Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which is contesting on 22 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra out of 48, released its manifesto named 'Aao Milkar Desh Banaye' here on Monday ahead of the ensuing Lok Sabha elections.

The focus of the manifesto was on the relationship with Pakistan, saying it will open talks with Pakistan while also insisting discussions on the issue of terrorism. "We will open talks with Pakistan during which we will insist on discussing terrorism," read the manifesto.

While releasing the manifesto, NCP general secretary DP Tripathi said: "It is necessary to strengthen our stand in global circumstances. Hence, the pathway of talks should never be closed. I don't say dialogues will immediately resolve the situation, but it'll lessen the problems".

Taking a dig at the Narendra Modi-led Government on its foreign policy, the manifesto stated: "It is important to at least continue working relations with Pakistan as we have with Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Maldives. The reason for the crisis in foreign policy is due to the current Government moving away from the principles set up by our founding Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. We will follow the Panchsheel philosophy which has worked for us well".

On the issue of national security, NCP manifesto said: "Our endeavour will be to bring the youth into the mainstream and thereby prevent them from falling prey to radicalisation. Stern action will be taken against those engaged in radicalising youth. This declaration has been made in the view of Jammu and Kashmir and a prolonged turmoil situation there."

"The NDA Government, in five years, has failed miserably to contain terrorism. In these five years of NDA rule, there have been three terror attacks on military and paramilitary forces and no one is held accountable" the manifesto added.

Apart from core traditional issues like farmers' distress, unemployment and job losses, issues like foreign policy, national security and defence also got a considerable space in the manifesto.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which is contesting on 22 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra out of 48, released its manifesto named 'Aao Milkar Desh Banaye' here on Monday ahead of the ensuing Lok Sabha elections.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which is contesting on 22 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra out of 48, released its manifesto named 'Aao Milkar Desh Banaye' here on Monday ahead of the ensuing Lok Sabha elections. The focus of the manifesto was on the relationship with Pakistan, saying it will open talks with Pakistan while also insisting discussions on the issue of terrorism. "We will open talks with Pakistan during which we will insist on discussing terrorism," read the manifesto. While releasing the manifesto, NCP general secretary DP Tripathi said: "It is necessary to strengthen our stand in global circumstances. Hence, the pathway of talks should never be closed. I don't say dialogues will immediately resolve the situation, but it'll lessen the problems". Taking a dig at the Narendra Modi-led Government on its foreign policy, the manifesto stated: "It is important to at least continue working relations with Pakistan as we have with Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Maldives. The reason for the crisis in foreign policy is due to the current Government moving away from the principles set up by our founding Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. We will follow the Panchsheel philosophy which has worked for us well". On the issue of national security, NCP manifesto said: "Our endeavour will be to bring the youth into the mainstream and thereby prevent them from falling prey to radicalisation. Stern action will be taken against those engaged in radicalising youth. This declaration has been made in the view of Jammu and Kashmir and a prolonged turmoil situation there." "The NDA Government, in five years, has failed miserably to contain terrorism. In these five years of NDA rule, there have been three terror attacks on military and paramilitary forces and no one is held accountable" the manifesto added. Apart from core traditional issues like farmers' distress, unemployment and job losses, issues like foreign policy, national security and defence also got a considerable space in the manifesto.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: NCP releases manifesto, advocates talks with Pakistan

Congress to finalise party's manifesto today

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Sunday announced he will neither contest April 18 Lok Sabha polls nor the by-polls to 18 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu.

"I will neither contest upcoming Lok Sabha polls nor assembly bypolls to 18 constituencies in Tamil Nadu. I have a lot of work to do. I will work towards the success of my candidates," said the Makkal Needhi Maiam leader Kamal Hassan in Coimbatore. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Last month Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) had said that they will not align with Dravidian parties in the Lok Sabha polls.

On March 21 the party released its first list of 21 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. However, the list does not include Haasan`s name.

Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 18, and counting of votes will be done on May 23.&nbsp;

The party will contest all 40 Lok Sabha seats, including Puducherry, and by-polls to 18 assembly constituencies.&nbsp;

Releasing MNM’s manifesto for the polls, Kamal Haasan promised to generate 50 lakh jobs, 100 per cent profit for farmers for their agricultural produce, wipe out poverty from Tamil Nadu and reform the existing Lok Ayukta Act and appoint a credible Lok Ayukta.

(With inputs from agencies)

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Sunday announced he will neither contest April 18 Lok Sabha polls nor the by-polls to 18 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. "I will neither contest upcoming Lok Sabha polls nor assembly bypolls to 18 constituencies in Tamil Nadu.

