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Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election Live Updates: 'Infiltrators grabbing land of tribals in J'khand', says BJP's Chouhan

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Nov 15, 2024, 23:18:47 IST

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Maharashtra, Jharkhand Election Live Updates: 'Infiltrators grabbing land of tribals in J'khand', says BJP's Chouhan

PM Modi's aircraft on Friday faced technical snag at Deoghar airport.

As Maharashtra assembly elections draw nearer, Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched a strong attack on the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, calling it an “Aurangzeb fan club” and alleging that its leaders are against the interests of Maharashtra.

During a campaign rally at Maharashtra's Dhule, Shah said that the MVA alliance — which includes the Congress, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena, and Sharad Pawar's NCP — stands in opposition to key initiatives, including the renaming of Aurangabad, the Ram temple construction, the abrogation of Article 370, and surgical strikes against Pakistan.

23:18 (IST) Nov 15

'Batenge to katenge': Has Yogi Adityanath's slogan divided Maharashtra's Mahayuti?

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday strongly endorsed Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath's war cry for unity "batenge ko katenge" and countered his ally NCP's Ajit Pawar, who has opposed the slogan, while sending out a clear message to some state BJP leaders who have spoken against the UP CM's poll pitch. Interestingly, even Prime Minister Narendra Modi has refrained from using Yogi's slogan in his election rallies and has instead preferred the pitch "Ek hain to safe hain" to drive home the importance of unity.

22:50 (IST) Nov 15

Maharashtra assembly elections: 'Some parties are trying to polarise the election for votes,' says Fadnavis

"We are not against any religion. We have given our scheme to all... But some parties are trying to polarise the election for votes. I want to alert you about this...Remember, Ulema Council has given 17 demands to MVA. One of them is a 10 percent reservation to Muslims and MVA has given them assurances in writing that they agreed to their demand. Another demand is to release the 2012 riots accused...MVA has accepted their demands in writing. This is dangerous. Another vote jihad is going on in the state. Sajjad Nomani says...Vote jihad slogan has been given and you heard in the video that who is the leader of this vote jihad. I want to tell you all that if they do vote jihad, we have to do 'dharmyuddh' of vote. Ek hain to safe hain," said Fadnavis.

22:23 (IST) Nov 15

Legacy, loyalty, power: 'Maha' battle for political supremacy in Maharashtra explained

The stage is set for a 'maha' battle in Maharashtra as the state prepares to vote for 288 assembly seats in a single phase on November 20. At the surface level, the fight is clear -- the ruling Mahayuti vs Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). The Mahayuti includes chief minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress party (NCP). On the other side in MVA are Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena, Congress and Sharad Pawar's NCP.

21:34 (IST) Nov 15

Jhakhand assembly elections: 'I appeal to all government officials to discharge their duties within the ambit of the law,' says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

"Union Home Minister Amit Shah stayed at the Sarala Birla School Guest House in Ranchi on the night of 11 November. Today, Jharkhand Police raided this institution without any concrete reason, which clearly shows the growing impatience of the ruling government. I appeal to all government officials to discharge their duties within the ambit of the law. Compliance with the law is paramount; do not succumb to unnecessary pressure and do not compromise your integrity and impartiality to please political masters," said Sarma.

20:42 (IST) Nov 15

Maharashtra assembly elections: 'Gadchiroli was suffering for years,' says Union HM Amit Shah

"Gadchiroli was suffering from Naxalism for years. PM Narendra Modi has worked to eliminate Naxalism and whatever is left in Chhattisgarh, we will end it before March 31, 2026. PM Modi has worked to free the country from terrorism and Naxalism," said Shah.

19:08 (IST) Nov 15

Jharkhand assembly elections: 'Election Commission should treat all star campaigners equally,' says Former Congress chief Rajesh Thakur.

"Election Commission must ensure that all the star campaigners must reach their destination on time. If there is any laxity in it, they should take cognisance of it. As of now, there is no PM, HM, or CM for Jharkhand. All of them are star campaigners equally. So, they should get equal status...How can we expect a fair election? We think, that to send a message for fair elections, all the star campaigners should be behaved with equally. Otherwise, we will approach the Election Commission," said Rajesh Thakur after Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's chopper was stopped from taking off.

