7:32 pm IST
BJP has changed the country, it will change Telangana, too: PM Modi
“For once put your trust on us. We (BJP) have changed the country, I assure you, we will change Telangana, too,” said PM Modi.
7:21 pm IST
If leadership is correct, development happens, dreams become reality: PM Modi
“Nowadays, people say that political parties lie so much that they have now stopped believing in poll promises. But, as promised I have given ₹1,25,00,000 house keys to needy in just a year. But, the remote control government couldn’t do that in Telangana. We have proved that if leadership is correct, development happens, dreams become reality,” said PM Modi
7:19 pm IST
Vote bank politics can’t bring development: PM Modi
“Development can’t be brought just by doing vote bank politics. Development can only be brought about by taking everyone together,” said PM Modi.
7:14 pm IST
They are doing vote bank politics in the name of reservation: PM Modi
“The question is how will they (the Congress) give reservation to the minority groups as the Constitution has set the extent of reservation. They will steal the rights from the Dalits and other backward classes to give undue benefits to these minority groups. They are doing vote bank politics in the name of reservation,” said PM Modi.
{{/usCountry}}“The question is how will they (the Congress) give reservation to the minority groups as the Constitution has set the extent of reservation. They will steal the rights from the Dalits and other backward classes to give undue benefits to these minority groups. They are doing vote bank politics in the name of reservation,” said PM Modi.
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They are demeaning the constitution by talking about reservation to politics: PM Modi
“They are demeaning the constitution by talking about reservation to politics. Polls will come and go, but that the country remains intact is the responsibility of every political party,” said PM Modi.
7:07 pm IST
KCR, Rahul Gandhi two sides of same coin: PM Modi
Addressing a public meeting in Hyderabad, PM Modi said, “Rahul Gandhi, Chandrababu Naidu and KCR are apprentices. They talk about appeasement, casteism. They are two sides of the same coin,”said PM Modi.
7:02 pm IST
KCR and Rahul Gandhi, Naidu well apprised about each other’s characters: PM Modi
Terming Rahul Gandhi and Chandrababu Naidu as ‘naamdar’ (ones with big names), PM Modi said “They attack KCR and KCR attacks them back. It seems they are well apprised of each other’s characters.
7:01 pm IST
Opposition should come out and address the issue of dynastic politics: PM Modi
“If you don’t like Modi, that’s fine. But, if you are even a bit concerned about the country’s democracy, you (opposition) should come out and address the issue of dynastic politics,” said PM Modi
6:56 pm IST
Opposition should answer whether TDP is a dynastic party or not: PM Modi
“Those sitting in Delhi should answer whether TDP is a dynastic party or not,”said PM Modi.
6:54 pm IST
Telangana has to defeat autocracy and make democracy win: Modi
“The people of Hyderabad will have to decide whether they want to strengthen democracy or not. Telangana has to defeat autocracy and make democracy win. In Telangana, what we are seeing is dynastic politics. Out of all the parties, which are contesting these elections, only one party, the BJP values the democratic ideals,” said PM Modi.
6:53 pm IST
Hyderabad can inspire the whole country by making democracy win: PM Modi
“Hyderabad can inspire the whole country by making democracy win by voting BJP to power,” said PM Modi.
6:48 pm IST
PM Modi addresses public rally in Hyderabad
PM Modi is addressing a public rally in Hyderabad.
6:32 pm IST
KCR, Modi playing collusion politics: Chandrababu Naidu
“Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu in Hyderabad: Central government did not fulfill the assurances they made to Telangana. Yet, K Chandrashekar Rao is not questioning Modi, they are both playing collusion politics,” said Chandrababu Naidu.
5:25 pm IST
Rahul, Naidu attend rally in Hyderabad
Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu are attending a public rally in Hyderabad.
5:16 pm IST
Raje govt has brought development to every village of Rajasthan: Shah
“Vasundhara Raje-led BJP government in Rajasthan has brought development to every village of the state,” said Amit Shah.
5:06 pm IST
Not sure whether Rahul campaigning for Congress or BJP: Shah
“Rahul Gandhi is taking PM Modi’s name much more than we in BJP take. I am not sure whether he is campaigning for Congress or BJP,” said Amit Shah in Rajasthan’s Madhopur.
4:15 pm IST
In 2019, Congress will take away power from Modi: Rahul
“In 2019, we (Congress) will defeat them (BJP), and will take away power from Narendra Modi. Modi wants to remain the PM and keep KCR the CM, but we will defeat this partnership,” said Rahul Gandhi in Telangana.
4:15 pm IST
BJP, Narendra Modi a threat to India: Rahul Gandhi
“Wherever I go, I speak against Narendra Modi because I know Modi and the BJP are threats to our country. They spread hate and the Congress fights them,” said Rahul Gandhi in Telangana.
4:10 pm IST
KCR has always helped BJP: Rahul Gandhi
“Every opposition party had requested KCR to not help BJP during presidential and vice-presidential elections, but he continued to do so,.” said Rahul Gandhi.
“BJP made people stand in queues during demonetisation, everyone criticised them, but KCR continued to support them. GST is finishing industries, but KCR didn’t pay heed to your woes and supported this move too,” said Rahul Gandhi.
4:05 pm IST
MIM helping KCR in Telangana: Rahul Gandhi
“It’s a grand alliance at one side and KCR at the other in Telangana. The MIM is also helping KCR. During Maharashtra and Assam elections, MIM helped BJP to defeat Congress,” said Rahul Gandhi.
4:00 pm IST
Cong doesn’t know about agriculture: PM Modi
“Congress today cries crocodile tears for farmers, but they only know about gardens, they don’t know anything about agriculture. They don’t even know whether chana grows on trees or shrubs,” said PM Modi.
3:55 pm IST
BJP govt put a check on black marketing of urea: PM Modi
“During Ashok Gehlot’s govt, for urea you had to stand in queues, it was black marketed, but not anymore because we put a check on it,” said PM Modi
3:50 pm IST
We will give ₹1 lakh to every Self help group: Rahul Gandhi
“If voted to power, our alliance will give ₹1 lakh to every Self help group,” said Rahul Gandhi in Telangana.
“We will set a fund of ₹1 crore for women entrepreneur groups
KCR took your money and gave it to industrialists,” said Gandhi
3:50 pm IST
Cong doesn’t have a CM face because they know they won’t win: PM Modi
“Wherever Congress goes in Rajasthan, they tell multiple ministers “you will be the CM,” because they know they are not going to win, they are not going to come to power,” said PM Modi.
3:45 pm IST
Cong mocked my ideas of Swacchata, yoga: PM Modi
“Congress has always mocked my ideas of Swacchata (cleanliness), yoga because they do not realize their importance,” said PM Modi
3:40 pm IST
Namdar Gandhi chose to overlook fakir Gandhi’s ideologies
“Cleanliness is foremost for tourism, which is what even Gandhi ji promoted. Congress had been in power for four generations, but they never remembered Gandhi’s ideology of cleanliness.
Namdar gandhi chose to forget fakir Gandhi,” said PM Modi.
3:35 pm IST
Tourism flourished under BJP’s regime: PM Modi
“Were these all the Indian monuments built during Modi government’s time? Were they not present at Congress’ time, but why didn’t tourism flourish back then.
Today, India welcomes tourists from all over the world, had Congress worked in the this direction we would have been getting the largest traffic of tourists in the world, ” asks PM Modi.
3:30 pm IST
UN honoured India with Champion of the Earth title: PM Modi
“When the world didn’t know anything about global warming, India’s Bishnoi community was doing their bit to conserve the environment,” said PM Modi.
3:25 pm IST
The people have my remote control: PM Modi
“The public has all the knowledge and my remote control lies in their hands which is why I am on the right track,” said PM Modi in Rajasthan.
3:20 pm IST
How is my knowledge of Hinduism related to Rajasthan elections: PM Modi
“Does Rajasthan need to vote to get solutions their problems related to electricity, educations,etc, or on basis of whether I know about Hinduism or not?” asked PM Modi.
3:15 pm IST
Congress talks of development: PM Modi
“What’s the purpose of a government? so that we can come up with solution to problems related to issues of development, be it roads, electricity, and education.
