As the Lok Sabha elections progress, six states and two Union territories are set to vote in the fifth phase on May 25.
Phase Five Voting: On Monday, 49 Lok Sabha seats across six states and two Union territories will be up for election. Prominent candidates include Rahul Gandhi (Rae Bareli), Rajnath Singh (Lucknow), and Smriti Irani (Amethi). Gandhi, previously an MP from Amethi, is also contesting from Kerala’s Wayanad, which voted in the second phase on April 26. The BJP has fielded Uttar Pradesh minister Dinesh Pratap Singh against Gandhi.
PM Modi vs Mamata Banerjee in Purulia At around 10 am, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally for BJP candidate Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato at Gongara Maidan in Purulia. Approximately three hours later, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will hold a roadshow for TMC nominee Shantiram Mahato in Purulia town.
Kangana Ranaut’s Ambition: BJP candidate from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, expressed her desire for an “MP of the Year” award. “I think that with so many awards that I have received, be it national awards or Padma Shri, I will be very happy if I get the MP of the Year award in the time to come,” said Ranaut.- **Security Concerns in J&K: BJP has highlighted attempts to terrorize people during the elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Ex-deputy CM Kavinder Gupta stated, “Security forces have killed many infiltrators from Pakistan and their supporters, but it is extremely unfortunate that such incidents are happening.”
AAP’s Campaign in East Delhi: AAP candidate Kuldeep Kumar organized a “cyclothon” as part of his election campaign. The BJP has fielded Harsh Malhotra from the East Delhi seat. All seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi will vote on May 25.
Barabanki DM’s Clarification:Barabanki DM Satyendra Kumar clarified that Congress candidate Tanuj Punia’s request for a helipad for Rahul Gandhi’s rally was approved promptly. However, the program was canceled due to urgent work, with Bhupesh Baghel attending as the chief guest instead.
Congress’ Complaint: Congress claimed that Rahul Gandhi’s helicopter was not allowed to land in Barabanki because the district administration delayed issuing permission, allegedly due to BJP’s fear of Gandhi. Bhupesh Baghel, ex-Chhattisgarh CM, voiced these concerns.
-Stage Set for Fifth Phase Polling: The fifth round of the seventh-phase Lok Sabha elections will see voting on Monday, with 49 seats being contested across six states and two Union territories, making it the smallest phase of this election cycle.
