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In response to the Election Commission’s (EC) directive against political parties enrolling voters for post-election schemes, the Congress has expressed its dissatisfaction and raised questions about the BJP’s similar tactic in its successful Chhattisgarh Assembly election campaign. The EC directive was prompted by a complaint from the BJP, alleging the Congress’s “Ghar Ghar Guarantee” outreach program as “corrupt practice amounting to bribery”. Congress spokesperson Gurdeep Singh Sappal responded by highlighting the BJP’s use of “Mahtari Vandan Yojana” in Chhattisgarh, where BJP workers had enrolled potential beneficiaries ahead of last year’s polls, and appealed to the EC for consistency in its approach.

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced its decision to contest the Gurdaspur Lok Sabha seat in Punjab under its own party symbol, ‘takdi,’ or scales, for the first time since 1996. This move marks a significant departure from the SAD’s previous alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has traditionally contested the Gurdaspur seat. The SAD’s decision follows its withdrawal from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in 2020 over the now-repealed farm laws. The party has placed its bet on senior vice president Daljit Singh Cheema as its candidate for Gurdaspur. Cheema has dismissed the BJP’s claims that he is an ‘outsider,’ stating that he has strong ties to the constituency and has previously contested elections there. The BJP, on the other hand, has named local leader Dinesh Singh Babbu as its candidate, a move that Cheema attributes to the ‘negativity’ surrounding the BJP. The Gurdaspur seat has been a stronghold of the BJP, which has fielded Bollywood stars Vinod Khanna and Sunny Deol in the past. However, this time, the party has opted for a local candidate, which Cheema believes is an indication of the BJP’s declining popularity.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing to fulfill his promises and stifling democracy. Kharge claimed that Modi’s slogan of ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas’ (all together, development for all) has turned into ‘sabka satyanash’ (doom for everyone). He alleged that the PM had not delivered on promises of creating 20 crore jobs, returning black money, doubling farmers’ income, and building houses for all families. Kharge also criticized the BJP’s patriotism claims, stating that the party had never fought for the country’s independence and had stolen the Congress’s legacy.

The second round of India’s multi-phase national elections commenced on Friday, with millions of voters casting their ballots. This phase of voting holds great significance for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as it includes several of its strongholds, such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. The outcome of these elections will play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of India for the next five years.

The second phase of India’s general election commenced on Friday, with 160 million people eligible to cast their votes in this phase. The election, which began on April 19 and ends on June 1, will see voters electing 543 members of the Lok Sabha, India’s lower house of parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing off against the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), which includes the Congress Party led by Rahul Gandhi. The focus of the second phase will be on the southern states of Karnataka and Kerala, where the BJP hopes to maintain its stronghold in Karnataka and Gandhi seeks re-election from Wayanad in Kerala.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has penned an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, challenging his campaign speeches that have criticized the Congress party’s ‘Nyay Patra’ initiative. Kharge asserts that the program aims to provide justice to marginalized groups and is not an attack on Hinduism, as Modi has claimed. He accuses Modi of misleading advisors and creating communal divisions in the country.

Congress has released a charge sheet against the 10-year rule of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging a plan to abolish reservations and change the Constitution of India. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy claimed that the BJP’s slogan of ‘Beyond 400’ seats in the upcoming elections is to secure the required numbers for altering the Constitution.

YouTuber Manish Kashyap, who gained prominence for questioning government officials on public issues, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The announcement was made at the party headquarters in Delhi, where BJP MP Manoj Tiwari welcomed Kashyap into the saffron camp. Kashyap’s journey has been marked by controversies and legal cases, including an arrest for allegedly sharing fake videos. However, he has remained a supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his desire to break the cycle of dynastic politics in Bihar. Kashyap had initially planned to contest the Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate from Paschim Champaran but later decided to join the BJP.

Manish Kashyap, a prominent YouTube personality from Bihar, has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today in the presence of BJP leaders Manoj Tiwari and Anil Baluni. Kashyap, who has a strong presence on YouTube with approximately 8.75 million subscribers, had previously announced his intention to contest the Lok Sabha elections from the West Champaran constituency as an independent candidate. However, he has now decided against contesting the elections. There is speculation that Kashyap might be offered a significant responsibility or even a ticket as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) within the party.

In support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates for the upcoming General Elections 2024 in Telangana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other party leaders will be holding public meetings and participating in the nomination process on April 30, 2023. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to address public gatherings in Zaheerabad and Medak, while Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupender Patel will join the nomination filing of Bandi Sanjay Kumar and Karimnagar candidate. BJP legislature party leader A. Maheswar Reddy will also participate in a rally before the filing of nomination papers by Peddapalli candidate G. Srinivas.