Lok Sabha Elections HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi: AAP, Congress Leaders Meet To Chalk Out Poll Strategy

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Lok Sabha Elections HIGHLIGHTS: Please follow this space and keep refreshing the page for all the latest developments pertaining to the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections. PM Modi Arrives In Kolkata, To Address 3 Poll Rallies In Bengal On Friday Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to address three election rallies in West Bengal on Friday, arrived in state capital Kolkata on Thursday evening, an official said. The Prime Minister went straight to the Raj Bhavan from the airport, he said, adding, the PM will stay the night at the governor house.PM Modi is scheduled to address public meetings in Krishnanagar, Purba Bardhaman and Bolpur Lok Sabha constituencies on Friday. "PM Modi reached the Raj Bhavan around 10.20 pm. Security arrangements have been tightened around the governor house and other parts of the city," the official told PTI. The PM was welcomed by Governor C V Ananda Bose at the Raj Bhavan.Amit Shah To Address Poll Rally In North Goa On Friday Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah will address an election rally in North Goa on Friday, a senior party functionary said on Thursday. Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade told reporters that Shah, a star campaigner of the saffron outfit, is scheduled to address the rally in Mapusa town of North Goa at around 5 pm.Tanavade said more than 25,000 people are expected to attend the gathering. The BJP has fielded four-time MP Shripad Naik from North Goa, where his main rival is Congress candidate Ramakant Khalap. Revolutionary Goans Party leader Manoj Parab is also in the fray.This is the second biggest rally organised by the ruling party in Goa in run-up to the Lok Sabha polls in the coastal state. On April 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had addressed a poll rally in South Goa. The tiny coastal state, which has two Lok Sabha seats -- North Goa and South Goa -- will vote in the third phase on May 7.

03/05/2024 23:17:38

Delhi: AAP, Congress Leaders Meet To Chalk Out Lok Sabha Polls Strategy

A meeting of AAP and the Congress' coordination committee was held on Friday to discuss the alliance's strategy in Delhi for the Lok Sabha elections, as reported by news agency PTI. Polling for the national capital's seven Lok Sabha seats will be held in the sixth phase on May 25.

Devender Yadav, the interim chief of the Congress' Delhi unit, said the meeting was held for improved coordination between the two parties' workers. "Today, we held a meeting in order to improve coordination between the workers of both parties. We took some important decisions. Seven coordinators have been elected," he said, as quoted by PTI. "The coordinators discussed the issues being faced so that those can be resolved at the local level. We will also implement the suggestions that come to us," Yadav added.

03/05/2024 21:39:41

Case Filed Against Amit Shah, Madhavi Latha, Others For Violating EC Guidelines During Poll Campaigning

Hyderabad, Telangana: Case registered against T Yaman Singh, BJP's Hyderabad candidate Madhavi Latha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, state party chief G Kishan Reddy and party leader Raja Singh for violating guidelines of Election Commission during election campaigning. 

03/05/2024 20:48:27

I.N.D.I.A Bloc Coordination Committee Meet Underway In Delhi

I.N.D.I.A bloc Coordination Committee meeting underway in Delhi. AAP and congress leaders discuss campaign coordination for the Lok Sabha Elections in Delhi.

03/05/2024 19:49:20

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Felicitated By BJP Leaders At Public Meeting In Vijapur, Mehsana Today

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel was felicitated by BJP leaders at a public meeting in Vijapur, Mehsana today.

 

03/05/2024 19:44:13

PM Modi Holds Roadshow In Ranchi

Jharkhand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts a roadshow in Ranchi in support of BJP candidate from the Lok Sabha constituency, Sanjay Seth.  

03/05/2024 18:42:30

Our Congress Govt Was Reflection Of Whole Nation: Shashi Tharoor

Panaji, Goa: "In recent years, the experience of Muslims has not been good. This is happening for the first time in this country that no Muslim is an MP in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. No Muslim is a minister in the cabinet. This is a wrong thing that the BJP has done. Our (Congress) government was the reflection of the whole nation. But, they want to change the identity of the nation with their slogan of 'Hind, Hindu, Hindutva'. This is not good," says Congress MP & candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor on AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi's 'Muslims in today's India are in a situation similar to that of the Jews during Hitler's era' remark in a podcast with ANI.

03/05/2024 18:40:15

Rahul Gandhi Arrives In Pune

Congress MP and candidate from Wayanad and Raebareli, Rahul Gandhi arrives in Pune, Maharashtra.

03/05/2024 18:38:53

Mansukh Mandaviya Holds Roadshow In Gujarat's Porbandar

Gujarat: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Porbandar, Mansukh Mandaviya holds a roadshow in Porbandar with actress Rupali Ganguly.

03/05/2024 18:05:02

Amit Shah Attacks Uddhav Thackeray's 'Fake Shiv Sena' In Maharashtra

Maharashtra: During a public rally in Sangli, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "...I want to ask the chief of 'fake' Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray, you should make it clear in front of the people of Maharashtra, should CAA be implemented or not? should PFI be banned or not? Construction of Ram temple was good thing or bad thing? Removal of triple talaq was a good thing or not?... Uddhav ji won't answer this because he is scared of his new vote bank...The vote bank of Sharad Pawar and Congress has now become his vote bank..."

