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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates | Congress Party 'Sultan' Of 'Tukde-Tukde' gang: PM Modi At Public Rally

Lok Sabha Elections Live: BJP unveiled 'Sankalp Patra', its Manifesto for 2024 Lok Sabha Elections at party headquarters in New Delhi.

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Lok Sabha Election Live Updates: With the first phase of Lok Sabha Elections slated for April 19, parties are accelerating their poll campaigns, promises are being made, jibes are being exchanged, all to claim the golden ticket to the 543-membered Lower House of the Parliament. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today unveiled its long-awaited election manifesto, known as the 'Sankalp Patra' (resolution document), for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The launch occurred at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah leading the event. The much-anticipated manifesto is crucial for BJP's campaign tactics as the party strive to win a third consecutive term in government at the Centre. 

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Back in 2019, the BJP's manifesto emphasised national security, infrastructure enhancement, and welfare programs, playing a significant role in its overwhelming victory in the elections.

14 April 2024
22:51 PM

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress Releases Another Candidates For The General Elections

Congress released another list of 10 candidates for the coming Lok Sabha Election. Congress nominated Kanhaiya Kumar from North East Delhi against BJP North East Delhi candidate Manoj Tiwari.

 

19:15 PM

Karnataka Lok Sabha Election| Congress Party 'Sultan' Of 'Tukde-Tukde' gang: PM Modi At Public Rally

"The Congress party is now roaming around as the Sultan of the 'Tukde-Tukde' gang.  Congress still harbours dangerous intentions to divide, break, and weaken the country. Now, Congress has crossed all boundaries of hatred towards the nation," Modi said during a Mysore rally.

19:01 PM

Karnataka Lok Sabha Election: 'INDI Alliance Want To End Sanatan Dharma', Says PM Modi 

While addressing the public rally in Mysore, Prime Minister Modi said that the opposition alliance wants to end Sanatan Dharma. 'The allies of the INDI alliance want to end Sanatan Dharma. They want to destroy the shakti of Hindu Dharma. However, they will never succeed till Modi has your support...,' PM said.

18:43 PM

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election: BJP Leader Amit Shah Slams Congress 

Union Minster Amit Shah during rally in Maharashtra's Sakoli said that the the Congress is spreading lies that BJP will end reservations if the they gets 400 seats.
"Rahul Baba, we have had a full majority for 2 terms, and we have never used our majority to remove reservations, rather, we have definitely used it to abolish Article 370 and end triple talaq," Shah Said.

15:26 PM

Chhattisgarh Lok Sabha Elections: Amit Shah Addressing Public Rally In Khairagarh

BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressing a public rally in Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh.

 

 

14:53 PM

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: PM Modi Slams Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi's Poverty Eradication Pledge

PM Modi was speaking at a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad, during the address PM Modi criticised the party Congress party, stating that the desperate Congress is making announcements even its own leaders fail to grasp. He mocked Rahul Gandhi's recent proclamation of eradicating poverty in one fell swoop, questioning where this supposedly miraculous solution had been hiding all these years. Modi pointed out the irony of such promises, noting that even Gandhi's grandmother had pledged to end poverty decades ago. He ridiculed the notion that the Congress suddenly possessed a secret formula after governing for a decade prior to 2014, suggesting it was nothing but a farce that only belittled the plight of the poor.

13:38 PM

Lok Sabha Polls Live: From Madhya Pradesh, Modi Says Cong Manifesto Receipe For Economic Disaster

Addressing BJP campagin from Madhya Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi hit out at the INDIA bloc. He said that the Congress manifesto will lead the country into economic trouble. He also said that the opposition party wants to weaken India by destroying nuclear weappns.

13:34 PM

Himachal Lok Sabha Polls Live: Vikramaditya Singh Says Allegation Against Cong Govt Incorrect 

"The allegations she is levelling against the Chief Minister in public rallies where she is going without doing her homework - understand its seriousness first. You are handed over a piece of paper in the morning and you just read it out aloud. This is not correct," said Vikramaditya Singh, Congress candidate from Mandi against Kangana Ranaut.

11:49 AM

Before the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, AAP leader Sanjay Singh, visited the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi.

11:12 AM

Uttarakhand Lok Sabha Polls LIVE: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducts a roadshow and motorcycle rally in Khatima.

11:10 AM

Lok Sabha Chunav LIVE: BJP Manifesto On ‘One Nation, One Student ID’ 

The BJP, in its election manifesto 'Sankalp Patra', pledges to fully implement 'One Nation, One Student ID' using the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR). This system will store various academic details such as qualifications, credit scores, and certificates for students across all levels of education, from pre-primary to higher education.

10:38 AM

BJP Manifesto Live: PM Modi Promises Bullet, Vande Bharat Trains 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "BJP will also expand Vande Bharat trains to every corner of the country.  3 models of Vande Bharat will run in the country - Vande Bharat Sleeper, Vande Bharat Chaircar and Vande Bharat Metro. Today the work of the Ahmedabad Mumbai Bullet Train is going on in full swing and is almost reaching completion. In the same way, one Bullet Train will run in North India, one Bullet Train in South India and one Bullet Train in Eastern India. Survey work for this will also be started soon."

10:27 AM

BJP Manifesto 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi Vows To Make Housing Easy For Disabled People 

Prime Minister Modi announced that priority will be given to disabled individuals in the PM Housing Scheme, with special measures taken to provide housing that meets their specific needs.

10:23 AM

BJP Manifesto Live: PM Modi Pledges To Make India 'Nutrition Hub'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...The benefits under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi will continue for the 10 crore farmers of the country even in the time to come. With the vision of 'Sahkarita Se Samriddhi', the BJP will introduce 'Rashtriya Sahkarita Niti'. Through this, we are going to advance in a revolutionary direction...To make India the global nutrition hub, we are going to put a lot of emphasis on 'Shree Anna'..."

