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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 19) lashed out at Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the Sandeshkhali incident stating that the party questioned the “characters of the sisters of Sandeshkhali” just to save their 'Shahjahan'.</p>

<p>He stated that when the TMC came to power, it claimed to safeguard Maa, Maati, and Manush but failed to do so in due course of time.</p>

<p>"TMC came to power by saying that it would protect Maa, Maati, and Manush. Today, TMC is devouring Maa, Maati, and Manush. The women of Bengal have lost faith in TMC. The sin that has happened in Sandeshkhali has forced the sisters of Bengal to think. The TMC people do not even consider the sisters of SC/ST families as human beings. To save their Shahjahan, the TMC people are blaming the sisters of Sandeshkhali and questioning their character. The kind of language they are using for them, every daughter of Bengal will destroy TMC with her vote," PM Modi said while addressing a public meeting in Purulia.</p>

<p>"TMC gives the slogan 'Maa, Maati, Maanush' yet does nothing to protect them. The incident of Sandeshkhali has shaken the women of Bengal. TMC has dehumanised the women of SC and ST communities to protect Shahjahan Sheikh. Leaders of TMC are pointing fingers at the women who suffered atrocities," he added.</p>

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<p>Sandeshkhali, a village in North 24 Parganas district, grabbed headlines earlier this year when its residents, mostly women, took to the streets to protest against the ruling TMC and Shahjahan, the main accused in the incident.</p>

<p>Women levelled allegations against Shahjahan and his aides for committing atrocities against them and for also grabbing their lands. They accused Shajahan and his aides of "land-grab and sexual assault".</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-take-pok-back-amit-shah-says-modi-govt-is-not-afraid-of-pakistans-atom-bombs-722905">‘Will take PoK back,’ Amit Shah says Modi govt is not afraid of Pakistan’s atom bomb</a></p>

<h2><strong>Mamata 'threatening Ramakrishna Mission to please vote bank'</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi further slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks targeting the Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha.</p>

<p>He said that the TMC supremo was issuing threats to these socio-religious organisations just to please her vote bank.</p>

<p>"The TMC government, which intimidated and threatened the people of Bengal during elections, has crossed all limits this time. Today, in the country and the world, ISKCON, Ram Krishna Mission, and Bharat Sevashram Sangh are known for service and morality, but today the Chief Minister of Bengal is openly threatening them, warning them from an open platform," PM Modi said while addressing a public meeting in Purulia.</p>

<p>"There are millions of followers associated with these missions all over the world, and their sole aim is to serve the people. The Bengal government has pointed a finger at him and is threatening his name. So much courage! Just to please their vote bank," he added.</p>

<p>PM Modi's remarks came after the West Bengal CM, during a rally in Behrampore said, "There is a maharaj in Behrampore; I have been hearing about him for a long time. Kartik Maharaj. He says he will not allow any TMC agent in the poll booth. I do not consider him a saint because he is directly involved in politics. I used to respect Bharat Sevashram Sangha a lot. It has been on my list of respected organisations for a long time."</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 19) lashed out at Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the Sandeshkhali incident stating that the party questioned the “characters of the sisters of Sandeshkhali” just to save their 'Shahjahan'.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 19) lashed out at Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the Sandeshkhali incident stating that the party questioned the “characters of the sisters of Sandeshkhali” just to save their 'Shahjahan'. He stated that when the TMC came to power, it claimed to safeguard Maa, Maati, and Manush but failed to do so in due course of time. "TMC came to power by saying that it would protect Maa, Maati, and Manush. Today, TMC is devouring Maa, Maati, and Manush. The women of Bengal have lost faith in TMC. The sin that has happened in Sandeshkhali has forced the sisters of Bengal to think. The TMC people do not even consider the sisters of SC/ST families as human beings. To save their Shahjahan, the TMC people are blaming the sisters of Sandeshkhali and questioning their character. The kind of language they are using for them, every daughter of Bengal will destroy TMC with her vote," PM Modi said while addressing a public meeting in Purulia. "TMC gives the slogan 'Maa, Maati, Maanush' yet does nothing to protect them. The incident of Sandeshkhali has shaken the women of Bengal. TMC has dehumanised the women of SC and ST communities to protect Shahjahan Sheikh. Leaders of TMC are pointing fingers at the women who suffered atrocities," he added. एससी/एसटी परिवार की बहनों को तो टीएमसी के लोग इंसान ही नहीं समझते। अपने शाहजहां को बचाने के लिए टीएमसी के लोग संदेशखाली की बहनों को ही दोषी ठहरा रहे हैं, उनके चरित्र पर सवाल उठा रहे हैं। जैसी भाषा ये उनके लिए बोल रहे हैं, इसका जवाब बंगाल की हर बेटी अपने वोट से टीएमसी को तबाह कर… — BJP (@BJP4India) May 19, 2024 × Sandeshkhali, a village in North 24 Parganas district, grabbed headlines earlier this year when its residents, mostly women, took to the streets to protest against the ruling TMC and Shahjahan, the main accused in the incident. Women levelled allegations against Shahjahan and his aides for committing atrocities against them and for also grabbing their lands. They accused Shajahan and his aides of "land-grab and sexual assault". Also read: ‘Will take PoK back,’ Amit Shah says Modi govt is not afraid of Pakistan’s atom bomb Mamata 'threatening Ramakrishna Mission to please vote bank' PM Modi further slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her remarks targeting the Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha. He said that the TMC supremo was issuing threats to these socio-religious organisations just to please her vote bank. "The TMC government, which intimidated and threatened the people of Bengal during elections, has crossed all limits this time. Today, in the country and the world, ISKCON, Ram Krishna Mission, and Bharat Sevashram Sangh are known for service and morality, but today the Chief Minister of Bengal is openly threatening them, warning them from an open platform," PM Modi said while addressing a public meeting in Purulia. "There are millions of followers associated with these missions all over the world, and their sole aim is to serve the people. The Bengal government has pointed a finger at him and is threatening his name. So much courage! Just to please their vote bank," he added. PM Modi's remarks came after the West Bengal CM, during a rally in Behrampore said, "There is a maharaj in Behrampore; I have been hearing about him for a long time. Kartik Maharaj. He says he will not allow any TMC agent in the poll booth. I do not consider him a saint because he is directly involved in politics. I used to respect Bharat Sevashram Sangha a lot. It has been on my list of respected organisations for a long time." (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi slams TMC, accuses it of ‘questioning character of Sandeshkhali women’

