Narendra Modi intended to influence voters, says furious Election Commission, wants FIR

Ahmedabad: The Election Commission has ordered a police complaint or FIR ( First Information Report ) against Narendra Modi to flash the symbol of the party and make a speech to the polling booth in Ahmedabad, which voted this morning.

“It is evident by the tone and tenor of Modi made ​​a political speech. Had intended , calculated to influence the vote today. Modi intended to affect the outcome of today’s vote across India ,” said the Electoral Commission in its notice.

Mr. Modi prime ministerial candidate of the BJP , had blinked symbol ‘ lotus ‘ of his party, while the vote and later tweeted a selfie your inky finger . ( Narendra Modi takes selfie after voting in Ahmedabad )

“After analyzing the electoral process and the minds of voters so far, I can say that this time nothing could save the government mother – son … a strong government will come to power ,” he told a cheering crowd outside, the promise of the defeat of the holder of Congress is headed by Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.

The law prohibits candidates from prospecting to 100 meters from a voting area .
(India Votes 2014 : Complete Coverage)

In response, the BJP spokesman Meenakshi Lekhi , “There was a press conference organized . Shall respect the Electoral Commission. Mr. Modi has not violated the code of conduct. ”

Congress spokesman Shakeel Ahmed called Mr. Modi a ‘ serial offender ” . The party had previously opposed the publication of the manifesto BJP , on April 7 , the first day of voting in the national elections of nine phases .
( Complaints about Narendra Modi Varanasi road-show are sour grapes, says BJP)

Aam Aadmi Party Arvind Kejriwal also said Mr Modi ‘s seeing a prominent lotus , symbol of his party. Ashutosh party tweeted shortly after Mr. Modi voted , ” BJP launched manifesto on election day. Modi made ​​road show in another election day and now PC ( press conference ) with the symbol of the party today . Will react CE ? ( Sic ) ”

Mr Modi ‘s supporters have argued that voters may be asked to hide her hands, which is a symbol of the Congress.

Narendra Modi is not a good PM candidate: Amartya Sen

Bolpur, West Bengal: Nobel laureate Amartya Sen has said he does not believe that Narendra Modi is a good candidate for prime minister.

“My reaction on Modi, is well known. I do not think it is a good candidate for prime minister. Obviously, he is very popular in some sections. He is very popular among the business community. That’s not to say he’s my favorite candidate, “said Mr. Sen told reporters at Bolpur in West Bengal when asked about his opinion on the prime ministerial candidate of the BJP.

“So I would like someone who is more secular and minority communities like Christians and Muslims do not feel threatened by him. That has to be one of the characteristics of the leader of the nation,” he said.

Mr. Sen was in Bolpur to vote.

Round 7 of Lok Sabha polls: Most states witness moderate voter turnout

New Delhi: Voting is underway in 89 constituencies in seven states and two union territories in the seventh round of the nine phases of Lok Sabha elections today. ( Round 7 polls : Top 10 facts)

While most of the states witnessed a number of moderate voters until 3 pm , West Bengal, where 72.7 percent of registered voters was presented to cast their vote , registered a relatively higher participation.

The conflict- torn state of Jammu and Kashmir , where elections are held under the perceived threat of violence , a share of 21.1 recorded for only half a day. (See also : Narendra Modi takes selfie after voting )

The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli recorded an impressive high participation rate of 61.7 percent at 1 pm, while Daman and Diu , union territory of another , recorded a turnout of only 51.7 percent then.

Among other states, Bihar registered a share of 47.5 percent , Punjab witnessed 52 percent voter turnout , Uttar Pradesh recorded 45.6 percent and the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh witnessed 60 percent . (See also : The 10 contests )

After Vadra attack, Congress links Modi to alleged hawala operator

Prime Minister Narendra Modi BJP candidate during a campaign rally in Unnao on Sunday .
Pictures A day after BJP released a video to target the Congress President Sonia Gandhi , son -in-law Robert Vadra about his alleged land deals , Congress has distributed a CD and her alleged show candidate Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP : New Delhi a man who says is a ” hawala operator .” ( Track live updates )

Congress launched several photographs showing a man named Afroze Patta among a group of people with Mr Modi and other BJP leaders . Mr. Fatta , Congress Randeep Surjewala spokesman said , was raided by the Enforcement Directorate last month in connection with a multi – million rupees hawala or money laundering case in Surat , Gujarat.

