LIVE Updates | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'Dilli Ke Darindon...', TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Warns BJP

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates | 'TMC Nahi Jhukegi': Abhishek Banerjee Dares BJP

TMC MP and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee addresses a rally in Raiganj where he says, "...There are 1600 political parties in this country. If there is any party that the BJP fights, it is the TMC. It is because, despite lakhs of attempts, we did not get scared of them or cower before them. If we have to bow down, we will do it before God and parents. Dilli ke darindon ke aage Trinamool Congress nahi jhukega. This is my guarantee to you..."

#WATCH | Raiganj, West Bengal: TMC MP and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee says, "...There are 1600 political parties in this country. If there is any party that the BJP fights, it is the TMC. It is because, despite lakhs of attempts, we did not get scared of them or… pic.twitter.com/vRuiK4EpWD

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress Promoting Dangerous Ideology, Stay Alert, PM Modi Urges Voters In Bengaluru

Addressing a public rally in Bengaluru, PM Narendra Modi says, "The kind of thoughts and ideology being promoted by the Congress government in Karnataka is very dangerous. Our daughters are being attacked, bombs are exploding in markets, and people are being attacked for listening to religious songs, these incidents are not common. I urge my brothers and sisters to stay very alert of the Congress."

"Modi says he will make the country a green energy hub, pharma hub, electronics hub, electrical vehicle hub, semiconductor hub, and a global innovation hub so that India becomes a hub of Global economy. But the people of Congress and the INDI alliance say they will remove Modi. It is Modi's guarantee that after 5G, we will now launch 6G, they say they will remove Modi. It is Modi's guarantee that we will bring AI, but they say they will remove Modi. it is Modi's guarantee that after Chandrayaan, we will now make India proud of Gaganyaan, they say, they will remove Modi. Congress is anti-youth because it is anti-investment, it is anti-entrepreneurship, it is anti-private sector, it is anti-taxpayer, it is anti-wealth creator," the PM says further.

#WATCH | Karnataka: Addressing a public rally in Bengaluru, PM Narendra Modi says, "The kind of thoughts and ideology being promoted by Congress government in Karnataka is very dangerous. Our daughters are being attacked, bombs are exploding in markets, and people are being… pic.twitter.com/vV3qyofEyG

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: When BJP Came To Power, We Abolished 370, Built Ram Temple, Implemented CAA, Says Amit Shah  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the people gave BJP a full majority in the 2014 and 2019 elections, and they used that to abolish Article 370, build Ram Mandir, implement CAA and give 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Addressing the Vijay Sankalp Mahasammelan in Kota, Amit Shah said, "You gave us a full majority in 2014 and 2019, we used the majority to abolish 370, build the temple at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi, implement CAA and give 33% reservation to women in Lok Sabha and Assemblies."

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: FIR Against HD Kumaraswamy, BY Vijayendra  

An FIR has been registered against JD(S) leader and former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy on the grounds of false statements in connection with elections. Meanwhile a case has also been registered against Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra for a derogatory post on X handle of BJP Karnataka on April 19.

FIR lodged against Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra for a derogatory post posted on official X handle of BJP Karnataka on 19.04.24. pic.twitter.com/KDovDEvlB6

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: FIR Against Karnataka DyCM DK Shivakumar

 A police case has been registered against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for violating the model code during campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections. The case pertains to a video of the Congress leader where he allegedly told Bengaluru voters that he would provide them a supply of water from river Cauvery if they voted for his brother DK Suresh. DK Suresh is contesting from Bangalore Rural.

FIR lodged against Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for violation of MCC while addressing apartment owners in RR Nagara#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/mUkDVGi184

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: INDI Alliance's Only Issue Is Modi And Modi's Family, Says PM  

Addressing a public rally in Bengaluru, PM Narendra Modi says, "The issue of Congress and INDI alliance is Modi, Modi's family, and wrongfully accusing Modi. But Modi's focus is on the development of 21st-century India, to ensure good facilities and wealth for the people of India, and India's global image."

#WATCH | Karnataka: Addressing a public rally in Bengaluru, PM Narendra Modi says, "The issue of Congress and INDI alliance is Modi, Modi's family, and wrongfully accusing Modi. But Modi's focus is on the development of 21st-century India, to ensure good facilities and wealth for… pic.twitter.com/mF7EiufJtt

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Centre Enacting Laws Bypassing Democratic Process, Says Priyanka

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addresses a rally in Kerala's Chalakudy, says, "...Our national debt rises from Rs 55 lakh crores to Rs 205 lakh crores; our households savings drop drastically, yet we are fed false figures and told to celebrate booming economy..." She alleges, ''Centre enacting laws bypassing democratic process.''

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: SC, ST And OBCs Biggest Beneficiaries Of BJP Govt, Says PM Modi

Highlighting his government's welfare works, PM Narendra Modi says, "The biggest beneficiaries of the Modi government are SC, ST, and OBC families. In earlier governments, SC, ST, and OBC families were made to live in slums, they did not have access to electricity and water. They had lost all hope in the government. Your lost faith has been reinstated in the Modi government because of Mod's guarantee. In the last 10 years, 25 crore people have come out of poverty."

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: SC, ST And OBCs Biggest Beneficiaries Of BJP Govt, Says PM Modi

Addressing a public rally in Chikkaballapur, PM Narendra Modi says, "The biggest beneficiaries of the Modi government are SC, ST, and OBC families. In earlier governments, SC, ST, and OBC families were made to live in slums, they did not have access to electricity and water. They had lost all hope in the government. Your lost faith has been reinstated in the Modi government because of Mod's guarantee. In the last 10 years, 25 crore people have come out of poverty."

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi Addresses Rally In Chikkaballapur

Addressing a public rally in Chikkaballapur, PM Narendra Modi says, "Those who were given the least importance, the ones standing last in the line, NDA government have moved them to the first place in the line. In 2014, the NDA nominated an SC person as the President, the first citizen of the country. In 2019, the NDA nominated a tribal woman as the President, the first citizen of the country. This is our government, which has developed the five places associated with Babasaheb Ambedkar as 'Panchtirtha'."

#WATCH | Karnataka: Addressing a public rally in Chikkaballapur, PM Narendra Modi says, "Those who were given the least importance, the ones standing last in the line, NDA government have moved them to the first place in the line. In 2014, the NDA nominated an SC person as the… pic.twitter.com/a6F6TG0xOm

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: BJP Politicising The Hubballi Murder Case, Says CM Siddaramaiah  

On the Hubballi murder incident, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says, "This is not a case of love jihad. I condemn the incident. We have arrested the culprit, the investigation is going on seriously and we will punish the culprit. We have taken care of law and order seriously to maintain peace and harmony. BJP is using this issue for politics, it is condemnable that a political party (BJP) is using the murder of a girl for political purposes."

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: No Modi Wave In India, Says Karnataka CM

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says, "There is no Modi wave in Karnataka or in the nation. There is a strong anti-incumbency against the Modi govt. That's why in the whole country, there is a wave of Congress and INDIA alliance."

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says, "There is no Modi wave in Karnataka or in the nation. There is a strong anti-incumbency against the Modi govt. That's why in the whole country, there is a wave of Congress and INDIA alliance."#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/DnTRuAYRb3

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: We Will End Agniveer Scheme, Change GST, Says Rahul Gandhi In Bihar

Addressing a public rally in Bihar's Bhagalpur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "As soon as the INDIA alliance government comes, we will end the Agniveer scheme. India does not need two types of martyrs. Everyone should get pension... We will change GST. There will be one tax, minimum tax. We will double the salary of Asha and Anganwadi workers..."

#WATCH | Bihar: Addressing a public rally in Bhagalpur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "As soon as the INDIA alliance government comes, we will end the Agniveer scheme. India does not need two types of martyrs. Everyone should get pension... We will change GST. There will be… pic.twitter.com/93bWTh2yY8

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress Has Deviated From Core Issues, Says Tajinder Singh Bittu After Joining BJP

Delhi: After joining BJP, Tajinder Singh Bittu says, "I have spent almost 35 years in the Congress party and today I feel that the Congress Party has deviated from the issues. I do not want to speak against anyone. For the betterment of Punjab, I joined BJP...'' He resigned from his post of AICC Secretary In-Charge Himachal Pradesh & primary membership Congress party, earlier today.

#WATCH | Delhi: After joining BJP, Tajinder Singh Bittu says, "I have spent almost 35 years in the Congress party and today I feel that the Congress Party has deviated from the issues. I do not want to speak against anyone. For the betterment of Punjab, I joined BJP...''

