Name: Setback to BJP in Odisha, 2 senior leaders quit
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Description: In a big jolt to the BJP in Odisha, two senior leaders of the party, Dilip Ray and Bijoy Mohapatra have resigned. In a strongly worded letter to BJP chief Amit Shah, they said several leaders have kept quiet fearing they won't be given tickets. They said as self-respecting politicians, they refuse to continue in the party as showpieces, and won't be treated as furniture.

In a big jolt to the BJP in Odisha, two senior leaders of the party, Dilip Ray and Bijoy Mohapatra have resigned. In a strongly worded letter to BJP chief Amit Shah, th

Setback to BJP in Odisha, 2 senior leaders quit

In a big jolt to the BJP in Odisha, two senior leaders of the party, Dilip Ray and Bijoy Mohapatra have resigned. In a strongly worded letter to BJP chief Amit Shah, they said several leaders have kept quiet fearing they won't be given tickets. They said as self-respecting politicians, they refuse to continue in the party as showpieces, and won't be treated as furniture.

Voting will be held for the fifth phase of the West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 on Saturday, across 45 constituencies spread over six districts. As many as 319 candid

Voting will be held for the fifth phase of the West Bengal Assembly Election 2021 on Saturday, across 45 constituencies spread over six districts.
As many as 319 candidates, including 39 women, are in the fray in the fifth phase. This phase is crucial for TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, since these are the regions where the BJP gained a significant foothold in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
This phase also includes the hill districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong, where shifting equations with the Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) may open up new electoral possibilities this year, say political analysts.
On the other hand, the Sanyukta Morcha, consisting of the Left Front and the Congress have also joined hands with Abbas Siddiqui's Indian Secular Front (ISF) to regain lost fronts in several of the districts in the fray.

Amid spiralling Covid-19 cases in the country, questions are being raised about massive political rallies in poll-bound states, where people are gathering in large

Amid spiralling&nbsp;Covid-19 cases in the country, questions are being raised about massive political rallies in poll-bound states, where people are gathering in large numbers without masks and in violation of Covid-19 protocols.&nbsp;
Speaking to Vikram Chandra on News Guru, TMC's parliamentary party leader in the Rajya Sabha, Derek O'Brien says, it is unsafe to hold an 8-phase election in the middle of a pandemic, he added that Home Minister Amit Shah showering rose petals in a tiny alley where thousands have gathered is irresponsible. However, the final decision lies with the EC and the TMC&nbsp;will play by the rules and&nbsp;follow the guidelines laid down by the High Court.
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Data shows a dramatic rise in Covid infections as mass rallies were held with little regards to guidelines.

As the country grapples with a massive <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">Covid surge</a>, the number of virus infections saw a huge spike in poll bound 4 states and 1 union territory during the period of political campaign over the last one month. 
Data shows a dramatic rise in Covid infections as mass rallies were held with little regards to guidelines. 
Sample this: 
1. West Bengal, which still has four phases of polling to go, had registered only 200 new cases on March 1. Cut to April 13, the daily number of infections rose to over 3,700. 
2. Similarly in Tamil Nadu, which went to polls on April&nbsp;6, there were only 470 new cases on March 1. The number shot up to over 5,700 on April 13.
3. Kerala, which also voted on April 6, had reported close to 3,500 cases on March 1. The state's daily count shot up to over 5,600 by April 13. 
4. Same with Assam. The state had 23 new Covid cases on March, the daily count rose to 378 on April 13.
5. The union territory of Puducherry reported just 19 new cases on March. Cut to April 13 and there were 313 new Covid cases...
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The West Bengal CM claims that this will protect the people from further exposure to Covid-19.

