India Politics Highlights | YSRCP suspects 'TDP goons' for Jagan Mohan Reddy's stone pelting incident Top Congress leaders finalised more candidates from Punjab, Haryana, Bihar and Delhi at a CEC meeting today. Manish Tewari will fight from Chandigarh while Vikramaditya Singh will take on Kangana Ranaut in Mandi. As polling nears, leaders have taken to relentless campaigning, with PM Modi challenging Congress to bring back Article 370 in Udhampur rally, while Rahul remains determined to root his campaign in line with party manifesto. Gandhi has assured the scrapping of the Agniveer scheme, a proper caste census and waiving off farmer loans. Meanwhile, the contest in Hyderabad has heated up with BJP candidate Latha kicking off her door-to-dorr campaign even as her main opponent, AIMIM's Owaisi, finalised a poll alliance with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu for the Lok Sabha and assembly elections. In a late breaking development, Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy injured in stone pelting incident. Thank you for tracking all the latest political updates only here with DH.
Close-up of injury (L) and Jagan Mohan Reddy getting first aid after being injured during Vijayawada road show
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Top Congress leaders will discuss and decide on the party candidates from Punjab, Haryana, Bihar & Delhi at a CEC meeting today at 4
Sources said the meeting will discuss the candidates and decide on them soon after the screening committees of Punjab, Haryana and Bihar held separate meetings and recommended the list of candidates for the states for the Lok Sabha polls.
AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge said that there is an invisible undercurrent against the BJP in the country and this has prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to organise rallies and roadshows in the run-up to parliamentary elections.
BJP representatives tried to bribe me with chairman post if I take back my nomination: Ex-IAS, All India Forward Bloc candidate from MP's Khajuraho, RB Prajapati alleged
Summary
'During the scrutiny of nomination forms, the INDIA alliance candidate (Samajwadi Party candidate Meera Yadav) from Khajuraho Lok Sabha constituency was disqualified. I too got calls from the representatives of the ruling party (BJP) to take back my nomination, and I was offered a chairman post in one of the state government’s corporations. I have submitted a letter along with the evidence to the Election Commission of India in this matter,' he added.
Former Assam minister and Vice President of the Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF), Chandan Brahma, joined the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL)
RJD Manifesto Release | Will implement Old Pension Scheme and provide special status to Bihar, promises Tejashwi Yadav ahead of polls
"If our I.N.D.I.A. alliance is voted to power, we will give government jobs to one crore youth across the country...Today unemployment is our biggest enemy and BJP people did not talk about this, they had promised to give 2 crore jobs but we do what we say and will give 1 crore jobs."
From 15th August, people will start getting freedom from unemployment. If our Govt comes to power, the process of providing jobs will start from 15th August. On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, we will provide Rs 1 lakh to our sisters belonging to the poor household, every year. We will provide gas cylinders at Rs 500," he added on release of 'Parivartan Patra'
Tukde tukde, appeasement and Mughal mindset gang can never do welfare of Bihar and the country: BJP Union Minister Giriraj Singh
Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), a constituent of the BJP-led NDA's Trichy Lok Sabha candidate, P Senthilnathan holds road show in constituency
"Campaigning is going very good. As I mentioned earlier also, people are longing for a candidate for parliament from the local area, from the same constituency which has been lagging for almost 26 years," he said.
NDA won't get absolute majority this time: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
AIMIM chief and party's sitting MP from Hyderabad, Asaduddin Owaisi holds door-to-door canvassing in Falkanuma area, Hyderabad
WATCH | DMK candidate from Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur S Murasoli campaigns in a horse cart
Rahul Gandhi to address public meetings today at Bastar in Chhattisgarh at 1 pm and at Sakoli in Maharashtra at 4 pm
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DMDK leader LK Sudhish holds campaign in support of Cuddalore Lok Sabha candidate Sivakolundu
Kejriwal being tortured at the behest of GOI and PM Modi; Action being taken to break his morale...Three-time CM of Delhi not allowed to meet wife face-to-face: AAP MP Sanjay Singh
"When the wife of Arvind Kejriwal applied to meet him, she was told that you cannot meet him face-to-face but through a window. Why such inhuman behaviour... This inhuman act has been done just to humiliate and discourage the CM. I am saying with full responsibility that even the dreaded criminals are allowed to meet in the barrack, but a three-time CM of Delhi is allowed to meet his wife through a window having a glass in between," he said.
People of Bihar have seen the case of UP, that only a double-engine government can truly develop the state: Chirag Paswan
Tore a copy of CAA in Parliament because its is unconstitutional; we continue to be against CAA: Owaisi
Congress is spreading disinformation... I said will remove those religious structures which are on the government's land; won't let the basic identity of Devbhoomi be changed: Uttarakhand CM
Lalu Prasad's family should first reveal how much land they will take in the name of providing employment to 1 crore people: Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary
BJP candidate from Hyderabad constituency Madhavi Latha holds door-to-door election campaign, in Uppuguda area
Nitish Kumar has been hijacked; PM should tell 1 promise he fulfilled for Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav
If a survey conducted among women, more than 90% will say PM Modi preferred choice and they truly love him: BJP candidate from Dakshina Kannada, Captain Brijesh Chowta
"I requested all women of Dakshina Kannada to run a campaign called 'Nari Shakti...Tomorrow PM Modi is going to come to Mangalore and we will see a large number of women coming and saying 'Thank you Modi ji' for the work he has done..," he added.
