Assembly Elections 2023 Highlights: Rahul says KCR & family control departments related to liquor; function 'like a Raja and not CM' Good afternoon, readers! Union Home minister Amit Shah addressed a public rally in Chhattisgarh where he slammed the Baghel govt for corruption and also alleged that the Congress did not do any work for the tribals. Rahul Gandhi addressed the Vijay Bheri Yatra in Telangana and other rallies in the state, where he slammed the KCR-led BRS government, accusing it of corruption. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot met with Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge. He also alleged that the GST money collected from common folks flows to Adani's pockets. Gandhi also promised several domestic schemes along the lines of Karnataka. Poll-bound states of Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Mizoram are inching towards the election dates. Rahul Gandhi addressed poll rallies in Telangana today, as did Amit Shah in Chhattisgarh. Here are today's highlights.
"I thank Congress leadership for showing faith in me. I'll ensure to stand by your trust," says Neelam Chandrakar, Congress' candidate from Kurud Assembly seat in Chhattisgarh
Rajasthan Assembly polls: Lack of industries, jobs makes Hadoti a sticky wicket
Jaipur: Hadoti has witnessed rapid infrastructure development. That is it! This region in Rajasthan has not matched that up with adequate industrialisation or employment generation, the twin issues that may affect the prospects of both Congress and BJP this time. Read more
"The atmosphere in Chhattisgarh is favourable for us. Each and every section of the society is happy, and surely Congress will retain power in state," says Thaneshwar Sahu, Congress candidate from Lormi Assembly seat.
Chhattisgarh: Congress replaces sitting MLA with new face Vijay Paikra for Samri seat
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Chhattisgarh Assembly elections: "There are several issues, we need to work for the farmers. If I get the blessings of people, then I will work for them," said Vijay Paikra, Congress candidate from Samri Assembly seat, yesterday.
Chhattisgarh: Congress releases second list of 53 candidates
Rahul Gandhi to address poll rallies in Telangana on Thursday
Chhattisgarh polls: Union minister Amit Shah to address 2 rallies in Bastar region
Raipur: Chhattisgarh BJP MLA Brijmohan Agrawal, "Congress does not have any other candidate which they can choose for the second time and therefore they bring a new face in every election...The people have rejected Congress..."
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Modi ji is our 'Brahmastra'. We will fight the elections in Modi ji's name, says Dr. K Laxman
Congress supporters gather as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will hold the 'Vijayabheri Yatra' in Bhupalpally as part of the poll campaign
Chhindwara has become a model on how to distribute government money among one's (Kamal Nath) own people: BJP leader & MoS Prahlad Patel
Telangana Assembly elections: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who is currently on the party's campaign trail in Telangana, leads 'Vijay Bheri Yatra' in Bhupalapally
Battle between aristocratic Telangana and common people of state in elections: Rahul
It looks like KCR will lose Telangana Assembly elections. I think it is a battle between 'doralu' (aristocrats) Telangana and 'prajalu' (common people) Telangana," says Congress Mp Rahul Gandhi.
GST money collected from common folks flows to Adani's pockets: Rahul
People thought that there will be a rule of 'janta' in Telangana. However, only one family is ruling Telangana, and it has full control of the state: Rahul slams KCR at Vijay Bheri Yatra.
Caste census will act as an x-ray for the nation: Rahul Gandhi
Caste census will act as an x-ray for the nation. When I speak on caste census, neither the PM nor the Telangana CM say anything", says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Bhupalpally of Telangana.
Shivraj flags off hi-tech campaign vehicles from Bhopal BJP state office
Amit Shah addresses public rally in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur
"I am coming here (Bastar region) at a time when PM Modi has done a lot of work for the upliftment of tribals. The Modi government has provided security, honour and inclusive development to our tribal brothers and sisters," says Union Home minister Shah.
Modi govt developed roads, schools; Baghel opened liquor shops and indulged in scams: Shah
In the last 9 years, the Modi govt developed roads, provided gas cylinders, constructed toilets, Eklavya schools and also gave 5kg rice to every person in a household per month for free. What did you do Bhupesh babu? You opened liquor shops, indulged in many scams including Rs 540 crore coal transportation scam, Rs 1300 crore scam in Gothan scheme and Mahadev app scam..Baghel sharm karo, sharm karo," says Shah.
Gehlot says trying to leave CM post but it is not leaving him
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
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Want to leave CM's post but it is not leaving me, and probably may not leave me: Ashok Gehlot on whether he is contender for post.
"You have 2 options-Congress which encourages Naxalism, and BJP which eliminates the menace," says Amit Shah at rally
BJP knows nothing but conversion and communalism, says Bhupesh Baghel
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel.
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No matter how much BJP tries to malign the environment, they will not succeed. BJP knows nothing but conversion and communalism... We have announced 3 huge schemes till now- announced a caste-based survey, will buy 20 quintals of paddy... We announced that the Chhattisgarh government will make 17.5 lakh homes at its own expense if the Centre does not provide funds. But they are yet to speak on anything other than mean words," says Chhattisgarh CM Baghel.
Congress had made Madhya Pradesh a 'bimaru' state: Shivraj
Congress had made Madhya Pradesh a 'bimaru' state, a backward state, where there was lack of basic amenities. People of the state brought the bad governance to and end in 2003, and since then, BJP has been in power expect 1 year and three months," says MP CM Shivraj
No power tussle with Pilot, did not oppose any candidate of his side: Ashok Gehlot
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.
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On the question of power tussle with Sachin Pilot and upcoming Assembly elections, Rajasthan CM & Congress leader Ashok Gehlot, "We are all united. I've not opposed any single candidate of his side.
Congress calls KCR a thief but the biggest cheat Revanth Reddy sits beside Rahul Gandhi: KT Rama Rao
Congress say that KCR is corrupt. Who is standing beside Rahul Gandhi? It is Revanth Reddy. Is there a bigger thief than him in the country? Dawood Ibrahim and Charles Sobhraj are small when compared to Revanth Reddy. In those days, it was 'Note (money) for vote' and today it is 'rate for seat'. Tomorrow, he will sell the state as he has already sold the Congress party to BJP. Rahul Gandhi talks when such a person (Revanth Reddy) is sitting beside him. You make a 420 (cheat) sit beside you and say that KCR is a thief... Your PCC Chief was caught while distributing money. Who will believe you, when you make him (Revanth) sit beside you.
KCR & family control departments related to liquor and sand; function 'like a Raja and not CM': Rahul
The truth is that even after 10 years, the dream of Sonia ji and yours was not fulfilled by your CM. On one side, your CM and his family are controlling important government departments... Be it land, sand, or liquor, CM's family controls this.They work not like CM but as King, says Rahul Gandhi at rally in Telangana.
Gehlot arrives at residence of Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi
BRS, BJP, and AIMIM are helping each other: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a rally ahead of Telangana Assembly elections.
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Rahul Gandhi says BRS, BJP, and AIMIM are helping each other. Voting for the BJP and AIMIM is akin to helping the BRS. "I am facing cases because I stand firmly against the BJP but there has not been a single case against CM KCR."
Rahul Gandhi conducts a padayatra from Housing Board Circle to Rajiv Chowk in Karimnagar