Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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An independent candidate from Aurangabad seat goes to file nomination on camel
Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj to meet Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal at Tihar jail today: AAP
Posters of Robert Vadra seen outside Congress' office in Gauriganj, Amethi
Posters demanding Robert Vadra to be fielded as party candidate from Amethi Lok Sabha seat put up near district Congress office.
AAP leader Rinku Gupta and other party workers detained by police for holding protest in support of CM Arvind Kejriwal at Delhi's ITO
Campaigning for 1st phase of LS polls in Karnataka ends today
Campaigning for 14 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka going to polls in the first phase on April 26 will come to an end today evening.
A total of 247 candidates -- 226 men and 21 women -- are in the fray for this round of voting in most of the southern and coastal districts.
It is a straight electoral contest between the ruling Congress and the BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) combine in the State.
While the Congress is contesting in all 14 seats, BJP has fielded nominees in 11, and its alliance partner JD(S) in three -- Hassan, Mandya and Kolar.
AAP leaders, workers and its doctors' wing protest over CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in liquor policy case and the row over administering of insulin to him in jail.
Repolling under way in four assembly seats in Arunachal
Repolling at eight polling stations in four assembly constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh is under way on Wednesday, amid elaborate security arrangements, an official said.
The repolling was necessitated following reports of violence, including damage to electronic voting machines (EVMs), during the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the northeastern state on April 19, he said.
PM Modi is afraid of invisible voters, that's why he is always criticising Congress: AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Kerala
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Kerala.
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"I came here to participate in the election program...We are getting this time from the public, from the voters..but PM Modi is afraid of these invisible voters who will come out in the elections. That's why PM Modi is always criticising Congress. If Congress is nothing, why should he bother? If you have that much confidence, why are you taking corrupt people into your party?... When these people are in Congress or any other political parties they are very corrupt..."
PM Modi acting like a petty politician, says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Kerala
PM Modi should read more about this country's history and learn how to keep nation united: Mallikarjun Kharge in Kerala
Rahul Gandhi speaks at Nyay Sammela in New Delhi
Congress has always intercepted women and never let them succeed: BJP candidate from Amravati Navnit Ravi Rana
"The excitement is way higher in the Amravati's people on the arrival of Amit Shah...Congress has always intercepted women and never let them succeed...I believe a healthy fight is something when gender is not used; today, when I have stepped onto the battlefield, I have not picked any gender (male or female) particularly. I am here to work for my region and I will do it honestly..."
There is not one OBC, Dalit, Adivasi news anchor in India, says Rahul Gandhi
If you forgive farmer's loan in India 25 times, that much money Modi has given to just a few businessmen: Rahul Gandhi at Nyay Sammelan
I personally have no interest in caste, I have interest in justice, says Rahul Gandhi
In India, 90 per cent people are facing injustice. I have only said let us check how much injustice is taking place, what is wrong in that? How can anyone have problem with that? The national media, Narendra Modi have a problem with testing injustice: Rahul Gandhi
If you want to be a super power then you will have to use your 90 per cent power: Rahul Gandhi
Mr Pitroda expresses his opinions freely on issues he feels strongly about. This does not mean that Mr. Pitroda's views always reflect the position of the Indian National Congress: Jairam Ramesh
You have to understand what they have done to you. Their mission is to erase your history: Rahul Gandhi
Your history is Amdedkar ji, Phule ji...there are crores of people like Phule ji who worked day in and out, no one talks about them. You must revise your history. What was your role in the fight for independence? The backward classes, Dalits, Adivasis fought for independence but there is hardly a mention about them: Rahul Gandhi
No power can stop caste survey, says Rahul Gandhi
Injustice is being done to 90 percent Indians; moment I called for checking this injustice, PM, BJP started attacking me: Rahul Gandhi
Ram mandir was made and not even one person from the backward community was there. Same happened in the new Parliament: Rahul Gandhi
90 per cent of the country has understood and we have to take this forward. I am not saying that we should not help the big businesses in India. I am just saying that the loan of the farmers should be forgiven. What has been done for OBC students? says Rahul Gandhi
Not a single Dalit, tribal seen at Ram temple, Parliament building inauguration; 90% population understands this: Rahul Gandhi
Cong manifesto aims to give back 90% Indians a part of Rs 16 lakh crore given to big businessmen as loan waivers: Rahul Gandhi
People like Akbaruddin Owaisi and Asaduddin Owaisi bring in Rohingyas, and people from Pakistan and Afghanistan and ask them to reproduce: BJP candidate from Hyderabad Lok Sabha Madhavi Latha
"...People like Akbaruddin Owaisi and Asaduddin Owaisi do not stand with the Muslims of India and bring in Rohingyas, and people from Pakistan and Afghanistan and ask them to reproduce n number of children... When the Pasmanda Muslims have more than 4-5 kids, do they go and ask about their well-being?... The Muslims of India are poor and on top of that, they wish to bring in Muslims from neighbouring countries..."
PM Modi speaks at Chhattisgarh's Sarguja
The Congress wants to loot your property, says PM Modi in Sarguja
Do you want the Congress to take away your money and property from your children? asks Modi in Chhattisgarh
Congress planned to implement reservation on the basis of religion in the country: PM Modi at rally in Chhattisgarh
Congress supports people who spread violence and calls them bravehearts, says PM Modi
"...Congress's bad governance & negligence is the reason for the country's destruction. Today, the BJP is taking strict action against terrorism & Naxalism. Congress is supporting the people who spread violence and calling them Bravehearts. The biggest leader of this Congress sheds tears when terrorists are killed. Due to such actions, Congress has lost the trust of the country..."
