Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the significant voter turnout in Baramulla during the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections in Jammu & Kashmir. He praised the residents for their unwavering commitment to democratic values, emphasizing the importance of active participation in the electoral process.
BJP Reacts to Tejashwi Yadav’s Remark
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and state BJP president Samrat Choudhary responded to Tejashwi Yadav’s statement about leaving politics, suggesting Tejashwi Yadav put his intentions in writing. Samrat Choudhary asserted that advertisements would be printed and distributed to Tejashwi Yadav’s home before 2025 if he followed through with his declaration.
AAP Launches ‘Jail ka Jawab Vote Se’ Campaign
In Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party initiated the ‘Jail ka Jawab Vote Se’ signature campaign in protest against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi inaugurated the campaign at Karol Bagh metro station.
Assam Speaker Predicts BJP Victory in West Bengal
Deputy Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly, Numal Momin, projected a significant win for the BJP in West Bengal due to alleged misgovernance by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Numal Momin anticipated that Trinamool Congress leaders would defect after the elections, leading to the party’s collapse.
Polling Booth Agent Found Dead in Mumbai
A 62-year-old polling booth agent from Shiv Sena (UBT) was discovered deceased in a polling booth restroom in Mumbai’s Worli area. Mumbai’s NM Joshi Marg police initiated an investigation following the incident.
BJP Candidate Attends Morning Aarti
BJP candidate Bansuri Swaraj, contesting from the New Delhi Lok Sabha seat, participated in morning aarti at Delhi’s Hanuman Temple, Connaught Place, along with Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha seat candidate Praveen Khandelwal.
Villagers in Odisha Boycott Voting
Approximately 1,100 villagers in Odisha’s Balangir boycotted the polling process, demanding the construction of schools and hospitals in their area.
BJP Issues Notice to Jayant Sinha
The BJP issued a show-cause notice to former Union Minister and MP Jayant Sinha for allegedly failing to cast his vote in the Lok Sabha elections. The party accused Sinha of neglecting organizational duties and election campaigning.
These updates highlight the dynamic nature of the ongoing Lok Sabha Election 2024.