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<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday&nbsp;(May 19) that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started "Operation Jhaadu" (Operation Broom) to ensure the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) doesn't grow big and become a challenge to the saffron party.</p>

<p>Addressing a gathering in New Delhi as the AAP began a protest march to the BJP headquarters, Chief Minister Kejriwal said that through Operation Jhaadu, AAP's&nbsp;big&nbsp;leaders would&nbsp;be arrested, and&nbsp;the party's bank accounts would be frozen.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'BJP made up fake cases, arrested us'</strong></h2>

<p>"ED's lawyer has already given this statement in court that soon after&nbsp;the election&nbsp;AAP's&nbsp; bank accounts will be frozen, he&nbsp;said that if they freeze our account&nbsp;now&nbsp;we will get sympathy...after the election, they will freeze our accounts,&nbsp;our office will be cleared out&nbsp;and&nbsp;we will be brought&nbsp;to streets. These are the&nbsp;3&nbsp;plans made by BJP," Kejriwal said.</p>

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<p>The chief minister was arrested in&nbsp;March&nbsp;in connection with the Delhi excise policy case but is out on interim bail till June 1.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kejriwal further said that the BJP has made up cases against AAP leaders and arrested them.</p>

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<p>"Since I came to power in 2015, how many allegations did they (BJP) raise?...now they say that the liquor policy scam has happened, people are asking them if the scam happened, where is the money?...in other places when raid happens, notes and golds are recovered but here&nbsp;nothing was found...where is all the money?," he questioned.</p>

<h2><strong>Kejriwal leads AAP's&nbsp;march&nbsp;to BJP&nbsp;HQ</strong></h2>

<p>Kejriwal is leading the AAP's protest march to the headquarters of the BJP in New Delhi to protest the arrest of his aide Bibhav Kumar, who has&nbsp;been arrested&nbsp;in connection with the Swati Maliwal assault case.</p>

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<p>Maliwal, AAP's Rajya Sabha MP, accused Kumar of assaulting her at Kejriwal's residence on May 13. Kumar was arrested on Saturday and was sent to&nbsp;five-day police custody by the Delhi Police.<br />
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday (May 19) that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started "Operation Jhaadu" (Operation Broom) to ensure the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) doesn't grow big and become a challenge to the saffron party.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday (May 19) that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has started "Operation Jhaadu" (Operation Broom) to ensure the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) doesn't grow big and become a challenge to the saffron party. Addressing a gathering in New Delhi as the AAP began a protest march to the BJP headquarters, Chief Minister Kejriwal said that through Operation Jhaadu, AAP's big leaders would be arrested, and the party's bank accounts would be frozen. 'BJP made up fake cases, arrested us' "ED's lawyer has already given this statement in court that soon after the election AAP's bank accounts will be frozen, he said that if they freeze our account now we will get sympathy...after the election, they will freeze our accounts, our office will be cleared out and we will be brought to streets. These are the 3 plans made by BJP," Kejriwal said. Click here to follow all updates on the Lok Sabha elections The chief minister was arrested in March in connection with the Delhi excise policy case but is out on interim bail till June 1. #WATCH | Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and workers hold a protest against the BJP, in Delhi Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal is also present. pic.twitter.com/ZRqCWOBBO4 — ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2024 × Kejriwal further said that the BJP has made up cases against AAP leaders and arrested them. Also read | Swati Maliwal assault case: Footage of incident might have been tampered with, say cops "Since I came to power in 2015, how many allegations did they (BJP) raise?...now they say that the liquor policy scam has happened, people are asking them if the scam happened, where is the money?...in other places when raid happens, notes and golds are recovered but here nothing was found...where is all the money?," he questioned. Kejriwal leads AAP's march to BJP HQ Kejriwal is leading the AAP's protest march to the headquarters of the BJP in New Delhi to protest the arrest of his aide Bibhav Kumar, who has been arrested in connection with the Swati Maliwal assault case. #WATCH | Delhi CM and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal says, " Since I came to power in 2015, how many allegations did they (BJP) raise?...now they say that liquor policy scam has happened, people are asking them if the scam happened, where is the money?...in other places… pic.twitter.com/tK172Zmmq7 — ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2024 × Maliwal, AAP's Rajya Sabha MP, accused Kumar of assaulting her at Kejriwal's residence on May 13. Kumar was arrested on Saturday and was sent to five-day police custody by the Delhi Police. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In Janaury 1980, Indira Gandhi's return to the Prime Minister's Secretariat came with wins from both the seats she contested: Medak in the then-Andhra Pradesh state and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indira Gandhi decided to retain Medak and gave up Rae Bareli, a constituency that elected her to Lok Sabha twice — in 1967 and 1971 — and before that sent her husband Feroze Gandhi to parliament during the first General Election of free India (1952) and the one after that (1957).&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We (Sanjay Gandhi, Maneka Gandhi, Akbar Ahmed and Indira Gandhi) were discussing who should be fielded from Rae Bareli in the by-election that was to take place there. The name of Mohammed Yunus surfaced," Neerja Chowdhury quotes veteran Uttar Pradesh politician Akbar 'Dumpy' Ahmed as saying in her book 'How Prime Ministers Decide'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mohammed Yunus was known as a family loyalist, trusted by both Indira Gandhi and her son and political lieutenant Sanjay Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"But for some reason, Indira Gandhi was not up for fielding Yunus from Rae Bareli; she was 'absolutely clear' that it had to be someone from the family," Chowdhury writes further.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Half way through India's big elections | Focus on Amethi, Raebareli in Phase 5</strong></p>

