Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Arfa Khanum Sherwani spread misleading information about polling in Srinagar as J&K Government's order clearly mentioned that under Section 135B of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, paid holidays should be observed in the regions as per the polling schedule. For Srinagar, the order specifically mentioned the date of polling which was 13th May (Monday).

Amit Shah criticised Congress and said, “How is it her seat? Did she bring it from Italy? It is the public that decides who would win a seat, not the party.” He called for greater transparency in electoral candidacies, criticising Rahul Gandhi for his dual candidacies in Waynad and Raebareili, which were disclosed only post-polling in Waynad.

As we approach the General elections voting in the region, it is important to evaluate the performance of the current MP - Mahua Moitra, whose tenure has been marked by unfulfilled promises and missed opportunities.

In the recently conducted voting on 7th May, the polling team drove to the foothills of Raireshwar to reach the voting location, which is located 30 kilometers from Bhor taluka in rural Pune.

Asaduddin Owaisi has a long history of raising slogans in favour of the demolished structure. In February 2024 during the Budget Session in the Parliament, he opposed the vote of thanks for Bhavya Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and ended his address by raising the slogan "Babri Masjid Zindabad".

In a way, allowing them to contest elections can be seen as legitimizing their demands that would encourage separatist sentiments and destabilise the communal harmony in the region.

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar claimed that the bullet that killed IPS officer Hemant Karkare was not fired by Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab but from the weapon of an 'RSS-linked' police officer.

Jeevan Reddy reportedly slapped an old woman after she stated her intention to vote for the 'flower' symbol in the May 13 election.

Congress party on Friday announced the candidature of Rahul Gandhi and KL Sharma from Rae Bareli and Amethi constituencies respectively.

Former Pakistani Minister Fawad Chaudhry extended support to the opposition in ongoing elections 2024 and said that BJP must go out of power.