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PM Modi commemorates 20 years of SWAGAT initiative in Gujarat
PM Modi underlined that the good governance model of Gujarat has gained worldwide recognition due to the government's honest and dedicated efforts. He mentioned the International Telecom Organisation's praise for SWAGAT as an example of e-transparency and e-accountability, as well as the United Nations' prestigious award for Public Service conferred on the initiative.
PM Modi should speak about Mhadei issue in 'Mann Ki Baat': Congress
"BJP leaders from Goa boast that PM Modi has applauded schemes and programmes of the state government through Mann Ki Baat. Now these leaders should tell him to show some guts and speak about the Mhadei diversion and show his love towards a small state like Goa," Panjikar said.
'What's your contribution to the country', Mallikarjun Kharge tears into BJP
"Sonia Gandhi started giving free rice to the people. The NREGA scheme was introduced by us. The BJP's only achievement in Karnataka is taking 40 per cent commission. And PM Modi backs these people. It's no wonder that despite being the Prime Minister, Modi is going to villages and talukas to campaign for BJP leaders," Kharge added.
With 2 JD(S) leaders joining, K'taka Cong chief Shivakumar springs a surprise
Gowda had contested against Shivakumar in the 2018 elections and had got 47,643 votes. The BJP has fielded R. Ashoka, who is the sitting Minister for Revenue and a Vokkaliga face of the party. The JD(S) has fielded B.R. Ramachandra this time. Shivakumar, who is aspiring to become the CM candidate, , if Congress is voted to power.
Ban Amit Shah from campaigning for K'taka Assembly polls: Congress to EC
Talking to media persons after lodging an FIR against the Union Home Minister, State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said: "Amit Shah has made baseless allegations that if Congress comes to power, there will be communal strife and violence in the state. There has been an attempt to threaten voters that they should not vote.
Karnataka polls: BJP's 'Op Lotus' to defeat Jagadish Shettar on home turf
As part of the operation, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has managed to pull former Mayor of Hubballi-Dharwad and senior Congress leader Prakash Kyarakatti to the BJP. The sources said that following the attacks by Shettar, who recently joined the Congress, against BJP National General Secretary (Organization) B.L. Santhosh and the Union Minister, the party has decided to defeat the former Chief Minister at any cost.
K'taka Cong lodges police complaint against Amit Shah for provocative statements
The complaint has been lodged with High Grounds police in Bengaluru. Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar, state In-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala and AICC Spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh personally went to the police station and lodged the complaint. They demanded that an FIR should be filed against the Union Minister for threatening voters of the state by stating that if Congress is voted to power, there will be incidents of violence.
Rahul to address rally in communally sensitive coastal K'taka districts
The Congress is aiming to capture the coastal Karnataka region which is considered as a BJP bastion. Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts witnessed brutal revenge killings and a series of incidents of communal violence and tension.According to the party's official statement, Rahul Gandhi will visit Kapu in Udupi district and participate in an interaction programme with the fisher folks. Later, he will reach Mangaluru in Dakshina Kannada district and address a public rally.
Angkita Dutta issue: Srinivas fails to get interim relief
The court has listed the matter for hearing on May 2. Advocate General Devajit Lon Saikia, who is representing the state government in this case, said: "Srinivas B.V. filed a plea for quashing the FIR lodged against him. However, the court has fixed the matter on May 2 for further consideration."
Human blood stains found in Atiq Ahmed's office, confirms forensic report
The report was handed over to the Special Investigation Team late on Wednesday night. The blood stains and a blood smeared knife was found inside the office in Chakia on Monday after which the forensic team was called in to take the samples. Police sources said that investigations had revealed that the demolished and abandoned building was being frequented by some local drug addicts.
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