Kerala: LDF convener EP Jayarajan puts CPM in a spot
Jayarajan’s statement has come as a rude shock for the CPI-M, which has been branding the Congress as the recruiting ground for the BJP throughout the election campaign.
Jayarajan’s statement has come as a rude shock for the CPI-M, which has been branding the Congress as the recruiting ground for the BJP throughout the election campaign.
Kejriwal is currently in Tihar Jail under judicial custody. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.
Addressing a BJP election rally in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, he said the Congress and the INDI alliance had realized they could not equal the BJP-NDA in development and therefore decided to “openly” pursue its “anti-national agenda” and the path of appeasement.
Addressing a public meeting in support of BJP candidate Thakur Vishwadeep Singh, who is contesting the Firozabad Lok Sabha seat, the CM said, “After Kashi and Ayodhya, the focus has now shifted to Mathura.”
Appealing to the public to vote for the Congress, Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu urged them not to spare those who trade with the sentiments of the people.
The polling to elect the 16th Karnataka Legislative Assembly began on Wednesday morning amid tight security arrangements.
Meanwhile, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Spear Corps met Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and discussed the prevailing security situation in the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holding 19 public meetings and six roadshows while Congress leader Rahul Gandhi camped in the state for 12 days.
The voting is being held for 224 assembly constituencies in Karnataka with 2,615 candidates in the fray.
The Centre has banned the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several other associated organisations for five years.