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<p>The family decided to throw Arun Nehru's hat in Rae Bareli's familial political waters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arun Nehru's great-grandfather Nand Lal Nehru and Motilal Nehru were brothers. Arun Nehru represented Rae Bareli in Lok Sabha until 1989 with his "impeccable political lineage as the member of Nehru clan".</p>

<p>Arun Nehru was succeeded by Sheila Kaul in Rae Bareli who represented the constituency in Lok Sabha from 1989 to 1996.</p>

<p>Sheila Kaul was Jawaharlal Nehru's 'maami' or aunt. Kaul was married to Jawaharlal Nehru's mother Kamala Nehru's brother Kailas Nath Kaul.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>After Sheila Kaul, Rae Bareli briefly sent the BJP's Ashok Singh during 1996 and 1998 General Elections. In 1999, Rae Bareli returned to the Congress party and elected Satish Sharma, a Rajiv Gandhi confidante.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2004, when Sonia and Rajiv's son Rahul Gandhi decided to enter parliamentary politics, the mother switched from neighbouring familyborough of Amethi to Rae Bareli. Starting 2004, Sonia Gandhi represented Rae Bareli in Lok Sabha and pulled off four consecutive wins from the Congress bastion.</p>

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<p>This time around, Sonia Gandhi has decided to leave Rae Bareli for a place in Rajya Sabha — the upper house of parliament — from Rajasthan. Instead, the Congress has fielded Rahul Gandhi, the fifth-generation scion of the party's Nehru-Gandhi family, who lost familyborough of Amethi to BJP's Smriti Irani in 2019, and this time around in 2024 decided to not return to what was once a family bastion.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/battle-of-the-bastions-smriti-irani-amethi-and-the-unmaking-of-a-gandhi-family-stronghold-722490">Battle of the Bastions: Smriti Irani, Amethi and the unmaking of a Gandhi family stronghold</a></strong></p>

<p>"The element of legacy and the sense of association with the Nehru-Gandhi family since the first general election itself is quite strong in Rae Bareli," senior journalist Rasheed Kidwai told WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The collective support from Brahmin, Muslim and Dalit (BMD) communities that drifted away from Congress elsewhere in Uttar Pradesh, still remains with the party in Rae Bareli," Kidwai added.<br />
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<em>Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi at a rally in Rae Bareli on May 17, 2024 | X/@RahulGandhi</em></p>

<p>Rae&nbsp;Bareli is&nbsp;set to vote on May 20, 2024 during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Congress party's Rahul Gandhi is up against the BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh and Bahujan Samaj Party's Thakur Prasad Yadav.</p>

<p><i>For all the latest developments related to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/lok-sabha-election-2024">Lok Sabha Elections 2024</a>, stay tuned with WION, World Is One News.</i></p>


In Janaury 1980, Indira Gandhi's return to the Prime Minister's Secretariat came with wins from both the seats she contested: Medak in the then-Andhra Pradesh state and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.

