Assembly Polls 2022 Highlights: Campaigning for sixth phase of UP polls ends

RSS foot soldiers fan out in Gorakhpur region urging people to vote

With the desertion of some leaders throwing up new challenges for the BJP in the Gorakhpur region, thousands of village-level workers of RSS have fanned out in 62 assembly constituencies urging people to exercise their franchise to ensure the party does not suffer due to the splitting of votes.

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Akhilesh Yadav doesn’t have the strength to stop BJP, says Owaisi

Taking potshots at Samajwadi Party, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said SP chief Akhilesh Yadav does not have the strength to stop the BJP from coming to power in Uttar Pradesh.

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UP polls: Campaigning for sixth phase ends

Campaigning for the sixth phase of polling for 57assemblyseats in Uttar Pradesh, including Gorakhpur Urban from where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is in the fray, came to an end on Tuesday evening.

Spread over 10 districts, polling in these constituencies will be held from 7 am till 6 pm on Thursday.

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Modi accuses Congress of nurturing militancy in Manipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the Congress of "nurturing and encouraging militancy in Manipur".

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Communal polarisation, only weapon left with BJP to win elections, says CPI(M) leader Yechury

Unleashing a scathing attack on the BJP and the RSS, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said the only weapon left with the saffron party to win elections is communal polarisation. Inaugurating the Kerala state conference of the ruling CPI(M) here, Yechury said there was a systematic approach by the BJP government to undermine and assault the fundamental foundation of the Indian Constitution.

Yogi Adityanath sitting pretty but BJP may not repeat performance in Gorakhpur

Overcrowded roads, encroachment, traffic snarls with haphazardly parked buses on the busy road connecting the railway station with the Roadways Bus station might make one wonder if it indeed was the home town of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

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Battle for UP: Four Akhilesh Yadavs test their luck in polls

What does a Congress candidate from Bikapur in Ayodhya, an independent from Gunnaur in Sambhal, Samajwadi Party candidates from Mubarakpur in Azamgarh and Karhal in Mainpuri have in common -- they are all Akhilesh Yadavs.

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Do you remember that Akhilesh had said don't get vaccinated? He had said the vaccine would cause problems. Then he silently went for vaccination. He used to call it 'Modi tika' & 'BJP ka tika'...On March 3 give him the final dose: BJP chief in Kushinagar

PM reviews the situation every day to bring our Indian citizens back. People are facing difficulty as no airstrip, the airport is left in Ukraine. Still, we're talking to Ukrainian govt, neighbouring countries' govts to bring our citizens back: Defence Minister in Sant Kabir Nagar

BSP candidates decided in Amit Shah's room; party's aim to help BJP: Om Prakash Rajbhar

The names of Bahujan Samaj Party candidates were decided in Home Minister Amit Shah's room and the party is fighting the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls with an aim to help the BJP, alleges SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar, while cautioning people against voting in favour of the Mayawati-led party.The Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief also slammed Yogi Adityanath over his repeated bulldozer jibes, saying "will put his bulldozer on pokland (machine), and send it back to his home".

But Akhilesh ji, as chief minister, on April 26, 2012, withdrew his case and worked to free the terrorists. But then, after the allahabad high court's order, the case went on and 4 people were sentenced to death and 3 were sentenced to life imprisonment: JP Nadda

On the night of December 31, 2007, terrorists attacked a CRPF camp in Rampur with an AK-56 and killed seven jawans. In that case, the STF of UP had caught one person Shahabuddin from the Nepal border, along with him, 7 more terrorists were caught, all of whom were convicts of the Rampur firing incident: JP Nadda

Akhilesh ji decided to withdraw his case as chief minister and the Allahabad High Court said that you cannot take back this case, this case will go on under the law of India. Today, those terrorists are inside the jail for life imprisonment: JP Nadda

In 2007, there were serial bomb blasts in Gorakhpur. The UP police and nia had arrested the accused in the bomb blast. Two persons belonging to Harkat ul Jihad Islami and Indian Mujahideen terror outfits were arrested. One was named Tariq Kazmi and the other was Khalid Mujahid: JP Nadda

This time we have decided that the farmer will not have to pay the electricity bill for irrigation, his irrigation will be free of cost. The BJP government will do the job of giving free scooties to the daughters going for higher education. Smart phones, laptops will be given to the youth going for higher education.

