Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election speeches as “hollow talk” and accused the BJP of disrespecting the culture and tradition of adivasis. She stated that Modi’s speeches lacked substance and questioned his commitment to serving the people. Gandhi also alleged that President Droupadi Murmu, who belongs to the adivasi community, was not given due respect by the ruling party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Congress party during a campaign rally, accusing it of hatching a conspiracy to erase Hindu faith from the country. He claimed that the Congress was spreading lies about the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by alleging that it would change the Constitution and do away with reservation. Modi also accused the Congress of trying to divide India along religious lines and ally with ‘anti-national forces’.
In response, the Congress demanded to know why the Modi government had delayed conducting the census by three years and questioned whether Mr. Modi really wanted an up-to-date socio-economic census or not.
In an interview with Republic TV, Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed India’s stance on global conflicts, emphasizing its unwavering commitment to peace. Modi asserted that he had conveyed this message directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that war was not the answer. Despite facing allegations of using Central agencies against the opposition, Modi defended his approach to anti-corruption efforts and expressed confidence in eradicating corruption in the country.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has challenged BJP MP Bandi Sanjay’s claims of confidence in winning the Karimnagar Lok Sabha seat, questioning why Prime Minister Narendra Modi felt the need to campaign in Vemulawada. Prabhakar alleges that Modi’s presence was not driven by religious devotion but by a desire for votes. He criticizes Modi for not providing funds for the Dakshina Kashi temple despite allocating funds for Uttara Kashi.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has strongly criticized opposition leaders for making statements that he claims support Pakistan. Shinde has called for such individuals to be charged with treason and imprisoned, expressing frustration over their lack of tolerance for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rise to power and the growing wave of patriotism under his leadership. The Chief Minister has also highlighted the significant contributions made by the current government to the state, particularly in the agricultural sector, while criticizing the lack of progress under previous administrations.
The Congress has accused the BJP-led central government of neglecting Adivasi communities in Madhya Pradesh, alleging that the saffron party’s allocation for Adivasis in the central budget has consistently fallen short of the 8.2% target set by the NITI Aayog. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed several questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his rallies in Madhya Pradesh, including why the BJP has failed to improve rail connectivity in the state’s tribal districts and why Adivasis are unwelcome in ‘Modi ka Parivar.’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party during his second day of campaigning in Jharkhand, accusing the opposition party of weakness and corruption. Emphasizing the need for a strong leader and government, Modi contrasted his government’s actions against terrorism with the alleged inaction of the previous Congress regime. He also lashed out at the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and its alliance partner Congress, accusing them of amassing wealth through illicit means.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has removed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photo from the COVID-19 vaccination certificates. Previously, the certificates featured an image of the Prime Minister along with the caption, ‘Together, India will defeat COVID-19.’ Now, the certificates only include the caption with an attribution to the Prime Minister.
Popular TV star Rupali Ganguly has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi headquarters on Wednesday. The addition of Ganguly, known for her role in the hit TV show ‘Anupamaa’, is likely to boost the BJP’s campaign in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Ganguly has previously expressed her admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling a meeting with him a ‘fan girl moment’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public meeting in Pune on April 29, while the Supreme Court will hear a petition from the West Bengal government challenging an order by the Calcutta High Court. Mahindra & Mahindra is set to unveil its latest offering, the Mahindra XUV 3XO, and the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to Prime Minister Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). In addition, Kolkata Knight Riders will face off against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2024, and 30 companies are set to announce their Q4 results on April 29.
