<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated a 12-km stretch of Delhi Metro&#39;s Magenta Line with a ride between the Botanical Garden and the Okhla Bird Sanctuary stations.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Noida: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates a stretch of the new Magenta line of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DelhiMetro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DelhiMetro</a>. The line connects Botanical Garden in Noida with Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi. <a href="https://t.co/d1K7l1URmM">pic.twitter.com/d1K7l1URmM</a></p>
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<p>Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation chief Mangu Singh.</p>

<p>The prime minister&#39;s four-minute metro ride began from Botanical Garden, which is the terminal station of the Magenta Line, at 1.05 pm, and ended at the Okhla Bird Sanctuary station. Both the stations fall in Noida.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Noida: PM Narendra Modi onboard <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DelhiMetro?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DelhiMetro</a> after inauguration of a stretch of the new Magenta line. The line connects Botanical Garden in Noida with Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi. <a href="https://t.co/oEzY4f66wi">pic.twitter.com/oEzY4f66wi</a></p>
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<p>The other end of the line, for now, will be south Delhi&#39;s Kalkaji Mandir. However, by April, the entire corridor, stretching till Janakpuri West, is scheduled to be functional.</p>

<p>From the metro station, Modi proceeded to Sector 125 rally ground at Amity University where he will address a public rally.</p>


Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation chief Mangu Singh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated a 12-km stretch of Delhi Metro's Magenta Line with a ride between the Botanical Garden and the Okhla Bird Sanctuary stations. Noida: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates a stretch of the new Magenta line of the #DelhiMetro. The line connects Botanical Garden in Noida with Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/d1K7l1URmM — ANI (@ANI) December 25, 2017 × Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation chief Mangu Singh. The prime minister's four-minute metro ride began from Botanical Garden, which is the terminal station of the Magenta Line, at 1.05 pm, and ended at the Okhla Bird Sanctuary station. Both the stations fall in Noida. Noida: PM Narendra Modi onboard #DelhiMetro after inauguration of a stretch of the new Magenta line. The line connects Botanical Garden in Noida with Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/oEzY4f66wi — ANI (@ANI) December 25, 2017 × The other end of the line, for now, will be south Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir. However, by April, the entire corridor, stretching till Janakpuri West, is scheduled to be functional. From the metro station, Modi proceeded to Sector 125 rally ground at Amity University where he will address a public rally.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Delhi Metro's Magenta line

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<p>The new 12.64-km route -- from Delhi&#39;s Kalkaji Mandir to Noida&#39;s Botanical Garden -- is expected to cut travel time from south Delhi to Noida by as much as 40 minutes.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi Metro's Magenta Line today

PM Modi to inaugurate Metro's Magenta Line today with Yogi Adityanath, Delhi CM Kejriwal not invited The new 12.64-km route -- from Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir to Noida's Botanical Garden -- is expected to cut travel time from south Delhi to Noida by as much as 40 minutes. Kulbhushan Jadhav to meet wife, mother today Jadhav faces alleged charges of espionage, terrorist and sabotage activities. RK Nagar win for Dinakaran: AIADMK alleges 'tacit understanding' with DMK TTV Dhinakaran, the nephew of jailed leader VK Sasikala, trounced his nearest rival E Madhusudhanan of the ruling AIADMK by over 40,000 votes. Pope pleads for migrants 'driven from their land' by leaders willing to shed 'innocent blood' Francis was speaking at his Christmas eve mass at Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem Jimmy Morales, president of Guatemala, has become the first leader to back US President Donald Trump's change of stance on Jerusalem.

WION morning news brief, December 25, 2017

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pak-tightens-security-ahead-of-jadhavs-meeting-with-family-27648">Kulbhushan Jadhav meets wife, mother at Pakistan Foreign Affairs ministry</a></p>

<p>Indian death row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav met his mother and wife at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Islamabad for 45 minutes today.</p>

<p>Pakistan confirmed Mr Jadhav&#39;s meeting with family was a &quot;humanitarian&quot; one and did not constitute &quot;consular access&quot;, a request India has repeatedly made.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inaugurating-delhi-metros-magenta-line-pm-modi-asks-people-to-use-public-transport-save-fuel-costs-27667">Delhi Metro&#39;s Magenta Line inauguration: PM Modi asks people to use public transport &amp; save fuel costs</a></p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday advocated the use of public transport to save on fuel and costs associated with the import of petroleum, saying travelling on a metro train should be a &quot;prestige issue&quot;.</p>

<p>Addressing a rally after inaugurating a 12-km stretch of Delhi Metro&#39;s Magenta Line, PM Modi said governments incur a lot of cost in creating infrastructure but when it is ready it benefits generations to come.</p>

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<p>The loss in RK Nagar bypoll - late chief minister Jayalalithaa&#39;s constituency - has not gone down well with her party, the AIADMK.</p>

<p>The party on Monday removed S Vetrivel, Thanga Tamil Selvan, Rangaswamy, Muththaiya, VP Kalairajan, Va Pugazhenthi, Nanchil Sampath, CR Saraswathi and Sholinghur Parthiban after a high-level committee meeting. The meeting was called to discuss party&#39;s performance in RK Nagar bypoll in which VK Sasikala&#39;s nephew TTV Dhinakaran emerged victorious.</p>

<p>These nine office-bearers were removed as they were supporting Dhinakaran, sources said.</p>

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<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered to play tour guide to Christian pilgrims on Sunday in a message relayed from Jerusalem, whose recognition as Israel&#39;s capital by US President Donald Trump has split global Christian opinion.</p>

<p>A Christmas Eve video on Twitter showed Netanyahu against the backdrop of East Jerusalem, an area laden with Jewish, Christian and Muslim shrines that Israel captured in a 1967 war and which Palestinians want as their own future capital.</p>

<p>In the message, titled &quot;Merry Christmas from Jerusalem, the capital of Israel!&quot; he described Israel as a haven for its 2 percent Christian minority because, he said, &quot;We protect the rights of everyone to worship in the holy sites behind me.&quot;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-tiger-zinda-hai-earns-rs-1149-crores-within-three-days-of-its-release-smashes-records-27661">Tiger Zinda Hai earns Rs 114.9 crores within three days of its release; smashes records</a></p>

<p>2017 was a year when most big-budget films failed to create an impact at the Box Office. It was also a year where smaller-budget, content-driven films made more impact with filmgoers. Barring &quot;Baahubali 2&quot;&nbsp;and &quot;Golmaal&quot;, no other film was a stupendous success commercially. Until Salman Khan&#39;s film, &quot;Tiger Zinda Hai&quot;&nbsp;released.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Within three days of its release, the film has entered the esteemed Rs 100 crore club and has earned Rs 114.9 crores.&nbsp;</p>


Kulbhushan Jadhav meets wife, mother at Pakistan Foreign Affairs ministry Indian death row prisoner Kulbhushan Jadhav met his mother and wife at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Islamabad for 45 minutes today. Pakistan confirmed Mr Jadhav's meeting with family was a "humanitarian" one and did not constitute "consular access", a request India has repeatedly made. Delhi Metro's Magenta Line inauguration: PM Modi asks people to use public transport & save fuel costs Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday advocated the use of public transport to save on fuel and costs associated with the import of petroleum, saying travelling on a metro train should be a "prestige issue". Addressing a rally after inaugurating a 12-km stretch of Delhi Metro's Magenta Line, PM Modi said governments incur a lot of cost in creating infrastructure but when it is ready it benefits generations to come. RK Nagar bypoll loss: AIADMK removes 9 office bearers The loss in RK Nagar bypoll - late chief minister Jayalalithaa's constituency - has not gone down well with her party, the AIADMK. The party on Monday removed S Vetrivel, Thanga Tamil Selvan, Rangaswamy, Muththaiya, VP Kalairajan, Va Pugazhenthi, Nanchil Sampath, CR Saraswathi and Sholinghur Parthiban after a high-level committee meeting. The meeting was called to discuss party's performance in RK Nagar bypoll in which VK Sasikala's nephew TTV Dhinakaran emerged victorious. These nine office-bearers were removed as they were supporting Dhinakaran, sources said. From Jerusalem, Netanyahu offers Christians personal tours of Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered to play tour guide to Christian pilgrims on Sunday in a message relayed from Jerusalem, whose recognition as Israel's capital by US President Donald Trump has split global Christian opinion. A Christmas Eve video on Twitter showed Netanyahu against the backdrop of East Jerusalem, an area laden with Jewish, Christian and Muslim shrines that Israel captured in a 1967 war and which Palestinians want as their own future capital. In the message, titled "Merry Christmas from Jerusalem, the capital of Israel!" he described Israel as a haven for its 2 percent Christian minority because, he said, "We protect the rights of everyone to worship in the holy sites behind me." Tiger Zinda Hai earns Rs 114.9 crores within three days of its release; smashes records 2017 was a year when most big-budget films failed to create an impact at the Box Office. It was also a year where smaller-budget, content-driven films made more impact with filmgoers. Barring "Baahubali 2" and "Golmaal", no other film was a stupendous success commercially. Until Salman Khan's film, "Tiger Zinda Hai" released. Within three days of its release, the film has entered the esteemed Rs 100 crore club and has earned Rs 114.9 crores.

