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Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt backed Shiv Sena candidate Aaditya Thackeray, who is making his debut in electoral politics, and said that he hopes the Yuva Sena leader wins by a huge margin as the country needs dynamic young leaders. Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar hailed Sourav Ganguly as a "great leader". All this and more on today’s MyNation in 100 seconds.
 

In its election manifesto for Maharashtra polls, the BJP has promised Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar. However, there are several allegations against him. Why is the BJP keen to honour Veer Savarkar with Bharat Ratna? Watch the Video For Full Detail.

"Congress' nationalism has been suppressed by nepotism. Due to dynasticism, Congress is unable to see nationalism," PM Modi slammed the Congress while addressing the poll rally at Partur in Maharashtra

According to Alok Mitta, IG National Investigation Agency, out of the 127 known recruits into the ISIS from India, 33 were from Tamil Nadu. Uttar Pradesh (19), Kerala (17), Telangana (14), Maharashtra (12), Karnataka (8) and Delhi (7) were the other states to figure in this list.

At Akola in Maharashtra, PM Modi blamed the Congress for not giving Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar and BR Ambedkar 

Shiv Sena candidate Aaditya Thackeray is the first member of the Thackeray clan to contest an election after Bal Thackeray founded the party in 1966

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Maharashtra for election rallies as the state will go to polls on October 21. PM Modi will be at Akola, Jalna and Panvel for the rallies to highlight the achievements of the Centre. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, used the occasion of Haryana election campaign to eulogise the state for realising his dreams of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. Incidentally, the Prime Minister was speaking at Charkhi Dadri, the constituency from which Babita Phogat is being fielded on a BJP ticket. Watch MyNation in 100 seconds for the top news from across the country.
 

Taking to Twitter, official spokesperson of the Election Commission of India, Sheyphali Sharan said that there would be a ban on the exit polls from 7 am to 6:30 pm on October 21

From value-based education to kids to creation of one crore jobs to Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar, the BJP poll manifesto is replete with promises 

With the BJP promising Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar in his Maharashtra election manifesto, let’s take a look at several allegations against the leader and the rebuttals for the same. 

Currently, elections in Maharashtra are the talking point in the Country. Every party is working hard and trying to get an upper hand in the state. The same goes with the news channels and websites, they are also covering it on a big scale. So, on August 5th Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Maharashtra's Jalgaon dared the opposition to bring back Article 370. He openly challenged the other parties to make this agenda a part of their manifesto.

A streak that began in March 2013, is ongoing and has now resulted in a world record. The feat was achieved at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune after India thrashed the Proteas by an innings and 137 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series for the Gandhi-Mandela Trophy

Taking a jibe at the Prime Minister for the Chandrayaan-2 mission, Rahul Gandhi, the former AICC chief said that shooting rockets to the moon won’t feed hungry stomachs. 

Prime Minister pushes for strengthening rural infrastructure and sets aside Rs 25 lakh crore for development of villages. Addressing an election rally at Sakoli, the Prime Minister said the work is being done with a larger vision for farmers.