02:31:06 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: On 25th May, if you press the ‘kamal’ button I will have to go to jail, says Kejriwal
02:30:53 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Shah in Bihar
- In a public address in Bihar’s Sitamarhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasised that securing the India-Nepal border would be a paramount objective for the Modi government’s third term.
- “Ensuring security along the India-Nepal border will be Modi govt’s top priority in the third term,” Shah said.
- Shah criticised the opposition, particularly targeting Lalu Yadav for aligning with the Congress party, accusing them of neglecting the welfare of backward communities.
- “Today Lalu Yadav, for the sake of power politics, to make his son the Chief Minister, has gone and sat in the lap of the Congress party, which has spent its entire life opposing the backwards and extremely backwards.”
02:27:58 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s luggage was checked by Election Commission officers in Panchavati, Nashik
01:59:42 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: “I want to congratulate them (BJP). It feels very good,” says one of the kids who was praised by PM Narendra Modi during a public gathering in UP’s Jaunpur.
01:54:13 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Modi ki guarantee for elderly above 70
“Modi is giving you one more guarantee. Families have elderly people who are above 70 years of age, a huge amount of money goes into treating any ailments of these elderly people. So, Modi guarantees that any of your family member who is above the age bracket of 70 years, if they fall sick, then the I will take the responsibility of their treatment,” he said.
01:51:58 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: PM Modi in UP’s Jaunpur
“On one hand Modi is trying to provide true social justice, on the other, Samajwadi Party and Congress’ INDI alliance is falling deeper in the pit of appeasement politics. It never comes out of the vote bank politics. They regularly play with the Hindu-Muslim religious sentiments,” said PM Modi.
01:48:43 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Congress leader Pawan Khera on the Lok Sabha Elections 2024
Congress leader Pawan Khera said, “There is a wave of change in the entire country and UP is also moving forward in the direction of change…PM Modi is tired, he has been the Prime Minister for 10 years. Any Prime Minister talking about dividing the country does not suit him…PM Modi gets scared while talking about the real issues…”
01:44:42 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: ‘Karnataka model is country’s model,’ says DK Shivakumar
01:18:10 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: ‘Country has two models – tushtikaran and santushtikaran’
Speaking at his public meeting in UP’s Jaunpur, PM Narendra Modi said, “In this election, the country has 2 models before it – on one side it’s we- Modi, BJP, NDA whose path is ‘santushtikaran’; on the other side be it SP, Congress or ‘ghamandiya’ alliance, their path is ‘tushtikaran’…”
01:04:53 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: ‘PM Modi did more work in 10 years as compared to work done by Congress in last 60 years’
Union Minister & BJP leader Anurag Thakur said, “Modi ji did more work in 10 years as compared to work done by Congress in last 60 years…As per SKOCH report, over 50 crore jobs were created in the last 10 years. Now, Congress has nothing to say. As compared to the Congress govt where inflation was 12%-13%, inflation was 5.5% under the Modi govt.”
12:44:16 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: BJP responds to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘Modi’s spotless Kurta’ jibe
BJP Spokesperson CR Kesavan said, “The nation doesn’t trust Nehru-Gandhi dynasty and doesn’t believe in their misleading claims. Shivraj Patil was Home Minister in 2008 when Mumbai attacks happened, he changed his dress thrice on the day. Such was the callous and inhuman behaviour of Congress Home Minister who was sacked three-four days later. The reason was cited as intelligence failure but last year, Congress’ handle had said he had resigned because of fiasco of dresses. Indira Gandhi had given ‘Garibi Hatao’ slogan in 1971. She admitted failure of her father JL Nehru. Narendra Modi has provided true secularism and true social justice. The World Bank says that financial inclusion that happened in 47 years has happened in last 7 years.”
12:41:59 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: BJP on Swati Maliwal assault matter
“It is a matter of concern that the one who should have been inquired by Arvind Kejriwal, is actually roaming with him. It is very unfortunate that Arvind Kejriwal has confirmed that he doesn’t have any place for women’s respect,” said BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia said on Swati Maliwal assault matter.
12:34:39 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Ashok Gehlot said on PM Modi’s ‘I will not do Hindu-Muslim’ statement
“If we look at his (PM Modi’s) statements in the last one month you will get your answer. The people will answer them automatically. How can the PM say that he does not do religion-based politics. They never give even a single ticket to any Muslim,” he said.
12:14:34 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Top quotes from PM’s speech in UP
- Work of giving citizenship to those who are victims of partition has already started under CAA: PM Modi at Lok Sabha poll rally in UP’s Azamgarh.
