Lok Sabha Election 2024 highlights: 'Democracy is alive in Modi's veins,' says PM at Delhi rally

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Addressing an election rally in Balasore Lok Sabha constituency in favour of party candidate and former Union minister Srikant Jena, Congress leader Sachin Pilot said,"People across the country have made up their minds to change the central government, which has failed to fulfill its promises of 'acche din'."

"BJP wants to make India opposition free. They have frozen the bank accounts of the Congress... two chief ministers were sent to jail," he added, reported news agency PTI.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be held on May 20, covering 49 seats across 6 States and two Union Territories.

Top leaders across political parties whose fate will be decided in this phase are Rahul Gandhi, BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Piyush Goyal, Ujjwal Nikam, Karan Bhushan Singh, LJP (Ramvilas) chief Chirag Paswan, JKNC chief Omar Abdullah, and RJD leader Rohini Acharya.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Congress leader Supriya Srinate has claimed that the INDIA bloc would form the government on June 4, the date of Lok Sabha poll results.

“INDIA bloc is going to form the government on June 4. Public is asking about the work done in the past 10 years. People will make PM Modi lose badly,” said Congress leader Supriya Srinate as quoted by news agency PTI.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Congress leader Deepak Singh has hit out BJP candidate from Amethi, Smriti Irani.

"Smriti Irani shut down several development projects in Amethi and broke the promises made to the people here. She never stayed in Amethi. She never understood the pulse of Amethi...In the past 2-3 months, she used to come in the morning on an aircraft and leave in the evening...I booked a train ticket for her so that when she returns to Delhi on a train, she would be taught a lesson by the passengers for the arrogance she showed the people of Amethi and the atrocity she unleashed on them...," said Deepak Singh as quoted by news agency ANI.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: BJP Pataliputra candidate Ram Kripal Yadav has predicted the performance of the RJD in the Lok Sabha polls.

"The RJD will get bowled out for zero. Who is their leader? Who will the PM from this 'thugbandhan'? They (INDIA bloc) are only trying to befool the people," said BJP Ram Kripal Yadav as quoted by news agency PTI.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: While addressing a gathering in Himachal Pradesh, Union minister and BJP leader Anurag Thakur said, "Why do the Congress leaders want to run bulldozer over Ram Temple? Why do they call Lord Ram fictional? Why do they call Ram Setu fictional? Why do they insult Hinduism? Why do they want to crush Santana Dharma?...Santana was, is and will remain...Those who think that they will run bulldozer over Ram Temple, you will have to go over the Ram Bhakts and only then will you be able to reach Ram Temple."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Amid the row over alleged assault of AAP leader Swati Maliwal, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has taken a dig over Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and his announcement of reaching BJP headquarters tomorrow. Kejriwal has announced "Tomorrow, I am coming to the BJP HQ with all my top leaders. Put in jail whoever you want"

"...Instead of 'emotional atyachar', you should have given clear answers for clear questions...Why are you shielding Bibhav Kumar?...When Sanjay Singh did press conference, he said that Bibhav Kunar misbehaved with the woman MP. Was that correct or was the U-turn you took after 72 hours correct? Which version is correct? Why are you scared Arvind Kejriwal? Why are you silent? Does Bibhav Kumar know any of your secrets that you are not able to speak on this and shielding him?...AAP has become 'anti-aurat' party...," said Shehzad Poonawalla.

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh claimed that the INDIA bloc is set to form the government with a commanding majority of over 300 seats in the upcoming elections.

