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Assembly elections 2018 HIGHLIGHTS: It was not easy for us to carve out Telangana, says Sonia Gandhi
Political parties are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to outdo each other in the assembly elections in five states — Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Mizoram, Telangana — fielding key leaders, poaching heavyweights, forging alliances, among others.PM Modi addressed a public rally in Lunglei, Mizoram, while Congress president Rahul Gandhi addressed a public meeting in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha. UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi is also scheduled to address a public meeting in Hyderabad on Friday.Telangana will go to polls in a single phase on December 7, while Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram will go to polls on November 28. HT brings you the latest from the election front.Here are the highlights:
10:00 pm IST
Walls constructed in Bemetara, Chhattisgarh, for security of EVMs
Walls have been constructed in Bemetara, Chhattisgarh, for security of EVMs following assembly elections, reports ANI.Collector says, “Counting will take after 20 days. Security forces and CCTVs are also there. Gates are locked, but wall is an added precaution.”
Chhattisgarh: Walls have been constructed in Bemetara for security of Electronic Voting Machines following assembly elections.Collector says, "Counting will take after 20 days. Security forces & CCTVs are also there for security. Gates are locked, but wall is an added precaution" pic.twitter.com/z69Fjpc3bo
— ANI (@ANI) November 23, 2018
7:40 pm IST
We will work for farmers, women and youth: Rahul
Farmers, women and youth will be benefitted if we come to power: Rahul
7:38 pm IST
Only one person ruled Telangana and benefitted his family: Rahul
We will fulfil the dreams of people. Only one person ruled Telangana and benefitted his family. Our govt won’t work for any one family but for the people: Rahul
7:36 pm IST
TRS rule is going to end: Rahul
Telangana was formed by the blood and sweat of people. Sonia Gandhi had a big hand in creation of Telangana. TRS rule is going to end.And to end that rule, we have come together with TDP, CPI and TJS: Rahul Gandhi
7:30 pm IST
Amit Shah’s road show in MP’s Katni
LIVE on #Periscope: LIVE : Shri @AmitShah's road show in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. #मध्यप्रदेश_भाजपाप्रदेश https://t.co/rerkDJgRyB
— BJP (@BJP4India) 23 November 2018
7:25 pm IST
Rulers of Telangana only took care of themselves: Sonia
Rulers of Telangana took care of themselves but not the people. Elections are a time when we can get rid of these problems. Congress has announced welfare schemes for every section of society: Sonia
7:23 pm IST
TRS govt destroyed co-operatives: Sonia
Co-operatives are being destroyed by TRS govt. Co-operatives benefitted women highly: Sonia
7:20 pm IST
Farmers are committing suicides: Sonia
Farmers are committing suicides. There is lack of water. TRS govt did not adhere to Land Acquisition Bill. People could not avail benefits of MGNREGA. Lack of employment among youth: Sonia
7:18 pm IST
Lack of development in Telangana: Sonia
I am sad at the state of affairs in Telangana. The development this state should have seen is nowhere. The dreams you saw when Telangana was formed, how much has been fulfilled in last four years?: Sonia
7:16 pm IST
We had to pay the price for dividing AP: Sonia
We had to pay the price for dividing the state. We wanted to give special category status for Andhra Pradesh. I want to assure the people of AP that we are still firm on that: Sonia
7:15 pm IST
Not easy for us to carve out Telangana: Sonia
It was not easy for us to carve out Telangana. We had to think of the welfare of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, says Sonia Gandhi.
7:05 pm IST
Sonia Gandhi welcomed by Telangana Cong leaders
Sea of crowd gathered at Medchal, waiting to hear Smt Sonia Gandhi. #TelanganaKosamSoniaAmma pic.twitter.com/3bLFlbZ3oH
— Telangana Congress (@INCTelangana) November 23, 2018
6:50 pm IST
Sonia Gandhi to address public meeting in Medchal soon
Sonia Gandhi to address public meeting in Medchal, Telangana, soon.
4:47 pm IST
Glimpses from PM Modi’s roadshow in Aizawl
Mizoram is all set to vote for the BJP. #MizoramWithModi pic.twitter.com/k2nsor0ub2
— BJP (@BJP4India) 23 November 2018
4:45 pm IST
Modi govt stopped black marketing of urea: Amit Shah
Modi govt stopped black marketing of urea. Now farmers don’t have to stand in queue to get urea: Amit Shah
4:40 pm IST
Chouhan govt ensured power supply in MP: Amit Shah
During Congress rule, electricity was a major problem in MP. Shivraj Singh Chouhan govt ensured electricity reaches every house: Amit Shah in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.
