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Article 370 has become history, and CAA has become a reality, says Amit Shah

May 02, 2024· 22:58 IST

Rupali Ganguly, known for her roles in "Anupama" and "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai," made headlines by joining BJP at the party headquarters in Delhi. The Election Commission disclosed the final voter turnout for the first two phases of Lok Sabha elections, recording 66.1% and 66.7% respectively, amidst opposition criticism over the delay in releasing the data.

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Union home minister Amit Shah during an exclusive interview with Network18 Group.

May 02, 2024· 23:15 IST

Lok Sabha News Live Updates:  Congress fields Tsering Namgyal from Ladakh Lok Sabha seat. 

Congress fields Tsering Namgyal from Ladakh Lok Sabha seat.

May 02, 2024· 21:59 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: Amit Shah on opposition allegations that BJP wins elections only because of EVM

Amit Shah said,"I will first clarify one thing: Rahul Gandhi ji does not think about what he says.
If we won because of EVM, then why did we lose in Telangana, or in Tamil Nadu? Why have we been losing in Kerala for years? Why did we lose in Himachal and Bengal? Then Rahul Gandhi should say it clearly that “even if we [Congress] win in the outcome shown by EVMs, we will not take oath”. If they win, they take oath wearing new clothes. When they lose, they blame it on EVMs. What kind of politics is this? When you win, EVM is right. When you lose, EVM is useless. Don’t the people of the country understand all this?"


The people of the country understand this, but I am surprised why such a big party does not change the advisor of its leader. I see from a distance. I am surprised.
Well, forget it, it is their party's question. “One nation, one election” is the issue of our manifesto, and we will make every effort to implement it.

May 02, 2024· 21:56 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: Amit Shah's predictions for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Amit Shah on election results in Telangan and Andhra Pradesh,"We have an alliance in Andhra Pradesh. We are fighting a very good election. It is just the beginning. We should perform very well in the Lok Sabha polls in Telangana. We could win our highest seats so far from there."

May 02, 2024· 21:54 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: In West Bengal, we will win at least thirty seats, predicts Amit Shah

Amit Shah said in the interview that in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, we will repeat the results there. In Uttar Pradesh, we will increase our seats by five to seven. In Odisha, we will go up to 16. And in Assam also we will go above twelve, it may be twelve. In West Bengal, we will win at least thirty seats.

May 02, 2024· 21:52 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: I think that more or less we will keep our position intact, predicts Amit Shah for Karnataka 

When asked about Karnataka Amit Shah said One phase of election is yet to be held, but I think that more or less we will keep our position intact.

May 02, 2024· 21:47 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: Margins will be higher than 2019, predicts Amit Shah for Gujarat


Amit Shah said on 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat,"Certainly, we will get all 26 seats in Gujarat. And the margins will also be higher than in the 2019 elections for all seats."

May 02, 2024· 21:45 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: Uniform civil code is the mandate of our Constitution, says Amit Shah

Amit on UCC said," Uniform civil code is the mandate of our Constitution, the guiding principles that the Constitution has given us that the legislature and Parliament of the country will have to make efforts at the right time to implement uniform civil code in this country. I think the right time has come. And we are not saying this today. Before our party was formed, it was in the manifesto that there should not be any religious laws in the country, there should be uniform civil code. If this a secular country, how can there be laws on the basis of religion? There should not be."

May 02, 2024· 21:38 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: Article 370 has become history, and CAA has become a reality, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah speaks about article 370 and CAA and said," Neither will they(Opposition) come to power nor will Article 370 come back. Neither will they come to power nor will CAA be repealed. They also know this. But they want to book minority votes by doing minority appeasement. This is the only reason they are spreading these lies.

In this interview, I want to tell the people of the country through you that as long as there is even a single MP of Bharatiya Janata Party in Parliament, Article 370 cannot come back, CAA cannot be abolished. Now Article 370 has become history, and CAA has become a reality.

May 02, 2024· 21:35 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: We never tried to end reservation. We used our majority to abrogate Article 370, to end triple talaq, says Amit Shah


Amit Shah on asked about Congress' allegation of BJP will change Constitution if get 400 seats, Amit Shah said," We have been in majority for ten years. The people of this country have given Narendra Modi the power to change the Constitution for ten years."

