Politics

Voting takes place amid heavy security in Maoist-inflicted areas

Gumla / Kandhamal /Gaya / Gadchiroli, April1 10 (ANI): Braving the outlawed rebels, people in Maoist-hit areas came out and voted as third phase of general election began on Thursday. Security forces have stepped up measures to protect voters. Security personnel and police officials manned polling booths in Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and Maharashtra. Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), also ensured smooth elections and encouraged more and more number of voters to participate in world’s biggest elections. Voters lined up outside polling booths, who were waiting for their turn, to vote eagerly. Attacks in Maoist inflicted states increase before every election season, as the rebels are against the democratic exercise.

Apr 10, 2014

NCW questions Modi over not disclosing wife's details in earlier polls

Mumbai, April 10 (ANI): National Commission for Women ( NCW) member Nirmala Samant on Thursday asked why Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi did not disclose details about his wife in previous elections. Samant also said that it very unfortunate that the wife of Modi, who has taken up the cause of women in India, was deprived of property, maintenance and her rights. It is being reported that Modi in his poll affidavit, which he filed on Wednesday from Vadodara, has written the name of 'Jashodaben' in the column of spouse. It was also reported that since 2001, Modi have been leaving the column blank whenever he filed his form for election. In his rallies too, Modi has claimed to be 'single' and unmarried.

Apr 10, 2014

LS Polls phase 3: Kalam, Hooda & Bikram Singh vote

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): Elections to the Lok Sabha moved into high gear as voters exercised their franchise on Thursday in 91 constituencies in the third phase of polling in 11 States and 3 Union Territories amidst tight security. Big wigs from the political world came out to cast their vote which included Former President APJ Abdul Kalam, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh.

Apr 10, 2014

People in Kashmir vote in third phase of worlds biggest election

Rajouri, Jammu, Poonch, April 10 (ANI): People in Jammu and Kashmir lined up outside polling booths to cast their votes as third phase of world’s biggest election kicked off on Thursday. Security forces have stepped up measures to protect voters in the province. A young and enthusiastic first-time voter from Jammu district, Radhika, said she would vote for someone who works for welfare of youth. An elderly voter from Poonch district, Sukhdev Singh, urged people to vote wisely.

Apr 10, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: Landmine Blast Kills 2 CRPF Men on Poll Duty

Two security men of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on election duty were killed in a landmine blast in Bihar's Munger district by suspected outlaws on 10 April 2014.

Apr 10, 2014

Jaitley is a sinking ship: Capt Amarinder

Amritsar, April 10 (ANI): Former Punjab Chief Minister and Congress candidate from Amritsar Capt Amarinder Singh on Thursday said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley is a sinking ship and should contest from somewhere else rather than contesting from Amritsar. Jailtey is contesting against Amarinder Singh after replacing BJP's previous nominee for Amritsar Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Apr 10, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: Will Modi Reunite with Wife Jashodaben?

"I don't think he will ever call me," was the answer from Narendra Modi's wife Jashodaben, in a recent interview reported in the media.

Apr 10, 2014

Congress slams Modi for hiding marital status till filing nomination

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): The Congress on Thursday took a potshot at BJP candidate Narendra Modi, a day after he declared himself married to Jashodaben, saying that if Modi could not take the responsibility of his wife how could he talk about protecting women of the country.

Apr 10, 2014

Purani Jeans stars jam at Jack and Jones Bash

Mumbai, April 10 (ANI): Purani Jeans stars Tanuj Virwani, Aditya Seal and Izabelle Leite were seen jamming at Jack and Jones Bash to promote their film in the showbiz capital Mumbai. Purani Jeans is based on the belief that - "friendship is like a pair of old jeans- the older it gets, the better it becomes". The film is slated to hit the theaters on 1st May 2014.

Apr 10, 2014

Modi has not denied that he is married, says younger brother

Ahmedabad, April 10 (ANI): A day after BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi while filing his nomination from Vadodara on Wednesday declared himself married to Jashodaben, his brother Prahlad Modi has said that Modi had never denied the fact. Refusing to comment further on the fresh controversy, he said that Modi himself has declared the fact and therefore he is nobody to speak something in that regard.

Apr 10, 2014

AAP's Shazia Ilmi hits back at VK Singh over 'anti-national' remark

Ghaziabad, April 10 (ANI): AAP's Shazia Ilmi on Thursday hit back at rival BJP candidate VK Singh who had called her 'immature' and 'anti-national.' Ilmi said that Singh should not be talking about transparency if he hides his year of birth to extend his tenure in army.

Apr 10, 2014

LS Polls: AS Lovely, Prakash Karat, JP Agarwal cast vote

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): Elections to the Lok Sabha moved into high gear as voters began exercising their franchise on Thursday in 91 constituencies in the third phase of polling in 11 States and 3 Union Territories amidst tight security. DPCC Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely cast his vote and said that this time people of Delhi will chose Congress. CPM general secretary Prakash Karat and Congress leader JP Agarwal also cast their vote.

Apr 10, 2014

Gandhi clan cast their vote

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): Elections to the Lok Sabha moved into high gear as voters began exercising their franchise on Thursday in 91 constituencies in the third phase of polling in 11 States and 3 Union Territories amidst tight security. Various political leaders cast their vote during the third phase of Lok Sabha Polls on Thursday. Congress President Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Gandhi along with husband Robert Vadra cast their vote in New Delhi. Rahul Gandhi's rival cousin and BJP leader Varun Gandhi also cast his vote.

Apr 10, 2014

Maoists attack on polling day in Bihar, kill two security officials

Munger, Apr 10 (ANI): Two CRPF officials, who were on patrolling duty, were killed by Maoists in an attack in Bihar on the day of voting in the third phase of parliamentary election. Maoists attacked in the wee hours of Thursday in Munger city of Bihar, leaving two dead and seven injured. A CRPF officer, Vishwanath, who was among the injured, recalled the horrific attack.

Apr 10, 2014

Ghulam Nabi Azad, Praful Patel and Najeeb Jung cast their vote

New Delhi/ Maharashtra/Jammu, April 10 (ANI): Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Praful Patel cast their votes in their respective constituencies on Thursday during the third phase of Lok Sabha polls. Azad said that he is confident of having UPA government in centre again. NCP leader contesting from Gondia in Maharashtra stated that he is sure of his victory. Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung also cast his vote in New Delhi and encouraged voters to come forward and cast votes.

Apr 10, 2014