He… pic.twitter.com/IkRGznuv3U

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi Addresses Rally In Parbhani, Maharashtra

PM Modi is addressing a rally in Parbhani, Maharashtra. PM Modi says, "Today more than 12 lakh poor people of Parbhani are getting free ration without any discrimination...Today everyone is getting medicines at an 80% discount from 17 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Parbhani. More than 1.25 lakh women have been given Ujjwala gas connections here without any discrimination..."

#WATCH | Addressing a public meeting in Parbhani, Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today more than 12 lakh poor people of Parbhani are getting free ration without any discrimination...Today everyone is getting medicines at an 80% discount from 17 Jan Aushadhi… pic.twitter.com/bZWLBILlyC

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 LIVE Updates: UP CM Yogi Holds Roadshow

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath holds a roadshow in Nimbahera, Chittorgarh.

#WATCH | Rajasthan: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath holds a roadshow in Nimbahera, Chittorgarh #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/D6ZxEnJTKj

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 LIVE Updates: Looters Of Bihar Will Not Go To Delhi, Bihar DyCM Taunts Tejashwi 

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha says, "... His (Tejashwi Yadav) whole family will not even win a single seat. The people of Bihar will not let the looters of Bihar go to Delhi and loot the nation.... The whole country knows how many votes Rahul Gandhi will be able to get in other constituencies after leaving his constituency... The people of Bihar are determined to make Bihar developed."

#WATCH | Patna: Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha says, "... His (Tejashwi Yadav) whole family will not even win a single seat. The people of Bihar will not let the looters of Bihar go to Delhi and loot the nation.... The whole country knows how many votes Rahul Gandhi will be… pic.twitter.com/dFfvXshtyM

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi Running 'School Of Corruption', Says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Narendra Modi is running a "school of corruption" in the country where he himself is teaching under the subject 'Entire Corruption Science". In a post on X, Rahul said that the BJP has made this course mandatory for its leaders. "Narendra Modi is running a 'school of corruption' in the country! Where under the subject 'Entire Corruption Science', he himself is teaching each chapter including 'donation business' in detail," he said.

नरेंद्र मोदी देश में ‘भ्रष्टाचार का स्कूल’ चला रहे हैं!

जहां ‘Entire Corruption Science’ विषय के तहत ‘चंदे का धंधा’ समेत हर एक चैप्टर वह खुद डिटेल में पढ़ा रहे हैं।

जैसे:
- छापा डालकर चंदे की वसूली कैसे होती है?
- चंदा लेकर ठेका कैसे बांटा जाता है?
- भ्रष्टाचारियों को धुलने… pic.twitter.com/pHvmxr9BO8

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: BJP's '400-Paar' Film Flopped On Day 1 Of Polls, Tejashwi's Dig At NDA

Former Deputy CM of Bihar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has taken a dig at the ruling BJP at the Centre, The RJD leader said, "The entire environment is in favour of Mahagathbandhan...We will win with a good margin. BJP's '400 Paar' film became a flop on the very first day..."

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: Former Deputy CM of Bihar RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "The entire environment is in favor of Mahagathbandhan...We will win with a good margin. BJP's '400 Paar' film became a flop on the very first day..."#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/1yEG8370Ct

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: 'Jaise Amethi Se Bhagna Pada, Waise ...', PM Modi Mocks Rahul Gandhi

 Addressing a public gathering in Nanded, Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "A lot of our time was spent filling the holes done by Congress. In the next five years, we have to take the Nanded and Maharasthra forward...'' The PM further says, "Congress ke shehzade unhe bhi Wayanad mein sankat dikh raha hai. Shehzade aur unki toli April 26 ko Wayanad mein voting ka intezaar kar rahe hain...Jaise Amethi se bhagna pada, aap maan ke chaliye wo Wayanad bhi chodenge..."

#WATCH | Addressing a public gathering in Nanded, Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Congress ke shehzade unhe bhi Wayanad mein sankat dikh raha hai. Shehzade aur unki toli April 26 ko Wayanad mein voting ka intezaar kar rahe hain...Jaise Amethi se bhagna pada, aap… pic.twitter.com/s5umnqxEoo

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Tajinder Singh Bittu, Who Resigned From Congress, Joins BJP

Tajinder Singh Bittu, who resigned from Congress, joins BJP at the party headquarters in Delhi in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and party general secretary Vinod Tawde. Tajinder Singh Bittu resigned from his post of AICC Secretary In-Charge Himachal Pradesh & primary membership Congress party, earlier today.