What have we done in these ten years? We never tried to end reservation. We used our majority to abrogate Article 370, to end triple talaq, to bring UCC, to change the laws of the British, to bring peace in Kashmir. We have had the right for ten years. Rahul Gandhi has a rule — lie, lie loudly, lie repeatedly. And he is following that rule.

May 02, 2024· 21:32 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: If there is any party in this country that is against the backward class, it is the Congress party, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah while speaking on the caste census said, "For how many years has the Congress been in power in this country? It was in power for 55 years. It has never done anything. Now when they are losing continuously, they are saying all these things; this is not their intention."

If there is any party in this country that is against the backward class, then it is only one party, the Congress party. They did not open the Kakasaheb Kalelkar Commission for years.

They suppressed the Mandal Commission. OBC and backward class people were not given reservation in central institutions. When the Mandal Commission recommendations were being implemented, as opposition leader Rajiv Gandhi had delivered a speech in protest for two hours. Rahul Gandhi should read that speech.
And we have given the country the most successful Prime Minister from the backward class and a poor family, a natural leader in the form of Narendra Modi.

May 02, 2024· 21:26 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: ​When I said that we would end the reservation on the basis of religion, then my video was distorted, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah also on the reservation issue and said," Overnight all the Muslims of Karnataka were made backward. No survey for backwardness was done, no commission was formed. All the people were declared backward on the basis of religion. And they were given reservation. And the reservation that was reduced was of OBCs."

Similarly, when they had government in united Andhra Pradesh, they gave reservation to Muslims. So, whose reservation was reduced? Of course, of SCs, STs, and OBCs. When I said that we would end the reservation on the basis of religion, then my video was distorted and presented in front of the public.

After Rahul Gandhi took over the command of Congress’s politics, he has been consistently bringing down the level of politics in an unprecedented way. You cannot debate in Parliament, they create chaos, boycott, not let people speak, not participate in debates, and then go out and tell the world that injustice is being done to them. What do they think about the people of this country? That the public does not know all this? The people of the country know all these things very well.

There should be healthy debate in a democracy.

May 02, 2024· 21:23 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: After long time, Narendra Modi has taken the country out of the politics of appeasement, says Amit Shah

Attacking Congress party Amit Shah said,"It is the imprint of the Muslim League They are saying that for the contracts of the country, they will give priority to minorities. Who is the first lowest, what is the past performance, whether they have the capability to do the work or not, will contracts be decided on the basis of this or on the basis of religion? How do they want to run the country? The people of the country will have to decide. After a long time, Narendra Modi has taken the country out of the politics of appeasement. They want to take it back in the same direction again because the Congress does not have the confidence to win."

May 02, 2024· 21:19 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: We talk about bringing a uniform civil code and  Congress is saying that it will promote personal laws, says Amit Shah


On being asked about BJP attacking Congress' manifesto, AMit Shah said," It is our responsibility to expose the intentions of those who contest elections against us. Tell me, in this era, can any political party talk of personal laws? Will the country run on the basis of Sharia? On the one hand, in our manifesto, in our Sankalp Patra, we talk about bringing a uniform civil code. Congress is saying that it will promote personal laws. The Congress must answer because this is a very important issue."

May 02, 2024· 21:14 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: Due to the PLI scheme and a strong ecosystem, India has become a favourite destination for manufacturing in the whole world, says Amit Shah


When asked about country's economic picture, Amit Shah said," the country's economy was in a shambles because of all the mismanagement, policies were not being made, production activities had slowed down, exports were in free fall, the balance sheets of all the public sector banks of the country could not be made honestly. This was the situation. Inflation was touching the sky, and all the 16 parameters of the budget were negative.


Amit Shah further added that Narendra Modi has brought about a sea change. The share market is skyrocketing. Even after selling by FIIs, Indian mutual funds have bolstered the market. Due to the PLI scheme and a strong ecosystem, India has become a favourite destination for manufacturing in the whole world. Our children are registering start-ups every day, our companies are registering patents daily, a lot of self-employment opportunities have been created. The balance sheets of all the banks have become very healthy.