Inspite of the Election Commission refuting 'clubbing poll phases', Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, urged the poll body to conduct the remaining phases of the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/west-bengal-assembly-election" target="_blank">Bengal election</a> in one go.
The West Bengal CM claims that this will protect the people from further exposure to <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">Covid-19</a>. She earlier said, PM Modi and Amit Shah were responsible for 'spreading Covid in Bengal'.
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The Election Commission earlier said it is not planning to club the remaining phases of the Bengal election and hold polling for them together. The West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer has called an all-party meeting on April 16 to ensure adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines mandated by the Election Commission for the remaining phases of the West Bengal polls.
The districts remaining to go to polls 6th phase onwards are essentially&nbsp;Trinamool bastions, including Mamata's own hometurf,&nbsp;Bhowanipore.
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An FIR has been lodged against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a police station in Cooch Behar district, alleging that she instigated voters to gherao cen

An FIR has been lodged against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a police station in Cooch Behar district, alleging that she instigated voters to gherao central forces and that, in turn, led to the incident of firing in Sitalkuchi and the subsequent death of four people. The complaint was filed after Siddique Ali Mia, the zilla president of BJP's minority cell in Cooch Behar, cited the TMC supremo's comments during a rally, claiming that her address provoked people to attack CISF personnel during the fourth phase of state elections. He also attached a video clip of Banerjee's speech in his complaint at Mathabhanga police station.

The Election Commission Thursday imposed a 24-hour campaigning ban on West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh over his remark that more “Cooch Behar-like killings m

The Election Commission Thursday imposed a 24-hour campaigning ban on West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh over his remark that more &ldquo;Cooch Behar-like killings may happen if naughty boys like the ones who received bullets in Sitalkuchi&rdquo; try to take the law into their hands. In its order, the poll panel said after assessing Dilip Ghosh's reply to its notice, it is of the view that he violated the Model Code of Conduct by making "highly provocative and inciteful remarks" in his election speeches. The Election Commission had issued a notice to Dilip Ghosh over his controversial remarks on the Cooch Behar firing incident in which four people were killed and seven injured last Saturday.

Madhya Pradesh minister Prem Singh Patel on Thursday added insult to people's Covid injury. The minister delivered a shocker on deaths from coronavirus in the country a

Madhya Pradesh minister Prem Singh Patel on Thursday added insult to people's Covid injury. The minister delivered a shocker on deaths from coronavirus in the country and said that while nobody can stop the virus deaths from occurring, "people get old and have to die".
The state minister was responding to a question on a surge in deaths caused by coronavirus disease. A video of his remark has been shared by news agency ANI.
"I agree that these deaths have occurred. No one can stop them (Covid-19 deaths). I am not the only one saying this. We have to cooperate (to fight the virus)," Patel said.
"You said that many people are dying every day. As far as deaths are concerned, with age people get old and they die," the minister said.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reduced the length of his visit to New Delhi at the end of this month due to the Covid-19 situation in India, Downing Street said on

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reduced the length of his visit to New Delhi at the end of this month due to the Covid-19 situation in India, Downing Street said on Wednesday.
Johnson was to spend a few days in India starting April 26 as part of a planned itinerary, which is expected to include finalising a UK-India Enhanced Trade Partnership.
However, with the pandemic crisis in India taking a turn for the worse, the itinerary has had to be reworked and the major part of the high-level bilateral interactions, including bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are now scheduled to be limited to New Delhi on April 26.

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh was on Wednesday questioned for eight hours by the CBI. The Central probe agency is conducting a Preliminary Enquiry on

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh was on Wednesday questioned for eight hours by the CBI.
The Central probe agency is conducting a Preliminary Enquiry on orders of the Bombay High Court in connection with the allegations of corruption raised against him by former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh.
A PTI report quoting sources said Deshmukh denied the allegations raised against him by Singh during questioning and told the officers that they were an attempt to malign the image of the state government.
It is not clear whether Deshmukh is called by the CBI for another round of questioning on Thursday.

