LS polls highlights: PM has developed strategies to distract people from 'real' issues, says Rahul

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2:46 PM

PM Modi made all-out efforts, employed corrupt practices to topple Himachal's Congress govt: Priyanka Gandhi

"Modi made all-out efforts to topple the democratically-elected Congress government in the state by indulging in corrupt practices and using money power," Priyanka Gandhi said while campaigning in Chamba for the party's Kangra Lok Sabha seat candidate Anand Sharma. She also said the Congress was in power for 55 years but could not become the richest party.

1:46 PM

When INDIA block will form govt, Agnipath scheme will be junked: Rahul Gandhi

When INDIA block will form govt, Agnipath scheme of recruitment in defence services will be removed, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said today at a rally in Bihar.

1:37 PM

News update: Govt formed by INDIA bloc will fill up 3 million job vacancies, says Rahul Gandhi

1:33 PM

General Elections 2024: INDIA bloc leaders likely to meet on June 1 to assess Lok Sabha poll performance

Leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc are likely to meet on June 1 to assess their performance in the General Elections and dicuss their strategy ahead of the results.

 

1:02 PM

We're sweeping elections with 85% votes: BJD leader VK Pandian

BJD leader VK Pandian has claimed that the party will secure a majority in the Assembly polls with with 85 per cent of the votes. Pandian said at a press conference: "We would humbly say that, with the closure of three phases of polls in Odisha, the BJD is getting a majority with these three phases alone. Our Chief Minister has also affirmed this." He added, "With the blessings of the Lord Jagannath and the people of Odisha, the BJD will form a stable government in the state."

12:19 PM

You should speak on jobs and economic and social justice: RJD MP Manoj Jha on PM Modi's 'Mujra' remark

Slamming Prime Minister for his statement alleging support from Pakistan to the INDIA bloc, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha said: "Prime Minister was talking about "Mangalsutra", "Mujra", now Pakistan has also arrived. What type of person are you? You contest elections here. You should speak on jobs and economic and social justice. What can I say about someone whose tongue utters a word like Mujra? What language are you using? Democracy is a thing of collectivity. Nothing comes out of your mouth regarding China." 

11:50 AM

Does RSS also believe that Modi Ji is an incarnation of God?: Delhi CM Kejriwal

 “In 2014, Modi ji said that he is the prime servant of the country. In 2019, he said that he is a Chowkidar. Now in 2024, Modi ji is saying that he was not born from his mother's womb but he is an incarnation of God. A senior leader of his party said that Lord Jagannath is also a devotee of Modi ji, Does RSS also believe that Modi Ji is an incarnation of God? RSS should clarify its stand,” AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal said in a post on X.

11:23 AM

News update: AIMIM leader shot at by unknown assailants in Malegaon

Unknown criminal opened fire on AIMIM leader and former Mayor Abdul Malik in the early hours of Monday, leaving him injured. The incident occurred in the Malegaon city area, where Malik was outside a restaurant along the Mumbai Agra highway.

10:35 AM

Himachal Congress ex-lawmakers now contesting assembly bypolls on BJP ticket

 The six disqualified Congress MLAs contesting the assembly bypolls on a BJP ticket have stated that  it is the public who voted for them that comes first and not the party they belong to. Rajinder Rana (Sujanpur), Sudhir Sharma (Dharamshala), Ravi Thakur (Lahaul & Spiti), Inder Dutt Lakhanpal (Barsar), Chaitanya Sharma (Gagret) and Devinder Kumar Bhutto (Kutlehar), along with three Independent lawmakers, voted for Harsh Mahajan -- the BJP's nominee in the Rajya Sabha election on February 27. Two days later, the six Congress MLAs were disqualified from the assembly for defying a party whip to be present in the House and vote in favour of the government. 

10:31 AM

Former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi slams BJP, AAP

"Punjab is going to give a huge victory to the Congress because the central government has tried to bring Punjab down in every way. The Centre wants to drown Punjab by killing the farmers. People are fed up with their policies...AAP leaders are running the drug mafia in Jalandhar. The incident that happened in Nakodar yesterday, the officials going to mining were attacked. Everything is going on under the supervision of the AAP MLA. The attack that happened yesterday was also because of AAP,"  Former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi said today. 

10:26 AM

Lok Sabha polls 2024: PM Modi extends special congratulations to Anantnag-Rajouri voters

"A very special congratulations to my sisters and brothers of Anantnag-Rajouri for the record turnout in the Lok Sabha polls. Their enthusiastic participation is a vibrant testament to their democratic spirit," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X. The constituency, which voted on May 25 in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, recorded a turnout of 54.84 percent.

10:16 AM

General Elections 2024: If economy growing fast, why people not prosperous, asks Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra lashed at the BJP-led Centre on Sunday, asking why people have not prospered if the country's economy is growing at a rapid pace. At a poll rally in Punjab, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "speaking lies and making hollow promises to the public only to capture power". 

10:13 AM

Lok Sabha elections: BJP chief JP Nadda set to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Kaal Bhairava Temple

BJP National President JP Nadda arrived in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. He is set to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Kaal Bhairava Temple for 'darshan'. Additionally, Nadda will participate in several programmes during his visit.

9:15 AM

Lok Sabha polls 2024: Rahul Gandhi to hold 3 rallies in Bihar today, Amit Shah to campaign in UP

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hold three rallies in Bihar's Patna Sahib, Pataliputra and Arrah. Home minister Shah will hold three public meetings in Kushinagar, Salempur and Chandauli Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh w