Political activity is heating up across India as key leaders switch allegiances and rhetorical volleys are exchanged with increasing frequency. It's worth noting that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to unfold in 7 phases, with the first votes to be cast on April 19.
Spanning 43 days, India's extensive electoral process will culminate on June 4, with the announcement of a new government. The subsequent phases of voting are set as follows: April 26 for the second phase, May 7 for the third, May 13 for the fourth, May 20 for the fifth, May 25 for the sixth, and June 1 for the final seventh phase.
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Your Vote's Power Has Made it All Possible: PM Modi
PM Modi notes, 'Amidst global challenges, India demonstrates its capacity for the impossible. Where once Congress governments sought aid, India now supplies medicines and vaccines to the world amid the COVID crisis. Whenever war threatened, we safeguarded and returned every Indian citizen. We brought the Guru Granth Sahib scriptures from Afghanistan with reverence, all thanks to the power of your singular vote.'
- 12:12 PM
PM Modi Takes Aim at Opposition Over Ram Temple Issue
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, casts aspersions on the opposition, criticizing their enduring distaste for the Ram temple construct. The Congress shunned the foundation ceremony invite, and further ousts leaders supporting the event for six years.
- 12:02 PM
Direct Deposits Now a Reality for Farmers
PM Modi boasts that a fertilizer bag that costs 3000 rupees worldwide, is provided by his government for less than 300 rupees to the farmers. In addition, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi has doled out nearly 70,000 crore rupees to UP's farmers, with Pilibhit's farmers receiving about 850 crores directly in their accounts.
- 11:56 AM
Nothing is Impossible for India: PM Modi
In Pilibhit, PM Modi invokes Guru Gobind Singh Ji's words: 'If I pledge to fight a hundred-thousand warriors alone, I shall bring down hawks with mere sparrows; then alone can I carry the name of Guru Gobind Singh.' He underlines India's ability to achieve the seemingly impossible amidst global tribulations.
- 11:39 AM
PM Modi Arrives in Pilibhit
PM Modi has reached Pilibhit and is soon to address a public gathering. BJP has nominated Jitin Prasada from Pilibhit, replacing Varun Gandhi, who was the 2019 electoral victor. The party has rescinded his candidacy this time around.
- 10:07 AM
Samajwadi Party's Campaign Blitz from April 12
Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party's National President and former UP Chief Minister, will commence his electoral campaign for the Lok Sabha elections from Pilibhit on April 12. Following this, he is scheduled for political rallies in Bijnor and Nagina on April 13.
- 7:40 AM
PM Modi on a Tour of Three States
Today, PM Modi has a packed itinerary, with a mega rally in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, at 11 a.m. BJP has pivoted from fielding Varun Gandhi to nominating Jitin Prasada, who recently switched from Congress to BJP. Additionally, PM Modi's southern tour includes a roadshow in Chennai today and a rally in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh at 2:45 p.m. This marks his second visit to Madhya Pradesh in three days, following his roadshow in Jabalpur. In Balaghat, a three-cornered contest unfolds, featuring Bharati Paradhi from BJP, Samrat Saraswat from Congress, and Kankar Munjare from BSP.
