Politics

Mixed reactions flow, soon after Chidambaram accepts mistakes of UPA 2

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Soon after Finance Minister P Chidambaram accepted that UPA made and termed 2010-11 to be most critical years, reactions from various political parties flowed in. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi stated that it's too late for Congress to realize its mistakes. Rajya Sabha MP Mohd Adeeb said that it was already known still if Congress has realized mistakes then they should do something to improve it. CP (I) leader D Raja stated that UPA 2 govt could not connect with common man. Meanwhile, Congress leader Meem Afzal viewed it as Chidambaram's personal opinion.

Apr 29, 2014

Modi says "Ye dil maange more" at Mandi rally

Mandi, April 29 (ANI): BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked people of Himachal Pradesh to make his party win by 300 seats, repeating the famous catchphrase also used by Kargil Martyr Vikram Batra "Ye dil maange more." Vikram Batra gave his life for the country in the Kargil war using the same line, said Modi, while addressing a rally in Mandi.

Apr 29, 2014

NCW Issues Notice to Ramdev over his 'honeymoon' Remark

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): NCW chairperson Mamta Sharma on Tuesday strongly condemned Yoga Guru Ramdev's 'honeymoon' remark. Ramdev had recently said that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi goes to houses of Dalits "for picnics and honeymoon". Slamming Ramdev for the objectionable comments, she said that Ramdev should be arrested. She added that NCW has issued a notice against him.

Apr 29, 2014

Priyanka Gandhi slams Modi for 'shehzada' jibe

Amethi, April 29 (ANI): Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday once again took on BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi directly. She slammed Modi for calling Rahul Gandhi a 'shehzada' and urged him to refrain from childish acts. While addressing a gathering in Amethi, she also accused BJP candidate from Amethi Smriti Irani of not being in touch with ground reality. Invoking her father, Rajiv Gandhi's legacy, Priyanka also said, that Rahul Gandhi has the same vision which Rajiv Gandhi had.

Apr 29, 2014

Politicos react as US court dismisses 1984 riots case against Congress

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Politicos on Tuesday reacted to a US court's dismissal of a lawsuit against Congress party relating to 1984 anti-Sikh riots, saying it did not sufficiently "touch and concern" the US court to exercise jurisdiction. JD (U) leader K C Tyagi said that 1984 riots have not received the justice yet. NCP leader Majid Memon said that 1984 riots is 30 year old and should not be used as a weapon during the elections.

Apr 29, 2014

Modi accuses Congress of cheating people

Palampur, April 29 (ANI): BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi, while addressing a rally in Himachal Pradesh's Palampur on Tuesday, severely attacked the ruling Congress Party. Calling the Congress as a cheater party Modi stated that Congress cheats people through its manifesto, never fulfilling its promises. He further attacked the Nehru-Gandhi party saying that the soldiers of the country die for their motherland not for a family government. Modi also took up the issue of development through Tourism for which the Central Government has held back projects in Himachal.

Apr 29, 2014

EC holds candle light ceremony to encourage youth to vote

Amritsar, April 29 (ANI): The Election Commission of India organised a candle light ceremony in Amritsar to create awareness among the masses to exercise their right to vote during the world's largest general election. Many youngsters, majority of who were first-time voters, lit a candle each as a sort of pledge to cast their vote on April 30, when Punjab goes to polls in single phase voting. Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Electoral Officer, Ravi Bhagat, said the act of lighting a candle means that the youngsters are aware of their duty to cast their ballot. He said the candlelight marches are often held as mark of protest, but for perhaps the first time, this method has been used in a positive manner for a national cause.

Apr 29, 2014

Kejriwal lashes at BJP goons for attacking AAP supporters

Varanasi, April 29 (ANI): AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday lashed out at the BJP saying that the party's hooligans are attacking common people in Varanasi who are supporting the Aam Aadmi Party.

Apr 29, 2014

BJP, Congress will never take action against each other: Kejriwal

Varanasi, April 29 (ANI): AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accused the BJP and the Congress of indulging in just mud slinging and not taking any proper action towards each other. Kejriwal alleged that there is a setting between the two parties to not expose each other.

Apr 29, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: President's Rule to Continue in AP, Kavuri to Join BJP on 1 May

President Pranab Mukherjee on 28 April declared continuance of President's rule in Andhra Pradesh following the Union Cabinet's recommendation for dissolution of the State's Assembly, which is in a suspended animation.

Apr 29, 2014

IPL spot fixing: Order on Mudgals IPL probe reserved by SC

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved the order on constituting probe panel to investigate allegations against BCCI ex president N Srinivasan and 12 cricketers in IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal.

Apr 29, 2014

Obama warns China, backs Philippines

US President Barack Obama delivers a fresh warning to China against using force to resolve territorial disputes, as he pledged "ironclad" military support for the Philippines (Duration: 01:17)

Apr 29, 2014

Politicos react over Congress CD attacking Modi

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Political leaders gave mixed reactions over the release of Congress’ CD attacking BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi. Congress leaders Rashid Alvi and Meem Afzal stated that BJP and Modi should justify its relations with criminal personalities. Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui said that this war of CD is an act of diversion from real issues.

Apr 29, 2014

Election results will be product of missed opportunities: P Chidambaram

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Finance Minister, P Chidambaram on Monday said result of general elections will be the product of critical years of 2010-11 and missed opportunities. Interacting during launch of a book by editor-in-chief of newspaper, ‘Indian Express’, Shekhar Gupta, titled-‘Anticipating India-The Best of National Interest’, Chidambaram said 2010-11 were critical years and crucial mistakes were made. Chidambaram added there was lack of communication between the political class and people. Chidambaram also spoke about the growth rate and steps taken by the government.

Apr 29, 2014

Lalu says even a butcher is shy of Modi, politicos react

Patna/ New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Political leaders from various parties on Tuesday reacted to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s comment that even a butcher is shy of BJP’s PM candidate, Narendra Modi. Former SP leader, Shahid Siddiqui said that this kind of language should not be used by Lalu. Further, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy also slammed Lalu. On the other hand, Rajya Sabha MP, Mohd Adeeb said that he respects Lalu because he does not move away from his ideology.

Apr 29, 2014