WION evening news brief, December 25, 2017

<p>Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma&#39;s wedding reception at Delhi saw Prime Minister Modi in attendance. PM Modi arrived with his entourage, walked up on the stage, greeted the couple and gave them roses before posing for photos with the couple and their families.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The PM was personally received by Virat&#39;s brother and Anushka&#39;s father at the gate.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/here-are-the-first-photos-of-virat-and-anushka-at-their-delhi-reception-27398">Also see: The first photos from Virat and Anushka&#39;s wedding reception</a></p>

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<p>While the reception had mostly relatives of the couple in attendance, there were also a few cricketers who graced the occasion. Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, and Gautam&nbsp;Gambhir came with their better halves.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Punjabi singer and actor, the legendary Gurdas Mann was also present at the reception and sang some of his popular numbers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Virat and Anushka looked regal in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designed attires. Virat wore a black <em>bandhgala</em>&nbsp;with an embroidered shawl and Anushka wore a red Benarasi saree for the reception.</p>


PM Modi greeted the newlyweds with flowers.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's wedding reception at Delhi saw Prime Minister Modi in attendance. PM Modi arrived with his entourage, walked up on the stage, greeted the couple and gave them roses before posing for photos with the couple and their families. The PM was personally received by Virat's brother and Anushka's father at the gate. With PM Narendra Modi..??? #virushkareception #delhi A post shared by viratkohli_kingdom (@viratkohli_kingdom) on Dec 21, 2017 at 8:20am PST × Also see: The first photos from Virat and Anushka's wedding reception Prime Minister Narendra Modi at wedding reception of Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma in Delhi pic.twitter.com/7JGeaGSJUN — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017 × × While the reception had mostly relatives of the couple in attendance, there were also a few cricketers who graced the occasion. Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, and Gautam Gambhir came with their better halves. ?Glad to be part of your special day @imVkohli & @AnushkaSharma! Wish you both a beautiful life ahead filled with eternal love and companionship! ? A post shared by Suresh Raina (@sureshraina3) on Dec 21, 2017 at 11:21am PST × Always good to catch up with you both @shikhardofficial & @aesha.dhawan5. Had lovely time together ?? A post shared by Suresh Raina (@sureshraina3) on Dec 21, 2017 at 10:37am PST × Gautam Gambhir arrives video at Virushka reception party with his wife. #viratkohli #viratkohlifc #viratkohlifanpage #viratkohliclub #viratkohli18 #viratkohlifans #viratian #viratanushka #virushka #virushkareception #anushkasharma #anushka #beautiful #bollywood #actress #cricketer #legend #handsome #love #life #nature #indian #proudindian #gautamgambhir A post shared by virat.kohli (@bleed.virat) on Dec 21, 2017 at 12:42pm PST × Punjabi singer and actor, the legendary Gurdas Mann was also present at the reception and sang some of his popular numbers. Legendary Singer Gurudas Mann blessings newly married couple... ?? ————————————— . ?? #marriage #virushka #viratkohli #viratanushka #virushkawedding #viratwedsanushka #anushkasharma #reception #delhi follow @virushka_lov for more updates A post shared by Virat and Anushka ?? (@virushka_lov) on Dec 21, 2017 at 5:39pm PST × Virat and Anushka looked regal in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designed attires. Virat wore a black bandhgala with an embroidered shawl and Anushka wore a red Benarasi saree for the reception.

PM Modi, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan attend Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma's Delhi wedding reception

<p>The new Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro that will directly connect Kalkaji in south Delhi to Noida, has many firsts to its credit, including platform screen doors (PSDs) and a hi-tech signalling technology for movement of trains, officials said on Friday.</p>

<p>The 12.64-km section, part of the upcoming Botanical Garden (Noida)-Janakpuri West (Delhi) corridor, has nine stations and is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25.</p>

<p>&quot;This Line will have many firsts to its credit. For the first time in India, trains will run unattended. The platform screen doors (PSDs) are being used here for the first time,&quot; DMRC chief spokesperson Anuj Dayal said.</p>

<p>PSDs, installed to enhance commuter safety, are glass- made screens installed near the edge of platforms that open only when a train arrives and shut after it departs.</p>

<p>&quot;Besides, a new-age technology, Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology will be used that can facilitate movement of trains with a frequency of 90 to 100 seconds, will also be pressed into service,&quot; Dayal said.</p>

<p>He was interacting with reporters after a preview of the corridor, ahead of its mega launch on Christmas.</p>

<p>Initially trains will operate with the frequency of five minutes and 14 seconds on this section, the DMRC said.</p>

<p>After the new section of the Delhi Metro is opened, commuters will be able to travel directly to the Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station from Botanical Garden in 19 minutes. The travel time Blue and Violet lines of the metro takes 52 minutes with interchange point at the Mandi House station.</p>

<p>&quot;The new line would be officially launched by the Hon&#39;ble Prime Minister in the afternoon at the newly-built Kalkaji Metro Station of the Magenta Line. From 5 PM it would be open to the public,&quot; Dayal said.</p>

<p>Dayal and other DMRC officials also said that the recent accident at the Kalindi Kunj Metro depot was purely a &quot;human error&quot; during maintenance, and there was no reason to worry.</p>

<p>Metro&#39;s new generation trains, which can run without drivers, will run on this section aided by the CBTC signalling technology.</p>

<p>&quot;The trains would essentially be driverless, but there would be roving attendants. We would keep this mechanism say for a year or two.</p>

<p>&quot;We would get passengers feedback on this and once we realise that we have people&#39;s confidence, we will remove those attendants, to make them fully driverless,&quot; the chief spokesperson said.</p>

<p>A senior DMRC official, who was present at the interaction, said, &quot;passengers safety is our utmost concern and it has been taken care of on this line&quot;.</p>

<p>While the Kalkaji Mandir station falls in Delhi, the Botanical Garden station is located in Noida.</p>

<p>The old Kalakaji Mandir station is part of the Violet Line (Kahmere Gate-Escorts Mujesar) and the old Botanical Garden is part of the Blue Line (Dwarka-Noida City Centre).</p>

<p>The Botanical Garden has been developed as the metro&#39;s first-ever inter-change station outside the boundaries of Delhi.</p>

<p>Dayal said the new line would also prove economical for commuters, besides saving time.</p>

<p>&quot;The 28-km stretch between the Kalkaji Mandir and Botanical Garden costs Rs 50. Now, with direct connectivity, the ride has been reduced to 12 km, costing Rs 30,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>The DMRC authorities said that 10 trains would operate on this new line, while two would be kept on reserve.</p>

<p>The coaches running on this line have electronic information display, power charging capacity, including directly through USB ports, and colourful seats of different shades. They also have enhanced carrying capacity.</p>

<p>The new trains are also energy efficient and save about 20 per cent of energy, the DMRC said.</p>

<p>&quot;The trains on this line will have six cars, four of them would be driving cars,&quot; Dayal said.</p>

<p>The new stations have been tastefully decorated, reflecting themes of nature, Yoga, and cultural landmarks.</p>

<p>At the new Kalkaji Mandir station, ceramic murals of the Lotus Temple, ISKCON Temple and nature-themed artworks, and paintings showing birds have been displayed.</p>

<p>Seven stations of the line are in Delhi - Kalindi Kunj, Jasola Vihar, Shaheen Bagh, Okhla Vihar, Jamia Milia Islamia, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla NSIC and Kalkaji Mandir. Two stations are in Noida - Botanical Garden Metro station and Okhla Birds Sanctuary.</p>

<p>The ride from the Botanical Garden station to the Okhla Birds Sanctuary station offers breathtaking view of the sanctuary. Also, metro&#39;s third bridge over the Yamuna has come up at the Kalindi Kunj on this section. It runs parallel to the the Okhla Barrage.</p>


The 12.64-km section, part of the upcoming Botanical Garden (Noida)-Janakpuri West (Delhi) corridor, has nine stations and is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25.

The new Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro that will directly connect Kalkaji in south Delhi to Noida, has many firsts to its credit, including platform screen doors (PSDs) and a hi-tech signalling technology for movement of trains, officials said on Friday. The 12.64-km section, part of the upcoming Botanical Garden (Noida)-Janakpuri West (Delhi) corridor, has nine stations and is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25. "This Line will have many firsts to its credit. For the first time in India, trains will run unattended. The platform screen doors (PSDs) are being used here for the first time," DMRC chief spokesperson Anuj Dayal said. PSDs, installed to enhance commuter safety, are glass- made screens installed near the edge of platforms that open only when a train arrives and shut after it departs. "Besides, a new-age technology, Communication Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology will be used that can facilitate movement of trains with a frequency of 90 to 100 seconds, will also be pressed into service," Dayal said. He was interacting with reporters after a preview of the corridor, ahead of its mega launch on Christmas. Initially trains will operate with the frequency of five minutes and 14 seconds on this section, the DMRC said. After the new section of the Delhi Metro is opened, commuters will be able to travel directly to the Kalkaji Mandir Metro Station from Botanical Garden in 19 minutes. The travel time Blue and Violet lines of the metro takes 52 minutes with interchange point at the Mandi House station. "The new line would be officially launched by the Hon'ble Prime Minister in the afternoon at the newly-built Kalkaji Metro Station of the Magenta Line. From 5 PM it would be open to the public," Dayal said. Dayal and other DMRC officials also said that the recent accident at the Kalindi Kunj Metro depot was purely a "human error" during maintenance, and there was no reason to worry. Metro's new generation trains, which can run without drivers, will run on this section aided by the CBTC signalling technology. "The trains would essentially be driverless, but there would be roving attendants. We would keep this mechanism say for a year or two. "We would get passengers feedback on this and once we realise that we have people's confidence, we will remove those attendants, to make them fully driverless," the chief spokesperson said. A senior DMRC official, who was present at the interaction, said, "passengers safety is our utmost concern and it has been taken care of on this line". While the Kalkaji Mandir station falls in Delhi, the Botanical Garden station is located in Noida. The old Kalakaji Mandir station is part of the Violet Line (Kahmere Gate-Escorts Mujesar) and the old Botanical Garden is part of the Blue Line (Dwarka-Noida City Centre). The Botanical Garden has been developed as the metro's first-ever inter-change station outside the boundaries of Delhi. Dayal said the new line would also prove economical for commuters, besides saving time. "The 28-km stretch between the Kalkaji Mandir and Botanical Garden costs Rs 50. Now, with direct connectivity, the ride has been reduced to 12 km, costing Rs 30," he said. The DMRC authorities said that 10 trains would operate on this new line, while two would be kept on reserve. The coaches running on this line have electronic information display, power charging capacity, including directly through USB ports, and colourful seats of different shades. They also have enhanced carrying capacity. The new trains are also energy efficient and save about 20 per cent of energy, the DMRC said. "The trains on this line will have six cars, four of them would be driving cars," Dayal said. The new stations have been tastefully decorated, reflecting themes of nature, Yoga, and cultural landmarks. At the new Kalkaji Mandir station, ceramic murals of the Lotus Temple, ISKCON Temple and nature-themed artworks, and paintings showing birds have been displayed. Seven stations of the line are in Delhi - Kalindi Kunj, Jasola Vihar, Shaheen Bagh, Okhla Vihar, Jamia Milia Islamia, Sukhdev Vihar, Okhla NSIC and Kalkaji Mandir. Two stations are in Noida - Botanical Garden Metro station and Okhla Birds Sanctuary. The ride from the Botanical Garden station to the Okhla Birds Sanctuary station offers breathtaking view of the sanctuary. Also, metro's third bridge over the Yamuna has come up at the Kalindi Kunj on this section. It runs parallel to the the Okhla Barrage.

