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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE | PM Modi Holds Roadshow In Kolkata Ahead If Final Phase Of Polls

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE Updates: The BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led INDIA bloc are intensifying their efforts for the final phase of polling on June 1,  904 candidates will be contesting in the seventh phase across eight states and Union territories. 

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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE Updates: The BJP-led NDA and the Congress-led INDIA bloc are pulling out their final strategies for the last and seventh phase of polling on June 1. With the scorching heat wave gripping the northern states, all six phases have concluded with Jammu and Kashmir representing notably stronger voter turnout.

The Electoral Commission has announced that 904 candidates will be contesting in the seventh phase of the Lok Sabha elections across eight states and Union territories. 

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi is contesting from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat set to vote in the seventh phase. PM Modi won the Varanasi constituency in both 2014 and 2019, establishing it as a strong hold for the BJP. The Uttar Pradesh Congress chief, Ajay Rai, was the Congress candidate against the Prime Minister in Varanasi in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections, where he came in third on both elections. 

In another development, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will not attend the INDI alliance's upcoming meeting in Delhi on June 1. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is the second-largest member of the INDIA bloc. 

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28 May 2024
23:39 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live| CM Naveen Patnaik Takes Dig At BJP Over Statements Of Winning In Odisha

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says, "BJP said they will form govt in Karnataka, they failed, they said the same for Telangana and Himachal Pradesh and failed. I'm certain that the same repetition of the same will happen in Odisha. Senior BJP leaders such as CMs and cabinet ministers visit Odisha as guests, we expect them not to use poor language and make false allegations. This is not appreciated by the people of the state. I pray to lord Jagannath that better sense prevails with them"

23:35 IST

2024 Polls Live| 'Akhilesh Saying Since 2014..' Ravi Kishan Takes Dig At 'INDIA Bloc Winning 79 Seats' Remark

On SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's "INDIA bloc winning 79 out of 80 UP seats" statement, BJP MP and candidate from Gorakhpur, Ravi Kishan says, "He has been saying this since 2014. He is habitual of saying this." On Congress and INDIA alliance leaders, he says, "...They are all shaken. They have inside reports that they are going to pack up on 4th June. When a person is shaken up, he says nonsense." 

22:21 IST

LS Polls 2024 LIVE| Delhi CM Kejriwal Holds Roadshow In Patiala

Delhi CM held a roadshow in Zirakpur, Mohali, within the Patiala constituency. AAP's Balbir Singh will face off against Congress' Dharamvira Gandhi, BJP's Preneet Kaur, and Akali Dal's NK Sharma. All 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will be contested in the 7th phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1.

20:30 IST

2024 Lok Sabha Elections Live| Yogi Attacks Congress, RJD In Bihar Ahead Of Final Phase Polls

During a public rally in Patna, UP CM Yogi Adityanath stated, "...You have seen how your one vote can change the image and destiny of the country... 10 years ago, there was no safety or respect, and no development or welfare for the people. The morning newspaper headlines were dominated by reports of corruption in the Congress and RJD governments, and by evening, there would be news of a major terror attack..."

20:30 IST

2024 Lok Sabha Elections Live| Yogi Attacks Congress, RJD In Bihar Ahead Of Final Phase Polls

During a public rally in Patna, UP CM Yogi Adityanath stated, "...You have seen how your one vote can change the image and destiny of the country... 10 years ago, there was no safety or respect, and no development or welfare for the people. The morning newspaper headlines were dominated by reports of corruption in the Congress and RJD governments, and by evening, there would be news of a major terror attack..."

20:19 IST

LS 2024 Polls Live: PM Modi Holds Roadshow In Kolkata Ahead If Final Phase Of Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Kolkata, accompanied by State BJP Chief Sukanta Majumdar and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.

18:53 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live| Rahul's 'Rs 8500' Pitch To Women Voters, Says 'Will Send Every Month In Your A/Cs Khata-Khat'

Addressing a public rally in Varanasi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced, "We are going to deposit lakhs of crores of rupees into the bank accounts of the poor in India. Under the Mahalakshmi scheme, a list of the country's poor will be prepared. From each poor family, a woman's name will be selected. Starting on July 5th, Rs 8,500 will be credited to the bank accounts of crores of poor women. This will continue monthly, in July, August, September, October, November, December, and so on, 'khata-khat, khata-khat, khata-khat andar'..."

