The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has nominated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala State president K. Surendran to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Wayanad constituency in Kerala. Surendran expressed confidence in the NDA’s prospects of defeating Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who currently holds the seat, citing anti-incumbency factors and a favorable political climate for the NDA. He also criticized Gandhi for his absence and lack of engagement with the constituency since his election in 2019.
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Former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria praised the BJP government’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism. He highlighted the success of the Balakot airstrike, which was conducted despite heavy protection from Pakistan’s forces and resulted in no Indian losses. Bhadauria emphasized that India will not tolerate terrorism and is prepared to strike at targets wherever they are hiding.
BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal has won the Surat Lok Sabha seat unopposed after candidates from other parties withdrew their nominations. Dalal’s victory marks the beginning of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic victory in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) district unit in Yadgir held a protest against the brutal murder of Hubballi-based student Neha Hiremath, demanding capital punishment for the accused Fayaz. The protest, led by District Unit President Ameenreddy Patil Yalagi, condemned the State government for its handling of the case and alleged indirect abetment of terrorism and love jihad.