New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Notwithstanding bomb blasts in Assam today, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will undertake a visit there tomorrow to address a public meeting, marking his entry into the campaign trail. Singh, who represents Assam in the Rajya Sabha, will address a public meeting in Dispur, PMO sources said. He will also address a public meeting in Dibrugarh, about 400 kms from Guwahati.
At least seven people were killed and 61 others injured in two bomb blasts triggered by suspected ULFA militants in Maligaon area in Guwahati and Dhekiajuli near Tezpur.
The programme had been firmed up some time back and it remains unchanged, the sources said.
This is the first election meeting of Singh, who underwent a cardiac bypass surgery on January 24.
Singh, who has been projected as the Prime Ministerial candidate by the party, is also visiting Uttarakhand this week for campaigning. PTI
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EC seeks report on Rahul poll conduct violation allegation
Lucknow, Apr 6 (PTI) Acting on a complaint regarding violation of model code of conduct by Congress general secretary and candidate from Amethi parliamentary constituency Rahul Gandhi, the Election Commission has sought a report from Sultanpur district magistrate in this regard.
"The Commission has received a complaint from some person alleging that more than five persons accompanied Rahul during his nomination on April 4. A report has been sought from the Sultanpur district magistrate in this regard," Additional Chief Electoral Officer Amrit Abhijat told reporters here.
Abhijat said that as per EC directives, not more than four persons, including the candidate, are allowed inside the room, where nominations are filed. PTI
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US is not and never will be at war with Islam: Obama
Dubai, Apr 6 (PTI) Reaching out to the Muslim world, President Barack Obama today said that the US "is not and will never be at war with Islam" as he sought to rope in close ally Turkey in the critical fight against terrorism.
Addressing a packed Turkish parliament, Obama said: "Let me say this as clearly as I can." "The United States is not and never will be at war with Islam. In fact, our partnership with the Muslim world is critical ... In rolling back a fringe ideology that people of all faiths reject," Obama said during his first state visit to a Muslim nation after becoming US President in January.
Describing Turkey as a key US ally in many areas, including the fight against terrorism, he said there should be greater bond between Americans and Muslims.
Obama's visit is being closely watched by an Islamic world that harboured deep distrust of his predecessor, George W Bush.
Obama clearly sought to draw a distinction between Islam and terrorist groups like al-Qaeda saying the latter did not represent the vast majority of Muslims.
"America's relationship with the Muslim world cannot and will not be based on opposition to al-Qaeda," he said, adding that the US sought broad engagement based upon "mutual interests and mutual respect." PTI
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At least seven people were killed and 61 others injured in two bomb blasts triggered by suspected ULFA militants in Maligaon area in Guwahati and Dhekiajuli near Tezpur.
The programme had been firmed up some time back and it remains unchanged, the sources said.
This is the first election meeting of Singh, who underwent a cardiac bypass surgery on January 24.
Singh, who has been projected as the Prime Ministerial candidate by the party, is also visiting Uttarakhand this week for campaigning. PTI
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EC seeks report on Rahul poll conduct violation allegation
Lucknow, Apr 6 (PTI) Acting on a complaint regarding violation of model code of conduct by Congress general secretary and candidate from Amethi parliamentary constituency Rahul Gandhi, the Election Commission has sought a report from Sultanpur district magistrate in this regard.
"The Commission has received a complaint from some person alleging that more than five persons accompanied Rahul during his nomination on April 4. A report has been sought from the Sultanpur district magistrate in this regard," Additional Chief Electoral Officer Amrit Abhijat told reporters here.
Abhijat said that as per EC directives, not more than four persons, including the candidate, are allowed inside the room, where nominations are filed. PTI
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US is not and never will be at war with Islam: Obama
Dubai, Apr 6 (PTI) Reaching out to the Muslim world, President Barack Obama today said that the US "is not and will never be at war with Islam" as he sought to rope in close ally Turkey in the critical fight against terrorism.
Addressing a packed Turkish parliament, Obama said: "Let me say this as clearly as I can." "The United States is not and never will be at war with Islam. In fact, our partnership with the Muslim world is critical ... In rolling back a fringe ideology that people of all faiths reject," Obama said during his first state visit to a Muslim nation after becoming US President in January.
Describing Turkey as a key US ally in many areas, including the fight against terrorism, he said there should be greater bond between Americans and Muslims.
Obama's visit is being closely watched by an Islamic world that harboured deep distrust of his predecessor, George W Bush.
Obama clearly sought to draw a distinction between Islam and terrorist groups like al-Qaeda saying the latter did not represent the vast majority of Muslims.
"America's relationship with the Muslim world cannot and will not be based on opposition to al-Qaeda," he said, adding that the US sought broad engagement based upon "mutual interests and mutual respect." PTI
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