Priyanka Gandhi to spearhead Congress campaign in Rae Bareli, Amethi
Talking to reporters, Raut claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was trailing after the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections.
Air India Reduces Free Baggage Limit For Lowest Fare Segment - Check Details
Air India has changed its domestic luggage policy, depending on the passenger's selected ticket price. As per the change, the allowance may now be as little as 515 kg less. With this modification, the airline's baggage allowances now equals to those of its rivals.
The cleric formed a WhatsApp group and added people who resonated with his extremist ideology at the demand of his handlers.
Modi charisma would help BJP increase number of seats in Bengal: Sukanta Majumdar
KOLKATA: BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday expressed confidence that the saffron party would increase its share of seats in the state from the current 18. While taking part in the Express Dialogues, an initiative of this newspaper, Majumdar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's charisma would help the party transform the losing seats into winning seats. He said that BJP's ground level workers strength in Bengal has increased considerably since 2014. Majumdar also claimed that BJP is the only alternative before the people of West Bengal. In 2024, the only alternative before the people of West Bengal is the BJP, he said, adding that for more than 40 years, starting with the Left Front government, the state has not seen any substantial development when it comes to industries and as a result there was no creation of jobs. The need of the hour is to create more jobs for the people. Now in Bengal I saw many graduates are plying e rickshaws in small towns in Bengal and if you interact with them you will come to know that there are no jobs, he said. #KolkataDialogues | 'Politics should not govern society, society should govern politics': West Bengal BJP President @DrSukantaBJP talks about unemployment, #PMModi 's schemes, industrial growth, and much more. pic.twitter.com/gOJl3Et3ku The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) May 5, 2024 Majumdar said that Bengal needs rapid industrialisation and a clear cut industrial policy which the TMC government has failed to provide. He dubbed the TMC government as corrupt which was bent on misleading people. To a question relating to a TMC sting video showing a Sandeshkhali BJP functionary admitting that many of the charges, including that of rape, were levelled following instructions from BJP leaders including Suvendu Adhikari, Majumdar replied, It is not clear whether the video was fake or real. Gangadhar Kayl, the BJP leader allegedly in the video, swiftly responded by filing a complaint with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), claiming manipulation through Artificial Intelligence (AI). To another query, he said all the demands of the Matua community and the Gorkhas will be fulfilled by the BJP government in due course of time.
As Mayawati recedes more and more into background, her former voters yearn for a new icon
Aware of a diminished BSP, whose vote share dipped to 12.9% in the 2022 assembly polls in UP, BJP leaders are ready to go for the kill and have been panning an aggressive Jatav outreach. But it won't be easy to break the Dalit citadel.
Amid the election frenzy, Gandhi, accompanied by Congress stalwarts Mallikarjun Kharge and Siddaramaiah, treated his followers to a fun-filled video posted on social media platform X
Discrepancies in probe into Rohith Vemula's death, will ensure justice: Congress
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Sunday said there were many discrepancies in the investigation conducted previously into Rohith Vemula's death in 2016 and asserted that its government in Telangana will leave no stone unturned to ensure justice for his family. Police in Telangana have filed a closure report before a court in its probe into the death of Rohith Vemula, a student of the University of Hyderabad, claiming he was not a Dalit and died by suicide in 2016 as he feared that his eal caste would be discovered. Congress general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal, said Rohith Vemula's death was a grave atrocity that completely exposed the anti-Dalit mindset of the BJP. The Congress, including Rahul Gandhi ji, has stood with Rohith Vemula's family through this difficult period, he said in a post on X. As has been clarified by the Telangana Police, the closure report concerned was prepared in June 2023, Venugopal said. There were many discrepancies in the investigation conducted previously. The Congress government in Telangana will leave no stone unturned to ensure justice for Rohith's family, he asserted. The Congress came to power in the state last year by defeating the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). Not only that, when we form a government at the Centre, we will pass a Rohith Vemula Act, specifically addressing the issue of caste and communal atrocities on campuses to ensure no student coming from socio-economic backwardness has to face the same plight as Rohith ever again, he said. Venugopal's remarks came a day after Rohith Vemula's mother Radhika Vemula met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in Hyderabad and urged him to see to it that justice is done to the family. Reddy assured her that an investigation would be conducted again into the University of Hyderabad student's suicide in 2016 and that justice would be done. The chief minister assured that a fair and transparent investigation would be conducted further, Rohith Vemula's brother Raja Vemula said. Talking to reporters on Saturday evening at the University of Hyderabad, Rohith Vemula's mother Radhika Vemula took exception to the observation in the closure report that her son did not belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC). My son belongs to SC. I am a Dalit. How can police say that my son is not SC. Police don't enquire about caste (it is not their job). That is a false campaign, she had said. She also found fault with an argument that Rohith Vemula died because he did not excel in studies. Her son excelled in studies, she claimed. Telangana DGP Ravi Gupta has already announced to conduct further investigation into the case in view of the doubts expressed by Rohith Vemula's mother and others on the closure report.
Last election of my life...: Digvijaya Singh's touching appeal to voters
Reflecting on his life's journey, 77-year-old Congress veteran shared a personal story about moving to Raghogarh after his father's death and meeting a respected local merchant, Kasturchand Kathari. Kathari's advice, summarized in 12 Hindi lines, emphasized life goals like earning, saving for jewelry and a house, and making a name for oneself.
S Jaishankar said that the section of pro-Khalistan people are using Canadas democracy, creating a lobby, and have become a vote bank.
On 23rd April, NADA issued a notice to Bajrang Punia asking him to reply by 7th May. As per reports, so far Bajrang Punia has not replied to the notice and hence has been provisionally suspended.
Ayan Mukerji enjoys Sunday outing with little Raha Kapoor
Brahmastra director enjoys outing with Ranbir-Alia's darling daughter Raha Kapoor, the little bundle of joy born to Bollywood power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt was spotted enjoying some quality time with her uncle Ayan Mukerji over the weekend. Videos circulating on social media platforms show the Brahmastra director holding the toddler affectionately while waiting [] The post Ayan Mukerji enjoys Sunday outing with little Raha Kapoor appeared first on Northlines .
