Politics

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

Politicos react over Mamatas attack on Narendra Modi

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): The BJP on Tuesday said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is over reacting on Narendra Modi’s allegation and therefore is launching vitriolic attack against her. Former SP Leader Shahid Siddiqui said that the chief minister is scared that she will lose control over West Bengal.

Apr 29, 2014

Politicos react to Narendra Modis communal comment on Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Political leaders from various parties on Tuesday reacted to BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi’s comment on NC Chief Farooq Abdullah. Modi on Monday had said that the Abdullah family had turned Kashmir communal. Congress leader Meem Afzal stated that Modi is unaware of Kashmir’s history so he should visit Kashmir once elections are over. Rajya Sabha MP Mohd Adeeb also said that Modi should be thorough with Kashmir’s history referring to Sheikh Abdullah’s sacrifices for the state. Meanwhile, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy and Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui supported Modi’s statement saying that Farooq Abdullah and his party are responsible for increase of communalism in Kashmir.

Apr 29, 2014

Ahmed Patel says, Congress ready to support 'secular' front; politicos react

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): A day after key Sonia aide Ahmed Patel stated that the Congress may consider dropping its claim to lead the next 'secular' coalition at the Centre and lend support to a non-BJP front in order to deny Narendra Modi the prime ministership, politicos gave mixed reaction. While the Congress restated that it is ready to support any secular power, the BJP said that the Congress has already admitted its defeat therefore it is looking for support.

Apr 29, 2014

Maoists kill three in red corridor of Odisha

Malkangiri, Apr 29 (ANI): Maoists killed three persons in two villages in Mathili police jurisdiction of the Maoist-hit Malkangiri district of Odisha. The Assistant Superintendent of Police of Malkangiri, Siva Subramaniam, informed that around thirty to forty Maoists gunned down the villagers and warned that in response to the attacks, combing operations would be intensified in the area.

Apr 29, 2014

Bankshall Court sentences Polish national caught with drugs to 14 days police custody

Kolkata, April 29 (ANI): A Bankshall court remanded a Polish national caught with two kilograms of illegal drugs in West Bengal to 14 days of police custody. Reportedly the citizen named Andreus Jedrezej Jezierski was arrested from Battala Bazar in Kolkata from where he was produced before a city court.

Apr 29, 2014

Ceasefire violation by Pakistan creates panic in border villages of Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir, Apr 29 (ANI): Repeated ceasefire violations along the border villages of Rajouri district in Kashmir created panic among villagers who flee from hearth and home, disrupting their normal routine lives. According to the villagers, there was indiscriminate firing from across the border in the early hours of the morning when most of the children were getting ready or leaving for school and the working members were preparing for the day.

Apr 29, 2014