Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Highlights: Corrupt person, howsoever big, will face action, says PM Modi at Meerut

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Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live Updates: Congress CEC meet for Bihar underway in Delhi
The Congress Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting for Bihar is currently in progress at the party headquarters in Delhi.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live Updates: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav lashes out at BJP
On INDIA Alliance's ‘Maha Rally’ against the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, former Bihar Deputy CM and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said today, "A form of authoritarian rule is underway, accompanied by an unspoken state of emergency. The current administration is actively suppressing opposition parties, deploying governmental agencies to clear the field of any dissent. Yet, they fail to recognize that the people are the ultimate authority, observing their actions closely. The prevailing concerns revolve around unemployment, inflation, and poverty. Prime Minister Modi previously promised to create 20 million jobs annually, but what has become of that pledge?"

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live Updates: Will ensure return of Rs 17,000 crore to those deprived due to graft during Congress rule, says PM Modi
PM Modi also said, launching an attack on the Congress, "Under the tenure of the Congress party, significant amounts of money belonging to the impoverished, minor investors, and financial institutions were unjustly seized. However, we've taken action by reclaiming assets from corrupt individuals, ensuring the return of over Rs 17,000 crore to those who were unfairly deprived of their funds".

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi lashes out at Congress over Katchatheevu island row
The Prime Minister further said, "Today, the nation is confronted with yet another instance of Congress engaging in actions deemed detrimental to national interests. Katchatheevu, an island situated off the coast of Tamil Nadu, holds significant strategic importance for India's security. Upon gaining independence, this island was an inherent part of India. However, several decades ago, Congress declared it as inconsequential and detached it from the Indian territory, thereby separating a portion of our motherland from the nation".

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live Updates: INDIA bloc has disrespected Chaudhary Charan Singh, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister, taking a dig at the INDIA bloc, said, "The INDI alliance, with its disdain for farmers, failed to show proper respect to Chaudhary Charan Singh. The nation witnessed their actions during the Parliament session. When Jayant Chaudhary, our esteemed colleague, sought to address the issue of the Bharat Ratna award, there was an attempt to silence and belittle him. It is incumbent upon the Congress and SP to seek forgiveness from the local farmers for this disgraceful behavior by going door-to-door in apology".

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live Updates: PM Modi takes a dig at "corrupt" Opposition
The Prime Minister further noted, "Over the past decade, our nation has initiated the battle against corruption, ensuring that no intermediary can siphon funds meant for the disadvantaged. I am actively combating corruption, despite some individuals encountering difficulties as a result. Modi's slogan is "Bhrashtachar hatao", while others advocate for 'Bhrashtachar bachao'. This election presents a choice between the NDA, dedicated to combating corruption, and opposing factions striving to shield the corrupt".

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live Updates: We abrogated Article 370, people will reward us with 370 seats, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister, commenting on the aborgation of the Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, said, "In Jammu and Kashmir, the repeal of Article 370 appeared impossible. However, Article 370 has been revoked, leading to rapid development in the region. Consequently, it is anticipated that people will reward us with 370 seats".

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live Updates: An empowered middle-class will drive India's economy, says PM Modi at Meerut
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off the Uttar Pradesh election campaign at Meerut today. While addressing the public rally, he said, "...I'd like to emphasise that during India's ranking as the 11th largest economy globally, poverty rates were alarmingly high. However, as India ascended to the 5th position, over 250 million people were lifted out of poverty. I assure you, as we progress to become the third largest economy, not only will poverty be eliminated, but also a burgeoning empowered middle class will be the driving force behind India's growth..."

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live Updates: BJP will secure all 10 LS seats in Haryana, says CM Nayab Singh Saini
Addressing the Uttar Pradesh election public rally at Meerut today, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said, "Over the past decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has charted a new course for our nation. It's a source of pride that under his leadership, farmers, the underprivileged, and the youth have become top priorities. Our country has progressed rapidly, and with this momentum, we aim to re-elect Narendra Modi as Prime Minister with over 400 seats. In Haryana, BJP is poised to secure victory in all 10 Lok Sabha seats".