Unusual Japanese snack gains popularity: Why armpit sweat infused rice balls are trending
In recent times, a rather peculiar culinary creation has been gaining attention both in Japan and worldwide. The humble onigiri or Japanese rice ball has taken an unusual transformation with some women shaping the balls using their armpits. Dubbed armpit rice balls, videos demonstrating the preparation process have spread rapidly on social media platforms. What [] The post Unusual Japanese snack gains popularity: Why armpit sweat infused rice balls are trending appeared first on Northlines .
Congress files complaint with EC against BJP chief Nadda and others over alleged MCC violation
New SARS-CoV-2 variants KP.2 and KP 1.1 taking hold in USA; should Indians be concerned?
New SARS-CoV-2 variants KP.2 and KP 1.1 taking hold in USA; should Indians be concerned? Over the past few weeks, two novel variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus called KP.2 and KP 1.1 have been identified spreading across several states in the United States. Both variants originated as descendants of the Omicron JN.1 variant that caused [] The post New SARS-CoV-2 variants KP.2 and KP 1.1 taking hold in USA; should Indians be concerned? appeared first on Northlines .
Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar claimed that the bullet that killed IPS officer Hemant Karkare was not fired by Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab but from the weapon of an 'RSS-linked' police officer.
The former litigant, Ansari also said that PM Modi is fortunate that his elections are starting from the city of Ram
'Last election of my life...': Digvijaya Singh's touching appeal to voters
Trudeau comments on arrests in high-profile Canadian murder case
Trudeau Highlights Safety of All Canadians After Key Arrests in Murder Investigation Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently emphasized the fundamental right to safety and protection under the law for all people living in Canada. His remarks came following the detention of three individuals as part of an investigation into the targeted killing of a prominent [] The post Trudeau comments on arrests in high-profile Canadian murder case appeared first on Northlines .
'Video modulated using AI': BJP Mandal president writes to CBI over Sandeshkhali 'sting video'
Gangadhar Kayl, president of BJP Mandal (booth), wrote to the CBI on Saturday, accusing the TMC of using a modified version of his face and voice in the party's sting video showing BJP's fabricated conspiracy surrounding Sandeshkhali. He has sought an investigation on the aforementioned video footage.
Four decades of affiliation, from Rajiv Gandhi to Satish Sharma to Sonia Gandhi to Rahul Gandhi, and the resultant trust, is what made the Gandhis pick Kishoriji above any relative or loyalist as the standard bearer in the place identified with them.
Queensland MP Brittany Lauga alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted in Australia
Brittany Lauga said throughout the week, she had been contacted by several other women from the town who had similar experiences. Brittany Lauga, an Australian MP, has alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted in the central Queensland town of Yeppoon last weekend. In a statement posted on social media, the Queensland Labor MP said [] The post Queensland MP Brittany Lauga alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted in Australia appeared first on Northlines .
Paytm reorganizes senior roles; appoints new leaders for payments, wealth businesses
One of India's leading digital payment platforms has announced changes to its senior leadership team recently. As per sources familiar with the development, Paytm's Chief Operating Officer Bhavesh Gupta has stepped down from his role and will now take on an advisory position within the organization. Gupta was overseeing key business verticals at Paytm including [] The post Paytm reorganizes senior roles; appoints new leaders for payments, wealth businesses appeared first on Northlines .
Major Indian drug makers Cipla, Glenmark recall products from US market over manufacturing lapses
Major Pharma Companies Recall Medications Due to Manufacturing Issues In a recent notification by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), two major Indian pharmaceutical companies Cipla and Glenmark have recalled certain medications from the American market owing to manufacturing defects. As per reports, a New Jersey based subsidiary of Mumbai headquartered drug maker Cipla [] The post Major Indian drug makers Cipla, Glenmark recall products from US market over manufacturing lapses appeared first on Northlines .
Crops are withering in Telangana: K Chandrasekhar Rao
ADILABAD: Hitting out at the state government, BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday said people are facing drinking water issues, irrigation problems and power cuts within five months of Congress assuming power in the state. Campaigning for party Peddapalli Lok Sabha seat nominee Koppula Eshwar in Mancherial, the former chief minister said that crops in lakhs of acres were drying up. He also attacked Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy saying that the latter wanted to make people forget his contribution to the state by merging Mancherial, Kumurambheem Asifabad and Nirmal districts with Adilabad. Can Revanth remove KCR from the soul and face of Telangana, he asked amid claps and shouts from the gathering. The BRS government helped realise the long-pending demand of Mancherial districts. People should protest against this decision by voting against the Congress, KCR added. The former chief minister also shared that he took part in agitations for more than 15 years, which helped Telangana achieve separate statehood. Alleging that the government was looking to privatise the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), the BRS chief claimed that Revanth was going to hand it over to the Adani Group. Revanth met Adani in Davos during the World Economic Forum and agreed to the latters proposal for privatisation, he alleged. Now, Revanth will import coal from Australia through Adani, KCR added.
Veteran actors reminisce struggles of comeback at popular talk show The recent episode of the highly popular talk show The Great Conversation saw legendary actors Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol opening up about their long journey back into films after years away from the spotlight. In an emotional moment, Sunny spoke about the difficulties faced [] The post Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol get candid about professional hurdles and triumphant comeback on popular talk show appeared first on Northlines .
Telangana: Jeevan didnt slap me, clarifies woman labourer
NIZAMABAD: A day after a clip of Nizamabad Congress candidate T Jeevan Reddy purportedly slapping a woman labourer in Govindpet village of Armoor mandal, she issued a clarification that the former MLC didnt assault her. She said the Congress leader asked her to vote for the party to enjoy the benefits of government programmes. The woman, who didnt give her name, told reporters on Saturday that Jeevan was being unnecessarily blamed. The Congress candidate had visited Govindpet village on Friday as part of his election campaign, where he engaged with Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGREGA) labourers at their work site. During the interaction, the woman labourer expressed her grievances to Jeevan, mentioning the lack of land or garden to grow crops apart from the non-disbursal of monthly pensions. She also said she would vote for the flower symbol. In the video, the Congress nominee is reportedly seen getting angry and then telling her to vote for the hand symbol. Meanwhile, a video showing Jeevan slapping the woman on her cheek went viral on social media, leading to criticism from one and all. On Saturday, the woman labourer clarified to the media that Jeevan did not slap her but merely touched her cheek. She emphasised that the incident was being misconstrued and misrepresented by others.
