However, political analysts believe BJP's K Surendran could shake things up by potentially drawing traditional Congress votes, bolstering CPI's chances. "The BJP's seriousness in every constituency signals a tough fight for Rahul Gandhi," remarked Avinash Mohan, an environmentalist from Kalpetta.
During the court hearing, Kejriwal stated: "There has been no corruption in making policies or implementing policies. The corruption occurred in the investigation by the ED."
Hajipur, a stronghold represented by Chirag's father, Ram Vilas Paswan, for nine terms, and later by his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras in 2019, witnessed speculation regarding its candidate. However, Chirag Paswan emerged as the chosen successor to his father in Hajipur, leading to the search for a candidate in Jamui.
The letter came after Jitin Prasada, who replaced Varun, filed his nomination papers for the upcoming general polls. In the heartfelt letter, Varun referred to himself as "Pilibhit ka beta" (son of Pilibhit), emphasising his deep connection with the constituency.
Mahtab's joining BJP could provide a significant boost to the party's prospects in Odisha. As a seasoned politician with a strong track record and grassroots connections, Mahtab's inclusion may attract support from voters, particularly in key constituencies.
Seeking safety, they flee across the border into Manipur's border town of Moreh. Police and paramilitary sources in Moreh confirm the ongoing immigration crisis from across the border despite the Government of India suspending the Free Movement Regime (FMR) to address the state's ethnic strife.
This announcement was made on Wednesday by Arun Singh, the national general secretary of the BJP, who presented the list of prominent campaigners to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar and Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) J&K PK Pole.
During the event, Jagan addressed various issues, including allegations against the TDP and his government's achievements. He urged supporters to stand united against the opposition and emphasized the importance of voting for YSRCP.
In interactions with people in the area (sample size of 35 people, location: Valiyathura harbour), the Newindian team found that voters are visibly uninterested in exercising their franchise. It wouldn’t be a surprise if the majority of coastal Thiruvananthapuram marched to the polling booths to cast their vote for NOTA over the main candidates.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his commitment to combat corruption and uphold justice. PM Modi disclosed that he is actively exploring legal avenues to ensure that funds unlawfully obtained from the poor in West Bengal are returned to them through the assets and finances seized by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).