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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday (May 3) lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that the party's Hindutva is ‘gaumutradhari’ (regressive), while his party's Hindutva is ‘reformist’.

Uddhav Thackeray's comment comes after union home minister Amit Shah attacked the Shiv Sena (UBT) over its Hindutva ideology.

“BJP's Hindutva is gaumutradhari. Our Hindutva is reformist…When the INDIA alliance comes to power, I will ensure the lost glory of Maharashtra is reclaimed,” Thackeray said during an election rally in Kankavali in Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg district.

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Thackeray also accused the Centre of looting Maharashtra.&nbsp;

On Friday (May 3), Amit Shah slammed Thackeray, questioning if he can mention freedom fighter and Hindutva ideologue, V D Savarkar in his speeches.

“What are you as Shiv Sena chief if you are ashamed of taking Savarkar's name. You are running a fake Shiv Sena. The real Shiv Sena is with Eknath Shinde,” Shah said.

Shah also hit out at Uddhav Thackeray&nbsp;over Balashaheb Thackeray's legacy.

“You do not get Balasaheb's (Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray) legacy this way. You may be his son, but his legacy is with Narayan Rane, Eknath Shinde and Raj Thackeray. You have abandoned his legacy," he said.

It is worth mentioning, in 2019 Lok Sabha election, BJP won 23 seats, while its ally Shiv Sena won 18 seats.

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The NCP got four seats, and the Congress got only one seat. Despite BJP getting&nbsp;higher number of seats, the Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP&nbsp;coalition of&nbsp;the ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi’ formed the government in Maharashtra.

But in 2022, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction broke away from the party and rebelled against Thackeray's leadership.&nbsp;

Shinde eventually formed the government with the support of the BJP. Subsequently, the Election Commission allotted the name ‘Shiv Sena’ and its bow and arrow symbol to the Eknath Shinde camp.

(With inputs from agencies)

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday (May 3) lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that the party's Hindutva is ‘gaumutradhari’ (regressive), while his party's Hindutva is ‘reformist’.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday (May 3) lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that the party's Hindutva is ‘gaumutradhari’ (regressive), while his party's Hindutva is ‘reformist’. Uddhav Thackeray's comment comes after union home minister Amit Shah attacked the Shiv Sena (UBT) over its Hindutva ideology. “BJP's Hindutva is gaumutradhari. Our Hindutva is reformist…When the INDIA alliance comes to power, I will ensure the lost glory of Maharashtra is reclaimed,” Thackeray said during an election rally in Kankavali in Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg district. Also read: RJD's Misa Bharti alleges PM Modi's photo from COVID vaccine certificate removed 'fearing defamation' Thackeray also accused the Centre of looting Maharashtra. On Friday (May 3), Amit Shah slammed Thackeray, questioning if he can mention freedom fighter and Hindutva ideologue, V D Savarkar in his speeches. “What are you as Shiv Sena chief if you are ashamed of taking Savarkar's name. You are running a fake Shiv Sena. The real Shiv Sena is with Eknath Shinde,” Shah said. Shah also hit out at Uddhav Thackeray over Balashaheb Thackeray's legacy. “You do not get Balasaheb's (Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray) legacy this way. You may be his son, but his legacy is with Narayan Rane, Eknath Shinde and Raj Thackeray. You have abandoned his legacy," he said. It is worth mentioning, in 2019 Lok Sabha election, BJP won 23 seats, while its ally Shiv Sena won 18 seats. Also read: 'Don't be scared, don't run away': PM Modi teases Rahul Gandhi over Rae Bareli nomination The NCP got four seats, and the Congress got only one seat. Despite BJP getting higher number of seats, the Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP coalition of the ‘Maha Vikas Aghadi’ formed the government in Maharashtra. But in 2022, Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction broke away from the party and rebelled against Thackeray's leadership. Shinde eventually formed the government with the support of the BJP. Subsequently, the Election Commission allotted the name ‘Shiv Sena’ and its bow and arrow symbol to the Eknath Shinde camp. (With inputs from agencies)

BJP’s Hindutva regressive, our Hindutva reformist, says Uddhav Thackeray

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Congress&nbsp;candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha seat in Odisha Sucharita Mohanty, has returned her ticket citing lack of funds from the party.&nbsp;

Mohanty on Friday (May 3) said that even after efforts including a public donation drive and minimised spending, she struggled financially and could not continue a campaign.

