India, Politics, 12th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 12 Apr 2019

India, Politics, 12 Apr 2019

This is Prime Minister's first election rally in Kerala, that will go to the polls in the third phase on April 23. (Image: ANI twitter)

LDF, UDF failed people of Kerala despite dominating state politics for decades: Modi

'BJP Karyakarthas have been attacked and killed in Kerala for serving the people,' Modi said.

12 Apr 2019 8:48 PM

Adityanath also slammed former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by alleging that he discriminated between Muslims and other individuals. (Image: ANI)

Terrorists, Naxals afraid of BJP government: Adityanath

Taking a dig at Congress, he said that in the last few months, the system has derailed in Chhattisgarh under the Congress rule.

12 Apr 2019 7:43 PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said he will meet Election Commission (EC) on Saturday over the issue of malfunctioning of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the ongoing general elections. (Photo: File)

Will meet EC on EVM abnormalities: Chandrababu Naidu

On Thursday, Naidu had requested EC for extension of polling time in state to compensate for time lost due to technical glitches in EVMs.

12 Apr 2019 7:14 PM

Sending a strong message to Modi Banerjee added, 'Do not bring disrepute to their name'. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Mamata asks Modi-Shah to not beg for votes in name of army

Banerjee's warning came a day after ex-servicemen complained of 'politicisation of forces' by BJP in a letter to President Kovind.

12 Apr 2019 7:00 PM

Anil Sharma has been under pressure from his own party after his father, former Union minister Sukh Ram quit the BJP and joined the Congress along with Aashray Sharma (Photo: File)

BJP Himachal Minister Anil Sharma resigns after son joins Congress

He refused to campaign for the BJP candidate who is contesting against his son for the Lok Sabha seat

12 Apr 2019 6:17 PM

Yadav said a 'mahaparivartan (change)' will come only through 'social justice' and the SP-BSP-RLD combine was committed to it. (Image : File)

BJP dividing society over caste and religion, says Akhilesh

Yadav targeted the BJP saying that it showed false dreams and promised people 'acche din' but in reality did nothing for them.

12 Apr 2019 5:51 PM

Senior AAP leader Gopal Rai said the JJP will fight on seven seats. (Photo: PTI)

AAP, JJP to fight LS polls in Haryana jointly

Arvind Kejriwal has proposed an alliance between the AAP, JJP and the Congress but the grand old party rejected the proposal.

12 Apr 2019 4:21 PM

The BJP had said it will establish National Traders' Welfare Board and create a national policy for retail trade for the growth of retail business. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Traders praise BJP's Welfare Board Promise, Congress says "Honey-Trap"

The proposed board, Mr Tripathi said, will also be effective in curbing atrocities against traders.

12 Apr 2019 4:14 PM

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed her solidarity with the military veterans who have written to President Ram Nath Kovind, expressing outrage over alleged use the armed forces for political purposes. (Photo: File)

Will never seek votes highlighting soldiers' achievements, says Mamata

Sharing her development plans for Kurseong, the TMC chief said her government will set up a university and a tourist lodge in the city.

12 Apr 2019 3:50 PM

Unnao will go to polls, where Maharaj is seeking another term, during the fourth phase of the elections on April 29. (Photo: File)

‘Vote for me or I will curse you,’ warns BJP’s Sakshi Maharaj

He is currently an MP from Unnao and has made several controversial statements in the past as well.

12 Apr 2019 3:27 PM

A BJP delegation, including Sitharaman, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and its media head Anil Baluni, submitted to the EC a memorandum. (Image: ANI twitter)

BJP moves EC for action against Rahul for making 'baseless' allegations against Modi

Senior BJP leader and Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman also expressed her party's 'disappointment' with the poll watchdog.

12 Apr 2019 3:26 PM

In a press conference, PC Chacko, AICC in-charge for Delhi said, 'AAP wants tie-up in other states but we are ready for an alliance only in Delhi.' (Photos: PTI)

Alliance on 33 LS seats or none: AAP on Cong's offer

PC Chacko blamed the AAP’s leadership for the failure of not having an alliance against the BJP in Delhi.

12 Apr 2019 3:00 PM

The Sena said the BJP, which calls itself a party with a difference, cannot justify this violence and dismiss the incident as one reflecting diverse opinions. (Photo: Twitter | @uddhavthackeray)

Shiv Sena advises BJP to 'speak less' on Rafale deal

The BJP has influence over electronic channels and the party is reaping its benefits,," the Sena said.

12 Apr 2019 2:33 PM

Amit Shah held a rally in Chhattisgarh and Odisha on Friday. (Photo: File)

Naxal attack political conspiracy, CBI should probe it: Amit Shah in Chhattisgarh

Addressing a poll rally in Rajnandgaon, Shah said Naxal attack was not a normal incident and 'it seems that it was a political conspiracy'.

12 Apr 2019 2:21 PM

Dubbing Union minister Smriti Irani a 'serial liar', the Congress on Friday alleged that she has "falsified records" of her educational qualifications and submitted contradictory affidavits to the Election Commission for which she should be disqualified. (Photo: File)

More you attack me, harder I will work in Amethi: Smriti Irani on Congress

This is not the first time that Smriti's educational degree has been a subject of controversy.

12 Apr 2019 2:12 PM

Priyanka Chaturvedi took a swipe at the BJP and said the judgement would bring out the "nexus" between the saffron party and its "suited-booted friends". (Photo : Priyanka Chaturvedi I File)

Transparency in political funding must: Cong hails SC’s electoral bonds order

Chaturvedi alleged that BJP, which came to power by promising to bring in transparency in the system, has done nothing towards it.

12 Apr 2019 2:03 PM

She also appealed to the BSP workers, agents and supporters to remain vigilant while casting their votes and check the voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) machine. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Mayawati alleges votes going in BJP's account due to EVM malfunction

She said that if the poll panel does not initiate any strict step, the ongoing election process would be of no use.

12 Apr 2019 1:56 PM

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has come down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 'politicising' sacrifices made by defence forces. (Photo: File)

Kumaraswamy slams PM for politicising sacrifices made by defence forces

'Can your first vote be dedicated to the brave hearts of Pulwama (terror attack)?' PM Modi had said.

12 Apr 2019 1:37 PM

Gandhi, the MP from Pilibhit, began her campaign from the Sultanpur seat about 10 days ago. (Photo: File)

Vote for me or else... Is Maneka Gandhi's poll pitch a threat?

Later in the video, she said that she has already won the elections and they would need her.

12 Apr 2019 1:26 PM

Modi said the Congress needs to be decisively defeated to ensure poverty eradication, modern infrastructure and development of all sections of society. (Image: ANI twitter)

Cong-JDS coalition '20 per cent commission govt': Modi in Karnataka

Modi also asserted that there was a wave across the country favouring the return of his government.

12 Apr 2019 12:53 PM

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