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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (May 3) roasted opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his last-minute nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency.</p>

<p>Addressing a rally in the eastern state of West Bengal, PM Modi challenged the Wayanad MP to face BJP in Amethi and not run away or be scared.</p>

<p>While referring to his old remark, the PM had said in the past, Rahul Gandhi had been searching for a safe seat for himself after voting in Wayanad in the southern state of Kerala.</p>

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<p>“I had already said that the Shehzada was going to lose in Wayanad. I had said that as soon as the polling was completed in Wayanad, he would start looking for another seat... He is so scared of Amethi that he is running towards Rae Bareli. They ask everyone 'daro mat'. Today, I also ask them, 'daro mat, bhago mat'… (don't be scared, don't run),” the PM said during his address.</p>

<p>PM Modi also took a dig at Sonia Gandhi for vacating the Rae Bareli seat and moving to the Rajya Sabha.<br />
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“I had already said in the parliament that Congress biggest leader will not dare to fight elections and she will run away," he added.</p>

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<p>After a long suspense, the Congress on announced early Friday that Rahul Gandhi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli.</p>

<p>In Amethi, Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting on the seat which has been a family bastion for the Gandhis before Smriti Irani of BJP won it.</p>

<p>Both Rahul and Sharma will file their papers on Friday, the last day for nominations for the fifth phase of the elections to be held on May 20.</p>

<p><strong>Significance of Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat</strong></p>

<p>Sonia Gandhi, former Congress chief and Rahul’s mother, represented Rae Bareli for several terms but now the seat has been vacated as Sonia was nominated to the upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha.</p>

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<p>Earlier, there were speculations that Rahul’s sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra might be fielded from the Rae Bareli seat.</p>

<p>Both seats will go to polls on May 20.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (May 3) roasted opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his last-minute nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (May 3) roasted opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his last-minute nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency. Addressing a rally in the eastern state of West Bengal, PM Modi challenged the Wayanad MP to face BJP in Amethi and not run away or be scared. While referring to his old remark, the PM had said in the past, Rahul Gandhi had been searching for a safe seat for himself after voting in Wayanad in the southern state of Kerala. Also read: Rahul Gandhi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Rae Bareli, KL Sharma from Amethi “I had already said that the Shehzada was going to lose in Wayanad. I had said that as soon as the polling was completed in Wayanad, he would start looking for another seat... He is so scared of Amethi that he is running towards Rae Bareli. They ask everyone 'daro mat'. Today, I also ask them, 'daro mat, bhago mat'… (don't be scared, don't run),” the PM said during his address. PM Modi also took a dig at Sonia Gandhi for vacating the Rae Bareli seat and moving to the Rajya Sabha. “I had already said in the parliament that Congress biggest leader will not dare to fight elections and she will run away," he added. Watch: India elections: Congress fields Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli too, India's oppn party ends suspense × After a long suspense, the Congress on announced early Friday that Rahul Gandhi will contest the Lok Sabha elections from Rae Bareli. In Amethi, Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting on the seat which has been a family bastion for the Gandhis before Smriti Irani of BJP won it. Both Rahul and Sharma will file their papers on Friday, the last day for nominations for the fifth phase of the elections to be held on May 20. Significance of Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat Sonia Gandhi, former Congress chief and Rahul’s mother, represented Rae Bareli for several terms but now the seat has been vacated as Sonia was nominated to the upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha. Also read: Who is KL Sharma, the Congress candidate challenging BJP's Smriti Irani in Amethi? Earlier, there were speculations that Rahul’s sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra might be fielded from the Rae Bareli seat. Both seats will go to polls on May 20. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The suspense over nominations in two Congress strongholds in north India—Amethi and Rae Bareli—is expected to end within 24 hours. Senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said Wednesday (May 1) that&nbsp;Congress’&nbsp;Central Election Committee (CEC) has entrusted party president Mallikarjun Kharge with&nbsp;the task of&nbsp;announcing nominations on the two key constituencies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Nobody is scared, no one is running away,"&nbsp;he&nbsp;was quoted as saying.</p>

<h2><strong>Is Rahul Gandhi unwilling to contest?</strong></h2>

<p>But that&nbsp;not might&nbsp;be true. As per media reports, Rahul Gandhi is unwilling to contest elections from either seat. He is also opposed to&nbsp;the idea of&nbsp;fielding any family member from the two seats, reported Hindustan Times&nbsp;citing&nbsp;a source familiar with the development.</p>

<p>On May 3, the last date to announce candidature, Rahul&nbsp;doesn’t&nbsp;plan to file nomination papers from Amethi; instead, he&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;in&nbsp;Maharashtra’s&nbsp;Pune&nbsp;to attend a party rally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Congress president (Mallikarjun) Khargeji is still trying to convince him (Gandhi), but it looks like his mind&nbsp;is made up,”&nbsp;HT quoted a party functionary as saying.</p>

<h2><strong>Why&nbsp;Rahul Gandhi is&nbsp;worried?</strong></h2>

<p>One of the topmost concerns is that Rahul has remained absent from Amethi in the last five years, focussing on his new constituency—Wayanad in Kerala.</p>

<p>Rahul lost Amethi in the 2019 elections to Bharatiya Janata&nbsp;Party’s&nbsp;Smriti Irani after representing the seat for 15 years. If he loses Amethi the second time in a row, it would&nbsp;greatly&nbsp;dent his support base in north India, especially in the backdrop of Congress projecting Rahul as the INDIA&nbsp;alliance’s&nbsp;principal challenger to PM Narendra Modi.</p>

<h2><strong>Congress workers annoyed</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Congress party workers have grown frustrated with the continuing delay over the&nbsp;announcement of the nomination. Amid slogans asking for&nbsp;Rahul’s&nbsp;nomination, Congress workers recently staged protests outside the local party office.</p>

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Chants of&nbsp;"Amethi mange Gandhi parivar (Amethi demands the Gandhi family)"&nbsp;were raised.</p>

<h2><strong>Significance of Rae Bareli seat</strong></h2>

<p>Former Congress chief and&nbsp;Rahul’s&nbsp;mother&nbsp;Sonia&nbsp;Gandhi&nbsp;represented Rae Bareli for several terms&nbsp;but&nbsp;now&nbsp;the seat stands vacated as Sonia has&nbsp;been nominated&nbsp;to the upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha.</p>

<p>There are speculations that&nbsp;Rahul’s&nbsp;sister and Congress General&nbsp;Secretary&nbsp;Priyanka Gandhi&nbsp;Vadra&nbsp;may&nbsp;be fielded&nbsp;from the Rae Bareli seat.</p>

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<p>But since Rahul&nbsp;doesn’t&nbsp;want any family member to&nbsp;be fielded&nbsp;from the two seats, it remains to be seen whether these speculations turn into reality.</p>

<p>Both seats will go to polls in the fifth phase of the elections, due&nbsp;on&nbsp;May 20.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The suspense over nominations in two Congress strongholds in north India—Amethi and Rae Bareli—is expected to end within 24 hours. Senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said Wednesday (May 1) that Congress’ Central Election Committee (CEC) has entrusted party president Mallikarjun Kharge with the task of announcing nominations on the two key constituencies.

The suspense over nominations in two Congress strongholds in north India—Amethi and Rae Bareli—is expected to end within 24 hours. Senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said Wednesday (May 1) that Congress’ Central Election Committee (CEC) has entrusted party president Mallikarjun Kharge with the task of announcing nominations on the two key constituencies. "Nobody is scared, no one is running away," he was quoted as saying. Is Rahul Gandhi unwilling to contest? But that not might be true. As per media reports, Rahul Gandhi is unwilling to contest elections from either seat. He is also opposed to the idea of fielding any family member from the two seats, reported Hindustan Times citing a source familiar with the development. On May 3, the last date to announce candidature, Rahul doesn’t plan to file nomination papers from Amethi; instead, he is expected to be in Maharashtra’s Pune to attend a party rally. “Congress president (Mallikarjun) Khargeji is still trying to convince him (Gandhi), but it looks like his mind is made up,” HT quoted a party functionary as saying. Why Rahul Gandhi is worried? One of the topmost concerns is that Rahul has remained absent from Amethi in the last five years, focussing on his new constituency—Wayanad in Kerala. Rahul lost Amethi in the 2019 elections to Bharatiya Janata Party’s Smriti Irani after representing the seat for 15 years. If he loses Amethi the second time in a row, it would greatly dent his support base in north India, especially in the backdrop of Congress projecting Rahul as the INDIA alliance’s principal challenger to PM Narendra Modi. Congress workers annoyed Meanwhile, Congress party workers have grown frustrated with the continuing delay over the announcement of the nomination. Amid slogans asking for Rahul’s nomination, Congress workers recently staged protests outside the local party office. Also read: PM Modi says ‘Congress was ready to put blame of 2611 Mumbai attacks on holy saffron’ Chants of "Amethi mange Gandhi parivar (Amethi demands the Gandhi family)" were raised. Significance of Rae Bareli seat Former Congress chief and Rahul’s mother Sonia Gandhi represented Rae Bareli for several terms but now the seat stands vacated as Sonia has been nominated to the upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha. There are speculations that Rahul’s sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may be fielded from the Rae Bareli seat. Also read: Congress` wealth redistribution scheme: Why is the Solicitor General calling it `rustic and juvenile`? But since Rahul doesn’t want any family member to be fielded from the two seats, it remains to be seen whether these speculations turn into reality. Both seats will go to polls in the fifth phase of the elections, due on May 20. (With inputs from agencies)

What’s stopping Rahul Gandhi from entering the fray in Amethi and Rae Bareli?