In an email addressed to AICC General Secretary&nbsp;KC Venugopal, she&nbsp;wrote, “Our campaign in Puri Parliamentary Constituency has been hit hard because the Party has denied me funding. AICC Odisha in-charge Dr Ajoy Kumar Ji asked me to fend for myself.”

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"I was denied funds from the party. BJP and BJD are sitting on a mountain of money and it was difficult to manage. A display of wealth is everywhere and I don't want to compete that way," Mohanty said.

"I wanted a people-oriented campaign, but that was also not possible with the lack of funds. The party is also not responsible. The BJP government has crippled the party. There are a lot of curbs on expenditure. I got responses. They want change,” she added.

Sucharita was asking for donations to campaign and contest for the Lok Sabha polls. This was the first time a Congress candidate sought donations using a QR code.

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The voting for the Puri Lok Sabha seat and seven assembly segments under it will take place on May 25. The deadline for filing of the nomination is May 6.

Now Congress is in a fix as only two days are left for filing of nominations for the Puri LS seat.

(With inputs from agencies)

Congress candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha seat in Odisha Sucharita Mohanty, has returned her ticket citing lack of funds from the party. Mohanty on Friday (May 3) said that even after efforts including a public donation drive and minimised spending, she struggled financially and could not continue a campaign.

Congress candidate for the Puri Lok Sabha seat in Odisha Sucharita Mohanty, has returned her ticket citing lack of funds from the party. Mohanty on Friday (May 3) said that even after efforts including a public donation drive and minimised spending, she struggled financially and could not continue a campaign. In an email addressed to AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal, she wrote, “Our campaign in Puri Parliamentary Constituency has been hit hard because the Party has denied me funding. AICC Odisha in-charge Dr Ajoy Kumar Ji asked me to fend for myself.” Also read: BJP’s Hindutva regressive, our Hindutva is reformist, says Uddhav Thackeray "I was denied funds from the party. BJP and BJD are sitting on a mountain of money and it was difficult to manage. A display of wealth is everywhere and I don't want to compete that way," Mohanty said. "I wanted a people-oriented campaign, but that was also not possible with the lack of funds. The party is also not responsible. The BJP government has crippled the party. There are a lot of curbs on expenditure. I got responses. They want change,” she added. Sucharita was asking for donations to campaign and contest for the Lok Sabha polls. This was the first time a Congress candidate sought donations using a QR code. Also read: RJD's Misa Bharti alleges PM Modi's photo from COVID vaccine certificate removed 'fearing defamation' The voting for the Puri Lok Sabha seat and seven assembly segments under it will take place on May 25. The deadline for filing of the nomination is May 6. Now Congress is in a fix as only two days are left for filing of nominations for the Puri LS seat. (With inputs from agencies)

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Ending days of suspense, Congress has decided to field candidates in Amethi and Rae Bareli constituencies in Uttar Pradesh. Watch to know more.

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Rahul Gandhi Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Seat:&nbsp;The suspense over nominations in two Congress strongholds in north India—Amethi and Rae Bareli— has finally ended.

<h2>Rahul Gandhi Nomination for Lok Sabha</h2>

Surprisingly, Rahul Gandhi has been announced as the party candidate from Rae Bareli, the seat vacated by his mother Sonia Gandhi when she moved to Rajya Sabha.

Meanwhile, in Amethi, Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting on the seat which has been a family bastion for the Gandhis.

