Karnataka results: Congress leaders alleged that the BJP had “engineered” the defection of three Congress and four JD(S) MLAs, who resigned as legislators forcing bypolls, and subsequently joined the BJP.
Addressing three rallies, including one in MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s constituency, Budhni, Rahul admitted that he had mistakenly linked Chouhan and his son Kartikey in the Panama Papers scandal.
Jyotiraditya Scindia: "I think everything is a factor but people have realised that reality is different from the illusion he offered. He promises the moon and nothing is delivered. I think the sheen has worn off, I don’t think he will be a factor at all."
Calling the bifurcation of erstwhile AP an “uphill task”, Sonia said, “The struggle of the people, their aspirations and dreams of a better life gave (then Prime Minister) Dr Manmohan Singh, me, Rahul Gandhi and others to take the most difficult decision."
Rahul Gandhi disapproved of Joshi’s comments in a tweet. He said Joshi’s remarks do not reflect, and are contrary, to the ideals of the Congress and urged party leaders to refrain from making such statements.
Referring to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s remark that Modi wears “outlandish” headgear, he said: “I feel a deep sense of anguish when I hear a Congress leader abuse the traditional dress of North-East states, calling them outlandish."
Two months ago, when KCR dissolved the assembly to seek early election, the picture was very different — political observers were declaring KCR’s return to power a foregone conclusion. Today, the ground has shifted in the state — the looks of confidence have waned
"Pink is the official colour of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi....The banners, party flag, manifesto, etc., are all pink in colour. The colour is synonymous with the party,” the party said in a memorandum.
Although the BJP, the corruption watchdog-turned-political party PRISM and the Zoram Thar are in the fray, the contest is primarily between the Congress, MNF and ZPM.
Targeting the BJP for allegedly denying tickets to those of advanced age, Sartaj Singh said, “If you have something like this in mind, frame rules. Having been in public life for decades, I would have gone into depression sitting at home.’’