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Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: 'I made medicines free, but when I went to jail they stopped mine for 15 days' - Kejriwal alleges BJP foul playSo, that's a wrap for today, dear readers! Much like most days this election season, this turned out to be quite an eventful day in the political sphere of India - full of jibes, retorts, and election campaigns of various political leaders. PM Modi continued with his tradition of taking jibes at the opposition at his poll rallies. He addressed a public gathering at 'Nari Shakti Samvad' in Varanasi, UP, while J P Nadda and Rajnath Singh conducted roadshows in Delhi. NCP(SP) spokesperson Clyde Crasto has alleged that BJP are using Prashant Kishore to 'set a new narative'. Also, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of 'stopping his medicines for 15 days' during his time in jail. Good night, folks! Stay tuned for more political updates with DH tomorrow!
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Delhi CM and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal during a road show at Bhajanpura in New Delhi, Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Delhi HC scheduled to deliver order on Manish Sisodia’s bail pleas today

"Will take you to court for every lie you spread": Swati Maliwal lashes out at AAP

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Monday alleged that Delhi government ministers were "spreading lies" about her and threatened to take them to court.

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People of Delhi will give all seven seats to BJP: Bansuri Swaraj

BJP candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha seat Bansuri Swaraj says, "It has been 78 days since we started campaigning. I came here to express my gratitude for the love and blessings I am getting from the people. With the blessings of Lord Hanuman, we will definitely win this battle. The people of Delhi will give all the seven seats to BJP..."

Phase 5 of LS polls records voter turnout of 60.09% at 11:30 pm: EC

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Congress leader Sachin Pilot pays homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 33rd death anniversary

BJP's Sambit Patra clarifies remark on Lord Jagannath

Watch | Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi pay homage to former PM Rajiv Gandhi  on death anniversary

BJP emotionally looted people in name of Ram Temple, Hindu-Muslim, India-Pakistan says Kharge

Speaking to news agency PTI, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that the saffron party 'instigated people emotionally looted them in name of Ram Temple, Hindu-Muslim, India-Pakistan'.

Mallikarjun Kharge.

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Watch | Congress leader Surendra Singh Rajput reacts to Sambit Patra's comment on Modi

Congress leader Surendra Singh Rajput said that Patra's comment that 'Jagannath is Modi bhakt' was 'intentional'

"He had called PM Modi the father of the country. Was that too a slip of the tongue? They are seeking an apology when they are now facing the consequences of it in Odisha" the Congress leader said.

Watch | BJP national president JP Nadda holds a roadshow in Rohtak

BJP's win will be an attack on 'tukde-tukde gang', Jungle raj and sanatani abusers, says PM Modi in Bihar

In an election campaign in Bihar, PM Modi said that BJP will win the elections and its win will be an attack on 'tukde-tukde gang, Jungle raj and people who abuse sanatanis'.

PM Modi

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Lockers of Congress, RJD filled with money, says PM Modi in Bihar

PM said that Congress, RJD have made people suffer and also talked about Rich and Poor divide which is ironical considering his Aaj Tak interview where PM casually avoided and humorously answered a question on Rich and Poor divide. "Do you wat everybody to be poor then? where will the difference come?", he had said.

He also told the public that Congress, RJD have filled their locker with money.

Those born with silver spoons, don't know what hard work is, says PM in a veiled jibe at Rahul

In a veiled jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, PM said that those born with 'silver spoons' don't know what hard work is.

Jo chandi ka chamcha leke paida hue, woh nahi jaante mehnat kya hai.
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Congress' shehzada wants to see Modi cry, says PM in Bihar

PM said that Congress' shehzada wants to see him cry and that he might sting in the eyes of I.N.D.I.A. alliance but 'lives in the hearts of the people'.

Without Ambedkar, Nehru would have never given reservations to backward communities, says PM

Coming back to his reservation, 'Vote Jihad' campaign, Modi said that that if Ambedkar would not have been there, Nehru would have never given reservations to backward communities.

He further added saying that Congress wants to snatch away the reservations of SCs, STs, OBCs and give to people who practice 'Vote Jihad'.

Yeh SC, ST, OBC ka aarakshan cheenke Vote Jihad walo ko de denge.
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Bihar is the land of Rajendra Prasad but RJD, Congress made it known for extortion, says PM in Bihar

Iron Lady of India Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, and Nehruji worked for development of the country. You (Modi) only count buffaloes: Mallikarjun Kharge

Addressing a rally in Haryana's Yamunanagar, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. He alleged, "You (Modi) have taken all the money in the country and have given it to Ambani and Adani. Modiji lies alot. I am not against Modiji, but he initially said there is a lot of money kept in Swiss banks. He said that he will ensure all bank accounts of countrymen have Rs 15 lakh. But it was lie."

PM Modi said he will ensure youth in the country get 2 crore jobs every year. But did it happen?: Kharge

Nobody including the farmers got a bit of Rs 15 lakh Modi promised. Isn't he a liar? asks Kharge at a poll rally in Haryana

"Modi never spoke about the farmers protest even as the agrarians were protesting in Delhi borders for months. After a lot of protest and agitation, Modi government repealed the three farms laws," said JKharge aiming a salvo at PM Modi and his government.

There are 1,82,000 vacant jobs in Haryana. Why aren't these posts being filled?: Kharge

PM is losing his memory fast, says Jairam Ramesh on Modi's 'never spoke against minorities' remark

Reacting to PM Modi's 'never spoke against minorities' remark, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said that the PM is losing his memory fast.

