Shikhar Sammelan Highlights: SP, BSP do not have courage to fight on their own, says Salman Khurshid

As the nation is already halfway through the crucial parliamentary elections and the day of results is not far off, ABP News is holding its flagship summit Shikhar Sammelan on Wednesday, to hold discussions on the core issues of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 with the top-notch politicians of the country. The political discourse began with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.Stay tuned and keep refreshing this page for constant updates.

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New Delhi: As the nation is already halfway through the crucial parliamentary elections and the day of results is not far off, , ABP News is holding its flagship summit Shikhar Sammelan on Wednesday, and will talk to the top-notch politicians of the country. As the bigwigs brace for the remaining two phases of the polls, we will try to know their take on the hot-button issues of the elections.With only a fortnight to go for the Lok Sabha results,  BJP is eyeing another straight term, while the Congress and other opposition parties are also expecting big.ABP News will hold poll related discussions with the following leaders:Nitin Gadkari - 9.30 amPrakash Javadekar - 10 amSambit Patra and Rajiv Shukla -11 amNirmala Sitharaman -12.30 pmPiyush Goyal -1.00 pmKumar Vishwas -1.00 pmGautam Gambhir- 3.00 pmManoj Tiwary - 4.00 pmAbhishek Manu Singhvi and    Kiren Rijiju - 5.00 pmGaurav Bhatia and Prof. Gaurav Vallabh - 6.00 pmSalman Khursheed - 7.00 pm When & Where to watch: You can catch the conclave at ABP News at 9:30 am.You may also keep a tab of our website’s Live TV: https://www.abplive.in/live-tvAlso keep checking our Twitter updates at our handle: @abpnewstvYou can also reply to us using hashtag: #ShikharSammelan2019

08/05/2019 19:38:48

In Uttar Pradesh, SP and BSP do not have the courage to fight alone therefore they have resorted to go together. If there was Congress coalition with SP-BSP in UP then it would have been tough for the BJP and their seats would come down: Salman Khurshid

08/05/2019 19:08:13

In Uttar Pradesh, SP and BSP do not have the courage to fight alone therefore they have resorted to go together. If there was Congress coalition with SP-BSP in UP then it would have been tough for the BJP and their seats would come down: Salman Khurshid

08/05/2019 18:25:03

Gourav Vallabh vs Gaurav Bhatia LIVE in ABP News' Shikhar Sammelan 2019.

08/05/2019 17:30:10

Gourav Vallabh vs Gaurav Bhatia LIVE in ABP News' Shikhar Sammelan 2019.

08/05/2019 17:29:52

Gourav Vallabh vs Gaurav Bhatia LIVE in ABP News' Shikhar Sammelan 2019.

08/05/2019 17:07:37

Gourav Vallabh vs Gaurav Bhatia LIVE in ABP News' Shikhar Sammelan 2019.

08/05/2019 17:07:02

Abhishek Singhvi vs Kiren Rijiju LIVE in ABP News' Shikhar Sammelan 2019

08/05/2019 16:59:52

Abhishek Singhvi vs Kiren Rijiju LIVE in ABP News' Shikhar Sammelan 2019

08/05/2019 16:59:37

Chowkidar pure hai, uksa wapis aana sure hai, Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari responds to Rahul Gandhi's 'chowkidar chor hai' slogan for PM Modi.

08/05/2019 16:59:06

Chowkidar pure hai, uksa wapis aana sure hai, Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari responds to Rahul Gandhi's 'chowkidar chor hai' slogan for PM Modi.

08/05/2019 16:35:44

I want to play a fair game. I was pushed during the inauguration of Signature Bridge but didn't retaliate. When Arvind Kejriwal was attack, I criticised the incident. But why does he always get slapped during elections?: Manoj Tiwari

08/05/2019 16:24:39

I want to play a fair game. I was pushed during the inauguration of Signature Bridge but didn't retaliate. When Arvind Kejriwal was attack, I criticised the incident. But why does he always get slapped during elections?: Manoj Tiwari

08/05/2019 16:24:07

Manoj Tiwari LIVE in ABP News' Shikhar Sammelan 2019

08/05/2019 16:11:57

Manoj Tiwari LIVE in ABP News' Shikhar Sammelan 2019

08/05/2019 16:08:39

I am not here to do negative politics. I acknowledge there was development and progress in Delhi during 15 yrs of Congress rule under Sheila Dikshit. But in last four years, the AAP govt failed to fulfill its promises: Gautam Gambhir

08/05/2019 15:57:01

I am not here to do negative politics. I acknowledge there was development and progress in Delhi during 15 yrs of Congress rule under Sheila Dikshit. But in last four years, the AAP govt failed to fulfill its promises: Gautam Gambhir

08/05/2019 15:56:34

I am not here to do negative politics. I acknowledge there was development and progress in Delhi during 15 yrs of Congress rule under Sheila Dikshit. But in last four years, the AAP govt failed to fulfill its promises: Gautam Gambhir

08/05/2019 15:54:23

People used to say it's easy to tweet on political developments while sitting in AC rooms. I had two options, either to stop tweeting or join politics to serve people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a vision for our country and I trust him. I didn't want to enter politics through the Rajya Sabha but to represent people as an elected member of the Lok Sabha: Gautam Gambhir

