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India Politics 21 May 2019

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Both BJP and TMC accusing each other of rigging, interfering in polling booths and threatening each other cadres. (Photo: ANI)

5 BJP men attacked by TMC workers in Cooch Behar

Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal were marred with instances of violence, despite the presence of central security forces.

21 May 2019 1:57 PM

'As far as his statement is concerned it is his individual personal opinion so you should ask him. It is not the party's opinion or assessment,' Karnataka Deputy CM G Parameshwara (Photo: PTI | File)

Roshan Baig's personal opinion: Dy CM Parameshwara on 'buffoon' comment

Congress leader Roshan Baig has also said that he feels sorry for his leader, Rahul Gandhi because of all these things.

21 May 2019 1:32 PM

Singh added that their priority was to stop the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from forming the government. (Photo: File)

Kejriwal dials Akhilesh Yadav to discuss post-results strategy

Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh told reporters here that the two leaders held talks over phone.

21 May 2019 1:08 PM

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday cancelled his scheduled visit to the national capital on a day when opposition parties will be meeting Election Commission officials over the issues of EVMs. (Photo: File)

Ahead of opposition meet over EVM issues, Kumaraswamy cancels Delhi visit

21 opposition parties will knock the doors of EC, pressing their demand of tallying VVPAT slips with EVM figures.

21 May 2019 12:15 PM

The clarification by the polling officer comes after various rumours on social media regarding EVMs leading to tensions in some parts of the region. (Photo: File)

Poll body rubbishes EVM tampering allegations by Opposition

Opposition parties are also visiting the Election Commission to meet officials over this issue, later on Tuesday.

21 May 2019 11:22 AM

Earlier on Monday, a BJP delegation led by Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Railway minister Piyush Goyal approached the EC and urged it to conduct re-polling in the constituencies where violence had taken place during all the phases of the Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: File)

Following violence, EC announces re-polling at Kolkata booth

The re-polling will be conducted on Wednesday, May 22 from 7 am to 6 pm.

21 May 2019 10:41 AM

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Monday sent an audio recording to her party workers, urging them not to believe in the survey. (Photo: File)

Priyanka urges party workers not to believe in exit polls

The exit polls on television channels on Monday projected that the BJP-led NDA will retain power at the Centre again.

21 May 2019 9:48 AM

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh and former President Pranab Mukherjee paid homage to the late prime minister. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi, other leaders pay tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversay

Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a LTTE suicide bomber during an election rally in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur on May 21, 1991.

21 May 2019 9:40 AM

Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha on Monday refused to comment on Vivek Oberoi's tweet against Aishwarya Bachchan, saying that he had many more other jobs to do than commenting on his meme. (Photo: File)

Have many more other jobs to do than commenting on Vivek's tweet: Shatrughan Sinha

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a notice to actor Oberoi demanding explanation over his tweet on the exit polls.

21 May 2019 9:16 AM

Baig pointed fingers at KPCC President Dinesh Gundu Rao for conducting 'flop poll campaign' and also attacked CLP leaders including Siddaramaiah for the same. (Photo: File)

K'taka Cong leader appeals Muslims to 'join hands' with BJP if need arises

Congress leader Roshan Baig dropped hints of quitting the party, and humbly appealed Muslims to compromise with the situation.

21 May 2019 9:08 AM

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