<p>The Central Election Committee of&nbsp;India’s&nbsp;main opposition Congress party is all set to finalise candidates on two of its strongholds in&nbsp;the state of&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh: Amethi and Raebareli. A meeting will&nbsp;be held&nbsp;Saturday (Apr 27)&nbsp;and&nbsp;the decision could&nbsp;be taken&nbsp;tomorrow.&nbsp;All Congress cadres&nbsp;would be eagerly waiting for&nbsp;the meeting to conclude as the committee will decide whether&nbsp;former party president Rahul Gandhi will be fielded&nbsp;from Amethi.&nbsp;There are also speculations that&nbsp;Rahul’s&nbsp;sister and Congress General&nbsp;Secretary&nbsp;Priyanka Gandhi&nbsp;Vadra&nbsp;may&nbsp;be fielded&nbsp;from the Raebareli seat.</p>

<p>It is to&nbsp;be noted&nbsp;that Gandhi is already contesting elections in the Wayanad constituency in the southern Indian state of Kerala. If&nbsp;Priyanka’s&nbsp;name&nbsp;is finalised&nbsp;from Raebareli, it would be her political debut.</p>

<p>Earlier, the state election committee of&nbsp;Congress's&nbsp;Uttar Pradesh unit had proposed the names of Rahul Gandhi from Amethi and Priyanka Gandhi from Raebareli.</p>

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<p>It was reported&nbsp;that the decision could&nbsp;be taken&nbsp;in the last meeting of the CEC itself&nbsp;but&nbsp;later&nbsp;the decision was left to the Gandhi family.</p>

<h2><strong>Both seats bastions of Congress</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, both Amethi and Raebareli are&nbsp;Congress’s&nbsp;bastions. Rahul Gandhi represented Amethi as a Member of Parliament (MP) for 15 years till 2019 but lost to&nbsp;BJP’s&nbsp;Smriti Irani last time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On the other hand, former Congress chief and&nbsp;Rahul’s&nbsp;mother&nbsp;Sonia&nbsp;Gandhi&nbsp;represented Raebareli for several terms&nbsp;but&nbsp;now&nbsp;the seat stands vacated as Sonia has&nbsp;been nominated&nbsp;to the upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha.</p>

<h2><strong>Robert Vadra offers prayers in&nbsp;Rishikesh</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;Sonia’s&nbsp;son-in-law and&nbsp;Priyanka’s&nbsp;husband&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;Vadra&nbsp;on&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;offered prayers in Rishikesh and prayed for the safety of Rahul and Priyanka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The visit here has given me power and I prayed for the safety of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi while campaigning. I prayed for an environment of peace in the country and that the feeling of brotherhood remains. Keep religion and politics completely separate,”&nbsp;Vadra said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Central Election Committee of India’s main opposition Congress party is all set to finalise candidates on two of its strongholds in the state of Uttar Pradesh: Amethi and Raebareli.

The Central Election Committee of India’s main opposition Congress party is all set to finalise candidates on two of its strongholds in the state of Uttar Pradesh: Amethi and Raebareli. A meeting will be held Saturday (Apr 27) and the decision could be taken tomorrow. All Congress cadres would be eagerly waiting for the meeting to conclude as the committee will decide whether former party president Rahul Gandhi will be fielded from Amethi. There are also speculations that Rahul’s sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra may be fielded from the Raebareli seat. It is to be noted that Gandhi is already contesting elections in the Wayanad constituency in the southern Indian state of Kerala. If Priyanka’s name is finalised from Raebareli, it would be her political debut. Earlier, the state election committee of Congress's Uttar Pradesh unit had proposed the names of Rahul Gandhi from Amethi and Priyanka Gandhi from Raebareli. Also read: Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Heatwave warning issued in many states going to polls in second phase It was reported that the decision could be taken in the last meeting of the CEC itself but later the decision was left to the Gandhi family. Both seats bastions of Congress Notably, both Amethi and Raebareli are Congress’s bastions. Rahul Gandhi represented Amethi as a Member of Parliament (MP) for 15 years till 2019 but lost to BJP’s Smriti Irani last time. Also read: Lok Sabha polls: Tripura leads voter turnout with 77.53 per cent till 5 pm, UP numbers lowest On the other hand, former Congress chief and Rahul’s mother Sonia Gandhi represented Raebareli for several terms but now the seat stands vacated as Sonia has been nominated to the upper house of the Indian Parliament, Rajya Sabha. Robert Vadra offers prayers in Rishikesh Meanwhile, Sonia’s son-in-law and Priyanka’s husband Robert Vadra on Friday offered prayers in Rishikesh and prayed for the safety of Rahul and Priyanka. “The visit here has given me power and I prayed for the safety of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi while campaigning. I prayed for an environment of peace in the country and that the feeling of brotherhood remains. Keep religion and politics completely separate,” Vadra said. (With inputs from agencies)

Congress to decide whether to field Rahul, Priyanka from Amethi, Raebareli on Saturday

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<p>Union Home Minister Amit Shah severely criticised the Congress party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Union Home Minister Shah said on Friday (Apr 26) that following the release of the Congress manifesto, people's inclination towards the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)&nbsp;increased further as the opposition party repeated&nbsp;its old habit of appeasement in its manifesto.</p>

<p>"The Congress manifesto speaks of taking personal law forward. I&nbsp;would like&nbsp;to ask Rahul Gandhi, Will this country now work as per Sharia?" Shah asked.&nbsp;"Our Constitution is secular,&nbsp;laws&nbsp;of the land can't be formed&nbsp;based on religion," he added.</p>

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<p>The Union home minister further highlighted that the Modi government scrapped Triple Talaq and started UCC (Uniform Civil Code)&nbsp;and&nbsp;the government would take this forward. "Rahul Gandhi speaks of personal law, which&nbsp;is about dividing&nbsp;the country.&nbsp;Personal laws can't be implemented&nbsp;in this country.&nbsp;I am confident that we will see Narendra Modi as the prime minister of the country&nbsp;for the third time," he further told ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shah's remarks came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi came under fire for his&nbsp;remarks&nbsp;after he suggested that if the Congress came to power, it would redistribute the wealth of people to Muslims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Congress manifesto says they will calculate the gold with mothers and sisters, get information about it and then distribute that property. They will distribute it to whom - Manmohan Singh's government had said that Muslims have the first right to the country's assets," PM Modi said during a rally in Rajasthan's Banswara last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Earlier, when their (Congress) government was in power, they had said that Muslims have the first right to the country's assets.&nbsp;This&nbsp;means to whom will this property be distributed?&nbsp;It will be distributed&nbsp;among those who have more children. "It will be distributed to the infiltrators. Should your hard-earned money go to the infiltrators? Do you approve of this?" he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections 2024: Is Congress pitching for inheritance tax amid wealth redistribution row?</strong></p>

