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"There is an attempt to divert attention from the issues that concern the nation in the name of nationalism. Those who speak against government are slapped with sedition charge," Patel said.

A JDS member slapped an independent women member in full view of those gathered during the local panchayat elections in Karnataka.

RSS leader J Nand Kumar said that Akhil Bhartiya Pratinidhi Sabha, the highest decision making body of RSS, will discuss legal action on the matter.

Jaitley urged the drivers of conventional media to give to the readers and viewers something which may be conventional but "fresh".

Most of these wards are in South Delhi Municipal Corporation where several councillors have been elected as MLAs.

Hooda also demanded setting up of a panel headed by a Supreme Court judge to go into the violence during the Jat quota stir.

"From 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' to better health and education facilities, our government's efforts towards women-led development are unwavering," Modi tweeted.

"Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who also holds the finance portfolio, will present the 2016-17 Budget in the Assembly on March 28," an official said.

It says the MPs should also ensure receipt of political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs before proceeding abroad.

We wish to reiterate the stand taken by our party vice-president Rahul Gandhi that the real estate bill should be brought in the Rajya Sabha at the earliest: Congress

The scrutiny will be held on April 30 and last date for the withdrawal of candidature is May 2.

Polls in the five states are expected to be held in April-May.

BJP which is trying to make inroads in Kerala, entered an electoral tie-up with Bhartiya Dharma Jana Sena.

The Prime Minister also criticised the UPA government for mocking NDA government's schemes.

"Rahul Gandhi is a lying machine and his claims in Parliament were devoid of facts. His speech was full of drama but lacked content," BJP National Secretary Shrikant Sharma said.