Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates | Rahul Gandhi To Be Prime Minister Of India, Says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

2024 Lok Sabha Election Updates: As voting gears up to kick off on April 19, political parties are ramping up their campaigns with lively rallies. Today marks the last day for electoral campaigns for the first phase. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Congress-led INDIA bloc are employing various strategies to attract voters. 

In the last two general elections, the BJP secured significant victories with 282 seats in 2014 and 303 in 2019. Now, they're eyeing even bigger goals, aiming to independently win 370 seats and possibly exceed 400 with coalition partners. PM Modi is pushing for a third consecutive triumph. On the other hand, the Congress has forged the INDIA coalition to bolster its chances of gaining power and thwarting the BJP's bid for a third term. Despite these efforts, the Congress party could only muster 44 and 52 seats in the 2014 and 2019 elections, respectively. 

The Lok Sabha polls will unfold in seven phases, commencing on April 19 and continuing April 26, May 7, 13, 20, 25, and June 1. Vote counting for all 543 Lok Sabha seats will take place on June 4. 

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17 April 2024

20:39 IST

High-Octane Face-Off In Nagaur Lok Sabha Seat

The contest intensifies between the incumbent MP Hanuman Beniwal of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) and his BJP challenger Jyoti Mirdha in Rajasthan's Nagaur. In the Jat-dominated constituency, the voters are divided over which Jat candidate holds the advantage. 

Read Full Story: Vasundhara Raje's Confidant Yunus Khan Holds Key In Battle Between Jyoti Mirdha Vs INDIA Bloc's Beniwal In Nagaur 

18:13 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: INDIA Bloc's PM Face Revealed?

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy today said while campaigning in Kerala's Wayanad, "Rahul Gandhi is going to be the Prime Minister of this country. For the last 10 years, the Prime Minister has been from Varanasi and for the coming 20 years, the Prime Minister will be from Wayanad. Everyone has the same doubt, even when the BJP leaders meet us in Central Hall, they say that to date PM Modi and EVM are there, you (Congress) won't be coming to power. What relation does PM Modi have with EVM? Why the BJP is feared to have elections through the ballot paper? Elections around the world are being conducted through ballot paper, only India is using EVM. We and the people have lost faith in EVM, only the BJP has faith in it and that's not enough."

17:51 IST

Puducherry Lok Sabha Seat Live: BJP Confident Of Victory

BJP MLA V.P. Ramalingam has expressed confidence that the party is going to win the polls. He said, "Yesterday, our national president came. Every street looked festive. More than 30,000 people participated (in the roadshow). Our candidate A. Namassivayam is heading towards victory. He is a good candidate and needs to serve the nation."

16:08 IST

Meghalaya Gears Up For LS Polls as EVMs Dispatched To Polling Stations

The dispatch of electronic voting machines (EVMs) to polling stations is underway in Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, indicating the final stages of readiness for the electoral process.

The deployment of security personnel and the presence of officials indicate the preparedness with which election authorities are approaching the electoral event.
Security measures have been heightened to ensure a smooth and secure voting experience for the residents of Meghalaya.

14:22 IST

Assam Lok Sabha Elections LIVE: TMC Leader Mamata At Assam Rally Says, ‘Will Repeal Discriminatory CAA, NRC’ 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during her visit to Assam, claimed that if the INDIA bloc emerges victorious, they will revoke what she termed as 'discriminatory' Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and NRC. She further asserted that there won't be any democracy, election if PM Modi wins again.

12:43 IST

Assam Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: PM Modi Highlights Ram Navami Celebration In Ayodhya  

PM Narendra Modi raised 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan at the rally in Nalbari as he spoke about the 'Surya Tilak' ritual of Ram Lalla being performed in Ayodhya. He stated that there was a new atmosphere in the entire country and noted that this birthday of Lord Ram had come after 500 years, during which he had the privilege of celebrating his birthday in his own home. 

#WATCH | Assam: 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan being raised by PM Narendra Modi and people present at the rally as PM speaks about the 'Surya Tilak' ritual of Ram Lalla being performed in Ayodhya.

PM Narendra Modi says, "...There is a new atmosphere in the entire country and this… pic.twitter.com/1UoBR1bSwD

— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2024

11:18 IST

UP Lok Sabha Chunav LIVE: ‘Will Abide By Party...’, Says Rahul Gandhi On Amethi Seat 

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was present at the joint press conference along side SP Leader Akhilesh Yadav. While talking to the media he said that he will comply with the party's decision regarding whether to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi or not. 

11:04 IST

Lok Sabha Election LIVE: ‘Nobody Had Even Imagined...', Says AAP MP Sanjay Singh On Free Electricity  

Sanjay Singh, an AAP MP, stated, ‘Nobody had Even Imagined...’ He noted that their government was the first after independence to introduce schemes for free electricity, water, and bus travel. He highlighted that Delhi stands as the sole state to present a budget with a surplus. He emphasized their commitment to realizing their vision of Ram Rajya in practical terms. 

#WATCH | AAP MP Sanjay Singh says, "...nobody had even imagined that electricity could be given free. This was the first government after independence to implement free electricity scheme, free water scheme, and free bus travel scheme. Delhi is the only state to give a profit… pic.twitter.com/AeQPgVsfpu

— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2024

10:57 IST

Lok Sabha Polls LIVE Updates: AAP has introduced the 'AAP ka Ram Rajya' website as a component of its Lok Sabha election campaign to showcase the accomplishments of the Kejriwal government, according to Atishi.

10:54 IST

LS Polls LIVE: Election Commission Tightens Rules On Political Campaign Aircraft Reporting 

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has requested political parties to provide information regarding the aircraft and helicopters utilised in their campaigning efforts, including their points of origin and destination, as well as the particulars of individuals transported in them, reported PTI. 

According to a letter from Tejas Samel, the deputy election officer of Mumbai Suburban district, dated April 12, this information must be submitted to the district election office three days prior to the journey, although this timeframe has now been shortened to 24 hours. 

10:49 IST

Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha Chunav 2024: Rahul Gandhi And Akhilesh Yadav Hold Joint Press Conference In Ghaziabad 

Akhilesh Yadav expressed his satisfaction with the press conference being held jointly that day. He remarked that BJP was experiencing defeat in Uttar Pradesh from Ghaziabad to Ghazipur. He stated that all assertions made by the BJP had been proven false, including the failure to double farmers' incomes, the absence of job opportunities for youth, and the incomplete delivery of development promises. He noted that the electoral bond had revealed their shortcomings and criticized BJP for becoming a hub of corruption. He concluded by highlighting that looting and deceit had become synonymous with BJP. 

LIVE: Press briefing by Shri @RahulGandhi and Shri @yadavakhilesh in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. https://t.co/iuvLjPyWQj

— Congress (@INCIndia) April 17, 2024