- Samajwadi Party, Congress spread lies about CAA and tried to push country towards riots: PM Modi at Azamgarh rally.
- Excitement shown by people of Srinagar in polls is proof no one can bring back Article 370 and do politics of vote bank: PM Modi.
- Samajwadi Party, Congress are two parties but have one shop where they sell appeasement, lies, ‘parivarvad’, corruption: PM Modi at rally in UP’s Azamgarh.
- Samajwadi Party, Congress want to divide country’s budget and allot 15 per cent to minorities: PM Modi at Azamgarh rally.
- Yogi Adityanath has run my cleanliness campaign successfully in UP by acting against mafia, rioters and extortionists: PM Modi in Azamgarh.
12:07:43 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: PM criticises Congress for ignoring Gandhi’s assurance to minorities
“These (Congress) people climb the stairs of power taking the name of Mahatma Gandhi, but they don’t remember the words of Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi had himself ensured these people (minorities living in neighbouring countries) that they can come to India whenever they want. In the last 70 years, thousands of families took asylum in India to safeguard their culture and religion. However, the Congress never bothered to think about them because they were not Congress’ vote bank,” said PM Modi addressing an election gathering in UP’s Lalganj.
12:02:40 PM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: SP & Congress, ‘dal 2 hain, lekin dukaan ek hi hai’, says PM
In his address to a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh, PM Narendra Modi said, “SP & Congress, ‘dal 2 hain, lekin dukaan ek hi hai’. They sell the things of lies, appeasement and corruption. They have now come up with a ‘triple dose’ of appeasement…”
11:49:33 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: ‘You can’t end CAA,’ PM Modi attacks opposition over CAA in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh
In his address to a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh, PM Narendra Modi said, “…It’s Modi who has unmasked you. You are a hypocrite, communal. You left this nation to burn in communal fire for 60 years. I am saying it clearly, it’s Modi’s guarantee ‘desh-videsh kahin se bhi, jo bhi taakat ikatthi karni hai kar lo’… You can’t end CAA.”
11:41:01 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: BJP worker killed, 7 others injured in clash with BJD supporters
- A BJP worker was killed and seven others were injured in a clash between supporters of the ruling BJD and the saffron party in Odisha’s Ganjam district, police said on Thursday. The incident took place in Sri Krushna Saranapur village in Khallikote police station area on Wednesday night over putting up posters for poll campaigning.
- The deceased has been identified as Dilip Kumar Pahana (28), who was a resident of the village. He succumbed to injuries during treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital here, a police officer said.
- According to preliminary investigation, the clash occurred over putting up posters of a candidate and both sides used sharp weapons in the fight, he said, adding the injured persons are undergoing treatment at the state-run hospital and their condition is stated to be stable.
11:39:41 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Modi in Azamgarh
In his address to a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh, PM Narendra Modi said, “I am seeing it for the first time that news regarding the festival of democracy in India is all over on the first page of the newspapers in the world. It’s evidence of how much importance India’s identity has for the world. The world is watching that the people’s blessings are with BJP-NDA and on all our friends…”
11:35:05 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh
10:49:20 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Sanjay Singh on Swati Maliwal’s assault case
On AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal’s assault case, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said, “The entire country was in pain after seeing what happened in Manipur but PM Modi was silent on the issue. Prajwal Revanna raped thousands of women but PM Modi was asking for votes for Prajwal Revanna. When our wrestlers were protesting at Jantar Mantar, Swati Maliwal who was DCW chief was beaten up by Police…PM Modi remained silent on these issues. AAP is our family and has given a clear statement. BJP and PM Modi should answer all these issues that I mentioned…Politics should not be done on Swati Maliwal’s issue…”
10:47:53 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Arvind Kejriwal refuses to answer when asked about Swati Maliwal’s assault case.
10:37:53 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav says, “…Out of 543 seats, BJP itself believes that they will not get more than 143 seats…”
10:31:38 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: The trends show that BJP is getting less than 220 seats, says Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “The trends show that BJP is getting less than 220 seats. Their seats are going to be reduced in Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand and Rajasthan. BJP is not going to form its Govt, INDIA alliance is going to form its government…”
10:29:59 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Kejriwal and Yadav speak out in joint press meet
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “Today, in Lucknow I have come to request the voters of UP to vote for the INDIA alliance. I want to talk about four issues. First, in this election PM Modi is asking for votes for Amit Shah, to make him the PM. Second, If BJP comes to power, CM Yogi Adityanath will be removed from his post within 2-3 months. Third, they are going to change the Constitution and the reservation of SC, ST will be removed. Fourth, on June 4th, the INDIA alliance is coming to power…”
09:39:48 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Kapil Sibal challenges Amit Shah over PoK
Rajya Sabha MP and Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal said, “He (Union HM Amit Shah) says if we win 400 seats, we will take back PoK. What if you don’t get that many seats, won’t you take back the PoK? We want you to take it back. But, firstly you should take back those 4000 kms that China has taken away…”
09:23:15 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Maneka Gandhi confident of BJP’s victory in Sultanpur
BJP MP and party’s candidate from Sultanpur Lok Sabha constituency Maneka Gandhi said, “During elections, I keep my eyes on Sultanpur only, and we will succeed here… We have tried many things for women, and the houses the PM has given greatly benefit them. The opposition tried to bring caste and religion but its impact is almost nil here.”
