New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public rally at Rudrapur in the Udham Singh Nagar district of Jammu and Kashmir for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections. He will also hold a public meeting at Akhnoor in Jammu and another at Meerut, aimed at garnering public support for the BJP in eight seats across western Uttar Pradesh. AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit Rae Bareli today.
Congress releases list of 31 candidates for Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Manvendra Singh, son of former Union minister and veteran BJP leader Jaswant Singh, to contest from Barmer. Vaibhav Gehlot, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, will contest from Jodhpur.
Congress leader Divya Spandana writes to Election Commission of India against social media pages for allegedly "offering free gifts to voters enticing them to support Modi" (file pic) pic.twitter.com/qMqE3a3XUp
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
According to sources, the names on all 25 seats in Rajasthan have been decided. The Congress is expressed to release the list late night today or early tomorrow.
R Singh at condolence meet for M Parrikar in Panaji: After Uri, PM had called 2-3 of us. Anger was visible on Parrikar ji's face, he played an important role in that strike & observed ops all night. You may not know this, but he also played a crucial role in 2 air strikes. #Goa pic.twitter.com/aRm5Mkg0te
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
They (BJP) tried to persuade Kumaraswamy to form govt with the support of BJP. Before the election they extended huge money for the expenditure of JD(S), they tried to persuade him to meet them in Mumbai where money was kept but Kumaraswamy refused to budge, says H D Deve Gowda.
Dhaurahra: Congress workers stage demonstration demanding Jitin Prasada be given ticket from the constituency. Prasada says 'I am a disciplined soldier of the party and will do what I am told' pic.twitter.com/FYfHXOHUFl
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 28, 2019
Terrorists, outside and within country, should remember they will get befitting reply if they plot against nation, says PM Modi in Akhnoor.
PM in Akhnoor(J&K): Congress ke naamdaar ke guru jo desh-videsh mein un ke sath rehte hain, Congress ki niti nirdharan karte hain, ve TV media ke saamne aatankiyon aur Pakistan ko clean-chit de rahe hain. Jab guru hi aisa hoga to chele kaise honge, aur chele ke sathi kaise honge? pic.twitter.com/Fn19GEFMk4
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
Congress, National Conference and PDP ae responsible for the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir. It is because of them that the Kashmiri Pandits had to bear so much. They are also responsible for the terror that has spread in the state, says PM Modi
What is beyond comprehension is Congress' attitude. Is it the same Congress that Sardar Patel was a part of? Is it the same Congress that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was a part of, and fought for India's independence? asks PM Modi.
They have a problem in chanting ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ but feel proud in praising those who promote terrorism. Today, Congress, National Conference and PDP have completed one full circle, says PM Modi.
Today, terrorists and their leaders are praying to somehow get rid of this ‘chowkidar’ and these ‘mahamilawati’ sit in Delhi, says PM Modi.
Whole country is talking in one voice and these Congress people are talking in a different voice. Do you accept this language of Congress? Of PDP? of NC? Pakistan applauds their language, says PM Modi
What is beyond comprehension is Congress' attitude. Is it the same Congress that Sardar Patel was a part of? Is it the same Congress that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was a part of, and fought for India's independence? says PM Modi
After the Balakot airstrike, Congress leaders are speaking in a way like they are not in India’s favour. Not only this, leaders living in Jammu and Kashmir are speaking the language which is not acceptable to villagers there, says PM Modi.
Those running terror factories across the border are living in fear today. Fir the first time, terrorists sitting across the border are forced to think 100 times before emanating terror in India, says PM Modi
When you will push the EVM button on April 11, it will create a sense of fear in hearts of terrorists and their friends in the country, and will also echo across the border, says PM Modi.
I am lucky that while I have started seeking blessings of the country for the elections, I have got the bessings of Mata Vaishno on first day in Jammu, says PM Modi in Akhnoor
#WATCH: PM Narendra Modi speaking at a rally in Akhnoor, J&K. https://t.co/SCxukNGJ3K
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
Tej Paratp Yadav resigns as chief of RJD's student wing.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) to contest on all 26 seats in Gujarat.
#WATCH BJP President Amit Shah in Jorhat says, "Din mein to Congress party ke Gogoi ji aur Ajmal (AIUDF Cheif Badruddin Ajmal) aamne saamne chunaav ladte hain. Magar jab raat hoti hai, dono ke beech mein ilu-ilu chalu ho jata hai." #Assam pic.twitter.com/kx6Sk0EWYE
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
Samajwadi Party releases another list of candidates. Nasir Qureshi to contest from Moradabad, Bhagwat Sharan Gangwar from Bareily,Pooja Pal from Unnao, Shyam Sunder Yadav from Jhansi and Nathuni Prasad Kushwaha from Kushinagar. #LokSabhaElections2019 pic.twitter.com/OJNTRjtMA4
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 28, 2019
I-T Dept has to work independently but it's working on the instructions of Modi and Amit Shah. After BJP came to power, it has become like a dictatorship. Do you think the IT Director in Bengaluru is innocent? I also have lot of records, says H D Kumaraswamy.