The Congress party on Wednesday launched its own digital media platform, INC TV, on YouTube aimed at conveying the party's message directly to the people. Over the

The Congress on Wednesday launched its own digital media platform, INC TV, on YouTube&nbsp;aimed at conveying the party's message directly to the people. Over the years, the opposition party has&nbsp;alleged that the mainstream media is biased.
INC TV will start airing shows from April 24 which marks the National Panchayati Raj Day, and would be live for at least 8 hours every day.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party already has a YouTube channel with 3.67 million followers.
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Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the BJP will not be able to win even 70 seats in the ongoing state assembly elections which many expect to be a cliff-hanger.

West Bengal chief minister <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/unconstitutional-mamata-to-protest-ec-campaign-ban-in-kolkata-1618246144768" target="_blank">Mamata Banerjee</a> on Wednesday said the BJP will not be able to win even 70 seats in the ongoing state assembly elections which many expect to be a cliff-hanger.
Speaking at a rally at Dabgram-Fulbari in Jalpaiguri district, the Trinamool Congress supremo ridiculed Prime Minister Narendra Modis recent claim that BJP had already won a 100 seats in the four phases of the election to the 294-seat assembly.
"Prime Minister Modi has said the saffron party has already won 100 seats out of 135 seats where elections have been held. I can say that after the elections are over, BJP will not even get 70 out of total of 294 seats", she said.
The Trinamool Congress leader charged that the BJP was spreading falsehood by telling different things at different places on the same issue.
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The announcement for a repoll follows the suspension of three Chennai Corporation officials for transporting two EVMs and VVPAT machines on a two-wheeler.

The announcement for a repoll follows the suspension of three Chennai Corporation officials for transporting two EVMs and VVPAT machines on a two-wheeler.

The Congress took a jibe at PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday after his government cancelled the CBSE board exam for class 10th and postponed the Class 12th exam.

The Congress took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday after his government cancelled the CBSE board exam for class 10th and postponed the Class 12th exam.
The Congress tweeted: Well done Modi&nbsp;ji, listening to sound advice from Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi will go a long way in mending our nation.
Stating that "it's good to see BJP finally put nation over ego," the Opposition party said it is our democratic duty to work together for the betterment of our people.
Rahul and Priyanka had been rallying for putting off the board exams.
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After a 24-hour ban, and a dharna, Mamata Banerjee is back in action on Wednesday with several roadshows and meetings lined up.

After a 24-hour ban, and a dharna, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is back in action on Wednesday with several roadshows and meetings lined up.
Accusing Prime Minister <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/cooch-behar-killings-modi-mamata-in-bitter-war-of-words-1618069871856" target="_blank">Narendra Modi</a> of trying to influence the elections by campaigning on the days of voting, Banerjee demanded that the EC stop it.&nbsp;Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that efforts are on to stop her from campaigning and asserted she is a street fighter and won&rsquo;t be cowed down by the &ldquo;intimidation tactics&rdquo; of the BJP.
West Bengal Chief Minister will meet the families of the Sitalkuchi firing victims today. Four men were killed at a booth in the Sitalkuchi assembly constituency in <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/bengal-polls-tension-in-cooch-behar-5-dead-as-bjp-tmc-workers-clash-1618033137662" target="_blank">Cooch Behar during the fourth phase polling on April 10 as CISF personnel opened fire</a> after coming under attack from locals who "attempted to snatch their rifles".
Also Read | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/watch-mamata-paints-as-she-sits-on-a-dharna-in-kolkata-1618312672573" target="_blank">Watch: Mamata Banerjee paints as she sits on a dharna in Kolkata</a>

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will begin campaigning for West Bengal assembly elections where half of the voting phases are already over..

Congress leader Rahul&thinsp;Gandhi will begin campaigning for <a href="https://www.editorji.com/west-bengal-assembly-election" target="_blank">West Bengal assembly elections</a> where half of the voting phases are already over. Congress, as part of the Sanyukta Morcha, is fighting this year&rsquo;s election in 92 constituencies. Rahul will address rallies in Goalpokhar and Matigara-Naxalbari assembly constituencies.
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been campaigning aggressively in the state. On being asked why Rahul didn&rsquo;t campaign in Bengal during the first four phases, senior Congress leader B K Hariprasad told news agency PTI&thinsp;on Tuesday that the Wayanad MP was busy with the other four states where the Congress party is contesting on more seats.
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Kerala Higher Education minister K T Jaleel on Tuesday resigned from the Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet. The development comes days after the state Lokayukta held that he had

Kerala Higher Education minister K T Jaleel on Tuesday resigned from the Pinarayi Vijayan cabinet. The development comes days after the state Lokayukta held that he had &lsquo;abused' his position as a public servant to obtain a favour for a relative.
Jaleel has sent his resignation to the Chief Minister.
The resignation comes as he moved the Kerala High Court seeking a stay on the Lokayukta order.
On Friday, a division bench of the Lok Ayukta&nbsp;submitted the report against Jaleel to the Chief Minister and had said the minister should not continue in the post.
The bench had held that the allegation of abuse of power, favouritism and nepotism against the minister was proved.

The Election Commission has imposed a 48-hour ban on BJP leader Rahul Sinha from campaigning and also issued a notice to Dilip Ghosh over their controversial remarks on

The Election Commission has imposed a 48-hour ban on BJP leader Rahul Sinha from campaigning and also issued a notice to Dilip Ghosh over their controversial remarks on the Cooch Behar violence on April 10. BJP's Rahul Sinha had allegedly said on Monday that not four, but eight people should have been shot by the central forces in Cooch Behar's Sitalkuchi. The EC's ban starts from Tuesday noon till 12 pm on April 15 over his remarks on Sitalkuchi &nbsp;in which five people lost their lives. Election Commission has also issued a notice to Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh seeking an explanation of his remarks by 10 am on Wednesday after he warned that more Cooch Behar-like incidents may happen.

West Bengal Chief Minister on Monday said that she will sit on a dharna on Tuesday to protest the 24-hour campaign ban imposed on her by the Election Commission. In a

West Bengal Chief Minister on Monday said that she will sit on a dharna on Tuesday to protest the 24-hour campaign ban imposed on her by the Election Commission.
In a tweet, the Trinamool Congress chief said she would protest the undemocratic and unconstitutional decision of the poll panel and will sit on a dharna at Gandhi Murti in Kolkata from 12 noon. &nbsp;&nbsp;
The Election Commission late on Monday issued a notice banning Mamata from campaigning till 8pm on Tuesday.

The CBI has summoned former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh for questioning on April 14 in connection with its probe into the allegations of corruption lev

The CBI&nbsp;has summoned former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh for questioning on April 14 in connection with its probe into the allegations of corruption levelled against him by senior police officer Param Bir Singh.
CBI registered a preliminary enquiry against Deshmukh, after Bombay High Court directed the agency to probe allegations against him. The former Maharashtra home minister resigned from his position just hours after the high court order, in which the bench observed that an independent probe against him was not possible as the state police reported to him. Singh&nbsp;had accused Deshmukh&nbsp;of running extortion racket with some of the police officers.

PM Modi while campaigning in Bardhaman for the Bengal election that is half-way through attacked CM Mamata Banerjee and said she has been clean bowled in Nandigram wher

PM Modi while campaigning in Bardhaman for the Bengal election that is half-way through attacked CM Mamata Banerjee and said she has been clean bowled in Nandigram where she contested from against BJP&rsquo;s Suvendu Adhikari. He once again used the "Didi o Didi" dig that and warned that Bengal won't tolerate arrogance, extortion and commission cut culture as people want 'Asol Poribartan&rsquo;. PM Modi also used the Trinamool's "Ma, Mati Manush slogan to attack the party, saying TMC has tormented ma, lotted mati, and caused bloodshed of 'Manush' in the state.
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