Lok Sabha polls: Talk about my father, but also explain Rafale, says Rahul

With the last two phases of Lok Sabha elections 2019 closing in, top leaders like PM Narendra Modi, Mamata are raising the poll pitch at rallies. Catch all LIVE updates here

5:04 PM

Talk about my father, but also explain Rafale: Rahul to Modi

“If you have to talk about Rajiv Gandhi and about me, do so definitely,” Rahul Gandhi said at an election rally in Haryana. “But first explain what you have done on the Rafale issue. You should also explain to the people your unkept promise of 2 crore jobs for the youth,” he added.

3:00 PM

2:58 PM

You have made IAF jets your 'own taxi': Congress to PM Modi

Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making Indian Air Force jets his "own taxi" and paying "as low as" Rs 744 for using IAF aircraft for election trips, reported news agency PTI. "Distraction and fakery is your last resort. You have made Indian Air Force jets your own Taxi! You have paid as low as Rs 744 for using IAF jets for election trips!" Congress leader Surjewala said.

2:38 PM

Repolling to be held in 13 polling stations in Tamil Nadu on May 19

2:34 PM

Former Punjab IAS officer SS Channy joins BJP

2:19 PM

SC dismisses plea seeking direction to debar Rahul from contesting polls

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking direction to the Centre and the Election Commission to debar Congress President Rahul Gandhi from contesting Lok Sabha elections till the issue of his citizenship is decided, said news agency PTI. 

2:12 PM

SC rejects sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav's plea

The Supreme Court has rejected plea of sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav challenging rejection of his nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat

2:10 PM

1:57 PM

Modi a serial liar: Congress on PM's INS Viraat allegation

The Congress on Thursday hit back at PM Narendra Modi for alleging that the late Rajiv Gandhi used INS Viraat as "personal taxi" on a family vacation, saying he is a "serial liar" who does not have the courage to fight elections on issues such as unemployment and demonetisation, said news agency PTI. Read more...

 

1:48 PM

1:35 PM

Your slap is blessing for me, I accept it: PM Modi to Mamata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit back at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said that her "slap" will be a blessing for him.

"I have been told that here Didi has said that she wants to slap Modi. Mamata Didi I call you 'Didi', respect you. Your slap will become a blessing for me. I am ready to take that)," Prime Minister Modi said while addressing a rally. Read more...

1:20 PM

Rahul Gandhi begins rally in Haryana

12:57 PM

TMC tried its best to stop BJP's rally in Bengal, says PM Modi

'Trinamool government tried their best to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party to hold the rally', said PM Modi

12:53 PM

Addressing an election meeting at Kamladanga in Bankura district of West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi said, 'Now, she (Mamata) is further bent on destroying the state out of fear of losing her power. She is not bothered about 'Ma Maati Maanush' but her own benefits, seat of power and also her relatives, nephew and extortionists'.

12:49 PM