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<p>Modi's remarks triggered widespread criticism by opposition parties. The Congress had approached the Election Commission of India (ECI)&nbsp;demanding action over Modi's claim.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;the BJP alleged that Gandhi was making a false claim about the rise in poverty in the country and urged the EC to take "strict action" against him.&nbsp;The BJP also accused Gandhi of continuing to create a North-South divide in the country on the basis of language and region to vitiate the poll atmosphere.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, the ECI&nbsp;took cognizance of the alleged&nbsp;Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations by Modi and Gandhi&nbsp;and asked them to give responses by&nbsp;April 29.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Union Home Minister Amit Shah severely criticised the Congress party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Union Home Minister Shah said on Friday (Apr 26) that following the release of the Congress manifesto, people's inclination towards the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) increased further as the opposition party repeated its old habit of appeasement in its manifesto.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah severely criticised the Congress party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to the news agency ANI, Union Home Minister Shah said on Friday (Apr 26) that following the release of the Congress manifesto, people's inclination towards the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) increased further as the opposition party repeated its old habit of appeasement in its manifesto. "The Congress manifesto speaks of taking personal law forward. I would like to ask Rahul Gandhi, Will this country now work as per Sharia?" Shah asked. "Our Constitution is secular, laws of the land can't be formed based on religion," he added. Also read | Lok Sabha polls 2024: EC seeks response by Apr 29 from Modi, Rahul on code of conduct violations The Union home minister further highlighted that the Modi government scrapped Triple Talaq and started UCC (Uniform Civil Code) and the government would take this forward. "Rahul Gandhi speaks of personal law, which is about dividing the country. Personal laws can't be implemented in this country. I am confident that we will see Narendra Modi as the prime minister of the country for the third time," he further told ANI. Shah's remarks came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi came under fire for his remarks after he suggested that if the Congress came to power, it would redistribute the wealth of people to Muslims. "The Congress manifesto says they will calculate the gold with mothers and sisters, get information about it and then distribute that property. They will distribute it to whom - Manmohan Singh's government had said that Muslims have the first right to the country's assets," PM Modi said during a rally in Rajasthan's Banswara last week. "Earlier, when their (Congress) government was in power, they had said that Muslims have the first right to the country's assets. This means to whom will this property be distributed? It will be distributed among those who have more children. "It will be distributed to the infiltrators. Should your hard-earned money go to the infiltrators? Do you approve of this?" he added. Also watch | Lok Sabha elections 2024: Is Congress pitching for inheritance tax amid wealth redistribution row? × Modi's remarks triggered widespread criticism by opposition parties. The Congress had approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) demanding action over Modi's claim. Also read | Blatant lie: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reacts to PM Modi's Muslim quota claim Meanwhile, the BJP alleged that Gandhi was making a false claim about the rise in poverty in the country and urged the EC to take "strict action" against him. The BJP also accused Gandhi of continuing to create a North-South divide in the country on the basis of language and region to vitiate the poll atmosphere. On Thursday, the ECI took cognizance of the alleged Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations by Modi and Gandhi and asked them to give responses by April 29. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, as per Indian media reports, will likely be contesting in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections from Amethi in northern state of Uttar Pradesh, besides Wayanad in the southern state of Kerala which goes to polls on Friday (Apr 26).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reports come even as posters featuring Gandhi's brother-in-law Robert Vadra were spotted outside the Congress party office in the Gauriganj area of Amethi. The posters had fuelled speculations that Vadra could potentially be contesting elections from the traditional Nehru-Gandhi family bastion constituency.</p>

<p>The posters read, "Amethi ki janta kare pukar, Robert Vadra ab ki baar", which roughly translates to "the people of Amethi want Robert Vadra this time".</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-smriti-irani-reacts-sarcastically-to-amethi-wants-robert-vadra-posters-714573">Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Smriti Irani reacts sarcastically to ‘Amethi wants Robert Vadra’ posters</a></strong></p>

<p>Citing sources, reports also suggested that RaGa's sister Priyanka Gandhi might be contesting from Rae Bareli, the seat vacated by her mother and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, who chose the Rajya Sabha route to reach parliament.</p>

<p>However, the Congress party is yet to announce a decision even as&nbsp;the nomination deadline is fast approaching.</p>

<p>The final decision will reportedly be taken after April 26. The nomination deadline is May 3.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Amethi constituency: Congress pocket borough-turned BJP seat</strong></h2>

<p>As per the Election Commission schedule, Amethi constituency will vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, that is set to take place on May 20.</p>

<p>In Amethi, Rahul Gandhi would have to face Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and&nbsp;Union Minister Smriti Irani.</p>

<p>As per ANI news agency, if nominated, Gandhi "will not find the going easy in his erstwhile bastion" as Irani has been campaigning extensively in the constituency.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, she even questioned Rahul Gandhi's loyalty to Amethi.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2024-phase-2-schedule-key-candidates-and-constituencies-voting-on-april-26-714805">Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase 2: Schedule, key candidates and constituencies voting on April 26</a></strong></p>

<p>Speaking at a news conference on April 8, Smriti Irani said: "BJP workers know that the Gandhi family will come to contest elections from Amethi. PM Narendra Modi sends ration to 19 lakh (1.9 million) citizens in Amethi Lok Sabha constituency. If the Gandhi family is against Narendra Modi, so these 19 lakh citizens who are getting free ration, what will the Gandhi family say to these families?"</p>

<p>"I went to Wayanad a few days ago and got the information that Rahul Gandhi has declared Wayanad as his family...Yesterday a Congress leader said that Rahul Gandhi chose Wayanad because Rahul Gandhi says that the people of Wayanad are more loyal. So what about the loyalty of Amethi?" she added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Rae Bareli constituency</strong></h2>

<p>The Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency will also vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has been a Congress bastion since 1960, with both Feroze Gandhi and Indira Gandhi having represented it.</p>

<p>Since 2006, it has been held by Sonia Gandhi. As per reports, as Sonia moves to the upper house Rajya Sabha, the Congress is likely to field Priyanka Gandhi, who is a general secretary of the party.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, as per Indian media reports, will likely be contesting in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections from Amethi in northern state of Uttar Pradesh, besides Wayanad in the southern state of Kerala which goes to polls on Friday (Apr 26).

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, as per Indian media reports, will likely be contesting in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections from Amethi in northern state of Uttar Pradesh, besides Wayanad in the southern state of Kerala which goes to polls on Friday (Apr 26). The reports come even as posters featuring Gandhi's brother-in-law Robert Vadra were spotted outside the Congress party office in the Gauriganj area of Amethi. The posters had fuelled speculations that Vadra could potentially be contesting elections from the traditional Nehru-Gandhi family bastion constituency. The posters read, "Amethi ki janta kare pukar, Robert Vadra ab ki baar", which roughly translates to "the people of Amethi want Robert Vadra this time". Also read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Smriti Irani reacts sarcastically to ‘Amethi wants Robert Vadra’ posters Citing sources, reports also suggested that RaGa's sister Priyanka Gandhi might be contesting from Rae Bareli, the seat vacated by her mother and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, who chose the Rajya Sabha route to reach parliament. However, the Congress party is yet to announce a decision even as the nomination deadline is fast approaching. The final decision will reportedly be taken after April 26. The nomination deadline is May 3. Amethi constituency: Congress pocket borough-turned BJP seat As per the Election Commission schedule, Amethi constituency will vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, that is set to take place on May 20. In Amethi, Rahul Gandhi would have to face Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and Union Minister Smriti Irani. As per ANI news agency, if nominated, Gandhi "will not find the going easy in his erstwhile bastion" as Irani has been campaigning extensively in the constituency. Earlier this month, she even questioned Rahul Gandhi's loyalty to Amethi. Also read | Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Phase 2: Schedule, key candidates and constituencies voting on April 26 Speaking at a news conference on April 8, Smriti Irani said: "BJP workers know that the Gandhi family will come to contest elections from Amethi. PM Narendra Modi sends ration to 19 lakh (1.9 million) citizens in Amethi Lok Sabha constituency. If the Gandhi family is against Narendra Modi, so these 19 lakh citizens who are getting free ration, what will the Gandhi family say to these families?" "I went to Wayanad a few days ago and got the information that Rahul Gandhi has declared Wayanad as his family...Yesterday a Congress leader said that Rahul Gandhi chose Wayanad because Rahul Gandhi says that the people of Wayanad are more loyal. So what about the loyalty of Amethi?" she added. Rae Bareli constituency The Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency will also vote in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 20. It has been a Congress bastion since 1960, with both Feroze Gandhi and Indira Gandhi having represented it. Since 2006, it has been held by Sonia Gandhi. As per reports, as Sonia moves to the upper house Rajya Sabha, the Congress is likely to field Priyanka Gandhi, who is a general secretary of the party. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday (Apr 25) took cognizance of the alleged&nbsp;Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and asked them to give responses by April 29.</p>

