India, Politics, 27th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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India Politics 27 Apr 2019

India, Politics, 27 Apr 2019

The Army veterans who have joined the BJP are Lt Gen JBS Yadav, Lt Gen R N Singh, Lt Gen SK Patyal, Lt Gen Sunit Kumar, Lt Gen Nitin Kohli, Colonel RK Tripathi and Wing commander Navneet Magon. (Photo: ANI/ twitter)

Seven Army veterans join BJP in presence of Nirmala Sitharaman

,BJP is grateful for them to join us,' Sitharaman said.

27 Apr 2019 8:46 PM

The BJP government doesn’t have money to waive off the loan of farmers, but has waived off the loan of big industrialists in the country,' Priyanka Gandhi said. (Photo: ANI twitter)

No jobs, no farmer in good state, yet PM Modi's photo everywhere: Priyanka Gandhi

'The BJP govts at the Centre and in the state have forgotten the fact that who has given them power,' Priyanka said.

27 Apr 2019 8:37 PM

Banerjee alleged that Mr Modi and his party totured many people some of whom failed to tolerate the agony. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi, BJP mentally tortured my party MP to death, claims Mamata

Mamata made the explosive allegation against PM during her LS poll rally at Panchla in Howrah.

27 Apr 2019 8:03 PM

Singhvi said, 'We are not surprised by the violations of the MCC by BJP leaders. But we cannot understand why the election policeman is silent on this matter.' (Photo: ANI)

It is 'Modi code of conduct' now: Cong says EC partial to PM; warns to move court

Congress charged the poll watchdog with not taking action against Modi as well as the BJP president

27 Apr 2019 7:58 PM

Modi is the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate in Varanasi in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. (Photo: PTI)

Modi exceeded Rs 70-lakh limit on Varanasi roadshow: AAP complaints EC

AAP leader has claimed that a total expenditure of Rs 1.27 crore was incurred to take out the roadshow on Thursday.

27 Apr 2019 7:26 PM

SDS), a local religious group, had called for a peaceful march from its headquarters at Char Chinar to the deputy commissioner's office in the communally sensitive town to lodge their protest against the killings and alleged failure of police to nab the culprits. (Photo: Representational)

Protesters ransack govt building, set ablaze guv's effigy in J&K's Kishtwar

Hundreds of people took to streets to protest against the recent killings of four people.

27 Apr 2019 7:08 PM

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur (Photo: File)

'Pragya Thakur is BJP's tactical mistake': NCP

The BJP party won't get more than 220 seats, NCP leader said.

27 Apr 2019 7:07 PM

The rally was addressed by BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav. (Photo: File)

J&K police vehicle used for supplying food packets at BJP rally; probe ordered

The 28-second video shows police gypsy being used for distribution of food packets and water bottles among people gathered for BJP rally.

27 Apr 2019 6:38 PM

The state will go to the fourth phase of polling on April 29 for 13 Lok Sabha constituencies. (Photo: ANI twitter)

'Bua', 'Babua' can't fight terrorism as they failed to tackle village goons: PM in UP

SP, BSP and RLD have forged an alliance to take on the BJP in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the state where 80 seats are at stake.

27 Apr 2019 6:35 PM

The battle went on to be immortalised by Deol's film ‘Border’ in which he played the character of Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri. (Photo: ANI twitter)

'Hindustan zindabad tha, hai aur rahega': Sunny Deol at first roadshow

A huge crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor-politician.

27 Apr 2019 5:57 PM

Posting a video of their meeting on Facebook, Rahul Gandhi wrote: 'Was nice meeting Priyanka at Kanpur Airport! We're headed to different meetings in UP.' (Photo: Screengrab)

Watch: Rahul Gandhi explains what it means to be a good brother

Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met each other at the Kanpur airport and shared a few light-hearted moments.

27 Apr 2019 5:19 PM

'First, discrepancies in nomination papers. Then, Criminal offence of having 2 voter IDs. Now, FIR for illegal rally (sic),' Atishi posted online questioning Gautam Gambhir who is contesting against her from BJP. (Photo: File)

'When you don't know the rules, why play the game?': Atishi asks Gambhir

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate said after double entries in voters list, now Gambhir faces FIR for holding 'illegal rally'.

27 Apr 2019 5:02 PM

t is not known if the Congress will project former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as its candidate for the Elders’ House from Assam or not. (Photo: File)

Congress may not nominate Manmohan Singh for another term in RS from Assam

Term of two RS members including Manmohan Singh to expire on June 14.

27 Apr 2019 4:57 PM

People should reject BJP and should refrain from casting any vote in favour of the party, Mamata said. (Photo: File | PTI)

BJP greatest danger for India, like 440 volt: Mamata

'The party under Modi is for creating disturbances like riots in the country', she said.

27 Apr 2019 4:47 PM

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati said on Saturday people of the country do not want an 'anti-poor' Narendra Modi government to return to power. (Photo: File)

No 1 'jumlebaaz': Mayawati hits out at BJP leaders

Mayawati wondered why problems of poverty, unemployment and backwardness of UP did not change even with Centre and state being ruled by BJP.

27 Apr 2019 4:14 PM

The Election Commission on Saturday directed East Delhi Returning Officer to file an FIR against Gautam Gambhir, BJP's candidate from East Delhi Lok Sabha seat, for holding a rally in East Delhi without permission. (Photo: File)

File FIR against BJP’s Gautam Gambhir for holding rally without permission: EC

This comes a day after AAP candidate had filed a criminal complaint against Gambhir as his name figures twice in the electoral rolls.

27 Apr 2019 4:00 PM

Thackeray, whose party is not contesting in the Lok Sabha elections, has reportedly been addressing rallies across Maharashtra against the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena. (Photo: File)

Raj Thackeray speaking half truth about PM, MNS working as third party for Cong

He has even criticised Prime Minister Modi by showcasing video clips of his speeches and interviews.

27 Apr 2019 3:51 PM

Rahul Gandhi said at an election meeting in Unchahar in Rabeareli from where UPA chairperson and his mother Sonia Gandhi is seeking reelection to the Lok Sabha. (Photo: ANi twitter)

'Modi was foolish': Rahul on demonetisation, 'Gabbar Singh Tax (GST)'

Rahul Gandhi also accused Modi of not wanting to fill 22 lakh vacant posts in the government.

27 Apr 2019 3:27 PM

'Shatrughan Sinha should explain whatever his views are. A few days ago, he was a part of BJP. So, let BJP explain why he was a part of BJP for so many years. I do not have to explain the statement of every member (Congress). I can only speak for the party's official position,' said Chidambaram. (Photo: File)

Shatrughan should clarify his views, don't have to explain statements of every Cong member: Chidambaram

Sinha, who recently left BJP and joined Congress, lauded Jinnah, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel and Pt Nehru for their role in independence.

27 Apr 2019 3:18 PM

The actor-turned-politician's clarification came after he courted controversy for saying that 'from Mahatma Gandhi to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, all are part of Congress Parivar.' (Photo: File )

It was slip of tongue: Shatrughan Sinha clarifies his statement on Jinnah

Sinha said he wanted to take Maulana Azad's name but instead, uttered the name of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

27 Apr 2019 3:15 PM

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