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  AAP to allow markets to stay open 24 hours if voted back to power in Delhi: party's manifesto

  February 04, 2020 18:25 IST

  Aiming at transforming the national capital into a "bustling, 24x7 hospitable city", the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday promised that it would allow markets to remain open round the clock on a pilot basis if it is voted back to power in Delhi.

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  Shaheen Bagh will be cleared once BJP comes to power: Anurag Thakur

  February 04, 2020 16:41 IST

  Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday asserted that the process of clearing Shaheen Bagh, the epicentre of anti-CAA protest, will begin once the BJP comes to power after the February 8 Assembly polls. The statement comes days after Thakur was banned from election campaigning due to his controversial remarks at a poll rally.

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  BJP accepts Kejriwal's challenge for debate, Manoj Tiwari says 'fix a time'

  February 04, 2020 15:52 IST

  Accepting a challenge thrown by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday said: "Fix a time." Tiwari was responding to Kejriwal who dared the BJP to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1 pm Wednesday and challenged the BJP for a public debate.   

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  BJP in full-throttle election campaign mode, 240 MPs to spend time in Delhi slums

  February 04, 2020 15:30 IST

  Ahead of Delhi Assembly Election 2020, as many as 240 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs will spend time in Delhi slums.

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  Delhi Elections 2020: AAP manifesto promises pollution control, education

  February 04, 2020 13:39 IST

  Ahead of the polling of votes in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 on February 8, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its election manifesto.

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  Will Pakistan decide who Indians should vote for, asks Yogi Adityanath

  February 03, 2020 23:48 IST

   Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday accused Arvind Kejriwal of having a "partnership" with Pakistan and appealed to the people in Delhi to not vote for the AAP chief as it will make Pakistan happy.

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  Ideology guiding Shaheen Bagh, Jamia protestors must be defeated: PM Modi

  February 03, 2020 17:53 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the citizenship law protestors in Shaheen Bagh, stating at his first election rally in the poll-bound National Capital that the ideology guiding the Shaheen Bagh protestors must be defeated in the upcoming state elections.

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  ‘Tall claims’: PM Modi attacks Arvind Kejriwal over pending Jan Lokpal Bill

  February 03, 2020 17:35 IST

  Launching a major attack on Delhi government over the pending Jan Lokpal Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday questioned the “tall claims” made by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in lead-up to the 2015 assembly elections

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  In poll bound Delhi, PM Modi talks of jobs, Digital India and Internet of Things | Highlights

  February 03, 2020 17:40 IST

  Taking on the Aam Aadmi Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on Arvind Kejriwal-led government in poll-bound Delhi. Addressing a rally in Karkardooma, PM Modi highlighted how his government was working to speed up development by creating a universal online system of conducting examinations and focusing on digital India along with help of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things.

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  Top Delhi cop in charge of Shaheen Bagh shifted out by Election Commission

  February 02, 2020 23:57 IST

  DCP South-East Chinmoy Biswal has been relieved from his present post with immediate effect on Sunday. The Election Commission of India has directed Kumar Gyanesh to take charge of the post.

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  Shaheen Bagh protestors against Article 370 abrogation, Ram mandir construction: Yogi Adityanath

  February 02, 2020 19:31 IST

  While addressing an election rally in Delhi's Badarpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday attacked the anti-CAA protestors in Shaheen Bagh area.

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  BJP will win more than 41 seats in Delhi despite 'poor economic performance', predicts Swamy

  February 02, 2020 19:15 IST

  Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy said the prolonged anti-CAA protest of the “tukde-tukde gang” at Shaheen Bagh would lead to BJP winning more than 41 seats in Delhi elections

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  Delhi Assembly polls: AAP demands ban on Yogi Adityanath for violating MCC

  February 02, 2020 15:29 IST

  The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday demanded the Election Commission to ban Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from campaigning in the national capital over his alleged provocative speeches.

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  Unemployment allowance, free electricity in Congress' manifesto for Delhi elections

  February 02, 2020 13:48 IST

  Congress on Sunday released its manifesto for the forthcoming assembly election in Delhi. Party Delhi chief Subhash Chopra, other leaders Anand Sharma and Ajay Maken released party's manifesto. The elections are scheduled to take place on February 8.

