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.
Results for: Lok Sabha Elections 2019
In Haryana, law enforcement agencies have confiscated a significant amount of contraband and illicit substances since the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) on March 16th in preparation for the Lok Sabha elections. These seizures include 344 unlicensed firearms, 633 cartridges, and various forms of contraband worth over ₹23 crore. This includes ₹8.17 crore worth of alcohol, ₹8.02 crore worth of narcotics, ₹4 crore in unaccounted-for cash, ₹1.73 crore worth of precious metals, and ₹1.33 crore worth of other illegal items. Additionally, police have been directed to step up vigilance at interstate borders to prevent the entry of illicit liquor into the state.
In preparation for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Gautam Buddh Nagar, all liquor stores in Noida and Greater Noida will be closed for 48 hours, starting from 6 pm on Wednesday, April 24th. This measure is being implemented to maintain law and order during the voting process and ensure a fair and peaceful election. Any violation of this order may result in severe legal consequences, including penalties or imprisonment.
Congress leader Nilesh Kumbhani is likely to join the BJP after his nomination for the Lok Sabha election was rejected. The BJP won its first Lok Sabha seat in Surat after Mukesh Dalal was declared elected unopposed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress of conspiring to snatch people’s wealth and distribute it among a select few.
BJP candidate Madhavi Latha has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, alleging that he expressed support for beef consumption. This complaint stems from a video on social media showing Owaisi greeting a butcher in Hyderabad’s Old City and saying, “Rehan beef shop zindabad.” Owaisi’s remarks have sparked controversy and drawn criticism from BJP leaders, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calling them “indecent.” Meanwhile, an FIR has been filed against BJP’s Hyderabad Lok Sabha candidate Kompella Madhavi Latha for allegedly directing an imaginary arrow at a mosque during a Ram Navami procession.