Assembly Elections 2022 Highlights: BJP promised UCC in Uttarakhand out of anxiety, says Asaduddin Owaisi

Political campaign intensifies for other phases of state elections, with PM Narendra Modi set to address voters in Uttar Pradesh, after a rally in Punjab's Pathankot. Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offered prayers to Saint Ravidas on his birth anniversary, with Yogi Adityanath also expected to visit the temple in Varanasi. Meanwhile, the AAP has roped in Amritsar's sitting mayor to boost its presence in Punjab. Stay tuned for live updates.

I've read their election manifesto, it's not mentioned anywhere. They have said it only at the end. They are saying this out of anxiety as the ground beneath them is slipping away: Asaduddin Owaisi on Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami's UCC promise

Farmer outfit triumphant in Delhi struggling in polls

Hoardings glorifying noted farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal as the ‘hero of the battle fought on Delhi borders’ against the now-repealed three farm laws appear prominently in Samrala rural in Punjab’s Ludhiana andelsewhere too. They bring back memories of the arduous struggle by farmers against the union government’s decision to legislate the contentious agri laws.

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J P Nadda to release BJP's Manipur manifesto tomorrow at at Hotel Imphal Classic

Various enforcement teams seized valuables worth Rs 449.55cr, including liquor, psychotropic substances, & unaccounted cash, in violation of MCC in Punjab till Feb 15. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) also issued SOP for last 72 hrs before the poll day in Punjab: CEO Dr S Karuna Raju - ANI.

This double engine govt has just doubled corruption & injustice: Akhilesh Yadav

We're alerting you, outsiders may spread rumours. I've heard that few people have come to Kannauj after leaving their uniforms. This double engine govt has just doubled corruption & injustice. Why are they not running their bulldozers in Lakhimpur?: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav - ANI.

Congress has lost Punjab, there's no chance for them: Sanjay Jha

Does anyway need a passport to travel within the country? With such a mindset, Congress' stature has declined. Situation of 'Congress mukt (India)' will persist if they speak such language & do such politics. They have lost Punjab, there's no chance for them: Sanjay Jha - ANI.

Support Yogi or face bulldozers, BJP MLA warns voters

Triggering a controversy, BJP MLA T Raja Singh in a video warned that people of Uttar Pradesh must vote for CM Yogi Adityanath or they will face "JCBs and bulldozers" after the election.

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We have gone to the elections with these 11 issues: brotherhood in peace, mafia-free Punjab, drug-free Punjab, employment for every hand, happy farmers, healthy Punjab, education for all, industrial revolution, developed Punjab, empowered women and development for all: Amit Shah.

I promise to the mothers of Punjab that give 5 years to Narendra Modi ji, we will not let the youth even touch drugs: PM Modi

Congress tried to stop PM's program in Ferozepur by sending its hired people, says Amit Shah

Rioters are doing everything possible to divide people. But you have to be united: PM Modi

The development of UP cannot be done by those who encourage rioters, goons, mafia. Conscious people of Uttar Pradesh know this: PM Modi

For so many years, these parivarvaadis insisted on imports from abroad instead of skill of local workers: PM Modi

Yogi ji's government is working to liberate the people of UP from these rioters and criminals. That is why today the whole of UP is saying – we will bring those who have brought the rule of law: PM Modi

By constructing more than 2 crore toilets in UP, the BJP government removed a lot of problems of mothers and sisters. The toilet has got the name 'izzatghar' from Uttar Pradesh itself: PM Modi

The double engine government is working to empower the poor, to make UP as 'Uttam Pradesh' with double power: PM Modi

I come from a poor family just like you. I did not hear the speeches of poverty, I have come from poverty. I have reached among you by going through a life of poverty: PM Modi

We have been waking up so that the poor should not sleep hungry: PM Modi

Every grain of the poor people's ration, which the mafia used to loot earlier, is reaching the poor's house today.

During this entire period, my focus was that such a day should not come in the house of a poor, in which the stove of his house does not burn.

We have been waking up so that the poor should not sleep hungry.

BJP in UP means control over Dangaraj, Mafiaraj, Gundaraj & freedom to celebrate all the festivals, protection of daughters, women from eve teasers, and Centre's schemes being implemented at double speed: PM Modi

We are with you. We will speak with the Central Government regarding the obstacles. After speaking with everyone, we want a grand temple of Guru Ravidas to come up in Delhi: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal - ANI

Opposition is trying their best to stop BJP, but BJP has public's blessings. We will cross the 300-seat mark in UP again, but it can only happen when BJP's lotus will bloom in Charkhari & Mahoba: Yogi Adityanath

AAP national convener & Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal & the party's Chief Ministerial candidate Bhagwant Mann conduct a roadshow in Jalandhar Cantt Assembly constituency

Samajwadi Party promises welfare measures

"We will increase monthly pension by three times and make it Rs 1,500 for elderly women," says Akhilesh Yadav, taking a jibe at Yogi Adityanath's phone distribution scheme, claiming "baba mukhyamantri doesn't know how to operate one, so he's not distributing it to you."

Akhilesh promises employment for youth, slams government over failure to tackle absconders

"We will ensure employment... All money from Budget has been looted, all money from gaushalas has been looted and people have died. We will ensure betterment of people," says Akhilesh Yadav.

Akhilesh set to address rally in Auraiya of Uttar Pradesh

BJP candidates gets Z security cover

Modi promises more airports, AIIMS for Punjab

"We will bring all facilities to Punjab so that people don't have to rush to Delhi," says Modi.

'Congress looted Punjab, another is doing the same in Delhi; they are doing 'WWF''

Modi hits out at the Congress and AAP, saying that they are not fit to be elected and that both parties are "photocopies" of one another.