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18:56 (IST) Nov 15

Maharashtra assembly polls: Election Commission inspects Amit Shah's helicopter amid Uddhav Thackeray bag-checking row

After Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, the Election Commission of India on Friday checked the helicopter of Union home minister Amit Shah after he arrived at Maharashtra's Hingoli for the campaign for the upcoming assembly election.

Amid the ongoing controversy over checking Thackery's bag on the last three occasions, the minister posted a video on X with the captions, "Today, during my election campaign in Hingoli assembly constituency of Maharashtra, my helicopter was inspected by Election Commission officials."

18:37 (IST) Nov 15

Jharkhand assembly elections: 'We will mark infiltrators and deport them,' says Defence minister Rajnath SIngh.

"It's our priority and we have said it in our manifesto that we will mark them (infiltrators) and will deport them out of the country's border," said Singh.

On Rahul Gandhi's caste census remarks, Rajnath Singh said, "By talking about caste census, I think he is trying to deviate the people of the country. He should make it clear - what blueprint he has - how he will divide the percentage of reservations to eligible castes of the country. He should come up with a blueprint so that we can have a nationwide debate over it. But, he is only deviating the countrymen."

18:07 (IST) Nov 15

'He'll take time to understand': Fadnavis' jab at Ajit Pawar over 'batenge toh katenge' slogan

NEW DELHI: A rift has emerged between Maharashtra deputy chief ministers Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis ahead of the assembly polls on November 20, over Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath's slogan 'Batenge toh Katenge'.

While Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar said he does not endorse the slogan, BJP leader Fadnavis, his coalition partner in the Mahayuti alliance, said there is nothing wrong with the slogan.

Fadnavis on Friday responded to Ajit Pawar's comments on the 'batenge toh katenge' slogan, suggesting Pawar will take time to comprehend public sentiment.

17:23 (IST) Nov 15

Jharkhand assembly elections: 'Infiltrators are grabbing 'Jal , Zameen and Jungle' of Tribals here,' says Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

"Infiltrators are grabbing 'Jal , Zameen and Jungle' of Tribals here. In this election, Jharkhand's 'Maati, Beti and roti' are at stake. What did it mean when Congress leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir said that if Congress forms govt it will give gas cylinders to infiltrators at Rs 450? This means that there are infiltrators present and these infiltrators are their vote bank," said Chouhan.

17:02 (IST) Nov 15

harkhand assembly elections: 'JMM looted Jharkhand,' says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

"This is a Govt of lies. What did they say? They would give gold coins to daughters and daughters-in-law at the time of their wedding. Did they give any gold coins to anyone? Where did all the gold coins go? Alamgir Alam pocketed all gold coins. ED, CBI seized all the money from the residence of Alamgir Alam. Rs 300 Crores was seized from the residence of a Congress MP. Rs 35 Crores was seized from the residence of Alamgir Alam. They fully looted Jharkhand. Today, JMM is giving a ticket to Alamgir Alam's wife, from Pakur," said Sarma.

16:56 (IST) Nov 15

PM Modi's aircraft faces technical snag at Deoghar airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft experienced a technical snag on Friday in Jharkhand's Deogarh, delaying his return to Delhi. PM Modi was scheduled to return to Delhi after concuding his events in poll-bound state. As per the protocol, the plane was grounded and a technical team worked to identify and resolve the issue.

16:55 (IST) Nov 15

Maharashtra assembly polls: Election Commission inspects Amit Shah's helicopter amid Uddhav Thackeray bag-checking row

16:41 (IST) Nov 15

'BJP only doing divisive politics,' says Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury

"BJP only does divisive politics. Where is PM Modi's guarantee and all the things which they talk about in other states? Why are they not talking about all those things here? Why do they always communalize everything, divide the country, and disrespect the constitution? That's the part that you have to notice. They don't care. They can tell any stories, any untruths and they think they'll get away with it," said Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury.

