Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Highlights: Congress To Decide On Party Candidates At CEC Meet On Thursday

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Highlights: Follow this space for all the latest updates on the upcoming 18th General Elections from all across the country.

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Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Highlights: Hello and welcome to this space brought to you by ABP Live. Follow this space for all the latest updates on the upcoming 18th General Elections from all across the country. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is anticipated to release the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024 after March 13, according to India Today, citing ECI sources. The Election Commission's teams are on the ground reviewing the election preparation of several states, and the exercise will likely be completed by March 13.The Election Commission of India's senior officials meet on a regular basis with the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of various states to identify problem areas ahead of the elections. According to the article, the ECI is deliberating on practical issues such as the transportation of electronic voting machines (EVMs), the need for security personnel, vigilance along state borders, and so on.  Meanwhile, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a 10 day visit to 12 states and union territories. Officials have said that he will visit: Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi.On Monday, at a public event in Chennai, PM Modi stated: "The BJP central government is committed to the development of Tamil Nadu. People of DMK are having a problem that the Government of India is sending money directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries here...I want to tell them (DMK) that Modi will not let you loot the money of the people of Tamil Nadu and the money you looted will be recovered and spent for the people of the state. This is Modi's guarantee."Earlier on Monday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi lambasted the central government over the State Bank of India (SBI) moving the Supreme Court seeking an extension of time to disclose electoral bond details, terming it a last-ditch attempt ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections to hide Prime Minister Narendra Modi's real face.In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, Narendra Modi has put his entire force in order to hide the 'donation business'.  

06/03/2024 20:01:24

21 Lok Sabha, 147 Vidhan Sabha Seat Discussed: Odisha BJP MP Jual Oram

On alliance for Lok Sabha elections, BJP MP from Odisha Jual Oram says, "Discussion has taken place on all seats. 21 Lok Sabha and 147 Vidhan Sabha, every seat has been discussed."

06/03/2024 18:34:00

NDA Will Win LS Elections For Sure: National President Of SBSP

National President of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) and Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar says, "NDA will win the elections for sure, we are with NDA. There is no competition as the opposition is not strong. We speak of 'roti, kapda, makan' for our poor and deprived people..."

06/03/2024 18:32:14

'Be More Careful': Election Commission Issues Advisory To Rahul Gandhi

Election Commission of India (ECI) issues an advisory to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. After considering all facts in the matter related to certain remarks against Prime Minister, including Delhi High Court order and his reply, the Election Commission of India has advised him to be more careful and cautious in the future.

06/03/2024 18:29:31

Former TMC Leader Tapas Roy Joins BJP

Former TMC leader Tapas Roy, who had quit West Bengal's ruling party two days ago, joined the BJP.

06/03/2024 17:03:11

Bihar's Development Gained Pace After 'Double-Engine' Govt Took Over: PM Modi

Bihar's development gained pace after 'double-engine' govt took over: PM Modi in Bihar's Bettiah

06/03/2024 16:51:23

INDIA Alliance Want To keep Bihar In Lantern Age: PM Modi

"While NDA trying to put up solar panels, INDI alliance want to keep Bihar in lantern age," says PM Modi.

06/03/2024 16:47:21

'During RJD Rule In Bihar, Only One Family Prospered: PM Modi

"Till there was 'laalten raaj' (RJD rule) in Bihar, only one family prospered. Today, when I tell this truth, they abuse me. The biggest concern of corrupt INDIA bloc is that Modi doesn't have family," says PM Modi addressing Viksit Bihar programme in Bettiah, Bihar.

06/03/2024 16:45:15

Champaran Satyagrah Made Mohandas Into Mahatma: PM Modi At Bihar Rally

"This is the land that gave new life and consciousness in the fight for India's Independence and made Mohandas (Karamchand Gandhi) 'Mahatma Gandhi'. From Viksit Bihar to Viksit Bharat, there's no better place than Bettiah and Champaran to take this resolution," says PM Modi addressing Viksit Bihar programme in Bettiah, Bihar.

06/03/2024 16:39:36

Champaran Satyagrah Transformed Mohandas Into Mahatma: PM Modi At Bihar Rally

At the Bihar rally, PM Modi recalled Champaran Satyagrah, saying it "transformed Mohandas (Gandhi) into Mahatma."

06/03/2024 15:30:15

PM Modi Holds Unplanned Roadshow In Bengal's Barasat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 12 kilometres long unplanned roadshow in West Bengal's Barasat, earlier today.

