Expressing confidence that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/trs-to-hold-talks-with-ysr-congress-on-federal-front-190677">the TRS would be a decisive force</a> at the Centre, its working president K T Rama Rao Friday claimed that neither the BJP nor the Congress were in a position to get a comfortable number of seats in the coming Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

Addressing a party gathering here, he said the UPA was not a position get more than 100-110 Lok Sabha seats and the ruling NDA would also not get more 150-160 seats.

"That means, even if the Congress and the BJP come together, they cannot reach the magic number of 273," he said.&nbsp;

He said the Congress, on its own or as the UPA, was not in a position to win more than 100 or 110 seats and the BJP had nothing on the ground, it was the 'Build up Jateeya (national) Party'.

"The NDA and the UPA both are not in a good situation. The way political developments are taking place... The day is not far when the TRS would be a decisive force, an important force, in Delhi," he said.&nbsp;

Noting that the BJP lacked support on the ground, he said the party had suffered a massive defeat in the recent Telangana Assembly polls, though a host of BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah, had campaigned in the state.&nbsp;

"The situation is no different nationwide. Modiji's build up is good outside... There is nothing on the ground. KCR (K Chandrashekar Rao) has been saying, the Congress and the BJP have done grave injustice to the country," Rama Rao alleged.&nbsp;

TRS president and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has been advocating for the formation of a non-Congress, non-BJP federal front to realise the spirit of federalism and to bring about a qualitative change in politics, he said.&nbsp;

Rama Rao said he met YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy as part of efforts to build the federal front because joint effort by the MPs from both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh could increase their say in getting their due from the Centre.

He alleged that since after the meeting, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been attacking the TRS, though it is making efforts for a qualitative change in politics and end Centre's control on the states, he alleged.&nbsp;

Naidu is trying to confuse the people of Andhra Pradesh by showing the BJP as an object of fear to hide his own failures, despite the TDP having been a part of the NDA government, he claimed.&nbsp;

Rama Rao, the son of Chandrasekhar Rao, was speaking at an event where Congress leader Vanteru Pratap Reddy, who contested against the TRS president in Gajwel Assembly segment in the recent polls, joined the TRS.&nbsp;

Pratap Reddy joining the TRS could be a setback for the Congress in Gajwel.&nbsp;

Addressing a party gathering here, K T Rama Rao said the UPA was not a position get more than 100-110 Lok Sabha seats and the ruling NDA would also not get more 150-160 seats.

Expressing confidence that the TRS would be a decisive force at the Centre, its working president K T Rama Rao Friday claimed that neither the BJP nor the Congress were in a position to get a comfortable number of seats in the coming Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a party gathering here, he said the UPA was not a position get more than 100-110 Lok Sabha seats and the ruling NDA would also not get more 150-160 seats. "That means, even if the Congress and the BJP come together, they cannot reach the magic number of 273," he said. He said the Congress, on its own or as the UPA, was not in a position to win more than 100 or 110 seats and the BJP had nothing on the ground, it was the 'Build up Jateeya (national) Party'. "The NDA and the UPA both are not in a good situation. The way political developments are taking place... The day is not far when the TRS would be a decisive force, an important force, in Delhi," he said. Noting that the BJP lacked support on the ground, he said the party had suffered a massive defeat in the recent Telangana Assembly polls, though a host of BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah, had campaigned in the state. "The situation is no different nationwide. Modiji's build up is good outside... There is nothing on the ground. KCR (K Chandrashekar Rao) has been saying, the Congress and the BJP have done grave injustice to the country," Rama Rao alleged. TRS president and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has been advocating for the formation of a non-Congress, non-BJP federal front to realise the spirit of federalism and to bring about a qualitative change in politics, he said. Rama Rao said he met YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy as part of efforts to build the federal front because joint effort by the MPs from both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh could increase their say in getting their due from the Centre. He alleged that since after the meeting, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been attacking the TRS, though it is making efforts for a qualitative change in politics and end Centre's control on the states, he alleged. Naidu is trying to confuse the people of Andhra Pradesh by showing the BJP as an object of fear to hide his own failures, despite the TDP having been a part of the NDA government, he claimed. Rama Rao, the son of Chandrasekhar Rao, was speaking at an event where Congress leader Vanteru Pratap Reddy, who contested against the TRS president in Gajwel Assembly segment in the recent polls, joined the TRS. Pratap Reddy joining the TRS could be a setback for the Congress in Gajwel.

TRS will be decisive force at Centre: KT Rama Rao

Ahead of the assembly election results on December 11th, the exit poll results for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh predict a tight finish between the Congress and the BJP. In Telangana, poll agencies predict a clear victory for KCR-led Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).

