Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure a strong victory in the Lok Sabha polls, while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge proclaimed that the country is ready to bid farewell to Modi. In a joint press conference with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Kharge also stated that the opposition INDIA bloc is in a strong position after four phases of voting. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the issue of unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and assured that the government will reclaim it as part of India. In an exclusive interview, Shah emphasized the NDA's successful track record and expressed confidence in their re-election.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a grand roadshow in Ghatkopar today in support of Mihir Kotecha, BJP's candidate for Mumbai North East. As the 2024 Lok Sabha battle progresses into its fifth and final phase for Maharashtra, the roadshow is expected to show the party's strength in countering the Maha Vikas Agadhi alliance. Kotecha has urged the people of Mumbai to join in large numbers to witness the event and meet PM Modi, whom he describes as the harbinger of development and the leader of the era.