#WATCH | Tajinder Singh Bittu, who resigned from Congress today, joins BJP at the party headquarters in Delhi in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and party general secretary Vinod Tawde

Tajinder Singh Bittu resigned from his post of AICC Secretary In-Charge… pic.twitter.com/LaTBgI315v

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Campaigns On Scooty  

Union Minister and BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, Dharmendra Pradhan rides a scooty and drinks tea at a shop in Sambalpur during his election campaign.  

#WATCH | Odisha: Union Minister and BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, Dharmendra Pradhan rides a scooty and drinks tea at a shop in Sambalpur during his election campaign.

#LokSabhaElection2024 pic.twitter.com/tYbm1yiFkn

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 LIVE Updates: Andhra Congress Chief YS Sharmila Holds Roadshow 

YS Sharmila, the Andhra Pradesh Congress chief and party's candidate from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat, holds a roadshow ahead of filing her nomination today.

#WATCH | Kadapa: YS Sharmila, Andhra Pradesh Congress chief and party's candidate from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat holds a roadshow ahead of filing her nomination today.#LokSabhaElection2024 pic.twitter.com/ougd3PCbcj

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2024

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 LIVE Updates | One Sided Voting In NDA's Favour: PM Modi In Nanded

Information available indicates that there has been a one-sided voting in favour of NDA in first phase of Lok Sabha polls: PM Modi in Nanded

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Slams INDIA Alliance In Nanded

At a recent rally in Nanded, Maharashtra, Prime Minister Modi criticized the INDI alliance for its inability to communicate to the Indian populace who their collective leader will be. Additionally, he pointed out that INDI alliance candidates are competing against each other in a significant portion, 25%, of the Lok Sabha seats. This internal competition within the alliance could impact their overall strategy and unity in the elections.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: PM Thanks Voters For Trusting NDA In 1st Phase

Speaking at a public meeting in Nanded, Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations and thanks to all voters, particularly those voting for the first time, following the completion of the initial phase of elections. He noted that booth-level analysis and incoming data indicate a strong, unilateral preference for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in this early stage of the polls.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Chirag Confident Of NDA Victory In Bihar

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) national president Chirag Paswan on Saturday while addressing a press conference in Bihar's Patna said, “Phase 1 of Lok Sabha polls concluded yesterday in the country. As per the feedback we received yesterday, NDA candidates are winning on all 4 seats (where voting was held in the first phase) with a good margin.”

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Several Congress Leaders, Workers Join BJP In MP

Several Congress leaders and cadres join BJP in the presence of Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav in Bhopal.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates: Andhra Cong Chief Holds Roadshow

Andhra Pradesh Congress chief YS Sharmila holds a roadshow ahead of filing her nomination from Kadapa Lok Sabha seat.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress Activists In Bengaluru Detained Ahead Of Protest Against PM Modi's Visit

Authorities in Bengaluru, Karnataka, have preemptively detained members of the Congress party who were planning a protest. The planned demonstration was timed to coincide with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the city. Despite their intentions, the police had previously denied permission for the protest, resulting in the detention of Congress workers.
 

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: Tejashwi Yadav, Rahul Gandhi To Address Joint Rally In Bhagalpur

Tejashwi Yadav emphasised the unity of the 'Mahagathbandhan', India's grand alliance of opposition parties, in Bhagalpur, aligning with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. "Today, we have a rally with Rahul Gandhi ji in Bhagalpur." Today we will hold a joint rally, and we will all work together. "The entire 'Mahagathbandhan', INDIA alliance is united, and Bihar will produce positive results this time," Yadav stated. He emphasised the critical issues of unemployment, inflation, and the need for investment and industrial development in Bihar, while criticising the BJP for its lack of accomplishments and alleged threats to the Constitution. "BJP members are very concerned and speaking in confusion. "There is no progress, and they say they will destroy the Constitution," Yadav warned.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Tejashwi Yadav Counters Amit Shah’s Bihar Visit, Foresees RJD Gains

Former Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav made a bold statement during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Bihar, expressing confidence that the BJP's efforts will inadvertently increase RJD voter support. "He'd come several times. When Nitish ji was not with him, he would say, "Nitish Babu, the doors are closed for you, but they have opened them, which is why this is a liar's party." Their visit will make no difference. "The more their leaders come, the more votes we will get," Yadav said, dismissing the impact of Shah's political campaigns in the state.