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Madhya Pradesh

According to <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/assembly-elections-rajasthan-registers-around-74-voter-turnout-lower-than-2013-182306">CNX, BJP chief minister Shivraj Singh</a> Chouhan's party will win 126 seats and the Congress 89 with the BSP trailing far behind with 6 seats in the 240-member Assembly. Axis has put BJP in front with 111 seats with the Congress just a shade behind with 113 seats.

Jan ki Baat has pitched BJP with 118 seats with Congress close behind at 105. However, the CSDS exit poll has put Congress in front with 126 seats with the BJP trailing with 94 seats.

In the last assembly polls in 2013, BJP had trounced the Congress by winning 165 seats with Rahul's party managing just 58 seats.&nbsp;

Rajasthan

In chief minister Vasundhara Raje's state, CNX and Axis agree that the ruling BJP will lose the state. The CNX exit poll has put Congress in front with 105 seats with the BJP behind at 85.

Axis exit poll result has put Congress ahead with a clear 130 seats with the BJP far behind at just 63 seats.&nbsp;

However, Jan ki Baat has predicted a neck-and-neck tussle in the state with BJP set to win 93 seats and the Congress taking 91 seats as Others grab the rest of the 15 seats in the 199- member assembly.

Chhattisgarh

In BJP chief Raman Singh's state, poll agencies are split between the Congress and the BJP.&nbsp;

CNX and CSDS have put BJP ahead with 46 and 52 seats respectively with Axis and My Pace declaring that the Congress will surpass the BJP winning 60 and 48 seats in the 90-member assembly.

CNX has predicted that the ruling BJP will be just 11 seats ahead with the Congress winning 35 seats while CSDS has put Congress far behind at 35 seats. Axis has predicted a much wider margin of victory for the Congress in the state with the BJP predicted to get just 26 seats.

Telangana

Poll agencies <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/telangana-records-67-polling-voting-largely-peaceful-182301">CNX and Jan ki Baat predict a</a> clear victory for TRS chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. CNX has predicted TRS winning 66 seats with the Congress and TDP winning 37 seats and the BJP just 7 seats.

Jan ki Baat has predicted TRS winning 58 seats with the Congress and TDP winning 45 and BJP grabbing six seats.

My Pace has predicted a close battle with the BJP just 10 behind the Congress with 38 seats.

Mizoram

In the north-eastern state of Mizoram, the Congress and Mizo National Front(MNF) along with BJP, National People’s Party(NPP) and Zoram People’s Movement(ZPM) have been doing battle.

The hill state has been dominated by the Congress for the last 10 years with the party winning 34 seats in the 2013 elections in the 40 member assembly.

The C-Voter poll agency has predicted a close finish in the state with the Congress set to win between 14-18 seat with the MNF taking 16-20, ZPM winning 3-7 seats and Others getting 3 seats.

CNX has predicted MNF will pip Congress to the post by winning 18 seats and Rahul's party getting 16 and Others grabbing 6 seats.

My Axis exit poll predicts ZPM winning 8-12 seats similar to the Congress which will also win between 8-12 seats with the MNF coming out on top with 16-22 seats.&nbsp;

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Ahead of the assembly election results on December 11th, the exit poll results for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh predict a tight finish between the Congress and the BJP.

