Entrepreneur-turned-politician Tangella Uday Srinivas, representing the Jana Sena Party (JSP), has submitted his nomination papers for the Kakinada Lok Sabha constituency. The 38-year-old candidate will face off against incumbent Congress MP M.M. Pallam Raju and YSRCP’s Ch. Sunil Kumar. JSP president Pawan Kalyan accompanied Mr. Uday Srinivas in the nomination rally, garnering support from thousands of enthusiastic attendees.
Speculations abound about Robert Vadra’s potential candidacy in Amethi as posters advocating for him emerge amidst Smriti Irani’s comments and Congress leadership’s deliberations. The posters, carrying the slogan “Amethi ki janata kare pukar, Robert Vadra abki baar,” link to Vadra’s recent remarks expressing confidence in Amethi’s support. Both Congress and BJP leaders weigh in on the situation, with Congress attributing the posters to a conspiracy and BJP suggesting they reflect the aspirations of Congress workers. The upcoming Lok Sabha elections will see Amethi vote in its fifth phase on May 20th.
Despite a scorching heatwave, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance held a two-hour public rally in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. The rally saw NCP (SP) leaders, including Jayant Patil and Rohini Khadse, file nominations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Rohini Khadse, who is contesting against her sister-in-law Raksha Khadse, emphasized fighting against the BJP’s ideology and addressing issues such as farmer welfare and unemployment. The rally highlighted the ongoing political battles in Maharashtra, where family ties and political differences intersect.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari fainted while addressing an election rally in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district on Wednesday. However, he later recovered and completed his speech. Gadkari attributed his fainting spell to the heat and thanked his supporters for their concern.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the opposition I.N.D.I.A bloc for not yet deciding on a prime ministerial face for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Modi stated that the opposition is considering a one-year prime minister formula due to their inability to reach a consensus. In other election news, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will contest the Lok Sabha polls from Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj constituency. Additionally, former BJP MLA KP Nanjundi has joined the Congress party after resigning from the BJP in April.
During a rally for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi outlined a series of promises aimed at improving the lives of millions of Indians. Key among these were initiatives to create wealth, address social injustices, and strengthen the economy. Gandhi pledged that if the INDIA alliance is elected, they would work towards creating ‘lakhpatis’ (individuals with a net worth of 1 lakh rupees) and significantly enhance the nation’s economic landscape.
The high-octane campaigning for the second phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections concluded on Wednesday evening, marking the commencement of a 48-hour silence period. Polling is scheduled for April 26 in 88 constituencies across 12 states and Union Territories, including the remaining part of the Outer Manipur constituency. A total of 1206 candidates from 12 states and UTs, along with 4 candidates from the Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituency, will contest in this phase. The first phase of polling covered 102 constituencies of 21 states and union territories.
Senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel is contesting the Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha seat in Chhattisgarh for the third time, aiming to redeem his political standing after the party’s loss in the 2023 Assembly election. Despite the Congress’s modest performance in previous Lok Sabha elections in the state, the party is banking on Baghel’s experience and appeal to boost its prospects in the upcoming polls.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has emphasized the importance of his party’s performance in the West Bengal Lok Sabha elections for the future of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA). Addressing a rally, Banerjee expressed confidence that the BJP will be defeated and a democratic and secular government will be formed in Delhi. He criticized the Congress and CPI(M), accusing them of working against the TMC and aiding the BJP.
The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh have become a battleground, with the BJP aiming for a clean sweep and the Congress putting up a strong resistance. In 2019, the BJP won 28 out of 29 seats, but this time, the Congress is giving Nakul Nath the responsibility to hold the Chhindwara fort. The BJP, however, is determined to secure all 29 seats. Apart from Chhindwara, Rajgarh is another interesting contest, with Digvijaya Singh facing Rodmal Naagar. The BJP is also facing challenges in Morena, Mandla, and Dhar, where the Congress and other parties are giving tough competition.
