Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan voiced disapproval of Rahul Gandhi’s decision to contest the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat against his CPI candidate, adding to the escalating political tensions ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Meanwhile, as parties gear up for the electoral battle spanning seven phases from April 19 to June 1, the Congress prepares to unveil its manifesto on April 5. The BJP’s manifesto committee, chaired by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is actively engaged in shaping their electoral promises.
Polling is set to commence on April 19, with subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, 13, 20, 25, and June 1. Vote counting for all 543 Lok Sabha seats is scheduled for June 4.
Key Highlights:
– Kerala CM expresses discontent over Rahul Gandhi’s Wayanad candidacy.
– Maneka Gandhi expresses satisfaction with her BJP affiliation during her visit to Sultanpur.
– PM Modi to launch BJP campaign in Uttarakhand’s Rudrapur.
– Supreme Court seeks responses from Election Commission and Centre regarding VVPAT plea.
– Government issues heatwave advisory to Election Commission to mitigate potential risks.
– Congress to unveil manifesto on April 5; BJP manifesto committee actively at work.
– Former BJP leader Laxman Tiwari joins Congress in Madhya Pradesh.
– Congress announces two additional candidates for Lok Sabha elections: Abhay Kashinath Patil for Akola, Maharashtra, and Kadiyam Kavya for Warangal, Telangana.