Magenta line: PSDs, hi-tech signalling among firsts for DMRC

<p>In a first, cricket legend <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/finally-sachin-tendulkar-to-initiate-debate-in-rajya-sabha-today-27337">Sachin Tendulkar was expected to lead a debate</a> in Rajya Sabha today on &quot;Right to Play and the future of sports in India&quot;.</p>

<p>Sachin&#39;s debate could not be initiated as the Rajya Sabha session was adjourned until 11 am tomorrow after sloganeering began by the opposition.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sachin Tendulkar was nominated to Rajya Sabha in the year 2012. He started off as an independent candidate with Congress&#39; support.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The opposition created an uproar over <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-claims-pakistan-trying-to-influence-gujarat-elections-26391">PM Modi&#39;s remarks</a> on Manmohan Singh made during Gujarat election campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There was an outcry at the parliament on Wednesday as well over PM Modi&#39;s remark.</p>

<p>Reportedly, PM Modi had made a statement previously stating&nbsp;that Manmohan Singh had allegedly colluded with Pakistan to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;There were media reports yesterday about a meeting at Mani Shankar Aiyar&#39;s house. It was attended by Pakistan&#39;s high commissioner, Pakistan&#39;s former foreign minister, India&#39;s former vice president and former prime minister Manmohan Singh,&quot; PM Modi spoke at an election rally at Palanpur earlier this month.</p>

<p>Congress has strongly condemned PM Modi&#39;s remark, demanding his apology for the same.</p>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Pakistan&#39;s Foreign Minister Khurshid <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/its-a-cock-and-bull-story-former-pakistan-minister-on-pm-modis-colluding-claims-26660">Mahmud Kasuri trashed Modi&#39;s allegations</a>, calling them &quot;baseless&quot;.&nbsp;</p>


The opposition created an uproar over PM Modi's remarks on Manmohan Singh during Gujarat election campaign

In a first, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was expected to lead a debate in Rajya Sabha today on "Right to Play and the future of sports in India". Sachin's debate could not be initiated as the Rajya Sabha session was adjourned until 11 am tomorrow after sloganeering began by the opposition. Uproar in Rajya Sabha over PM Modi's remarks on Manmohan Singh during Gujarat election campaign, as MP Sachin Tendulkar gets up to speak. pic.twitter.com/qbMh0qZ8yp — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017 × Sachin Tendulkar was nominated to Rajya Sabha in the year 2012. He started off as an independent candidate with Congress' support. He (#SachinTendulkar) has earned name for India at the world stage, it is a matter of shame that he was not allowed to speak even when everyone knew it was on today's agenda. Are only politicians allowed to speak?: Jaya Bachchan, Rajya Sabha MP pic.twitter.com/NMRMHhdl5E — ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2017 × The opposition created an uproar over PM Modi's remarks on Manmohan Singh made during Gujarat election campaign. There was an outcry at the parliament on Wednesday as well over PM Modi's remark. Reportedly, PM Modi had made a statement previously stating that Manmohan Singh had allegedly colluded with Pakistan to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat. "There were media reports yesterday about a meeting at Mani Shankar Aiyar's house. It was attended by Pakistan's high commissioner, Pakistan's former foreign minister, India's former vice president and former prime minister Manmohan Singh," PM Modi spoke at an election rally at Palanpur earlier this month. Congress has strongly condemned PM Modi's remark, demanding his apology for the same. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri trashed Modi's allegations, calling them "baseless".

Rajya Sabha adjourned, Sachin not allowed to make maiden speech

<p>The Parliament was adjourned&nbsp;today after the Opposition&#39;s Congress party raised slogans over prime minister Narendra Modi&#39;s remarks against former prime minister Manmohan Singh during the campaign for the Gujarat assembly elections.</p>

<p>Both houses, which were initially adjourned till noon, were later adjourned till 2 pm.</p>

<p>In the Lok Sabha, Congress leaders raised the issue of the remarks made against Manmohan Singh as soon as Speaker Sumitra Mahajan took up the Question Hour.</p>

<p>As Congress members were assembling in the Well and started to raise slogans, the Speaker adjourned the proceedings till noon initially.&nbsp;Slogans including &quot;Doctor <em>sahab</em><em> </em><em>se</em><em> </em><em>maafi</em><em> </em><em>maango</em>&nbsp;(Apologise to Doctor sir&quot; were raised by the opposition during proceedings, referring to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh.</p>

<p>PM Modi was present in the House as questions related to the Prime Minister&#39;s Office are listed on Wednesday.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-congress-to-spar-over-pakistani-dinner-in-winter-session-of-parliament-27209">Storm gathering, BJP &amp; Congress to spar over &#39;Pakistani dinner&#39; in winter session of Parliament</a></p>

<p>In the Upper House, proceedings were adjourned first during the Zero Hour as opposition members disrupted proceedings by trooping into the Well and raising slogans and then again in the Question Hour when similar scenes continued.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-congress-to-spar-over-pakistani-dinner-in-winter-session-of-parliament-27209">The pre-lunch proceedings in the Rajya Sabha were washed out after Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said there was no question of giving an apology.</a><br />
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&quot;This is not the way. Nobody is going to give an apology. Nothing happened in the House. The statement was not made here,&quot; Venkaiah Naidu said when the house reassembled at noon after the first adjournment.<br />
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Congress and other opposition members created an&nbsp;uproar, demanding that the prime minister come to the House and clarifiy his remarks against Manmohan Singh.</p>

<p>During a poll campaign in Gujarat, PM Modi had claimed that Manmohan Singh and former vice president Hamid Ansari had attended a secret meeting at Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar&#39;s house in Delhi which was also attended by former Pakistani foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri and the Pakistani high commissioner to India. The PM claimed that the Gujarat elections were discussed with the Pakistani minister and envoy.</p>

<p>On Tuesday as well, the Congress party staged a walkout from the Lok Sabha after seeking an apology from PM Modi over his remarks against Manmohan Singh for an alleged &quot;secret meeting with Pakistani officials&quot;.</p>

<p>On Monday, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the same reason.</p>

<p>The winter session of Parliament began on December 15 and will conclude on January 5 next year.&nbsp;<br />
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PM Modi had claimed that the former prime minister discussed the Gujarat elections with a Pakistan minister and an envoy from the country

The Parliament was adjourned today after the Opposition's Congress party raised slogans over prime minister Narendra Modi's remarks against former prime minister Manmohan Singh during the campaign for the Gujarat assembly elections. Both houses, which were initially adjourned till noon, were later adjourned till 2 pm. In the Lok Sabha, Congress leaders raised the issue of the remarks made against Manmohan Singh as soon as Speaker Sumitra Mahajan took up the Question Hour. As Congress members were assembling in the Well and started to raise slogans, the Speaker adjourned the proceedings till noon initially. Slogans including "Doctor sahab se maafi maango (Apologise to Doctor sir" were raised by the opposition during proceedings, referring to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh. PM Modi was present in the House as questions related to the Prime Minister's Office are listed on Wednesday. Also Read: Storm gathering, BJP & Congress to spar over 'Pakistani dinner' in winter session of Parliament In the Upper House, proceedings were adjourned first during the Zero Hour as opposition members disrupted proceedings by trooping into the Well and raising slogans and then again in the Question Hour when similar scenes continued. The pre-lunch proceedings in the Rajya Sabha were washed out after Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said there was no question of giving an apology. "This is not the way. Nobody is going to give an apology. Nothing happened in the House. The statement was not made here," Venkaiah Naidu said when the house reassembled at noon after the first adjournment. Congress and other opposition members created an uproar, demanding that the prime minister come to the House and clarifiy his remarks against Manmohan Singh. During a poll campaign in Gujarat, PM Modi had claimed that Manmohan Singh and former vice president Hamid Ansari had attended a secret meeting at Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's house in Delhi which was also attended by former Pakistani foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri and the Pakistani high commissioner to India. The PM claimed that the Gujarat elections were discussed with the Pakistani minister and envoy. On Tuesday as well, the Congress party staged a walkout from the Lok Sabha after seeking an apology from PM Modi over his remarks against Manmohan Singh for an alleged "secret meeting with Pakistani officials". On Monday, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the same reason. The winter session of Parliament began on December 15 and will conclude on January 5 next year.

Parliament adjourned over PM Modi remarks against Manmohan Singh

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at booth levels across India for &quot;victory in 2019 Lok Sabha elections&quot;. The Prime Minister was speaking at BJP&#39;s parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi</p>

<p>Union minister Ananth Kumar, also present in the meeting, said that the PM also called for promotion of youth in and outside party.</p>

<p>He also urged party leaders not to be affected by the opposition&#39;s &quot;disinformation&quot; campaign against the BJP, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar told reporters.</p>

<p>Booth level work, which is the root of a poll campaign, is the mother of an election victory, Kumar quoted Modi as saying.</p>

<p>Party sources said Modi turned emotional a few times as he recalled how the party organisation was built in Gujarat and young leaders were groomed by their seniors, including former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.</p>

<p>All elected lawmakers and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-hails-gujarat-himachal-results-has-eyes-set-on-2019-27079">BJP chief Amit Shah</a> are present at the parliamentary party meet, which began at around 10 am on Wednesday.</p>

<p>One of the chief agendas to be picked up in this meeting is the chief ministerial faces of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/assembly-elections-2017-see-how-gujarat-voted-27051">Gujarat</a> and Himachal.</p>

<p>The BJP managed to pull a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-set-to-form-government-in-himachal-27056">landslide victory in Himachal Pradesh</a>, but its chief ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal lost his Sujanpur constituency to Congress. State BJP chief Satpal Singh Satti also lost his seat.</p>

<p>Their defeat has put a question mark on the face of the next chief minister.</p>

<p>Source told Zee News that Union minister JP Nadda and newly-elected BJP MLA Jairam Thakur are the frontrunners of Chief Minister&#39;s post.</p>

<p>Meanwhile in Gujarat, where the BJP managed to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gujarat-elections-2017-live-results-27014">retain power for a record sixth time</a>, is mulling a course correction after losing several seats to Congress.</p>

<p>The party leadership is reportedly considering a new face to replace the incumbent Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, despite his victory from the Rajkot West seat.</p>

<p>Among the names floating around are Textiles and Information &amp; Broadcasting (I&amp;B) Minister Smriti Irani and Union Minister of State for Road Transport &amp; Highways and Shipping Mansukh L Mandaviya.</p>