All the industrial growth parameters are at the topmost markings of 25 years. Exports are surging ahead while breaking records.
Similarly, the sectors which are going to drive the world economy for the next 25 years, India has become a pioneer in all those areas today, such as green hydrogen manufacturing, semiconductors, though we are a little late, electrical motor vehicle, battery production, space, again, though we are a little late, but defence too. In many such areas which are going to determine the direction and fate of the world economy for the next 25 years, today India has laid a strong foundation there and a big building is to be built on this foundation.

May 02, 2024· 21:06 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: Naxalism has been eliminated by around 95%, says Amit Shah

In an interview Amit Shah when asked about the achievements of the government he said that terrorism and Naxalism had been two major scourges for democracy and development in this country for decades. PM Narendra Modi has got us almost 100% freedom from terrorism in ten years and you could say Naxalism has been eliminated by around 95%. Today Naxalism has been completely finished off in the seven states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

It remains only in four districts of Chhattisgarh, where the Bharatiya Janata Party has now formed the government, and just in the past three months, almost 100 Naxalites have been killed. I am fully confident that after Modiji becomes the Prime Minister for the third time, the country will get rid of Naxalism within one or two years.

May 02, 2024· 21:03 IST

Amit Shah News18 LIVE Updates: I don't see any problem in crossing the target of 400, predicts Amit Shah


Amit Shah in the interview said that NDA will cross 400, Modi ji will again become Prime Minister. There are many reasons for the lower turnout. After twelve years, the electoral rolls have been revised. The second reason is that there is no contest from the other side, which affects the turnout in a way. He said that BJP party’s team and I have done a detailed analysis. We are moving towards the third phase with well over 100 seats from the first two. I don't see any problem in crossing the target of 400.

May 02, 2024· 20:34 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: ​I understand the meaning of martyrdom, says Priyanka Gandhi while addressing a public rally in Morena 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra got emotional as she remembered her father Rajiv Gandhi while addressing a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Morena earlier today.

"At the age of 19, when I brought home pieces of my martyred father, I was angry with this country. I had this feeling in my heart that I sent my father, it was your job to keep him safe. I understand the meaning of martyrdom. Today I am 52 years old, for the first time I am saying this publicly. But that anger of mine... gradually I understood that we get angry with those who we love. How do I explain my love for my country," she said.

May 02, 2024· 19:28 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress should have gone to Hindu belt and listened to their problems, says AIUDF General Secretary Rafiqul Islam 

AIUDF General Secretary Rafiqul Islam says, "God know what has happened to Congress. BJP is winning by polarising the Hindus. In a country where there are 85% Hindus, the BJP is working day and night to unite them and Congress has some audacity when they are separating 15% Muslims. What will happen with this? Even if India's absolute Muslim population votes for Congress, how will it help the party? Congress should have gone to the Hindu belt and listened to their problems and won their hearts. If all Hindu votes will go to BJP, how will 15% of votes help Congress?"

May 02, 2024· 18:45 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh reacts on his son getting election ticket from Kaiserganj  ​

On his son getting an election ticket from Kaiserganj, BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said, "I thank the party for this. Nomination will be filed tomorrow."

May 02, 2024· 18:35 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress plans to change Constitution and give reservation to Muslims, says PM Modi at Jamnagar poll rally

Congress plans to change Constitution and give reservation to Muslims, says PM Modi at Jamnagar poll rally.

Overnight Congress government in Karnataka included all Muslims in OBC category and gave them reservation, says PM Modi.

Shehzada' of Congress ridiculed my offering prayers in submerged Dwarka, says PM, slamming Rahul Gandhi without naming him.

May 02, 2024· 18:20 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress leaders go abroad and defame the country, says PM Modi 

Congress leaders go abroad and defame the country by giving long lectures, says PM Modi at election rally in Gujarat's Jamnagar.

Poison sprayed by Congress has gone very high and I don't know what places it will spread by end of this election: PM Modi.