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Sunday announced he will neither contest April 18 Lok Sabha polls nor the by-polls to 18 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. "I will neither contest upcoming Lok Sabha polls nor assembly bypolls to 18 constituencies in Tamil Nadu. I have a lot of work to do. I will work towards the success of my candidates," said the Makkal Needhi Maiam leader Kamal Hassan in Coimbatore. Last month Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) had said that they will not align with Dravidian parties in the Lok Sabha polls. On March 21 the party released its first list of 21 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. However, the list does not include Haasan`s name. Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 18, and counting of votes will be done on May 23. The party will contest all 40 Lok Sabha seats, including Puducherry, and by-polls to 18 assembly constituencies. Releasing MNM’s manifesto for the polls, Kamal Haasan promised to generate 50 lakh jobs, 100 per cent profit for farmers for their agricultural produce, wipe out poverty from Tamil Nadu and reform the existing Lok Ayukta Act and appoint a credible Lok Ayukta. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamal Haasan releases election manifesto, promises 50 lakh jobs

The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu Tuesday promised a slew of measures in its election manifesto, including a national poverty eradication initiative that will be named after the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

Releasing the manifesto for the general election at a press conference here, AIADMK coordinator and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said the party would "vigorously pursue" the Amma National Poverty Eradication Initiative (ANPEI).

"Based on the experience already gained by the AIADMK government in this regard, a direct transfer of Rs 1,500 per month to the targeted population of the poor and deprived (people below poverty line, destitute women, widows without income, differently-abled, landless agricultural labourers, rural and urban manual labourers, destitute senior citizens etc) should not be difficult to implement," the party said.

Jayalalithaa is addressed as 'Amma' (mother) by her supporters and the ruling AIADMK has been implementing welfare measures under the brand Amma initiative, including the popular Amma subsidised canteens.

Panneerselvam, flanked by party co-coordinator and Chief Minister K Palaniswami, along with senior leaders and ministers, read out the salient features of the manifesto.

Reiterating the party's stand, Panneerselvam said AIADMK would press for the release of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/2019-lok-sabha-polls-aiadmk-dmk-say-will-urge-centre-to-release-7-convicted-in-rajiv-gandhi-assassination-204248">seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case</a> and strive for the scrapping of the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test for medical admissions.

"AIADMK will urge the Government of India and the president to give due direction to the Governor of Tamil Nadu for the release of seven Tamil convicts as ordered by the Supreme Court and approved by the cabinet of Tamil Nadu government," he said.

In September 2018, the cabinet had recommended to Governor Banwarilal Purohit the release of Murugan, Santhan, Perarivalan, Jayakumar, Ravichandran, Robert Payas and Nalini, all serving life in prison for their involvement in the killing of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi at an election rally here in 1991 by an LTTE suicide bomber.

On the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, AIADMK said it would press the Centre to take up the issue of "massacre" of civilian Tamils in the island republic during the peak of hostilities, with the International Criminal Court at the Hague.

Further, the party would urge the Centre to implement river interlinking programmes like the Cauvery-Godaveri linking project.

The manifesto said AIADMK would urge the Centre to waive education loans of students and also urge the government to come up with a firm policy to waive the loans obtained by small and medium farmers in the country.

It would urge the Centre to move education from the Concurrent List to the State List.

It said it would also urge the Centre to accept the Justice Sachar Committee recommendation to treat the converted SCs/STs, BCs and MBCs (to both Islam and Christianity) as "regular SC/ST/BC/MBC and provide them with all concessions now provided" for them.

The party said it would urge the Union government to implement Tamil as one of the official languages of the country and also impress upon it to declare Cauvery delta region a protected agriculture zone.

Panneerselvam said his party would urge the Centre to accord full statehood to the Union Territory of Puducherry to fulfil the aspirations of people.

Stressing that there is a need to skill the youth, the party said it would pursue with the Centre to institutionalise an arrangement similar to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority of the Philippines.

On the pricing of petroleum products, AIADMK said it would urge the Centre to take away the price-fixing power from the consortium of oil companies and take it upon itself and evolve a people friendly policy so that prices of commodities come under control.

"Frequent increase in prices of petroleum products by oil marketing companies have been augmenting the cost of all essential commodities, consumer goods and transport cost to all commuters, increasing the cost of living of consumers," it said.

On FDI, the party said it would urge the Union government to give up the policy of allowing foreign direct investment in retail to protect small and tiny retailers, reflecting Jayalalithaa's firm stand on this subject.