Mr. Surjewala said the BJP website and personal website of Mr. Modi prime ministerial candidate of the BJP , ” proudly displayed ” these photographs and demanded that Mr. Modi explain why . ” Mr Modi Will accept an independent investigation,” said the Congress leader .

Zaffar Sareshwala Minutes later , a businessman Gujarat known for being close to Mr. Modi told NDTV that it was photographs of a meeting two years ago between a delegation of about 35 people from all over Gujarat and Mr. Modi , who is chief minister of the state. ” This picture is there on public display , not hidden … There was a closed meeting , which was in the public domain ,” said Mr. Sareshwala , rejecting the accusations “ridiculous” Congress.

Parting Shot As he said , ” I was introduced to some prominent people Patta by Congress . ”

On Sunday, the BJP had published an eight-minute video called “model of development Robert Vadra ‘and a six-page brochure entitled” Damad (son -in-law ) Shree “which refers to the alleged deals Mr Vadra in Rajasthan and Haryana. ( Sharper ever BJP attack on Robert Vadra )

The BJP has alleged that , “There were serious violation of laws related to land and the environment influence the ( Gandhi ) family Vadra helped make big gains in the offers . . ” (Opinion : Attack of BJP ‘ shree Damad ‘ about Robert Vadra )

Congress hit back , saying his political rival is regurgitating old and baseless accusations at election time 

Anupam Kher in controversy over 2002 riots documentary

Mumbai: A documentary about the communal riots that tore through Gujarat in 2002 has faced its director Rakesh Sharma against Anupam Kher , the popular actor who has been accused of stagnation in his office , in his capacity as Chairman of the Central Board of Film certification ( CBFC ) during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government .

Mr. Kher led the CBFC October 2003 – . In October 2004, Mr. Sharma has alleged that veteran actor put barricades at the premiere of his documentary ” The Final Solution ” , and could reach the people only after the UPA government was voted to power in 2004 .

” The final solution was cleared when the UPA was in power , not under an NDA . Kher Regime as head of the Censorship Board was the worst because it has feudal mindset , ”

Mr. Kher and his team – Mr. Sharma alleged – went ahead and had the film banned and then when the regime changed , the film was cleared without any reduction under a group headed by noted director Shyam Benegal panel. ” If, as he claims he was cleared under UPA does Congress mean sponsored the movie? ‘s Sharmila Tagore Party Congress only because UPA named ? ‘s Only merit are selected ” he replied. Ms. Tagore, a major player of the year 1960 and 1970 , succeeded Mr. Kher as CBFC chairman in 2004.

Mr. Kher also attributed the attack on him by stalling the release of the “final solution ” as a reaction to the decision to back Narendra Modi, prime ministerial candidate of the BJP. ” Do not make me feel guilty for backing Modi . One does not become pro – Hindu or pro – just because you think Modi Hindutva is a good leader, “said Mr. Kher  (India Votes 2014 : Full Coverage ) .

Narendra Modi raps VHP’s Pravin Togadia for alleged hate speech: 10 updates

Bhavnagar , Gujarat : In a series of tweets this morning , Narendra Modi seemed rap on the knuckles Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP ) leader Praveen Togadia , who was seen in the advice offered by the camera on preventing Muslims from buying property in areas where Hindus are in the majority of Gujarat Mr. Modi .
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Mr. Modi, who is running for prime minister of the BJP , Twitter, ” Petty statements by those who claim to be supporters of the BJP are being diverted to the campaign of the problems of development and good governance disapprove any irresponsible statement … ” . He stressed that only his party ‘s agenda is ” good governance and development. ”
A First Information Report or FIR is registered in Bhavnagar , Gujarat, against Mr. Togadia of the VHP . Both the VHP and BJP are part of the Sangh Parivar , an umbrella group of Hindu nationalist organizations led by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh or RSS .
The Bhavnagar police said it is investigating the comments of Mr. Togadia by meeting people who were present at the meeting in a house in the city on Sunday , which also said that supposedly , “We should take us to take the law into our own hands in an area in which we are a majority and scare them. ”
Congress has complained to the Election Commission , which has said it will investigate the dispute. The Commission has sought a report from the local authorities. The Bhavnagar police said they would report the action taken to the Electoral Commission today.
Mr. Togadia has refused to make hateful comments . ” Some people gathered and told the Muslims by force that are pulling us out , asked them to take the help of police The story is not about Muslims being expelled ; . Hindus is forcing Muslims to leave their homes , “he said Monday.
The RSS , he said that for the first time on Monday that Mr Togadia were being misreported later disapproved emphasized that discrimination on religious or caste lines .
Even before Mr Modi tweeted today that his party distanced itself from the comments of Mr. Togadia . Meenakshi Lekhi Party spokesman said Monday, ” Togadia is not in the BJP. Those who speak without thinking and those that distort both words must be condemned . ”
Although Mr. Togadia was once close to Narendra Modi, the equation in recent years has been rebellious. Mr. Modi has cracked down on the VHP before. In 2008, the Gujarat government had arrested a close aide of Mr Togadia . The VHP had protested against the demolition of temples in a campaign against the illegal structures in the capital of Gujarat Gandhinagar , Mr. Togadia make an open attack against Mr Modi .
The footage shows Mr Togadia Bhavnagar declaring : “Muslims have been buying properties at bargain prices Hindus How to stop this. ? ” As a solution , offering , ” You put pressure on the government to enforce the Disturbed Areas Act of the way we have in cities like Ahmedabad. ” the Disturbed Areas Act makes it difficult to sell the property to a member of the minority community in a neighborhood to avoid tensions between the communities and the people who are in the minority do emergency sales .
Mr. Togadia said the meeting that another option is to take the property of a Muslim by force and weaving business in a legal case that could take years to resolve .