INDIA Bloc Rally Live Updates: Congress' Priyanka Gandhi presents 5 demands of INDIA Bloc

At the Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today sought five demands from the Election Commission, "INDIA Alliance has five key demands. Firstly, the Election Commission ought to guarantee equitable access during the Lok Sabha elections. Secondly, the EC must halt coercive measures against the opposition conducted by the ED, CBI, and IT. Thirdly, immediate release is sought for Hemant Soren and Arvind Kejriwal. Fourthly, endeavours to undermine the opposition's financial standing should cease. Fifthly, the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) is urged to scrutinize funds raised by the BJP via electoral bonds".

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: BJP did not like Heman Soren's work in Jharkhand, says Champai Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren today, while addressing the Maharally, said, "Hemant Soren's arrest lacks any mention of the land in books. The BJP opposes Soren's efforts to uplift backward classes and communities in Jharkhand, echoing a historical struggle. We stand united against BJP ideology in Jharkhand and beyond".

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Live Updates: Challenge BJP to cross even 200 seats; won't allow CAA in Bengal, says Mamata Banerjee

- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ridiculed the BJP's aspiration to secure over 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections and dared the party to achieve at least 200 constituencies.
- Banerjee further affirmed her stance against the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act in the state, warning individuals that applying for CAA could potentially label them as foreigners, and advised against pursuing it.

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: CPI General Secretary D Raja addresses Rally

During the Maha Rally held at Ramlila Maidan, D Raja, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI), stated, "The Communist Party of India stands united with all of you in affirming our shared determination to safeguard India, uphold the Constitution and democratic values, and to overcome the BJP. Together, we showcase our unified power".

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: AAP needs to give one guarantee that the party should stop fooling people, says Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar says, "....Today, AAP needs to give one guarantee that the party should stop fooling people...I didn't get to see Ajay Maken and Alka Lamba on the stage of the Maha Rally at Ramlilla Maidan...Which guarantee Sunita Kejriwal is talking about? They should accord the guarantee of stop misguiding delhi people..."

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa on the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally

Here’s what BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

“They all have gathered at Ramlila Maidan, a place in the name of Lord Ram whom they were not ready to believe in.”

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in election campaign in Tehri Garhwal

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was welcomed by women party workers during his arrival in Lambgaon, Tehri Garhwal for the election campaign. The Chief Minister is going to hold an election rally here in favour of the BJP candidate.

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: Sonia Gandhi and Sunita Kejriwal at the INDIA alliance rally

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal at the INDIA alliance rally in Ramlila Maidan, Delhi.

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: At the time of elections, press the button that would remove this government, says J&K NC leader Farooq Abdullah

At the Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan, former J&K CM and J&K NC leader Farooq Abdullah says, "All the arrested leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren would be free when all of you would hold onto the Constitution. At the time of elections, press the button that would remove this government... All of us have to come together and walk together... We are never going to leave this alliance..."

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: I want to state that the TMC is with Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP, says TMC MP Sagarika Ghose

"On behalf of the TMC and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, I want to state that the TMC is with Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP. I also want to state that the TMC is with the INDIA alliance," says TMC MP Sagarika Ghose, addressing the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: This is a fight between BJP and democracy, a fight between Modi guarantee and zero warranty, says TMC MP Derek O'Brien

"Let me first state that the TMC very much was, is and will be part of the INDIA alliance. This is a fight between BJP and democracy, a fight between Modi guarantee and zero warranty," says TMC MP Derek O'Brien, addressing the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: Crowd here in Delhi is telling that Modi Ji will leave like a storm, just like he came, says RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav

Here's what RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said while addressing the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

"The crowd here in Delhi is telling that Modi Ji will leave like a storm, just like he came (to power) like a storm. The first rally we held in Patna, second in Mumbai and the third is being held here in Delhi. Wherever we are going, we are getting people's support and blessings. Today, we all have gathered here to save the country's democracy, Constitution and brotherhood."

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal reads out his message from the jail

At the Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan, Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal reads out his message from the jail.

Quoting Arvind Kejriwal, Sunita Kejriwal says, "I am not asking for votes today... I invite 140 crore Indians to make a new India... India is a great nation with thousands of years old civilisation... I think about Mother India from inside the jail and she is in pain... Let's make a new India... If INDIA Alliance is given an opportunity, we will build a new India... I present 6 guarantees on behalf of INDIA Alliance. First, there will be no power cuts in the whole country. Second, electricity would be free for the poor people. Third, we will make government schools in every village. Fourth, we will make Mohalla Clinics in every village. We will make a multi-speciality government hospital in every district. Everyone would get free treatment. Fifth, farmers would be given the correct price for the crops. Sixth, the people of Delhi have faced injustice for 75 years... We will give statehood to Delhi... We will complete these 6 guarantees in 5 years. I have made all the planning from where the money for these guarantees will come..."

