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Lok Sabha election 2019 LATEST updates: In a fresh affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, the Centre said that there were no legal or factual merit to Election Commission’s concerns. CNN-News18 quoted the government as saying in that electoral bonds can’t impact policies. On 27 March, the Election Commission had told the Supreme Court that it had written to the Centre saying the changes made in several laws relating to political funding will have “serious repercussions” on transparency. Sitting MP Kirit Somaiya responded to BJP’s move to field corporation Manoj Kotak from his constituency Mumbai North East. “We all will support him and ensure he wins. Ultimately our aim is a second term for Narendra Modi ji,” he said. In Suderbani, Amit Shah lashed out at Congress for promising AFPSA review in its manifesto. “Nobody can dilute AFSPA as the BJP will be standing like a rock behind security forces who are protecting our borders,” he said. “It is for the first time that I’m revealing this: We left the Jammu and Kashmir government on the issue of dilution of AFSPA.” The BJP has fielded Bhojpuri actor Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirhua, to contest from Azamgarh against Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav. It named corporator Manoj Kotak as its candidate from the Mumbai North East seat, dropping sitting MP Kirit Somaiya. Addressing a mega rally in Kolkata, Narendra Modi said, “In their manifesto, the Congress has stated that they will dilute AFSPA. This move will help Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. The Congress is determined to bring instability in the country… Your vote will play a big role in doing away with terrorism.” He also lashed out at the Congress, saying “Some people who were opposed to me, have started opposing India. Who was questioning the airstrike? Who was upsetting the jawans? Who was demanding the bodies of terrorists? Who was asking saboot from sapoots?” The Election Commission is learnt to have sought details of Namo TV from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry after the issue was flagged by the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party which wanted to know whether political parties having own channels was violative of the model code of conduct. Addressing a rally in Golaghat in Assam, Rahul Gandhi spoke on Congress’ minimum income promise. “Funds for NYAY will come from pockets of ‘chor’ businessmen favoured by ‘chowkidar’ Narendra Modi,” he said. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that looking at the Congress manifesto, it appears that the Congress has been infiltrated by urban Naxals that is why the nation has to see such a shameful day. Modi said, “The Congress has also made arrangements to reward those who abuse India. People who chant ‘Bharat tere tukde honge’ will all be let free because the Congress is conspiring to scrap the sedition law.” Addressing a rally in West Bengal’s Siliguri, Modi said that Armed Forces Special Forces Act was like armour for the security forces but the Congress party wants to snatch it away from them**.** Narendra Modi, speaking at his second rally of the day, at Siliguri in West Bengal said the cheers of the audience had reached Mamata Banerjee and would destroy her sleep. He called her ‘speedbreaker Didi’ and said she has put the brakes on Bengal’s development. “I accept your love,” he told a wildly applauding audience. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said on Wednesday that should Article 370 be abrogated, then the people behind it should be prepared to see Jammu and Kashmir outside the country. “We will do everything to protect Article 370 and the region,” she said, shortly after filing her nomination papers. BJP chief Amit Shah, speaking at Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand said only Narendra Modi can give an answer to Pakistan and terrorists. He also slammed Omar Abdullah for asking for another prime minister in Jammu and Kashmir. “And Congress keeps quiet,” he said. Shah blamed the Congress for allowing “one and all” to come into the country during the 10 years of UPA rule, amping up the offensive along the internal security line. Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday compared prime minister Narendra Modi to German dictator Adolf Hitler. Political parties in the Valley have been critical of what the BJP leadership has maintained on Article 35A and 370. “Modi wants to win the hearts of Kashmiris with a gun. Hitler ruled with a gun,” he said, addressing a rally at Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara. Azad also said that no one dared to unleash violence like this on Kashmiris earlier. The Foreigners Division of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a notice to the wife of Trinamool Congress leader and Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee for making false representation and concealing material facts while submitting documents before competent authorities to get her Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) and Permanent Account Number (PAN) card. No sooner had Narendra Modi’s address at Pasighat finished, than Congress communications in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala held a press conference in which an unverified sting video was used to allege that money was distributed among people in Pasighat to attend Modi’s rally today. Cash