Malaysian airline passengers recall three ‘scary’ hours

Bangalore: The passengers of Malaysia Airlines aircraft had a landing hits later recalled Sunday air three hours of anxiety passed .

” Those three hours we were in the air before returning to Kuala Lumpur scary and everyone was worried about their fate. Some prayed , while others were comforting each other ,” recalled Swathi , a passenger on board the aircraft MH192 Boeing to Bangalore international Airport Monday night .

The scheduled flight from Kaula Lumpur was to reach Bangalore at 2 am Monday.

Swathi , a doctor in the city , said he heard a loud noise, like an explosion of the tire when the plane took off with 159 passengers and seven crew from Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

“The plane shook as it took off . We were informed that the plane was going back ( to Kuala Lumpur ) due to some technical problem. We were told later that the landing gear was not working. The plane was flying for about three hours since ( pilots ) wanted out of fuel before attempting to land , “said a relieved Swathi journalists in the arrivals hall .

After circling for three hours, anxious to hold on tight to their seats with his head down , and the pilot decided to land the plane passengers were reported .

” Finally , we were informed that it was making an attempt to land the plane . During the third attempt, the pilot managed to land safely . Once the plane landed , everyone cheered and thanked the pilots and crew profusely, ” said her.

Another passenger , who declined to give his name , was all praise for the pilots and crew as they kept passengers carried and looked after us well .

” The pilots and crew could not stop to talk to us during those three hours , and they assured us not to worry as it was trying to land the plane safely,” he said.

A Malaysia Airlines spokeswoman said 153 passengers flew in Bangalore with seven crew members .

” They (the passengers) were of different nationalities , although most of them were Indians . Some had connections to Chennai and Hyderabad ,” the spokesman told IANS.

The aircraft has two daily nonstop flights on the Bangalore route – Kuala Lumpur.

“The experience was stressful for everyone . ‘s Only concern was to be safe and leave the aircraft quickly ,” said a third passenger .

Captain Amarinder Singh gives clean chit to Jagdish Tytler

Amritsar: BJP leaders in Amritsar canceled a scheduled press conference on Sunday to protest against the Amritsar Congress candidates observations ” Captain Amarinder Singh giving a clean chit to Jagdish Tytler , Congress leader accused in the 1984 anti riots Sikh .

In an interview to , Captain Amarinder said , “Remember Me resigned in ’84 . Went the first man to reach Delhi after the riots began and I stayed there … I met everyone, including Sajjan Kumar, HKL Bhagat Jagdish Tytler except … When Tytler name up . was fighting came when Madan Lal Khurana in Delhi. ”

Although it is accepted that the 1984 riots were a blemish for Congress to clean this controversial leader Jagdish Tytler chit Congress also appears to have won the support of the Congress Party with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and secretary says the press ” captain is right to say that … well no case against Tytler . ”

But despite the CBI clean chit to Mr. Tytler , last year, a Delhi court had ordered re- investigation of their role in the riots of 1984.

In 2009, after much public protest in the capital , the Congress dropped his name from its list of candidates for the general election.

