India Political Highlights: Soon only 'I' will be left in I.N.D.I.A., BJP's Manik Saha's dig at Oppn

PDP, NC to contest against each other in Kashmir; Mehbooba, Omar trade blame

The PDP and the National Conference -- the two INDIA bloc partners in Jammu and Kashmir -- will be taking on each other on the three Lok Sabha seats in the valley.

Mehbooba Mufti-led PDP accused National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah of leaving them "no option".

Abdullah, however, hit back saying the PDP was going back on the understanding reached between the constituents of People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) for the District Development Council (DDC) elections in 2020.

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BJP wants Kejriwal's resignation to stop free water, electricity: AAP MP Sanjay Singh

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, hours after being released from the Tihar jail on Wednesday, slammed the BJP in a speech alleging it wanted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's resignation to stop free water, electricity and Mohalla clinics in the capital.

Singh, who got bail in the alleged excise policy scam from the Supreme Court on Tuesday, also asked the BJP if the prime minister will join the probe if police from the opposition-ruled Bengal, Punjab and Tamil Nadu knocked at his doors.

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Congress expels Nirupam, he says will announce plans on Thursday

As Congress expelled Sanjay Nirupam on late Wednesday evening, the former MP from Mumbai who incurred the party's wrath over his remarks targeting the ally Shiv Sena (UBT) said he would announce his next decision on Thursday.

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'Can't raise anti-Sanatan slogans nor abuse country's wealth creators', writes Gourav Vallabh as he resigns from Congress

Congress' national spokesperson, Gourav Vallabh resigned from party citing 'discomfort' with the way 'the party is moving today'.

"I can neither raise anti-Sanatan slogans nor abuse the wealth creators of the country. I am resigning from all posts and primary membership of the Congress party", he wrote in a post on 'X'.

BJP's Kolkata North candidate Tapas Roy holds a roadshow in the constituency

Tapas Roy was with the Trinamool Congress earlier, and resigned from the party after more than two decades of association.

The only youth that has space in Congress is 55-year old Rahul Gandhi, says BJP

Reacting to Gourav Vallabh's resignation from Congress, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said that Congress is a 'family-oriented company' and has always been against Hindus and Sanatana Dharma. He also said that the party gives no space to the youth and the only youth who has space in the party is '55-year-old Rahul Gandhi'.

"Congress' DNA is encrypted with Anti-Hindu and Anti-Sanatana Dharma rhetoric", he said

"I had told seven years ago that Congress is a family-oriented company and they do not think in the country’s favour. If someone does not belong to the family, then they are forced to leave the party because the first family of Congress likes to insult sanatan power, women power and others", he further said.

Congress' DNA is encrypted with anti-Hindu and anti-Sanatana Dharma rhetoric

Shehzad Poonawalla

Congress leaders should learn from PM Modi how to respect women, says BJP leader Hema Malini over Randeep Surjewala's remarks

Reacting to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala's 'sexist' remarks on her, BJP leader Hema Malini said that Congress leaders should learn from PM Modi about respecting women.

"You should ask them why do they target us...because we are very popular, we are famous. They (Congress leaders) should learn from PM Modi how to respect women", she said.

A new low to disrespect, demean the dignity of women in politics, says Sudhanshu Trivedi over Surjewala's remarks

Reacting to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala's 'sexist' remarks on BJP leader Hema Malini, BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi said, "This is a new low to disrespect and demean the dignity of women in Indian politics by the Congress party.”

AAP workers are ready to fight against injustice and dictatorship: Sanjay Singh

Speaking to the media about Arvind Kejriwal arrest, AAP leader Sanjay Singh said, "Firstly I will go and take blessing from Bajranhbali and then I will also visit Rajghat. Later, in the day I will visit the residence of Satyendra Jain and Arvind Kejriwal...AAP workers are ready to fight against injustice and dictatorship. All of us stand with our leader Arvind Kejriwal..."

Smriti Irani's roadshow in Wayanad

Speaking at the roadshow, she said, "I have come from the constituency where the Gandhi family held power for 50 years. Today we start this yatra with the blessings of more than 150 swayam sevaks who sacrificed their lives to save democracy in Kerala.”

Smriti Irani's roadshow in Wayanad.

Smriti Irani's roadshow in Wayanad.

Smriti Irani roadshow at Kalpetta, Wayanad.

Smriti Irani roadshow at Kalpetta, Wayanad.

Smriti Irani roadshow at Kalpetta, Wayanad.

PM Modi to address a public rally in Jamui, Bihar

Sunita Kejriwal issues a video statement on behalf of jailed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

In video message, Sunita Kejriwal said, "Arvind Kejriwal has sent a message to all MLAs. Just because I am in jail, the people of Delhi should not suffer in any way. Every MLA should visit their area every day and discuss people's problems and sort them out."

