POLITICS
Former K'taka CM H.D. Kumaraswamy hospitalised
In a media release, Kumaraswamy stated that there is "no need for the panic" and he will resume campaigning after taking rest. The doctors have said that he developed symptoms of fever after being "tirelessly" involved in election campaigning. The JD(S) leader was "single-handedly" leading the party's campaign across the state.
Rahul Gandhi vacates official bunglow on Tughlaq Lane
As per the rules, a disqualified MP is not entitled to a government accommodation and has to vacate it within one month of disqualification. Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by his sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, visited the bungalow twice since Saturday morning. While leaving his official residence.
Delhi Police deny detaining Satya Pal Malik, say 24 others were briefly detained
However, a total of 24 persons, including some farmer leaders from Haryana, were detained before they were released after a few hours, an officer said. The Special Commissioner of Police (Law & Order), Sagarpreet Hooda, said that at about 10 a.m. on Saturday, an information was received by the local police that a tent had been put at an MCD park in R.K. Puram, following which local SHO along with a police team reached the spot.
Angkita Dutta episode: Assam Police team leaves for Karnataka to apprehend Srinivas B.V.
A case has been registered against Srinivas B.V. in Dispur police station under Sections 509, 294, 341, 352, 354, 354A, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) along with Section 67 of the Information Technology Act. According to sources, a four-member team of Assam Police has been sent to Karnataka to apprehend Srinivas.
Subramanian Swamy says Centre should take points made by Satya Pal Malik seriously
"I know Satya Pal Malik since 1977, and he is a very senior leader. He was a former MP, Union minister and Governor as well. His political status is very high. I never heard him telling lies. Hence, the Centre should take what he said about the Pulwama attack seriously," Swamy said on the sidelines of a conclave of law students here.
PM Modi to address rally in Karnataka on April 30 ahead of polls
A party leader said that the BJP is aiming at winning more seats in certain parts of the state where it does not enjoy a significant stronghold. Former Karnataka chief minister and Janata Dal-Secular leader H.D. Kumaraswamy is contesting from the Channapatna constituency. The BJP has fielded former minister C.P. Yogeshwar from this seat.
'Law will take its own course': Assam CM on Angkita Dutta episode
"The way Assam Congress has handled this matter is sad. They ought to have established an inquiry committee and worked things out among themselves. I had believed that the Congress should be dealing with this internally," he told reporters in the national capital.
RSS, BJP carrying hatred politics to defeat me, says Siddaramaiah
"I have been contesting from the region since 1978. Before the Varuna constituency was carved out, I represented this region. People are telling me everyday to remain confident. BJP is carrying out politics of hatred in Varuna. RSS and BJP bent on defeating me. However, the voters here are going to ensure my victory," he said.
Sonia, Rahul will go to jail in National Herald case: Subramanian Swamy
The case was brought by Swamy, who accused the Gandhis of misusing party funds to buy a firm that published the now-defunct National Herald newspaper. Attending a conclave of law students here, the ace lawyer-turned-politician said, "Today, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi are out on bail. I used to say so many things to Rahul Gandhi but no one sent me to jail."
'Conspiracy' to reject Cong candidates' nominations, says Shivakumar; BJP refutes charges
"BJP, Chief Minister's Office and legal cell have conspired. Congress candidates' nominations have been downloaded. The Election Commission should focus on this development. BJP candidates' nomination papers in Savadatti constituency have problems, many BJP candidates' nominations have problems. But, nothing has been done," he alleged.
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