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Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress remains confident even as BJP leads in early trends of by-polls

Mumbai/ New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress remained confident of gaining seats in Maharashtra by-polls even as BJP leads in early trends. Shiv Sena Spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that although BJP is gaining more seats but Shiv Sena too is performing good. He said that a clearer picture will come out after 7-8 rounds. NCP leader Majid Memon also remained confident of gaining satisfactory number of seats. Memon said that it is all one man show for BJP and they don't have any leader except for Narendra Modi. Meanwhile, Congress leader Sanjay Jha remained hopeful of good performance on the basis of the works it has done in both Haryana and Maharashtra. Oct 19, 2014
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It happens: Buddhist monks performs special prayers for world peace

Bodhgaya, Oct 17 (ANI): Buddhist monks of Lao People's Democratic Republic on Wednesday performed special prayers in holy town of Bodhgaya for world peace and tranquillity. Envoy of People's Democratic Republic, Southam Sakonninhom, participated in the prayers and after inaugurating the new building of Lao Buddhist monastery. Lao envoy expressed happiness after performing the prayers and hailed the country's tradition. Buddhists believe that the Buddha, "the awakened", to the laws of the universe, which are said to be operating eternally. Buddhist scriptures describe Bodh Gaya as the "Navel of the Earth", where pilgrims and tourists from Sri Lanka, China, Japan and the entire of southeastern Asia throng to this holiest of Buddhist shrines every year. The Mahabodhi Temple complex is located in this town; it is the place where the Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment. Oct 17, 2014