India, Politics, 17th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 17 Apr 2019

India, Politics, 17 Apr 2019

Veteran actor Prakash Raj, who is contesting from Bengaluru Central seat as an independent candidate in the Lok Sabha elections, on Wednesday hit out at the Congress for posting photographs on social media platforms, which claimed he backed the grand old party. (Photo: ANI)

Will you stoop so much?: Prakash Raj slams 'fake' posts of him backing Cong

The photograph of a shake-hand between Raj and Ahmed had gone viral on social media captioned as – 'Prakash Raj supports Congress.

17 Apr 2019 8:55 PM

The action of rescinding the suspension, party leaders claimed, was taken on the recommendations of Congress general secretary for West Uttar Pradesh Jyotiraditya Scindia. (Photo: PTI)

Congress reinstated 'goons' who misbehaved with me: Priyanka Chaturvedi

The Uttar Pradesh Congress had suspended some workers for misbehaving with Chaturvedi during a press conference in Mathura a few days ago.

17 Apr 2019 8:49 PM

Congress leader PC Chacko on Wednesday said that Congress-Aam Admi Party seat sharing discussion is in its final stage and is being only fine-tuned now. (Photo: ANI)

Cong-AAP alliance finalised, says PC Chacko; AAP leader Sanjay Singh denies

A final announcement has not been made on the alliance.

17 Apr 2019 8:36 PM

The petitioner alleged that he had submitted a written complaint against the BSP leader at the Nangloi police station but no action has been taken yet. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi court to hear plea against Mayawati for comparing herself with Lord Rama

Mayawati was the UP CM, when she installed her statues and BSP's symbol, elephant, at different places.

17 Apr 2019 8:31 PM

Modi also alleged that the Congress spoke ill of the armed forces. (Image: ANI)

PM says he called Pak's N-bluff because India is nuclear power

Modi also slammed the Congress for seeking proof of action against terrorists.

17 Apr 2019 7:46 PM

Apart from Wayanad, Gandhi is contesting from the Congress stronghold of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, where he will face BJP's Smriti Irani. (Photo/Twitter@Rahul Gandhi)

Rahul Gandhi recalls 'fond' memories of father Rajiv Gandhi

The Gandhi scion had filed his nomination from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat on April 4.

17 Apr 2019 7:14 PM

'You always talk about nationalism. Then listen Mr. Modi. This is a battle between Lord Krishna and Kans. This is a battle between Ram and Ravan. And, this is a battle between Godse and Gandhi,' Sidhu said in a rally in Ahmedabad (Photo: File)

Lok Sabha poll is a battle between Ram-Ravan, Godse-Gandhi: Sidhu

Sidhu, addressing a poll rally in Ahmedabad district, lambasted PM Modi over the Rafale deal, unemployment and farmer issues.

17 Apr 2019 6:44 PM

Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan (Photo: PTI)

ABVP members burn effigy of Azam Khan in Gorakhpur

'Azam Khan has made derogatory remarks against a woman and we have always fought for the respect of women,'Rajsharan Shahi said.

17 Apr 2019 6:44 PM

With the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections onboard, in a shocking statement the former BJP MLA Raju Kage lashed out at Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy calling him a black buffalo. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

PM Modi is handsome but you will remain black buffalo: Ex-BJP MLA mocks K'taka CM

The BJP had tried to engineer defections soon after 2018 Assembly polls when it emerged as single-largest party but fell short of majority.

17 Apr 2019 6:43 PM

Hariprasad refuted reports claiming that he is an "outsider" to Bangalore South and has not been active in politics. (Image: ANI)

'Main rival is Modi, not Tejasvi': Karnataka Congress' BK Hariprasad

'People who don't know Bangalore say that Bangalore South is a bastion of the BJP,' Congress leader said.

17 Apr 2019 6:32 PM

The chief minister said Modi came to power as he lured voters with his oratory skills and claimed the prime minister failed to fulfill any of his promises. (Photo: File/PTI)

Karnataka CM questions PM's contribution to country

Kumaraswamy appealed to the people to realise that the country was never insecure.

17 Apr 2019 6:29 PM

Election officials in Odisha said the flying squad is entrusted with undertaking such inspections, notwithstanding the personality. (Image: ANI)

Naveen Patnaik's chopper checked by flying squad in Rourkela

Patnaik extended full cooperation to the flying squad and kept waiting inside the chopper till the process was complete.

17 Apr 2019 6:27 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said the then UPA government arrested BJP president Amit Shah and some police officers in Gujarat to topple the state government then headed by him. (Photo: File)

British used golis, Congress using gaalis against us: Modi in Gujarat

Modi asked the crowd if people of Gujarat approve the language being used by Congress president Rahul Gandhi against him.

17 Apr 2019 6:11 PM

This comes after another Bangladeshi national, Ferdous Ahmed was campaigning for the Mamata Banerjee-led party in the state, following which the government subsequently blacklisted Ahmed from campaigning, cancelled his business visa and asked him to leave India. (Photo: ANI)

BJP writes to EC, alleges campaigning by B'deshi national for TMC MP

This comes after another Bangladeshi national, was campaigning for TMC in WB after which the government blacklisted him from campaigning

17 Apr 2019 5:55 PM

Modi said parties like the Congress want to take India back to the era of 'corruption and loot'. (Photo: ANI)

Attempt to influence polls with 'reverse swing': Modi on Pak PM's remarks

Modi also noted that Imran Khan had used a slogan targeting him during Pakistan elections.

17 Apr 2019 5:27 PM

Complaint against publisher of satirical booklet on PM Modi

A Complaint was lodged against Jayesh Shah on directions of district election officer after it was found that its publication violated MCC

17 Apr 2019 5:27 PM

The Congress on Wednesday accused the Modi government of targeting opposition leaders by using agencies like the Income Tax department and Enforcement Directorate, and said the people of India will give a befitting reply to the BJP in these elections. (Photo: File)

'Hounding' Oppn with 'motivated' I-T raids: Congress slams Modi govt

Congress chief spokesperson alleged that motivated I-T raids is the only tool left with PM Modi, and said the people can see through this.

17 Apr 2019 4:59 PM

The prime minister is also scheduled to visit Chittorgarh and Barmer on April 21, Jodhpur and Udaipur on April 22. (Image: File)

Modi to address 'Vijay Sankalp' rally in Bikaner on May 4

Rajasthan where 13 constituencies will go to polls on April 29 and remaining 12 seats on May 6.

17 Apr 2019 4:40 PM

A day after her house was raided by Income Tax, DMK leader Kanimozhi on Wednesday said it was political vendetta and alleged that a 'compromised' Election Commission was acting on the 'whims and fancies of the BJP' to target opposition leaders. (Photo: ANI)

Probe agencies are now a part of BJP, used to target Oppn: Kanimozhi

Kanimozhi also slammed the body for rescinding Vellore polls and questioned timing of announcement, after all campaigning had come to end.

17 Apr 2019 4:34 PM

Launching a scathing attack on the Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said people of Wayanad do not want a 'discharged battery' and 'second-hand material' and he is sure people will reject him. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi will be rejected by people of Wayanad: Piyush Goyal

He also alleged that many BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers were killed by CPI(M) and Congress.

17 Apr 2019 4:04 PM

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