Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: PM Modi Thanks People Of Mangaluru For Turning Out In Record Numbers In Roadshow

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Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Please follow this space and keep refreshing the page for all the latest updates pertaining to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.BJP Set to Unveil Lok Sabha Poll ManifestoThe Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up to unveil its manifesto, termed Sankalp Patra, for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections on Sunday. The document is anticipated to highlight the party's emphasis on welfare, development, and a roadmap for 'viksit Bharat' (developed India). The release will take place at the party headquarters, coinciding with the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar, a revered leader from the Dalit community and a key figure in the framing of the Indian Constitution.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other senior leaders, is slated to attend the manifesto unveiling. With the BJP government having fulfilled several core ideological promises, such as the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the abrogation of Article 370, attention now turns to how the party's broader cultural and Hindutva agenda will be reflected in the manifesto.According to party sources, the manifesto will highlight measures targeting youth, women, farmers, and the economically disadvantaged, constituencies Prime Minister Modi has frequently addressed. The BJP had established a 27-member manifesto committee led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, which convened twice to deliberate on its contents. Prior to this, the party had undertaken various initiatives, including nationwide vans and social media campaigns, to gather public input.PM Modi to Address Rally in Madhya Pradesh's PipariyaPrime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally in Pipariya town, located in Madhya Pradesh's Narmadapuram district, on April 14, marking the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar. Narmadapuram, formerly known as Hoshangabad, falls under the Hoshangabad Lok Sabha constituency.Modi's address is expected around 11.45 AM in Pipariya town, as announced by the state BJP. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister's visit on the occasion of B R Ambedkar's jayanti, stating, "His arrival will fill us with energy, enthusiasm, and new strength in the current election period." Yadav highlighted the BJP's commitment to social harmony, a principle championed by Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.It is noteworthy that the Opposition has accused the BJP of seeking a sweeping mandate in elections with the alleged intent of undermining the Constitution.Mayawati to Kickstart BSP Campaign in Western UP Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati is set to kickstart her Lok Sabha election campaign in western Uttar Pradesh with a rally on April 14, after a hiatus of seven years, aiming to bolster support for the party, PTI reported. Mayawati will hold rallies from April 14 to April 23 in several constituencies, including Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Rampur, Moradabad, Bijnor, Nagina, Ghaziabad, Baghpat, Amroha, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Meerut, and Hapur.Western UP, encompassing constituencies like Bijnor, Nagina, Saharanpur, and Amroha, witnessed BSP candidates securing victories in the 2019 elections. These constituencies, slated for polls in the initial phase this year, have a significant presence of Dalit and minority community voters.

14/04/2024 22:31:21

'If Our Govt Forms, We Will Declare Western UP As Seperate State', Says Mayawati

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls 2024, BSP supremo Mayawati said, "If our govt forms, we will declare western UP as seperate state", reported ANI.

14/04/2024 21:57:10

PM Modi Thanks People Of Mangaluru For Turning Out In Record Numbers In Roadshow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media and posted on X, saying, "My gratitude to the people of Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada Parliamentary constituency for turning out in record numbers during today’s roadshow. This part of Karnataka and our Party have a very strong bond. People have blessed us for years, as they relate to our ideology of good governance and our efforts in preserving as well as celebrating our ancient culture."

14/04/2024 21:13:07

SP Announced Two Candidates, Fields Ram Bhuwal Nishad From Sultanpur, Aditya Yadav From Badaun

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Samajwadi party announced candidates from Badaun and Sulatnpur. Aditya Yadav to contest from Badaun and Ram Bhuwal nishad to contest from Sultanpur.

 

14/04/2024 21:04:42

Congress Releases List Of 10 Candidates, Fields Kanhaiya Kumar From North East Delhi

Congress released another list of 10 candidates for the upcoming general elections. Kanhaiya Kumar to contest from North East Delhi (against BJP North East Delhi candidate Manoj Tiwari), JP Agarwal to contest from Chandni Chowk (against BJP candidate from Chandni Chowk, Praveen Khandelwal), Udit Raj to contest from North-West Delhi (Yogendra Chandolia), reported ANI.

 

14/04/2024 20:23:19

PM Narendra Modi Holds Roadshow In Karnataka's Mangaluru

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls 2024, People in large numbers gathered to witness the roadshow of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Karnataka's Mangaluru, reported ANI.