16:21 (IST) Nov 15

Jharkhand assembly elections: "They (Congress) should not be in fear of PM Modi," says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

"When it's about the PM, even during Rajiv Gandhi's and Manmohan Singh's time, others' choppers used to be stopped. you are such a big leader, you (Rahul Gandhi) should feel good if you get 10 minutes extra time to be in Jharkhand. The air, water and people are so good here," said Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Rahul Gandhi's chopper stopped from taking off.

Himanta Biswa Sarma added, "They (Congress) should not be in fear of PM Modi as everyone loves him. But, Congress must understand that I am not scared of Rahul Gandhi because Congress has destroyed the country in 70 years."

15:57 (IST) Nov 15

Maharashtra assembly elections

"That is not true. They have no proof. They are making these allegations only for political reasons or political gain and there is no truth in it," says Karnataka Minister and Congress leader G Parameshwara on BJP's allegations that money from Karnataka is being used in Maharashtra polls.

On Waqf notices in Karnataka, he says, "That has been already clarified by the Chief Minister of Karnataka that whatever notices was issued, has been withdrawn. Now, the whole issue is going to be discussed and necessary action is going to be taken."

15:25 (IST) Nov 15

PM Modi's aircraft faces technical snag at Deoghar airport

The Prime Minister’s aircraft experienced a technical snag due to which the aircraft has to remain at Deoghar airport causing some delay in his return to Delhi.

13:38 (IST) Nov 15

Jharkhand elections: Will demolish 50% reservation ceiling, Modi can do whatever he can, says Rahul Gandhi

"In Jharkhand, BJP had reduced the reservation for backward classes from 27% to 14%. On one hand Narendra Modi gives a speech saying- I belong to the backward class. On the other hand, they reduce the reservation for backward classes, snatch away your land and make you unemployed through demonetisation. That's why we have taken a decision in Jharkhand," he said, adding,

ST reservation will be 28%
We will make 12% reservation for SC
We will make 27% reservation for OBC

13:06 (IST) Nov 15

Jharkhand elections: Our Constitution contains the thoughts of Ambedkar ji, Birsa Munda ji, Lord Buddha ji, Gandhi ji and Phule ji, says Rahul Gandhi

"Our Constitution contains the thoughts of Ambedkar ji, Birsa Munda ji, Lord Buddha ji, Gandhi ji and Phule ji. The soul of India is in this Constitution. Today, the rights you have got to water, forest and land are from the Constitution," he said.

12:58 (IST) Nov 15

Jharkhand elections: If PM Modi would have read this 'Red Book he wouldn't have spread hatred among people, says Rahul Gandhi

"Narendra Modi says- Rahul Gandhi is showing 'Red Book'. Modi ji, the colour of this book is not important, what is written in it is important. If you had read this, you would not have spread hatred among people and would not have made everyone fight with each other," he said, adding,

It is the soul of India
The country has a history
Dalits are respected
There is participation of backward classes
Farmers and laborers have dreams

"Still the people of BJP-RSS want to erase it, but no power in the world can erase it," he added.

12:45 (IST) Nov 15

Jharkhand elections: BJP-RSS are trying to destroy Ambedkar ji's Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi

"We are facing a battle of ideology. The people of the Congress Party and the INDIA alliance are working to save the Constitution. Whereas BJP-RSS are trying to destroy Ambedkar ji's Constitution," he said.

11:55 (IST) Nov 15

Maharashtra assembly live updates: What Nitin Gadkari said on CM face

"This election is being held under the leadership of Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis - all three - and the party high command and the representatives elected after the election will choose their leader... the top leadership of the party will decide," he said.

11:39 (IST) Nov 15

RJD posters in response to UP CM Yogi Adityanath's 'Batenge toh katenge' statement

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10:08 (IST) Nov 15

Maharashtra assembly live updates: People of Maharashtra do not trust the PM's statements, says Sanjay Raut

"The people of Maharashtra do not trust the PM's statements. Our MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) alliance is united, and Maharashtra is safer with us. Let the public decide whose remote control is in whose hands. As for the faction he created by breaking Shiv Sena, its remote control is certainly with him," he said.