RJD leader Girinath Singh joins BJP in presence of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. #LokSabhaElections2019 pic.twitter.com/LMD8rbKPdK
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
National Commission for Women has issued a notice to SP leader Firoz Khan over his remark on BJP Rampur candidate Jaya Prada.
D Pradhan: Naveen babu (Odisha CM) has filed a wrong election affidavit, that's what we have come to know. When he was Coal Minister in 1998 he allotted coal block to a ghost company. How are you connected to the company? You didn't give info in affidavit that CBI questioned you? pic.twitter.com/XGV4a71RMk
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) writes to Chief Electoral Officer of Bhubaneswar demanding action against BJP for alleged violation of Model Code of Conduct 'for surrogate advertising through a TV serial broadcast on a TV channel in which the characters talk about 'Atal Pension Yojana.'
Bengaluru: Visuals of protest by Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy, Dy CM G. Parameshwara and other senior leaders outside I-T office, against Income-Tax raids at residence of JD(S) leader & Karnataka Minor Irrigation Minister CS Puttaraju in Mandya. pic.twitter.com/Ev2auhErBV
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
Shatrughan Sinha likely to join Congress on April 6.
Shakti Singh Gohil, Congress In-charge of Bihar: Shatrughan Sinha ji has decided that he will join Congress party and will work as our star leader and star campaigner.
Every vote of yours will strengthen Modi, every vote will be for Modi, says PM.
UPA blocked Rafale deal for commission, says PM Modi.
Congress sat over Rafale deal over the years, says PM Modi.
Congress was never serious in implementing policies: PM Modi.
Under the Congress, Uttarakhand suffered heavily. It is only under the BJP that the state is witnessing rapid strides in all-round development. Be it connectivity, tourism or industrial development, today Uttarakhand is scripting a new chapter: PM Modi.
Youths of Uttarakhand were forced to flee the state. Congress responsible for that: PM Modi in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
Congress never understood the aspirations of the people, says PM Modi.
OROP program was implemented by our government, says PM Modi.
Every defense deal under Congress regime was marred with corruption, says PM Modi.
This Chowkidaar is not scared of terrorists, says PM Modi.
Should Modi stay quite after a terrorist attack? No, my upbringing is to give befitting reply to the enemies of the nation: PM Modi.
Should the opposition parties question the surgical strike and Balakot attack: PM Modi.
A Former Uttarakhand CM who is also a candidate from here this time had only one job, to mark attendance in Delhi Durbar. He did not care about unemployment or other issues facing the youth in the state which forced people to migrate outside the state, says PM Modi.
Who made people Majboor with their policies? says PM Modi slamming Congress party.
Today, Uttarakhand has moved towards a new way of development: PM Modi.
My government is working reluctantly to change the face of the country, says PM Modi.
The land of Uttarakhand endorses fearless soldiers: PM Modi.
Congress culture destroyed the armed forces: PM Modi.
Bengaluru: Congress and JDS workers protest against Income-Tax raids at the residence of JD(S) leader & Karnataka Minor Irrigation Minister CS Puttaraju in Mandya.
Bengaluru: Congress and JDS workers protest against Income-Tax raids at residence of JD(S) leader & Karnataka Minor Irrigation Minister CS Puttaraju in Mandya pic.twitter.com/73pqk8oqcq
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
Odisha: Veteran leader Bijoy Mohapatra, who had resigned from the BJP four months ago, returned to the saffron party on Thursday. The 68-year-old stalwart said his move to come back to the BJP followed a detailed discussion with the party’s national vice-president Baijayant Panda and Odisha in-charge Arun Singh.
Delhi: Vivek Oberoi and Producer of film 'PM Narendra Modi', Sandeep Singh arrive at Election Commission.
Delhi: Vivek Oberoi and Producer of film 'PM Narendra Modi', Sandeep Singh arrive at Election Commission pic.twitter.com/JvCVLaJMvG
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
Urmila Matondkar holds her first press meet in Mumbai on Thursday after being inducted into the Congress on Wednesday.
Trouble for Gathbandhan, Bihar Congress leaders summoned to Delhi. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav meets Upendra Khushwaha and Jiten Manjhi.
Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar, who had joined BJP from MGP on Wednesday, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of the State.
Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar, who had joined BJP from MGP yesterday, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of the State. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/OvaIpvVrD8
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
Congress says PM Modi should apologise to Opposition parties.
Congress leader calls PM Modi "flop actor of flop film."
Delhi: Suspended Aam Aadmi Party leader from Punjab, Harinder Singh Khalsa joins Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Union Minister Arun Jaitley.
Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party leader from Punjab, Harinder Singh Khalsa joins Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Union Minister Arun Jaitley. pic.twitter.com/wyVoNDqzTD
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
PM Narendra Modi says in Meerut, "Sapa (SP) ka 'sha', RLD ka 'Raa' aur Baspa (BSP) ka 'ba', matlab 'sharab'...Sapa, RLD, Baspa, ye 'sharab' aapko barbaad kar degi."
Accusations and counter-accusations flew thick and fast as BJP candidate in Tezpur parliamentary seat and minister Pallab Lochan Das referred to Congress nominee and former additional chief secretary MGVK Bhanu as “salani maas” (imported fish), drawing sharp criticism from the retired bureaucrat.
Claiming there is no ‘Modi wave’ in this Lok Sabha polls like in 2014, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi Thursday said a ‘non-BJP, non-Congress’ front is likely to form the government at the Centre with a regional leader emerging as a prime minister.
RK Anand, Congress on reports that Shatrughan Sinha is joining the party: It will be decided after 2 pm, there is no fight on his joining or his seat, just a delay. Adjustments are happening.
RK Anand, Congress on reports that Shatrughan Sinha is joining the party: It will be decided after 2 pm, there is no fight on his joining or his seat, just a delay. Adjustments are happening. pic.twitter.com/WkxA8bzf0J
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
PM Modi says, if you press the button on the EVM for the BJP candidate (Rajendra Agarwal from Meerut), it will directly reach him.
Our government working to fulfil visions of Chaudhary Charan Singh and Deendayal Chhotu Ram, says PM Modi.
PM Modi hits out at the SP-BSP alliance in Uttar Pradesh, says, "Old enemies are now friends. This speaks so much about their want for power."
"Our Air Force asked for new aircraft but they ignored the requests. They didn't even provide bulletproof jackets and neither did they allow our scientists to launch an anti-satellite missile. This is because the opposition wants to keep the nation week."
Launching a scathing attack at Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi said, "You saw for yourself, yesterday, how our accomplishments in space were ignored by the opposition, There was also some confusion, regarding SAT looking like a theatre set to some."
PM Narendra Modi makes a veiled attack at Congress over the promise of Universal Basic Income.
The decision to give economically weaker sections 10% reservation was also taken by us, says PM Modi in Meerut.
Desh ko Saboot chahiye ya sapoot chahiye, asks PM Modi.
#ElectionsWithNewsNation | PM @narendramodi's "Saboot vs Sapoot" attack on Opposition for demanding proof of Balakot air strikes.
Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/8arUvbkcuE
Watch LIVE: https://t.co/8BhJ6kHL2g pic.twitter.com/HM3MFBfyIY
— News Nation (@NewsNationTV) March 28, 2019
Land, sky or space, my govt has shown courage to conduct surgical strike in all spheres, says PM Modi.
"People who couldn't open bank accounts are now saying that they will directly transfer money to the poor, what will they possibly do?" asks PM Modi at a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.
For four decades our Jawans had been asking for OROP. The work was done by this Chowkidar, says PM.
As many as 130 crore people of India has already decided to vote for his party, says PM Modi.
#ElectionsWithNewsNation | The people of India have already decided who to vote, says PM @narendramodi in Meerut.
Follow LIVE updates here: https://t.co/pO44kBnB5O
Watch LIVE: https://t.co/EdP4XDUtTF pic.twitter.com/RGzTcKkDpl
— News Nation (@NewsNationTV) March 28, 2019
I will give you an account of what I did and I will also give you an account of what others did, or didn't. We as a party are on the path to development. but others have no policy or vision, says PM Modi.
5 years ago, when I sought your blessings, you gave me a lot of love. I had said that I will return the blessings & the love with interest, & I had also said that I will give account of the work that I have done: PM Modi.
I am a Chowkidar, and a Chowkidar never does injustice, says PM Narendra Modi in Meerut.
The upcoming general elections to the Lok Sabha is a matter of the people's dreams, aspirations and expectations: PM Modi.
PM Modi remembers former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.
