Lok Sabha Elections Highlights: Congress Announces A List Of 7 Candidates For The Lok Sabha Elections
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On PM Modi's visit to Madhya Pradesh, CM Mohan Yadav said, " PM Modi is coming to Madhya Pradesh for the campaigning of 2nd phase of elections...this is a blessing that PM Modi is coming here, among people...he is people's person...he will inspire people to vote in favour of BJP", reported ANI.
The Karnataka BJP expelled KS Eshwarappa from the party for six years for embarrassing the party by contesting as an Independent from Shivamogga constituency, reported ANI.
Congress announced a list of 7 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, reported ANI.
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Congress is going to get more number seats in Karnataka...This has always been his (PM Modi) tactic to divide. How to take the country forward is important. Leaving this aside, he is talking about Hindu-Muslim, SC, OBC. He is doing all this for votes, not for the benefit of the country", reported ANI.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) announced candidates for the Lok Sabha elections in Punjab, with notable names including Harsimrat Kaur Badal for Bathinda, Mohinder Singh KP for Jalandhar, Ranjit Singh Dhillon for Ludhiana, Sohan Singh Thandal for Hoshiarpur, Nardev Singh Bobby Mann for Ferozepur, and Hardeep Singh Butrela for Chandigarh, reported ANI.
In Gujarat, on being elected unopposed from the Surat Lok Sabha seat, BJP's Mukesh Dalal said, "We were asking votes for a developed India. Today in Gujarat and in the country the first lotus has bloomed...Congress' form was rejected and the rest of the candidates withdrew their forms by supporting PM Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India", reported ANI.
73.05% voter turnout was recorded in Manipur Lok Sabha elections till 3 pm. Re-polling in 11 polling stations of the I-Inner Manipur Parliamentary constituency being held today, reported ANI.
In Gujarat, Mukesh Dalal, BJP's candidate from the Surat Lok Sabha seat collected his winning certificate after he was elected unopposed The Congress candidate's form was rejected by the Returning Officer, and the other eight candidates for the seat withdrew their nominations, reported ANI.
Gujarat BJP president CR Paatil took to social media and Congratulated Mukesh Dalal, candidate for Surat Lok Sabha seat, for being elected unopposed, reported ANI.
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Nehru ji always told the people to keep democracy alive, unless we keep democracy alive, we will not have proper governance in this country. They (BJP) are doing whatever they have to do to win the elections, they are not doing anything for the country", reported ANI.
While addressing a public rally in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi said, "I want to warn the countrymen. Congress and the INDI alliance have their eyes on your earnings and your property. The 'Shehzada' of Congress says that if their government comes to power, they will investigate who earns how much, who has how many properties...Our mothers and sisters have gold. It is 'stree dhan', it is considered sacred, the law also protects it. Now these people's eyes are on the 'Mangalsutra' of women".
"Their intention is to steal the gold of mothers and sisters... If you have an old ancestor's home in your village and you also purchased a small flat in your city for the future of your children. Then they will take away one of the two...This is Maovadi thinking, this is the thinking of communists. By doing this they have already ruined many countries. Now this same policy the Congress Party and INDI alliance want to implement in India", reported ANI.
Biju Janata Dal announced 7th list of candidates for Odisha Assembly elections.
Hindol- Mahesh Sahu
Raghunathpali- Archana Rekha Behera
Balikuda-Ersama - Sarada Prasanna Jena
Kaktpur- Tusharkanti Behera
Bangiriposhi-Ranjita Marandi
Bari-Biswa Ranjan Mallick
While addressing a public meeting in Kanker, Chhattisgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "ended terrorism from the country and Naxals are also on the verge of being finished."
He commented, that for five years former CM Bhupesh Baghel was in government during this Mahadev App case. For five years no action was taken against Naxals.
People form long queues at a polling station in Moirangkampu Sajeb of Imphal East to cast their vote.
Re-polling begins in I-Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency after incidents of violence were reported during last week's voting at some booths, where some miscreants opened fire and even destroyed EVM machines. Today, security has been heightened to ensure safe and fair elections.
Following the April 19 voting, Manipur Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) announced that re-polling would be conducted at the 11 booths.
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Lok Sabha Elections Highlights: Please follow this space and refresh this page for all the latest developments pertaining to Lok Sabha elections 2024.
Repolling At 11 Polling Stations In Manipur On April 22
Manipur chief electoral officer on Saturday announced repolling at 11 polling stations in Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency on April 22.The decision follows a directive from the Election Commission to declare the polls held at these stations on April 19 as null and void and schedule fresh polling.
The affected polling stations are Moirangkampu Sajeb and Thongam Leikai in Khurai constituency, four in Kshetrigao and one in Thongju in Imphal East district and three in Uripok and one in Konthoujam in Imphal West district, the official said.Incidents of firing, intimidation, destruction of EVMs at some polling booths and allegations of booth capturing were reported from conflict-hit Manipur that recorded a turnout of 72 per cent in the two Lok Sabha constituencies - Inner Manipur and Outer Manipur - on Friday.Earlier in the day, the Congress had demanded repoll in 47 polling stations alleging that booths were captured and elections were rigged.
Jagan Mohan Reddy To Resume Yatra From Monday
After a day’s rest following a stone attack during campaigning at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will resume his ‘Memantha Siddham yatra’ from Monday.YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) General Secretary Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said that the Chief Minister remains undeterred. “CM Jagan has been advised by doctors to take rest today but he will resume back from tomorrow at the same pace to continue the bus yatra.
The public eagerly awaits his return, ready to show their unwavering support and denounce such a heinous attack,” said the ruling party leader.Jagan Mohan Reddy sustained an injury on his left eyebrow after being hit by a stone in the Ajith Singh Nagar area on Saturday.As part of ‘Memantha Siddham Yatra’, the Chief Minister was standing on a special campaign bus to greet people when unknown persons pelted stones.Vellampalli Srinivasa Rao, the Vijayawada West MLA, who was standing next to Jagan Mohan Reddy, also sustained an injury in his left eye.
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