LIVE Updates | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'I Won't Leave Purnea...': Pappu Yadav's Message To INDIA Bloc

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: Pappu Yadav reiterated his comments and said that he is ready to fight under RJD's banner but won't leave Purnia.

NEW DELHI: A big bow to the cohesion of the INDI Alliance has occurred as the longstanding allies, the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP), declared their plans to run independently in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Kashmir. Mehbooba Mufti, the PDP leader, cited the National Conference's rigidity as the reason behind this decision, stating, "National Conference left us with no alternative but to enter the electoral fray.” Mufti also announced that the PDP would soon unveil its three candidates for Kashmir. 

In reply, Omar Abdullah, the leader of the National Conference, delivered a firm caution, asserting that if the PDP persisted with their election campaign, it would essentially foreclose any potential for future alliances in assembly elections. 

In the meantime, Farooq Abdullah, who has served as a parliamentarian for three terms, has chosen not to partake in the forthcoming parliamentary elections. 

Lok Sabha polls will be held in seven phases beginning April 19. The elections for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held from April 19 to June 1, with the counting of votes scheduled for June 4. 

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03 April 2024

17:49 IST

LIVE Updates: ‘Ibadat Me Koi Kami Rah Gayi...’, Pappu Yadav Expresses Loyalty To Purnea Seat 

Congress leader Pappu Yadav says he is very clear about his target, that is 2024. “A few are targeting 2025... I have always been with Lalu Yadav at odd times but when it's my turn It is possible that there may have been some deficiency in my worship and devotion (Ho Sakta Hai Meri Pooja, Ibadat Me Koi Kami Rah Gayi),” he told ANI. Yadav stated that he had made it clear that he wouldn't engage in a merger or relocate to Madhepura or Supaul. He affirmed his commitment to Purnea, offering to run on the RJD symbol if necessary. He questioned, "What mistake did I make?" 

#WATCH | Bihar: Congress leader Pappu Yadav says, "...I am very clear about it, my target is 2024. A few are targeting 2025... I have always been with Lalu Yadav at odd times but when it's my turn 'Ho Sakta Hai Meri Pooja, Ibadat Me Koi Kami Rah Gayi'. I have clearly said that I… pic.twitter.com/P9eiLofBIH

— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024

16:20 IST

LIVE Updates: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Files Nomination 

Congress sitting MP Shashi Tharoor files nomination from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency. While BJP has fielded Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Thiruvananthapuram.

#WATCH | Kerala: Congress party's sitting MP and candidate Shashi Tharoor files nomination from Thiruvananthapuram constituency in Kerala

BJP has fielded Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Thiruvananthapuram. #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/r3ehLs9KoC

— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024