LS polls 2019: BJP slams Rahul Gandhi on China remark, Tom Vadakkan joins BJP & more in March 14 election wrap-up

From BJP slamming Rahul Gandhi for calling PM Modi 'weak', to Congress leader Tom Vadakkam joining the BJP and more, take a look at the top stories of the day in March 14 election round-up.

With each passing in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls 2019, political parties are coming up with new issues to hit out at each other and intensify their electoral campaign. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hits out at Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi for calling PM Modi 'weak' leader after China once again blocked listing of Masood Azhar as a UN-designated terrorist at the UNSC.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit in an interview said that former PM Manmohan Singh was a 'weak' PM then PM Modi, however, she later said that her remarks were twisted.

Take a look at what all happened in March 14 election round-up.

1. BJP slams Congress president Rahul Gandhi for calling PM Modi 'weak'

The BJP on Thursday slammed Rahul Gandhi for calling PM Modi a 'weak' leader and scared of Chinese president Xi Jinping after China once again blocked listing of Masood Azhar as UN-designated terrorist. BJP asked Rahul Gandhi what about former PM PT Jawahar Lal Nehru who supported China for its permanent seat in the UN Security Council. Read the full story here.

2. Congress leader Tom Vadakkan joins BJP

Senior Congress leader and close aide to veteran leader Sonia Gandhi, Tom Vadakkan on Thursday joined BJP. In a major blow to the Congress party, was the former All India Congress Committee (AICC) Secretary. Vadakkan slammed the Congress party for its stand on the Pulwama terror attack and the way Congress reacted on the air strikes conducted by the Indian Air Force on Jaish terror camps in Balakot, Pakistan. (Photo: ANI) Read the full story here.

3. Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit on her 'weak' Manmohan as PM remark

Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in an interview to a news channel was quoted saying that former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was a 'weak' then PM Modi. However, after her comment went viral, she later clarified saying that her comments were distorted. (File Picture) Read the full story here.

4. NCP announces the first list of 12 candidates

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) which has aligned with the Congress party for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, on Thursday declared its first list of 12 candidates. The party has fielded senior leader Supriya Sule from Baramati. The party has also given the ticket to Mohammad PP Faizal from Lakshadweep. It has also decided to field sitting MPs Udayanraje Bhosale and Dhananjay Mahadik from Satara and Kolhapur, respectively. (File Picture) Read the full story here

5. TMC MLA Arjun Singh joins BJP

A Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Arjun Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Arjun Singh joined the party in the presence of BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, party's state election committee convenor Mukul Roy. Slamming the TMC, the rebel leader said that earlier the party was known for ‘Maa Mati Manush’ is now about "money money money." (File Picture) Read the full story here
  
6. Shiv Sena asks BJP to remain cautious while inducting leaders from opposition parties

BJP's ally Shiv Sena on Tuesday asked its alliance partner to be cautious while inducting leaders from opposition parties. Shiv Sena said doing so may pose problems in the future. "The incoming from the Congress and NCP may be seen as beneficial today, but it can cause problems in future, we have this experience. Today, people are coming because there is power. When there is none, they will find other relations," Shiv Sena in an editorial piece in party mouthpiece 'Saamana'. (Photo: PTI) Read the full story here.

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