Its other promises included urging the Centre to establish a national commission for the welfare of fishermen.

AIADMK is leading the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

The NDA constituents in Tamil Nadu are BJP, DMDK, PMK, TMC, Puthiya Neethi Katchi and Puthiya Tamizhagam while former Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy-led All India NR Congress is the party's ally in the neighbouring union territory.

Polls to 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and one in Puducherry are scheduled on April 18.

The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu Tuesday promised a slew of measures in its election manifesto, including a national poverty eradication initiative that will be named after the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

The ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu Tuesday promised a slew of measures in its election manifesto, including a national poverty eradication initiative that will be named after the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. Releasing the manifesto for the general election at a press conference here, AIADMK coordinator and Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam said the party would "vigorously pursue" the Amma National Poverty Eradication Initiative (ANPEI). "Based on the experience already gained by the AIADMK government in this regard, a direct transfer of Rs 1,500 per month to the targeted population of the poor and deprived (people below poverty line, destitute women, widows without income, differently-abled, landless agricultural labourers, rural and urban manual labourers, destitute senior citizens etc) should not be difficult to implement," the party said. Jayalalithaa is addressed as 'Amma' (mother) by her supporters and the ruling AIADMK has been implementing welfare measures under the brand Amma initiative, including the popular Amma subsidised canteens. Panneerselvam, flanked by party co-coordinator and Chief Minister K Palaniswami, along with senior leaders and ministers, read out the salient features of the manifesto. Reiterating the party's stand, Panneerselvam said AIADMK would press for the release of the seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and strive for the scrapping of the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test for medical admissions. "AIADMK will urge the Government of India and the president to give due direction to the Governor of Tamil Nadu for the release of seven Tamil convicts as ordered by the Supreme Court and approved by the cabinet of Tamil Nadu government," he said. In September 2018, the cabinet had recommended to Governor Banwarilal Purohit the release of Murugan, Santhan, Perarivalan, Jayakumar, Ravichandran, Robert Payas and Nalini, all serving life in prison for their involvement in the killing of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi at an election rally here in 1991 by an LTTE suicide bomber. On the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, AIADMK said it would press the Centre to take up the issue of "massacre" of civilian Tamils in the island republic during the peak of hostilities, with the International Criminal Court at the Hague. Further, the party would urge the Centre to implement river interlinking programmes like the Cauvery-Godaveri linking project. The manifesto said AIADMK would urge the Centre to waive education loans of students and also urge the government to come up with a firm policy to waive the loans obtained by small and medium farmers in the country. It would urge the Centre to move education from the Concurrent List to the State List. It said it would also urge the Centre to accept the Justice Sachar Committee recommendation to treat the converted SCs/STs, BCs and MBCs (to both Islam and Christianity) as "regular SC/ST/BC/MBC and provide them with all concessions now provided" for them. The party said it would urge the Union government to implement Tamil as one of the official languages of the country and also impress upon it to declare Cauvery delta region a protected agriculture zone. Panneerselvam said his party would urge the Centre to accord full statehood to the Union Territory of Puducherry to fulfil the aspirations of people. Stressing that there is a need to skill the youth, the party said it would pursue with the Centre to institutionalise an arrangement similar to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority of the Philippines. On the pricing of petroleum products, AIADMK said it would urge the Centre to take away the price-fixing power from the consortium of oil companies and take it upon itself and evolve a people friendly policy so that prices of commodities come under control. "Frequent increase in prices of petroleum products by oil marketing companies have been augmenting the cost of all essential commodities, consumer goods and transport cost to all commuters, increasing the cost of living of consumers," it said. On FDI, the party said it would urge the Union government to give up the policy of allowing foreign direct investment in retail to protect small and tiny retailers, reflecting Jayalalithaa's firm stand on this subject. Its other promises included urging the Centre to establish a national commission for the welfare of fishermen. AIADMK is leading the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The NDA constituents in Tamil Nadu are BJP, DMDK, PMK, TMC, Puthiya Neethi Katchi and Puthiya Tamizhagam while former Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy-led All India NR Congress is the party's ally in the neighbouring union territory. Polls to 39 Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu and one in Puducherry are scheduled on April 18.

Lok Sabha polls: AIADMK manifesto promises national poverty eradication scheme

Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced fixing a timeline for the release of a manifesto by political parties.

It has issued a directive that manifestos for both single and multiphase elections shall not be released during the prohibitory period, as prescribed under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 pertains to the prohibition of public meetings during the period of forty-eight hours ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of poll.

