Elections 2019:EC Issues Notice to Rahul Over ‘Tribal’ Remark
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Four phases have been completed in the ongoing seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. All the seven-phases of voting will end on 19 May, with the results coming out on 23 May.
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Jana Sena Party Candidate SPY Reddy Dead After Prolonged Illness
Sitting MP from Nandyal constituency in Andhra Pradesh SPY Reddy died after prolonged illness at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Tuesday night, 30 April. He was 68.
Reddy was hospitalised early this month.
He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Nandyal in 2004 and 2009 as Congress candidate. In 2014, he won the seat as YSR Congress nominee, but jumped into the ruling Telugu Desam soon after the election.
As the TDP leadership denied him the Nandyal ticket this time, Reddy joined the Jana Sena Party and fought the 11 April election from the hospital bed.
(Source: PTI)
BJP Gujarat Chief Banned From Campaigning for 72 Hours
The Election Commission on Tuesday barred BJP's Gujarat unit chief Jitu Vaghani from campaigning for 72 hours for using “intemperate and abusive language” at an election meet.
His ban will come into force from 4.00 pm on 2 May.
(Source: PTI)
7 Dead, 3 Critical After Consuming Spurious Liquor in Odisha
At least seven people reportedly died and three were critical on Tuesday, 30 April, after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Odisha’s Bhadrak district a few hours after polling for the fourth phase of Lok Sabha and state assembly elections in the state was over.
(Source: The Indian Express)
Those Responsible for Protecting Nation, Creating Chaos: Jaya Bachchan
Samajwadi Party leader Jaya Bachchan said that those responsible for safeguarding the country is the one who is creating disorder, in a veiled attack at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“The one who is responsible for protecting the nation is the one who is creating chaos and disorder,” she said while addressing a rally in Lucknow on Tuesday.
(Source: ANI)
EC Approves Lifting Provisions of MCC in Odisha Due to Cyclone Fani
The Election Commission has approved the proposal of lifting of provisions of Model Code of Conduct in districts of Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Gajapati, Ganjam, Khordha, Cuttack and Jajpur to facilitate speedy rescue, relief and restoration activities to face cyclonic Fani.
(Source: ANI)
West Bengal Gears up for Phase 5 of Lok Sabha Polls
Special Police Observer for West Bengal Vivek Dubey said, a total of 578 companies of central forces are being deployed for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections. “100 percent polling stations will be covered by central forces as static postings,” he said.
(Source: ANI)
WB Police, Central Forces Not Allowed Inside Polling Booth: EC
Election Commission of India said, “Neither West Bengal police nor central forces is allowed inside the polling booth (in the room where machines and EVMs are kept at the time of voting). They can enter if and when the Presiding Officer calls them in.”
(Source: ANI)
BJP Delegation Reaches EC
A BJP delegation, including Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reaches Election Commission.
(Source: ANI)
Priyanka Gandhi Meets Supporters in Raebareli
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) meets supporters in Baghola, Raebareli. She told reporters, “Priyanka Gandhi Vadra: BJP will suffer a major setback in UP, they'll lose badly. In those seats where Congress is strong & our candidates are giving a tough fight, Congress will win.”
(Source: ANI)
PM Modi Addresses Public Rally in Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a pulic rally in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar.
(Source: Twitter)
No Poor Wants His Children to Be poor: PM in Ayodhya
PM Modi in Ayodhya said, “The poor wants to move forward, labour wants to move forward. No poor wants to see their children poor. No tea-seller thinks that his child to run a tea stall when he grows up.”
(Source: ANI)
AAP's East Delhi Candidate Atishi Campaigns in Vishwas Nagar
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from East Delhi Lok Sabha seat, Atishi, campaigns in Vishwas Nagar area of the constituency.
(Source: ANI)
BJP Vote Share Will Shrink in UP: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, who was on a campaign in Raebareli, said that BJP’s vote share in Uttar Pradesh will shrink drastically.
EC Approves Shifting of Polled EVMs in 2 Odisha Districts
Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha, Surendra Kumar said on Wednesday, “The Election Commission of India approves shifting of polled EVMs in two districts Jagatsinghpur & Gajapati. Entire shifting process will be conducted in presence of candidates & the entire process will be video-graphed.”