Battle for UP: Pankhuri Pathak alleges cyber bullying

Pankhuri Pathak, the Congress candidate from Noida, has said that her morphed pictures were being circulated on Twitter by an account that has the name and profile picture of Bhojpuri superstar-turned BJP MP Ravi Kishan. The person behind the Twitter handle demanded Rs 1 lakh to stop circulating the morphed pictures of Pathak, who is also the vice-chairman of the party's state social media committee, it has been alleged.

Modi continues to attack Congress by referencing Independence movement

Blaming the Congress for Partition of India, Modi questions why the Congress could not include the birthplace of Gurunanak—Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur—in Punjab, instead of letting it go to Pakistan.

Border development a priority for us, says Modi

Extolling the Indian Army, Modi says, "We have announced schemes in the Budget to develop border areas. We will set up NCC camps and give youngsters a chance to serve their country. Our 'Vibrant Village' programme will ensure the development of infrastructure, besides job generation in these border villages."

'Can't let irresponsible people rule the state'

Hitting out at the Congress, Modi said that Captain Amarinder Singh has also now moved away from the grand old party "to correct his mistakes."

BJP releases list of three candidates for UP polls

Modi takes a dig at AAP in Punjab speech

"I can feel your love, dear people. Those who sit in air-conditioned rooms in Delhi don't know the feeling or power of this love," says Modi at Pathankot, in an apparent dig at AAP.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offer prayers to Ravidas at his birthplace in Varanasi

'Our government has done great work in rolling out vaccines'

Calling free vaccine roll-out a "pavitra kaam" (sacred work), he says that the BJP would take up developmental works in the state with the same dedication.

Will resolve hunger, poverty and focus on development, says Modi

Continuing his Ravidas-themed pitch, Modi tells the audience a story of how the saint had sought a king "who would ensure food for all and ensure harmonious living."

Modi evokes Saint Ravidas sentiment in Punjab, cites development works

"I have taken blessings of Ravidas before coming here... I have made all arrangements in Benares for pilgrims and visitors. Yogi and I have taken up extensive development works, even starting two express trains from here,"says PM, customising a pitch on religion and development.

Modi addresses rally in Punjab's Pathankot

"Let's make a BJP government in the state," says Modi, after greeting his supporters.

Utpal Parrikar says he felt 'bond of love' between Panaji voters and his father

After contesting the election as an independent candidate in the Panaji assembly segment, Utpal, son of the former Goa chief minister the late Manohar Parrikar, said that he has experienced first-hand the immense bond of love shared between local people and his father.

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Channi hits back at Kejriwal, calls him a 'fake Nostradamus' in Twitter row

Ambition for RS seat...: Manish Tewari's barb after Ashwani Kumar quits Congress

UP Polls: As part of Dalit outreach, leaders to visit Varanasi's Ravidas temple

Political leaders from various parties will be attending the Ravidas Jayanti celebrations here on Wednesday as part of their Dalit outreach programme during elections. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Aam Adami Party MP Sanjay Singh will arrive at the Ravidas Temple to offer prayers on the occasion.

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PM Modi pays respect to Guru Ravidas

Kejriwal, Mann hit out at Channi, Congress leaders

Accusing the Congress of "staging" political dramas, Mann said that the accusations made by Channi against him don't hold up.

'Traders in Punjab scared of doing business'

"People are scared of doing business because of 'parcha raj' (extortion). Everyone is trying to get out of here because of the bad situation created by Congress in the past five years," says Kejriwal.

Amritsar's mayor joins Aam Aadmi Party, announces Kejriwal

Kejriwal, Mann address press conference

Bhagwant Mann, elaborating on a typical day in a trader's life,addresses the media on the situation in Punjab, while Kejriwal looks on, prompting him with phrases intermittently.

Akhilesh set to address multiple rallies in Uttar Pradesh

According to an itinerary released by the Samajwadi Party, its party chief Akhilesh Yadav will address rallies in Kanpur, Kannauj and Farrukhabad today.

Congress continues attack on BJP, AAP

Congress' Randeep Surjewala is up and about on social media since the morning, attacking the BJP on the ABG Shipyard case, following tirades against the AAP last night over unpaid salaries of anganwadi workers.

Poll battle heats up in Uttar Pradesh

Political campaign intensifies for other phases of elections in state, with PM Narendra Modi set to address rallies. Yogi Adityanath, Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are also set to campaign in Varanasi.

The Jayant Chaudhary factor in UP politics

The question now is whether Jayant Chaudhary, who is making his first independent foray into electoral politics after the demise of his father Chaudhary Ajit Singh last year, will regain lost ground for the party and emerge as a political force. He faces the challenge of carrying forward the legacy of not only his father, but also that of his grandfather, former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.

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Congress is losing in Punjab, says Ashwani Kumar after quitting party

Former Union Minister Ashwani Kumar, who resigned from the Congress on Tuesday, targeted Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and claimed that the party's defeat in the state in the February 20 Assembly polls is certain.

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BJP disrespected people's mandate in Manipur: Priyanka

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Tuesday mounted a blistering attack on the BJP in Manipur, accusing the state's ruling party of having disrespected people's mandate, and used "bullying and bribing" as a tool to form the government in the state where the Congress had emerged as the single largest party in the 2017 elections.

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UP Elections: In Bundelkhand, core voters in pocket, parties cast net wide

This was a common refrain as this reporter travelled nearly 300 km from Jhansi to Etawah. Parties have managed to keep their core voters with them and the fight is really is for castes whose leadership is not prominent in the parties.

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