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  Kovind made president because of his caste: Gehlot

  April 17, 2019 15:30 IST

  Ashok Gehlot said President Kovind was elected by the BJP so the Koli community can be appeased before Gujarat elections.

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  How come officials only receive tip off against Opposition leaders? Chidambaram asks

  April 17, 2019 14:22 IST

  I-T raids on opposition leaders in Tamil Nadu ahead of polls has created a furore. On Tuesday the officials raided DMK leader Kanimozhi. Today, P Chidambaram has lashed out against the income tax raids and blamed government of misusing its machinery.

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  Kailash Vijayvargiya not to contest Lok Sabha polls

  April 17, 2019 13:45 IST

  Kailash Vijayvargiya took to twitter to make the announcement and stated that a lot of people from Indore as well as well-wishers wanted him to fight the Lok Sabha elections. But, “it was everyone’s prime duty to ensure that Sri Narendra Modi becomes the Prime Minister again.”

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  Will vote for party which brings my son back: Najeeb Ahmad's mother

  April 17, 2019 13:04 IST

  "I am not looking for those who sympathise with me. I am only looking for those who will assure me that they will bring my son back. That is what I tell representatives of various parties who visit our house. I will cast my vote only for the party which assures me that," Fatima Nafees, mother of missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmad said.

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  BJP fields Sadhvi pragya against Digvijaya Singh from Bhopal

  April 17, 2019 13:39 IST

  Bhopal is considered as BJP’s stronghold for the last 30 years as the Congress has not tasted victory here since 1989.

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  Poll code breach: Case lodged against Navjot Singh Sidhu in Bihar

  April 17, 2019 9:19 IST

  According to district police officials, an FIR was lodged against Sidhu at Barsoi Police Station in Katihar based on the statement of a local magistrate.  

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  Country will see Priyanka as a 'thief's wife', says Uma Bharti

  April 17, 2019 7:04 IST

  Bharti also targeted Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, saying by choosing to contest elections from Amethi and Wayanad, he has accepted defeat.

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  Lok Sabha Election 2019, April 17: As it Happened

  April 17, 2019 22:40 IST

  Lok Sabha Elections Latest News: LS Election 2019 Updates, A day before the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha election 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address an election rally in Akluj (in the Madha Lok Sabha constituency) in Solapur district, on Wednesday

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  Lok Sabha polls in Tripura (East) postponed, EC says law and order situation poor

  April 16, 2019 23:20 IST

  Election Commission of India said that elections in Tripura (East) will take place on April 23 instead of April 18 as "The law and order situation ... is not conducive..."

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  IT dept raids DMK MP Kanimozhi's residence, Stalin accuses Modi of conspiring to malign his party's image

  April 16, 2019 23:35 IST

  According to sources, at least 10 IT officials raided the places owned by Kanimozhi on Tuesday night. DMK district secretary Geetha Jeevan's residence is also under the IT scanner, sources said.

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  Election to Tamil Nadu's Vellore Lok Sabha seat rescinded

  April 16, 2019 20:32 IST

    The decision comes two days after the Election Commission wrote to the President apprising him about the seizure of Rs 11.5 crore cash from a warehouse in Vellore district.

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  PM ‘omitted’ details about his property, alleges Congress

  April 16, 2019 18:11 IST

  The Congress accused PM Narendra Modi of omitting property details in affidavits he filed during previous elections. Congress has urged Election Commission of India to look into the matter.

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  Ball in AAP's court to take a decision on alliance in Delhi: Congress

  April 16, 2019 17:11 IST

  Amid a continuing blame game over seat-sharing in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal Monday engaged in a public spat, with the Congress president accusing the AAP of making a 'U-turn' over alliance talks prompting the Delhi chief minister to hit back at him.

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  Priyanka Gandhi ready to take on Modi in Varanasi: Robert Vadra

  April 16, 2019 21:07 IST

  Lok Sabha Election 2019 Latest News: Robert Vadra has once again given weight to the speculation that Priyanka Gandhi will contest Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency.