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: This historic 'sankalp sabha' is being organised today against dictatorship, says Kalpana Soren

"This historic 'sankalp sabha' is being organised today against dictatorship (in the country). I thank everyone who has come here today, this will only strengthen the INDIA alliance," says Kalpana Soren, wife of former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, addressing the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: Mother India is in pain, this tyranny won't work, says Sunita Kejriwal

Mother India is in pain, this tyranny won't work. My husband getting lots of blessings: Kejriwal's wife Sunita at INDIA bloc rally

People of Delhi have faced injustice in last 75 years; we will make Delhi full state if INDIA bloc comes to power: Kejriwal in his message

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: The country is watching the ways elections are being conducted now, says CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya

Here’s what CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya said while addressing the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. “The country is watching the ways elections are being conducted now. The central government is not fighting elections but against democracy, the Constitution, and the opposition.”

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: If you give opportunity to INDIA bloc, we'll build a great nation, says Sunita Kejriwal while reading out husband's message

If you give opportunity to INDIA bloc, we'll build a great nation, says Sunita Kejriwal while reading out husband's message from ED custody

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: BJP says that Arvind Kejriwal is in jail and he should resign, says Sunita Kejriwal, wife of jailed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Here's what Sunita Kejriwal, wife of jailed Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, said at the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan.

"The BJP says that Arvind Kejriwal is in jail and he should resign. Do you think he should resign? Arvind Kejriwal is a lion, they can't keep him behind the bars for long. He lives in the hearts of crore of people."

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackery has given a good slogan, says Saurabh Bharadwaj

Here’s what Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said while addressing the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. “Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackery has given a good slogan. He had also given a slogan in Mumbai - ‘Abki Baar - BJP Tadipaar’.”

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: People are being jailed without any investigation. This is 'Kalyug ka Amrit Kaal', says PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

From the Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti says, "Today, the country is going through some tough times. People are being jailed without any investigation. This is 'Kalyug ka Amrit Kaal'... I am not talking about Umar Khalid or Mohammad Zubair, I am talking about your elected representatives... It is not surprising to me. Myself, Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, all three former CMs are under house arrest... The one who violates the law is a traitor..."

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: The country is going through difficult times, says Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti

Here's what PDP chief and former Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti said while addressing the INDIA bloc's 'Loktantra Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

"The country is going through difficult times. The situation is such that people are directly sent to jail without any investigation. Maybe, this is what we call the 'Kalyug' of Amrit Kaal'."

INDIA Bloc Rally LIVE Updates: Sunita Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi, other Congress, AAP leaders present at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal and other INDIA alliance leaders present at the rally in Ramlila Maidan, Delhi.

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann arrives at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann arrives at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan for INDIA alliance's 'Save Democracy' rally.

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: Protests have erupted in the whole country after March 21, says AAP Minister Gopal Rai

From the Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan, AAP Minister Gopal Rai says, "Protests have erupted in the whole country after March 21. No one is able to understand why a sitting CM has been arrested. But it is not just Arvind Kejriwal. Before arresting the Delhi CM, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren was arrested... With the misuse of the ED and CBI, democracy is under attack..."

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: BJP can say anything it wants, says Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot on BJP's 'not save democracy but save family' jibe

“BJP can say anything it wants. We don’t need to say anything,” says Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot on BJP's 'not save democracy but save family' jibe at INDIA bloc's mega rally at Ramlila Maidan.

PM Modi's Meerut Campaign LIVE: PM Modi travels all around the country and the world, says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad

On PM Modi kickstarting election campaign from Meerut today, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "PM Modi travels all around the country and the world. No PM works as hard as PM Modi... It is good that he is beginning from Meerut. The brilliant artist (Arun Govil) who enacted Lord Ram is the candidate from there... Everyone is together in PM Modi's NDA..."

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: There is no restriction on doing a rally, says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad

On the INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad says, "There is no restriction on doing a rally. But who is gathering? Those who are drenched in corruption, those who are jailed for looting public money. The ones who wore a cloak of honesty and said that they would do a new kind of politics are now speaking of running the government from jail. I heard that following the footsteps of Lalu Yadav, Kejriwal wants to make his wife the CM... Such people are protesting against the honest government of PM Modi... The people are not going to listen to them... Everything will be clarified on 4th (June)."

