The exit polls released after the BMC polls on Thursday predicted a victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, with the Thackeray brothers finishing second and Congress and its allies not putting up a strong show.
The BJP in Assam has strongly condemned the Congress party, led by Gaurav Gogoi, for what it terms a grave provocation aimed at poisoning Assam's harmonious and civilised social fabric with violence and anarchy, according to a release.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has moved to the Delhi High Court against the framing of charges in the Chinese Visa scam Case. The trial court had framed charges of conspiracy and corruption against him.
The exit polls released after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls on Thursday predicted a victory for the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, with the Thackeray brothers finishing second and Congress and its allies not putting up a strong show.
AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami raised questions about the stability of the Congress party within the DMK-led alliance, citing growing speculation that the Congress may exit the alliance.
"When we vote in the Solapur Municipal Corporation and Maharashtra local body elections, our vote should be for development. Congress is fighting for this, and the way the BJP is doing politics by murdering someone or by distributing money..," she told the media.
"Millions of people come to Kashi every year in the final stage of their lives seeking moksha. Is your intention to betray these devotees?" Mallikarjun Kharge asked.
"Heartfelt Army Day greetings to our brave soldiers, ex-servicemen, and their families who are always ever-ready to defend the nation. We shall forever remain indebted to them for their indomitable courage, valor, and supreme sacrifices. Jai Hind!," Rahul Gandhi said.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday extended greetings on Indian Army Day, paying tribute to the courage, professionalism and sacrifices of Army personnel, veterans and their families, and lauding the force's role in safeguarding the nation, ensuring internal security and pr
"It was Mamata Banerjee who actually took away many documents from the office. This shows that there is something behind the entire episode, that there are certain documents which the TMC did not want to be given to the investigating agencies...," the BJP President accused.
Earlier, Shaina NC offered her prayers at Shree Siddhivinayak temple. She took a jibe at the opposition parties (Congress, NCP-SP, Shiv Sena UBT and others), claiming that they are "trying to find excuses for their defeat".