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Before questioning Gujarat model, Priyanka should tell about the Robert Vadra model: BJP

Lucknow, April 25 (ANI): Launching a scathing attack on Congress president Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Friday that Priyanka should first talk about her husband Robert Vadra and then question the Gujarat model of development.

Apr 25, 2014

BJP condemns Congress' Muslim quota promise

New Delhi/Lucknow, April 25 (ANI): BJP leaders Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Tarun Vijay condemned Congress' additional manifesto in which the Party promised OBC quota to Muslims. BJP Vice President Naqvi stated that Congress is using the old trick to attract Muslim voters. Vijay said that Congress will be attacking on Dalits by providing quota to Muslims.

Apr 25, 2014

Priyanka Gandhi slams Modi over 'ABCD and RSVP remark'

Raebareli, April 25 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Raebareli, Priyanka Gandhi lashed out at Narendra Modi over his 'ABCD and RSVP remark' and said that when you address people, you should talk about what you did for them rather than teaching English alphabets. She said that Modi should tell about the condition of women and farmers in Gujarat, rather than being a school principal. Gandhi said that the common man is wise enough to get such things and later appealed the people to cast their vote for the nation.

Apr 25, 2014

Instead of Varanasi, Modi should have contested against Rahul from Amethi: Mayawati

Lucknow, April 25 (ANI): BSP Supremo Mayawati on Friday said that BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi should be contesting against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi from Amethi. She further added that while the Congress has put Rahul in front indirectly as the PM candidate, the BJP's Narendra Modi is fighting the battle for prime ministership, therefore both should be fighting against each other.

Apr 25, 2014

Seemandhra: Panel to Survey Sites for New Capital in May, Police Seize 6 Crore Cash from Two Buses

The Union government constituted committee to select a new capital city for Seemandhra will tour in the state in May after the ongoing Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.

Apr 25, 2014

Before questioning Gujarat model, Priyanka should tell about the Robert Vadra model: BJP

Lucknow, April 25 (ANI): Launching a scathing attack on Congress president Sonia Gandhi's daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, BJP spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Friday that Priyanka should first talk about her husband Robert Vadra and then question the Gujarat model of development.

Apr 25, 2014

Amarinder Singh counter argues Jaitley over 'Modi wave in Punjab'

Amritsar, April 25 (ANI): Congress leader from Amritsar Amarinder Singh counter argued his BJP counterpart Arun Jaitley over the presence of Modi wave in Punjab. Jaitley said that Narendra Modi's rallies in the state will confirm the chances of party's win in the state. Reacting on which, Singh said that nobody knows Modi here and that people are fed up of BJP-Akali government in Punjab and wants to get rid of them.

Apr 25, 2014

No Modi wave in UP, most of the people at his Varanasi road show were outsiders: Mayawati

Lucknow, April 25 (ANI): BSP supremo Mayawati on Friday claimed that there is no Narendra Modi wave in Uttar Pradesh. She also added that most of the people who had assembled during his road show before filing nomination were outsiders.

Apr 25, 2014

Congress' manifesto promising Muslim quota invites mixed reactions

New Delhi/ Lucknow/ Kanpur, April 25 (ANI): The ruling Congress Party's additional manifesto promising OBC quota for Muslims has invited mixed reactions from various political and non-political leaders. Congress leader Meem Afzal clarified it as a promising fact of the party which will be fulfilled. Former SP leader Kamal Farooqui stated that Congress should have done it earlier during its tenure. Rajya Sabha MP Mohd Adeeb stated that he would support Congress if it succeeds in fulfilling this promise. Meanwhile, VHP leader Prakash Sharma attacked the Congress Party for using 'reservation' play card for its personal benefits. Muslim Cleric Mufti Mukarram said that if Congress wants to provide quota to Muslims it should first give it under Article 341.

Apr 25, 2014

BJP condemns Congress' Muslim quota promise

New Delhi/Lucknow, April 25 (ANI): BJP leaders Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Tarun Vijay condemned Congress' additional manifesto in which the Party promised OBC quota to Muslims. BJP Vice President Naqvi stated that Congress is using the old trick to attract Muslim voters. Vijay said that Congress will be attacking on Dalits by providing quota to Muslims.

Apr 25, 2014

Priyanka Gandhi slams Modi over 'ABCD and RSVP remark'

Raebareli, April 25 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Raebareli, Priyanka Gandhi lashed out at Narendra Modi over his 'ABCD and RSVP remark' and said that when you address people, you should talk about what you did for them rather than teaching English alphabets. She said that Modi should tell about the condition of women and farmers in Gujarat, rather than being a school principal. Gandhi said that the common man is wise enough to get such things and later appealed the people to cast their vote for the nation.

Apr 25, 2014

Instead of Varanasi, Modi should have contested against Rahul from Amethi: Mayawati

Lucknow, April 25 (ANI): BSP Supremo Mayawati on Friday said that BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi should be contesting against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi from Amethi. She further added that while the Congress has put Rahul in front indirectly as the PM candidate, the BJP's Narendra Modi is fighting the battle for prime ministership, therefore both should be fighting against each other.

Apr 25, 2014

Will North Korea Test Nuclear Bomb during Obama's Stay in Seoul?

President Barack Obama arrived in South Korea on Friday amid growing fear that North Korea might conduct its fourth nuclear test.

Apr 25, 2014

Virgin Australia Passenger Plane Averts Hijack Bid; Aircraft Flying from Brisbane Forced to Land at Bali Airport

Virgin Australia Hijack Bid: Aircraft forced to land at Bali and the drunken man responsible was arrested.

Apr 25, 2014

Beni Prasad calls Narendra Modi an 'animal' despite EC notice; BJP slams, Congress distances itself

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Despite facing a show cause notice issued by the EC, there is no stopping Beni Prasad Verma, who on Thursday touched a new low while addressing party workers in Gonda in Uttar Pradesh. Beni called Narendra Modi an 'animal' and said that he needs to be taught a lesson. While the Congress has distanced itself from the comment, the BJP lashed out at the minister saying he needs medical treatment.

Apr 25, 2014