Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: 'BJP Is Going To Win All The Seats In J &K', Says Rajnath Singh In Kathua

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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.Lok Sabha Elections: Congress Nominees In Gujarat To File Nominations Between April 15-17Congress candidates in Gujarat will file their nomination forms for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections between April 15 and 17.All 26 constituencies in Gujarat will vote on May 7 in the third phase of the general elections. Bypolls for five assembly segments are also scheduled to be held in the state on that day.   The Congress has so far fielded candidates on 20 constituencies while nominees for four more seats are yet to be announced. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has declared candidates for two seats it will contest in alliance with Congress under the INDIA bloc.   Senior leaders of Congress will accompany the candidates when they submit their nomination forms to the returning officers of the respective constituencies, as per a statement issued by the party.Gujarat Congress chief Shaktisinh Gohil, senior leaders Jagdish Thakor, Bharatsinh Solanki, Siddharth Patel, Amit Chavda, Rajya Sabha member Amiben Yagnik, among others, will remain present when the candidates submit nomination forms, it said.  Congress nominees for Banaskantha, Surendranagar, Jamnagar and Bardoli will file their nomination forms on April 15 and candidates for Kutch, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad West, Amreli, Chhotaudepur, Valsad, Panchmahal and Porbandar on Tuesday.Nomination forms for Patan, Junagadh, Anand, Kheda, Dahod, Vadodara and Surat will be submitted on Wednesday, the party said.Shah To Address Election Rally In Manipur On April 15Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address an election rally in Manipur’s Imphal East district on April 15, a state BJP leader said on Friday.Shah will arrive at Imphal airport around 2 pm and will head to Hapta Kangjeibung in the district to attend the public meeting, Manipur BJP general secretary K Saratkumar Singh said.The home minister will later visit the party office here and depart for Delhi around 4.20 pm, he said.The Lok Sabha elections in the state will be held in two phases. Inner Manipur and parts of Outer Manipur will go to polls on April 19, while voting in the remaining areas of Outer Manipur will be held on April 26.The BJP has fielded state education minister Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh as its candidate for Inner Manipur, and announced its support for Naga People's Front nominee K Timothy Zimik in Outer Manipur. 

15/04/2024 22:52:22

'BJP Is Going To Win All The Seats In J &K', Says Rajnath Singh In Kathua

in Kathua, J&K, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "BJP is going to win all the seats in Jammu and Kashmir", reported ANI.

 

15/04/2024 21:07:59

'Aadhe Jail Mein Hain, Aadhe Bail Par Hain', Says JP Nadda On Opposition Leaders In Puducherry

During a road show in Puducherry, BJP national president JP Nadda said, "I ask you- Isn't Rahul Gandhi out on bail? Isn't Sonia Gandhi out on bail? Isn't Chidambaram out on bail? Isn't Karti Chidambaram out on bail? Ins't Sanjay Singh out on bail? Isn't Kejriwal in jail? Isn't Manish Sisodia in jail? Isn't Satyendar Jain in jail? 'Aadhe jail mein hain, aadhe bail par hain'", reported ANI.

 

15/04/2024 19:22:53

'BJP Has Done Development In Tamil Nadu Because It Respects State's Heritage', Says PM Modi

While addressing a public rally in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "BJP has done development in Tamil Nadu because it respects Tamil Nadu's heritage. Takes inspiration from it...BJP is working towards the dreams of politicians such as MGR", reported ANI.

 

15/04/2024 19:17:44

EC Uses Helicopters To Transport Polling Teams And VVPATs For Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Polls

Election Commission took to social media and posted on X, saying,"Polling teams along with EVMs and VVPATs enroute to four polling stations of Pipsorang Circle, Arunachal Pradesh on MI-172 choppers. The sorties mean they can avoid foot march and ensures that the team reaches their location along with election material safely." Arunachal Pradesh Assembly elections will be held on 19th April, along with the first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024.

 

15/04/2024 18:32:51

Congress Names Mukesh Singh Chauhan For Lucknow East Assembly By-Elections

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Congress announced Mukesh Singh Chauhan as its candidate for bypolls to Lucknow East Assembly constituency, reported PTI.

15/04/2024 18:06:14

'Digvijaya Singh Only Made Madhya Pradesh A 'Bimaru' State', Says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

While addressing a public gathering in Rajgarh, former MP CM and senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan, said, "What did you do (for Madhya Pradesh) when you (Digvijaya Singh) had everything? You only made Madhya Pradesh a 'bimaru' state", reported PTI

 

15/04/2024 17:22:20

'Your Support Is Giving Sleepless Nights To DMK & INDIA Alliance', Says PM Modi In Tirunelveli

Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, addressing a public rally in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Your support is giving sleepless nights to DMK & INDIA alliance", reported ANI.

