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• 17 Apr 2024, 11:12 PM

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• 17 Apr 2024, 08:49 PM

  Ghulam Nabi Azad to not contest Lok Sabha Elections 2024

  Democratic Progressive Azad Party leader, Advocate Mohammad Saleem Paray, named as party's candidate from Anantnag-Rajouri constituency.

  
• 17 Apr 2024, 03:09 PM

  TMC releases its manifesto for Lok Sabha Elections 2024

  "We pledge to uplift every Indian with guaranteed employment, universal housing, free LPG cylinders, assured MSP for farmers, scholarships for SC, ST, OBC students and much more," it said.

  
• 17 Apr 2024, 03:09 PM

  'There won't be any democracy, election if Modi wins again': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Assam rally

  
• 17 Apr 2024, 01:45 PM

  PM Modi on Surya Tilak on Ram Lalla

  
  
  "After my Nalbari rally, I watched the Surya Tilak on Ram Lalla. Like crores of Indians, this is a very emotional moment for me. The grand Ram Navami in Ayodhya is historic. May this Surya Tilak bring energy to our lives and may it inspire our nation to scale new heights of glory," PM Modi.

  After my Nalbari rally, I watched the Surya Tilak on Ram Lalla. Like crores of Indians, this is a very emotional moment for me. The grand Ram Navami in Ayodhya is historic. May this Surya Tilak bring energy to our lives and may it inspire our nation to scale new heights of glory. pic.twitter.com/QqDpwOzsTP

  — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 17, 2024

  
• 17 Apr 2024, 01:09 PM

  This Ram Navami is very auspicious. There's joy and happiness in Ayodhya. After around 500 years, the celebration of Lord Ram's birth is taking place at his birthplace," says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath after visiting Gorakhnath Temple on the occasion of Ram Navami.

  VIDEO | "This Ram Navami is very auspicious. There's joy and happiness in Ayodhya. After around 500 years, the celebration of Lord Ram's birth is taking place at his birthplace," says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) after visiting Gorakhnath Temple on the… pic.twitter.com/p7pnxxy05H

  — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 17, 2024

  
• 17 Apr 2024, 11:51 AM

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi tries his hands on a traditional instrument during his public rally in Nalbari, Assam
   

  #WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi tries his hands on a traditional instrument during his public rally in Nalbari, Assam. pic.twitter.com/WJ4rD0j17q

  — ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2024

  
• 17 Apr 2024, 10:09 AM

  Strong undercurrent in favour of INDIA bloc, BJP will be limited to 150 seats: Rahul Gandhi at joint presser with SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.

   

  
• 17 Apr 2024, 10:09 AM

  Will abide by party decision on contesting LS polls from Amethi: Cong leader Rahul Gandhi

   

  
• 17 Apr 2024, 10:09 AM

  This is an ideological election; BJP wants to destroy Constitution, INDIA bloc is protecting it: Cong leader Rahul Gandhi on LS polls

  
• 17 Apr 2024, 10:08 AM

  We have to ensure not a single vote is divided in LS polls: SP's Akhilesh Yadav at joint presser with Cong leader Rahul Gandhi.

  
• 17 Apr 2024, 10:04 AM

  Akhilesh-Rahul press conference

  Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says "I want to extend my best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Ram Navami. I am happy that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Samajwadi Party are doing a press conference together...Today, we are in Ghaziabad and this time INDIA alliance will wipe out BJP from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur. Today, farmers are upset as all the promises of BJP turned out to be fake..."

  #WATCH | Ghaziabad, UP: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says "I want to extend my best wishes to everyone on the occasion of Ram Navami. I am happy that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the Samajwadi Party are doing a press conference together...Today, we are in Ghaziabad… pic.twitter.com/72ULKixwgp

  — ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2024

  
• 17 Apr 2024, 06:10 AM

  PM alleges TMC hatching conspiracies to prevent Ram Navami rallies, Mamata says BJP plotting riots

  
  
  A day before Ram Navami celebrations in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of plotting to halt the festivities, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP was planning to spark riots in the state ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

  Addressing election rallies in Raiganj and Balurghat, Modi hailed the Calcutta High Court's decision to allow a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) procession in Howrah as a "victory for truth.".

  Modi claimed that while the TMC does not permit Ram Navami rallies, it allows stone-pelting at such events.

  "Devotees have to move the court to seek permission for Ram Navami rallies, but those who pelt stones at these rallies are permitted to do so," he said.

  "This year's Ram Navami celebrations are different as Ram Lalla has returned home in Ayodhya. But the TMC, as in previous years, opposes Ram Navami celebrations in the state and hatches conspiracies," Modi said.

  The high court had granted permission to the VHP to hold a Ram Navami procession in Howrah city, imposing certain conditions to ensure the event takes place without tension.

  "The permission was granted by the court, and tomorrow Ram Navami processions will be taken out with full reverence and devotion. In the end, truth always triumphs in the state," he said.

  On the other hand, Banerjee, while addressing a rally in Jalpaiguri, accused the BJP of trying to engineer riots on Wednesday, two days ahead of the first phase of elections.

  "BJP is trying to engineer riots in the state on April 17, aiming to reap electoral dividends in the first phase of elections on April 19. We have information that they are planning to incite communal polarisation in the state," she claimed.

  The TMC supremo alleged that after the clashes, the BJP would use the NIA to arrest TMC leaders on fake charges.

  "I urge our supporters and the peace-loving people of West Bengal not to fall into their trap and engage in clashes. People must be vigilant to thwart the BJP's plan to incite riots for votes," she said.

  TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee said the BJP wants to use Lord Ram and religion for their political gain.

  -PTI