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Bollywood actress and politician Kangana Ranaut, contesting as a BJP candidate from Mandi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, has expressed strong belief in her party’s victory. She emphasized the overwhelming support for the BJP and its saffron wave. Ranaut’s presence has intensified the electoral competition in Mandi, traditionally a Congress stronghold. The constituency has been represented by former chief minister Virbhadra Singh and his family for decades. Congress has nominated Vikramaditya Singh, the son of Virbhadra Singh, to challenge the BJP. Meanwhile, the BJP aims to retain its dominance in Himachal Pradesh, having won all four seats in 2019. The Lok Sabha elections in the state will be held on June 1, along with by-elections for six Assembly seats.

Ram Satpute, the BJP candidate in Solapur, Maharashtra, has alleged that mosques in the area are issuing ‘fatwas’ calling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s defeat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Meanwhile, BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of prioritizing minority rights over those of tribals and Dalits.

The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in India have taken a significant turn, with major political parties engaging in a narrative battle over the fate of democracy and federalism in the country. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Congress party, which together form the INDIA bloc, have joined forces to warn the electorate that this election could be the last chance to protect India’s hard-earned freedom from the threat of a single-party dictatorship.

Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, has shed light on the party’s approach to wealth redistribution in the country. He emphasizes that the policy is not solely aimed at benefitting the super-rich but also the general populace.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the Congress leader, has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks on mangalsutra, a sacred marital necklace worn by Hindu women. During a campaign rally in Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi had stated that the absence of a mangalsutra on a woman’s neck is a symbol of widowhood. In response, Priyanka Gandhi pointed to her own mother, Indira Gandhi, and her grandmother, Kamala Nehru, as examples of strong women who did not wear mangalsutra and yet had fulfilling lives.

On the last day of campaigning for Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hold public meetings and rallies across the country. Modi will address public meetings in Surguja, Chhattisgarh; Sagar and Betul, Madhya Pradesh; and hold a roadshow in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Gandhi will resume campaigning after a brief break due to illness and will address public meetings in Amravati and Solapur, Maharashtra. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will pronounce directions on a batch of pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with VVPATs. Prime Minister Modi also alleged that the Congress attempted to extend reservation benefits based on religion and give them to Muslims.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has alleged that the Congress party attempted to extend reservation on religious grounds and give it to Muslims, and he has accused the party of plotting to seize people’s wealth and distribute it among a select few. Modi made these remarks at an election rally in Tonk on Tuesday, when the country was celebrating Hanuman Jayanti. He also charged that practicing one’s faith is difficult under Congress rule and that even listening to Hanuman Chalisa becomes a crime. The Congress has denied these allegations and is exploring legal options. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh defended Modi, stating that he has never engaged in divisive politics based on religion.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has slammed the Shiv Sena UBT and Congress for derogatory comments made against him. Shinde’s remarks came in response to Aaditya Thackeray’s accusations of stabbing his mentor in the back and cheating Maharashtra. Shinde, during a rally in Pathri, Parbhani, defended himself against the personal attacks, emphasizing that the public will hold them accountable through their votes. He also denounced the UBT and Congress for prioritizing corruption over national interests and criticized them for their online activism instead of ground-level work.

In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will not be repealed and that the Congress party will neither come to power nor succeed in rolling it back. He also criticized the Congress for its alleged involvement in a wealth distribution controversy.

Congress has sent a bill to President Biden’s desk that would ban TikTok unless it divests from its Chinese parent company. The legislation is a shocking crackdown on a social media business, but it comes as lawmakers dawdle on whether to rein in the broader industry or protect Americans’ digital privacy.