Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates | 'AAP Has More Control Over Congress...': Arvinder Singh Lovely After Joining BJP

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress Fields Narayan Patnaik From Puri Lok Sabha Seat

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge approved the candidature of Jay Narayan Patnaik in place of Sucharita Mohanty as party candidate from the Puri Lok Sabha seat of Odisha for the ongoing general election.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: SP MP Mainpuri Dimple Praises Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party MP and candidate from Mainpuri Dimple Yadav praised Akhilesh Yadav for doing a good job as party chief. 

"He (Akhilesh Yadav) is the party chief & has been campaigning for every candidate and is doing the duty of party chief...," she said.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'SIT Is Taking The Correct Action....' Says Kharge

After the HD Revanna is taken into custody by SIT officials, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said," SIT is taking the action that needs to be taken...they are doing the work as per the law. Those people who commit crimes, need to be punished..."

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'Getting So Much Support....,' Says BJP's Bansuri Swaraj 

BJP candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha Constituency Bansuri Swaraj said, " We have come to Ramesh Nagar today for 'Jan Sampark' yatra. Here we get to see the kind of love that is being showered on us. We are getting so much support from people and this is the result of the people welfare schemes of PM Modi..."

 Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'AAP Has More Control Over Congress.....':  Arvinder Singh Lovely After Joining BJP

After hoing BJP, foemer Cong leader Arvinder Singh Lovely said that APP has more control over Congress.

 "It has been a week since I resigned from the post of Congress party president but that party (Congress) did not pay heed to any of my words, on the contrary, allegations and counter-allegations were made against me...Then we decided that we do not have to sit at home, we have to work for this country...It (Congress) has become AAP party. AAP has more control over Congress..," Lovely said.

West Bengal Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Ex-Calcutta HC Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay Files Nomination

BJP candidate & former Calcutta High Court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay files his nomination for the Tamluk Lok Sabha seat

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: BJP Is Rattled; PM Modi, Amit Shah Trying To Polarise Elections, Says Adhir Ranjan

West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says, "Amit Shah, PM Modi and their party are rattled. When elections began, they were confident of winning 400 seats easily. But after the elections began, the atmosphere changed. Out of that fear, Amit Shah and PM Modi are trying to defame Congress and polarise the elections."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: BJP Can't Decide What We Can Eat Or Read, Says Mamata

In West Bengal's Nadia, CM Mamata Banerjee says, "Earlier they used to say that Mamata Banerjee doesn't allow Durga Puja in West Bengal. You (the public) tell us if Durga Puja happens in West Bengal or not. They lie a lot. They say that we don't allow Saraswati Puja. Do you (BJP) know mantras for Saraswati Puja? Do you know the culture of West Bengal? Meat shops are shut in your states and you come to Bengal and ask why you consume fish?... If you (BJP) want to consume Dhokla, Dosa - have it. We have no objections. But you can't decide what we can eat or read."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Shiv Sena UBT Leaders Join Shiv Sena In Thane

Several Shiv Sena UBT leaders have joined Shiv Sena in the presence of CM Eknath Shinde in Thane. CM Shinde says, "The real Shiv Sena is with PM Modi because Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology and bow & arrow (symbol) is with us. They left the ideology of Balasaheb Thackeray for power and do not want anything else but only money..."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: AAP Announces Star Campaigners For Haryana 

AAP releases a list of 40-star campaigners for the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections in Haryana. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, party leaders Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, MPs Sanjay Singh, Raghav Chadha, Delhi ministers Gopal Rai, Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, Kailash Gahlot and others to campaign for the party.

AAP releases a list of 40 star campaigners for #LokSabhaElections2024, for the state of Haryana.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, party leaders Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, MPs Sanjay Singh, Raghav Chadha, Delhi ministers Gopal Rai,… pic.twitter.com/E3otGlvj9b

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2024

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Arvinder Singh Lovely Joins BJP 

Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP in the presence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Arvinder Singh Lovely resigned from the position of Delhi Congress president on April 28 citing a tie-up with AAP.

