The initial phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections is set for April 19th. Before that pivotal day, political coalitions are leaving no stone unturned in their campaign efforts. BJP President JP Nadda is assuming the campaign lead in Nagaland today, addressing the public in Chumukedima. Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah's agenda is bustling with political engagements across three states—Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh—manifesting in rallies and roadshows.
Opposing forces are not staying idle, as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spearheads campaign initiatives in Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra. Bastar's Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium is the venue for his forthcoming rally, while he will also cheer for the Congress candidate in Maharashtra's Bhandara district, Sakoli. His sister, Priyanka Gandhi, champions Congress efforts in Uttarakhand, with public meetings penned in for both Ramnagar and Roorkee in the Garhwal region. The Lok Sabha elections are slated to conclude over seven phases.
The entire electoral procedure will stretch from April 19 through June 1—a span of 43 days—with the election results slated for proclamation on June 4. Subsequent phases of voting will occur on April 26, May 7 (third phase), May 13 (fourth phase), May 20 (fifth phase), May 25 (sixth phase), and June 1 for the seventh and final phase. Uttar Pradesh is a focal point for elections, with various districts voting in different phases. Stay tuned with us for fresh updates on the Lok Sabha elections.
- 10:02 AM
'NDA Won't Achieve Majority This Time; Opposition Coalition INDIA Will Triumph,' Predicts Siddaramaiah
Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserts, 'In my view, the NDA will not secure a full majority this time. The opposition coalition INDIA and other anti-BJP parties are on track to achieving majority control. The INDIA bloc and factions opposing the BJP are set to form the government. Prominent leaders like Naveen Patnaik and Mamata Banerjee are also opposing the BJP.'
- 9:42 AM
PDM Coalition Fields Candidates in Seven Lok Sabha Seats in UP
After a late Friday meeting, the Apna Dal Kamerawadi announced its first list of Lok Sabha candidates under the PDM coalition on Saturday. PDM has introduced candidates in the electoral fray in UP, including Subhash Patel from Bareilly, Jaiveer Singh Dhangar from Hathras, Premdutt Baghel from Firozabad, Hafiz Mohammad Mobin from Raebareli, Ram Kishan Pal from Fatehpur, Premchand Bind from Bhadohi, and Jawahar Bind from Chandauli.
- 12:NaN AM
'Family Dynasties, Appeasement, and Corruption are Lalu's Family Objectives,' Says Nityanand Rai
In conversation with Aaj Tak, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai spoke about the prospect of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term, emphasizing that relentless action against corruption will persist. Rai put forward that no one involved in corruption will be spared. He pointed out that dynastic politics, appeasement, and corruption are chief aims for the Lalu family. (Input: Rohit Singh)
- 8:52 AM
'I Stand Defiant as Shikhandi Opposite Ganga's Son PM Modi,' Proclaims Himangi Sakhi
Himangi Sakhi, the Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada, is contesting for the Lok Sabha from Varanasi under the banner of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha. Sakhi declared, 'I have positioned myself defiantly, akin to Shikhandi against PM Modi, the son of Ganga.' Her campaign focuses on the rights of the transgender community. She asserted their need for reserved seats in legislative assemblies, from state to national levels. Additionally, Sakhi advised Rahul Gandhi to seek refuge in wisdom and expressed her stance for the construction of a temple on the disputed site of Gyanvapi.
- 8:44 AM
'PM Modi's Hastened Ram Temple Consecration Aimed at Election,' Claims Misa Bharti
Misa Bharti, daughter of Lalu Yadav and RJD's Lok Sabha candidate from Pataliputra, has targeted BJP and PM Modi over the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. She alleged that none of the heads of monasteries, including Shankaracharyas, were present during the temple's inauguration, suggesting PM Modi hurried the ceremony with the impending 2024 election in mind. 'Every household worships Ram. I shall visit the completed temple when time permits,' she conveyed.
- 7:38 AM
'BJP’s Return Will Ensure Treatment of Their Opposers First,' Warns Imran Masood
Imran Masood, the SP-Congress alliance candidate from Saharanpur, once again makes headlines with his outspoken remarks. BJP has lodged a complaint against Masood with the Election Commission, accusing him of instigating a particular community and attempting to manipulate election results with violence. Addressing a rally, Masood stated, 'This election is not just about winning or losing; it’s about self-preservation. A BJP victory would see swift action against its opposers.'
- 7:29 AM
Senior RJD Leader Ashfaque Karim Resigns from Party Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections
In a significant pre-election blow for the RJD in Bihar, venerable leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Ashfaque Karim has tendered his resignation from the party. Karim's disengagement comes in the aftermath of RJD's presumed breach of promise to nominate him as the Lok Sabha candidate from Katihar—a seat that was handed over to the Congress as part of an alliance pact. In his letter to Lalu Yadav, Karim expressed his disillusionment, asserting that Muslims have been deprived of their due political representation.
