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  • BJP Manifesto 2024: Big Highlights Of ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’ – BJP’s Lok Sabha Poll Promises |

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today released its manifesto for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The manifesto was launched at the party’s Delhi office with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and other senior BJP leaders in attendance. The BJP promised several steps for the welfare of farmers, youth, poor and women.  According to the BJP, the year 2025 will be declared the ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Year’. The BJP also promised to increase Mudra Yojana loan ceiling to Rs 20 lakh from Rs 10 lakh.

    Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Work on BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ will begin immediately after the June 4 results. The government has already started working on the 100-day action plan. The ambition of the people of the country is Modi’s mission. We saw the success of Chandrayaan. Now we will experience the pride of Gaganyaan. We just saw India welcoming the world to the G20 and now we will make all efforts to host the Olympics.”

    Watch LIVE: BJP releases Sankalp Patra for Lok Sabha elections 2024. #ModiKiGuarantee https://t.co/8rxAB1SuU4
    — BJP (@BJP4India) April 14, 2024

    Key points of the BJP manifesto:

    1. BJP promised the much-anticipated clarity on one nation, one election and ‘single electoral roll’. 

    2. The BJP promised to empower 3 crore more women to make them ‘Lakhpati Didi’. The party also promised to include all elderly aged over 70 years and transgender community in the Ayushman Bharat scheme. 

    3. The saffron party also promised to bring a Uniform Civil Code to the country. The UCC has been the BJP’s key poll plank besides the abrogation of Article 370 and the Ram Temple.

    4. It promises to make electricity bills zero with the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. Addressing the media on the occasion, PM Narendra Modi said that the government will work to further bolster these schemes while also providing cheaper piped natural gas to the people. 

    5. The implementation of the National Education Policy and a law against paper leaks also featured among the promises.

    6. The manifesto also promises to make India the third largest economy of the world besides setting the goal of making India a ‘global manufacturing hub’.

    7. BJP also promised to expand Vande Bharat trains to every corner of the country. Three models of Vande Bharat will run in the country – Sleeper, Chair Car and Vande Bharat Metro, said Modi. “Similarly, in the direction of modern and developed India, today the work of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train is progressing rapidly and is almost nearing completion. Now BJP has resolved that in the coming times, we will speed up the journey towards modernity by starting one bullet train project each in North India,” said Modi. 

    8. “We will create new satellite towns, which will emerge as growth centres for the nation’s development,” said Modi.

    9. To woo Tamil voters, the BJP promised to build Thiruvalluvar cultural centres all over the world. “The world’s oldest Tamil language is our pride. BJP will undertake every tourism to enhance the global reputation of the Tamil language,” said Modi.

    10. In the last ten years, around 10 crore women have been associated with the Self-Help Groups, said the BJP. “We have decided to train these Self-Help Groups in the fields of IT, education, health, retail and tourism,” said Modi.

    The BJP had appointed a manifesto committee headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that met twice to deliberate on its contents after the party had launched multiple exercises, including massive campaigns across the country to seek people’s suggestions before the release of the ‘Sankalp Patra’. The BJP received over 1.5 million suggestions for its manifesto, including more than 4,00,000 through the NaMo app and over 1.1 million through videos.

  • Lok Sabha Elections: Congress Releases Candidate List; Fields Vikramaditya Singh From Himachal`s Mandi

    Congress released a list of 16 candidate for upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the party nominated Vikramaditya Singh against BJP’s Kangana Ranaut from Mandi constituency of Himachal Pradesh.

  • LIVE Updates | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: In Bastar, Rahul Accuses PM Of Favoring The Wealthy And Ignoring The Masses |

    Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah holds roadshow in Kanniyakumari, Tamil Nadu. Congress, AIADMK, and BJP have fielded Vijay Vasanth, Nazerath Pasilian and Pon Radhakrishnan respectively. Congress’ Vasanth is the sitting MP from the seat who won the by-polls after the demise of his father H Vasanthakumar in August 2020. Later, he will campaign in the Bhandara-Gondia constituency of Sakoli district, Maharashtra at 3:30 p.m. 

    Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, Tejashwi Yadav, along with other party leaders, released their manifesto titled ‘Parivartan Patra’ ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. At the launch, Yadav said, “Today, we have released our ‘Parivartan Patra’. We are bringing 24 promises in 2024, which is our commitment that we will fulfil. It has a lot of important issues regarding the development of Bihar.”

