Lok Sabha polls highlights: Opposition guided by selfish interests, says PM

Modi said every drop of blood in his veins, 'every breath of mine, every second of my time' was for India and its 130 crore people

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing his first public rally in Kancheepuram Wednesday, said he was not bothered about threats and abuses against him and asserted that every drop of his blood was for India and he would do what it takes to make India strong.

Meanwhile, the Congress leadership led by party President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met envoys of G-20 nations as also those of neighbouring countries and discussed Indias concerns on cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

Here are the highlights

4:21 PM

PM Modi lays foundation stone for various projects in Kanchipuram

2:44 PM

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone for the resitement of BPCL Depot Raichur to Kalaburagi.

2:30 PM

2:27 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the beneficiaries of PMJAY- Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana, in Kalaburagi.

2:27 PM

2:15 PM

2:14 PM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi meets ambassadors of USA and China in Delhi.

1:52 PM

Karnataka chief minister is remote-controlled, says Narendra Modi

PM Modi in Kalaburagi: Remote controlled Karnataka CM hasn't sent the list of eligible farmers of the state to Centre. Farmers across the country have got the 1st instalment. But I could not send the money to Karnataka farmers as Bengaluru govt includes the enemies of farmers.

1:14 PM

Girls hostel of Bangalore University to help several students from the Northeast: Modi

I am particularly delighted that a girls hostel of Bangalore University is being dedicated to the nation. This will cater to the needs of several students from the Northeast who study in Bengaluru: Narendra Modi

1:11 PM

Ayushman Bharat is transforming lives of the poor, says PM Modi

Today, I got the opportunity to meet the beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat in Karnataka. It's truly transforming the lives of the poor: Narendra Modi

1:09 PM

In 2009, it was decided by then govt to build the medical college and its work was moving with snail's pace. With our efforts, it's now up and running: PM Modi

1:09 PM

Our government completed project stalled by Congress, says PM Modi

The projects that were stalled for years by the Congress in Karnataka have been completed by our govt : PM Modi

1:08 PM

Narendra Modi addresses public meeting at Kalaburagi, Karnataka.

1:07 PM

Congress takes dig at BJP's hacked website and offers help

The BJP's hacked website became the tetchy centre of more than one political skirmish on Wednesday with the Congress taking a swipe at the ruling party, asking if it needed help getting back up, and the AAP quickly using the tweet to troll the opposition party.

 

As the BJP's website, which was hacked on Tuesday, remained down a day later, political tensions over it played out on social media.

 

"We'll be back soon," said a message on the site, www.bjp.org.

 

The Congress took a dig at the BJP, saying, "We realise you've been down for a long time now. If you need help getting back up, we're happy to help." 

 

The tweet from the party's official account was accompanied by an emoticon of a "hug".

1:05 PM

While IAF chief B S Dhanoa said in a press conference that the force does not count bodies, BJP president Amit Shah claimed at a political rally that over 250 terrorists were killed.