BAJRANG BALI KI JAI!

Opposition only knows ‘Gaali politics’, Congress abusing me, punish their abuse culture: PM Modi slams Congress

The only aim of BJP is to make Karnataka the number one State in the country, stresses PM Narendra Modi

Moni Sharma

Ankola: Accusing Congress of ‘abuse culture’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged the people of Karnataka to punish those indulging in abuse, while casting their vote in polling booths on May 10.

He said Congress and its leaders hate and abuse him because he has crashed their “corrupt system”. “In this election, Congress is seeking votes in the name of its leader who is retiring...the other way in which they are seeking votes is by abusing Modi, whoever feels like is abusing,” Modi said.

Addressing a public meeting in Ankola in Uttara Kannada district, he said: “Will anyone in Karnataka accept this abuse culture?

In the last 9 years, I have busted Congress’ fake name scam. Our government ensured the poor get their rights, by removing fake names. Because of our measures, we have saved `2.75 lakh crore from going into wrong hands.

—Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

NADDA HOLDS ROADSHOW IN HAROHALLI

BJP national president JP Nadda held a roadshow in Harohalli, Ramanagara on Wednesday. Nadda said, ‘The BJP has been receiving massive support across Karnataka, which is telling of the fact that our government is sure to return to serve the interests of the Kannadigas.’ More on P5

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Birthday wishes to Rajasthan CM Shri Ashok Gehlot Ji. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.

3000 relief camps are being organized across the state. There is enthusiasm among the common people towards these relief camps. So far 43 lakh families have been provided relief through these camps and 1.97 crore guarantee cards have been distributed. Turn to P7, More on P8

During CM Ashok Gehlot’s visit to Udaipur, Gehlot held a dialogue with tribal girl students, during which a student of Karauli asked CM Gehlot, “Were you really a magician?” There was loud laughter in the entire auditorium and CM also laughed. Gehlot answered, “My father was a magician. I participated in many programs related to magic with him. And when questions were asked about the schemes during the presentation of the budget as to how will the plans be implemented, then I used to say that plans will be implemented with magic.”

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‘NALAYAK’: KHARGE’S SON GETS EC NOTICE

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s son Priyank Kharge has been issued a showcause notice by the Election Commission for his comments on PM Modi. Calling his remarks “abusive” and prima facie, a violation of the Model Code of Conduct, Commission said without any response from his side, it will take appropriate action. He has been asked to respond by today.

PM TARGETS RAJ GOVT OVER JPR BLAST ACQUITTAL

PM Modi in Mudbidari targeted Raj govt for acquittal of accused of 2008 Jaipur serial bomb blast. He said there was a bomb blast in Rajasthan a few years back in which more than 50 people were killed and all accused were acquitted. He accused Congress of following policy of appeasement. 71 people had died in 2008 serial bomb blasts in Jaipur. Rajasthan HC acquitted all accused in February this year terming the probe as lopsided.

Ajay Banga is new World Bank boss!

First India Bureau Washington: IndianAmerican business leader and former Mastercard Inc. chief, Ajay Banga, 63, was on Wednesday appointed as the next President of the World Bank, which said it looks forward to working with him on the World Bank Group Evolution process. In Feb, President Joe Biden had said, US would be nominating Banga, to lead World Bank.

The Executive Directors of the World Bank has selected Ajay Banga as President of the World Bank unopposed for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023. —World Bank

ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON PUTIN?

Ukraine’s drone strike at Kremlin shocks the world!

l Uraine: Drone attack was staged by Moscow

First India Bureau

Moscow: Russia on Wednesday claimed that Ukraine targeted Kremin with a drone strike in a failed bid to assassinate President Vladimir Putin . Russia said that Ukraine attacked the Kremlin with drones overnight in a failed bid to kill President Vladimir Putin. It said no damage or casualties took place, adding that Putin was l Ukraine city announces 58-hr curfew from May 5

Priyanka Gandhi Likely To Visit Jaipur

TODAY not at Kremlin at the time of attack. “Putin is working in Novo Ogaryovo, outside Moscow, on Wednesday,” it said. Kremlin said, it considered attack to be planned terrorist action.

First India Bureau Jaipur: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi will reach Jaipur on Thursday. She will visit the Katju family in C-Scheme here. Priyanka Gandhi is scheduled to reach Jaipur airport at 5:45 pm in a charter plane from Hubli in Karnataka. The Katju family is related to the Gandhi family.