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India Politics highlights | BJP is corrupt, misled country in last 10 yrs: Priyanka Gandhi at Chitradurga rallyThis blog is closed now. Thank you for joining us. There were the highlights on Tuesday, April 23. A heated election is on. With just a day left for campaigning to end for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections, leaders across the parties are canvassing for votes without break under soaring sun. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public gathering at Tonk-Sawai Madhopur today where he charged that the Congress wanted to extend reservation on the basis of religion and give the right given to Dalits, backward and tribals to Muslims. From Rajasthan, PM Modi travelled to Chhattisgarh, where he addressed a poll rally at in Shyamtarai village in Dhamtari district, which is part of the Mahasamund Lok Sabha constituency. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra descended on Karnataka. Priyanka addressed a public meetings in Chitradurga and Bengaluru’s HSR Layout while Amit Shah held a roadshow at Swami Vivekananda Circle in the same constituency. In Uttar Pradesh, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath travelled across west UP while Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav addressed rally for the I.N.D.I.A. bloc candidates in Aligarh. As we track the latest political developments across the country, track more stories and insights on the dynamic nature of India's politics, only with DH.
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Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi. 

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Amit Shah's meeting with the BJP general secretaries started at around 11:30 pm yesterday and concluded at around 2 am at the residence of BJP national president JP Nadda in Delhi.

Kerala: Union Minister-BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar to travel by train today for campaigning in Thiruvananthapuram.

Here's what BJP leader Agnimitra Paul said on Congress' 'five guarantees' mentioned in the party's election manifesto

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Owaisi takes umbrage to stereotyping of Muslims in Modi’s speech

Assam CM Sarma claims some Congress leaders in Kerala want to form regional party, align with BJP

Rajasthan's Jalore Lok Sabha seat Vaibhav Gehlot on issues in the constituency

Rajeev Chandrasekhar travels on a train from Parassala to Thiruvananthapuram Central today as a part of his election campaigning

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat questions "credibility" of EC over PM's speech

We have done very well in the first phase of election: K Annamalai

"We have done very well in the first phase of election. There was a very positive mood. Tamil Nadu was getting national attention with 'Sanatan Dharma' like comments, they boiled down to the campaigning during election. There was also a misrule by the DMK. Tamil Nadu for the first time saw issues at hand. People saw PM Modi as a 3rd time PM. We'll do well, we're extremely confident about it."

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Public is with Narendra Modi:  Union Minister and BJP candidate from Barmer, Kailash Choudhary

BJP leader & candidate from Meerut Lok Sabha, Arun Govil & 'Ramayana' actress Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala held a roadshow in Meerut.

BJP national president JP Nadda tweets, "...We are proud that our Government opens Bank Accounts for the poor! Congress never bothered about it as they only cared about vote banks and bank accounts of one dynasty. Kerala will defeat such disconnected elements!"

In Kerala, UDF will get 20 out of 20 seats: Sachin Pilot

If PM Modi had been Hitler, then Owaisi would not have been able to speak a word: Giriraj Singh

BJP knows that there is no contest, it is winning all 40 seats in the state: Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary

Purnia constituency: Independent Pappu Yadav on hot seat against JDU, RJD

Andhra Pradesh polls: TDP Mangalagiri assembly candidate Nara Lokesh declares Rs 543 crore assets

It is because of PM Modi that there has been politics of performance, says Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, "PM Modi in his election speeches says that whatever we've got, its credit goes to the public, as they've understood the value of their democratic rights. They voted for the right and therefore they are getting the right results. Congress, SP and INDIA alliance are deceiving the country with its divisive politics. Whenever they've got a chance, they've dealt a blow to the national interest...During the Samajwadi Party's rule, there were food grain scams...30 lakh fake ration cards were found in 2017 when I assumed the charge as the CM...Under the rule of PM Modi, ePOS machines have been set up in more than 80,000 ration quota shops. Doorstep delivery has been done...It is because of PM Modi that there has been politics of performance...:

Since the 1960s, Congress made appeasement politics its weapon to win elections: Amit Shah

Are we (Muslims) infiltrators and people with many children?----AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi

Congress gave the slogan 'Garibi Hatao' in 1970, yet it could not be removed: Yogi Adityanath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses public gathering in Tonk-Sawai Madhopur

