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Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Highlights: 'BJP wants to weaken democracy, they only want...,' says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said that the BJP wants to weaken democracy because they only want power, adding that the ruling party only wants their businessmen friends to flourish in the country.

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Launching a strong attack on the INDIA bloc, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that the election is between 'Ram Bhakts' and 'Ramdrohis'. He further said that after the end of three phases of Lok Sabha elections, only the slogan of 'Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar, Abki Baar 400 Paar' is echoing in the country.

The Chief Minister was addressing a huge election rally for the Akbarpur Lok Sabha seat organized at Patara Railway Station ground in Ghatampur. "When they fail to comprehend anything, they resort to conspiracies against India. Statements from opposition parties indicate that these elections are between 'Ram Bhakts' and 'Ramdrohis'. Those who are 'Ram Bhakts' are also 'Rashtra Bhakts' of the nation," he said.

The UP CM urged voters to vote in favour of BJP candidate Devendra Singh Bhole. CM Yogi expressed that the mere mention of the name 'Akbarpur' often "evokes hesitation."

"All of this will change. We must put an end to the signs of slavery and honour our heritage. This region needs to be integrated with the mainstream of development. To achieve this goal, active participation through voting in the ongoing national campaign is essential," the Chief Minister added. He stated that it is an "eternal truth" that 'Ramdrohis' have always met their downfall and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will confirm this truth.

He emphasized, "This is not merely an election to form a government. On one hand, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the country is being established as a new Aatmanirbhar Bharat, while on the other hand, 'Ramdrohis' are working to divide us based on caste and regional identities." "Terrorists are being glorified, and mafias are encouraged. There is a conspiracy underway to grant the rights of Scheduled Castes, Tribes, and Backward Castes to minorities," he added.

Attacking the opposition, CM Yogi said that during the UPA government, the Ranganath Mishra Committee had recommended giving Muslims a 6 per cent reservation by deducting from the reservation for backward classes. He added that it was only after the BJP opposed this, that Congress withdrew the proposal. "Congress has consistently engaged in divisive politics, fostering division within the nation and actively promoting terrorism and separatism in various regions. Congress has once again promised to give such reservations in its manifesto this time", he said.

The UP Chief Minister stated that Congress and SP did not express condolences on the demise of former UP CM, Kalyan Singh. "Likewise, there was no compassion shown for the murder of Raju Pal in Prayagraj and advocate Umesh Pal. Presently, the mafia has been eradicated and justice has been served. Their sympathy lies with the mafia and 'Ramdrohis'," he said.

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  • 09 May 2024, 10:02 PM

    Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party wants to weaken democracy because they only want power, adding that the ruling party only wants their businessmen friends to flourish in the country. 

    Addressing a public meeting in Raebareli, Priyanka Gandhi said, "Now, BJP leaders are saying that they will change the Constitution if they come to power. They will weaken your rights because this Constitution gave you voting rights, reservation rights, education rights, and the right to speak and protest, this is democracy. They want to weaken this democracy because they only want power. They only want their businessmen friends to move ahead. They have sold all the assets of India to these businessmen's friends." (ANI)

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  • 09 May 2024, 07:00 PM

    Exuding confidence in the outcome of the Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that INDIA bloc will form government at the Centre on June 4, adding that recruitment for 30 lakh vacant government jobs will be started by August 15 after coming into power. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said, "Youth of the country! The government of INDIA is going to be formed on June 4 and we guarantee that by August 15, we will start recruitment for 30 lakh vacant government posts. Don't get misled by Narendra Modi's false propaganda, stick to your issues. Listen to INDIA, Choose jobs, not hate." Rahul Gandhi said that Prime Minister Modi wants to deflect the attention of people from real issues. (ANI)

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  • 09 May 2024, 04:44 PM

    Amid the ongoing debate between BJP and the Opposition leaders about the reservation and minority quota, Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said 4% of Muslim reservations will remain and that is YSR Congress Party's final word on it. Addressing a public gathering in Kurnool, the CM said, "On one hand, Chandrababu Naidu continues to join hands with the BJP which stands on removing the 4% Muslim reservation, on the other hand, to seek minority votes, he comes up with new drama. Have you witnessed a chameleon-like Chandrababu Naidu? Come what may, 4% of Muslim reservations will remain and that is YSR Congress Party's final word on it. My only question to Chandrababu Naidu is why does he continue the alliance with the NDA even after the NDA government pledges to cancel the 4% reservation?"Commenting on the ongoing Lok Sabha election battle, Reddy said, "In the next 4 days, the battle of Kurukshetra is set to take place. This election is not to elect MLAs and MPs, this election will decide the future of ongoing schemes and the development of every household. If you vote for Chandrababu Naidu, you are stopping all the welfare that this government has brought to the doorstep of the household."Criticising Chandrababu Naidu, the Andhra CM said, "For 14 years, Chandrababu Naidu boasts about being the CM - for a 3-year term. (ANI)

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  • 09 May 2024, 02:14 PM

    Speaking at a rally in Telangana, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the Lok Sabha polls 2024 are a battle between Rahul Gandhi's 'Chinese guarantee' and Modi's 'Bharatiya guarantee'. Shah also expressed confidence in BJP's prospects, citing widespread support for PM Modi. 

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  • 09 May 2024, 12:52 PM

    A day after Congress' Sam Pitroda stirred controversy in the country by making statements on India's diversity, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday demanded that Congress should apologise to the country.

    Speaking with ANI, Yogi Adityanath took a jibe at Congress and also held the party responsible for the 1947 partition. Yogi said, "He (Sam Pitroda) is Congress' 'buddhidata' and he is displaying the party's policy of divide and rule. Congress is responsible for the partition in 1947, it is responsible for the horrors of partition. Even after the independence, it has committed the sin of dividing the country in the name of caste, region, and language. Sam Pitroda's remark is highly condemnable. Congress party should apologise to the country for the things it is making Sam Pitroda say."

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  • 09 May 2024, 10:33 AM

    The Election Commission of India (ECI) ordered repolling at four booths in Madhya Pradesh's Betul Lok Sabha seat on May 10 after electronic voting machines (EVMs) were damaged when a bus ferrying them and polling officials caught fire on Tuesday night. The order for re-election by the EC came after the district administration submitted a report on the fire incident.

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  • 09 May 2024, 08:31 AM

    Union Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale has said he has filed a complaint with the Election Commission, objecting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's frequent claim that the BJP would change the country's Constitution. ''Rahul Gandhi has frequently claimed that the BJP plans to change the Constitution if it comes to power again. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has refuted these charges several times,'' he said. ''I have filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Gandhi's frequent claims. He should be prohibited from saying it, and there should be some action against him,'' the Republican Party of India (A) chief said.

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  • 09 May 2024, 07:32 AM

    Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc are likely to meet the Election Commission on Friday over their demand to promptly release the absolute voter turnout figures in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls after each phase, sources said. The opposition leaders will also raise the issue of alleged ''use of religious symbols'' by the BJP in its campaign. INDIA bloc parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), have written to the poll panel separately so far, expressing concern over the alleged ''delay'' in the release of the voter turnout data in the first two phases.

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