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  I have never sought poll ticket from BJP since 1989, says Sumitra Mahajan

  April 02, 2019 20:24 IST

  As suspense continued over the BJP's nominee from Indore constituency, Lok Sabha Speaker and local MP Sumitra Mahajan Tuesday said she never sought poll ticket from the party in the last three decades.

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  Congress assures statehood to Puducherry but did not make same commitment for Delhi

  April 02, 2019 19:20 IST

  The Congress on Tuesday assured full statehood to Puducherry but stopped short of making the same commitment for Delhi if it comes to power.

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  Mandsaur: Close call between Congress, BJP

  April 02, 2019 19:19 IST

  Political observers say national and local issues will play an equal role in influencing the voters this time around.

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  Agenda for balkanisation of India: Arun Jaitley ridicules Congress manifesto over AFSPA review clause

  April 03, 2019 0:01 IST

  Union minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday ridiculed the Congress manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls due in April/May, alleging it was "dangerous and un-implementable, and an agenda for balkanisation of India".

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  Malkajgiri: TRS sits pretty in India’s largest constituency

  April 02, 2019 18:25 IST

  It is one of the Lok Sabha seats which the ruling TRS is aiming to win for the first time.

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  Supreme Court declines urgent hearing on Hardik Patel's plea seeking stay on conviction

  April 02, 2019 18:21 IST

  The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to accord urgent hearing to Congress leader Hardik Patel's plea seeking stay on his conviction in the 2015 rioting case.

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  EC issues notice to railways over 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' slogan on tea cup and Modi's picture on tickets

  April 02, 2019 18:20 IST

  The Election Commission on Tuesday called the railways approach towards enforcing the model code of conduct "lackadaisical" after allegations that poll norms were violated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's picture on tickets and the slogan "Main Bhi Chowkidar" on tea cups.

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  EC to approach President as Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh violates Model Code of Conduct

  April 02, 2019 17:43 IST

  The Election Commission has found Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh's statement as violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) where he appealed voters to re-elect Narendra Modi as Prime Minister.

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  Omar Abdullah stands by his 'separate PM for J&K' remark

  April 02, 2019 17:39 IST

  At an election rally in Bandipora district of north Kashmir on Monday, Abdullah said the NC would not allow any attacks on Jammu and Kashmir's special status and would strive to get back what was "infringed upon", including the coveted posts of "Sadar-e-Riyasat" and prime minister of the state.

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  Bihar: Tight security for PM Modi's rally in Gaya and Jamui, bags and water bottles banned at venue

  April 02, 2019 17:19 IST

  The security arrangements have been fully strengthened for the election rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gaya and Jamui.

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  Janta maaf nahi karegi: BJP releases advertisement targeting Congress

  April 02, 2019 16:38 IST

  BJP has tagged a video of a commoner attacking the Congress for raising questions on the works done by the party in the last five years.

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  Lok Sabha polls 2019: How to check your name on voter list

  April 30, 2019 13:55 IST

  With the all-important polls just a few days away, people need to ready themselves up to vote and let the mandate, and only the mandate, rule.

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  Congress Manifesto 2019: Eight election promises made by Rahul Gandhi

  April 02, 2019 15:45 IST

  Congress Manifesto 2019: The 55-page document titled 'Hum Nibhayenge' (We will deliver) focused on addressing the issues of joblessness, farm distress, safety of women and boosting the rural economy, with stress on building a narrative on "real issues" faced by people. Here are the top poll promises made by Congress in the manifesto:

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  Mayawati: PV Narsimha Rao's miracle of democracy

  April 02, 2019 19:12 IST

  IndiaTVNews.com brings to you a few interesting and unknown facts about your favourite leaders in a daily feature -- Know Your Politician. Let us strive for a better Lok Sabha. The neta for today is Mayawati.