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: The democracy is being attacked, says Congress leader Supriya Shrinate

On the INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate says, "The democracy is being attacked. The whole country is standing in the favour of democracy. And we have come here to give the same message..."

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: The message is that people from all over the country have gathered against this dictator and communal government, says CPI-M leader Brinda Karat

On the INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan today, CPI-M leader Brinda Karat says, "The message is that people from all over the country have gathered against this dictator and communal government. This Maha rally in Delhi is against Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren's arrest, UAPA's constant use and ED-CBI's misuse. It only shows that this government is not confident..."

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: Slow claps for Congress!, posts Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweets, "Slow claps for Congress! They willingly gave up Katchatheevu and had no regrets about it either. Sometimes an MP of the Congress speaks about dividing the nation and sometimes they denigrate Indian culture and traditions. This shows that they are against the unity and integrity of India. They only want to divide or break our nation."

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: INDIA alliance has gathered today in the country's capital to save the Constitution, says Congress leader Alka Lamba

"The INDIA alliance has gathered today in the country's capital, Delhi, to save the Constitution," says Congress leader Alka Lamba on INDIA bloc's 'Save Democracy' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: NCP SCP Chief Sharad Pawar lands in Delhi

NCP SCP Chief Sharad Pawar lands in Delhi to attend the INDIA Alliance Maha Rally at the Ramlila Maidan

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: The democracy is being attacked again and again, says Delhi Congress Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely

On the INDIA bloc's rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan today, Delhi Congress Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely says, "The democracy is being attacked again and again. There are attempts to suppress the Opposition parties. The accounts of the biggest opposition party are seized. CMs are getting arrested after the elections are declared. All of this is a mockery of India's Constitution... The leaders of INDIA Alliance will sacrifice themselves in this struggle..."

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: This rally is going to send a great message across the country that to save India, the Constitution, and democracy, says (CPI) D. Raja

On the INDIA bloc rally today, General Secretary of Communist Party of India (CPI) D. Raja says, "Today's rally is very important. This is happening immediately after the arrest of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Earlier, Jharkhand CM was forced to step down. He was arrested. Now the sitting CM has been arrested... all central agencies are being used against opposition parties. This rally is going to send a great message across the country that to save India, the Constitution, and democracy, the present BJP regime has to be thrown out of power..."

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: All big leaders of the INDIA Alliance will come here, says AAP Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj

On the INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan today, AAP Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj says, "From Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, thousands of people have come here... All big leaders of the INDIA Alliance will come here..." On asking that AAP will have to sit the Congress, against whom AAP used to protest at Ramlila Maidan, he said, "We have also spoken about the BJP from here when the democracy was killed..."

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: Even if BJP cross the 200 seat-mark, then that would be big, says Anita Singh, wife of jailed AAP leader Sanjay Singh

"They (BJP) should forget about crossing the 400 seat-mark (in Lok Sabha elections). Even if they cross the 200 seat-mark, then that would be big," says Anita Singh, wife of jailed AAP leader Sanjay Singh, as she arrives at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for INDIA bloc's 'Save Democracy' rally.

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: This rally does not belong to a party, but to the people of Delhi, says Delhi Minister Atishi

This rally does not belong to a party, but to the people of Delhi. Common people of Delhi have gathered today in protest against Arvind Kejriwal's arrest," says Delhi Minister Atishi.

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: It is not a 'save democracy' rally but 'save family', 'hide corruption' rally, says BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi

It is not a 'save democracy' rally but 'save family', 'hide corruption' rally: BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi on Oppn's public meeting

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: People from all over the country have come against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, says Atishi

On the INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan today, AAP Minister Atishi says, "It is 10 am and people have already gathered in huge numbers. People from all over the country have come against the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal. The people of Delhi are aware that Arvind Kejriwal has changed their lives... He is under arrest, still, he is worried about Delhi and is sending messages for them..."

INDIA bloc rally LIVE Updates: Ramlila ground once hosted 'India against corruption', says BJP

Ramlila ground once hosted 'India against corruption', it will today witness scenes of 'everybody with corruption': BJP on Opposition rally