<p>Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress&nbsp;levelled allegations against each other of causing hatred and division based on religion, caste, community, or language.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ANI news agency reported that ECI invoked section 77&nbsp;of the Representation of the People Act and held party presidents responsible, as a first step, to rein in star campaigners.</p>

<p>The MCC violation allegations against Prime Minister Modi and Rahul Gandhi have&nbsp;been exchanged&nbsp;with BJP National President JP Nadda and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge.</p>

<h2><strong>Response sought by Apr 29</strong></h2>

<p>The poll body has sought a response by 11 am on&nbsp;April 29.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Political parties will have to take primary responsibility for the conduct of their candidates, star campaigners in particular. Campaign speeches by those holding high positions are of more serious consequences," it added.</p>

<h2><strong>The alleged MCC&nbsp;violations</strong></h2>

<p>On Monday (April 22), the BJP alleged that Gandhi was making a false claim about the rise in poverty in the country and urged the EC to take "strict action" against him.</p>

<p>The BJP also accused Gandhi of continuing to create a North-South divide in the country on the basis of language and region to vitiate the poll atmosphere.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Opposition raises alarm over PM Modi's 'hate' speech in Rajasthan</strong></p>

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<p>The Congress, meanwhile, approached the poll body on Monday demanding action over Modi's claim that the Congress, if it came to power, would redistribute India's wealth in favour of Muslims.</p>

<p>In a letter, the Congress said it wished "to highlight the completely unprecedented and malicious allegations as well statements which are clearly aimed at creating enmity between groups, far worse than any ever made by a sitting Prime Minister in the history of India."</p>

<p>"Our PM had given a speech in Rajasthan, which targets a particular community which may snatch our national resources. That community&nbsp;is linked&nbsp;with infiltrators. His allegations about an attack on Mangalsutras are again a religious link.&nbsp;It is a blatant violation of ECI circular," Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said after meeting the poll body, NDTV reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday (Apr 25) took cognizance of the alleged Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and asked them to give responses by April 29.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday (Apr 25) took cognizance of the alleged Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and asked them to give responses by April 29. Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress levelled allegations against each other of causing hatred and division based on religion, caste, community, or language. ANI news agency reported that ECI invoked section 77 of the Representation of the People Act and held party presidents responsible, as a first step, to rein in star campaigners. The MCC violation allegations against Prime Minister Modi and Rahul Gandhi have been exchanged with BJP National President JP Nadda and Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge. Response sought by Apr 29 The poll body has sought a response by 11 am on April 29. Also read | Election Commission ‘examining’ PM Modi’s ‘infiltrators’ remark: Report "Political parties will have to take primary responsibility for the conduct of their candidates, star campaigners in particular. Campaign speeches by those holding high positions are of more serious consequences," it added. The alleged MCC violations On Monday (April 22), the BJP alleged that Gandhi was making a false claim about the rise in poverty in the country and urged the EC to take "strict action" against him. The BJP also accused Gandhi of continuing to create a North-South divide in the country on the basis of language and region to vitiate the poll atmosphere. Also watch | Opposition raises alarm over PM Modi's 'hate' speech in Rajasthan × The Congress, meanwhile, approached the poll body on Monday demanding action over Modi's claim that the Congress, if it came to power, would redistribute India's wealth in favour of Muslims. In a letter, the Congress said it wished "to highlight the completely unprecedented and malicious allegations as well statements which are clearly aimed at creating enmity between groups, far worse than any ever made by a sitting Prime Minister in the history of India." "Our PM had given a speech in Rajasthan, which targets a particular community which may snatch our national resources. That community is linked with infiltrators. His allegations about an attack on Mangalsutras are again a religious link. It is a blatant violation of ECI circular," Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said after meeting the poll body, NDTV reported. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Apr 20) took a dig at Rahul Gandhi, stating that the Congress leader will lose his Wayanad seat in Kerala this Lok Sabha elections, just like he lost Amethi in 2019.</p>

<p>While addressing a rally at Nanded in Maharashtra, the Indian prime minister claimed&nbsp;that as per the information he received after the first phase of Lok Sabha polls concluded, the voting was one-sided in favour of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).</p>

<p>"After losing Amethi, the Congress' sahabzade will lose Wayanad as well. So he will have to look for a safe seat after April 26," PM Modi said referring to Rahul Gandhi.</p>

<p>Further making an apparent reference to Sonia Gandhi, he said that some opposition leaders left the Lok Sabha and moved to the Rajya Sabha as they had no courage to contest the elections.</p>

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<p>"For the first time, the family will not vote for a Congress candidate in the constituency where they live as there is no party candidate there," he said.</p>

<p>PM Modi then said that he spent a decade fixing the Congress regime's bad governance.</p>

<p>"A lot of work needs to be done," he added.</p>

<p>"The agriculture crisis did not happen now. It happened because of the flawed policies of Congress," he added.</p>

<p>He then hit out at the INDIA bloc stating that the opposition had no face to project and the people did not know whom to trust the country's future with.</p>

<p>"They may claim anything, but the reality is that Congress leaders have accepted defeat even before the announcement of polls," he said.</p>

<p>The Indian prime minister then said that the INDIA bloc constituents were contesting the elections against each other in 25 per cent of seats.</p>

<p>"After (the election results on) June 4, they will be fighting more with each other," he said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Apr 20) took a dig at Rahul Gandhi, stating that the Congress leader will lose his Wayanad seat in Kerala this Lok Sabha elections, just like he lost Amethi in 2019.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Apr 20) took a dig at Rahul Gandhi, stating that the Congress leader will lose his Wayanad seat in Kerala this Lok Sabha elections, just like he lost Amethi in 2019. While addressing a rally at Nanded in Maharashtra, the Indian prime minister claimed that as per the information he received after the first phase of Lok Sabha polls concluded, the voting was one-sided in favour of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). "After losing Amethi, the Congress' sahabzade will lose Wayanad as well. So he will have to look for a safe seat after April 26," PM Modi said referring to Rahul Gandhi. Further making an apparent reference to Sonia Gandhi, he said that some opposition leaders left the Lok Sabha and moved to the Rajya Sabha as they had no courage to contest the elections. Also read: Film 'do shehzade ki jodi' rejected by people: PM Modi takes a swipe at Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav "For the first time, the family will not vote for a Congress candidate in the constituency where they live as there is no party candidate there," he said. PM Modi then said that he spent a decade fixing the Congress regime's bad governance. "A lot of work needs to be done," he added. "The agriculture crisis did not happen now. It happened because of the flawed policies of Congress," he added. He then hit out at the INDIA bloc stating that the opposition had no face to project and the people did not know whom to trust the country's future with. "They may claim anything, but the reality is that Congress leaders have accepted defeat even before the announcement of polls," he said. The Indian prime minister then said that the INDIA bloc constituents were contesting the elections against each other in 25 per cent of seats. "After (the election results on) June 4, they will be fighting more with each other," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

PM Modi takes a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, says Congress' 'sahabzade' will lose Wayanad seat

Rahul Gandhi's helicopter is under inspection. The Election Commission of India’s flying squad conducted a surprise inspection in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris. Rahul Gandhi was en route from Mysore to Nilgiris for a campaign event when his helicopter came under scrutiny.

Election officials check Rahul Gandhi's helicopter in Tamil Nadu

<p>Election officials on Monday (Apr 15) conducted checks in a helicopter carrying Indian National Congress (INC) leader Rahul Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news agency PTI reported that according to the police, the search was conducted by the flying squad officials after the helicopter landed in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gandhi was on his way to his parliamentary constituency, Kerala's Wayanad for campaign activities, including public meetings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He is fighting the April 26 Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad, seeking a successive term.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Congress leader on Monday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) poll manifesto does not have anything for the poor but talks about bidding for the 2036 Olympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He slammed the ruling dispensation at the Centre, alleging that the BJP was keen on pushing its agenda of "One nation, one election".</p>

<p>During his interaction with college students at Thaloor&nbsp;before proceeding to Wayanad in Kerala, Gandhi asked, "What are the BJP's policies for the poor?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that the Congress manifesto has policies for all sections of the people, including the youth and women.&nbsp;Meanwhile, he alleged, the BJP's "election manifesto talks about holding Olympics in 2036. This is the difference between the Congress and the BJP".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the BJP's Lok Sabha poll manifesto, outlining his vision for 'Viksit Bharat' as he exhorted people to give another mandate to his party to shape India's "destiny" for the next 1,000 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi highlighted the achievements of 10 years of his government at the Centre and said the BJP has delivered on every promise it made so far as he described the party's 'Sankalp Patra' as a document of his guarantee.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Election officials on Monday (Apr 15) conducted checks in a helicopter carrying Indian National Congress (INC) leader Rahul Gandhi. The news agency PTI reported that according to the police, the search was conducted by the flying squad officials after the helicopter landed in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu.