(Source: ANI)
Rahul Gandhi an 'ATM of Lies', Gives False Statements: UP Minister
Terming Rahul Gandhi an "ATM of lies", Uttar Pradesh minister Shrikant Sharma Wednesday questioned the Congress president over the Center's notice on his citizenship status and alleged he has given so many false statements that he "doesn't even remember his truth".
(Source: PTI)
Delhi Court Issues Summons to EC Official of UP, Delhi
A Delhi Court, today, issued summons to officials of State EC of UP & Delhi to bring all records of documents related to Sunita Kejriwal (wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal) in connection with a complaint filed against her for allegedly possessing 2 voter IDs; Next hearing 3 June.
(Source: ANI)
Mamata Supporting Those Who Wish to Divide India: Shah
Stepping up its attack on Mamata Banerjee, BJP president Amit Shah on Wednesday said the West Bengal chief minister has extended her support to those who wish to separate Kashmir from India.
(Source: PTI)
12 Left in Fray for Agra North Bypoll
Twelve candidates have been left in the fray for the May 19 bypoll to the Agra North Assembly constituency, an official said.
(Source: PTI)
Odisha Records 73.08% Polling in Four Phases
Odisha recorded an overall 73.08 percent polling in four phases, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Surendra Kumar said.
Elections were held for the 21 Lok Sabha and 146 Assembly seats in Odisha in four phases.
The Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency recorded the highest 78.89 percent polling, while the Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha seat recorded the lowest 59.60 percent.
(Source: IANS)
BJP Attempting to 'Buy' Seven AAP MLAs at Rs 10 Crore Each: Sisodia
Accusing the BJP of indulging in horse trading, AAP leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia alleged that seven of his party MLAs in the national capital have been offered Rs 10 crore each to join the saffron party.
The BJP however rubbished the claim terming it "bizarre allegation" and a "desperate bid to gain attention".
Cong Moves EC Against Alleged Misuse of Pmo for Modi's Poll
The Congress moved the Election Commission against alleged misuse of the Prime Minister's Office to collect information in advance about places where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to campaign.
The opposition also asked the poll watchdog to issue directives against the holding of a rally by Prime Minister Modi in Sagar in Madhya Pradesh on 6 May.
The Congress claimed that the rally in Sagar could influence polling in adjoining Damoh parliamentary seat.
Delhi Will Become As Bad As UP, Bihar if Granted Full Statehood: Maken
Senior Congress leader and party candidate from the New Delhi constituency, Ajay Maken said full statehood will be a disaster for the national capital and the law and order in the city will become "as bad as Uttar Pradesh or Bihar".
Maken said Delhi being the national capital is "fully" funded by the Union government and that the tax burden on its people will increase if it becomes a state.
EC Sends Notice to Sidhu for Making Remarks Against PM Modi
The Election Commission has sent a notice to Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu for allegedly making personal remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Ahmedabad on 17 April.
EC has asked him to reply by 6 pm on 2 May.
Performance of 'govt' below par on several parameters: Survey
The performance of the "government" as regards to the three top priorities of voters – traffic congestion, pollution and better employment opportunities has been below average, according to a survey carried out by an NGO.
The Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) carried out a voter survey titled "NCT of Delhi Survey 2018" to identify three things – voters' priorities on specific governance issues, voters' ratings of the government's performance on those issues and factors influencing voting behaviour ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
EC Bars Pragya Thakur from Campaigning for 3 Days
The Election Commission has barred BJP Bhopal candidate Pragya Singh Thakur from campaigning for three days starting 6 am on 2 May.
Thakur's remark that she is proud of Babri Masjid's demolition was found in violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
EC Finds No Violation in PM Modi’s Latur Speech
The Election Commission on Wednesday gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his speech in Maharashtra's Latur, where he asked people to dedicate their votes for Pulwama martyrs and the Balakot airstrikes. The poll body said that there was no violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
EC Issues Notice to Rahul Gandhi Over 'Tribal Can be Shot at' Remark
Election Commission has issued a notice to Congress President Rahul Gandhi seeking a reply within 48 hours, for allegedly violating model code of conduct by saying "Narendra Modi has made a new law in which there is a line that says tribals can be shot at", at a rally in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh.
Re-Poll Ordered at 5 Polling Stations in AP For Lok Sabha Elections
Re-election has been ordered at 5 polling stations in Andhra Pradesh for General Elections and at 3 of them for Assembly Elections as well. Voting took place at these stations on 11 April and fresh polling will be held on 6 May.
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Published: 01 May 2019,06:29 AM IST