09:37 (IST) Nov 15

Jharkhand elections: Jharkhand needs to be freed from infiltrators, says Anurag Thakur

"Infiltrators have captured water, forest and land and have also captured the jobs of the youth. If Jharkhand has to move forward towards development, then it has to be freed from infiltrators and Congress, RJD and JMM," Thakur said.

"I congratulate everyone on Kartik Purnima, Jharkhand Foundation Day and the 150th birth anniversary of Lord Birsa Munda. Another auspicious occasion has come in Jharkhand, that is to get rid of three such diseases - love jihad, land jihad and job jihad," he further added.

07:26 (IST) Nov 15

Maharashtra assembly live updates: EC gets 6,382 complaints of poll code violations; Rs 536 crore cash, goods seized

In the past month, the Election Commission has received 6,382 complaints related to Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations in Maharashtra, resolving all but one, according to a statement from the state Chief Electoral Officer's office. The complaints, submitted via the cVIGIL app, were filed between October 15, when the MCC came into effect, and November 14. The cVIGIL app allows citizens to report violations of election rules during the campaign period.

As part of a broad enforcement operation, state and central agencies have also seized assets worth over Rs 536 crore, including illegal cash, liquor, narcotics, and precious metals, to prevent voter inducement ahead of the November 20 election. The Model Code of Conduct lays down guidelines for political parties and candidates to ensure fair campaigning and polling.

20:29 (IST) Nov 14

Mumbaikars can see the scale at which we are undertaking development works: PM Modi at rally in Mumbai

20:21 (IST) Nov 14

Maharashtra assembly live updates: PM Modi addresses large gathering in Mumbai

PM Narendra Modi said, " This is my last public meeting in Maharashtra for this election. I have visited entire Maharashtra during this time...The blessings of the entire Maharashtra are with Mahayuti."

20:08 (IST) Nov 14

Maharashtra's economy big, says Fadnavis allaying financial fears over Ladki Bahin scheme

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday defended the Mahayuti government's Ladki Bahin Yojana amid claims of the opposition that it was affecting the state financially. Fadnavis was responding to a query on the Centre claiming that 25 crore people had been brought out of poverty nationwide and whether the scheme contradicted this assertion. Speaking to select members of the press, he said, "Those who have been brought out of poverty now belong to the lower middle class.

20:01 (IST) Nov 14

The present government has worsened the situation for farmers in Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar

NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar said, "In Maharashtra, NCP-SCP, Congress and Shivsena (UBT) decided to go in the election together. Earlier, during the last Lok Sabha elections in 2019, Congress had only one seat and we had three, but this time we got 30 seats because we fought together. The present government has worsened the situation for farmers in Maharashtra during the last six months, several farmers committed suicide."

19:15 (IST) Nov 14

Modi has not read Constitution, hence it is blank for him: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi thinks that the Constitution of India is "blank" because he has never read it. Modi would have pursued different policies had he read the country's foundational document, he said at election rallies at Nandurbar and Nanded ahead of the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections. Gandhi's retort came after Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party claimed that the Congress leader was showing a copy of the Constitution with blank pages inside at his campaign rallies. In Nanded, the Congress leader was also campaigning ahead of the Lok Sabha byelection, necessitated by the death of sitting Congress MP Vasant Chavan. The Congress has fielded his son Ravindra Chavan while the BJP has fielded Santuk Hambarde. "The prime minister says I show a blank Constitution," Gandhi said in tribal-dominated Nandurbar in north Maharashtra, adding, "The Constitution is blank for him, because he has never read it in his life. He has no idea what is written in it." In Nanded in central region, Gandhi said the Constitution does not teach discrimination. "

17:19 (IST) Nov 14

'Congress promised to provide cheap cylinders to Hindus, Muslims and even to the infiltrators,' says PM Modi

"While we are being questioned (by opposition) for providing free ration to the poor, a Congress leader in Jharkhand has promised to provide cheap cylinders to Hindus, Muslims and even to the infiltrators. Should we give a chance to those who worship the infiltrators?" said PM Modi in Panvel.

