India Political Highlights: Congress moves EC against PM Modi's 'ridiculously objectionable' remarks on Muslims

Security heightened as people get in queues in Khurai Assembly Constituency of Imphal East region ahead of re-polling today.

Re-polling in 11 polling stations of I-Inner Manipur Parliamentary constituency under way

MP CM Yadav brought down from crowded stage as it makes cracking sounds

 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav was on Sunday brought down from a crowded stage over safety reasons in the state’s Chhatarpur district after cracking sounds were heard.

The incident happened in the Chhatrasal area.

As Yadav and Union minister Virendra Singh, the BJP candidate from Tikamgarh Lok Sabha seat, began to climb onto the makeshift stage and reached its edge, several people also got onto the dais.

BJP's Hyderabad candidate booked for hurting religious sentiments

An FIR was registered against the BJP's Hyderabad candidate K Madhavi Latha following a complaint that she hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community by gesturing to shoot an arrow towards a place of worship, police said on Sunday.

A purported video of the incident was widely circulated on social media last week.

The complaint alleged that Madhavi Latha made a gesture of drawing an arrow and shooting it at the place of worship during a Ram Navami procession on April 17, hurting the sentiments of the Muslim community, the police said.

Lok Sabha elections: CM Revanth Reddy lashes out at BJP, alleges PM Modi insulted Telangana

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday hit out at the BJP and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi insulted Telangana in the past with comments on the state's formation in Parliament.

Modi had commented that the then Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government closed the doors of Parliament when the bill for Telangana's formation was passed and that "mother (Andhra Pradesh)" was "killed" to give birth to the "child (Telangana)", Revanth Reddy claimed.

My army background has helped me to connect with people from various communities, says TMC candidate Gopal Lama from Darjeeling Constituency

Repolling under way at 11 polling stations in Manipur

Repolling is underway at 11 polling stations in the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency amid tight security, officials said on Monday.

The decision about fresh polling was taken following a directive from the Election Commission, which declared voting held at these stations on April 19 as null and void.

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai along with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya held roadshow in Bengaluru

BJP leaders have panicked, says former Rajasthan CM and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot

"There will be a change. There's a good atmosphere after first phase. BJP leaders have panicked. We want unity in the society. We should ask for votes over development, good governance. Inflation, unemployment, economic disparity, communal harmony are the main issues. Are these not their responsibility as well? They don't discuss them and do religion-based politics."

Manipur sees 37.54% voting till 11 am amid re-polling in selected stations

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking direction to grant extraordinary interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi High Court today dismissed a PIL seeking direction to grant extraordinary interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in all the criminal cases.

The Court while dismissing the plea imposed a cost of Rs 75,000 on the petitioner. The bench headed by the Acting Chief Justice of Delhi, while passing the order, said - this court cannot grant extraordinary interim bail in a pending criminal case initiated against a person holding high office.

Court said that someone is in custody by virtue of the judicial order of the court. The challenge is presently before the Supreme Court. He is taking steps and using remedies. Law is equal for anyone.

Congress, SP and BSP have then said that Ram and Krishn never existed as if they were born before this universe: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Yogi Adityanath addresses a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, in Bilaspur.

"Agra is also consuming 'Gangajal' and 'Har Ghar Nal' scheme is being implemented. You must have seen 'Surya Tilak' of Ram Lalla on RamNavami. On one side it was Congress, SP and BSP, they were asking us that show us the evidence that Shri Ram was born in Ayodhya. These parties have then said that Ram and Krishn never existed as if Congress, SP and BSP were born before this universe and no one else, they were trying to show this. But their lies failed and a grand temple of Ram Lalla was built ending the wait of 500 years, due to PM Narendra Modi."

Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal announces its 7th list of candidates for 2024 Assembly elections

PM Modi has eliminated terrorism from the country; Naxalism is on verge of ending: Amit Shah in Chhattisgarh

Cong says minority has first right over country's resources, but we say poor, adivasis and Dalits have first right: Amit Shah

The deceased's father was a Congress Corporator. He is saying that he does not trust the Karnataka government that does appeasement politics: BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia

"...The Hubbali incident was a heart-wrenching incident. The entire country came together that this victim's family should be given justice...The deceased's father was a Congress Corporator. He is saying that he does not trust the Karnataka government that does appeasement politics..."

Congress expert in booking false cases, police should use their brains, says Hyderabad BJP candidate Madhavi Latha

"They are expert in booking false cases. They don't have the honesty. They want to make the vote bank anyhow. They let the youths without employment. Police should have taken information before booking a case. There is no justice, that's why we are going to the EC."

PM Modi has called a spade a spade, his remarks resonating with people: BJP's Gaurav Bhatia on Oppn's charge he made 'communal' remarks

Delhi CM writes to Tihar jail superintendent, says he has been asking for insulin on daily basis: AAP sources

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

We will stand by those who lost jobs: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on HC declaring 'null and void' 2016 teacher recruitment test

Under Congress, Jawans were killed by Pakistan, says PM Modi in Uttar Pradesh

First-time-voters were very young back when Congress ruled. At that time, bombs were places in bags and whoever touched it would die: Modi

Our soldiers were stone-pelted under Congress rule, says PM Modi in Aligarh

Aligarh saw riots regularly under Congress rule: PM Modi

People of Aligarh have put 'lock' on SP, Congress factory of 'pariwarwad', corruption, appeasement: PM Narendra Modi in Aligarh

Biju Janata Dal announces 7th list of candidates for Odisha Assembly elections

Hindol- Mahesh Sahu

Raghunathpali- Archana Rekha Behera

Balikuda-Ersama - Sarada Prasanna Jena

Kaktpur- Tusharkanti Behera

Bangiriposhi-Ranjita Marandi

Bari-Biswa Ranjan Mallick

Earlier our Muslim mothers and sisters could not go alone for Haj. The government also allowed women to go for Haj without Mehram and I am being blessed by thousands of sisters whose dream of going for Haj has been fulfilled: Modi

"Earlier, due to less Haj quota, there used to be a lot of fighting and bribery was also prevalent there and only the influential people would get the chance to go to Haj. I had requested the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to increase the Haj quota for our Muslim brothers and sisters in India. Today, not only has India's Haj quota increased but visa rules have also been made easier. The government took a very important decision. Earlier our Muslim mothers and sisters could not go alone for Haj. The government also allowed women to go for Haj without Mehram and I am being blessed by thousands of sisters whose dream of going for Haj has been fulfilled."

"Last time when I came to Aligarh, I had requested all of you to lock the factories of nepotism, corruption and appeasement of SP and Congress. Aapne aisa majboot taala lagaya ki dono sehzado ko aaj tak iski chabi nahi mil rahi...," says Modi in UP

Congress has followed policy of appeasement but done nothing to improve social, economic condition of Muslims: PM Modi at Aligarh rally

We still have to do a lot of work, what the BJP government has done till now is just a trailer: PM Modi

Meanwhile, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says Sandeshkhali controversy ploy by BJP to malign us at Raiganj rally

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Every second in my life is dedicated to you all, Modi is neither going to stop nor is he going to get tired: PM in UP

I want to warn the country about the intentions of Congress and I.N.D.I.A. bloc. The prince of Congress says that if their government comes then they will do the survey of who earns how much, how has how much property. They also say that the government will take this money and distribute it among people: PM Modi in Aligarh

The gold that the women of this country have is pure and respected. The Congress wants to change the laws and snatch their Gold.

