Elections 2024 LIVE Updates: Phase 2 Campaign Ends; Tejashwi Yadav Claims BJP Chief Carrying ‘Bags’ For Voters

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live Updates: The second phase of election campaigning wrapped up on Wednesday, with leaders from the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc making final efforts to win over voters. The second phase of polling is scheduled for April 26. The end of the campaigning marks the commencement of a 48-hour silence period before polling. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the BJP’s campaign today in western Uttar Pradesh with a big rally in Agra.

 25 Apr 2024, 10:46:42 am IST

Elections 2024 FAQs: Is Voter Slip Mandatory To Cast A Vote?

The answer is YES. Eligible voters can vote without the slips if their name is mentioned on the electoral roll.

Voters can check whether their name is mentioned on the electoral roll on the official website of the Election Commission of India -electoralsearch.eci.gov.in.

Voters would be required to select their state and then enter their EPIC Number provided on the voter card to check the voter list.

Voters can also enter their details or mobile number to check if they are mentioned on the electoral roll.

25 Apr 2024, 10:30:48 am IST

‘Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se’, Says AAP; Party To Launch Campaign Song Today

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has announced that the party is launching a new campaign song today, which will be used for the upcoming Parliamentary elections.

Speaking near a metro station, Bharadwaj said, “The people of Delhi are upset about their favourite CM being put behind bars and want to give a befitting reply to the central government. AAP and Delhiites have decided to respond with the power of vote.”

“Today, we are standing near the metro station along with Somnath Bharti who is the candidate from the New Delhi Lok Sabha seat with a hoarding that reads ‘Jail ka jawab vote se.’”

 25 Apr 2024, 10:02:26 am IST

Lok Sabha Election Live: Schools, Factories In Noida To Stay Closed

Noida, Schools and colleges in Gautam Buddh Nagar will stay closed on account of Lok Sabha election in the constituency on Friday but will remain open on Saturday, officials said.

Factories and industries have also been directed to give paid holiday to workers on Friday to enable them to cast their votes, the officials said.

Gautam Buddh Nagar, comprising the twin cities of Noida and Greater Noida, goes to polls on April 26 with 26.75 lakh registered voters.

 25 Apr 2024, 09:36:15 am IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Complaint Against TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee For ‘Misogynistic’ Remark Against BJP’s Mitra Chaudhury

BJP leader Shishir Bajoria has filed a formal complaint against Abhishek Banerjee, General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The complaint alleges that Banerjee made derogatory and misogynistic remarks targeting Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhury, MLA and BJP candidate from the 8 Maldaha Dakshin constituency.

 25 Apr 2024, 09:30:18 am IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Tejashwi Yadav Claims Nadda Carrying ‘Bags’ For Voters

Former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Tejashwi Yadav, alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda is carrying bags (money) with him for voters and is receiving assistance from agencies.

“I have received news that he (BJP chief JP Nadda) has brought several bags with him. He is distributing them at places where elections are taking place. Get this checked, the allegations are true. I am not lying. Agencies are helping him openly. He is coming from Delhi and bringing five bags with him,” Tejashwi Yadav said.

 25 Apr 2024, 09:04:44 am IST

Lok Sabha Election: INDIA Bloc Should Announce Candidate For PM Post, Says BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shehzad Poonawalla criticised the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), saying it lacks a clear mission for the country.

In an interview with news agency ANI, Poonawalla stated: “INDIA alliance has no mission for the country. They have come up with their own corruption, dynastic profession, ambition, and confusion. There is such a fight between confusion and ambition that we saw what happened in Ranchi… They want to auction PM Modi’s post… They should announce their candidate for the Prime Ministerial post.”

 25 Apr 2024, 08:47:02 am IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Samajwadi Party Office Abuzz For Akhilesh Yadav’s Nomination

Preparations are underway at the Samajwadi Party office as party chief Akhilesh Yadav gears up for his nomination filing.

Akhilesh Yadav is set to file his nomination papers from the Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency. The announcement came shortly after Tej Pratap Yadav was announced as the Samajwadi Party’s Kannauj candidate.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Subrat Pathak as its candidate against the SP chief.

 25 Apr 2024, 08:33:27 am IST

Election FAQs: How to Register to Vote in India?

