Lok Sabha Polls 2024: PM Modi offers prayers at Ram temple in Ayodhya, holds roadshow

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• 05 May 2024, 11:24 PM

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• 05 May 2024, 09:40 PM

  Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: PM Modi holds roadshow in UP's Ayodhya - watch

  VIDEO | PM Modi (@narendramodi) holds a roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. (n/1)
  
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• 05 May 2024, 06:10 PM

  PM Modi addresses public meeting in Dhaurahra, Uttar Pradesh

  #WATCH | Addressing a public meeting in Dhaurahra, Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...Now the Muslim community is also getting separated from these vote bank contractors. Therefore, to save the Muslim vote bank, these people are openly indulging in… pic.twitter.com/VQ5VdL6lhU

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• 05 May 2024, 02:43 PM

  Revanna 'obscene videos' case: Cong attacks PM Modi, Shah, demands answers to '10 questions'

  
  Amid the row over the alleged obscene video case involving NDA candidate and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna in Karnataka, the Congress party launched a fresh attack on Sunday, demanding answers to "10 questions" from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

  During a joint press conference along with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in Belagavi, Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged that Prime Minister Modi and leaders of Janata Dal (Secular) were "protecting a mass rapist".Surjewala also claimed that Prime Minister Modi was "aware of the matter" but still allied with the JD(S)."

  Our message in this case is clear and simple. Narendra Modi-ji and JD(S) leaders are protecting a mass rapist when the Prime Minister was aware that the candidate of his party and an ally is a serial abuser of thousands of women. A BJP leader in December 2023 approached PM Modi and Amit Shah with all the evidence," Surjewala told reporters in Belagavi on Sunday. (ANI)

  
• 05 May 2024, 12:42 PM

  "Jail ka Jawab Vote Se": AAP holds walkathon in support of jailed CM Kejriwal

  
  The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organised a 'Jail ka Jawab Vote se' walkathon event in the national capital on Sunday to rally support for Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

  Kejriwal was arrested by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on March 21 in connection with a money laundering probe relating to alleged irregularities in the now-withdrawn Delhi excise policy of 2021-22.

  Top AAP leaders, including MP Sanjay Singh, Minister Gopal Rai, and Saurabh Bharadwaj, led the event, which drew significant participation from party members and supporters. The attendees were heard chanting "Jail ka Jawab Vote Se", "Arvind Kejriwal Zindabad," "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," and "Vande Mataram" as they marched through the streets of Delhi. (ANI)

  
• 05 May 2024, 11:56 AM

  CM Siddaramaiah confident of Congress winning 20 out of 28 seats in K'taka, says 'Fulfilled all five guarantees'

  
  Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed confidence in the Congress party winning at least 20 out of 28 seats ahead of the second phase of polling in the state. 

  Addressing a joint press conference along with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala in Belagavi on Sunday, the Karnataka CM asserted that the Congress government has fulfilled all the five guarantees that voted them to power in the state. Karnataka is voting in two phases for the 28 seats in the Lower House. (ANI)

  
• 05 May 2024, 11:56 AM

  Samajwadi Party to win Lok Sabha polls using EVMs, then remove these machines: Akhilesh Yadav

  Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said their agitation against Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) would continue. He called resistance against EVMs "a long fight".

  "Germany is an example of an economically and socially stronger country than India, where the use of EVMs is considered unconstitutional... We have decided that we will defeat them using EVMs and then we'll remove EVMs," added the SP Chief. 

  He highlighted that America, Japan, and many European countries don't consider EVM but consider only ballots. Yadav stated, "The people of Manipuri have made up their minds to make us win with the great majority...None of their policies have reached the people. The people are ready to give them a response..." (ANI)

  
• 05 May 2024, 11:29 AM

  From bypass to rail connectivity, Jyotiraditya invokes track record as he bids for fresh term from bastion Guna

  
  Stressing his track record of fulfilling aspirations and meeting public expectations in his previous terms as a member of the Lok Sabha, Union Minister and the BJP's Guna candidate Jyotiraditya Scindia pointed to the ongoing implementation of public infrastructure projects in his constituency. 