#WATCH | Congress leader Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP at the party headquarters in Delhi in the presence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Arvinder Singh Lovely resigned from the position of Delhi Congress president on April 28. pic.twitter.com/3OJXisQIEd

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2024

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Arvinder Singh Lovely Reaches BJP Office

Former Delhi Congress president Arvinder Singh Lovely arrives at the BJP office. He is all set to join the saffron party shortly. 

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: We Won't Allow BJP To Change Ambedkar's Constitution, Says Farooq Abdullah  

On the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections, National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah says, "...You have seen the passion of the people. They know why we are contesting the elections. We are talking about saving the Constitution of India, the Constitution of Ambedkar. Be it Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians or Buddhists - everyone wants to live with dignity...The atmosphere of hatred that has been created and their intention to change the Constitution - National Conference and INDIA Alliance will not let them do this. We are fighting for this..."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: PM Modi's 'Shehzada' Jibe At RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav

PM Modi addresses an election rally in Bihar's Darbhanga and says, ''I have given a roadmap of development for the next five years. I have also tabled a vision for the next 25 years, but it is also important to keep in mind the past. Similar to a 'shehzada' in Delhi, there's a 'shehzada' in Patna too. One 'shehzada' considers entire India as his' jagir' since his childhood, another one considers the entire Bihar as his 'jagir'". 

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Sandeshkhali Incidents Pre-Planned By BJP, Says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerje has made a big allegation against the BJP related to the Sandeshkhali violence. While addressing an election rally in Nadia, Mamata says, ''Sandeshkhali incidents were pre-planned by BJP.''

2024 LS Polls Live| 'Congress Is Spreading Doubts And Fear': Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur, BJP candidate for the Hamirpur Lok Sabha seat and Union Minister, accuses the Congress of instilling doubt and fear due to their fear of failure. He alleges the creation of deepfake videos by the opposition, calling it a deceitful tactic. Thakur questions the silence of Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi on the safety of people's wealth, suggesting that their lack of response reflects the Congress's intentions.

#WATCH | Himachal Pradesh: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Hamirpur Lok Sabha seat Anurag Thakur says, "The Congress is spreading doubts and fear due to its fear of failure. Now, it is creating deepfakes. A fake party is creating fake videos... The Congress and the… pic.twitter.com/YJtJXZfXIi

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2024

2024 LS Polls Live Updates| 'Sun Bhai Sun...': Tejashwi Shows Confidence In INDIA Bloc's Victory With Song

During PM Modi's Bihar visit, former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "It's god that PM Modi is visiting. There's a sense of despondency among BJP members.  On June 4th, the INDIA alliance will emerge victorious.' We are poised to form the government."

#WATCH | Darbhanga: On PM Modi's Bihar visit, former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "It is good that PM Modi is coming. All the people in BJP are depressed. 'Sun bhai sun, desh ki dhun. On 4th June, INDIA alliance is coming'... We are going to form the… pic.twitter.com/CBhcQIDyLp

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress Questions PM Over Removing 50% Cap On Reservation

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated, "In our 'Nyay Patra,' we've pledged to raise the 50% reservation limit as it's crucial for SCs, STs, and backward classes to attain full rights. The Prime Minister has remained silent on this matter. Rahul ji has consistently raised this issue, as has our Congress President. Prime Minister, please clarify: will you eliminate the 50% cap or not?"