Election officials on Monday (Apr 15) conducted checks in a helicopter carrying Indian National Congress (INC) leader Rahul Gandhi. The news agency PTI reported that according to the police, the search was conducted by the flying squad officials after the helicopter landed in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. Also read: Congress releases list of 10 candidates, fields Kanhaiya Kumar from North East Delhi Gandhi was on his way to his parliamentary constituency, Kerala's Wayanad for campaign activities, including public meetings. He is fighting the April 26 Lok Sabha polls from Wayanad, seeking a successive term. Watch the video here: #WATCH | The Helicopter through which Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu was checked by the Election Commission's Flying Squad officials in Nilgiris. (Video source: Election Commission Flying Squad) pic.twitter.com/aSOoNxyUJB — ANI (@ANI) April 15, 2024 × Meanwhile, the Congress leader on Monday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) poll manifesto does not have anything for the poor but talks about bidding for the 2036 Olympics. He slammed the ruling dispensation at the Centre, alleging that the BJP was keen on pushing its agenda of "One nation, one election". During his interaction with college students at Thaloor before proceeding to Wayanad in Kerala, Gandhi asked, "What are the BJP's policies for the poor?" He said that the Congress manifesto has policies for all sections of the people, including the youth and women. Meanwhile, he alleged, the BJP's "election manifesto talks about holding Olympics in 2036. This is the difference between the Congress and the BJP". Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the BJP's Lok Sabha poll manifesto, outlining his vision for 'Viksit Bharat' as he exhorted people to give another mandate to his party to shape India's "destiny" for the next 1,000 years. Modi highlighted the achievements of 10 years of his government at the Centre and said the BJP has delivered on every promise it made so far as he described the party's 'Sankalp Patra' as a document of his guarantee. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) claimed that his party will fulfil the promises made in its poll manifesto of removing poverty from the nation. Gandhi said that as said, Congress would transfer Rs 100,000 into the account of one female from a poverty-stricken household. He didn't clarify how the party is planning to disburse the amount - yearly or monthly basis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During an election rally on Thursday (Apr 11) in the western state of Rajasthan, Gandhi said, "The Congress Government will transfer Rs 1 lakh (in a year) to the bank account of one woman of every poor household in the country."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If you are below the poverty line then every year, Rs 1 lakh (Rs 8,500 per month) khatakhat khatakhat aata rahega aur ek jhatke se hum Hindustan se gareebi ko mita denge," Rahul Gandhi said addressing a poll rally.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that farmers are asking for a minimum support price (MSP) for their crops, youngsters are seeking employment, and women want relief from inflation, but no one is listening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "The 22 persons are more wealthy than the 70 crore people of India. Farmers are demanding MSP, youths are in grave need of employment, and women are asking for relief from price rises. PM Modi straightaway declines to give MSP calling farmers terrorists. Farmers are giving tax for the first time in the history of India."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Two biggest issues in the country right now are unemployment and inflation. They (BJP) don't talk about unemployment or inflation. Their work is to divert your attention. They don't want the issues of backward classes, farmers and the poor to be shown on national and regional media. You will see Narendra Modi's face in the media 24 hours a day. The job of the media is to raise the voice of the public, but their billionaire owners will not let them do so," he alleged.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Lok Sabha Election in Rajasthan&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Rajasthan will go to the polls in the first two phases - April 19 and April 26. In the first phase, polling for 12 Lok Sabha seats will take place. While the remaining 13 seats will be polled in the second phase on April 26.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases starting April 19 and the counting of the votes will be held on June 4.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) claimed that his party will fulfil the promises made in its poll manifesto of removing poverty from the nation.

Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) claimed that his party will fulfil the promises made in its poll manifesto of removing poverty from the nation. Gandhi said that as said, Congress would transfer Rs 100,000 into the account of one female from a poverty-stricken household. He didn't clarify how the party is planning to disburse the amount - yearly or monthly basis. During an election rally on Thursday (Apr 11) in the western state of Rajasthan, Gandhi said, "The Congress Government will transfer Rs 1 lakh (in a year) to the bank account of one woman of every poor household in the country." "If you are below the poverty line then every year, Rs 1 lakh (Rs 8,500 per month) khatakhat khatakhat aata rahega aur ek jhatke se hum Hindustan se gareebi ko mita denge," Rahul Gandhi said addressing a poll rally. Also read: Rajnath Singh hits out at Pakistan, says take help from India if incapable of eliminating terrorism He also slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that farmers are asking for a minimum support price (MSP) for their crops, youngsters are seeking employment, and women want relief from inflation, but no one is listening. He said, "The 22 persons are more wealthy than the 70 crore people of India. Farmers are demanding MSP, youths are in grave need of employment, and women are asking for relief from price rises. PM Modi straightaway declines to give MSP calling farmers terrorists. Farmers are giving tax for the first time in the history of India." "Two biggest issues in the country right now are unemployment and inflation. They (BJP) don't talk about unemployment or inflation. Their work is to divert your attention. They don't want the issues of backward classes, farmers and the poor to be shown on national and regional media. You will see Narendra Modi's face in the media 24 hours a day. The job of the media is to raise the voice of the public, but their billionaire owners will not let them do so," he alleged. Also read: CBI arrests BRS leader K Kavitha in connection with Delhi liquor policy scam Watch the video here: #WATCH | Anupgarh, Rajasthan: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "...The Congress Government will transfer Rs 1 lakh (in a year) to the bank account of one woman of every poor household in the country...If you are below the poverty line then every year, Rs 1 lakh (Rs 8,500 per… pic.twitter.com/6KMuvcwz10 — ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2024 × Lok Sabha Election in Rajasthan Rajasthan will go to the polls in the first two phases - April 19 and April 26. In the first phase, polling for 12 Lok Sabha seats will take place. While the remaining 13 seats will be polled in the second phase on April 26. The election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases starting April 19 and the counting of the votes will be held on June 4. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Rahul Gandhi claims Congress will 'erase poverty' in one go

<p>In his latest poll promise, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that if voted to power, his party will conduct a financial as well as institutional survey to determine the wealth distribution among people throughout the country.</p>

<p>He said that along with the survey, as promised, the party will also conduct a nationwide caste census</p>

<p>"We will first conduct a nationwide caste census to determine how many people belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and minorities. After that, we will conduct a financial and institutional survey in a historic step to ascertain the distribution of wealth," Gandhi said while addressing a public rally in Hyderabad.</p>

<p>The Congress leader further emphasised that the grand old party would make sure that all the communities are represented in every sphere of society and that their rightful share is given.</p>

<p>He said that even though 90 per cent of the total population comprises SCs, STs, OBCs and minorities, they cannot be seen in jobs.</p>

<p>"The truth is that this 90 per cent of the population does not have a share at all," Gandhi said.</p>

<p>"There are 90 IAS officers who run the country's administration. But only three of them are OBCs, one Adivasi and three Dalits," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-home-minister-amit-shah-slams-congress-kharge-over-remarks-on-kashmir-708513">Lok Sabha Election: Home Minister Amit Shah slams Congress chief Kharge for his remarks on Kashmir</a></p>

<h2><strong>'Congress manifesto is the voice of people of India,' says Gandhi</strong></h2>

<p>While addressing the 'Jana Jatara Sabha', he also said that the party manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections is the "voice of the people of India" and has been prepared after interacting with millions of people.</p>

<p>He listed five guarantees (Nyay) the party has promised in its manifesto.</p>

<p>"When we gave you guarantees, we called them the guarantees of the Congress Party but in reality, they were the guarantees of the people. When we talked about Rs 500 cylinder, 200 units of free electricity, Greh Lakshmi, and free bus travel, we heard the voice of the people and prepared these guarantees," he said.</p>

<p>"The spirit of the manifesto is the five guarantees. First of all, every youth will get a job with a salary of Rs 1 lakh per year. We have made an apprenticeship law in which every youth in India will be guaranteed a one-year apprenticeship. This will be applicable in the public sector, private, education and all sectors. Apart from this, more promises for the youth are in our manifesto," Gandhi added.</p>

<p>He also underlined that under the 'Nari Nyay Law', they will deposit Rs 1 lakh in the bank account of a woman from a poor household in India, every year.</p>

<p>"This is a revolutionary step. This will change the face of the whole country. Just imagine, the Congress party government is going to give at least Rs 1 lakh directly to the bank account of the poorest families in India. This means that there will not be a single family in India whose income will not be Rs 1 lakh per year," he said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In his latest poll promise, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that if voted to power, his party will conduct a financial as well as institutional survey to determine the wealth distribution among people throughout the country.

