The seven-phase Lok Sabha elections officially began on 11 April. Polling for the first phase took place in 91 parliamentary constituencies spread across 20 states. The final results will be announced on 23 May. Catch all the updates on the Lok Sabha 2019 elections here.
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Modi "Peeps" in Homes of Others as He Has No Family: Pawar
Addressisng a poll rally at Partur on Monday, Pawar said Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was released by Pakistan under pressure from the world community and the Modi government had no role in it.
"I have my wife, daughter, son-in-law and nephews. What Modi has?...no one," he said, attacking the PM over his remarks on feud in the Pawar family.
"That is why Modi is peeping into the homes of others. How will he (Modi) know how to run a family, he has no one?" the former Union minister said.
(Source: PTI)
Alliance Between AAP and Cong Called Off: Sanjay Singh
AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said that the alliance between AAP and Congress was called off following disagreement over the tie-up in Haryana and Delhi.
“Congress has refused to form an alliance in Haryana and we do not want a tie-up only in Delhi,” Singh said.
(Source: PTI)
EC Suspends General Observer in Odisha
The Election Commission has suspended with immediate effect general observer Mohammed Mohsin in Odisha for acting contrary to the instructions of the commission concerning SPG protectees. He will be posted at Sambalpur till further orders.
(Source: ANI)
Himachal CEO Issues Notice to State BJP Chief for Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi
The Himachal Pradesh chief election officer on Wednesday issued a notice to state BJP chief Satpal Singh Satti for violating the Model Code of Conduct by allegedly making derogatory remarks against Rahul Gandhi at a public rally in Una district on 14 April.
(Source: ANI)