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  Those who supported terrorists in Kashmir staging protest in Shaheen Bagh, says Adityanath

  February 01, 2020 21:41 IST

  Lashing out at the people protesting against the new citizenship law, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday alleged that those who supported terrorists in Kashmir were staging a protest in Shaheen Bagh and raising slogans of 'azadi'.

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  Ashok Gehlot says tension in country because govt doesn't know what citizens want

  February 01, 2020 20:58 IST

  Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Saturday alleged that the government did not know what people really expected of it, leading to protests and tensions in the country. 

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  Delhi Assembly polls: Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Delhi on February 4 and 5

  February 01, 2020 19:40 IST

  After a lackluster approach towards the February 8 Delhi Assembly polls, the Congress leadership is planning to infuse some vigor. As part of the plan, former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi will hit the campaign trail and address two rallies on February 4 and 5. However, his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's poll programs are yet to be finalized.

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  Delhi polls: EC appoints special expenditure observer, special police observer

  January 31, 2020 19:06 IST

  The Election Commission on Friday appointed former IRS officer B Murli Kumar as special expenditure observer and ex-IPS officer Mrinal Kanti Das as special police observer for the Delhi polls

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  Congress suspends ex-MP Mahabal Mishra for anti-party activities during campaigning for Delhi polls

  January 31, 2020 18:53 IST

  The Congress on Friday suspended ex-MP Mahabal Mishra for anti-party activities during campaigning for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

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  BJP's Sankalp Patra promises wheat flour to poor families at Rs 2 per kg

  January 31, 2020 16:47 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released a 'Sankalp Patra' ahead of the upcoming assembly election in Delhi. Here's what it promises:

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  Delhi Assembly polls: Top 3 issues that may find place in BJP manifesto to be released on Friday

  January 30, 2020 22:38 IST

  The Delhi BJP manifesto due to be released on Friday is likely to focus on three issues: residence for jhuggis, Yamuna riverfront, and a pollution-free Delhi. This comes after the BJP launched 'Meri Dilli, Mera Sujhav', a drive to seek people's suggestions for its manifesto.

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  EC issues show cause notice to Arvind Kejriwal over 'Mohalla clinic' promise

  January 30, 2020 22:25 IST

  The Election Commission on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for prima facie violating a provision of the model code of conduct by making an announcement before a gathering of advocates about establishing a Mohalla Clinic in Tis Hazari Court complex.

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  AAP 'sponsoring' Shaheen Bagh protest, running 'proxy' campaign: BJP to EC

  January 30, 2020 20:32 IST

  The BJP on Thursday accused the AAP of "sponsoring" anti-CAA protests, including the one at Shaheen Bagh and running a "proxy campaign" through them, as it urged the Election Commission to include expenses incurred on these demonstrations in the expenditure of AAP candidates.

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  Anurag Thakur banned from campaigning for 3 days, Parvesh Verma for 4 days

  January 30, 2020 14:34 IST

  Delhi Congress approached the Election Commission, urging it to ban BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for making "provocative statements to incite communal violence" ahead of polls in the national capital.

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  If Kejriwal stands with all Muslims, I stand with all Hindus: Parvesh Verma at Chunav Manch

  January 29, 2020 20:24 IST

  BJP Member of Parliament Parvesh Verma slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of playing divisive politics on the basis of religion. Speaking at India TV's mega conclave Chunav Manch, Parvesh said, "If Kejriwal stands with all Muslims, I stand with all Hindus."

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  Ravi Shankar Prasad: Willing to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters if a structured request comes

  February 01, 2020 10:33 IST

  Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said that the Centre is ready to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters provided "a structured request is sent". Prasad was taking part in India TV's mega conclave Chunav Manch. On Saturday morning the law minister again tweeted an India TV video where he is heard saying that government is ready to talk.

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  Over 76% turnout till 5 pm in third phase of Rajasthan panchayat polls

  January 29, 2020 19:41 IST

  Rajasthan recorded a voter turnout of 76.9 per cent till 5 pm during the third phase of the panchayat elections on Wednesday, an official said.

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  BJP doesn't want Indian women to be involved in decision making process: Ragini Nayak

  January 29, 2020 19:33 IST

  Congress' Ragini Nayak has accused BJP of not wanting Indian women involved in the decision-making process in the country. Speaking at India TV's mega conclave Chunav Manch Nayak said that the ruling party is not bothered about women empowerment. "Why hasn't the Women's Reservation Bill been passed yet?" she asked the BJP.