Elections LIVE: Expiry date of SP-BSP alliance will be May 23, says PM Modi
At a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Jatara, Rahul Gandhi said no farmer in the country will be jailed for not repaying loans if his party comes to power at the Centre. Catch LIVE updates
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: ANI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigned in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh today, ahead of the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections.
Speaking at a rally in Bahraich, the PM said expiry date of SP-BSP-RLD allaince in UP for Lok Sabha elections in May 23.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi addressed public meetings in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh.
At a rally in Jatara, Rahul Gandhi said no farmer in the country will be jailed for not repaying loans if his party comes to power at the Centre.
Meanwhile, BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday threatened to "reconsider" continuing support to the Kamal Nath-led government in Madhya Pradesh after her party candidate from Guna Lok Sabha seat joined the Congress.
On Monday, polling took place for 72 lok sabha seats spread across nine states. According to the Election Commission, the voter turnout was 64% in the fourth phase.
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First Published: Apr 30 2019 | 7:58 AM IST