BJP's scheme is to sell the country to his friends, what will happen to farmers, young people if all is owned by Adani Ambani: Priyanka Gandhi in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand
"The only question concerning you is 'what change did these 10 years of NDA bring in my life'?" Gandhi tells voters. She asserts that the biggest attack in current times is on voter awareness because of sold out media.
Priyanka Gandhi says that PM comes on stage and talks about big tourism schemes, but there's nothing on ground for common man.
Modi left farmers on road until UP elections approached, alleges Priyanka Gandhi in Ramnagar
'Iss baar Modi ki nahi Janta ki sarkaar': Priyanka Gandhi in Ramnagar
The biggest proof of faith in Hinduism is 'sacrifice', says Priyanka getting emotions high after a speech rooted in manifesto promises
I placed my father's body in front of my mother when I was 19. I understand martyrdom and sacrifice.
No matter how much they abuse my family, insult my martyred father, we remain silent because they do not understand our struggle.
We remain silent because we have faith and true devotion for this country in our hearts.
We don't have to entangle ourselves in manifesto promises but walk ahead along with PM Modi, says Kangana in Mandi
This is not Kawasi Lakhma or Congress' election, this election is of Adivasis of Bastar, whose reservation will also go away if Modi wins:Bastar Congress LS Candidate Kawasi Lakhma
If GST is repealed, a tractor that costs 8 lakh will cost 6 lakh, he says.
Promises to get rail in Bastar the first thing if he wins.
I will take this fight of Adivasis to Delhi, he says.
Rahul Gandhi addresses rally in Bastar that goes to poll in first phase on April 19
Modi tried to change Adivasi, they call you Van-vaasi, says Rahul Gandhi in Bastar
"Adivasi signifies original owners of jal-jungle jameen, long before any other power came. Who say Adivasi, they believe that jal-jungle-jameen is your right. But those who call you Vanvaasi believe that that you should stay in Jungle. They attack your culture, history," says Rahul Gandhi in Bastar.
'Jungles are reducing day by day because of Modiji giving it all to Adani, Ambani. They don't want you tor children to study, get employed. We do,' says Rahul Gandhi in Bastar.
When there was no oxygen, dead bodies were piling in front hospitals during Covid, Modiji wanted you bang utensils: Rahul Gandhi
'Brozgaari, Mehangai, Bhaagidaari' ; these are issues of the common people, but does any media show this? asks Rahul in Bastar
What message did PM Modi give to India's adivasis by not allowing President Murmu to come to Ayodhya, asks Rahul Gandhi
In India, 22 people own as much wealth as the rest of India and Modiji just keeps making these 22 friends richer, alleges Rahul Gandhi in Bastar
We are bringing an end to 'thekedaari system' in public sector, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul wooing women voters with Mahalaxmi scheme and promise of 50 percent reservation in all Public sector jobs
TMC releases viral video of Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury allegedly assaulting a TMC worker
In a stinging caption to the video, the TMC said, "SHEER DISPLAY OF HOOLIGANISM BY ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY Your thuggery in Baharampur won't go unnoticed. Your fear of losing elections is pretty evident from your actions. But using muscle power to intimidate our workers won't help you in anyway! SHAME!"
In another tweet, they added, "Seems like some things never change, huh? @adhirrcinc is clearly stuck in his hooligan past. In broad daylight, this Congress MP was caught red-handed, violently pushing our party worker. And guess what? The CCTV footage has recorded this shameful act for all to see. Is this the kind of leadership Baharampur deserves? SHAME!"
Punjab: SAD announces 1st list of 7 candidates for LS polls; Prem Singh Chandumajra from Anandpur Sahib, Daljit Singh Cheema from Gurdaspur
'When the Congress got an opportunity (to run the government), they misused it. Congress got an opportunity to rule for a long time, they never respected the time which was given to them. They never respected the opportunity which was given to them and that is why development and prosperity stopped': J P Nadda at an election rally in Chumoukedima, Nagaland
'This fight is not just for the Congress party. Congress has been alive for more than 100 years, and every effort is being made to finish it, but it will not die and will move forward. We have to save the Constitution and democracy of this country': Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge at Delhi press conference
BSP chief Mayawati calls out Congress dismal track record in securing Dalit and tribal rights at a rally in Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Uncertainty around whether Mian Altaf, NC candidate from Anantnag in J&K, will contest; could withdraw for health reasons
National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah Saturday said Gujjar leader Mian Altaf was still the party's candidate from Anantnag Rajouri Parliamentary constituency amid reports that he was not keeping well.
