Indian Political Highlights: 'Jail ke taale tootenge, Arvind Kejriwal chootenge', says AAP MP Sanjay Singh after his release from Tihar jail

Cong slams BJP over its Nagaur candidate Jyoti Mirdha's 'samvidhanik badlav' remarks

The Congress on Tuesday claimed that after Anantkumar Hegde, another leader of the ruling BJP, Jyoti Mirdha, has openly said that the party's aim is to change the Constitution, while asserting that it is a "deliberate strategy".

People’s mood is against Modi, claims Sharad Pawar; slams Centre over China

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said the mood of the people has changed ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and the sentiment is now clearly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a third term in office.

Nine more candidates file nominations from Jammu Lok Sabha seat

Nine more candidates filed their nomination papers from Jammu Lok Sabha constituency on Tuesday, an official spokesperson said.

With this, the total number of candidates who have filed their nomination papers from Jammu Lok Sabha seat stands at 13, he said.

BJP MP Unmesh Patil to join Shiv Sena (UBT) today

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that BJP MP from Jalgaon Unmesh Patil will join the Uddhav faction in the presence of UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray today.

Unmesh Patil.

Rahul's own party does not take him seriously, says MP CM Mohan Yadav on 'aag laga denge' remark

On Rahul Gandhi's 'aag laga denge' remark, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav said that Rahul speaks with non-seriousness and has no facts to defend his statements.

"Who even believes what he says? What Rahul Gandhi says doesn't have any facts or seriousness. His own party doesn't take him seriously, what will someone else do...Congress is nowhere, it is lagging way behind. Rahul Gandhi is responsible for it. He never took Congress or elections seriously. There is still some time, we hope Congress will come out of its internal conflicts and have some self-introspection", he said.

AAP to organise mass fasting on April 7 at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Speaking to news agency PTI, AAP leader Gopal Rai said that the party aims to organise mass fasting on April 7 in protest of party supremo Arvind Kejriwal's arrest.

"We will organise a mass fasting across the country on April 7. We appeal all those who believe that Arvind Kejriwal's arrest has crossed all the limits of injustice and dictatorship that we need to raise our voice against it. In Delhi, AAP leaders and workers will gather at Jantar Mantar to hold mass fasting," he said.

Preparations underway for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's roadshow in Wayanad

Rahul Gandhi will file his nomination papers for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Wayanad seat.

CPI has fielded Annie Raja from this seat and BJP has fielded its state unit chief K Surendran from here.

Rahul Gandhi begins roadshow in Kerala's Wayanad

Rahul Gandhi will file his nomination papers for the upcoming polls from Wayanad and will also launch Congress' 'Ghar ghar guarantee' campaign.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad.

CPI candidate from Wayanad, Annie Raja files her nomination

She will face Congress party's sitting MP and candidate Rahul Gandhi here.

Wayanad accepted me and made me family, says Rahul Gandhi

In his public address at Wayanad, Rahul thanked people and said that he has recieved love, affected and respected from the people of Wayanad.

The Congress leader further thanked them for accepting him and making him 'family'.

Rahul Gandhi addresses Wayanad public.

Government has given immense power to central agencies, says Jairam Ramesh

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said that the government has given immense power to I-T, ED or CBI and said that if elected, Congress will review everything 'democratically' and by 'indulging parliamentary committees.'

"We will fight corruption with honesty, as our intentions are good", he said.

ECI should resolve VVPAT issue before April 19 and not after June 4, says Jairam Ramesh

Speaking about Supreme Court's notice to the Election Commission, Jairam Ramesh said, "Supreme Court has taken a positive step. However, we have been demanding time for the last 10 months, but they (ECI) have denied this. We just want to put our demands, rest is their right to either work on it or not. We want 100% VVPAT. I think on the Court's notice, ECI should resolve this issue before April 19 and not after June 4."

BJP's sitting MP Unmesh Patil joins Uddhav-led Shiv Sena

BJP's sitting MP Unmesh Patil has joined Uddhav Thackeray led Shiv Sena. The move comes after Patil was denied Lok Sabha ticket.

Rahul Gandhi files his nomination papers from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi files his nomination papers from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, PTI reported.

PM Modi talks about his 'guarantee' but it never reaches people, says Kharge

While launching Congress' 'ghar ghar guarantee' scheme, party President Mallikarjun Kharge said that 'PM Modi talks about his guarantee but it never reaches people.'

Congress President Kharge's press conference.

This election is a fight for democracy and constitution, says Rahul Gandhi after filing nomination

After filing his nomination for Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the election is a fight for democracy and constitution.

"On one side are the forces who want to destroy the democracy and the Constitution of this country, and on the other side there is a force that is protecting the Constitution and democratic nature of our country," he said.

Congress does not want Hindu-Muslim unity, that is why 'anti-national' SDPI supports them, says Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister & BJP leader Pralhad Joshi said that Congress has contributed to the 'cohesive' environment in the country and that it is against 'Hindu-Muslim' unity.

"Congress has never contributed to a cohesive environment in the country. Be it Atal Bihari Vajpayee's or PM Modi's tenure, the country has been in more peace than Congress' tenure. Major riots in the country have happened in Congress' tenure. They never want unity between Hindu-Muslim. Congress party has an appeasement policy, hence, an anti-national party like SDPI is supporting them...", he said.

Boxer Vijender Singh joins BJP

Vijender Singh, India's first Olympic medallist in boxing and a Congress leader, joined the BJP on Wednesday in Delhi.

"I have joined BJP today for the development of the country and to serve the people," ANI quoted Vijender Singh as saying.

The 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medallist had contested on a Congress ticket in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from South Delhi constituency where he lost to BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri.

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Boxer Vijender Singh arrives at BJP headquarters in Delhi to join BJP.

Shashi Tharoor files nomination from Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala

Congress party's sitting MP and candidate Shashi Tharoor filed nomination from Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala.

Delhi HC reserves order on CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest and remand

'ED is BJP and BJP is ED', says AAP leader Atishi

AAP leader Atishi on Wednesday claimed Bansuri Swaraj represented probe agency in Sanjay Singh case and said "ED is BJP and BJP is ED", reports ANI.

Watch: BJD announces candidates for Lok Sabha and assembly seats

BJD President Naveen Patnaik has announced the second list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha.

He announced candidates for 5 Lok Sabha seats and 27 assembly seats.

BJD candidates for five Lok Sabha seats include Surendra Singh Bhoi (Balangir), Manjulata Mandal (Bhadrak), Parineeta Mishra (Bargarh), Bhrugu Baxipatra (Berhampur) and Dhanurjay Siddu (Keonjhar).

No friendly fight in Kerala, we are fighting against CPM-led LDF, says Congress leader V D Satheesan

"There is huge enthusiasm even after 5 years... I don't know why the CPI or CPM is sending the candidate to contest against him (Rahul Gandhi). He is the sitting MP from Wayanad. We all the leaders of Kerala of the UDF not only the Congress demanded that he has to contest from here. There is no friendly fight in Kerala, in all constituencies, we are fighting against the CPM-led LDF. In some 2-3 seats, the BJP presence is there but they are irrelevant in Kerala politics," ANI quoted Kerala LoP and Congress leader V D Satheesan as saying.

AAP workers gather outside Tihar Jail ahead of Sanjay Singh's release

AAP leader Sanjay Singh walks out of Tihar jail after 6 months

A day after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case, AAP MP Sanjay Singh walked out of Tihar jail on Wednesday and said it was not a time to celebrate but struggle as scores of party workers gathered to greet him.

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AAP MP Sanjay Singh arrives at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence to meet Sunita