Lok Sabha polls highlights: Not just my party members, even Opposition working for Lotus, says PM

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Bihar needs 'vikasraj', not 'jungleraj': Home Minister Amit Shah at Sitamarhi rally

At a poll rally in Sitamarhi, Home minister Amit Shah asserted that the state of Bihar needs 'vikasraj', and not 'jungleraj.' Shah also claimed that in order to make his son the chief minister of Bihar, Lalu Yadav is aligning with Congress that opposed reservations to OBCs, SCs, STs.

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I will take the responsibility of the treatment of people above 70 years of age: PM Modi at Jaunpur rally

"Modi is giving you one more guarantee. Families have elderly people who are above 70 years of age, a huge amount of money goes into treating any ailments of these elderly people. So, Modi guarantees that any of your family member who is above the age bracket of 70 years, if they fall sick, then the I will take the responsibility of their treatment."

2:07 PM

I am trying to provide true social justice; Cong-SP play with Hindu-Muslim sentiments: PM Modi

"On one hand Modi is trying to provide true social justice, on the other, Samajwadi Party and Congress' INDI alliance is falling deeper in the pit of appeasement politics. It never comes out of the vote bank politics. They regularly play with the Hindu-Muslim religious sentiments," PM Modi said today.

1:54 PM

Congress, SP seek votes in UP but abuse its people in South India, alleges PM Modi at Jaunpur event

"This game of SP and Congress is dangerous. They seek votes here and while in South India they abuse and humiliate the people of Uttar Pradesh and use absurd language for the people of UP," PM Narendra Modi said at a public meeting in UP's Jaunpur.

1:49 PM

BJP aims to satisfy everyone; INDIA bloc follows appeasement politics: PM Modi

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Kangana Ranaut starrer 'Emergency' postponed amid General Elections

The release of the Kangana Ranaut-starrer "Emergency" has been postponed amid the ongoing General Elections, the producers  announced on Thursday.

Ranaut will represent the BJP in the contest for the Mandi seat in Himachal Pradesh. The state will vote in the last phase on June 1.

1:09 PM

People will give them an answer: Ashok Gehlot on PM Modi's 'I will not do Hindu-Muslim' statement

"If we look at his (PM Modi's) statements in the last one month you will get your answer. The people will answer them automatically. How can the PM say that he does not do religion-based politics. They never give even a single ticket to any Muslim," former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said.

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General Elections 2024:BJP worker killed, 7 others injured in clash with BJD supporters in Odisha

A BJP worker was killed and seven others were injured in a skirmish between supporters of the ruling BJD and the saffron party in Odisha's Ganjam district, police said on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Dilip Kumar Pahana (28), who was a resident of the village. The incident took place in Sri Krushna Saranapur village in Khallikote police station area on Wednesday night over putting up posters for poll campaigning.

 

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One who should have been inquired by Arvind Kejriwal, is actually roaming with him: BJP on Swati Maliwal case

"It is a matter of concern that the one who should have been inquired by Arvind Kejriwal, is actually roaming with him. It is very unfortunate that Arvind Kejriwal has confirmed that he doesn't have any place for women's respect," said BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia said on Swati Maliwal assault matter.

12:32 PM

For the last 70 years, Congress never bothered about families who took asylum in India: PM Modi

12:01 PM

It's Modi's guarantee; CAA can't be repealed by Opposition: PM Modi at Azamgarh rally

11:43 AM

For the first time, LS polls is being covered on the first page of papers across the world: PM Modi

11:36 AM

Entire country is happy with PM Modi, says Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

11:05 AM

BJP comes up with false charges to to implicate its critics: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

11:02 AM

BJP will end reservation if it comes to power: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

 AAP leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today stated that the BJP will change the Constitution and end reservation if it secures victory in the Lok Sabha elections. "The people of BJP have always been against reservation. They will change the Constitution and end reservation after coming to power," he said at a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav.