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Mallikarjun Kharge renews attack on Gyanesh Kumar, urges people to join November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan amid traders’ concerns
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged citizens to join the INDIA bloc's upcoming rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. The rally aims to address accusations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar concerning electoral roll irregularities. Traders in Delhi have requested a postponement of the event due to potential impacts on business during the festive season. Kharge acknowledged the traders' concerns and stated that a decision would be made after discussions.
Congress seeks impartial probe into voter lists after errors appear in UP MLC polls; halt to SIR
Congress has raised concerns over discrepancies in the Uttar Pradesh voter list and demanded an impartial investigation. The party is calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to alleged collusion with the BJP. Congress leaders have noted previous instances of vote record manipulations involving thousands of voters, particularly from specific communities.
Gujarat, Rajasthan, UP, Bihar passengers, take note: New Amrit Bharat Express to cover 2,532 km; Bhuj-Barauni train gets 20+ stoppages. Check full details
Railways has approved a new tri-weekly Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express covering 2,532 km across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, with services to begin on a date to be announced. The Railway Ministry has also approved the extension of the Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express to Mathura, increasing its route length from 217 km to 270 km and adding four commercial stoppages.
Security agencies tracing local helpers of terrorists in Terai region after Pilibhit encounter
Security agencies are ramping up their search for local helpers of Khalistan Zindabad Force terrorists in Terai after a successful encounter in Pilibhit. Three suspected terrorists linked to the Gurdaspur grenade attack were killed. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat Pakistan-sponsored terror modules, with heightened security and investigative measures in place.
10 dead in two road incidents in UP's Pilibhit, Chitrakoot
Ten people were killed and a dozen injured in two separate road accidents in Uttar Pradesh, India, on Friday. Five people died when a car carrying 11 wedding guests crashed into a tree in Pilibhit. Another five were killed in a head-on collision between a Bolero and a truck in Chitrakoot. Several injured individuals are receiving medical treatment.
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Pilibhit Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Jitin Prasada vs Bhagwat Saran Gangwar, who's winning?
Pilibhit is recognized as a BJP bastion, consistently electing members of the Gandhi family. The constituency's political landscape has been dominated by the BJP for over a decade. This seat's significance is further highlighted by the presence of high-profile candidates like Jitin Prasada, a former Congress leader who switched to the BJP.
UP Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase-1 Pilibhit, Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar Bijnor seats on April 19: Check party-wise candidates, other details
UP Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 1: The first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, scheduled for April 19, focuses on eight significant constituencies out of a total of 80. These constituencies encompass Pilibhit, Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Moradabad, and Rampur, witnessing fierce competition among candidates representing different alliances.
Ground report from UP: Changing candidates in Pilibhit, Bareilly may impact BJP in UP
Pilibhit has been represented by the mother-son duo of Maneka and Varun Gandhi since 1996 and the locals share a deep sentimental connection with the family, which, they say, has stood with them in their times of need. "BJP will win because of PM Modi's popularity. But had Varun Gandhi contested, it would have probably won with a higher number of votes," Ram Swaroop, a village head from the Marauri block of Pilibhit, told ET.Gandhi had won with more than 700,000 votes in 2019.
Party must have thought something good for Varun Gandhi: UP BJP chief
The party has denied a ticket to Varun Gandhi from the constituency and fielded Uttar Pradesh Minister Jitin Prasada. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an election rally in Pilibhit on Tuesday but Varun Gandhi was not present on the dais.
Pilibhit: Can BJP capture the pocket borough of the other Gandhis?
Lok Sabha Elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, a constituency traditionally held by Maneka and Varun Gandhi. Varun was replaced by Jitin Prasada due to past defiance. Speculation arose about Varun running independently. The rally aims to boost Prasada's campaign amidst party quibbling.
UP Lok Sabha Elections: Maneka, Varun not in fray after three decades, BJP goes full steam with campaigning in Pilibhit
Pilibhit sees BJP shift from Gandhis to Prasada, facing Samajwadi and BSP challenges. Local sentiments may impact the election outcome amidst neglect of core issues like infrastructure and flooding.
'Main aapka tha, hun aur rahunga': Varun Gandhi writes an emotional letter to Pilibhit after being denied ticket by BJP
BJP MP Varun Gandhi, denied a ticket from Pilibhit for the Lok Sabha elections, penned an emotional letter to his constituents, expressing deep attachment to the region since childhood. Despite his absence on the nomination day, Gandhi affirmed his commitment to serving the community. His poignant letter reflects a profound connection beyond politics, emphasizing unwavering dedication to the people of Pilibhit.