#WATCH | Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says, "We have promised in our 'Nyay Patra' that we will increase this limit of 50 per cent reservation because it is necessary for SC, ST and backward classes to get full rights. The Prime Minister has not broken his silence on this. Rahul… pic.twitter.com/h1VNtRClZk

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2024

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: PM Modi And Amit Shah Are 'Ghor Parivaarwaadi', Says AAP MP Sanjay Singh

AAP MP Sanjay Singh says, "Does Amit Shah's son know how to hold a bat? But, he is the chairman of BCCI. PM Modi wants a third term at the age of 73 years and a 'Jawan' will be retired at the age of 21 years. These people are 'ghor parivaarwaadi'. PM Modi, Amit Shah & BJP have no work except to help their family and friends to grow... We are working for the country, whereas they are working for their friends."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live Updates | Why Is BJP So Concerned? Sanjay Raut On Rahul Not Contesting From Amethi  

On Congress MP Rahul Gandhi contesting the Lok Sabha elections from the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut says, "People close to the Gandhi family have fought from Amethi previously...Why is the BJP so concerned?... I feel mercy and pity for Smriti Irani because now she will lose from Rahul Gandhi's PA...This is a well-thought-out decision. KL Sharma is a loyal worker of the Congress party. He has worked for several years with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi in Amethi..."

Lok Sabha Polls: AAP Slams PM Modi For Wanting Third Term At 73

AAP MP Sanjay Singh says, "Does Amit Shah's son know how to hold a bat? But, he is the chairman of BCCI. PM Modi wants a third term at the age of 73 years and a 'Jawan' will be retired at the age of 21 years? These people are 'ghor parivaarwaadi'. PM Modi, Amit Shah & BJP have no work except to help their family and friends to grow... We are working for the country, whereas they are working for their friends."

Specially-Abled Persons Held Rally To Raise Voter Awareness 

The State will vote on 8 seats each on 7th May and 13th May in Lok Sabha elections. There are a total of 29 parliamentary seats in the state.

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh | Specially-abled persons held a rally to raise voter awareness in Indore yesterday

The State will vote on 8 seats each on 7th May and 13th May in Lok Sabha elections. There are a total of 29 parliamentary seats in the state. pic.twitter.com/s62tan8Vfg

— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2024

Khattar: Modi Removed 'Thorns' Like Article 370, Terrorism Sown By Congress

Former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has removed "thorns" like Article 370 and terrorism sown by the Congress and strengthened the country during his 10 years in power. The country made rapid progress under Modi while the Congress only gave hollow slogans, he said. Khattar was addressing a gathering in support of Mohan Lal Badoli, the BJP's Lok Sabha candidate from Sonipat, after he filed his nomination papers on Friday. This election is like a fight between the Kauravas and the Pandavas of the Mahabharata. The character of the Congress is like that of the Kauravas, said Khattar, who is contesting the polls from Karnal parliamentary seat. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the country is moving rapidly on the path of becoming a developed nation, he said.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Praveen Khandelwal,  Udit Raj And Others Files Nomination In Delhi

Congress leader Udit Raj and BJP leaders Praveen Khandelwal and Ramvir Singh Bidhuri were among 33 candidates who filed their nominations in Delhi for the ongoing general elections. 90 candidates have filed their nominations till now for Delhi's 7 Lok Sabha seats. The national capital's 7 seats are scheduled for polls in phase 6 on May 26. The last day to file the nomination for phase 6 is May 6.

Lok Sabha Elections 2023: Case Against MP Cong Chief Jitu Patwari For Offensive Remark On BJP's Imarti Devi

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari was booked for his derogatory remarks on BJP leader Imarti Devi. The police informed that the FIR has been registered against Patwari, in Dabra town in Gwalior on the complaint of Imarti Devi.  

These all come after the video clip went viral in which a woman can be heard supporting the Congress candidate from the Bhind and Gwalior constituency, with the claim that the voice was of Imarti Devi. While the BJP leader denied it

Patwari allegedly made some offensive remarks and said 'imarti', a popular sweet.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'Cong Didn't Give Importance To Small States......' Says Amit Shah In Mapusa

Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah said that Congress did not give importance to small states so they didn't come to Goa with Bharat Jodo Yatra.