Ahead of the assembly election results on December 11th, the exit poll results for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh predict a tight finish between the Congress and the BJP. In Telangana, poll agencies predict a clear victory for KCR-led Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS). Madhya Pradesh According to CNX, BJP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's party will win 126 seats and the Congress 89 with the BSP trailing far behind with 6 seats in the 240-member Assembly. Axis has put BJP in front with 111 seats with the Congress just a shade behind with 113 seats. Jan ki Baat has pitched BJP with 118 seats with Congress close behind at 105. However, the CSDS exit poll has put Congress in front with 126 seats with the BJP trailing with 94 seats. In the last assembly polls in 2013, BJP had trounced the Congress by winning 165 seats with Rahul's party managing just 58 seats. Rajasthan In chief minister Vasundhara Raje's state, CNX and Axis agree that the ruling BJP will lose the state. The CNX exit poll has put Congress in front with 105 seats with the BJP behind at 85. Axis exit poll result has put Congress ahead with a clear 130 seats with the BJP far behind at just 63 seats. However, Jan ki Baat has predicted a neck-and-neck tussle in the state with BJP set to win 93 seats and the Congress taking 91 seats as Others grab the rest of the 15 seats in the 199- member assembly. Chhattisgarh In BJP chief Raman Singh's state, poll agencies are split between the Congress and the BJP. CNX and CSDS have put BJP ahead with 46 and 52 seats respectively with Axis and My Pace declaring that the Congress will surpass the BJP winning 60 and 48 seats in the 90-member assembly. CNX has predicted that the ruling BJP will be just 11 seats ahead with the Congress winning 35 seats while CSDS has put Congress far behind at 35 seats. Axis has predicted a much wider margin of victory for the Congress in the state with the BJP predicted to get just 26 seats. Telangana Poll agencies CNX and Jan ki Baat predict a clear victory for TRS chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. CNX has predicted TRS winning 66 seats with the Congress and TDP winning 37 seats and the BJP just 7 seats. Jan ki Baat has predicted TRS winning 58 seats with the Congress and TDP winning 45 and BJP grabbing six seats. My Pace has predicted a close battle with the BJP just 10 behind the Congress with 38 seats. Mizoram In the north-eastern state of Mizoram, the Congress and Mizo National Front(MNF) along with BJP, National People’s Party(NPP) and Zoram People’s Movement(ZPM) have been doing battle. The hill state has been dominated by the Congress for the last 10 years with the party winning 34 seats in the 2013 elections in the 40 member assembly. The C-Voter poll agency has predicted a close finish in the state with the Congress set to win between 14-18 seat with the MNF taking 16-20, ZPM winning 3-7 seats and Others getting 3 seats. CNX has predicted MNF will pip Congress to the post by winning 18 seats and Rahul's party getting 16 and Others grabbing 6 seats. My Axis exit poll predicts ZPM winning 8-12 seats similar to the Congress which will also win between 8-12 seats with the MNF coming out on top with 16-22 seats.

What exit polls say in 5 state elections

Congress party on Saturday alleged that Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader and Cabinet Minister KT Rama Rao, son of caretaker Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, increased his assets by 424 per cent since 2014.

"In 2014 KT Rama Rao and his spouses disclosed their total assets at Rs 7,98,79,449 but in 2018 they disclosed their total assets at Rs 41,82,94,428, which means a 424 per cent increase in his assets in the last four years," said Madhu Yashki Goud, secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC), while speaking to ANI.

Goud said that in 2016 Rao went on a tour to Singapore and Malaysia to meet investors and bring a huge amount of investment to Telangana to create more jobs. "However, he was not only accompanied by a higher official, but also a controversial businessman Teja Raju who is the son of Satyam Computers founder Rama Linga Raju, who has tainted a past," said Goud.

Goud alleged that KT Rao personally took Teja Raju and toured with him across Singapore and Malaysia and the money which was made in Telangana was parked in two countries and was re-routed back to Teja Raju's company.

The Legislative Assembly elections in Telangana are due on December 7. The counting of votes will take place on December 11. (ANI)&nbsp;

Congress party on Saturday alleged that Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader and Cabinet Minister KT Rama Rao, son of caretaker Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, increased his assets by 424 per cent since 2014.

Congress party on Saturday alleged that Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader and Cabinet Minister KT Rama Rao, son of caretaker Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, increased his assets by 424 per cent since 2014. "In 2014 KT Rama Rao and his spouses disclosed their total assets at Rs 7,98,79,449 but in 2018 they disclosed their total assets at Rs 41,82,94,428, which means a 424 per cent increase in his assets in the last four years," said Madhu Yashki Goud, secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC), while speaking to ANI. Goud said that in 2016 Rao went on a tour to Singapore and Malaysia to meet investors and bring a huge amount of investment to Telangana to create more jobs. "However, he was not only accompanied by a higher official, but also a controversial businessman Teja Raju who is the son of Satyam Computers founder Rama Linga Raju, who has tainted a past," said Goud. Goud alleged that KT Rao personally took Teja Raju and toured with him across Singapore and Malaysia and the money which was made in Telangana was parked in two countries and was re-routed back to Teja Raju's company. The Legislative Assembly elections in Telangana are due on December 7. The counting of votes will take place on December 11. (ANI)

Telangana Minister KT Rao increased his assets by 424%: Congress

The ruling TRS Saturday slammed the Congress over UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi's attack on it for allegedly failing to meet people's aspirations.

Telangana became a reality not because somebody gave it, Telangana Rashtra Samithi MP B Vinod Kumar said.

"When KCR (TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao) undertook fast unto death, (then UPA government) announced on December 9, 2009 (about the formation of Telangana). It would have been better had you implemented properly. But, you withdrew due to pressure from Seemandhra and some influential people. Because of that, hundreds of youths committed suicide in the state (in support of Telangana)," he told reporters.