In his latest poll promise, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that if voted to power, his party will conduct a financial as well as institutional survey to determine the wealth distribution among people throughout the country. He said that along with the survey, as promised, the party will also conduct a nationwide caste census "We will first conduct a nationwide caste census to determine how many people belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and minorities. After that, we will conduct a financial and institutional survey in a historic step to ascertain the distribution of wealth," Gandhi said while addressing a public rally in Hyderabad. The Congress leader further emphasised that the grand old party would make sure that all the communities are represented in every sphere of society and that their rightful share is given. He said that even though 90 per cent of the total population comprises SCs, STs, OBCs and minorities, they cannot be seen in jobs. "The truth is that this 90 per cent of the population does not have a share at all," Gandhi said. "There are 90 IAS officers who run the country's administration. But only three of them are OBCs, one Adivasi and three Dalits," he added. Also read: Lok Sabha Election: Home Minister Amit Shah slams Congress chief Kharge for his remarks on Kashmir 'Congress manifesto is the voice of people of India,' says Gandhi While addressing the 'Jana Jatara Sabha', he also said that the party manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections is the "voice of the people of India" and has been prepared after interacting with millions of people. He listed five guarantees (Nyay) the party has promised in its manifesto. "When we gave you guarantees, we called them the guarantees of the Congress Party but in reality, they were the guarantees of the people. When we talked about Rs 500 cylinder, 200 units of free electricity, Greh Lakshmi, and free bus travel, we heard the voice of the people and prepared these guarantees," he said. "The spirit of the manifesto is the five guarantees. First of all, every youth will get a job with a salary of Rs 1 lakh per year. We have made an apprenticeship law in which every youth in India will be guaranteed a one-year apprenticeship. This will be applicable in the public sector, private, education and all sectors. Apart from this, more promises for the youth are in our manifesto," Gandhi added. He also underlined that under the 'Nari Nyay Law', they will deposit Rs 1 lakh in the bank account of a woman from a poor household in India, every year. "This is a revolutionary step. This will change the face of the whole country. Just imagine, the Congress party government is going to give at least Rs 1 lakh directly to the bank account of the poorest families in India. This means that there will not be a single family in India whose income will not be Rs 1 lakh per year," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha elections: Congress vows to conduct wealth redistribution survey if voted to power

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will headline an I.N.D.I.A bloc rally in Coimbatore on April 12.

Tamil Nadu: Rahul Gandhi, MK Stalin to attend I.N.D.I.A bloc rally in Coimbatore

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidhc2DPNky1YUt" /><meta charset="utf-8" />Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who on Wednesday (Apr 3) filed his nomination for the Lok Sabha elections from Kerala's Wayanad, declared assets worth Rs 20 crore ($2.39 million), the news agency IANS reported citing&nbsp;his affidavit. Gandhi revealed that he has $659 cash in hand and around $31,159 in bank deposits, the affidavit showed.</p>

<p>Gandhi has $1.1 million in moveable assets and owns immovable property to the tune of $1.33 million, including commercial buildings and land.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-rahul-gandhi-holds-big-roadshow-in-keralas-wayanad-ahead-of-filing-nomination-707181">Lok Sabha elections 2024: Rahul Gandhi files nomination from southern India's Wayanad</a></strong></p>

<p>The Congress leader further disclosed in the affidavit that he earned an income of $122,240 for the financial year 2022-23 and it came through his salary as Wayanad's Lok Sabha MP, bank interest, dividends, bonds and royalties earned.</p>

<h2><strong>In Wayanad, it's Gandhi vs CPI, BJP&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In Wayanad, Gandhi will be facing competition from Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Annie Raja and Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K Surendran. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Gandhi secured a landslide victory in Wayanad with over 700,000 votes.</p>

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<p>Kerala will witness polling in a single phase on April 26 for all the 20 constituencies.</p>

<h2><strong>'Great pride and humility'</strong></h2>

<p>Gandhi expressed joy after filing his nomination from Wayanad. In a post on X, he said on Wednesday, "Wayanad is my home, and the people of Wayanad are my family. From them, I have learned a great deal over the last five years and received an abundance of love and affection. It is with great pride and humility that I file my nomination for Lok Sabha 2024 once again from this beautiful land."</p>

<p>"This election is a fight for the soul of India; it is a fight to preserve our democracy from the forces of hatred, corruption, and injustice that seek to suppress the voice of Bharat Mata. I, along with every member of INDIA, will not rest until this battle is won," Gandhi added.&nbsp;</p>

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who on Wednesday (Apr 3) filed his nomination for the Lok Sabha elections from Kerala's Wayanad, declared assets worth Rs 20 crore ($2.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who on Wednesday (Apr 3) filed his nomination for the Lok Sabha elections from Kerala's Wayanad, declared assets worth Rs 20 crore ($2.39 million), the news agency IANS reported citing his affidavit. Gandhi revealed that he has $659 cash in hand and around $31,159 in bank deposits, the affidavit showed. Gandhi has $1.1 million in moveable assets and owns immovable property to the tune of $1.33 million, including commercial buildings and land. Also read | Lok Sabha elections 2024: Rahul Gandhi files nomination from southern India's Wayanad The Congress leader further disclosed in the affidavit that he earned an income of $122,240 for the financial year 2022-23 and it came through his salary as Wayanad's Lok Sabha MP, bank interest, dividends, bonds and royalties earned. In Wayanad, it's Gandhi vs CPI, BJP In Wayanad, Gandhi will be facing competition from Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Annie Raja and Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K Surendran. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Gandhi secured a landslide victory in Wayanad with over 700,000 votes. Wayanad is my home, and the people of Wayanad are my family. From them, I have learned a great deal over the last five years and received an abundance of love and affection. It is with great pride and humility that I file my nomination for Lok Sabha 2024 once again from this… pic.twitter.com/rjgz0cYTyB — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) April 3, 2024 × Kerala will witness polling in a single phase on April 26 for all the 20 constituencies. 'Great pride and humility' Gandhi expressed joy after filing his nomination from Wayanad. In a post on X, he said on Wednesday, "Wayanad is my home, and the people of Wayanad are my family. From them, I have learned a great deal over the last five years and received an abundance of love and affection. It is with great pride and humility that I file my nomination for Lok Sabha 2024 once again from this beautiful land." "This election is a fight for the soul of India; it is a fight to preserve our democracy from the forces of hatred, corruption, and injustice that seek to suppress the voice of Bharat Mata. I, along with every member of INDIA, will not rest until this battle is won," Gandhi added. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha elections: Rahul Gandhi declared assets worth $2.39 million, affidavit shows

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday filed his nomination papers for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala. He also held a roadshow in Wayanad where he had won in the 2019 Parliament polls with a massive margin of over four lakh votes.

India Election 2024: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Wayanad

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination for Lok Sabha polls 2024. He is going to contest polls from Kerala's Wayanad seat. Before filing papers, Rahul Gandhi held a roadshow in Wayanad.

India elections 2024: Rahul Gandhi files nomination for general elections

<p>Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader and fifth-generation scion of India's Nehru-Gandhi family, filed his nomination for upcoming general elections from Kerala's Wayanad constituency. This is the first time since 2004 when Rahul will not contest from a former Congress stronghold of Amethi in northern India, the constituency he represented for three consecutive terms between 2004 and 2019 when he was defeated by Bharatiya Janata Party's Smriti Irani.</p>

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<p>He kicked off his road to nomination with a massive roadshow in Wayanad ahead of filing his nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Accompanying him was his sister and the party's general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the 2019 Parliamentary elections, Rahul Gandhi secured victory in the Wayanad constituency by an impressive margin of more than 4,00,000 votes. According to the party, Rahul Gandhi arrived in Muppainad, a village within Wayanad, via helicopter and then proceeded by road to Kalpetta.</p>

<p><strong>Watch the video here:</strong></p>

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<p>At approximately 11 am, he conducted a roadshow&nbsp;starting from Kalpetta, accompanied by Priyanka Gandhi, AICC general secretaries KC Venugopal and Deepa Das, AICC's National Students' Union in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar, as well as Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly VD Satheesan and acting president of KPCC MM Hassan, as stated by the Congress.</p>

<p>Many party members and supporters turned out to join the procession. The roadshow was to end&nbsp;near the Civil Station around noon, following which Rahul Gandhi was set to present his nomination papers to the District Collector, according to the party.</p>

<p>In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi won with 7,06,367 votes out of a total of 10,92,197. His closest rival, CPI's PP Suneer, received only 2,74,597 votes. This year, voting in Kerala for the Lok Sabha elections will take place on April 26.</p>

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Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader and fifth-generation scion of India's Nehru-Gandhi family, filed his nomination for upcoming general elections from Kerala's Wayanad constituency.

Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader and fifth-generation scion of India's Nehru-Gandhi family, filed his nomination for upcoming general elections from Kerala's Wayanad constituency. This is the first time since 2004 when Rahul will not contest from a former Congress stronghold of Amethi in northern India, the constituency he represented for three consecutive terms between 2004 and 2019 when he was defeated by Bharatiya Janata Party's Smriti Irani. #WATCH | Lok Sabha elections 2024 | Kerala: Congress party's sitting MP and candidate Rahul Gandhi files his nomination from Wayanad His sister and party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is also present with him. CPI has fielded Annie Raja from this seat and BJP has… pic.twitter.com/NoFpSbcLto — ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2024 × He kicked off his road to nomination with a massive roadshow in Wayanad ahead of filing his nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Accompanying him was his sister and the party's general secretary, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. In the 2019 Parliamentary elections, Rahul Gandhi secured victory in the Wayanad constituency by an impressive margin of more than 4,00,000 votes. According to the party, Rahul Gandhi arrived in Muppainad, a village within Wayanad, via helicopter and then proceeded by road to Kalpetta. Watch the video here: Massive crowd gathers for @RahulGandhi road show in #Wayanad pic.twitter.com/UgEi1kZ2dK — archana prasad (@prasadarchana27) April 3, 2024 × At approximately 11 am, he conducted a roadshow starting from Kalpetta, accompanied by Priyanka Gandhi, AICC general secretaries KC Venugopal and Deepa Das, AICC's National Students' Union in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar, as well as Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly VD Satheesan and acting president of KPCC MM Hassan, as stated by the Congress. Many party members and supporters turned out to join the procession. The roadshow was to end near the Civil Station around noon, following which Rahul Gandhi was set to present his nomination papers to the District Collector, according to the party. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi won with 7,06,367 votes out of a total of 10,92,197. His closest rival, CPI's PP Suneer, received only 2,74,597 votes. This year, voting in Kerala for the Lok Sabha elections will take place on April 26. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Rahul Gandhi files nomination from southern India's Wayanad

<p>Bollywood actor-turned politician Kangana Ranaut, who was fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'Shakti' remark.</p>

<p>She slammed Gandhi, asking, "how could he say such things in a Hindu Rashtra."</p>

<p>She then took a dig at the Wayanad MP, questioning who has been writing his speeches.</p>

<p>"Rahul Gandhi says he wants to destroy 'Shakti'. Who writes such speeches for him? How can Rahul Gandhi say such kind of things in Hindu Rashtra? I want the people of Mandi to give an answer to those who have spoken indecently about women. The people of India have always blessed me," Kangana said.</p>

<h2><strong>What did Rahul Gandhi say?</strong></h2>

<p>The row over Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark erupted earlier this month when the Congress leader criticised BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on multiple fronts, including allegations of tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), during his address in Mumbai at the closing ceremony of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra (Unite India Justice march).</p>

<p>He stated that the opposition was struggling against the might of the state.</p>

<p>“There is a word 'Shakti' (might) in Hinduism. We are fighting against a Shakti (might of the state). The question is, what is that Shakti and what does it entail for us? The soul and integrity of EVMs have been traded to the King (Modi). This is a fact. Not just EVMs but every autonomous institution of the country, be it the ED, CBI or Income Tax department, have traded their spines to the Centre," Gandhi said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-election-2024/lok-sabha-elections-2024-india-bloc-announces-seat-sharing-in-bihar-rjd-gets-26-seats-congress-gets-9-705566">Lok Sabha elections 2024: Mahagathbandhan announces seat sharing in Bihar; RJD gets 26 seats, Congress gets 9</a></p>

<p>His remarks invited sharp criticism from the Saffron party who also filed a complaint against Gandhi with the Election Commission.</p>

<p>"As the term 'Shakti' is traditionally associated with the female deity and women folk in India, thus along with hurting the religious sentiments, it also has an underlying misogynistic tone," the BJP said in its complaint.</p>

<h2><strong>'Modi ji twisting 'Shakti' remark', alleged Gandhi</strong></h2>

<p>The Congress leader then issued a clarification over his remarks stating that PM Modi was “twisting" the comments he made after the Indian prime minister said that the grand old party and INDIA bloc were trying to challenge the concept of 'Nari Shakti'.</p>

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<p>“Modi ji does not like my words, he always tries to change their meaning by twisting them in some way or the other because he knows that I have spoken a deep truth. The Shakti that I mentioned, the Shakti that we are fighting, is the mask of that power, Modi ji," Rahul Gandhi said in a long post on X.</p>

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Bollywood actor-turned politician Kangana Ranaut, who was fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'Shakti' remark.

Bollywood actor-turned politician Kangana Ranaut, who was fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'Shakti' remark. She slammed Gandhi, asking, "how could he say such things in a Hindu Rashtra." She then took a dig at the Wayanad MP, questioning who has been writing his speeches. "Rahul Gandhi says he wants to destroy 'Shakti'. Who writes such speeches for him? How can Rahul Gandhi say such kind of things in Hindu Rashtra? I want the people of Mandi to give an answer to those who have spoken indecently about women. The people of India have always blessed me," Kangana said. What did Rahul Gandhi say? The row over Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark erupted earlier this month when the Congress leader criticised BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on multiple fronts, including allegations of tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), during his address in Mumbai at the closing ceremony of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra (Unite India Justice march). He stated that the opposition was struggling against the might of the state. “There is a word 'Shakti' (might) in Hinduism. We are fighting against a Shakti (might of the state). The question is, what is that Shakti and what does it entail for us? The soul and integrity of EVMs have been traded to the King (Modi). This is a fact. Not just EVMs but every autonomous institution of the country, be it the ED, CBI or Income Tax department, have traded their spines to the Centre," Gandhi said. Also read: Lok Sabha elections 2024: Mahagathbandhan announces seat sharing in Bihar; RJD gets 26 seats, Congress gets 9 His remarks invited sharp criticism from the Saffron party who also filed a complaint against Gandhi with the Election Commission. "As the term 'Shakti' is traditionally associated with the female deity and women folk in India, thus along with hurting the religious sentiments, it also has an underlying misogynistic tone," the BJP said in its complaint. 'Modi ji twisting 'Shakti' remark', alleged Gandhi The Congress leader then issued a clarification over his remarks stating that PM Modi was “twisting" the comments he made after the Indian prime minister said that the grand old party and INDIA bloc were trying to challenge the concept of 'Nari Shakti'. #WATCH | Shivamogga, Karnataka: PM Narendra Modi says, "Yesterday an announcement to destroy Shakti was made from Shivaji Park (in Mumbai). How much it must have hurt the soul of Balasaheb Thackeray... Nari Shakti ka yahi aashirvad mera sabse bada kawach hai...The people of the… pic.twitter.com/BoFDzgeYW7 — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2024 × “Modi ji does not like my words, he always tries to change their meaning by twisting them in some way or the other because he knows that I have spoken a deep truth. The Shakti that I mentioned, the Shakti that we are fighting, is the mask of that power, Modi ji," Rahul Gandhi said in a long post on X. मोदी जी को मेरी बातें अच्छी नहीं लगतीं, किसी न किसी तरह उन्हें घुमाकर वह उनका अर्थ हमेशा बदलने की कोशिश करते हैं क्योंकि वह जानते हैं कि मैंने एक गहरी सच्चाई बोली है। जिस शक्ति का मैंने उल्लेख किया, जिस शक्ति से हम लड़ रहे हैं, उस शक्ति का मुखौटा मोदी जी हैं। वह एक ऐसी शक्ति… — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) March 18, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

Kangana Ranaut hits out at Rahul Gandhi over 'Shakti' remark; 'how can he say such things'

