Mumbai will witness a flurry of political and entertainment events on May 17, 2023. The ruling BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc will hold rallies, while the MNS and MVA will stage gatherings in the city. The Supreme Court will hear a plea regarding the availability of election data, and Samsung will unveil its new ‘Galaxy F55 5G’ smartphone. Additionally, the IPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants will take place at the Wankhede Stadium.
The Lok Sabha election campaign in Wayanad concluded peacefully on Wednesday evening. Electioneering reached a feverish pitch during the final hours, with candidates embarking on final whistle-stop tours across local bodies. Rallies, roadshows, street plays, and processions were held by political parties in Kalpetta town and throughout the constituency, which spans the districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. District Collector and District Election Officer Renu Raj affirmed that all necessary arrangements are in place for the polls.
To ensure increased voter turnout, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is intensifying its campaign efforts. The party believes that large rallies and roadshows led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attract maximum crowds and boost participation. Despite facing challenges like heatwave and voter apathy in the first phase of elections, the BJP hopes to improve the turnout compared to 2019 figures. Senior leaders like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh will also contribute to the campaign. Meanwhile, the party has expelled KS Eshwarappa for six years after he decided to contest the Shimoga seat as an independent candidate. The BJP candidate for the upcoming Ladakh election has yet to be announced, with mixed opinions among party leaders regarding the incumbent MP, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal.
