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BJP mocks Congress over delay in announcement of candidates; Congress hits back

The Congress’s delay in selecting candidates has given BJP leaders new ammunition to target the grand old party.

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As PM Modi targets Congress, phase 2 campaign ends on a sour note

High-voltage campaign for Lok Sabha election's second phase, with PM Modi's controversial speech on wealth redistribution.

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CITU tells working class to vote against BJP

CITU calls on working class to defeat BJP in Lok Sabha elections, highlighting issues of inflation and unemployment.

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‘Time to put an end to Shoba Karandlaje’s hate politics’: Congress’s Rajeev Gowda

The fight for Bangalore North has turned into a clash of titans. The BJP’s firebrand leader Shoba Karandlaje will take on Rajeev Gowda, a professor, economist and the Congress candidate. Both are political veterans and it’s a crucial battle for Gowda, with the BJP holding Bangalore North for two decades.

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Spree of nominations for Lok Sabha polls continues on penultimate day

230 candidates filed 302 nominations for Lok Sabha elections in Hyderabad, with 856 total nominations received.

The Hindu

Know Your Turncoats, Part 7: Meet six candidates who left NDA for Congress

Out of the 20 turncoats in phase two of the Lok Sabha polls, six joined the Congress from the BJP-led NDA – five from the BJP and one from its former ally RLP. Three of these politicians are from Rajasthan, two from Karnataka and one is from Madhya Pradesh.

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan stress the crucial nature of the Lok Sabha elections

Kerala CM warns of threat to India's secularism and federalism under BJP rule, urges voters to act.

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Some BJP leaders didn’t cooperate with JD (S) in Hassan, Mandya: HDD

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has alleged that some BJP leaders did not cooperate with the Janata Dal (S) during the campaigning in Hassan and Mandya Lok Sabha constituencies.

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Electioneering ends on a high in Palakkad

The excitement of the UDF, the LDF and the BJP workers reached a crescendo as they displayed a high-pitched electioneering finale.

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Election campaigning ends in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

Campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta, a region that also sets the stage for a direct battle between the rival Kerala Congress groups, drew to a close on Wednesday amidst speculations of an unprecedented tight fight.

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NDA government destroying democratic institutions: Priyanka

Priyanka Gandhi criticizes BJP-led government for destroying democratic institutions, warns against potential changes to Constitution if re-elected.

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How BJP ‘won’ in Surat: Unravelling 24 hours of peculiarities

In Gujarat’s Surat, polling for the general elections takes place on May 7. But weeks before, a BJP candidate was declared the unopposed winner from the Lok Sabha constituency.

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High-octane ‘Kottikalasham’ in Kollam

Chinnakada, the busiest junction in Kollam, witnessed a high-octane campaigning on Wednesday evening as candidates of all fronts converged for the grand finale of open campaigning.

The Hindu

TDP MLA candidate vows to create ‘Swachh’ Chittoor

TDP candidate Gurajala Jaganmohan files nomination in Chittoor with grand procession and vows for constituency development.

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Nominees criss-cross city leaving motorists fuming in 39.9° Celsius heat

Hyderabad sees political rallies and traffic chaos as Lok Sabha candidates file nominations, including BJP's Kishan Reddy and Congress's Nagender.

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Will Kerala buck national trend of low voter turnout?

Kerala Lok Sabha elections face challenge of low voter turnout amid heat wave conditions and tough competition in key constituencies.

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BJP is the new East India Company, claims Surjewala

HUBBALLI AICC general secretary criticizes BJP as new East India Company, accusing them of divide and rule tactics.

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Grand finale of the campaign turns out to be a virtual celebration

Thiruvananthapuram's election campaign culminates in vibrant celebrations as candidates compete for attention atop cranes in a festive atmosphere.

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Lok Sabha polls: EC books 23 cases of hate speech

In the run-up to the April 26 Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka, the Election Commission has booked 23 cases of hate speech, 28 cases of inducements, 15 related to misuse of religious places, and 15 cases pertaining to use of children in campaigns.

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Revanth Reddy will stop all schemes if Congress wins more LS seats: KTR

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Lok Sabha elections 2024: Congress committed scams in all three worlds, J.P. Nadda says in Bihar

BJP president J.P. Nadda lashed out at the INDIA bloc, calling it a coalition of those who promote nepotism and corruption

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BJP conspiring to replace Constitution with Manusmriti, says AAP leader

AAP State president Chandru urges voters to oust BJP in upcoming elections due to anti-democratic actions and corruption.

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SC/STs ignored in BJP, says former Minister Shivanna

Former Minister M. Shivanna accuses BJP of neglecting senior SC/ST leaders, citing lack of recognition and opportunities within party.

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High-decibel campaigns end, candidates’ fate to be sealed in EVMs on poll day

Public campaigning ends in Mysuru, Mandya, and Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha constituencies before elections, candidates make last-minute appeals to voters.

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Shushrutha Gowda joins BJP

Dr. Sushrutha Gowda, a doctor from Mysuru, switches from Congress to BJP, supporting BJP candidate Yaduveer in elections.

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