Assembly Elections 2024 LIVE: Maharashtra Chief Electoral Office Rejects NCP’s New TV Ad For State Assembly Polls

EC Directs Jharkhand BJP To Take Down ‘Controversial’ Ad Featuring Rahul, Soren

Taking serious note of the complaints from INC and JMM regarding a misleading and malicious video posted by BJP Jharkhand social media platforms, EC has directed CEO Jharkhand to immediately direct BJP Jharkhand to take down the said post from party social media platforms along with a notice to explain the alleged violation of provisions of MCC in the said post. Further CEO has been directed to immediately take action in the matter and in coordination with designated authority in the state under section 79(3)(b) of the IT act, shall get the objectionable posts removed from social media platforms expeditiously.

Mumba Devi Is Going To Create History: Shaina NC

Shaina NC says, “…Look at this support, this love. This is the blessing of PM Modi, the work of Eknath Shinde. Mumba Devi is going to create history… Vote for progress, for change, for work, for truth and against corruption… Voters and public decide who would win. But I would never turn down the love and trust of people…”

Balasaheb Would Be Sad to See His Son Deviate from His Ideology for Power: Chouhan

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday attacked Shiv Sena (UBT) Uddhav Thackeray, saying the late Bal Thackeray would be sad to see his son deviate from his ideology for the sake of power.

Chouhan was addressing a rally here to seek votes for BJP candidate Charansingh Thakur ahead of the November 20 assembly elections. Thakur is pitted against sitting MLA Anil Deshmukh’s son Salil Deshmukh, who is contesting as the NCP (SP) nominee.

Earlier in the day, he also addressed a press conference in Nagpur and highlighted various government schemes for farmers.

JMM Led Alliance Govt in Jharkhand Standing Like a Mountain: Hemant Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday claimed that his alliance government was standing like a mountain in the state and the BJP was unable to shake it despite its nefarious design to topple it.

He claimed that they put him behind bars to topple his government but could not shake it.

“The unity of coalition partners is essential to protect the Constitution of the country and keep agenda-less BJP out of power,”, Soren said at a public meeting at Jamtara in support of INDI block candidates in the ensuing assembly poll.

Essence of Constitution Must Be Protected: Gadkari; Slams Congress for Past Amendments

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday emphasised the importance of protecting the fundamental essence of the Constitution and criticised the Congress for past amendments.

Addressing a gathering while campaigning for BJP candidate Ram Shinde in Karjat Jamkhed assembly constituency in Ahilyangar district, Gadkari accused the Congress of undermining the Constitution during the Emergency.

“We will not allow anyone to change Dr Ambedkar’s Constitution. The Constitution’s essence lies in democracy, socialism, impartiality, freedom of speech, and fundamental rights. No one can ever change these features,” he said He referred to the landmark Keshavananda Bharati case, explaining that the Supreme Court decided that the salient features of the Constitution cannot be altered, and this principle will always be upheld.

Sharad Pawar’s Wife Allegedly Stopped from Entering Textile Park in Baramati

Pratibha Pawar, wife of NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, was allegedly stopped from entering the premises of Baramati Hi-Tech Textiles Park in Pune district on Sunday for half an hour.

This was informed by the office of Baramati MP Supriya Sule.

Notably, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s wife and Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar is the chairperson of the Baramati Hi-Tech Textiles Park, located in Baramati.

A video shared by Supriya Sule’s office shows female aides of Pratibha Pawar and Sule’s daughter Revti Sule asking a security guard at the Park to open the gate as they wanted to do some purchasing. The guard told them he was instructed by one Anil Wagh to not open the gate.

People of Maharashtra Secular, Will Reject Mahayuti’s Divisive Politics: Cong’s Pratapgarhi

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Imran Pratapgarhi on Sunday slammed the BJP for the ‘batenge toh katenge’ slogan and said the party was indulging in religion-based politics while keeping mum on lack of development in Maharashtra.

The poet-politician was campaigning for Akola West assembly seat candidate Sajid Pathan for the November 20 polls.

The people of Maharashtra are secular and seek development, Pratapgarhi added.

BJP MLA Kalidas Kolambkar Confident of Ninth Poll Win; ‘doesn’t Believe in Batenge Toh Katenge’

Kalidas Kolambkar, the BJP MLA from the Wadala constituency in Mumbai, has exuded confidence in winning the ninth straight term in the Maharashtra assembly elections, stressing his track record of public service and commitment to non-divisive politics.

The senior politician, who worked with Shiv Sena (undivided) and Congress before joining BJP in 2019, said he never believed in “Batenge to Katenge” politics. He emphasised that Muslim voters in this constituency will stand behind him.

BJP Leaders Wandering in J’khand, No Time to Visit Manipur: Kalpana Soren

JMM leader Kalpana Soren on Sunday hit out at BJP and said their senior leaders have been roaming in Jharkhand but they “don’t have time” to visit Manipur to see the “atrocities” being committed against tribal women there.

She also alleged that the BJP’s previous double-engine government pushed the state backwards with double power.

“Senior BJP leaders have been hovering around the state, which reflects their anxiety of being away from power. They are wandering in the state but they did not visit Manipur to see the atrocities being committed against tribal women there,” said Kalpana, who addressed multiple election rallies including in Pakur and Giridih.

She alleged that the BJP government at the Centre wants to snatch the rights of people in Jharkhand.

“BJP’s previous double-engine in Jharkhand pushed the state backwards with double power. Thousands of schools were closed depriving children of education and around 11 lakh ration cards were cancelled in the previous BJP regime,” alleged Kalpana, wife of Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren.