Election Commission of India has also said that the provision will, henceforth, be applicable and implemented as a part of the Model Code of Conduct for all future elections.

Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced fixing a timeline for the release of a manifesto by political parties. It has issued a directive that manifestos for both single and multiphase elections shall not be released during the prohibitory period, as prescribed under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced fixing a timeline for the release of a manifesto by political parties. It has issued a directive that manifestos for both single and multiphase elections shall not be released during the prohibitory period, as prescribed under Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 pertains to the prohibition of public meetings during the period of forty-eight hours ending with the hour fixed for the conclusion of poll. Election Commission of India has also said that the provision will, henceforth, be applicable and implemented as a part of the Model Code of Conduct for all future elections.

Election Commission fixes timeline for political parties to release manifesto

The manifesto committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) for the 2019 Lok Sabha election met for the first time on Sunday at the party's Headquarter in New Delhi.

The 20-member committee, constituted by BJP national President Amit Shah, is headed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

"In today's meeting, we have discussed the structure of 'Sankalp Patra'&nbsp;(manifesto). A decision has been taken to constitute 15 sub committees which will include stakeholders from various fields to establish direct communication with the public," Rajnath Singh told media after the meeting.

The meeting was attended by Amit Shah and other members of the committee. The BJP's manifesto committee includes - Arun Jaitley, Nirmala Sitharaman, Thawar Chand Gahlot, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Piyush Goyal, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, KJ Alphons, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Kiran Rijiju, Sushil Kumar Modi, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Arjun Munda, Ram Madhav, Bhupendra Yadav, Narayan Rane, Meenakshi Lekhi, Sanjay Paswan, Hari Babu, and Rajendra Mohan Singh Cheema.

 
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The manifesto committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) for the 2019 Lok Sabha election met for the first time on Sunday at the party's Headquarter in New Delhi.

The manifesto committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) for the 2019 Lok Sabha election met for the first time on Sunday at the party's Headquarter in New Delhi. The 20-member committee, constituted by BJP national President Amit Shah, is headed by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. "In today's meeting, we have discussed the structure of 'Sankalp Patra' (manifesto). A decision has been taken to constitute 15 sub committees which will include stakeholders from various fields to establish direct communication with the public," Rajnath Singh told media after the meeting. The meeting was attended by Amit Shah and other members of the committee. The BJP's manifesto committee includes - Arun Jaitley, Nirmala Sitharaman, Thawar Chand Gahlot, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Piyush Goyal, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, KJ Alphons, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Kiran Rijiju, Sushil Kumar Modi, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Arjun Munda, Ram Madhav, Bhupendra Yadav, Narayan Rane, Meenakshi Lekhi, Sanjay Paswan, Hari Babu, and Rajendra Mohan Singh Cheema.

BJP manifesto committee meets to prepare 'Sankalp Patra' for 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Providing 10 lakh jobs per year to youths in Madhya Pradesh and welfare of all sections of society are among the major promises made by the Bharatiya Janata Party in its manifesto for the November 28 assembly elections, which was released here Saturday.

The BJP, which has been ruling the state since 2003, is trying to retain power amid the opposition Congress's allegations of a collapse of governance and its failure to work for agriculturists.

Madhya Pradesh last year witnessed wide-scale protests by farmers for better Minimum Support Price for their produce and other demands, forcing the government to announce a slew of measures.

The manifesto, called as "Drishti Patra" or vision document, was released by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at the state BJP headquarters here.

"We will provide 10 lakh jobs and self employment opportunities per year for the youth of the state," Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told reporters.

Chouhan, accompanied by Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Narendra Singh Tomar, promised to make a provision for free education for the poor.

"We have prepared a roadmap for the development of the state as well as the welfare of each section of the society," he said.

The BJP has promised measures to ensure welfare of farmers, women, backward classes and traders, besides the youth, in the state.

Elections for the 230-member assembly are scheduled to be held on November 28. The results will be declared on December 11. The opposition Congress had released its manifesto 'Vachan Patra' last Saturday.

The Congress promised an 'adhyatmik vibhag' (spiritual department) in the state, as well as plans to promote the Sanskrit language.

The Congress manifesto speaks of developing the 'Ram path', a mythical route taken by Lord Ram during his 14-year exile, and the commercial production of 'gaumutra' (cow urine) and 'kanda' (cowdung cakes).