"Congress party did not come to Goa with their Bharat Jodo Yatra because they do not give importance to small states... I want to tell him, you have carried out the Bharat Jodo Yatra, but after 4th June, you will have to take out a 'Congress Dhundo Yatra' because Congress will not be seen. Mallikarjun Kharge thinks Rahul Gandhi will be held responsible for the loss, but I want to tell him, that the sibling duo will not be held accountable, you are going to be sacrificed," Shah said.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'No Meaning In Replying To Them......': Kharge On PM Modi's Jibe Over Rahul Gandhi's Candidature 

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "He indulges in petty talks and attacks by abandoning his dignity - there is no meaning in replying to them. Who is scared? Didn't (LK) Advani file a nomination from two seats? Didn't (Atal Bihari) Vajpayee do it? He did it. Chhoti baatein karke wo chhota ban'na chahte hain."

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: "Electoral Bond Scheme Is Illegal.....': Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP

While addressing a public rally in Pune, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, "Electoral Bond scheme is illegal. Corruption has taken place. Shut it down. Do you know what was happening in the Electoral Bond scheme?...PM Modi says that he is cleaning politics. If he is cleaning politics, why did he hide the names of all donors? When their names come to light, it comes to be known that a company receives contract worth thousands of crores of Rupees and soon after the company gives money to the BJP."

"CBI opens a case against a company, that company gives thousands of crores of Rupees to the BJP and the case closes. Narendra Modi is doing corruption openly before the country. But the media says nothing..." he added.

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: Gujarat Congress Leader Insults Mahatma Gandhi, Praises Rahul Gandhi

A Gujarat Congress leader Indranil Rajguru has courted controversy by insulting the 'Father Of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi while praising Rahul Gandhi. Rahul, he also stated, is “frank” and “pure-hearted,' while Gandhiji was ”cunning." Rajguru said this at a gathering in Rajkot on May 1. BJP slams Indranil Rajguru for his insulting remarks about Mahatma Gandhi. ''There can be no comparison between the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi,'' said Yagnesh Dave, BJP Spokesperson. 

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: Uddhav Scared Of Losing His New Vote Bank, Amit Shah Attacks MVA

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a rally in Maharashtra's Sangli and says, "...I want to ask the chief of 'fake' Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray, you should make it clear in front of the people of Maharashtra, should CAA be implemented or not? should PFI be banned or not? Construction of the Ram Temple was good thing or a bad thing? Removal of triple talaq was a good thing or not?... Uddhav ji won't answer this because he is scared of his new vote bank...The vote bank of Sharad Pawar and Congress has now become his vote bank..."

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: Fearing Defamation, PM Modi’s Photo Removed From Vaccine Certificate, Alleges RJD’s Misa Bharti

On the removal of PM Modi's photo from CoWIN certificates, RJD  leader Misa Bharti says, "Now that questions are being raised on the vaccine (Covishield), his (PM Modi) photo has been removed. This is a matter of investigation."

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: Mamata Banerjee Slams Bengal Governor For Alleged 'Misconduct' With Raj Bhavan Worker

On the alleged molestation case against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, CM Mamata Banerjee says, "She works at the Raj Bhavan. How did the Governor treat her?... Not one, but thousands of such incidents have come to my knowledge but I never said anything. But this is a heartrending incident. The Governor sexually exploited her not once but twice. I have seen her tears. Her video has reached me...Yesterday, she was crying and saying that she would never work at Raj Bhavan. She is scared...They can call her anytime and insult..." Banerjee also wondered why "Prime Minister Narendra Modi who came to Raj Bhawan last night didn't speak a word on the issue." "The woman cried and walked out saying she was too scared to work at Raj Bhavan anymore. She said that she was called at odd hours and was subjected to harassment. And these are the people who talk about the dignity of our mothers and sisters?" she said.

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: Amit Shah Slams Sharad Pawar & Co For Feeding Article 370 Like An Orphan Kid

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a rally in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri and says,  ''...For 70 years, Sharad Pawar and company...they kept feeding Article 370 like an orphan kid...you (people) made Narendra Modi ji, Prime Minister for the second time and on 5th August 2019, he removed Article 370 and Kashmir became part of India forever...I want to ask Uddhav Thackeray, those people, whose feet you fell on to become CM, what those Congress and Sharad Pawar were doing?...they said if Article 370 is removed, there will be a bloodbath in Kashmir. Rahul baba, it has been 5 years and nobody has the guts to pelt stones..."

