Results for: Lok Sabha Elections

Smriti Irani, the BJP MP for Amethi, has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his brother-in-law Robert Vadra, claiming that she has done more work in the constituency in five years than Gandhi did in 15. Irani’s remarks come after Vadra sparked speculation that he may contest the Amethi seat, which has been a Congress stronghold for decades. Gandhi, who is contesting from Kerala’s Wayanad, has not yet announced whether he will also contest from Amethi. The Amethi seat will vote in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 20.

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, NCP leader Rohit Pawar criticized the rival faction of the party, led by his uncle Ajit Pawar, and predicted its disintegration after the results. Pawar also shared an anecdote about his children’s loyalty to their grandfather, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, during the party split last year. Additionally, the Torne family of Indapur showcased their possession of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Ambedkar’s walking stick to NCP candidate Supriya Sule, while Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar attended the nomination filing of Shiv Sena candidate Shrirang Barne in Maval.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has expressed confidence in the party’s ability to win 15-20 seats out of 28 in Karnataka in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He emphasized the people’s desire for change and the importance of addressing issues such as employment, inflation, and support for the poor. Kharge also criticized the BJP for focusing solely on winning elections rather than serving the country.

A study by CSDS-Lokniti analyzed 150 campaign songs and 52 print advertisements released by the Congress and BJP in preparation for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. BJP songs focused on pride and patriotism, highlighting India’s relations with China and Pakistan, while Congress songs criticized the government’s policies and called for accountability. BJP songs had a strong religious connotation, with nearly 72% mentioning religious themes, while only 10% of Congress songs did. BJP songs focused more on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while Congress songs emphasized the party. The study also found that the BJP invested more in digital media, spending over ₹17 crore on Google ads, compared to the Congress’s ₹13 crore. The Congress’s print ads highlighted issues but lacked a clear vision, while BJP’s ads focused on achievements and used statistics to support claims.

The Congress party has announced its candidates for the Faridkot and Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha seats in Punjab. Amarjit Kaur Sahoke will contest from Faridkot, replacing incumbent MP Mohammad Sadiq. Yamini Gomar will contest from Hoshiarpur. With this announcement, the Congress has now declared candidates for eight of the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab.

Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup, and tennis player Rohan Bopanna were among the prominent personalities who received Padma awards from President Droupadi Murmu. The Election Commission of India formed a task force to monitor the impact of heat wave conditions on voter turnout in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Heavy rainstorms in southern China claimed four lives and left ten others missing. Sajad Gani Lone and Altaf Bukhari joined forces to challenge Omar Abdullah in the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi’s campaign in Bengaluru South coincided with Union Minister Amit Shah’s roadshow in the same constituency.

The BJP has filed a complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of making false claims about a rise in poverty in the country. The BJP claimed that Gandhi’s statements are unsubstantiated and aimed at creating a division between North and South India. The EC has assured the BJP that it will take strict action in this matter.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao expressed confidence in the party’s ability to win a majority of seats in Telangana during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He highlighted the party’s target of winning 8-10 seats and criticized the Congress government’s performance, stating that its failure to fulfill promises has led to widespread disenchantment among the public.

The Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) has announced its three Lok Sabha candidates from the Capital. However, the announcement has been met with protests from a section of workers who are challenging the candidature of Udit Raj. Protesters have raised slogans against Raj, criticizing his past affiliation with the BJP.

Upcoming elections to elect the mayor and deputy mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) are facing significant hurdles due to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) being in force for the Lok Sabha elections. The MCD requires permission from both the Election Commission of India (ECI) and L-G VK Saxena to hold the election, but approvals are currently pending.