May 02, 2024· 18:14 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Those who forget history can never make history, says PM Modi in Jamnagar 

Addressing a public rally in Jamnagar, PM Narendra Modi says, "The Maharaja of Jamnagar, Digvijays Singh, gave refuge to the citizens of Poland during the WW-II. And even today, the Parliament session in Poland begins with remembering Maharaja Digvijaya Singh of Jamnagar. Seeds sown by him have helped us maintain strong relations with Poland. I am making a museum dedicated to the royal families who contributed greatly for the integrity of India. Those who forget history can never make history."

May 02, 2024· 18:08 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: PM is now afraid to come to Karnataka, says Rahul Gandhi

Don't run away from Karnataka, tell country about Prajwal Revanna, says Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi at Raichur rally.

PM is now afraid to come to Karnataka, cancelled all public meetings, says Cong leader Rahul Gandhi, referring to alleged sex scandal'

May 02, 2024· 17:43 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: BJP not against Muslims; PM Modi respected by several Islamic countries, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday debunked the opposition charge that the BJP was creating a Hindu-Muslim divide, highlighting the goodwill enjoyed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in several Islamic countries. The former BJP president, who addressed election rallies in Supaul and Saran Lok Sabha constituencies of Bihar, also urged the minority community to be wary of the Congress and its ally RJD, charging the opposition parties with seeking votes by kicking sand in your face.

May 02, 2024· 17:21 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: They(BJP) are just claiming to form the govt again. They have forgotten '400 paar', says Omar Abdullah 

J&K National Conference Vice President and candidate from Baramulla Lok Sabha seat Omar Abdullah says, "Now they (BJP) are not talking about '400 paar'. They are just claiming to form the government again. They have forgotten the '400 paar'. As the number of phases will increase, their (BJP's) number of seats will decrease. I believe that it will be a big thing for them to even get a simple majority."

May 02, 2024· 17:11 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: It is certain that BJP's 'lotus' will bloom, and Congress will lose, says BJP candidate from Rae Bareli seat, Dinesh Pratap Singh 

BJP candidate from UP's Rae Bareli seat, Dinesh Pratap Singh says, "I assure the country that farewell of 'nakli' Gandhis from Rae Bareli is certain. It is certain that BJP's 'lotus' will bloom, and Congress will lose. I have even fought against 4-time MP Sonia Gandhi, so Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi are not important to me. Whichever Gandhi comes to Rae Bareli, they will lose."

May 02, 2024· 17:02 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: No visa is required for diplomatic passport holders to travel to Germany

No political clearance either sought from or issued by us in respect of travel of said MP to Germany, says MEA on Prajwal Revanna's travel abroad

No visa is required for diplomatic passport holders to travel to Germany, says MEA on Prajwal Revanna's travel abroad.

May 02, 2024· 16:43 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: BJP nominates Dinesh Pratap Singh from Rae Bareli

BJP nominates Dinesh Pratap Singh from Rae Bareli seat and Karan Bhushan Singh from Kaiserganj in Uttar Pradesh

May 02, 2024· 16:38 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: All indications from turnout, voting pattern are that the BJP is losing ground, says Shashi Tharoor 

Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram candidate Shashi Tharoor said, "We have seen positive trends among the public in the first couple of phases. The public is increasingly disenchanted with the BJP government at the centre.As I said yesterday, I don't think '400 paar' is even going to be repeated by them; '300 paar' is impossible, and '200 paar' is looking challenging for them and we will see how it works out.

At the moment, campaigning is going very well across the country and in the two phases, all indications from the turnout, voting pattern are that the BJP is losing ground."

May 02, 2024· 16:06 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates:  BJP's Naveen Jindal files nomination from Kurukshetra constituency  

After filing nomination from Kurukshetra Lok Sabha seat, BJP's Naveen Jindal says," There is enthusiasm among the public. We have familial relations with the people here. People want Modi ji to become the Prime Minister for the third time. We are preparing a vision document, we will wait a couple of more days before releasing it. The main issue is employment. I would like to open two vocational training institutes - in Kurukshetra and Kaithal- where 10,000 youth can be trained each year...Anti-incumbency is natural but more than 80% of people are happy with the work done by the Haryana govt and Centre...I want to realize the dream of 'Viksit Bharat."