Congress is eyeing 'mangalsutra' of our women: Modi

Riots, murders, gang wars were Samajwadi Party government's identity: PM Modi at poll rally in Aligarh

Congress is eyeing 'mangalsutra' of our women, want to snatch their gold, says PM Modi in UP

Congress thinks its their birthright to steal from the nation: Modi in UP rally

"Those who think Yogi is only equivalent to bulldozer, I want to open their eyes," PM Modi

Congress loses their sleep over Ram mandir. They were so angry that they refused to attend the consecration ceremony: PM Modi

Congress indulged in appeasement politics; PM Modi focused on everyone's development: Nadda

BJP president JP Nadda on Monday accused the Congress of indulging in the politics of vote bank and appeasement and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the culture of politics in the country with focus on development of everyone.

Addressing a rally in Lormi town of Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, Nadda highlighted the BJP-led central government's achievements in the last 10 years.

He referred to the Ram temple construction in Ayodhya, abrogation of Article 370 (which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir), notification of rules for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act implementation, and ban on the practice of instant triple talaq.

The rally was held to campaign for BJP candidate Tokhan Sahu in the Bilaspur Lok Sabha seat, which will go to polls on May 7.

via PTI

Congress announces candidates for 28 more Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh

Lok Sabha polls 2024: BJP's Mukesh Dalal elected unopposed from Surat

A day after Congress candidate and his substitute's nominations were canceled over discrepancies in the signatures of their proposers, eight other candidates including one from Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) withdrew their nominations, paving the way for the BJP candidate to be elected unopposed.

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We will support I.N.D.I.A. bloc if it comes to power in Centre, but not in West Bengal: Mamata

"If the I.N.D.I.A. alliance wins the Lok Sabha elections and comes to power in centre then we will extend our full support but in West Bengal, TMC will contest BJP alone. Bengal will play a vital role if I.N.D.I.A. alliance comes to power."

Mamata Banerjee

India has not seen a 'paltikumari' like Mamata Banerjee: BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul

"India has not seen a 'paltikumari' like Mamata Banerjee. She became a part of the INDI alliance and went for meetings with Sonia Gandhi and Sitaram Yechury, but when it came to seat sharing in the state, she said she wouldn't give more than 2 seats. She has always been like this... She cannot be trusted..." ANI quoted BJP candidate from Medinipur Lok Sabha Agnimitra Paul as saying.

Assam CM Himanta holds a roadshow in Malappuram, Kerala in support of BJP Wayanad Lok Sabha candidate K Surendran

73.05% voter turnout recorded in Manipur Lok Sabha elections till 3pm

Congress moves EC against PM Modi's 'ridiculously objectionable' remarks on Muslims

"...Among the 17 complaints, I have enlarged upon and discussed details only 5-6... most important is the first one which deals with extremely objectionable comments of no less than the Chief Executive of this govt... unfortunately, the statement we have quoted is seriously, ridiculously objectionable... we pray to him (PM Modi) with folded hands to withdraw this statement and to clarify," Abhishek Manu Singhvi said after Congress delegation meeting the Election Commission.

PM Modi to address rally in Rajasthan's Tonk-Sawai Madhopur constituency on April 23

PM should be PM for whole nation not just for a segment of people: Shashi Tharoor

Congress leader and party candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor said, " PM claims to be an admirer of Dr BR Ambedkar. Dr BR Ambedkar said one of the important things missing in this country and society was brotherhood among citizens, which is why he insisted on adding the word 'Fraternity' to the constitution...if we're all brothers, should we be drawing distinctions that PM is doing? If I am looking after my brother who is not doing well, how will it become appeasement?...there is something wrong with the mentality that classifies the citizens in such a way...a PM should be PM for the whole nation not just for a segment of people..."

Via ANI

Congress announces a list of 7 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections

BJP expels K S Eshwarappa from the party for 6 years

BJP expelled K S Eshwarappa from the party for 6 years for embarrassing the party by contesting as an Independent from Shivamogga constituency.

Congress hell-bent on harming Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Christians, Sikhs: Amit Shah on Chidambaram's assertion that his party will repeal CAA