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  Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam joins SP, likely to be fielded against Rajnath Singh from Lucknow

  April 16, 2019 16:56 IST

  Sinha is likely to be fielded from Lucknow seat against Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who is a BJP candidate, said party sources.

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  Hema Malini: Fight is different but alliance is no challenge

  April 16, 2019 16:38 IST

  "I don't think that the alliance can be effective because people see the work done by the candidate. I do not underestimate any party. But I am confident of the work I have done. I did things which were not done in the last 60 years," Hema Malini told IANS.  

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  Centre seeks report on Bangladeshi actor Ferdous allegedly campaigning for TMC

  April 16, 2019 16:26 IST

  The Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) Kolkata has been asked to send a detailed report whether Ahmed has violated visa conditions by allegedly participating in the Lok Sabha poll campaigning.

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  Campaigning for Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections ends today: 97 constituencies in 13 states to poll on April 18

  April 17, 2019 18:43 IST

  The political blitzkrieg will die down today in 97 constituencies across 12 states and one Union Territory as the Election Commission prepares to hold voting there on April 18 in phase 2 of Lok Sabha Elections 2019.

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  Mehbooba Mufti: India trying to turn Kashmir jails into Guantanamo Bay

  April 16, 2019 16:01 IST

  "Pertinent to mention that inmates protested after alleged desecration of Quran. Government wants to turn Kashmir into an open air prison and convert actual jails into Guantanamo."

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  Lok Sabha Election 2019: Notification for Phase 6 issued

  April 16, 2019 16:49 IST

  With the issuance of notification, the process of filing nominations has begun. The last date of filing nominations is April 24, while scrutiny will take place on on April 24. The last date of withdrawing from the electoral battle is April 26.

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  Lok Sabha polls: SBSP to go solo in UP, fields 39 candidates

  April 16, 2019 14:14 IST

  Releasing a list of 39 candidates, Party chief and state minister Om Prakash Rajbhar said his party has decided to field its candidates as the seat-sharing talks with the BJP remained unsuccessful. 

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  Four railway officials suspended after tickets with PM Modi's photo issued to passengers

  April 16, 2019 14:00 IST

  The Lucknow divisional railway manager suspended a chief reservation supervisor, a commercial inspector and two reservation clerks for issuing tickets with PM Modi's photo.

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  Phase 2: Key constituencies where polling will be held

  April 16, 2019 13:42 IST

  Polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2019 will be held on april 18 in .

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  BJP may revive 'Operation Kamala' post Lok Sabha polls, but will not succeed: Siddaramaiah

  April 16, 2019 13:28 IST

  The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Siddaramaiah said "Operation Kamala 2.0" will not succeed as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is unlikely to return to power at the Centre.

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  Will make sure funds are utilized for welfare only: PM Modi in Odisha

  April 16, 2019 13:17 IST

  PM Modi also accused the Odisha government of creating obstacles in providing benefits to the farmers in the state

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  Lok Sabha Elections 2019, April 16: As it Happened

  April 16, 2019 22:24 IST

  Campaigning for Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections ended today as the Election Commission started to prepare for holding polls 97 constituencies in 13 states on April 18. Catch the highlights of the day, April 16, right here.

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  India not one perspective, it’s millions of different viewpoints: Rahul Gandhi

  April 16, 2019 12:03 IST

  Addressing a public rally in Kollam, Gandhi said, “We want people to feel comfortable in the country. I chose Kerala because you (people of Kerala) are very good example of this. Your history of tolerance, understanding cultures is with openness and confidence.”

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  SC refuses to entertain Mayawati’s plea against campaign ban

  April 16, 2019 11:25 IST

  Supreme Court takes note of action taken by the Election Commission against politicians, who made statements violating model code of conduct and said, "it seems Election Commission has woken up to its power and taken action against politicians."