 

15/04/2024 17:07:27

'I Have Big Plans, Kissi Ko Darne Ki Zaroorat Nahin Hai', Says PM Modi

In an interview to ANI, PM Modi said, "I have big plans...kissi ko darne ki zaroorat nahin hai. My decisions are not made to scare anyone or to diminish anyone. They are made for the overall development of the country".

15/04/2024 16:40:52

'This Time BJP Is Going To Be Wiped Out', Says Akhilesh Yadav In Muzaffarnagar

In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said, "This time BJP is going to be wiped out. Farmers and youth are seen standing with the Samajwadi Party and the INDIA alliance...The identity of their government is loot and lies, apart from this they have no other identity", reported ANI.

 

15/04/2024 16:05:06

'If BJP Wins, There Will Be No Elections In The Country In Future', Says CM Mamata

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said, "If you want to protect the country's independence, then remove the BJP (from power), only then the country will remain independent. If this party wins the upcoming elections, there will be no elections in the country in future. This is an autocratic government. They want one leader, one nation, one 'Bhashan', one 'bhojan' in the country", reported ANI.

 

15/04/2024 15:41:15

'Govt To Give Free Medical Treatment To Seniors Citizens Above 70 Under Ayushman Bharat Yojana', Says PM Modi

While Addressing a public rally in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "We have decided to provide free medical treatment under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana to senior citizens above 70 years of age. Also, around 10 crore women associated with the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) will be provided training in IT, health, tourism and retail sectors", reported ANI.

 

15/04/2024 15:13:52

'BJP's Sankalp Patra Means Modi's Guarantee', Says PM Modi In Thiruvananthapuram

Addressing a public rally in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Yesterday in Delhi, BJP has released its Sankalp Patra. BJP's Sankalp Patra means Modi's guarantee... Under Modi's guarantee, India will become the center of world-class infrastructure. Under Modi's guarantee, India will achieve a memorable achievement like Gaganyaan in the field of space. Under Modi's guarantee, farmers will continue to get the money of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. Along with all this, 3 crore new houses will also be built for the poor. Every citizen above 70 years of age will get free treatment...In BJP's development approach, a broad roadmap is available for every section and every society of Kerala", reported ANI.

 

15/04/2024 11:59:27

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Rahul Gandhi, Congress Candidate Holds Roadshow In Wayanad

Congress MP and candidate from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, Rahul Gandhi holds a roadshow in Wayanad

CPI has fielded Annie Raja from this seat and BJP has fielded its state unit chief K Surendran.

15/04/2024 09:39:48

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: 'Congress Party Has Given Me Opportunity To Serve From Jalandhar', Says Congress Candidate Charanjit Singh Channi

Former Punjab CM and Congress candidate from Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat, Charanjit Singh Channi says, "The Congress party has given me the opportunity to serve from Jalandhar. I will go to Jalandhar as a servant. I will go there as 'Sudama' and I request the people of Jalandhar to look after me as Lord Krishna. I prayed that I have the strength to fulfil the expectations of the people."

15/04/2024 09:39:48

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: 'Congress Party Has Given Me Opportunity To Serve From Jalandhar', Says Congress Candidate Charanjit Singh Channi

Former Punjab CM and Congress candidate from Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat, Charanjit Singh Channi says, "The Congress party has given me the opportunity to serve from Jalandhar. I will go to Jalandhar as a servant. I will go there as 'Sudama' and I request the people of Jalandhar to look after me as Lord Krishna. I prayed that I have the strength to fulfil the expectations of the people."

15/04/2024 09:35:56

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: 'What Gandhi Family Has Done For Country Won't End Because Of What PM Modi Says' Congress Leader Gehlot

Former Rajasthan CM & Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said that some individuals are leaving the Congress party out ED, CBI whereas some are leaving because they are unsure about the party’s future. He said, those “who are determined towards ideology, won't leave ever, whether we remain in power or not”.

“The DNA of the country and of the Congress is the same and the Country will have to look towards Congress ultimately. BJP should look into itself, there is unrest within the party, and who will contest from which seat in Congress, the BJP shouldn't be worried about it (regarding Amethi & Raebareli). Top leadership including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others decide who will contest from which seat. What the Gandhi family has done for the country won't end just because of what PM Modi says”. 

15/04/2024 07:52:28

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Sankalp Patra Will Give Further Impetus To BJP's Work Done In Past 10 years, Says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

"PM Modi launched the 'Sankalp Patra' [BJP's manifesto] to give further impetus to the work that has been done after 10 years. The Sankalp Patra is committed to the development of the poor, women, farmers and youth. Developing India in the 21st century is the commitment of the Sankalp Patra" said Union Minister and BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan.

15/04/2024 07:44:05

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Agendas Promised By BJP Before 2014 Have Vanished JMM Candidate Vijay Kumar Hansdak

MM leader Vijay Kumar Hansdak, party's candidate from Jharkhand's Rajmahal constituency stated on April 15, that agendas that were promised by BJP in 2014 before coming to power "have now vanished".