Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights| 'Good days are going to come, Modiji is going to go,' Arvind Kejriwal proclaims at a roadshowWith June 1 mere days away, the accusations are flying fast and furious as the poll campaigning by political parties heats up. At a rally in Odisha, Narendra Modi proclaimed that when his government comes to power he will appoint a committee to investigate the 'health' of Naveen Patnaik. However, Mallikarjun Kharge slammed the BJP for insulting such a reputed leader of Odisha. BJD leader VK Pandian has accused the central leaders and CMs who are coming to Odisha of not having done anything for Odisha and shedding 'crocodile tears'. In the evening, Naveen Patnaik addressed the media to dispel rumours regarding his health and said, "Let me assure the PM that I am in perfect health." On the other hand, Priyanka Gandhi targeted Modi's politics at a rally in Himachal Pradesh. She rebuked Modi for using religion to gather votes. Meanwhile, Jairam Ramesh slammed PM Modi over 2020 Galwan Valley clash. In response to Rahul Gandhi's 'Parmatma' remark on PM, UP deputy CM Maurya claimed he has 'Modi phobia.' At a rally in Chandigarh, Arvind Kejriwal took to the stage to proclaim that, "Good days are going to come, Modiji is going to go." He even accused Amit Shah of 'hooliganism' That's all for tonight folks! Thanks for staying with us. Stay tuned to DH to track the latest updates on the Lok Sabha elections.
'They (Centre) are taking about Rs 60,000 crores from Odisha and repaying only Rs 4,000-5,000 crores and are shedding crocodile tears saying that Odisha is a mineral-rich state' says BJD leader VK Pandian
CM Mohan Yadav alleged Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi of not having courage to come in power and become a PM
'This (400 paar) has not happened suddenly but due to the changes in the country in every sector in the last 10 years under the leadership of PM Modi' says Yogi Adityanath
Also added that I.N.D.I.A. bloc have made a mockery of the Constitution and are going against the sentiments of BR Ambedkar.
BJP candidate from Mumbai North, Piyush Goyal said that BJP certainly will emerge as the largest party in Southern India; In Odisha, BJP can win 18 out of 21 seats and 30-35 seats in West Bengal
PM Modi addresses public in West Bengal's Mathurapur
'What Hindustan he ( PM Modi) has given us after 120 months?' asks Kapil Sibal while talking to the media
'He (Arvind Kejriwal) can take out a roadshow in 47 degree Celsius, but seeks bail citing health concerns' says Anurag Thakur
'Everyone has been sent by God only, he isn’t special. What special has he done?' says RJD leader Misa Bharti on PM Modi’s ‘sent by God’ remark
For the first time, any party and its leaders have blatantly said that if they win the elections, they will change the Constitution, cancel it and tear it up: Rahul Gandhi
Employment opportunities have almost stopped during the entire tenure of PM Modi: Priyanka Gandhi
Addressing an election rally in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi said, "Employment opportunities have almost stopped during the entire tenure of PM Modi. India is now witnessing the highest level of unemployment in the last 45 years. 70 crore youngsters are unemployed. It is important that to remove this, the policies of the BJP government have to be changed."
I.N.D.I.A. bloc will scrap Agnipath scheme, throw it in dustbin on June 4: Rahul Gandhi at Ludhiana rally (PTI)
'Your blessings have been stored in the ballot box as votes' says JMM leader Kalpana Soren at Jharkhand's Jamtara
As Rahul Gandhi, in his campaign, said that families will get Rs 8,500 in their accounts, many Karnataka residents were seen at the GPO to collect money
Large number of women standing in queue to open IPPB account in Post Office at General Post Office (GPO), Dr B R Ambedkar vedhi, in Bengaluru on Wednesday, as Rahul Gandhi said in election campaign his party came to power, they put Rs 8000 in women IPPB.
Large number of women standing in queue to open IPPB account in Post Office at General Post Office (GPO), Dr B R Ambedkar vedhi, in Bengaluru on Wednesday, as Rahul Gandhi said in election campaign his party came to power, they put Rs 8000 in women IPPB.
Large number of women standing in queue to open IPPB account in Post Office at General Post Office (GPO), Dr B R Ambedkar vedhi, in Bengaluru on Wednesday, as Rahul Gandhi said in election campaign his party came to power, they put Rs 8000 in women IPPB.
Despite rampant unemployment in the country, the BJP has brought in Agniveer scheme, Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP
At a rally in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, Priyanka Gandhi attacked the BJP on issues of unemployment and criticised the Agniveer scheme. She said, "When we talked about the old pension, the central government claimed there was no money. However, with great difficulty Sukhu ji started the old pension scheme for Himachal Pradesh.
"The youth of the country are unemployed, but the Modi government has brought a scheme like Agniveer.