  Addressing a public event at Guna on Saturday, the Civil Aviation Minister said, "I have always worked to fulfil people's expectations for development and progress. Talking about Guna, there had been a demand for a bypass to enable easier passage of trucks and heavy commercial vehicles. The demand had been pending for 25 years. However, I got it done in 16 months. The new 15 km-long bypass enables trucks to pass Guna without entering the city. The lone highway here used to be in a shambles. However, a 450km long six-lane highway has now been built at Rs 5,000 crore, connecting Gwalior, Shivpuri, Guna and Dewas. Hardly 2 or 3 trains would stop at Guna in the previous years but now, trains from every corner of the country halt here." (ANI)

  
• 05 May 2024, 07:24 AM

  After campaigning in Jharkhand and neighbouring, which followed his whirlwind campaign stops in his native Gujarat; Prime Minister Narendra Modi will headline more campaign events on Sunday at Etawah, a known stronghold of the Samajwadi Party (SP), as well as Dhaurahra and Ayodhya in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh. After winding up his scheduled public meetings in Jharkhand and Bihar, PM Modi reached UP on Saturday evening and took out an elaborate roadshow in Kanpur, flanked by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He will address a public meeting in Etawah around 2.45 pm and hold another later in the day at Dhaurahra around 4.45 pm. Also, during his visit, Prime Minister Modi will offer prayers and perform puja at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya around 7 pm. (ANI)

  
• 05 May 2024, 07:24 AM

  Prior to the third round of the Lok Sabha polls on May 7, the political parties have stepped up their polling campaigns. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address at a rally in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, a Samajwadi Party stronghold, ahead of the election. 

  
• 05 May 2024, 07:12 AM

  Rajgarh constituency: Digvijaya Singh back in electoral race; eyes to snatch turf from BJP's Rodmal Nagar

  The Rajgarh constituency in Madhya Pradesh, which is being touted as a hot seat this Lok Sabha elections with Congress veteran Digvijaya Singh contesting against two-time BJP MP Rodmal Nagar, is all set to vote on May 7, in the third phase of the ensuing general polls.

  So far in the general elections, Congress won 9 elections from this seat, the Jansangh-BJP 6 times, the Janta Party twice and an independent candidate also won the seat only once.

  This time, Congress has pitted Digvijaya Singh against two-time BJP's Rodmal Nagar, who has been winning the elections since 2014.

  Even before the release of Congress' official, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh had announced that he would be the party's Lok Sabha candidate from Rajgarh, marking his return to the seat after more than three decades. Singh is contesting the constituency, considered his pocket borough, after a gap of 33 years. (ANI)

  
• 05 May 2024, 07:11 AM

  Kharge, Rahul condemn terror attack on Air Force's convoy in Poonch

  
  Congress President Malikarjun Kharge extended condolences over the death of personnel of the Indian Air Force in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

  In a post on X, Kharge wrote, "Deeply pained by the cowardly terror attack on the IAF vehicle in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir. We strongly and unequivocally condemn this dastardly terror attack and join the nation in standing together against terrorism."

  "Our deepest condolences to the family of the brave air warrior who made the supreme sacrifice. We hope that the injured air warriors recover at the earliest and earnestly pray for their well-being. India is united for our soldiers," he added.

  Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also extended condolences over the death of personnel of the Indian Air Force. Condemning the attack by terrorists on the Air Force's convoy, Rahul Gandhi in a post on X, wrote, "The cowardly terrorist attack on our Army convoy in Poonch of Jammu and Kashmir is extremely shameful and sad," Rahul Gandhi said.

  "I pay my humble tribute to the martyred soldier and express my condolences to his bereaved family. I hope that the soldiers injured in the attack recover as soon as possible," he added. (ANI)

  
• 05 May 2024, 06:43 AM

  Those who talk about ‘jihad’ are tarnishing democracy: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that those who talk about ‘jihad’ are tarnishing democracy and they should remember that India is the land of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna.

  Adityanath was addressing a public meeting in Farrukhabad in support of sitting BJP MP Mukesh Rajput, who is seeking re-election from the Lok Sabha constituency. PTI