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Politicos react over Congress CD attacking Modi

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Political leaders gave mixed reactions over the release of Congress’ CD attacking BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi. Congress leaders Rashid Alvi and Meem Afzal stated that BJP and Modi should justify its relations with criminal personalities. Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui said that this war of CD is an act of diversion from real issues. Apr 29, 2014
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Lalu says even a butcher is shy of Modi, politicos react

Patna/ New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Political leaders from various parties on Tuesday reacted to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s comment that even a butcher is shy of BJP’s PM candidate, Narendra Modi. Former SP leader, Shahid Siddiqui said that this kind of language should not be used by Lalu. Further, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy also slammed Lalu. On the other hand, Rajya Sabha MP, Mohd Adeeb said that he respects Lalu because he does not move away from his ideology. Apr 29, 2014
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Politicos react to Narendra Modis communal comment on Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi, April 29 (ANI): Political leaders from various parties on Tuesday reacted to BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi’s comment on NC Chief Farooq Abdullah. Modi on Monday had said that the Abdullah family had turned Kashmir communal. Congress leader Meem Afzal stated that Modi is unaware of Kashmir’s history so he should visit Kashmir once elections are over. Rajya Sabha MP Mohd Adeeb also said that Modi should be thorough with Kashmir’s history referring to Sheikh Abdullah’s sacrifices for the state. Meanwhile, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy and Former SP leader Shahid Siddiqui supported Modi’s statement saying that Farooq Abdullah and his party are responsible for increase of communalism in Kashmir. Apr 29, 2014
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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
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Lok Sabha Polls 2014: Politicos target Narendra Modi

Lucknow/Kanpur / Birbhum, April 27 (ANI): Politicians criticized BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for his ‘communal image’ and for becoming bigger than his party. BSP Chief Mayawati, hit out at Modi for riots that took place under his rule in 2002 in Gujarat. Meanwhile, CPI (M) leader Sitaram Yechury, took a dig at Modi’s Tsunami wave remark. SP Chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, said that after the results of the ongoing general election will be out, BJP leaders would go against Modi. Apr 27, 2014
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People form human chain in UP to spread voter awareness

Faizabad, April 26 (ANI): People of Faizabad town in Uttar Pradesh held hands to form a human chain to spread voter awareness on Saturday as the town gears up for the mammoth polls. From school children to workers of Shiksha Mitra (educational welfare association), everyone participated in the awareness programme with enthusiasm. Faizabad will go to polls on May 7, 2014 marking the fifth phase of Uttar Pradesh elections, which is holding its Lok Sabha polls in six phases in the ongoing general elections. Apr 26, 2014
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'Saranda Development Plan' encourages voters to cast their ballot in Jharkhand

Jamshedpur, April 26 (ANI): The Maoists controlled Saranda forest area of Jharkhand witnesses a high voter turnout in the Lok Sabha polls, after the implementation of ' Saranda Development Plan,' a development initiative. Reportedly, the Saranda Development Plan was launched in 2011 and promised roads, livelihood, homes, health and most of all, links to the mainstream. Under the plan, efforts were made to free the area from Maoists, as a result of which, nearly 3000 of the 5000 people of the Digha village in Saranda forest area cast their ballot. A villager, James Dodrai, said that fear of the Maoists prevented them from voting earlier. Head of Digha village Panchayat, Guruvari Mundari, also said that earlier there was a lot of fear of Maoists among people of the area. Apr 26, 2014
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PM's brother joins BJP, Politicos give mixed reactions

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): Political leaders gave mixed reactions after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's brother Daljit Singh Kohli joined BJP and shared dais with Narendra Modi in Amritsar. BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the move is welcomed by the party and that many people are joining to be a part of Narendra Modi's revolution. Rameshwar Chaurasia this is in reaction to the Modi tsunami. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that it is Kohli's personal decision, but if PM's nephew's allegation on deal between the two is right, then the BJP needs to explain. Rajya Sabha MP Mohammed Adeeb also condemned the move. Apr 26, 2014
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Ramdev says Rahul goes to Dalit homes for picnic and honeymoon, Politicos react

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): Though BJP leader Rameshwar Chaurasia welcomed Baba Ramdev's comment that Rahul Gandhi cannot find a girl to marry and goes to houses of Dalits 'for picnics and honeymoon', other politicos condemned the same. Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia said that Ramdev is a man of low morals and comparing him with Asaram, said that Ramdev should be jailed. Party leader Meem Afzal said that he has no shame and such a thing was not expected of a saint man. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha MP Mohammed Adeeb said that Ramdev can't even keep his eyes still for 3 minutes and the person who can't maintain eye contact for sometime, can't be trusted on if saying truth or not. Apr 26, 2014