India, Politics, 15th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 15 May 2019

India, Politics, 15 May 2019

BJP will also ensure that Bengal's border gets modern fencing and infiltration is dealt with. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Mamata nephew's office will be locked up after May 23: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi cornered TMC supremo for violence, during BJP chief Amit Shah's roadshow in Kolkata.

15 May 2019 9:31 PM

Gandhi has been accusing Modi of speaking 'lies' on various issues, including on the Rafale jet deal. (Photo: File I PTI)

Modilie: The latest entry in Rahul Gandhi's dictionary

Gandhi also put up a picture of a screenshot of a photo-shopped page of an English dictionary explaining the meaning of 'Modilie'.

15 May 2019 8:38 PM

The Election Commission invoked Article 324 of the Constitution to curtail the campaigning for the last phase of the election on May 19. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Bengal campaign to end tomorrow at 10 pm after BJP, TMC violence

During the violence, a bust of Bengali icon Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was vandalised.

15 May 2019 8:31 PM

The local unit of the Congress had made elaborate arrangements to pull in the crowds for the roadshow, a party leader said. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Priyanka Gandhi holds mega roadshow to strength Congress in Varanasi

Priyanka began by garlanding the statue of Madan Mohan Malviya at the gates of the Banaras Hindu University.

15 May 2019 8:28 PM

During the clashes, Vidyasagar's bust was allegedly vandalised by BJP workers at Vidyasagar College. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Mamata Banerjee holds 7-km protest march against Amit Shah

On Tuesday, clashes broke out after miscreants threw sticks at Shah's convoy.

15 May 2019 8:26 PM

'Don't know what he had in dinner at around 8 pm that he took such decision which destroyed the backbone of our economy,' Rahul Gandhi said. (Photo: Twitter I ANI)

Destroyed backbone of our economy: Rahul on demonetisation

Stressing on Nyunatam Aay Yojana (NYAY), he said, it will not only benefit 5 crore families but would also help the economy.

15 May 2019 7:12 PM

The actor-politician asked his detractors to make "valid allegations", asking if he could cater to only one section of people after entering active politics. (Photo: File)

Only spoke 'historic truth: Kamal Hassan on India's first terrorist was Hindu remark

The MNM leader alleged his speech was edited selectively and took a dig at his detractors.

15 May 2019 7:09 PM

BSP candidate from Ghosi Atul Rai (Photo: Facebook)

Mayawati, Akhilesh close ranks for rape-accused BSP candidate in UP

Atul Rai has been vociferously supported by party members and his sycophants claiming that he is being “framed” in a false case.

15 May 2019 6:51 PM

The intellectuals of the city will take out a protest march from College Street on Wednesday evening. (Photo: ANI twitter)

After violence at Shah's rally, Mamata and TMC leaders change profile photos

Trinamool Congress’s official profile on Twitter and Facebook was also changed with a picture of Vidyasagar.

15 May 2019 6:50 PM

Trinamool Congress Chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (Photo: ANI twitter)

Watch: Mamata Banerjee holds protest march against Amit Shah

The statue of social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was damaged in violence brokeout during Shah's rally on Tuesday.

15 May 2019 6:48 PM

Justice B Pugalendhi of the Madurai Bench said such pleas cannot be taken up as emergent petitions during the vacation. (Photo: File)

'Hindu extremist' remark: HC rejects Haasan's plea to quash FIR against him

The judge said if an anticipatory bail application was filed, then it could be taken up for hearing.

15 May 2019 6:23 PM

Ascertaining the victory of BJP in 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Modi said citizens of West Bengal were more confident of their votes now. (Photo: ANI)

'Power-drunk’ Mamata afraid of BJP’s rise in Bengal: Narendra Modi

Both parties spent Wednesday trying to pin the blame on each other.

15 May 2019 5:47 PM

He said the difference between the government of Vajpayee and that of Modi is that the former government was known for its 'Lok Shahi' (democracy) and the latter shows traits of 'Tana Shahi' (autocracy). (Photo: File)

Party veterans were ill treated, Advaniji cried when I left BJP: Shatrughan Sinha

Sinha was overlooked for a ticket in favour of Ravi Shankar Prasad from Bihar's Patna Sahib.

15 May 2019 5:27 PM

Congress leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui (Photo: File)

BSP will joins hands with BJP after results: Ex-Mayawati aide

The former minister in the Mayawati government said he still respects her a lot, but there was no possibility of returning to the BSP.

15 May 2019 4:32 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: File)

No cognisable offence in sedition complaint against Rahul, says Delhi police

The case pertains to Gandhi's remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in context of the 2016 surgical strikes.

15 May 2019 4:25 PM

Gandhi referred to sacrilege incidents in 2015 and promised strict action against those involved in desecration of religious scriptures. (Photo: ANi twitter)

Modi thinks only one person can run nation: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress President also hit out at Modi for not crediting Rs 15 lakh in accounts of every citizen.

15 May 2019 4:07 PM

Before leaving, the Maoists left some posters at the site expressing their opposition to the road construction project in the area, they said. (Photo: Representational)

Maoists set vehicle on fire, releases poster to oppose road construction in Odisha

The red rebels set ablaze five tractors and some machines used in the work, police said.

15 May 2019 3:56 PM

The prime minister has often targeted Gandhi, calling him "naamdar". (Photo: ANI twitter)

Cong task Mani Shankar Aiyar, Sam Pitroda to take poll defeat blame: Modi

Pitroda faced the wrath of Congress president Rahul Gandhi for his 'hua to hua' remarks on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

15 May 2019 3:07 PM

The students wearing the robes were selling pakodas named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and their degrees near the venue he was to address a rally in support of BJP candidate Kirron Kher. (Photo: File)

Students in graduation arrested for selling 'Modi Pakodas' near PM's rally venue

However, they were released after the rally was over.

15 May 2019 1:56 PM

His image soon garnered the virtues of a well-known writer, philosopher and a crusader of humanity. (Photo: Twitter)

His bust is the latest victim in Indian politics. Who was Vidyasagar?

The usual blame game started immediately after the Miscreants entered the college and smashed the bust.

15 May 2019 1:43 PM

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