In Janaury 1980, Indira Gandhi's return to the Prime Minister's Secretariat came with wins from both the seats she contested: Medak in the then-Andhra Pradesh state and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh. Indira Gandhi decided to retain Medak and gave up Rae Bareli, a constituency that elected her to Lok Sabha twice — in 1967 and 1971 — and before that sent her husband Feroze Gandhi to parliament during the first General Election of free India (1952) and the one after that (1957). "We (Sanjay Gandhi, Maneka Gandhi, Akbar Ahmed and Indira Gandhi) were discussing who should be fielded from Rae Bareli in the by-election that was to take place there. The name of Mohammed Yunus surfaced," Neerja Chowdhury quotes veteran Uttar Pradesh politician Akbar 'Dumpy' Ahmed as saying in her book 'How Prime Ministers Decide'. Mohammed Yunus was known as a family loyalist, trusted by both Indira Gandhi and her son and political lieutenant Sanjay Gandhi. "But for some reason, Indira Gandhi was not up for fielding Yunus from Rae Bareli; she was 'absolutely clear' that it had to be someone from the family," Chowdhury writes further. Also watch | Half way through India's big elections | Focus on Amethi, Raebareli in Phase 5 × The family decided to throw Arun Nehru's hat in Rae Bareli's familial political waters. Arun Nehru's great-grandfather Nand Lal Nehru and Motilal Nehru were brothers. Arun Nehru represented Rae Bareli in Lok Sabha until 1989 with his "impeccable political lineage as the member of Nehru clan". Arun Nehru was succeeded by Sheila Kaul in Rae Bareli who represented the constituency in Lok Sabha from 1989 to 1996. Sheila Kaul was Jawaharlal Nehru's 'maami' or aunt. Kaul was married to Jawaharlal Nehru's mother Kamala Nehru's brother Kailas Nath Kaul. Arun Nehru (Rae Bareli MP, 1980-1984;1984-1989) and Sheila Kaul (Rae Bareli MP 1989-1991; 1991-1996) | Commons After Sheila Kaul, Rae Bareli briefly sent the BJP's Ashok Singh during 1996 and 1998 General Elections. In 1999, Rae Bareli returned to the Congress party and elected Satish Sharma, a Rajiv Gandhi confidante. In 2004, when Sonia and Rajiv's son Rahul Gandhi decided to enter parliamentary politics, the mother switched from neighbouring familyborough of Amethi to Rae Bareli. Starting 2004, Sonia Gandhi represented Rae Bareli in Lok Sabha and pulled off four consecutive wins from the Congress bastion. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) × This time around, Sonia Gandhi has decided to leave Rae Bareli for a place in Rajya Sabha — the upper house of parliament — from Rajasthan. Instead, the Congress has fielded Rahul Gandhi, the fifth-generation scion of the party's Nehru-Gandhi family, who lost familyborough of Amethi to BJP's Smriti Irani in 2019, and this time around in 2024 decided to not return to what was once a family bastion. Also read | Battle of the Bastions: Smriti Irani, Amethi and the unmaking of a Gandhi family stronghold "The element of legacy and the sense of association with the Nehru-Gandhi family since the first general election itself is quite strong in Rae Bareli," senior journalist Rasheed Kidwai told WION. "The collective support from Brahmin, Muslim and Dalit (BMD) communities that drifted away from Congress elsewhere in Uttar Pradesh, still remains with the party in Rae Bareli," Kidwai added. Priyanka Gandhi-Vadra, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi at a rally in Rae Bareli on May 17, 2024 | X/@RahulGandhi Rae Bareli is set to vote on May 20, 2024 during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Congress party's Rahul Gandhi is up against the BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh and Bahujan Samaj Party's Thakur Prasad Yadav. For all the latest developments related to Lok Sabha Elections 2024, stay tuned with WION, World Is One News.

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<p>Congress president Malliakarjun Kharge on Saturday (May 18) lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of "provoking" people and called on the Election Commission to take stern action.</p>

<p>He also alleged that PM Modi was supporting the "illegal" Mahayuti government in the Indian state of Maharashtra.</p>

<p>"We have not used bulldozers to date... The Election Commission should take action against those who make instigating speeches. The Prime Minister himself is doing it. He is provoking people. After our government comes, everything will be protected as per our Constitution, we will follow the Constitution," Kharge said during a media briefing in Mumbai.</p>

<p>He then claimed that the INDI alliance will win 46 out of the 48 seats in the state of Maharashtra and will defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).</p>

<p>"INDIA bloc will win 46 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra. People are saying this themselves. Our alliance will win maximum seats and defeat BJP...," Kharge claimed.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sonia-gandhis-emotional-appeal-to-people-of-raebareli-i-am-handing-over-my-son-to-you-722576">Sonia Gandhi's emotional appeal to people of Raebareli; 'I am handing over my son to you'</a></p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi hits out at Congress-SP combine</strong></h2>

<p>Kharge's remarks came after PM Modi, during his rally in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, said that Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) would run bulldozer over Ayodhya's Ram Temple if they get elected in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.</p>

<p>"If the Congress, SP and their INDIA partners come to power, our Ram Lalla would have to return to the tent again as they would run a bulldozer over the Ram Mandir. They should take lessons from Yogi-ji (Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath) on where to run bulldozers and where not to," PM Modi said on Friday (May 17).</p>

<p>"The Congress and the Samajwadi Party have become slaves to appeasement politics. And, when Modi uncovers the truth before the people, they accuse me of creating a Hindu-Muslim divide," he further said.</p>

<p>The Indian prime minister then exuded confidence that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was all set to register its third consecutive win and return to power again.</p>

<p>"June 4 (counting day) is not too far away now. All doubts will be cleared and the entire country and the world will know when we score a hat-trick of wins and return for a third term at the Centre."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Congress president Malliakarjun Kharge on Saturday (May 18) lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of "provoking" people and called on the Election Commission to take stern action.

Congress president Malliakarjun Kharge on Saturday (May 18) lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of "provoking" people and called on the Election Commission to take stern action. He also alleged that PM Modi was supporting the "illegal" Mahayuti government in the Indian state of Maharashtra. "We have not used bulldozers to date... The Election Commission should take action against those who make instigating speeches. The Prime Minister himself is doing it. He is provoking people. After our government comes, everything will be protected as per our Constitution, we will follow the Constitution," Kharge said during a media briefing in Mumbai. He then claimed that the INDI alliance will win 46 out of the 48 seats in the state of Maharashtra and will defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "INDIA bloc will win 46 out of 48 seats in Maharashtra. People are saying this themselves. Our alliance will win maximum seats and defeat BJP...," Kharge claimed. Also read: Sonia Gandhi's emotional appeal to people of Raebareli; 'I am handing over my son to you' PM Modi hits out at Congress-SP combine Kharge's remarks came after PM Modi, during his rally in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, said that Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) would run bulldozer over Ayodhya's Ram Temple if they get elected in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. "If the Congress, SP and their INDIA partners come to power, our Ram Lalla would have to return to the tent again as they would run a bulldozer over the Ram Mandir. They should take lessons from Yogi-ji (Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath) on where to run bulldozers and where not to," PM Modi said on Friday (May 17). "The Congress and the Samajwadi Party have become slaves to appeasement politics. And, when Modi uncovers the truth before the people, they accuse me of creating a Hindu-Muslim divide," he further said. The Indian prime minister then exuded confidence that the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was all set to register its third consecutive win and return to power again. "June 4 (counting day) is not too far away now. All doubts will be cleared and the entire country and the world will know when we score a hat-trick of wins and return for a third term at the Centre." (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha polls: Kharge accuses PM Modi of ‘provoking’ people, calls on ED to take action

