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Rahul Gandhi addresses rally in Bhatinda, takes dig at Narendra Modi

Bhatinda, Apr 28 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi sought votes for party candidate from Bathinda Lok Sabha constituency Manpreet Singh Badal on the final day of campaigning of Punjab on Monday. He said at the rally that Congress is fighting in Gujarat for the rights of the Sikh farmers facing eviction there. He further took a dig at Narendra Modi saying that Modi doesn't see corruption in Punjab, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Apr 28, 2014

Inadequate rainfall adds to misery of farmers in Maharashtra

Aurangabad/ Jammu, April 28 (ANI): Absence of proper rainfall has risked the farm lands of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra and lack of subsequent effective government intervention is leaving farmers with no option but suicide. According to climate report of researchers there are high chances of climatic conditions similar to El Nino effect to occur in 14 districts of Maharashtra. Farmers of Marathwada region in Aurangabad have been experiencing difficult times for the last three years. The farmers of Marathwada complained that the government has not intervened at any juncture to assist them and stop farmers from committing suicide. A farmer, Gopinath, expressed the fear of drought intensifying in the coming years. Apr 28, 2014
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Sonia targets Modi's Gujarat model of development

Barnala, April 26 (ANI): Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Saturday targeted BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's Gujarat model of development, saying that only God can save the nation if Gujarat model is implemented across the country. While addressing a rally in Barnala district of Punjab, Congress chief said that Modi government has overlooked the plight of Sikh farmers in Gujarat. Sonia also heaped praises on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying that the country has made rapid development under his rule. Apr 26, 2014
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Modi praises Vinod Khanna, appeals for vote

PATHANKOT, April 25 (ANI): BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi on Friday while addressing a rally in Punjab’s Pathankot praised BJP candidate from Gurdaspur Vinod Khanna for his social services. Modi, relating himself to Punjab, said that he knows how to work for the welfare of Punjab better than even Manmohan Singh. Further, Modi also highlighted the priorities of the NDA government to work for abolition of drugs and farmers’ betterment in the state. Modi further appealed to the public to vote for BJP. Apr 25, 2014
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Vibrant Gujarat is full of vibrant lies: Kapil Sibal Part - 2

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday slammed BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi saying the Gujarat administration is run by a man for whom distorting facts is a daily routine. Sibal added that vibrant Gujarat is full of vibrant lies. Apr 25, 2014
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Vibrant Gujarat is full of vibrant lies: Kapil Sibal Part - 1

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday slammed BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi saying the Gujarat administration is run by a man for whom distorting facts is a daily routine. Sibal added that vibrant Gujarat is full of vibrant lies. Apr 25, 2014
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Priyanka Gandhi slams Modi over 'ABCD and RSVP remark'

Raebareli, April 25 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Raebareli, Priyanka Gandhi lashed out at Narendra Modi over his 'ABCD and RSVP remark' and said that when you address people, you should talk about what you did for them rather than teaching English alphabets. She said that Modi should tell about the condition of women and farmers in Gujarat, rather than being a school principal. Gandhi said that the common man is wise enough to get such things and later appealed the people to cast their vote for the nation. Apr 25, 2014
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Priyanka Gandhi slams Modi over 'ABCD and RSVP remark'

Raebareli, April 25 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Raebareli, Priyanka Gandhi lashed out at Narendra Modi over his 'ABCD and RSVP remark' and said that when you address people, you should talk about what you did for them rather than teaching English alphabets. She said that Modi should tell about the condition of women and farmers in Gujarat, rather than being a school principal. Gandhi said that the common man is wise enough to get such things and later appealed the people to cast their vote for the nation. Apr 25, 2014
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Congress took credit for what Baba Ambedkar gave us: Modi

Lakhimpur Kheri, April 14 (ANI): BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi while addressing a rally in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday slammed the ruling Congress Party. Modi said that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi always praises his party for giving so many rights to the public but they insult Dr BR Ambedkar’s Constitution by doing so. He further stated that our Constitution gave us the Right to Speech but who took away the right of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh? Modi further said that the youth are unemployed and farmers are committing suicides under Congress Government. Apr 14, 2014
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JD (S) releases manifesto, focuses on farmers and promises more jobs

Bangalore, April 11 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) Chief HD Deve Gowda, promised to provide more jobs and fight against inflation and give a boost to country's slowing economy in his party manifesto. Gowda released the manifesto in the presence of party members in Bangalore on Friday. The JD (S) unveiled a slew of farmer-friendly proposals, besides promising waiver of all loans of farmers, weavers, fishermen and artisans. It has also proposed development of industrial corridors, strengthening the industrial sector, which will enhance growth and development of the economy. Apr 11, 2014
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Tripura to start exporting bamboo tiles to European Market

Tripura, April 08 (ANI): A Mumbai- based company Mutha Industries Private Limited that had set up a factory in western Tripura to make bamboo floor tiles will soon start exporting to European countries. The factory, set up at the bamboo park in Bodhjunjnagar Industrial Growth Centre, is the first of its kind in the country. Production has already started in the plant and in the next 3 months international standard commercial production will start. Technologies and machinery from foreign countries are being used in the unit and the employees have been trained by overseas trainers. There is a huge demand for bamboo floor tiles in the outside market. The Tripura government started developing India's first bamboo park five years ago in order to give a boost to bamboo-based industries. This unit has come has a boon for a large number of people by providing them employment opportunities. The company also plans to expand bamboo plantation in the state so as to get the required raw material and also provide employment to the bamboo farmers. Apr 8, 2014
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