of Rs 1.8 crore was recovered last night from Arunachal BJP president Tapir Gao’s vehicles at the Siang Guest House. Speaking at Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh, Modi has also kept the focus, significantly, on the Congress’s manifesto, which was released on Tuesday, playing with words and referring to it as a dhakoslapatra. Blaming Congress leaders for never coming to the Arunachal and spending their time in expensive hotels, Narendra Modi also slammed what he called the “tukde tukde gang” which he said “has gone against the country and betrayed it”. “Should there not be justice done to those who insult the nation?” he asked, following up with the question if Congress was with the nation or with its betrayers. Ahead of his rallies in Arunachal, Bengal and Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted in English, Bengali and Marathi, reaching out to the prospective audience of his meetings. “BJP’s popularity has only grown in West Bengal…only BJP can solve the state’s problems,” he wrote. Wednesday promises to be yet another high octane day in the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who remains the Bharatiya Janata Party’s most significant crowd puller on the campaign trail, will speak on the turf of one of the Opposition’s rallying forces, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Modi and Mamata are both scheduled to speak in north Bengal on Wednesday morning, the prime minister at Siliguri and Mamata at Dinhata. Modi is scheduled to start the day with a public meeting at 10 am, at Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh. From there, he is expected to address the north Bengal rally before travelling to Kolkata’s Brigade Parade grounds, where he will speak at around 3.30 pm. By evening, he will be in Maharashtra, where he is expected to address a rally at Gondia at 6.30 pm. In his rallies, the prime minister has been prioritising internal security above all else, repeating the value of the Balakot air strike in public meetings at nearly every venue across the country. In Bengal, he is likely to slam the Mamata rule with renewed vigour. The chief minister often clashes with the BJP at the Centre and has accused it of compromising the freedom of public institutions, even holding a dharna in retaliation to the CBI’s questioning of former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar. Meanwhile, BJP president Amit Shah is scheduled to address election rallies at Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand at 11.30 am, and Udhampur (2.30 pm) and Rajouri (4 pm) in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir comes in the backdrop of severe back and forth regarding Article 370, which gives the state special status, among Kashmir’s mainstream political parties like the People’s Democratic Party and the National Conference on one hand and the BJP on the other. PDP chief and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday had said Shah was “daydreaming” about abrogating Article 370. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said if the constitutional provision was removed, then mainstream politicians, including her, will have to reconsider their future course of action. Congress president Rahul Gandhi is likely to hold a public meeting at 10.45 am at Dimapur in Nagaland, and rallies at 12.45 pm at Golaghat and 3 pm at North Lakhimpur in Assam. On Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi, with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi and other senior leaders, released Congress’s 2019 Lok Sabha election manifesto. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley came down heavily on it, saying that the Opposition party’s promises are “dangerous and unimplementable”, and that the agenda seemed to be the “balkanisation of India”. Accusing Congress of shielding terrorists and being under the influence of Naxals, Maoists and jihadis, Jaitley hit out at the Congress for suggesting it will scrap the sedition law.
Lok Sabha Election 2019 updates: Govt calls EC's objections to electoral bonds 'meritless', files affidavit in SC
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Chandrababu Naidu addresses rally in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu addresses a rally in Guntur pic.twitter.com/Os3rRhShFv
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2019
Navjot Kaur Sidhu says not disspointed over denial of ticket
After being denied a ticket from chandigarh, Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu said, “I proposed to contest but I agree with the party’s decision. Pawan Bansal is a veteran Congress leader who has worked hard on the ground level in Chandigarh. The party announced his ticket after review of all aspects. We are with Pawan Bansal.
“I have not proposed for a ticket from Amritsar because (her husband) Navjot Singh Sidhu will be very busy campaigning, and in his absence, it won’t be able to campaign full time in a constituency like Amritsar constituency and that’s the reason why I was asking a ticket from Chandigarh… Our only target to defeat Narendra Modi and make Rahul Gandhi-led govt in Centre.
Input courtesy: News18 Punjab
Govt counters EC’s red flags overs electoral bonds
In a fresh affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, the Centre said that there were no legal or factual merit to Election Commission’s concerns. CNN-News18 quoted the government as saying in that electoral bonds can’t impact policies.
