Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE | ‘RJD Is The Beggest Face Of Jungle Raj...’: PM Modi In Bihar's Gaya

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Narendra Modi holds multiple rallies in the run up to the Lok Sabha Elections.

Lok Sabha Election Live Updates: The nation and political parties are preparing for the first phase of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024, scheduled to kick off from April 19. Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition INDIA bloc are intensifying their political campaigns, engaging in verbal spat while rallying support for their respective candidates in the general elections. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent candid interview with the news agency ANI has ignited a political feud between the NDA and the INDIA coalition. Congress leader and Wayanad MP, Rahul Gandhi said that the Prime Minister is defending himself for the electoral bonds scheme. 

PM Modi is in Bihar’s Gaya and Purnea, today for campaigning. Gaya will cast its votes in the first phase on April 19, while Purnea will follow in the second phase on April 26. Later the day, he will hold a rally in Balurghat and Raiganj in West Bengal, both of which are slated for the second phase of polling. 

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16 April 2024

13:35 IST

LS Polls LIVE: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi assures in Assam roadshow that If Congress wins back to power in the Lok Sabha elections, tea garden workers' wages will rise, , reported PTI

12:40 IST

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and SP's Akhilesh Yadav will hold a joint press conference, tomorrow.

12:32 IST

Bihar Lok Sabha Chunav LIVE | ‘He Will Only Talk About Us’: Tejashwi Yadav’s Reply To PM Modi's Remark On RJD 

On PM Modi's remark against RJD during a public gathering in Gaya earlier today, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said that instead of addressing the needs of the people of Bihar and highlighting the accomplishments in the past 10 years, PM Modi chose to focus solely on the RJD. Tejashwi Yadav mentioned that he had anticipated the PM to discuss some special package for Bihar, but it was not addressed. He also remarked that PM Modi seems to have overlooked all his previous promises, emphasizing that the BJP's manifesto does not contain any provisions benefiting Bihar. 

VIDEO | Here's what RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) said on PM Modi's remark against his party during a public gathering in Gaya earlier today.

"He will only talk about us; we were expecting that he will offer some gift to people of Bihar and let us know what he did… pic.twitter.com/OdJJy8tVjR

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 16, 2024

11:48 IST

Lok Sabha Polls Live Updates: PM Slams RJD, Says 'Biggest Face Of Jungle Raj'

PM Modi launched an attack on RJD in Bihar's Gaya and said that the party is the biggest face of Jungle Raj. "For years, RJD has governed Bihar, yet they shy away from discussing their achievements. RJD is synonymous with lawlessness in Bihar. They have only offered two things to the state: lawlessness and corruption," said PM Modi.

11:40 IST

Kerala Lok Sabha Poll LIVE: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Holds Roadshow In Kodiyathur

VIDEO | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress MP and candidate from Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha seat Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) holds a roadshow in Kodiyathur.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/dv5TRARJn4)#LSPolls2024WithPTI #LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/5NZ3LqAWEd

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 16, 2024

11:32 IST

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: AAP Names Candidate For 4 Seats In Punjab

The Aam Aadmi Pary Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar to contest the 2024 LS Polls from Ferozpur, Amansher Singh (Shery Kalsi) from Gurdaspur, Pawan Kumar Tinu from Jalandhar and Ashok Parashar Pappi from Ludhiana.

Aam Aadmi Party releases a list of 4 candidates for upcoming Lok Sabha elections, in Punjab.

Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar to contest from Ferozpur, Amansher Singh (Shery Kalsi) from Gurdaspur, Pawan Kumar Tinu from Jalandhar and Ashok Parashar Pappi from Ludhiana. pic.twitter.com/te8OtWaeBZ

— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2024

11:31 IST

Odisha Assembly Elections 2024: BJP Released List, names 21 Candidates Including 2 Women 

BJP releases its list of 21 candidates for the Odisha Assembly elections pic.twitter.com/ZbHczZINaQ

— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2024

11:29 IST

Punjab Lok Sabha Chunav LIVE: AAP Releases Name Of Four Candidates

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announces four candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Punjab: Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar for Ferozpur, Amansher Singh (Shery Kalsi) for Gurdaspur, Pawan Kumar Tinu for Jalandhar, and Ashok Parashar Pappi for Ludhiana. 

11:27 IST

LS Polls LIVE Update: BJP Unveils 12th List Of Candidates For Lok Sabha Elections

BJP releases its 12th list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

#LokSabaElection2024 pic.twitter.com/DihIkG6caV

— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2024

11:13 IST

Bihar Lok Sabha Polls LIVE: PM Modi Says, "For The Next Five Years, Modi's 'Guarantee Card' Has Been Updated

PM Modi stated that the 'guarantee card' for the next five years has been revised. He mentioned that three crore houses will be constructed for the underprivileged, free ration will be provided to them for the ensuing five years, individuals above the age of 70 will be eligible for free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakhs, and the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme will be upheld. He emphasized that all these assurances are attributed to Modi.

#WATCH | Gaya, Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "For the next five years, Modi's 'guarantee card' has been updated. Three crore houses will be made for the poor, the poor will get free ration for the next five years, those above 70 years of age will receive free… pic.twitter.com/iZ77bBWN39

— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2024

11:06 IST

Lok Sabha Chunav LIVE: PM Modi Criticises Opposition From Rally In Bihar

In Gaya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the 'Ghamandia Gathbandhan' lacks vision or trust. He remarked that when they seek votes, they rely on the accomplishments of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. He indicated that it's widely recognized in Bihar why they attempt to claim credit for the work undertaken by Nitish ji and the central government.

#WATCH | Gaya, Bihar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "'Ghamandia Gathbandhan' has no vision or trust. When they go on asking for votes, then do so on the work done by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. Entire Bihar knows why they try and take credit for the work done by Nitish ji and the… pic.twitter.com/WzZ3n3HMSz

— ANI (@ANI) April 16, 2024