PM Modi campaigns for sitting MP Jayanta Roy in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri. (Screengrab)Lok Sabha Election Highlights: Campaigning for sitting MP Jayanta Roy in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Trinamool Congress-led state government. “TMC puts the brakes on Modi’s Garib Kalyana Yojana. The anti-farmer party also interferes in the PM Kisan Nidhi programme,” he said at the public rally on Sunday. He termed the TMC as a party which “crushes the law and the Constitution.” He also offered his condolences to the lives lost in the norwester which hit the region earlier last week.
Earlier in Bihar’s Nawada, PM Modi hit out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for asking why the PM was speaking about abrogating Article 370 in Kashmir at a rally in Rajasthan. “They (Congress) question why I spoke about Article 370 in Rajasthan. Isn’t Jammu Kashmir ours? Many youngsters have sacrificed their lives for the security of Kashmir. They ask why would another part of India be concerned… this is because of ‘tukde tukde’ gang, that they are speaking such language,” Modi said.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hit out at the BJP, saying that the party’s governance in the state “has left much to be desired”. “We now know that the Electoral Bonds Scam cost Indian citizens Rs. 4 lakh crores – the question is how much did the change in Government in Bihar cost the people of India?” Ramesh added. PM Modi will also campaign in West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri, where a storm last week left at least five dead and 30 injured. In Bengal, a political row erupted Saturday in light of yet another incidence of violence. A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials was allegedly attacked by villagers at Bhupatinagar in East Medinipur district, where they had gone to investigate a 2022 bomb blast case in which three people were killed. While the BJP slammed the TMC government for the attack, Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee accused the NIA officials of allegedly attacking the villagers, and not the other way round. Meanwhile, AAP workers across the country will be holding a fast to protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Choudhary Lal Singh (R) joins Congress in the presence of Bharatsinh Solanki (M) and Pawan Khera (R) on March 20, 2024 (Express photo by Anil Sharma)
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari hold a roadshow in Nagpur
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi gears up for at least ten rallies in Maharashtra ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari held a roadshow in Nagpur today.
The Mahayuti–BJP, Shiv Sena led by CM Eknath Shinde, NCP led by Ajit Pawar–are contesting the polls together as pre-poll alliance partners. Till now, the BJP has announced 24 candidates, Shinde eight and Ajit Pawar three.
PM Modi's roadshow has fired up BJP workers in MP, say party leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday has fired up workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party, leaders said.
The 1.2 kilometre roadshow, from Shaheed Bhagat Singh crossing to Adi Shankaracharya crossing in Gorakhpur locality here, saw huge crowds lining up along the route, many of them carrying placards claiming they were Modi's family.
Tribal dancers performed at several places while the saffron coloured vehicle carrying the PM, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and others moved as part of the roadshow between 6:30pm and 7:15pm.
A day after Congress publuc meeting, several Rajasthan Congress leaders join BJP
A day after the public meeting of Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge here, several party leaders including former MLA Gangajal Meel and PCC vice president Sushil Sharma left the party and joined the BJP on Sunday.
PM Modi hold roadshow in MP's Jabalpur | WATCH
Jairam Ramesh reacts to Modi's 'Muslim league' comment
Coming hard on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Congress manifesto completely bears the imprint of Muslim League ideology" remark, Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said that Syama Prasad Mukherjee, president of the Hindu Mahasabha formed the government in Bengal, Sindh and Northwest Frontier Province in 1941,42 and 1943 in alliance with the Muslim League.
PM Modi said that the Congress manifesto 'completely bears the imprint of the Muslim League' and the remaining part is dominated by the 'Leftists'.
BJP considers people supreme, Congress treats a family supreme: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was in Rajasthan to campaign for the party's Lok Sabha candidates Arjun Ram Meghwal and Shubhkaran Choudhary in Kolayat in Bikaner district and Jhunjhunu, respectively. "The track record of (Prime Minister) Modi ji's politics has been fabulous. It was fabulous because we treat people as supreme, whereas the Congress treats a family as supreme," Singh said while addressing a public meeting in support of Meghwal.