Providing 10 lakh jobs per year to youths in Madhya Pradesh and welfare of all sections of society are among the major promises made by the Bharatiya Janata Party in its manifesto for the November 28 assembly elections, which was released here Saturday.

Providing 10 lakh jobs per year to youths in Madhya Pradesh and welfare of all sections of society are among the major promises made by the Bharatiya Janata Party in its manifesto for the November 28 assembly elections, which was released here Saturday. The BJP, which has been ruling the state since 2003, is trying to retain power amid the opposition Congress's allegations of a collapse of governance and its failure to work for agriculturists. Madhya Pradesh last year witnessed wide-scale protests by farmers for better Minimum Support Price for their produce and other demands, forcing the government to announce a slew of measures. The manifesto, called as "Drishti Patra" or vision document, was released by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at the state BJP headquarters here. "We will provide 10 lakh jobs and self employment opportunities per year for the youth of the state," Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told reporters. Chouhan, accompanied by Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Narendra Singh Tomar, promised to make a provision for free education for the poor. "We have prepared a roadmap for the development of the state as well as the welfare of each section of the society," he said. The BJP has promised measures to ensure welfare of farmers, women, backward classes and traders, besides the youth, in the state. Elections for the 230-member assembly are scheduled to be held on November 28. The results will be declared on December 11. The opposition Congress had released its manifesto 'Vachan Patra' last Saturday. The Congress promised an 'adhyatmik vibhag' (spiritual department) in the state, as well as plans to promote the Sanskrit language. The Congress manifesto speaks of developing the 'Ram path', a mythical route taken by Lord Ram during his 14-year exile, and the commercial production of 'gaumutra' (cow urine) and 'kanda' (cowdung cakes).

Madhya Pradesh polls: BJP releases manifesto, promises 10 lakh jobs annually

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday released party`s manifesto for Chhattisgarh assembly elections.

In the manifesto, named as "People`s Manifesto", the Congress has promised immediate loan waivers within 10 days of being voted to power.

The party has also promised better healthcare facilities and a safer society for women in Chhattisgarh.

Addressing the media after releasing the manifesto, the Congress president said, "This is not Congress` Manifesto, it`s People`s Manifesto. Whatever we have mentioned in the manifesto is what people want from us. This manifesto is Congress party`s commitment. I appeal to people to give an opportunity this time to the Congress; we will surely fulfil all the commitments promised to you. Whoever becomes the Chief Minister of the Congress party in Chhattisgarh is going to be accountable to deliver this document. That is the philosophy we are following."

The assembly elections in the state will be held in two phases on November 12 and November 20. Counting of votes will be on December 11.&nbsp;

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday released party`s manifesto for Chhattisgarh assembly elections. In the manifesto, named as "People`s Manifesto", the Congress has promised immediate loan waivers within 10 days of being voted to power.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday released party`s manifesto for Chhattisgarh assembly elections. In the manifesto, named as "People`s Manifesto", the Congress has promised immediate loan waivers within 10 days of being voted to power. The party has also promised better healthcare facilities and a safer society for women in Chhattisgarh. Addressing the media after releasing the manifesto, the Congress president said, "This is not Congress` Manifesto, it`s People`s Manifesto. Whatever we have mentioned in the manifesto is what people want from us. This manifesto is Congress party`s commitment. I appeal to people to give an opportunity this time to the Congress; we will surely fulfil all the commitments promised to you. Whoever becomes the Chief Minister of the Congress party in Chhattisgarh is going to be accountable to deliver this document. That is the philosophy we are following." The assembly elections in the state will be held in two phases on November 12 and November 20. Counting of votes will be on December 11.

Congress releases 'People's Manifesto' for Chhattisgarh polls

Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi released party manifesto for the upcoming Karnataka polls earlier today. Gandhi noted that the manifesto is the 'Mann ki baat' for Karnataka people.&nbsp;

"Our manifesto is the voice of Karnataka, it shows Karnataka's sentiments" Rahul Gandhi noted during his address at TMA Pai Convention Hall in Mangaluru.

The Congress chief went on to say that his party believes in Basava's philosophy. Reacting to PM Modi's remarks made on the Congress yesterday during his live address to &nbsp;Karnataka BJP candidates, Rahul Gandhi noted that the Congress stands for truth.&nbsp;

He lashed out at the BJP saying that the BJP that does not stand for what they say and promise. "In our last manifesto, 95 percent of things we said have been done," Gandhi said.