On 27 March, the Election Commission had told the Supreme Court that it had written to the Centre saying the changes made in several laws relating to political funding will have “serious repercussions” on transparency. It also said that the changes in the Foreign Regulation Contribution Act (FRCA), 2010 will allow unchecked foreign funding of political parties which could lead to Indian policies being influenced by foreign companies.
Rahul says Congress will allow ex-servicemen lateral entry into civil services if voted to power
In a tweet, Rahul Gandhi said, “Our Ex-Servicemen are India’s pride and must be given the respect they deserve. We will allow qualified Ex-Servicemen lateral entry into the civil services. The Central Armed Police Forces will be opened up to ex-servicemen under the age of 40.”
Our Ex-Servicemen are India’s pride & must be given the respect they deserve.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 3, 2019
We will allow qualified Ex-Servicemen lateral entry into the Civil Services.
The Central Armed Police Forces will be opened up to Ex-Servicemen under the age of 40.
CPI announces candidates for nine seats
The Communist Party of India announced its candidates for nine Lok Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar.
The candidate list released by the party includes East Champaran in Bihar, Chatra seat in Jharkhand and Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh as well as six seats in Uttar Pradesh.
The party has announced Prabhakar Jaiswal from the East Champaran seat, Arjun Kumar from Chatra and Keshkali Kol from Shahdol.
PTI
Congress releases new candidate list
Congress party releases list of 1 candidate in Odisha for #LokSabhaElections2019 and 9 candidates for elections to the Odisha state legislative assembly. pic.twitter.com/onxlg0nsoN
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2019
Upendra Kushwaha will contest from Karakat, Ujiarpur seats
Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP) chief and former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha to contest from Karakat and Ujiarpur, reported ANI.
Kirit Somaiya reacts to Manoj Kotak’s candidature from Mumbai North East seat
Sitting MP Kirit Somaiya responded to BJP’s move to field Manoj Kotak from his constituency Mumbai North East. “We all will support him and ensure he wins. Ultimately our aim is a second term for Narendra Modi ji,” he said.
Kirit Somaiya,sitting BJP MP from Mumbai North East: Very happy that Manoj Kotak ji standing with me here has got the ticket. We all will support him and ensure he wins.Ultimately our aim is a second term for Modi ji. Responsibilities within party keep shifting,nothing new in it. pic.twitter.com/5sIE2XCGcX
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2019
JAYS demands Cong give tickets to its leaders from 2 Lok Sabha seats
Jai Adivasi Yuva Shakti (JAYS), a tribal outfit, said Wednesday that it would scrap its alliance with the Congress if the latter did not field JAYS’ candidates from Khargone and Dhar Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh.
JAYS national convener Hiralal Alawa, who won from Manawar Assembly constituency on Congress ticket in 2018, claimed the Congress fared well in tribal areas in assembly polls because of his party’s help.
“We had supported the Congress in tribal-dominated areas and hence the party was able to return to power (in the state). But the Congress ignored our contribution. We were not given a share in power,” he said.
PTI
SP, RLSP leaders join BJP
Two SP leaders, former Uttar Pradesh minister Ram Sakal Gurjar and former MLA Rajendra Singh, joined the BJP on Wednesday, with Union minister Piyush Goyal asserting that their decision shows the Narendra Modi government’s all-round acceptability.
Rashtriya Lok Samta Party (RLSP) leader Shivraj Singh, once a close aid of its president Upendra Kushwaha, also joined the saffron party along with the two Samajwadi Party leaders in the presence of senior BJP leaders, including its general secretaries Bhupendra Yadav and Anil Jain.
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Amit Shah says BJP left alliance with PDP over AFSPA dilution
In Suderbani, Amit Shah lashed out at Congress for promising AFPSA review in its manifesto. “Nobody can dilute AFSPA as the BJP will be standing like a rock behind security forces who are protecting our borders,” he said.
“It is for the first time that I’m revealing this: We left the Jammu and Kashmir government on the issue of dilution of AFSPA.”
Amit Shah says Modi govt will oust every infilitrator if BJP wins elections
Addressing a rally in Jammu and Kashmir’s Suderbani, Amit Shah said, “If you choose Narendra Modi government, in the next five years, we will oust every single infiltrator from the country. Infiltrators are eating our country like termites. They want to change demography of Jammu. As long as there’s BJP government, we won’t let this happen.”