"When we talked about One Rank, One Pension, they even changed that. Today, the Modi government has also cut down on disability pension.
"The question is what is Narendra Modi doing for the public?"
'Modi only seeks votes on the basis of religion,' claims Priyanka Gandhi
Criticising BJP's politics, Priyanka Gandhi said, "Despite our differences, we respect PM Modi's post. His post is of the utmost importance in our country.
"However, during campaigning, BJP leaders including Modi, never address issues of import in Himachal Pradesh like natural disaster, unemployment or pension. He only seeks votes on the basis of religion."
Odisha is poor only because it was first looted by Congress leaders and is being looted by BJD leaders for the last 25 years: Modi at a rally in Balasore, Odisha
After BJP comes to power in Odisha, a committee will be formed to investigate the reasons behind Naveen Patnaik's deteriorating health, proclaims PM Modi
At a rally in Balasore, Odisha, Modi took to the stage to proclaim that, "On June 10, when the BJP government is formed and an Odia daughter or son takes oath, then a special committee will be formed.
"This committee will investigate how Naveen Babu's health deteriorated so much in just one year. After investigation, the entire truth will be brought before the country and Odisha."
'Narendra Modi's people are making fun of Naveen Patnaik,' says Mallikarjun Kharge
At a rally in Odisha, Kharge slams Modi for insulting Naveen Patnaik. He said, "Narendra Modi and Naveen Patnaik are good for each other, but both are bad for the public.
"The situation is such that today Narendra Modi's people are making fun of Naveen Patnaik.
"This is an insult to Odisha and its people."
Priyanka Gandhi at a rally in Himachal Pradesh
10 years ago, people used to believe that it is impossible to stop scams. But, in 10 years, Modi operated a government without any scams: Modi at a rally in Odisha
'Let me assure the PM that I am in perfect health and I have been campaigning in the state for the last one month,' Naveen Patnaik addresses the media.
While addressing the media, Naveen Patnaik dismissed rumors regarding his health and slammed PM Modi for spreading them, "He has stated publicly before that I am his good friend. All he had to do was to pick up a telephone and ring me up and ask me about my health.
"This time there a number of people of the BJP from Odisha and Delhi who are spreading rumours about my health. Let me assure the PM that I am in perfect health and I have been campaigning in the state for the last one month."
'We will restart the stalled economy which was ruined by demonetisation and GST by putting money in people's pockets,' claims Rahul at a rally in Patiala
Rahul Gandhi addressed the public at an election rally in Patiala. He claimed he wanted to jumpstart the economy.
"Narendra Modi put money in the pockets of billionaires. He bought land and bungalows abroad. We will put this money in the pockets of the poor," he said.
"People here will spend this money in the country itself. Due to this, the closed factories will start functioning again and people will get employment. We will restart the stalled economy which was ruined by demonetisation and GST by putting money in people's pockets," he added.
The opposition accuses us of creating divisions between Hindus and Muslims. But they are only doing this to mislead the population in order to gather votes, says Rajnath Singh
Dimple Yadav holds a road show in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
'Rahul Gandhi, however, wants to snatch their reservation and give it to the Muslims,' Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi
At a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Robertsganj, Amit Shah launched an attack at Rahul Gandhi and said, "As long as there is even a single BJP MP in Parliament, we will not allow anyone to touch the reservation for Dalit, Adivasi and the backwards, and this is a guarantee of PM Modi.
"Rahul Gandhi, however, wants to snatch their reservation and give it to the Muslims. If Rahul Gandhi has the guts, then I challenge him to touch the reservation for Adivasi brothers."
'Gives us 13 out of 13 seats this time because the central government is doing hooliganism,' says Arvind Kejriwal at a roadshow in Chandigarh
At a roadshow in Chandigarh, Arvind Kejriwal slammed Amit Shah for the comment he made during a rally in Ludhiana. According to Kejriwal, Shah declared that after June 4, he will remove Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and banish the government.
To this Kejriwal replied by saying this type of behaviour amounts to 'hoolignism'.
"Gives us 13 out of 13 seats this time because the central government is doing hooliganism. Two days ago, Amit Shah said that after 4th June, he will topple the governement formed by you and will remove Bhagwant Mann. This is hooliganism," he said.
He later on jibed by saying that the people of Punjab have big hearts, so had Shah asked for their votes nicely, the people would have given him at least one seat.
'Good days are going to come, Modiji is going to go,' Arvind Kejriwal proclaims
"After coming out of the jail, I have visited several places in the country, including Mumbai, Bhiwandi, Jamshedpur, Kurukshetra and Lucknow, and I want to tell you all that PM Modi will not return to power. The good days are soon going to come. Modiji is going to go," says Arvind Kejriwal.