Meghwal, the incumbent law minister, is contesting the general elections from the Bikaner seat.
PM Modi on Sandeshkali issue
Referring to recent incidents in Sandeshkhali, where allegations of sexual abuse against TMC leaders emerged, Modi assured people that the culprits of Sandeshkhali will spend the rest of their lives in jail.
"The entire country has witnessed what happened in Sandeshkhali," he remarked.
Here's how PM Modi attacked the TMC in Bengal's Jalpaiguri
"TMC govt wants to have a free pass to loot and terrorise people in Bengal"
"TMC attacks central agencies when they come to investigate corruption cases"
"TMC govt putting obstacles on implementation of Centre's welfare schemes for poor people."
"The anti-farmer government also interferes with the PM-Kisan Nidhi scheme by the Centre."
Jalpaiguri has decided to make Jayanta Roy win with a historic margin: PM Modi
“Today only one slogan is being heard in the whole country and Bengal ‘Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkaar’ (Once Again Modi Government). Jalpaiguri has decided to make Jayanta Roy win with a historic margin. This is an election to choose a strong government for a strong India.”
INDI Alliance scared of Modi ki guarantee: PM
"What guarantee will the INDI Alliance give? questions PM Modi at the Jalpaiguri rally claiming that the Opposition is scared of "Modi ki guarantee". "Modi gives guarantee, they give gaali (expletives)," he said.
He urged the public to vote without fear (for the BJP) on April 19 -- first phase of polling.
'24/7 for 2047': PM Modi on constantly working for India's development
PM Modi is in Jalpaiguri campaigning for the incumbent party MP Jayanta Kumar Roy who is the ruling BJP’s biggest draw in the state.
PM Modi in Jalpaiguri, offers condolences to lives lost in the norwester
Speaking at a public rally in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri, PM Modi offered his condolences to those dead in the norwester which hit the area earlier last week.
He also said that the G20 meeting in North Bengal was held to put the region on the global tourism map.
PM Modi in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal | WATCH
Congress hostile towards Sanatan Dharma: PM Modi
Addressing a rally in Nawada district, his second in Bihar in 72 hours, Modi recounted the 'jungle raj' that prevailed when the state was ruled by the Congress-RJD combine, showering praises on his ally Nitish Kumar and ailing BJP colleague Sushil Kumar Modi for turning things around as Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister respectively.
He launched an attack on the opposition Congress, charging that its poll manifesto bore the imprint of Muslim League and utterances of its leaders betrayed hostility towards national integrity and Sanatan Dharma.
Kerala CPM leader: ‘Notion that BJP cannot be unseated is changing… Congress doesn’t have leadership or clear political stand’
The Left Democratic Front is gearing up to take on both the Congress-led United Democratic Front and the BJP in Kerala in the Lok Sabha polls, and avoid a repeat of 2019 when it won just one of the 20 constituencies in the state. CPI(M) Politburo member and the party’s Kerala secretary M V Govindan “Master” speaks to The Indian Express about the major election issues, why he thinks the Congress is not in a position to unite anti-BJP votes, and the BJP. Read here
Congress manifesto seems as if it was that of Muslim League: PM Modi
Reiterating his attack on Congress over it's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi in Bihar's Nawada said, "The Congress recently came out with a manifesto that appears as if it was the manifesto of Muslim League. It smacks of appeasement (tushtikaran)."
"I wonder why the INDIA bloc is so hostile towards popular sentiments. They did not turn up for pran pratishtha at Ayodhya even though the temple was constructed through public donations, and not with government money. Ram Navami is approaching. Do not forget their sins," he added.