10:15 AM

BJP Manifesto Live: Free Ration Scheme Will Continue For The Next 5 Years, Says PM Modi 

Addressing the nation live, Prime Minister Modi said, “It is Modi's guarantee that the free ration scheme will continue for the next 5 years.”

10:14 AM

PM Modi: 'MUDRA Yojana Has Turned Crores Of People Into Entrepreneurs'

PM Modi says, "In past years, MUDRA Yojana has turned crores of people into entrepreneurs...Looking at this success, BJP has taken one more 'sankalp' - under MUDRA Yojana loans up to Rs 10 Lakhs were provided. Now the BJP has decided to increase the limit to Rs 20 Lakhs. I am confident that this will be used as a new strength towards building the kind of ecosystem that is required for the era of industry 4.0."

10:10 AM

BJP Manifesto Live: PM Modi Says, 'Will Work Towards Reducing The Electricity Bill'

Cheaper piped Natural gas to be provided, free electricity using solar panels. "Now we will work towards reducing the electricity bill of crores of families to zero and creating earning opportunities from electricity. We have implemented the PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme," PM Modi said.

10:00 AM

PM Modi's Big Boost For Elderly 

All person aged above 70 years to be covered under Ayushman Bharat Yojana so to give healthcare treatment worth Rs 5 lakh. 

09:57 AM

Live: PM Modi Says BJP's Focus on Dignity of Life, Quality Of Life

PM Modi said that the BJP manifesto focusses on dignity and quality of life while creating jobs by investment. It aims to empower entrepreneurs. The manifesto focuses on quantity of opportunity and quality of opportunities.

09:53 AM

BJP Manifesto Live Updates: UCC, One Nation-One Election Key Promises

The BJP manifesto today promised to implement the Uniform Civil Code and One Nation-One Election in the country if Narendra Modi is voted to power for the third time. The BJP also said that it will take steps for welfare of farmers, fishermen, youth and women.

09:43 AM

BJP Manifesto Live: Farmers To Techie, BJP Manifesto Aims To Woo All Classes

The BJP manifesto was today launched. It had something for every classes including truck drivers, techies, farmers, fisherment, women and youth.

09:34 AM

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: BJP Releases Its Election Manifesto

BJP releases its election manifesto named 'Sankalp Patra' at BJP headquarters in New Delhi. All key BJP leaders are present at the event including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and party President JP Nadda.

09:32 AM

LS Polls LIVE: Rajnath Singh Affirms BJP's Commitment

During the release of the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' or manifesto, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed contentment and assurance that all commitments made to the nation's people have been fulfilled under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. Through its 'Sankalp Patra', the BJP outlines a roadmap for a self-reliant and empowered India, reaffirming its dedication to the welfare and development of every segment of society within the country. 

09:29 AM

Lok Sabha Polls LIVE: JP Nadda Remembers Article 370, Ram Mandir Construction 

During the release of the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' or manifesto, BJP national president JP Nadda emphasised the significance of the clear mandate received from the public, particularly citing the abrogation of Article 370 as a direct outcome of this mandate. 

Regarding the Ram Mandir issue, Nadda recalled past instances where Congress lawyers obstructed the judicial process, prioritizing vote bank politics over national interests and the Ram Mandir cause. Under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, despite such obstacles, a grand Ram temple has been successfully constructed. 

09:17 AM

Lok Sabha Chunav LIVE: JP Nadda Highlights Achievements Of BJP Government

During the release of the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' or manifesto, BJP national president JP Nadda expressed satisfaction over the progress made in connecting 60,000 new villages with paved roads and all-weather roads. He highlighted unexpected achievements such as village empowerment and the extension of optical fiber networks to rural areas, crediting Prime Minister Modi's leadership for connecting 1.2 lakh panchayats with optical fiber and internet services. Nadda also noted a significant reduction in poverty, with 25 crore individuals rising above the poverty line, citing statistics from the International Monetary Fund indicating a decrease in extreme poverty in India to less than 1 percent.

09:06 AM

LS Polls LIVE Updates: JP Nadda Addresses BJP Manifesto Meet

At the BJP Headquarters in Delhi, the party's national president, JP Nadda, honors Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while also commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. 

09:01 AM

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: PM Modi Reaches BJP Headquarters

In a solemn gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with BJP chief JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, honored Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Deen Dayal Upadhyay at the BJP headquarters in Delhi. This tribute preceded the imminent release of the party's 'Sankalp Patra' for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

08:58 AM

Lok Sabha Polls LIVE: Prime Minister Modi arrives at BJP headquarters, greeted by JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh, and Amit Shah.

08:56 AM

Lok Sabha Chunav Live: What To Expect From BJP Election Manifesto?

The BJP's manifesto has historically been instrumental in its electoral triumphs during Lok Sabha elections. In 2014, it played a pivotal role in the party's landslide victory, resonating with the electorate through pledges of economic growth, job creation, and anti-corruption measures. Similarly, in 2019, the manifesto's focus on national security, infrastructure development, and welfare schemes contributed to its resounding success at the polls.

Approaching the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP faces fresh challenges and opportunities. It is poised to showcase its achievements over the past eight years, highlighting initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Furthermore, the BJP is expected to articulate its forward-looking vision, addressing pressing issues such as post-COVID-19 economic recovery, job creation, and bolstering India's global standing.

08:54 AM

Rajnath Singh has arrived at the BJP headquarters, joined by Piyush Goyal and S. Jaishankar, with Prime Minister Modi's will arrive shortly.