People of Rajasthan know the importance of a safe nation and a strong government: PM Modi

Everyone has seen in last ten years what a stable, honest govt can do for development of country: PM Modi at rally in Tonk

 'Mirchi lagi...', PM defends remark on Cong redistributing wealth among those with 'more children'

My 90-sec speech created panic in entire Congress and I.N.D.I.A. bloc, said PM Modi at rally in Tonk

Even listening to Hanuman Chalisa becomes crime under Cong rule, it becomes difficult to follow one's faith under Cong: PM Modi

As soon as the Congress came into power in 2004, they decided to give reservation to Muslims out of SC/ST reservation in Andhra Pradesh. They tried to implement Muslim reservations, however, failed to do so: PM Modi

Unity is Rajasthan's biggest strength, attempts being made to divide people here: PM Modi in Tonk rally

In 2014, when you gave Modi the opportunity to serve in Delhi, the country took decisions that no one had imagined: PM in Tonk rally

I am working 24*7 for 2047: PM at rally in Rajasthan

If Congress would have been in power then inflation would have created an uproar in the country: PM Modi

Congress hatching deep conspiracy to snatch your property, distribute it among selected people: PM Modi at rally in Tonk

Two days ago, I exposed Cong's appeasement politics. Now agitated Cong, I.N.D.I.A. alliance is abusing Modi: PM at rally in Tonk

Noida has transformed from 'centre of corruption' to 'centre of business' under leadership of PM Modi, CM Yogi: Rajnath Singh

Protesting against Shipra river getting polluted, Congress' Ujjain Lok Sabha seat candidate Mahesh Parmar sits in overflowing drain water entering the river, in Ujjain. He also took a dip in the river.

Congress wanted to extend reservation on basis of religion: PM Modi

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and BJP's state president CR Patil release Gujarati edition of party's 'Sankalp Patra' (manifesto) in Gandhinagar.

In the speech that he (PM Modi) gave in Rajasthan, he used such words which aren’t in our ‘ghosna patra’. I challenge him to show the page and the line. I will only say that whatever he has said comes under hate speech: Congress leader Pramod Tiwari

Not scared of expulsion from BJP, says ex Deputy CM Eshwarappa

You are all familiar with the condition of the political parties in the country. You must have seen that various parties come to people with many promises and claims. But, would forget them as soon as the elections are over. I can guarantee that BJP is India's only party that does what it promises, said Rajnath Singh while addressing a public gathering in Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP.

Congress committed sin of trying to save the accused in Rajasthan serial blasts: PM Modi

Pawan Kalyan holds roadshow ahead of filing his nomination from Andhra Pradesh's Pithapuram Assembly seat

Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh holds a roadshow ahead of filing nomination from Bihar's Karakat Lok Sabha seat as an independent candidate

In 2014, when you gave Modi opportunity to serve, the country took decisions which no one had even imagined: PM at rally in Rajasthan

Union Minister Amit Shah holds roadshow in West Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in West Bengal's Maldaha Dakshin.

This elections is important for the future generation, democracy and constitution, says Kharge in Kerala

In his public address in Kerala, Congress chief Mallikarjung Kharge said that the upcoming election is important for the future generation, democracy and the Indian constitution.

Congress chief Kharge.

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Congress, left ensured right to work, women rights,RTI in the country

Kharge said that Congress and left government ensure right to work, women rights and right to information in the country.

BJP hellbent on changing constitution; People will teach Modi a lesson, says Kharge

Congress chief further said that the saffron party is hellbent on changing the constitution and that is why he is asking for '400 paar'. He further added that people are clever and 'will teach a lesson to Modi'.

This time people are clever, they will teach a lesson to Modi.
Congress chief Kharge

Modi did not do 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas' but 'Sabka Satyanaas', says Kharge in Kerala

Congress chief said that BJP works against the public and has time and against supported those who are against welfare, including the British.

"Modi did not do 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas' but 'Sabka Satyanaas'", he said.

"Modi is a 100 per cent liar", he said.