4:34 pm IST
Demonetisation was to convert black money into white: Rahul
Demonetisation was not a fight against black money, but it was to convert black money into white. Farmers of MP will not forget Mandsaur (police firings): Rahul
4:32 pm IST
Truth in my allegations: Rahul
By mistake, I said Chouhan’s son was named in Panama papers. I was threatened with defamation. But when I speak of Vyapam, midday meal scam, I am not threatened with defamation. This means there is truth in what I say: Rahul.
4:30 pm IST
So many scams in MP: Rahul
HAL choppers were used in Kargil and surgical strike. But contract was given to someone who opened a company 10 days back. Vyapam, e-tendering scam, midday meal scam and many scams took place here. Students know they can’t get jobs through fair means but have to pay money for it: Rahul.
4:26 pm IST
Rahul targets Modi over Rafale again
Air Force wanted 126 aircraft. UPA said aircraft will be built in India and we will give Rs 526 crore. PM Modi goes to France. French President says PM Modi told him HAL won’t get contract, aircraft will be built in France at Rs 1,600 crore: Rahul.
4:24 pm IST
Cong will revive industrial belt: Rahul
Five years later, you won’t go to other states in search of jobs, but for tourism. We will revive industrial belt: Rahul.
4:22 pm IST
Food processing plant in every district: Rahul
Loan waiver in 10 days. Food processing plant in every district. Ketchup factory where tomatoes are grown, chips factory where potatoes are grown, soya bean oil where soya bean is grown: Rahul Gandhi.
4:20 pm IST
Land forcibly taken away from farmers: Rahul
We introduced Land Acquisition Bill. Farmers would get four times the price. But PM Modi and CM Chouhan did away with that Bill. Land is being taken away forcibly: Rahul gandhi.
4:17 pm IST
Centre and MP govt do not care for farmers: Rahul
In Delhi, PM Modi makes promises that he will deposit Rs 15 lakh in every bank account, give jobs to 2 lakh youth every year, waive loans for farmers. In MP, Shivraj Chouhan made 20,000 announcements. Farmers commit suicide, they plead, but there is no one to listen to them: Rahul Gandhi.
4:10 pm IST
Rahul addresses meeting in MP’s Sehore
Congress president Rahul Gandhi addresses public gathering in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.
4:00 pm IST
PM Modi’s roadshow in Aizawl
#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at supporters in Mizoram's Aizwal. #MizoramElections pic.twitter.com/VcEkSyxRCH
— ANI (@ANI) 23 November 2018
3:55 pm IST
Rahul Gandhi stays less in India and more in foreign countries: Chouhan
Where will Rahul Gandhi be seen after November 28 (polling day in MP)? He stays less in India and more in foreign countries: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Satna, reports ANI.
3:07 pm IST
Our aim is to use your money for your own welfare: Rahul Gandhi
“Our aim is to use your money for your own welfare. We don’t want to use your money to make the future of industrialists. That’s the difference between us and the BJP,” said Rahul Gandhi
3:04 pm IST
After Haryana and Punjab, now MP will feed the country: Rahul Gandhi
“After Haryana and Punjab, now Madhya Pradesh will feed the country. We want to make the state the centre for agriculture,” said Rahul Gandhi
3:02 pm IST
NRC helped identify intruders: Amit Shah
“Under Congress’ rule, intruders kept on entering the country as the party would see vote bank in them. Our party came to power in Assam and brought NRC which identified 40 lakh intruders,” said Amit Shah.
3:01 pm IST
Rahul Gandhi corners Centre over Rafale
“The CBI director wanted to probe Rafale, which is why he was ousted by the government,” alleged Rahul Gandhi.
2:55 pm IST
When I talk about Vyapam or midday meal scam, no one talks about issuing a defamation notice against me: Rahul Gandhi
When I speak about Vyapam scam, illegal mining scam, e-tendering scam, mid-day meal scam, no one talks about slapping a defamation notice. What does it mean?,” questions Rahul Gandhi.
2:47 pm IST
Congress will waive farms loans within 10 days of coming to power in MP: Rahul Gandhi
In just a few days, Congress is going to form government in MP. And, I believe the farmers of Madhya Pradesh will make Congress win. Congress will waive farms loans within 10 days of coming to power in MP.