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<p>Former Karnataka Minister and JD(S) MLA HD Revanna was granted interim bail in connection with a sexual harassment case on Thursday (May 16).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development came days after he got a conditional bail in the kidnapping case linked to the 'obscene video' case.</p>

<p>The 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court (ACMM) gave interim relief to Revanna till Friday (May 17).</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-sex-scandal-hd-revanna-granted-conditional-bail-in-kidnap-case-721082" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-sex-scandal-hd-revanna-granted-conditional-bail-in-kidnap-case-721082&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjHk7Gv7JOGAxV-cmwGHZGBAb0QFnoECAIQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw3P6-U_ceMUyyPppFXHvY3I&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-sex-scandal-hd-revanna-granted-conditional-bail-in-kidnap-case-721082" target="_blank">HD&nbsp;<b>Revanna</b>&nbsp;granted conditional bail in kidnap case</a></p>

<p>A case of sexual harassment involving a 47-year-old house help was registered against Revanna, his son Prajwal Revanna who is also a MP, on April 28. HD Revanna had earlier submitted a bail application in connection with the case.</p>

<p>The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the alleged sexual abuse charges, had sent notices to HD Revanna and Prajwal to cooperate in the investigation, but both of them skipped it.</p>

<p>On Thursday, Revanna applied for anticipatory bail, SIT objected to this and asked for his custody or that he be remanded in judicial custody. The SIT further said that the court should reject his bail plea, reported news agency ANI.</p>

<p>After hearing both sides, the court decided to hear the matter again on Friday and till then gave relief to Revanna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday, a Special Court for elected representatives granted conditional bail to Revanna in the kidnapping case, setting the bond at ₹5 lakh. Following this, he was released from jail.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-election-2024/new-twist-in-karnataka-sex-scandal-woman-alleges-she-was-forced-to-file-false-case-720022">New twist in Karnataka sex scandal: Woman alleges she was forced to file false case</a></p>

<p>Revanna faces accusations of kidnapping one of the women allegedly sexually abused by his son, MP Prajwal, as depicted in leaked videos. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) subsequently arrested Revanna on May 4 in connection with the case.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the case against Revannas</strong></h2>

<p>HD Revanna and his son, Prajwal Revanna, are facing a SIT probe, constituted by the Karnataka government, over allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against the duo following a complaint by a woman who worked in their household.</p>

<p>The woman had claimed that the father-son duo had sexually abused her at the MLA's house.<br />
HD Revanna, along with his associate, were booked under Sections 364A (kidnapping for ransom), 365 (kidnapping with intent to cause harm), and 34 (common intention) of the IPC.</p>

<p>The FIR, registered by KR Nagar police, lists HD Revanna as accused number one and another man, identified as Babanna, as accused number two.</p>

<p>Prajwal is believed to have&nbsp;fled to Germany amid the ingoing sexual harrassment case against him.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Former Karnataka Minister and JD(S) MLA HD Revanna was granted interim bail in connection with a sexual harassment case on Thursday (May 16). The development came days after he got a conditional bail in the kidnapping case linked to the 'obscene video' case.

Former Karnataka Minister and JD(S) MLA HD Revanna was granted interim bail in connection with a sexual harassment case on Thursday (May 16). The development came days after he got a conditional bail in the kidnapping case linked to the 'obscene video' case. The 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court (ACMM) gave interim relief to Revanna till Friday (May 17). Also read: HD Revanna granted conditional bail in kidnap case A case of sexual harassment involving a 47-year-old house help was registered against Revanna, his son Prajwal Revanna who is also a MP, on April 28. HD Revanna had earlier submitted a bail application in connection with the case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the alleged sexual abuse charges, had sent notices to HD Revanna and Prajwal to cooperate in the investigation, but both of them skipped it. On Thursday, Revanna applied for anticipatory bail, SIT objected to this and asked for his custody or that he be remanded in judicial custody. The SIT further said that the court should reject his bail plea, reported news agency ANI. After hearing both sides, the court decided to hear the matter again on Friday and till then gave relief to Revanna. On Monday, a Special Court for elected representatives granted conditional bail to Revanna in the kidnapping case, setting the bond at ₹5 lakh. Following this, he was released from jail. Also read: New twist in Karnataka sex scandal: Woman alleges she was forced to file false case Revanna faces accusations of kidnapping one of the women allegedly sexually abused by his son, MP Prajwal, as depicted in leaked videos. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) subsequently arrested Revanna on May 4 in connection with the case. What is the case against Revannas HD Revanna and his son, Prajwal Revanna, are facing a SIT probe, constituted by the Karnataka government, over allegations of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against the duo following a complaint by a woman who worked in their household. The woman had claimed that the father-son duo had sexually abused her at the MLA's house. HD Revanna, along with his associate, were booked under Sections 364A (kidnapping for ransom), 365 (kidnapping with intent to cause harm), and 34 (common intention) of the IPC. The FIR, registered by KR Nagar police, lists HD Revanna as accused number one and another man, identified as Babanna, as accused number two. Prajwal is believed to have fled to Germany amid the ingoing sexual harrassment case against him. (With inputs from agencies)

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The poll guarantees that the Indian National Congress is saying it will double the quantity of free ration for the poor if the I.N.D.I.A bloc is voted to power. Watch to know more!

