India Political highlights: PM Modi inaugurates 3,024 newly constructed EWS flats in Delhi

The Congress on Wednesday said Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot did not praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi but showed him the mirror at an event in Mangarh.

. More than 3.5 lakh people working in the jeans industry in Karnataka's Ballari lost their livelihood due to demonetisation in 2016 and "faulty" implementation of Good and Services Tax (GST), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said hitting out at the Narendra Modi-led Central government on Wednesday.

Speaking at a 'corner meeting' in Muthangi near here after finishing the day's foot march, Gandhi also said his party will stand behind employees and management of public sector undertakings that are on the radar of the Centre for privatisation.

. With just months to go for the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka, the state Congress on Wednesday announced the process for poll tickets, by asking aspirants to apply for it through submission of an application, along with Rs 2 lakh Demand Draft (DD) and details of their membership.

Also claiming that many, including leaders from other parties are willing to join it, the Congress also announced that it has also re-launched its membership drive and that anyone can apply. However, the party pointed out that the applications will be scrutinised by a special committee, which will decide on their induction.

. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Radha Soami Satsang at Beas in Amritsar on November 5, BJP sources have said.

He is expected to meet sect head Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, they said on Wednesday.

On the same day, Modi is scheduled to address public meetings in Himachal Pradesh in the run up to the November 12 assembly polls there.

. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Enforcement Directorate's stand on Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar's plea challenging a money laundering probe initiated against him by the agency.

A bench of justices Mukta Gupta and Anish Dayal issued a notice on the MLA's petition which also assails the constitutional validity of the inclusion of the offence pertaining to disproportionate assets under the Prevention of Corruption Act as a "scheduled act" under the Prevention of Money Laundering (PML) Act.

. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief at the death of Jambey Tashi, a BJP MLA in Arunachal Pradesh, and said he was a promising leader who was passionate about serving society.

Tashi (48) represented the Lumla constituency in Tawang district.

"Pained by the untimely demise of Shri Jambey Tashi Ji. He was a promising leader who was passionate about serving society. He worked hard for Arunachal Pradesh’s progress. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with his family and supporters. Om Mani Padme Hum," Modi tweeted.

. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP on Wednesday of targeting farmers over stubble burning as revenge for breaking its "arrogance" with the protest against the now-repealed farm laws. Mann's statement came a day after the BJP targeted the state government over the rising stubble burning cases and asked it to wake up from its "deep slumber".

. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday suspended senior leader Jagir Kaur from the party and issued a two-day ultimatum to her to stop anti-party activities, failing which strict disciplinary action would be taken against her.

Announcing this, SAD Disciplinary Committee Chairman Sikander Singh Maluka said it was mandatory for Jagir Kaur to clarify that she would not contest the forthcoming elections to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC).

. Other families residing here will also get a chance to housewarming very soon. I have faith that these efforts by Central government will play a key role in making Delhi an ideal city.Our government has as much focus on poverty-stricken families residing in urban cities, too: PM Modi

. Today is a big day for thousands of slum dwellers,a new beginning to life. As I handed over the keys to eligible beneficiaries, I could see their happy and joyous faces. Over 3,000 houses have been constructed in the first phase of the Kalkaji extension: PM Narendra Modi

. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress saying it is a party of 'rajas and ranis' and even though many chief ministerial aspirants might be in the fray in Himachal Pradesh no one will get a chance in reality.

Addressing a poll rally here, he launched an all-out attack on the Congress for practicing nepotism and for not doing anything in the name of development.

The home minister also highlighted surgical air strikes against Pakistan, construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya, implementation of 'one rank, one pension' and abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir to woo the electorate in this segment of the state which goes to polls on November 12.

. The Congress will bring a non-BJP government at the Centre under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge said on Tuesday in his maiden public address after becoming Congress President.

Joining the Bharat Jodo Yatra here for the first time after being elected to the top party post, Kharge launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying poll schedule for the Himachal Pradesh was announced but not for Gujarat so that the PM can inaugurate many more bridges like the one that collapsed in Gujarat's Morbi.

He also slammed Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, saying he was reaching out to opposition parties while supporting the BJP on key bills in Parliament.

. Deputy Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Rajendra Rathore on Wednesday asked Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot to put his house in order instead of hitting the central government every now and then.

This comes after former deputy CM Sachin Pilot broke his silence on the leadership change issue in Rajasthan and demanded action against three veteran Congress leaders who were served disciplinary notice.

. Congress leader Girish Chodankar on Wednesday asked Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to act against corrupt ministers.

Chodankar said, "If the CM can suspend government employees for wrongdoings, then what stops him from taking action against corrupt ministers."

Sawant on Monday had said that in the last four years as the Chief Minister, eight or nine employees have been suspended. "Even major vigilance complaints were filed against 10 to 12 staff. We do it for transparent governance and to give justice to the public," he had said, while appealing to the people to approach the Public Grievances Cell to make the state corruption free.

. Congress took the special status from Himachal. When the BJP government was formed at the Centre, the state again got the status: JP Nadda at a public meeting at Mandirighat in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh

. Earlier at the time of elections, parties would promise to build roads, fit taps in houses for water. All empty promises. Since Modi ji has come to power, there's a tap in every household: J P Nadda

. Bharatiya Janata Party sitting MLA Jambey Tashi died at a Guwahati hospital after a brief illness on Wednesday, a family member said.

Tashi (48), a three-time MLA from Lumla seat, was also a member of the National Minority Morcha of the saffron party.

Condoling his cousin’s death, Chief Minister Pema Khandu tweeted “Demise of brother Shri Jambey Tashi ji, Hon MLA of Lumla Assembly Constituency is a huge personal loss to me and I am so deeply pained at this tragedy.

“I join the family in my prayers for the departed. Dear Brother, may you attain supreme bliss of Nirvana”.

. BJP president J P Nadda will release on Friday the party's 'vision document' (manifesto) for the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls. The elections to the 68-member assembly is scheduled for February 12. (PTI)

. A senior Congress leader from Maharashtra Dr Nitin Raut sustained a hairline fracture on his forehead and is hospitalised after he was allegedly pushed by an officer of the Telangana Police during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, party leaders and aides said. (IANS)

. Jairam Ramesh hailed Bharat Jodo Yatra as a 'real booster dose' for Congress that allows connectivity to Rahul Gandhi and collectivity for the organisation. (PTI)

. Delhi minister Gopal Rai said BJP is now seeking FIRs to be registered against farmers. "Do not seek revenge, start supporting them", he added. (PTI)

. Former Maharashtra Energy Minister Dr Nitin Raut injured his right eyebrow while walking with Rahul Gandhi during Bharat Jodo Yatra. He has been admitted to Vasavi Hospital in Hyderabad. The party said that the ACP of Telangana Police pushed him hard and he fell on the ground. His right eyebrow was cut off and he got scratches on his hands and feet.

India Political highlights: PM Modi inaugurates 3,024 newly constructed EWS flats in Delhi

Gehlot did not praise PM Modi but showed him mirror: Cong on Rajasthan event after Pilot remarks

Over 3.5 lakh lost jobs in Ballari jeans industry due to note ban, 'faulty' GST: Rahul Gandhi

Karnataka Congress asks ticket aspirants for 2023 assembly polls to apply

PM Modi likely to visit Radha Soami Satsang in Punjab on Nov 5

Delhi HC seeks ED's stand on plea by D K Shivakumar against money laundering probe

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