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Election Commission Officials Check Bags Of Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray
Nov 14, 202414:59 IST
PM Modi Digs At Opposition
“People who have problem with Chhatrapati Sambhaji name…such people are against our identity. Can Maharashtra ever accept such people?” said PM Modi.
Nov 14, 202414:57 IST
I Bow My Head To The Family Members Of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar: PM Modi
“The public itself is in the electoral field to form the BJP-Mahayuti government. I bow my head to the family members of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar who have come in large numbers to give their blessings,” PM Modi said in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Nov 14, 202414:56 IST
NDA Leaders Felicitated PM Modi At Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
Nov 14, 202414:27 IST
PM Modi To Lead From The Front Again, Says Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence today that the Mahayuti alliance – comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) – will secure sweeping victories in the Mumbai and Konkan regions in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections.
Nov 14, 202414:22 IST
‘This Fight Is Of Ideologies’: Rahul Gandhi At Rally In Nandurbar
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a public gathering in Maharashtra’ s Nandurbar, said that elections are being held but there is contest between two ideologies
“The Congress Party, INDIA alliance say that the country must be run by Constitution. The prime minister says that I show (a copy of) Constitution in public meetings, but it is blank inside. The Constitution may be blank for him because he has never read it in his life,” he said.
Nov 14, 202414:17 IST
Amit Shah not ready to speak about story of Adani: Congress leader Manickam Tagore
A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah remarked that Article 370 will not be restored in Jammu and Kashmir even if Indira Gandhi returns from heaven, Congress leader Manickam Tagore hit back saying he is not ready to speak about the story of Gautam Adani being handed over Rs 1 lakh crore in the state. In an interview with The News Minute, Ajit Pawar had said Adani was present during the talks of 2019 government formation between NCP and BJP. Tagore told PTI, “”It shows that Amit Shah is more frustrated, and we can see that they are going to be defeated. He is not ready to speak about Maharashtra’s issues, he is not ready to speak about story of Adani being handed over Rs 1 lakh crore in Maharashtra. Amit Shah is on a very bad wicket, we can see his frustration from these words.”
Nov 14, 202414:05 IST
'Batenge To Katenge' Slogan Not In Good Taste: BJP Leader Ashok Chavan
BJP MP and former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan said that the slogan “batenge to katenge” is not in good taste and the people will not appreciate it.
In an interview to PTI on Wednesday, Chavan also said he doesn’t attach much importance to the “vote jihad – dharma yuddha” rhetoric, as the BJP and ruling Mahayuti’s policy is development of the country and Maharashtra.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Yogi Adityanath has been raising the slogan of “batenge to katenge” (divided we fall) in his rallies ahead of the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls.
Nov 14, 202413:57 IST
What Is The Theme Of Today's Rally?
Theme of the rally is “Ek hai to safe hai – vijayshankh naad rally.”
Nov 14, 202413:56 IST
PM Modi To Hold Rally At Dadar's Shivaji Park
Prime minister Modi will hold a rally today, which is said to be in the Bastion of the Uddhav Sena
The venue has the memorial of Balasaheb Thackeray
It was the same venue where Modi held a rally when he was honoured after winning 2002 elections as chief minister
Nov 14, 202413:48 IST
'The Constitution Is Empty For Narendra Modi': Rahul Gandhi
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that the Constitution that I show in public meetings is empty. The Constitution is empty for Narendra Modi because he has never read it. They say that Rahul Gandhi shows the red coloured Constitution. Modi Ji, its colour doesn’t matter to us, but we are ready to give our lives to protect what is written inside it,” Rahul Gandhi said in rally in poll-bound Maharashtra.
Nov 14, 202413:43 IST
Congress Slams Maharashtra Govt On Soyabean Procurement Issue
The Congress on Thursday slammed the Mahayuti government and said that the state has purchased only 3,888 metric tonnes of soyabean while Telangana has procured nearly 25,000 metric tonnes of it, asserting that this is the difference between “those who are committed to farmer welfare and those who are committed to their own purse and power”. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said Maharashtra’s procurement period for soyabean – the shortest of all states – will end in 15 days.
Nov 14, 202412:56 IST
Our Constitution Contains Soul Of India: Rahul Gandhi
Our Constitution contains soul of India and principles envisaged by national icons: Rahul Gandhi at rally in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar.
Nov 14, 202412:54 IST
'They Never Read Constitution': Rahul Gandhi Blank Pages Book Controversy
Those who say I show “red book with blank pages in it” have never read the Constitution: Rahul Gandhi at Nandurbar in Maharashtra
Nov 14, 202412:27 IST
Won't Allow 'Vote Jihad' In Maharashtra Polls: BJP MLA Nitesh Rane
Maharashtra BJP MLA Nitesh Rane has said he will ensure “vote jihad” does not happen in the upcoming state assembly polls and maintained he was not afraid of the multiple FIRs pertaining to hate speeches registered against him.
In an interview to PTI, Rane asserted he has “not done anything wrong” by taking the side of his “dharma” or community.
Nov 14, 202411:59 IST
Mahayuti To Make Clean Sweeps In Mumbai, Konkan: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai and Konkan assembly constituencies would see clean sweeps for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance n the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly elections, said Piyush Goyal on Thursday at the CNBC-TV18 Global Leadership Summit (GLS) 2024.
Nov 14, 202411:50 IST
AIMIM Contesting On 16 Out Of 288 Seats In Maharashtra: Owaisi
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi said to ANI, “… As per our strategy we are contesting on 16 seats… Everyone puts forward their point during elections. After elections everyone gets back to their work… We are just focusing on doing our job… AIMIM candidates will win both seats of Aurangabad…”
Nov 14, 202411:44 IST
Priyank Kharge Criticises UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday following his remarks against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, accusing Yogi of engaging in “vote bank politics.” Kharge urged the UP CM to focus on winning elections based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s achievements rather than “sowing seeds of hatred” for political gain.
“Win elections on PM Modi’s achievements, not by fostering division in society for political advantage,” Kharge posted on X.
Nov 14, 202411:24 IST
Politics Over Bag-Checking, Mahayuti Refutes Uddhav's Claims By Video Proofs
Another issue that has grabbed headlines in this Maharashtra Assembly elections is the checking of bags. The Mahayuti has refuted Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray’s claims and shared videos of bag-checking of their leaders too.
Nov 14, 202410:48 IST
Why Mahayuti, Union Govts Keen on Undermining Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Congress
The Congress on Thursday asked PM Modi why the Mahayuti and the Union governments keen on “undermining” Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Ahead of Modi’s rallies in poll-bound state, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posed three questions to him, including what is his vision to address water scarcity in Marathwada.
Why is the Mahayuti and the Union Government keen on “undermining” Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Ramesh asked.
“Raigad was the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – one of India’s greatest sons, whom the Mahayuti Government in Maharashtra and its patron in New Delhi have been undermining,” Ramesh said in a post on X.