Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara issued a blue-corner notice against Prajwal Revanna in a sexual harassment and abduction case, seeking Interpol's assistance. The seriousness of the case led to the formation of an SIT for unbiased justice delivery.
Governor CV Ananda Bose directs Raj Bhavan staff to ignore state police communication regarding a recent sexual harassment complaint. SIT requests CCTV footage, allegations emerge before PM Modi's visit, and Bose warns of potential infiltrators.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday that Muslims have realized that the Congress and INDIA bloc are manipulating them, and he emphasized that the community is also shifting towards the BJP due to the visible development. Addressing a rally in support of the BJP candidate in Dhaurahra, PM Modi also said that the poor and those belonging to the SC, ST and OBC communities have distanced themselves from the Congress and the opposition alliance, and come to the BJP.
Emphasising that foreign policy today affects every citizen, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that if India had not been clear on the Russia-Ukraine war, petrol price would have gone up.
Vijay Wadettiwar, a Congress leader from Maharashtra, sparked a significant controversy with his remarks on the death of police official Hemant Karkare during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. Wadettiwar claimed that Karkare was not killed by terrorist Ajmal Kasab but by a police officer linked to the RSS, leading to strong criticism and backlash from various sources.
Farooq Abdullah warns Kashmir voters about EVM integrity, emphasizes the need to verify machine lights, hear a beep, and match VVPAT symbols. He accuses BJP and Modi of communal fear tactics, stressing the elections are about saving the nation.
Hitting out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his candidature from Raebareli for the Lok Sabha elections, BJP MLA Balmukundacharya on Saturday said the former would be better suited to contest from his «maternal home» in Italy.
Gangadhar Kayl, president of BJP Mandal (booth), wrote to the CBI on Saturday, accusing the TMC of using a modified version of his face and voice in the party's «sting video» showing «BJP's fabricated conspiracy surrounding Sandeshkhali». He has sought an investigation on the aforementioned video footage.
15 out of 47 Assam Lok Sabha candidates are crorepatis. Badruddin Ajmal is the richest. NDA's 4 candidates are crorepatis. Barpeta, Guwahati have 5 each. Rakibul, Bijuli are crorepatis. 2 women contesting. Various parties have crorepatis.
Rajnath Singh criticizes Congress for Hindu-Muslim divide, emphasizing BJP's UCC and One Nation One Election plans. Confident in NDA victory. BJP aims for gains in various states. Warns against wealth redistribution for economy.
Discussing India's position on Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK), defense minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that India would not resort to force to reclaim it. He highlighted that the residents of PoK would likely lean towards becoming part of India due to the development and progress evident in Kashmir. Singh confidently stated that any future calls for integration with India might stem from within PoK itself, thereby obviating the necessity for military action.
AGP, part of NDA, maintains opposition to CAA, focusing on Barpeta Lok Sabha seat. The party faces criticism from Congress & CPI (M). Hindu voter majority post-delimitation may favor AGP. Muslim voter support expected.
Raipur, Chhattisgarh's Lok Sabha constituency, covers various areas including Raipur City and had Sunil Kumar Soni (BJP) as the 2019 MP winner. The upcoming 2024 election is set for May 7.