<p>Irani, however, has denied being a contender for the CM&#39;s post.</p>


One of the chief agendas to be picked up in this meeting is the chief ministerial faces of Gujarat and Himachal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at booth levels across India for "victory in 2019 Lok Sabha elections". The Prime Minister was speaking at BJP's parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi Union minister Ananth Kumar, also present in the meeting, said that the PM also called for promotion of youth in and outside party. He also urged party leaders not to be affected by the opposition's "disinformation" campaign against the BJP, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar told reporters. Booth level work, which is the root of a poll campaign, is the mother of an election victory, Kumar quoted Modi as saying. Party sources said Modi turned emotional a few times as he recalled how the party organisation was built in Gujarat and young leaders were groomed by their seniors, including former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. All elected lawmakers and BJP chief Amit Shah are present at the parliamentary party meet, which began at around 10 am on Wednesday. One of the chief agendas to be picked up in this meeting is the chief ministerial faces of Gujarat and Himachal. The BJP managed to pull a landslide victory in Himachal Pradesh, but its chief ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal lost his Sujanpur constituency to Congress. State BJP chief Satpal Singh Satti also lost his seat. Their defeat has put a question mark on the face of the next chief minister. Source told Zee News that Union minister JP Nadda and newly-elected BJP MLA Jairam Thakur are the frontrunners of Chief Minister's post. Meanwhile in Gujarat, where the BJP managed to retain power for a record sixth time, is mulling a course correction after losing several seats to Congress. The party leadership is reportedly considering a new face to replace the incumbent Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, despite his victory from the Rajkot West seat. Among the names floating around are Textiles and Information & Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Smriti Irani and Union Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Mansukh L Mandaviya. Irani, however, has denied being a contender for the CM's post.

Strengthen BJP at grass root level for 2019 victory: PM at parliamentary party meeting

<p>Taking a dig at Mani Shankar Aiyar without naming him, Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said &#39;&#39;if some people wouldn&#39;t have said certain wrong things Congress would have won in Gujarat.&#39;&#39; &nbsp;</p>

<p>&#39;&#39;Not taking names but if some people wouldn&#39;t have said certain wrong things Congress would have won in Gujarat, they managed a good show there,&#39;&#39; said former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Himachal Pradesh, he said that one party unseats the other every five year which is not new.</p>

<p>&#39;&#39;In Himachal Pradesh one party unseats the other every five years, its is nothing new,&#39;&#39; he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On being asked if a conspiracy to defeat PM Modi in elections was made in Pakistan, Farooq Abdullah says, &#39;&#39;he himself went to Pakistan,&#39;&#39; and added taht, &#39;Pakistan koi saazish nahi karta.&#39;</p>

<p>In the run-up to elections, Aiyar had called PM Modi &quot;neech kisam ka insaan&quot;.</p>

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<p>&quot;Whatever Ambedkar wished, one person- Nehru made it come true. If a person is talking bad things about a such a family, and that too in at a time when a big memorial is being inaugurated in remembrance of Ambedkar, I feel, this person is lowly and has no decency. On such an occasion, why do we need dirty politics?&quot; he had said.</p>

<p>The BJP was quick to claim that Aiyar was calling the PM as a low-born individual. What added to the controversy is Aiyar&#39;s historic remarks against the PM wherein he had called PM Modi a chaiwallah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Aiyar rushed to correcting the remarks saying he meant &quot;low level and not low-born&quot;, the damage was done as Congress asked Aiyar to apologize and later expelled him from the party.&nbsp;</p>


In the run-up to elections, Aiyar had called PM Modi "neech kisam ka insaan".

Taking a dig at Mani Shankar Aiyar without naming him, Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said ''if some people wouldn't have said certain wrong things Congress would have won in Gujarat.'' ''Not taking names but if some people wouldn't have said certain wrong things Congress would have won in Gujarat, they managed a good show there,'' said former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah. On Himachal Pradesh, he said that one party unseats the other every five year which is not new. ''In Himachal Pradesh one party unseats the other every five years, its is nothing new,'' he said. In #HimachalPradesh one party unseats the other every five years, its is nothing new. Not taking names but if some people wouldn't have said certain wrong things Congress would have won in #Gujarat, they managed a good show there: Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah pic.twitter.com/T3jllcc9ae — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2017 × On being asked if a conspiracy to defeat PM Modi in elections was made in Pakistan, Farooq Abdullah says, ''he himself went to Pakistan,'' and added taht, 'Pakistan koi saazish nahi karta.' In the run-up to elections, Aiyar had called PM Modi "neech kisam ka insaan". In #HimachalPradesh one party unseats the other every five years, its is nothing new. Not taking names but if some people wouldn't have said certain wrong things Congress would have won in #Gujarat, they managed a good show there: Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah pic.twitter.com/T3jllcc9ae — ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2017 × "Whatever Ambedkar wished, one person- Nehru made it come true. If a person is talking bad things about a such a family, and that too in at a time when a big memorial is being inaugurated in remembrance of Ambedkar, I feel, this person is lowly and has no decency. On such an occasion, why do we need dirty politics?" he had said. The BJP was quick to claim that Aiyar was calling the PM as a low-born individual. What added to the controversy is Aiyar's historic remarks against the PM wherein he had called PM Modi a chaiwallah. While Aiyar rushed to correcting the remarks saying he meant "low level and not low-born", the damage was done as Congress asked Aiyar to apologize and later expelled him from the party.

Watch: If some people had not said certain wrong things, Cong would have won in Gujarat, says Farooq Abdullah

<p>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday took a dig at Congress, confidently claiming that BJP will win the 2019 polls and asked them to prepare for the 2024 general elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With BJP in the lead with 99 seats in Gujarat, the government is set to rule the state for the sixth time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters in Lucknow, Adityanath heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah and further went on to say that people have removed the Congress and its leadership day-by-day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CM challenged them and said that Congress must come up with a strong strategy to compete in 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adityanath suggested that the support of people in Himachal and Gujarat have continuously proved their inclination towards positive and development-oriented politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;The victories in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh have proven that Modiji&#39;s leadership is glorious. The country has approved of the revolutionary steps taken towards complete reform by the honorable Prime Minister. These steps will take the country closer to becoming an economic superpower,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>The UP CM urged opposition leaders to finally accept PM Modi&#39;s leadership, following the favorable election results.</p>

<p>Also Read:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/by-2022-there-will-not-be-any-person-without-a-roof-over-his-head-yogi-adityanath-26981" target="_blank">&nbsp;Adityanath promises roof over every head by 2022</a></p>

<p>Adityanath has previously spoken about his focus on reforming different sectors of the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The party hopes it will be able to convert the momentum of its victories in a number of states since 2014 into a historic win for Narendra Modi in 2019.</p>


With BJP in the lead with 99 seats in Gujrat, the government is set to rule the state once again after 22 years.?

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday took a dig at Congress, confidently claiming that BJP will win the 2019 polls and asked them to prepare for the 2024 general elections. With BJP in the lead with 99 seats in Gujarat, the government is set to rule the state for the sixth time. Speaking to reporters in Lucknow, Adityanath heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah and further went on to say that people have removed the Congress and its leadership day-by-day. The CM challenged them and said that Congress must come up with a strong strategy to compete in 2024. Adityanath suggested that the support of people in Himachal and Gujarat have continuously proved their inclination towards positive and development-oriented politics. "The victories in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh have proven that Modiji's leadership is glorious. The country has approved of the revolutionary steps taken towards complete reform by the honorable Prime Minister. These steps will take the country closer to becoming an economic superpower," he said. The UP CM urged opposition leaders to finally accept PM Modi's leadership, following the favorable election results. Also Read: Adityanath promises roof over every head by 2022 Adityanath has previously spoken about his focus on reforming different sectors of the state. The party hopes it will be able to convert the momentum of its victories in a number of states since 2014 into a historic win for Narendra Modi in 2019.

BJP will win in 2019, prepare for 2024 general elections: Yogi Adityanath tells Congress

<p>Mamata Banerjee on Monday&nbsp;congratulated the people in Gujarat for their &#39;balanced verdict&#39;, following the election results.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She further claimed that this is just a &#39;temporary and face-saving win for BJP, however, it shows their defeat&#39;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She posted a Tweet saying: &quot;I congratulate Gujarat voters for their very balanced verdict at this hour.&nbsp;It is a temporary and face-saving win, but it shows a moral defeat for BJP.&quot;</p>

<p>The Trinamool Congress leader further added: &quot;Gujarat voted against atrocities, anxiety, and injustice caused to the common people. Gujarat belled the cat for 2019&quot;</p>

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<p>The BJP is in the lead in 99 seats in Gujarat and Congress is trailing with 80 seats in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/himachal-election-results-i-accept-the-bjps-victory-says-congresss-virbhadra-singh-27075">Himachal election results: &#39;I accept victory of BJP,&#39; says Congress&#39;s Virbhadra Singh</a></p>

<p>Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had tweeted expressing his gratitude towards the people of Gujarat and said that he <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-accepts-verdict-of-the-people-rahul-gandhi-27081">&quot;accepts the verdict of the people</a>&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further told his supporters that they have demonstrated to everyone that the &#39;Congress&rsquo;s greatest strength is its decency and courage.&#39;</p>

<p>Also&nbsp;read:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-bow-to-people-of-gujarat-and-himachal-modi-27072"> I bow to people of Gujarat and Himachal: Modi</a></p>

<p>BJP has taken a clean sweep from Congress in both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.&nbsp;<br />
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BJP has taken a clean sweep from Congress in both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh

Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated the people in Gujarat for their 'balanced verdict', following the election results. She further claimed that this is just a 'temporary and face-saving win for BJP, however, it shows their defeat'. She posted a Tweet saying: "I congratulate Gujarat voters for their very balanced verdict at this hour. It is a temporary and face-saving win, but it shows a moral defeat for BJP." The Trinamool Congress leader further added: "Gujarat voted against atrocities, anxiety, and injustice caused to the common people. Gujarat belled the cat for 2019" I congratulate Gujarat voters for their very balanced verdict at this hour. It is a temporary and face-saving win, but it shows a moral defeat for BJP. Gujarat voted against atrocities, anxiety and injustice caused to the common people. Gujarat belled the cat for 2019 — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) December 18, 2017 × The BJP is in the lead in 99 seats in Gujarat and Congress is trailing with 80 seats in the state. Also read: Himachal election results: 'I accept victory of BJP,' says Congress's Virbhadra Singh Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had tweeted expressing his gratitude towards the people of Gujarat and said that he "accepts the verdict of the people". He further told his supporters that they have demonstrated to everyone that the 'Congress’s greatest strength is its decency and courage.' Also read: I bow to people of Gujarat and Himachal: Modi BJP has taken a clean sweep from Congress in both Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Temporary and face-saving win for BJP, says Mamata Banerjee