Modi urges voters to ensure that a lotus blooms at every booth
Modi urges people to cast vote irrespective of their prior engagements. "Take some time out for the future of the country and your children," he says in Chhattisgarh rally
I promise you all that for me your vote is not just a vote but a blessing: PM Modi
Congress says it will impose inheritance tax, says Modi taking a dig at Sam Pitroda
Congress said it will implement 15 pc reservation on the basis of religion by curtailing quota of SC, ST and OBCs: PM Modi
KP Nanjundi, BJP MLC who resigned from the party yesterday, joined Congress today
India will remain an atomic power and there will be no meddling with national security: Amit Shah in Kerala.
Priyanka Gandhi addresses rally in Kerala
PM failed to address price rise, other issues affecting people, instead focusing on irrelevant topics: Priyanka Gandhi in Kerala.
Prices of essential commodities are rising exponentially under BJP rule, alleges Priyanka Gandhi in Kerala.
Be alert that the Kerala CM's name has come up in many scams but Modi govt has not taken any action: Priyanka Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi treats you like family, says Priyanka Gandhi in Kerala
It is under Rahul Gandhi's leadership that many guarantees have been brought in the Congress manifesto: Priyanka Gandhi
As Rahul's sister, I will tell you that he will work with complete dedication, says Priyanka Gandhi in Kerala
Every single day BJP pulls out a new issue which is unrelated to your life and makes media talk about that: Priyanka Gandhi
"If you look at the speeches of the Prime Minister and other BJP leaders, you find that the truth is reflected in the fact that they will not speak about your problems, they will not speak about development, they will not speak about real issues. Every single day they pull out a new issue which is unrelated to your life, unrelated to your progress, to rising prices, to rising unemployment, and they make the whole media talk about those irrelevant issues and make the election about them as well."
BJD chief and Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik kicks off the election campaign from Hinjili constituency
By speaking of wealth redistribution, Rahul Gandhi has insulted 2 Cong PMs who brought market reforms: Deve Gowda in Bengaluru.
You have stooped to a level where you lie to people and attempt to mislead and scare them: Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP
"Going by the behaviour of the tall leaders of the BJP, including the PM, it seems that the elections are not going in their favour. They seem frustrated and are making absurd statements...Had they done anything for the people in 10 years...what is being discussed from the stage would not have been discussed. They raise new issues every day which have nothing to do with public...You have stooped to a level where you lie to people and attempt to mislead and scare them. I think that the trends are not in their favour, so they are doing this."
Rahul Gandhi addresses rally in Maharashtra
First time ever the Constitution of India is under attack. I.N.D.I.A. is trying to protect the Constitution and democracy and the BJP and RSS are trying to destroy it: Rahul Gandhi
The Congress has no plan whatsoever to introduce an inheritance tax. In fact, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi abolished Estate Duty in 1985: Jairam Ramesh
Congress has insulted B R Ambedkar, it killed social justice and spirit of Constitution: PM Modi in Sagar
Congress hates the country's Constitution: PM Modi in Sagar
Addressing a poll rally in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar, PM Modi said, "Congress ka mantra hai-Congress ki loot, jindagi ke sath bhi loot, jindagi ke baad bhi loot. Congress hate the country's Constitution. They hate the identity of India and hence they are working on all those projects that weaken the Country and its stature... The Congress who said lord Ram is an imaginative figure, have rejected the invitation of 'Pran Pratistha'..."
-With ANI inputs
'PM Modi changed history, culture and definition of politics': BJP President JP Nadda during poll rally in Bihar's Khagaria
Congress wants division in every institution and job in the country: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Uddhav Thackeray didn't attend 'Pran Pratishtha' in Ayodhya due to 'fear of Sonia Gandhi': Amit Shah in Amravati
While addressing voters during a public meeting in Maharashtra's Amravati, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "Uddhav Thackeray, who claims to be the president of Shivsena, this fake president of Shivsena didn't attend the 'Pran Pratishtha' due to fear of Sonia Gandhi even after him being invited... 'Rahul Baba' too received the invitation but didn't attend the 'Pran Pratishtha'. These people by not attending the 'Pran Pratishtha' have humiliated lord Ram."
(With ANI inputs)
Even your fields, houses, and shops will not be safe if Congress comes to power: BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Congress tried to eradicate B R Ambedkar's Constitution, snatch away reservation of SCs, STs and OBCs: PM Modi at gathering in MP's Betul
Glimpses from PM Modi's public rally in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
PM Modi addresses a public gathering during his election rally in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
Warring candidates Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Shashi Tharoor and Pannyan Raveendran complete roadshows in Thiruvananthapuram
Before all 20 constituencies from Kerala goes to polls in phase 2 of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday, candidates from Thiruvananthapuram - Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Shashi Tharoor and Pannyan Raveendran representing the BJP, Congress and LDF respectively held roadshows in the city as part of their election campaigns today.
Making Modi PM for 3rd time means making India 3rd largest economy in the world: Amit Shah
While addressing a public meeting in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged the voters to make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister of India for the third successive term. "Making Modi the Prime Minister for the third term means making our country's economy the third largest economy in the world", he said. He also added that PM Narendra Modi at the helm of the country will automatically ensure Kashmir, the North-East and other Naxal affected areas remain free of terrorism.
I.N.D.I. Alliance busy auctioning PM's chair, making 'One Year, One PM' formula: PM Modi during public rally in MP's Betul
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