The congress party would realise on December 11 (the day of counting in the coming Assembly polls) what Telangana people are thinking, he said.

TRS leader and minister in the caretaker government T Harish Rao asked why Sonia Gandhi made no mention of industrial incentives that were reportedly promised (at the time of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh) to Telangana on par with Andhra Pradesh.

Meanwhile, BJP state unit president K Laxman alleged that Sonia Gandhi's visit lacked sincerity towards Telangana.

"Is Congress not responsible for the death of 1400 people (in support of separate Telangana)," he told reporters.

The BJP leader also attacked the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM), alleging that the party has been arrogant. 
AIMIM'S only agenda is to stop BJP, Laxman said.

UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi Friday attacked TRS chief and caretaker Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao for running a "family rule" in Telangana and "failing" to respond to the aspirations of people of the state.

Sonia Gandhi, on her maiden visit to Telangana after the formation of the state in June 2014, recalled the problems the Congress party faced due to its decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh.

She said despite being aware of adverse political consequences, the Congress went ahead and created Telangana, and paid the price in the elections that followed.

"It (carving out Telangana) was not an easy task. It was no small decision. But former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party decided to form Telangana state," she told the rally.&nbsp;

The ruling TRS Saturday slammed the Congress over UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi's attack on it for allegedly failing to meet people's aspirations.

The ruling TRS Saturday slammed the Congress over UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi's attack on it for allegedly failing to meet people's aspirations. Telangana became a reality not because somebody gave it, Telangana Rashtra Samithi MP B Vinod Kumar said. "When KCR (TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao) undertook fast unto death, (then UPA government) announced on December 9, 2009 (about the formation of Telangana). It would have been better had you implemented properly. But, you withdrew due to pressure from Seemandhra and some influential people. Because of that, hundreds of youths committed suicide in the state (in support of Telangana)," he told reporters. The congress party would realise on December 11 (the day of counting in the coming Assembly polls) what Telangana people are thinking, he said. TRS leader and minister in the caretaker government T Harish Rao asked why Sonia Gandhi made no mention of industrial incentives that were reportedly promised (at the time of bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh) to Telangana on par with Andhra Pradesh. Meanwhile, BJP state unit president K Laxman alleged that Sonia Gandhi's visit lacked sincerity towards Telangana. "Is Congress not responsible for the death of 1400 people (in support of separate Telangana)," he told reporters. The BJP leader also attacked the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen (AIMIM), alleging that the party has been arrogant. AIMIM'S only agenda is to stop BJP, Laxman said. UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi Friday attacked TRS chief and caretaker Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao for running a "family rule" in Telangana and "failing" to respond to the aspirations of people of the state. Sonia Gandhi, on her maiden visit to Telangana after the formation of the state in June 2014, recalled the problems the Congress party faced due to its decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh. She said despite being aware of adverse political consequences, the Congress went ahead and created Telangana, and paid the price in the elections that followed. "It (carving out Telangana) was not an easy task. It was no small decision. But former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party decided to form Telangana state," she told the rally.

On December 11, Congress will realise what people of Telangana are thinking: TRS

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) on Wednesday revealed that a total of 58 MPs and MLAs have declared cases related to hate speech.

The ADR and NEW have analysed the self- sworn affidavits of all sitting MPs and MLAs.

"15 sitting Lok Sabha MPs have declared cases related to hate speech against themselves. None of the Rajya Sabha MPs has declared cases related to hate speech," a report by Delhi-based think-tank Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said.&nbsp

Ten sitting Lok Sabha MPs with such declared cases are from BJP, and one each from AIUDF (All India United Democratic Front), TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi), PMK (Paattali Makkall Katchi), AIMIM and SHS (Shiv Sena), it said.

BJP has 27 MPs, MLAs with such cases, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has 6, TRS (6), TDP (3), SHS (3), AITC (2), INC (2), IND (2), JD(U) (2), AIUDF (1), BSP (1), DMK (1), PMK (1) and SP (1), the ADR report added.

"Political party leaders such as Asaduddin Owaisi (AIMIM) and Badruddin Ajmal (AIUDF) have declared cases related to hate speech against themselves," ADR said.

Also, Uma Bharti, Union Cabinet Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation has declared such cases as also eight state ministers, the report added.

There are 43 sitting MLAs who have declared hate speech cases.

Among party-wise distribution of MLAs, 17 sitting MLAs with such declared cases are from BJP, five each are from TRS and AIMIM, three from TDP, two each from INC, AITC, JD(U) and SHS, one each from DMK, BSP, SP and two Independent MLAs, the report added.