This choice also , after initially submitted their nomination papers for the primary election for the seat held North East Delhi , Mr. Tytler withdrew his name after discussions with the party high command .

Many said that the decision to avoid embarrassment to the party at a time of growing public anger against corrupt politicians took .

The opposition BJP spokesperson Nirmala lashed with Sitharaman saying . ” Instead of giving clean vouchers, why not do your homework about the riots and why leaders responded that protected protesters do not even acted against U.S. courts have summons issued by the president of Congress, the media has reported that it has refused to cooperate with . then why not confess this before sitting in judgment . ”

Jagdish Tytler Although has always denied the allegations, a clean chit to his party, even as the 1984 riots remains an emotional issue is expected to fuel more controversy this election with more protests planned in the capital today.

Protests at Congress office over Captain Amarinder Singh’s clean chit to Jagdish Tytler

New Delhi: Sikh protesters gathered in the office today in Congress , demanding action against the party leader Captain Amarinder Singh on his recent statements 

Mr Singh , who has served as chief minister of Punjab , Jagdish Tytler had declared for Congress had no role in the promotion of violence that left hundreds of Sikhs dead.

A Delhi court last year ordered the CBI to reopen the investigation against Mr. Tytler after the agency said it wanted to close the case against the politician.

The families of those affected by the riots and human rights activists say Mr. Tytler leading a list of congressional leaders who instigated the attacks against Sikhs in Delhi after Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards , in alleged retaliation for having ordered the army to enter the Golden Temple Amritsar shrine of Sikhism more invested , to chase the militants who had taken refuge there.

In 2009, after much public protest in the capital , the Congress dropped the name of Mr. Tytler from its list of candidates for the general election.

This choice also , after initially submitted their nomination papers for the primary election for the seat held North East Delhi , Mr. Tytler withdrew his name after discussions with the party high command .

Modi-ji, don’t try to fool India, says Rahul Gandhi in Bihar

Kishanganj , Bihar : At a rally in Kishanganj , Bihar , Rahul Gandhi made ​​a rare direct reference to his political opponent , Narendra Modi, the Gujarat Chief Minister , who is running for prime minister.

” Modi -ji , do not try to fool India,” said the young Congress vice president , alleging that the Gujarat development model , featured as top rating of Mr. Modi for Prime Minister , is exaggerated and misleading. (India Votes 2014 : Coverage)

“For every car Nano to be built in Gujarat , the government spent Rs . 40,000 to Tatas ( manufacturers ) . This is the money of the people of Gujarat, ” Mr. Gandhi argued , repeating earlier claims that Mr. Modi sacrifice interest of the common man for big business in his home state .

Mr. Modi had also provided Rs . 10,000 million loan to Tata Motors for its Nano car project at 0.1 percent interest rupees, while the common man receives loan from banks to 12 percent interest , Gandhi said.

“For every car Nano, the Gujarat government is providing Rs . 40,000 assistance,” Gandhi said.

” The total budget of the government of Gujarat in education, health and welfare of others is less than Rs . 10,000 crore ” , he asserted

Mr. Modi as its prime ministerial candidate , BJP is expected to win the most seats in national elections ending May 12.

Results will be counted on May 16 .

Mr. Modi, 64, has been courting voters with the promise of India outside its slowest economic growth in a decade and pointing to his history of cutting red tape and attracting investment in its four terms as Prime Minister of Gujarat.

Mr. Gandhi is leading the campaign of Congress is grappling with the predictions of one of the worst performances – never match.

“I give candy to Re 1, but Modi gave 44,000 acres of land at Rs. 1 meter,” he said recently. “This is not a model of Gujarat, this is a model of toffee ” he said.

At rallies recently, Mr. Gandhi has despised the development of Gujarat as a ” toffee model ” of economic progress.

Today, he told voters in Bihar should not be fooled by talk Gujarat model .

“In Bihar, Bihar model is needed … it will work here . No shortage of a model here . What you need is a government that will help you implement it. 

Actor Salman Khan’s father launches Narendra Modi’s Urdu website

Mumbai : el padre de la Superestrella de Bollywood Salman Khan, Salim , sin guionista sí ha señalado , ha Lanzado Hoy LA version urdu de la page oficial de Narendra Modi, Candidato imprimación Ministro del BJP .

Sr. Khan, Quien ha Guión Exitos de taquilla de Bollywood de como Sholay y Deewar , Puso en Marcha la pagina web de Do residencia en Mumbai.