“INDIA bloc is going to form the government with more than 300 seats. BJP is the country’s most corrupt party, and they brought the biggest corruption scheme which was electoral bonds. I just want to tell PM Modi that you have tried to destroy Delhi but Arvind Kejriwal worked to provide the world's best educational and health facilities in Delhi,” he told PTI.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: While addressing a poll rally in Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "He (PM Narendra Modi) gave 30-35 interviews to the same 5-10 journalists. 2-3 intellectuals and journalists wrote to me and made public announcements. They also wrote to Narendra Modi and said that there should be a debate in democracy, it is essential; that he should have debate with Rahul Gandhi...I am ready, Narendra Modi can have a debate with me wherever he wants. What do you think, will he come to have a debate with me? No, he can't...Narendra Modi can't have a debate."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Addressing a poll rally in Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has taken a dig over PM Narendra Modi for allegedly copying his speech terms.

"...A list of the poor people of India will be prepared...One woman from each of these families will be selected and ₹1 Lakh per annum will be deposited in the account of that woman by the INDIA Alliance. ₹8000 per month thaka thak, thaka thak, thaka thak. I used 'thaka thak' in my speech. Narendra Modi has now started using 'thaka thak, phata phat' in all his speeches. Tell me whatever you want him to say, I will make him say it," said Rahul Gandhi as quoted by news agency ANI.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Addressing a poll rally in Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "Tell me whatever you want Narendra Modi to say, I will make him say that in his speeches. I told him, "Narendra Modi, you don't mention the names of Adani-Ambani. You should mention their names." 2-3 days later, Narendra Modi said "Adani-Ambani, Adani-Ambani."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: On the matter of Swati Maliwal assault case, BJP leader Shaina NC has said, “When any woman is molested, or there is any kind of atrocity, we want natural justice and the truth to be told. AAP always plays the victim card and when they have no solution to anything, they start blaming BJP. Arvind Kejriwal’s silence in the matter is a huge question."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Defence minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh has slammed the Opposition parties for spreading fears about dangers to India's Constitution if PM Modi gets third term as Prime Minister.

"Misunderstandings are being spread among the people that reservation will be scrapped if BJP comes to power. I ask the opposition that if they want to do politics it should be done based on truth...They (the opposition) don't have the courage. They have a dearth of issues on which they can contest elections...They say that if PM Modi gets more than 400 seats then India's constitution will be in danger. It was Congress who strangled democracy & Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister then...," said Rajnath Singh.

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: While addressing a public gathering at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that BJP leaders had openly said that they would abolish the Constitution.

"Our (AAP and Congress) karyakartas have joined hands to save the Constitution. If the Constitution gets abolished, which the BJP and PM Modi want; their top leaders have openly said that they will abolish the Constitution if they get a chance. Therefore, it is our job to safeguard the Constitution," said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as quoted by news agency PTI.

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Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: While addressing a public gathering in New Delhi, Delhi CM and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said “They (BJP) say that Arvind Kejriwal has to go to jail once again on June 2. Putting me in jail is in your hands now. If you want Arvind Kejriwal to go to jail, then press the button of lotus (BJP symbol). Those who want their son and brother, Arvind Kejriwal, to stay outside, press the button for broom (AAP symbol).”

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: In an interaction with news agency PTI, former Chhattisgarh CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel has said “People have understood what the intention of the BJP is. They want to finish the Constitution. They want to end rights given to people, and reservation given to women, SCs, STs and OBCs. When this information reached the public, they stopped speaking on it."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: While addressing a public meeting in North East Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said, "Not a single vote should go to INDI alliance; their manifesto appears inspired by Muslim League".

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: While addressing a public meeting in North East Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said "Mera koi waris nahi hai. 140 crore deshwasi, wahi mere waris hain...."

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: While addressing a public meeting in North East Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said, "I live for democracy; democracy runs in my veins".

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: While addressing a public meeting in North East Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said "India needs a strong government, I'm fortunate to be the chosen one to serve this country"

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: While addressing a public meeting in North East Delhi, PM Narendra Modi said "This election is to save India's economy from those who want to make India bankrupt through their economic policies. This election is for the poor, the middle class and for making their life easier and bring happiness in their lives".

Lok Sabha Election 2024 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a public meeting in North East Delhi

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