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Lok Sabha elections 2019: Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi’s poll rallies in Uttar Pradesh cancelled
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on April 8. Prime minister Narendra Modi and BJP president are present at the event. The Congress, which is the primary opposition party, released its manifesto earlier this week. The first phase of 2019 Lok Sabha elections is scheduled on April 11.Apart from releasing the election manifesto, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to address two poll rallies in Karnataka, while BJP president will be addressing a poll rally in Uttarakhand.Watch: ‘India from 2019-24 will pave way for 100 years of free India’: PM Modi
03:03 pm IST
Poll rallies of Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi cancelled
Imran Masood, Congress’ candidate from Saharanpur: For now the Rahul Gandhi-Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s rallies has been cancelled at all three places (Shamli, Bijnor, Saharanpur), due to bad weather. We are planning Priyanka ji’s road show tomorrow, reports news agency ANI.
Imran Masood, Congress' candidate from Saharanpur: For now the program (Rahul Gandhi-Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's rallies) has been cancelled at all three places (Shamli, Bijnor, Saharanpur), due to bad weather. We are planning Priyanka ji's road show tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/tGvK4h9Kpj
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 8, 2019
01:50 pm IST
Congress slams BJP manifesto
The Congress on Monday slammed the BJP manifesto. “You can’t mislead everyone, all the time,” the Congress said at a press conference.
01: 20 pm IST
Nationalism, farmers, youth focus of BJP’s 75-point manifesto
01:08 pm IST
To develop India, development has to be made into a mass movement: PM Modi
To develop India, development has to be made into a mass movement, and a successful result of that is ‘swacchta’, today ‘swachhta’ is a mass movement.
01:05 pm IST
The country you build from 2019-2024 will pave way for 100 years of free India: Modi
In 2047, India will complete 100 years of freedom. The country you build from 2019-2024 will pave the way, prepare the foundation for that India. Our next generation is going to decide the future of 2047 India. And we have big goals for this generation. We have big plans to take the nation ahead in next 5 years, that it paves way for 2047 India.
01:00 pm IST
We will form separate Jal Shakti Ministry: PM Modi
Focusing on water resources, we will form separate Jal Shakti Ministry.
12:55 pm IST
2014-2019 experience, success helped us create this manifesto: PM Modi
The experience, the success we tasted from 2014 to 2019, helped us create this manifesto.
12:52 pm IST
Nationalism is our inspiration, governance our mantra: PM Modi
Nationalism is our inspiration, governance our mantra, said PM Modi at BJP manifesto launch in New Delhi.
12:48 pm IST
We have decided to work on multidimensional level: PM Modi
We want to move forward in every sector that requires growth. To run a country, we have decided to work on a multidimensional level.
12:44 pm IST
75 years, 75 goals: PM Narendra Modi
For 75 years of free India, we have 75 goals. We have ‘one mission, one nation’ agenda which we will certainly take forward.
12: 40 pm IST
Thanks for the support of last 5 years: PM Modi
PM Modi takes the stage and starts his speech by thanking everyone.
12:38 pm IST
56 out of 57 countries said let Pak not come when it threatened to boycott OIC meet: Sushma
This is an indication of Modi ji’s diplomatic success that when Pakistan threatened to boycott Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) meeting if India was invited, but then 56 out of 57 countries said let Pakistan not come.
12:32 pm IST
India’s optic fibre network has spread far: Sushma Swaraj
India’s optic fibre network has spread far. India ranks higher on ease of doing business.
12:30 pm IST
Unlike others, we are not here with ‘ghoshna patra’, we are here with ‘sankalp patra’: Sushma Swaraj
Other parties came to you with their ‘ghoshna patra’, but we are here with a ‘sankalp patra’. We are not here to make ‘announcements’.
12:28 pm IST
Our new policy of striking terror in its origin has received global recognition: Arun Jaitley
Our new policy, new doctrine of striking terror in its origin has received global recognition: Arun Jaitley at launch of BJP manifesto
12:25 pm IST
Previous govts gave slogans, Modi govt gave resources to poor:: Arun Jaitley
Previous governments has only given slogans, PM Modi government gave resources to poor. Taxes were only reduced, not increased. The idea was to provide more money in the pocket of the people, so they could spend it.
12:23 pm IST
BJP manifesto is rooted in Indian reality: Arun Jaitley
This manifesto is not prepared with a tukde-tukde or Ivy League mindset. It’s rooted in Indian reality. Those who failed in the past decades can’t manufacture fresh idea. 2014 was election in cynical environment. Modi held hope then.
12:20 pm IST
BJP will spend ₹25 lakh crore on rural development: Rajnath Singh
BJP promises to spend ₹25 lakh crore on rural development in next five years.
12:18 pm IST
Toilet and drinking water for every home: Rajnath Singh
“Toilet and drinking water for every home. Double the length of national highway.
12:16 pm IST
100% electricity and LPG cylinders: Rajnath Singh
Seats in management institute and engineering colleges will be increased. 100% electricity and LPG cylinders.
12:14 pm IST
BJP released party poll manifesto on its official website
The BJP released the party Lok Sabha elections 2019 manifesto on its official website.
12:12 pm IST
Pension schemes got small and marginal farmers: Rajnath Singh
Ever farmer will get benefit of Kisan Samaan Nidhi irrespective of land holding. Pension schemes got small and marginal farmers. Rashtriya Vyapari Ayog will be set up for trading community. It will be very effective commission. Pension also for small shopkeepers.