” Comparto Una Relación estafa personal Narendra Modiji he aquí Por Que Puso en Marcha El Sitio Web en mi casa . Me gustan idioma urdu . Me Habia Dado la Sugerencia de este Sitio web párr Narendra Modiji ” , DIJO Khan.

“Esta no es Contacto UNA ESTRATEGIA BJP Para Los votantes Musulmanes “, DIJO . (India Votos 2014: Cobertura Total)

El BJP es acusado Por los Críticos de caer en la Política divisiva y Alimentando el comunalismo . El proprio Sr. Modi ha Sido blanco de Ataques Por instancia de parte del Congreso En Esta elección realizada Durante los disturbios De 2002 baño Gujarat , en La que mas De Un millar De personajes were asesinadas , LA MAYORIA De ELLOS Musulmanes , Durante do imprimación Segundo Mandato / COMO imprimación Ministro del Estado . Una Investigación de la Corte Suprema ha DICHO Que No Hay Evidencia de Que EL no lo Hizo Suficiente párr Detener la Violencia . Un tribunal local de Gujarat CONFIRMO this conclusión.

En enero, Salman Khan, estrella de Una Masiva popular, Paso La Tarde Con El Sr. Modi en Ahmedabad en la ONU gujarati Festival Importante . El agente no directly Apoyo el Sr. Modi imprimación párr Ministro , diciendo : “. Dios va a Decidir Quien es El Mejor hombre párr El País Que Gane El Mejor Hombre” ….

BJP will ruin ‘Bharatiyata’, ‘Hindustaniyat’: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi: The BJP will ruin the essence of ” Bharatiyata ” and ” Hindustaniyat ” said Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday , urging people to ” choose the right path .”

In a video message posted on the website of the Congress , Mrs. Gandhi said that India was at a “crossroads ” in this election.

” What are these values ​​that are the heart and soul of our country? They are love and respect , harmony and brotherhood. In short , non-violence ,” said Mrs. Gandhi in the message in Hindi I had a translated English text published together .

“Living with these feelings to each other through religions, castes , communities, regions , language is what makes us strong . Such have been the cornerstone of our progress. These are the essence of our Bharatiyata our Hindustaniyat , “she said.

” Today, our society is at a crossroads . Their vision (BJP ) , clouded by hatred and lies , ideology , divisive , autocratic , lead us to ruin our Bharatiyata our Hindustaniyat , ” she said.

Without naming Mrs. Gandhi took a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) candidate for prime minister Narendra Modi .

” Is this the heart and soul of India, we are fighting to protect in this election , of which we try to change it, and to divide . Want unity. Want to impose uniformity. They say , just believe in me ” he added.

Confident that new regime in India will be committed to cooperation: China

Beijing: China on Monday expressed confidence that the party that comes to power in India after the general election will ” remain committed to ” promote bilateral friendship and cooperation.

Vice Foreign Minister of China, Liu Zhenmin told reporters before his meeting with Indian Foreign Minister Sujatha Singh in Beijing were ” confident” that the promotion of bilateral friendship ” is a shared consensus of all politicians in India “parties . (India Votes 2014 : full coverage)

” So I’m sure the party comes to power in India will maintain its commitment to the friendship and cooperation between the two countries . ” ( Battle 2014 : Live Updates Track )

Liu , who was also the main speaker at the sixth annual strategic dialogue held in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on Monday also thanked India for holding the annual dialogue despite the general elections in the country . (India Votes : Candidates | List )

“I would like to mention in particular that India is experiencing a very important choice. Therefore you ( Sujatha Singh ) has chosen to come to China at this very special time to have this strategic dialogue with us. This shows the great importance the government of India is connected to this bilateral relationship and we highly appreciate that, ” Liu said.

The annual dialogue , the Chinese minister said the bilateral relationship “has already gone beyond the bilateral scope , and, of course , in addition to bilateral cooperation will also discuss regional and international issues .”

” So we can see three levels of cooperation between India and China on bilateral , regional and international levels . It is a very important bilateral relationship. ”

The Foreign Secretary of India said that the aim of his visit was ” to reiterate the government of China to the Government of India attaches the highest priority to India ‘s relations with China.”

Sujatha Singh said India was “committed to the consolidation of our strategic and cooperative partnership for peace and prosperity.

” The core of our vision is of good neighborly relations based on trust and mutual understanding and which are sensitive to the concerns and aspirations of each.”

