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3:04 PM

Lok Sabha polls updates: Akhilesh Yadav hit out at BJP, says 'impartial elections' will be EC's victory

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav today stated that  the Election Commission of India (ECI) is the only ray of hope, which can curb the misuse of the ED, CBI and IT department by the BJP government from the front. "E=ED, C = CBI, I=IT. The way ECI is formed by combining the first letters of ED, CBI and IT department is actually a positive indication that 'Election Commission of India' is the ray of hope that can curb the misuse of ED, CBI and IT department by the BJP government from the front," Yadav said in a post on X in Hindi.

2:42 PM

Congress confirms five LS, 114 assembly candidates for Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee President Y S Sharmila on Monday said five Lok Sabha and 114 Assembly candidates have been confirmed for the ensuing polls in the state. Sharmila stated these candidates were finalised in the meeting today. "The names of remaining candidates will be confirmed soon. The first list of candidates could be released tomorrow," said

2:23 PM

Lok Sabha polls 2024 updates: What BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj said on judicial custody to Arvind Kejriwal

“He has been sent to judicial custody after the court listened to the arguments by ED and checked the evidence. The court believes that CM Arvind Kejriwal should be kept in custody for now,” she said.

2:21 PM

Lok Sabha polls update: Kangana Ranaut offers prayers at Bhimakali temple complex in Mandi

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat, Kangana Ranaut, offered prayers at Bhimakali temple complex in Mandi.  Jairam Thakur and other BJP leaders accompanied Ranaut at the temple complex.

2:19 PM

Karnataka Deputyy CM DK Shivakumar campaigns for Sowmya Reddy

Karnataka Congress chief and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar today campaigned for Sowmya Reddy, the party's candidate from Bangalore South Lok Sabha seat.

1:52 PM

Lok Sabha polls updates: BJD's Kaushalya Hikaka vows victory in Koraput, thanks CM for candidature

Kaushalya Hikaka, leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), thanked Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for nominating her to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Koraput constituency for the second time.

 

"I want to thank the Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik for giving me the opportunity to contest elections from Koraput for the second time," Kaushalya Hikaka said.

1:26 PM

Himachal BJP leaders Jai Ram Thakur, Rajiv Bindal meet LS candidate Kangana Ranaut

 

 

Leader of Opposition of Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur and state party chief Rajiv Bindal conducted a meeting with Kangana Ranaut on Monday ahead of her meeting various party workers.

 

Kangana Ranaut is scheduled to meet the party-workers at Mandi today.

1:10 PM

Kamal Nath exposed in Chhindwara: MP BJP chief VD Sharma slams Congress

Madhya Pradesh BJP president VD Sharma lashed out at the Congress party in the state today and stated that senior Congress party leader and former Chief Minister Kamal Nath has been "exposed" in Chhindwara seat and that the people of the constituency had decided to put the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in power in the ensuing elections.

 

"I welcome Mayor Vikram Ahake and all the other leaders who joined the BJP. Kamal Nath has been exposed in Chhindwara. In the reports of the IT department, everyone is corrupt in Congress office. The people of Chhindwara have decided to put BJP in power in the upcoming elections. People will answer them (Congress) in the upcoming polls after their comments on tribal communities," said Sharma.

12:27 PM

News update: Former AAP MP from Patiala Dharamvir Gandhi joins Congress

12:08 PM

BJP's manifesto committee meeting underway at the BJP headquarters in Delhi

10:59 AM

Mayor Vikram Ahake from Kamal Nath's home turf Chhindwara joins BJP

Congress leader and Chhindwara mayor joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh on Monday morning.

Vikram Ahake joined the saffron party in the presence of MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and state party chief VD Sharma in state capital Bhopal.

10:51 AM

Union Minister Smriti Irani reaches for the BJP election manifesto committee meeting

10:50 AM

Congress' central election committee to meet today

Congress' central election committee to meet today at AICC headquarters in Delhi to discuss the candidates for Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha and Assembly polls

10:40 AM

Lok Sabha polls updates: Differences emerge in Gujarat BJP over selection of candidates

Differences have emerged BJP workers over the selection of candidates in some Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat even as senior party leaders have sought to address their concerns to maintain grip over the state. The Congress alleged that the differences could spoil the BJP's attempt to repeat a clean sweep and win all 26 seats in the state for the third time in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

10:36 AM

PM Modi in Mumbai: Routes to avoid, timings

In anticipation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mumbai on Monday, the Mumbai Traffic Police has put out a traffic advisory for smooth commuting throughout the city, effective from 7 am to 2 pm. The Mumbai Police also provided details on parking restrictions for various roads. PM Modi will visit Mumbai to address a ceremony marking 90 years of the Reserve Bank of India. Read details here.