ADR and National Election Watch (NEW) have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all sitting MPs and MLAs. The analysis reveals that many of them have declared cases related to hate speech.

The analysis is based on the affidavits submitted by the candidates and MPs/MLAs prior to the last election they contested.

Uttar Pradesh has 15 MPs, MLAs with declared cases related to hate speech, followed by Telangana (13), Karnataka (5) and Maharashtra (5), among others.

The report further said 11 sitting MLAs with such cases are from Telangana, four from Bihar, nine from Uttar Pradesh and four from Maharashtra.

Besides, three MLAs each are from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, two each from Uttarakhand and West Bengal and one MLA each from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Jharkhand.

ADR said it believes that strict action must be taken against the candidates giving hate speech prior and during elections, and against the elected legislators even after elections if found guilty of indulging in hate speech.&nbsp

"Political parties must not give tickets to candidates who have declared serious criminal cases against themselves. Cases against MPs and MLAs should be fast-tracked and decided upon in a time-bound manner," ADR said in its recommendations.

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked BJP leaders to refrain from making "irresponsible" statements, saying such comments hurt the party's image.

In the last five years, 198 candidates with declared cases related to hate speech have contested elections for state assemblies, Lok/Rajya Sabha.

Also, in the last five years, 28 independent candidates with declared cases related to hate speech have contested elections for state assemblies, Lok/Rajya Sabha.

(With inputs from PTI and ANI)

BJP has 27 MPs, MLAs with such cases, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has 6, TRS (6), TDP (3), SHS (3), AITC (2), INC (2), IND (2), JD(U) (2), AIUDF (1), BSP (1), DMK (1), PMK (1) and SP (1), the ADR report added.

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch (NEW) on Wednesday revealed that a total of 58 MPs and MLAs have declared cases related to hate speech. The ADR and NEW have analysed the self- sworn affidavits of all sitting MPs and MLAs. "15 sitting Lok Sabha MPs have declared cases related to hate speech against themselves. None of the Rajya Sabha MPs has declared cases related to hate speech," a report by Delhi-based think-tank Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said. Ten sitting Lok Sabha MPs with such declared cases are from BJP, and one each from AIUDF (All India United Democratic Front), TRS (Telangana Rashtra Samithi), PMK (Paattali Makkall Katchi), AIMIM and SHS (Shiv Sena), it said. BJP has 27 MPs, MLAs with such cases, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has 6, TRS (6), TDP (3), SHS (3), AITC (2), INC (2), IND (2), JD(U) (2), AIUDF (1), BSP (1), DMK (1), PMK (1) and SP (1), the ADR report added. "Political party leaders such as Asaduddin Owaisi (AIMIM) and Badruddin Ajmal (AIUDF) have declared cases related to hate speech against themselves," ADR said. Also, Uma Bharti, Union Cabinet Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation has declared such cases as also eight state ministers, the report added. There are 43 sitting MLAs who have declared hate speech cases. Among party-wise distribution of MLAs, 17 sitting MLAs with such declared cases are from BJP, five each are from TRS and AIMIM, three from TDP, two each from INC, AITC, JD(U) and SHS, one each from DMK, BSP, SP and two Independent MLAs, the report added. ADR and National Election Watch (NEW) have analysed the self-sworn affidavits of all sitting MPs and MLAs. The analysis reveals that many of them have declared cases related to hate speech. The analysis is based on the affidavits submitted by the candidates and MPs/MLAs prior to the last election they contested. Uttar Pradesh has 15 MPs, MLAs with declared cases related to hate speech, followed by Telangana (13), Karnataka (5) and Maharashtra (5), among others. The report further said 11 sitting MLAs with such cases are from Telangana, four from Bihar, nine from Uttar Pradesh and four from Maharashtra. Besides, three MLAs each are from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, two each from Uttarakhand and West Bengal and one MLA each from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Jharkhand. ADR said it believes that strict action must be taken against the candidates giving hate speech prior and during elections, and against the elected legislators even after elections if found guilty of indulging in hate speech. "Political parties must not give tickets to candidates who have declared serious criminal cases against themselves. Cases against MPs and MLAs should be fast-tracked and decided upon in a time-bound manner," ADR said in its recommendations. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked BJP leaders to refrain from making "irresponsible" statements, saying such comments hurt the party's image. In the last five years, 198 candidates with declared cases related to hate speech have contested elections for state assemblies, Lok/Rajya Sabha. Also, in the last five years, 28 independent candidates with declared cases related to hate speech have contested elections for state assemblies, Lok/Rajya Sabha. (With inputs from PTI and ANI)

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