But Congress never mentions about development in their speeches,” said PM Modi.
3:10 pm IST
Congress a university of lies: PM Modi
“Congress lets one get a PhD in telling lies, and those who lie maximum are even taken into positions of power,” said PM Modi in Jodhpur.
3:05 pm IST
PM Modi addresses rally in Jodhpur
PM Modi is currently addressing a rally in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur.
2:55 pm IST
TRSS- TRS’ real name, says Rahul
“TRSS is TRS’ real name,” said Rahul Gandhi.
2:50 pm IST
Rahul promises reservation for tribals
“If our alliance comes to power, tribals will get reservation as per their population. We’ll fulfil the decision taken in undived Andhra’s assembly on Dalit categorisation,” says Rahul.
2:45 pm IST
Youngsters to get ₹3,000 as unemployment allowance: Rahul
“If Congress comes to power, the old pension system will be brought back. Every youth will get ₹3,000 as unemployment allowance. 20% of the budget will be put in education to build colleges, schools, and universities and a 30-bed hospital will be built in every in every district,” said Rahul Gandhi.
2:40 pm IST
KCR promised 22,000 houses, not even 5,000 constructed yet: Rahul
In 5 years, KCR had promised that he would give a 2-bedroom house to every person. 22,000 houses were promised but not even 5,000 have been made. KCR should explain to the people of Telangana why he didn’t do what he had promised.
Congress will fulfil those promises when it comes to power.
We’ll give ₹5 lakh to build those houses. All those who don’t have houses will get their money back,” said rahul Gandhi.
2:37 pm IST
KCR insulted people, should apologise: Rahul
“KCR said the public doesn’t understand. The public made KCR CM and KCR doesn’t respect the people. KCR should apologise to the people of Telangana for insulting them,” said Rahul Gandhi.
2:35 pm IST
Cong will waive off farmers’ loans
“When farmers fought for their land, for MSP, they were attacked with violence and were arrested and sent to jails.
When the Congress comes to power, we’ll waive farmers’ loans,” said Rahul Gandhi.
“Under KCR’s rule, farmers weren’t given right prices for their produce, we’ll ensure you get right prices, is ₹2000 for Dhan , ₹7000 for kapas, ₹10,000 for chilly, and ₹10,000 for haldi,” said Gandhi.
2:30 pm IST
KCR abolished Congress’ land reforms law: Rahul
“In the country and in the state, farmers are committing suicide. UPA govt had brought a land reform law to protect farmers and their lands. As per that law, the farmers should have got 4 times the market rate for their land.Land couldn’t be taken from the farmer without asking him.
We brought the adivasi bill to give adivasis patta for their land. The bill clearly stated that adivasis should get benefits in terns of land, water and air. All these laws were finished in Telangana by KCR.
2:30 pm IST
30,000 youths in Telangana are unemployed: Rahul
“30,000 youths in Telangana are unemployed. How many youths did KCR give jobs to? Entire Telangana knows that he did not reimburse the fee of lakhs of students, causing them immense losses,” said Rahul Gandhi in Telangana.
2:25 pm IST
KCR’s new name Khao Commission Rao: Rahul
“After 5 years of KCR govt, where he kept redesigning projects, KCR has got a new name- Khao Commission Rao.
When Telangana was formed, the state has ₹17,000 crore surplus. In 5 years, Telangana is facing a 2.5 lakh crore debt. It can’t even be imagined, but every family owes ₹2.5 lakh.”
2:20 pm IST
Rahul has Modi phobia: Amit Shah
“Rahul Gandhi has Modi phobia. Against all the good schemes/policies like ‘Swacch Bharat” that Modi govt has put in place, Congress says ‘Modi hatao’, ” says Amit Shah.
2:15 pm IST
Telangana has been betrayed by KCR: Rahul
“You were betrayed in terms of water, jobs, progress.Palamur Ranga Reddy project was a project of ₹10,000 crore. KCR redesigned it into a project of ₹60,000 crore. Thousands of crores of money were given to his contractors, family and friends.
The water you were to get you didn’t get. Congress will complete this project in 2 phases.” said Rahul.