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: This Time, PDA Will Crush NDA, Says Akhilesh Yadav

In Mainpuri, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "This time, they (BJP) will not win 400 seats. That's why they are not raising slogans of '400 paar' anymore... This time, the PDA (Picchda, Dalit and Alpasankhyak) will defeat the NDA. They want to change the Constitution. The 'double engine' is not visible in the hoardings..." 'The income of farmers has not been doubled. The poor are not getting the ration... The government have not been able to waive off the loans of farmers. But they have waived off the loans of industrialists. 80% of the youth is unemployed. Every exam paper is being leaked. But the government has no answers for that... This time, the speed of the 'cycle' is so fast that no one can stop it," he adds.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: SC Says It May Hear Arguments On Interim Bail For Kejriwal

Supreme Court says it may consider hearing arguments on interim bail of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal because of upcoming elections. The top court says that arguments on Kejriwal’s plea against arrest by the ED and his subsequent remand in the excise policy case may take time, so it may hear arguments on Kejriwal’s interim bail.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: Kharge Responds To PM's 'Daro Mat Bhago Mat Jibe'

On PM Narendra Modi's 'Daro Mat Bhago Mat' jibe on Rahul Gandhi filing his nomination from the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "He has himself run away to Varanasi, ask him."

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: INDI Alliance Did Scams, Corruption In 10 Years Of Their Rule, Says PM Modi

Addressing an election rally in West Bengal's Bolpur, PM Modi says, "In their 10 years of governance, INDI alliance did nothing but scams and corruption. They did 2G scam, submarine and helicopter scam, and CWG scam. TMC is also on the same path, they are doing scams in unthinkable ways... Ration scam, recruitment scam, coal scam, animal trafficking scam, and all scams were worth hundreds of crores..."

West Bengal Lok Sabha Chunav Live | '...This Is Why We Decided To Bring CAA': PM In Bengal

PM Modi addresses a public rally in West Bengal's Krishnanagar. PM Modi explains why BJP decided to bring CAA. He says, "INDI alliance consisting of TMC, Congress, and Left knows only one thing and that is appeasement. Congress divided the country based on religion. What was the fault of Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, Sikhs and Jains who were left on the other side of the border? A guarantee was given to take care of them at the time of independence but was later forgotten and so BJP decided to implement CAA."

Lok Sabha Chunav Live | Congress' Launch Of Rahul 'Baba' Will Fail Again In Raebareli, Says Amit Shah 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a rally in Chikkodi Lok Sabha Constituency in Karnataka and says, "... Sonia Gandhi has launched 'Rahul Baba' 20 times, but the launch hasn't been successful. Today, he has run away from Amethi to file a nomination from Raebareli. I want to tell you (Rahul Gandhi) the result from here, 'Rahul Baba' will lose to the BJP candidate, Dinesh Pratap Singh with a huge margin in Raebareli."

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: Sanjay Nirupam All Set To Join Shiv Sena Today

Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam says, "I have taken a decision to join Shiv Sena today. After 20 years, joining Shiv Sena is like a 'ghar wapasi'. I will join the party in the presence of the CM (Eknath Shinde)...You know what is the condition in Congress today."

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: BJP's Karan Bhushan Singh Files Nomination From Kaiserganj

BJP candidate from the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat and son of sitting MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Karan Bhushan files his nomination.

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 Live: CM Yogi Slams Congress, SP For Demanding Caste Census  

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath addresses a public meeting in Sambhal Lok Sabha constituency and says, "...Reservations based on religion was the reason behind the partition of this country. Do Congress and the Samajwadi Party want the partition of the country? They say they'll do a caste census, for what? They will divide people based on caste and induce a fight amongst them and then they'll say to the people that first you need to resolve this issue, and by that time we will give your reservations to Muslims."