17:01 (IST) Nov 14

PM Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting in Panvel, Maharashtra

16:42 (IST) Nov 14

'Congress and allies speak Pakistan's language': PM says Maharashtra fight between 'patriots' vs 'Aurangzeb's side'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused Congress and its allies of plotting to reinstate Article 370 and create a separate Constitution for Kashmir. Ahead of Maharashtra polls, he posed a stark question: "Will Maharashtra support Congress and its allies who speak Pakistan’s language?" PM Modi framed the choice as one between "patriots who believe in Sambhaji Maharaj" and "those who praise Aurangzeb," intensifying his criticism of Congress on national issues.

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16:29 (IST) Nov 14

Jharkhand elections: Congress's Ghulam Ahmed Mir vows LPG cylinders for 'infiltrators'; BJP slams 'toxic politics'

NEW DELHI: Congress in-charge for Jharkhand affairs Ghulam Ahmed Mir on Thursday stirred controversy with his pre-poll promise of providing LPG cylinders at Rs 450 to everyone, including "infiltrators," if INDIA bloc-led government comes in power.

In a purported video on social media platforms, Mir said, "As soon as the government is formed, from December 1, the price of a gas cylinder will be just Rs 450 for everyone, whether he is Hindu, Muslim, or an infiltrator."

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tore into the Congress leader's remarks, accusing the party of going to any extent to spread the "toxic politics of religious appeasement."

BJP National spokesperson CR Kesavan said in a post on X: "Congress Leader & AICC Jharkhand in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir promising gas cylinder benefits to illegal immigrants. The crooked Congress will not hesitate to go to any extent and spread its dangerous, toxic politics of religious appeasement and polarization."

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16:22 (IST) Nov 14

Hemant Soren government's countdown has begun after first phase of polls: Shah in Jharkhand

Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday attacked Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren saying his "government's countdown" has begun in the state after the first phase of polling in the Assembly elections. He claimed that the BJP was confident of forming the government in Jharkhand.

Accusing Soren and JMM-led coalition leaders of plundering Jharkhand's rich mineral and other resources, Shah alleged they have also devoured Rs 3.90 lakh crore sent by the Centre for the state's poor.

"The countdown for Hemant Soren government has begun in Jharkhand. We will prevent Hemant Soren from distributing peoples' looted money among corrupt leaders. Each and every paisa looted from people will be returned to the state's treasury," Shah said addressing a rally in Gandey.

He said the Centre has sent Rs 3.90 lakh crore for Jharkhand's poor which was "devoured by the corrupt JMM-led dispensation".

He alleged that tribal, OBC population is dwindling in Jharkhand due to infiltration under Hemant Soren's nose.

"The population of tribals, OBCs is dwindling in Jharkhand due to rampant infiltration under Hemant Soren's nose but Kalpana Soren seeks vote bank from them," Shah alleged.

16:21 (IST) Nov 14

Will set up so many industries in Jharkhand that not even one youth will migrate from here: Home minister Amit Shah in Dumri

15:35 (IST) Nov 14

Maharashtra on decline, has fallen into wrong hands in recent times: Sharad Pawar

CP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday claimed that Maharashtra has fallen into the wrong hands in the past few years and has suffered a decline.
He was in the Chinchwad assembly constituency in Pune district to canvass for his party candidate Rahul Kalate, who faces off against BJP's Shankar Jagtap in the November 20 Maharashtra polls.

Pawar took part in a roadshow and addressed a public gathering in support of Kalate.

"Maharashtra was once ranked number one in the country but it has fallen into the wrong hands in recent times leading to the state's downfall," he said.

The NCP (SP) president said the Chinchwad constituency lacks even basic infrastructure. The Pimpri-Chinchwad area near Pune is an auto hub.

"Those in power here for the last 10 years didn't complete any development projects. It's time for the transformation of Chinchwad," he said, and urged the public to vote for Kalate.

15:20 (IST) Nov 14

'Congress party believes in division and not development': PM Modi

While addressing a gathering in Maharashtra's Sambhaji Nagar, PM Modi said "To form the govt, Congress party believes in division and not development... From the beginning, Congress has been against reservation."