Modi did not do 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas' but 'Sabka Satyanaas'. He is a 100% liar.
Congress chief Kharge

Kharge calls PM Modi a liar, tells he has fulfilled none of his promises to the people of the country

Congress has given a total of 25 guarantees in the election manifesto: Kharge in Kerala rally

Modi cannot face people, hence he has not conducted a single  press conference till date, says Mallikarjun Kharge

Chunauti is a chunati. You should not take it lightly: Sitting MP and BJP's candidate from Mathura, Hema Malini on I.N.D.I.A. alliance

Things have come to a point where we wonder if Rahul Gandhi is an agent of PM Modi: Independent MLA PV Anwar on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

EAM Dr S Jaishankar participated in the election rally in support of BJP leader & candidate from Bhuvanagiri Lok Sabha seat, Boora Narsaiah Goud in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district

BJP will win all 80 seats in the state: Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

"Congress manifesto is more for people of Pakistan," says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Sambalpur, Dharmendra Pradhan campaigned for former Padampur MLA and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Bargarh, Pradeep Purohit and BJP assembly candidate for Jharsuguda, Tankadhar Tripathy in Jharsuguda district.

On Sharad Pawar likening PM Modi to Vladimir Putin, Maharashtra Deputy CM & BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis says, " As a result of desperation due to losing they have resorted to abuse. Whenever Modi ji is abused, he registers a bigger win."

Infiltration continuing unabated in West Bengal under TMC rule: Amit Shah at roadshow in Malda

“I feel sorry that our Prime Minister said something like this. Our Islam, our religion never taught us to look at the other religions badly. It always taught us to respect other religions,” says JKNC president Farooq Abdullah on PM Modi’s remarks during a public rally in Rajasthan.

Here's what Congress leader P Chidambaram said reacting to PM Modi's constant attacks on Congress' manifesto

“I feel sorry that our Prime Minister said something like this. Our Islam, our religion never taught us to look at the other religions badly. It always taught us to respect other religions,” says JKNC president Farooq Abdullah on PM Modi’s remarks during a public rally in Rajasthan.

Infiltration continuing unabated in West Bengal under TMC rule: Amit Shah at roadshow in Malda

Mamata Banerjee opposing CAA, not allowing refugees to get citizenship: Amit Shah at Malda roadshow

Here's what BJP president JP Nadda said addressing a public gathering in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh.

Congress will do X-ray of wealth, distribute it to 'select' people: PM Modi

Patna: Former Jehanabad MP Arun Kumar joins BSP, likely to contest polls

PM blatantly violated rules of campaign by attacking a community; EC being partisan by not taking note: Kerala CM Vijayan

Karnataka CM leads protest outside assembly to demand that Centre releases drought relief funds

Won't join Congress, not scared of expulsion, will join BJP again after elections: Eshwarappa

BJP has performed poorly in first phase; people are not getting swayed by hate speeches, says Cong's Supriya Shrinate

Akhilesh is scared to contest Lok Sabha polls that is why he is fielding his brother: UP Dy CM Maurya

Exit polls of first phase show NDA is going to get 25% more seats than what it won in 2019, says TN BJP chief Annamalai

Before 2014, the country witnessed terrorist acts, and bomb blasts. There was an environment of fear. But after 2014, terrorism was brought under control and by 2019, PM Modi ripped the root cause of terrorism in India and removed Article 370 from Kashmir: Yogi Adityanath

Here’s what JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar said on Congress's reaction over PM Modi’s speech

The slogans BJP was raising of '400 paar' and '370 paar' has fallen flat: Mehbooba Mufti

West Bengal: Former cricketer and TMC candidate from Bardhaman–Durgapur, Kirti Azad files his nomination for Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Jharkhand: Union Minister and BJP candidate from Khunti, Arjun Munda files his nomination for Lok Sabha Elections 2024

The manner in which the PM has used objectionable language is not just a coincidence: Shatrughan Sinha

Paschim Bardhamanm, West Bengal: TMC MP and candidate from Asansol, Shatrughan Sinha files his nomination for Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Cut money culture and corruption must stop in Bengal; TMC cannot do it: Amit Shah at poll rally in Karandighi

We have set a target of winning 35 LS seats from West Bengal: Amit Shah at poll rally in Karandighi

Neither Congress nor Mamata Banerjee can dare to interfere with CAA: Amit Shah at Karandighi rally

It’s RJD’s culture to abuse others and do nothing for the society, says Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary on Lalu Yadav.

