India, Politics, 29th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 29 Apr 2019

India, Politics, 29 Apr 2019

Elections, which were held in four phases, concluded in Maharashtra on April 29. The voter turnout in Maharashtra was 60.7%. (Photo: Representational purpose only)

Phase 4: 63 per cent is aggregate turnout, Mumbai registers 55.1 per cent voting

Except for Mumbai South which had a marginal dip in its electorate, all other constituencies in Mumbai recorded a surge in the turnout.

29 Apr 2019 7:30 PM

He went on to say, 'The BJP is ahead on all the 13 seats, where polling was held Monday.' (Photo: File)

BJP will win both Amethi and Rae Bareli: JP Nadda

JP Nadda said, 'Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a Tsunami in favour of the BJP'.

29 Apr 2019 7:17 PM

Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Photo: File)

Rahul will fulfil Gandhiji's 'dissolve Cong' wish: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

He further claimed that the Congress chief had to apologise in the Supreme Court for his "chowkidar chor hai" remark.

29 Apr 2019 7:13 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (Photo: File)

Kejriwal lauds Akhilesh for fielding ex-BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav against Modi

The former BSF constable was dismissed in 2017 after he posted a video online complaining about the food served to the troops.

29 Apr 2019 7:05 PM

'Our government will spend crores of rupees on education, health,' Rahul Gandhi said.(Photo: ANI)

Won't promise 2 crore jobs but guarantee 22 lakh jobs: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress president reiterated his poll promise of NYAY.

29 Apr 2019 6:22 PM

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O' Brien (Photo: File)

TMC claims Modi of horse trading, to complain to EC

Banerjee is one of Modi's and BJP's severest critics.

29 Apr 2019 5:26 PM

'When Modiji had taken oath as prime minister for the first time on May 26, 2014, he had said his government will not be for any religion or individual,' said Adityanath. (Photo: ANI)

No one can play with country's security under Modi govt: UP CM

He said anti-Romeo squads have been set up for the safety and security of girls and laws have been framed to deal with land mafias.

29 Apr 2019 4:55 PM

The 32-year-old, who shot to fame three years ago when he was booked in a sedition case lodged in Delhi, is engaged in a three-cornered contest with Union minister and BJP leader Giriraj Singh and RJD veteran Tanveer Hassan. (Photo: File)

I am with commoners, ruling party with rich: Kanhaiya in Bihar

Lalu Prasad is said to have initially been in favor of supporting Kumar but decided otherwise at the instance of his son Tejashwi Yadav.

29 Apr 2019 4:44 PM

'My sole objective will be to strengthen and eliminate corruption in the forces,' Yadav told reporters.

SP fields ex-BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav against PM Modi in Varanasi

The SP, which is in an alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Rashtriya Lok Dal, had earlier declared Shalini Yadav.

29 Apr 2019 4:42 PM

Gambhir, however, has rejected the allegation, saying he possesses only one voter identity card.

Action on Gambhir only after receiving the complaint: Delhi CEO

AAP's East Delhi candidate Atishi Marlena has moved to court against Gambhir alleging that he has names in two

29 Apr 2019 4:42 PM

Giving an analysis of the performance of the Modi government, Chidambaram said on economic front, it has absolutely and conclusively established that economic growth has slowed down and 'unemployment is highest in 45 years.' (Photo: File)

Modi rule 'complete disaster'; UPA-III could be a reality: Chidambaram

Chidambaram also said that BJP's 'campaign of polarisation' has been a complete failure in Southern India.

29 Apr 2019 4:39 PM

The Prime Minister also accused the Congress of rallying behind parties to destabilise governments. (Photo: File)

Mission 'mahamilavat' wants 'khichdi' govt at Centre: Modi

Modi said that the grand alliance of opposition parties does not at any cost want a government with absolute majority.

29 Apr 2019 4:14 PM

Gehlot alleged that Modi had been dividing the nation and the society in the name of nationalism, which posed a 'threat' to democracy. (Photo: File)

Modi on course to becoming dictator, huge threat to democracy: Rajasthan CM

History says that every dictator first talks of nationalism and captivate the people, Gehlot said.

29 Apr 2019 3:50 PM

Irani had unsuccessfully contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Amethi against Congress president Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Yogi Adityanath to canvass for Smriti Irani in Amethi

Adityanath had attended the nomination procession of Irani but left Amethi soon after.

29 Apr 2019 3:39 PM

The action was taken following a complaint by Bahujan Vikas Aghadi activists, including Vasai-Virar mayor Rupesh Jadhav, who alleged that cash was being distributed to lure voters. (Photo: File I representational)

Rs 64,500 cash seized from car outside Sena nominee's office

The raid was carried out in the early hours by EC's staff where the poll campaign office of Sena's nominee Rajendra Gavit is located.

29 Apr 2019 3:37 PM

PM Narendra Modi adressing a rally at West Bengal. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

40 TMC MLAs in touch with me, will cross over after I win polls: Modi

Modi also attacked the TMC chief 'for not allowing the people of West Bengal to go and caste their vote'.

29 Apr 2019 3:23 PM

The one tactic taking potshots at Modi, whether with ‘chowkidar chor hai’ or ‘Hitler Babu’ has not been abandoned by the opposition. (Photo: FIle)

Anti Modi speeches- the principal tactic of regional parties till phase 4

To stay on the message during the long and exhausting month and a half of electioneering is the biggest challenge for political parties.

29 Apr 2019 3:16 PM

The Panaji bypoll was necessitated by the death of former chief minister Manohar Parrikar who represented the constituency. (Photo: File)

Former RSS leader Velingkar in fray for Panaji by-election

Velingkar is contesting on the ticket of Goa Suraksha Manch (GSM), which he formed after being sacked as Goa RSS chief in 2016.

29 Apr 2019 3:15 PM

Thakur Shyamnarayan High School and College in Kandivali (E) is reported to have just one polling booth which has led to long queue. (Photo: Representational purpose only)

Big queue but bigger enthusiasm, Mumbai battles heat to get inked

Some voters appreciated the efforts of the polling staff. Senior citizens and disabled people are given preference at the booth.

29 Apr 2019 2:47 PM

The BJP party also accused Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and AAP's Lok Sabha candidate Atishi Marlena. (Photo: File)

BJP urges EC to deploy central forces in all polling booths of West Bengal

Naqvi accused Gandhi of continuously making false allegations and derogatory statements against Shah and Modi.

29 Apr 2019 2:41 PM

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