Kareena Kapoor opens up about son Taimur's reaction to her busy work schedule Kareena Kapoor, one of Bollywood's most talented and busiest actresses, recently spoke about striking a balance between her professional responsibilities and personal life as a mother. The Jab We Met star shared how her elder son Taimur expresses his longing for more [] The post Kareena Kapoor opens up about son Taimur expressing his longing for her time amid her busy work commitments appeared first on Northlines .
Ministry warns against force feeding unconscious people in heatwaves
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently highlighted key first aid steps to take during heatwaves. Among the advice given, a noteworthy point addressed improper handling of individuals who lose consciousness. In its heatwave preparedness advisory tweet last week, the Ministry stressed not to force feed or provide water to unconscious people. This guideline [] The post Ministry warns against force feeding unconscious people in heatwaves appeared first on Northlines .
Actor shares views on how attractiveness influences personality development
A prominent actor recently shared some intriguing insights into how societal perceptions of attractiveness can impact ones personality and sense of humor in an interview. In a candid conversation, the actor recalled an experience from their school days where a classmate received much attention due to their conventionally good looks. However, upon recently meeting the [] The post Actor shares views on how attractiveness influences personality development appeared first on Northlines .
BJP seeks bar on CM Revanths campaign
HYDERABAD: Accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of spreading rumours that the BJP would scrap reservations in the country if it returned to power, the BJP on Saturday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India seeking a bar on campaigning by the TPCC chief. A BJP delegation, led by G Premender Reddy, met ECI officials and submitted a copy of their complaint. The complaint says: Revanth Reddy is making slanderous allegations by misquoting BJP national general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam regarding the removal of the constitutional provision of reservations to the scheduled communities in the country. The BJP delegation claimed that the allegations by the CM were not only mischievous but also slanderous in nature. If allowed, they will cause irreparable damage to the very fabric of the society and also undermine the constitutional guarantees. The CMs comments may also lead to social unrest by creating confusion in the minds of the people at large, the complaint said. The BJP said that the slanderous comments of Revanth were not only false and baseless, but also misquotes. The saffron party urged the ECI to initiate immediate action against the chief minister by prohibiting him from election campaign, to avoid any such false and baseless allegations while campaigning, especially with respect to the constitutional provisions.
Apple Preps Major iOS 18 Update with Focused AI and Customization Gains
Apple is gearing up to introduce some significant new capabilities and customization options with the next major version of its mobile operating system. iOS 18 is expected to be unveiled at Apple's upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference in June, and early details suggest it will focus on enhancing AI and personalization. Sources familiar with Apple's plans [] The post Apple Preps Major iOS 18 Update with Focused AI and Customization Gains appeared first on Northlines .
People linked to organised crime in Punjab welcomed in Canada: EAM Jaishankar
Sharing the stage with the state's intellectuals and professionals for an interaction on his book 'Why Bharat Matters', Jaishankar said some people in Canada, with 'pro-Pakistan leanings', have organised themselves politically and taken the shape of an influential political lobby.
Harish sees coalition government, suspects Cong-BJP tie-up in Telangana
HYDERABAD: Predicting a coalition government at the Centre, former minister T Harish Rao on Saturday alleged that Congress and BJP have struck a secret deal to win eight Lok Sabha seats each of the 17 in Telangana. The BRS leader also said that the Congress should seek votes only after implementing its six guarantees. The Congress bond paper has bounced. The people have decided to punish the Congress, Harish said, asking Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to explain why he was not denying the claims of BJP leaders D Arvind and A Maheshwar Reddy that he would join the saffron party. Harish participated in a meet the press programme organised by Telangana Union of Working Journalists (TUWJ) here. He alleged that there was no governance in the state since the chief minister was focused on revenge politics. The Congress failed to fulfil its promises made during the Assembly elections. BRS social media workers are being harassed by the police. The Congress said in its manifesto that it was against defections, but after coming to power, it is encouraging defections, the former minister said He said that people hailing from residuary Andhra Pradesh want Hyderabad to be continued as a common capital for both states. Revanth Reddy has Andhra roots. People of Telangana should be alert. BJP and Congress gave seven mandals from Telangana to AP for political reasons. People want the BRS to win to protect the interests of Telangana. Protecting the interests of the state is only possible with the BRS, the former minister said. He alleged that in the past 10 years, BJP did nothing for Telangana and hence it has no right to seek votes. The BJP rule has not benefited any section. Prices of gas, diesel and petrol have increased and have caused trouble to the people, he said. Asserting that KCRs bus yatra was getting good response from the people, Harish said that the BRS would get more votes than the Congress and BJP in the Lok Sabha elections. I see a silent revolution on the horizon. BRS belongs to every community. BRS is a party that treats Hindu- Muslims as two eyes. I am asking Muslims, Christians and other minorities to support BRS, Harish said.
Mumbai, May 5: The family of Anuj Thapan, who died while in police custody following his arrest in the case related to firing outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house here, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking a CBI probe into his death. While the police claim Thapan killed himself in the lock-up, his mother [] The post Firing outside Salman Khans house: Family of deceased accused moves Bombay High Court, seeks CBI probe appeared first on Northlines .
How Software Upgrades Can Unlock the iPads Capabilities
The upcoming Apple event scheduled for May 7 holds promise for introducing hardware upgrades to their popular iPad line. However, industry experts argue that what the iPad truly needs is an upgrade to its operating software to fulfil its role as a versatile and capable productivity device. While the iPad hardware has continuously advanced, sporting [] The post How Software Upgrades Can Unlock the iPads Capabilities appeared first on Northlines .
Rail Roko protest: 55-year-old woman farmer dies at Shambhu railway station in Punjabs Patiala
Patiala, May 5: A woman farmer, identified as Balwinder Kaur of Tarn Taran district, died during the ongoing Rail Roko' protest at the Shambhu railway station here on Sunday. Balwinder, 55, is the first woman farmer who died since the second phase of farmers' protest began on February 13. She was part of a jatha [] The post Rail Roko protest: 55-year-old woman farmer dies at Shambhu railway station in Punjabs Patiala appeared first on Northlines .
Mumbai City FC defeats Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-1 in dramatic ISL final to lift second title
The 10th season of the Indian Super League concluded in dramatic fashion in Kolkata on Saturday as Mumbai City FC staged a magnificent comeback to defeat Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-1 and lift their second ISL title. In a repeat of the 2021 final between the two sides, Jason Cummings gave Mohun Bagan the lead [] The post Mumbai City FC defeats Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-1 in dramatic ISL final to lift second title appeared first on Northlines .
