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Lok Sabha Elections Highlights: BJP'S Deoria candidate in UP runs to file nomination after getting lateThe Congress and the JJP have approached Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, stepping up their efforts to topple the Haryana's BJP government after it was reduced to a minority in the state assembly. Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan earlier today defended Sam Pitroda's "racist" comment by stating that 'India too has dark-skinned people' akin to the 'Negrito type class' and also 'Mongoloid class'. Amit Shah also upped his poll campaigns and said that 2024 elections is a contest between vote for development and 'vote for jihad' at a rally in Telangana. Meanwhile, Mehbooba has claimed that BJP and its 'proxy' parties are hindering their campaigns. That's all we have for today, we will be back tomorrow with more updates amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Thank you and goodnight!
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Shashank Mani Tripathi.

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Bengal Governor to allow any citizen to check Raj Bhavan CCTV footage on day of alleged molestation, barring cops, Mamata

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose on Wednesday invited any citizen of the state to check the CCTV footage of the Raj Bhavan, but not the state’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Kolkata Police, which launched a probe into allegations of molestation against him.

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Congress will have to decide if they are going to take any step to corner the current BJP Govt or not: JJP leader Dushyant Chautala

No one is helping apart from Allah since last 40 years: Owaisi

The AIMIM chief was reacting to PM Narendra Modi's comment on BRS and Congress helping him, and added "Give me a suitable time, I will offer you the best Irani chai...sit with BRS, Congress and all of you decide on whose side Owaisi is."

'If you just remove police for 15 seconds...,' BJP candidate Navnit Ravi Rana hits out at Akbaruddin Owaisi

BJP leader Navnit Ravi Rana

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Rana added "...If you vote for AIMIM and Congress, it goes directly to Pakistan. The kind of 'AIMIM prem' and 'Rahul prem' that Pakistan is showing - that defeat Modi and make Rahul win. Just like the Congress government governed the country on the signals of Pakistan, the same Pakistan is today saying that they love Congress and AIMIM..."

AIMIM chief Owaisi hit back some time later, saying "In 2014, Narendra Modi alighted at the home of Nawaz Sharif all of a sudden...What was that? They feel all Muslims in India are Pakistanis. We have to defeat this RSS ideology. They hate India's pluralism and diversity...". (ANI)

AIMIM's Waris Pathan responds to Rana's comments

Modi, Shah spreading hatred in society, natural their workers and candidates will also do the same: Congress' Prithviraj Chavan

'Modi give her 15 seconds...want to see if any humanity left in you': AIMIM chief Owaisi hits back

We just want to say that take 15 seconds instead of 15 minutes and cast your vote: BJP's Madhavi Lata tries to control damage

Your orders are our command, says Mayawati's nephew after BSP chief junks him as heir

Akash Anand

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Hailing her as the ideal for the entire Bahujan Samaj, Akash Anand said "It is because of your struggles that today our society has got such a political power due to which the Bahujan Samaj has been able to learn to live with respect."

"You are our universally accepted leader", he added, noting that her orders would be their command. He also vowed to continue fighting 'for Bhim Mission' his society till his last breath.

On May 7, less than five months after passing the mantle to Anand, Mayawati amid the Lok Sabha elections said her nephew was not yet 'fully matured' and sacked him from the position of her heir and BSP's national coordinator.

Will Pitroda's resignation wipe stain Congress has put on India?, thunders Union Minister Giriraj Singh

Sam Pitroda's remark is highly condemnable: Yogi Adityanath

BSP releases list of 2 candidates for Lok Sabha polls. See here

BSP list

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If a machine is set up to detect Modi's lies at his rally, it'll stop working because of his lies: RJD's Manoj Kumar Jha

"PM Modi is losing in these elections due to the downfall of his language. That's why he is making absurd statements. If a machine to detect his lies is set up in his rally, then that machine will stop working because of his lies," Jha said at a presser in Patna.

Priyanka Gandhi to address 16 public meetings in Raebareli today

Priyanka Gandhi

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Promise smart city will be developed in Mandi, says Vikramaditya Singh ahead of filing nominations

Priyanka Gandhi hits back at various comments by Modi - here's what she said

- On charge against Rahul stopping his mention of Adani and Ambani

"It seems that even PM Modi is compelled to take their names. What he said, that Rahul Gandhi has stopped taking their names, is absolutely wrong. He is speaking about them every day."

- On Modi's 'need 400 seats so the Congress cannot put the Babri lock on the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya'

"This is a blatant lie. Congress has said again and again that everyone will respect the decision (of the Supreme Court) and that is what we have done and will continue to do."

Owaisi working directly with BJP: Priyanka

Modi's largest agenda is to finish Constitution & democracy in India, establish autocratic rule: Tejashwi Yadav

Lalu's daughter, Misa Bharti also hit out at Modi over his 'fodder scam' remark against the RJD chief

She said "PM Modi should have spoken about the chances that the country gave him and what promises has he kept. He never speaks about the farmers' income, job opportunities for the youth, or about giving Bihar the special status."