2:10 pm IST
Thousands of tribals given pattas: Amit Shah
“Under Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje regime, Thousands of tribals have been given pattas,” says Amit Shah.
2:05 pm IST
Ayushman Bharat for the poor avail affordable medical facilities: Amit Shah
“Ayushman Bharat scheme has been put in place of the welfare of poor, and for them to avail affordable medical facilities,” said Amit Shah.
2:00 pm IST
Rahul Gandhi addresses rally in Telangana’s Gadwal
Rahul Gandhi is currently addressing a rally in Telangana’s Gadwal.
1:55 pm IST
Amit Shah addresses rally in Pratapgarh
BJP chief Amit Shah is currently addressing a rally in Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh.
1:20 pm IST
When Cong was at Centre, Rajasthan state govt only ₹1.9 lakh crore: Amit Shah
“When it was Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi’s govt at the Centre, what did Rajasthan government got only Rs.1,09,242 cr in 13th Finance Commission. BJP government worked to increase it to Rs.2,63,580 cr for the state,” said Amit Shah.
1:00 pm IST
Cong couldn’t bring development: Amit Shah
“Nehru-Gandhi’s private firm, Congress party has not been able to bring about development in the country,” said Amit Shah.
12:55 pm IST
Built over 8 crore toilets: Amit Shah
“BJP built over 8 crore toilets, a move that led women to a dignified life,” says Amit Shah.
8 करोड़ गरीबों के घर में शौचालय बनाकर माताओं और बहनो को शर्म से मुक्त करके सम्मान के साथ जीने का अधिकार भाजपा की सरकार ने दिया है: श्री अमित शाह #राजस्थान_री_शान_भाजपा— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) December 3, 2018
12:50 pm IST
40 lakh illegal migrants identified in Assam NRC
“NRC is a measure to keep illegal migrants out of the country, 40 lakh of them were identified in Assam alone.Congress kept opposing the move, for they might be a vote bank for them, but we don’t want them as vote banks instead security of the nation is our priority.
12:48 pm IST
Modi ordered surgical strikes on 10th day after Uri attack: Amit Shah
“Modi ordered surgical strikes on 10th day after Uri attack so as ti avenged the martyrs’ sacrifice,” said Amit Shah.
12:45 pm IST
BJP came to power in 19 states after Modi’s win in 2014: Amit Shah
“Rahul Gandhi keeps asking for our accounts, let me tell him today that after the Lok Sabha elections in 2014 when Narendra Modi became the PM, BJP came to power in 19 states,” said Amit Shah.
12:45 pm IST
Cong has no minister, no policies, no principles: Amit Shah
“ On one side is the BJP party, a team of patriots, and on one side is Congress, a party that has no minister, no policies, no principles,” said Amit Shah.
12:40 pm IST
Stop day dreaming, Rahul: Amit Shah
“You have to choose between BJP and Cong on Dec 7. But Rahul gandhi is already day dreaming about winning in Rajasthan,” said Amit Shah.
12:35 pm IST
Amit Shah takes a dig at Cong’s CM face
“I’ve have been asking Cong about their CM face in Rajasthan but he still doesn’t have an answer,” said Amit Shah.
12:30 pm IST
Amit Shah addresses public meeting in Chittorgarh
BJP chief Amit Shah is currently addressing a rally in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh.
“I’m glad I got an opportunity to come the Maharana Pratap’s birthplace,” said Amit Shah.
12:35 pm IST
Amit Shah offeres prayers at Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Chittorgarh
Rajasthan: BJP President Amit Shah offered prayers at Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Chittorgarh, earlier today. pic.twitter.com/Zf2yNKlOzC— ANI (@ANI) December 3, 2018
12:05 pm IST
Telangana, Modi, KCR & Owaisi are one: Rahul
“Telangana, Modi, KCR and Owaisi are one”, tweeted Rahul Gandhi.
TRS is the BJP's "B" team & KCR operates as Mr Modi's, Telangana Rubber Stamp.
Owaisi's, AIMIM is the BJP's "C" team, whose role is to split the anti BJP/ KCR vote.
