Lok Sabha Elections Highlights | 'We have been serving you for generations', says Priyanka Gandhi at election rally in Amethi

BJP handed I.N.D.I.A. bloc victory 'on platter' by jailing Kejriwal, says Gopal Rai

Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi Convenor Gopal Rai on Thursday alleged that by putting Arvind Kejriwal in jail in a 'fake case,' the BJP has ensured its defeat in the national capital.

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EC flags over 3,600 polling stations as critical for 4th phase polls in Bengal

Considering the sensitivity of the stations, the poll body has decided to deploy a total of 579 companies of central forces during the fourth phase of polling, an official said, adding more than 30,000 state police personnel would also be deployed.

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Another Gandhi family loyalist tries his luck from Nellore

K Raju, the bureaucrat turned politician who is now the chief of the Congress Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, OBC and Minority department is fighting his maiden election from the seat in Rayalseema, a traditional Congress bastion that is now a YSRCP stronghold.

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I.N.D.I.A. leaders to meet EC today over voter data delay, 'communal' politics

After raising tough questions on how the Lok Sabha polls are being conducted, I.N.D.I.A. leaders will meet the Election Commission on Friday evening to demand the publication of the actual number of those who cast votes at the earliest. They also want to complain against the “communal” campaign run by the ruling NDA bloc.

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'Those who have 2 wives will receive Rs 2 lakh': BJP accuses Congress' Ratlam candidate of 'objectifying women'

Congress attempting to turn India into 'Muslim Rashtra': BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

'Will DMK continue association with Congress after Adhir's remarks over skin colour,' asks Anurag Thakur

'Dakshin mein BJP saaf, Uttar mein BJP half': Jairam Ramesh predicts '2004 repeat'

Following the first round on April 19th, it was evident that the BJP's influence in the south has diminished, while in the north, it has halved. After the subsequent round on the 27th, it became even more apparent that the BJP would face a complete wipeout in South India and a significant reduction in its 2019 electoral performance in the north and central regions.

Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary in-charge of Communications

PM Modi accuses Congress government in Karnataka of granting OBC status to Muslims 'overnight'

The Congress government in Karnataka included all Muslims in the OBC category overnight to give them reservation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Nandurbar, Maharashtra

'Chor machaye shor': PM Modi claims religion-based reservation would amount to backstabbing Dr Ambedkar

Speaking at a rally in Maharashtra's Nandurbar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of resorting to falsehoods in the electoral arena due to their "inability to rival" his developmental agenda.

He criticised the Congress's stance on reservation, likening it to creating unnecessary chaos.

Modi asserted that implementing reservation based on religion contradicts the principles of Dr Ambedkar and amounts to betraying the framers of the Constitution, describing it as an immeasurable transgression.

'Vanchit ka jo adhikaar hai, Modi uska chowkidar hai': PM vows to defend reservation system

Vanchit ka jo adhikaar hai, Modi uska chowkidar hai. Jab Modi jaisa chowkidaar ho, kisne apni maa ka doodh piya hai jo aapka hak chheen sakta hai?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maharashtra's Nandurbar

'Even while abusing me, Opposition leaders take full care of appeasement,' PM claims in Nandurbar

On one side there is Congress, which says 'Modi teri kabr khudegi,' and on the other side, there is this fake Shiv Sena that talks about burying me alive. Even while abusing me, they take full care of appeasement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maharashtra's Nandurbar

'Congress' hand is permanent, cannot be plucked like a lotus,' Kharge says in Hyderabad

PM Modi claims Congress 'hatching conspiracy to eradicate Hindu faith'

In the land of Ram, Congress leaders are branding the Ram Temple as anti-national. Those who organise 'sarkari iftari' and embellish the graves of terrorists for appeasement are labelling our Lord Ram as anti-national.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maharashtra's Nandurbar

'Why did you turn a blind eye towards Ambani, Adani if you knew about their dealings,' Kharge asks PM

Sexual harassment accused BJP MP Brij Bhushan claims 'conspiracy hatched by Congress leaders, athletes'

Singh has been dropped by the BJP from Kaiserganj this time. The party has chosen to nominate his son instead.

'These uncultured remarks show their mentality': Priyanka slams BJP's comment on Kishori Lal Sharma

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and party candidate from Amethi constituency Kishori Lal Sharma during a rally for Lok Sabha elections, in Amethi.

"Both the seats (Amethi and Raebareli) are equal for us, members of our family have worked on both the seats for generations. Kishori Lal Sharma has worked here for 40 years, he is familiar with every village. BJP's comment shows their mentality, these are uncultured remarks. Kishori Ji (Congress' Amethi Lok Sabha candidate) has worked a lot here," Priyanka Gandhi Vadra responded to the 'clerk' jibe by BJP.

BJP in West Bengal has accused Trinamool Congress of releasing Sandeshkhali 'sting' video to appease its Muslim vote bank

West Bengal BJP state President Sukanta Majumdar (L).

Mamata should be ashamed that women in state were exploited despite her holding the CM post, says Amit Shah at Nadia rally

Approach of Election Commission in addressing raised by Congress President 'deeply regrettable', says Jairam Ramesh

'Maa Mati Manush' slogan has turned into 'Mullah Madrassa Mafia': Amit Shah hits out at TMC at poll rally in West Bengal's Birbhum

TMC stands for 'Tushtikaran', Mafia, Corruption: Amit Shah at poll rally in Birbhum

'Arrange seating for 'Divyang' girls first', says PM Modi at poll rally in Telangana's Mehbubnagar

'Idea of India means justice to all, appeasement to none': PM Modi at public rally in Hyderabad

While addressing a crowd at an election rally in Hyderabad, Telengana on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "What is the idea of India? The idea of India is a reflection of India's centuries-old legacy... Idea of India means 'Satyamev Jayate'... Idea of India means 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'... Idea of India means 'God is Great'... Idea of India is 'Nari tu Narayani'... Today, the idea of India is 'International Day of Yoga', it is the vision of 'One Earth One Family One Future', it is the idea of 'One Sun, One Earth, One Grid', it is the 'Shiv Shakti point' on the moon, the idea of India means 'Mother of Democracy', the idea of India means justice to all, appeasement to none".

'Welcome the court's decision, options open for me': Brij Bhushan Singh reacts to Delhi court framing sexual harrasment charges against him

After a Delhi court ordered framing of sexual harassment and other charges against BJP MP and ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in a case lodged by female wrestlers, he said, "Today, the court has framed charges, the chargesheet was filed before, which I had protested but the court did not accept. Now, they have framed charges in all cases, except one. I welcome the court's decision and now, options are open for me".

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'Started scheme for women, have been serving you for generations': says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at a public rally in Amethi, UP

PM Narendra Modi arrives at Odisha, holds roadshow in Bhubaneswar as part of election campaign

Glimpses from PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah's election rallies held today across various parts of the country