After decades of campaigning for her party colleagues and family members, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be making her electoral debut in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by contesting as the UDF candidate from the Wayanad constituency in Kerala. Accompanied by her brother and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka filed her nomination with gratitude towards Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. This decision was made after Rahul resigned from his other seat in the 2024 elections, with Wayanad having previously saved his electoral defeat to Smriti Irani in Amethi in 2019.
Every year on September 5, India celebrates Teachers' Day to honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned scholar and former president of the country. This day is a way for students to express their admiration and appreciation for their teachers, who play a crucial role in shaping their futures. Exciting activities and events such as speeches, essays, and fun games, serve as a way for students to celebrate the dedication and hard work of their beloved educators.
Leader of Opposition and Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi has urged trollers to stop insulting former Union Minister Smriti Irani on social media. He reminded everyone that winning and losing is a part of life and using derogatory language towards any leader is a sign of weakness. This comes after Smriti Irani lost the Lok Sabha elections in Amethi.
In an effort to promote a more relaxed and creative learning experience for students, Deputy Commissioner of Fazilka, Punjab, Dr. Senu Duggal has launched the 'Bag Free Day' programme in government primary schools across the district. This unique initiative, which will take place on the last Saturday of each month, aims to engage students in various activities that will enhance their creativity and skills and promote their holistic development. Meanwhile, politician Rahul Gandhi has urged people to be respectful towards leaders like Smriti Irani, who recently lost in the Amethi constituency, reminding them that winning and losing is a part of life.
The highly anticipated Amethi Lok Sabha election results are being closely watched, as incumbent Smriti Irani is trailing behind Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma. This is a major shift in the stronghold of the Congress party, which was once considered an impenetrable fort. Local politician Kishori Lal Sharma's popularity and expertise in navigating caste dynamics may play a key role in determining the outcome of this highly contested seat.
The results for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are being declared, with the BJP-led NDA crossing the majority mark and currently leading in 295 seats. The Congress is trailing behind, leading in only 99 seats. Live updates for the Assembly elections in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, as well as by-elections in various Assembly constituencies, are also being provided. Rahul Gandhi has emerged victorious in both the Rae Bareli and Wayanad seats, while PM Modi has won in Varanasi. In Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has conceded defeat in Baramullah, and Smriti Irani has accepted her loss in Amethi. JD(S) leader and rape accused Prajwal Revanna has lost in Hassan. Stay tuned for more live updates and analysis.
In a major upset for the BJP, the Samajwadi Party is leading the opposition INDIA bloc in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh. With 37 seats in hand, the SP has surpassed its previous best of 36 in 2004. The BJP, on the other hand, has won 28 seats and is ahead in five others, with its ally Apne Dal (Sonelal) securing one seat. The Congress has made surprise gains, including winning the Amethi and Raebareli strongholds, while the Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) has also won a seat.
The much-awaited results of the Amethi Lok Sabha Election 2024 are underway and as of current trends, Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma is leading by a margin of 57,911 votes. BJP's Smriti Irani, who won the Lok Sabha Election 2019 from the same constituency, is trailing behind. The results are being closely watched by political enthusiasts as Amethi is considered a stronghold of the Gandhi family. Stay tuned for live updates on the election results.
BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questions Rahul Gandhi's knowledge and credibility as leader of the Opposition, noting that he has lost his own election in Amethi and is now contesting from another constituency. He mockingly refers to Gandhi's claim of forming government at the Centre and takes a dig at the Congress party's current leadership structure. This comes after a group of citizens urged both Modi and Gandhi to engage in a public debate on the ongoing Lok Sabha election.
Union Minister and BJP candidate Smriti Irani has challenged Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi to a debate with BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi. This comes after Priyanka Gandhi claimed that PM Narendra Modi does not address pressing issues. In the 2019 elections, Irani defeated Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, putting an end to the Gandhi family's long-held seat. Now, Rahul Gandhi has shifted to Rae Bareli while Priyanka Gandhi is leading the campaign in the region.