Lok Sabha Election Highlights | We 'raised the voice of farmers, workers, women, and the deprived despite attempts of misdirection by the PM', says Rahul Gandhi

BJP leaders project Modi as 11th 'avatar' of Lord Vishnu; Unacceptable to voters: Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday claimed that BJP leaders were trying to project Prime Minister Modi as the 'eleventh avatar' of Lord Vishnu, which the people of the country would not accept.

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'Cast every single vote for Manish Tewari,' Kejriwal says in Chandigarh roadshow

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday campaigned in Chandigarh for Congress candidate Manish Tewari.

PM Modi's remark 'no one knew Gandhi till movie was made' sparks row

The Congress on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks that the "world did not know of Mahatma Gandhi till the film 'Gandhi' was made" and said those whose 'ideological ancestors' were involved in Gandhi's assassination could never follow the path of truth shown by the Father of the Nation.

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'Alliance of gold smugglers': Rajeev Chandrasekhar hits out at CPM, Congress after Tharoor aide detained for alleged gold smuggling

Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister & BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar with Congress candidate Shashi Tharoor.

'AAP boasts about Mohalla clinics while we made AIIMS': SAD MP & Bathinda candidate Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Harsimrat Kaur Badal.

'NDA has crossed 380 seats, en route to secure 400 plus': BJP's Manoj Tiwari

I.N.D.I.A. alliance will be dispersed like seeds.

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari.

'Opposition insulted country by demanding evidence of surgical strikes': PM Modi in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

Modi jis din munh kholega, aapke saat peedi ke paap khol ke rakhega (If I choose to speak, generations of wrongdoing will come to the fore).

PM Narendra Modi in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

PM Narendra Modi.

'Modi insulted farmers by calling them agitators, parasites': Former PM Manmohan Singh issues appeal to Punjab voters

The appeal was issued even as the Prime Minister campaigned in Punjab's Hoshiarpur.

Modi is the first PM to lower the dignity of public discourse and the gravity of office of the Prime Minister. No PM in the past has uttered such hateful, unparliamentary terms to target either a specific section of society or the opposition.

Former PM Manmohan Singh

PM Narendra Modi (L) and former PM Manmohan Singh (R).

'If & when support is required, we will judge our appropriate position': Naveen Patnaik on whether BJD will support NDA

File Photo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

'Modi's comments on world not knowing about Mahatma Gandhi before film laughable': Kharge

If the Prime Minister does not know basic facts about Gandhi, how can we expect him to understand the Constitution?

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

The Prime Minister and several BJP leaders attempted to divert public attention across these phases by using divisive rhetoric along religious lines. In contrast, we stuck to issue-based politics.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

'In last 15 days, Modi referred to himself in third person over 700 times; stayed mum on unemployment, inflation': Kharge

In the last 15 days, Modi named Congress over 200 times, the Opposition I.N.D.I.A. alliance 500 times, but spoke of unemployment and inflation zero times. Further, he referred to himself in third person over 700 times.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge (L) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Bhakti in politics is a sure shot road to eventual dictatorship': Kharge quotes Ambedkar

File Photo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during the death anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, at Parliament House complex, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.

'Modi's Kanyakumari meditation plan violates MCC, will anyways have to embark on 'permanent meditation' post June 04': Jairam Ramesh

We've communicated to the Election Commission that Prime Minister Modi's Kanyakumari meditation plan scheduled for later today violates the MCC. He will anyways have to embark on a 'permanent meditation' post June 04.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh.

A summary of the day's updates till now

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar hit out at the CPM & Congress, terming the combine an 'alliance of gold smugglers' after an aide of Shashi Tharoor was detained for alleged gold smuggling. Speaking in Punjab's Hoshiarpur, PM Modi accused the Opposition of 'insulting the country by demanding evidence of the 2016 surgical strikes'. Meanwhile, former PM Manmohan Singh issued an appeal to Punjab's voters, asking them to not vote for a Prime Minister who 'insulted farmers by calling them agitators and parasites'. 'No PM in the past has uttered such hateful, unparliamentary terms to target either a specific section of society or the opposition,' Singh lamented in his appeal. Despite the ongoing acrimony between his BJD and the BJP, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik refrained from ruling out eventual support for the NDA. Addressing a press conference, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at PM Modi, saying, 'The PM referred to himself in third person over 700 times in the last 15 days while staying mum on unemployment and inflation'. Kharge further quoted Ambedkar to remark, 'Bhakti in politics is a sure shot road to eventual dictatorship'. Party General Secretary Jairam Ramesh too lashed out at the PM, saying his Kanyakumari meditation plan scheduled for later today 'violates the MCC,' and that Modi 'will anyways have to embark on permanent meditation post June 04'.