06/03/2024 14:05:55

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live: MVA To Discuss Seat-Sharing In Mumbai Today

The Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance will meet for seat-sharing discussion for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Prakash Ambedkar, President of Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi, is also attending the meeting.

06/03/2024 10:38:00

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Mamata Govt Increases Salaries Of Asha Workers By Rs 750

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says the salaries of Asha workers have been increase by Rupees 750. 

"They are our pride as they work very hard. They support us in all the bad times. I am happy to announce that the salaries of Anganwadi workers have also been increased by Rs 750 from April. The ICDS helpers get about Rs 6,000, their salaries will be increased by Rs 500 from April 1. I hope they do well in life. 'Maa Maati Maanush' government shall always be with the people," she says. 

06/03/2024 10:02:11

LS Polls 2024 Live—Will Contest All 3 LS Polls In Valley On Own: National Conference

The National Conference (NC) will contest all the three Lok Sabha constituencies in the Kashmir valley on its own, said the party on Tuesday.

06/03/2024 09:48:58

LS Polls 2024 Live—'Excited To Meet PM': School Student Who Will Travel With Modi In Underwater Metro

Pragya, a school student who will travel with PM Narendra Modi on the Underwater Metro says "I am very excited to meet PM Modi and travel with him on the underwater metro..."

06/03/2024 09:19:37

LS Polls 2024 Live: Locals From Sandeshkhali Reach Barasat Where PM Modi Will Address Rally

Locals from Sandeshkhali reach Barasat where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a women's rally during his Bengal visit. 

06/03/2024 08:55:31

LS Polls 2024 Live—BJP To Take Decision On All 28 LS Seats In Karnataka Today: Yediyurappa

The Bharatiya Janata Party Central Election Committee (CEC) will "by and large" decide candidates for all the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, said BJP leader BS Yediyurappa.  

06/03/2024 07:13:01

LS Polls 2024 Live: PM Modi's Next Stop In Kolkata Today In His 12-State Tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Kolkata on Wednesday where he will inaugurate the Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section of Kolkata Metro's East-West corridor, also India's first venture into underwater metro services. 

05/03/2024 23:46:15

LS Polls 2024 Live: 'Maharashtra is now out of BJP's hands', State Congress chief claims

Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole said at a press conference in Mumbai earlier today, "Maharashtra is now out of the BJP's hands; that's why, whether it's PM Modi, Amit Shah, or (JP) Nadda, they are visiting (the state). This shows that their leadership in Maharashtra has become very fragile." (PTI)

05/03/2024 23:16:01

LS Polls 2024 Live: Rahul Gandhi to announce 10-point poll promise in Wednesday rally — Report

Rahul Gandhi to announce 10-point poll promise for the youth and unemployed people of the country in the rally to be addressed by him and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Badnawar District of Madhya Pradesh, on March 6, ANI reported citing Sources.

05/03/2024 23:14:46

LS Polls 2024 Live — Congress manifesto would be based on the voice of people: Imran Pratapgarhi

Congress leader Imran Pratapgarhi on the party's manifesto committee meeting in Delhi, "Earlier, the Congress party had made it very clear that our manifesto would be based on the voice of the people. We asked for people's opinions, and they gave many suggestions. Now we have compiled all and made a draft of (manifesto)." (PTI)

05/03/2024 22:33:10

LS Polls 2024 Live — Congress in process of finalising candidate names: Sachin Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot says, "We had a good meeting. We are in the process of finalising the names...A CEC meeting will happen on March 7. We will declare the names as the elections are not far...We are strengthening the INDIA alliance..." (ANI)

05/03/2024 21:53:20

LS Polls 2024 Live — Congress Manifesto Panel To Submit Finalised Draft To Kharge On Wednesday: Chidambaram

After the Congress meeting regarding the manifesto before the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader P Chidambaram says, "We have prepared the draft manifesto. Now it will go to the CWC. They will finalize the manifesto. Tomorrow we will hand over this draft to the Congress President..." (ANI)

05/03/2024 20:51:28

LS Polls 2024 Live — Home minister Amit Shah slams Uddhav Thackeray

Uddhav Thackeray should be ashamed of allying with those who opposed surgical strike: Union minister Amit Shah (PTI)

05/03/2024 20:42:42

LS Polls 2024 Live — JP Nadda addresses BJP meeting in Belagavi, Karnataka

BJP National President JP Nadda addresses the Belagavi Cluster Core Committee Meeting in Kakati

05/03/2024 20:42:41

LS Polls 2024 Live — JP Nadda addresses BJP meeting in Belagavi, Karnataka

BJP National President JP Nadda addresses the Belagavi Cluster Core Committee Meeting in Kakati

05/03/2024 18:45:59

LS Polls 2024 Live — Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) merges with Sukhbir Badal-led SAD

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal tweets, "The Shiromani Akali Dal family has been further strengthened today with the merger of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt) led by its president S Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa into the party..."

