The fourth phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections begins today (May 13) in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 9 states and a Union Territory. These states and UT include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir.

India General Elections 2024 Phase 4: Fate of 1717 candidates to be decided today

The fourth phase of voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is underway in 96 Lok Sabha constituencies across 9 states and a Union Territory. These states and UT include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 1,717 candidates are in the fray in this phase.

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Polling commenced in 96 constituencies across 9 states and a Union Territory for the fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Monday. These states and UT include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 1,717 candidates are in the fray in this phase.

India Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 4: Voting underway in 96 LS seats in 9 states and 1 UT

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;on&nbsp;Monday (May 13)&nbsp;visited Patna's historic Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara&nbsp;and served a langar (a communal meal) to the Sikh devotees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was seen donning a saffron turban and holding a pot of kheer. The prime minister paid his obeisance in Darbar Sahib, which is the birthplace of Sri Guru Gobind Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He participated in the&nbsp;ardaas&nbsp;and listened to the live kirtan in the gurudwara. The prime minister also did 'darshan' of the rare 'shastras' (weapons) which are believed to belong to Sri Guru Gobind Singh.</p>

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<p>The prime minister also cooked food for the langar with the Gurdwara management.</p>

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<p>In the peak of election season, PM Modi held a roadshow in Patna on Sunday night (May 12). The prime minister covered approximately one and a half kilometres as he stood above a vehicle which was adorned with BJP symbols and flowers.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Sikhism is rooted in principles of equality: PM Modi</strong></h2>

<p>After the visit, PM Modi wrote on X, "Prayed at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib this morning. Felt truly blessed to experience&nbsp;divinity, serenity and rich history of this sacred place. This Gurudwara has a close link with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Our Government had the honour of marking&nbsp;his&nbsp;350th Parkash Utsav&nbsp;in a grand manner. May the teachings of the Sikh Gurus continue to inspire and guide us all."</p>

<p>"Sikhism is rooted in the principles of equality, justice and compassion. Central to Sikhism is Seva. This morning in Patna, I also had the honour of taking part in Seva as well. It was a very humbling and special experience," he added.</p>

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<p>Reacting&nbsp;to&nbsp;Modi's visit to Gurudwara Patna Sahib, BJP leader and Lok Sabha candidate from Patna Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "It is a matter of great pride that PM Modi has come to Gurudwara Patna Sahib for the first time. As an MP, I welcomed him. PM Modi paid obeisance, offered&nbsp;Seva. It is a historic day. We are proud of him. He is the first PM of India to have visited here."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India Elections 2024 Phase 4: 1,717 candidates, 10 States, 96 seats up for grabs today</strong></p>

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<p>The Takhat Sri Patna Sahib Gurdwara is a significant place for the followers of Sikhism as it is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.</p>

<p>In the 18th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh commissioned the construction of the gurudwara to mark Guru Gobind Singh's birthplace.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 13) visited Patna's historic Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara and served a langar (a communal meal) to the Sikh devotees.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 13) visited Patna's historic Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara and served a langar (a communal meal) to the Sikh devotees. He was seen donning a saffron turban and holding a pot of kheer. The prime minister paid his obeisance in Darbar Sahib, which is the birthplace of Sri Guru Gobind Singh. He participated in the ardaas and listened to the live kirtan in the gurudwara. The prime minister also did 'darshan' of the rare 'shastras' (weapons) which are believed to belong to Sri Guru Gobind Singh. #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi serves langar at Gurudwara Patna Sahib in Patna, Bihar pic.twitter.com/FWBdcj40Fe — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 × #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi serves langar at Gurudwara Patna Sahib in Patna, Bihar pic.twitter.com/qhj5RuHTHh — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 × #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Gurudwara Patna Sahib in Patna, Bihar PM Modi also served langar here. pic.twitter.com/3qdQf2Kken — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2024 × The prime minister also cooked food for the langar with the Gurdwara management. Also Read: PM Modi lists out 5 guarantees to Bengal, says ‘no one can stop CAA implementation’ In the peak of election season, PM Modi held a roadshow in Patna on Sunday night (May 12). The prime minister covered approximately one and a half kilometres as he stood above a vehicle which was adorned with BJP symbols and flowers. Sikhism is rooted in principles of equality: PM Modi After the visit, PM Modi wrote on X, "Prayed at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib this morning. Felt truly blessed to experience divinity, serenity and rich history of this sacred place. This Gurudwara has a close link with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Our Government had the honour of marking his 350th Parkash Utsav in a grand manner. May the teachings of the Sikh Gurus continue to inspire and guide us all." "Sikhism is rooted in the principles of equality, justice and compassion. Central to Sikhism is Seva. This morning in Patna, I also had the honour of taking part in Seva as well. It was a very humbling and special experience," he added. Prayed at Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib this morning. Felt truly blessed to experience divinity, serenity and rich history of this sacred place. This Gurudwara has a close link with Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Our Government had the honour of marking his 350th Parkash Utsav… pic.twitter.com/IsHGKxCBSm — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2024 × Sikhism is rooted in the principles of equality, justice and compassion. Central to Sikhism is Seva. This morning in Patna, I also had the honour of taking part in Seva as well. It was a very humbling and special experience. pic.twitter.com/0H8LufyzJ6 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 13, 2024 × Reacting to Modi's visit to Gurudwara Patna Sahib, BJP leader and Lok Sabha candidate from Patna Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "It is a matter of great pride that PM Modi has come to Gurudwara Patna Sahib for the first time. As an MP, I welcomed him. PM Modi paid obeisance, offered Seva. It is a historic day. We are proud of him. He is the first PM of India to have visited here." Watch: India Elections 2024 Phase 4: 1,717 candidates, 10 States, 96 seats up for grabs today The Takhat Sri Patna Sahib Gurdwara is a significant place for the followers of Sikhism as it is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. In the 18th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh commissioned the construction of the gurudwara to mark Guru Gobind Singh's birthplace. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the security forces after 12 Naxalites were killed in an encounter in Bijapur on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"An encounter broke out between Naxals and the Security forces in the Gangaloor area of Bijapur district. 12 dead bodies of the Naxals have been recovered. I congratulate our jawans and senior officers. Ever since we came into government, we have fought strongly against the Naxalites. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah also want Naxalism to end in Chhattisgarh. We are benefiting from the double-engine government," CM Vishnu Deo Sai told ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An exchange of fire broke out on Friday between Naxals and security forces in the jungle near Pidiya village in Chhattisgarh. The place where gunfights broke out between the forces and Naxals falls under the limits of Gangaloor Police Station.</p>

