Rahul attacks Modi saying he 'divided' country; PM says 'Cong chief maligning entire community by calling me thief'
Lok Sabha Elections 2019 LIVE UPDATES: Ahead of General Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address an election rally in Solapur district of Maharashtra today. With political parties leaving no stone unturned to unleash heavy arsenal at their opponents and lure voters onto their side amid the ongoing general elections, PM Modi is also slated to address three rallies in his home state, while Congress president Rahul Gandhi shall also be campaigning in BJP's bastion Gujarat and will address rallies in Kerala's Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram today. This blog will keep you posted on the latest updates and developments from the Lok Sabha polls campaign trail. 
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17 Apr 2019 04:05 PM
Kashmir is an integral part of India and it would continue to remain so as long as
the BJP exists, party president Amit Shah said here Wednesday. Shah's remarks came at a poll rally, in response to
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah's recent suggestion of having a separate prime minister for Kashmir.
the BJP exists, party president Amit Shah said here Wednesday. Shah's remarks came at a poll rally, in response to
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah's recent suggestion of having a separate prime minister for Kashmir.
Against the backdrop of Income Tax raids on close aides of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, the opposition BJP says it would make corruption as the main plank of its campaign for the Lok Sabha polls. The ruling Congress in the state also says it will probe all scams that came to light during the previous BJP-led government.
The Income-Tax Department last week said it detected a 'widespread and well-organised' racket of collection of unaccounted cash of about Rs 281 crore during raids against close aides of Nath and others. The Congress dubbed the searches as 'pre-meditated and politically motivated'.
The Income-Tax Department last week said it detected a 'widespread and well-organised' racket of collection of unaccounted cash of about Rs 281 crore during raids against close aides of Nath and others. The Congress dubbed the searches as 'pre-meditated and politically motivated'.
Meanwhile, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur in Bhopal said she has formally joined BJP, and will contest elections.
Rahul attack on Modi:Hitting out at the Prime
Minister, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Narendra Modihas 'divided' the country and made it fight within itself.
Speaking to reporters here after the Parliamentary
coordination committee meeting, Gandhiheld Modi responsible for the rising unemployment among the youth, farmers' suicides and allegedly giving Anil Ambani Rs 30,000 croreas part of the Rafale deal.
Minister, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that Narendra Modihas 'divided' the country and made it fight within itself.
Speaking to reporters here after the Parliamentary
coordination committee meeting, Gandhiheld Modi responsible for the rising unemployment among the youth, farmers' suicides and allegedly giving Anil Ambani Rs 30,000 croreas part of the Rafale deal.
Modi on Rahul: Putting a new spin on Rahul
Gandhi's 'why are all Modis thieves' remark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said the Congress president, by making the jibe, had maligned the backward community he hails from.
Addressing a poll rally here, Modi also slammed the
'dynastic politics' of Sharad Pawar and claimed the NCP chief had 'fled' the poll arena from Madha Lok Sabha constituency as he sensed defeat.
Gandhi's 'why are all Modis thieves' remark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said the Congress president, by making the jibe, had maligned the backward community he hails from.
Addressing a poll rally here, Modi also slammed the
'dynastic politics' of Sharad Pawar and claimed the NCP chief had 'fled' the poll arena from Madha Lok Sabha constituency as he sensed defeat.
Congress Pres Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, Kerala: I'm not like PM of India, I'll not come here & lie to you because I respect your intelligence, wisdom & understanding. I don't want to have a relationship of couple of months with you, I want to have a life long relationship with you
Congress President Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, Kerala: I've not come here as a politician who is going to tell you what to do or what I think. I'm not here to tell you my 'Mann ki baat', I'm here to understand what is inside your heart, your soul.
PM Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Solapur, Maharashtra. There is said, 'Those sitting in Delhi in AC rooms & keeping a tab on things which will happen after who hugs whom, after who shakes hands with whom, after who looks at whom, they don't know the ground reality. Now I know why Sharad Rao ran away from the battleground.'
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Rahul Gandhi's temple visit in Wayanad: Last time also he had wished to come here but because of security restrictions, he could not do it. Here is the place where the ashes of Rajiv Gandhi were immersed, in Papanasini river. As per pujari's directions he has performed all rituals for his grandmother, father, forefathers & victims of Pulwama incident.
As Rahul Gandhi kicked off his day-long campaign in Kerala, he said, today the most anti-national act is the act of Modi who is dividing the nation. He further said, 'Crippling the agricultural system, leading to farmers suicide is another anti-national act of Modi. Youths loosing their jobs is also another anti-national act. Modi has failed in all these and it's time that he answers.'
Meanwhile, PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to unseasonal rain & storms in MP, Rajasthan, Manipur & various parts of the country has been approved from PM’s National Relief Fund. Rs 50,000 each for the injured has also been approved.
Congress president and party's candidate from Wayanad parliamentary constituency, Rahul Gandhi offers prayer at the Thirunelli temple. H scheduled to attend election rallies in Kozhikode, Wandoor and Palakkad later in the day.
After Wayanad, Gandhi is set to visit Kannur. The Congress president will also be touring five assembly constituencies in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, from where he is contesting the polls.
After Wayanad, Gandhi is set to visit Kannur. The Congress president will also be touring five assembly constituencies in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, from where he is contesting the polls.
Congress President and party's candidate from Wayanad parliamentary constituency, Rahul Gandhi has reached Kerala. He offered prayer at the Thirunelli temple.
Besides Madha, PM Modi will address rallies in Himmatnagar, Surendranagar, Anand in Gujarat.
Besides Madha, PM Modi will address rallies in Himmatnagar, Surendranagar, Anand in Gujarat.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi will also address rallies in Kerala's Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram today. He will reportedly speak at Bathery and Thiruvambady in the morning, Wandoor in the afternoon and Chalissery at 3 pm. He is contesting from Wayanad seat in Kerala, along with his traditional bastion Amethi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address an election rally in Madha Lok Sabha constituency of Solapur district today. Modi arrived at the Lohegaon airport yesterday where BJP leaders, including the party's Lok Sabha candidate from the city Girish Bapat, sitting MP Anil Shirole and Pune city BJP president Yogesh Gogawale received him.
Background
Lok Sabha Elections 2019 LIVE UPDATES: With political parties leaving no stone upturned to unleash heavy arsenal at their opponents and lure voters onto their side amid the ongoing general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address an election rally in Solapur district of Maharashtra on Tuesday.
Modi arrived at the Lohegaon airport were BJP leaders, including the party's Lok Sabha candidate from the city Girish Bapat, sitting MP Anil Shirole and Pune city BJP president Yogesh Gogawale received him.
According to BJP leaders, the PM will stay overnight at Raj Bhavan and leave for Akluj to address an election rally in the Madha Lok Sabha constituency of Solapur district Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also slated to address three rallies in his home state, while Congress president Rahul Gandhi shall also be campaigning in BJP's bastion Gujarat over the next two days.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Sabarkantha, Surendranagar, and Anand on April 17, and in Amreli on April 18," the state BJP said in a release.
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