12:10 pm IST
Will ensure passage of citizenship bill in Parliament with respect: Rajnath Singh
BJP will ensure passage of Citizenship Amendment Bill in Parliament with utmost respect to every state’s cultural value.
12:07 pm IST
Will explore all alternative options for Ram temple construction: Rajnath Singh
All alternative options will be explored for construction of Ram temple in a most conducive manner.
12:05 pm IST
We have zero tolerance policy to terror: Rajnath Singh jots down key points from BJP manifesto
Let’s jot down the main points of manifesto... We have zero tolerance policy to terror. We are committed to nationalism. Will check infiltration. Citizenship amendment bill - we will pass in parliament and implement it.
12:03 pm IST
We touched base with crores of people: Rajnath Singh
We touched base with crores of people. We carried 300 raths, 4000 ‘maan ki baat’ events, 110 samvad programme.
12:00 pm IST
People’s faith in PM Modi has increased: Rajnath Singh
People faith in modi has increased. Development is now fast paced. We made procedural and structural changes. We gave a responsible, sensitive government with firm commitment.
11:58 pm IST
We touched every section and region to discuss the details of manifesto: Rajnath Singh
We touched every section and region to discuss the details of manifesto. A team was set up under me and 12 others to prepare the manifesto. This is a visionary and practical document.
11: 55 am IST
PM Modi, Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh release BJP manifesto
The BJP of Monday released the party manifesto for Lok Sabah elections 2019.
11: 52 am IST
We are taking 75 sankalp to change India by 2022: Shah
We are taking 75 sankalp, to change india by 2022, 75th year of independence.
11:49 am IST
BJP manifesto was prepared after consulting 6 crore people: Amit Shah
BJP manifesto was prepared after consulting 6 crore people, says Shah at BJP manifesto for Lok Sabha elections 2019.
11:45 am IST
In last five years, entire world has taken cognisance of India: Shah
There was a time India did not matter in front of world, in last five years, entire world has taken cognisance of us. There is not a single allegation of corruption against Modi government.
11:42 am IST
2014 to 2019 were golden years for India: Amit Shah
2014 to 2019 were golden years for India. First time after 30 years that a full majority government came. Despite majority, we formed NDA government. We have strengthened national security.
11:38 am IST
I am here to remind you of 2014: BJP supremo Amit Shah
I am here to remind you of 2014. The then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi was announced as the PM candidate.We came out with manifesto on who we want to run the country.
11:28 am IST
Rajnath Singh-led manifesto committee to form 15 sub-panels
Union home minister Rajnath Singh-led manifesto committee of the BJP had decided to form 15 sub-panels to reach out to the different group of voters like farmers, youth, women, businessmen and others.
11:25 am IST
BJP to crowdsouce its manifesto?
The BJP had said in January this year that it will crowdsource its manifesto for the Lok Sabha election 2019. It had also said it will hold events across the country over the next few months to get inputs from different sets of voters for the purpose.
11:22 am IST
BJP likely to make a flew of promises
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to make a slew of promises to woo different sections of the society, especially farmers, youth and women, besides the poor after the Congress gave welfare measures, including a promise of giving ₹72,000 to the poorest 20% households in India, a major thrust as part of its poll promise.
11:20 am IST
PM Modi reaches BJP office, received by Amit Shah
Prime minister reached the BJP office in New Delhi for the launch of party manifesto for Lok Sabha elections 2019. PM Modi was greeted by BJP supremo Amit Shah.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at BJP headquarters, the party will release their manifesto for #LokSabhaElections2019 shortly. pic.twitter.com/f71GqU58Ly
— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2019
10:12 am IST
Congress president Rahul Gandhi to address 3 poll rallies in Uttar Pradesh
Congress President Rahul Gandhi will be in Uttar Pradesh today to address 3 public meetings.
Congress President @RahulGandhi will be in Uttar Pradesh today to address 3 public meetings. Watch him live on our social media channels.
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— Congress (@INCIndia) April 8, 2019
10:08 am IST
Kamal Hasan’s MNM releases its 2024 election manifesto
Tamil Nadu: Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) releases their 2024 election manifesto ‘Kovai 2024’ for Coimbatore, reports news agency ANI.
Tamil Nadu: Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) releases their 2024 election manifesto 'Kovai 2024' for Coimbatore. pic.twitter.com/lFUG13fy4w
— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2019
09:33 am IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal releases their manifesto
Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) releases their manifesto for Lok Sabha Elections 2019, reports news agency ANI.
Patna: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) releases their manifesto for #LokSabhaElections2019 pic.twitter.com/fKrq848Bft
— ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2019
09: 30 am IST
Schools in Hapur to remian closed from 9 to 11th April in of LS polls
All schools in Hapur district to remain closed from 9 April to 11 April in the light of the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2019 on 11 April, reports news agency ANI.
All schools in Hapur district to remain closed from 9 April to 11 April in the light of the first phase of #LokSabhaElections2019 on 11 April.
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 8, 2019
08:35 am IST
BJP to release its election manifesto
BJP president Amit Shah to release BJP election manifesto in presence of BJP parliamentary committee at 11 am today.
भाजपा राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष श्री अमित शाह की अध्यक्षता व भाजपा संसदीय बोर्ड के सदस्यों की उपस्थिति में भारतीय जनता पार्टी 'संकल्प पत्र लोकसभा 2019' का विमोचन।
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