Lok Sabha Elections Highlights: Sanjay Nirupam returns to Shiv Sena

All eyes are now on the third phase of polling, which will be held on May 7 (HT file)

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Highlights: Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination papers from Rae Bareli on Friday noon, putting an end to speculation about his candidacy against BJP's Smriti Irani from Amethi. The Lok Sabha elections, conducted over seven phases, has begun with polling completed in 191 constituencies. The first phase covered 102 constituencies, followed by 89 seats on April 26. The next phase is slated for May 7, with vote counting scheduled for June 4.

Thursday's Lok Sabha election news highlights

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses Rahul Gandhi of being favoured by Pakistan to lead a weak government in India.

2. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in an election rally said Hinduism's foundation is truth and the Congress party's adherence to this principle.

3. NCP President Sharad Pawar campaigned for daughter Supriya Sule, expressing confidence that her victory in Baramati would diminish support for PM Modi by one MP in Parliament.

4. AAP and Congress formed a coordination committee with designated coordinators for each of the seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi for Lok Sabha elections.

5. Wrestler Sakshi Malik criticised BJP's decision to field Karan Shahran Singh, son of former WFI chief, as a candidate for the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Phase-wise schedule

• Phase 3- May 7

• Phase 4 - May 13

• Phase 5 - May 20

• Phase 6 - May 25

• Phase 7 - June 1

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May 3, 2024, 08:00:23 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Congress official list confirms Rahul Gandhi to fight from Rae Bareli

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Congress fields Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli, which was represented by his mother and former party chief Sonia Gandhi. Gandhi loyalist KL  Sharma will contest against BJP's Smriti Irani from Amethi.

May 3, 2024, 07:57:20 IST

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: PM Modi to address three rallies in West Bengal

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address three public meetings - Krishnanagar, Purba Bardhaman and Bolpur Lok Sabha constituencies on Friday.

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