2:43 pm IST
BJP govt is buying farmers’ crops with support price: Amit Shah
The BJP government is buying farmers’ wheat, rice and other grains with support price,” said Amit Shah in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni.
2:41 pm IST
Rahul Gandhi addresses public gathering in MP’s Raisen
Congress president Rahul Gandhi is addressing a public gathering in MP’s Raisen.
1:31 pm IST
Want to listen your ‘mann ki baat’ and develop MP
“I don’t want to share my ‘mann ki baat’, instead I want to hear your ‘mann ki baat’ and develop Madhya Pradesh,” said Rahul Gandhi.
1:30 pm IST
This country is not formed by a person or a political party, it’s formed by its people
“This country is not formed by a person or a political party, the country is formed by its people, its farmers and its small businessmen,” said Rahul Gandhi
1:27 pm IST
We will create a web of food-processing factories in MP: Rahul Gandhi
“We will create a web of food-processing factories in Madhya Pradesh. This will generate more jobs in the state,” said Rahul Gandhi.
1:21 pm IST
Rahul Gandhi confident of forming govt in MP
“It’s guaranteed. Congress is going to form government in Madhya Pradesh,” said Rahul Gandhi
1:18 pm IST
Rahul Gandhi criticises government over Rafale contract
Rahul Gandhi alleges CBI director was ousted as he was going to probe Rafale.
1:15 pm IST
PM took Rafale contract from HAL and gave it to Anil Ambani: Rahul Gandhi
“PM Modi took the contract of Rafale from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) and gave it to Anil Ambani,” said Rahul Gandhi.
1:05 pm IST
Rahul Gandhi addresses public gathering in MP’s Vidisha
Congress President RahulGandhi is addressing a public gathering in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.
Congress President @RahulGandhi is received with love & warmth ahead of his public rally in Basoda, Madhya Pradesh. #WaqtHaiBadlavKa pic.twitter.com/vuXofDkuVs
— Congress (@INCIndia) November 23, 2018
12:30 pm IST
Double engine of BJP govts in both Centre and state will take Mizoram to new heights:PM
“The double engine of BJP governments in both the Centre and the State will take Mizoram to new heights,” said PM Modi.
12:21 pm IST
Transformation through Transportation is our mantra for northeast: PM
“Transformation through Transportation is our mantra for the North Eastern states,” said PM Modi.
12:20 pm IST
Work culture of the Congress has caused many projects to be delayed: PM
“The work culture of the Congress has caused many projects to be delayed, leading to crumbling infrastructure in the state. However, the neighbouring states have excellent roads,” said PM Modi.
12:16 pm IST
India’s development is possible when northeast is developed:PM
“India’s development is possible when this region is developed.BJP is dedicated to development of northeast.We’re focussing on connectivity, highway, railway, airway&waterway. ‘Transformation through Transportation’ our agenda for this region’s development,” said PM iModi n Lunglei, Mizoram
12:13 pm IST
Congress doesn’t bother about Mizoram: PM
“Due to the Congress govt in Mizoram, people aren’t able to benefit from it. In fact, the Congress govt doesn’t bother about Mizoram,” said PM Modi.
12:09 pm IST
Railways’ development work grown three times under our govt: PM
“BJP govt works towards both - the pace and the development. The development work of the Railways has grown three times during our govt,” said PM Modi.
12:04 pm IST
Northeast has moved past from bandh, guns and blockades: PM
“The Northeast has moved past from bandh, guns and blockades. The people across Northeast are experiencing it,” said PM Modi.
12:00 pm IST
By working on ‘Act fast for India’s East’, we have developed every region of the Northeast: PM Modi
“By working on ‘Act fast for India’s East’, in the last 4.5 years, we have developed every region of the Northeast,” said PM Modi
11:56 am IST
Mizoram has a golden opportunity to rid themselves of Congress culture: PM
“Congress party which once governed most Indian States, is now restricted to just two or three States. Now, the people of Mizoram, have a golden opportunity to rid themselves, of this Congress culture,” said PM Modi.
11:54 am IST
Always a pleasure to visit this part of the country: PM
“It is always a pleasure to visit this part of the country. In the last four years, I have travelled to different States of the North-East 27 times,” said PM Modi.
11:52 am IST
PM Modi addresses public rally in Mizoram
PM Narendra Modi is addressing a public rally in Mizoram’s Lunglei
