Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized the Congress for spreading falsehoods about the BJP doing away with reservations. He reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has guaranteed that reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) will not be scrapped as long as the BJP is in power.
House Republicans’ efforts to pass border security measures face an uphill battle in the Democrat-controlled Senate, despite GOP attempts to leverage foreign aid packages. Speaker Mike Johnson’s office suggests that meaningful border policy changes require the election of former President Trump in 2024. House Republicans have passed multiple border security bills that have been ignored by the Senate, highlighting the partisan divide on the issue. Johnson’s office maintains that Democrats have proposed politically motivated measures that fail to address the border crisis effectively.
Congress leader Sachin Pilot criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign speeches, alleging that they aimed to incite communal tensions to divert attention from electoral setbacks. He questioned the Election Commission’s impartiality and accused the BJP of undermining constitutional institutions. Pilot also condemned Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for his behavior towards Rahul Gandhi, calling it unbecoming of a constitutional post holder.
BJP alleges appeasement politics and poor law and order maintenance in Karnataka, specifically citing the government’s response to a recent student murder. The BJP claims to have fulfilled all 295 elements of its 2019 Lok Sabha election manifesto.
PM Modi’s election campaign focused on criticizing the Congress manifesto, while Amit Shah addressed corruption and infiltration issues in West Bengal. Telugu Desam Party’s Lok Sabha candidate, Dr. Chandrasekhar, has emerged as one of the wealthiest candidates with assets worth nearly Rs 5,800 crore. In the world of sports, S Badrinath and Aaron Finch have shared their views on potential candidates for the Indian and Australian teams for the T20 World Cup.
Congress, BSP, and other parties hold rallies and campaigns ahead of elections in various Indian states, including West Bengal, Jharkhand, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Rajasthan, and Tripura. High-profile figures such as Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Champai Soren, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mayawati, S Jaishankar, and Narendra Modi participate in these events to connect with voters and garner support for their candidates.
The TikTok ban is back on the table in the Senate, and it could get a vote soon. Additionally, the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) is gaining traction as a potential comprehensive privacy regulation bill for the US. This episode covers the latest developments in tech-related bills moving through Congress, including the TikTok ban and the APRA. There’s also a discussion on the impact of AI on Hollywood, featuring interviews with filmmakers and co-founders of Wonder Dynamics, Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic.
Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has alleged that the Congress party intends to implement Sharia law and redistribute people’s property if it wins the upcoming election. Speaking at an election rally in Amroha, Adityanath claimed that the Congress’ manifesto expresses such intentions. He also asserted that terrorism has been eradicated in India under the Modi government and that a vote for the BJP and its allies will ensure its continued elimination.
The political battle in Kerala has intensified, with leaders from the Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI) exchanging accusations. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged that Rahul Gandhi has been absent during crucial political developments in the country, while Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Vadra have accused Vijayan of collusion with the BJP. Vijayan’s remarks come after Gandhi questioned why Vijayan has not faced action from central investigation agencies for alleged scandals involving his government.
The Congress party has announced its intention to pursue legal remedies after the Election Commission of India failed to act on its complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his ‘redistribution of wealth’ remarks. The party has accused the prime minister of making hate speeches and targeting a particular religious community. The complaint was filed after Mr. Modi claimed at a rally that the Congress manifesto promised ‘redistribution’ of wealth after conducting a survey.
