--- Union Minister Ramdas Athawale slapped at Maharashtra event ---
Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale was slapped by a man at an event in Maharashtra's Ambernath on Saturday, police officials confirmed. The incident happened when Athawale was leaving the event. The accused, who was thrashed by Athawale's supporters and later taken into custody, has been identified as Pravin Gosavi.
--- EVM machine found lying on road in Rajasthan, 2 suspended ---
An EVM machine was found lying unattended on the national highway in Shahabad area of Kishanganj constituency in Rajasthan. Police were informed about the EVM after it was spotted by the locals of the area. Two officials have been suspended in connection with the incident and the machine has been kept in an EVM storage room.
--- Ready to give you guns, gunmen, money: H'yana BJP leader to voters ---
Addressing people ahead of local elections in Haryana, BJP candidate Manish Grover said, "I'm ready to provide you guns, gunmen, money, or anything you want." "I'll make sure you people don't fall short of anything till December 16 (polling date)," Grover added. He later clarified that he didn't mean to supply illegal weapons to people but assure them police security.
--- Rahul's interview paid news, take action: BJP to EC ---
BJP on Friday approached the Election Commission demanding action against Congress and its president Rahul Gandhi for his interview published in an English daily on Thursday, and called it a "shining example of paid news." Claiming Rahul intentionally tried to influence voters, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said, "No campaigning or such interviews should be done 48 hours before polling."
