India, Politics, 6th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 06 Apr 2019

India, Politics, 06 Apr 2019

The prime minister accused the Congress of wanting to hold talks with separatists 'who take money from Pakistan'. (Image: ANI twitter)

Congress like sinking Titanic ship, worse than in 2014: Modi in Maha's Nanded

He said the Congress has more factions in Maharashtra than the number of MLAs it has in the state.

06 Apr 2019 9:26 PM

Gandhi said a separate budget would be presented for farmers to give them a clear idea of how much money the government has allocated for them. (Image: ANI twitter)

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP for casting doubts on feasibility of Cong's 'Nyay' scheme

He asserted that the Cong' manifesto clearly states that farmers cannot be jailed for non-repayment of loans.

06 Apr 2019 9:07 PM

On the clashes between inmates and the staff at the Central Jail here, the former chief minister said reports on the issue so far sound conflicting. (Photo: PTI)

Mehbooba appeals to people to reject those attempting to fragment J&K

She said forces want to "peddle lies" that only Kashmiri-speaking Muslims of the Valley are for the special status of the state.

06 Apr 2019 8:13 PM

Modi also criticised the Congress party for reviewing the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), if voted to power. (Image: ANI)

Modi attacks CM Bhupesh Baghel over PM-KISAN scheme

Congress has promised in ‘dakosla patra’ (hypocrisy document) to remove the Raksha kavach, he said.

06 Apr 2019 7:57 PM

Neither the TDP nor YSRC announced a farm loan waiver but promised several benefits to farmers in varied measures. (Image: ANI twitter)

Rs 2 lakh to each family every year: Chandrababu Naidu releases TDP's manifesto

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi promised Rs 72,000 per annum to each poor family, his government, if voted back to power.

06 Apr 2019 7:49 PM

The Trinamul chief noted, "Just soon thereafter the order of the Commission on removal of officers was received. (Image:File)

At behest of BJP: Mamata targets EC on transfer of police officers

Ms Banerjee wrote, 'I strongly feel that the ECI plays a neutral role to save the democracy in India'.

06 Apr 2019 7:28 PM

Dimple Yadav along with Akhilesh Yadav took part in a road show atop a rath (chariot) from Faguha Bhutta in the presence of large number of SP and BSP workers and leaders who chanted slogans. (Image: ANI)

Dimple Yadav files nomination for Kannauj LS seat

She alleged that the BJP did not fulfil its promises and it was using the armed forces to divert attention.

06 Apr 2019 6:10 PM

Lamenting that the people of Amethi lack basic amenities even after 70 years of Independence, Irani said farmers still do not get water for irrigation. (Photo: PTI)

Smriti Irani attacks Rahul Gandhi for 'lack of development in Amethi'

Irani lashed out at the Congress leader for his recent comments on the BJP's top leadership.

06 Apr 2019 5:33 PM

The first round of service voting by secret postal ballot began at 10 am on Friday at ITBP Animal Training School (ATS) located at Lohitpur in Arunachal Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

ITBP soldiers cast first vote of Lok Sabha 2019 in Arunachal Pradesh

Apart from the ATS unit of nearly 30 soldiers, other ITBP units deployed in the state also cast their votes through postal ballot.

06 Apr 2019 4:44 PM

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Saturday launched an offensive on the Modi government, saying people are being taught a new definition of patriotism while those not accepting diversity are being called patriots. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

New definition of patriotism being taught: Sonia Gandhi takes a jibe at Modi govt

Sonia Gandhi also alleged that the BJP-led government was not ready to fulfil its duty of enforcing rule of law in the country.

06 Apr 2019 4:36 PM

Kashyap has been made the star campaigner of the BJP for the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha seat. (Representational Image)

Watch: BJP leader terms Ram, Hanuman 'chowkidars'; video surfaces online

Similarly, slogans like 'mera Shankar' and 'mera Hanuman' were followed by chants of 'chowkidar'.

06 Apr 2019 4:30 PM

Stalin also defended an earlier speech Dravidar Kazhagam chief Veeramani made on Lord Krishna. (Photo: ANI)

Tamil Nadu voters 'fed up' of Centre, state government: MK Stalin

Stalin, who began campaigning on March 20 and has covered nearly 30 parliamentary constituencies since then.

06 Apr 2019 4:14 PM

Adityanath was campaigning for BJP's Nowgong candidate Rupak Sarmah. (Image: ANI twitter)

Cong entered unholy alliance with Muslim League: Yogi in Assam

Gandhi filed his nomination paper from Wayanad which has a sizable Muslim population, on Thursday.

06 Apr 2019 3:54 PM

Yadav and Mayawati had together drawn up a strategy to start the campaign during 'Navratri', which began Saturday, from western UP, a leader said. (Photo: File)

SP-BSP-RLD alliance to begin joint campaign with rally in Deoband

The SP and the BSP announced their alliance in January, will contest on 37 and 38 seats respectively.

06 Apr 2019 3:32 PM

L. K. Advani. said the party never considered those who disagreed with it politically as anti-national or enemies, but only as adversaries. (Photo: PTI)

Advani's remarks aimed at whom, asks Shiv Sena

Sena added that in election rallies, statements like 'opposition is speaking the language of Pakistan and enemies' are being made.

06 Apr 2019 3:20 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed a rally in Alipurduar. (Photo: File)

Modi a liar, TMC will lead formation of new govt at Centre: Mamata

In an apparent dig at Modi, Banerjee wondered how a person who didn't look after his wife would look after the citizens of the country.

06 Apr 2019 3:20 PM

The Congress had said on Friday that the ED charge sheet filed in the Agusta case before a Delhi court was a "cheap election stunt" to divert people's attention from the "imminent defeat" of the Modi government in the polls. (Photo: PTI)

'Bogus allegations': Congress hits back at Jaitley on VVIP chopper case

Jaitley had said the Congress should answer as to who were referred to as

06 Apr 2019 3:03 PM

The manifesto promises Rs. 50,000 per year for Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas (DWCRA) under the YSR Aasara scheme. (Image: File)

YSRCP releases manifesto with focus on development of marginalised sections, women

The manifesto was released by YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at party's head office here.

06 Apr 2019 2:42 PM

Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, AICC in-charge for party's Bihar unit Shaktisinh Gohil welcomed Sinha into the party. (Image: ANI twitter)

Shatrughan Sinha joins Cong; terms BJP 'one-man show, two-men army'

Sinha represents Bihar's Patna Sahib seat in the Lok Sabha.

06 Apr 2019 1:39 PM

Speaking about the promises fulfilled that were made during 2014 campaign, he said if everything was completed, the world would come to a halt. (Photo: File)

Will come back to power with full majority. I see the wave: Modi

Modi spoke on a range of topics, from the NDA’s rule to Opposition strategy to hard-state issues like terror and national security.

06 Apr 2019 1:36 PM

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