 

14/04/2024 19:51:29

'PM Modi Completely Cut Off From People Of The Country', Says Priyanka Gandhi In Rajasthan

In Rajasthan's Jalore, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, "PM Modi "is completely cut off from people of the country adding that the officers are scared of telling him the reality". She also added that, "The country is facing issues with rising inflation and unemployment but the Prime Minister is unable to understand", reported ANI.

14/04/2024 19:09:17

People In Palari-Mandla Carry Chairs Above Their Heads To Shield From Rain To Listen Shivraj Singh's Speech

People in Palari-Mandla carried chairs above their heads to shield themselves from heavy downpour while they listen to former CM and BJP candidate from Vidisha, Shivraj Singh Chouhan's speech in Madhya Pradesh, reported ANI.

 

14/04/2024 19:04:02

Former HP CM Jairam Thakur Lauds BJP Manifesto Vision, Praises PM Modi And JP Nadda In Kullu

In Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, former Himachal Pradesh CM and BJP leader Jairam Thakur responded on BJP poll manifesto, stating, "I will talk about the manifesto tomorrow, however, I would like to congratulate PM Modi, and BJP national president JP Nadda for showing vision for the coming days of the party", reported ANI.

 

14/04/2024 19:01:33

'Request Congress To Stop Cheating Like This And Try To Be Creative', Says BJP Candidate Madhavi Latha

In Hyderabad, Telangana, BJP candidate from Hyderabad, Madhavi Latha reacted on Congress vs BJP manifesto, saying, "Has not the Nyay Patra (Congress Manifesto) cheated and taken away the four pillars of the BJP's? Who gave the names of Dalit, youth, farmers and women? Women, Dalits, Youth and farmers, they copied all four. They added 'economically weaker'. Are there no economically weaker in farmers, Dalits, youth or women?... I would like to request Congress to stop cheating like this and try to be creative. If you just want to be a copycat you better be so. People know whom to choose", reported ANI.

14/04/2024 18:18:02

'People In INDI Alliance Want To Finish Sanatana, Till Modi Is There, These Hateful Forces Will Never Succeed', Says PM

Addressing a rally in Mysuru, Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "People in INDI alliance want to finish 'Sanatana'. They want to destroy the powers of the Hindu religion. Till Modi is there, these hateful forces will never succeed, this is Modi's guarantee...2024 Lok Sabha elections will not just decide the next 5 years but the 'Viksit Bharat' of 2047", reported ANI.

14/04/2024 17:49:44

'Today's Era Is Watching A Transforming India', Says UP CM Adityanath In Dehradun

Speaking at a public rally in Dehradun, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Today's era is watching a transforming India... New India, which is respected by the world, knows how to provide security and gives a model of good governance to the world. It has a coordination of development and heritage", reported ANI.

14/04/2024 17:02:47

'Congress Leader Run Away As It Is Difficult To Stand Against PM Modi', Says Haryana CM Saini

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, saying, "Congress is busy in meetings every day. They prepare someone (for Lok Sabha polls) but they run away in the evening. Because it is difficult to stand against PM Modi. PM Modi's 10-year government is dimming their 55 years of governance... Their leaders are afraid that they would have to face defeat in 2024 just like they did in 2019", reported ANI.

14/04/2024 16:28:57

A Young Boy Dressed Like UP CM Yogi Adityanath Meets Him In Roorkee

Ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, a young boy dressed like Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met him in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. The CM also addressed a public rally here, reported ANI.

 

14/04/2024 16:18:12

'BJP Will Never End Reservations And Will Not Allow Congress To Do So', Says Amit Shah

While addressing a rally in Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "BJP will never end reservations and will not allow Congress to do so", reported PTI.

14/04/2024 15:49:45

'Give Narendra Modi A Third Term To Ensure Naxalism Is Eliminated In Chhattisgarh In 3 Years', Says Amit Shah

While addressing a rally in Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Give Narendra Modi a third term to ensure Naxalism is eliminated in Chhattisgarh in 3 years", reported PTI.

14/04/2024 15:21:22

'This Is A 'Jumlebaaz' Manifesto Of BJP', Says Maha Congress President Nana Patole

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole Slammed BJP Manifesto, saying, "This is a 'jumlebaaz' manifesto of BJP. If you take out the BJP's manifesto of 2014 and 2019 there is no difference...Nobody is going to trust this 'jumlebaaz' manifesto of the BJP."  