Lok Sabha election: Varun Gandhi or Maneka Gandhi not in fray from Pilibhit for first time since 1989
The BJP had replaced Varun Gandhi with Uttar Pradesh minister Jitin Prasada, who filed his nomination papers from the Pilibhit seat on Wednesday in the presence of his ministerial colleague Swatantra Dev Singh and party state president Bhupendra Chaudhary.
BJP candidate Jitin Prasada files nomination from Pilibhit, MP Varun Gandhi remains absent
Uttar Pradesh Minister Jitin Prasada, replacing Varun Gandhi as BJP candidate in Pilibhit, filed nomination papers with support from local BJP MLAs. Prasada declared assets worth Rs 15 crore, expressed gratitude for party's support, and vowed to strengthen Narendra Modi's leadership.
BJP replaces Varun Gandhi with Jitin Prasad in Pilibhit, retains Maneka Gandhi in Sultanpur
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its fifth list of candidates, featuring 111 names for the upcoming elections. Notably, Varun Gandhi has been replaced by former Congress leader Jitin Prasad in the Pilibhit constituency of Uttar Pradesh. However, Varun Gandhi's mother, Maneka Gandhi, has been retained by the party in the Sultanpur constituency of Uttar Pradesh.
Lok Sabha polls: Varun Gandhi will be BJP candidate from Pilibhit, says aide
BJP MP Varun Gandhi will be the BJP candidate again from the Pilibhit constituency, his spokesperson claimed on Wednesday. The claim comes amid speculation that Gandhi, who has criticised the Narendra Modi government on several occasions in the past, may not get the BJP ticket in the Lok Sabha elections.
Viral Video: Tiger takes a seat on a village wall in UP's Pilibhit, massive crowd erupts to get a glimpse
The tiger, reportedly injured, sought refuge by climbing onto a wall where it remained seated. Videos capturing this rare occurrence quickly circulated across various social media platforms, drawing widespread attention. As word about the tiger's presence spread, locals from nearby areas flocked to the village, eager to catch a glimpse of the majestic animal in an unprecedented setting.
Kanwariyas injured in accident in UP's Pilibhit, other pilgrims stage blockade
Two kanwariyas were injured in a road accident in the Amaria area of India. The bikers, who are brothers, were admitted to the local hospital for medical attention. Following the incident, fellow pilgrims protested and blocked the Pilibhit-Haridwar National Highway, leading to long traffic queues. Police teams restored order and traffic flow after pacifying the protesters.
Amritpal Singh trail: UP gurdwara under scanner after footage found 'missing'
CCTV footage up to March 25 at Mohanapur Gurudwara in Pilibhit is missing, strengthening a probe of absconding Waris Punjab De leader Amritpal Singh and his accomplice Papalpreet Singh. The Punjab Police arrested volunteer Joga Singh in Ludhiana on March 30 after the discovery of an abandoned vehicle near Phagwara on March 28. Police arrested Gurwant Singh, the driver, on March 29.
Varun Gandhi donates 100 oxygen cylinders to Pilibhit admin
Gandhi said a few days ago, he had promised the people of Pilibhit that he would send 100 big cylinders to help them and he fulfilled his promise.
Varun Gandhi urges action against Pilibhit SP, DM for taking out procession during Janata curfew
"While many people, including myself, are in self-quarantine and India battles Covid-19 on a war footing, the conduct of the SP and DM of Pilibhit is callous and irresponsible. Times like these need mature conduct, like the PM advised. I urge action against those who violated the Janata Curfew," Gandhi posted on Twitter.
Pilibhit forest a safe haven for poachers
Innocuous-sounding words such as “andarwala” and “baharwala” have been found to refer to contraband such as tiger bones and skin respectively in poachers’ telephonic transcripts received by UP STF from Pilibhit.
Pilibhit Wildlife Sanctuary gets tiger reserve forest status
Government officials said the move to notify the forest ranges in Pilibhit as tiger reserve shows the state’s commitment to strengthen conservation efforts despite UP’s large population.
Priyanka Vadra helped Varun Gandhi oust me from Pilibhit: Vinod Kumar Tiwari, Congress leader
Tiwari said he was denied the ticket to contest from Pilibhit because there were fears that a strong Congress candidate would divide Hindu votes.
UP government approves Pilibhit tiger reserve
In a move that would bolster tiger conservation in the country, the UP government has approved plans of a tiger reserve in Pilibhit, the third in the state after Dudhwa and Amangarh.
Hate speech: Court frames charges against Varun Gandhi
A court in Pilibhit has framed charges against Varun Gandhi for his "provocative" speech during the campaigning preceding the 2009 LS polls.
UP govt gives go-ahead to filing of chargesheet against Varun
UP govt's green signal for chargesheet against Varun Gandhi in Pilibhit.
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