05/03/2024 18:12:56

LS Polls 2024 Live — I.N.D.I.A. Parties Opposing PM Modi To Promote Dynastic Politics: Amit Shah

"All INDI alliance parties opposing Prime Minister Modi promote dynastic politics," says Amit Shah at rally in Jalgaon.

"How can parties promoting dynastic politics strengthen democracy in country," Amit Shah asks at a youth rally in Maharashtra's Jalgaon. (PTI)

05/03/2024 18:04:02

LS Polls 2024 Live — Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay on decision to join the BJP

Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay said after announcing his resignation to join politics, "I felt that I had done enough work there (in judiciary), but some work is set to be done for people who cannot go to the court or do not have the resources to go to the court. They are very helpless, and I should help them with the little resources I have for them, and that's why I have decided to join politics. I will be joining the BJP." (PTI)

05/03/2024 17:57:24

LS Polls 2024 Not About Making Modi PM Again, But About Making India self-Reliant By 2047: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said while addressing the 'Yuva Sammelan' in Maharashtra's Jalgaon earlier today, "I am here to talk about the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. If people think it's an election to make Narendra Modi PM again, then it's wrong. It's about making India developed and self-reliant by 2047." (PTI)

05/03/2024 16:43:55

LS Polls 2024 Live — KCR Announces BRS And BSP Alliance In Telangana

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) to contest Lok Sabha polls together in Telangana, announces BRS chief K Chandrashekar Rao.

05/03/2024 16:23:19

LS Polls 2024 Live — PM Modi’s speeches are available in 8 languages AI dubbings

PM Modi’s speeches are available in 8 languages through these 8 accounts. These dubbings are being done through AI. In yet another technological leap, BJP does this for the first time in the world. This follows PM using AI for translating his speeches live in Kashi Tamil Sangamam etc.

https://twitter.com/NaMoInBengali | https://twitter.com/NaMoInKannada | https://twitter.com/NaMoInTamil | https://twitter.com/NaMoInTelugu | https://twitter.com/NaMoInPunjabi | https://twitter.com/NaMoInMarathi | https://twitter.com/NaMoInOdia | https://twitter.com/NaMoInMalayalam  

05/03/2024 16:23:42

LS Polls 2024 Live — Govt trying to make Odisha the gateway of 'Viksit Bharat': PM Modi in Jajpur

"Odisha's sanklap is 'abb ki baar 400 paar'. The '400 paar sanklap' will make India the third largest economy of the world. It will also help in bringing a government again that takes strong decisions," says PM Modi addressing a public meeting in Jajpur, Odisha.

"In the last 10 years, the BJP government has done unprecedented development in Odisha. We are trying to make Odisha the gateway of 'Viksit Bharat'," he remarked, as per PTI.

05/03/2024 15:51:25

LS Polls 2024 Live — 'Earlier govts weren't interested in completing projects on time': PM Modi in Odisha

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Odisha, "Today's event is also a recognition of how rapidly the work culture has changed in our country over the years. The earlier governments were not interested in completing the projects on time. Whereas our government tries to rapidly complete the projects. After 2014, those projects which were stuck, lost in the country were completed..." (ANI)

05/03/2024 15:45:17

LS Polls 2024 Live — Biju Patnaik played crucial role in development of Odisha: PM Modi

 "Today is the birth anniversary of Biju Patnaik. He had played a crucial role in the development of Odisha and the country. I pay my tributes to him on behalf of the entire country," says PM Modi in Odisha.

05/03/2024 15:41:45

LS Polls 2024 Live: Ajit Pawar-led NCP to hold constituency review meeting, Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal, Baba Siddiqui to take part

In view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, NCP has called Lok Sabha constituency review meeting. The meeting will take place for 2 days. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and party leaders Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal, Baba Siddiqui and others are present at the meeting.