He stressed that the annual strategic dialogue held in less than a year , it was ” a symbol of the fact that our relations are growing and our interactions are increasing .”

Intensive consultations on bilateral, regional and international affairs lasted for over five hours .

The two sides expressed satisfaction with bilateral exchanges so far this year and discussed a possible schedule of visits and events throughout the rest of the year in India and China friendly exchanges .

Earlier in the day , Sujatha Singh interacted with Chinese scholars , entrepreneurs and experts in southern Asia several groups of Chinese experts.

It also requested the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi .

NDTV opinion poll: Massive gains for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in Maharashtra

New Delhi: Han ruled Maharashtra over the past 15 years, but Congress-NCP combine is heading towards a steep cut into the general election, 

The two partners are likely to be arrested in just nine seats by the giant NDA led by the BJP, which is expected to launch a whopping 37 seats in the state.

The BJP has an alliance of five parties in Maharashtra, including its oldest ally Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray led. It is expected that his cousin and rival Raj Thackeray to win a single seat.

Maharashtra has been for many years a direct competition between the two major alliances and so the BJP-Sena that all profits at the expense of the Congress-NCP, which had won 25 seats in 2009.

For the BJP-Sena, is a gain of 17 seats, a great contribution to your kitty in general in their attempt to break the record of 272 majority in Lok Sabha.

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize

New York : poet, born in India Vijay Seshadri has won the prestigious 2014 Pulitzer prize in the poetry category for his collection of poems ” three Sections . “

The 98th annual Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism , Letters , Drama and Music were announced yesterday at Columbia University here .

Mr. Seshadri Sections ’3 ‘is a “compelling collection of poems that examine human consciousness , from birth to dementia, with a voice that is by turns witty and serious , compassionate and ruthless ,” said the announcement.

The prize for the poetry category was given for ” distinguished volume of original verse” by an American writer.

A Columbia University alum , Mr. Seshadri receive USD 10,000 reward.

According to the biography of Mr. Seshadri on the Pulitzer website , currently teaches poetry and nonfiction writing in the liberal arts college Sarah Lawrence in New York. Born in Bangalore in 1954 , Mr. Seshadri came to America at age five and grew up in Columbus, Ohio.

His books of poems include James Laughlin winner The Long Meadow and Wild Kingdom ( 1996) Award . His poems , essays and reviews have appeared in prestigious publications such as the American Scholar, the Nation, the New Yorker, the Paris Review, Yale Review, the Times Book Review, the Philadelphia Enquirer and in many anthologies, including under 35 years : the New Generation of American Poets and the Best American Poetry 1997 and 2003.

Mr. Seshadri has received grants from the New York Foundation for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts , and has been awarded Bernard F Conners Long Poem Prize Paris Review and the MacDowell Colony Fellowship for Distinguished Poetic Achievement .

Mr. Seshadri is the fifth person of Indian origin to bag the prestigious award, the first of which Gobind Behari Lal in 1937. Mr. Lal , an editor of science, was awarded the Pulitzer in the category for its coverage reports of science in the tercentenary of Harvard University while working for the universal service . He died of cancer in 1992 .

Indian -American author Jhumpa Lahiri won Pulitzer for fiction in 2000 for his short story collection ” The interpreters of diseases.”

Journalist and writer of Indian origin Geeta Anand was the next to get the prize . Ms. Anand was the investigative reporter and columnist for the Wall Street Journal and won the award in 2003 for ” clear, concise and comprehensive stories that illuminated the roots, the importance and impact of corporate scandals in America.”

Book acclaimed Indian – American physician Siddhartha Mukherjee on cancer, ‘ The Emperor of all diseases : A Biography of Cancer, “won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize in the category of non – fiction in general.

The preferred ride of Indian politicians: BMW, Audi and Porsche

Indian politicians wealthy prefer nothing less than Mercedes , BMW, Jaguar , Audi or
burn gasoline consumption SUVs on the road.

While marquee brands like Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar seem to be hot- favorite for the rich and powerful SUVs, homegrown, as Tata Safaris and Scorpios are among other common brands. (India Votes 2014 : List )

Arun Jaitley , a lawyer and BJP candidate from Amritsar, owns a Mercedes , BMW, Porsche and Honda Accord .