AAP-INDIA alliance has fielded Sushil Gupta from the Kurukshetra seat. Voting here will be held on May 25.

May 02, 2024· 15:40 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates:  This election is to do away with Naxalism from Chhattisgarh to Jharkhand, says Amit Shah 


Addressing a public rally in Budaun, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "This election is for giving PM Narendra Modi a third mandate. This election is to do away with terrorism from Kashmir to Kerala. This election is to do away with Naxalism from Chhattisgarh to Jharkhand, and rid UP of goons and mafias."

May 02, 2024· 15:34 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Election of 2024 is not for Modi's ambition but for Modi's mission, says PM

These elections are not ordinary. In India, a strong and stable government is important, not just for the country but also for the world. These elections are not for my ambition as my ambition was achieved in 2014. The 2024 elections are for Modi's mission," says PM Modi while addressing a public meeting in Junagadh, Gujarat.

May 02, 2024· 15:28 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: BJP is after the Constitution and our lives, says Akhilesh Yadav


Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Budaun, said,"People watching these elections must be aware that BJP is after the Constitution and our lives. They want to change the Constitution, and secondly, you must have come across the issue of Covid (referring to Covishield vaccine row). Those who got vaccinated also asked other to take it, but there may be some people like me who didn't take it. But imagine, those who took the vaccine and now look at the certificate, what they must be feeling"

May 02, 2024· 15:21 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: People will respond to Delhi CM's arrest through votes, says Sunita Kejriwal

People are smart and will respond to the BJP's move to put AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal behind bars through their votes, his wife Sunita Kejriwal said.

Sunita Kejriwal also said, "They have put Delhi CM & my husband in jail forcefully, for the last 40 days. They say that the investigation is going on, if investigations goes on for 10 years, will they keep him in jail for 10 years? It's clearly a dictatorship. He is well read, patriotic and truthful person. For the sake of social service, he left his job and went to the slums to work for them. When we got married, he asked me just one question, I want to do social service, won't you have any issue with that?"

May 02, 2024· 15:12 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: BJP's Sanjay Seth files nomination for Ranchi seat

BJP candidate from Jharkhand's Ranchi, Sanjay Seth files nomination in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami

May 02, 2024· 15:00 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: TMC and BJP have entered into an unholy alliance, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress leader and party's candidate from West Bengal's Baharampur seat Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, "TMC and BJP have entered into an unholy alliance. Voting for the BJP or TMC is the same thing. They are two sides of the same coin. They are twins."

May 02, 2024· 14:52 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Be alert of the Congress and SP alliance, says Yogi Adityanath  

Addressing a public rally, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said, "Be alert of the Congress and SP alliance. It is here to do two things. If they come to power, they will give a part of ST, SC and OBC reservation to Muslims... With the intention of Islamization of the country and implementing the Talibani system, Congress is pushing the country towards partition... On the other hand, they are saying that they will give minorities the freedom to eat whatever they want. What is it that the minorities want to eat and is objectionable to the majority? It is beef. Cow slaughter is prohibited in UP... Any vote given to Congress-SP would be a reason for a sin..."

May 02, 2024· 14:46 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates:Our government is going to accord the right of apprenticeship to the youths, says Rahul Gandhi 


Addressing a public meeting in Shivamogga, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "Whenever we are talking about 'Mahalakshmi', India's PM is getting irritated as their billionaire friends are not going to get this money. Our government is going to accord the right of apprenticeship to the youths.They gave you unemployment, whereas we are going to provide apprenticeship right, Rs 1 lakh in your bank account.and the world's best training."

May 02, 2024· 14:41 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Every BJP leader was aware Prajwal Revanna is a mass rapist, yet they supported him, says Rahul Gandhi

On Prajwal Revanna's 'obscene video' case, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says "The biggest issue here is the Revanna case, the person who has mass raped 400 women and he was endorsed by PM Modi. First, Prime Minister Modi should answer and apologize to the women."