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: Rahul Gandhi Files Nomination From Raebareli

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi files nomination from the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat. Bhas fielded Dinesh Pratap Singh from Raebareli.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: EC Releases Data For Phase 4 Polls 

1717 candidates to contest elections across 10 States/UTs going for polls in phase 4 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. 4264 nomination forms filed for 96 parliamentary constituencies across 10 States/UTs for phase 4, says Election Commission.

#LokSabhaElection2024 | 1717 candidates to contest elections across 10 States/UTs going for polls in phase 4 of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. 4264 nomination forms filed for 96 parliamentary constituencies across 10 States/UTs for phase 4 pic.twitter.com/YPfJYChXkB

— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2024

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: BJP's Ramveer Singh Bidhuri Files Nomination 

BJP candidate Ramveer Singh Bidhuri files nomination from the South Delhi Lok Sabha seat in the presence of Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and state BJP leaders.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Congress Candidate Kishori Lal Sharma Files Nomination From Amethi

Congress leader Kishori Lal Sharma files his nomination papers from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat. BJP has fielded Union Minister Smriti Irani from Amethi.

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 Live Updates: Congress Has Conceded Defeat In Amethi, Says Smriti Irani 

BJP MP Smriti Irani says the Congress party has conceded defeat in Amethi. She says this concerning developments confirming that Rahul Gandhi will be contesting from the Raebareli seat. ''Congress has conceded defeat from the constituency even before a vote was cast. The opposition party would not have fielded a "proxy candidate" (Kishori Lal Sharma) if they were hopeful about the outcome of the polls. I welcome the guests to Amethi. The fact that the Gandhis are not fighting in Amethi shows that even before a vote has been cast, they are losing from Amethi. If they had seen even a glimmer of hope, they would have contested and not put up a proxy candidate," she says.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi To File Nomination Shortly

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at a guest house in Raebareli. He will shortly file his nomination papers from the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat. Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and Robert Vadra have also reached Raebareli.

Congress' Jairam Ramesh accuses PM Modi of continued silence on Manipur

The Congress party on Friday targeted the Prime Minister as Manipur marked one year since violence had broken out in the state. Congress' RS MP Jairam Ramesh accused Prime Minister Modi of continued silence on the issues of the state.
In a post on X, Jairam Ramesh said, "Exactly a year ago today, Manipur erupted - or more accurately, was made to erupt by the cynical and divisive politics of the ruling BJP. Even amidst this civil war-like situation, the Prime Minister has been eloquent in his silence. He has not met with the Chief Minister, the MLAs, or the political parties of the state. He has not visited Manipur even for a few minutes, even though he has been to Assam, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh for his campaign."

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Priyanka Gandhi 'Is The Victim Of Conspiracy?'

On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's candidature from Raebareli, Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam says, "I had already said that Rahul Gandhi will not let Priyanka Gandhi Vadra contest elections... There is a huge conspiracy in the family and the party against Priyanka Gandhi. She is the victim of a conspiracy in the family and the party... Rahul Gandhi should have contested from Varanasi against PM Modi if he did not want to contest from Amethi..."

PM Modi Takes A Jibe At Rahul Gandhi

PM Modi slams Rahul Gandhi for contesting from Rae Bareli. PM says, "Congress 'shehzada' is so afraid that he is now contesting from Rae Bareli." PM Modi on party fielding Rahul Gandhi from the seat, he said, "I challenged Congress to give in writing about not providing reservation on basis of religion, but they are silent." 

Former Harayana CM Manohar Lal Khattar Slams Congress 

Former Haryana Chief Minister and BJP candidate from Karnal Lok Sabha constituency, Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday hit out at the Congress party's "wealth redistribution" plan, stating that it is against the constitution and the interests of the country.
Karnal Lok Sabha BJP candidate Manohar Lal Khattar while speaking to ANI said, "The Congress party has said that if it comes to power, it will investigate every citizens wealth and redistribute it. Any such concept of redistribution of wealth was never before in the country and it never will be. It is neither in the favour of constitution nor the country and the public must become aware that if it the Congress comes to power, what all could happen".