Opinion | Modi as a Congress role model
"India’s tragedy is that there has rarely been a more urgent need for a strong opposition party than there is now. Modi is very good at hyping his ‘guarantees’ and the purported achievements of his government, but the truth is that there are millions of Indians who continue to live in abject poverty," writes Tavleen Singh. Read more
Modi hits out at Kharge, ‘speaking like tukde-tukde gang’
Addressing a rally in Bihar’s Nawada in the run-up to the general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for asking why the PM was speaking about abrogating Article 370 in Kashmir at a rally in Rajasthan. “They (Congress) question why I spoke about Article 370 in Rajasthan. Isn’t Jammu Kashmir ours? Many youngsters have sacrificed their lives for the security of Kashmir. They ask why would another part of India be concerned… this is because of ‘tukde tukde’ gang, that they are speaking such language,” Modi said.
At a rally in Jaipur, Kharge had said: " You come here and say ‘I have removed (Article) 371’. What has that to do with the people here? Okay, you go and speak in Kashmir, speak in Jammu, but when you are speaking here, tell us what you have done for the farmers."
Modi's guarantees are troubling INDI alliance, says PM in Bihar
PM Modi hits out at Opposition parties Congress and RJD and their alliance, the INDIA bloc, saying his guarantees have caused "trouble" for them.
Without naming anyone, Modi added that a big leader of INDI alliance wanted to ban Modi's guarantees, and has called them 'illegal'. "But is it illegal to give guarantees?" Modi asked the crowd.
'This was just a trailer... lots left to do': PM Modi
Saying that so far his political stint was just a “trailer”, PM Modi said that there’s much left to be done. He added that many people have asked him to rest now but to them, he says, “I have not taken birth to do mauj (fun) but to do mehnat (labour)”.
'I am a son of a poor man... will always serve the poor': PM Modi
Addressing a rally in Bihar’s Nawada in the run-up to the general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that as “a son of a poor man, he will keep serving the poor”. He hit out at previous governments for the state of the country before 2014, saying that people did not have access to basic amenities like sanitation and drinking water.
WATCH | PM Modi addresses rally in Bihar's Nawada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Bihar's Nawada, campaigning for the BJP. Watch live here:
In, out, in, SP’s final Moradabad candidate says: ‘No one can force leadership to give ticket’
There is no end to the troubles for the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Moradabad. Ever since the Lok Sabha ticket allocation for the seat on March 27, when the party controversially denied the nomination to its sitting MP S T Hasan and gave it to former party MLA Ruchi Veera at the last moment, the two leaders have squared off, putting the party’s campaign in jeopardy.
Even after Veera’s nomination papers had been accepted, a letter purportedly written by SP president Akhilesh Yadav had surfaced saying Hasan was the party’s official candidate, adding to the confusion.
Left in the end without a ticket, Hasan had told The Indian Express that he wouldn’t campaign for Veera — who is considered to be a confidant of senior jailed SP leader Azam Khan — even though Akhilesh had asked him to do so. Read more
'How much did govt change in Bihar cost people of India': Congress takes 'horse-trading' jibe at BJP
As PM Modi heads to Bihar, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hit out at the party, saying its governance has "left much to be desired" in the state.
"...BJP continues to bet on horse-trading... They do not hesitate to topple governments or use their ill-gotten Electoral Bonds chanda to buy and sell MLAs in their desperate bids to cling to power - as was evident when Nitish Kumar flip-flopped once again earlier this year. We now know that the #ElectoralBondsScam cost Indian citizens Rs. 4 lakh crores - the question is how much did the change in Government in Bihar cost the people of India? (sic)," Ramesh tweeted.
In Puducherry, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin promises statehood
Hitting out at the BJP and Puducherry, CM N Rangasamy, MK Stalin Sunday said, "He is acting as a puppet of the central government which does not give statehood." "BJP is doing the job of harassing not only the opposition ruling states but also the ruling party by using Governors," Stalin said.
"In the election manifesto of DMK and Congress, it has been promised that Puducherry will be given statehood after the victory of the INDIA alliance on June 4," Stalin said.
"DMK and Congress are working for the betterment of the people of Puducherry. BJP is trying to block the progress of Puducherry. Congress candidate from Vaithilingam needs no introduction, he should win with a bigger margin than the last election," Stalin said.
