Held detailed talks with Tajikistan FM Sirojiddin Muhriddin on all aspects of our bilateral agenda, including development cooperation. Also exchanged views on regional&international issues of interest. Agreed to focus on further enhancing our economic partnership:EAM S Jaishankar
Foreign Minister Sirojiddin & I shared a common view that while our bilateral strategic relations have grown and expanded over the years, there is potential for further strengthening our economic cooperation: Press Statement by EAM after meeting with Tajikistan's Foreign Minister
Among the regional issues, we also discussed Afghanistan. We share a similar outlook that durable peace in Afghanistan would require harmonizing the interests of all, both within and around that country: External Affairs Minister
If the peace process is to be successful, then it is necessary to ensure that the negotiating parties continue to engage in good faith with a serious commitment towards reaching a political solution: EAM S Jaishankar
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
We've requested EC to address EVM issue,& violence by BJP workers. It's EC's responsibility to ensure fair polls. Despite their tactics, Mamata Banerjee will win in Nandigram, & TMC will get win in previous 2 phases: Yashwant Sinha, TMC
CAPF, under instructions of Home Minister, has acted in a complete departure from its duty to act impartially, by being a mute spectator to continual violence perpetrated by BJP, perpetrating violence & intimidating electors voting for TMC & inducing voters to vote for BJP: TMC
You are called upon to immediately act upon all complaints filed during Phases 1 & 2, ensure that CAPF personnel against whom complaints have been filed
during Phases 1 & 2 aren't deployed for any election-related activity in the upcoming phases: TMC
EC issues factual report on incident involving EVM in Assam.
Polling party 149-Indira MV School of LAC 1 Ratabari (SC) met with incident. Party comprised a Presiding Officer & 3 polling personnel. They were accompanied by police personnel comprising a constable & a homeguard:EC
At about 9:20 pm, polling party hailed a passing vehicle & boarded it along with their EVM & other things without checking ownership of vehicle. As reported by them, they moved towards Karimganj&as they reached Kanaishil, Karimganj at 11:00 pm,they had to slow down in traffic: EC
As they slowed down, they were surrounded by a mob of about 50 people which started pelting stones at them. The mob also started abusing them and did not allow the vehicle to pass: Election Commission of India (ECI)
French warships arrive in Kochi ahead of La Pérouse joint naval exercise b/w navies of Quad members. They'll sail to Bay of Bengal for naval exercise from April 5-7
It's a training session b/w France, India, Japan, US & Australia: Captain Arnaud Tranchant, Tonnerre ship
There will be 8 ships, I will be the commanding officer of the task group as this training is a French initiative. We will make many such trainings to enhance interoperability b/w different navies: Captain Arnaud Tranchant, Tonnerre ship
This training is very comprehensive and intense. We alternate periods of theoretical learning and periods of practice. A number of women are inducted into the French Navy. We are about 15% of the total French Navy strength: Cadet officer Charlotte
BIMSTEC enjoys unique strengthen of connecting South & Southeast Asia. It has steadily gained prominence in our foreign policy. Participation of BIMSTEC leaders at our govt's swearing-in ceremony in May 2019, was a testament to it: EAM S Jaishankar at the 17th BIMSTEC Ministerial
BIMSTEC, over the years, has emerged as promising sub-regional grouping with growing strategic & economic interests of member states as well as International community in the Bay of Bengal region: EAM S Jaishankar
I'm glad that the region is witnessing rapid economic growth, with growing economic & political cooperation among the member states: EAM S Jaishankar
51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award will be conferred upon actor Rajinikanth, says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar.
Popular across generations, a body of work few can boast of, diverse roles and an endearing personality...that’s Rajinikanth for you. It's a matter of immense joy that Thalaiva has been conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Congratulations to him: PM Narendra Modi
(File pics)
My heartfelt thanks to the government of India, respected & dearest Narendra Modi, Prakash Javadekar & jury for conferring upon me the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award I sincerely dedicate it to all those who have been a part of my journey. Thanks to the almighty: Rajinikanth
West Bengal: BJP polling agent at booth number 173 in Keshpur beaten up allegedly by TMC workers. The polling agent has been rushed to a hospital. BJP leader Tanmay Ghosh's car vandalised
Details awaited
WB: A woman polling agent of BJP at booth no.173 in Keshpur beaten up allegedly by TMC workers today. Local BJP leader Tanmay Ghosh's car vandalised
Free&fair polls not being conducted here as TMC causing violence.Central forces inactive:BJP candidate from Keshpur assembly seat
I was going to a booth. There was a QRT of Police in front of our car & behind them was local media. When we reached there, there were 'Trinamooli gundas'. My security took us to car, where goons started hitting us with bricks & lathis: Pritish R Kuar, BJP candidate from Keshpur