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will be campaigning for party candidate Kawasi Lakhma from the Bastar constituency. He will address a public meeting at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Maidan at 12 p.m. 

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will address a public meeting while campaigning for the BJP candidate from the Moradabad Lok Sabha constituency at Alampur Gawadi Maidan, Badhapur, at 12.25 p.m. He will also campaign for the BJP candidate Jitin Prasada from the Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency at Behedi in Bareilly at the Ramlila Maidan at 3.30 p.m.

    Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav will hold a public meeting in Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. He will leave from Lucknow at 10:15 a.m., hold a public meeting in Muzaffarnagar at 1:30 p.m., and another meeting at Nahtaur in Bijnor at 2:30 p.m.

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    6:00 PM BJP candidate from Mandi constituency Kangana Ranaut dances with people during a public meeting in Mandi’s Jogindernagar.

    #WATCH | Himachal Pradesh: BJP candidate from Mandi Kangana Ranaut dances with people during a public meeting in Mandi’s Jogindernagar. pic.twitter.com/k3PODhNg9j
    — ANI (@ANI) April 13, 2024

    5:20 PM  CM Yogi Adityanath addressed a public rally in Bareilly and said that we believe in resolving the problems. “We believe in resolving the problems. You must have seen that we have made UP secure. We have done a lot of work for the development… This is the new UP of new India. We are standing with you for your security…” he said.

    4:30 PM Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Pratibha Singh said that the party believed in Vikramaditya’s candidature,  “All our senior leaders believe that this time a young leader should be fielded. So, a consensus has been reached on the name of Vikramaditya (Singh)…The names will be finalised soon..,” she said. 

    2:30 PM: During a poll rally in Bastar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, “It may astonish you that the wealth of 22 individuals in this nation is equivalent to that of 70 crore citizens. Prime Minister Modi dedicates his day to assisting these 22 individuals. The spread of unemployment is evident, and in every state, you will hear that the primary concerns are unemployment, rising prices, and engagement. Do the media ever discuss unemployment, inflation, and civic engagement? Instead, they broadcast images of PM Modi boarding planes, exploring the ocean depths, or praying in temples.”

    1:00 PM: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s public meetings in Ramnagar of Garhwal district in underway. Addressing the large corwd, Priyanka said, “For how long you’ll keep blaming Congress. Congress is not in power for the last 10 years.  For the last 10 years, they (BJP) have been in govt with a full majority, now they say ‘400 paar’ they want more majority. They say nothing has been done in 75 years. If nothing has happened, how have such skills developed in Uttarakhand, from where IITs, IIMs, and AIIMSs came into the country. Chandrayaaan landed on the moon, if Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru hadn’t built these, was it possible?…”

    12:35 PM: BJP state president K Annamalai holds campaign in Theni, in support of Theni Lok Sabha constituency candidate TTV Dhinakaran.

    12:15 PM: Here’s what BJP leader Samrat Choudhary said on RJD’s promise of 1 crore jobs in its poll manifesto that was released earlier today. “Lalu Prasad’s family didn’t tell how much land they would acquire in the name of giving 1 crore jobs. They can only do corruption and for that, they have made a roadmap.”

    12 PM: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while talking to media in Dharamsala said, “Today we have our CEC meeting. In the meeting, discussions will be held on the Lok Sabha and assembly candidates who are shortlisted and then the candidates will be announced.”

    11:45 AM: Lok Sabha elections 2024: Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK MP Kanimozhi holds a roadshow in Tiruchendur.

    11 AM: Tejashwi Yadav while releasing RJD’s manifesto said, “From 15th August, people will start getting freedom from unemployment. If our government comes to power, the process of providing jobs will start from 15th August. On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, we will provide Rs 1 lakh to our sisters belonging to the poor household, every year. We will provide gas cylinders at Rs 500…”. He added, “If our INDIA alliance is voted to power, we will give government jobs to one crore youth across the country…Today unemployment is our biggest enemy and BJP people did not talk about this, they had promised to give 2 crore jobs but we do what we say and will give 1 crore jobs.”

    On the release of ‘Parivartan Patra’, Yadav announced, “We will implement OPS (Old Pension Scheme) and we will provide special status to Bihar.” For better connectivity in Bihar, Yadav revealed plans to build 5 new airports in the state in Purnea, Bhagalpur, Muzzafarpur, Gopalganj and Raxaul.