AAP leader out from jail, Sanjay Singh, speaks on AAP's campaign, INDIA bloc, Sunita Kejriwal and more
"Nitish Kumar ji’s departure was completely unexpected. He was going from one place to another to bring Opposition parties together, and he suddenly joined NDA. Switching sides in this manner impacts your image."
"There is a world of difference between her and Nitish Kumar. Nitish ji bowed down in front of BJP, and Mamata ji is fighting against it. The results in Bengal will be good… The INDIA bloc will surely benefit from it."
These are some excerpts from Sanjay Singh's interview with The Indian Express. Read more
Today in Politics: PM Modi to campaign in three states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to rally in three states today, starting with Bihar’s Nawada, where he will deliver an address at 11 am.
He will then head to West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri, where a storm last week left at least five dead and 30 injured. He will be addressing a rally at 2.15 pm.
He will also hold a mega roadshow in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur in the evening.
Violence in Bengal again: What's happening in the state?
A political row erupted in West Bengal Saturday in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections after a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials was allegedly attacked by villagers at Bhupatinagar in East Medinipur district, where they had gone to investigate a 2022 bomb blast case in which three people were killed.
The BJP slammed the TMC over the assault, while CM Mamata Banerjee blamed NIA officials for attacking the villagers.
The incident brought into sharp focus Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message to BJP workers in the state Wednesday, when he said that poll violence was the biggest challenge in West Bengal, asking party workers to visit every home to encourage people to vote fearlessly. Read more
Setback to Uddhav camp as former minister joins Shinde-led Sena
Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) deputy leader Babanrao Gholap on Saturday joined the Shinde Sena, news agency PTI reported. Gholap, a five-time MLA from Nashik district, joined the party in the presence of state minister Dada Bhuse and Deputy Chairperson of Maharashtra Legislative Council Neelam Gorhe.
Congress-led UDF's Kottayam district chairman resigns
The Congress-led United Democratic Front's Kottayam district chairman Saji Manjakadambil on Saturday resigned, alleging mistreatment and being sidelined by the party as the reason for doing so, news agency PTI reported. "There are many instances. During the submission of the nomination papers of the UDF candidate, I was neglected," Manjakadambil told the media.
Central leadership to decide on fielding candidates in three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir: J-K BJP chief
Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina on Saturday said that the party's centrale elction committee will make a decision on fielding candidates in the three Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir valley, news agency PTI reported. "BJP is strong in Jammu as well as Kashmir but the final decision on fighting the elections from three seats of Kashmir - Anantnag, Srinagar and Baramulla - will be taken by the CEC of the party under the leadership of BJP president (J P Nadda)," he said.
Crores of people became poor in India after Modi came to power, says Rahul Gandhi
Addressing a rally in Hyderabad, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that crores of people had become poor in India after Prime Minister Modi-led NDA government came to power. He further alleged that while PM Modi waived Rs 16 lakh cr worth loans of India’s richest people, not even one rupee of farmers' loans was waived by the Centre.
Congress manifesto represents voice of India: Rahul Gandhi in Hyderabad
A day after the Congress released its manifesto titled the 'Nyay Patra', party leader Rahul Gandhi said it represents the voice of the people of India. 'Whatever was inside the hearts of lakhs of people, we have listened to that and have simply put that in our manifesto,' Rahul said, addressing a rally in Hyderabad.
Hemant Soren will be back among us after foiling designs of dictatorial forces, says wife Kalpana
JMM leader Kalpana Soren on Saturday said that her husband and former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren would be back after foiling the designs of the dictatorial forces. "Today, even though Hemant Ji has been sent to jail after being implicated in a false case, he will soon be back among us after foiling the designs of the dictatorial forces," Kalpana said in a post on X.
Speculations are rife that Kalpana might be fielded from the Gandey assembly seat, where a bypoll is scheduled on May 20, as per news agency PTI. The seat fell vacant after the resignation of JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmad.