'How can you have a candidate who doesn't know India's first PM?,' Robert Vadra on Kangana Ranaut's candidacy

5 kg ration will make you dependent, not 'atmanirbhar': Priyanka in Raebareli

Modi and BJP's agenda to mislead people, spread hatred, says Tejashwi Yadav on report flagging decrease in India's Hindu population

Vikramaditya Singh will win with a margin of 2 lakh votes: Congress MP Rajiv Shukla

"Nomination has been filed. Vikramaditya Singh will win with a margin of 2 lakh votes. He is a well-educated person, who is going to work for the development of Mandi...", the Congress leader said. (ANI)

Watch: Vikramaditya Singh's first remarks after filing nomination

Singh will be contesting against Kangana Ranaut for Himachal's Mandi seat.

This election is between Rahul's 'Chinese guarantee' and Modi's 'Bharatiya guarantee' claims Amit Shah

Former Haryana Deputy CM writes to Governor, seeking floor test

Dushyant Chautala, JJP leader, and former Haryana Deputy Chief Minister, said on Thursday that they have written to the Governor seeking a floor test after the resignation of Independent MLAs.

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Letter to Governor

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As the political crisis in Haryana deepens, Congress candidate from Rohtak Lok Sabha constituency Deepender Singh Hooda said, "The way 3 independent MLAs have withdrawn their support and supported Congress in Haryana, the government here has come into the minority. A minority government has no moral right. This government should resign immediately. If it does not resign, then the Governor should take cognizance of the matter and impose President's rule in Haryana and conduct elections...". (ANI)

Bless the good candidate, not the thief candidate, says Odisha CM; All BJP candidates are very good, Patnaik campaigning for us, Himanta hits back

Plan to give memorandum to Governor at 3 pm over SIT probe in Prajwal Revanna's sex abuse case: H D Kumaraswamy

"We have planned to give a memorandum to the Governor today at 3pm over the SIT investigation. We have been saying from the first day itself that we don't have any hope in the SIT investigation," HDK said.

'I'm producer, director, actor, everything,' HDK's jibe at DKS allegation that he released Prajwal Revanna's pen drives

"As per my information they have brought the family of victims, kidnapped woman. Why haven't they produced them before the court? Why have they been kept in some guest house? Why can't the SIT give information about her appearance before the magistrate?...Their intention is nothing but to keep HD Revanna in jail for three days," the JD(S) leader said, adding, "Many Vokkaliga leaders, including Ramalinga Reddy, Chaluvaraya Swamy, Krishna Byre Gowda and all ministers, are standing with the govt over SIT investigation. This is what they do, they bring Vokkaliga leaders to fight against me." (ANI)

I know you made me a villain in front of society that I'm against Revanna family: HDK

"I'm not a hit-and-run leader. Then also in my past politics attacked me with Vokkaliga leaders. I'm ready to face you all alone...I know you made me a villain in front of society that I'm against Revanna family...Krishna Byre Gowda said it's world's biggest sex scandal and some are trying to divert it. Some are trying to change the narrative. Tell me who is doing it," the JD(S) leader said.

I don't take the shield of Vokkaliga tag in this dirty Prajwal Revanna case: H D Kumaraswamy

"I don't consider this Prajwal Revanna case as a small case. However powerful that person is, he must be dealt with seriousness. I'm the first person to say that the culprit should be dealt with properly," he added.

Sharad Pawar reposes faith in MVA candidates in Maharashtra, says first 3 phases have unsettled PM Modi

"The first three phases of elections have proved to be unsettling for Modi. This has changed the tone of his campaign. Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is likely to get 30 to 35 seats in Maharashtra. MVA candidates will be elected with a good margin," NCP(SP)'s Sharad Pawar told ANI.

Congress seeks time to meet Haryana Governor, to ask for President's rule

Congress delegation seeks time from Haryana Governor; wants to apprise him about political developmets. To seek President's Rule in Haryana where 3 independents withdrew support for BJP govt. Earlier, JJP wrote to Governor seeking floor test. (DH)

Congress' legacy is to harass Hindus and insult Sanatan Dharma: Smriti Irani 

Union Minister and BJP candidate Smriti Irani. 

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"This has been the legacy of Congress in India, Hindu community were harassed, they were deprived and insult of Sanatana Dharma. The report shows how injustice was done to Hindu community. An attempt was made to divide our society based on religion," Irani reacted to the population report by PM Economic Advisory Council.

If PM can stop Russia-Ukraine war, Ajit Pawar should take him to Manipur: NCP(SP)

Rahul promises new 'First Job Pakki' scheme for unemployed youths at Telangana rally 

"Now we are bringing a new scheme - 'First Job Pakki', meaning in one year we are going to give rights to all the unemployed youth of India in companies, public sector, private sector, government hospitals, offices. They will be given one year of job, excellent training and 1 lakh rupees in their bank account in one year," Rahul Gandhi promises at Telangana rally.

BJP's proxy parties in J&K threatening people to vote for them, stopping us from holding rallies: Mehbooba Mufti 

BJP'S Deoria candidate in UP runs to file nomination after getting late

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(Published 09 May 2024, 08:20 IST)