     

     

     

  • Haryana YouTuber Live-In Couple Jump Off From Apartment`s 7th Floor, Die

    According to the police, after returning home late at night from a shoot, the couple engaged in an argument over an undisclosed matter.

  • Indian Air Force Set To Procure 97 Tejas MK-1A Jets, Defence Ministry Issues Tender To HAL |

    New Delhi: The Indian Defence Ministry has issued a tender to the state-run aerospace major, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), for the procurement of 97 light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) Tejas for the Indian Air Force (IAF), officials announced on Friday. The procurement of these fighter jets is expected to cost around Rs 67,000 crore. The Tejas aircraft is a potent platform for air combat and offensive air support missions. Its secondary roles include reconnaissance and anti-ship operations.

    In November, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) had cleared the project to acquire 97 more Tejas jets for the IAF. This move is seen as a significant boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative in the defence sector. In addition to this, the DAC also approved a proposal of the IAF to upgrade its Su-30 fighter fleet. 

    The last order for LCA Mark1A was for 83 aircraft and the first plane is poised to be delivered in a few weeks from now. LCA Mark 1A is the advanced version of Tejas aircraft.

    The programme will help the IAF to replace its fleet of MiG-21s, MiG-23s and MiG-27s which have been either phased out or are set to be phased out in near future, government officials told ANI.

    The indigenous fighter aircraft programme, fully backed by Defence Ministry and Air Headquarters is set to be a big boost for promoting indigenisation as well as give major business to the small and medium enterprises engaged in defence business across the country, they said.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been pushing for the revival of the HAL which has bagged orders for building all types of indigenous fighter aircraft, helicopters along with the engines for them under his government.

    The Prime Minister also undertook a sortie in the trainer variant of the indigenous fighter which was first ever sortie by the Prime Minister of India in any combat aircraft.

    The plan to acquire 97 more LCA Mark 1A fighter jets was also announced first by the Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on foreign soil in Spain when he told ANI about the mega plans to boost the indigenous fighter aircraft orders.

  • The Inspiring Journey of IAS Vinayak Mahamuni, from Career Setbacks to AIR-95 Triumph! |

    New Delhi: The aspiration to become an IAS officer transcends mere ambition; it embodies a journey marked by perseverance, resilience, and unwavering dedication. It’s a path strewn with hurdles, yet the rewards it promises are unparalleled, making it a beacon of prestige and influence in the fabric of our nation.

    Each year, a multitude of hopefuls harbor aspirations of donning the distinguished mantle of IAS, IPS, IRS, or IFS officers. Yet, only a select few tread the path to realization. Many forsake lucrative careers, relinquishing the comfort of financial stability, to pursue the lofty heights of their IAS aspirations.

    Among these intrepid souls stands Vinayak Mahamuni, a testament to the indomitable human spirit. He relinquished a lucrative position in a prominent American corporation to pursue his fervent dream of serving as an IAS officer. However, his journey was fraught with challenges. Enduring four successive failures, he encountered rejection and disappointment before finally attaining his goal on his fifth attempt.

    Originating from the heartlands of Maharashtra, Vinayak’s journey began amidst the corridors of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, where he earned his degree in Petrochemical Engineering. His professional trajectory led him to the corridors of the renowned multinational tech giant, IBM, where he spent three fruitful years.

    Yet, his heart yearned for a different calling – the call to public service. Despite possessing a brilliant mind, the Preliminary examinations of the UPSC thwarted his initial endeavors. The successive setbacks threatened to shroud his dreams in despair, yet buoyed by the unwavering support of his loved ones, he persisted.

    With resolute determination and familial encouragement, Vinayak embarked upon his fourth attempt, emerging victorious in both the Preliminary and Mains examinations. However, fortune dealt him a cruel hand as he faltered at the final hurdle – the interview round. Undeterred by adversity, he embraced optimism and resolved to triumph in his subsequent endeavor.

    Thus, fueled by unyielding determination, Vinayak embarked upon his fifth attempt, overcoming all obstacles to ascend to the esteemed rank of an IAS officer, securing an impressive All India Rank of 95. His journey exemplifies the adage that with unwavering focus, success is not merely a distant dream but an attainable reality, waiting to be seized.