Watch | PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Ghaziabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a mega roadshow in Ghaziabad, with Uttar Prades Chief Minister Yogi Adityanagth accompanying him. Earlier today, Modi addressed two rallies in UP's Saharanpur and Ajmer in Rajasthan.
Triple talaq law did not just benefit women but saved Muslim families, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the triple talaq law did not just benefit Muslim women, news agency PTI reported. He said it had also helped their parents and brothers who were always worried as to what would they do if their daughter or sister had to go through triple talaq. Modi said that Muslim women would bless him for centuries to come because he had removed the "sword" of triple talaq hanging over them and their families. "By ending this practice of triple talaq, we have saved the entire Muslim family and liberated it from the fear of the sword hanging over them. For centuries to come, Muslim daughters will continue to bless Modi," PTI quoted the prime minister as saying.
UP CM Adityanath quotes Guardian report on Indian air strike after Pulwama attack, says 'zero tolerance towards corruption' today
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday quoted a Guardian report, adding that there was zero tolerance against corruption and anarchy in India today. "A report was published in The Guardian two days back, which claimed citing sources that at least 20 terrorists were killed in Pakistan two years back.The source of this news must be known only to the newspaper but I do remember that after the Pulwama attack in 2019, Modi Ji had said that sacrifice of Pulwama martyrs will not go in vain, “ Yogi said in Bijnor. The Guardian report said, "The Indian government through the Research & Analysis Wing (RAW) has been involved in nearly 20 killings in Pakistan since 2020”. The information was attributed to Indian and Pakistani intelligence officials.
Lok Sabha polls: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah requests people to ensure PM Modi steps down
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday asked people to ensure that Prime Minister Narendra Modi steps down and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gets the prime ministerial post in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, news agency PTI reported. Addressing a rally in Kolar, Siddaraamaiah said that the Congress "walks the talk" unlike the Bharatiya Janata Party and that the party would fulfill all guarantees announced in its manifetso, which was released a day earlier. Siddaramaiah also held a roadshow in Kolar while campaigning for the Lok Sabha candidate from that seat. He also highlighted the five guarantee schemes promised by the Karnataka Congress, which were implemented once the party formed the government in the state.
Lok Sabha polls 'not fair' but INDIA bloc will get clear majority, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
The Lok Sabha polls are 'not fair' with the opposition getting targeted but the INDIA bloc will get a clear majority in the upcoming elections because of the Congress's 'five nyay, 25 guarantees', said Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, news agency PTI reported. Ramesh said the country will 'decisively reject' PM Modi's attempts to make the elections 'unfree and unfair'. 'This election is not fair with action being taken against opposition parties but despite this, we believe that the INDIA 'janbandhan' will get a clear mandate because of the public response to 'paanch nyay, pachees guarantees' of the Congress and its allies which reflect the needs of the people,' PTI quoted Ramesh as saying.
Wherever there is Congress, there cannot be any development: PM Modi in Rajasthan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that wherever the Congress party is ruling, there cannot be any development, news agency PTI reported. While addressing a rally in Rajasthan's Ajmer, the prime minister further said that the grand old party had never cared about the poor, downtrodden, underprivileged and the youth. He further said that Rajasthan is moving towards greater heights under the rule of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Lok Sabha polls: Congress declares candidates for three seats in MP, fields wo former MLAs
The Congress on Saturday declared the names of three candidates for Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh, fielding two former MLAs, news agency PTI reported. Former MLA Praveen Pathak will be contesting against BJP's Bharat Singh Kushwaha from Gwalior, while Satyapal Singh Sikarwar has been fielded from Morena against BJP's Shivmangal Singh Tomar. Pathak, who had won on a Congress ticket from the Gwalior South assembly seat in 2018, was defeated in 2023. The party has fielded Narendra Patel from Khandwa,
PM Modi doesn't know history, Syama Prasad Mookerjee himself was part of govt with Muslim League: Congress
The Congress on Saturday responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that the party's manifesto bore a Muslim league imprint. The grand old party said that PM Modi doesn't know history, adding that Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee was part of a coalition government in Bengal with the Muslim League in the early 1940s, news agency PTI reported. The opposition also accused the ruling BJP of indulging in the politics of divisiveness.
