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Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav Lalu Prasad filed his nomination from the Patliputra area. This is the newly-formed Lok Sabha constituency. Ramesh Kumar, brother of Sajjan Kumar Congress announced ticket for Ramesh Kumar from South Delhi constituency...
Varun Gandhi released from Etah jail for two weeks »
The BJP leader Varun Gandhi was released today from a prison in Etah. He was jailed for his hate speeches in Pilibhit. The Supreme Court granted Varun Gandhi 2-week parole earlier in the day. Varun Gandhi walked...
Mulayam Singh promises action against English language, computers »
Mulayam Singh Yadav, chief of Samajwadi Party, said today that the party is against English medium education and also on the use of computers. He said that his party will work to ensure that they are curbed...
Congress drops Tytler and Sajjan Kumar »
INDIAN ELECTION NEWS: The Congress today withdrew Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar from the electoral fray. Both of them are alleged involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Both, Jagdish Tytler and Sajjan Kumar expressed their sentiments to...
Hizbul threatens terror attacks during polls »
Just a couple of days after the warning of possible fidayeen strikes by the intelligence agencies to disrupt Lok Sabha polls, the chief of Hizbul Mujahideeen, chief Salahuddin threatened to launch terror strikes during the Lok Sabha...
Sanjay Dutt says his father died because of Congress »
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt today alleged Sunil Dutt, his father, died because of Congress. He said that his father was hurt with the induction of former Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam into congress against his wishes. Sanju...
Dutt cannot contest election: Supreme Court »
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has now been barred from contesting elections. This news comes after the Supreme Court’s refusal to stay his conviction in a 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts case. Sanjay Dutt was not surprised with the...
Varun Gandhi sent to 2 days judicial custody »
Varun Gandhi, the BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Pilibhit was arrested today and had been sent to judicial custody for 2 days. He moved a surrender plea in Pilibhit court, where a case was filed against him...
Varun Ganshi withdraws bail plea. UP police can now arrest him »
Varun Gandhi, who was in controversy due to communal speech, withdrew his bail plea from the Delhi High Court. Lawyers of this BJP Lok Sabha candidate on Friday withdrew his bail plea. The pleas was accepted Justice...
Amar Singh says Lalu and Mulayam may join hands »
Indian Election News: A senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader told to the media today that SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav are likely to come together. Amar Singh, SP general secretary, said,...
Varun Gandhi gets anticipatory bail »
INDIAN ELECTION NEWS: Varun Gandhi gets anticipatory bail. Delhi High Court restrained police from arresting him (29) for making alleged inflammatory and communal speeches during his campaign in Pilibhit. Justice Reva Khetrapal granted Varun Gandhi’s plea by...
Manmohan Singh says Varun’s remarks unfortunate »
INDIAN ELECTION NEWS: On Varun Gandhi’s communal speech, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today breaks his silence over the fresh effort of communalising politics in India. He condemned the remarks that allegedly sought to target the minority community....
Varun Gandhi plays Hindutva card »
Varun Gandhi speaks different words now. He, a day after the Election Commission filed a case against him for his communal remarks, says that he is the victim of a political conspiracy. Varun Gandhi says he is...
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