"The Prime Minister guaranteed a corruption-free government but we see scams after scams," Gandhi exclaimed. He alluded to the multi-billion dollar PNB scam and fraudsters like Nirav Modi who were able to execute such scams "under PM Modi's rule".&nbsp;

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"Why would you want to give votes to corrupt Reddys?" Gandhi reasoned.&nbsp;

Yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly polls. He stated his party's agenda for Karnataka is "development that is fast-paced and all-rounded".&nbsp;

The PM accused the Congress of hiring foreign companies for spreading lies.&nbsp;

Rahul Gandhi-led Congress and the Bhartiya Janta Party are currently in full swing to lure the voters for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections.

The polls to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly will be held on May 12. The southern state is slated to witness a three-corner contest involving the ruling Congress, the BJP and the H D Deve Gowda-led JD(S). The result of the polls will be announced on May 15.

The Congress chief went on to say that his party believes in Basava's philosophy

Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi released party manifesto for the upcoming Karnataka polls earlier today. Gandhi noted that the manifesto is the 'Mann ki baat' for Karnataka people. "Our manifesto is the voice of Karnataka, it shows Karnataka's sentiments" Rahul Gandhi noted during his address at TMA Pai Convention Hall in Mangaluru. The Congress chief went on to say that his party believes in Basava's philosophy. Reacting to PM Modi's remarks made on the Congress yesterday during his live address to Karnataka BJP candidates, Rahul Gandhi noted that the Congress stands for truth. He lashed out at the BJP saying that the BJP that does not stand for what they say and promise. "In our last manifesto, 95 percent of things we said have been done," Gandhi said. "The Prime Minister guaranteed a corruption-free government but we see scams after scams," Gandhi exclaimed. He alluded to the multi-billion dollar PNB scam and fraudsters like Nirav Modi who were able to execute such scams "under PM Modi's rule". Mangalore: CM Siddaramaiah, Congress President Rahul Gandhi and other senior party leaders launch Congress party's manifesto for #KarnatakaElections2018. Rahul Gandhi says,'Whatever the manifesto says will be done, 95% of what was mentioned in the last manifesto has been done.' pic.twitter.com/p5J81iRW7R — ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2018 × "Why would you want to give votes to corrupt Reddys?" Gandhi reasoned. Yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly polls. He stated his party's agenda for Karnataka is "development that is fast-paced and all-rounded". The PM accused the Congress of hiring foreign companies for spreading lies. Rahul Gandhi-led Congress and the Bhartiya Janta Party are currently in full swing to lure the voters for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections. The polls to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly will be held on May 12. The southern state is slated to witness a three-corner contest involving the ruling Congress, the BJP and the H D Deve Gowda-led JD(S). The result of the polls will be announced on May 15.

Rahul Gandhi releases Karnataka manifesto, calls it 'Mann ki baat' of people of state

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will release the party’s manifesto for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly polls on April 27 in Mangalore, sources said on April 25.&nbsp

During his two-day seventh leg of campaigning in the southern state, which starts tomorrow, Gandhi would also visit parts of Uttara Kannada like Ankola city, Mastikatte Circle (Kumta), Saraswati Circle (Honnavar) and hold a corner meeting at Bhatkal, the party said in a statement on April 25.

“Rahulji will release the manifesto in Mangalore the day after tomorrow. It will be an all-encompassing document,” a Congress leader said, requesting anonymity. He refused to divulge more details but added that the manifesto would have “something” for all sections of the society.

In the run-up to the high-stakes Karnataka polls, Gandhi had asked the Congress leaders to prepare a “people’s manifesto”, after taking the feedback of all the stakeholders.

On Gandhi’s campaigning, the Congress leader said the party workers wanted him to focus on the areas he was yet to visit. So far, the Congress chief has held six rounds of campaigning in the southern state. The sixth phase of campaigning was on April 7-8.

The election to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly will be held on May 12. The southern state is slated to witness a three-corner contest involving the ruling Congress, the BJP and the H D Deve Gowda-led JD(S). The result of the polls will be announced on May 15.

The election to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly will be held on May 12. Karnataka is slated to witness a three-corner contest involving the ruling Congress, the BJP and the H D Deve Gowda-led JD(S).