Both candidates will file their papers today, the last day for filing nominations for the fifth phase of the election on May 20.

The Congress decision was announced on Friday (May 3) after weeks of suspense.

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Talking to reporters Congress worker Yogendra Yadav said KL Sharma is a part of the Gandhi family. "There is no disappointment. We will definitely win from Amethi. Sharma is also a part of the Gandhi family now. He has worked for the Gandhi family in Amethi for 30 to 35 years," he said.

<h2>KL Sharma from Amethi</h2>

Congress loyalist KL Sharma will face Smriti Irani in Amethi in the elections. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's opponent would be Dinesh Pratap Singh, who was announced as the BJP's pick from Raebareli on Thursday. Dinesh Singh lost the 2019 Lok Sabha polls to former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

Meanwhile, preparations are underway at Raebareli for Rahul Gandhi's roadshow and filing of nominations. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will also go to Raebareli today

<h2>Significance of Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat</h2>

Former Congress chief and&nbsp;Rahul’s&nbsp;mother, Sonia&nbsp;Gandhi&nbsp;represented Rae Bareli for several terms&nbsp;but&nbsp;now&nbsp;the seat has been vacated as Sonia was nominated&nbsp;to the upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha.

Earlier, there were speculations that&nbsp;Rahul’s&nbsp;sister and Congress General&nbsp;Secretary&nbsp;Priyanka Gandhi&nbsp;Vadra&nbsp;might be fielded&nbsp;from the Rae Bareli seat.

Both seats will go to polls in the fifth phase of the elections, due&nbsp;on&nbsp;May 20.

(With inputs from agencies)

Rahul Gandhi Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Seat: The suspense over nominations in two Congress strongholds in north India—Amethi and Rae Bareli— has finally ended. Rahul Gandhi Nomination for Lok Sabha Surprisingly, Rahul Gandhi has been announced as the party candidate from Rae Bareli, the seat vacated by his mother Sonia Gandhi when she moved to Rajya Sabha.

Rahul Gandhi Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Seat: The suspense over nominations in two Congress strongholds in north India—Amethi and Rae Bareli— has finally ended. Rahul Gandhi Nomination for Lok Sabha Surprisingly, Rahul Gandhi has been announced as the party candidate from Rae Bareli, the seat vacated by his mother Sonia Gandhi when she moved to Rajya Sabha. Meanwhile, in Amethi, Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting on the seat which has been a family bastion for the Gandhis. Both candidates will file their papers today, the last day for filing nominations for the fifth phase of the election on May 20. The Congress decision was announced on Friday (May 3) after weeks of suspense. Also read: What's stopping Rahul Gandhi from entering the fray in Amethi Talking to reporters Congress worker Yogendra Yadav said KL Sharma is a part of the Gandhi family. "There is no disappointment. We will definitely win from Amethi. Sharma is also a part of the Gandhi family now. He has worked for the Gandhi family in Amethi for 30 to 35 years," he said. KL Sharma from Amethi Congress loyalist KL Sharma will face Smriti Irani in Amethi in the elections. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi's opponent would be Dinesh Pratap Singh, who was announced as the BJP's pick from Raebareli on Thursday. Dinesh Singh lost the 2019 Lok Sabha polls to former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. Meanwhile, preparations are underway at Raebareli for Rahul Gandhi's roadshow and filing of nominations. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will also go to Raebareli today Significance of Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat Former Congress chief and Rahul’s mother, Sonia Gandhi represented Rae Bareli for several terms but now the seat has been vacated as Sonia was nominated to the upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha. Earlier, there were speculations that Rahul’s sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra might be fielded from the Rae Bareli seat. Both seats will go to polls in the fifth phase of the elections, due on May 20. (With inputs from agencies)

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli constituency, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on Friday. Watch in for more details!

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli constituency, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on Friday. Watch in for more details!

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (May 3) roasted opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his last-minute nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency.