08/05/2019 13:18:19

Nirmala Sitharaman on Mamata Banerjee:


She is losing political ground which has left her frustrated. She is breaching the decency of language. PM Modi called her speed-breaker because she is stopping the flow of developmental schemes. In the face of disaster also she refused to talk to the Prime Minister, says Sitharaman

08/05/2019 13:14:22

“We want to end bilateral tensions peacefully, but we will always give befitting reply to Pulwama-like incidents. But, taking action against Pakistan, upsets Congress. That is why they are questioning the benefit of UN’s listing of terrorist Masood Azhar,” says Nirmala Sitharaman

08/05/2019 13:06:19

Rahul’s way of handling Rafale row will benefit BJP, says Sitharaman




The effect of Rafale row is in favour of PM Modi, because People also know that PM Modi is not a man who does financial impropriety for his personal or familial benefits.


Till date, Rahul Gandhi has not shown any evidence or paper to support his allegations. When he understood that the Rafale matter has nothing substantial in it, instead of backtracking he went on and on. This has led to a question on his credibility.


Rafale controvery will effect BJP in this election, but in positive way. The way Rahul Gandhi handled Rafale row, will result in favour of PM Modi. Thank You Rahul Gandhi,”says Nirmala Sitharaman on Shikhar Sammelan 2019

08/05/2019 12:42:49

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Rahul Gandhi tendering unconditional apology for attributing 'chowkidar chor hai' remarks to SC


“A mission of baseless campaigns and false allegations is run by Rahul Gandhi on Rafale issue. It is like riding a tiger. He got on the tiger and doesn’t know how to get off. He faltered very badly when he said that SC has agreed that Chowkidar is a thief,” says Sitharaman

08/05/2019 12:25:58

We will win an unprecedented number of seats in West Bengal and will form government at the Centre with full majority, says Sambit Patra at Shikhar Sammelan 2019

08/05/2019 11:39:53

Congress leader Rajeev Shukla speaks on ABP News Shikhar Sammelan, says 'Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru went to jail for our nation, where were BJP leaders at that time.' He further said that BJP should not speak of nepotism as 'sons and daughters are contesting polls from every state from BJP'

08/05/2019 11:33:03

BJP candidate from Puri Sambit Patra speaks on ABP News Shikhar Sammelan and says 'Rahul Gandhi had to come to his knees and tender his unconditional apology for his Chowkidaar Chor Hai jibe'. Patra's statement came after Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday in an affidavit tendered his "unconditional apology" to the Supreme Court for "unintentionally" linking the top court in the Rafale review plea to his party's political slogan "chowkidar chor hai" aimed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

08/05/2019 11:05:06

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar hit out at Congress President Rahul Gandhi for his statement on PM Modi and said ‘Rahul will have to seek apology on his Chowkidaar Chor hai jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the people will only punish such people’.

08/05/2019 10:49:23

ABP News' interaction with Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar begins

08/05/2019 10:39:36

‘Does Pradhamantri Chor hai jibe reflect his love for Modi?, Gadkari snaps back at Rahul Gandhi’s statement of having only love for the PM during his exclusive interview with ABP News.

08/05/2019 10:22:58

There are thirteen projects underway in Delhi for cleaning up the Yamuna. Massive work is underway for cleaning up Yamuna along the banks of Mathura, Agra and Etawah. The country is witnessing progress and work at rapid pace on all fronts under leadership of PM Modi, Gadkari says.

08/05/2019 10:18:26

Gadkari says, The PM of the nation is being abused on a daily basis . It is wrong to address Prime Minister Narendra Modi as thief and to chant Chowkidar Chor hai. The PM is not of BJP. He belongs to the entire country. Such language must not be used for the PM.

08/05/2019 10:08:41

Nitin Gadkari on Rafale allegations on Modi govt


Rahul Gandhi's allegations of Rafale deal are totally baseless. They (Congress) do not even have faith on the Supreme Court's decision. It is a matter of national security and should not be politicised.



If the Indian Air Force had Rafale fighter jets in its armoury, the air strikes across LoC on JeM camps would have been more potent.

08/05/2019 10:11:04

Nitin Gadkari on Rafale allegations on Modi govt


Rahul Gandhi's allegations of Rafale deal are totally baseless. They (Congress) do not even have faith on the Supreme Court's decision. It is a matter of national security and should not be politicised.



If the Indian Air Force had Rafale fighter jets in its armoury, the air strikes across LoC on JeM camps would have been more potent.

08/05/2019 09:40:48

Stage is set for ABP News' flagship summit Shikhar Sammelan. Discussion with Nitin Gadkari to begin shortly.

08/05/2019 09:31:09

ABP News will hold poll related discussions with the following leaders:


Nitin Gadkari - 9.30 am



Prakash Javadekar - 10 am



Sambit Patra and Rajiv Shukla -11 am



Nirmala Sitharaman -12.3pm



Piyush Goyal -1.00 pm



Kumar Vishwas -1.00 pm



Gautam Gambhir- 3.00 pm



Manoj Tiwary - 4.00 pm



Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Kiren Rijiju - 5.00 pm



Gaurav Bhatia and Prof. Gaurav Vallabh - 6.00 pm



Salman Khursheed - 7.00 pm