Congress president Rahul Gandhi will release the party’s manifesto for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly polls on April 27 in Mangalore, sources said on April 25. During his two-day seventh leg of campaigning in the southern state, which starts tomorrow, Gandhi would also visit parts of Uttara Kannada like Ankola city, Mastikatte Circle (Kumta), Saraswati Circle (Honnavar) and hold a corner meeting at Bhatkal, the party said in a statement on April 25. “Rahulji will release the manifesto in Mangalore the day after tomorrow. It will be an all-encompassing document,” a Congress leader said, requesting anonymity. He refused to divulge more details but added that the manifesto would have “something” for all sections of the society. In the run-up to the high-stakes Karnataka polls, Gandhi had asked the Congress leaders to prepare a “people’s manifesto”, after taking the feedback of all the stakeholders. On Gandhi’s campaigning, the Congress leader said the party workers wanted him to focus on the areas he was yet to visit. So far, the Congress chief has held six rounds of campaigning in the southern state. The sixth phase of campaigning was on April 7-8. The election to the 224-member Karnataka Assembly will be held on May 12. The southern state is slated to witness a three-corner contest involving the ruling Congress, the BJP and the H D Deve Gowda-led JD(S). The result of the polls will be announced on May 15.

Karnataka Elections 2018: Rahul Gandhi to release Congress manifesto on April 27

The BJP has released its first list of 45 candidates for the February 27 Meghalaya Assembly polls.

The party had earlier said it would contest from all the 60 Assembly seats in the north-eastern state.

The list includes the names of former Congress minister A L Hek, former NCP state president Sanbor Shullai and eight other former MLAs.

&quot;The central election committee (of the BJP) has released the first list of candidates for the February 27 election,&quot; the party&#39;s state unit chief Shibun Lyngdoh told PTI.

He added that the list of 45 candidates also included the names of those who had joined the saffron party in the state capital on January 2 -- AL Hek, Sanbor Shullai, Robinus Syngkon and Justine Dkhar.

Two women feature in the list -- BJP state mahila morcha president Pelcy Snaitang (from the Ranikor constituency) and Marian Maring (from the Nongpoh constituency in Ri-Bhoi district).

The other former legislators, who had contested and lost in the 2013 state polls but featured in the list, included R L Tariang, J A Lyngdoh, Phlour Khongjee, John Manner Marak, K C Boro and Billykid Sangma.

The second list of candidates for the remaining 15 constituencies was likely to be out very soon, Lyngdoh said.&nbsp;

The party had earlier said it would contest from all the 60 Assembly seats in the north-eastern state

The BJP has released its first list of 45 candidates for the February 27 Meghalaya Assembly polls. The party had earlier said it would contest from all the 60 Assembly seats in the north-eastern state. The list includes the names of former Congress minister A L Hek, former NCP state president Sanbor Shullai and eight other former MLAs. "The central election committee (of the BJP) has released the first list of candidates for the February 27 election," the party's state unit chief Shibun Lyngdoh told PTI. He added that the list of 45 candidates also included the names of those who had joined the saffron party in the state capital on January 2 -- AL Hek, Sanbor Shullai, Robinus Syngkon and Justine Dkhar. Two women feature in the list -- BJP state mahila morcha president Pelcy Snaitang (from the Ranikor constituency) and Marian Maring (from the Nongpoh constituency in Ri-Bhoi district). The other former legislators, who had contested and lost in the 2013 state polls but featured in the list, included R L Tariang, J A Lyngdoh, Phlour Khongjee, John Manner Marak, K C Boro and Billykid Sangma. The second list of candidates for the remaining 15 constituencies was likely to be out very soon, Lyngdoh said.

BJP releases first list of 45 candidates for Meghalaya polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party released its manifesto for Gujarat assembly elections earlier today.

&#39;Sankalp Patra&#39; was released by Union Finance Minister&nbsp;Arun Jaitely just a day before the first phase of the election.

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At the event, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley noted Gujarat to have the highest Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth in India. The BJP has been governing the state for close to 22 years now.&nbsp;

&quot;Gujarat&#39;s GSDP growth is highest in India. In the last five years, Gujarat grew at an average rate of 10 percent amongst large states,&quot; Jaitley noted while unveiling the manifesto&nbsp;in Ahmedabad.

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Mr Jaitley went on to target the Opposition, saying that Congress&#39; vision for Gujarat &quot;is based on constitutional impossibility and financial improbability.&quot;

The BJP also asserted that the Congress was making false promises in Gujarat.

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The minister said: &quot;The BJP aims to ensure unity in the state and work towards the welfare of all groups.&quot;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed rallies in various parts of the state today as a part of his campaigning plan.

PM Modi targeted Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar over &#39;neech&#39; row and also blamed Congress for failing to do anything for the development of the state.&nbsp;

Gujarat will witness the first phase of voting tomorrow while the second phase of polls is scheduled on December 14.

