India, Politics, 8th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 08 May 2019

India, Politics, 08 May 2019

Will give a tough fight to Modi: Ajay Rai

The Congress leader said the people would end Modi's "arrogance" this time in the polls.

08 May 2019 9:26 PM

The BJP began using "tukde tukde" gang to refer to students accused of raising anti-India slogans in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in 2016 and has generalised the phrase to attack those it accuses of sympathising with Maoists and separatists. (Photo: ANI twitter)

AAP supports 'tukde-tukde' gang, brought 'nakampanthi' in Delhi: PM

He said the BJP has reduced pollution and traffic jam in Delhi by building eastern and western peripherals.

08 May 2019 8:45 PM

Congress leader P Chidambaram (Photo: File)

Jaitley conceals data, Modi deals in rhetoric, economy suffers: Chidambaram

Chidambaram said the economy has gone to "rack and ruin" and the governement's report exposes its "false propaganda".

08 May 2019 8:38 PM

Delhi will vote on May 12, in the sixth round of the general elections. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Priyanka Gandhi dares Modi to fight last 2 phases on demonetisation, GST

Modi on Tuesday challenged the Congress to fight the remaining two phases on Rajiv Gandhi's legacy.

08 May 2019 8:29 PM

The party also alleged that there were reports of weapon trading under the disguise of sand mining. (Photo: File)

'Kerala government is soft on terrorism,' says BJP

In a release, BJP said the government failed to follow the directions on human trafficking to Yemen and weapons trading.

08 May 2019 8:14 PM

Union Minister Maneka Gandhi (Photo: File)

'It was totally out of context..... You have heard my speeches,' Maneka says

Earlier, Maneka Gandhi in a rally told Muslims to vote for her as they would need her once the elections get over.

08 May 2019 7:50 PM

The BSP supremo appealed to his party cadre to forget their differences with the SP people.

Mahagathbandhan to stay until Modi, Yogi ousted from power: Mayawati

BSP has stitched a formidable alliance with the SP and RLD.

08 May 2019 7:06 PM

'Our NYAY scheme will improve the situation of 25 crore people,' Rahul Gandhi said. (Photo: ANI twitter)

'Chowkidar chor hai', I say it with proof: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi also made it clear that the scheme will not harm the middle class or small businessmen.

08 May 2019 6:54 PM

'A Dalit woman was gang-raped in Alwar district of Rajasthan. This incident was hidden by the Congress party. It was a shameful act on behalf of the grand old party. CM Gehlot must resign by owning up the responsibility for this heinous crime,' Javdekar said. (Photo: File)

Javadekar demands Ashok Gehlot's resignation over Alwar gang rape

A woman was allegedly gang-raped and thrashed while her husband was beaten up by a group of five men in Alwar on April 30.

08 May 2019 6:50 PM

Demonetisation was widely used to convert the black money into white by the most corrupt people in the country, Gandhi said. (Photo: ANI)

People don't trust Modi; he won't become PM again: Rahul Gandhi in MP

Gandhi said Modi can't face the truth that he has failed to deliver on his promises.

08 May 2019 6:32 PM

BJP state president Ravinder Raina (Facebook Screengrab/ Ravinder Raina)

After BJP's attempt to bribe Leh-based journalists snowballs, CCTV footage emerges

The polling in Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency was held in the fifth phase of the general elections on May 5, three days after the incident.

08 May 2019 6:21 PM

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra (Photo: ANI twitter)

Instead of poverty, joblessness Modi chooses me: Robert Vadra

He also said he had been at the receiving end of "complete harassment" by the Modi government and various government agencies.

08 May 2019 5:56 PM

Banerjee’s recent comment that she would like to give the PM “a tight slap to democracy” was censured. (Photo: File)

Mamata likens fight to oust Modi with 1942's 'Quit India'movement

Comparing the rule under the present governement to British Raj, Mamata likened her protest to that of Mahatma Gandhi.

08 May 2019 5:48 PM

On Jammu and Kashmir, Shah made BJP's stand clear that they would surely remove article 370 from the state. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Don't vote for development; vote for National Security: Amit Shah

He finally appealed for votes from the people for BJP in large numbers.

08 May 2019 5:44 PM

People jostled with each other to catch a glimpse of Priyanka Gandhi. (Photo: Ani Twitter)

Priyanka holds roadshow in North East Delhi supporting Sheila Dikshit

Priyanka Gandhi will also hold another roadshow in South Delhi later in the evening.

08 May 2019 5:23 PM

Want to raise money to contest elections? Ask.

Several candidates these elections have crowdsourced money to fund their campaigns.

08 May 2019 5:04 PM

Narendra Modi said,'Congress supports those who are inclined to Pakistan'. (Photo: ANI twitter)

'Jawano ke khoon ka dalaal', 'neech': PM Modi lists out curses by Opposition

'Congress supports people abusing sacred texts of Mahabharat and Ramayan,' Modi said.

08 May 2019 4:54 PM

Hitting back at the BJP, the BSP chief said, 'We are not 'mahamilawati', it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is 'mahamilawati'.' (Photo: File)

Since mahagathbandhan was formed, BJP lost sleep: Mayawati

Mayawati said the prospects of the opposition alliance was improving day by day.

08 May 2019 4:07 PM

The political parties never approach them directly and instead their ground workers reach out to them. (Photo: Representational)

This Haryana village provides tailor-made crowds for political rallies

Based on their requirements, customers can choose from different 'kits' and 'packages'.

08 May 2019 3:50 PM

Chief Minister Adityanath also directed his party workers to arrange vehicles for the poor and disabled voters on the day of polling for a better turnout of voters. (Photo: ANI)

UP CM asks workers to post pics with AIIMS in background to win LS polls

He also asked them to make efforts to win their respective booths and advised them to go for door to door campaigning.

08 May 2019 3:35 PM

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