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Arunachal Cong launches ‘Jai Bharat Satyagraha’ in solidarity with party leader Rahul Gandhi

Itanagar, Apr 1 (UNI) The opposition Congress in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday launched the 'Jai Bharat Satyagraha' to protest against its leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a defamation case and his subsequent disqualification from the Lok Sabha.
A candle-lit march marked the launch of the protest programme in the state capital.
Holding posters, banners and party flags, the workers of the Congress party, including its frontal wings, led by APCC president and former chief minister Nabam Tuki, took out a candle-lit march from its state headquarters, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan to Bank Tinali here this evening. At the close of the rally, the protesters placed the burning candles in front of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi over the underpass at Bank Tinali here amid chants of ‘Save democracy, save India’, ‘Rahul Gandhi Zindabad’, etc.
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Chhattisgarh: At least 6 missing as boat capsizes in Mahanadi

Chhattisgarh: At least 6 missing as boat capsizes in Mahanadi

19 Apr 2024 | 11:24 PM

Raipur, April 19 (UNI) A boat ferrying more than seventy people returning after visiting Banjhi Pali temple on Friday afternoon, overturned in the Mahanadi river near Saradha Ghat of Chhattisgarh's Jharsuguda district, police said here.

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Only 48 23 per cent polling in Bihar, 5 24 per cent less from 2019 LS polls

Only 48 23 per cent polling in Bihar, 5 24 per cent less from 2019 LS polls

19 Apr 2024 | 11:13 PM

Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) Despite best efforts made by Election Commission and appeals from top leaders and celebrities, poll percentage in first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar could reach only 48.23 per cent, which is 5.24 per cent less than polling of 2019 general elections in the state.

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Tripura: 81 pc turnout in poll, Oppn demands countermand elections

Tripura: 81 pc turnout in poll, Oppn demands countermand elections

19 Apr 2024 | 11:01 PM

Agartala, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 81 per cent voter turnout was recorded across 1,685 polling booths in Tripura in first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

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Arunachal: Sanitary pads given as ‘return gifts’

19 Apr 2024 | 10:50 PM

Itanagar, April 19 (UNI) In one of its kind initiative, sanitary pads were given as a ‘return gift’ to all the women voters who cast their votes in the women-managed polling stations at 5-DFO Social Forestry building, Itanagar and 45-Nirjuli KV NERIST under Itanagar Assembly Constituency on Friday.

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Arunachal polls: Over 66 Percent voter turnout recorded

19 Apr 2024 | 10:18 PM

Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) More than 66 percent electorate in Arunachal Pradesh have cast their votes till 5 pm on Friday in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, according to the data available with the poll panel.

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