Jammu, May 5: A massive search operation to track down the terrorists behind the attack on an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district entered its second day on Sunday. Five IAF personnel were injured in the attack on Saturday evening near Shahsitar in the district's Surankote area and one of [] The post Attack on IAF convoy in J-Ks Poonch: Massive search operation under way to trace terrorists in Surankote area appeared first on Northlines .
BRS: Remaining Sircilla corporators are loyal
KARIMNAGAR: A day after 11 BRS corporators joined the Congress in the presence of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in Sircilla, senior pink party leaders arrived in the town to control the situation and arrest the defections. In a press conference on Saturday, Karimnagar MLA Gangula Kamalakar and party nominee B Vinod Kumar expressed confidence that 99% of the remaining corporators will not leave the BRS. They are loyal to the pink party, they told reporters. The 11 corporators, prior to joining the Congress, actively participated in the election campaign for the BRS in their respective divisions. Addressing the media, Vinod said that he was saddened by their decision to leave the party just 10 days before the poll. What mistake did I make that necessitated this move, he asked. I have worked sincerely for the party and helped develop the city as a representative of the people. Additionally, he urged the locals to chase the 11 corporators away if they go to houses and seek votes for the Congress now. Vote for development, not destruction, he opined. Reflecting on his tenure at MP from 2014 to 2019, Vinod said he brought development works worth Rs 1,000 crore. He said that if the people of Karimnagar voted him into power, he would raise their concerns in Parliament and demand the setting up of an IIIT, which, the BRS leader claimed the sitting MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar had failed to deliver, apart from establishing a skill development centre for the youth. Most of the youths are unable to secure jobs in the private sector due to a lack of requisite skills, he added.
Sohail was reportedly in touch with handlers in Nepal and Pakistan for 1.5 years, besides people based in Indonesia, Vietnam and Kazakhstan.
Preview of exciting PBKS vs CSK IPL clash promises a thrilling Sunday contest
Fans are in for a riveting contest as table-toppers Punjab Kings prepare to lock horns against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. PBKS have found their momentum with back-to-back wins while CSK still have work to do in cementing their playoffs berth. Punjab defeated Chennai in their previous meeting earlier this week through smart tactics and [] The post Preview of exciting PBKS vs CSK IPL clash promises a thrilling Sunday contest appeared first on Northlines .
Madhya Pradesh: Sand mafia mows down an ASI under tractor in Shahdol
Lucknow Super Giants take on in-form Kolkata Knight Riders in key IPL 2024 clash
Lucknow Super Giants will look to consolidate their playoff chances when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in an important Indian Premier League match today. Both teams find themselves in the top 4 and will be keen to earn full points. Lucknow Super Giants are currently placed 3rd with 12 points from 10 games. A [] The post Lucknow Super Giants take on in-form Kolkata Knight Riders in key IPL 2024 clash appeared first on Northlines .
The underage boy attacked a man and then rushed at police officers before he was shot dead by them in Perth, Australia.
Rahul Gandhi has no fire but Congress playing with fire by attempting Hindu-Muslim divide: Rajnath
Rajnath Singh criticizes Congress for Hindu-Muslim divide, emphasizing BJP's UCC and One Nation One Election plans. Confident in NDA victory. BJP aims for gains in various states. Warns against wealth redistribution for economy.
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's son, Mahanaaryaman, has been actively participating in his father's campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. On whether he sees his son make a foray into politics, Jyotiraditya said while public service remains paramount, the decision to pursue a political career would be solely Mahanaaryaman's.
BRS wont join NDA or INDIA: KTR
HYDERABAD/ RAJANNA-SIRCILLA: Claiming that the people of India will reject both the BJP and Congress, BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the pink party would not join either the NDA or INDIA bloc after the Lok Sabha elections. There are 13 major political parties not aligned with either of the major coalitions who will hold the key to who forms the next government in New Delhi, he said. Addressing a public meeting after roadshows in Malkajgiri segment on Saturday, the Sircilla MLA said the image of the city would be completely destroyed due to communal tensions if the BJP were to be elected. For peace and growth of the city, vote for the BRS, he said. Additionally, stating that the Congress was not in a position to challenge the BJP anywhere in the country, Rama Rao mentioned that only regional parties can counter the saffron party in the Lok Sabha elections. In the Assembly polls, it was not the Congress, but the BRS, which defeated the BJP MPs who were nominated for state elections, he said. The BRS working president also criticised Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi and questioned his decision to run away to Kerala instead of fighting the BJP in his stronghold Amethi. Rama Rao also accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of conspiring with the BJP and fielding weak candidates against them. He said that if BRS secures over 10 Lok Sabha seats, it will voice all concerns of Telangana people in Parliament. The BRS working president alleged that despite being a Congress chief minister, Revanth was toeing the line of BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, not Rahul Gandhi. He also took a swipe at Modi saying that the latter was resorting to cheap politics and campaigning to gain more Lok Sabha seats by provoking people on religious lines. Reorganisation of districts Earlier in the day, Rama Rao, addressing the media in Sircilla, said Revanth has done nothing but make unnecessary statements in the last four-and-a-half years. He alleged that the state was in the control of a single unstable person. Claiming that Revanth was trying to undo the good work of former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, he said the BRS government created new districts and named them after prominent personalities, but the Congress wanted to remove them. Rama Rao said the decentralisation of administration helps execute the welfare schemes in villages. He said the BRS would hold public protests if Revanth changed the layout of the state. Congress leaders are saying that one district should be enough per Lok Sabha segment. They should clarify which districts would be removed of the 33 in the state, he added.
BRS leaders stir the pot with comments on Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: BRS leaders, especially partys working president KT Rama Rao and former minister T Harish Rao, have stirred the political cauldron in the state with their recent statements regarding the status of Hyderabad after June 2. It all began with Rama Rao claiming that the BJP would make Hyderabad a Union Territory if it is returned to power at the Centre. Given the fact that there was not even a mention regarding the status of Hyderabad in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, Rama Raos statement sparked speculation within political circles. Meanwhile, Harish Rao suggested that the BJP could continue Hyderabad as a common capital for both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. As per the AP Reorganisation Act, Hyderabad will remain a common capital for both the states for 10 years after bifurcation. This period will conclude on June 2. Harish also accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of clandestinely supporting the common capital idea as he has ties to Andhra Pradesh. While there is no proof of the claims by the BRS leaders, the fact that they are being repeated has led to analysts wondering about the motive behind these statements. Interestingly, both the BJP and Congress have preferred to remain silent on these comments, fueling speculation. Analysts say that extending Hyderabads common capital status is unlikely without amendments to the AP Reorganisation Act. They believe that Rama Raos Union Territory claim is merely a political tactic. Meanwhile, the BRS leaders continue to repeat these statements, hoping to get public support. Whether they are able to swing the voters in the favour of the BRS is a question that can only be answered when the votes are counted.
