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Sharad Pawar tweets Modi dreaming of becoming Hitler, Politicos react

New Delhi, April 13 (ANI): Politicos reacted after NCP Chief Sharad Pawar tweeted about Narendra Modi saying 'Someone is dreaming to become Hitler in this country. We shouldn't allow such forces to succeed.' BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the looming defeat of the Congress is making the party make such statements and that a senior leader like Pawar should not have made such statements. Meanwhile, JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that Modi has qualities like that of Hitler and that he agrees with Pawar.

Apr 13, 2014

Narendra Modi meets Rajinikanth in Chennai

Chennai, April 13 (ANI): BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Sunday met superstar Rajinikanth at his Chennai residence. BJP leaders had in the past hoped that the party gets some support from the cine star, who has a wide appeal not just in Tamil Nadu but in other states as well. The party has, however, termed it to be a "personal meeting" between the duo. Rajinikanth, while talking to mediapersons, also wished Modi for the ongoing polls, the results of which are due on 16 May.

Apr 13, 2014

Azam Khan says EC working on Congress' behest, Politicos react

New Delhi, April 13 (ANI): Politicos condemned Samajwadi party leader Azam Khan's remark on Election Commission, wherein he claimed that the commission is unfair and is working on Congress' behest. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that Khan thinks if a commission is not speaking in his favour, its with under party. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that blaming the EC is wrong and that he should be penalised by the commission for the same. Meanwhile, JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that such leaders should be removed from UP for peaceful polls to take place.

Apr 13, 2014

Militants attack NC Youth leader Yavar Masoodi's house in J and K

Pulwama, April 13 (ANI): A militant attack killed two police personnel on Sunday when militants attacked the house of ruling National Conference youth leader Yavar Masoodi in Pulwama district of Kashmir. The militants attacked the house of Masoodi and opened fire at his house. During a brief encounter, the militants were killed and the police gun was recovered. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) South Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said that the militants were killed in a brief encounter when the police chased them in a nearby field.

Apr 13, 2014

YSR Congress Party releases their election manifesto

Hyderabad, April 13 (ANI): YSR Congress Chief Jaganmohan Reddy along with other party leaders released its manifesto on Sunday for the Lok Sabha polls in Hyderabad. The party released two separate manifestoes for the two states- Telangana and Seemandhra to be formed out of Andhra Pradesh. Thereafter, Reddy addressed the media and promised to bring back the 'Golden Era' of late YS Rajasekhara Reddy in Seemandhra and Telangana if voted to power. He also said that poverty eradication and development would be main focus of his party.

Apr 13, 2014

Ramdev ridicules Rahul for commenting on Narendra Modis marital status

Pune, April 13 (ANI): Yoga guru, Ramdev, on Sunday ridiculed Vice-President of Congress party, Rahul Gandhi, for commenting on marital status of BJP’s PM candidate, Narendra Modi.

Apr 13, 2014

Bangladesh follows balanced foreign policy, stable governance will strengthen it further- Senior Jou

New Delhi, April 13 (ANI): Speaking on Bangladesh's foreign policy and the relation it shares with its neighbours, Senior Journalist Gautam Lahiri said that now Bangladesh is trying to engage not only with its neighbours but also with the big powers. He also spoke about Bangladesh's relationship with India. He also talked about Bangladesh's relationship with Pakistan. Lahiri further talked about whether there is any possibility for India, China and Bangladesh to have relationship with each other without being suspicious of the third person.

Apr 13, 2014

Amarinder Singh to move EC against Jaitley for purchase of one crore worth house

Amritsar, April 13 (ANI): Congress leader Captain Amarinder Singh on Sunday attacked senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley, over expenditure. Reportedly, Jaitley has purchased a house worth rupees one crore in Amritsar. Slamming Jaitley, Singh said his party would move Election Commission as the independent body allows rupees 75 lakh of expenditure during elections.

Apr 13, 2014

Words are being put in my mouth, statements being misinterpreted: Abu Azmi

Mumbai, April 13 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi on Sunday clarified his statement on rapists and consensual sex, and said that words are being put in his mouth and that his statements are misinterpreted. Azmi said that Islam says that if a married or unmarried girl goes with a man and indulge in sexual activities, she is to be punished. Further, he clarified that rape victim should be given justice and therefore he never said anything as talked about in media.

Apr 13, 2014

Baru releasing his book now shows ambitiousness: Singhvi

New Delhi, April 13 (ANI): Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Sunday spoke about the controversial book by PM’s former Media Advisor Sanjaya Baru and said that Baru had written the book many years back but released it now for publicity purposes taking advantage of election season. Singhvi said that the PMO had clarified that the allegations in the book are completely false. He added that Baru wrote the book in frustration after being denied re-employment to his office.

Apr 13, 2014

Rajnath Singh urges people to vote to form country, not just government

Lucknow, April 13 (ANI): BJP President, Rajnath Singh, on Sunday asked people to vote not only for government formation but also to form the country. Singh reiterated that country wants a change, which only BJP can bring. Slamming Congress party over lack of good governance, Singh added it did not formulate policies that could result in development of the country.

Apr 13, 2014

Have worked immensely for Muslim community, EC under Congress: Azam Khan

Rampur, April 13 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Sunday justified his statement about Muslims winning the Kargil war saying that expressing love for country is not communalism according to him. Khan highlighted that he had worked immensely for the welfare of Muslim community and to rid them of an ‘ISI agent’ image. Khan further said that he will go to court and that the EC, like CBI is working under the instructions of Congress Party by issuing a complaint against him.

Apr 13, 2014