03/05/2024 17:30:43

My Adivasi Brothers And Sister Have Right On Jal, Jungle, Zameen Of Jharkhand: PM Modi

Jharkhand: In Singhbhum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "My adivasi brothers and sister have a right on the jal, jungle, and zameen of Jharkhand. JMM and Congress consider it their property, which is why they are openly looting every resource of the state. JMM was involved in such a big liquor scam. Sand is being illegally mined and looted. Everyone from small leaders to the former CM, everyone is involved in it... After taking away the lands of adivasis, they have their eyes on the lands of the Indian Army..."

03/05/2024 15:36:34

You Elected Me To Fulfill Big Goals: PM Modi In Bolpur

West Bengal: In Bolpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today, I am seeing a different atmosphere here...I am here to seek your blessings. In 2014, you elected Modi not only to run the government or to show the power of PM post. You elected me to fulfill big goals."

03/05/2024 15:34:50

PM Modi's Impromptu Roadshow In Bengal's Krishnanagar

PM Modi's impromptu roadshow in Krishnanagar during his visit to West Bengal today.

03/05/2024 15:33:45

PM Modi In West Bengal

PM Narendra Modi addresses election rally in in West Bengal's Bolpur, says, "I bow before all the mothers and sisters who have come here today."

03/05/2024 15:32:59

'Rahul Gandhi Wapas Jao': BJP Workers Raise Slogans In Raebareli

Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh: BJP workers raise slogans of 'Rahul Gandhi wapas jao' at Congress leader and party candidate from Raebareli Rahul Gandhi.

03/05/2024 15:30:42

Congress Leader Raj Babbar Files Nomination From Gurgaon Lok Sabha Seat

Gurugram: Congress leader Raj Babbar files nomination from Gurgaon (Haryana) Lok Sabha seat. Haryana votes on all 10 Lok Sabha seats on 25th May. BJP has fielded Rao Inderjit Singh from the constituency.

03/05/2024 14:26:53

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Smriti Irani's Dig At Congress's Move To Elevate KL Sharma

Taking a swipe at the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi, Amethi's sitting MP and BJP leader Smriti Irani said "We will not leave a stone unturned in welcoming the guests (referring to Rahul Gandhi)." Her remarks came as a response after the grand old party finally revealed who will be contesting from Amethi and Raebareli on Friday, the last day to file nominations for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections. Both the constituencies are scheduled to go to polls on May 20. 

"No member of the Gandhi family contesting from Amethi in itself is an indication that Congress has accepted its defeat from Amethi even before elections," Amethi MP & Union Minister Smriti Irani remarked. Read the full report here. 

03/05/2024 14:24:25

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: 'I Would Still Want A Gandhi To Fight From Amethi,' Says Congress's KL Sharma

Congress's Amethi candidate Kishori Lal Sharma on Friday said he would rather a Gandhi fight from the seat, but he cannot refuse the party's order which asked him to fight the election.

Sharma, a close aide of the Gandhi family, has been fielded by the Congress from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat – a longstanding bastion of the Gandhi family, breached in 2019.

"Even today, I want the Gandhi family to contest the election from Amethi. But I consider it my duty to accept the order given by the family," Sharma told PTI at the Gauriganj Congress office here.

"I have always been a 'sevak' of the Gandhi family and whatever responsibility the Gandhi family has entrusted to its sevak, I will fulfil it," he said.

After days of suspense, Congress on Friday fielded Sharma, a representative of Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, and before them, Rajiv Gandhi, in Amethi, as its candidate for the seat. (PTI Input)

03/05/2024 13:39:56

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Chief Arrives At Raebareli Congress Office As Rahul Will File Nomination Shortly

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge arrives at Raebareli Congress Office ahead of Rahul Gandhi's nomination filing from the seat. BJP has fielded Dinesh Pratap Singh from Raebareli.

03/05/2024 13:26:58

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: BJP's Karan Bhushan, Son Of MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Files Nomination For Kaiserganj

BJP candidate from Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat and son of BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh- Karan Bhushan filed his nomination from Kaiserganj on Friday. 

03/05/2024 12:54:48

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Congress's Amethi Candidate KL Sharma To File Nominations Shortly

Congress candidate from UP's Amethi Lok Sabha seat KL Sharma arrived at the District Magistrate's office to file his nomination.

03/05/2024 12:50:24

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Holds Roadshow In Delhi. VIDEO

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami held a massive roadshow in Delhi, in support of the BJP candidate from South Delhi, Ramesh Bidhuri.

03/05/2024 12:34:45

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: PM Modi Takes Dig At Rahul Gandhi's 'Daro Mat' Slogan Over Raebareli Contest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday ridiculed the fact that there was no Gandhi family member contesting the Amethi Lok Sabha seat this year. Referring to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's slogan of 'daro mat [Don't be scared]' PM Modi said: "Bhago mat [Don't run]."

Read the full report here. 

