As parties gear up for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced that it will be releasing its manifesto on Sunday. Prime Minister Modi will also be present at the party headquarters during the event. Meanwhile, RJD has already released their party manifesto, with promises to tackle unemployment if they come to power. However, the political battle in Coimbatore has also become heated with police filing a case against BJP's state president for an alleged violation of poll campaign time. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also set to address his first election rally in Jammu on April 16.
BJP Unveils Manifesto Ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
As India prepares for the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the release of its manifesto on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be present at the party headquarters during the event.
The BJP's manifesto is widely anticipated to outline its vision and agenda for the next five years. The party has previously hinted at focusing on job creation, infrastructure development, and social welfare schemes.
RJD Releases Manifesto, Promises to Tackle Unemployment
Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has already released its party manifesto. The RJD, led by Lalu Prasad Yadav, has promised to tackle unemployment if it comes to power. The party's manifesto also emphasizes the need for social justice and empowerment of the marginalized.
Political Battle Heats Up in Coimbatore
In a separate development, the political battle in Coimbatore has escalated with the police filing a case against BJP's state president, K. Annamalai, for an alleged violation of poll campaign time. The incident underscores the intense competition and heightened tensions in the run-up to the elections.
Amit Shah to Address First Election Rally in Jammu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to address his first election rally in Jammu on April 16. Shah's rally is likely to attract a large gathering and further energize the BJP's campaign in the region.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What is the expected date of release for the BJP's manifesto? Answer: Sunday (date not specified)
2. What are some of the key focus areas of the BJP's manifesto? Answer: Job creation, infrastructure development, social welfare schemes
3. What is the main promise made by the RJD in its manifesto? Answer: To tackle unemployment
4. Why has a case been filed against the BJP's state president in Coimbatore? Answer: Alleged violation of poll campaign time
5. When and where will Union Home Minister Amit Shah address his first election rally? Answer: April 16, Jammu
The Election Commission of India is facing backlash after a large number of VVPAT slips were found dumped near a college in Bihar. The Commission has ordered an inquiry and the concerned ARO has been suspended. Political parties such as the RJD have accused the Commission of being a "thief commission" and "dacoit of democracy" and have demanded a thorough investigation. The district administration is currently conducting an investigation and an FIR will be filed in the case.
The BJP has criticized J&K CM Omar Abdullah for his opposition to the recitation of Vande Mataram in schools, accusing him of appeasement politics. According to party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, this opposition is motivated by vote-bank considerations and follows a pattern of similar objections by leaders across states. Poonawalla also alleged that these leaders have a history of opposing national symbols and prioritizing their politics of appeasement over the Constitution.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met veteran BJP leader and Bharat Ratna awardee Lal Krishna Advani at his residence on Saturday, on the occasion of his 98th birthday. PM Modi took to social media to extend birthday greetings and praise Advani's monumental service to the nation, calling him a statesman with a towering vision. Home Minister Amit Shah and former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu also sent their wishes, highlighting Advani's contributions to strengthening the BJP and the country's progress.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a two-day conference on strengthening the legal aid system in India. He highlighted the crucial role of ensuring ease of justice in achieving the goals of ease of doing business and ease of living. The conference will discuss key aspects of the legal services framework, including the role of technology and mediation in improving justice delivery. PM Modi also launched a training module for community mediation to empower individuals in resolving disputes at the grassroots level.
Anumula Revanth Reddy, the Congress legislature party leader, will be taking oath as the second Chief Minister of Telangana amidst great anticipation as senior officials and one lakh people are expected to attend the event. Prominent leaders like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also be present at the ceremony. Reddy has extended an open invitation to the public, emphasizing the 'people's government' he aims to establish.
A political controversy has emerged during the Bihar assembly elections after VVPAT slips were found dumped near a college in Samastipur. The Chief Election Commissioner has clarified that the slips were used in mock polls and did not affect the actual voting process. However, the RJD and Congress have raised questions about the conduct of the election and an on-the-spot investigation has been ordered.
In a shocking incident, a large number of VVPAT slips were found scattered on the roadside in Bihar's Samastipur district. The Election Commission swiftly took action and suspended an assistant returning officer for negligence, along with filing a FIR against him. The DM has been asked to inquire into the matter and an investigation has been launched. Though the integrity of the polling process remains uncompromised, the incident has raised serious concerns about the security and transparency of elections in India.
A clash broke out between West Bengal Police and Border Security Force (BSF) over the seizure of a smuggled consignment of banned syrup, phensedyl, in Nadia district. Three police personnel were injured and one BSF jawan was detained in the incident. However, senior officers from both sides were able to resolve the misunderstanding and the detained BSF jawan was released. BSF and police assure cooperation in serving national interests.
Leaders of the opposition Congress party in the Indian state of Goa have launched a scathing critique of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), slamming them for their failure to ensure law and order in the wake of multiple murders, including that of activist Umakant Khote. The Congress leaders called for an emergency assembly session to address what they termed a "complete breakdown of policing and governance," citing a string of violent incidents as evidence of a systemic failure. According to the opposition, Goa's reputation as a peaceful tourist destination has been tarnished by a rise in crime and corruption, worsened by economic struggles that have left locals vulnerable to land grabs by private developers.
The Goa government, under CM Pramod Sawant, has granted two district magistrates the power to invoke the National Security Act for a period of three months. The move comes after a spate of incidents involving organised crime in the state and the police's request for preventive arrest powers. This decision is likely to spark controversy as the NSA allows for detention without formal charges or trial for up to 12 months.