Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi Reveals Why He Won’t Do ‘Hindu-Muslim’ Politics; Shyam Rangeela Contests Against PM In Varanasi

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE Updates: The Lok Sabha Elections in India are halfway done. With four phases conducted, India is set to vote on May 20, May 25 and June 1, before wrapping up the biggest festival of democracy. Ahead of Phase 5 of the general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conduct a roadshow in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar, days after the dust storm caused an illegal horading to collapse and kill 14 people. Meanwhile, Home minister Amit Shah and Congress’ Rahul Gandhi will go head to head in the state of Odisha.

15 May 2024, 09:50:04 am IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Comedian Shyam Rangeela Allowed To File Nomination Against PM Modi

Comedian Shyam Rangeela, known for his videos of mimicking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was at last allowed to file his nomination papers to contest against PM Modi from Varanasi.

The comedian had alleged that he was not allowed to file his nomination for reasons unknown.

 15 May 2024, 08:48:41 am IST

Elections 2024 LIVE: PM Modi Files Nomination From Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be contesting the Lok Sabha ELections 2024 from the seat of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. During his visit to Varanasi, the prime minister spoke about his relationship with the city of Kashi. “When I went to Kashi in 2014, I felt I was invited to the city by ‘Ma Ganga’. However, today, after 10 years of my visit to Kashi, I can say ‘Aaj Ma Ganga ne mujhe god le liya hai’ (today Ma Ganga has adopted me),”

 15 May 2024, 08:43:26 am IST

In Other News | 3 Officials Rescued After Kolihan Mine Lift Collapse

As per news agency PTI, three officials trapped inside Kolihan mines after the lift collapsed on Tuesday night, have been rescued.

 15 May 2024, 07:46:11 am IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Avoid These Routes In Mumbai Today

In view of PM Modi’s roadshow in Mumbai today, Mumbai Police have closed several roads due to security reasons. These are –

LBS Road from Gandhi Nagar Junction to Naupada Junction

Mahul-Ghatkopar road from Meghraj Juntion to RB Kadam Junction

Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road from Ghatkopar Junction to Sakinaka Junction

Gulati petrol pump junction from Hiranandani Kailas Complex Road

Golibar Maidan and Ghatkopar Metro Station (West) towards Sarvodaya Junction

Mumbai Police have listed the Eastern Express Highway, Western Express Highway, Andheri-Kurla Road, Saki Vihar road, MIDC Central road, Chembur-Santacruz Link road, Sion-Bandra Link road and Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link road, as alternative routes to avoid any inconvenience.

15 May 2024, 07:04:40 am IST

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: State-wise Voter Turnout For Phase 4

Andhra Pradesh – 80.66 percent

West Bengal – 80.22 percent

Bihar – 58.21 percent

Jammu and Kashmir – 38.49 percent

Jharkhand – 66.01 percent

Madhya Pradesh – 72.05 percent

Maharashtra – 62.21 percent

Odisha – 75.68 percent

Telangana – 65.67 percent

Uttar Pradesh – 58.22 percent

 15 May 2024, 07:04:20 am IST

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal See Highest Turnout In Phase 4

Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 were conducted on May 13 across 10 states. As per the Election Commission of India, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout of 80.66 percent and 80.22 percent respectively.

 15 May 2024, 07:00:32 am IST

Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: Amid ‘Abki Bar 400 Par’ Chants, Kejriwal Makes Prediction For BJP

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has made a prediction for the BJP in this year’s general elections, Kejriwal, who is out on bail, has stated that this year the Modi government will not be formed on June 4 and the ruling party won’t manage to even touch 400 seats.

“It is my analysis and even political analysts are saying that the BJP won’t get more than 220-230 seats. The Modi government is not being formed on June 4,” the Delhi CM added.

 15 May 2024, 06:56:56 am IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Voter Turnout Sees Dip

As compared to the turnout of the 2019 elections, there has been a slight dip in the percentage of the voter turnout for this years elections. With four phases wrapped up, here is the count for each –

Phase 1 – 66.14 percent

Phase 2 – 66.71 percent

Phase 3 – 65.68 percent

Phase 4 – 69.16 percent

 15 May 2024, 06:49:42 am IST

Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Go Head-to-Head In Odisha Today

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will both be conducting their rallies in the state of Odisha today. Amit Shah is expected to hold a roadshow and two public meeting for the BJP on Wednesday.

Whereas, Rahul Gandhi is expected to join a bike rally and later address an election rally in the state.

 15 May 2024, 06:49:42 am IST

Mumbai Police Issues Traffic Advisory In Light Of PM Modi’s Rally

As per the advisory issued by Mumbai Police. No vehicles will be allowed on LBS Road from Gandhi Nagar Junction to Naupada Junction and on Mahul-Ghatkopar road from Meghraj Juntion to RB Kadam Junction from 2 pm to 10 pm.

Andheri Ghatkopar Link Road from Ghatkopar Junction to Sakinaka Junction, Gulati petrol pump junction from Hiranandani Kailas Complex Road and from Golibar Maidan and Ghatkopar Metro Station (West) towards Sarvodaya Junction have also been closed in view of PM Modi’s roadshow.

 15 May 2024, 06:45:25 am IST

PM Modi In Mumbai Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conducting a roadshow in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar. The PM’s roadshows comes days after a massive hoarding collapsed after a dust storm and killed 14 people on Monday.

Courtesy : Outlook India

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