05/03/2024 15:35:05

LS Polls 2024 Live — PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crore in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates, dedicates to the nation and lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crore in Chandikhole, Odisha. The projects relate to sectors including Oil & Gas, Railways, Road, Transport & Highways and Atomic Energy.

05/03/2024 15:32:26

LS Polls 2024 Live: PM Modi in Odisha's Chandikhole

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public event in Chandikhole, Odisha. Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crore.

05/03/2024 15:14:35

Poll Body Issues Direction To DM/SPs In Bengal For Upcoming Lok Sabha Elections

ECI says "Be absolutely impartial, transparent, accessible to all parties equally and ensure level playing field. Absolutely Zero Tolerance to any violence in democracy. No scope for any kind intimidation/ threat to voters and candidates. Ensure transparency in giving permissions for grounds, meeting places- First In First Out Principle"

05/03/2024 13:48:29

Ex-Congress Leader Arjun Modhwadia Joins BJP

05/03/2024 13:09:00

'Will Be Placing Suggestion Boxes...': Gujarat BJP Chief CR Paatil

On inviting suggestions from the public for the party manifesto ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Gujarat BJP chief CR Paatil says, "We will be placing suggestion boxes at the party's district offices, temples and colleges across the state. From the Kamalam office in Gandhinagar, two suggestion boxes each are being sent to every Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat. We will try to include the suggestions from the public in our poll manifesto."

05/03/2024 11:14:02

Former Gujarat Congress Chief Arjun Modhwadia To Join BJP Today

05/03/2024 11:05:47

'In PM Modi's Parivar...': BJP Leader Shehzad Poonawalla Over Lalu's 'Parivarvaad' Jibe

On former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav's 'Parivarvaad' jibe on PM Narendra Modi, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla said, "In Lalu's Parivar, there is Tejashwi and Tej Pratap, in Sonia's Parivar there's Rahul and Priyanka, in Stalin's Parivar there's Udayanidhi, in Mulayam's parivar there's Akhilesh Yadav, but in PM Narendra Modi's parivar, there are no sons or daughters of his own but it is the sons and daughters of the country for whom he is working... Today, those who consider their family as their country instead of considering the country as their family are abusing PM Modi because he has shut their business of menace. These are the same dynastic parties who indulge in corruption to fill their treasures and enrich themselves. They have been using abusive terms against PM Narendra Modi since 2014. They have abused him on his caste, his background, his parents... Ironically, people of these political parties who cook and eat meat during the holy month of 'Shravan', who call Ramcharitmans potassium cyanide, who say Ram Mandir is a 'gulaami ki nishaani', those who question the existence of Ram are handing out certificates of being Hindu."

 

 

 

 

05/03/2024 10:08:41

'PM Modi Head Of Family Of 140 Cr Indians': Rajbhar On Lalu's 'Parivarvaad' Jibe

On former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav's 'Parivarvaad' jibe on PM Narendra Modi, SBSP Chief OP Rajbhar said, "... Lalu Prasad Yadav was a renowned politician in the National as well as state politics. Now he is out of both... PM Narendra Modi is the head of the family of 140 crore Indians. The responsibility for their safety, their happiness, and their rights lies upon him... 140 crore Indians are thriving under the watch of PM Narendra Modi."

05/03/2024 09:34:40

'BJP Will Have To Answer...': Congress's Surendra Rajput On Speculations About UP Cabinet Expansion

Congress leader Surendra Rajput stated: "Speculations have been going on for several days. Om Prakash Rajbhar has been giving new date every time. Let the notification come. The BJP will have to answer its veteran leaders, MLAs for four, five terms, what will they do...if Om Prakash Rajbhar gets minister's post."

05/03/2024 09:32:41

PM Modi To Unveil Multiple Projects Worth Over Rs 19,600 Crore In Odisha

PM Modi on Monday will launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crore in Odisha. 

05/03/2024 09:31:24

'Mere Rhetoric': DMK On PM Modi's 'My Country, My Family Remark'

On PM Narendra Modi's "My country is my family" remark, DMK leader Saravanan Annadurai said: "It's a mere rhetoric. I want to ask the Prime Minister, what has he done for the country in the last 10 years? You promised so many things. You promised Rs 15 lakhs if you brought back the black money which is stashed away. Why are you not giving these Rs 15 lakhs to your family members and cheating on them?..."