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced Rs 90,000 crore for improving roads and national highways in the Northeast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi announced made the announcement after i<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-visits-mizoram-inaugurates-tuirial-hydroelectric-power-project-26889">naugurating a </a>couple of infrastructure projects in Meghalaya and Mizoram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;It is said that the lack of connectivity is one of the biggest hurdles in the path of development of the North Eastern Region. &nbsp;My Government wants to do &#39;Transformation by Transportation&#39; through investment in infrastructure to change the face of the North Eastern Region,&quot; PM Modi noted during his address.</p>

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<p>The prime minister also dedicated to the nation a 271-km two-lane national highway connecting Tura in western Meghalaya to the state capital Shillong.</p>

<p>The central government is reported to have sanctioned around 4,000-km of national highway (NH) across the Northeast at a cost of Rs 32,000 crore.</p>

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<p>&ldquo;Over the next 2-3 years, an investment of about Rs 60,000 crore is proposed under the Special Accelerated Road Development Project (SARDP) in the Northeast and an investment of Rs 30,000 crore under Bharatmala is proposed for development of national highways in northeastern states,&rdquo; PM Modi noted while addressing a rally.</p>

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The central government is reported to have sanctioned around 4,000-km of national highway (NH) across the Northeast at a cost of Rs 32,000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced Rs 90,000 crore for improving roads and national highways in the Northeast. Modi announced made the announcement after inaugurating a couple of infrastructure projects in Meghalaya and Mizoram. "It is said that the lack of connectivity is one of the biggest hurdles in the path of development of the North Eastern Region. My Government wants to do 'Transformation by Transportation' through investment in infrastructure to change the face of the North Eastern Region," PM Modi noted during his address. It is said that the lack of connectivity is one of the biggest hurdles in the path of development of the North Eastern Region. My Government wants to do 'Transformation by Transportation' through investment in infrastructure to change the face of the North Eastern Region: PM — PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 16, 2017 × The prime minister also dedicated to the nation a 271-km two-lane national highway connecting Tura in western Meghalaya to the state capital Shillong. The central government is reported to have sanctioned around 4,000-km of national highway (NH) across the Northeast at a cost of Rs 32,000 crore. We are committed to bring all the State Capitals of North East Region on the Rail map. The Government of India is executing 15 New Rail Line projects of 1385 kilometers length, at a cost of over Rs.47,000 crore: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 16, 2017 × “Over the next 2-3 years, an investment of about Rs 60,000 crore is proposed under the Special Accelerated Road Development Project (SARDP) in the Northeast and an investment of Rs 30,000 crore under Bharatmala is proposed for development of national highways in northeastern states,” PM Modi noted while addressing a rally. (With inputs from PTI)

PM Modi announces Rs 90,000 crore for roads, highways projects for northeast

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Shillong-Nongstoin-Rongjeng-Tura Road in Meghalaya capital Shillong on Saturday.</p>

<p>The prime minister said the road will boost economic activity and establish a direct link between the important towns of the state.</p>

<p>&quot;It will boost economic activity and establish a direct link between the important towns of the state, Shillong and Tura. Travel time will be significantly reduced. Our motto is &#39;Transformation by transportation&#39;: PM Modi said.</p>

<p>PM Modi said that when his government came to power in 2014, he instructed his ministers that one of them must visit the northeast once in every 15 days. He claimed that when his government&#39;s ministers came to the northeast, they spend time with the people.</p>

<p>&quot;When our government came to power in 2014, I gave clear instructions to my ministers that one of them must visit the North-east in every 15 days. Visit shouldn&#39;t be like you reached there in morning and return Delhi in evening. When our ministers come here, they stay and meet people,&quot; PM Modi said.</p>

<p>PM Modi said that he was the only prime minister after Morarji Desai to take part in a meeting of the North-Eastern Council.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;After Morarji Desai, if any Prime Minister took part in a meeting of North-Eastern Council, it was me. Last year, I inaugurated the North-eastern council meeting in Shillong,&quot; PM Modi said.</p>

<p>The prime minister said his government wanted to make Meghalaya the top tourism destination.</p>

<p>&quot;During my last visit to Meghalaya in May 2016, I spoke about promotion of tourism in the State. We want to make Meghalaya a top tourism destination. The government of India has sanctioned around Rs One hundred crores for development of tourist destinations in the State,&quot; PM Modi said.</p>

<p>&quot;In 2022, the nation will complete 75 years of Independence. This will also be the year when Meghalaya will complete 50 years of constitution. 75 years of independence, 50 years of constitution and national games. This is an excellent opportunity for state to make new oaths,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>PM Modi said his government had sanctioned around four thousand kilometres of national highways across the northeast.</p>

<p>&quot;Across the North-East the Union Government has sanctioned around four thousand kilometers of National Highways, for an amount of over Rupees thirty-two thousand crore,&quot; PM Modi said.</p>

<p>&quot;The govt is executing 15 new rail lines for nearly 14000 km length, this will cost Rs 47,000 Cr and boost infrastructure in the North-East region,&quot; he added.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 60 MW <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-visits-mizoram-inaugurates-tuirial-hydroelectric-power-project-26889">Tuirial hydropower project </a>in Mizoram&#39;s Aizawl.</p>

<p>&quot;Today we gather here to celebrate a significant milestone in the history of Mizoram, the completion, and dedication of the 60 Mega-Watt Tuirial hydropower project. It is the first large hydropower project in Mizoram which will boost the socio-economic development of the state,&quot; the Prime Minister said while addressing a public rally in Aizawl.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi&#39;s visit to the Northeast comes ahead of the Mizoram legislative assembly elections, which are expected to take place in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

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PM Modi said that when his government came to power in 2014, he instructed his ministers that one of them must visit the northeast once in every 15 days

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Shillong-Nongstoin-Rongjeng-Tura Road in Meghalaya capital Shillong on Saturday. The prime minister said the road will boost economic activity and establish a direct link between the important towns of the state. "It will boost economic activity and establish a direct link between the important towns of the state, Shillong and Tura. Travel time will be significantly reduced. Our motto is 'Transformation by transportation': PM Modi said. PM Modi said that when his government came to power in 2014, he instructed his ministers that one of them must visit the northeast once in every 15 days. He claimed that when his government's ministers came to the northeast, they spend time with the people. "When our government came to power in 2014, I gave clear instructions to my ministers that one of them must visit the North-east in every 15 days. Visit shouldn't be like you reached there in morning and return Delhi in evening. When our ministers come here, they stay and meet people," PM Modi said. PM Modi said that he was the only prime minister after Morarji Desai to take part in a meeting of the North-Eastern Council. "After Morarji Desai, if any Prime Minister took part in a meeting of North-Eastern Council, it was me. Last year, I inaugurated the North-eastern council meeting in Shillong," PM Modi said. The prime minister said his government wanted to make Meghalaya the top tourism destination. "During my last visit to Meghalaya in May 2016, I spoke about promotion of tourism in the State. We want to make Meghalaya a top tourism destination. The government of India has sanctioned around Rs One hundred crores for development of tourist destinations in the State," PM Modi said. "In 2022, the nation will complete 75 years of Independence. This will also be the year when Meghalaya will complete 50 years of constitution. 75 years of independence, 50 years of constitution and national games. This is an excellent opportunity for state to make new oaths," he added. PM Modi said his government had sanctioned around four thousand kilometres of national highways across the northeast. "Across the North-East the Union Government has sanctioned around four thousand kilometers of National Highways, for an amount of over Rupees thirty-two thousand crore," PM Modi said. "The govt is executing 15 new rail lines for nearly 14000 km length, this will cost Rs 47,000 Cr and boost infrastructure in the North-East region," he added. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 60 MW Tuirial hydropower project in Mizoram's Aizawl. "Today we gather here to celebrate a significant milestone in the history of Mizoram, the completion, and dedication of the 60 Mega-Watt Tuirial hydropower project. It is the first large hydropower project in Mizoram which will boost the socio-economic development of the state," the Prime Minister said while addressing a public rally in Aizawl. Prime Minister Modi's visit to the Northeast comes ahead of the Mizoram legislative assembly elections, which are expected to take place in 2018.

Only PM after Morarji Desai to take part in meeting of North-East Council: PM Modi in Shillong

<p>In his inagurual speech after taking over as Congress president, Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s policies and alleged &#39;&#39;Modi is taking us back to the medieval times&#39;&#39;.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-takes-charge-as-congress-president-26891">&#39;&#39;Congress took India to </a>21st century, but the PM, today, is taking us back to the medieval times,&#39;&#39; Congress president Rahul Gandhi said.</p>

<p>Gandhi scion said that if there is anyone who can stop what the BJP is doing, it is the &#39; pyara karyakarta&nbsp;and&nbsp;neta &#39; of Congress. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Accusing the BJP of spreading the fire of violence across the country, Rahul Gandhi said once a fire breaks out it&#39;s difficult to douse it.</p>

<p>&#39;&#39;You have an example in front of you, once a fire breaks out it is difficult to douse it, that is what we are telling the people of BJP, that if you set the nation on fire it will be difficult to control. Today BJP has spread the fire of violence across the country,&#39;&#39;&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi said.</p>

<p>&#39;&#39;We are now being compelled to imagine that businesses can be built without harmony that only one man himself is the voice of reason. Expertise, experience and knowledge can be cast aside for personal glory,&#39;&#39; he said.</p>

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<p>Today, politics is devoid of kindness and truth. Many of us are disillusioned by politics of our time, the Congress president said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Politics belongs to the people, but today politics is not being used for people. It is not being used to uplift people, but to crush them, he said.&nbsp;</p>


Today, politics is devoid of kindness and truth. Many of us are disillusioned by politics of our time, the Congress president said.?