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<p>Days after Arvind Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar&nbsp;misbehaved with Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal, he was spotted with the Delhi Chief Minister at the Lucknow airport on Wednesday (May 15).</p>

<p>Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh was also seen with the Delhi CM.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/swati-maliwal-assault-bjp-steps-up-attack-on-aap-amid-threat-to-her-life-721840">Swati Maliwal assault: BJP steps up attack on AAP amid&nbsp;‘threat to her life’</a></p>

<p>A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Delhi on Thursday (May 16) posted a fresh photograph of Bibhav Kumar, who allegedly assaulted Swati Maliwal earlier this week, accompanying Arvind Kejriwal and other party leaders at the Lucknow Airport.</p>

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काली शर्ट में बिभव हैं जिसने स्वाति मालीवाल को मारा<br />
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साथ में संजय सिंह जिन्होंने बताया कि बिभव ने बहुत ग़लत किया , केजरीवाल नाराज़ है<br />
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<p>Meanwhile, BJP leader Tajinder Bagga condemned Arvind Kejriwal and questioned him about punishing Bibhav Kumar for misbehaving with the AAP MP.</p>

<p>Citing Sanjay Singh's statement that Bibhav Kumar, misbehaved with Maliwal and Arvind Kejriwal directed strict action on the matter, Bagga shared a pos on X saying, "Sanjay Singh ji was saying that you will take strict action against Bibhav but you started making him tour the whole country."</p>

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<p>Reacting to Mishra’s post, BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, said it became evident that Arvind Kejriwal was implicated in the assault on AAP's female MP, Swati Maliwal, as the party failed to file an FIR against Bibhav even after 72 hours, despite senior leader Sanjay Singh acknowledging Maliwal's assault.</p>

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<p>"Now, the AAP MP is being forced to keep silent or change her story as is evident from statements of her ex-husband Naveen Jaihind and Nitin Tyagi of AAP. Therefore she hasn’t reached out to the police yet," said&nbsp;Poonawalla.</p>

<p>While a video message on the social media platform, Facebook,&nbsp;claimed danger to Maliwal’s life, saying “anything can happen to her”.</p>

<h2><strong>Swati Maliwal assault case</strong></h2>

<p>On Monday, AAP's Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, alleged that Arvind Kejriwal's close aide assaulted her at the Chief Minister's official residence.</p>

<p>Later, the police stated that they had not received a formal complaint from Maliwal in this regard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police said, they had received a PCR call at 9.34 am from a woman who said she had been assaulted at the Delhi Chief Minister's residence.</p>

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<p>"After some time, MP madam came to the police station, but she left stating she would give a complaint later," Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) MK Meena told reporters.</p>

<p>The call was from Swati Maliwal's mobile number, informed another officer, stating that she was the one on the other side of the line.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Days after Arvind Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar misbehaved with Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal, he was spotted with the Delhi Chief Minister at the Lucknow airport on Wednesday (May 15).

Days after Arvind Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar misbehaved with Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal, he was spotted with the Delhi Chief Minister at the Lucknow airport on Wednesday (May 15). Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh was also seen with the Delhi CM. Also read: Swati Maliwal assault: BJP steps up attack on AAP amid ‘threat to her life’ A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Delhi on Thursday (May 16) posted a fresh photograph of Bibhav Kumar, who allegedly assaulted Swati Maliwal earlier this week, accompanying Arvind Kejriwal and other party leaders at the Lucknow Airport. लखनऊ एयरपोर्ट की कल रात की ये फोटो काली शर्ट में बिभव हैं जिसने स्वाति मालीवाल को मारा साथ में संजय सिंह जिन्होंने बताया कि बिभव ने बहुत ग़लत किया , केजरीवाल नाराज़ है तीसरे ख़ुद केजरीवाल जिन पर स्वाति को पिटवाने का आरोप pic.twitter.com/cVszpEFagb — Kapil Mishra (Modi Ka Pariwar) (@KapilMishra_IND) May 16, 2024 × Meanwhile, BJP leader Tajinder Bagga condemned Arvind Kejriwal and questioned him about punishing Bibhav Kumar for misbehaving with the AAP MP. Citing Sanjay Singh's statement that Bibhav Kumar, misbehaved with Maliwal and Arvind Kejriwal directed strict action on the matter, Bagga shared a pos on X saying, "Sanjay Singh ji was saying that you will take strict action against Bibhav but you started making him tour the whole country." Also read: AAP admits Kejriwal’s aide ‘misbehaved’ with MP Swati Maliwal in Delhi CM’s drawing room Reacting to Mishra’s post, BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, said it became evident that Arvind Kejriwal was implicated in the assault on AAP's female MP, Swati Maliwal, as the party failed to file an FIR against Bibhav even after 72 hours, despite senior leader Sanjay Singh acknowledging Maliwal's assault. 72 hours No FIR on Bibhav Kumar instead Kejriwal is protecting him ! Roaming around with him.. It is clear- attack on Swati Maliwal was done at behest of Kejriwal himself Sheesh Mahal is Apradh Mahal & just like Draupadi cheerharan - a woman Rajya Sabha MP was subjected to… pic.twitter.com/1ig50VqHbT — Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) May 16, 2024 × "Now, the AAP MP is being forced to keep silent or change her story as is evident from statements of her ex-husband Naveen Jaihind and Nitin Tyagi of AAP. Therefore she hasn’t reached out to the police yet," said Poonawalla. While a video message on the social media platform, Facebook, claimed danger to Maliwal’s life, saying “anything can happen to her”. Swati Maliwal assault case On Monday, AAP's Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, alleged that Arvind Kejriwal's close aide assaulted her at the Chief Minister's official residence. Later, the police stated that they had not received a formal complaint from Maliwal in this regard. The police said, they had received a PCR call at 9.34 am from a woman who said she had been assaulted at the Delhi Chief Minister's residence. Also read: AAP MP Swati Maliwal alleges assault by Kejriwal's close aide "After some time, MP madam came to the police station, but she left stating she would give a complaint later," Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) MK Meena told reporters. The call was from Swati Maliwal's mobile number, informed another officer, stating that she was the one on the other side of the line. (With inputs from agencies)