Congress can't do justice to its members, how will it give 'nyay' to the public, says BJP Maharashtra election-in-charge
BJP Maharashtra election-in-charge Dr Dinesh Sharma on Saturday took a dig at the Congress, saying when the party cannot do justice to its own members, how will it provide 'nyay' to the public, news agency PTI reported. Congress had, a day earlier, released its manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections titled the 'Nyay Patra'. Sharma,who is also the former deputy chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, said that Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, comprising the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP), will struggle to win even one seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Oppn leaders threatened to join BJP, says Sonia Gandhi | Watch video
During a rally held in Rajasthan's Jaipur, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi slammed the BJP over unemployment, inflation, inequality. Opposition party leaders Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot also spoke during the rally.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Democracy in danger, conspiracy hatched to change Constitution, says Sonia Gandhi
After the release of Congress manifesto, veteran leader Sonia Gandhi slammed the BJP saying, “Country’s democracy in danger, conspiracy is being hatched to change the Constitution. In a rally in Jaipur, Gandhi said, “Modi ji is destroying the country and democracy. Various tactics are being used to intimidate opposition leaders and they are being forced to join the BJP. The Rajya Sabha MP further said, “In last 10 years, govt left no stone unturned to promote unemployment, inflation, inequality, atrocities."
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP over unemployment at Jaipur rally | Watch LIVE video
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the BJP over unemployment, paper leaks in examination, reducing gas prices during the time of elections. Priyanka said farmers are protesting on roads and GST has been added in each item.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: UP Congress spokesperson criticises Modi over unemployment after PM's 'just an appetiser' remark
During a rally on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the work done so far has been just an appetiser and the main course is yet to come. Responding to his remark, UP Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi said,“He talked about providing 2 crore employment. The situation now is that the unemployment among graduates is more than 40 per cent. The condition of MSMEs is deteriorating. Crime against women is on the rise as per NCRB data. Where are smart cities and bullet trains? The number of general train coaches, in which most people usually travel, is being reduced. They have done dynamic pricing on (train) reservation.”
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Modi comes up with 'Shakti' remark again. How did the argument begin ?
The salvo over "Shakti" began earlier in March when Rahul Gandhi said in a rally in Mumbai that the “fight against Modi is not on a personal level since Modi is a ‘mask’ who works for a ‘shakti’ (power)”. Later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked it up to portray the election clash as one between “those who worship Shakti versus those who want to destroy it”
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Modi took stones thrown by stone-pelters in Kashmir to built 'viksit' J&K, says PM
Abrogating Article 370 was our mission, Modi took stones thrown by stone-pelters in Kashmir to built 'viksit' J&K: PM Modi said in UP
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: We worship 'Shakti', but INDIA bloc says their fight is against 'Shakti, PM Modi says
We worship 'Shakti', but INDIA bloc says their fight is against 'Shakti', PM Modi said at rally in UP's Saharanpur.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: INDIA alliance another name for instability & uncertainty, PM Modi says
During his address, PM Modi lauded 'One Product One Nation' program and the government's contribution towards farmers' welfare. Lambasting the Opposition, PM Modi also said that they are fighting not to win the elections, but to reduce the number of seats won by the BJP. "INDIA alliance has become another name for instability and uncertainty," Modi said.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: INDIA alliance for commission, NDA for a mission, PM Modi says
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his address at a rally in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. During his address, PM Modi said, “The 2024 election is not just an election to form a government, but this election is to build a developed India.” Taking a dig at Opposition, PM Modi said, "INDIA alliance is for commission, NDA is for a mission." He lauded the scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, construction of Ram Temple, law banning instant triple talaq.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath share dais
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to shortly address a public rally in Saharanpur. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also present on the dais.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi to address rally in Saharanpur shortly
BJP workers await for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Saharanpur.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Congress releases 12th list of candidates
Congress party released 12th list of candidates.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi's road show to begin at 4 pm in Ghaziabad; Check traffic diversions here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's road show will begin at 4 pm from Maliwada Chowk to Chaudhary Mod at Ambedkar Road. Officials said that traffic diversion will be in place from 1 pm at multiple locations and will continue till the programme concludes.