May 02, 2024· 14:29 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi to visit Bengal for two-day election campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to kickstart a two-day visit to West Bengal on Thursday, with plans to address multiple election rallies, according to a senior official. He is expected to arrive in Kolkata on Thursday evening and will stay overnight at Raj Bhavan.

Sources from the BJP reveal that Modi's itinerary includes addressing election rallies in support of party candidates in Krishnanagar, Bardhaman Purba, and Bolpur Lok Sabha constituencies on Friday.

May 02, 2024· 13:48 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Omar Abdullah nominates for Baramulla Lok Sabha seat

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah has filed his nomination papers for the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir. Accompanied by NC’s treasurer Shammi Oberoi and senior vice president of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee G N Monga, Abdullah submitted the nomination papers before Baramulla Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa, the returning officer of the constituency. Abdullah is set to contest against People’s Conference president and former separatist Sajad Lone.

May 02, 2024· 13:19 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi accuses Congress of being a 'disciple' of Pakistan

Addressing a poll rally in Anand, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress, alleging it to be a 'disciple' of Pakistan and claiming that the neighbouring country is eager to see Rahul Gandhi as the next Prime Minister of India. He took a dig at the Congress over opposition leader Salman Khurshid's niece Maria Alam's mention of 'vote jihad,' labelling it as an insult to democracy. Modi challenged the Congress to declare in writing that it won't amend the Constitution to provide reservation based on religion. Read more.

May 02, 2024· 13:10 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Delhi HC disposes of PIL regarding deep fake videos in elections

The Delhi High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Lawyers Voice, which sought directions against the Election Commission of India (ECI) to curb the circulation of deepfake videos during the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. The HC stated that it cannot issue such directions in the middle of elections and expressed trust in the ECI.

May 02, 2024· 12:45 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi accuses Modi government of undermining reservation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Modi government for allegedly undermining reservation for Dalits, tribals, and backward classes through "blind privatization." He asserts that the BJP government is covertly reducing opportunities for these marginalized communities by eliminating government jobs.

In a post on X, Gandhi accuses the Modi administration of secretly removing reservation by implementing privatization policies. He emphasizes the Congress party's commitment to strengthening public sector enterprises to create employment opportunities and uphold reservation for marginalized sections of society.

May 02, 2024· 12:27 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress Chief Kharge accuses PM Modi of using falsehoods

In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accuses him of employing falsehoods in his speeches, which are then amplified by NDA candidates.

Kharge expresses concern over the PM's alleged use of language unbefitting of his position, attributing it to desperation.

May 02, 2024· 11:50 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi slams congress in election rally 

'Won't allow Congress to bring back religious quota'

'Congress never cared about SC STs in India'

'I challenge Congress from the land of Sardar Patel'

May 02, 2024· 11:38 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi addresses public rally in Gujarat, says Congress is out to divide the country

-' We enter enemy territories and kill terrorists'

- 'Congress used to give dossiers to Pakistan, we don't waste time in giving dossiers'

- 'Congress runs a factory of lies'

- 'weak govt failed to avenge 26/11 attacks'

- 'Congress has never cared for SC/STs in India'

May 02, 2024· 11:29 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi addresses rally in Gujarat's Anand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech at a public rally in Gujarat's Anand district ahead of the third phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 7.

May 02, 2024· 11:11 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Manish Sisodia approaches Delhi High Court for bail

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia has filed a plea in the Delhi High Court after being denied bail by a city court. Sisodia is facing separate cases related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22. The plea, presented by advocate Rajat Bharadwaj, highlights the urgency due to ongoing elections. The court has agreed to hear the matter tomorrow.

May 02, 2024· 10:36 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi Set to address public meetings in Karnataka

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Karnataka on Thursday to address two public meetings, as confirmed by the party's State unit.

Gandhi's first stop will be an election rally at Freedom Park in the district headquarters town of Shivamogga at 1 p.m. Following this, he will travel to Raichur for the second event scheduled at 4:25 p.m.

Stay tuned for updates on Rahul Gandhi's engagements and speeches as the Lok Sabha election campaign progresses.