Addressing a rally in the eastern state of West Bengal, PM Modi challenged the Wayanad MP to face BJP in Amethi and not run away or be scared.

While referring to his old remark, the PM had said in the past, Rahul Gandhi had been searching for a safe seat for himself after voting in Wayanad in the southern state of Kerala.

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“I had already said that the Shehzada was going to lose in Wayanad. I had said that as soon as the polling was completed in Wayanad, he would start looking for another seat... He is so scared of Amethi that he is running towards Rae Bareli. They ask everyone 'daro mat'. Today, I also ask them, 'daro mat, bhago mat'… (don't be scared, don't run),” the PM said during his address.

PM Modi also took a dig at Sonia Gandhi for vacating the Rae Bareli seat and moving to the Rajya Sabha. 
 
“I had already said in the parliament that Congress biggest leader will not dare to fight elections and she will run away," he added.

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After a long suspense, the Congress on announced early Friday that Rahul Gandhi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli.

In Amethi, Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting on the seat which has been a family bastion for the Gandhis before Smriti Irani of BJP won it.

Both Rahul and Sharma will file their papers on Friday, the last day for nominations for the fifth phase of the elections to be held on May 20.

Significance of Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat

Sonia Gandhi, former Congress chief and Rahul’s mother, represented Rae Bareli for several terms but now the seat has been vacated as Sonia was nominated to the upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-election-2024/who-is-kl-sharma-the-congress-candidate-challenging-bjps-smriti-irani-in-amethi-717616">Who is KL Sharma, the Congress candidate challenging BJP's Smriti Irani in Amethi?</a>

Earlier, there were speculations that Rahul’s sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra might be fielded from the Rae Bareli seat.

Both seats will go to polls on May 20.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (May 3) roasted opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his last-minute nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (May 3) roasted opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his last-minute nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency. Addressing a rally in the eastern state of West Bengal, PM Modi challenged the Wayanad MP to face BJP in Amethi and not run away or be scared. While referring to his old remark, the PM had said in the past, Rahul Gandhi had been searching for a safe seat for himself after voting in Wayanad in the southern state of Kerala. Also read: Rahul Gandhi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Rae Bareli, KL Sharma from Amethi “I had already said that the Shehzada was going to lose in Wayanad. I had said that as soon as the polling was completed in Wayanad, he would start looking for another seat... He is so scared of Amethi that he is running towards Rae Bareli. They ask everyone 'daro mat'. Today, I also ask them, 'daro mat, bhago mat'… (don't be scared, don't run),” the PM said during his address. PM Modi also took a dig at Sonia Gandhi for vacating the Rae Bareli seat and moving to the Rajya Sabha. “I had already said in the parliament that Congress biggest leader will not dare to fight elections and she will run away," he added. Watch: India elections: Congress fields Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli too, India's oppn party ends suspense × After a long suspense, the Congress on announced early Friday that Rahul Gandhi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli. In Amethi, Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting on the seat which has been a family bastion for the Gandhis before Smriti Irani of BJP won it. Both Rahul and Sharma will file their papers on Friday, the last day for nominations for the fifth phase of the elections to be held on May 20. Significance of Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat Sonia Gandhi, former Congress chief and Rahul’s mother, represented Rae Bareli for several terms but now the seat has been vacated as Sonia was nominated to the upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha. Also read: Who is KL Sharma, the Congress candidate challenging BJP's Smriti Irani in Amethi? Earlier, there were speculations that Rahul’s sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra might be fielded from the Rae Bareli seat. Both seats will go to polls on May 20. (With inputs from agencies)

'Don't be scared, don't run away': PM Modi teases Rahul Gandhi over Rae Bareli nomination

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After weeks of speculation about who will face the action-packed contest in the Amethi seat for India's Uttar Pradesh. Just a short while ago sources revealed that Rahul Gandhi has expressed his willingness to contest elections from Amethi. The development came just shortly after Gandhi met Congress Party Chief Malikarjun Kharge.

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