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Watch | How do the BJP and Congress manifestos compare? | THoughtcast

In the first episode of THoughtcast hosted by Narayan Lakshman, The Hindu’s Nistula Hebbar and Sandeep Phukan discuss the manifestos released by BJP and Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls

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Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad: ‘If a Hindu is killed by another Hindu, BJP is least bothered, but...’

Karnataka’s Labour Minister Santosh Lad claimed that around 13,000 women have been reported missing in India, but BJP leaders are least bothered.

The Hindu

Narendra Modi accused of stirring tensions as voting in India continues

Opposition says prime minister targeting Muslim minority with ‘hate speech’ and violating election rules

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Modi’s anti-Muslim barbs always fly before polls

Narendra Modi’s speech in Rajasthan equating Muslims with “infiltrators” and “those with more children” counts among the most direct insults of the country’s largest minority by the Prime Minister while appealing for votes. But it’s certainly not his first, and could even be seen as a logical end to a…

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India's Modi Accused Of Targeting Muslims In Election Speech

India's main opposition Congress party filed a complaint to the Election Commission Monday accusing Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "blatantly targeting" minority Muslims in a campaign speech.

International Business Times

Why Kerala isn’t buying Modi claim of ‘double-digit’ win in India election

In India’s only state where the BJP has never won a seat, demographics and history remain stumbling blocks for the PM.

Al Jazeera

While BJP banks on Modi factor and Hindu vote consolidation to win Bengaluru Central, Congress depending on anti-incumbency and minority votes

The Bengaluru Central Lok Sabha constituency houses both the IT corridor and some of the areas densely populated with urban poor and crumbling civic infrastructure. However, the ongoing Lok Sabha polls seem to be dominated by the “Modi factor” and the “Congress’ guarantees”.

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Congress accuses PM Modi of ‘hate speech’, dares him to point to Hindu-Muslim references in manifesto

Congress challenges PM Modi on wealth redistribution to Muslims in manifesto, accusing him of spreading lies for power.

The Hindu

The Hapur story: cow, Muslim, and the bovine economy

The Muslim Rajput and Hindu Rajput-dominated villages hit the headlines in 2018 when Qasim, a cattle trader, was lynched on the boundary of the two villages and self-styled cow vigilantes grievously injured a witness; Muslims in Hapur say they have become used to living in fear and dealing with the…

The Hindu

Won’t remove ‘Hindu’, ‘Jai Bhavani’ from party’s election song, says Uddhav after EC issues notice

EC issued a notice to Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) for using ”Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji“ and “Hindu ha tujha dharma” words

The Hindu

Morning Digest | ECI orders re-polling in 11 Manipur booths on April 22; Pakistan govt to deploy army to maintain peace during key by-elections today, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 21, 2024

The Hindu

Delhi BJP to hold mega gathering of Hindu saints and seers at IGI stadium in Delhi on April 21

Delhi BJP hosts mega conclave of Hindu priests and saints to celebrate Hindu new year and Ram temple construction.

The Hindu

Il Volo may score in the Nilgiris 2000 Guineas

Il Volo favored to win Nilgiris 2000 Guineas in Udhagamandalam races, with Authentic Bell and Black Label close behind.

The Hindu

Amid recruitment scams and rising power bills, BJP hopes to hold on to its Jammu stronghold

Jammu Lok Sabha seat mainly comprises the plains and the Hindu-majority belt in Samba, Reasi and Jammu districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

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In Bengaluru North, BJP banks on ‘Modi factor’ while Congress hopes to draw from ‘clean image and intellectual calibre’ of its candidate

However, many voters in the constituency The Hindu spoke to raised concerns over inaccessibility of MPs.

The Hindu

Vishnu Deo Sai interview | ‘When Congress was in power, Naxals believed their own government was ruling’

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister discusses BJP's electoral prospects and stance against Naxals in interview with The Hindu.

The Hindu

Left a safer bet than Congress, its leaders not turncoats: Sitaram Yechury

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury criticizes Congress, Modi government, and media bias in exclusive interview with The Hindu.

Al Jazeera

India votes in first phase of marathon election as Modi seeks third term

Polls have closed in the first of seven phases that covered 102 constituencies across 21 states and territories.

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Electoral bond not poll issue; people understand intent was to ensure clean money coming to politics: Tejasvi Surya

Tejasvi Surya, incumbent MP from Bengaluru South, who is recontesting, made a pit stop to savour lunch at a BJP worker’s house in Koramangala. Days after he was heckled at a meeting over Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Niyamita bank scam, an unfazed Mr. Surya interacted with the party workers over food before…

Newslaundry

First phase of LS polls: Sporadic violence in Bengal, 3 injured in Manipur

Media reports pointed to sporadic violence in parts of West Bengal and a shooting incident in Manipur as 102 Lok Sabha seats – across 21 states and union territories – went to polls in the first phase of the general elections on Friday.

The Hindu

Tiruchi’s transgender voters hope for better employment opportunities

The day began early for transgender entrepreneur G. Kajol as they reported for duty at 4 a.m. as polling agent of the DMK at Ward 13 booth in Principal Saranathan Hindu Corporation Elementary School on Butterworth Road

The Guardian - UK

‘Messianic spell’: how Narendra Modi created a cult of personality

Experts say Indian PM is hoping to be ‘bigger than Gandhi’ as he aims to win a third term in office

The Hindu

Shashi Tharoor interview | ‘Only guarantee we have got from Modi is that his promises will all be broken’

Shashi Tharoor seeks fourth term in Lok Sabha, faces tough battle with BJP candidate in Thiruvananthapuram constituency.

Radio France Internationale

Nearly a billion people to vote as India kicks off colossal elections

India on Friday launched the largest elections in human history, with ruling Hindu nationalists expected to win a third term in power with an even larger majority than in 2019.

The Hindu

What is the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex dispute? | Explained

The Hindu explains the dispute at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar Madhya Pradesh.

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