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Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly neglecting Himachal Pradesh during its time of need, highlighting his failure to visit or provide financial assistance following the devastating 2023 rains. She also criticized the central government’s policies, pointing to the Agniveer scheme as an example of rising inflation and unemployment. The Congress, she promised, would repeal the Agniveer scheme and implement various welfare measures, including a monthly stipend for women and guaranteed minimum support prices for farmers.

Despite facing electoral setbacks, the Congress party has launched an aggressive campaign in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, framing the battle as a fight to protect democracy and the Constitution. Countering allegations of Muslim appeasement, the Congress has highlighted issues of reservation, unemployment, and economic inequality. With each side claiming victory, the final outcome remains uncertain, but the Congress has managed to create a perception that it is still in contention.

Seven electoral districts in Delhi prepare for the sixth phase of India’s parliamentary elections on May 25th. This phase of the 2024 General Elections unfolds amidst the controversial arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal regarding an alleged liquor policy scam. Kejriwal’s subsequent release on bail has polarized opinions across the nation. In this charged political climate, Delhi’s voters navigate questions about the fairness of Kejriwal’s arrest, the prospects of his Aam Aadmi Party, and the likelihood of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party securing a sweeping victory. The Hindu delves into these questions and explores the sentiments of Delhi’s electorate.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has revealed the party’s strategy to contest fewer seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha election, aiming to keep the INDIA bloc united and defeat the BJP. He emphasized that this decision does not reflect under-confidence, but rather a compromise to ensure the victory of the collective opposition while accommodating parties with local strengths. Kharge also stressed that every state has a distinct alliance arrangement tailored to its political landscape and reiterated the shared goal of opposing the BJP’s ideology.

Despite the urgency of climate action, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress have largely ignored the issue in their electoral platforms. This omission is particularly glaring given India’s vulnerability to climate impacts and the global consensus on the need for immediate action. The reluctance to engage with climate change stems from the perceived political cost of ambitious climate policies, which may alienate powerful industrial constituencies and disrupt the status quo. However, the absence of detailed climate action plans in political manifestos sends a disheartening message to educated, middle-class voters who are increasingly concerned about environmental issues. The challenge for India is to bridge the gap between electoral politics and climate policy, requiring a shift in political calculations and a more active role for the media and civil society in driving a narrative that places environmental sustainability at the heart of India’s development agenda.

The Congress has strongly condemned the defacing of posters of party president Mallikarjun Kharge in Kolkata. The party’s general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal has issued a stern warning, calling it an act of gross indiscipline. The incident has sparked a political crisis within the West Bengal Congress, with state chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury questioning the loyalty of Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee to the opposition alliance. Kharge has asserted that Banerjee remains an ally, but Chowdhury has expressed his disagreement.

Tamil Nadu Congress chief K. Selvaperunthagai has urged party cadres to strive to regain power in the state to gain political respect from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the leader of the alliance of which it is a part. Selvaperunthagai’s appeal comes more than three weeks after polling for the 39 parliamentary seats in Tamil Nadu ended. The Congress has been a junior partner in the DMK-led alliance since it decided to fight the Lok Sabha elections alone a decade ago and polled just 4.37% of the votes. The party is now struggling to maintain its presence in the state and is being challenged by other parties such as the Naam Tamilar Katchi, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and the Pattali Makkal Katchi.

In a heartfelt speech in Raebareli, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi urged the people to extend the same love and affection to her son, Rahul Gandhi, as they had shown her. Rahul Gandhi is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Raebareli against the BJP’s Dinesh Pratap Singh. Sonia Gandhi expressed her gratitude for the support she had received as an MP in Raebareli for two decades, stating that it was the greatest asset of her life. Recalling her family’s long history and deep connection to the region, she emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of the people and fighting against injustice. During the rally, Rahul Gandhi promised that a government would be formed on June 4th, and that 8,500 rupees would be credited into the bank accounts of millions of families on July 4th, with more payments to follow in the subsequent months. He also expressed confidence that the Congress will emerge victorious, with Narendra Modi accepting defeat and not retaining his position as Prime Minister.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has declared that he would ensure equal development for both Amethi and Rae Bareli if his party wins the Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a rally in Rae Bareli alongside Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Gandhi emphasized that his party’s commitment to balanced development extended to both constituencies. He reiterated the party’s promise of providing a monthly stipend of Rs. 8,500 to each youth and reversing the Agniveer scheme.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set a target of winning over 400 seats in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The party has allied with various regional parties in different states to contest the polls, aiming to retain Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a third term. The BJP faces competition from the Indian National Congress (INC) and other regional parties, with key battles expected in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Maharashtra.