According to the Ghaziabad traffic police, movement of heavy and commercial vehicles will be restricted from 1 pm on different routes: Lal Kuan/Sajan Mod to Chaudhary Mod, Vasundhara Bridge to Mohan Nagar, Atmaram Steel Tiraha to Diamond Tiraha, Tulsi Niketan to Karangate Roundabout, ALT intersection to Meerut Tiraha, Seemapuri to Mahan Nagar and Jal Nigam T-Point to Meerut Tiraha.
Similarly, movement of private vehicles and public transport buses will be restricted from 2 pm on routes such as Anand Vihar to Mohan Nagar, Seemapuri to Mohan Nagar, Loni/Tulsi Niketan to Karangate Roundabout, ALT to Meerut Tiraha, Dasna Bridge to Hapur Chungi, Lal Kuan to Chaudhary Mod and Jal Nigam T-Point to Meerut Tiraha.
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India's preferred party, PM Modi says on BJP foundation day
On the 44th foundation day of BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it has become India's preferred party and added that the youth of India see it as the party which can fulfil their aspirations and provide leadership to the nation in the 21st century. While exuding confidence in gaining victory in the upcoming polls, Modi emphasised that the BJP has freed India from the culture of corruption, cronyism, casteism, communalism and vote bank politics, which was the "hallmark" of those who ruled the nation for the longest time.
"Be it at the Centre or states, our party has redefined good governance. Our schemes and policies have given strength to the poor and downtrodden. Those who were left on the margins for decades found a voice and hope in our party," PM Modi said on X.
"I also recall with great reverence the hard work, struggles and sacrifices of all those great women and men who built our party over the years. I can say with great confidence that we are India's preferred party, which has always served with the motto of 'Nation First'," he said.
With PTI inputs
Congress manifesto promises constitutional amendment to raise fifty percent cap on reservations
The Congress in its Lok Sabha poll manifesto has promised to pass a constitutional amendment raising the fifty per cent cap on reservations for SC, ST and OBC categories. In addition to this, it promised that the reservation of 10 per cent in jobs and educational institutions for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) will be implemented without discrimination for all castes and communities. "Funds for scholarships for OBC, SC and ST studentswill be doubled, especially for higher education. We willaid SC and ST students to study abroad; and willdouble the number of scholarships for them to pursuea Ph.D," the manifesto states.
Removal of current Manipur govt, appointment of reconciliation commission in Cong's poll manifesto
The Congress in its poll manifesto released Friday has promised the removal of the current Manipur government, along with the appointment of a reconciliation commission for political and administrative settlement satisfactiry to the people of the state. "The situation in Manipur has gone from bad toworse due to the callous neglect of the BJP/NDAgovernment. Congress will remove the present stategovernment forthwith and heal the wounds betweenthe communities," the manifesto states. It further promises compensation to the victims and survivors of the Manipur conflict.
Congress promises to revisit and amend new education policy in Lok Sabha poll manifesto
The Congress in its Lok Sabha poll manifesto promised to revisit and amend the new education policy in consultation with the state governments, while highlighting the fact that several educationists and state dispensations had opposed it, news agency PTI reported. The manifesto also reiterated the Right to Education (RTE) Act, introduced in 2009, while saying it transformed education for children aged 6-14 years. "The New Education Policy (NEP) announced by the BJP-NDA government has been opposed by educationists and several state governments. Education is a concurrent subject and the rights of states to formulate an education policy must be respected. Hence, we will revisit and amend the NEP in consultation with the state governments," the manifesto said.