The second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections will take place on April 26, with 89 seats across 13 states electing their representatives to the lower house of the parliament. In Karnataka, six Lok Sabha constituencies – Bangalore Rural, Bangalore North, Bangalore Central, Bangalore South, Mandya, and Mysore – will go to polls in this phase.
Posters supporting Robert Vadra’s candidature for the prestigious Amethi Lok Sabha seat have surfaced outside the Congress office, sparking speculation about his potential entry into politics. The posters read, “Amethi ki janta kare pukaar, Robert Vadra abki bar (People of Amethi call for Robert Vadra this time)” and have emerged amid rumors that Rahul Gandhi may also contest from the constituency. Vadra had earlier hinted at joining active politics, citing the desire of the people of Amethi to see him represent them. The Congress has not yet officially announced its candidate for Amethi, a seat it has held for many years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has censured the Congress party over remarks made by its leader Sam Pitroda on inheritance tax. Pitroda had suggested that such a tax could help address wealth inequality in India. The Prime Minister, however, condemned Pitroda’s proposal, accusing the Congress of wanting to “loot people even after death.”
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of waiving off Rs 16 lakh crore in loans for his billionaire friends, terming it an unforgivable act. Gandhi highlighted the missed opportunities to benefit Indians, such as providing gas cylinders at affordable prices, covering army expenses, and offering free education. He affirmed that the country will never forgive Modi for this “crime” and pledged to bring change through Congress governance, focusing on the progress of every Indian.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday criticized the Congress party for supporting individuals who incite violence. During a speech at the Vijay Sankalp Shankhnaad Maharally in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja, Modi stated that Congress has been backing those responsible for spreading violence.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s accusations of ‘wealth distribution’ against the Congress party, claiming that Modi has become panicked. Gandhi asserted that the Congress manifesto is ‘revolutionary’ and has caused Modi to ‘panic.’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party on Tuesday, accusing it of suppressing Hindu religious practices and citing an alleged assault on a shopkeeper for listening to the Hanuman Chalisa chant in Karnataka. Addressing a rally in Rajasthan, Modi claimed that under Congress rule, even listening to the Hanuman Chalisa had become a criminal offense. He also highlighted the ban on Ram Navami processions in the state during Congress governance. Contrasting this with the current BJP dispensation under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Modi praised the crackdown on mafia and criminals, leading to a more peaceful environment.
Amidst ongoing political debates, Indian Overseas Congress chairperson Sam Pitroda has proposed implementing an inheritance tax in India, resembling the system in the United States. However, this suggestion has drawn criticism from the BJP, while Congress has distanced itself from Pitroda’s comments. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has clarified that the party does not endorse Pitroda’s views. Meanwhile, Pitroda has defended Congress’s poll promise of wealth redistribution, emphasizing its benefit for the general public rather than solely the wealthy.
Sam Pitroda, a key aide to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, has issued a clarification over his remarks on inheritance tax, claiming that his statement was twisted to deflect attention from core issues. Pitroda’s comments had drawn criticism from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, who accused him of advocating for an inheritance tax law in the country. However, Pitroda defended his remarks, saying that he was merely emphasizing the need for a policy towards wealth redistribution.
Posters of Robert Vadra, the husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have surfaced outside the party’s office in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The posters bear slogans that read “”. When asked about the matter, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak stated that he had no information on whether Vadra would contest in the upcoming elections, indicating that the decision lies with his brother-in-law, Rahul Gandhi.