In his inagurual speech after taking over as Congress president, Rahul Gandhi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies and alleged ''Modi is taking us back to the medieval times''. ''Congress took India to 21st century, but the PM, today, is taking us back to the medieval times,'' Congress president Rahul Gandhi said. Gandhi scion said that if there is anyone who can stop what the BJP is doing, it is the ' pyara karyakarta and neta ' of Congress. Congress is an ancient idea. BJP would have you believe they are oldest idea in the universe,as usual this is not the truth.In India,thr are 2 ideas that hv clashed, idea of self vs the other.BJP are soldiers fighting for self. Congress guided by service of community:Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/AI3jiCWiAs — ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2017 × ''And if there is anyone who can stop what the BJP is doing, it is the 'pyara karyakarta & neta' of Congress. We are going to make Congress, grand old and young party. We will fight the politics of anger,'' he said. It is with deepest humility, that I accept this position (of Congress President) knowing that I will always be walking in the shadow of giants: Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/GCZJjBpl13 — ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2017 × Accusing the BJP of spreading the fire of violence across the country, Rahul Gandhi said once a fire breaks out it's difficult to douse it. ''You have an example in front of you, once a fire breaks out it is difficult to douse it, that is what we are telling the people of BJP, that if you set the nation on fire it will be difficult to control. Today BJP has spread the fire of violence across the country,'' Rahul Gandhi said. ''We are now being compelled to imagine that businesses can be built without harmony that only one man himself is the voice of reason. Expertise, experience and knowledge can be cast aside for personal glory,'' he said. We consider the BJP as our brothers & sisters, but we do not agree with them. They (BJP) crush voices but we allow them to speak, they defame we respect & defend: Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/qSg8C3ADT7 — ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2017 × Today, politics is devoid of kindness and truth. Many of us are disillusioned by politics of our time, the Congress president said. Politics belongs to the people, but today politics is not being used for people. It is not being used to uplift people, but to crush them, he said.

PM Modi taking India back to medieval times: Rahul Gandhi

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a trip to the North-east today addressing rallies and launching a couple of infrastructure projects in Meghalaya and Mizoram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier today, PM Modi inaugurated the Tuirial hydroelectric power project and addressed&nbsp;a&nbsp;rally in Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram.</p>

<p>While addressing a rally in Mizoram today PM Modi expressed his happiness on visiting the state.</p>

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<p>&quot;My visit to this beautiful state today brings back fond memories of time spent with the people of Mizoram,&quot; he noted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&quot;You don&#39;t have to send your grievances to Delhi (central govt), authorities from Delhi will come to you themselves, we have named this policy as Ministry of DONER (Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region),&quot; PM noted.</p>

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<p>The prime minister expressed his thoughts on the significance of the Tuirial hydroelectric power project and the benefits it will bring to the state.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Prime Minister spoke volumes about encouraging the youth, empowering them, boosting the economic growth of the country and ensuring that fruit of all the hard work and labour reaches everyone.</p>

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'My visit to this beautiful state today brings back fond memories of time spent with the people of Mizoram,' noted PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a trip to the North-east today addressing rallies and launching a couple of infrastructure projects in Meghalaya and Mizoram. Earlier today, PM Modi inaugurated the Tuirial hydroelectric power project and addressed a rally in Aizawl, the capital city of Mizoram. While addressing a rally in Mizoram today PM Modi expressed his happiness on visiting the state. My visit to this beautiful state today, brings back fond memories of time spent with the people of Mizoram: PM Modi in Aizwal, also wishes people Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. pic.twitter.com/HZBtN6Tqxg — ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2017 × "My visit to this beautiful state today brings back fond memories of time spent with the people of Mizoram," he noted. You don't have to send your grievances to Delhi (central govt), authorities from Delhi will come to you themselves, we have named this policy as Ministry of DONER (Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region): PM Modi in Aizawl, Mizoram pic.twitter.com/K0VOPzu9k7 — ANI (@ANI) December 16, 2017 × "You don't have to send your grievances to Delhi (central govt), authorities from Delhi will come to you themselves, we have named this policy as Ministry of DONER (Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region)," PM noted. Besides electricity the reservoir water will also open new avenues for navigation. This will provide connectivity to remote villages. The huge reservoir, spread over an area of 45 square kilometres can also be used for development of fisheries: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 16, 2017 × The prime minister expressed his thoughts on the significance of the Tuirial hydroelectric power project and the benefits it will bring to the state. This project will boost eco-tourism and provide a source of assured drinking water supply: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 16, 2017 × Prime Minister spoke volumes about encouraging the youth, empowering them, boosting the economic growth of the country and ensuring that fruit of all the hard work and labour reaches everyone. Vision of New India can be realized only if fruits of development reach all. Government plans to focus on around 115 districts which are relatively backward when evaluated on various indicators. This will benefit backward districts of North Eastern States including Mizoram: PM — PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 16, 2017 ×

PM Modi inaugurates Tuirial hydroelectric power project in Mizoram

<p>After <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gujarat-elections-polling-underway-in-second-phase-93-seats-in-focus-26693">casting his vote </a>for the Gujarat assembly elections in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today, Prime Minister walked before the crowd, displaying his inked finger.</p>

<p>The Congress called it a &quot;roadshow&quot; and alleged that the the Election Commission was acting like a &quot;puppet and frontal organisation&quot; of the ruling BJP for not acting against PM Modi.</p>

<p>Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala alleged PM Modi had violated the model code of conduct by holding a &quot;roadshow&quot; after voting in the Gujarat Assembly polls.</p>

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<p>&quot;It is a sad day for the country as EC has denigrated the Constitution,&quot; &nbsp;Randeep Surjewala said at a press conference.</p>

<p>The opposition party&#39;s attack against the Election Commission and PM Modi comes a day after the poll panel issued a show cause notice to Congress president-elect Rahul Gandhi for &quot;prima facie&quot; violating the model code by giving interviews to Gujarati TV channels.</p>

<p>&quot;The rules are different for the Congress and newspapers, TV channels airing Gandhi&#39;s interviews, which were not violation of the code of conduct. But at the same time, no action is being taken against the prime minister,&quot; Surjewala said.</p>

<p>The Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to reply by December 18, failing which it will decide the matter without any reference to him.<br />
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The Congress alleged that the Election Commission was acting like a 'puppet and frontal organisation' of the ruling BJP for not acting against PM Modi

After casting his vote for the Gujarat assembly elections in Ahmedabad, Gujarat today, Prime Minister walked before the crowd, displaying his inked finger. The Congress called it a "roadshow" and alleged that the the Election Commission was acting like a "puppet and frontal organisation" of the ruling BJP for not acting against PM Modi. Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala alleged PM Modi had violated the model code of conduct by holding a "roadshow" after voting in the Gujarat Assembly polls. Modi Magic in Gujarat shows why he is India’s most popular PM ever! #Voted4Vikas pic.twitter.com/g2gP2aED4M — BJP (@BJP4India) December 14, 2017 × "It is a sad day for the country as EC has denigrated the Constitution," Randeep Surjewala said at a press conference. The opposition party's attack against the Election Commission and PM Modi comes a day after the poll panel issued a show cause notice to Congress president-elect Rahul Gandhi for "prima facie" violating the model code by giving interviews to Gujarati TV channels. "The rules are different for the Congress and newspapers, TV channels airing Gandhi's interviews, which were not violation of the code of conduct. But at the same time, no action is being taken against the prime minister," Surjewala said. The Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to reply by December 18, failing which it will decide the matter without any reference to him. (With inputs from PTI)

PM Modi walks with inked finger after casting vote, Congress says 'roadshow'

<p>Gujarat OBC leader Alpesh Thakore belonging to Ekta Manch took a dig at PM Narendra Modi during an election rally&nbsp;saying that the prime minister &quot;eats imported mushrooms from Taiwan.&quot;</p>

<p>The OBC leader said Modi has been eating the mushrooms&nbsp;since he was chief minister of Gujarat. He reportedly said that PM Modi&#39;s complexion&nbsp;used to be &quot;as dark as him&quot; but the mushrooms&nbsp;have now &quot;made the PM fairer&quot;.</p>

<p>The Gujarat leader who had met Rahul Gandhi before the Gujarat polls in an attempt to&nbsp;join the Congrees, added that the&nbsp;&quot;PM eats Rs 4 lakh worth mushrooms&nbsp;every day, so how can he like this roti and chawal,&quot;&nbsp;media reports quoted him as saying.</p>

<p>Thakore&#39;s attack on PM was taken up by former J&amp;K chief minister Omar Abdullah who joked on Twitter saying: &quot;this one takes takes the cake and mushrooms,&quot; adding,&quot;any &quot;imported mushrooms&quot;&nbsp;to give me a nice tan? I&rsquo;m already fair without mushrooms.&quot;</p>

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The OBC leader said Modi has been eating the mushrooms since he was chief minister of Gujarat.

Gujarat OBC leader Alpesh Thakore belonging to Ekta Manch took a dig at PM Narendra Modi during an election rally saying that the prime minister "eats imported mushrooms from Taiwan." The OBC leader said Modi has been eating the mushrooms since he was chief minister of Gujarat. He reportedly said that PM Modi's complexion used to be "as dark as him" but the mushrooms have now "made the PM fairer". The Gujarat leader who had met Rahul Gandhi before the Gujarat polls in an attempt to join the Congrees, added that the "PM eats Rs 4 lakh worth mushrooms every day, so how can he like this roti and chawal," media reports quoted him as saying. Thakore's attack on PM was taken up by former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah who joked on Twitter saying: "this one takes takes the cake and mushrooms," adding,"any "imported mushrooms" to give me a nice tan? I’m already fair without mushrooms." Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah joked saying: "I’m already fair without mushrooms." (Twitter) × Alpesh Thakore, a Patidar leader has been agitating with Hardik Patel for OBC status and quota benefits for his community in Gujarat.

Modi eats mushrooms worth 4 lakhs everyday, alleges Gujarat OBC leader Alpesh Thakore

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid floral tribute to the bravehearts who died in the gruesome Parliament attack on 2001 on its 16th anniversary.</p>

<p>Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, foreign minister Sushma Swaraj, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan&nbsp; were also present.</p>

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<p>On December 13, 2001, five heavily-armed terrorists belonging to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), stormed Parliament complex in New Delhi and opened fire indiscriminately.</p>

<p>Around 14 people, mostly security forces and one civilian, were killed in the attack.</p>

<p>The incident took place around 40 minutes after the Parliament was adjourned and about 100 Members of Parliament were present in the building.</p>

<p>Extensive investigations revealed the involvement of four accused namely Afzal Guru, Shaukat Hussain, SAR Geelani and Navjot Sandhu.</p>


Around 14 people, mostly security forces and one civilian, were killed in the attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid floral tribute to the bravehearts who died in the gruesome Parliament attack on 2001 on its 16th anniversary. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, foreign minister Sushma Swaraj, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan were also present. Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sonia Gandhi and EAM Sushma Swaraj pay tribute to people who lost lives in 2001 Parliament attack pic.twitter.com/oiXqvuMp9y — ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2017 × On December 13, 2001, five heavily-armed terrorists belonging to terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), stormed Parliament complex in New Delhi and opened fire indiscriminately. Around 14 people, mostly security forces and one civilian, were killed in the attack. The incident took place around 40 minutes after the Parliament was adjourned and about 100 Members of Parliament were present in the building. Extensive investigations revealed the involvement of four accused namely Afzal Guru, Shaukat Hussain, SAR Geelani and Navjot Sandhu.