Bibhav Kumar, accused of assaulting Swati Maliwal, seen with Delhi CM; BJP reacts

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Elections were held in the Southern state of Andhra Pradesh on May 13. The state has been electing 175 legislators and 25 members of parliament simultaneously since 1999. Once the dominant state down south, Andhra Pradesh was split in 2014 to create Telangana. That split continues to reverberate through the state's political economy till date.

India General Election 2024: Decoding Andhra Pradesh's unique political economy

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidA6Nrvp8Jz3Yj" />The Indian state of Odisha held elections for 28&nbsp;assembly seats in phase four. The assembly elections took place alongside the Lok Sabha elections in four seats in Odisha -&nbsp; Kalahandi, Nabarangpur (ST), Berhampur, and Koraput (ST). Voting for both the elections began at 7 am IST Monday (May 13) and went on till 6 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In total, Odisha has 21&nbsp;Lok Sabha constituencies, and 147 assembly seats. The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Odisha as well as the assembly elections was on Monday, and the remaining three phases (for both elections) will take place on&nbsp;May 20, May 25, and June 1.&nbsp;Monday is also the day of the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections&nbsp;in the country.</p>

<p><strong>In the first phase of the assembly elections,&nbsp;243 nominees are in the fray for the 28 seats, and&nbsp;here's&nbsp;a look at the latest updates:</strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Odisha recorded over 65 per cent turnout in the phase 1 of the assembly polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;The top contenders in the first phase of the assembly elections&nbsp;were the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Security had&nbsp;been tightened in the state&nbsp;given&nbsp;the assembly&nbsp;elections as well as the&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;Around 17,000 police personnel had&nbsp;been deployed&nbsp;in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-election-2024-phase-4-live-voting-updates-today-13-may-720691">Click here to follow all LIVE updates on the Lok Sabha elections</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;The top candidates in these assembly elections were Congress leader&nbsp;Saptagiri Ulaka - the sitting MP of&nbsp;Koraput seat;&nbsp;BJP's&nbsp;Balabhdra Maji and&nbsp;Pradeep Panigrahi, and&nbsp;the&nbsp;BJD's&nbsp; Bhrugu Baxipatra and&nbsp;Pradeep Majhi.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;State ministers&nbsp;Jagannath Saraka and Rajendra Dholkia were also the top candidates in the assembly elections.</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong> On Monday, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the BJP's candidate from&nbsp;Sambalpur, appealed to voters to exercise their franchise for change. "In the last 24 years, people have been fed up with the current govt due to their failure...We can clearly see that there is going to be a change in the government in Odisha," Pradhan said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Voting for both the elections concluded at 6 pm. However,&nbsp;voting concluded earlier in remote and Maoist-hit areas.</p>

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<p><strong>&gt;</strong> On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X, "Assembly Elections commence in Odisha today. I call upon the people of this state to cast their franchise in large numbers. Your vote is your voice—let it be heard loudly and clearly."</p>

<p><strong>&gt;</strong>&nbsp;Last week, Prime Minister Modi said&nbsp;that the&nbsp;state will create history in the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.&nbsp;It’s&nbsp;clear that Odisha will create history in these elections!” Modi said in a post on X.</p>


The Indian state of Odisha held elections for 28 assembly seats in phase four. The assembly elections took place alongside the Lok Sabha elections in four seats in Odisha - Kalahandi, Nabarangpur (ST), Berhampur, and Koraput (ST).