May 02, 2024· 10:24 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Sunita Kejriwal heads to campaign for AAP

Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, has left the CM's residence en route to the airport. She is scheduled to campaign for Aam Aadmi Party candidates in Gujarat's Bharuch and Bhavnagar constituencies later today. Stay tuned for further updates on the ongoing Lok Sabha election campaign.

May 02, 2024· 10:10 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Repolling underway in Ajmer booth

The Election Commission of India initiated repolling at a booth in Ajmer Lok Sabha constituency due to a misplaced voters' register during the second phase of polling on April 26. Elaborate security measures have been implemented for the process, which commenced at 7 am and will continue until 5 pm. Webcasting of the polling booth is also being conducted. Rajasthan, with 25 Lok Sabha seats, witnessed voting for 12 constituencies in the first phase on April 19 and 13 in the second phase on April 26.

May 02, 2024· 08:42 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: EC extends polling hours in Telangana due to heat wave

The Election Commission has lengthened polling hours for the Lok Sabha elections in Telangana by one hour, now from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., considering the prevailing heat wave. This extension applies to 12 constituencies entirely and certain segments of five others.

May 02, 2024· 08:37 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: JMM nominates Anjani Soren for LS seat in Odhisha

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has announced Anjani Soren, sister of former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, as its candidate for the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha constituency in Odisha. Anjani, daughter of JMM founder Shibu Soren, will contest against BJP's Naba Charan Majhi and BJD's Sudam Marndi.

May 02, 2024· 08:08 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: No religion-based quotas under my watch, says PM Modi 

Addressing rallies in Gujarat ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, PM Narendra Modi asserted, "Till Modi is alive, none can bring in religion-based quota." He challenged Congress and the INDIA bloc to commit in writing to preserve reservations for SC/STs and OBCs.

May 02, 2024· 07:49 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Sunita Kejriwal to campaign for AAP in Gujarat

The Aam Aadmi Party announced that Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, will campaign for AAP candidates in Gujarat on May 2. AAP has fielded candidates in Bharuch and Bhavnagar, as part of an alliance with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc constituent, Congress.

May 02, 2024· 07:29 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: ECI establishes task force to monitor heat wave conditions

In response to potential concerns over heat wave impacts on voter turnout, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has formed a task force. This group will assess prevailing weather conditions, focusing on health and humidity, five days prior to each phase of Lok Sabha polling.

May 02, 2024· 07:21 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi asserts aggressive national security approach

Addressing a rally in Sabarkantha, PM Modi emphasized his government's stance on national security, contrasting it with past practices of sharing dossiers. He highlighted India's proactive measures, including surgical strikes, against terrorism.

May 02, 2024· 07:19 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Campaigning intensifies in Gujarat ahead of LS Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's series of public gatherings in Gujarat aims to drum up support for BJP candidates contesting in nine Lok Sabha seats: Anand, Kheda, Surendranagar, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Junagadh, Porbandar, Amreli, and Jamnagar.

The BJP, eyeing a hat-trick victory in Gujarat after securing all 26 Lok Sabha seats in 2014 and 2019, has orchestrated a week-long campaign featuring its top leaders.

Meanwhile, the Congress, seeking to regain lost ground, suffered an early setback in Surat where BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal was declared victorious even before the elections.

In a bid to rally support, the Congress is deploying its key figures for public appearances. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the party's general secretary, is slated to deliver a speech at a rally in Lakheni Banaskantha on May 3. Additionally, P Chidambaram and Mallikarjun Kharge are gearing up to mobilize voters for a transformative vote from the state.

May 02, 2024· 07:18 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Modi's two-day visit to Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day visit to his home state, Gujarat, starting Wednesday. His itinerary includes delivering speeches at six public events, spanning across 11 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state.

On May 1, coinciding with Gujarat's foundation day, Modi will address gatherings in Deesa, Banaskantha, and Himmatnagar, Sabarkantha. The event in Deesa will spotlight the Lok Sabha seats of Patan and Banaskantha.

On May 2, the Prime Minister will continue his engagements with speeches in Anand, Wadhwan in Surendranagar, Junagadh, and Jamnagar.

May 02, 2024· 07:08 IST

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