'A tragedy of this government, she didn't do anything wrong': Farooq Abdullah on FIR against Mehbooba Mufti

Commenting on the FIR lodged against former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for staging protest against the arrest of her workers in Kashmir, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah said, "I think it is a tragedy of this government. By Constitution, you have the right to protest. She didn’t do anything wrong".

'People of Kashi have to make new record on June 1', says Modi in message to voters in Varanasi ahead of LS polls phase 7

"For me, Kashi is a city of devotion, power and detachment. Kashi has become the capital of youth welfare and development in the last 10 years. The people of Kashi have to make a new record on 1st June. I remember, on the day of my nomination, the youths were very excited. Now this enthusiasm should be seen at every booth, this is my request".

PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi addressing the voters of Varanasi ahead of the final phase of Lok Sabha polls.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra holds roadshow in Solan, Himachal Pradesh

MP CM Mohan Yadav slams Congress, says they 'opposing' the faith of Hindus

"Only Congress knows why they keep opposing Hindus' faith and programmes. People will give answers to this. They opposed Lord Ram, they opposed our 'Teej' festival and took one particular religion forward. They gave the SC, ST and OBCs reservation to Muslims. Congress will pay for this", said Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during a press interaction.

- With ANI inputs

Rahul Gandhi interacts with farmers at village in Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar

Senior AAP leader and Delhi Minister Atishi addresses a press conference

Kejriwal's unexplained weight loss during ED custody an indicator of 'several serious diseases', claims AAP leader Atishi

While addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader Atishi claimed, "Arvind Kejriwal sought an extension to the bail for his health check-ups, because during his ED custody, Arvind Kejriwal lost 6-7 kg of his weight. Such sudden and unexplained weight loss is an indicator of several serious diseases. Not just this, his ketone level has reached a critical level. His sugar level is on a continuous spike".

PM Modi lands in Kanniyakumari, set to meditate at Vivekananda Rock Memorial till June 1

BJP President J P Nadda conducts roadshow in Punjab's Anandpur Sahib

PM Modi offers prayers at Bhagavathy Kumari Amman Temple in Kanniyakumari ahead of meditation exercise

Public not going to be intimidated, BJP is losing everywhere, says Akhilesh Yadav

"Public knows that one vote can change their lives. So, they are not going to be intimidated or stopped. BJP is losing everywhere."

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

Narendra Modi reaches Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari, to begin meditation exercise

I-PAC helped TMC win 40-50 seats in 2021 WB assembly elections using unfair means, says BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari

"In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the employees of I-PAC did fake counting at ERO, RO and Counting Supervisor’s tables. TMC was helped by them to win 40-50 seats using unfair means. So, this time every person will carry a government identification card and these guidelines have been given by the ECI", claimed BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari in a press interactions.

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Rahul Gandhi thanks workers of I.N.D.I.A. bloc who 'stood without bowing to save Constitution of the country'

"I heartily thank all the leaders and workers of the alliance who stood without bowing to save the Constitution and institutions of the country. We succeeded in fighting the elections on real issues of public concern and raised the voice of farmers, workers, youth, women and the deprived despite repeated attempts of misdirection by the Prime Minister. Together, we presented to the country revolutionary guarantees that would change the lives of every section of the society as an alternative vision and spread our message to every corner of the country."

Rahul Gandhi

In a video message posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, "Today, on the last day of campaigning, while saluting the great people of the country, I want to say with confidence to the brave lion workers of Congress that the government of I.N.D.I.A. is going to be formed. I heartily thank all the leaders and workers of the alliance who stood without bowing to save the Constitution and institutions of the country. We succeeded in fighting the elections on real issues of public concern and raised the voice of farmers, workers, youth, women and the deprived despite repeated attempts of misdirection by the Prime Minister. Together, we presented to the country revolutionary guarantees that would change the lives of every section of the society as an alternative vision and spread our message to every corner of the country. I appeal to all of you to keep an eye on the polling booths and strong rooms till the last moment. I.N.D.I.A. is going to win."