Congress ally PRP’s leader Jaideep Kawade held for remarks against Smriti Irani
People’s Republican Party (PRP) leader Jaideep Kawade was detained in Nagpur on Wednesday for allegedly making misogynistic remarks against Union minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani, police said.
Kawade was later released on bail, police said. According to police, Kawade had made objectionable remarks against Irani while addressing an election rally on Monday. A video of his speech had gone viral on social media. Kawade had made the remarks in the context of Irani wearing a big ‘bindi’ on her forehead.
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Mamata’s ‘Expiry Babu’ jibe at Modi
Addressing a rally in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “Expiry Babu” and dares him to participate in direct debate with her.
She lashed out at the prime minister for making “false claims” on performance of TMC government in West Bengal, and said, “I am not Modi; I don’t tell lies.”
TDP files EC complaint over YSRCP candidate Anil Kumar Yadav’s speech
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) registered a complained with the Election Commission against Nellore MLA and YSRCP’s Nellore candidate Anil Kumar Yadav over a speech he delivered on Tuesday, reported ANI. The party said in its complaint that the speech was “intended to terrorise public who are not supporters of YSRCP.”
BJP fields six candidates in new list
The BJP has fielded Bhojpuri actor Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirhua, to contest from Azamgarh against Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav.
BJP releases 16th list of 6 candidates in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh for #LokSabhaElections2019 . Manoj Kotak to contest from Mumbai North East (where Kirit Somaiya is the sitting MP), Dinesh Lal Yadav 'Nirhua' to contest from Azamgarh (UP) against SP's Akhilesh Yadav. pic.twitter.com/uQvwJpGRSl
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2019
BJP drops sitting MP Kirit Somaiya from Mumbai North East seat
BJP named corporator Manoj Kotak as its candidate from the Mumbai North East seat, dropping sitting MP Kirit Somaiya.
Modi says India needs freedom from dynast rule
“The country has seen parivar tantra for 55 years, and loktantra (democracy) has barely been here for 15-16 years. India needs freedom from dynasts,” Narendra Modi said in Kolkata.
Congress determined to bring instability to India, says Modi
At the Kolkata rally, Narendra Modi said, “In their manifesto, the Congress has stated that they will dilute AFSPA. This move will help Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. The Congress is determined to bring instability in the country.”
“Your vote will play a big role in doing away with terrorism,” he said.
Narendra Modi slams UPA govt on Mission Shakti
On Mission Shakti, Narendra Modi said, “Our brave soldiers had the ability to carry out surgical strikes. Our scientists already had the power to kill the satellite in space. What we didn’t have was the government’s intention and courage.”
Narendra Modi slams Congress for questioning Balakot air strike
“Whether it’s a surgical strike or strike in the space, the world is looking at India with pride,” said Narendra Modi in Kolkata. “Some people who were opposed to me, have started opposing India. Who was questioning the airstrike? Who was upsetting the jawans? Who was demanding the bodies of terrorists? Who was asking saboot from sapoots?”
Modi hails turnout at Brigade Ground in Kolkata
“If the political pundits want to predict the 23 May results, then they can take a guess by looking at the wave from the ground of West Bengal,” said Narendra Modi in Kolkata.
Watch: Narendra Modi addresses rally in Kolkata
Arun Jaitley addresses press conference
Addressing a press conference, Arun Jaitley questioned the assets of Congress president Rahul Gandhi in view of a media report alleging Rahul and Priyanka had conducted business transactions with NSEL scam accused Jignesh Shah.
#CongManifestoDebate – There used to be a time when public figures used to lead a simple life: Finance Minister @arunjaitley pic.twitter.com/5Om4M5o5u6
— News18 (@CNNnews18) April 3, 2019
EC seeks details of Namo TV from I&B ministry
The Election Commission is learnt to have sought details of Namo TV from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry after the issue was flagged by the Congress and the Aam Admi Party which wanted to know whether political parties having own channels was violative of the model code of conduct.
The Commission, among other issues, is learnt to have asked about details of the launch of the channel. The channel, also called ‘Content TV’, carries the picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its logo.