Gujarat has a total number of 182 assembly seats

Voting in 89 constituencies of Saurashtra and South Gujarat region will be held in the first phase, while the remaining 93 constituencies in Central and northern regions will go to polls in the second phase.

Counting of votes is scheduled on December 18.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley released the manifesto earlier today.

The Bharatiya Janata Party released its manifesto for Gujarat assembly elections earlier today. 'Sankalp Patra' was released by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely just a day before the first phase of the election. FM Arun Jaitley releases BJP's manifesto for #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/uJTYDoYmAi — ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2017 × At the event, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley noted Gujarat to have the highest Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth in India. The BJP has been governing the state for close to 22 years now. "Gujarat's GSDP growth is highest in India. In the last five years, Gujarat grew at an average rate of 10 percent amongst large states," Jaitley noted while unveiling the manifesto in Ahmedabad. Gujarat’s GSDP growth is highest in India. In the last 5 years Gujarat grew at an average rate of 10% amongst large states : FM Arun Jaitley #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/osny7KP9Mj — ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2017 × Mr Jaitley went on to target the Opposition, saying that Congress' vision for Gujarat "is based on constitutional impossibility and financial improbability." The BJP also asserted that the Congress was making false promises in Gujarat. Congress's vision for Gujarat is based on constitutional impossibility and financial improbability : FM Jaitley #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/Zm4SGA8j5x — ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2017 × The minister said: "The BJP aims to ensure unity in the state and work towards the welfare of all groups." Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed rallies in various parts of the state today as a part of his campaigning plan. PM Modi targeted Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar over 'neech' row and also blamed Congress for failing to do anything for the development of the state. Gujarat will witness the first phase of voting tomorrow while the second phase of polls is scheduled on December 14. Gujarat has a total number of 182 assembly seats Voting in 89 constituencies of Saurashtra and South Gujarat region will be held in the first phase, while the remaining 93 constituencies in Central and northern regions will go to polls in the second phase. Counting of votes is scheduled on December 18. (With inputs from ANI)

BJP releases 'Sankalp Patra', the official manifesto for Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017

The BJP come under renewed attack on Friday when the opposition took aim at the saffron party for not releasing party&#39;s manifesto ahead of the Assembly polls in Gujarat.&nbsp;

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday tweeted accused&nbsp;the &#39;BJP of disrespecting the&nbsp;people of Gujarat by not releasing the manifesto.&nbsp;

&#39;&#39;The BJP has shown unbelievable disrespect towards the people of Gujarat. The campaign is over and STILL no mention of a manifesto for the people, no vision and no ideas presented for Gujarat&rsquo;s future,&#39;&#39; tweeted Rahul Gandhi.&nbsp;

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&nbsp;Meanwhile Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel today tweeted BJP is busy making CDs.&nbsp;

&#39;&#39;The BJP is busy making CDs and in the process forgot to release the party manifesto,&#39;&#39; Patel tweeted in Hindi.

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Congress party released its manifesto on December 4 and&nbsp;promised&nbsp;quota for Patidars besides farm debt waiver.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The election will be held in two phases on December 9 and 14.

Congress vice-president tweeted yesterday that the BJP has shown unbelievable disrespect towards the people of Gujarat. Campaign is over and still no mention of a manifesto

The BJP come under renewed attack on Friday when the opposition took aim at the saffron party for not releasing party's manifesto ahead of the Assembly polls in Gujarat. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday tweeted accused the 'BJP of disrespecting the people of Gujarat by not releasing the manifesto. ''The BJP has shown unbelievable disrespect towards the people of Gujarat. The campaign is over and STILL no mention of a manifesto for the people, no vision and no ideas presented for Gujarat’s future,'' tweeted Rahul Gandhi. CD ????? ?? ????? ??? ????? ????? ???? ????? ??? ??,?? ?????? ???????????? — Hardik Patel (@HardikPatel_) December 8, 2017 × Meanwhile Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) leader Hardik Patel today tweeted BJP is busy making CDs. ''The BJP is busy making CDs and in the process forgot to release the party manifesto,'' Patel tweeted in Hindi. The BJP has shown unbelievable disrespect towards the people of Gujarat. Campaign is over and STILL no mention of a manifesto for the people, no vision and no ideas presented for Gujarat’s future. #BJPDisrespectsGujarat — Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) December 7, 2017 × Congress party released its manifesto on December 4 and promised quota for Patidars besides farm debt waiver. The election will be held in two phases on December 9 and 14.

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