Indian political highlights: 'Why abolish the reservation of Muslims... It clearly shows vendetta, hate politics,' says Siddaramaiah

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Basavaraj Bommai miserably failed to protect the interest of Kannadigas. He has no business to continue as CM. Modi and Shah are coming to Karnataka to get votes and claim it's a double-engine govt but Maharashtra govt is blatantly interfering with the freedom of the state: Siddaramaiah(ANI)

BJP is sectarian, Cong secular: Siddaramaiah

Why abolish the reservation of Muslims... It clearly shows vendetta, hate politics: Siddaramaiah

I am contesting from Varuna (assembly constituency) as it has been cleared by the party's high command. It's not that I am interested to contest but Kolar people want me to contest from there: Karnataka Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Siddaramaiah(ANI)

We are expecting more than 130 seats this time: Siddaramaiah

'All are running away...BJP dependent on film stars and rowdy sheeters,' Surjewala on BJP not announcing candidates for K'taka polls

On one side PM praising our govt, and on other side BJP shedding crocodile tears: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

The name of India's 1st terrorist is Godse and in Hyderabad people are roaming with his photo: AIMIM chief

Telangana CM's son should be suspended for ruining the lives of 30 lakh students..now CM diverting issue: Bandi Sanjay

Ex-Andhra CM meets Nadda after joining BJP

Democracy not in danger, dynasty politics is: Shah targets Rahul in UP

Attacking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks in the UK, Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that it's not democracy that is in danger, but "your family" and the idea of dynasty politics that is under threat.(PTI)

They can't touch it, let's see what they can do: Bommai on D K Shivakumar's statement on reservation issue

Bommai reacted to D K Shivakumar's statement that Congress would scrap the reservation issue and protect minority interests.

"Without any complications, we raised our two lists, BJP could not raise its list yet...More lists will come...As soon as our govt comes, we will cancel the reservation issue and will protect the minority interest," thestate Congress chief had said.(ANI)

We will have a meeting on April 8-9 & apparently, tickets will be distributed on April 10. The process of ticket selection is going on as per the rules. We held meetings for 3 consecutive days & took the opinion of party workers, leaders and people. The final list will be discussed as we have cleared 3 names (for each constituency): Karnataka CM & BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai(ANI)

Under SP, BSP, Cong rule Azamgarh was known for terrorism: Shah

'Under SP, BSP, Congress rule Azamgarh was known for terrorism; under PM Narendra Modi, it is witnessing development,' Shah said, adding ,'PM has opened government's purse for the development of Uttar Pradesh.'(PTI)

BJP would throw him out like curry leaves: AK Antony younger son Ajith on Anil Antony joining BJP

A day after Anil Antony joined BJP, A K Antony's younger son Ajith said his brother's decision was "impulsive" and the saffron party would throw him out like "curry leaves" after using him, Reports PTI

Not democracy but dynasty and autocracy by one family in danger: Amit Shah in UP

They (Congress) say democracy is in danger. But, I say the idea of dynasty and autocracy by one family is in danger, saysUnion Home Minister Amit Shah at Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi

No question of DK Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah becoming CM as Congress won't win, says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Congress party needs to come to power by securing a majority to make DK Shivakumar or Siddaramaiah the CM. They can never become the CM as Congress will never be able to cross the majority mark, so there is no question of them becoming the CM, saysUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi on Karnataka elections

Yediyurappa leaves for Delhi for BJP CEC meeting, says confident of majority

I am going to Delhi today for the BJP CEC meeting. We will finalise all seats as early as possible. BJP will get a majority and form the government in Karnataka: BS Yediyurappa, BJP leader and former Karnataka CM

Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay holds rally after release on bail

Telangana BJP president Bandi Sanjay holds rally in Karimnagar after being released on bail in the SSC paper leak case

When our govt comes, will cancel reservation move to protect minority interest, vows Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar

Without any complications, we raised our two lists, BJP could not raise its list yet...More lists will come...As soon as our govt comes, we will cancel the reservation issue and will protect the minority interest, claims Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar

Section 144 imposed for 2 days in Shorapur in Yadgiri district of Karnataka

Section 144 of CrPC imposed in the Shorapur constituency of Yadgiri district for two days, after a clash broke out between BJP and Congress supporters on April 6. The orders were issued by the District Collector of Yadgiri, reports ANI

Never imagined I'll have to leave Congress: Former Andhra CM Kiran Reddy on joining BJP

"I had never imagined that I'll have to leave Congress...There is a saying- 'My king is very intelligent, he doesn't think on his own, doesn't listens to anyone's advice', "says former Congress leader Kiran Kumar Reddy on joining BJP in Delhi.

Services provided by Hindu gurus in southern states more than missionaries: RSS Chief Bhagwat

Service provided by Hindu spiritual gurus in four southern states is more than that done by missionaries says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Big boost for BJP in Andhra: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi on KK Reddy joining party

Many members of Kiran Kumar Reddy's family were in Congress. When I met him some time ago, he told me that he was influenced by PM Modi. Today he is taking a big leap and joining the BJP. He will strengthen our fight against corruption because his image as an MLA and minister has been very clean. It will be a big boost for BJP in Andhra Pradesh: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

Former Andhra CM Kiran Kumar Reddy joins BJP

Kiran Kumar Reddy, who served as the CM of united Andhra Pradesh, joins Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi

Shah, Nadda speak to Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay after his release

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda and Union Minister Smriti Irani spoke to Bandi Sanjay after he was released from jail today. Party's national leaders including Tarun Chugh and Sunil Bansal also spoke to him: Statement issued by PRO of Telangana BJP President Bandi Sanjay

Congress leader Sidhu meets party president Kharge and Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu meets party president, Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh

PM Modi recalls Christ's sacrifice on Good Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the occasion of Good Friday.

Telangana BJP chief offers prayers after release from jail

Telangana BJP president & MP Bandi Sanjay offers prayers at a temple after being released on bail from Karimnagar district jail in the SSC paper leak case

Telangana BJP chief released from Karimnagar district jail

Telangana BJP president & MP Bandi Sanjay released from Karimnagar district jail after he was granted bail in the SSC paper leak case

Sisodia writes to PM Modi from jail, raises questions on his education

Jailed former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia writes to PM Modi, raises questions on his education.

BJP to finalise candidates for Karnataka polls in April 9 meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President JP Nadda, Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh will be present in the meeting alongside members of the party's central election committee, reported ANI qouting sources.

'In the coming days, more Congress and CPM leaders will join BJP,' says BJP Kerala President

Telangana BJP chief granted bail in SSC question paper leak case

A court granted bail to TelanganaBJPpresident and MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar who was arrested over the alleged leak of secondary school exam papers. The Principal Judicial Magistrate court in Hanamkonda district granted bail to Kumar on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 20,000 with two sureties.

No one thought Scindia, Azad would speak such low level language against Rahul: Gehlot

Hitting back at Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and former Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad for targeting Rahul Gandhi, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said no one had thought that the duo would start speaking such a low level language against the Gandhi scion. He said theBJPleaders are tired because Gandhi has not shied away from raising the voice of people despite so many attacks. “That is why, a task has been given to these leaders who left the Congress. The ideology they had sworn to fight throughout their lives, today they have stood with the same fascist ideology at the behest ofBJPleaders,” Gehlot said.

Communal clashes on Ram Navami in West Bengal 'state sponsored': BJP leader Vijayvargiya

Communal clashes during Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal were "sponsored" by the Trinamool Congress government in the state, alleged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Thursday. He accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of giving "provocative statements" against the central government on the day of the Hindu festival last week.