"Old advertisemnets which are going viral on internet nowadays show what is the real thinking of Congress regarding reservation. Congress used to call reservation against the country and merit. Congress' mentality and agenda remains the same, even today. Hence, from the last 10 years, it is tough for them to tolerate a PM from the OBC," he added.

15:14 (IST) Nov 14

'Maharashtra has to lead the vision of Viksit Bharat': PM Modi

PM Modi said, "Maharashtra has to lead the vision of Viksit Bharat. BJP and Mahayuti are working for the same Sankalp. To achieve this, now modern infrastructure is being built in Maharashtra."

"In this entire region, the railway is being modernised. Maharashtra has attracted the maximum FDI after the formation of the Mahayuti govt. The people have benefited due to the investment. In this region alone, contracts of more than Rs 70,000 crore have been finalized," he added.

15:11 (IST) Nov 14

Maharashtra poll fight between Aurangzeb admirers & Sambhaji bhakts: PM Modi

While addressing a rally in Maharshtra's Sambhajinagar, PM Modi said, "This election in Maharashtra is not just about choosing a new government."

"On one side, there are patriots who honor Sambhaji Maharaj, and on the other, there are people who sing the praises of Aurangzeb," he added.

14:53 (IST) Nov 14

We will make government under Hemant Soren: RJD leader Tejaswi Yadav

Following the conclusion of Phase 1 of the Jharkhand elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav expressed confidence, stating that the government in the state would be formed under the leadership of Hemant Soren.

"They (BJP) are losing the Jharkhand elections. We will form the government under the leadership of Hemant Soren," Yadav said in an interview with ANI.

Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister and BJP's Jharkhand co-incharge, Himanta Biswa Sarma, launched a scathing attack on the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), accusing the party of attempting to keep the state trapped in poverty under Chief Minister Hemant Soren's leadership.

Sarma also defended the BJP’s election manifesto, stating that it had been prepared after extensive deliberation and research. He assured that funding would not be an issue, citing the state's abundant natural resources.

"Our election manifesto wasn’t created in haste. We spent 4-5 months consulting with the people of Jharkhand and studying the governance models of BJP-led states before drafting it. Funding will not be a problem for us, as the state is rich in natural resources. While the JMM aims to keep Jharkhand trapped in poverty, we believe the state has the potential to become the most prosperous in the country," Sarma told the media.

The first phase of Jharkhand's assembly elections, which began on Wednesday, recorded a voter turnout of 64.86% by 5 pm across 43 assembly constituencies, surpassing the 63.9% turnout in the 2019 assembly elections, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

14:35 (IST) Nov 14

'They want to turn Jharkhand into den of naxals': CM Yogi attacks Congress, RJD, JMM

Amid the ongoing assembly elections in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday accused the ruling parties in the state, including Congress, Rashtriya Janata Party (RJD), and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), of looting and misleading the people. He alleged that these parties were promoting leftists in a bid to turn Jharkhand into a stronghold of Naxals.

"Jharkhand witnessed the first phase of voting for the Assembly election, and the trends tell us that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the government with an absolute majority. Jharkhand has decided to oust Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) from power. When Jharkhand was being developed, I was an MP from Gorakhpur. They (Congress and RJD) were opposing Jharkhand, and now they, along with JMM, are trying to mislead the people," said Adityanath while addressing a gathering in Dhanbad.

"On one hand, they are looting Jharkhand. On the other hand, this (corrupt) government is trying to promote leftists to turn Jharkhand into a den of Naxals. I have come to appeal to you all not to let them flourish," he added.

The Chief Minister further stated that today's India does not believe in provocation but would not spare those who incite trouble. He pointed out that under the BJP-led government in Uttar Pradesh, there had been no riots or curfews.

"This is new India. There is an environment of safety in the nation. Whether it is Congress, RJD, or JMM, all of them are here to loot you. They are allowing Bangladeshis and Rohingyas into Jharkhand and causing land and love jihad. We must stop this infiltration. You might have seen what happened in Uttar Pradesh before our government came to power in 2017. Since the formation of the double-engine government, there have been no more riots or curfews in Uttar Pradesh," CM Adityanath concluded while addressing the gathering in the Nirsa assembly constituency.