The Indian state of Odisha held elections for 28 assembly seats in phase four. The assembly elections took place alongside the Lok Sabha elections in four seats in Odisha - Kalahandi, Nabarangpur (ST), Berhampur, and Koraput (ST). Voting for both the elections began at 7 am IST Monday (May 13) and went on till 6 pm. In total, Odisha has 21 Lok Sabha constituencies, and 147 assembly seats. The first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Odisha as well as the assembly elections was on Monday, and the remaining three phases (for both elections) will take place on May 20, May 25, and June 1. Monday is also the day of the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections in the country. In the first phase of the assembly elections, 243 nominees are in the fray for the 28 seats, and here's a look at the latest updates: > Odisha recorded over 65 per cent turnout in the phase 1 of the assembly polls. > The top contenders in the first phase of the assembly elections were the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress. > Security had been tightened in the state given the assembly elections as well as the Lok Sabha elections. Around 17,000 police personnel had been deployed in the state. Click here to follow all LIVE updates on the Lok Sabha elections > The top candidates in these assembly elections were Congress leader Saptagiri Ulaka - the sitting MP of Koraput seat; BJP's Balabhdra Maji and Pradeep Panigrahi, and the BJD's Bhrugu Baxipatra and Pradeep Majhi. > State ministers Jagannath Saraka and Rajendra Dholkia were also the top candidates in the assembly elections. > On Monday, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the BJP's candidate from Sambalpur, appealed to voters to exercise their franchise for change. "In the last 24 years, people have been fed up with the current govt due to their failure...We can clearly see that there is going to be a change in the government in Odisha," Pradhan said. > Voting for both the elections concluded at 6 pm. However, voting concluded earlier in remote and Maoist-hit areas. Assembly Elections commence in Odisha today. I call upon the people of this state to cast their franchise in large numbers. Your vote is your voice—let it be heard loudly and clearly. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2024 × > On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X, "Assembly Elections commence in Odisha today. I call upon the people of this state to cast their franchise in large numbers. Your vote is your voice—let it be heard loudly and clearly." > Last week, Prime Minister Modi said that the state will create history in the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls. It’s clear that Odisha will create history in these elections!” Modi said in a post on X.

Odisha assembly polls 2024 Phase 4: Over 65% voter turnout recorded in state

Elections were held in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh on May 13. The state has been electing 175 legislators and 25 members of parliament simultaneously since 1999. Once the dominant state down south, Andhra Pradesh was split in 2014 to create Telangana. That split continues to reverberate through the state's political economy till date.

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<p>A political storm has erupted in New Delhi following allegations by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal that she&nbsp;was assaulted&nbsp;at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind&nbsp;Kejriwal's&nbsp;official residence. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday (May 15) staged protests outside&nbsp;Kejriwal's&nbsp;residence and demanded a thorough investigation into&nbsp;the alleged incident.</p>

<p>The chief of the Delhi unit of BJP also questioned&nbsp;Kejriwal's&nbsp;silence over the matter even as senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh earlier confirmed that the CM has taken cognisance of&nbsp;Maliwal's&nbsp;allegations.</p>

<p>“Why&nbsp;isn't&nbsp;the Chief Minister saying anything? The incident happened at his residence, he should have called the police. But, he is not doing anything which throws his role in all this under suspicion,”&nbsp;said Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Naveen Jaihind, the ex-husband of the AAP MP Swati Maliwal, has alleged that there is a threat to her life and&nbsp;"anything could happen"&nbsp;to her.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, senior AAP leader and MP Sanjay Singh had confirmed that&nbsp;Kejriwal's&nbsp; personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar, had&nbsp;“misbehaved”&nbsp;with Maliwal. Singh also assured that Kejriwal would take strict action against the accused.</p>

<p>However, the&nbsp;BJP&nbsp;stepped up attacks on&nbsp;AAP over what it said was a delay in action.</p>

<p>The PM&nbsp;Narendra&nbsp;Modi's&nbsp;party&nbsp;also suggested that political pressure on Maliwal may have prevented her from filing a police complaint against&nbsp;Kejriwal's&nbsp;secretary.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has announced it will investigate the matter.&nbsp;Earlier,&nbsp;it also directed Delhi police to file an action report within 72 hours.</p>

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<p>Notably, other opposition leaders have maintained distance from the allegations.</p>

<p>Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge refused to comment on the incident whereas&nbsp;Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav evaded the question.</p>

<p>On Monday, Delhi Police had confirmed it received two calls from&nbsp;Maliwal's&nbsp;phone number while she was at Delhi&nbsp;CM's&nbsp;residence. However, they said the AAP MP&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;file an official complaint when she visited the police station.</p>

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A political storm has erupted in New Delhi following allegations by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal that she was assaulted at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence.

A political storm has erupted in New Delhi following allegations by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal that she was assaulted at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday (May 15) staged protests outside Kejriwal's residence and demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged incident. The chief of the Delhi unit of BJP also questioned Kejriwal's silence over the matter even as senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh earlier confirmed that the CM has taken cognisance of Maliwal's allegations. “Why isn't the Chief Minister saying anything? The incident happened at his residence, he should have called the police. But, he is not doing anything which throws his role in all this under suspicion,” said Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva. Meanwhile, Naveen Jaihind, the ex-husband of the AAP MP Swati Maliwal, has alleged that there is a threat to her life and "anything could happen" to her. On Tuesday, senior AAP leader and MP Sanjay Singh had confirmed that Kejriwal's personal secretary, Bibhav Kumar, had “misbehaved” with Maliwal. Singh also assured that Kejriwal would take strict action against the accused. However, the BJP stepped up attacks on AAP over what it said was a delay in action. The PM Narendra Modi's party also suggested that political pressure on Maliwal may have prevented her from filing a police complaint against Kejriwal's secretary. Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has announced it will investigate the matter. Earlier, it also directed Delhi police to file an action report within 72 hours. Also read: AAP admits Kejriwal’s aide ‘misbehaved’ with MP Swati Maliwal in Delhi CM’s drawing room Notably, other opposition leaders have maintained distance from the allegations. Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge refused to comment on the incident whereas Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav evaded the question. On Monday, Delhi Police had confirmed it received two calls from Maliwal's phone number while she was at Delhi CM's residence. However, they said the AAP MP didn't file an official complaint when she visited the police station. (With inputs from agencies)

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