  • Lok Sabha Elections LIVE Updates | BJP Rebel Eshwarappa Files as Independent, Challenges Yediyurappa’s Son In Shivamogga |

    Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday  is scheduled to kick off an election rally in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, followed by a public gathering in Barmer and a roadshow in Dausa, Rajasthan, as part of the Lok Sabha elections. The Prime Minister will commence a public gathering at 11 a.m. at Modi Ground in Udhampur, followed by a roadshow. The BJP has nominated Jitendra Singh from the Udhampur Parliamentary seat for the third consecutive time.

    Following his engagements in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Modi will proceed to address a public gathering at the Adarsh Stadium in Barmer at 2:45 p.m., campaigning for the BJP candidate from the Jaisalmer Lok Sabha constituency, Kailash Choudhary. Subsequently, the Prime Minister will conduct a roadshow in Dausa at 4.45 pm, commencing from Gandhi Tirahe and concluding at Gupteshwar Darwaza, where a significant number of constituents from this Lok Sabha constituency will be present.

    *Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address two public meetings in Tamil Nadu on Friday. His first election rally will be at 3:15 p.m. at the Bell Ground in Tirunelveli district. Later, he will join Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK National President M.K. Stalin for a joint election rally in Coimbatore at 6:15 p.m.

    *Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will address two public meetings in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi and Bidar Lok Sabha constituencies.

    *Akhilesh Yadav will initiate the Samajwadi Party’s election campaign from Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. He will start campaigning for Samajwadi Party candidate Bhagwant Sharan Gangwar from Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency, who is contesting against Uttar Pradesh Minister and BJP candidate Jitin Prasada. Akhilesh will reach Bareilly at 12 noon to campaign for Gangwar and will address a public meeting at Assam Road Puranpur in Pilibhit at 12.30 p.m.

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    3:00 PM: Rebel BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa on Friday filed his nomination from Shivamogga for the May 7 Lok Sabha polls as an independent candidate to take on official party nominee B Y Raghavendra, who is seeking reelection from the segment.

    In Kalaburagi, Radhakrishna Doddamani, son-in-law of Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge, also filed his papers. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress chief D K Shivakumar.

    Raghavendra is the son of BJP veteran and member of the party’s Parliamentary Board and former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa.

    BJP leaders had appealed to Eshwarappa to desist from contesting but he remained steadfast on his decision.

    Eshwarappa, who had also served as the party’s state unit president, is miffed over his son K E Kanthesh being denied the ticket from the neighbouring Haveri segment.

    2:20 PM: “The people of Congress and INDI alliance do not care about the sentiments of most of the people of the country, these people were enjoying cooking mutton by going to the house of a criminal in the month of Saavan:” PM Modi 

    1:45 PM: Here’s what Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said while addressing an election rally in UP’s Pilibhit. “Someone new has come (BJP candidate Jitin Prasada) who is saying if he would have known earlier that he would be nominated from Pilibhit then he would have turned it into Mumbai. Mumbai is known as the financial capital of the country. BJP has spent more than 40 crore rupees to make UP roads potholes-free but did that happen?”

    1: 30 PM: Three farm laws were scrapped by BJP govt as they were afraid of strength of farmers: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav at rally in UP’s Pilibhit

    1:15 PM: Faces of BJP leaders turn pale on hearing name of Pilibhit: Akhilesh Yadav at rally in UP’s Pilibhit

    1:00 PM: Congress to become extinct like dinosaur in a few years: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at poll rally in Uttarakhand’s Pauri Garhwal

    12: 30 PM: During a public gathering in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated, “The primary factor for PM Modi’s ascension to the Prime Minister’s office in 2014 and 2019 was the support from Uttar Pradesh. With 73 seats in 2014 and 65 seats in 2019, Uttar Pradesh enabled PM Modi to secure a full majority. Our goal is to ensure his third term as PM, this time not with 73 or 65, but all 80 seats from Uttar Pradesh will go to Modi.”

    12:00 PM: Shivamogga, Karnataka: Former Dy CM and rebel BJP leader K S Eshwarappa holds a road show ahead of filing his nomination for the Lok Sabha elections polls from Shivamogga. BJP has fielded former CM and party leader BS Yediyurappa’s son BY Raghavendra from the Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat.