The Prime Minister has begun his address at Meerut.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath is also present at Modi's campaign rally in Meerut and is currently addressing the gathering. "Development in UP and across the country has been possible because of Modi's poilices," he says, as he goes on to state that the BJP avenged the Pulwama terror attack by carrying out air-stikes in Pakistan's Balakot.
A massive turnout is observed at PM Mod's first campaign rally in Meerut.
WATCH | Sambhal SP leader Firoz Khan says,"Rampur ki shaamein rangeen ho jaayengi ab jab chunavi mahual chalega".BJP's Jaya Prada is the MP candidate from Rampur.He also says,"Ab koi (BJP's Sanghamitra Maurya) apne ko gundi batade koi naachne ka kaam kare woh unka apna pesha hai."
#WATCH Sambhal SP leader Firoz Khan says,"Rampur ki shaamein rangeen ho jaayengi ab jab chunavi mahual chalega".BJP's Jaya Prada is the MP candidate from Rampur.He also says,"Ab koi (BJP's Sanghamitra Maurya) apne ko gundi batade koi naachne ka kaam kare woh unka apna pesha hai." pic.twitter.com/duPJleE21E
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 28, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public rally in Meerut.
Veteran Congress leader Ramdeo Rai has reportedly told the top brass that the seat-sharing arrangement was not in favour of the grand old party and also questioned the Congress's decision to hold discussions on the seats it holds.
Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing in a plea seeking a stay on the release of a movie Ram ki Janmabhoomi alleging it will prejudice the mediation process in Ram Mandir- Babri Masjid case. The Supreme Court posted the matter for hearing after 2 weeks.
EC informs the Supreme Court that it is considering holding by-elections in Aravakurichi, Ottapidaram & Thiruparankundram assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu within “reasonable time”. SC disposes DMK's plea seeking direction to EC to notify by-elections in the 3 constituencies.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal will hold a roadshow in Vijayawada today.
Reacting to the income-tax department raids in Karnataka, JD(S) leader Madhu Bangarappa, refers to CM Kumaraswamy's earlier statement on how secret raids with the help of CRPF personnel are being conducted against Congress and JD(S) leaders in the state. "The CM already spoke about this, because he got inputs from intelligence department. BJP is trying to play political game. Why no raids at BJP leaders' houses? I-T raids are common, but I am questioning their timing," he says.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an official announcement on his rallies for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections starting today from Meerut (UP), Rudrapur (Uttarakhand) and Jammu (J&K) on Twitter.
Dear friends,
Over the next few days, I would be travelling across the country seeking your support for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Today, I would be addressing rallies in Meerut (UP), Rudrapur (Uttarakhand) and Jammu (J&K).
Watch the rallies live on the NaMo App.
— Chowkidar Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2019
An all-women polling booth will be set up in every Lok Sabha constituency of Maharashtra during the next month’s polls in a bid to encourage more female voters to exercise their franchise.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address eight election rallies in Maharashtra where voting in total 48 Lok Sabha seats will be held in four phases starting April 11.
'Say no to Lok Sabha polls': Maoist blow up BJP leader's house in Bihar's Dumariya, leave with brazen warning. Read here
Case filed against YSRCP MP V Vijaysai Reddy for levelling false allegations against police officer before Election Commission.
Case filed against YSRCP MP V Vijaysai Reddy for levelling false allegations against police officer before Election Commission. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/4zbdsEvmw5
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2019
Goa minister Govind Gaude: Sudin Dhavalikar is the most corrupt person in Goa. An inquiry has to be conducted in JICA construction because it's a long-pending project and roads which have been considered under repairs and installation should be investigated as time-bound has been already completed.
Goa Min Govind Gaude:Sudin Dhavalikar is the most corrupt person in Goa.Inquiry has to be conducted in JICA construction because it's a long pending project&roads which have been considered under repairs&installation should be investigated as time bound has been already completed pic.twitter.com/7QbrU1deqQ
— ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2019
Agartala: Tripura Congress chief Pradyot Kishore and INPT chief BK Hrangkhawl meet IPFT chief and state minister NC Debbarma. Kishore says, "We've come to appeal to him that in the interest of people of a state who want to defeat BJP, let’s not divide our votes. Let's work towards united opposition against BJP."
Several ministers, including those from the BJP, in Goa, did not attend the swearing-in ceremony of Dipak Pawaskar, who was inducted into the state cabinet within hours of he quitting the MGP and joining the saffron party Wednesday.
The Congress Central Election Committee to meet today.
Actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha is set to join the Congress today after quitting the BJP.
AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit Rae Bareli today.
BJP chief Amit Shah will address to public rallies in Assam's Kakojan in Jorhat and Misa in Nagaon.