<p>Earlier, 29 Naxals were killed and three security personnel sustained injuries in an encounter that broke out in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker, which lies in the Bastar region.</p>

<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the security forces for the encounter operation in Chhattisgarh in which 29 Naxalites were killed and said that the government is determined to free the country of this menace.</p>

<p>Shah said that naxalism is the biggest enemy of development, peace and bright future of youth.</p>

<p>Taking to social media platform X, Amit Shah said, "Today, the security forces killed down a large Naxalites in Chhattisgarh. I congratulate all the security personnel who made this operation successful with their bravery and wish for the speedy recovery of the brave policemen who have been injured."&nbsp;</p>


Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the security forces after 12 Naxalites were killed in an encounter in Bijapur on Friday. "An encounter broke out between Naxals and the Security forces in the Gangaloor area of Bijapur district.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated the security forces after 12 Naxalites were killed in an encounter in Bijapur on Friday. "An encounter broke out between Naxals and the Security forces in the Gangaloor area of Bijapur district. 12 dead bodies of the Naxals have been recovered. I congratulate our jawans and senior officers. Ever since we came into government, we have fought strongly against the Naxalites. Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah also want Naxalism to end in Chhattisgarh. We are benefiting from the double-engine government," CM Vishnu Deo Sai told ANI. An exchange of fire broke out on Friday between Naxals and security forces in the jungle near Pidiya village in Chhattisgarh. The place where gunfights broke out between the forces and Naxals falls under the limits of Gangaloor Police Station. Earlier, 29 Naxals were killed and three security personnel sustained injuries in an encounter that broke out in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker, which lies in the Bastar region. Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the security forces for the encounter operation in Chhattisgarh in which 29 Naxalites were killed and said that the government is determined to free the country of this menace. Shah said that naxalism is the biggest enemy of development, peace and bright future of youth. Taking to social media platform X, Amit Shah said, "Today, the security forces killed down a large Naxalites in Chhattisgarh. I congratulate all the security personnel who made this operation successful with their bravery and wish for the speedy recovery of the brave policemen who have been injured."

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<p>A 32-year-old man in India brutally killed a minor girl and fled with her severed head after their engagement was called off by officials of the Women and Child Development Department on May 9. The girl was bludgeoned to death and later beheaded. The accused is yet to be traced by the police, local reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident took place at Surlabbi village in Kodagu district of Karnataka state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man was identified as Prakash. Reports mentioned that the victim girl, Meena, had just cleared her Class 10 examination this year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The engagement was fixed on Thursday, but as per reports, the officials convinced the girl's parents to call off the marriage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The child welfare department team reached the girl's house and counselled both families after receiving the complaint. They explained that if they proceeded with the marriage, they would be subject to the provisions of the POCSO Act and the Child Marriage Act because the girl was underage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It appears that Prakash was furious with the decision and in rage but the exact motive is yet to be ascertained. According to news agency PTI, Superintendent of Police (Kodagu), Ramarajan K, said that he entered the victim's house at 5:30 pm (local time),&nbsp;dragged her out and beheaded her and&nbsp;fled the crime scene.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He said, "All efforts are being taken to nab the accused."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The accused is absconding, we are looking for him. We have been told that child helpline officials from the Social Welfare department had stopped the engagement. We don't know the motive yet," a police officer said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A 32-year-old man in India brutally killed a minor girl and fled with her severed head after their engagement was called off by officials of the Women and Child Development Department on May 9.

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