16:02 IST

LS Polls 2024 Live Updates| Modi Targets TMC, Accuses Party Of 'Vote Jihad', Appeasement Of Vote Bank

Targeting the Trinamool Congress, Prime Minister Modi said, "TMC can't tolerate the truth. Anyone who exposes TMC's reality is targeted by them. PM alleged that a TMC MLA even said, 'We will drown Hindus in the Bhagirathi River.' When the sadhus of Bengal humbly requested TMC to correct their mistake, they were met with abuse. Esteemed saints from institutions like the Ramakrishna Mission, ISKCON, and Bharat Sevashram Sangha were humiliated. This is all being done to appease their vote bank and promote the so-called 'Vote Jihad'..."

15:51 IST

2024 Lok Sabha Polls Live| Priyanka's Attack On Modi, Says PM Should Make Up His Mind

In response to Prime Minister Modi's recent remarks about the Congress party and its stance on minorities, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra commented, "He needs to make up his mind. One day he says one thing, and the next, he says something else. He should decide on his position first..."

13:51 IST

Lok Sabha Chunav 2024 LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal Addresses Townhall Meeting In Ludhiana

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed a town hall meeting in Ludhiana and asserted that he came to ask for the votes. Kejriwal said, "We are weak in the centre, and these are elections for the Centre.Our hands will get stronger if we have power in the centre. Give 13 seats in the Lok Sabha to the AAP so that we may push for your rights from the centre. There is a dictatorship going on in the country."

 

12:47 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: PM Modi Says, 'Will Build 3 Crore More Houses Once Elected'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Jharkhand's Dumka, and while speaking to the crowd, he said that once the new government is formed after June 4, he will build 3 crore houses for the poor. 

11:15 IST

Odisha Lok Sabha Polls Live: VK Pandian Slams BJP, Congress

On Odisha BJP's 9 goals, 5T chairman and BJD leader V K Pandian said, "BJP Odisha have done 9 self goals. It includes dragging Lord Mahaprabhu Jagannath and Shri Mandir into political discourse. People of Odisha don't like this approach. The way leaders of the BJP are using abusive language against the most popular CM of the country... the people of Odisha don't like this..."

On Rahul Gandhi's and various leaders' visit to Odisha, he said, "We always welcome all the leaders coming from outside. When they cross the limit and abuse the most popular CM, the people of Odisha take it to their heart. It is going to help the BJD."

09:50 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: PM Modi Says TMC Fighting For Survival In West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was talking to news agency ANI when he said that the TMC is fighting for its survival in West Bengal. He added, "This time, the best-performing state in India is going to be West Bengal. BJP is getting maximum success in West Bengal."

The PM is set to address poll rally in West Bengal later today.

08:54 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Congress’ Salman Khurshid Slams PM Modi’s ‘Not Biological’ Remark 

Congress leader Salman Khurshid told ANI that the BJP government has been in power for 10 years. He argued that if the government had accomplished all the work they frequently praise, there would have been so much to do that they would not have had time for anything else.  

Khurshid also mentioned that elections have traditionally been held through democratic methods in the country, but now it is ironic for them to face someone claiming, "I am not a human being, I am not biological at all." He questions how they are supposed to respond to such a situation, noting that such statements belong in theatre and fiction, not in real life. 

08:46 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dharmendra Pradhan Predicts Change Of Governance In Odisha 

BJP candidate from Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat Dharmendra Pradhan asserted that there will be a change in governance in Odisha. He said that BJP will get the majority. He further added that the BJP has betrayed the people of Odisha. 

08:33 IST

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE Updates: General VK Singh Says Rahul Should Serve In Indian Army First

Union Minister General VK Singh on Monday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s remark on abolishing the Agniveer scheme once party is elected to power by saying that Rahul should serve in the Indian Army first, then speak about it.

08:27 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Rahul, Akhilesh To Hold Joint Public Meetings

Rahul Gandhi will participate in a series of joint public meetings with Akhilesh Yadav. Their first engagement is scheduled for 1:45 PM near Village Tharwan, Rudrapur (PC: Bansgaon-SC). Later in the day, at 4:00 PM, they will address another public meeting at Mohansarai Chauraha, Gangapur, Varanasi (PC: Varanasi).

08:26 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: PM Modi's Schedule For Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jharkhand and West Bengal on May 28, where he has a series of engagements planned. He will begin his day by addressing a public meeting in Dhumka at 12:15 PM, followed by another public meeting in Barasat at 2:30 PM. Later, he will speak at a public meeting in Jadavpur at 4:00 PM. In the evening, at 6:00 PM, he will lead a roadshow from Shyambazar 5 Point Crossing to Swami Vivekananda's residence on Simla Street in Kolkata Uttar. The day will conclude with him garlanding the statue of Swami Vivekananda at 7:00 PM.

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