Strategy-wise, Telangana BJP way ahead of its rivals
HYDERABAD: With the Lok Sabha elections looming large and campaigning reaching a crescendo, the Telangana unit of the BJP is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to connect with voters at the grassroots level. The party has intensified its ground-level campaigning while its leaders monitor daily reports on the situation and issue instructions to candidates and in-charges. Election management wings have been established at the state headquarters. These wings are going through updates on the progress of campaigning efforts and voter outreach. The party is maintaining a database of beneficiaries of Union government schemes over the past decade. Booth committee members are now approaching them and seeking support for the partys candidates. The party workers are knocking the door of every beneficiary with pamphlets and copies of the BJP manifesto highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modis guarantees and the developmental work done of the past decade. Simultaneously, the party is cracking down on any negligence in the campaign, with the national leadership issuing warnings whenever needed. Additionally, BJP leaders appointed as in-charges for each Lok Sabha constituency are providing feedback on campaign progress and gauging public sentiment. Party leaders say that the in-charges are working tirelessly to ensure the success of Modis and Amit Shahs rallies in the state. Senior BJP leaders are closely monitoring developments from the party headquarters, addressing any issues at the ground level in real-time. The national leadership is optimistic that the party would achieve its target of winning eight to 10 of the 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state. According to party sources, BJP candidates have an edge 12 constituencies Adilabad, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Medak, Malkajgiri, Secunderabad, Zaheerabad, Chevella, Mahbubnagar, Bhongir, Warangal and Nagarkurnool. Senior leaders told TNIE that despite the challenge from their rivals, the BJP expects a favourable result in most constituencies, and has a clear advantage in eight constituencies with less than 10 days left for polling. The remaining four are too close to call, given the fact that the contest is triangular in these seats.
Punjab: 19-year-old Bakshish Singh beaten to death over alleged sacrilege at a Gurdwara in Ferozepur
Police said Bakshish Singh allegedly torn few pages of Shri Guru Granth Sahib and tried to run away from the Gurdwara.
Karnataka's Kalaburagi, or Gulbarga, is under the spotlight because it is not Congress president M Mallikarjun Kharge but his son-in-law Radhakrishna Doddamani in the fray. He will be taking on Bharatiya Janata Party's incumbent MP Umesh G Jadhav
Ranjit Naik-Nimbalkar of the Bharatiya Janata Party is the incumbent MP here and has been renominated. The other top contenders are Dhairyasheel Mohite-Patil of the Nationalist Congress PartySharadchandra Pawar and Ramesh Baraskar of the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi
IAF man killed, 4 hurt as ultras target convoy in J&Ks Poonch
Jammu: Three weeks ahead of polling in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat, terrorists today ambushed an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy near Shahsitar in Poonch district of J&K, injuring five of its personnel, one of whom succumbed to injuries. Officials said the five Air Force personnel injured in the firing were rushed to hospital, where [] The post IAF man killed, 4 hurt as ultras target convoy in J&Ks Poonch appeared first on Northlines .
New Delhi, May 5: The Congress has named Jay Narayan Patnaik as its candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha seat in Odisha after Sucharita Mohanty pulled out of the race on Saturday, claiming that the party denied her funds for her campaign. In a statement issued by Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, the party said [] The post Congress names Jay Narayan Patnaik as Puri candidate after Sucharita Mohanty exits Lok Sabha race citing lack of funds appeared first on Northlines .
The BBC later tweaked its headline to refer to Arun Reddy as 'top India opposition official,' which too is a misleading description of the arrested Congress worker.
Toronto, May 5: Canada is a rule-of-law country with a strong and independent justice system and a fundamental commitment to protect its citizens, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said, a day after three Indian nationals were charged with the murder of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, a Canadian citizen, was shot dead outside a [] The post Canada a rule-of-law country, says PM Trudeau after arrest of three Indians in Khalistani activist Hardeep Nijjar killing appeared first on Northlines .
Ensure smooth conduct of polls: CEO Mukesh Kumar Meena
VISAKHAPATNAM: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Kumar Meena urged the district officials to ensure the smooth conduct of elections through coordinated efforts and efficient discharge of duties. During his visit to Visakhapatnam on Saturday, the CEO directed the officials to take strong measures to ensure peaceful conduct of elections. Meena began his one-day tour by inspecting the strong rooms and material distribution centres at Andhra University Engineering College. He closely observed the commissioning process of electronic voting machines (EVMs) along with District Collector A Mallikarjuna, Joint Collector K Mayur Ashok, and ADC KS Viswanathan. The CEO enquired about the performance of the ballot unit, control unit, and VVPAT, as well as the training provided to polling officers (POs) and assistant polling officers (APOs) on EVM usage. He scrutinised the process of uploading names and symbols, emphasising the importance of meticulous examination. He visited the Postal Ballot Facilitation Centre, where he advised the district officials to take concrete steps to enable employees to vote.
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Following the arrest of three Indian nationals in a case involving the execution of pro-Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a terrorist recognized by India, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated on Saturday that Canada is a ule-of-law country. Every Canadian has the fundamental right to live safely and free from discrimination and threats of violence in Canada, he added.