"We have not heard about it. If he had taken such a decision, then he would have informed us. Now that you have raised it, we will find out about it," Abdullah told reporters here.
He said Altaf is the party's first choice for the seat "and unless we won't hear from his mouth, he will be our party's face."
"We will see what has to be done. Media reports are not always true, sometimes they are wrong. As I said, unless I won't hear it from Altaf that he won't be able to contest citing health issues, I won't be able to comment on it," he said.
The party vice president said if Altaf does not contest then the party will hold consultations over it.
Congress CEC meets to discuss candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh
You'll be surprised to know that 22 people in the country have the exact wealth as the 70 crore people in the country have. PM Modi helps those 22 people all day long. Unemployment is spreading, people will tell you in every state that the main issues are unemployment, inflation and participation. Have you ever seen the media talking about unemployment, inflation and participation? They'll show you, PM Modi, sometimes taking a flight, going deep into the ocean, offering prayer in a temple."
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a public meeting in Bastar
BJP Hyderabad Lok Sabha candidate Madhvi Latha kicks of her election campaign for the upcoming general polls
'We have promised to give Rs 1 lakh per year to the eldest woman of a family. This is our guarantee. This is not Modiji's hollow guarantee': Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Uttarakhand's Roorkee
'We held discussions for 7-8 seats (in Punjab). In a day or two, we will announce our list of candidates': Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring after CEC meeting
We invited Congress for the 'pran pratishtha' ceremony (of Ayodhya's Ram Temple), but they didn't even attend that. Congress cannot protect our centers of pride. Meanwhile, PM Modi not only built the Ram Temple but also the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
Union Home Minister Amit Shah at a public gathering in Rajasthan's Alwar
'Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi were the CMs of Bihar for 15 years, but how many jobs did they provide?': Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's promise to provide 1 crore jobs
AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar rubbishes reports of BRS leader K Kavitha allegedly "threatening" Aurobindo Pharma Promoter Sharath Chandra Reddy
Former RJD MP Ashfaque Karim joins JD(U).
Rahul Gandhi makes a series of promises at rally in Maharashtra — from scrapping Agniveer, to waiving off farmer loans to conducting the caste census
BJP to release its manifesto for Lok Sabha polls on Sunday at party headquarters in Delhi, PM Modi to be present
They (Congress) cannot get even two seats. A minimum of 26-27 seats will be won by the JD-S and BJP alliance: H D Kumaraswamy on Karnataka prospects
BJP is afraid of INDIA bloc and its candidates: Farooq Abdullah
No one can run the government from jail. As per jail manuals, if any paper comes in or goes out of jail, then the jailer takes a look at it ... then where is confidentiality?... They are putting India's Constitution at stake: BJP National Secretary Om Prakash Dhankar on why they are demanding Arvind Kejriwal's resignation
This is election season, quitting and joining keep happening. What is new about it?: Tejashwi Yadav on RJD leader Ahmad Ashfaque Karim quitting
BJP leader Satendra Shishodia apologises to people of Noida after Amit Shah fails to make an appearance
Be it Muslim or Hindu, he (Asaduddin Owaisi) holds no regard for women. He will not let women progress. As long as there are such politicians in politics, women will never progress...: BJP Hyderabad candidate Madhavi Latha
Electricity, water and bus ride subsidies to continue in Delhi: an individual being in jail as per due process of law does not affect government schemes: Lt Governor VK Saxena
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal had promised the public of Delhi that he will not let the works of people in Delhi stop - regardless of being inside or outside the jail...Those who used to say that they would not let the government run from jail, have conceded defeat. They have accepted that the work in Delhi won't stop, Kejriwal government will run from jail...
Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and state BJP chief and party's candidate from Coimbatore constituency, K Annamalai hold a roadshow in Coimbatore.
Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin campaigns for the party's sitting MP and candidate from Central Chennai, Dayanidhi Maran
Who is Himanta Biswa Sarma to question my devotion and faith towards Lord Ram. Our faith in Lord Ram is the right of every Indian citizen. Now, the BJP has come forward to give the certificate? The BJP neither belongs to any religion nor to any God. The party that takes votes in the name of God do not have faith in God
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi at Sivasagar, Assam
Glimpse of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's roadshow in West Bengal's Cooch Behar
Under PM Modi, we are overcoming our flaws and weaknesses: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
If PM Modi has said that this will not happen, then he should expel the BJP leader who said that they will change Constitution if they win 400 seats: Congress's Kanhaiya Kumar
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visits Kalighat Kali temple
Congress finalises some candidates for 4 states, including Punjab, Himachal PradeshCongress finalises some candidates for 4 states, including Punjab, Himachal Pradesh
BRS leader K Chandrashekar Rao addresses a public meeting in Telangana's Chevella.
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy injured in stone pelting incident during Vijayawada road show; YSRCP suspects 'TDP goons'