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Kejriwal meets Varanasi's 'Shahar Qazi'

Varanasi, April 15 (ANI): AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday met Varanasi 'Shahar Qazi' Maulana Ghulam Yasin after he arrived in the temple city. Kejriwal said that he met the Muslim cleric in order to put an end to the religious politics wherein political parties divide the religions in order to garner votes for their vested interest. Meanwhile, Maulana Ghulam Yasin said that Kejriwal came to give a message of justice where all religions are considered equal. He further said that they are with Kejriwal and hoped that Kejriwal succeeds in convincing the people of Varanasi. Apr 15, 2014
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Modi claims to send tainted MLAs to jail, Politicos react

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): Leaders from various political parties grabbed the opportunity to react on BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi's comment that he will send tainted MLAs to jail within one year of his governance. Congress leaders Kapil Sibal and Meem Afzal have directly attacked Modi saying that he should first look for such people in his own party and justify his sources of money being spent on election campaigning. Meanwhile, former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui has stated that the political parties should first stop giving tickets to tainted people. Also, journalist turned politician Ashutosh condemned Modi's statement calling him a liar who makes false promises. Apr 15, 2014
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Sibal hails SC's recognition of transgenders as third gender

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Tuesday expressed his agreement with the Supreme Court's verdict recognizing transgender as a third gender. Sibal said that he is very happy with the SC's verdict and that he himself has fought for the rights of transgender and even got a land allotted to them in his constituency. Apr 15, 2014
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Varun Gandhi files nomination papers

Sultanpur, April 15 (ANI): BJP leader Varun Gandhi on Tuesday filed his nomination papers from Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat for the 2014 polls, after holding a massive roadshow. However, the road show was cut short as the local administration at Sahganj Chowk said permission was taken only for filing nomination and not for the road show. Gandhi is contesting against Congress’ Amita Singh, SP leader Shakeel Ahmed and BSP’s Pawan Pandey. Earlier, Priyanka Gandhi had slammed Varun, saying that he had lost his way and needs guidance. Apr 15, 2014
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Posters mocking Kejriwal angers supporters in Varanasi

Varanasi, April 15 (ANI): Posters in Varanasi mocking Aam Aadmi Party chief, Arvind Kejriwal for resigning as Delhi Chief Minister within merely 49 days of assuming power angered party supporters. Party supporters slammed the people behind the negative campaign against Kejriwal and said that the sole motive behind such a drive was to defame him ahead of the elections in the city. The posters were stuck keeping in view Kejriwal’s visit to the holy city of Varanasi on Tuesday where he is contesting against prime ministerial candidate of BJP, Narendra Modi. Recently in an exclusive interview, Kejriwal admitted that his decision to quit as Delhi chief minister was wrong. Apr 15, 2014
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BJP justifies Rajnaths meeting with religious Muslim leaders

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday justified party President Rajnath Singh’s meeting with religious Muslim leaders which has become a topic of debate among politicos. Naqvi stated that BJP is meeting eminent people to discuss about the nation’s condition, not for the sake of gathering votes. He further stated that everyone irrespective of religion is looking for better governance in which public should participate. Apr 15, 2014
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Varun Gandhi & Kumar Vishwas to file nomination papers

Amethi/ Sultanpur, April 15 (ANI): BJP leader Varun Gandhi and AAP candidate from Amethi Kumar Vishwas are to file their nominations from the 2014 polls from Sultanpur and Amethi respectively. Varun held a roadshow before filing his nomination papers, where flower petals were showered on Gandhi as he sat on an open jeep, weaving its way through the crowds. He is up against Congress's Amita Singh in the constituency. Meanwhile, Kumar Vishwas started his road show on foot from Amethi to the nomination filing office. Apr 15, 2014
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Trangender community hails SC judgement recognizing them as third gender

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): After the Supreme Court recognized the transgenders as the ‘third gender’, the community hailed the judgement. Petitioner Laxmi Narayan Tripathi said that the transgenders are feeling proud to be an Indian as the court has today given all the rights given to others to this community. Apr 15, 2014
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Rajnath meets religious Muslim leaders, Politicos react

Lucknow/ Patna, April 15 (ANI): Leaders from various political parties reacted over BJP President Rajnath Singh’s meeting with Muslim religious leaders. Congress leader Meem Afzal said that BJP has a dual face. Meanwhile SP leader Rajendra Chowdhary said that BJP is doing so only for the sake of votes. RJD leader Manoj Jha also condemned it saying that by holding such show-off meetings BJP is only trying to mislead the nation. Rajnath Singh met Muslim religious leaders Maulana Khalid Rasheed and Maulana Syed Kalbe Jawad. Apr 15, 2014
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SC recognizes transgenders as third gender

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): The Supreme court on Tuesday recognized transgenders as the ‘third gender’. The SC also directed the Centre and state governments to treat them as socially and economically backward classes, and also to provide reservation in jobs and education and provide medical facilities to transgenders. This is one of the historic judgements by the Supreme Court of India wherein it has tried to bring transgenders at par with the status of the male and the female. Apr 15, 2014
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Desperate last attempt, was like a farewell speech: BJP on Sonia Gandhi's TV address

New Delhi, April 15 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi appealed on various TV channels that the current Lok Sabha polls was a fight to protect "the very heart and soul of India" from those who want to divide the people of this country. Without naming either Narendra Modi or the BJP in her telecast, Gandhi appealed to people to defeat "divisive and autocratic" forces which will "destroy" the Indian ethos. The BJP reacted angrily, with spokesperson Prakash Javdekar terming Sonia's speech a show of desperation. He also termed it a farewell speech. Apr 15, 2014
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Political candidates make frantic final push for votes

Lucknow/ Agra/ Amethi, April 15 (ANI): Trailing in the polls and expecting a fair amount of voter turnout, candidates of political parties contesting the Lok Sabha polls made a final pitch for votes in the race to Lower House. During an election campaign in Lucknow, BJP President Rajnath Singh rubbished media reports on Modi wave made by senior party leader Murli Manohar Joshi. Meanwhile, campaigning for Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) party candidate Amar Singh during a roadshow in Agra, actor-turned-politician and member of RLD Jaya Prada seconded Joshi’s remark. In the meantime AAP’s Amethi candidate Kumar Vishwas said he would give a tough fight to both main parties and expose their hidden agendas. The ruling Congress Party is fighting a tough election under the leadership of Party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi. The political drama has intensified in India as the mammoth election has kicked off on April 07 and would continue till May 12. Results of the elections are due on May 16. Apr 15, 2014