"The prime minister is fast losing his memory. He has never had any adherence to truth. He is 'jhoothjeevi', what he says today, he forgets tomorrow and says he never said it. He has been attacking the Congress party, he's been talking of Hindu-Muslim, he's talking about Muslim League, he's talking about 'mangalsutra'. He has talked about Congress party giving reservation on the basis of religion. This is all bogus statements that he has made", he said.

No force on earth can prevent 'Ram rajya' in India: Rajnath Singh

In a public address in Jharkhand's Bokaro, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "No force on earth can prevent Ram rajya in India".

Rajnath Singh in Bokaro.

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BJP is a party of saints and the poor: Ram Kripal Yadav

BJP candidate from Bihar's Patliputra Lok Sabha seat Ram Kripal Yadav said, "BJP is a party of saints and the poor. People know what RJD did during their tenure. People know which party does hooliganism and which party is honest."

Peaceful election not possible in state until TMC government in power: West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar

During a media interaction in WB's Purulia district, BJP chief of the state Sukanta Majumdar claimed, "Peaceful election is not possible in West Bengal until TMC government is there in power in the state. This can only happen when the TMC government is uprooted and the BJP government will come into power here."

-With ANI inputs

Supriya Shrinate hits out at Sambit Patra, says BJP 'disrespecting Hindu Gods'

"It won’t be accepted the way they (BJP) are disrespecting the Hindu gods and faith of crores of Hindus by becoming PM Modi’s 'andhbhakt'. BJP leader Sambit Patra surprised people yesterday by saying that 'Lord Jagannath is Narendra Modi's bhakt'. Who gave him the right to say something like this? He is now apologising when they are facing its consequences", said Congress leader Supriya Shrinate during a press conference.

PM Modi should quit public life if he continues to indulge in Hindu-Muslim talks: Mallikarjun Kharge

PM Modi plotted to finish AAP, JMM, but we got stronger, says Arvind Kejriwal at rally in Jharkhand

'I.N.D.I. alliance members cannot digest praise of India', says PM Modi at poll rally in Prayagraj

While addressing an election rally in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, PM Narendra Modi said, "The SP-Congress and I.N.D.I. alliance members cannot digest the praise of India. The 'shehzada' of Congress goes abroad to abuse India. On what agenda are these I.N.D.I. alliance members fighting the elections? Their agenda is- Article 370 will be implemented again in Kashmir, they will remove CAA, they will repeal the stringent laws that have been made against corruption. Every corner of India says that the I.N.D.I. alliance will not bring development".

-ANI

'Can a Tamil 'babu' rule in Odisha? Odisha CM will be a 'dhartiputra' who speaks Odia', says Amit Shah at poll rally in Puri, Odisha

During a public rally in Puri, Odisha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged the voters of the state to help elect Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister for the 3rd term at the centre, while also making BJP win 75 seats in the assembly elections of the state, propelling them to form a government in Odisha."Can a Tamil 'babu' rule in Odisha? Odisha CM will be a 'dhartiputra' who speaks Odia", he further added, taking a dig at current Odisha CM Naveen Pattnaik.

PM Modi attends women's conference 'Nari Shakti Samvad' in UP's Varanasi

LG V K Saxena's remark proves Swati Maliwal is working for the BJP: AAP

"LG V K Saxena's statement proves that Swati Maliwal is working for the BJP. The BJP is hatching a new conspiracy everyday during elections - sometimes liquor scam, sometimes Swati Maliwal, sometimes false allegations of foreign funding", AAP said in a statement.

-With ANI inputs

Will scrap Agniveer scheme if we come to power, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

In a joint press conference along with former Haryana CM Bhupinder S Hooda Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said, "If we come to power, we will scrap the Agniveer scheme and do work for permanent recruitment in military. We will fulfill our five 'nyay' and 25 guarantees. Our alliance partners are supporting us in this as well. People are understanding what PM Modi is doing".

I.N.D.I. alliance opposes women's reservations, their mentality anti-women, says PM Modi at 'Nari Shakti Samvad' in Varanasi

PM Modi alludes to Mulayam Singh Yadav's 'boys will be boys' remark, takes a jibe at SP

PM Modi addressing a crowd at 'Nari Shakti Samvad' in UP's Varanasi.

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"People of the Samajwadi Party (SP) used to shamelessly say that 'they are boys, boys make mistakes'.. But today let the SP boys make a mistake.. Yogi government will do something to them which they cannot even imagine", said PM Modi while addressing a gathering at 'Nari Shakti Samvad' in UP's Varanasi.

BJP president JP Nadda conducts roadshow in Delhi's Palam area

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds roadshow in Rithala, North West Delhi

Realising their 'Jumla' will 'backfire', BJP using Prashant Kishore 'to set new narrative', says NCP(SP) spokesperson Clyde Crasto

J P Nadda addresses a public gathering in Delhi's Pitampura

Delhi CM and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal conducts roadshow in Delhi's Bhajanpura, along with I.N.D.I. alliance candidate from North East Delhi constituency Kanhaiya Kumar

'Made in China', 'Made in Korea' mobile phones from 10 years ago replaced by 'Made in India' phones today, says BJP president J P Nadda

During a rally in North West Delhi, BJP national president J P Nadda said, "10 years ago it used to be written 'Made in China', 'Made in Korea', 'Made in Japan' on mobile phones, but today it's written 'Made in India' on them...Today India is in second position in mobile production."

I have established 530 clinics, Modi wants to close those, says Arvind Kejriwal at rally in Delhi