On the absence of local leaders during the nomination filing of Congress candidate Hooda in Karnal, Khattar remarked that the lack of support among local leaders within the Congress party reflects their internal divisions. He also revealed that many of the Congress leaders in Haryana are in touch with the BJP.

Amit Shah Doctored Video: X Reveals Origin Of Fake Video To Police

Following a recent FIR linked to Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding a doctored video concerning reservations for Scheduled Castes, Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs), the Delhi Police has now obtained feedback from social media platform X. This feedback revealed the IP address originates from Telangana where the original video was initially shared on social media.

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Jyotiraditya Scindia Attacks Congress

On Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari's statement, Union Minister and BJP Guna candidate Jyotiraditya M. Scindia says, "This is such a shoddy statement by Congress state president which reveals his mindset towards women. In the coming days, women of every state will give a befitting reply to the party (Congress) that has stooped to this low."

Lok Sabha Live: Rahul, Priyanka, Sonia Gandhi Reach Amethi

Senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi accompanied by Rober Vadra, Ashok Gehlot and KC Venugupal arrived in Amethi for his Lok Sabha poll nomination from Rae Bareli.

Amethi Lok Sabha Seat Live: KL Sharma Thanks Kharge

On his candidature from Amethi Lok Sabha seat, Congress leader KL Sharma said, "I want to thank Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for giving me the opportunity to contest from their traditional seat. I will work very hard...Rahul Gandhi is not someone who runs away from the ground. No one can predict anything (about votes). I will meet Priyanka Gandhi today..."
 

Lok Sabha Live: Shehzad Poonawala Criticises Rahul Gandhi

On Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's candidature from Raebareli, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said, "Rahulji, you said 'Daro Mat' and now you are saying 'Amethi se Lado mat'. The Congress has confirmed that they have surrendered and have run away from Amethi... After defrauding Amethi for so many years, they went to Wayanad. They are defrauding Wayanad also. They are doing 'use and throw' with Wayanad... They have chosen, what they feel, is a safer seat in Raebareli... 80/80 will be the scorecard for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh and 400+ for NDA across the country... KL Sharma's first priceless reaction tells everything. He feels like he is made a scapegoat. I feel bad for Robert Vadra. He tried hard but did not get a chance..."

Lok Sabha Polls Live: Priyanka Gandhi Wishes Kishori Lal Sharma

"Our family has had a long association with Kishori Lal Sharma ji. He has always been dedicated to serving the people of Amethi and Raebareli. His passion for public service is an example in itself. Today it is a matter of joy that the Congress Party has made Shri Kishori Lal Ji a candidate from Amethi. Kishori Lal Ji's loyalty and dedication towards duty will definitely bring him success in this election. Best wishes," said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Lok Sabha Polls Live: BJP To Win Rae Bareli, Amethi, Claims Brajesh Pathak

On Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's candidature from Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh DePuty CM Brajesh Pathak said, "BJP is going to win in Raebareli and Amethis with a huge margin. Rahul Gandhi had first left Amethi and went to Wayanad, now he has come to Raebareli. The people of Raebareli will never accept him. BJP is going to win all 80 seats in the state with a huge majority..."

Karnataka Lok Sabha Live: Expelled BJP Leader KS Eshwarappa Backs Modi As An Independent

Expelled Karnataka BJP leader KS Eshwarappa said that he wants the BJP to win 27 seats and win as an independent himself. "I'll win one seat as an independent candidate and total 28 members (on 28 seats) in Karnataka will contribute to making Narendra Modi the Prime Minister...BJP is my mother. I joined the BJP after my graduation and from that time till today, I abide by its principles. I have not joined any party till now...and will not join any other party till the end...Because of certain problems, I am out of the party but after the elections, I shall go back to my mother (BJP)," said Eshwarappa.