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Extended weekend, lack of info led to low voter turnout in Bengaluru: Panel
BENGALURU: From extended weekends to voter apathy, lack of information on candidates contesting to the timing of the poll day were discussed on Friday to find reasons for low poll percentage in Bengaluru Urban district (BBMP limits), which voted on April 26 in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. The online discussion -- Low polling percentage in Bengaluru Urban district (BBMP) during Lok Sabha General Election 2024, what are the root causes? -- was organised by the Bangalore Political Action Committee (BPAC). The Voter Turnout Ratio (VTR) in Bengaluru Urban district decreased from 56.01% to 53.96% over the past decade (20142024), encompassing six elections. Dr Sandeep Shastri, the National Coordinator of the Lokniti Network, highlighted significant findings on Bengalurus voter turnout. He noted that except for the 1977 Lok Sabha election, where the turnout exceeded 60%, Bengaluru has consistently experienced lower voter participation, typically hovering around the 50% range. In six elections, turnout fell below the 50% mark. Recent surveys have revealed that a substantial number of registered voters either live outside the city or prefer to cast their votes in their hometowns rather than in Bengaluru, Shashtri mentioned. Vikram Rai, president, Bangalore Apartment Federation (BAF), presented the federations analysis on baseline errors in the electoral roll. He pointed out instances where registered voters within apartment complexes frequently change their residences, both within and outside the city, yet the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) fail to synchronise with citizens, leading to inaccuracies in the electoral roll. He emphasised the need for better coordination between BLOs and citizens to refine the enumeration process and address the high potential for inaccuracies, including the failure to remove outdated names from the roll. Sudheendra MG, the KPCC spokesperson, highlighted several issues regarding voter participation. As the block president of Mahalakshmi Layout, he noted that alongside voter apathy, there is a prevailing belief among the electorate that their individual votes hold little significance. Moreover, political parties are perceived to be less active in mobilizing voters to the polling stations compared to their efforts prior to the 1990s. Sudheendra also pointed out a specific case in Booth No 80, where discrepancies were found in the electoral rolls, with a significant number of families having shifted out of the area yet still listed as voters. He suggested that the Booth Level Agents (BLA) of parties should collaborate with BBMP officials to rectify such inaccuracies, improving the accuracy of voter turnout rates. Kaveri Kedarnath, former mandal president of Malleswaram from BJP, recounted her experience at Booth No 187 in the Malleswaram Assembly Constituency (ward 76 Gayatri Nagar). She observed that out of 996 voters, 40 had passed away, while 232 had relocated within or outside the constituency. Despite these changes, BLOs had not acted to update the voter information. She emphasised that while registering as a new voter is relatively straightforward, the process of shifting ones vote within or outside the Assembly constituency is more complex. Therefore, many individuals opt to re-register as new voters instead.
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Security troops conducted a search operation on Sunday morning in response to a terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force convoy the day before, in which one member was killed, sources said. Additional forces of the Indian Army reached the Jarra Wali Gali (JWG) in Poonch on Saturday late at night.
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Silent period for Phase-3 poll sets in from May 5
BENGALURU: All sorts of loud political campaigning using loudspeakers, microphones, banners and mega rallies will end at 6 pm on Sunday (May 5). After which political parties and candidates can only carry out door-to-door campaigning. This is because 14 parliamentary constituencies -- Chikkodi, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bijapur, Gulbarga, Raichur, Bidar, Koppal, Bellary, Haveri, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Davangere and Shimoga -- are going to the polls on May 7. The office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka (CEO) said that from 6 pm on Sunday, state borders in districts going to the polls will also be sealed. Additional CEO Venkatesh Kumar R told The New Sunday Express that from the silent period till the polls are over, the sale of liquor is not permitted. Liquor cannot be brought from other states also. As per Election Commission directions, liquor outlets in other states falling within 5km of the Karnataka border too should remain closed. Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Yadgir, Ballari, Uttara Kannada, Belagavi and Vijayapura share borders with Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Maharashtra. The CEOs office also requested state governments of neighbouring states to give all employees and labourers paid holiday on May 7 to allow them to vote. The state government has declared a general holiday that day for all government offices, educational institutions and public sector undertakings falling within these constituencies. Also, business enterprises, industries and other institutions have been directed to sanction a paid holiday to allow daily wagers and permanent staff working with them to vote. Kumar said that many people in North Karnataka work in Maharashtra, Hyderabad and other places. The district administrations were directed to call them and persuade them to come to their respective constituencies to vote. The election officials said that no opinion polls are permitted. Restrictions on opinion polls were imposed from Phase-1 elections. There is a ban from April 19 to 6.30 pm on June 1, Kumar said. The election officials have also directed all parties and candidates to ensure that no one except residents remain in the constituency.
Hundreds of Bhatkal expats fly home to vote
BHATKAL/BENGALURU : Hundreds of people from Bhatkal, who are working in West Asia, are returning home just to exercise their franchise on May 7. This, it is said to be in response to the appeal by Bhatkal Tanzeem. It is learnt that the travel expenses of these voters are met by the Tanzeem. Taking a cue from Kerala, where a large number of residents who are working abroad, came down to vote, the Tanzeem has appealed to the people of Bhatkal, who are working abroad, to return home and exercise their franchise without fail. Bhatkal comes under the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha constituency. BJP candidate Vishveshwara Hegde Kageri said he was told that the Tanzeem pays the travel expenses of those who come to Bhatkal to vote. We are keeping a tab on it. If we find any such thing, we will complain to the Election Commission, he said. However, Inayathullah Shabandari, president of Majlise Islah Wa Tanzeem, Bhatkal, said the Tanzeem has no role in this. Many of them are coming to India now just to vote. They are coming on their own, bearing the expenses themselves. Most of them are rich. Only for those, who are not financially sound but are willing to come to vote, there are Tanzeems and Jamaats representing our people across West Asia. They have agreed to help them to an extent. We have branches of the Jamaat in Dubai, Mumbai and other places. It is in the interest of democracy, he told TNIE. We decided to appeal to our people after we saw Keralites working in West Asia participating in the Lok Sabha elections in Kerala in large numbers. About 40,000 people visited Kerala just to vote. We do not have such big numbers, ours will be in hundreds, he said. He said he is not sure how many will come and vote from West Asia. Around 15,000 people from Bhatkal are in Dubai, Jeddah, Qatar, Kuwait and other countries in West Asia. We hope at least 10% of them will come and vote, Inayathullah said.
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Sucharita Mohanty pulled out of the race and claimed that her campaign was hit hard because the party denied her funding.
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BJP finds faults in Rohini Acharyas poll affidavit
PATNA : Rohini Acharya, the RJD nominee and daughter of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, has found herself embroiled in controversy following objections raised by BJP leaders against her nomination filed with the returning officer for Bihars Saran Lok Sabha seat. Leading the objection is SD Sanjay, the in-charge of the BJP legal cell, who formally lodged complaints with the returning officer of the Saran Lok Sabha constituency and the Election Commission of India. They have urged the relevant authorities to scrutinize the documents thoroughly. In their complaints, BJP leaders alleged that Rohini Acharya misrepresented her income and movable assets in both her income tax return and affidavit. According to her affidavit, while Acharya claims to possess movable and immovable assets worth Rs 15.82 crore, her husband purportedly holds assets valued at Rs 19.86 crore. Additionally, Rohini declares having Rs 20 lakh in cash on hand, whereas her husband states possession of Rs 10 lakh. Rent is cited as the primary source of income in the affidavit. Sanjay, who also practices as an advocate at the Patna High Court, asserts that Acharya withheld crucial information in her affidavit, including her true address, nationality (as an NRI), and the source of income used to acquire a luxury flat worth Rs. 25 crore in Mumbai. Contrary to her declaration, Acharyas actual residence is in Singapore, not Kautilya Nagar, Patna. Her nomination papers were submitted on April 29, with her father, former railway minister Lalu Prasad.
Outsider, insider slug it out for Khagaria battle
KHAGARIA : With the return of Left after nearly a three-decade hiatus in the Lok Sabha fray, the Khagaria constituency in Bihar is witnessing an exciting but challenging fight between two young debutants -- Rajesh Verma of NDA-supported LJP (RV) and Sanjay Kumar Kushwaha representing Mahagathbandhan partner CPM. Both the contestants are young, first-timers in the race for the parliamentary polls and belong to two dominant OBC castes -- Kushwaha and Sonar (goldsmith). While Kushwaha is the third dominant community in Khagaria after Muslim and Yadav communities, Sonar ranks fifth. Amid heightened electioneering, flags either red (Left) or bearing the image of a helicopter -- LJP (RV) adorn main points in the city and rural areas. Curtains on the electioneering will come down on May 5 evening for facilitating polls on May 7 in the third phase. The land of makka (maize, which is the prime crop of this district) now is flooded with the red flags virtually turning it into a Red-land, said Ravindera Sharma, a local Hindi teacher. With both the candidates being greenhorns, the senior leaders of both the political blocks - NDA and the Mahagathbandhan -- are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the victory of their candidates.While the NDAsupported LJP candidate Rajesh Verma is banking upon the vote bank for BJP and JDU as per the set social- -engineering of NDA, Sanjay Kumar Kushwaha (CPM) of the Mahagathbandhan is relying on RJDs MY(Muslim Yadav) equation with an additional back up from Kushwaha and Mallah communities. Mukesh Sahni -- who heads the VSIP (Vikashsheel Insaan party), is back with RJD in Mahagatbandhan. The CPIM, which once had a stronghold across the Khagaria, expects vast votes from the Mallah (fishermen)community. Twelve candidates are in the fray from various castes for this seat. Apart from LJP and CPM, the BSP has also fielded Dr Ravi Kumar, besides other candidates, including three independents. In the last two elections with Narendra Modi as the poll mascot of NDA, the united LJP, as part of the NDA, had fielded a Muslim candidate, Chaudhary Mehboob Ali Kaiser, who won the seat in 2014 and 2019 polls. The locals say, The fight is tough between Kushwaha and Verma. Despite Verma hailing from the goldsmith community, Kushwaha appears to be giving him tough competition as the seat has a dominant population of Yadav and Muslim voters. Development issues have taken a backseat while the caste equations and their polarisation emerged as the deciding factor. Kushwaha constitutes the third most populous community here, but what has given Verma a tough time is his being an outsider in the district. Khagaria has around 18 lakh voters, with the Muslims alone accounting for around 3 lakh electorate, Yadav 2.6 lakh and Kushwaha 1.5 lakh. The fourth deciding population in Khagaria is Mallah (fishermen), about 2 lakh, and this time Viksasheel Insaan Party, led by Mukesh Sahni, is with RJD-led Mahagatbandhan. Naturally, 50 to 60% votes of this community are likely to go to the CPM candidate, claimed Roshan Paswan, who runs a private coaching centre. An issue of Outsider versus insider has gripped the landscape of Khagaria. Verma is not as much known to the people as Sanjay Kumar. But what makes the people not overlook Verma is that LJP has fielded him. Khagaria is the home district of Chirag Paswan, said social activist Surendra Yadav. Khagaria has earned the distinction of being the only Bihar seat won by NDAs Muslim face in 2019. Now, after denying the ticket, sitting MP Chaudhary Mehboob Ali Kaiser has deserted LJP and joined RJD. Though he is not contesting, he leaves no stone unturned to ensure the victory of CPM candidate Sanjay Kumar. Kaiser was elected twice from this Yadav and Muslim-dominated LS seat-first in 2014 and 2019 on the ticket of the then-united Lok Janshakti Party. Of Khagarias 18 lakh voters, an estimated 2.25 lakh are Muslims, followed by 2.5 lakh Yadav voters and over one lakh each from Kushwaha and Mallah communiti es. If CPM candidate manages to cut into the votes of his casteKushwaha--, it will be easier for him to win the elections, said Bharat Kumar Kushwaha, a resident of Alouli. Key issue Flood has emerged as an issue in the region. People have complained against the failure of government in bringing a permanent solution to it. More than 5 blocks are flood prone in Khagaria. Over 5-6 lakh people are affected every year. Total villages: 36 Total voters: 18L Male : 8,83,786 Female : 7,83,100 Religious communities include Hindus (89.21%), followed by Muslims (10.53%. Among others were Christian (0.08%), Sikh (0.01%) and Jain (0.01%)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh's Lok Sabha constituency, covers various areas including Raipur City and had Sunil Kumar Soni (BJP) as the 2019 MP winner. The upcoming 2024 election is set for May 7.
This time, Congress has pitted Digvijaya Singh against two-time BJP's Rodmal Nagar, who has been winning the elections since 2014. Even before the release of Congress' official, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh had announced that he would be the party's Lok Sabha candidate from Rajgarh, marking his return to the seat after more than three decades.