‘Intel Report’ Says Soren Govt Gave Shelter to B’deshis, Help Them Get Aadhaar, Land: Nadda

BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday claimed that according to an “intelligence report”, the JMM-led coalition government in Jharkhand gave shelter to Bangladeshi infiltrators in madrasas and ensured that they got land and government documents like Aadhaar card.

Nadda also hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying that he wants to become champion of Other Backward Classes, but questioned how many OBC members were in Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, a social service organisation headed by Sonia Gandhi, and the National Advisory Committee of the erstwhile UPA regime.

The BJP president attacked Congress and the JMM, the two main constituents of the ruling coalition of Jharkhand, during his addresses at three election rallies during the day.

Mahayuti Playing Politics Over Caste and Religion: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday accused the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition in Maharashtra of playing politics over caste and religion.

The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister was in Pune to campaign for BSP candidates ahead of the November 20 Maharashtra assembly elections.

Addressing a rally, she urged people to reject the BJP and Congress and asserted that her party would give justice to every community if voted to power.

“Caste should not be a factor while giving tickets to candidates in elections,” she said, accusing the ruling dispensation of exploiting caste and religion for political gains.

She also claimed that Mahayuti would also play the reservation card for its benefits.

Calling Political Contest ‘vote Jihad’ Wrong, Hindu Society Must Counter It: Ram Temple Treasurer

Swami Govinddev Giri, the treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, said on Sunday that it was wrong to describe a political fight as “vote jihad”, asserting that the Hindu society must counter it.

His comments come amid Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s attacks on “vote jihad” and calls to respond to it with ‘dharma-yudh’.

Speaking to reporters here, the Hindu seer said directions about whom to vote were earlier discretely issued from religious places by distributing pamphlets but slogans like ‘vote jihad’ are now being openly given.

Conflicting Narratives, Divided Loyalties at Play as Marathwada Readies to Vote

Conflicting narratives underpinned by factors like distress in the farm sector and traction of the ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme, divided loyalties and the X factor of Maratha quota activist Mahesh Jarange Patil in his native region have shaped the campaign in Marathwada as the canvassing for the Maharashtra Assembly poll enters the home stretch.

Farmers in many places complain about low prices for their produce like cotton and soybean, but praise for welfare initiatives, especially the cash transfer scheme for women, is also perceptible in this drought-prone region.

Sunil Gaikwad, a private firm worker and a farmer in Jadgaon, identifies himself as a keen BJP supporter for the abrogation of Article 370 and the building of the Ram temple. And then he lets on his pain, delving into his daily struggle as a farmer.

PM Gave Constitutional Status To National Commission For OBC: JP Nadda

It is PM Modi who has given constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes, says BJP chief JP Nadda at Jamtara rally

Congress-JMM Should Say Why They Fielded A Candidate Against A Tribal Woman For Presidential Election: Arjun Munda

Ahead of the second phase of election, BJP leader Arjun Munda says, “The situation is very good in Santhal Pargana, the first phase of elections in Kolhan were also good…When they are speaking about reservation, Congress-JMM should say why they fielded a candidate against a tribal woman for Presidential election?” When asked if UCC and NRC will be implemented if BJP comes to power, he says, “Such people who are infiltrators will be identified.”

Maharashtra Deprived of Jobs as Key Projects Shifted to Gujarat: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday criticised the ruling BJP for its policies and claimed Maharashtra has been deprived of jobs due to the shifting of some big projects to Gujarat.

Speaking at a rally in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district ahead of the November 20 state assembly polls, she claimed the ruling alliance leaders were trying to divert the attention from real issues and making attempts to polarise the society.

Targeting the Mahayuti government in the state over its flagship Ladki Bahin scheme, Vadra said women should vote for a better life and not because they are getting Rs 1,500 a month.

‘Selfish Motives’ Behind Formation of JMM-Cong-RJD Alliance in Jharkhand, Alleges Nadda

BJP president Jagat Prasad Nadda on Sunday attacked the ruling JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand, alleging that “selfish motives” led to the formation of the alliance which promotes dynastic politics and appeasement for vote bank politics.

He also accused Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren of creating obstacles to the development work initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the state.

“Selfish motives were behind the formation of the JMM-Cong-RJD alliance. It is anti-tribal, anti-farmer and anti-Dalit. It promotes corruption, dynastic politics and appeasement for vote bank politics,” Nadda alleged while addressing a poll rally at Sindri in Dhanbad district.

Kangana Ranaut Holds Roadshow For BJP Candidate In Nagpur

BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut held a roadshow in Nagpur on Sunday for a saffron party candidate ahead of the Maharashtra assembly elections. Ranaut was campaigning for BJP candidate Pravin Datke, who is contesting from the Nagpur Central assembly constituency. The actor began the roadshow from the Bengali Panja area in the city. She will also hold a roadshow in the Nagpur West constituency.

‘People Want To Form Mahayuti Govt Again In Maharashtra’: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “The love of the people here is proof that people want to form the Mahayuti government again in Maharashtra… Priyanka ji probably does not know anything about caste census, she does not know that caste census was done in Bihar only when our government supported it… Maulana Khalilur Rahman Sajjad Nomani is saying that we will do vote jihad… He is also saying that those who vote for BJP will be socially boycotted. I ask the Congress party whether it is written in the Constitution that those who do not vote for BJP will be socially boycotted. Congress should be ashamed…”

‘Atmosphere Created In Country For Viksit Bharat’: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, “The Congress and its allies have adopted the policy of appeasement, divide and rule, confuse the voters and rule after getting the votes. However, they will not succeed in that now. An atmosphere has been created in the country that we have to create a Viksit Bharat… The atmosphere has completely changed, so the narrative that Congress and its allies were creating has failed in Maharashtra and Jharkhand…”