In Akhilesh's government, there was mafia raj, there was goondaraj, mothers and sisters were insecure. Today, in Yogiji's government, mafia raj has ended, goons are in jail and there is peace and tranquility in UP: JP Nadda

In Uttar Pradesh, there were only 15 medical colleges in the previous governments. Today, there are 59 medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh with the blessings of Modi ji. All India Medical Sciences is open in Gorakhpur, now you will not have to go to Delhi for treatment: JP Nadda

Around 10 crore gas connections have been given free of cost to our mothers and sisters across the country. This time, after the formation of the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh again, one gas cylinder each will be given free of cost on Deepawali and Holi: JP Nadda

In the Corona epidemic, Modi ji worked to deliver food grains to the homes of the poor. In Uttar Pradesh, Yogi ji separately delivered food grains to the poor. Modi ji's ration is different and Yogi ji's ration is different, this is the strength of the double engine government: JP Nadda

Under the PM Awas Yojana, about 2.63 crore houses have been constructed across the country in the last 5 years. The target is to build 60 million new houses this year: JP Nadda

Modi ji said that without money, the accounts of the poor will be opened and which will be guaranteed by the Government of India. Modi ji worked to deliver Rs 500-500 to the account of 20 crore sisters for three months at the time of corona pandemic: JP Nadda

The SP government had opened fire on the karsevaks. In 2019, when the people again strengthened modi ji's hands, the supreme court's verdict came and now due to the strength of the people, the grand Ram temple is being built in Ayodhya: JP Nadda

The SP government had opened fire on the karsevaks. In 2019, when the people again strengthened modi ji's hands, the supreme court's verdict came and now due to the strength of the people, the grand Ram temple is being built in Ayodhya: JP Nadda

In the Samajwadi Party government, there was firing on ram bhakts. But you strengthened Modiji's hands by voting for the BJP, the Supreme Court's verdict came. And now it is because of your strength that a grand Ram temple is being built in Ayodhya: JP Nadda

JP Nadda addresses public meeting Maharajganj

Congress Party also divided the people on hills and valleys and created a conflict. PM Modi, on the other hand, unified them and made sure the state developed together: Amit Shah

We want to make Manipur the sport hub of Northeast India and the entire nation. This land has given us Sarita Devi, MC Mary Kom, Mirabai Chanu and other such stalwarts. A National Sports University worth Rs 825 crore is also set to start in the next few years: Amit Shah

In the next 5 years, we aim to start a massive campaign to combat smuggling and make Manipur drug-free: Amit Shah

9 lakh families in Manipur have also got free treatment facility worth Rs 5 lakh under Ayushman Bharat. Treatment worth Rs 123 crore has already done for Manipuri people under the initiative: Amit Shah

We've build houses for 68,959 poor people and gave them under the PM Awas Yojana. Nearly 6 lakh farmers are being provided Rs 6,000 annually via DBT under PM KISAN: Amit Shah

Only 5% houses across Manipur during Iwobi Singh's govt had direct clean drinking water connections. Under our govt, 95% houses across Manipur have clean drinking water connections: Amit Shah

Earlier, electricity services was very erratic and only lasted for hours at stretch. We've completed 100% electrification of Manipur and now, electricity is reaching every village for 24 hours: Amit Shah

In the next 6 months, the Central Govt will build a Skill Development University here in Manipur. PM Modi also ensured the Inner Line Permit, something that the state has been wanting for years: Amit Shah

5,477 Start-ups have started in Manipur in the last 5 years, with investment support worth Rs 200 crore. PM Modi has also given a subsidy of Rs 56 crore. This is further supporting the youth in the state: Amit Shah

There was only one national highway here. Now many national highways have been built here. The BJP government has done the work of constructing new roads here at a cost of more than Rs 16 thousand cr: Amit Shah

Before 2017, there was not a single woman police station in Manipur. Today, a woman police station exists in every district. There was no railway line in Manipur. We spent Rs 12,000 crore and brought Manipur on the rail map of India: Amit Shah

Previously, there was just 1 EMA markets. Our Govt spend Rs 150 crore and created 10 new EMA markets across 10 districts: Amit Shah

In 15 years, the Congress Govt couldn't bring an AIIMS to Manipur. We've announced to build an AIIMS as soon as we form the govt again: Amit Shah

Congress' representative from this seat ruled over Manipur for 15 years. They had left Manipur's economy to Rs 21,000 crore. Our govt took it to Rs 35,000 crore: Amit Shah

Biren Singh has done the job of ensuring peace, development in Manipur: Amit Shah

In the last 5 years, under PM Modi's leadership, N. Biren Singh has shown bandhs and blockades the door from Manipur and ensured all-round development in the state. His govt also brought peace in the state: Amit Shah

Amit Shah addresses public meeting in Manipur

M Modi said he was fortunate to distribute gas cylinders but BJP & its people should have specified that when they were distributing cylinders it was for Rs.400 and now when they're asking for votes it's Rs.1000: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav in Ballia