RJD brought India's name to shame worldwide, says PM Modi in Bihar

While kicking off NDA's campaign in Bihar, PM Modi said that opposition RJD brough Inida's name to shame nad it's only BJP, NDA that has made India's glory it's mission.

"Yeh wala Bharat ghar mei ghus ke maarne wala hai", he added.

PM Modi in Bihar.

There are 5 power centres in Congress, all have their own lobbies and clash with each other: Sanjay Nirupam

Speaking about his expulsion from Congress, Sanjay Nirupam said, "Earlier there used to be one power centre in the Congress party... but now there are five power centres in the Congress party and all five have their own lobbies which keep clashing with each other...In these five centres, first is Sonia Gandhi, second is Rahul Gandhi, third is Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, fourth is Mallikarjun Kharge and last is Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal ji... all of them are doing politics in their own way..."

Naxal movement has been crushed in Bihar: PM Modi

In his public address, Modi said that Naxal movement has been crushed in Bihar.

"Earlier, Naxals did not let roads be built in Bihar, now that thir movement in crushed, we will make an expressway in Bihar", he said.

Day after 11 leaders leave Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP, Modi extends support to his little brother Chirag

"Glad my little brother Chirag has stepped into the shoes of my friend late Ram Vilas Paswan", PM said in Bihar

PM Modi in Bihar.

Modi not only works for the welfare of humans, but birds too, says PM as he announces free vaccines for birds

Modi announce free vaccines for birds.

"Modi does not only work for human welfare, but I have taken a pledge to work for birds as well, we will provide free vaccines for birds."

Modi says 'brashtachar hatao', opposition says 'brashtachar bachao', says PM

Referring to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest and I.N.D.I.A. bloc, Modi took a jibe at the opposition and said, "Till yesterday they were asking for each other's arrest, today they are together".

In another jibe he said that while he works to crush corruption, the opposition works to save it.

"Modi kehta hai brashtachar hatao, woh kehte hain brashtachar bachao", he said.

Modi kehta brashtachar hatao, woh kehte hain brashtachar bachao.

PM Modi

Modi asks people to suppress opposition's movement

Making an appeal for elections, Modi asked people to completely suppress opposition's movement.

"Chunn chunn ke saaf karna hai inko", he said.

Chunn chunn ke saaf karna hai inko.

PM Modi

Former Congress leader Anil Sharma, former RJD leader Upendra Prasad join BJP

Former Congress leader Anil Sharma and former RJD leader Upendra Prasad join BJP in New Delhi.

As long as I am here, central government will not dare to touch the people of Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee

Speaking about central agencies' and CAA, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said, "... All agencies have been put to work. The State officials are being transferred. How many officers from the central agencies - NIA, CBI, IT have been transferred?...I will take care of Bengal, as long as I am here, they will not dare to touch the people of Bengal. CAA was brought before the elections...As soon as you submit your name for registration, you will be declared a Bangladeshi ..."

This election is Congress vs old Congress, not Congress vs BJP, says Priyank Kharge

Speaking about upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge said, "...Their (BJP) own party members are saying that dynastic politics is hurting BJP. This election is Congress Vs old Congress, not Congress Vs BJP. See the number of people they are taking from Congress, there is a lack of leadership in the BJP"

BJP slams TMC leader's '2 number maal' remark on saffron party's Locket Chatterjee

Locket Chatterjee's dignity was ruthlessly assaulted when TMC MLA Asit Majumdar shamelessly hurled the derogatory term "2 number maal" at her, in full view of the public. This despicable incident lays bare the deep-seated misogyny within TMC's ranks, BJP's Bengal unit said on 'X'.

PM Modi begins addressing rally in Cooch Behar

Modi says, 'When I was coming here, the whole road looked like a road show, your love remained in my mind'.

PM brings up Sandeshkhali to attack Mamata, says BJP needs to come to power to ensure women get justicehere

When country develops, West Bengal will be a big beneficiary: Modi

The 21st century is very crucial for India. This time is to make India developed, and when the country will be developed, West Bengal will be a big beneficiary of that," says PM Modi in Cooch Behar.

Are you sleeping after taking opium while China enters Indian territory, Kharge slams PM

The manifesto meeting of BJP for Lok Sabha Elections is currently underway, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, JP Nadda among party veterans present

BJP govt has introduced CAA but I.N.D.I.A. bloc partners spreading lies about it, says Modi

Kharge lists guarantees for Lok Sabha polls to benefit youth, farmers over MSP among others

Glimpses of PM Modi's rallies in Bihar and North Bengal

Rahul Gandhi in the affidavit submitted during nomination from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat has declared assets worth over Rs 9 crores. He has also declared two pieces of land co-owned with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

I-T Department conducts searches at residence of DMK leader R Avudaiappan in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli

Soon only 'I' will be left in I.N.D.I.A., BJP's Manik Saha's dig at Oppn amid several leaders joining saffron party