It is evident that people of Aligarh are going to break every record, and will make a new one this time: Akhilesh Yadav

The problem is Mamata Banerjee doesn't follow any rules and regulations. She believes in corruption and violence, that is why West Bengal is misusing all the Central funds: Kiren Rijiju

BJP announces the candidature of Tashi Gyalson from Ladakh Constituency replacing its current MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal from this seat.

Congress leader Manickam Tagore says that the Wayanad is set for a historic day on the 26th (April).

If you want to free Bengal of violence, stop infiltration in the state, give citizenship to refugees, to stop disrespect of our mothers and sisters as it happened in Sandeshkhali, then there is only one way- make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister: Amit Shah

I have come to ask Mamata Didi, what problem does she have if the Hindu and Buddhist refugees from Bangladesh get citizenship in India: Amit Shah

Watch | PM Modi speaks at rally in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa

Congress thinks that it is bigger than Lord Ram: PM Modi 

Addressing an election rally at Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district, PM Modi slammed Congress, stating the party thinks that it is "bigger than Lord Ram".

Attacking the grand old party, he said, "Congress leaders insulted saints by skipping Ram temple consecration ceremony."

He further said, "Everyone thought Ram temple at Ayodhya will never be built but BJP ensured it was built."

India has moved forward but a lot of work is still left: PM Modi

Addressing an election rally at Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district, PM Modi said, "In the last 10 years, the country has moved forward but a lot of work is still left. Since Vishnu Dev is here, I have to do a lot of work here. Others work for their family, but for me, you are my family. I request you take out time to vote for Modi on May 7."

TMC leader Shatrughan Sinha files nomination from West Bengal's Asansol Lok Sabha seat

TMC leader Shatrughan Sinha on Tuesday filed his nomination from West Bengal's Asansol Lok Sabha seat.

"I see a lot of excitement among people in these elections. The way we worked last year, I am pretty sure that we will make a new record in Asansol under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee," he said after filing the nomination.

'Nobody can harm Modi,' says PM at Chhattisgarh rally

PM Modi on Tuesday said that nobody as can harm him as millions of mothers and countrymen are Modi’s protective shield.

"Congress people say that they will break Modi's head. As long as the mothers and sisters of my country are with me, no one can do anything to Modi. These mothers and sisters are my 'Raksha Kavach'..." he said while speaking at an election rally at Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district.

Here's what Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at poll rally in Jharkhand's Khunti

"The war between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for more than two years. Both of them were firing bombs and missiles towards each other. Thousands of Indian children were there when the war started. Their parents here in India were worried about them... They met PM Modi and asked him to get the children back to India in whichever way possible. How was that possible amid the bombing?... PM Modi picked up the phone and dialled Russian President Putin and Ukraine President Zelenskky and spoke to them. The war was paused for four and a half hours and 22,500 of our children returned back to India..."

(With ANI inputs)

Watch | Priyanka Gandhi speaks at poll rally in Karnataka's Chitradurga

Modi govt waiving loans of 'rich friends': Priyanka Gandhi 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday hit out at the BJP and accused the Modi government of benefiting its "rich friends".

"The BJP government forgives loans of Rs 5.5 lakh crore of its rich friends. Gives away six airports to its rich friends," the Congress general secretary said at poll rally in Karnataka's Chitradurga.

Black money was made white through demonetisation & deposited in BJP's account: Priyanka Gandhi

Slamming BJP for demonetisation, Priyanka Gandhi said on Tuesday said that black money was made white through demonetisation and deposited in BJP's account.

Addressing a poll rally at Karnataka's Chitradurga, she said, "whenever opposition leaders raise the people's voice, it is suppressed."

Here's what PM Modi said at polly rally in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari

"Whenever Congress was in power, it derailed the development. Wherever Congress was in power, violence and corruption reached their peak there. Violence never ended in Northeast when Congress was there (in power). Similarly, Naxalism continued to increase when Congress was in Chhattisgarh. What's the connection between Congress and violence? The answer is corruption. Congress promotes violence to hide its corruption," PM Modi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated by Chhattisgarh BJP President Kiran Singh Deo and other party leaders during a public meeting for Lok Sabha elections, in Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, on Tuesday.

Credit: PTI Photo

Here's what Amit Shah said at election rally in Maharashtra's Akola

"Congress left the country on 11th position in terms of economy and PM Modi brought it to 5th number. If you make him PM for the 3rd time, he will bring India to 3rd position," the Union Home Minister said.