LS Polls 2024: Clash Erupts Between Cadres Of YSRCP, TDP In Andhra Pradesh
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The wife of a ruling YSR Congress Party MLA in Andhra Pradesh suffered a small cut on her forehead after a stone hit her vehicle during a skirmish between YSRCP and TDP cadres in Palnadu district, an official said on Wednesday.
Palnadu district superintendent of police Bindu Madhav Garikapati said supporters of both the parties got into a heated argument outside a specially-abled woman's house at Siriginipadu village in Veldurthy mandal, who availed home voting facility.
"The cadres of both parties went into the voter's house to seek support for their respective party and crossed paths, leading to an argument. Each party claimed that she was their supporter, which further deteriorated into a stone pelting attack on each other," Garikapati told PTI. (PTI Input)
Intensifying the BJP’s electioneering in the tribal-majority Koraput and Nabarangpur Lok Sabha seats, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attacked the ruling Biju Janata Dal government, accusing it of exploiting tribal communities as a mere vote bank without genuine development efforts.
Speaking at a gathering in Kundra under the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha constituency on Wednesday, Sai criticized the Naveen Patnaik-led government for its alleged failure to implement key central government schemes, particularly the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, thereby depriving naive tribals of essential benefits.
"The pace of Odisha's development will accelerate under a 'double-engine' government, and this time it is evident that the BJP will form the government in the state," asserted Sai during his address.
People's confidence in the BJP has grown tremendously, and over the past decade, the Modi-led government has witnessed a five-fold increase in budgetary allocation for tribal development, he said. (PTI Input)
The Congress party has nominated Devinder Singh Jaggi as its candidate for the by-election to Dharamshala constituency in Himachal Pradesh.
Union minister and BJP candidate Smriti Irani Wednesday attacked the Congress on its leader Sam Pitroda's alleged racist remarks and alleged that it (Congress) tries to divide the countrymen on the basis of who is of which colour and who belongs to which region.
Pitroda, who is the chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress, is reported to have said the "people of the east look like the Chinese and those of the south look like Africans".
Another disgusting truth has come to light today that this party (Congress) tries to divide the countrymen on the basis of who is of which colour and who belongs to which region and dares to insult them, Irani said while talking to reporters here.
She also accused the Congress of always dividing the country in the name of religion and caste.
The remarks made by the Congress leader today are not only condemnable but also reflect the thinking of Rahul Gandhi and his family towards our nation, she said while reacting to Pitroda's alleged remarks which have kicked up a row. (PTI Input)
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to create divisions between Hindus and Muslims for the sake of votes and urged the public to send him out of power.
Addressing a public meeting in the Eidgah locality here in support of party candidate Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Abdullah said, "They are spreading hatred among Muslims and Hindus. It does not behove the prime minister of India to do such things. When he goes outside the country, he is the prime minister of all Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians and Buddhists. But, when he seeks votes here, he tries to divide us." He said the BJP talks about Lord Ram as if Ram did not exist before and cited a scholar from Pakistan who wrote and Ram and Buddha both.
"A renowned religious scholar from Lahore, Dr Israr Ahmad, has written about Ram and Gautam Buddha, that both of them have been sent by God to show God's way to the people. They have forgotten Buddha now and claim they have brought Ram," Abdullah said. (PTI Input)
AAP leader Sanjay Singh, in reaction to PM Modi's recent remarks on Sam Pitroda's "people of the east look like the Chinese and those of the south look like Africa" remark, on Wednesday said that the Prime Minister did not invite former President Ram Nath Kovind, and President Droupadi Murmu to the inauguration of the Ram Mandir. Take a look at all that he told PTI:
Addressing a poll rally in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur, Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "Under PM Modi's rule, on one side daughters of India lead the parade at Republic Day, on the other hand, at the borders they send Pakistani infiltrators into the grave. A few days back, we lost one of our brave hearts of Air Force in a cowardly terrorist attack, but today our Jawans have sent two terrorists to their '72 hoors'."
Addressing a poll rally in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur, BJP president JP Nadda said: ""It is not a matter of politics, votes or religion for us, it is a matter of humanity. Today, there's no triple talaq in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Iraq and Indonesia. Triple talaq was not being practiced in all these Islamic countries. But, triple talaq was being practiced in India because of Congress' appeasement. No one dared to abolish this, except PM Modi who freed Muslim sisters."
Addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said, "BJP candidates are going everywhere and saying that if you vote for them, they would change the Constitution. They have bought the media with the help of their billionaire friends...They have wakened all institutions that were there to strengthen you...When Modi ji realised that this will harm them in elections, he said that they won't change the Constitution. But what is the truth?"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Telangana's Warangal where he will address a public rally.
Ace cricketer Yusuf Pathan spoke about joining politics after the Trinamool Congress fielded him from Berhampore.
In an interview with PTI, Pathan said: "Ever since I joined politics, questions are being asked why I decided to join politics? The offer I got from TMC and the way Abhishek Banerjee's office approached and convinced me, I took the plunge. I have come here for the people and to help them. I am here to be their voice in Parliament."
"People have showered their love on me here (Berhampore). I feel very positive by witnessing their approach towards me. I respect the opposition leaders as they are senior, however, people of the area want a change. They want someone who works for them, raise their issues in Parliament," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing an election rally in Telangana's Karimnagar after offering prayers at Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Devasthanam in Vemulawada, Karimnagar district.
In a bid to boost voter turnout, the administration in Bhopal organised a lucky draw during the third phase of Lok Sabha polls on Tuesday.
Ritesh Sharma, Assistant Nodal Officer said: "Keeping in mind the low voter turnout in the last two phases, this is an initiative from the Bhopal administration to encourage voters to come out and cast their votes. We are conducting a lucky draw and three voters at each booth are going to get gifts. At booth number 211, a voter won a diamond ring..."
Former Amritsar Deputy Mayor, Avinash Jolly resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address an election meeting in Andhra Pradesh's Annamayya district and hold a roadshow at Vijayawada in NTR district today.
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Rahul, Tejashwi To Campaign For I.N.D.I.A Bloc Candidates In Jharkhand On Tuesday, Wednesday
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav are scheduled to visit Jharkhand in the coming days to support candidates from the opposition INDIA bloc in the Lok Sabha elections, officials said on Monday.
Officials confirmed that on Tuesday, Gandhi is set to conduct election rallies, while Yadav will participate in public meetings on Wednesday.
Sonal Shanti, a spokesperson for the Congress party, stated that Gandhi's first rally will be held at Tata College in Chaibasa, advocating for JMM candidate Joba Manjhi in the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency, PTI reported.
LS Elections: Repolling At Booth In Rajasthan's Barmer Seat On May 8
Repolling at a polling location in the Lok Sabha seat of Barmer, Rajasthan, which was mandated due to a vote confidentiality violation, is scheduled for May 8, according to an official.
Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Gupta stated that re-polling at a polling place in the Barmer constituency's Dudhwa Khurd village has been instructed by the Election Commission. He announced that four poll workers had been suspended due to claims they had violated vote confidentiality, PTI quoted saying.
Voting was held in the Lok Sabha constituency during the second phase on April 26.
According to Gupta, the Chauhtan assembly constituency's polling center number 50, Government Higher Secondary School, Dudhwa Khurd booth, will host reelections on Thursday, May 8, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The department has followed the poll body's instructions and made all the necessary arrangements for a reelection, including webcasting. Previously repolling at Ajmer Lok Sabha constituency was held on May 2.
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