The prime minister is set to address four public rallies in Karnataka on Sunday. (PTI file)
Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Meanwhile, the BJP replaced its Mumbai North Central candidate, Poonam Mahajan, with senior lawyer Ujjwal Deorao Nikam
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Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: With over a week left for the third phase (May 7) of the general elections, in which the remaining 14 seats of Karnataka will also go to polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed a public rally in Belagavi. Calling out the ruling Congress government for prioritising âappeasem*nt politicsâ in the Neha Hiremath murder case, PM Modi said they âonly care about their vote bankâ.
The prime minister is set to address four public rallies in Karnataka on Sunday. Of the 28 seats, the first batch of 14 seats were voted for in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 26. Karnataka saw a voter turnout of 69.56 per cent.
Meanwhile, a controversy erupted over Congress leader Rahul Gandhiâs âRaja Maharajâ remark in connection to the Rajput community. BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya shared Rahulâs video on X and said, âRahul Gandhi should immediately apologise to the Rajput community, for this offensive comment.â
Rahul Gandhi should immediately apologise to the Rajput community, for this offensive comment. pic.twitter.com/f0CvcItrqIâ Amit Malviya (à€źà„à€Šà„ à€à€Ÿ à€Șà€°à€żà€”à€Ÿà€°) (@amitmalviya) April 27, 2024
In the video, Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a public meeting, can be heard saying in Hindi, âRaja Maharaja used to rule the nation. They did whatever they wanted, they used to take away whosoeverâs lands they wanted. Congress party and our workers, in collaboration with the people of the nation, achieved Independence, brought democracy and Constitution in the country.â
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- While addressing a public rally in Belagavi, PM Modi launched a scathing attack on Congress over the Neha Hiremath murder case and said, âEver since the Congress government has been formed in Karnataka, the law and order situation has deteriorated in the state⊠What happened in Hubballi, has shaken the entire country. The girlâs family demanded action, but the Congress government again prioritised appeasem*nt. They donât value the lives of our daughters like Neha. All they care about is their vote bankâŠâ
- Delhi Congress Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely on Sunday resigned from his post.
- BJP leader Amit Malviya demanded Rahul Gandhiâs apology over his remark.
- A comment made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over âRaja, Maharajasâ sparked an outrage in the Rajput community.
- The Congress filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday, alleging poll code violation. At a poll rally, Thakur had alleged the presence of a âforeign handâ behind the grand old partyâs hand, which wants to hand over the âwealth of peopleâs children to Muslimsâ, a remark earlier raised by PM Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address four public rallies in Karnataka on Sunday. While Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address three election rallies in Uttar Pradesh â Etah, Mainpuri and Etawah.
- Amid suspense over the Congress candidate in Uttar Pradeshâs Amethi and Rae Bareilli, party General Secretary KC Venugopal â after CEC meeting â on Saturday said that âEverything will be clear in one or two daysâ. Earlier in the day, national president Mallikarjun Kharge had asked people to âwait for few more daysâ to get clarity on the candidates.
- The BJP on Saturday replaced Poonam Mahajan, party candidate from Mumbai North Central, with senior lawyer Ujjwal Deorao Nikam, who also played a key role as a public prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case.
- A day after Karnatakaâs Hassan constituency went to polls, JD(S) MP and former Prime Minister Deve Gowdaâs son, Prajwal Revanna, found himself in trouble regarding an alleged sex scandal. An SIT has been formed to probe the scandal-linked videos, that has been doing the rounds.These videos allegedly show Revanna indulging in sexual activities with many women, including government employees.The Women Commission said that it has also cases where some of them involve âforce or no consentâ. Commission head Dr Nagalakshmi Chaudhary said that âinfluential politiciansâ have sought sexual favours from women besides âraping some of themâ.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack at the Opposition grouping and said that their only goal is to âform government and mint moneyâ. The PM raked up the issues from âinheritance taxâ to âpran pratishtha of Ayodhya Ram Mandirâ to remarks on âSanatan Dharmaâ. He exuded confidence over the NDAâs win in the LS polls and said that they are leading by 2-0 after the second phase of voting.
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwalâs wife, Sunita, held her maiden roadshow in the election season, in support of Aam Aadmi Partyâs East Delhi candidate Kuldeep Kumar. She said that her husband is a âlionâ, adding that nobody can break him and make him bow down. Sunita raised the slogan âJail ka Jawab Vote Seâ at the AAPâs Lok Sabha election campaign in the national capital. âWe will vote to remove dictatorship and save democracy,â she said.
(With PTI inputs)
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first published:April 28, 2024, 06:30 IST
last updated:April 28, 2024, 12:23 IST