India remembers gruesome Parliament attack, PM pays tribute to martyrs

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-one-can-lamely-question-my-public-service-manmohan-to-modi-on-pak-meddling-allegations-26463">A day after his statement</a> dismissing Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s allegation that he had conspired with Pakistani guests to interfere in the Gujarat elections, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reiterated his words in a video.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, the two leaders briefly shook hands at an event in New Delhi to to pay homage to the victims of the 2001 Parliament attack.</p>

<p>&quot;I am deeply pained and anguished by the falsehoods and canards being spread to score political points in a lost cause by none other than prime minister Shri Narendra Modi. Fearing imminent defeat in Gujarat, the desperation of prime minister to hurl every abuse and to latch on to every straw is palpable. Sadly and regrettably, Shri Modi is setting a dangerous precedent by his insatiable desire to tarnish every constitutional office including that of a former prime minister and army chief,&quot; reiterated the former prime minister in the video.</p>

<p>&nbsp;At a campaign rally in Gujarat, PM Modi had said that Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, Manmohan Singh and former vice-president Hamid Ansari had met with the Pakistan high commissioner at a dinner in Delhi where they had colluded with Pakistani guests to interfere in the Gujarat elections.<br />
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Earlier in the day, the two leaders briefly shook hands at an event in New Delhi to pay homage to the victims of the 2001 Parliament attack

A day after his statement dismissing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's allegation that he had conspired with Pakistani guests to interfere in the Gujarat elections, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh reiterated his words in a video. Earlier in the day, the two leaders briefly shook hands at an event in New Delhi to to pay homage to the victims of the 2001 Parliament attack. "I am deeply pained and anguished by the falsehoods and canards being spread to score political points in a lost cause by none other than prime minister Shri Narendra Modi. Fearing imminent defeat in Gujarat, the desperation of prime minister to hurl every abuse and to latch on to every straw is palpable. Sadly and regrettably, Shri Modi is setting a dangerous precedent by his insatiable desire to tarnish every constitutional office including that of a former prime minister and army chief," reiterated the former prime minister in the video. At a campaign rally in Gujarat, PM Modi had said that Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, Manmohan Singh and former vice-president Hamid Ansari had met with the Pakistan high commissioner at a dinner in Delhi where they had colluded with Pakistani guests to interfere in the Gujarat elections.

Pakistan meddling in Gujarat allegation: Manmohan Singh reiterates pain and anguish in video

<p>Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his government was working to end a system where the poor man was always fighting the system and trying to establish one that was transparent and understood the needs of the people.</p>

<p>&quot;We had a system where the poor man was always fighting against the system. He had to struggle for little little things. He had to give commission here and there for his own scholarship and pension,&quot; PM Modi said at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry&#39;s (FICCI) 90th Annual General Meeting in Delhi.</p>

<p>&quot;This government is working to end such a fight with the system. We are working to establish a system which is not only transparent, but sensitive as well and that understands the needs of the people,&quot; PM Modi said and called upon the industry&nbsp;and political parties to meet the aspiration of people who want India to get rid of corruption and black money.</p>

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<p>PM Modi said his government was taking decisions keeping in consideration the needs of the youth unlike the previous one (United Progressive Alliance) where loans were given to a few big industrialists.&nbsp;The prime minister said that under the Mudra scheme, over Rs 4 lakh crore in loans were given without guarantees to about 9.75 lakh youth for business.</p>

<p>&quot;You must have seen that this government is taking decisions keeping in consideration the needs of the youth in the country, but you can also see the contrast in the previous government. During that time a few big industrialists were given loans worth lakhs. The money was provided after putting pressure on banks,&quot; PM Modi said. (Also Read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-devote-my-life-for-the-betterment-of-people-of-gujarat-and-india-tweets-pm-modi-26551">I devote my life to the betterment of people of Gujarat and India, tweets PM Modi</a>)</p>

<p>&quot;When some people in the government were putting pressure on banks to get loans for certain industrialists, then what were institutions like the FICCI doing?&quot; PM Modi said.</p>

<p>&quot;People sitting in the previous government knew, banks also knew, the world of industrialists knew, institutions associated with the market knew that what was happening was wrong.&quot;<br />
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The PM also alleged that the current furore over Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), was the &quot;biggest liability given by the economists in the previous government to the this government.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;These NPAs are the biggest scam of the UPA government, more than the Commonwealth, 2G, and the coal scams. &nbsp;Those people who were silent and kept watching everything, did any institution make an attempt to wake them up,&quot; the prime minister said.</p>

<p>PM Modi also emphasised that the contribution of institutions like the FICCI was important to dispel rumours like the one being spread about the &nbsp;Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI).</p>

<p>&quot;Rumors regarding the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) are being spread. Government is working towards protecting the interest and rights of depositors but rumors being spread are totally opposite. The contribution of institutions like FICCI important to dispel such rumors,&quot; PM Modi said.<br />
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Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his government was working to end a system where the poor man was always fighting the system

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his government was working to end a system where the poor man was always fighting the system and trying to establish one that was transparent and understood the needs of the people. "We had a system where the poor man was always fighting against the system. He had to struggle for little little things. He had to give commission here and there for his own scholarship and pension," PM Modi said at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FICCI) 90th Annual General Meeting in Delhi. "This government is working to end such a fight with the system. We are working to establish a system which is not only transparent, but sensitive as well and that understands the needs of the people," PM Modi said and called upon the industry and political parties to meet the aspiration of people who want India to get rid of corruption and black money. #WATCH LIVE: PM Modi at FICCI's 90th Annual General Meeting, in Delhi https://t.co/5a0Jp3QtBV — ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2017 × PM Modi said his government was taking decisions keeping in consideration the needs of the youth unlike the previous one (United Progressive Alliance) where loans were given to a few big industrialists. The prime minister said that under the Mudra scheme, over Rs 4 lakh crore in loans were given without guarantees to about 9.75 lakh youth for business. "You must have seen that this government is taking decisions keeping in consideration the needs of the youth in the country, but you can also see the contrast in the previous government. During that time a few big industrialists were given loans worth lakhs. The money was provided after putting pressure on banks," PM Modi said. (Also Read: I devote my life to the betterment of people of Gujarat and India, tweets PM Modi) "When some people in the government were putting pressure on banks to get loans for certain industrialists, then what were institutions like the FICCI doing?" PM Modi said. "People sitting in the previous government knew, banks also knew, the world of industrialists knew, institutions associated with the market knew that what was happening was wrong." The PM also alleged that the current furore over Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), was the "biggest liability given by the economists in the previous government to the this government." "These NPAs are the biggest scam of the UPA government, more than the Commonwealth, 2G, and the coal scams. Those people who were silent and kept watching everything, did any institution make an attempt to wake them up," the prime minister said. PM Modi also emphasised that the contribution of institutions like the FICCI was important to dispel rumours like the one being spread about the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI). "Rumors regarding the Financial Resolution and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) are being spread. Government is working towards protecting the interest and rights of depositors but rumors being spread are totally opposite. The contribution of institutions like FICCI important to dispel such rumors," PM Modi said.

Government working to establish a transparent system: PM Modi

<p>While Prime Minister Modi finalised the last day&nbsp;before the second phase of election in Gujarat by visiting the Ambaji temple, Congress President Rahul Gandhi paid a visit to Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad.</p>

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<p>PM Modi&nbsp;boarded a seaplane to reach the Sabarmati Front, and from there&nbsp;road to reach the temple.&nbsp;His seaplane visit drew much attention and was called a &quot;historic&quot; move by his party leaders.</p>

<p>In over one month of the Election campaign in the state, Rahul Gandhi had paid visit to several temples including Shree Ranchhodji Temple in Kheda&#39;s Dakor, Somnath temple,&nbsp;Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar,&nbsp; Ambaji temple.</p>

<p>His frequent visit to the temples had attracted huge criticism from the opposition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A controversy over his&nbsp;religion erupted after Gandhi visited the Somnath temple in Gujarat.</p>

<p>In a recent attack, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has said that the Gujarat polls have taught Rahul Gandhi &quot;visiting temples&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also added that the polls have also taught Manmohan Singh to speak up.&nbsp;</p>

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In over one month of the Election campaign in the state, Rahul Gandhi has paid the visit to several temples including Shree Ranchhodji Temple in Kheda's Dakor, Somnath temple,?Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar,? Ambaji temple

While Prime Minister Modi finalised the last day before the second phase of election in Gujarat by visiting the Ambaji temple, Congress President Rahul Gandhi paid a visit to Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad. #Gujarat: Congress President Rahul Gandhi visits Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/SoqixFK74a — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017 × #Gujarat: Congress President Rahul Gandhi visits Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/Rxv33VdI0i — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017 × PM Modi boarded a seaplane to reach the Sabarmati Front, and from there road to reach the temple. His seaplane visit drew much attention and was called a "historic" move by his party leaders. In over one month of the Election campaign in the state, Rahul Gandhi had paid visit to several temples including Shree Ranchhodji Temple in Kheda's Dakor, Somnath temple, Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Gandhinagar, Ambaji temple. His frequent visit to the temples had attracted huge criticism from the opposition. A controversy over his religion erupted after Gandhi visited the Somnath temple in Gujarat. In a recent attack, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has said that the Gujarat polls have taught Rahul Gandhi "visiting temples". He also added that the polls have also taught Manmohan Singh to speak up. Gujarat ki janta ne do kaam iss chunaav mein achhe se kara diye. Dr Manmohan Singh ji ka mooh khulwa diya, aur doosra Rahul Gandhi ko mandir jaana sikha diya: UP CM Yogi Adityanath pic.twitter.com/Db3plqEFSQ — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017 ×

