New Delhi (ANI): National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Wednesday said that terrorism in all of its forms and its financing are amongst the most serious threats to international peace and security. He made the remarks at the 18th meeting of the Secretaries of Security Council of SCO member states, underlining that any act of terrorism, regardless of its motivation, is unjustifiable.

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai today exuded confidence in winning the state Assembly polls slated to take place on May 10 and said that the BJP is an “ever-ready party” which is prepared for the elections.

The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the Karnataka Assembly polls today.

Chief Election Commissioner said that the polling will take place on May 10 and the counting of votes will be done on May 13.

Speaking to the reporters after the announcement of dates, Bommai said that the party will return to power on the basis of the work it has done for the public.

“The ECI has declared the election dates. Election Commission has announced the dates. Polls will take place on 10th May & results will be announced on 13th

“Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and its financing are amongst the most serious threats to international peace and security. Any act of terrorism, regardless of its motivation, is unjustifiable,” Doval said during his opening remarks at the Shanghai Group Meeting.

Doval, in his remarks also called upon the member states to have mutual respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval with the top officials as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) level NSA meeting starts, in New Delhi on Wednesday. —PHOTO BY ANI member states.

“The Charter calls upon member states to have mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity of states, non-use of force or threat of its use in international relations,

KARNATAKA CHIEF MINISTER ON STATE ASSEMBLY POLLS

Congress is Strong, will win, says Kharge on K’taka Election and seeking no unilateral military superiority in areas,” he added.

The NSA thanked the top delegates for accepting his invitation to the meeting and said the participation of officials will not only enrich the discussions but also prepare the ground for a successful summit in a few months’ time. Regarding connectivity, he said that it remains a key priority for India.

“We stand ready to cooperate on investing

RaGa to start K’taka campaign from site of 2019 remark on PM in and building connectivity in the region.

Expanding connectivity is also important to ensure that such initiatives are constituted,” he said. Doval also underlined that India’s foreign policy is based on these very principles and reflects “our commitment in every possible manner”. He also highlighted the issue of Chabahar port during the meeting.

“India is committed to fulfilling its obligations in the under the

International NorthSouth Transport Corridor and the inclusion of the Port within the framework of INSTC,” Doval stated. India became a member of SCO in June’17, but our relations with SCO countries go back several centuries, he added. India became a full member of SCO on June 2017, while the SCO was established in 2001. India currently holds its Presidency and is holding a series of events.

Resolve to throw out the 40 per cent commission govt, says Congress Bengaluru (Agencies): The Congress said that it is ready to face elections and resolve to throw out the “anti-people 40% commission government”.

Randeep Surjewala, General Secretary In-charge of Karnataka, said the Congress will form the government with the blessings of people.“As Karnataka goes to polls on 10th May, 2023, Congress resolves to usher in a New Era of Peace-ProgressProsperity and rebuild Brand Karnataka, Restore Kannadiga Pride, with Congress Guarantees at the centre of a welfare driven Government,” he said.

May. BJP is an everready party with strong organisation and we are prepared for the polls. The double-engine government has done a good job in terms of in- frastructure and others. People cutting across all sections have shown a great deal of support. I am sure that on May 13, BJP will get an absolute majority,” he said.

New Delhi: Soon after the schedule for the Karnataka Assembly polls was announced, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that the party will win the polls and the high command with the opinion of victorious candidates will decide the chief ministerial face.

CVoter survey predicts clear majority for Congress

New Delhi: ABPCVoter opinion poll or survey, released on Wednesday, 29 March, has predicted a clear win for the Congress party. As per poll, Congress will win 115 to 127 seats, BJP will get 68 to 80 seats, and the Janata Dal (Secular) will get 23 to 35 seats.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at the Parliament House, in New Delhi on Wednesday. —PHOTO BY ANI

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