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‘If voted to power, Congress won’t allow Citizenship Amendment Bill,’ says Rahul in Assam’s Golaghat
“Congress, if voted to power, will not allow Citizenship Amendment Bill,” Rahul Gandhi said at a rally in Assam. He also said that the party will restore special status of northeastern states, and bring in industrial policy to make the region a manufacturing hub.
‘Funds for NYAY will come from pockets of chor favoured by chowkidar’: Rahul Gandhi at Assam rally
Addressing a rally in Golaghat in Assam, Rahul Gandhi spoke on Congress’ minimum income promise. “Funds for NYAY will come from pockets of ‘chor’ businessmen favoured by ‘chowkidar’ Narendra Modi,” he said.
Claiming that India was witnessing its worst unemployment scenario, Rahul said that the Congress will ensure facilities for youths to start own businesses.
‘Urban Naxals have infiltrated Congress,’ Yogi Adityanath on party’s manifesto
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that looking at the Congress manifesto, it appears that the Congress has been infiltrated by urban Naxals that is why the nation has to see such a shameful day.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Baghpat on Congress manifesto: Aisa lagta hai jaise sheheri naxaliyon ne Congress ke andar ghuspaet karke Congress party ko hi hijack kar liya ho aur aisa sharmnaak drishya desh ke saamne Congress aur uske sahyogi dal paida karna chahte hain pic.twitter.com/RiggGa6wEK
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) April 3, 2019
‘Congress won’t dare to repeal AFSPA,’ says Amit Shah
BJP president Amit Shah, who is campaigning in Uttarakhand, slammed the Congress party for talking about reviewing the Armed Forces Special Forces Act in its manifesto. Shah said that neither Rahul Gandhi, nor the entire Congress party can dare to touch it,
कांग्रेस अपने मेनिफेस्टो में कहती है कि अफ्सपा (AFSPA) को हटा लेंगे।
— BJP (@BJP4India) April 3, 2019
मैं कहना चाहता हूं, राहुल बाबा आपकी पूरी पार्टी की औकात नहीं है अफ्सपा (AFSPA) को हटाने की: श्री अमित शाह #DeshKeLiyeModi pic.twitter.com/rMiDNM3DUx
Navjot Kaur Siddhu denied ticket from Chandigarh constituency
The Congress party has denied the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat to wife of Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu. Navjot kaur has, however, said she will not rebel and work for the party candidate’s victory.
Navjot Kaur who had applied for Chandigarh Congress ticket: Pawan Bansal ji (LS candidate) is a senior leader. I respect the party's decision and we will work towards his win. My vision was to work for the benefit of the youth in the area. Unfortunately, it could not take off. pic.twitter.com/wFwgmkBI1q
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2019
Are those overreacting afraid of chowkidar’s danda? Vivek Oberoi asks after controversy on film
“I don’t understand why some people are overreacting like this. Why are such senior and famous lawyers like Abhishek Singhvi ji and Kapil Sibal ji wasting time on filing a PIL on such a modest film? Don’t know if they are scared of the film or of Chowkidar’s ‘danda’.”
Vivek Oberoi: I don't understand why some people are overreacting like this. Why are such senior and famous lawyers like Abhishek Singhvi ji and Kapil Sibal ji wasting time on filing a PIL on such a modest film? Don't know if they are scared of the film or of Chowkidar's 'danda'. pic.twitter.com/aY7cvz4loB
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2019
PM Narendra Modi an inspirational story brought on screen, says Vivek Oberoi
Vivek Oberoi, the actor who played Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a biopic, today said that he, along with crores of Indians was inspired by the prime minister and tha there was nothing wrong in bringing an inspirational story on screen.
“We are not projecting Modi ji as larger than life, he already is larger than life. We are not projecting him as a hero, he already is a hero,not only for me but for crores of people in India and abroad. Its an inspirational story which we brought to the screen.”
Narendra Modi slams Congress for promising to scrap sedition law
“The Congress has also made arrangements to reward those who abuse India. People who chant ‘Bharat tere tukde honge’ will all be let free because the Congress is conspiring to scrap the sedition law,” Modi said.
Narendra Modi terms AFSPA soldiers’ security cover, says Congress wants to steal it
Addressing a rally in West Bengal’s Siliguri, Modi said that Armed Forces Special Forces Act was like armour for the security forces but the Congress party wants to snatch it away from them.
Mamata cried so loudly that she became a hero in Pakistan: Modi
“More pain than what was felt in Rawalpindi and Lahore, was felt by Didi in Kolkata (over the Balakot air strikes),” Modi said, hitting out at Mamata’s questioning of the Balakot toll.
“Your chief minister cried so loudly that she became a hero in Pakistan,” the PM said.
काफी अड़चनों के बाद भी आपका ये चौकीदार पश्चिम बंगाल के विकास के लिए लगातार कार्य कर रहा है।
— BJP (@BJP4India) April 3, 2019
आपका ये चायवाला, यहां के चाय बागानों में काम करने वालों के लिए भी पूरी तरह समर्पित है: पीएम मोदी, सिलीगुड़ी में जनसभा को सम्बोधित करते हुए #DeshKeLiyeModi pic.twitter.com/ons9gYiiCv
Narendra Modi labels Mamata Banerjee ‘speedbreaker’, says she has stopped development in Bengal
Narendra Modi, speaking at Siliguri, spared no invective when amping up the charge on the Trinamool Congress government in the state.
Speaking at his second rally of the day, the prime minister said the cheers of the audience had reached Mamata Banerjee and would destroy her sleep.
He called her ‘speedbreaker Didi’ and said she has put the brakes on Bengal’s development. “I accept your love,” he told a wildly applauding audience.
Will do everything possible to protect Article 370, says Mehbooba Mufti
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said on Wednesday that should Article 370 be abrogated, then the people behind it should be prepared to see Jammu and Kashmir outside the country.
“We will do everything to protect Article 370 and the region,” she said, shortly after filing her nomination papers.
Trinamool unveils ‘Jumla Meter’ to check Narendra Modi’s ‘facts’
Fake news has flown thick and fast this election season, with the onus largely on small fact-checking efforts to set things straight. However, it appears as if the Trinamool Congress has jumped into the fray, with a “Jumla Meter” that ostensibly aims to check facts that Narendra Modi and his government put across.
“The last time Narendra Modi came to Bengal, he made some lofty claims,” the party’s official Twitter handle said. It then linked to a glossary of lines from Modi’s earlier speeches, all with subtexts on what the state government’s take is on the matter.
The Jumla Meter is available at the party’s official website.
#BREAKING
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) April 3, 2019
The last time Narendra Modi came to #Bengal, he made some lofty claims. We did a #FactCheck of that speech using our special #JumlaMeter on our party’s website.
Take a look >> https://t.co/Iz0F2MWneb pic.twitter.com/WsHhoqUxvA
Amit Shah treads the ’national security’ line once again in Uttarkashi
BJP chief Amit Shah, speaking at Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand said only Narendra Modi can give an answer to Pakistan and terrorists.
He also slammed Omar Abdullah for asking for another prime minister in Jammu and Kashmir. “And Congress keeps quiet,” he said.
Shah blamed the Congress for allowing “one and all” to come into the country during the 10 years of UPA rule, amping up the offensive along the internal security line.
देश भर के यात्री जब उत्तराखंड आते थे ,तो उनके परिजन चिंतित रहते थे कि अगर भू-स्खलन या हिमपात होगा या बाढ़ आ गयी तो उनका क्या होगा?
— BJP (@BJP4India) April 3, 2019
लेकिन 2014 में मोदी जी ने सरकार बनते ही यहां ऑल वेदर रोड बनाने का निर्णय लिया: श्री अमित शाह #DeshKeLiyeModi pic.twitter.com/g5UkYlXOJn
Amit Shah lauds ‘holy’ land of rivers at Uttarkashi rally
BJP president Amit Shah has begun speaking at Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. “The Gangotri and Yamunotri dhams are famous in the world. The streams that emerge from here give lives to millions of people in the country and have witnessed thousands of years of culture,” Shah began by saying.
मैं उत्तराखंड की देवभूमि पर यहां के समस्त निवासियों को मन से प्रणाम करता हूं: श्री अमित शाह #DeshKeLiyeModi pic.twitter.com/cBOGbpgq22
— BJP (@BJP4India) April 3, 2019
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