All Indian citizens of 18 years and above can register themselves to vote in the general elections. To register, one must download Form 6 from the National Voters’ Service Portal or receive one from your local Booth Level Officer. 

Fill in details such as your Aadhar details, address, educational qualification and other details. Attach all proof needed and submit the form. 

All Voting FAQs Answered Here

 25 Apr 2024, 08:14:54 am IST

J&K Police, Paramilitary Flag March In Reasi Ahead Of Phase 2 Of Lok Sabha Elections

Jammu and Kashmir police and paramilitary personnel held a flag march in various parts of Reasi on Wednesday evening, ahead of the second phase of the Lok Sabha 2024 elections.

The flag march was organised with the purpose of giving the locals confidence about their safety.

Elections are scheduled for April 26, May 7, May 13, and May 20 in the constituencies of Jammu, Anantnag-Rajouri, Srinagar, and Baramulla, respectively.

 25 Apr 2024, 08:03:17 am IST

Nitish Kumar’s Party Leader Shot Dead By Unidentified Men In Patna

Saurabh Kumar, a youth leader from Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal-United (JDU), was shot dead late Tuesday night while returning from a wedding function in Patna.

Another person accompanying him, Munmum Kumar, was injured in the firing in Parsa Bazar village, as reported by NDTV.

Saurabh was shot twice in his head by unidentified four men on bikes while his companion Munmun Kumar was hit thrice. They were rushed to a hospital where Saurabh was declared brought dead by the doctors while Munmun was admitted in a serious condition.

The Patna Police reached the spot later at night and have launched an investigation into the shooting.

 25 Apr 2024, 07:54:32 am IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE: Full Schedule Of General Polls

The schedule for Lok Sabha elections 2024 was announced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16. The voting for Lok Sabha elections 2024 is taking place in seven phases, starting April 19 and the counting of votes will take place on June 4.

While voting for Phase 1 took place on April 19, polling for Phase 2 to Phase 7 will take place on: April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.

Phase 1/April 19 – 21 states/UTs – 102 constituencies

Phase 2/April 26 – 13 states/UTs – 89 constituencies

Phase 3/May 7 – 12 states/UTs – 12 constituencies

Phase 4/May 13 – 10 states/UTs – 96 constituencies

Phase 5/May 20 – 8 states/UTs – 49 constituencies

Phase 6/May 25 – 7 states/UTs – 57 constituencies

Phase 7/June 1 –  8 states/UTs – 57 constituencies

Know Voting Day In Your Constituency

 25 Apr 2024, 07:53:24 am IST

Senior Congress Leader Sam Pitroda’s  US’s Inheritance Tax Advise Puts Party In Backfoot Amid Manifesto Row

Congress seems to have been pushed on the backfoot with its senior leader Sam Pitroda suggesting a “US-like inheritance tax” in India. Pitroda came under fire from the BJP even as the Congress distanced itself from his remarks.

Reacting to Pitroda’s remark PM Modi said: “The wealth you accumulate with your hard work won’t pass down to your children. The Congress’s hand will snatch it. The Congress’s mantra is ‘loot during your lifetime, loot after your death.”

In an interview with ANI, Pitroda defended Congress’s poll promise, saying the policy of redistribution of wealth was in the interest of the people and not in the interest of the super-rich only.

The Congress distanced itself from the senior leader’s remarks and said they do not reflect the party’s position. Congress’s Jairam Ramesh said in a social media message that “sensationalising” Pitroda’s comments is aimed at “diverting attention” from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “malicious and mischievous election campaign”.

Pitroda also said that he made the remarks as in individual. He said it was unfortunate that the comments were twisted “to divert attention from what lies PM is spreading about Congress manifesto”.

 25 Apr 2024, 07:27:27 am IST

Election 2024 LIVE: Second Phase Of Poll Campaign Ends, Voting Tomorrow

The second phase of poll campaigning concluded on Wednesday, with leaders from the BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc making final efforts to attract voters. Voting for this phase is set for April 26.

Thirteen states and union territories will be going to the polls on Friday, including 20 seats in Kerala, 14 in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three in West Bengal and Chhattisgarh and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Tripura.

The first phase of Lok Sabha polls covered 102 seats across 21 states, achieving a voter turnout of about 62% according to the Election Commission.

Courtesy : Outlook India

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