Just a day ahead of Goa polls, a sting operation aired by a news channel has created a buzz on social media. In the video, it was alleged that Congress and TMC candidates in Goa were involved in horse trading and they were seen discussing the plans to change parties if there is a need after the elections. In the video, they can also be heard talking about the business opportunities, benefits and crores of money.

In the sting operation, the Congress leaders Avertano Furtado, Savio d’Silva, and Sankalp Amonkar and TMC’s Churchill Alemao were seen talking about the horse-trading. Later, the news channel took the video down.

But, the Aam Aadmi Party, who is all set for Goa election was quick enough to share the video on their social media handle and wrote that this is shocking news, the party further wrote that Congress and TMC MLA caught red-handed taking money for defecting to BJP if they win the election.

Congress further rubbished the claims of sting operation and said that the Aam Aadmi Party and BJP were trying to defame them by using a doctored video released during the 48-hour silence period before polling.

In an official statement, Goa Congress said, “A conspiracy has been hatched by BJP-AAP duo to defame the Congress and three of the party’s office-bearers. With malafide intention, through a news channel called ‘Hindi Khabar’, they have released a fake, distorted and doctored video during the 48 hour silent period. This is in violation of The Representation of People’s Act.”

In the statement, the grand-old party further wrote that they are trying to subvert democracy by attempting to interfere with free and fair elections. AICC in-charge Dinesh Gundu Rao, Goa Congress president Girish Chodankar and general secretary Sunil Kawthankar met with the chief electoral officer and have apprised him of the same and urged action against the channel and whoever is responsible for the doctored videos.

Later, Congress leaders registered their complaint with the chief electoral officer late at night as the situation developed. The chief electoral officer said the election commission was committed to providing a level-playing field to all. He added that an investigation has been ordered into the issue.

Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao said that they have filed a complaint with the election commission against AAP. The AAP is trying to influence the polls by directly attacking their candidates. Both BJP and AAP state chiefs were present on the news show, their involvement is clear.

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Schools shut for a week, government officials to work from home, construction activities not to be allowed between November 14-17, says Delhi CM Kejriwal after emergency meet on air pollution

Schools in Delhi will shift completely to offline classes starting Monday, all construction activity will be shut down, and government officials will work from home, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after chairing an emergency meet on air pollution in the city.
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The Member of Parliament from Krishnanagar Lok Sabha, Mahua Moitra has been appointed as the State in charge of All India Trinamool Congress, Goa with immediate effect. Elated by the news of being appointed as the State in-charge, Mahua Moitra in a tweet, said that she is looking forward to doing her very best. She further thanked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Assam Rifles commandant, others killed in ambush in Manipur

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Col Viplav Tripathi (CO-46 AR), wife, and his son died on the spot and the other injured were shifted to Behiang Primary Health Centre.

Manipur Chief Minister in a tweet condemned the attack on a convoy.
He said: “The state forces and paramilitary are already on their job to track down the militants. The perpetrators will be brought to justice.”

Maharashtra LoP Devendra Fadnavis condemns violence, appeals for peace, section 144 imposed in Amravati

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He said: “Tripura Police have exposed fake photos posted on social media. I appeal to the people of Amravati to maintain social harmony and peace. There should be action against leaders giving inciting speeches.”

Amravati’s minister Yashomati Thakur has informed that Section 144 has been imposed in Amravati in view of violence during protests against Tripura violence.

90 active Zika virus cases in Kanpur, 31 recovered

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Kerala’s southern districts expect heavy rains, IMD issues orange alert

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Minutes after the SC demanded emergency plan, Delhi CM Kejriwal calls emergency meet on city’s air quality

Minutes after the Supreme Court signaled the scale of the crisis, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called an urgent meeting to discuss the poor air quality situation in the city.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Environment Minister Gopal Rai and the Chief Secretary will be attending the meeting, a Delhi government spokesperson said.

Stone pelting reported at different places in Maharashtra during a protest march against violence in Tripura, government appeals for calm

Incidents of stone-pelting during protests against recent communal violence in Tripura were reported in Nashik, Amravati and Nanded districts of Maharashtra, informs Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse-Patil.

He said: “Muslims across the state had taken out a protest march today against the violence in Tripura. During this, stone pelting was done in Nanded, Malegaon, Amaravati, and some other places. I appeal to all Hindus and Muslims to maintain peace.” READ STORY

Bihar Panchayat polls sixth phase counting underway

The results for the sixth phase of the Bihar panchayat election 2021 started coming in on Saturday morning. At least 848 panchayats in 37 districts will see the results in this phase. The counting will be completed on Sunday.
The results today will decide the fate of 94,188 candidates. The state election commission has made elaborate arrangements for counting votes. READ STORY

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If possible, impose 2-day lockdown, says CJI Ramana over Delhi air pollution

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday told the Centre that air pollution is a serious situation and masks are being worn at home also. The observations came while hearing a plea on worsening air quality in the national capital. The court suggested imposing a two-day lockdown in the city amid worsening air quality.

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Indian Tennis great Leander Paes on Friday has joined Trinamool Congress in presence of West Bengal Chief Minister and party supremo Mamata Banerjee in Goa. This development comes ahead of the assembly elections in Goa next year. The West Bengal CM was on her visit to a poll-bounded coastal state. With this announcement, she also kicked off the TMC’s campaign in the state.

The Trinamool Congress took to micro-blogging site Twitter and stated that the TMC will ensure that every single person of the state sees the Dawn of Democracy that country has been waiting for since 2014.

“We are extremely delighted to share that Shri @Leander joined us today in the presence of our Hon’ble Chairperson @MamataOfficial! Together, we shall ensure that every single person in this nation sees the Dawn of Democracy that we have been waiting for since 2014!,” said the Trinamool Congress in a tweet.

Born in Kolkata, Leander Paes has won 18 Grand Slam titles in his career. Paes has spent some of his college years in the West Bengal capital, while his father Vece Paes is a Goan. After joining the party Paes said that after retiring from tennis, e wants to serve the people through the vehicle of politics. “Now I have retired from tennis. I want to serve the people through the vehicle of politics…..to make a difference to the country. Didi (Mamata Banerjee) is a true champion,” said 48-years old tennis legend.

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Along with Paes, former Miss India and Bollywood actress Nafisa Ali also joined the party in presence of Mamata Banerjee and senior leader Derek O’Brien The Kolkata-born Nafisa has been residing in Goa for the past few years.

After joining the party Nafisa criticized both BJP and Congress for the situation of Goa. She said that what the BJP has done and what unfortunately the Congress party allowed Goa to become is something that Goa doesn’t deserve to be.

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