The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The complaint alleges that Gandhi has been attempting to incite division between the North and South regions of India during his election campaign speeches. The BJP claims that Gandhi’s actions constitute a conspiracy to create conflict among citizens based on language and province. The party has demanded strict action against Gandhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated his claims that the Congress party intends to redistribute property, alleging that they plan to seize assets for their own gain. However, unlike previous statements, Modi refrained from explicitly stating that the wealth would be distributed among Muslims. He accused the Congress and the opposition-led INDIA bloc of practicing appeasement and failing to address the social and economic progress of Muslims.
The Congress party in Kerala is aiming to use the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a springboard to the 2026 assembly elections. The party is urging voters to support them in all 20 parliamentary constituencies while also campaigning for the 2026 assembly elections. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) won 19 out of 20 seats in the 2019 parliamentary election and is aiming to repeat that success in 2024, with the hope of winning the 2026 assembly elections.
The House of Representatives has approved a bill that could potentially ban or force the sale of TikTok in the United States. The bill, packaged with foreign aid packages to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, has bipartisan support and is expected to be considered by the Senate this week. TikTok has stated its intention to challenge the bill in court if passed, arguing that it violates free speech rights.
Former Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gidugu Rudra Raju has filed his nomination papers for the Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha constituency. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded D. Purandeswari, while G. Srinivas will contest for the YSRCP. In his nomination rally, Raju was accompanied by former Union Minister M.M. Pallam Raju and other Congress leaders. Raju highlighted the development brought by Congress to Rajamahendravaram, including the airport and university. Assembly candidates from various constituencies and Left party members also extended their support.
Mukesh Dalal has secured a landslide victory in the Surat Lok Sabha by-election after all other candidates withdrew their nominations. The BJP candidate was congratulated by party president CR Paatil and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The Congress, which initially had two candidates in the race, was forced to withdraw both after their nominations were invalidated due to irregularities.
Maharashtra’s Sangli Lok Sabha constituency will witness a three-way contest as Congress leader Vishal Patil has defied his party’s directive to withdraw his nomination. Patil will face incumbent MP Sanjaykaka Patil of the BJP and Chandrahar Patil of the Shiv Sena (UBT), part of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Despite requests from the Congress to step down, Patil has refused, leading to potential disciplinary action. The contest has escalated tensions within the opposition alliance, with the Shiv Sena demanding action against Patil’s rebellion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent allegations against the Congress party have ignited a heated controversy. Modi claims that the Congress manifesto intends to seize gold and property from citizens and distribute it to families with more children. This claim, made during a rally in Rajasthan, has drawn a strong response from the Congress.
