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With less than 48 hours before the Kerala elections, all road shows and public rallies have concluded. Both the BJP and the Congress organized road shows and addressed large gatherings in Wayanad. BJP’s Annamalai crossed the state border to support candidate K Surendran, attracting over a thousand supporters. Congress candidate Rahul Gandhi’s sister, Priyanka, also held roadshows in Wayanad, where she addressed large crowds. Despite his absence due to a throat infection, Rahul Gandhi is expected to win the Wayanad seat for the second consecutive time, though with a reduced margin. Locals expressed concerns about Rahul Gandhi’s lack of fulfillment of promises made during his 2019 election campaign, including the night travel ban from Karnataka.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being afraid of a caste census and vowing to ensure justice for the marginalized. Gandhi asserted that a caste census will be the first step taken by his government if it is formed. He criticized Modi for transferring wealth to select business people while ignoring the needs of the majority of the population and promised to rectify this injustice through the Congress manifesto’s guarantees. Gandhi also defended his record as a politician, citing his involvement in various social and political movements.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making India the ‘capital of injustice’ while addressing a rally in Solapur, Maharashtra. He claimed that Modi has waived off loans worth Rs 16 lakh crore for a select few and that unemployment is at an all-time high due to wealth concentration in the hands of a few individuals.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has supported her brother and Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi’s claim that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is collaborating with the BJP. This is because the Narendra Modi government has not launched central agencies against him despite his alleged involvement in various scams. Priyanka’s comments came after an LDF legislator requested a DNA test on Rahul to verify his descent from the Nehru-Gandhi family, apparently in response to his criticism of the chief minister. Accusing Vijayan of being an exception amongst opposition leaders, Priyanka stated that other opposition leaders face attacks, harassment, and imprisonment. She further alleged that BJP leaders have been caught with substantial sums of money in their vehicles but have faced no consequences. She praised Rahul for his unwavering stance against the BJP and LDF despite the slander and legal cases he has endured. Additionally, Priyanka addressed rallies in Malappuram district, including Wandoor and Edakkara.

Kerala’s electoral landscape presents a unique paradox: the Congress and the Left Front (LDF), while allied at the national level, are engaged in a fierce battle for supremacy in the state. This dynamic has been amplified by the presence of Rahul Gandhi, the Congress’s Wayanad candidate, who has emerged as a significant force in the state’s politics. LDF Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, facing anti-incumbency and dwindling national influence, has adopted a confrontational approach towards the Congress, targeting Rahul Gandhi in particular. The heated exchanges between the two leaders have drawn national attention and have become a defining feature of the campaign in Kerala.

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.

BJP candidate K Surendran expressed confidence in his victory in Wayanad, despite facing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Surendran stated that the people of Wayanad are eager to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expect BJP to win 10 out of 20 seats in Kerala. BJP Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai echoed Surendran’s confidence, asserting that Surendran aims to serve the people rather than defeat Gandhi. They criticized Gandhi and the Congress party for Sam Pitroda’s inheritance tax statement, which they claimed reveals the party’s true intentions. Surendran also highlighted the issue of animal attacks and promised to address it with PM Modi’s help.

With the highly anticipated 2024 Lok Sabha election approaching, several prominent political figures are preparing to defend their turf in key battleground constituencies. Among them are Rahul Gandhi from the Congress party, Hema Malini from the BJP, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat from the BJP, Bhupesh Baghel from the Congress party, and Shashi Tharoor from the Congress party. These candidates will face tough competition as they seek to retain their seats in the lower house of India’s Parliament.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that the party’s manifesto pledges to redistribute a portion of the ₹16 lakh crore given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a select group of 22 individuals. He emphasized that the promised amount is a calculated sum and not the entire amount. Gandhi’s statement comes amid ongoing political discourse on the manifesto’s proposed ‘redistribution’ policy.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Prime Minister of waiving off loans worth Rs 16 lakh crore of his billionaire friends. Gandhi claims that this money could have been used to improve the lives of Indians by providing jobs, reducing farmer suicides, and making education free for marginalized communities. He charges that this money was instead spent on creating hype for individuals like the Adanis.