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  Nara Lokesh: Ideological, political heir to NT Rama Rao's legacy

  April 02, 2019 19:13 IST

  IndiaTVNews.com brings to you a few interesting and unknown facts about your favourite leaders in a daily feature -- Know Your Politician. Let us strive for a better Lok Sabha. The neta for today is Nara Lokesh.

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  Urmila Matondkar: The actress-turned-politician

  April 02, 2019 19:13 IST

  IndiaTVNews.com brings to you a few interesting and unknown facts about your favourite leaders in a daily feature -- Know Your Politician. Let us strive for a better Lok Sabha. The neta for today is Urmila Matondkar.

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  Congress releases its manifesto for Lok Sabha elections 2019: Here's what party promised in Jan Awaaz

  April 02, 2019 14:06 IST

  10 lakh youths to get jobs in Gram Panchayat, says Congress' manifesto.

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  Nitin Gadkari: Star performer in Modi’s cabinet

  April 02, 2019 19:21 IST

  IndiaTVNews.com brings to you a few interesting and unknown facts about your favourite leaders in a daily feature -- Know Your Politician. Let us strive for a better Lok Sabha. The neta for today is Nitin Gadkari.

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  Here's what WhatsApp is doing to tackle fake news

  April 02, 2019 12:25 IST

  WhatsApp Tuesday unveiled its 'Checkpoint Tipline', where people can check the authenticity of information received as the messaging giant looks to crack down on fake news ahead of the general election in the country.

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  Trinamool leader dares Shah to contest from Birbhum

  April 02, 2019 12:07 IST

  Anubrata Mondal, the president of Trinamool's Birbhum district unit, also ridiculed Shah for claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would win 23 seats from the state.

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  Rahul Gandhi tweets give away Congress manifesto?

  April 02, 2019 11:52 IST

  Congress party has scheduled the release of the party's manifesto for the ensuing general elections around noon today.

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  EC seeks report on Yogi Adityanath's 'Modiji ki sena' remark

  April 02, 2019 11:18 IST

  On Sunday, during a rally in Ghaziabad, the UP CM had described the Indian Army as 'Modiji ki sena", sparking criticism from the opposition parties.  

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  Lok Sabha Elections April 2: As it happened

  April 03, 2019 10:52 IST

  Hello and welcome to our daily election LIVE blog. As Lok Sabha elections 2019 campaign gains momentum, the political activities in the country have increased many folds. Bigwigs from across the political parties are holding rallies in order to woo the voters. Stay tuned for all updates.

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  EC teams seize over Rs 1,400 crore worth cash, liquor and drugs from states

  April 01, 2019 22:18 IST

  Suspect cash, illegal liquor and drugs valued at over Rs 1,460 crore have been seized from across the country since parliamentary election schedule was announced by the Election Commission, an official data said Monday.  

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  Adityanath's 'Modi ji ki sena' remark sparks row, UP electoral office seeks report

  April 01, 2019 21:52 IST

  Amidst the opposition attack on Adityanath for his remark, the Election Commission has also asked the district magistrate of Ghaziabad to submit a report so that it can be checked whether there was any violation of Model Code of Conduct as it has already asked political parties to "desist" during their Lok Sabha poll campaigns from indulging in any propaganda involving defence forces. 

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  J&K: Omar Abdullah's demand intended to create 'separatists psyche', says Jaitley

  April 01, 2019 21:40 IST

  The senior BJP leader and Union Finance Minister also said statements of the two parties that the constitutional link between the State and the country is based on solemn assurance of Article 35A were unacceptable.

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  India TV-CNX Opinion Poll predicts 46 Lok Sabha seats for NDA in UP, Mahagathbandhan may get 30 seats

  April 01, 2019 19:36 IST

  With Lok Sabha elections in sight, India TV along with CNX has conducted an opinion poll to gauge the mood of voters in the country.

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  Facebook removes 15 pages linked to IT firm managing NaMo app

  April 01, 2019 18:59 IST

  Facebook today took down 687 pages run by people found to be associated with Congress party and 15 pages and accounts linked to individuals related to the IT firm which manages the mobile application for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.