03/05/2024 11:51:10

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Here's What Sanjay Raut Has To Say On Rahul Gandhi's Candidature From Raebareli

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, commenting on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's candidature from Raebareli Lok Sabha seat, said, "Rahul Gandhi is not the person who is going to get scared. He fights and wins from Wayanad, however, we all had that wish that someone from the Gandhi family should fight from Uttar Pradesh whether it's Amethi or Raebareli. Sonia Gandhi has informed Rahul Gandhi to fight from Raebareli and we welcome that. Since the period of Indira Gandhi, the Nehruvian family kept fighting from Raebareli. Anyone can win Amethi, KL Sharma is part of the Gandhi family member. This time Smriti Irani is not going to Lok Sabha, but KL Sharma is."

03/05/2024 11:47:18

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: For First Time In 25 Years, Amethi Will Not Have Contender From Gandhi Family

Congress on Friday finally brought an end to the long-standing suspense around its candidates from the Gandhi family's traditional bastions--Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh, on the last day of filing the nominations for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024. The grand old party announced Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi as it candidate from Rae Bareli and Congress loyalist Kishori Lal Sharma from Amethi. Read full report here. 

03/05/2024 11:31:24

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Here's What Congress's Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Has To Say

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said: "I am in a rush because I have to leave for Raebareli to attend the nomination filing of 'bhaiya' (Rahul Gandhi). Kishori Lal Sharma is going to contest from Amethi and you know him for 40 years. He is very well aware of the issues of Amethi. We will fight together and will ensure Kishori Lal Sharma's victory..."

03/05/2024 10:30:37

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Extols Kishori Lal Sharma's Candidacy In Amethi

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in an X post said, "Our family has had a long association with Kishori Lal Sharma ji. He has always been dedicated to serving the people of Amethi and Raebareli. His passion for public service is an example in itself."

"Today it is a matter of joy that the Congress Party has made Shri Kishori Lal Ji a candidate from Amethi. Kishori Lal Ji's loyalty and dedication towards duty will definitely bring him success in this election," she said.

03/05/2024 10:08:28

Pehle Kaha 'Daro Mat' Ab 'Amethi Se Lado Mat', BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla As Congress Fields Rahul From Rae Bareli

On Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's candidature from Raebareli, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, "Rahulji, you said 'Daro Mat' and now you are saying 'Amethi se Lado mat'. The Congress has confirmed that they have surrendered and have run away from Amethi... After defrauding Amethi for so many years, they went to Wayanad. They are defrauding Wayanad also. They are doing 'use and throw' with Wayanad... They have chosen, what they feel, is a safer seat in Raebareli... 80/80 will be the scorecard for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh and 400+ for NDA across the country... KL Sharma's first priceless reaction tells everything. He feels like he is made a scapegoat. I feel bad for Robert Vadra. He tried hard but did not get a chance..."

03/05/2024 09:34:23

BJP's Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Karan Bhushan Set Off From Gonda To File Nomination Papers

03/05/2024 09:29:26

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Rahul's Bharat Jodo Yatra Will Wnd With 'Congress Dhoondho Yatra' On June 4, Says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attacked Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that his party will get such a drubbing in election that he will have to take out a 'Congress Dhoondho Yatra' after June 4.

Addressing an election rally in Bareilly, Shah alleged that Rahul, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and SP's Akhilesh Yadav did not attend the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya fearing their going may alienate their vote bank.

"The 'shehzade' (prince) of 'ghamandia' INDI Alliance started his election campaign with Bharat Jodo Yatra but on June 4 (counting day), it will end with a 'Congress Dhoondho Yatra'," Shah said.

"In the first two phases, Congress is nowhere, while Narendra Modi has made a century and taken a lead in the '400 race' (race to 400 seats)," he said.

He said that this election is for ending terrorism and Naxalism and making India the third major economy globally. (PTI Input)

03/05/2024 08:50:21

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Rahul To Contest From Rae Bareli, Congress Loyalist KL Sharma From Amethi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from the Rae Bareli seat, the constituency held by his mother Sonia Gandhi earlier.

Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide of the Gandhi family, has been fielded from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, the party said in a statement.

Sharma was the key man who looked after the two key constituencies in the absence of the Gandhis.

The two will file their nomination papers on Friday, the last date for the filing of nominations for the seats that will go to polls on May 20 in the fifth round of the seven-phase general elections. (PTI)

03/05/2024 08:46:50

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Andhra Chief Electoral Officer Takes Stock Of Poll Preparations. VIDEO

Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer told ANI, "We have finalized the list of contesting candidates and after finalizing the list of contesting candidates the seven A has been published. Electronic ballot papers have been sent to all the service voters. We have 67,000 service voters from today onwards. Home voting has also started in some districts. So the Home voting process is for specially challenged people as well as the 85-plus category of voters...28,000 voters have registered themselves for Home voting. 46,389 are the total number of polling stations now". 

03/05/2024 07:28:35

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Rahul Gandhi Likely To File Nomination From Rae Bareli, KL Sharma To Contest From Amethi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to file nomination from Raebareli whereas Congress leader KL Sharma is likely to contest from Amethi, sources told news agency ANI.