Haryana, J-K polls highlights: Article 370 has become history, cannot come back, says Amit Shah
J-K, Haryana Assembly polls updates: Catch all the latest news developments related to the Assembly polls here
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Former Union Minister and Congress leader Chaudhary Birender Singh said the situation of the BJP is worrisome in the Haryana Assembly elections. Singh stated that the BJP's situation in Haryana is concerning, and their strategy of utilizing Prime Minister Modi's appearances throughout the state would be ineffective, as voters have already made their decisions.
The Haryana Assembly elections, for its 90 seats, are scheduled for October 5, with vote counting to take place on October 8.
Regarding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail, Singh downplayed its significance, noting that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has minimal influence in Haryana. He mentioned AAP's previous alliance with Congress in the Lok Sabha elections, which did not yield favorable results.
On Sunday, Kejriwal announced his intention to resign as Chief Minister in two days, vowing not to resume the position until Delhi's citizens declare him "honest." He suggested that a public vote in his favor would serve as a testament to his integrity, and mentioned the possibility of requesting early elections in Delhi, coinciding with Maharashtra's polls. In a separate development, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda characterized the upcoming Haryana Assembly election as a direct contest between the Congress and the BJP, implying a two-party race.
After senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Vij staked claim for the position of the Chief Minister ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the BJP was a party of dictatorship and that democracy had long gone from the party. Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Cheema said that the BJP had always kept the people who have won the most time at the back and had those candidates the Chief Minister who have won just once.
4:52 PM
J-K Police flags fake Facebook account of ADGP, Jammu
Police on Monday flagged a fake Facebook account of ADGP, Jammu zone Anand Jain, advising people to be cautious and report any suspicious online activity to them. They urged people to not engage with any such account and refer to verified social media handles of Jammu and Kashmir Police for information. In a statement, Jammu and Kashmir Police said a thorough investigation is underway in the case and strict action will be taken in accordance with the law to hold the responsible individuals accountable.
4:26 PM
'My responsibility is to make people of J-K feel safe and secure,' says Bijbehara PDP candidate Iltija Mufti
PDP candidate from the Bijbehara assembly constituency of Jammu and Kashmir, and Mehbooba Mufti's daughter, Iltija Mufti, said that it is her responsibility to make people feel safe, secure, and dignified after the insecurities inflicted by the centre. Iltija Mufti told news agency ANI: "My responsibility is that I become a ray of hope for the people. People for five years are not left with any hope. The youths here are unemployed, and prices are rising. So it is my responsibility to give them hope and security. People must feel safe, secure, and dignified. They have been inflicted with the insecurity of getting deprived of their lands and jobs."
4:24 PM
'Good portion of votes will go to the National Conference candidates,' says ex-CM Omar Abdullah
Ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah said that he is hoping that a good portion of the votes will go to the National Conference candidates and expressed confidence that they will register victory. "We are hoping that when the voting takes place the day after tomorrow, a good portion of the votes will go to the National Conference candidates, and they will be successful here," said Omar Abdullah.
4:08 PM
Last checked, VP post bipartisan, doesn't belong to any party: Cong on Dhankhar's criticism of Rahul
The Congress on Monday took a swipe at Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his repeated apparent attacks at party leader Rahul Gandhi, saying "last checked, the post of the vice president was bipartisan" and the person occupying it does not belong to any party. In a veiled rebuke to Gandhi over his remarks in the US, Dhankhar on Friday said a person holding a constitutional post behaved in a foreign country in a way that he forgot the oath of allegiance to the Constitution, ignored interest of the country and stabbed the dignity of the country's institutions. At another event on Sunday, Dhankhar again made a veiled attack on Gandhi over his remarks on reservations in the US, saying such comments by a person holding a constitutional post shows an "anti-constitutional mindset".
3:04 PM
Article 370 has become history, cannot come back, says Amit Shah at Kishtwar rally
Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi wants to push Jammu and Kashmir back into terrorism: Amit Shah at Kishtwar rally.
2:58 PM
Nobody can dare revive terrorism under PM Modi's rule: Amit Shah at J-K rally.
Pledged to bury terrorism to such level it would never return. Nobody can dare revive it under PM Modi's rule: Amit Shah at J-K rally. Amit Shah accuses NC, Cong of trying to form 'their family's govt', says they can't come to power in J-K.
2:43 PM
Election-going states shall defeat BJP, reject 'Modi-induced price rise': Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday accused the Centre of carrying out a "fuel loot" despite a reduction in crude oil prices and said election-going states shall defeat BJP by rejecting the "Modi-induced price rise". Kharge said crude oil prices have reduced by 32.5 per cent, yet BJP's "fuel loot continues".
"Election-going states shall defeat BJP & reject this Modi-induced price rise!" Kharge said in a post in X. "On May 16, 2014 (Delhi) - Crude per barrel was USD 107.49. Petrol - Rs 71.51. Diesel - Rs 57.28. On September 16, 2024 - Crude per barrel is USD 72.48, yet Petrol - Rs. 94.72. Diesel - Rs 87.62," the Congress chief said.
1:26 PM
J-K Assembly polls update: 'BJP has ended democracy in J-K,' says Sanjay Singh
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Monday reached Jammu and Kashmir to campaign for his party's candidate from the Doda Assembly Constituency Mehraj Malik. Notably, Monday is the last day of the election campaign in the Union territory. "Today is the last day of the election campaign in Jammu and Kashmir. BJP has ended democracy here and is running Governor's rule. Be it Ladakh, Jammu or Kashmir, people of every region are unhappy and fighting for their rights. I will attend the public meeting organised for my colleague @MehrajMalikAAP and appeal for votes," Sanjay Singh posted on X.
1:14 PM
'No democracy in BJP,' says Punjab Minister Cheema as Anil Vij stakes claim for CM post
After senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Vij staked claim for the position of the Chief Minister ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party leader and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the BJP was a party of dictatorship and that democracy had long gone from the party.
"I can understand that inside the BJP there is no democracy. For selecting the Chief Minister or giving the ticket, there is no democracy in the BJP. They have always kept candidates who have won the most at the back and have made those candidates Chief Ministers who have won just once. It is a party of dictatorship, and democracy has long gone," Cheema said.
12:16 PM
Haryana Assembly elections: Congress coming to power in Haryana, says Hooda; asks criminals to leave state
Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday said the Congress will form the next government in Haryana and warned criminals to either give up crime or leave the state before October 8, the day poll results will be out. "A Congress government is going to be formed in the state on October 8. Before that, either stop your criminal activities or leave Haryana," Hooda said in a warning to the criminals of the state.
12:15 PM
Engineer Rashid's AIP, ex-JEI members join hands for J-K Assembly polls
The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) headed by Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer and former members of Jamaat-e-Islami (JEI) have come together in a strategic alliance for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls. "A joint meeting was held today in which the AIP delegation was led by AIP Supremo and chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, while the JEI delegation was led by Ghulam Qadir Wani. Prominent JEI members participated in the discussions," the AIP said in a statement.
11:18 AM
Situation of BJP in Haryana is worrisome, says Cong leader Birender Singh
Former Union Minister and Congress leader Chaudhary Birender Singh said the situation of the BJP is worrisome in the Haryana Assembly elections. Speaking to ANI, Chaudhary Birender Singh said, "The situation of the BJP is worrisome in the Haryana Assembly elections, and the BJP is trying to make sure that PM Modi is taken all around Haryana. But it won't make any impact as the public has already made up their minds." Voting for Haryana's 90-member legislative assembly will take place on October 5 and votes will be counted on October 8.
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First Published: Sep 16 2024 | 11:53 AM IST