Great people of Telangana, Modi, KCR & Owaisi are one. They speak in twisted tongues. Do not be fooled by them! pic.twitter.com/yIt6vlC6Wh— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) December 3, 2018
11:10 am IST
Rajnath to address election meetings in Rajasthan
Union home minister Rajnath Singh is going to address three election meetings in Kumbhalgarh, Aspur and Jhalrapatan constituencies of Rajasthan today.
10:55 am IST
119-Member Telangana assembly goes to polls on Dec 7
Elections in Telangana, a 119-member assembly will be held on December 7.
The Telangana legislative assembly was prematurely dissolved on September 6 as per a recommendation made by the state cabinet. The assembly polls were originally scheduled to be held along with Lok Sabha elections next year.
10:50 am IST
200-member Rajasthan Assembly to go to polls on Dec 7
The 200-member Rajasthan Assembly is scheduled to go to polls on December 7 and counting of votes will take place on December 11.
10:45 am IST
Congress’ Rajasthan manifesto a fraud on people: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday called the Congress’ election manifesto “a fraud on the people”, saying that the party’s governments in Karnataka and Punjab had similarly promised to waive farmers’ loan but “not a single penny has been waived”.
10:40 am IST
Farmers’ crisis, job creation focus of Congress’s Rajasthan poll manifesto
Loan waiver to farmers, free education to girls and women, unemployment allowance of up to ₹3,500 to educated youth and pension to elderly farmers are among the promises the Rajasthan Congress has made in its election manifesto released in Jaipur on Thursday.
10:35 am IST
59 SC, ST seats could sway Rajasthan poll outcome
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 50 out of the 59 seats reserved for the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Rajasthan to return to power in the state in 2013. The Congress bagged 34 of the reserved seats in the 200-member assembly and went on to form the government in the state five years earlier. The SCs (17.8%) and the STs (13.5%) account for the Rajasthan’s 31.3% population and are key to who rules the state.
10:30 am IST
Delivered results, it shouldn’t be a black mark: Vasundhara Raje
As she carries out whirlwind tours across Rajasthan coming to the fag end of the election campaign, chief minister Vasundhara Raje says that there is no anti-incumbency and BJP will retain power based on the work done by the government in the last five years.
Click here for full coverage of Rajasthan assembly elections
10:25 am IST
Neither believe in, nor practise communal politics: Cong on its poll manifesto
The Congress Tuesday said it neither believed in nor practised communal politics, but had only reflected the sentiments of the people of Telangana by incorporating promises towards a particular community in its manifesto for the poll-bound state.
10:20 am IST
1 lakh cows, farm loan waiver, free laptops main promises in BJP’s Telangana manifesto
Farm loan waiver up to ₹two lakh, free laptops to degree students, regulation of liquor sale, free distribution of cows to one lakh people every year are some of the main promises in the BJP’s manifesto for the December 7 Telangana Assembly polls.
The manifesto, released Thursday by state BJP president K Laxman, also promised a legislation to prevent “forcible religious conversions” made by offering money and other inducements.
10:15 am IST
KCR’s poll manifesto promises big sops for farmers, unemployment allowance
Doubling the quantum of pensions being given to senior citizens below poverty line and differently-abled persons, payment of unemployment allowance to the jobless youth, waiver of crop loans up to ₹1 lakh and enhancement of financial assistance to farmers from ₹8,000 per acre to ₹10,000 per year are some of the promises made in the manifesto of Telangana Rashtra Samithi for the next week’s assembly elections in the state.
10:10 am IST
Stage set for high-voltage last lap as big guns hit campaign trail
With only three days to go before electioneering ends for the December 7 Telangana polls, political parties are set to unleash their star campaigners for some high-octane campaigning.
10:05 am IST
Congress national president Rahul Gandhi to address public meetings in Telangana
For his campaign tour, Congress national president Rahul Gandhi will also be addressing public meetings in Telangana’s Gadwal and Tandur.
10:00 am IST
As campaigning heats up, Amit Shah to hold rallies in Rajasthan
BJP chief Amit Shah will be in Rajasthan today to address public meetings in Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh, Bundi and Sawai Madhopur.
10:00 am IST
PM Modi to address rallies in Rajasthan, Telangana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will Monday address rallies in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur and Telangana’s Hyderabad.