Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BJP's candidate from Mandi Kangana Ranaut responded to Congress criticism by calling Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh 'Chhota Pappu' and accusing the party of attacking her character. Meanwhile, PM Modi addressed a rally in Udhampur targeting the INDIA bloc for their 'Mughal mindset' and using videos of non-veg food during Navratri to instigate people's beliefs. The central election committee is also set to meet to discuss party candidates for Punjab, Haryana, Bihar and Delhi for the upcoming polls.
Kangana Ranaut, PM Modi Hit Back Amidst 2024 Election Heat-Up
With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections drawing near, political rhetoric has intensified, with notable incidents unfolding recently involving BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Kangana Ranaut's Attack on Congress
In Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, Ranaut, who is contesting from the seat, responded to criticism from the Congress party by calling state minister Vikramaditya Singh "Chhota Pappu" and accusing Congress of attacking her character. The term "Pappu" has been used by the BJP to mock Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
PM Modi's Speech in Udhampur
Meanwhile, PM Modi addressed a rally in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, where he targeted the "INDIA bloc" (Indian National Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Trinamool Congress, and others). Modi criticized their "Mughal mindset" and used videos of non-vegetarian food being consumed during Navratri to evoke religious sentiments.
BJP's Candidate Selection
The BJP's central election committee is reportedly set to meet to discuss party candidates for several key states, including Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, and Delhi. The party is expected to finalize its nominations ahead of the upcoming polls.
Background
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are expected to be fiercely contested between the BJP and the Congress-led opposition alliance. The BJP has been in power since 2014 and is seeking a third consecutive term. The opposition, on the other hand, is trying to unseat the BJP and end its "double engine" government (at the center and in several states).
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