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Heat rises, political divide sharpens in MPs nine seats
BHOPAL : After a lower polling compared to the 2019 polls in the first two phases, the ongoing Lok Sabha elections move into the third phase into Madhya Pradeshs Gwalior-Chambal region infamous for lower voter turnout, extremely high summer temperatures and politics divided sharply on caste lines. Four of the nine seats which will vote on May 7 are Gwalior-Chambal regions seats, including Guna, Bhind-SC, Morena and Gwalior, which saw a close contest between BJP and Congress in the 2023 assembly polls. Four seats, Vidisha, Rajgarh, state capital Bhopal and Betul-ST form part of the central MP, which emerged as the best region for the BJP in state polls, while one seat Sagar forms part of the Bundelkhand region. All nine seats were won by BJP. The May 7 contest will see three political bigwigs, including two former CMs Digvijaya Singh and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, returning to their home parliamentary seats after 33 and 20 years respectively, while union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia who won the Guna seat four times between 2002 and 2014, before losing it in 2019 to a BJP first-timer, is contesting to wrest his seat. In Rajgarh, 1984 and 1991 winner and 1989 loser Digvijaya Singh is faced with the uphill task of retaining the central MP seat against second-time sitting MP Rodmal Nagar, who won the seat defeating Singhs loyalist Mona Sustani (now in BJP) by 4.31 lakh votes in 2019. Singh is particularly banking on his old links across the constituency spread in three districts as well as the high anti-incumbency against the sitting BJP MP. In the adjoining Vidisha constituency (a saffron citadel), five-times winner Shivraj Singh Chouhan (he won in 1991, 1996, 1998, 1999 and 2004) is not just eyeing the sixth win from the seat spread in four districts (including Chouhans home district Sehore), but is actually targeting highest winning margin in the country against Congress septuagenarian Pratap Bhanu Sharma. In Rajgarh and Vidishas neighbourhood, union minister and four-times former Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia is making all possible efforts across the eight assembly segments-strong Guna constituency to regain his lost glory from the seat, where he suffered shock defeat against own protg and first-time BJP candidate Dr KP Yadav by 1.25 lakh votes in 2019. Contesting for the first time as BJP nominee, Scindia faces a Yadav caste candidate Rao Yadvendra Singh Yadav, who hails from an old BJP family. The three other seats of Gwalior-Chambal region are turning out to be a real challenge for the ruling BJP, whose candidates, including first-time sitting MP Sandhya Rai (Bhind-SC) and ex-MLAs Bharat Singh Kushwah (Gwalior), Shiv Mangal Tomar (Morena) are not just faced with anti-incumbency, but also apprehensive of their own cadres. The Congress candidates from these three seats, including sitting MLA Phool Singh Baraiya (Bhind-SC) and ex-MLAs Nitu Sikarwar (Morena) and Pravin Pathak (Gwalior) are hoping to succeed based on the right caste balance and differences within the BJP. In Bhind, the BSP candidate and 2019 Congress loser Devashish Jariaria and in Morena the BSP candidate Ramesh Garg may damage the poll prospects of Congress and BJP candidates respectively. In the state capital Bhopal, however, the BJP seems to have an edge, owing to the recent assembly polls performance (it won 6 out of the 8 assembly segments), as its candidate former Bhopal mayor Alok Sharma takes on Congress Bhopal rural district president Arun Srivastava, who is banking on his clout among the 2 lakh plus Kayastha voters. But Srivastava has a mountain to climb in the constituency, which has been a BJP bastion since 1989. The Betul-ST seat is set to witness a rerun of the 2019 polls, as the first-time BJP MP DD Uike takes on Congresss Ramu Tekam. Uike who defeated Tekam by 3.60 lakh votes in 2019, still seems to be in a strong position owing to better grassroots connection with voters in the constituency spread in three districts. Sagar seat of Bundelkhand region which is spread in two districts, Sagar and Vidisha and is being won by the BJP since 1996 has new BJP face Lata Wankhede taking on Congresss high-flying and wealthy candidate Guddu Raja Bundela, who hails from a politically powerful Bundela Kshatriya family of adjoining UP. While Vidhan Sabha speaker Narendra Singh Tomars loyalists Bharat Singh Kushwah and Shiv Mangal Tomar are in the fray from Gwalior and Morena seats respectively despite losing previous assembly polls, three Shivraj Singh Chouhan loyalists, among them Alok Sharma, Late Wankhede and Rodmal Nagar are in fray from Bhopal, Sagar and Rajgarh seats respectively. A breakup of 2023 assembly poll results reveals that out of the 72 assembly segments forming the nine LS constituencies going to polls on May 7, the BJP won 50, while the Congress emerged winner in only 22 assembly segments. In the four seats in the Gwalior-Chambal region, the contest was closer, as the BJP won 18 seats and the Congress 14.
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Karnataka SIT rescues woman 'abducted' at Revanna behest
Karnataka Police's SIT rescued Saturday a woman who was allegedly abducted on the behest of JD(S) MLA H D Revanna on April 29, a day after the 47-year-old from Holenarasipura town lodged a police complaint against him and MP son Prajwal, accusing them of sexually harassing her and her daughter when they worked in their household between 2019 and 2022. According to police sources, she was found at a farmhouse in Kalenahalli near Hunsur taluk of Mysuru. She was taken to Bengaluru for questioning.
5 students killed as SUV falls into Uttarakhand gorge
One rescued, 3 feared drowned in Ganga canal
Tragedy strikes as four friends drown in Ganga canal, Mainpuri. One rescued, three missing. Search ongoing led by Sunil Kumar. Victims from Kusmara locality, college students. Families notified. Yash Gupta, Golu Gupta among missing.
Not just statute, BJP threat to peoples' lives too: Akhilesh Yadav
With some Samajwadi Party (SP) strongholds like Mainpuri going to Lok Sabha polls in the third phase, party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who addressed a public meeting at Budaun in support of his uncle Shivpal Yadav's son, Aditya Yadav, on Saturday, took a dig at the ruling party, saying BJP will be completely wiped out in the next phase, reports Krishna Chaudhary & Asif Ansari.
'Modi a shahanshaah, cut off from public'
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'shahanshaah' (king of king) who lives in a palace but is cut off from the public, responding to the PM's 'shehzada' jibe for her brother Rahul Gandhi. Addressing a public rally at Lakhani in Gujarat's Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency to canvass for her party candidate Geniben Thakor, she also accused Modi of using the people of Gujarat for power and then forgetting them.
Yogi slams Congress, says inheritance tax like 'jizya' in Aurangzeb era
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday alleged that the Congress manifesto talks about bringing about Aurangzeb's 'Jizjya' through inheritance tax, and promises 'freedom of choice of food for the minority community.' Campaigning for Jyotiraditya Scindia in Guna's Ashokenagar, he said that people of Guna were lucky to have Scindia since he has a vision for the future. Scindia said he would take inspiration from Adityanath and won't allow any wrongdoing ('galat kaam') in his region.