On gunshots fired outside actor Salman Khan's residence, he further adds, "In Maharashtra, law and order situation is spoiled; it's not the first incident, such incidents keep happening", reported ANI.

14/04/2024 15:15:41

Congress Leader Renuka Chowdhury Meets KC Venugopal In Delhi

On meeting with the Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal, Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury said, "I came here for some other matter. Whatever decision is taken will be in the favour of the Congress Party and its workers", reported ANI.

14/04/2024 14:22:51

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: BJP's Manifesto Is A Void Manifesto, Say Congress leader Harish Rawat

Former Uttarakhand CM & Congress leader Harish Rawat commented on the BJP's manifesto 'Sankalp Patra' and said that it was a void manifesto, "ours is related to work policy", he added

"BJP has never taken the manifesto seriously. People are aware of their promises. BJP has many differences in their sayings and actions. The UCC faced backlash from tribals, Sikhs and other communities and hence they (BJP) made Uttarakhand a pawn so that they could advertise. People are going to seize the BJP's guarantee this time, BJP is going to lose, people are going to vote for the change"

14/04/2024 14:21:04

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Dangerous Promises In I.N.D.I.A Manifesto, Says PM Modi In MP's Hoshangabad

Addressing a public rally in Hoshangabad, PM Modi said, "Look at the situation of INDI alliance, they are not able to decide that manifesto is a responsibility, a commitment to the people of the country. There are many dangerous promises in their manifesto. Their manifesto is to make the country financially bankrupt. One of their companion's manifesto says that they will eliminate nuclear weapons from India. Will any country think like this? Nuclear weapons are necessary for India in today's era. When the enemies have so much power and we say that we will destroy nuclear weapons, for whose benefit are you saying this? People are making such a promise. Can they protect the country? Just like their thinking, their manifesto is also dangerous."

14/04/2024 14:21:16

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: 'Sankalp Patra Is Ambition Of The Country' Says UP CM

UP CM Yogi Adityanath speaks on the BJP manifesto being released, "With a dedication to lead India towards a 'Viksit Bharat', with 14 new resolutions and based on the four pillars - the poor, youth, women and farmers, BJP has released its 'Sankalp Patra'. This Sankalp Patra is the ambition of the country, 'Jo desh ka ambition hai wahi Modi ka mission hai; Modi ka jo vision hai wahi hum sabkaa mission hai'... This is a 'Modi ki Guarantee' to every people in the country."

14/04/2024 09:15:35

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: 'Like Ambedkar BJP Always Fought For Social Justice' Says BJP National President JP Nadda

BJP national president JP Nadda says, "Today is the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar, we pay tribute to him. We all know that he fought for social justice. Following his path, the BJP always fought for social justice."

14/04/2024 09:10:56

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: PM Modi Along With Other Leaders Pay Tribute To Dr BR Ambedkar

PM Narendra Modi, BJP chief JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pay tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar at the BJP HQ in Delhi.           

The party will release its 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections shortly. 

14/04/2024 08:58:31

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh & BJP President JP Nadda Reach BJP HQ In Delhi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP President JP Nadda arrive at the party Headquarters in Delhi. 

14/04/2024 08:51:21

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: DMK Candidate Dayanidhi Maran Conducts Door-To-Door Campaign In Chennai

DMK sitting MP and candidate from Central Chennai constituency, Dayanidhi Maran conducts door-to-door campaign in Harbour Assembly constituency.

14/04/2024 08:48:14

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman Arrvies At BJP HQ In Delhi

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at the BJP Headquarters in Delhi, before the release of the BJP manifesto, 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the presence of PM Narendra Modi.   

14/04/2024 08:45:49

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Union Minister Amit Shah At BJP Delhi HQ Ahead Of BJP Manifesto Release

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the BJP Headquarters in Delhi.  The party will release its 'Sankalp Patra' for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the presence of PM Narendra Modi shortly.

14/04/2024 07:11:44

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: BJP Set To Unveil Lok Sabha Poll Manifesto Today

The BJP is set to unveil its manifesto, known as "Sankalp Patra," for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Sunday. It is anticipated to focus on welfare and development initiatives, along with outlining a roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) as a key part of its election agenda.