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Jairam Ramesh insisted that there was "no need to be defensive or apologetic" about the performance of UPA-II.

The party is allegedly battling infighting between Team Narendra Modi and Team Murli Manohar Joshi on the content of the manifesto.

He was accused in the murder case of Congress leader Mulu Modhwadia.

The party has issued a diktat to its members, asking women not to wear lipstick and men to abstain from alcohol until the elections are over.

"Shiv Sena was built by Uddhav's father. He has got everything on a platter, but Raj is struggling to build the party which he formed," Pawar said.

Former Karnataka chief Minister praised the RSS for the organisation's ability to mobilise voters.

Holding Kejriwal responsible for the end of power and water subsidy in Delhi from April 1, Congress termed giving free water as a drama by AAP.

Vasuki is the only woman candidate in the fray in all three constituencies in Chennai till date.

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said, "Modi must have deranged as he talks rubbish things and he needs to be treated in a mental hospital."

The BJP, which has given a ticket to Varun Gandhi who threatened violence against Muslims, has attacked Masood for his remarks against Modi.

Sabir Ali, who joined the BJP from JDU a day ago, has now been shown the door.

Gowda said, "AAP has come up with young leaders who want to fight against corruption, their voice will be there..."

Pramod Muthalik is contesting from two Lok Sabha seats, Dharwad and Bangalore South.

Congress says BJP office bearers, candidates, workers and supporters using religion and religious places, in violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi said the manifesto reflected the voice of the people.