family' in VVIP Augusta deal at rally

The Congress needs corruption and corruption needs Congress,” the Prime Minister alleged.

05 Apr 2019 6:25 PM

Naidu’s protest comes after Kadapa district police raided properties of TDP MP, CM Ramesh, in Potladurthi village, on Friday. (Image: ANI)

AP CM stages protest against I-T raids on TDP candidates; slams PM

Naidu also urged people to take note of what is being done under BJP rule at the Centre.

05 Apr 2019 5:29 PM

PM will address a rally in Songadh town, in Tapi district, which is part of Bardoli Lok Sabha seat, Vaghani added.(Photo: ANI)

Gujarat LS poll: PM Modi to address two rallies on April 10

The BJP had won all 26 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the 2014 polls.

05 Apr 2019 5:13 PM

The Shiv Sena has no representation in the Goa Legislative Assembly and has never won any Lok Sabha election in the coastal state. (Photo: File)

Shiv Sena drops plan to contest from North Goa LS seat

MP Sanjay Raut had told reporters last month in Panaji that his party would contest the general elections in Goa.

05 Apr 2019 4:27 PM

They said the filing of nomination papers will be a big show of strength and the top Congress leadership will be present. (Photo: File)

Rahul to file nomination from Amethi on April 10, Sonia from Rae Bareli on April 11

Newly-appointed Cong general secretary Priyanka Gandhi will be present with her brother and mother when they file their nomination papers.

05 Apr 2019 4:02 PM

The chief minister was addressing the rally in support of the Congress candidate from Pali Lok Sabha seat Badriram Jakhar. (Photo: ANI)

Democracy, Constitution under threat in BJP rule: Ashok Gehlot

The chief minister said Modi was a good actor and should have been in the film industry.

05 Apr 2019 3:40 PM

, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Assam. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

TMC stood beside those left out from NRC: Mamata in Assam

NRC and Citizenship (Amendment) Bill are two lollipops being doled out by PM Modi to fool people of Assam, said Mamata Banerjee.

05 Apr 2019 2:29 PM

Yogi Adityanath further said that if Congress and the Muslim League win the election then the virus would spread across the nation. (Photo: ANI)

Muslim League is virus, Congress infested with it: Yogi Adityanath

Rahul Gandhi on Thursday filed nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, a Muslim League stronghold, in Kerala.

05 Apr 2019 1:54 PM

The RJD leader emphasised that he has proof that Nitish Kumar tried his best to contact him, Lalu Yadav and even Congress to form the grand alliance. (Photo: PTI)

Nitish Kumar made many attempts to rejoin grand alliance, says Tejashwi Yadav

"We will not ally with Nitish Kumar ever," Tejashwi added.

05 Apr 2019 1:47 PM

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday interacted with a group of students in Pune. (Photo: File)

I love Narendra Modi; no anger, hatred towards him: Rahul in Pune

Rahul Gandhi said he has got courage to be what he is today from accepting the truth and works on the basis of truth.

05 Apr 2019 1:16 PM

Yadav said without social justice, progress can’t be achieved. (Photo: File)

‘Want a new vision’: Akhilesh Yadav releases Samajwadi Party manifesto

Releasing the party’s manifesto, Yadav is in favour of an absolute farm loan waiver.

05 Apr 2019 1:15 PM

NaMo TV election rallies, speeches of the prime minister and interviews of BJP leaders.

NaMo TV controversy: No extension to I&B ministry to file reply

The channel, launched after model code of conduct for Lok Sabha polls came into effect, carries picture of PM Modi as its logo.

05 Apr 2019 12:50 PM

The Judge said the petitioner can record the remarks, if any made by Stalin at the meeting and produce it before the court on April 8. (Image: File)

Plea to restrain MK Stalin from linking TN CM to Kodanad case

A total of 10 people had been arrested in connection with the April 23, 2017 robbery attempt at the Kodanad estate.

05 Apr 2019 12:47 PM

Taking a dig at the opposition, Modi said replying to terrorists in their own language is not liked by some people. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Oppn's agenda to dislodge me from power, promote dynastic politics: PM

Continuing his attack, Modi said terrorists became bold because of the soft attitude of the Congress, SP and BSP.

05 Apr 2019 12:43 PM

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