Gangadhar Kayl, president of BJP Mandal (booth), wrote to the CBI on Saturday, accusing the TMC of using a modified version of his face and voice in the party's «sting video» showing «BJP's fabricated conspiracy surrounding Sandeshkhali». He has sought an investigation on the aforementioned video footage.
15 out of 47 Assam Lok Sabha candidates are crorepatis. Badruddin Ajmal is the richest. NDA's 4 candidates are crorepatis. Barpeta, Guwahati have 5 each. Rakibul, Bijuli are crorepatis. 2 women contesting. Various parties have crorepatis.
Rajnath Singh criticizes Congress for Hindu-Muslim divide, emphasizing BJP's UCC and One Nation One Election plans. Confident in NDA victory. BJP aims for gains in various states. Warns against wealth redistribution for economy.
Discussing India's position on Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (PoK), defense minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that India would not resort to force to reclaim it. He highlighted that the residents of PoK would likely lean towards becoming part of India due to the development and progress evident in Kashmir. Singh confidently stated that any future calls for integration with India might stem from within PoK itself, thereby obviating the necessity for military action.
AGP, part of NDA, maintains opposition to CAA, focusing on Barpeta Lok Sabha seat. The party faces criticism from Congress & CPI (M). Hindu voter majority post-delimitation may favor AGP. Muslim voter support expected.
Raipur, Chhattisgarh's Lok Sabha constituency, covers various areas including Raipur City and had Sunil Kumar Soni (BJP) as the 2019 MP winner. The upcoming 2024 election is set for May 7.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath criticized the Congress manifesto, drawing parallels between its proposals and the «cruel rule of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.» He highlighted references to 'jizya', a historical tax imposed on Hindus in medieval India, and the promotion of cow slaughter. He accused the Congress of seeking to deprive SC, ST and OBC of quota benefits to appease vote bank.
Amit Shah on Saturday called AAP an «urban Naxal party» and said Maoist menace would raise its head in the region if the opposition candidate wins from Valsad Lok Sabha seat. The Aam Aadmi Party is fighting the Gujarat polls in alliance with the Congress, which has fielded its Vansda (ST) MLA Anant Patel from Valsad.
Seventy-five international delegates from Election Management Bodies (EMBs) of 23 countries are visiting India to observe the country's national elections, as announced by the Election Commission. The program, starting on May 4, aims to familiarize the visitors with India's electoral system and best practices. The program will conclude on May 9, 2024.
CEC Kumar ensured immediate Rs 15.3 lakh ex-gratia payment to Sukumal Jyoti Borah's family in Assam, who tragically passed away after falling ill during election duty in Kaziranga parliamentary constituency.
Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP leaders shielded mass rapist Prajwal Revanna, with Modi campaigning for him and aiding his escape. Urges Karnataka CM to support victims in SIT probe against Revanna's sexual assaults.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the previous Congress administrations for their perceived feeble approach towards Pakistan, denouncing it as ineffective in addressing terrorism concerns. He emphasized that preceding governments opted for what he termed as «love letters» to Pakistan in pursuit of peace, but instead received a surge in terrorist activities in return. PM Modi underscored a notable change in India's posture following the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, attributing it to the influence of the electorate.
On Saturday, the government lifted the prohibition on onion exports, providing significant relief to traders in Maharashtra. This decision coincides with the upcoming phases of the Lok Sabha election, particularly in the onion-producing regions of Maharashtra. The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) specified a Minimum Export Price (MEP) for onions at $550 per tonne in a notification.
On Saturday, the government lifted the prohibition on onion exports, providing significant relief to traders in Maharashtra. This decision coincides with the upcoming phases of the Lok Sabha election, particularly in the onion-producing regions of Maharashtra. The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) specified a Minimum Export Price (MEP) for onions at $550 per tonne in a notification.
Korba, Chhattisgarh's Lok Sabha constituency, has a history of close contests between BJP and Congress. Jyotsna Charandas Mahant won in 2019. The 2024 election will feature Saroj Pandey and Jyotsna Mahant as key contenders.