    11:55 AM: Speaking at a public gathering in Udhampur, PM Modi stated, “Modi thinks far ahead. So what has happened so far is just the trailer. I have to get busy in creating a new and wonderful picture of the new Jammu and Kashmir. The time is not far when Assembly Elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir will get the status of statehood. You will be able to share your dreams with your MLA and your ministers…”

    11:45 AM: Kalaburagi: Karnataka Deputy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar says, “A big trend is going on here. There is no wave of BJP in the state. It is only a Congress wave and five guarantee wave which has been there. Congress party will win more than 20 seats in Karnataka… There will be a change in Karnataka. His party (JDS) is going to merge with BJP or BJP will throw them out of their NDA…”
     

    11: 30 AM: At a public gathering in Udhampur, J&K, Prime Minister Modi said, “J&K: Addressing a public rally in Udhampur, PM Modi says, “For the sake of power, they had built a wall of 370 in Jammu and Kashmir…Due to your blessings, Modi demolished the wall of Article 370. I have also buried the debris of that wall in the ground. I challenge any political party in India, especially Congress, to announce that they will bring back Article 370. This country won’t even look at them.”

    11:15 AM: During a public gathering in Udhampur, J&K, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “The purpose of this election extends beyond merely electing Members of Parliament. It is about establishing a robust government in the nation. A strong government is capable of overcoming obstacles and accomplishing its tasks.”

    10:15 AM: People start to arrive at Modi Maidan in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir to attend PM Modi’s rally scheduled to be held later today.

     

  • Bengaluru`s Rameswaram Cafe Blast: 2 Key Suspects Abdul Matheen Taha, Mussavir Hussain Shazeb Apprehended By NIA Near Kolkata

    Abdul Matheen Taha, who is believed to be the mastermind behind the planning and execution of the blast, and Mussavir Hussain Shazeb, the accused who placed the IED at the Cafe, had been on the run since the incident. 

  • Lok Sabha Elections: Why Katchatheevu Is Not Poll Issue In Tamil Nadu Seat Facing Sri Lanka

    The DMK gave the seat to the Indian Union Muslim League in 2019. IUML candidate K Navas Kani is sitting MP from the seat and has been fielded again by the DMK-IUML.

  • ‘Who is Tipu Sultan?’: Kerala BJP Chief Promises To Rename Sultan Bathery Town If He Wins Election, Sparks Row |

    NEW DELHI: Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Surendran has ignited a heated debate by promising to rename Sultan Bathery town in Wayanad to Ganapativattam if he emerges victorious in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. The proposal, which hinges on historical arguments, seeks to revert the town’s name to its original name, Ganapativattam, asserting that it was changed during Tipu Sultan’s invasion.

    Questioning Tipu Sultan’s Legacy

    In a recent interview, Surendran questioned the legacy of Tipu Sultan, asking, “Who is Tipu Sultan?” and challenging his relevance to the people of Wayanad. He emphasized the importance of restoring the town’s original name, Ganapativattam, suggesting that it symbolizes its association with Lord Ganesh.

     

    State BJP president and candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat K. Surendran announced that he will change the name of Sultan Bathery town to its original name Ganapathivattam if he wins. pic.twitter.com/gYwmb2U8KR
    — IANS (@ians_india) April 11, 2024

     

    Complex History & Allegations Of Religious Atrocities

    Surendran’s proposal delves into the intricate history of the region, particularly its resistance against Tipu Sultan’s invasion. He alleges that Tipu Sultan perpetrated religious atrocities in Wayanad and Malabar, leading to the conversion of Hindus and attacks on temples. Surendran accuses both his political rivals, the Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Alliance and the Congress-led United Democratic Front, of aligning with the ideology of Tipu Sultan and renaming the town Sultan Bathery.

    Honouring Historical Roots

    According to Surendran, renaming Sultan Bathery to Ganapativattam would not only honour its historical roots but also pay homage to those who valiantly opposed foreign aggression. The proposal underscores the significance of preserving local heritage amidst political discourse.

    Elections In Kerala

    Surendran’s stance adds a new dimension to the electoral landscape in Wayanad, where he is contesting against the Communist Party of India (CPI)’s Annie Raja and the sitting Congress MP, Rahul Gandhi. The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Kerala, slated for April 26, are poised to witness heightened political fervour as various parties vie for supremacy in the state, which sends 20 parliamentarians to the Lok Sabha. The outcome of this electoral battle will undoubtedly shape the political trajectory of the region.