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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A look back into political journey of Nitin Gadkari

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A look back into political journey of Nitin Gadkari

Union road Minister Nitin Gadkari is all set to contest from Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 Lok Sabha polls. On 27th March, Mr Gadkari filed his nomination for upcoming lok sabha elections. He prayed at his residence before filing his nomination for the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency. Mr Gadkari, a two-time Parliamentarian, is the longest-serving Minister for Road Transport & Highways currently running his tenure for over nine years. As he gears up to contest LS Polls 2024, let's take a look at his political career and a few amazing facts about him that probably didn't know.

29 March,2024 04:41 PM IST
PM Modi slams Sonia Gandhi-led Congress party as Lawyers move SC

PM Modi slams Sonia Gandhi-led Congress party as Lawyers move SC

Over 600 lawyers have written a letter to CJI DY Chandrachud expressing concerns against a “vested interest group”. Lawyers expressed serious concerns against the actions of a specific interest group aiming to undermine the judiciary's integrity. Reacting to lawyers’ concerns, PM Modi on March 28 took a dig at INC saying that “bullying others is vintage Congress culture”. Notably, the letter has been signed by top lawyers including senior advocate Harish Salve, SC Bar Association Prez Adish Aggarwala. As per lawyers, the group is putting pressure tactics to influence judicial outcomes, particularly in cases involving political figures. 

29 March,2024 04:09 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Kangana Ranaut conducts a roadshow in Mandi, HP

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Kangana Ranaut conducts a roadshow in Mandi, HP

Campaigning for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut conducted a roadshow in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. "You can see the large gathering here. A lot of people have come here. They are all proud that the daughter of Mandi, the nationalist voice from Mandi will represent the constituency in this election...Development is the main issue for BJP...The people of Mandi will show what is in their heart.", she said while campaigning.

29 March,2024 04:01 PM IST
Mukhtar Ansari Death:

Mukhtar Ansari Death: "Mulayam Gov. supported Gangster Mukhtar Ansari in UP"

Following the death of Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, a former Uttar Pradesh DSP has come out with shocking claims. Shailendra Singh, a former Uttar Pradesh DSP, spoke to ANI and refuted all allegations made by the deceased's family that Ansari was poisoned. Additionally, he claimed that Mukhtar Ansari had a positive experience during his service in a prison in Punjab and asserted that he enjoyed the support of the Congress party. Shailendra Singh also addressed the opposition's comments on Ansari's death, suggesting that they will inevitably question the circumstances, particularly given the timing amidst elections. He stated that opposition parties will seize any opportunity to create a favourable environment for themselves. The Ex-DSP also shared about the terror of the Gangster and how the then Mulayam Singh Yadav’s government wanted to save him.

29 March,2024 01:22 PM IST
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar attends Pakistan Embassy's Iftar Party

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar attends Pakistan Embassy's Iftar Party

Pakistan Embassy recently hosted an Iftar party. Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar attended Iftar party hosted by Pakistan Embassy on March 28. As he walked out of the embassy, Mani Shankar Aiyar refused to comment on the Pakistan Embassy Iftar Party. In February, Congress leader sparked controversy by calling Pakistani people "biggest asset of India"

29 March,2024 01:17 PM IST
Mukhtar Ansari Death: Mukhtar Ansari’s Son alleges conspiracy

Mukhtar Ansari Death: Mukhtar Ansari’s Son alleges conspiracy

Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari passed away on Mar 28 following a cardiac arrest. Mukhtar Ansari took his last breath at Banda Medical College Hospital in Uttar Pradesh. Following his death, people in large numbers gathered outside the politician’s residence in Ghazipur. The police also conducted a flag march and issued alerts across the state to prevent any untoward incidents following Ansari's death. Security arrangements have been beefed up in several parts of UP after the demise. However, Umar Ansari, the son of Mukhtar Ansari, alleged conspiracy in father’s death.

29 March,2024 11:09 AM IST
Watch: Tejas MK-1A successfully completes its maiden flight

Watch: Tejas MK-1A successfully completes its maiden flight

In a historic milestone, indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft on March 28 completed its first flight. The aircraft airborne for 15 minutes during its first maiden flight, as per Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Currently, two squadrons of IAF, 45 Squadron and 18 Squadron, are fully operational with LCA Tejas. HAL has current capacity to build 8 LCA aircraft per year, this is being increased to 16 aircraft's every year by 2025. In coming years the capacity will be further increased to 24 aircraft every year in the next 3 years. Over Rs 9000 crore have been sanctioned for the development of LCA Mk 2, an updated and advanced version of LCA Tejas. Earlier in the 2023, Air Chief Marshal stated that the Indian Air Force aims to replace the MiG-21 fighter jets with LCA Tejas.

28 March,2024 05:18 PM IST
 BJP candidate Navneet Kaur Rana praises PM Modi after joining BJP

BJP candidate Navneet Kaur Rana praises PM Modi after joining BJP

BJP Candidate, Navneet Kaur Rana on March 28 thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior party leaders for fielding her from Amravati Constituency. Speaking to mediapersons, the BJP Candidate said that She has been working on the ideology of BJP leaders for the past 12-13 years. “...I have been working on the ideology of our leaders for the past 12-13 years...I have been fielded from Amravati. I extended my heartfelt thanks to them...I thanked PM Modi yesterday on behalf of the people of Amravati...I have come to meet Devendra Fadnavis. I will then leave for Delhi…,” said Navneet Kaur Rana.

28 March,2024 01:57 PM IST
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: TN BJP Chief Annamalai says BJP will get 60% vote

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: TN BJP Chief Annamalai says BJP will get 60% vote

In a big claim by Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai ahead of Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, he predicted BJP will get 60% votes in Coimbatore, the constituency from where he is contesting from on April 19. BJP’s Coimbatore LS Candidate K Annamalai said, "It is very clear there is a huge wave for PM Narendra Modi in Tamil Nadu. We are extremely confident that on April 19, the people of Coimbatore, the people of Tamil Nadu will overwhelmingly vote for PM Narendra Modi. June 4 will herald a new era where Narendra Modi and all the candidates working for him will win...BJP will get 60% votes in Coimbatore."

28 March,2024 12:34 PM IST
Sadhguru discharged from Delhi hospital after undergoing brain surgery

Sadhguru discharged from Delhi hospital after undergoing brain surgery

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev was discharged from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals in New Delhi on March 27. He underwent emergency brain surgery after suffering life-threatening bleeding in the skull on March 17. He experienced severe headaches for a few weeks before undergoing the surgery, according to Isha Foundation. In a video clip, the spiritual Guru was seen coming out of the hospital as his followers greeted him. Sadhguru has suffered multiple bleedings in the brain before being hospitalised. Sadhguru, who is 66 years old and the founder of the Isha Foundation, has launched campaigns like ‘Save Soil’ and ‘Rally for Rivers’ for environmental conservation. Watch video.   

27 March,2024 05:30 PM IST

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