India, Politics, 25th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 25 Apr 2019

India, Politics, 25 Apr 2019

AAP's Chandni Chowk MLA Alka Lamba Thursday said she would not be campaigning for her party as she has been 'shunned' by the party leadership. (Photo: File)

AAP MLA Alka Lamba vows not to campaign for party

Lamba said she would serve the people of her constituency, but would not be participating in any kind of campaigning for AAP.

25 Apr 2019 9:16 PM

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the operation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) can be withdrawn only when there is a change in the ground situation in areas where the law is in force. (Photo: File)

Ground situation needs to change to withdraw AFSPA: Nirmala Sitharaman

Sitharaman also accused Congress president Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting the Supreme Court.

25 Apr 2019 9:12 PM

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) bench here Thursday stayed the Election Commission order suspending IAS officer Mohammed Mohsin for checking prime minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha. (Photo: AFP)

Suspension of IAS officer who checked PM's chopper put on hold by CAT

However, the CAT said it would look into this matter afresh once it received the response from the EC.

25 Apr 2019 8:52 PM

Senior Maharashtra Congress leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, whose son joined the BJP last month, has resigned as the Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, the party said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil quits Congress days after son joined BJP

Rahul Gandhi accepted the resignation of the Congress leader, state party president Ashok Chavan told reporters in Ahmednagar district.

25 Apr 2019 8:43 PM

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, using the BJP's 2014 poll slogan and saying 'acche din' (good days) will come when Modi leaves. (Photo: File)

Good days will come, once Modi leaves: Gehlot

Gehlot said the ongoing Lok Sabha elections are for protecting the Constitution and democracy.

25 Apr 2019 8:19 PM

Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta. (Photo: File)

AAP's manifesto a document of deceit: BJP

The AAP on Thursday came out with its manifesto for the Lok Sabha election based on the central theme of full statehood.

25 Apr 2019 8:11 PM

The Congress on Thursday fielded Ajay Rai from Varanasi to take on Modi, ending speculation on a possible blockbuster electoral duel between Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the prime minister. (Photo: File)

Modi has 'betrayed' people of Varanasi, must apologise: Congress

Modi held a mega roadshow in Varanasi, in a show of strength, with senior leaders and UP CM Yogi Adityanath present on the occasion.

25 Apr 2019 7:48 PM

Gandhi further said that the Congress' poll promise of NYAY in which the party will give Rs 72,000 to 20 per cent of poor whose income is under Rs 12,000, has two major goals. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Will deposit money from NYAY scheme in bank accounts opened by Modi: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi reiterated the poll promise made to farmers and said that no farmer will be put behind bars if he fails to repay loans.

25 Apr 2019 6:19 PM

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday expressed confidence that the SP-BSP-RLD alliance in Uttar Pradesh will give a new prime minister to the country. (Photo: File)

Oppn alliance will give new PM to the country: Akhilesh Yadav

The alliance has been formed with an aim to ensure social justice and take ideals of BR Ambedkar and 'Netaji' forward, SP chief said.

25 Apr 2019 6:12 PM

Gambhir is pitted against Congress candidate Arvinder Singh Lovely and AAP's Atishi during the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi.

Politics is a medium to serve people: Gambhir

Gambhir said he will emerge victorious with the help of a

25 Apr 2019 6:04 PM

'His wife Rabri Devi, daughter Misa Bharti and son Tejashwi Yadav are among those named as co-accused in the case and a number of their alleged benami properties in Patna,' Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

'Days of lantern are over in Bihar,' says Modi in veiled dig at Lalu

The PM was referring to power situation in Bihar during the 15-year rule of RJD (from 1990 to 2005) and now under NDA.

25 Apr 2019 4:27 PM

The top court had asked the EC to watch the Narendra Modi biopic and submit its view to the court by April 22 in a sealed cover. (Photo: File)

Modi biopic should release after May 19: EC sources

The poll body said that delaying the release will be in the interest of free and fair Lok Sabha elections.

25 Apr 2019 4:24 PM

The Congress party has fielded local strongman Ajay Rai who had fought against Modi in 2014. (Photo: PTI)

The battle for Varanasi is over

Congress’ decision of not fielding Priyanka Gandhi has ended any kind of contest for the seat.

25 Apr 2019 4:03 PM

Three phases of ongoing elections are already over in Bihar with four phases remaining on April 29, May 6, 12 and 19. (Photo: File)

'BJP is like Sita who smokes cigarette backstage': Upendra Kushwaha

Kushwaha was earlier a minister in the BJP-led NDA government until his party pulled out of the coalition in December 2018.

25 Apr 2019 3:59 PM

Mayawati reminded the electorate that the Congress did not implement the Mandal Commission report. (Photo: PTI )

LS polls will see end of 'Namo, Namo' chant: Mayawati

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister was addressing a joint rally with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.

25 Apr 2019 3:53 PM

Begusarai will go to polls on April 29. Counting of votes will take place on May 23. (Photo: File)

BJP trying to spoil my roadshows: Kanhaiya Kumar

In Begusarai Lok Sabha constituency, Kumar will be contesting against BJP's Giriraj Singh and Tanveer Hassan of the RJD.

25 Apr 2019 3:42 PM

'Opposition leaders have a long face after half of polling is over as they know the outcome,' Modi said at a public meeting here in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Opposition will get 'zero battey sannata': PM Modi

His remarks came in the backdrop of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav complaining that EVMs were malfunctioning across the country.

25 Apr 2019 3:29 PM

Modi will address a public meeting in Sidhi around 1 pm and another one in Jabalpur at about 4 pm. (Photo: File)

Modi to address two rallies in Madhya Pradesh on Friday

Polling in 29 Lok Sabha seats of Madhya Pradesh will be held in four phases on April 29, and May 6, 12 and 19.

25 Apr 2019 2:24 PM

The BJP leaders said the rally will be part of Modi's campaign for the Lok Sabha election. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Modi to address rally in Ayodhya on May 1

Ayodhya falls under Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad Lok Sabha constituency, which goes to polls in the fifth phase on May 6.

25 Apr 2019 2:16 PM

Shah alleged that Gandhi and the Congress want to break the nation with the "tukde-tukde gang". (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Akhilesh, Mayawati, Cong cannot keep country safe: Amit Shah

He said the BJP cannot play with the security of the country.

25 Apr 2019 2:12 PM

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