Breaking News Live Updates: BJP exaggerating gains in Kerala local body polls, says Congress

The Congress party is set to hold a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital on December 14, intensifying its campaign over alleged "vote chori" and the SIR issue, with party leaders describing the event as a crucial step in a decisive political battle against the BJP-led government.

Rally against 'vote chori' to protect every citizen's right: Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress leader D K Shivakumar asserted that his party's rally against alleged 'vote chori' in New Delhi is to protect every citizen's right to vote. Accusing the BJP-led Centre of restricting vehicles with Congress workers from entering Delhi to participate in rally, Shivakumarsaid that about 3,500-4,000 party leaders and workers have come from the state to participate in the event.

Party has given a very big responsibility: UP BJP chief

Newly elected BJP UP chief Pankaj Chaudhary on Sunday said that the party has given him a very big responsibility.

BJP exaggerating gains in Kerala local body polls: Cong

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal on Sunday said that the BJP was attempting to create a false narrative by claiming major gains in the Kerala local body elections. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Venugopal claimed that out of the state's total 1,199 local bodies, the BJP had increased its tally in only eight, reports PTI.

'Fighting for very long time': Karnataka Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Vote Chori rally

On Congress mega rally against 'Vote Chori', Karnataka Minister Madhu Bangarappa says, "... Today's rally is at the national level, but the whole issue started in Bengaluru's Mahadevpura, and we have been fighting for a very long time across the country. It is important to make people aware and to fight this threat to democracy..."

'Cleanliness drive reflects PM Modi, Gandhi’s vision as Rajasthan marks Govt anniversary,' says BJP MLA Gopal Sharma

On state-level cleanliness awareness program, BJP MLA Gopal Sharma says, "Fulfilling the dreams of PM Modi and Mahatma Gandhi, today, Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma has worked to make cleanliness a campaign involving every single person. A confluence of cleanliness and good governance is taking place... Tomorrow marks the completion of 2 years of the state government, and it's also the Chief Minister's birthday. These two coincidences are providing an opportunity for prosperity, development, tradition, inspiration, dedication, reverence, and respect in Rajasthan. For this, the people of Rajasthan stand united under the leadership of the Chief Minister, raising slogans in praise of Mother India."

Messi event chaos in Kolkata: Bhaichung Bhutia citicises VIP mismanagement, fans disappointed

On chaos at Lionel Messi's Kolkata event, former Indian footballer and Captain, Bhaichung Bhutia says, "I think it's very unfortunate. I think the organisers did their best, but sometimes it gets out of control, especially VIP culture - it becomes very difficult even for the organisers to stop a lot of VIPs who are not supposed to be there as well. I think they entered and crowded. The genuine fans did not really get to see Messi. So, I think that was where the fans were very upset. Hopefully, I think these kinds of mistakes don't happen...I heard 80,000 people came in to see Messi. Knowing that Messi is worshipped in Kolkata and in India, when they get disappointed paying such a high price and coming from such faraway places, I think it's very disappointing. I think the Govt has taken some steps and action...My only suggestion is that I think in future this has to be really well-organised and at the same time, a lot of unwanted VIPs surrounding should be avoided."

PM Modi’s Jordan visit aims to strengthen deep-rooted ties, says Ambassador Manish Chauhan

EAM Jaishankar meets Egypt, European foreign ministers on sidelines of Sir Bani Yas Forum in UAE

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Ahead of PM Modi’s visit, India’s envoy to Jordan praises ‘well-integrated’ Indian community

Ahead of PM Modi's visit, India's Ambassador to Jordan, Manish Chauhan, says, "The India community, which is approximately 18,000, is a very well-integrated community. It is active in all spheres and has done well. We are very proud of the Indian community here. We work very closely with them. We work with each other to celebrate events, and we are all eagerly awaiting the PM."