<p><strong>India Bloc Maharally News:</strong> Days after the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by Enforcement Directorate, a mega rally named 'Loktantra Bachao' (Save Democracy) will be held at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan by top opposition leaders who have banded as Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.) with the goal to de-seat Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party from power during General Elections in the summer.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Apart from opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Akhilesh Yadav, the mega-rally on Sunday (March 31) will also be attended by Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita who recently came in spotlight as purported messenger of her jailed husband.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Indian Opposition's 'Save Democracy' rally: What does it mean?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The opposition is expected to present a united front amid calls against what they describe as the ruling BJP's misuse of central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate, CBI, and the Income Tax Department.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Ahead of I.N.D.I's mega rally, Congress gets tax notice; Kerala Congress Committee stages protest</strong></p>

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<p>The issue has taken centre stage following&nbsp;the arrests of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Income Tax department has&nbsp;issued notices to the Congress to explain the financial transactions which India's principal opposition party claims occurred decades ago in the early 1990s.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pm-modis-mega-rally-concludes-in-srinagar-launches-multiple-development-projects-697619">India: PM Modi’s mega rally concludes in Srinagar, several development projects launched</a></strong></p>

<p>The Congress party has branded the rally as an event that will send a "strong message" to PM Modi that his "time is up". Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "It is not a person-specific rally. That is why it is called Loktantra Bachao rally. This is not one party's rally, about 27-28 parties are involved. All constituents of the INDIA 'janbandhan' will be taking part in the rally."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Ramlila Maidan 'Save Democracy' rally: Who all will attend?</strong></h2>

<p>The leaders in attendance will be Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, senior party leader Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Senior RJD leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav. Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, and the DMK's Tiruchi Siva.</p>

<p>Key opposition leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to give the Ramlila Maidan rally a miss, given that if she attends the rally, she would have to share stage with Communist Party of India-Maoist's (CPI-M's) Sitaram Yechury, her bitter rival in West Bengal. The TMC is expected to be represented by its Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien.<br />
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India Bloc Maharally News: Days after the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by Enforcement Directorate, a mega rally named 'Loktantra Bachao' (Save Democracy) will be held at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan by top opposition leaders who have banded as Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (I.

India Bloc Maharally News: Days after the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by Enforcement Directorate, a mega rally named 'Loktantra Bachao' (Save Democracy) will be held at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan by top opposition leaders who have banded as Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.) with the goal to de-seat Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party from power during General Elections in the summer. India Bloc Maharally by AAP Apart from opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Akhilesh Yadav, the mega-rally on Sunday (March 31) will also be attended by Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita who recently came in spotlight as purported messenger of her jailed husband. Indian Opposition's 'Save Democracy' rally: What does it mean? The opposition is expected to present a united front amid calls against what they describe as the ruling BJP's misuse of central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate, CBI, and the Income Tax Department. Also watch | Ahead of I.N.D.I's mega rally, Congress gets tax notice; Kerala Congress Committee stages protest × The issue has taken centre stage following the arrests of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Meanwhile, the Income Tax department has issued notices to the Congress to explain the financial transactions which India's principal opposition party claims occurred decades ago in the early 1990s. Also read | India: PM Modi’s mega rally concludes in Srinagar, several development projects launched The Congress party has branded the rally as an event that will send a "strong message" to PM Modi that his "time is up". Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "It is not a person-specific rally. That is why it is called Loktantra Bachao rally. This is not one party's rally, about 27-28 parties are involved. All constituents of the INDIA 'janbandhan' will be taking part in the rally." Ramlila Maidan 'Save Democracy' rally: Who all will attend? The leaders in attendance will be Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, senior party leader Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Senior RJD leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav. Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren, former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, and the DMK's Tiruchi Siva. Key opposition leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to give the Ramlila Maidan rally a miss, given that if she attends the rally, she would have to share stage with Communist Party of India-Maoist's (CPI-M's) Sitaram Yechury, her bitter rival in West Bengal. The TMC is expected to be represented by its Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Congress will reserve 50% of government jobs for women if it is voted to power, former party chief Rahul Gandhi said on March 29, asserting that powerful women will change the destiny of India.

Ahead of I.N.D.I's mega rally, Congress gets tax notice; Kerala Congress Committee stages protest

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Fact Check: Is Virat Kohli watching Rahul Gandhi on his phone?

<p>With&nbsp;Lok Sabha elections drawing closer, the Congress party released its fourth list of&nbsp;45 candidates on Saturday (Mar 23), leaving the Nagaur seat in Rajasthan for the RLP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The list issued by Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal includes prominent names like former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh, Karti Chidambaram and Danish Ali, who joined the party earlier this week.</p>

<p>The party fielded Karti Chidambaram, the son of former Union Minister P Chidambaram, from Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu, whereas Ali was handed&nbsp;the ticket from Amroha in Uttar Pradesh.</p>

<p>The party has fielded Congress' Uttar Pradesh President Ajay Rai from Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the third time.</p>

<p>Rai joined the grand old party in the year 2012 and is a five-time MLA from Uttar Pradesh. He is believed to be a local strongman in the area.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/conman-sukesh-threatens-to-expose-arvind-kejriwal-says-will-become-approver-against-delhi-cm-703505">‘Conman’ Sukesh threatens to expose Arvind Kejriwal, says ‘will become approver against Delhi CM’</a></p>

<p>The list includes one candidate each from Assam, West Bengal, A&amp;N Islands, and Chhattisgarh. Twelve&nbsp;from Madhya Pradesh, 7 from Tamil Nadu, 9 from Uttar Pradesh and two each from Uttarakhand, J&amp;K, Rajasthan and Manipur.</p>

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<p>Some of the other names in the list include senior Congress leader Manickam Tagore who has been given the ticket from Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu, and Union Minister in UPA-2, Kantilal Bhuria, who has been fielded from Ratlam (ST) in Madhya Pradesh.</p>

<p>While Akhilesh Pratap Singh has been given a ticket for the coming polls from Deoria, UP, Piya Roy Chowdhury from Cooch Behar, West Bengal, Kawasi Lakhma from Chhattisgarh, Raman Bhalla from Jammu, Sanjay Sharma from Hoshangbad, Madhya Pradesh, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from Inner Manipur and Lalbiakzama from Mizoram.</p>

<p>The party is yet to reveal its candidate from UP's Rae Bareli, which is the seat held by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi since the year 2004.</p>

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With Lok Sabha elections drawing closer, the Congress party released its fourth list of 45 candidates on Saturday (Mar 23), leaving the Nagaur seat in Rajasthan for the RLP.

With Lok Sabha elections drawing closer, the Congress party released its fourth list of 45 candidates on Saturday (Mar 23), leaving the Nagaur seat in Rajasthan for the RLP. The list issued by Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal includes prominent names like former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh, Karti Chidambaram and Danish Ali, who joined the party earlier this week. The party fielded Karti Chidambaram, the son of former Union Minister P Chidambaram, from Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu, whereas Ali was handed the ticket from Amroha in Uttar Pradesh. The party has fielded Congress' Uttar Pradesh President Ajay Rai from Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the third time. Rai joined the grand old party in the year 2012 and is a five-time MLA from Uttar Pradesh. He is believed to be a local strongman in the area. Also read: ‘Conman’ Sukesh threatens to expose Arvind Kejriwal, says ‘will become approver against Delhi CM’ The list includes one candidate each from Assam, West Bengal, A&N Islands, and Chhattisgarh. Twelve from Madhya Pradesh, 7 from Tamil Nadu, 9 from Uttar Pradesh and two each from Uttarakhand, J&K, Rajasthan and Manipur. Congress releases the fourth list of 46 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Congress leader Digvijay Singh to contest from Rajgarh Lok Sabha Constituency, UP Congress President Ajay Rai from Varanasi, Imran Masood from Saharanpur, Virender Rawat from Haridwar and… pic.twitter.com/wpnr6kvoUr — ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2024 × Some of the other names in the list include senior Congress leader Manickam Tagore who has been given the ticket from Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu, and Union Minister in UPA-2, Kantilal Bhuria, who has been fielded from Ratlam (ST) in Madhya Pradesh. While Akhilesh Pratap Singh has been given a ticket for the coming polls from Deoria, UP, Piya Roy Chowdhury from Cooch Behar, West Bengal, Kawasi Lakhma from Chhattisgarh, Raman Bhalla from Jammu, Sanjay Sharma from Hoshangbad, Madhya Pradesh, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam from Inner Manipur and Lalbiakzama from Mizoram. The party is yet to reveal its candidate from UP's Rae Bareli, which is the seat held by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi since the year 2004. (With inputs from agencies)

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