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The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) has released its manifesto, emphasizing initiatives to halt the ‘loot’ of Maharashtra, create jobs, and provide farm loan waivers. The manifesto aims to bring economic opportunities to the state by establishing a financial city within Maharashtra and minimizing migration by creating jobs at the district level. Farm loan waivers, revised crop insurance conditions, free GST on agricultural equipment and seeds, and the implementation of MSP as recommended by the Swaminathan Committee report are among the key promises made in the manifesto.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari collapsed on Thursday while addressing an election rally in Maharashtra during a live broadcast on his social media accounts. He was carried away for first aid but returned to complete his speech, attributing the incident to discomfort from the extreme heat. The incident highlights the ongoing heat wave impacting India, with temperatures reaching record highs and an alert issued for Mumbai. The heat wave has contributed to lower voter turnout in the first phase of the ongoing general election, leading the Election Commission of India to implement measures to mitigate its effects in the remaining six phases.

A video showing a man throwing ink at an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and being apprehended by police has resurfaced online. However, this incident is not recent and is unrelated to the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The event actually occurred during the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections, involving a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader named Sunil Khambe.

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.

As elections approach in Karnataka and Maharashtra, several districts in both states are facing severe drought, with villagers in Baramati, Maharashtra, relying on tankers for water. Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt made a stunning appearance at the premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi,’ alongside Mrunal Thakur and her family. Political economy, inheritance tax, and wealth surveys were the focus of ‘Newstrack,’ while ‘To The Point’ addressed the controversy surrounding PM Modi’s ‘mangalsutra’ remark. Additionally, India Today’s Milan Sharma explores the political landscape in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat ahead of the second phase of Lok Sabha polls.

This breaking news reports that Ajit Pawar’s wife, Sunetra, has been cleared of any involvement in the alleged Rs 25,000 crore bank scam. The developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, who recently joined the BJP after a long association with the Congress, is vigorously campaigning for the BJP candidate in the Nanded Lok Sabha seat. In an interview, Chavan said he was not afraid of any investigation agencies and faced many challenges in the Congress.

The fourth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will take place on May 13 in various states across India, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. A total of 10 states and Union Territories will participate in this phase of voting, covering 176 constituencies. The counting of votes will be held on June 4 for all 545 constituencies. Key constituencies to watch in this phase include Chittoor, Guntur, Visakhapatnam, Begusarai, Darbhanga, Srinagar, Dewas, Indore, Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Berhampur, Adilabad, Hyderabad, Etawah, Hardoi, Asansol, and Bardhaman Durgapur. Prominent candidates in the fray include Y S Sharmila, Giriraj Singh, Mirza Sajad Hussain Beigh, Anil Firojiya, Sujay Vikhe Patil, and Shatrughan Sinha. The Election Commission of India has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the elections, and voters are encouraged to exercise their franchise to strengthen democracy.

In Maharashtra, seven individuals have been arrested for killing a 38-year-old man due to an ongoing feud. The incident occurred as the victim was riding his two-wheeler when he was pursued and shot by the accused. A separate case has led to the arrest of a 61-year-old murder accused who had been evading apprehension for 34 years. The accused in this case had been involved in a stabbing and killing that took place in 1990.

The second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra is scheduled for April 26, with voting in eight constituencies: Buldhana, Akola, Amravati, Wardha, Yavatmal – Washim, Hingoli, Nanded, and Parbhani. Nanded, traditionally a Congress stronghold, will be keenly watched, especially with former Congress leader Ashok Chavan now aligning with the BJP. Amravati will also be a key battleground, with the BJP and the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) fielding strong candidates against the Congress.