In addition, the legal eagle – which reported a total income of Rs . Rs 2.61 million in FY 2012-13 – has a Toyota Fortuner , their shows in the affidavit of the survey. (India Votes 2014 : full coverage)

Another member of the BJP , Bhojpuri film star Manoj Tiwari , who took the seat from North East Delhi, has a fleet of vehicles including Audi Q7, Mercedes Benz E280 , Fortuner and Honda City
GXI .

Actor -turned-politician Hema Malini , BJP candidate from Mathura , owns a Mercedes and Toyota Innova while her husband, the superstar Dharmendra has a Range Rover , Rover 800 and a motorbike in his name. ( Three stars south hope to win over western UP)

Nagaur Sitting Member of Parliament, Congress Jyoti Mirdha , the richest of the first phase of polls Rajasthan , woman is also a proud owner of Mercedes.

Party chief Kuldeep Bishnoi Haryana Janhit Congress has five cars , including a Jaguar XF , Audi Q7 and Range Rover.

Former cricketer Mohd Azharuddin , who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections on a Congress ticket Tonk – Sawai Madhopur , own a Honda CR- V and BMW 650i .

BJP contestant from Bellary , Karnataka – B Sreeramulu – is one of the few politicians to own the iconic Hummer in India.

Another BJP leader , Meenakshi Lekhi has not listed any vehicle in his name, but said cars Jaguar , BMW, Chevrolet Beetle and on behalf of her husband. Her husband , Aman Lekhi , a lawyer by profession.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has a BMW, he inherited.

Actress Gul Panag , the candidate of the AAP Chandigarh , has a scooter and a motorcycle TVS Hero Honda , along with a scorpion , an Audi and Innova .

Panag ‘s rival and BJP leader Kirron Kher has listed a Mercedes Benz to its name, as well as a scorpion , and a BMW on behalf of her husband. Congress MLA this seat , Pawan Bansal, has a Maruti Esteem and Honda City .

Anil Kumar Sharma Realty Baron , who is eyeing the seat Jahanabad in Bihar on a Janata Dal – United ticket , said having a Ford Endeavour.

One of the richest candidates , R Prabhakara Reddy, who is hoping to win the rural district of Bangalore on a JD ( S ) ticket , said nine vehicles engine . In addition to a Maruti 800
Jeep and Mahindra , which owns two Mercedes, Hyundai Santro , Hyundai Accent, Skoda Rider and a BMW. It also has a Royal Enfield Bullet .

Abhijit Mukherjee , son of President Pranab Mukherjee , who is seeking reelection Jangipur , West Bengal, have listed a car Maruti -800 in his affidavit .

Aam Aadmi Party Leader Shazia Ilmi been listed as one of yachts on behalf of her husband.

Congress leader Krishna Tirath Delhi has a humble WagonR .

Meanwhile, Sandeep Dikshit a sitting MP and son of former chief minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit , has a Nissan Micra, two sets of bicycles, TVS Scooty , one Bolero SUV and bike Hero (bought in 2012 for Rs . 3500 ) .

He also listed other BSA SLR bicycle on behalf of his daughter Kate M. (purchased Rs . 4,000 in 2012).

Other bikes on asset records include Dhruv Narayan Karn ( Left candidate Madhubani ) , while the AAP candidate from the same constituency , Neeraj Pathak, has listed a Royal Enfield bike , a sturdy two-wheeled vehicle commonly known as ‘ Bullet ‘ .

The gang ‘Bullet ‘ also includes BJP leader Araria , Bihar , Pradeep Singh, while rival JD -U Vijay Mandal has a ‘ Rajdoot ‘ – another sturdy bike, which used to be very famous at one point of time.

Among the variants humble Vespa scooter and car Maruti -800 have been declared by the Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui Bihar , while the journalist turned politician Chandan Mitra ( fighting out of West Bengal on the ticket BJP ) has a Honda motorcycle .

AAP leader Ashutosh has gotten a Yamaha bike, along with a Volkswagen car .

Some politicians, including Union Minister Sushilkumar Shinde , Congress leader Priya Dutt and BJP leader Nikhil Kumar Choudhary own tractors .

Militant attack on National Conference leader’s house in Pulwama; 2 cops killed

Srinagar : Two policemen were killed on Sunday when militants opened fire on the house of a youth leader in the power of the National Conference in Pulwama , the first terrorist attack directed electoral activities in Jammu and Kashmir this year.

Both attackers were later killed by the security forces . Shohda ( martyrs ) Brigade believed to be a shadow outfit of the militant group Lashkar -e- Taiba , claimed responsibility for the attack.