SP is annoyed about all the money coming for welfare work in the state. They ask where does this money come from...We have efficient equipment (bulldozer)…. It makes highways and crushes mafias(goons) as well: UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Maharajganj

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offered prayers at Sihari Shiva temple in Lucknow on Mahashivratri

Manipur has always led India's unity from the front. People from the state had made several sacrifices during our independence struggle. However, Congress never gave them the right tribute: PM Modi

Our Govt will also build an AIIMS in Manipur. We've provided free ration to free vaccines for everyone in Manipur: PM Modi

Manipur has always represented the unity and integrity of India. The people here had sacrificed their lives in the freedom struggle. But the Congress has never paid rich tribute to this history of Manipur, these sacrifices and to Netaji with a sincere heart: PM Modi

To further develop the region in the sports sector, we're developing a Sports University in Manipur: PM Modi

Manipur has given the nation sportspersons such as Mirabai Chanu and MC Mary Kom. To further develop the region in this sector, we're developing a Sports University in Manipur: PM Modi

Manipur is now being identified by skill, startups and sports. Start-Up Manipur is showing good results. The state govt has extended assistance to over 5,500 startups. In the future, our govt is set to build a Rs 100 crore start-up fund as well: PM Modi

Manipur is today becoming a gateway to export and international trade for the whole of India: PM Modi

Manipur got its first train connecting it to India's railway network under BJP: PM Modi

Since independence, Manipur was waiting for its first train. It got its first train under the BJP Govt, connecting it to India's railway network. New railway lines are also being built, furthering the layout and connectivity: PM Modi

This is the time of self-reliant India and the Amrit kaal of India. The country will achieve this goal only when every state of the country moves forward together. This decade is the decade of development and progress of Manipur and Manipur is moving fast in this direction today: PM Modi

Even the ministers of the central government now come to the North-East more and more. I myself constantly review the development work of the North-East: PM Modi

The Congress were more focused on looting Manipur, and not on developing it. These people were so busy in looting the state that they never heard the real problems of the people of the region: PM Modi

For BJP, Manipur and Northeast is the centre of India's unity: PM Modi

The BJP Govt is running several unifying initiatives such as 'Go To Hills, Go To Village' - which is defeating their separatist propagandas. It is destroying Congress as well. For us, Manipur and Northeast is the centre of India's unity: PM Modi

Congress did not develop Manipur, but kept it away from peace and prosperity: PM Modi

The Congress did not develop Manipur, but kept Manipur away from peace and prosperity. The Congress increased separatism. Conspired to divide the people in the name of Hill and Valley. The people of Manipur have to be always wary of these people: PM Modi

This historic land of Manipur created history yesterday. After the first round of elections, the people have ensured that development will continue in the state. Manipuris aren't giving a chance to people who kept Manipur destabilized for years: PM Modi

PM Modi addresses virtual rally in Manipur

BSP’s list of candidates for UP polls resembles ‘Muslim league’: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday accused the opposition of playing politics of “appeasement” and alleged that the Bahujan Samaj Party’s list of candidates for the state polls resembled a "Muslim league".

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Slow pace of polling, long queues frustrate Manipur voters

Slow pace of polling was reported from a number of booths during the first phase of assembly elections in Manipur on Monday, with voters claiming a long time was taken in identifying them through a mobile app.

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SKM urges Purvanchal to 'punish BJP' in UP polls

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Monday alleged that the Centre "betrayed" farmers while the Yogi Adityanath government's promises remained unfulfilled as it urged the farming community of Purvanchal to "punish the BJP" in the Uttar Pradesh polls.

The appeal was made during a press conference of the SKM, an umbrella body of over 200 farmers' groups which had led the anti-farm law protests against the Centre, in Basti district in the state's eastern region as part of its “Mission UP” campaign.

The SKM stressed it was an apolitical group which is not telling people whom or which party to vote for but was only asking voters in Uttar Pradesh to “punish anti-farmer BJP” like it had done in the last West Bengal state polls.

Slow pace of polling, long queues frustrate Manipur voters

Slow pace of polling was reported from a number of booths during the first phase of assembly elections in Manipur on Monday, with voters claiming a long time was taken in identifying them through a mobile app.

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BJP not against any dynasty but my family: Priyanka Gandhi

On a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted political “dynasts” during electioneering in Uttar Pradesh, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said the BJP was only against her family, which has not bowed down to it.

The Congress general secretary's sharp rebuttal came during an election programme in the Tamkuhi Raj area of Kushinagar district where she campaigned for her party candidates ahead of the March 3 assembly polls. In his speech in Maharajganj, PM Modi had called out “ghor pariwarvadis” (staunch dynasts) in an attack aimed at the Samajwadi Party.

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