14:32 (IST) Nov 14

Our slogan is clear that 'agar hum batengey, to hamare pocket katengey': Congress leader Pawan Khera

Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "Our slogan is clear that 'agar hum batengey, to hamare pocket katengey,' which is being done by BJP for 10 years and Mahayuti in Maharashtra for the last 2.5 years... Farmers' onions are sold at the rate of Rs 25 per kilogram in the wholesale market but its price in the markets goes up to Rs 100..."

14:20 (IST) Nov 14

CM Hemant Soren is standing with that same Congress party as he is greedy for power: Amit Shah

Addressing a public rally in Gandey Assembly Constituency, Union home minister Amit Shah says, "...A lot of people sacrificed their lives and dedicated their whole lives to the state of Jharkhand. Ultimately, Jharkhand was formed under the government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Congress wanted to stop that. Yet, CM Hemant Soren is standing with that same Congress party as he is greedy for power..."

14:16 (IST) Nov 14

It's a war between Mahayuti's development agenda and MVA's corruption policy: Scindia on Maharashtra polls

"This assembly election in Maharashtra is not just an election but a war between destruction and development, between corruption and good governance. The people of Maharashtra will make a positive decision, and I am confident that the Mahayuti will come to power in the state," said Scindia.

14:08 (IST) Nov 14

Sonia Gandhi's 'Rahul plane' going to crash for 21st time in Jharkhand: Home minister Amit Shah in Giridih

Addressing a public rally, Union home minister Amit Shah says, "Rahul Gandhi's party, Congress, wants to bring back Article 370 (in J&K). Kashmir belongs to India and no one can snatch it from us. When Congress was in power, terrorist attacks from Pakistan were frequent. When PM Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister he eliminated terrorism by surgical strike and airstrike... Jharkhand has suffered naxalism. They have left no stone unturned in destroying Jharkhand. PM modi has made Jharkhand free from naxalism...The polling has been done for the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections. JMM-Congress have been wiped out in the first phase."

14:07 (IST) Nov 14

Maharashtra govt snatched 5 lakh jobs as multiple projects got shifted to Gujarat: Rahul Gandhi

“We want adivasis, Dalits, backward classes to get representation in decision-making,” said Rahul Gandhi at a rally in Nandurbar. He also stated, “Caste census will help ascertain the number of adivasis, Dalits, backward classes in Maharashtra.”

13:54 (IST) Nov 14

Rahul Gandhi says, 'We will conduct caste census in Maharashtra'

"We will conduct caste census in Maharashtra. I have said in Lok Sabha infront of Narendra Modi that Congress party government will conduct caste census and break this wall of 50 per cent reservation. We will take reservation beyond 50 per cent," says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addressing a public gathering in Nandurbar.

13:53 (IST) Nov 14

Constitution may be blank for him because he has never read it in his life: Rahul Gandhi

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: "This fight is of ideologies. Elections are being held but there is contest between two ideologies. The Congress Party, INDIA alliance say that the country must be run by Constitution. The prime minister says that I show (a copy of) Constitution in public meetings, but it is blank inside. The Constitution may be blank for him because he has never read it in his life," says leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi while addressing a public gathering in Nandurbar.

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PM Modi's aircraft on Friday faced technical snag at Deoghar airport.

“Mahayuti means ‘Vikas’ (development) and Aghadi means ‘Vinash’ (destruction). You have to decide whether to bring to power those who drive development or those who cause destruction,” Shah said. Amit Shah further accused Uddhav Thackeray of abandoning the principles of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

"To gain power, Uddhav ji has forgotten all the principles of Balasaheb Thackeray. Uddhav babu, who are you sitting with today? Today, you are with those who objected to the renaming of Aurangabad, the construction of Ram temple, the abrogation of Article 370 and also to surgical strike against Pakistan. There are two clear sides in front of people of Maharashtra - Aghadi, which is the Aurangzeb fan club, and the other is Mahayuti which follows the principles of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Veer Savarkar," he said.

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