Before final phase of Gujarat election, Rahul Gandhi visits Jagannath temple

<p>A day before Gujarat heads for its final phase of election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his campaigning in the state with a visit to Ambaji temple.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi has reached Dharoi&nbsp;dam&nbsp;via sea plane. From there&nbsp;he will be taking the&nbsp;road to&nbsp;reach Ambaji temple.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His&nbsp;visit to the Ambaji temple was defined as &quot;unique&quot; by party president Amit Shah. Earlier in the day, Shah said: &quot;Modi will take off in a seaplane&nbsp;from Sabarmati riverfront, land in Dharoi dam&#39;s pond and will proceed to the temple by road.&quot;</p>

<p>Prime minister Modi &quot;unique&quot; visit was to promote tourism in the state.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>His visit to the temple was announced after the state authorities cancelled&nbsp;the request of the roadshow made by BJP and Congress parties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Gujarat police had turned down the request made by political parties citing law and order situation.&nbsp;</p>

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PM Modi has reached Dharoi?dam?via sea plane. From there?he will be taking the?road to?reach Ambaji temple

A day before Gujarat heads for its final phase of election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his campaigning in the state with a visit to Ambaji temple. Gujarat: PM Modi reaches Dharoi Dam via sea plane, will now visit Ambaji temple pic.twitter.com/EIfdU92iRj — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017 × PM Modi has reached Dharoi dam via sea plane. From there he will be taking the road to reach Ambaji temple. His visit to the Ambaji temple was defined as "unique" by party president Amit Shah. Earlier in the day, Shah said: "Modi will take off in a seaplane from Sabarmati riverfront, land in Dharoi dam's pond and will proceed to the temple by road." Prime minister Modi "unique" visit was to promote tourism in the state. #PMModi reaches Dharoi Dam in #seaplane Read @ANI story | https://t.co/9Zgmo4Yx3Q pic.twitter.com/uSTfp3LBwU — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) December 12, 2017 × #Visuals from Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha, to be visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/WJifctP0jp — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017 × #Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi boards sea plane from Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad to reach Dharoi Dam pic.twitter.com/MkbBZTYXFD — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017 × Sea plane takes off from Sabarmati river with PM Modi onboard, to reach Dharoi Dam pic.twitter.com/XQ5OgMBdxl — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017 × #WATCH: Sea plane takes off from Sabarmati river with PM Modi onboard, to reach Dharoi Dam pic.twitter.com/DeHpQX7UvV — ANI (@ANI) December 12, 2017 × His visit to the temple was announced after the state authorities cancelled the request of the roadshow made by BJP and Congress parties. The Gujarat police had turned down the request made by political parties citing law and order situation.

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<p>As campaigning&nbsp;for the second phase of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/opinion-gujarat-assembly-elections-2017-bjp-remains-buoyant-congress-rides-a-wave-hardik-patel-does-some-heavy-lifting-26524" target="_blank">Gujarat assembly elections</a> wound up a while back, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gujarat-elections-modi-to-visit-ambaji-temple-on-last-day-of-election-campaign-26500" target="_blank">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> went on to share his thoughts around his experiences and what he feels will be the imminent result of Gujarat polls 2017.</p>

<p>In a series of tweets posted from his official Twitter handle, the Prime Minister expressed his happiness on being able to &quot;travel across the length and breadth of Gujarat to seek the blessings of the people&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Campaigning for the Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017 ends. After three and a half years, I got the honour to travel across the length and breadth of Gujarat to seek the blessings of the people.</p>
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<p>&quot;During my travels across Gujarat, the level of affection I have received from the people is unparalleled in my 40 years of public life. This affection gives me strength and motivates me to devote all my time for India&rsquo;s development,&quot; PM noted.</p>

<p>Mr Modi urged people of Gujarat to vote in &quot;record numbers on the 14th&quot; and facilitate &quot;an overwhelming majority&quot; for the party&quot; across the state.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I urge my sisters and brothers of Gujarat to vote in record numbers on the 14th. I call upon the people of Gujarat to not only give the BJP an overwhelming majority but also ensure that BJP wins in every polling booth across the state.</p>
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<p>Targetting the Opposition, PM Modi tweeted that the &quot;opponents&quot; have had been spreading lies about Gujarat, Gujarat&#39;s growth and about him (PM Modi).&nbsp;</p>

<p>He hoped that the combined efforts of the party in the centre and the one elected in Gujarat will bring prosperity and development to the country. &nbsp;&quot;This 1+1 is not 2 but 11 and together we will take Gujarat to new heights,&quot; he tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">With the Government of India and Government of Gujarat working together, the strength rises manifold. This 1+ 1 is not 2 but 11 and together we will take Gujarat to new heights.</p>
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<p>PM Modi also tweeted about the significance of youth in India&#39;s bright future and noted that&nbsp;&quot;no Gujarati will let go of a golden opportunity of development of our youth and coming generations. The victory of BJP is a guarantee for a bright future.&quot;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I am devoting my life for the betterment of crores of people of Gujarat and India. Have been fortunate to always get your blessings. I am sure you will continue to bless us in these elections too by voting for BJP.</p>
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<p>The remaining 93 constituencies in Central and northern regions in Gujarat will go to polls in the second phase on December 14.</p>

<p>Counting of votes is scheduled on December 18.&nbsp;</p>


PM Modi also tweeted about the significance of youth in India's bright future

As campaigning for the second phase of the Gujarat assembly elections wound up a while back, Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on to share his thoughts around his experiences and what he feels will be the imminent result of Gujarat polls 2017. In a series of tweets posted from his official Twitter handle, the Prime Minister expressed his happiness on being able to "travel across the length and breadth of Gujarat to seek the blessings of the people". Campaigning for the Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017 ends. After three and a half years, I got the honour to travel across the length and breadth of Gujarat to seek the blessings of the people. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2017 × "During my travels across Gujarat, the level of affection I have received from the people is unparalleled in my 40 years of public life. This affection gives me strength and motivates me to devote all my time for India’s development," PM noted. Mr Modi urged people of Gujarat to vote in "record numbers on the 14th" and facilitate "an overwhelming majority" for the party" across the state. I urge my sisters and brothers of Gujarat to vote in record numbers on the 14th. I call upon the people of Gujarat to not only give the BJP an overwhelming majority but also ensure that BJP wins in every polling booth across the state. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2017 × Targetting the Opposition, PM Modi tweeted that the "opponents" have had been spreading lies about Gujarat, Gujarat's growth and about him (PM Modi). He hoped that the combined efforts of the party in the centre and the one elected in Gujarat will bring prosperity and development to the country. "This 1+1 is not 2 but 11 and together we will take Gujarat to new heights," he tweeted. With the Government of India and Government of Gujarat working together, the strength rises manifold. This 1+ 1 is not 2 but 11 and together we will take Gujarat to new heights. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2017 × PM Modi also tweeted about the significance of youth in India's bright future and noted that "no Gujarati will let go of a golden opportunity of development of our youth and coming generations. The victory of BJP is a guarantee for a bright future." I am devoting my life for the betterment of crores of people of Gujarat and India. Have been fortunate to always get your blessings. I am sure you will continue to bless us in these elections too by voting for BJP. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2017 × The remaining 93 constituencies in Central and northern regions in Gujarat will go to polls in the second phase on December 14. Counting of votes is scheduled on December 18.

I devote my life to the betterment of people of Gujarat and India, tweets PM Modi

<p>&nbsp;While addressing a rally in Palanpur, Gujarat Prime Minister Modi has asked that why the military intelligence from Pakistan was putting forward the name of Ahmed Patel for chief minister.</p>

<p>He said &quot;why people who previously held high posts in military -intelligence establishment of Pakistan&nbsp;writing that we should help make Ahmed Patel the CM?&quot;</p>

<p>He said that the Mani Shankar Aiyar who insulted Gujarat held secret meetings with Pakistan High Commissioner.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier PM Modi had said in at a rally said&nbsp;that&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/poster-congratulating-rahul-gandhi-for-suspending-mani-shankar-aiyar-goes-viral-26213">Mani Shankar Aiyar</a>&nbsp;had told people when he visited Pakistan to &quot;remove Modi&quot;&nbsp;from the way and then see what happens to India-Pakistan peace.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi had then responded to him saying &quot;What did he mean by removing me from the way? And what is my crime? That I have blessings of the people?&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mani Shankar&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/neech-row-both-congress-and-i-want-mani-shankar-aiyar-to-apologise-says-rahul-gandhi-26147">Aiyar was suspended&nbsp;</a>from primary membership of the Congress after his &quot;neech&quot; comment on PM Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi had also demanded an apology from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/neech-row-i-am-ready-to-accept-any-punishment-that-the-congress-wants-to-give-me-says-mani-shankar-aiyar-26240">Aiyar</a>&nbsp;to PM Modi.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister and several BJP leaders went on to target the Congress veteran in BJP rallies and official events.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The same Mani Shankar Aiyar, who insulted Gujarat, held secret meetings with Pakistan High Commissioner. What was the reason? Why are people who previously held high posts in military-intelligence establishment of Pak writing that we should help make Ahmed Patel the CM?: PM Modi <a href="https://t.co/lc9G57NlKI">pic.twitter.com/lc9G57NlKI</a></p>
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PM Modi said 'why people who previously held high posts in military -intelligence establishment of Pakistan?writing that we should help make Ahmed Patel the CM?'

While addressing a rally in Palanpur, Gujarat Prime Minister Modi has asked that why the military intelligence from Pakistan was putting forward the name of Ahmed Patel for chief minister. He said "why people who previously held high posts in military -intelligence establishment of Pakistan writing that we should help make Ahmed Patel the CM?" He said that the Mani Shankar Aiyar who insulted Gujarat held secret meetings with Pakistan High Commissioner. Earlier PM Modi had said in at a rally said that Mani Shankar Aiyar had told people when he visited Pakistan to "remove Modi" from the way and then see what happens to India-Pakistan peace. Modi had then responded to him saying "What did he mean by removing me from the way? And what is my crime? That I have blessings of the people?" Mani Shankar Aiyar was suspended from primary membership of the Congress after his "neech" comment on PM Modi. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi had also demanded an apology from Aiyar to PM Modi. The Prime Minister and several BJP leaders went on to target the Congress veteran in BJP rallies and official events. The same Mani Shankar Aiyar, who insulted Gujarat, held secret meetings with Pakistan High Commissioner. What was the reason? Why are people who previously held high posts in military-intelligence establishment of Pak writing that we should help make Ahmed Patel the CM?: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/lc9G57NlKI — ANI (@ANI) December 10, 2017 ×

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