In a speech given in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the importance of breaking away from nepotism in politics and announced plans to bring 1 lakh young people without any political connections into the field. He congratulated Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on the state's development and announced various projects worth 6,700 crore to further improve infrastructure and job opportunities in Varanasi. The PM also highlighted the advancements in healthcare in Varanasi, including the inauguration of the RJ Sankara Eye Hospital and the expansion of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his constituency of Varanasi for the first time since the Lok Sabha polls and announced the release of Rs. 20,000 crore to 9.26 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. He also presented certificates to over 30,000 women from self help groups. In other news, IAS officer Ashwani Kumar has been appointed as the Commissioner of the MCD by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, while rescue operations are underway to relocate stranded tourists in Sikkim. In a surprise move, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has resigned from the Wayanad seat in Kerala and will now only represent Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Varanasi and released the 17th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, providing financial support to more than 9.26 crore farmers. This was PM Modi's first action after being sworn in for the third consecutive time, having authorized the release last week. The scheme, which is the world's largest Direct Benefit Transfer scheme, has so far disbursed over Rs 3.04 lakh crore to more than 11 crore farmers. With this latest release, the total amount transferred since the scheme's inception will surpass Rs 3.24 lakh crore.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting his constituency Varanasi today to release the 17th instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme. More than 9 crore farmers will receive over Rs 20,000 crore directly in their bank accounts. All state CMs have been invited for the event, with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasizing the importance of serving farmers.
In his first public function in his constituency Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 17th instalment of PM-Kisan on June 18. However, while this may serve as a boon for farmers, the Karnataka High Court has taken notice of the recent electrocution of 35 elephants in the state and has accused authorities of negligence. The court has also raised questions on the steps being taken to protect elephants and other wildlife, and has summoned the Union, state, and senior officials of the forest department to answer to the matter.
In the highly anticipated Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the clear winner, securing his seat for the second time by a significant margin of 1,52,513 votes. The PM's 2024 victory solidifies his hold on the constituency, which comprises of five Assembly segments and is considered a general seat. Despite facing tough competition from Congress' Ajay Rai and BSP's Athar Jamal Lari, Modi maintained his position as the front runner and garnered over 6 lakh votes. This win marks Modi's fourth consecutive victory in Varanasi and further solidifies his positioning in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a third consecutive term in the Varanasi seat, defeating Congress candidate Ajay Rai. While this is a significant win, Modi's victory margin has decreased from previous elections. Political analysts are now questioning if this slight decline is a sign of change in the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) stronghold region. Stay updated on all election news, opinions, and analysis on Deccan Herald.
As the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections takes place, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh have witnessed the highest voter turnout of 14.35% and 12.94%, respectively. On the other hand, Odisha recorded the lowest voter turnout of 7.69%. All eyes are on Varanasi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term. In addition to the Lok Sabha seats, simultaneous polling is also happening for the remaining 42 assembly constituencies in Odisha and bypolls for six assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh.
During his speech at the 'Nari Shakti Samvad' event in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the opposition for neglecting women's rights and reservations. He urged the women of India to come out in large numbers and vote for BJP to ensure their safety and empowerment. With just one phase left in the Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi urged the women to vote for BJP and help them win every booth and "bloom lotus everywhere".
Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan and TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi for his nomination filing. This comes after an invitation by NDA alliance parties. Pawan Kalyan, chief of Jana Sena party, expressed his confidence in Modi's third term as Prime Minister. Meanwhile, YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized Kalyan's opportunistic politics during the Pithapuram assembly constituency elections.