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Reports suggest that both Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are reluctant to contest from the family’s tradition seats, and efforts are being made to convince them to fight from at least one. The filing for nominations ends on May 3.
 

The polling for 94 seats across 12 states and union territories will take place in the third phase on May 7. According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the average asset per candidate contesting in phase-3 of Lok Sabha election is Rs 5.66 crore.

The upcoming contest holds heightened importance as the Congress is yet to disclose its candidate for Rae Bareli. Further intensifying the intrigue, Sonia Gandhi, the incumbent MP, has transitioned to the Rajya Sabha, vacating the ground for fresh contenders.

Speaking at a poll rally in Karnataka's Shivmogga, the Congress leader condemned the BJP's alliance with the Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) and criticised PM Modi for seeking votes for what he termed a "mass rapist."

Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, an eight-time MP, has seen a significant increase in her assets over the last five years, according to the affidavit filed by her while filing nomination for the Sultanpur Lok Sabha seat on a BJP ticket.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi openly challenged the Congress on reservation row during an election rally in Gujarat's Anand on Thursday (April 2). He gave three challenges to the Congress and its allies and asked them to give in writing that they will never implement religious-based quotas.

A video featuring Ramanagara's Congress MLA HA Iqbal Hussain in a private discussion with a young woman, recognized as a district Congress office bearer, has surfaced, sparking controversy amid the aftermath of sexual assault accusations against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. Hussain responded, alleging political sabotage, while Minister KN Rajanna defended him.

Congress MLA Raju Kage, during an election rally in Jugula village, criticized the BJP and its supporters for focusing on religious slogans like 'Jai Shri Ram' instead of development. He denounced the BJP's emphasis on building temples and urged voters to prioritize policies over religious rhetoric. Kage's remarks have sparked controversy ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday claimed that Fawad Chaudhry's public endorsement of Rahul Gandhi has fully exposed the partnership between Pakistan and Congress.

Income Tax officials carried out coordinated raids on the residences of prominent political figures in Bengaluru, targeting properties associated with former minister Zameer Ahmed Khan and former MLC M C Venugopal. The raids began early in the morning at JP Nagar, with about 15 officers conducting searches. The operations were conducted discreetly, with no occupants awake during the raid.

PM Modi accused the Congress of seeking religion-based reservations and challenged them and their INDIA bloc allies to guarantee in writing that they won't implement such policies or alter existing quotas for SCs/STs/OBCs.

The X account of Jharkhand Congress has been withheld in India following a legal demand in response to the dissemination of a doctored video involving Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Former Pakistani minister Fawad Chaudhry, who once proudly declared Pakistan's involvement in the 2019 Pulwama attack, has now endorsed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, sparking a massive row amidst Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

The analysis, based on the self-sworn affidavits of the 1,352 candidates, has shed light on trends in criminality and wealth accumulation among political aspirants. The third phase of the elections will be held on May 7.

Raju Kage, the MLA from Karnataka, sparked controversy during the 2024 Lok Sabha campaign by allegedly threatening voters with electricity cuts if they didn't support the Congress candidate. This follows earlier warnings about loyalty to the party. Such coercion undermines democracy and violates voters' rights. Kage's actions are irresponsible and unacceptable.