Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged eligible voters to come forward in large numbers and participate in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. He emphasized the importance of every vote and its significance for a vibrant and flourishing democracy. PM Modi also specifically requested women and young voters to actively participate in the election process.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence in the continued growth of the Indian stock market, stating that it will reach new heights after the ongoing Lok Sabha elections conclude on June 4th. The Prime Minister highlighted the pro-entrepreneurship policies and sustained economic reforms implemented by his government over the past decade. He emphasized the increasing participation of young investors, encouraging them to embrace risk-taking as they gain experience. PM Modi cited the stellar performance of public sector undertakings (PSUs), such as Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), as evidence of the positive impact of these policies. He dismissed opposition attempts to instill fear among workers, pointing to HAL’s impressive financial results as an example of the government’s commitment to supporting businesses.
May 14th marks a day brimming with significant events. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will file his nomination in Varanasi, while Kangana Ranaut and Anurag Thakur will do the same in Himachal Pradesh. The Supreme Court will hear crucial cases related to religious conversion in Uttar Pradesh. Political figures across Delhi and Maharashtra will face court proceedings. Additionally, the Cannes Film Festival and Google I/O developer conference will commence, and Google will launch its Pixel 8a smartphone.
Hyderabad police have imposed traffic restrictions for the next two days due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the city. PM Modi will arrive in Hyderabad on Tuesday night and stay at the Raj Bhavan. On Wednesday, he will address public meetings in Vemulawada and Warangal as part of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 campaign.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday clarified the party’s stance on taxation, countering criticism from PM Modi and other BJP leaders. He emphasized that the phrase ‘inheritance tax’ is not included in the Congress manifesto, dismissing allegations made by the prime minister. Chidambaram outlined the party’s promises to enhance transparency, equity, and clarity in tax administration, maintain stable personal income tax rates for five years, and reduce the tax burden on MSMEs. He also pledged to eliminate the ‘cess’ system implemented by the Modi government and provide significant tax relief to shopkeepers and retail businesses. Chidambaram urged the prime minister to engage in discussions on the actual issues addressed in the Congress manifesto,而不是想象中的对手。
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in rallies in Uttar Pradesh as part of the Lok Sabha election preparations. Pragya Thakur, a key figure in the Malegaon Blast case, is expected to appear in court. Several major companies, including Tech Mahindra and Nestle India, will release their quarterly financial reports. Additional significant events include the filing of nomination papers by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Reddy and a rally by Home Minister Amit Shah in Odisha. Furthermore, the results of the JEE Main 2024 exam are anticipated to be announced.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of reducing the quota for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Karnataka by including Muslim castes in the same category, and claimed that the party plans to replicate this model across the country. Modi made these allegations at an election rally in Madhya Pradesh on April 24, dubbing Congress as the “biggest enemy of the OBCs.” He alleged that Congress had previously provided reservation based on religion, which is prohibited by the Indian Constitution. Modi claimed that Congress has again provided reservation on the basis of religion in Karnataka by including all Muslim castes with the OBCs, depriving the OBC community of a significant portion of their quota. He accused Congress of playing a “dangerous game” that will harm future generations and labeled the party as the “biggest enemy of the OBCs.”
JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO Jamie Dimon lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration in India, highlighting the country’s advancements in technology, finance, education, and infrastructure. He praised Modi’s reforms, particularly the implementation of a unified indirect tax system and the efforts to reduce bureaucracy. Dimon also expressed concerns about economic challenges facing the US, including national debt, inflation, and geopolitical tensions.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of only criticizing others and failing to highlight his government’s achievements in the last ten years. He also expressed concerns about the possibility of autocracy taking root in India and urged people to prevent it.
MLA Jitendra Awhad of Maharashtra received a threat call allegedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on Monday, according to ANI. Awhad refused to comment on the incident, stating that he had received similar threats in the past. The gang is said to have demanded lakhs of rupees from Awhad. Meanwhile, Awhad also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on minority communities, calling them unacceptable and unbecoming of the Prime Minister.