08:51:14 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Arvind Kejriwal to hold joint press conference with Akhilesh Yadav today
08:34:45 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: “Wind of change becoming stronger,” says Sachin Pilot confident of INDIA bloc sweep in Delhi LS polls
- Exuding confidence in winning the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Sachin Pilot has said that people want change now, and INDIA bloc candidates will win all seven seats in the National Capital.
- Pilot, who campaigned for Congress candidate from northeast Delhi, Kanhaiya Kumar, on Wednesday, said that the wind of change is now becoming stronger in the country.
- “Our party’s young candidate from North East Delhi is Kanhaiya Kumar, and he will win. I have no hesitation in saying that on this seat and the other 6 seats, INDIA alliance candidates are leading and will win. The party has made Kanhaiya its candidate after careful consideration, and Congress and the alliance will benefit from it. The wind of change is now becoming stronger in the country. Earlier, they (BJP) used to talk of crossing 400, but now they are targeting us, our manifesto,” Pilot said.
08:32:24 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Comedian Shyam Rangeela’s nomination rejected in Varanasi
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) rejected the nomination of comedian Shyam Rangeela, who aimed to run as an Independent candidate against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi.
- According to the ECI’s website, 36 out of 55 candidate nominations were rejected, while the affidavits of 15 candidates, including PM Modi and Congress’ Ajay Rai, were accepted.
- Rangeela, known for his comedic impersonations, filed his nomination on Tuesday.
- He claimed that he faced obstacles while trying to submit his papers, alleging he was denied access to the district magistrate’s office on the same day Prime Minister Modi filed his nomination.
- A former supporter of PM Modi, Rangeela stated that the political landscape had changed over the past decade, prompting his decision to contest in the Varanasi elections.
08:27:57 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva holds election campaign at Hatoda Ram Park ahead of the fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls
08:27:00 AM IST, 16 May 2024
Elections 2024 Live News: PM’s back-to-back rallies in Uttar Pradesh
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a series of rallies in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday and Friday, as announced by the party spokesman.
- On Thursday, he will hold rallies in Jaunpur and Azamgarh. The Jaunpur rally will also cover the Machhlishahr parliamentary seat, while the Azamgarh rally aims to strengthen the party’s position in both Azamgarh and Lalganj constituencies.
- Notably, in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP lost Azamgarh, Lalganj, and Jaunpur to the SP-BSP alliance, winning only Machhlishahr by a narrow margin of 181 votes. In Machhlishahr, BJP candidate Bholanath Saroj defeated BSP’s Tribhuwan Ram. Saroj is contesting again, facing SP’s Priya Saroj, daughter of former MP Tufani Saroj.
- In Jaunpur, the 2019 election saw BSP’s Shyam Singh Yadav defeat BJP’s Krishna Pratap Singh by approximately 81,000 votes. The PM’s rally will be held in Jaunpur Sadar Assembly segment. BSP initially nominated Dhananjay Singh’s wife Srikala but later replaced her with Shyam Singh Yadav, who will compete against BJP’s Kripa Shanker Singh and SP’s Babu Singh Kushwaha.
- Azamgarh was previously held by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, who vacated the seat for the 2022 UP Assembly polls. In the subsequent by-elections, BJP’s Dinesh Lal Nirahua defeated SP’s Dharmendra Yadav. They will face off again in this Yadav and Muslim-dominated constituency. The Azamgarh rally will be in the Nizamabad Assembly segment, part of Lalganj, where BSP’s Sangeeta Azad won in 2019. Azad switched to BJP but did not secure a ticket; BJP has nominated Neelam Sonkar, who will contest against SP’s Daroga Saroj.
- On May 17, Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to hold rallies in Barabanki and Mohanlalganj to bolster the party’s presence in the Avadh region. Official sources indicated that the Prime Minister might stay overnight in Lucknow on Thursday, with preparations already in progress.
08:25:54 AM IST, 16 May 2024
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