The militants opened fire on the residence Masoodi Yawar , who is organizing the youth wing of the National Congress in South Kashmir in Khrew in Pulwama , 35 km from Srinagar, this afternoon , police said .

Two policemen – Police Chief Abdul Hamid and Constable Vinod Kumar – posted on guard were wounded in the attack. They were taken to a nearby hospital where they were pronounced dead on arrival.

The attack took place when Mr. Masoodi held a party meeting at his residence , a spokesman for the National Conference , he said.

Security forces pursued the militants and occupied the neighboring fields , police said adding a militant was killed .

The other militant involved in the attack was holding up last reports arrived , police said .

This is the first militant attack focus on election- related activity in Kashmir since the timing of Lok Sabha polls was announced by the Electoral Commission.

Supreme Court stands by its verdict on commuting death sentence due to delay

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today dismissed the plea seeking review of its Center for January 21 which said the unexplained and disproportionate to decide clemency for convicts on death row is reason to delay the movement of his life sentence .

” We have gone through the petition and related documents and we find no merit . Consequently the rule ,” the court observed today.

While giving its verdict in January , the court had commuted the sentences of 15 death row prisoners and accepted that the continued detention of a prisoner awaiting execution amounts to cruel and violates the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Later, the high court also commuted the death sentence of the three murderers of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Today’s decision is likely to result in the court reject the petition for review in the case of the Centre .

Indian Air Force aircraft on standby for Malaysian plane search operations

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF ) today said it has maintained its aircraft on standby to take part in search operations to locate the missing plane from Malaysia with 239 persons on board.

“We kept our aircraft on alert and as soon as we have a forward, we are ready to take off for search operations ,” said an FIA spokesman .

The search area of the IAF is likely to be the Strait of Malacca, near the islands of Andaman and Nicobar .

The IAF has its Dornier aircraft, along with Mi-17 helicopters deployed in the Island territory and if need be , the Navy can deploy the P- 8I and maritime surveillance aircraft Tu- 142.

Malaysia has requested assistance from India to track his plane disappeared since the government here began the process of appointment of the persons appointed to share information and take the matter forward.

The Malaysia Airlines Boeing -777 aircraft bound for Beijing , which had five Indians on board, disappeared over the South China Sea on Friday, an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur.

India has a tri – service military command in Andaman and Nicobar and the Navy and Air Force conducted regular patrols in the area.

Search and rescue had been mobilized since early Saturday have failed to find the airliner in the South China Sea and the authorities have expanded the search area in the Andaman Sea , the Malaysian authorities said.

The authorities have put up last known point of contact with the air traffic control in East Malaysia – roughly halfway between Kota Bharu and the southern tip of Vietnam, flying at 35,000 feet.

Chaos for aam aadmi as Arvind Kejriwal takes local train in Mumbai

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Arvind Kejriwal campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections , in an auto rickshaw in Mumbai on Wednesday .
Mumbai: Arvind Kejriwal tour of Mumbai on public transport today left its main audience , the common man , stunned by the chaos.

Since I landed in the city this morning, the 45 – year-old has taken the public transport volunteers AAP, television crew and security personnel on their trail .

Aam Aadmi Party Mr Kejriwal he is parading through the constituencies where their candidates as Mayank Gandhi, Meera Sanyal and Medha Patkar opposed to national elections next month.

Although the trip by car and train were designed to strengthen the party representing the common man , who made things difficult for them in busy station Churchgate city , where people are each other pushing and metal detectors fell crowding of passengers and equipment media .

“They should make arrangements for the real aam aadmi ( common people ),” said a harried traveler.

After a 48 rupee rickshaw ride from the airport to Andheri Station , in the western suburbs of Mumbai , Mr. Kejriwal got on the local train and took a window seat for the 30 minute ride south of Mumbai for a private fundraising .

As Prime Minister, Mr Kejriwal refused to use a vehicle or lal batti marked out on the ground that the convoys create traffic jams and inconvenience travelers but critics argue that your train trip caused the same problem in the Churchgate station .

Police sources say the leader of the AAP had refused their advice to go by road and avoid the ” lifeline of Mumbai ” overcrowding.

Bombay Police are providing Mr. Kejriwal with Z category security , which includes coverage for police personnel and escort car .

After his spectacular success in Delhi, the AAP hopes grab a decent share of the vote in urban centers around Mumbai in not only the election of Lok Sabha , but also the assembly polls to be held later this year