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LS Polls: Politicos file their nominations

Mathura/Kannauj, April 03 (ANI): Political leaders filed their nomination papers on Thursday to contest the upcoming 2014 general elections, as the world's largest democracy goes to polls. Actor-turned-politician Hema Malini who is contesting as a BJP Candidate filed her nomination from Mathura. Meanwhile, lawmaker Dimple Yadav from Samajwadi Party (SP) who is also the wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Akhilesh Yadav, filed her nomination from Kannauj. Apr 3, 2014
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Mayank Gandhi has no right to contest elections: Rakhi Sawant

Mumbai, April 03 (ANI): It seems the election season has launched a war of words between candidates. Aam Aadmi Party's Mayank Gandhi, criticized the candidature of Rakhi Sawant, who has launched her own party Rashtriya Aam Party (RAP) few days ago and is a candidate from Mumbai North West constituency, against AAP's Mayank Gandhi. He said that no serious voter would vote for Rakhi. Meanwhile, reacting over this Sawant said that Gandhi was scared and a man who doesn't respect women has no authority to contest elections. Apr 3, 2014
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Congress has no answer to Modi: BJP

Bangalore, April 03 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu, hit at ruling Congress saying it has not nominated any leader for the top post as they have no one to match the stature of BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. Naidu slammed Congress for its false promises and accused the party members of indulging in dirty politics. Speaking to mediapersons on Thursday in Bangalore, Naidu said that the party was running away from the debate on the promises and performances. The senior leader also pin-pointed on the failed promises of the party especially the passage of the bill for 33 percent reservation of women in parliament and the party's election manifesto promise of providing one-third reservation for women. Apr 3, 2014
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BJP chargesheet on Congress on Friday, party manifesto on April 7: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, April 03 (ANI): BJP spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that the party will release chargesheet over misgovernance by the Congress–led UPA Government on Friday, while the party's manifesto will be released on April 7. BJP will release its poll manifesto on the day General Elections begin. The chargesheet will highlight corruption, inflation, failures of the UPA Government during its 10 years of rule. It will also feature issues of unemployment and farmer suicides in the country. Apr 3, 2014
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Kejriwal claims his governance in Delhi helped reducing corruption

New Delhi/Lucknow, April 03 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal, lashed out at ruling Congress and main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party for the prevalent corruption in New Delhi and said that his 49-day rule was better than the 65 years of governance by both the leading parties. Kejriwal conducted a road show in the national capital on Thursday (April 03) and was followed by large numbers of supporters and workers as he moved through the streets of the city. Lashing out at Congress and BJP, Kejriwal urged the voters to exercise their franchise in his favour. Meanwhile, popular actor-dancer and AAP leader, Javed Jaffrey also conducted his road show in his constituency Lucknow. Apr 3, 2014
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Google launches digital tour of Angkor Wat

Cambodia's Angkor Wat has been digitally mapped for the first time, allowing people to visit the World Heritage Site from the comfort of their armchair using Google Street View. But will it stop visitors from coming? Duration: 02:02 Apr 3, 2014
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Fort Hood soldier kills three, then himself

A US soldier with "mental health issues" shot dead three people and wounded 16 before turning the gun on himself at Fort Hood, the military base in Texas devastated by a deadly 2009 shooting rampage by another serviceman. Duration: 01:22 Apr 3, 2014
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Narendra Modi says Congress misled & divided nation

Ghaziabad, Apr 3 (ANI): BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Ghaziabad district of UP on Thursday in which he took a dig at Congress saying that for Congress secularism is divide and rule, but for him it is unite and work for the nation. Apr 3, 2014
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EC says will take cognizance on receiving complaint over Sonia- Imam meet, Congress condemns

New Delhi/ Jammu, April 03 (ANI): After Congress President Sonia Gandhi met Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari of Jama Masjid to convince him that the “secular vote” must not split, Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath said that the EC will take cognizance on receiving complaint on the issue. Reacting on this, Congress leader Anand Sharma said that there is no violation of model code of conduct and that EC should better take action against Narendra Modi who is trying to create communal differences. Apr 3, 2014
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Narendra Modi urges EC to take action against Sonia for meeting Shahi Imam

Ghaziabad, Apr 3 (ANI): BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Ghaziabad district of UP on Thursday in which he asked EC to take action against Congress President Sonia Gandhi for meeting Shahi Imam to appeal for votes on religious lines and trying to polarize the elections. Apr 3, 2014
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BJP candidate Poonam Mahajan files nomination

Mumbai, April 03 (ANI): A young BJP candidate, Poonam Mahajan before filing her nomination papers sought God’s blessings as she got ready to make her debut in ‘politics of dynasty’. Mahajan on Thursday visited different places of worship including temples, mosques, memorial of late politicians to pay her obeisance. Mahajan, daughter of slain BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, who will be contesting as BJP candidate from Mumbai, vowed to give a tough fight to other candidates. Slamming Congress for underdevelopment, Mahajan said that she was hopeful of winning the elections. Apr 3, 2014
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Bhaichung Bhutia strikes chord with voters in run-up to LS polls

Siliguri, April 03 (ANI): Former soccer player Bhaichung Bhutia, who is contesting in 2014 general elections as a Trinamool Congress candidate, launched his poll campaign in a unique way by playing football to strike a chord with the voters in run-up to polls. Bhutia said that he is hopeful of TMC’s victory considering the immense response he has been receiving during his campaigns. After giving stellar performances in an illustrious 16-year-long career, ace soccer player, Baichung Bhutia, formally announced his retirement from international football in 2011. Apr 3, 2014
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Ramdev slams Congress while campaigning for BJP in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, April 03 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday accused the Congress party of creating barriers between the masses while beating drums for BJP’s win in 2014 general elections during a rally in Chandigarh. BJP’s candidate Kirron Kher who is contesting the elections from Chandigarh constituency was also present. Ramdev further said that she was a ray of hope against Congress candidate Pawan Bansal who is also contesting from the same constituency. Ramdev added that all anti national forces and terrorists are working hard to ensure that Narendra Modi doesn’t become the nation’s Prime Minister. Apr 3, 2014
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